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The wonderful world of words Hayley Gastmeier

Carterton-based author and writing coach, Catherine Cooper.

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For Catherine Cooper, writing is the way in which she processes thoughts and makes sense of the world. The Carterton mother, originally from Canada, has for the past two months been sharing her passion for literature with the community as the writer in residence at Carterton District Library. The initiative, funded through the Creative Communities Scheme, has Catherine offering free one hour, one-on-one coaching sessions. “I’ve mainly been helping people who need some direction to get started or restarted [on a project].” Catherine, 37, has had two books published and is in the finishing stages of her second novel, which has been six years in the making. So, not only does she know how hard the writing process can be, but also how therapeutic it is. “The thing I find really cool about memoirs and autobiographies is in the end, after going through the whole process, people always see the outcome of the book as secondary to the process itself. “They find the process really changes their perspective about what they’re writing about, and that can be really

The thing I find really cool about memoirs and autobiographies is in the end, after going through the whole process, people always see the outcome of the book as secondary to the process itself.

transformative, and can be more important than the outcome of the book.” Catherine’s career as a writing coach happened somewhat fortuitously. She had written about a personal experience and had shared it with friends, who shared it with their networks. Then a woman who had read the work reached out, and from there, Catherine coached the woman, who has now written two books. “It’s a really big privilege to be on that journey with somebody.” She said people had diﬀerent motivations for writing and, whether they were penning a story for themselves or their family, or had the intention of having a best seller, they would beneﬁt through the doing. “For me it’s a spiritual practice.” Catherine said she was continually learning and

finding a deeper meaning to life through her writing. Her latest novel is nothing like what she had in mind when she started the book all those years ago. “It started as non-fiction about drug and alcohol rehabilitation programmes that use psychedelics to treat substance misuse disorders. “Now it’s morphed into a love story with a science fiction element, and some Czech folk music in there too.” She said a story often took on a life of its own. “You have to let it work on you, rather than you working on it. “You have to put in hard work and show up but it’s an interaction – it’s not just a matter of exerting your will upon it.” Catherine said her stories were like a collage, made up of extensive historical research, life experiences, and pure fiction. Her first book, The Western Home, tells the story of the folk song Home on the Range, while her first novel, White Elephant, is about a Canadian surgeon running a medical clinic in a Sierra Leonean village at the beginning of the civil war. Catherine said writing a book wasn’t all about Continued on page 3

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Overnight stays and nocturnal guided tours are on the cards for Pukaha National Wildlife Centre as it sets its sights on launching a multimillion dollar education and conservation project. It is budgeting $4 million to build an educational facility that includes accommodation. Full story P30.

Carterton residents have had their say, voting in favour of a 1960s sympathetic architecture design for the town’s clocktower. The winning design was chosen from three designs, which also included the status quo (white and grey) and a multi-coloured option, put forward by the Carterton District Council. Full story P30.

South Wairarapa District Council was handed a $500,000 water bill by its new partner to address urgent drinking water issues. And the council will need to follow up with multi-million-dollar expenditure for further work to meet standards. Councillors this week approved dipping into the infrastructure reserves to ensure urgent work is completed to meet Wellington Water requirements. The total cost of all improvements could be anywhere between $2.3million to $5.6m.

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Funding boost for Wai Col

Wairarapa College has been given a $9 million funding boost from the government. The funding, announced on Monday by Education Minister Chris Hipkins will go towards upgrading school facilities. The $9 million will be used to replace the school’s supported learning centre, replace old classrooms, and modernise others. The school’s site infrastructure will be upgraded, and a new bus bay created.

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Last month 122 patients spent more than six hours in Wairarapa Hospital’s Emergency Department waiting room. This is according to the agenda for the ﬁnal meeting of the 2016-19 Wairarapa District

Health Board which was held on Monday. While the DHB saw 91.9 per cent of patients within six hours it failed to meet its target of 95 per cent of patients seen within six hours. October was not the only month its target wasn’t met - in the last 12 months only February and April were above the 95 per cent target.

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Wahine passing wisdom down Hayley Gastmeier Young mums are embracing their powers through a mentor programme that teaches resilience and leadership. Nine mothers from the Masterton-based Teen Parent Unit (TPU) have been taken under the wings of eight Wairarapa women in the Leaving the Ladder Down mentorship initiative. TPU students Phillipa Stevens and Quanita Russo, both 18, say they have benefited hugely from working with their mentor, Wendy Morrison, Mediaworks manager and marriage celebrant. “She’s a doer,” Phillipa said, describing her mentor. “She likes to get things done. Unlike me. I contemplate. I sit there … so I need a bit of Wendy in my life.” Phillipa said she and Wendy meet up every few weeks to discuss her goals and the steps she needs to take to achieve them. The mother of two-yearold Tamati said she now had a lot more direction and better life balance. She had also discovered strengths that she didn’t know she had.

paired up with Wendy had been good for her. “We’re definitely two different types of people, which is good because normally if I’m with someone who is like me – shy – we don’t talk to anyone. So, she makes me talk.” At the event, Quanita even did some public speaking – something she never thought she’d do. Wendy said working with the “two wonderful young ladies” had been a privilege. “[They] continue to inspire me and often remind me to stop and look at myself at the same time of giving of myself – sharing my knowledge, life experiences and leadership skills with them as needed and required. “I was extremely fortunate to have had some wonderfully inspiring mentors early on in my working career, one who continues to be available to me to this day in need. “Surrounding yourself with family, friends and ever supportive people is important both in your personal life and working life as both bring their own challenges.” Wendy said it was without hesitation that she said yes to aligning with the Leaving the Ladder Down mentoring programme. “It’s a journey that I am totally enjoying.”

Teen mums Quanita Russo, left, and Phillipa Stevens are gaining confidence and life direction through the Leaving the Ladder Down mentor programme. PHOTO/HAYLEY GASTMEIER

Wendy Morrison. PHOTO/FILE

“[I’ve learnt] a lot of self-worth and confidence in who I am and what I can do, and the potential I have to be able to do things. “[Wendy] has taught me a lot of leadership skills, organisation skills, which keep me on track, and has opened doors for me.” Phillipa had her first taste of being an MC at the recent Big Talks, Little

Talks event – a fundraiser hosted by Women Who Make The Calls, who lead the Leaving the Ladder Down programme. She co-hosted the evening with Wendy and said it was one of the “amazing opportunities” that had come her way since meeting Wendy. “Being able to co-host with her was huge for me. “[The] night went amazing. I was nervous but I was ready because Wendy had gone through everything with me.” The event featured inspirational talks from

former Silver Fern and netball coach Debbie Fuller, among other community leaders. Phillipa said the themes discussed at the event were empowering for teenage mothers, who were unjustly stereotyped. “There’s a stigma that society places on us for being young parents. “I don’t believe it’s a setback. “It makes our lives challenging but I don’t see it as a setback.” The event was a fundraiser to enable The Women Who Make The

Calls to employ a part-time coordinator for 2020 to ensure all TPU students benefit from a mentor. Quanita was encouraged by Wendy to produce an artwork that represented resilience and leadership for the fundraiser. Her beautiful portrait of a wahine toa (strong woman) sold for $600 in auction. TPU manager Prue Smith chose the mentor/ mentee partnerships based on the young women’s strengths and what they lacked. Quanita said being

Helping inspire readers to become writers Continued from page 1 talent or skill, it was having discipline and the will to do the hard yards to get a result. She said writing was a way in which one could work through personal stories in a fictional world. And when it came to writer’s block, she said she used that time to

It has been extremely valuable to me as a budding writer. I’ve picked up specific skills and tips that you can only get from a practical one-on-one conversation as you bounce off ideas in a natural flow. be productive, freeing up the time for writing later when inspiration returned. Wairarapa Library

Service manager Anne Jackson said Catherine’s writer-in-residence programme had received lots of positive feedback.

“She has inspired new ideas for writers and encouraged them to write more. “Having a writer in the library develops opportunities for library users to try something new and helps readers to become writers.” Manu Menard, a teacher and therapist, said she had got a lot out of the sessions

with Catherine. “It has been extremely valuable to me as a budding writer. “I’ve picked up specific skills and tips that you can only get from a practical one-on-one conversation as you bounce off ideas in a natural flow.” Catherine’s free onehour coaching sessions will continue at the

Carterton District Library every Tuesday, 1.304.30pm, until December 10 (call or visit the library to reserve a spot). Her next goal is to look into ways in which the programme can continue annually with a different writer in residence each time who could engage with the community in their own unique way.

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Quizmasters go head to head Shaun Wallace failed O Level English five times, but that hasn’t stopped him becoming a barrister, a ‘Mastermind’ champion, and a legend on the popular quiz show ‘The Chase’. Our own quizmaster CHRIS COGDALE caught up with ‘The Dark Destroyer’ in Wairarapa recently. Coggie [CC]: Shaun you were here earlier this year. Why have you come back? Shaun [SW]: Pleasure to meet you Coggie! I’ve come back to host the 20th anniversary of the Sky New Zealand Pub Quiz Championship, so it’s a privilege just to do that. It’s one of the main reasons why I’m here, and to actually continue my tour publicising my autobiography (Chasing the Dream) and to meet with the wonderful people of New Zealand because without them the show wouldn’t be a success. It’s my way of saying thank you to the public. CC: How did you get to go on ‘The Chase’? SW: What happened was that – I don’t know or not if you have a programme called ‘Eggheads’. Well, in 2008 they were looking for a new ‘egghead’ and I came out of retirement to become an ‘egghead’ and I went all the way to the grand ﬁnal and lost. Anyway, that is one of the reasons I wrote in my autobiography ‘every cloud must have a silver lining’. ITV asked me to take part in what they considered to be an exciting new game show, so I went along to the audition and here I am 10 years later. CC: And you love it still? SW: Yes, it’s the best part time gig in the world. CC: What’s the highest score you’ve chased down? SW: My highest score I’ve chased down is 23. I think ‘The Beast’ (Mark Labbett) chased down 26,

didn’t he? His record’s 26, Anne’s (‘The Governess’) is 25, Paul’s (The Sinnerman’) is 26, and Jenny (‘The Vixen’) is 24. CC: What about the lowest score you failed to chase? SW: Ummm, eleven… and I think it’s the lowest overall. CC: That goes down as folklore doesn’t it? SW: It certainly does. Chasing a lower score can sometimes be deceptive. If you get questions wrong and you get pushed back and time goes, and that’s exactly what happened. CC: How do you reckon our own version of ‘The Chase’ would go in New Zealand? SW: I think it would go very very well, but if the powers that be in New Zealand were actually to take on ‘The Chase’ franchise what they need to do is not get the English chasers over here but get New Zealand chasers. I know there are some very good quizzers over here, I’ve seen it first-hand, and all it takes on TV is to have the confidence and ability to match your knowledge. I’m definitely convinced you could find at least three or four chasers who could do the job over here. CC: I know having watched the show for a long time, the lack of knowledge frustrates me. Does that frustrate you? SW: No, because it makes my job easier. You’ve got to realise that being in a studio under bright lights, if you’re not used

Quizmaster Chris Cogdale meets The Chase’s Shaun Wallace for a coffee and chat in Masterton. PHOTO/BRENDAN LOCHEAD – BELIEVE IT OR NOT

The worst quiz question in the world is one that’s so difficult, only the question master knows the answer, due to the fact he has the answers in front of him, and who wants that type of question. And that’s the big mistake of amateur quiz masters, is that they go out and say that’s a good question because no one will get it right? to it, can be intimidating. Sometimes you can forget to even answer your own name correctly, and the mere fact that some contestants get really frustrated if they get a question wrong it plays on their mind. You can’t allow a wrong question to aﬀect your performance. If you get it wrong, you got it wrong, just wait for the next question. CC: How much time do you put into study and research? SW: I spend about two hours a day and I normally research on contemporary things, so I’m up to date. It’s pointless revising stuﬀ that you already know. Music charts, latest award honours, music news. I normally record shows like ‘Mastermind’ and

‘University Challenge’ and sit there and test myself. I’m not interested in the questions I get right, I’m interested in the questions I get wrong, that’s what I have to remember. CC: What amazes me is how you know the dates of all the English monarchs? [He knew them when he was nine years old] SW: It’s what I’m interested in, and history is my ﬁrst love and always will be. All the best quizzers in the world, the reason why they’re so good, their history is good. History tells a story of a beginning. The history of science, the history of music, the history of literature, every subject has a beginning, has a history. CC: What’s your favourite type of question, if you’re

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answers in front of him, and who wants that type of question. And that’s the big mistake of amateur quiz masters, is that they go out and say that’s a good question because no one will get it right. I want quizzes to be informative and entertaining and enjoyable. Those are three important requisites for a quiz. CC: Where did you come up with your catchphrase? SW: When we did the very first show of ‘The Chase’, Mark lost the first one. I won the second one, playing against a very strong team. I caught a 20 with two seconds to go. I answered five questions in 20 seconds, and I was so confident with the last answer, the studio erupted because we showed it’s the right formula. And Bradley (Walsh) asked “what do you think Shaun?” CC: Shaun, thanks for your time. Maybe next time you’re out, we can get you here to do something. SW: Definitely Coggie … it’s just another day at the office.

