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The days of welcoming new neighbours to town with some home baking may be fast-diminishing, but that doesn’t worry Masterton’s Doreen Jolly – she’s gone one step beyond that. In fact, delivering home baking is child’s play compared to what she does for her neighbours each year. The long-time Willow Park Drive resident recently hosted the “20-somethingth” annual Meet the Neighbours pot luck tea, an event she has coordinated for a good 25 years. She and her late husband Ian were some of “the originals” to build on Willow Park Drive in 1990 after the area was ﬁrst subdivided. “I’ve seen people come and go… back then, when it was originally a subdivision, there were only 14 subdivisions,” she said. “Now, there are more than 70.” She said she used to see cars and people “going up and down – and wonder who they are”. “I just thought, it would be nice if we all got together.” Each year in February, the pot luck dinner is held on her property, behind the wool shed if it’s a ﬁne day, and in the wool shed if the weather is sinister – though this has only been the case twice. “Once upon a time in the country if someone new moved in, you automatically went ‘round and got to know them, baked for them, did what you could to make them welcome. “That doesn’t happen now in the same way… we don’t go and visit new neighbours like we used to.” Doreen, who usually hand-delivers every invite to her neighbours was unable to deliver them herself this year as she was recovering from an operation. But that detail didn’t stop people from continuing their support for her tradition.

CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 Doreen Jolly and Willow Park Drive residents at their annual get-together.

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Neighbours: Good, bad and the ugly Piece of mind

Emily Ireland

Neighbours are a funny lot. It seems there are three types – the ones you get on with, the ones you never see, and the ones who make for some great stories years after you’ve moved away – we had a few of those ones in Australia. Luckily for the population of Willow Park Drive in Masterton, they all seem to fit into the first category. If I was to go into the finer details of the neighbours we had on the Gold Coast, I would probably have to change the rating of the Wairarapa Midweek to ‘mature audiences only’. We had everything from people chainsawing our outdoor furniture, and throwing rocks at our house, to what we suspect were a couple of neighbours testing home-brewed drugs on a group of their pet guinea pigs. Let’s just say their time in the neighbourhood ended in a flash… of blue and red lights. In saying that, we also had some great long-term neighbours who would invite us over for Tupperware parties, casual barbecues, and would just be topnotch people. My favourite was this elderly

man who lived across the road with his wife. He had a heart of gold, and a hilarious potty-mouth when he was tinkering away in the shed doing woodwork. But most notable was his sneeze which would probably threaten to burst an ear drum it was so loud. I can still recall sniggering away as a young kid whenever I would hear that loud boom from across the road. These days, since moving out to rural Carterton, our neighbours are few and far between. You can’t actually see another house from where we are, and I would hate to think how long it would take for me to walk to one in an emergency. Admittedly, I’m the neighbor that fits into the second category – the one you never see. My cat has even done a better job at meeting the neighbours than me after he went walkabouts a few weeks ago. We’d been looking everywhere for him, and it turned out the little kitty had wandered about 1.5km away from our house, blistering his wee paws along the way. Safe to say we were very grateful when our neighbours posted a picture of him on social media. I’ve got good feelings about this neighbourhood – a friend of my cat is always a friend of mine. FOR NEWS Editor Emily Ireland (06) 370 0925 midweek@age.co.nz

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Easter weekend garden trail This year’s Wairarapa Art & Garden Trail will run in conjunction with the Wairarapa Balloon Festival over Easter Weekend, tailored to suit festivalgoers looking for activities to fill in the gaps between balloon events. The Wai Art Trust has designed the trail to make it an affordable option, with a $2 entry fee per garden, rather than a general access ticket.

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There will also be stalls at the gardens selling refreshments and produce. Proceeds from the trail will go towards installing public sculptures in Carterton, an ongoing Wai Art Trust project. A free map of the trail will be published in the March 27 edition of Wairarapa Midweek, funded by the Carterton Creative Communities Scheme.

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Urgent flight saves a life EMILY IRELAND When most people think of Life Flight rescue missions, it’s usually the Westpac rescue helicopter that comes to mind. But for Masterton’s Colleen Stewart, she owes her life to Life Flight’s fixed wing plane. In fact, three in four people the charity helps are flown in the Air Ambulance Plane, and by March 18, they hope to have raised the remaining $50,000 to finish paying the plane off. It was July 6 last year when things started to go downhill rapidly for Colleen. She had been suffering headaches, and after collapsing while volunteering at a Hospice garage sale, she decided she would take her health matters to the doctor. “I was lucky I had a good doctor and he got me to walk different ways…he knew straight away what was wrong.” Colleen had a 30mm tumour, which had been growing on her brain for the past 30 years. “It’s a non-malignant one, but it would have killed me in the end,” she said. She was picked up from Wairarapa Hospital by Life Flight and flown to Wellington Hospital that same day where she had surgery to insert a shunt to relieve the pressure caused by the tumour. “I was there for five days and then they sent me home. “After a few weeks it [the shunt] blocked. Life Flight came to the rescue again.”

Colleen’s shunt was shifted to a more effective space, and to this day, she feels much better. Her son Brent, the general manager of Mitre 10 Mega in Masterton, said he was grateful for his mother’s treatment. “It was a shock to us because mum had never been sick in her life. “All of this unfolded so quickly and to get her to the best care in the country was important to us. “To have Life Flight turn up within an hour of being called, and then waiting just 20 minutes to get from Masterton to Wellington to get urgent care was extremely important.” Mitre 10 Mega in Masterton is a major sponsor of Life Flight, and Brent said he was appreciative of the support the Wairarapa community had given it. “At Mitre 10, we realise how important it is to have access to Wellington Hospital. “Over the years we have raised more than $100,000 for Life Flight – not expecting our own family to use it. “It certainly pays off.” Mitre 10 Mega Masterton will be on hand at the Life Flight Open Day in Wellington on March 18, cooking up a sausage sizzle. The event is a celebration of the final day of Life Flight’s Air Ambulance Plane fundraiser. Visit www.lifeflight.org.nz/openday for more information.

Mitre 10 Mega Masterton general manager Brent Stewart, and his mum Colleen who was flown by Life Flight twice. PHOTO/EMILY IRELAND

Masterton dog policy gets ticks EMILY IRELAND Bones of contention were thin on the ground as Masterton’s draft dog policy and bylaw were discussed by about 20 residents last Thursday night at Masterton Club. In fact, after 45 minutes of discussion, the only problem raised was the question of enforceability. “Unless it’s enforced rigidly, there’s no point in having it [the policy],” a man said. “Well, we need to start with a bylaw,” a woman retorted. It was a different approach to council consultation, with the group split up into three focus groups, sitting alongside council staff and councillors as they talked through the ins and outs of some of the changes that would soon affect all Masterton dog owners. These changes included leash restrictions and dog bans in certain public places, including the central area of Masterton on Queen St, from Worksop Rd to Park St. Conversation ranged across canine

behaviour. “Our dogs are always on leashes anyway because the chihuahuas attack everything,” one resident chimed in. Another owner described his previous approach to menacing dogs. “I used to carry a baton after an incident [with a dog] on one street… I’ve stopped now in case it’s used on me,” he said. “It should be the owners registered, not the dogs,” another said, to which a few people chuckled. When Masterton councillor Gary Caffell admitted he regularly walked his dog on Park St, people quickly threw their support behind Park St being a leashed zone. Along with Masterton CBD, the draft Dog Control Policy prohibits dogs from all children’s play areas and around the aviary at Queen Elizabeth Park. Dogs must also be kept on leash in all urban areas at all times, seasonally, at Castlepoint between December 20 and January 31, Riversdale, between August 1 and January 3, and at signposted areas of Henley Lake between August 1 and November 30.

Dog exercise areas include Henley Lake, the Lansdowne Recreation Trail, and Waipoua, Waingawa, and Ruamahanga riverbanks. Some residents at the consultation questioned the need to de-sex menacing dogs. “Has it been proved that a neutered dog is less aggressive?” one owner asked. The draft proposes a discounted registration fee for designated Responsible Dog Owners. Owners of dogs classified as menacing by breed cannot meet this criterion but some at the meeting felt that if dogs hadn’t been menacing ‘by deed’, owners should qualify. Overall, long-term residents said they had experienced “the odd encounter” with menacing dogs, but that there were “no major issues” in Masterton. This was the last opportunity for the public to give feedback to council staff before the policy and bylaw goes to the full Masterton District Council for decision.