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# Some of the student leaders from the Wairarapa Students Against Dangerous Driving group, from left, James Graham, Logan Tubman-Wallis, Grace Tait, Holly Hullena of the Wairarapa Road Safety Council, Sophie Ferguson, Samantha Peters, and Chloe Pullman. PHOTO/HAYLEY GASTMEIER

Teens driving home road safety message Hayley Gastmeier Educating teenagers about road safety is a cause that is close to James Graham’s heart. Before the 17-yearold was born, his father narrowly survived a fatal crash caused by a drunk driver in another car. Last week, the Chanel College student was one of the Wairarapa Students Against Dangerous Driving (SADD) student leaders to be recognised for their contribution to a successful year of promoting road safety among Wairarapa teenagers. “I’ve learnt a whole lot about what SADD do and why I want to be a part of it,” James said. “It’s got me thinking about my dad and it’s turned into a passion.” He said the best part was being able to make a difference for young people. “I hope they walk away thinking about road safety and how they and their friends interact with the road. “It can be hard to get through to teenagers but that’s the goal.” Wairarapa Road Safety Council (WRSC) projects coordinator Holly Hullena said SADD had a strong

following in Wairarapa, with about 40 current members. She said the students in the group were very proactive, facilitating and leading their own projects throughout the year. “What they have been doing is passing the torch – students reach out to their peers in their school communities and mentor the younger students.” SADD’s goal was to help encourage young people to make smart decisions, Hullena said. “It’s about having a plan b if you’re out with your mates in the weekend and knowing that you’ve got a place to sleep in the night rather than getting in a car with someone who’s been under the influence.” Holly said it was good to push these safety messages at a time when students were learning to drive and coming to terms with the road rules. “[The group] is about helping students learn where to go for information and encouraging safe practices, like not distracting each other and helping their peers understand what the costs are of not following the rules. “It’s also linking their peers to services that might be available to them.” These services include

learning to drive coaching and apps and videos that could assist in gaining a license (more information is at drive.govt.nz). SADD meets once a month and also raises awareness about road safety at community events. Holly said the group also provided feedback that assisted Compass Health with campaigns, and complemented WRSC’s young driver education programmes. To recognise the efforts of SADD members this year, the group were awarded certificates for their CVs and treated to an afternoon at Masterton’s MasterBowl, a business which Holly said supported WRSC and SADD initiatives. SADD student leader Sophie Ferguson, 16, of Wairarapa College, said she came from a car background. “The reason I joined SADD was because my whole family is involved with the Wairarapa Car Club and rallies. “I have been around cars my entire life. “It’s a community where we can all talk about ways to make everyday driving safer.” She said SADD was good in that it taught road risks and prepared you for being a sensible driver.

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Determination wins PM’s honour Erin Kavanagh-Hall A quiet yet determined Masterton teenager is among the ﬁrst students in the country to receive a prestigious award for excelling in his chosen future career path – endorsed by the Prime Minister of New Zealand. Cole Hodson, Year 12 at Makoura College, was presented with the inaugural Prime Minister’s Vocational Excellence Award at the school’s senior prize giving earlier this month. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern launched the award in August this year, to acknowledge students who have achieved in vocational education – working towards a career in the technical, trades, manufacturing and creative industries while at secondary school. From this year, all secondary schools and wharekura can each nominate one student for the award, which comes with a $2000 cash prize. Cole, nominated by the Makoura Careers team, was considered a clear front runner – for his diligence in pursuing NCEA credits in carpentry and technology, willingness to learn new skills and push himself beyond his comfort zone, and proving himself a conscientious and

Cole Hodson, left, Careers teacher Therese King, Careers administrator Fionna Omundsen, Motorworks co-owner Alex Bilton, and colleagues. PHOTO/ERIN KAVANAGH-HALL

dependable team member at Motorworks Mechanical and Electrical, where he has been doing work experience for the past six months. His teachers also praised him for consistently displaying the core competencies most valued by employers, such as problem solving, eﬀective communication and resilience, both at work and in his studies. Cole was also awarded the Gateway Student of the Year trophy, for excellence

in Makoura’s Gateway programme, which matches senior students with work experience placements in the fields they aspire to. Careers teacher Therese King attributes Cole’s successes to an ability to absorb information, and a fierce determination to see any piece of work through to the end, which she predicts will serve him well in his future career. “Cole is a quiet student, a man of few words – but he gets stuff done,” King said. “He’s very aware of his

surroundings and soaks up everything you tell him like a sponge. “He’ll do what’s asked of him with no complaints – whatever task you give him, he’ll persevere until it’s done. “We’re very proud of him. We were so excited to nominate him – it was so hard to contain ourselves and keep it a secret before prizegiving.” Cole has been working with Makoura’s Careers department for the past year, enrolling in both

Gateway and the Licence to Work (L2W) initiative – set up by the Youth Education, Training and Employment Partnership to help prepare young people for the workforce. He has also been part of the community Driver Mentor Programme, and is close to gaining his restricted licence. Students enrolled in L2W learn about the seven key employability skills – communication, teamwork, self-management, willingness to learn, thinking skills, resilience and a positive attitude – while in school, and must complete an 80-hour work experience placement. With carpentry as one of his chosen subjects, Cole gained an internship with the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation as part of the team of students working on the college’s annual construction project - building a transportable house on the school grounds. While he excelled in his field, auto electrical engineering was his “first love” – so the Careers team organised him a placement at Motorworks. Co-owner Alex Bilton said Cole has fitted in well with the Motorworks team, who have so far been impressed by Cole’s quiet confidence and work ethic.

“The guys have deﬁnitely embraced him as one of the team,” Bilton said. “Cole works well with the others, but he’s able to get stuck into jobs on his own. He’s very independent, and will step out of his comfort zone, but he’ll ask for help if he needs it. “He’s eager to learn, and picks things up very quickly.” Bilton said Cole’s enthusiasm for the automotive trade has been particularly encouraging, as it has become harder to attract young people to the industry over the last decade. “There’s a perception that [automotive] is mostly physical work – a lot of swinging spanners and changing tyres. “But there’s also a lot of technology involved, and you need a good understanding of computers – which we’re trying to promote, as the technological side is exciting for young people.” Cole said he has enjoyed working on a variety of jobs, both mechanical and electronic repairs, at Motorworks, and hopes to gain an automotive engineering internship next year. He plans on putting his prize money towards a new set of tools.

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New road surfaces in the Wairarapa

The 2019-20 summer state highway resurfacing programme in the Wairarapa is underway, with about 12 kilometres of chipseal being laid on State Highways 2 and 53. Most of the work is scheduled before Christmas, weather permitting. Work includes resurfacing in the towns of Masterton, Carterton and Greytown. In these centres, we plan to work at night when there are fewer vehicles and pedestrians out and about so we can complete the job safely, quickly and efficiently without causing major disruption to traffic and people’s daytime schedules. Considering the impact on road users of the daytime stop/go resurfacing north of Greytown last Thursday, this site will be completed at night in January. We apologise for the inconvenience this caused to our customers.

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We will contact the neighbours prior to works taking place near their properties with a notice outlining what is happening. Well-maintained highways are assets that benefit communities as well as travellers and are essential for the safety of all who use them. Renewing the surface waterproofs the road, prevents potholes and provides skidresistance so road users can enjoy a safer, smoother and more comfortable ride.

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Red tape gone mad Comment

Gianina Schwanecke

Graeme Burnard Many of the old buildings at Masterton Hospital are about to be demolished and workers have been busy erecting fences and walls around the buildings. It has taken longer to build a fortress around it all than it will probably take to knock it down. As we drove through the hospital grounds the other day, my wife commented. Goodness me, things have changed. When we were kids and they were demolishing the old hospital at Palmerston North, we used to go over in the weekend and play in the rubble. Health and safety is certainly at a different level now than when I was a kid. In fact, I don’t think we had any. We recently had to replace a microwave in our staff room. Simple? Yeah, nah! We had to get a health and safety officer to check everything before we could use it. We weren’t rewiring it or anything. Just unplugging the old one and plugging in the

new one. In an office in Sydney, staff were not even allowed to change the clocks for daylight saving in case they fell off the chair. They had to call a company engineer to complete the task. And in another office in London tinsel was banned from their Christmas decorations in case someone got tangled up in it. Some companies have cleverly used humour to bring attention to health and safety requirements. “You can’t pick up your pay with no fingers!” “While on a ladder, never step back to admire your work!” However, on a more serious note, last November, a blind girl from Bristol was banned by her school from using her walking cane because it was considered a trip hazard. She was told to bring an adult to help her or use the handrails. This was 2018! In another serious incident, two community policemen in England refused to help rescue

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a drowning 10-year-old boy because they hadn’t received training in water safety. The boy died. Would they have reacted the same if it was their own child? Where was their natural instinct to help? Who are the nutters making these rules? Not so much health and safety but here are some crazy genuine rules that numerous organisations have enforced on their staff: • Do not take medication from the first aid box • Nobody is allowed to bring nuts into the building

• Tuck in your shirt when using the paper shredder • Employees must clock out before engaging in chit chat • No turning things off • Do not take a plaster without filling out a medical event form • It is forbidden to sit in your chair at the lowest possible height • No eating whilst walking And my favourite… • If you are having sex in the car park, please take off your company vest and name tag first. Yes folks, it’s a crazy world. The only advice I can give is, “Be safe at work today. Call in sick”.

From three to five families, Masterton is now expected to welcome up to 100 refugees next year. Earlier this year Masterton was named as one of five new refugee resettlement locations as part of the government’s pledge to increase the quota to 1500 places from 2020. Immigration New Zealand general manager of refugee and migrant services Fiona Whiteridge said refugee families originally from Syria are expected to start arriving from June next year. “It is planned that three to five families will arrive every eight weeks in the new settlement locations - over the course of a year, this will equate to approximately 100 people.” The New Zealand Red Cross, in partnership with Connecting Communities Wairarapa, has been contracted to support newly arrived refugees for their first 12 months in Masterton. Masterton Mayor Lyn Patterson, who helped champion Wairarapa as

a settlement destination, said refugee families were welcome in Masterton. “But we need to ensure we have the housing, the health and education services to support them. “We want to ensure any families that come here are successful and able to integrate into our community. “To do that we need to ensure all the services they require are provided.” She had voiced these concerns to Immigration New Zealand. Whiteridge said refugee families would be provided with a public or private tenancy in Masterton prior to departing the Mangere Refugee Resettlement Centre. “No refugee family leaves the Mangere Refugee Resettlement Centre without a property being secured in their settlement location,” she said. The Red Cross has offered to help the new refugees by sharing success stories from former refugees who are Syrian and have settled in other regions.

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Can you believe it – we’re only a few days away from December, which means it’s Summer Time! While there are many good things about summer (relaxing with an ice cold drink, listening to the sound of the ocean sounds pretty good to me) in reality these long hot days can be hard on the garden. But that doesn’t mean you have to stop planting – with a bit of thought and care you can continue adding to your garden with our Blooming Great selection. Here’s some suggestions … HEDGES & SHELTER PLANTS PLANT WISELY Choose your plants depending on where they’re going to ‘live’. Take note of the soil conditions, the sun/ wind/salt tolerance & drainage requirements and buy accordingly. Keep in mind when you hear (or read) the term ‘drought’ or ‘dry tolerant’ that this often means ‘when established’. All living things need water, especially in the early days when they are settling in. Healthy plants cope with stress better - this begins with quality soil. You can improve soil quality by digging in some compost, potting mix, peat or gypsum, help retain moisture by mulching, provide nutrients by feeding and for many plants following a regular preventative spray programme helps keep pests & disease under control. The following are some suggestions on what you could plant that tolerate the hot dry conditions more than most.

If you have an open & exposed area to plant it could be a good idea to start with trees & shrubs that will provide a buffer from the drying wind. Plants that establish deep root systems will cope better in the long run – their long roots can source water further down in the ground. Pittosporums, Corokias, Griselinias & Coprosmas are a few ideas. Some of these we have available in large established sizes – you could plant now and have an instant hedge that’s already 1.5m tall! GROUND COVERS. These act as a living mulch, trapping the moisture in the soil rather than letting it escape into thin air. Grevilleas are a good example, they rapidly spread to form a carpet, some flower almost year round and attract birds for pollination. Grevilleas are a great addition to a dry garden – there are even a few groundcover types.

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Some like their gardens colour co-ordinated, some love the ‘wild’ look – whatever your preference is you will have no trouble colourful plants to fill your dry garden. Lavenders, Petunias, Portulaca, Dietes, Geraniums, Dianthus, Gaura, Penstemons, Salvias – the list goes on, and many of these are available at very low prices.

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A tribute to Nicole It’s important that we make time to achieve goals that are important to us. It could be spending more time with family, putting in more effort with friends, completing a personal project, or accomplishing a specific health target. This weekend just been, I ran a half marathon, ticking it off my bucket list. For 11 weeks I set aside time to train for the race, and on the day I completed it in 2hr 11min 01sec – four minutes faster than my initial goal. The race was in beautiful Kerikeri countryside and the majority of my running time was spent with 13-year-old Ariel (who overtook me at around 17km). I hadn’t met Ariel before. She was one of a bunch of people who didn’t all know each other but who all had attended the event with one thing in common – Nicole Sutton. I met Nicole when I was about 16. She was

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a few years older and at university. We worked together at a bakery and she taught me how to make coffee. We became friends and went road tripping around the country to amazing places like Lake Waikaremoana in the north, and Lewis Pass in the south. She invited me to parties and introduced me to punk music. We lived together and she taught me how to use a washing machine. In late October 2013, aged 29, she, alongside her boyfriend Hiroki Ogawa, passed away near the top of Mt Taranaki after sheltering from a blizzard for two nights in a snow cave. Nicole had run the Kerikeri half marathon about four times.

And ever since the year she couldn’t be there herself, she’s been there in spirit. Every year her close friend Sally Tye rallies together Nicole’s friends and family to either run or walk, or support others in the 21.1km circuit in her memory. It’s a time for reflection, for sharing stories, for laughing and for crying. For being thankful for the time we had together. For six years I’ve tried to make it to the Northland event to run and remember Nicole. This year I finally pulled off that goal, thanks to support from my friend Mel Coleman, who ran a total of 314km with me before the crack of dawn in the weeks leading up to the race, and her husband Steve, who created my training plan. What’s important to you? Make time to do something meaningful.

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Two years ago in August Donna Laing’s life changed when she was matched with Kenzie, her wonderful guide dog – “I wouldn’t be without her”. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

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

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Dame Eileen Mayo and her love of nature

Eileen Mayo’s stamp designs will be familiar to those of us who remember the 1960s, 70s and 80s. She was an artist of great skill, producing book illustrations, posters, wood engravings, linocuts, lithographs, screenprints, tapestries and paintings. The common thread through all her work is her love of nature, nurtured as a child on country rambles with her father – animals, birds, plants, insects and sea life all feature, and her love of domestic cats is apparent too. Mayo was born in England in 1906 and grew up through a period of great social change, particularly for women. She studied at the Slade School of Art and at the Central School of Arts and Crafts in London in the 1920s, pursuing her own private study of art

and design in London’s museums. By the end of the decade, she was developing a reputation as an illustrator, and a career as a professional artist. After a successful career in London, she moved to Australia in 1953 where she trained as a teacher and continued to produce her own work. In 1962, she moved to New Zealand where her mother and sister were living in Canterbury. She established herself as a printmaker in Christchurch, taught at Ilam School of Fine Arts, and exhibited widely, nationally and internationally. She was a member of the Print Council of New Zealand and between 1969 and 1985, she produced 13 sets of stamps. This print is from the

later part of her career, when arthritis in her hands made other printing methods difficult, and she turned to screen printing. Her screen prints are as immaculately designed and harmonious as all the work she created in her long and productive life. She made her last screenprint, White Cat with Poppies, in 1985, and died three days after being made a Dame Companion of the British Empire in the New Year’s Honours in 1994. Eileen Mayo (19061994), Victorian Jug (1994), a gift to Aratoi by an anonymous donor, was part of the recent 50th anniversary exhibition. • This text, written by Collection Manager Bronwyn Reid, features in the book 50/Fifty – 50 Years of Aratoi, available at the museum.

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Kit cat needs some nice new friends Kit is a silky-soft five-year-old brindle tortoiseshell female kitty who needs to be rehomed. She is being bullied by another cat where she lives now. Kit is a real lap cat who loves nothing more than sitting on your lap while you read a book or watch TV – preferably while you stroke her face at the same time! Her current owner works long hours and quite frankly Kit needs more company. She would be a lovely companion for someone who needs more company too. Kit also has an unusual meow – some would say it’s more like a squawk – but to her owners who love her very much, it’s part of her charm and individuality. After all, she is a tortis – called by some, naughty torti! Kit would do best in a home without young children. She is not used to dogs. She is desexed, vaccinated, microchipped and flea/

worm treated. Her adoption fee is $90. She lives in Featherston. If you’re interested in Kit please call Lee from KittyCat Rehoming on 021 0843 8935 or email kittycatrehoming@gmail. com.

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A HOME FOR A PET Hi, I’m Ike, an energetic pup who can’t wait to join a family. I haven’t had a lot of training so my new home will need to be dedicated to teaching me. The best thing is I LOVE food so getting me to focus should be a breeze! I socialise well with other dogs and I love meeting new people. I am best suited to a household with kids who are confident with dogs, and another dog so I can have a friend to teach me heaps about the world. I am still a little young so I will need a bit of company during the day until I am a little older and have settled into my new home. If you think you could be my new family, come and talk to the team at the Masterton SPCA during their opening hours, or call them on 0800 467 732. We are Local Government WWW.MSTN.GOVT.NZ

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November UPDATE MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR Safety of the District’s drinking water is a top priority for the new Council. Wellington Water’s review of our drinking water operations and infrastructure has highlighted the work to be done to provide a more robust, multi-barrier approach to all our town supplies. Decisions on the steps we need to take will be made at the 20 November Council meeting and shared on our website afterwards.

I recently begun my weekly drop-in sessions in the three towns, at 8–9.30am: Tuesday – Information Centre Featherston; Wednesday – Information Centre Greytown and Thursday Council Offices Martinborough. If I can’t make it, a Councillor or Community Board Member will be there. I’m happy to do ad hoc ones in the evening too. I can be contacted by email at themayor@swdc.govt.nz.

UPCOMING MEETING DATES

Featherston Community Board – 3 December, Kiwi Hall Martinborough Community Board – 5 December, Supper Room, Martinborough Town Hall Maori Standing Committee – 9 December, Supper Room, Martinborough Town Hall Greytown Community Board – 11 December, WBS Room, Greytown Town Centre Agendas and previous meeting minutes are available on our website.

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FROM 30 NOVEMBER 2019 HAND HELD WATERING ONLY IN MARTINBOROUGH TOWN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE The following restrictions apply to outdoor water use: • •

HAND HELD watering devices only No sprinklers, irrigation systems or unattended hoses.

This is in addition to year-round alternate day watering - even numbered properties on even numbered dates and odd numbered properties on odd numbered dates. This measure has been taken to ensure that there is enough clean, clear, and safe drinking water for our community.

For more information please visit: www.wellingtonwater.co.nz/SWDC This notice is issued pursuant to: clause 4.7.3 of the Wairarapa Consolidated Bylaw 2019 Part 5: Water Supply.

BY-ELECTIONS – 18 FEBRUARY By-election polling day, to fill the final seat on both the Greytown and Featherston Community Boards, has been set for 18 February 2020, with candidate nominations closing 23 December. More information will follow.

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HELP ‘PACK THE BUS’ Pack the Bus is on again this year. It was so successful in Masterton last year, SWDC has joined the team to help deliver the initiative Wairarapa-wide! Launching 27 November, Pack the Bus will run for three weeks, parking up in many locations across the region, giving people the opportunity to donate gifts to individuals and families in need this Christmas. To find out where Pack the Bus will be parking-up at over the coming weeks, see the full schedule at morefm.co.nz or on our FB page. Make sure you tell your friends and family to support this worthy cause and for those of you on social media, you can use #PackTheBus to support or follow this cause. Pack the Bus has been made possible by us joining forces with Masterton District Council, Carterton District Council, MORE FM, Tranzit Coachlines, Mitre10 Mega and Property Brokers, as well as numerous local businesses across the region.

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Brighter than the sun never rise far above the horizon in Egypt. It’s in the constellation of Carina, which is supposedly the keel of the boat Sky Watch sailed by Jason of the Argonauts in Greek Nick Sault mythology. Crux, the Southern Cross, sits over the This is a good time to look at our southern southern horizon at this time and if you stars. are out late, between here and Canopus is The trouble is that this close to mida particularly thick part of the Milky Way. summer you must get out late to get what The cross sits up against what looks like is considered the end of astronomical a hole in the great cloud of stars which is twilight. our galaxy. This is when the sky is considered its However, the blackness there darkest (later, astronomical twilight is a nebulous cloud of gas starts before 4am, not very user friendly). that is obscuring the You will have to get out background of the after 10.15pm if you Milky Way. want to see the Milky Just a tad north Way clearly, which of Crux is Musca is especially bright and just another in the southern sky tad north-east, and is a backdrop is the bottom to our southern of the Carina stars. keel. You can’t be oﬀ Here is a seeing brilliant famous and Sirius due East, perfect diamond but it is not a truly Canopus outshines asterism – shape southern star, as it everything around it. made from stars. can be seen over the PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES most populous parts of Locate this and you the northern hemisphere. have the base of the keel. But look more south-east, If you line up the and halfway up the sky is the second Southern Cross with Canopus, the brightest star, Canopus, which is not diamond is on that line, but much nearer visible in most of Europe or America. to the cross. Canopus is a blue-white super-giant, 71 The most northerly star in the diamond times the diameter of the sun, which if you is the second brightest star in Carina, Beta can do the sum to cube that, you could Carinae or Miaplacidus. squash 350,000 suns inside it. The name means still waters, but I But it is only about 10,000 times as doubt there are any waters up there at this bright as the sun (only?), having burned super giant star, 111 light years away. out most of its hydrogen fuel. From here, the keel zig-zags up (are Canopus was worshipped in ancient keels like that?) to the brilliant Canopus. Egypt with a festival to mark its rising. Next week: We’ll check out the dog. But unlike our view of it, the star would

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Check the UV

Keep an eye on the UV index when you check the weather forecast. It might be overcast outside but UV rays can penetrate cloud and cause damage to skin and eyes. If the UV is higher than 5 then you need to keep out of the sun or protect yourself.

Seek out the shade

A shady spot is your best go-to option if you are spending time outside, particularly during September through to April. This is when the UV is typically the highest and when the sun is at its most dangerous.