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Community makes big difference On February 18, just after 5.30pm, almost 50 neighbours were around at her property, soaking up the Sunday sun, and getting to know one another. Masterton deputy mayor Graeme McClymont lives on Willow Park Drive with his wife Teresa, and the two of them said they had attended “at least 19” of Doreen’s street parties. “We were renting in town and bought a block of land out here all those years ago,” Mr McClymont said. “Doreen actually tracked us down and sent us an invite, even though we were still living in town.” Doreen, whose husband died nine years ago said she was thankful for the support and love from her neighbours over the years. “I’ve got a very nice community around me, that makes a big difference.” The street also has its own Facebook group, Willow Park Drive Neighbourhood, of which 23 people are members.

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Trek honours hospice work EMILY IRELAND

Heavy rain may have washed out the track taken by a convoy of fundraising tractors, but that didn’t stop them from finally reaching Masterton last Thursday afternoon, albeit a few hours late. The Great New Zealand Fundraising Tractor Trek, a cavalcade of tractors, jeeps and trucks, are travelling more than 2,600km from Bluff to Cape Reinga – all done to raise money for hospices around New Zealand. They were scheduled to arrive at Masterton’s Henley Lake at 3.30pm, but instead rolled in to gather at Hospice Wairarapa just after 5pm following heavy rain which washed out parts of their planned trek. The fundraiser is a labour of love for founder Phil Aish, who did a similar trek in 2016 to honour a promise made to his wife Janice in her last weeks of life. “I don’t think everyone is sympathetic to us going on down the road on our tractors, but the number of rude signs are far and few between,” he said. “The toots and cheers are every day, all the time.” He said their fundraising efforts were no more important than “the lady who

Participants of The Great New Zealand Fundraising Tractor Trek, and Hospice Wairarapa staff. PHOTOS/JUDY WAGG HOSPICE WAIRARAPA

Carterton Mayor John Booth checking out the ride.

“There is no limit to what we do, but we don’t have an inpatient unit because we can’t afford it. “Therefore, the only choice people have if they can’t die at home is to go to the hospital or a care facility… it’s not ideal.” She said Hospice Wairarapa received $10,000 from the government each year, and the shortfall of $600,000 was met by the community, which was why fundraising was important.

South Wairarapa and Carterton mayors Viv Napier and John Booth were picked up by the convoy on the way to Masterton, each enjoying their ride.

pushes a trolley with some drinks for Hospice, or a nurse who gives that little bit of care and attention”. “Hospice sees the last breath of a person as being important… and they give that last breath dignity, security, and love.” Hospice Wairarapa general manager Suzie Adamson said she was thrilled to have had the trek stop in the region this year.

• To donate to the Great New Zealand Fundraising Tractor Trek, visit givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/the-greatnz-tractor-trek-2018, or donate directly to Hospice Wairarapa.

Golden Shears nears

Let the games begin

The 2017 Golden Shears winner Rowland Smith in action during last year’s grand final. PHOTO/PETE NIKOLAISON

An old Maori twist on touch and netball is set to hit the region this Friday at Riversdale Beach. Organised by Whaiora and Whareama School, the Ki o Rahi Tournament is going from strength to strength in its second year. Ki o Rahi is an old traditional Maori sport that was played by soldiers over in France as far back as World War I. Katarina Te Tau of Whaiora said the sport was played all over the country and was particularly popular from “Taupo up”. “Whaiora has been trying to establish it here within the Wairarapa for the last four years,” she said. “It is a fast-paced sport that is a mixture of touch and netball.” Katarina said the sport was about “engaging our youth into physical activity as well as connecting our youth to their ancestors, Te Ara and Rahi”. “There is a love story behind how this game was established and is told to the Rangatahi of the Wairarapa when they are taught”. She said the unique spin on the sport teaches players the importance of whakapapa and “why it is important to all cultures to know who they are and where they come from”. Mike Taylor of the Riversdale Surf

The Golden Shears, often referred to as “the Wimbledon” of shearing, is kicking off tomorrow in Masterton. Like previous years it will showcase wool handling, wool pressing and shearing, attracting the country’s top shearers. It will also feature two Trans-Tasman tests in the wool handling and shearing discplines. The event has received a major boost after gaining sponsorship from real estate company Bayleys. Golden Shears president Philip Morrison said it was the first time in the event’s 58-year-history that a major sponsor had been secured in the open shearing category and in addition, the prize money for the prestigious Golden Shears title had increased to $4000. “This is a very big milestone for our Golden Shears committee and will enable us to continue to deliver a world class event here in Masterton that all our competitors deserve,” Mr Morrison said. The first day tomorrow will kick off at 7.45am at the Masterton War Memorial Stadium with wool pressing heats, wool handling, and shearing. Later that night at 6.30pm is the

Masterton Veteran Shearing combined with Veteran Wool handling and the Senior Speed Shear. Tickets for the 2018 Golden Shears are available on line through www. eventfinda.co.nz or via the Masterton and Martinborough i-SITE Visitors information centres. The full programme is now available online at www.goldenshears.co.nz while accommodation details for people wanting to stay in the Wairarapa can be found at www. wairarapanz.com.