Wear a sunhat

If you can’t ÿ nd any shade, be prepared by keeping a broad brimmed hat with you. The wide brim will protect important areas such as your nose and the tops of your ears.

Apply and re-apply a good sunblock

You can pat yourself on the back for applying sunblock before you go outside but you’ll need to keep re-applying it to be truly thanked by your skin. Check that your sunblock is reputable and read the label for recommended re-application times.

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We are sad to farewell two of our GPs this month – doctors Alka and Hemant Kheterpal – who are moving to Auckland with their family. We are delighted to announce that Dr Alka’s patients will be looked after by our new GP, Dr Sarina Sairazi, who is moving to New Zealand from Singapore. Dr Hemant’s patients will be cared for by locum Dr Ken McFarlane during December and then Dr Murray Colburn from January through to March, when we hope to have a permanent GP take over.

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Jake and Casey grew up in New Zealand, but have spent 15 years in Australia. There, Jake had a successful career in the construction and engineering sectors – managing large scale projects for the steel company he was foreman of. Returning to Masterton, he decided to give selfemployment a try – and has already gained rave reviews from his new client base. Casey describes her husband as a “jack of all trades”, proficient in a range of skills, including carpentry and decking, fencing, steelwork, repairs and tiling – all of which he offers with Made2Maintain. His service also includes gutter cleaning, yard maintenance and pressure washing. Plus, he supplies Macrocarpa firewood, Casey says. “He’s very strong and innovative in his work.

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Making good of It’s not where you are, it’s what you do What an incredible story it is of Behrouz Boochani, Midweek the author of the awardwinning book No Friend But The Mountains. He has been in a produce a work of literary detention/refugee centre genius. on Manus Island for a number of years after Take a walk having tried to enter The list of people who Australia as a refugee. made walking a part of With only a cell phone their daily routine is an he has managed to write a impressive and extensive book about his experiences one. on the island, with the book Steve Jobs, Martin going on to win Australia’s Luther King Jr, Beethoven, highest literacy award – a Wadsworth, Charles phenomenal achievement. Dickens, and Ernest To me this shows what Hemmingway are just anyone can do regardless of some examples of people their circumstances. who used the daily We may be practice as a concerned pathway to about creativity and ‘our lot’, processing thinking thoughts, it’s unfair while also and relaxing. using A great it as an thing excuse about not to do Behrouz Boochani. walking anything PHOTO/GETTY is that it is but IMAGES available to complain. Behrouz almost anyone, Boochani has a regardless of money lot to consider as being and location. incredibly unfair and It is also a pathway unjust, but rather than to physical and mental using this as a reason to health, as it raises the (justifiably) do nothing but heartbeat and gets the complain, he has instead oxygen moving through used the limited resources the brain. he had at his disposal to When out walking, do so

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a bad situation and charming. A piece of advice that Shaun shared was to always show your good side, as you never know who’s watching. This can apply in any situation, from accepting an award to receiving change from a shop assistant. In all situations act as if a person you care about – this could be a child, a friend, a grandparent – is watching the interaction take place and could very well follow your example in the same situation.

Getting out of a rut

When in a situation in which things aren’t working out the way you wanted in a specific area of your life, or for life as a whole, there are three steps that I strongly believe can be taken to get yourself out of the rut: 1. Acknowledge that in many cases the decisions you have made have put you in the position you are in. 2. For the actions and habits that have gotten you to where you don’t want to be, start doing the opposite, for example, eat more healthy food, exercise, watch less YouTube, spend more time with people you care about. 3. Take the time to look at the things in your life that you should be grateful for. There are so many things that we all have that we would do anything to

get back if they were taken from us. Above all, acknowledge the things you do have control over, essentially your own thoughts and actions, and stop blaming others and the world around you, as there’s little you can do to change these external factors.

Have a hobby, like Winston Churchill

Winston Churchill is one of the most influential people of the 20th century. He has been attributed with being the leading figure in saving the world from the threat of Nazi Germany. His speeches and quotes are widely recognised for their inspirational and often witty content. What many people don’t know about Churchill is that he had two hobbies that he felt gave him the balance that he needed in his life, with both hobbies being very different to what he did as a politician. The hobbies Churchill had were painting (the artistic form) and, surprisingly, bricklaying. Each of these activities required Churchill to slow down and focus on the process of the task, becoming an almost meditative process. A hobby can be absolutely anything, with Churchill’s being an example of this.

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How you do things

This is a simple idea shared by The Daily Stoic, the idea being that ‘how you do anything is how you do everything’. The way I see this is that we should put the same conscious effort into the simplest day-to-day tasks that we do into those tasks that are deemed as being major and of great significance. The effort going into the minor task will develop within us the habit of always doing our best, with the constant and consistent high effort leading to positive results for all that we do, creating a groundswell of success and a feeling of wellbeing. When the major task becomes the focus, we will have our ingrained habit of high standards and effort, meaning that there is a greater chance that it will be successfully completed. • Tim Nelson is principal of Lakeview School and author of the book Small Steps for a happy and purposeful life. He endeavours to learn something new every day by reading books, listening to podcasts, and engaging with a wide range of other content.

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Sorting out your work look Volunteering Wairarapa

Donna Robinson One of the tenants at the Wairarapa Community Centre that we work closely with is Dress for Success. Dress for Success is an international organisation dedicated to helping women become work ready. They were founded in New York in 1997 and have more than 150 oﬃces in 30 countries worldwide. Here in New Zealand we have seven branches, with the Wairarapa hub being part of the Wellington branch along with Lower Hutt and Wellington City.

Dress for Success helps women into work by providing them with a personal styling session and an outfit to wear to their interview, including shoes and accessories. This is a free service, with clients being referred by 15 Wairarapa agencies including ourselves. After the initial dressing, if the client gains employment they can have a second dressing where they will be given more clothes to mix and match with their first outfit, to get them through their first

week of work. Most clothing is donated, and all donations are curated by Melanie Keatch (pictured) so only highquality, good condition pieces are on offer. There is also a limited stock of new items like underwear, hosiery and makeup. Mel mainly works with women at the Masterton office, due to limited space for stock, but the Wellington office has a dressing area for men. Dress for Success in Wellington run ‘Women in Work’ events with speakers and workshops, where past clients can come and

listen, connect with other women and get a free lunch and a goody bag. They also run a mentor programme, where a mentor meets up with a Dress for Success client on a regular basis to talk through any work issues. Mel would like to oﬀer this service in Wairarapa too. The Wairarapa Hub’s biggest fundraising event of the year is their stall at the Martinborough Fair, where they sell clothing and accessories. Mel is always looking for people who enjoy working with fashion. • If you would like

to be connected with Melanie please contact us on (06) 929 0960 or email us on admin@ waivc.org.nz.

Opportunities at Volunteering Wairarapa Masterton Christmas Parade – 7 December Marshals are needed from 11am until the end of the parade. The New Zealand Cycle Classic This event is being held in Wairarapa, January 14-19. Volunteers are needed for setting up and packing down the staging and ﬁnish line structures. • Interested in ﬁnding out more? Contact Donna Robinson on (06) 929 0960 or email admin@ waivc.org.nz.

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Welcome Whero, our newest arrival Dear friends, Which bird is black and tan and rarely seen in any New Zealand forest? Need some clues? Once common throughout the North Island, its numbers were decimated by the introduction of rats and stoats that arrived with the early European settlers. By the late 1800s a small island north of Auckland and due east of the Marsden Point Oil Reﬁnery called Hen (Taranga) Island, was the only place with a surviving natural population of these birds. All other populations established on mainland sites have originally been translocated from this island.

bird is tīeke. That’s right, Hmm... Still can’t get it? it’s the saddleback! The bird’s current On October 9, population is Pūkaha received estimated to be two tīeke from around 7000 Auckland although Zoo and there has transferred never been them into a formal Aviary 6A. count. Whero (Red), the male The It is saddleback that has public can part of the just arrived at Pukaha. now view wattlebird PHOTO/TARA SWAN these birds family that during our includes birds opening hours with wattles that (daily, 9am – 6pm). hang from the base of The pair are part of an their beaks such as kōkako advocacy program and and the extinct huia. will play a vital role in The bird’s call is unique educating people about and almost sounds like the species and why eﬀorts someone laughing. to save them should be Getting close now? continued. It is a medium sized Tīeke have done well bird, about 25cm long and in other predator free weighing up to 80 grams. The Māori name for the

sanctuaries, such as Zealandia (Wellington) and Bushy Park (Wanganui). They have even been recorded breeding outside the fence of Zealandia – a ﬁrst on the mainland in many years! It shows how conservation action and perseverance over time can contribute to saving a species. Recently more visitors have reported seeing wild kōkako from our visitor centre. This has taken us all by surprise. But it gives us hope. Hope that one day we

might have kōkako – and now tīeke as well – visiting our local towns. Until next week, The Pūkaha Rangers.

Contributed by Alex Wall and Tara Swan • The Wairarapa Midweek has partnered with Pukaha National Wildlife Centre to put a spotlight on wildlife conservation eﬀorts locally and allow readers to get up close and personal with New Zealand’s amazing native species.

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Snazzy Vex – Ian Andrews Ian Andrews is a physics and maths teacher from Manchester, who half a world away from northern England, is starting up a new business in Wairarapa, Snazzy Vex.

Skorts perfect for school play Karen Coltman Many Wairarapa primary school girls wear shorts to school and have done for some time, unlike seven-year-old Dunedin girl Kayleigh Dryden who just achieved this breakthrough, making national news. Kayleigh Dryden wrote to the school board of St Francis Xavier Catholic School. “The current pinafores we wear are too heavy, flappy and difficult, and are not ideal in the heat,” she wrote. “Here are some reasons why I would like the option to wear shorts. “It’s easier to play outside and hang upside down on the monkey bars, and to play games.” For many years Hadlow School, Martinborough Primary, Featherston School and Greytown School have allowed shorts and ‘skorts’ for girls. Skorts are modern-day culottes but shorter. Greytown School principal Patrice O’Connor said it was impressive Kayleigh contacted her board about her “scratchy pinafore” and lobbied for shorts. “It was great she engaged

It’s a creative service which turns photos into works of art. Ian works his magic and produces a computer-style design which people use as favourite framed photos, invitations, posters, postcards, webpages etc. It all began when Ian wanted to make his training material more interesting for staff at Transpower. He and partner Karen had immigrated to New Zealand in 2013 when Ian was offered the Transpower position writing training packages. Never wanting to stay with the ‘normal’ he tried sourcing computer graphics to jazz things up but mainstream images were too predictable so he began using computer graphic programmes personalising products and people. This became so popular and catchy that he started being asked to do the same computer generated design to people’s favourite photos. The results are eye catching, quirky and imaginative. In fact imagination can run wild says Ian, who enthuses about his creations. “I especially love doing people’s hair. You can have such fun with it.” It remained a hobby for Ian until he and Karen purchased a piece of land on the Castlepoint Road. Commuting for both of them to jobs in Wellington became impractical and Ian secured a part-time position in Masterton. This has allowed him time to develop his Vector Graphics technique and produce his now much loved images for customers. A year ago, Ian became a sole trader under the name Snazzy Vex. ‘Snazzy’ because he simply loves the word – Vex from vector graphics.

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the board, this is what they are there for, to listen and act wisely depending on the school’s need,” O’Connor said. “She is articulate, and it was wonderful to see her approach and letter.” Greytown School girls can wear shorts, trousers or skorts. Featherston schoolgirls can wear these and short tights.

Martinborough School has shorts and skorts. Masterton’s St Patrick’s School principal said he is open to this, but shorts are not an option now. “It hasn’t come up yet, but the girls often change into their PE gear when they play at lunchtime,” Steve Wheeler said. “I am always open to discussion and consultation with the community about issues.”

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Rainbow out, dark horse in Karen Coltman

The dull, greyish brown paint favoured for the Carterton town clock repaint got more than twice the votes of famed rainbow pattern option. But should this dull brown be lit up with an array of lights as the designers intend, it will be far more diverse than the dark horse presented. Vote winners of RobinsonCrimp Limited are adamant that stage lighting of the clock is integral to why this “blank canvas” was chosen, they said in an August email to council staﬀ. “Imagine a yellow wash for daﬀodil day, cancer awareness, of pink for breast cancer awareness. “Imagine a glowing cycle of the rainbow colours to celebrate diversity – the possibilities to create and transform the night-scape using LED lighting on the clock tower as a canvas abound.” But it was clear at the council meeting that although lighting was possible for all three designs there was no budget for it. There is also no timeline

Winning designers Gregg Crimp, left, and David Robinson. PHOTO/KAREN COLTMAN

for when the clock would start ticking again. Designers David Robinson and Gregg Crimp said the intention of their design was always for it to include lighting. “It was never to be a dull 1960s colour paint with no lights to create the feeling of diversity we were after.” Robinson said it was

pleased the councillors honoured the people’s decision. Only 625 votes were received – 17 per cent of eligible households. There were 179 votes for the current white scheme, 114 for the rainbow paint, and 332 votes for the brown with a yellow clock face.

$4m project for Pukaha Karen Coltman

Overnight stays and nocturnal guided tours are on the cards for Pukaha National Wildlife Centre as it sets sights on launching a multimillion dollar education and conservation project. It is budgeting $4 million to build an educational facility that includes accommodation. General manager Emily Court said “if all goes to plan” it could be up and running towards the end of term four, 2020. Board Chairman Bob Francis said the programme would take Pūkaha to “a whole new level” and connect more people with conservation. The programme will incorporate mātauranga Māori principles – handson, and science-informed – and the centre intends to do more biodiversity

research, and help increase awareness of climate change issues. Silverwood Architects has completed the concept plans and Rangitāne carvers are prepared and ready to start on ﬁve key ‘Pou’ that will be integral to the wānanga facility. The development has overnight accommodation for 40 people, for use by schools, community groups, iwi and private groups. It includes 7-10 motorhome sites and related facilities. The centre has applied to the government’s Provincial Growth Fund for funds. The build would be funded by both private and public money. Trust House has earmarked a contribution of $100,000 to the development.

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Golden Time to re-evaluate older workers Businesses may need to reconsider their bias against mature and inexperienced workers if they want to succeed long-term, says OneHQ, a company set up in June this year to help small-to medium-sized businesses in New Zealand. With technically skilled labourers becoming harder to come by, SME owners in particular, should adjust their expectations of ÿ nding the best in class and instead give thought to softer skills such as attitude, teachability and personality. CEO of OneHQ Hamish McLachlan, says that in order to deal with labour shortages and an ageing population, employers must let go of certain stigmas, particularly around those older or inexperienced workers who

YEARS the staff room.

may not have the technical skills, and spend more time teaching them instead.

“Employers need to be aware of intended or unintended biases toward their ageing workforce and set in train the necessary changes,” Mr Burkitt says.

He says that while technical skills are highly important in roles such as medicine and law, other sectors can beneÿ t by prioritising and taking into consideration softer skills over technical abilities in order to compete in today’s tight market. “Technical skills are less relevant because the market is changing so fast. The value of someone on the phone who can communicate really well with a client or supplier changes the whole relationship. If you’ve got a bubbly person in the ofÿ ce, someone that really loves talking with everyone, it lifts the whole feel of the ofÿ ce. “It’s easy to think ‘You’re older and you don’t know this technology and that means you’re redundant’. “I think it could perhaps be thought of the other way around - as long as that individual is proactive and has the right attitude, then they’re very valuable in a business.” Human resources and recruitment company Mercer New Zealand says neither government nor employers

can afford the traditional retirement arrangements, and neither can the baby boomers who make up an ageing workforce. Employers need to rethink their treatment of older workers, argues Will Burkitt, an Innovation Leader at Mercer. Mr Burkitt says as peak boomer retirement - or more likely, partial retirement - hits, employers will need to adjust to this ageing workforce accordingly.

They need to recognise what older workers bring to the table, he says. “Mature employees have unique skill sets and a lot of life experience. They are very good in client-facing or training roles.” More attention will need to be paid to offering ° exible work, leave to care for someone, and career breaks. “It may also be the case that some older employees only work during peak seasons or holiday periods.” Both older and younger workers will need to change their mindset if intergenerational workplace con° ict is to be avoided, Mr Burkitt says.

“Boomers will need to accept that a lighter load will translate into a lighter “They will need to start valuing older workers. Lots of HR departments ÿ ght pay packet and less prestigious job title. Their juniors will need to the good ÿ ght over discrimination recognise boomers have a valuable related to disability, gender, gender and necessary role to play in the identity, race, religion and sexuality workforces of the 21stcentury.” while ignoring the ageism elephant in

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Sensory Room more than sweet sensations Sensory therapy is becoming an important tool to help people with dementia as well as those who care for them. Last February, Lyndale Care in Masterton created a “Sensory Room” for its residents at Lyndale Manor, a secure dementia facility in Cole Street. The Sensory Room is a safe space set up with soft lighting, an aromatherapy infuser, tactile objects and calming music. Multi-sensory equipment is a vital and effective part in the treatment of sensory disorders that can be associated with dementia, says Barbara Caffell, who is the Registered Diversional Therapist for Lyndale Care. “The sensory environment aims to maximise a person’s potential, enabling them to focus of their

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It offers a quiet, safe place to retreat to and provides a much more own free will, supportive environment and engage in a stimulating way than other rooms, with objects and where the noise and activity activities that are can feel disorientating designed to improve to residents” their communication skills.”

An advantage of sensory therapy is that it does not rely on verbal communication and provides stimulation for those who can be sometimes impossible to reach, she says. “Research undertaken about sensory intervention has concluded that people living with dementia can be supported in a positive - and often medication-free - environment when multi-sensory therapy is available. “It offers a quiet, safe place to retreat to and provides a much more supportive environment than other rooms, where the noise and activity

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With dementia the brain has trouble organising and responding to information from the senses, Barbara says.

For instance, it can be integrated into day-to-day care, provide information on a resident’s strengths and abilities, be useful for staff when they are struggling to work with a person, and reduce distress and agitation for residents.

Certain sounds, sights, smells, textures and tastes can create a feeling of sensory overload, making dementia patients overly sensitive. Poor sensory processing can affect all domains which include cognitive, socio-emotional, motor skills, speech and language.” Five residents use the Sensory Room each month, either together or singly with the dementia-trained staff.

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The therapy offers more than just a feel-good experience for residents, although that is what it is intended to do as well. The reactions of residents in the Sensory Room is monitored using the Pool Activity Level (PAL) assessment to ÿ nd out what smells, sounds, colours and objects they engage with and which offer a potentially calming and de-escalating effect. This knowledge, which is shared among the diversional therapists, carers and nurses, can then be used

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“Staff have found it useful when residents use the Sensory Room a short while before they go to bed, and also when a resident is awake at night,” Barbara says. “It is also useful during the ‘sundowner’ period in the afternoon when residents tend to be more restless. We have also had good reports from family members who are caring for someone at home and bring them into Lyndale Manor for daycare.” For residents, it offers a calming respite from the sense of confusion they are often experiencing, Barbara says. “I think of dementia as like being on a cruise ship where you don’t know where you are, where you have been, and where you are going. “We try to make them feel safe, cared for, and emotionally engaged.”

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Older New Zealanders at risk of being money mules for fraudsters International crime rings are increasingly targeting New Zealanders’ bank accounts to launder proceeds from scams and fraud. Last week was Fraud Awareness Week with Bronwyn Groot, Fraud Education Manager for the Commission For Financial Capability (CFFC) highlighting the rising incidence of “money mules”.

Groot says mules are often shocked to discover they may be charged with money laundering and face imprisonment of up to seven years. Retirees, especially recent ones, are among those at risk, says Groot. Scammers target mules through online job websites, dating and social networking websites and online classiÿ eds.

A money mule is someone who transfers illegally acquired money on behalf of a criminal. Mules are recruited to move money through bank accounts, making it difÿ cult for police to track money stolen from a victim or gained through criminal activity such as drugs, fraud or human trafÿ cking.

Guidelines to help recognise when they might be at risk:

“Many online scams involve asking the victim to receive money to ‘look after’ and then transfer it to another account, usually offshore,” says Groot. “In most cases the money has been scammed from someone else, and is destined to fund organised crime.”

■ Be suspicious when a love interest you meet online wants to use your bank account. ■ Be wary when an employer or investment adviser asks you to form a company in order to open a new bank account, or use your own account to transfer money. ■ Never give your ÿ nancial details to someone you don’t know. If a person thinks they may have been used as a mule, stop all communication and notify the police.

Chanel College students Jonty Livingston, Dominique Phillips, Shavanah Hema, Natalie Childs, and Mackenzie Murray. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

A taste of tertiary Eli Hill Wairarapa year 10 students got a taste of tertiary education this month at UCOL Wairarapa. In the two ‘taster days’, 280 Wairarapa students from 10 secondary schools took part in ﬁve 45-minute interactive workshops held on November 8 and 15. Workshops covered beauty, hair, construction, automotive, health, hospitality, business administration, early childhood education, and vet nursing. A workshop on a career in the forestry industry,

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do not want to follow, as much as finding out where their passions lie.” UCOL wanted to inspire and engage students and offered support with subject selection through years 11-13 and future career choices, Robinson said. “The taster days will also allow students to get a feel for what UCOL has to offer and what they can study while at school through the STAR and Trades Academies programmes.” The Wairarapa careers teachers’ event was supported by REAP Wairarapa in collaboration with UCOL Wairarapa.

what qualiﬁcations are available, and with an additional focus on Women in Forestry was run by Laurence Rehutai of Rehutai Forestry. The workshops align with vocational pathways, UCOL Wairarapa’s schools partnership manager Hayden Robinson said. “Vocational pathways is a unique tool that helps individuals see how their strengths, interests and achievements can relate to study options and job opportunities. “It is sometimes just as valuable for students to know what career pathways they deﬁnitely

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The Cwtch Featherston Looking for a small, cosy, place offering lovingly prepared food, then The Cwtch (rhymes with butch), is the place to go for your take home meal.

Buoyed by the success several years ago of selling a few pieces of furniture they had purchased and restored, father and son team Steve Vaney and Stevie Cozens went into business. They opened 3 Chairs Antiques in central Newtown, Wellington and went about collecting a range of furniture from French to English, colonial and vintage. Steve Vaney is a furniture restorer and could take pieces his son discovered and restore them to their former glory. The pair source their items from Trade Me, auction houses and estate sales, traveling all over the country to collect the next piece. Frequently knowing the piece’s history from the previous owner.

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The colourful couple are fresh from their highly successful Welsh Dragon Inn in Featherston.

While business in Wellington was brisk and there was plenty of interest, they found the lack of parking in the busy city suburb an issue. Visiting Wairarapa they spied the vacant corner premises on Featherston’s main street opposite the RD1 farm store and knew it was ideal for their new business home. Open over a year now in Featherston they are getting geared up for the busy summer season when Wairarapa attracts many visitors.

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Stevie and his partner, Monica have moved to live in Greytown and are impressed with Wairarapa’s range of events which bring many out-of-towners to the region.

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Jo and Mike are originally from Wales and they moved to New Zealand 30 years ago. They established Scorpio’s in Wellington’s Island Bay where locals pounced on the tasty unusual food along with the banter and music. They were then equally as popular with their Welsh Dragon Bar in Courtney Place. “We just love to entertain people, to provide a place where people can come and just be and to get food which is a bit different,” says Jo. Mike points out Jo cooks from the heart. “Every meal is lovingly prepared and presented. It just shows.”

3 Chairs Antiques showroom is full to overflowing with many beautiful pieces of wooden furniture. There are many impressive chests of drawers, hutch dressers, tables, elegant chairs and desks. Quite a visual treat – decorated with beautiful collectables, also on sale. Steve, Stevie’s father, runs the restoration workshop in Wellington. While his partner Sharron, sources the collectables and curios for the shop. She is in store on Fridays also wearing her other hat as a doterra (air purifier) consultant.