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Teddies at the hospital JAKE BELESKI Some cuddly bears have been delivered to Wairarapa Hospital with the aim of soothing distressed children. The TLC (Teddies for Loving Care) Appeal have been delivering teddy bears to hospitals across the North Island, and 150 were given to Wairarapa Hospital last week. The programme originated in the United Kingdom, and a shipment of 25,000 teddies has enabled it to expand to New Zealand. The idea is that any distressed children will have access to a teddy, and they are able to keep it once their time at the hospital is over. Wairarapa Hospital charge nurse Kathryn Wadsworth said the teddies would be a welcome addition to the Emergency Department. “Essentially, we do have a lot of children that come through here, and a lot of them would be considered vulnerable. “To be able to give them something means a great deal.” The project is funded by Freemasons New

Zealand, and since the appeal was founded in the UK more than 2.5 million teddies have been distributed worldwide. “Apart from the fact that if we’re doing invasive procedures or things that ultimately upset a child, having some form of distraction that they can take home with them makes a huge difference,” she said. “It also means the next time they have to present, they hopefully won’t have that anxiety associated with the department – it’s a win-win for us.” Chairman of the TLC Appeal New Zealand, Tony Mansfield, said the programme was targeted at children aged 2-7, but there were no restrictions. “It gives ED staff an option if a child is stressed or distraught, and the child can keep the teddy bear. “They can also be used so staff can demonstrate procedures on the teddies – it’s an extra tool for nurses to use.” He said their priority was delivering to the smaller hospitals first, because they were often left behind in favour of the bigger centres.

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Wairarapa’s transformation Ra Smith A mokopuna of Wairarapa I have just signed a piece of paper as a leader of a Maori community and another signature on this agreement was from a government leader. It was my treaty of Waitangi moment. It was a signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Carterton District Council and Hurunui-o-Rangi Marae. I signed with a pen encased in totara held in a piece of totara post. I would like to think that this longlasting wood represents the longlasting relationship between the local government entity and our marae. The truth is Pakeha and Maori have lived shoulder to shoulder in Carterton District for over a century. For more than one hundred and fifty years Wairarapa Maori were like Maori all over New Zealand, not well represented at the local government level. It is a matter of some pride to me that Masterton District Council have chosen to include iwi representatives at the council table. While other local government councils have been the focus of the Hobson’s pledge group who advocate against Maori representation. In my community where netball courts

are under construction and one of the best suburban parks has been completed, we feel included. There is an outward appearance in these changes, but the inner character is ready for transformation too. The unity sculpture in Carterton is a lizard or mokomoko on a kumara leaf. My poupou or grandfather told me stories about the mokomoko being protectors of our marae and the kumara is a sign of fertility and prosperous times. The ancient remains of kumara gardens on the Wairarapa coastline then are a sign of how prosperous we were in traditional times. The peace statue in Masterton is a celebration of peace founded by Maori in negotiating the end of the musket war continuing to an invite to European migrants to settle in our province. Good intentions are a start, but more is needed. In Masterton District our council is committed to the Well Beings, economic, environmental, social and cultural wellbeings. Masterton District Council has chosen Tom Hullena to be a part of this process. You remember Tom, he and the Makoura College community brought that school from the brink of closure to the Prime Minister’s award for schools. The transformation Tom has always encouraged in our community is for us to realise our potential and that the most important learning is learning who we are. Wairarapa is doing this.