Cwtch means hug in Welsh and there’s certainly a joyful enveloping feeling when you walk in the door of the premises. A tea towel presented to the pair by a friend points out: “Anyone can hug but only the Welsh can cwtch”. While waiting for your food, there’s a jovial atmosphere, music, light hearted banter and an exchange of ideas which Mike thrives on. Jo is the chef and her Welsh background contributes to some interesting dishes. There’s the Faggots and Peas (meatballs in a gravy with mushy peas), Leek Pancakes and the good old Sunday roast, an ever popular favourite.

For now, the food The Cwtch offers can only be taken away but there’s hope that the place can become a licensed café once improvements have been made on the building.

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Christmas Parade

Carterton Christmas Parade – 20 years old this year

hristmas Parades are always special but for the Rotary Club of Carterton, the parade this year on 30 November is extra special. It’s been heralding in the Christmas season for the past 20 years.

which has already led the parade, doing a musical performance in the band rotunda. Also occurring in the park grounds will be the emergency services display featuring many vehicles, displays and personnel involved in keeping our daily lives safe.

Starting at Pam Robinson 12.30pm from the Apart from a break Rugby Club grounds of four years, Pam in Belvedere Road, the Robinson has been parade snakes its way up the parade organiser. to the roundabout on the Formerly organised by the main state highway and Carterton Businessmen’s then goes south through Association, Pam, as inthe town centre to finish at coming President of the Wakelin Street. Everyone Carterton Rotary Club in then gathers in Carrington 1999 and Bill Shakespeare who was president that Park where prize giving year, suggested that Rotary will be held. could make the Christmas parade its annual project. The Park will be a hive Her proposal was met with of activity with the New great enthusiasm and each Zealand Air Force Band,

Pipe bands always stir the crowds. Here they are leading the 2018 parade.

year, the event attracts good numbers of entries. Because of the generosity of sponsors, the parade is totally self-funding. Occasionally, if a few funds are left, they are distributed around the organisations which take part. It’s Pam’s last year as convenor. It’s been a mammoth task for her and she is thrilled

to see the parade grow to the successful event it has become on the Wairarapa event calendar. Regular favourites in the parade include Father Christmas on his sleigh, of course! Then there’s the Carterton Town Crier, Rod O’Leary, the marching girls, the vintage tractors and the

myriad of floats – expected to number over 40 this year. Businesses will put their wares out on footpath stalls and there’s a window dressing competition which will be judged on Friday night, 29 November, the evening before the parade. Retailers don’t forget to leave your lights on for the judging!

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Rotary Club of Carterton President’s Christmas message

n behalf of the Rotary Club of Carterton and its Satellite Club, I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. We are so appreciative of everyone who has helped to make the parade possible. We look forward to a great day – our 20th Carterton Christmas Parade. I would especially like to acknowledge the hard work and amazing organisational skills of all those who put the parade together. Well done. The Rotary year starts in July with a new Board, eager and happy to get busy. Our motto is ‘Service above Self’ and we look for various ways to make this a reality. We got off to a flying start with our literacy project held in the Carterton Events Centre. We booked Carla McNeil

the go. We have our Talent Wairarapa, a fabulous initiative that gives many of our young people a chance to shine on Alan Butler stage. We do regular ticketing at the Wairarapa A&P Show, Wings over Wairarapa, the Balloon Festival’s Night Glow and the Harvest Festival. Our wood raffles are wellknown and appreciated. Less known is the support for schools with Pictionary for all Year 4 students; sending Year 11/12 girls to Innovative Young Minds All ages take out to enjoy the Carterton Christmas parade. (IYM), both in Wellington and Silicon Valley. We have from Learning Matters in principals from Wairarapa youth leaders training Hamilton and, with the primary schools. programmes and recently help of other Rotary Clubs, we helped 20 children RTLB Service and a Rotary While the Christmas attend drama training. District grant, Carla gave Parade is a huge part of inspiring and invaluable our year, we also have There’s also the annual instruction to 70 staff and many other projects on Book Fair and this year we

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There will be fire engines galore at this year’s Christmas Parade in Carterton. See them on display at Carrington park.

etting up close to a fire engine is always an exciting experience for all ages and there’s a great opportunity to do so in Carterton’s Carrington Park this Saturday after the Christmas parade. There’s also the chance to talk to fire personnel about what’s involved in being a volunteer fire officer. Wairarapa Fire Emergency Services will be presenting an interesting fleet of

machines. There will be a Type 5 aerial appliance from Wellington, a brand new rural fire engine, a Type 1 new urban fire engine and several water tankers. The appearance of all these is always dependant on no emergency call-outs at the time. The Masterton fire crew is going to do a demonstration of how to cut an injured person from a motor

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magination is the only limit for business owners presenting ‘A Carterton Christmas’ in their shopfront windows. That’s the theme for the shop front display competition, as well as for the floats taking part in the Christmas Parade this Saturday.

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There are 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes for the window displays (valued at $600), which always brings out the best in decorating by the shop staff. Parade Convenor Pam Robinson believes the Carterton theme can be interpreted in any way that people think expresses the festive season in Carterton. It could present a touch of nostalgia, feature a special iconic part of the town, or of what Christmas means to them personally. The window display sponsor is Plumbing World.

Capturing the many happy moments of last year’s Carterton Christmas Parade.

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Masterton Savage Entertainers Club put on such a good show in October, they are bringing it back by popular demand. Groovy wigs, glitzy outfits, and sparkling tinsel are just some of the elements of the show, which will be performed on November 30 at 2pm. Masterton Savage Entertainers Club will open the concert with a tribute to ABBA. The show will also feature comedy sketches and other musical performances, including country music songs from the cowboys and from both the women’s and men’s choirs. The club has entertained Wairarapa people for more than 100 years. The group, of about 18 members, also takes their talents to Wairarapa rest homes. All welcome to attend the concert, which will be held at the Savage Club Hall, 10 Albert St, Masterton. Tickets are $10. There will be afternoon tea and raffles. • If you are interested in joining the Masterton Savage Entertainers Club, call the club president Doreen Wakefield on (06) 370 4604.

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ILLION – www.illion. co.nz – 0800 733 707 What are their records based upon? They source the information from finance companies/lenders. If the finance company/ loan company doesn’t for some reason forward correct information about your debt to a credit rating agency they use (and note, they may not use just one but all three), you are pretty much up the creek without a paddle as the old saying goes! You have a couple of choices though if you find yourself turned down for credit (hire purchase) due to a poor credit rating, as showing to a retailer. Ask the retailer which of the three agencies they used, then contact that agency yourself. Provide them with your records to show that your rating needs updating. Alternatively, you could ask a budget service in Masterton to assist you in contacting the agency and advocate for your case in getting your records updated at the agency’s end. It is recommended you contact all three credit

rating agencies because they may all have incorrect information about you. One thing that is definitely not recommended is putting this in the ‘too hard basket’ and instead approaching a lender who doesn’t use credit rating. While it may be easier to get money from this lender, they may charge a very high interest rate and you will end up much worse off. Budget services unfortunately see these consequences far too often. It is far safer to identify your recorded credit rating and if it is not correct, get it fixed, rather than getting into even more debt somewhere else.

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Greytown club’s tiny creations Three local doll house miniaturists have banded together and formed the Greytown Miniature Makers. Kaylene Thompson and Jill Fraser belong to the Lower Hutt Miniature Makers and Anne Harman belongs to the Tararua Treasures, a miniature club that meets in Pahiatua. They all live in Wairarapa. Making miniature doll houses and all the items in them is an absorbing hobby and is one of the fastest growing hobbies in the United Kingdom and America. A lot of young miniaturists meet online

and show their work oﬀ in Instagram and Facebook. However, there are many beneﬁts from joining a club. Club members learn new techniques and skills, while making new friends. The hobby of miniatures is not hard to learn. Patience is probably the most important asset. Apart from making children’s doll houses, much of this work is more

in the collector line, which would not benefit from having little fingers on it. This new club meets the first Wednesday of every month at 10am -2pm. If interested, contact Kaylene on (06) 304 8532 or 027 547 3128.

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It seems to be the year of the lamb, Wairarapa livestock agents say, after store lambs sold for record prices at auction last week. Store lambs require finishing before being sent off to the works. About 5000 lambs were on offer at the Masterton sale yards and more than 5500 lambs were sold at an on-farm auction at Gladstone’s Te Whanga Station. PGG Wrightson Wairarapa area livestock manager Steve Wilkinson said they fetched record prices. The highest price was set at $174 for a line of 323 Romney cryptorchid lambs (about $56,000

in total). All the successful buyers at the auction came from outside of the region, travelling from Rotorua, Manawatu, and even the South Island to attend. “The local buyers all got blown out by them,” he said. Wilkinson said confidence in the meat industry had increased buyers’ confidence, and they were happy to pay top dollar for the store lambs. “They were an exceptionally wellpresented line of lambs,” he said of the Te Whanga lambs on offer. The strong sale exceeded the expectations of both PGG Wrightson senior

livestock agent Elvis Jennings and Te Whanga manager Jason Coffey. Coffey, who has been manager at the property since early last year, was happy with the prices. “It’s a pretty enjoyable time to be farming – especially with lambs,” he said. Jennings agreed, adding it was the “year of the lamb”. “That’s the top price we’ve seen in Wairarapa, maybe even in New Zealand,” he said. Lamb prices have increased dramatically since 2016. Figures from Beef and Lamb New Zealand show them rising from about $90 per head (all grades) in 2016 to $130 last year.

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48 Wairarapa Midweek Wai Write Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Riches to rags and back

Wai Write

Keith Allen Barry and Heather lived a comfortable life in a small country town. He worked from home as an IT expert. She was happy to stay at home and socialise with neighbours and friends but if called upon she was quite happy to look after children or do some knitting and sewing. Although untrained she had worked the odd day in an early childhood education centre. While not overtly extravagant, they didn’t hesitate to go for long holidays. They were both fond of cruises. Their discretionary expenditure tended to go towards things that they liked or would impress friends and neighbours and looked impressive and were good conversation starters. Barry’s sudden and unexpected death left Heather devastated both emotionally and ﬁnancially. She had no savings because what little money she did have quickly burnt a hole in her pocket. “You can’t take it with you,” was one of her favourite savings. The ﬁrst thing she

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A bit of housework, sewing or mending for a meal or a little bit of cash to buy personal items made life tolerable but it was a far cry from what she had known. had to do was to forego the mortgage and ﬁnd somewhere to live. A friend oﬀered her a spare room free if she agreed to do the housework – it was these barter type transactions that she relied on for the next two years. A bit of housework, sewing or mending for a

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her so-called friends were only fair-weather ones. After nearly two years something extraordinary happened. One Monday she was given a lottery ticket. She was about to throw it away because she had been brought up to believe that gambling was a sin on a par with smoking and drinking, but

If you have a flair for writing, send your short stories (up to 600 words) to midweek@age.co.nz to be considered for publication. since she hadn’t bought it she decided to keep it. A fortuitous decision. On Saturday evening she was knitting and watching TV with her ticket beside her. When the numbers came through, she was astonished to learn that she had won $2million, she jumped up and down excitedly but when the excitement passed, she wondered what she should do with all this money. Naturally her ﬁrst thought was that she could return to her former life. But her conscience said no, telling her that if she did so she would have learnt nothing. Instead she asked her solicitor to form and administer a trust which she and others and their families could draw upon and live in a warm dry house and lead a comfortable, but not extravagant, life.

Wednesday, November 27, 2019 Puzzles Wairarapa Midweek

WORDSEARCH

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50 Wairarapa Midweek Community Events Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Events

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28 Open Mic Night: At the Greytown Hotel Top Pub, 8-10.30pm. Wairarapa Genealogists: Rooms open 1-4pm, at the Research Rooms, 79 Queen St, Masterton. The public are most welcome to seek help with their family history research. GirlGuidingNZ: Carterton Pippins, 5-7 years, 4.15-5.30pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Carterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 6-7.30pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Digital Seniors: Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching: Martinborough, St Andrew’s Hall, Dublin St, 9.30-11.30am. Featherston, Featherston Fire Station, Fox St, 1.30-3.30pm. Age Concern: SayGo, 9am, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Housie: At Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club [behind clock tower Carterton], at 1pm. Narcotics Anonymous: Meet at 6pm, at 15 Victoria St, Masterton. Carterton Community Choir: Meet 7.15-9pm, at Carterton School, Holloway St. Ability to read music not essential. Call [022] 373-4299. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 4pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Joan Miller 377-7983. Social Learners Bridge: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Barbara [06] 304-9208. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9amnoon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 5-7pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 6.30pm. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 1-2.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Masterton Senior Citizens & Beneficiaries Association: Meet 1-3.30pm for cards, Scrabble and

bowls, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St. Call Ngaire Walker 377-0342. Wairarapa Fern & Thistle Pipe Band: Practice 6.30-8.30pm, Savage Club Hall, 10 Albert St, Masterton. Call secretary, Gloria [027] 628-5889. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Talking In Circles: From 7.30pm, a Wellington-based rock band, classic rock, at Club Wairarapa, 20 Essex St, Masterton. Aratoi: This Is The Day, a collaborative artwork by Robin White (NZ); Our Town – The Changing Face of Masterton, by Pete and the late George Nikolaison, until March 1, 2020, open daily, 12 Bruce St, Masterton. Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Fri-Mon 10am-4pm, groups by arrangement. Call Jean [06] 372-6623 or Pam [06] 372-6459. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Quit Clinic at Whaiora 9am-noon. Support available across Wairarapa at no cost to you. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246. Needlework and Craft Drop-In: 10amnoon, Featherston Community Centre. Call Virginia [06] 308-8392. Sewing and Craft: 10am-2pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Petra [021] 234-1554. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. Carterton Craft Market: Open 7 days, 10am-2pm, 41 High St North, Carterton. Call Desley [027] 787-8558. Kids’ Song And Story: Fun songs, finger plays and stories for under-5s, during school terms, 9.30-10.30am, at Epiphany Church Hall, High St South, Masterton. Call Jill 377-4614. Greytown Music and Movement: For pre-schoolers, 10am, at St Luke’s Hall, Main St. Contact: email admin@ stlukesgreytown.co.nz Dance Fit: At Carrington Park,

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PARADE SATURDAY 14 DEC 12-1pm @ Main Street, Greytown.

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] 2597684 or Sam [0210] 552-113. Masterton Masters Swimming Club: Club night 6-7pm, Genesis Recreation Centre back pool. Call Stu [027] 2954189 or Lucy [021] 0204-4144. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401. Carterton Senior Citizens: Meet 1.30-4pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, Carterton Memorial Club, Broadway.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30 Masterton Savage Club: A repeat preformance of the October variet show, at 2pm, 10 Albert St. Hukanui Music Group: Country and easy listening, Hukanui Hall, Pukehoi Rd, signposted from main highway, 10am-5pm, lunch available to purchase, afternoon tea provided. Call [06] 375-8577 or [0276] 593-866. Featherston Weekly Market: Fresh produce, fine food producers, creators and much more. Great atmosphere, amazing food and community spirit, 8am-2pm, 33 Fitzherbert St. Harlequin Theatre: Wardrobe hire, 10am-1pm. Call 377-4066. Women’s Self Defence: With Dion, 9am, band rotunda, Queen Elizabeth Park. Call [020] 4124-4098. Parkrun: Weekly 5km run/walk. Measured, timed, free. 8am start, at the Woodside end of the Greytown rail trail. Onetime registration essential. Info: parkrun.co.nz/ greytownwoodsidetrail Wairarapa Genealogists: Rooms open 10am-1pm, at the Research Rooms, 79 Queen St, Masterton. Martinborough Museum: Open

1.30-3.30pm, 7 Memorial Sq, Martinborough. Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Open Sat and Sun 10am-2pm, other times by arrangement, groups welcome. Call Elsa [021] 263-9403. Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Masterton Library, 10am-noon. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway. Open by appointment. Call 379-9021 or 370-5564. 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. Undercover, wheelchair and dog friendly. Call [027] 356-6592. 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 behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 378-7109.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1 TK Markets: At Martinborough’s Te Kairanga Vineyard from 10am to 3pm. Wairarapa Word: Meet at 3pm, Carterton Courthouse, 60 Holloway St. Carterton Farmers’ Market: High St, Carterton, 9am-12.30pm. Martinborough Museum: Open 1.30-3.30pm, 7 Memorial Sq, Martinborough. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9am-

noon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 1pm. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Joan Miller 377-7983. Masterton Car Boot Sale and Market: 6.30-11.30am, Essex St car park. Contact ja.murray@xtra.co.nz Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 9am for 9.15am start, at clubrooms behind clock tower Carterton. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 2 Masterton Branch of Wairarapa Labour Party: Meets 6.30pm. Meetings alternate between Carterton and Masterton. Call or text [021] 798-085 for details. Age Concern: Exercise For Seniors, 9.30am; line dancing, 10.30am, at the Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. East Indoor Bowling Club: Meet at 7pm, all members and visitors welcome. Call Julie 377-5497 or George 3789266. Literacy Wairarapa: Offers free help with reading, spelling and maths at Te Awhina/Cameron Community House, 9am-noon. Club Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll, beginners 6-7pm; Intermediate level 7.15-8.15pm, at Club Wairarapa, Masterton. Call [027] 333-1793. Carterton Scottish Dance Club: Meet at 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. No partner required. Call Elaine 377-0322 or Julie 370-4493. Mah Jong: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Pat [06] 308-9729. 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:

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Support available across Wairarapa at no cost to you. Call a Quit Coach based at Whaiora 0800 494 246. Play Gym: St James Church Hall 116 High St, Masterton, 9.30-11am, for 0-3-year-olds. Carterton Food Bank: 11.30am-noon Mon-Fri at Haumanu House [down the lane between Carters and the Clock Tower]. Call 379-4092. Carterton Community Toy Library: Events Centre, Holloway St, Mon-Sat during CDC Library hours. https://www. facebook.com/CartertonToyLibrary/ CCS Disability Action Wairarapa Office: 36 Bannister St, Masterton, 10am-1pm Mon-Fri. For Mobility Parking Permits, Disability Support and Advocacy. Call 378-2426 or 0800 227-2255. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. The Dance Shed: 450 Belvedere Rd Carterton. Line Dancing Class, 7-9pm, beginners followed by intermediate. Call Wendy or Don 379-6827 or [027] 319-9814. Epilepsy Support Group: 11am at the Salvation Army office, 210 High St South, Carterton. Call 0800 20 21 22. Citizens Advice Bureau: Free and confidential advice, Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, 43 Perry St, Masterton. Call 377-0078 or 0800 367-222. Masterton District Brass Band: Rehearsals at 7pm, in the Band Room, Park Ave, Masterton. Call [022] 5740742. Not Your Nanna’s Sewing Circle: 7-9pm, Cobblestone’s Administration Room, 169 Main St, Greytown. Call Christine Healy [0274] 670-195 or Lynda Saint-Merat [06] 304-7026. Alcoholics Anonymous: Masterton: 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 378-2338 or Pete [020] 4005-9740. Carterton: 8pm, Salvation Army Community Rooms, 210 High St. Call Bob [021] 042-2947 or Martin [06] 372-7764. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Rangers, 12½-18 years, 6.30-8pm. Call Sharon

[021] 033-0550. South Wairarapa Guides [Greytown], 9-12½ years, 6-8pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3 Wairarapa Music Co-Creation Meetup: Multi-generational amateur improvised orchestra, hundreds of instruments provided. No experience required. Facilitated by multi-instrumentalist Jonáš Koukl, 6.30-8pm, koha, at Heart of Arts, 47 High St, Carterton. Writer in Residence: Carterton Library’s free writing coaching sessions with author and writing coach Catherine Cooper will offer free one-hour writing coaching sessions, 1.30-4.30pm, at the library. Call 379-4080 or visit library. Wairarapa Word: End-of-year gathering at Almo’s Books/Page 42 Cafe. Takahe Probus Club: Meets at The Masterton Club, Chapel Street, Masterton, at 10am. We have very interesting guest speakers, morning tea and friendship . Visitors are most welcome. Interest groups meet during the month. Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: Meet 7pm in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Pippins, 5-7 years, 3.45-5pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Digital Seniors: Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching: Carterton, Fire Station (new venue) 9.30-11.30am. Greytown, Greytown Fire Station, 1.30-3.30pm. Wairarapa Consumer Complaints Support & Advisory Group: 11am-noon, at Te Awhina House, Cameron Cres, Masterton. Contact adviser Aileen Haeata goddessfitnz@gmail.com Harlequin Theatre: Wardrobe hire, 10am-1pm. Call 377-4066. Dance Fitness: 6.30-7.30pm, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830. Wairarapa Senior Net: Invites people 50 years-plus to interesting computer

and Smartphone course, at the Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton, 1.30-2.30pm. Wairarapa Genealogists: Rooms open 1-4pm, at the Research Rooms, 79 Queen St, Masterton. Chair Exercise: Gentle chair exercises, 2-2.45pm, at St John’s Hall, Greytown. Tribal Fusion Bellydancing: At 15 Queen St, Masterton, at 6.30pm. Text Toni [021] 105-7649 or visit Wairarapa Steampunk Tribal Bellydance on FB for more information. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 9amnoon at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 10am. Juesday Art: 10am-1pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Julia [06] 308-8977. Featherston Wahine Singers: 7-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Susan [021] 246-4884. Art For Everyone: 7-8pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Sandie [021] 157-4909. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway, 2-4pm, or by appointment. Call 379-9021 or 379-5564. Clareville Badminton Club: Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm. Call Steve 379-6999. Central Indoor Bowls Club: 7.30pm, Hogg Crescent hall. Call Mathew or Graeme 378-7554. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Association: Meet for social indoor bowls, 500 cards, or a chat 1-3pm, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St. Call Ngaire 377-0342. Free Community Fit Club: 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. Woops A Daisies: Leisure Marching Team practise 4-5pm, at the YMCA. Call Cheryl [06] 370-1922. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club:

Games afternoon, including cards, board, darts, pool etc. Call Doff 3049748. Girl Guiding: Pippins [5-7 years] 3.455pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 9am for 9.15am start, at clubrooms behind clock tower Carterton. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Bowls at 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the clock tower, Carterton. Call Rex Kenny 379-7303. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4 Toi Wairarapa – Heart of Arts: 10 Minute Bites, 12.10pm, BYO sandwich. Maungaraki Probus: Meet at Masterton Club, Essex St, Masterton, at 10am. Call secretary Susan 370-8699. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 5.30-7pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Digital Seniors: Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching at Masterton Library, 10am-noon. Dance Fitness: 9.30-11am, preschoolers with parents or caregivers, music and movement and art, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830. Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: Meet 10am in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531. Cards: Come and join other enthusiastic “500” Players 1.154.15pm, at the Carterton Club. Call Barbara 379-6582 or Val 379-8329. AA Meeting: At 7.30pm, Departmental building, level one. Entry on the carpark side. Call [027] 557-7928. Ukulele Classes: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Neil [06] 308-9341. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Club: Craft and chat

afternoon 1-3pm, bring your crafts or just come for some company, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, beginners 4.30-5.30pm; intermediate, 5.30-7pm. Call 3775518 or 377-1135. Kiddie Gym: For 0-3-year-olds, 9.3011am, at St David’s Church, corner High and Victoria Sts, Carterton. Call Lorna or Abby 379-8325. Rangatahi to Rangatira Youth Group: Join us for sports, food, and leadership, Carterton Events Centre. Text “R2R” to [027] 742-2264. Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm for browsing or painting, at 12 Victoria St. Call Sue 377-7019. Age Concern: Exercise For Seniors, 1.30pm, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St, Masterton. Carterton Women’s Golf: Nine-hole golf at 10.45am. Call Jane Brooking [021] 171-9249. Recreational Walking Group: 9.30am, Essex St car park. Call Ann Jackson, 372-5758, or Ann Duckett, 378-8285. Te Runga Scouts: Cubs, 6-7.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Wairarapa Singers: 6.45pm, at Rosewood, 417 Queen St, Masterton. Call Sean Mulcahy 379-9316. Esperanto Club: 2pm, write to people using the international language worldwide. Call 377-0499. Soulway Cooking and Crafts: 10amnoon, High St, Masterton. Call Nikki Smith 370-1604 [church office]. Alcoholics Anonymous: Masterton, 7.30pm, Soulway Church, 227 High St. Call Darren [027] 334-2685. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet at 1.15am for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Steve Davis [06] 304-7155. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 378-7109. * To have an event listed please email event@age.co.nz