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All in a name It’s Only Me

Graeme Burnard

Street name double ups. Why is that? When you have Park Street, why would you name another street across the road, Park Avenue? What’s with Montgomery Crescent and Montgomery Place, Solway Street and Solway Crescent, Colombo Road and Colombo Court? And who was the nitwit who decided on Iorns Street and Iorns Street North. If you go to the end of Iorns Street, you can actually see Iorns Street North, you just can’t get to it because there is a paddock between the two. The streets don’t even connect. When I was a cabbie our dispatcher sent me on one occasion to Solway Street to pick up someone to take to the train. I got to the address, tooted and waited, tooted and waited, tooted and waited. Dispatcher rings, where are you? Outside the address you gave me, I tell her. Well the passenger is standing on the footpath outside the house and she can’t see you. Well she isn’t in Solway Street then is she, I reply, realising what had happened. Are you sure she said Solway STREET? Yes! How about I go to Solway Crescent, I yell, as I speed oﬀ, with the train due to depart in 15 minutes. And there she was, in a right state! Not

sure who was at fault but I assume people know what street they live in! And thank goodness someone pulled the plug when they got to Fourth Street otherwise we would have to be renamed Manhattan South! Masterton isn’t the only place where a lack of vision shows in some of the street names. There is a town in Nova Scotia, Canada, where the town oﬃcials could not think of names for three new streets so they were duly named This Street, That Street and The Other Street. The longest Street in the world is Yonge Street in Canada. It stretches 1896ks and connects Lake Ontario with Lake Simcoe. The longest highway in the world is the Pan American Highway which links 15 countries through the America’s and is over 48,000ks long. The steepest street in the world is Baldwin Street in Dunedin and the narrowest street in the world is Parliament Street in Exeter, Devon. It dates from the 1300’s and is only 25 inches at its narrowest point. If you are travelling to London, you might want to avoid Oxford Street. It has been named the worlds most polluted street. Its toxic nitrogen dioxide readings are more than double the EU safety limit and having walked Oxford Street many times, this does not surprise me. Still, it could be worse. Imagine settling down in your dream home situated in Harms Way. I think I would rather be nice and cosy in Wits End. (Both real street names by the way).

Kahurangi the kokako who lives at Pukaha Mount Bruce Wildlife Centre. PHOTO/TARA SWAN

Keeping kokako safe Pukaha Mount Bruce is working hard to protect the 30 wild kokako at its reserve, with big plans to increase those numbers to more than 100. Pukaha is partnering with Squawk Squad and Goodnature NZ to engage local schools in conservation education to help raise awareness and funds to get traps monitored at the reserve. Any school in Wairarapa can get involved with the Keep Kokako safe at Pukaha project using a downloadable education pack via YouTube and other social media platforms to help spread the word to help fund traps. The resources will have a range of activities and cater for diﬀerent age groups to give teachers access to quick, easy conservation lesson plans to deliver to their classes. The schools who actively fund a trap and download the Squawk squad app will be able to see exactly where it is deployed

and are notiﬁed every time the trap activates. There are weekly prizes for the most conservation-engaged class taking part, and an overall grand prize of a free class trip to Pukaha Mount Bruce. Pukaha general manager, Emily Court said she was very excited about engaging with local schools on this project. “Without partnerships like this, conservation eﬀorts in New Zealand would be at a standstill. “It involves communities working together with their local conservation projects to raise awareness and funds for these initiatives for them to be successful. “The trend of using social media platforms to interact with our kids in a positive way speaks volumes about how progressive and innovative Pukaha is in its battle to protect our unique environment and wildlife.”

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But things have improved, and GardenBarn now have new stocks of Swan Plants for your hungry little caterpillars. It’s a good time to point out that we also sell Swan Plant seeds, so for those of you who love to help the Monarchs, it could be a good idea to plant your own plants by seed next season, as you never know what nature is going to throw at us from year to year. Monarchs are amazing creatures. Here in NZ they will over-winter in warmer coastal sites and sheltered tree plantations inland. In late September and October the butterflies appear ready to reproduce and are looking for milkweed plants. The most common is the swan (Asclepias) plant. The swan plant name is given because the seed pod and stem take on a look similar to swans when placed in water.

The eggs are laid by the female on mostly the underside of milkweed plants. The eggs hatch after four days revealing the small caterpillar larvae. During the caterpillar stage, monarchs store energy in the form of fat nutrients to carry them through the nonfeeding pupa stage. The caterpillar stage lasts around two weeks and when entering the pupa or chrysalis stage the caterpillar spins a silk pad on a twig or leaf and hangs upside down in the familiar J shape. At this point the caterpillar completely breaks down into a liquid, and begins to re-develop (metamorphosis) into a butterfly. This stage takes about two weeks. The completed butterfly often emerges in the morning and hangs for several hours until its wings are dry. In the afternoon the monarch spreads its wings and flies away to feed on a variety of flowers.