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of Featherston, Caregiver die d 24 October 2019. All persons having a claim against the above estate are required to send details of their claim to WCM Legal, Solicitors, Box 4, Greytown on or before 16 December 2019. They are warned that after that date the trustees may distribute the estate having regard only to claims received. This notice is published under Section 35 of the Trustee Act 1956. WCM Legal Solicitors Greytown

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Period of Closure: Sunday 8th December 2019

PURSUANT to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that the Carterton District Council proposes to close the following roads for the purpose of the Carterton Christmas Parade for the period indicated hereunder:

12.00pm – 8.00pm

Roads affected: Intersection of Nelson Crescent and Holloway Street to 69 Holloway Street

D Gittings Infrastructure, Services and Regulatory Manager

Deliver hot meals around the Masterton and Greytown Area: You would drive your own car and be available weekdays @ 11 am for an hour or so. Days are flexible and drivers are rostered in advance. Join our Community Transport Service, taking people from their homes to community appointments around the Wairarapa and over to hospitals in Wellington: You would drive a Red Cross vehicle and be available weekdays, hours are flexible and are rostered in advance. Volunteers would need a full, clean license, be willing to be police vetted and adhere to the Red Cross safe Driver guidelines Please get in touch with with us us today today to to discuss discuss further Jo.mcdonald@redcross.org.nz 06-377 3586 or drop in to see us at Service Centre on Church Street in Masterton

Period of Closure: Saturday 30th November 2019

10.00am – 1.30pm

Roads affected: • State Highway between Belvedere Road and Wakelin Street • Belvedere Road from Railways crossing and Wakelin Street The closed section will be adequately and properly signposted, at the beginning of the closed road, being manned with radio communication to allow the passage of through traffic in an emergency. D Gittings Infrastructure, Services and Regulatory Manager

The closed section will be adequately and properly signposted, at the beginning of the closed road, being manned with radio communication to allow the passage of through traffic in an emergency.

Public Notices

PROPOSAL TO CLOSE ROADS TO ORDINARY VEHICULAR TRAFFIC

PURSUANT to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that the Carterton District Council proposes to close Holloway Street for the purpose of a Summer Street Party organized by Carterton District Council for the period indicated hereunder:

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OFFICIAL NOTICE. CARTERTON DISTRICT COUNCIL

PROPOSAL TO CLOSE ROADS TO ORDINARY VEHICULAR TRAFFIC PURSUANT to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that the Carterton District Council proposes to close a portion of Admiral Hill Road for the purpose of stage 4 of the New Zealand Cycle Classic for the period indicated hereunder:

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Period of Closure: Saturday 18th January 2020

1.30pm – 3.30pm

Roads affected: Admiral Hill Road from Te Whiti Road to the summit The closed section will be adequately and properly signposted, at the beginning of the closed road, being manned with radio communication to allow the passage of through traffic in an emergency. Any person objecting to the proposal is called upon to lodge his/her objection and grounds thereof, in writing before 27th November 2019 at the office of the Carterton District Council, Holloway Street, Carterton. D Gittings Infrastructure, Services and Regulatory Manager

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Looking for a fun challenging role in a small team, fundraising and community event coordination that fits with your values and ours? Wairarapa Cancer Society supports around 200 people each year through a diagnosis of cancer treatment and into survivorship. With no government funding we rely on our key events and donations to maintain the service. Wairarapa Cancer Society is offering a part time (15hrs per week) role as our Fundraiser and Events coordinator. This role encompasses coordination of our key branded iconic events such as Relay For Life, The Charity Ball and Daffodil Day. You would be managing our donor database alongside driving new and existing community relationships and peer to peer fundraising campaigns. Key Skills: A proven history of fundraising and managing events working across a diverse community in partnership with sponsors, donors and partners including volunteers. Some knowledge/experience of how to set up a peer to peer campaign using social media sites. Some advertising experience including website management. Sensitivity to our core business and a person who loves engaging with the public at any level. This role is supported by a wide team both local and Wellington based Applications close Monday 9th December at 4pm direct to: the Manager at Waisupport@cancersoc.org.nz

20 hours per week Monday to Friday, must be flexible with hours as required Do you have a passion for older persons, are you a planning extraordinaire, able to work flexible hours, self-motivated with a desire to deliver to a high quality. We are a not for profit organisation looking for a person who has a genuine passion for senior people. You must be able to demonstrate skills and experience in the following areas: planning and coordination effective time management strong communication abilities both written and verbal know how to work within a budget thinks outside the square empathy proficient Microsoft office skills full drivers licence willingness to work alone and within a team evidence of local community and network relationships would be desirable The key tasks of this role will continue to evolve along with the Annual Plan, reflecting the current status of Age Concern work and the environment we are working in. You will be required to continue to adapt to the requirements of future plans, as part of your core work. For further details and to receive a copy of the job description please email manager@acww.nz or call 06 377 0066. A covering letter telling us why you would be prefect for this role with your application is required. Applications close on Saturday 30 November 2019 at 5pm

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CLOTHING ALTERATION PERSON We require an extra person for basic alterations such as, shortening trouser legs and suit sleeves etc. Phone Richard on 06 377 5239

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EXPERIENCED DIGGER OPERATOR/LABOURER Experienced Truck Driver/Labourer Pay negotiable for the right person Some Saturdays and some nights Email CV: gcdiggers@xtra.co.nz

CAREGIVER Lyndale is a privately-owned boutique care facility in the popular Wairarapa region. Lyndale Care has an excellent reputation in the local community for valuing the importance of a culture of caring, learning and service. We are seeking eeking a Care Care-giver, a special someone to come and join our team. At Lyndale we promote opportunities for education and professional development for all our team members. Interview selection criteria will include: • Experience working in Age Care Sector • Effective communication skills • Flexible and reliable If this sounds like you, apply now. For a copy of the Job Description contact Mary Leighton - email mary@lyndalecare.co.nz Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Are you a small business and finding that you are struggling to keep up with your office administration, invoices not getting out on time, missing the GST deadline? I can help either working from home or spending an hour or two per week in your office. I have extensive administration and bookkeeping skills using Xero, Rural Cashmanager, and Wages programmes. Referees available - current clients. If this sounds like you give Marg a call on 027 684 6456.

Thanks Wairarapa Parkinson Action Group would like to thank the following organisations for their assistance with our recent Awareness Week activities. Wairarapa Helicopters Ltd Trust House Ltd Copthrone Hotel & Resort Solway Turanganui Romney Stud Pirinoa Kyntyre Meats Gladstone Solway Butchery Greenlees Print Ltd Wairarapa A & P Society New World Masterton Pack N Save Masterton Countdown Masterton New World Carterton Fresh Choice Supermarket Greytown Pain & Kershaw Martinborough SuperValue Supermarket Featherston Masterton South Rotary Club Carterton Central Lions Club Martinborough Lions Club Holdsworth Lady Lions Club Freemasons - United Lodge of Masterton No19 Freemasons Greytown St Marks Lodge No 53 Numerous individuals who manned collection points and sold raffle tickets.

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Sport

Japanese teams hopeful for The welcome mat will be laid out to two Japanese road cycling teams – each featuring top French riders – each competing in the 2020 New Zealand Cycle Classic being held in Wairarapa in January. The KINAN Cycling Team, the No 2 UCI ranked team in the Asian calendar, is aiming to start 2020 in style by securing a top performance at the fivestage elite international men’s road cycling race being held January 15-19. They will be joined by the AISAN Racing Team, a UCI Continental registered team, as well as six other international teams who are yet to be announced. New Zealand Cycle Classic race director Jorge Sandoval says having the top ranked Asian UCI team return to race in New Zealand is a huge deal. “KINAN is an extremely competitive team who has achieved great results this year including winning first place overall in the individual GC (general classification) in the Tour of Peninsula 2019 (Malaysia UCI 2.1) and Tour de Indonesia 2019 (Indonesia UCI 2.1). “In addition, many of their riders have participated in the Tours of Asia, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Korea, and Japan.

“Having the KINAN team race in the New Zealand Cycle Classic for the second year running is great news as not only does it lift the profile of our event in Asia enormously, but for KINAN it is a big deal to start their racing season in New Zealand.” Leading the KINAN Cycling Team is French hill climber Thomas Lebas, winner of Tour de Hokkaido, Tour de Flores, the international Tour of Setif in Algeria as well as the Mountains competition. Lebas started his cycling career racing in Europe before being signed by the Bridgestone Anchor Cycling Team. Since then he has concentrated on racing in the Asian calendar, winning races and featuring in almost every stage race he participates in, Sandoval said. “Thomas is a hill climber and winner of the King of the Mountain and general classification in this year’s Tour de Indonesia, a UCI 2.1 event. “He finished fifth in this year’s New Zealand Cycle Classic and I think the hills in Wairarapa will really suit him.” KINAN Cycling Team spokesperson Tetsuya Ishida said the team is looking forward to

competing in Wairarapa. It will be the first time the team has raced there, after previously racing in the Waipa district in the North Island earlier this year. “They [the team] look forward to revisiting New Zealand’s vast nature, beautiful city and friendly people. So, we are preparing for the best performance.” KINAN finished eighth

The KINAN Cycling Team, the No 2 UCI ranked team in the Asian calendar. PHOTOS/SUPPLIED

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NZCC success AISAN Racing Team Japan Team manager: Takumi Beppu 21 Tomohiro Hayakawa 22 Kota Sumiyoshi 23 Shotaro Watanabe 24 Hayato Okamoto 25 Ken Nakagawa 26 Frederic Monier

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KINAN Cycling Team Japan Team manager: Tetsuya Ishida 51 Thomas Lebas 52 Yasuharu Nakajima 53 Genki Yamamoto 54 Hiroshi Tsubaki 75 Yudai Arashiro 76 Masaki Yamamoto

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French hill climber Thomas Lebas will be leading the KINAN Cycling Team when they contest the UCI 2.2 New Zealand Cycle Classic being held in Wairarapa in January 2020.

overall in this year’s tour and is aiming to go better in 2020. “We were very happy to participate in the NZCC 2019 and we have a new experience. “We can aim for a more strategic and better result in 2020. “We expect to be able to race in a good environment like last time. “It also serves as a good training for the start of the

season.” Meanwhile the AISAN Racing team is led by Japanese rider Tomohiro Hayakawa, who has achieved several top 10 stage finishes in the Tour de Hokkaido, Tour de Taiwan and Jelajah Malaysia. Also, in this team is French rider Frederic Monier and Hayato Okamoto, the Asian Under 23 road champion 2017,

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stage winner of the Tour de Taiwan, Tour de Hokkaido and Sprint champion of Tour de Hokkaido. The UCI 2.2 New Zealand Cycle Classic begins in Masterton on Wednesday, January 15 and concludes five days later with riders completing a total of more than 650kms, with the longest stage being 178km. Being held simultaneously with the NZ Cycle Classic will be a series of community events that celebrate Wairarapa’s bike-friendly roads, tracks and trails, the people that ride on them and the bikes they ride with. “Having the New Zealand Cycle Classic and these community events held simultaneously will give the community a chance to see some of the world’s best riders in action and provide them with opportunities to get out on their own bikes and discover Wairarapa one road at a time,” Sandoval said. The 2020 NZ Cycle Classic receives support from Trust House, WBS, Mobile Communications Service, WIZwireless, Fagan Motors, Mitre 10 Mega Masterton and Lion Foundation plus the Masterton, Carterton and South Wairarapa district councils.

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