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Both the caterpillar and butterfly monarch are poisonous and distasteful to birds and mammals. The chemicals from the milkweed plant that they eat when they are in the larvae stage builds up inside of them and gives them a poisonous defense against predators like frogs, birds, mice and lizards. The bright colours function as a warning.

producing flowers for them to feed on. Once a monarch butterfly is an adult it can eat the nectar from any flower, not just the swan plant. Only the caterpillars need the swan plant to live. We suggest the following varieties: Ageratum, Alyssum, Bottlebrush (Callistemon), Butterfly bush (Buddleia) Calendula, Candytuft, Chrysanthemum, Cineraria, Cleome, Celosia, Coneflower (Rudibeckia), Coreopsis, Dianthus

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A Wairarapa family has moved into a makeshift campsite as the region’s rental crisis reaches “absolutely dire” proportions. That description comes from a Masterton property manager who regularly deals with homeless parents breaking down in tears in his office. Annette van der Raaij’s new Mikimiki Rd residence consists of a house bus, a couple of hired caravans, a camping toilet, and a loungeroom and kitchen that have been cobbled together inside an old shed that doubles as a hay barn. She searched for six weeks after serious leaks forced her family out a rental property and, after failing to find a conventional home, is camping out with her children on a good Samaritan’s piece of land. “I applied for everything that suited, usually three bedrooms plus, and they were either gone before you got a reply email back or not suited because I have animals.” Property Investment Manager Keith Archer said he looked at about three rental properties for Ms van der Raaij, but none of the landlords would take dogs. With so many people looking for places to rent, owners could afford to be selective and those who owned dogs usually missed out, he said. “It’s absolutely dire, [and] it’s getting worse,” he said. “There’s people in the office crying. “They’ve got kids, they can’t find anywhere to go — a lot of houses are being sold.” Ms van der Raaij once owned her own home in the Hutt Valley, but had to sell that after a divorce. With five children, the youth teacher

Not everyone can go out and buy a house — it’s virtually impossible these days — and it worries me every day that there are more and more people becoming homeless. I just want people to know that they’re not alone going through this. has been renting ever since she moved to Wairarapa four years ago. She was forced to move from a rented rural Masterton property after the fivebedroom house began leaking so badly the lights could no longer be used. “The house had no guttering, leaks in the roof, pockets under the house that use to fill up with water like a pool, and there was no insulation in the house so we had to organise that [when we moved in two years ago].” Earlier this year, she raised her concerns with the landlords, who lived in Germany. “They basically gave me six weeks’ notice if I couldn’t fix it myself.” Ms van der Raaij is adamant she is “one of the lucky ones”, with an old neighbour generously offering up her house bus and some land for the family to live on. “Not everyone can go out and buy a

Annette van der Raaij, with son Ronan, 8, and Ash their beloved dog, outside their new home, a bus. PHOTO/HAYLEY GASTMEIER

house — it’s virtually impossible these days — and it worries me every day that there are more and more people becoming homeless. “I just want people to know that they’re not alone going through this.” Ms van der Raaij said she applied for about 10 suitable rental properties advertised on Trade Me, Real Estate NZ, and Facebook. To improve her chances, she gave away her chickens, two pet sheep, and re-homed her son’s dog. Along with two remaining dogs and three cats, Ms van der Raaij has three of her children (aged 8, 15, and 22) and an 18-year-old boarder living with her. They are relying on a camping toilet,

there is no shower, but there is a sink in which they can wash and rinse their dishes, and connect up a washing machine. Drinking water is collected from a river and boiled. Ms van der Raaij lives off her weekly 40-hour wage, which is topped up by a modest Working for Families allowance. And while full-time camping is a novelty for now, she and the kids are not looking forward to winter. Mr Archer said the only point of solace was the fact that many out-of-town buyers saw Masterton as a good investment opportunity. But as property prices went up, so did the rent.

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Arthritis help at fingertips EMILY IRELAND Fourteen per cent of Wairarapa people have osteoarthritis. And with almost half of those affected being of working age, a new programme has been piloted in the region harnessing the power of digital technology and social media. The programme is called MOA, short for managing osteoarthritis, and has been developed by Wellington-based digital health company Melon Health in collaboration with Arthritis NZ, and supported by the Ministry of Health. It gives users access to an online coach, offering guidance and support via video, voice call or messaging.

Users will be able to share experiences, support and tips with others living with osteoarthritis, and there is also a tracking function, enabling people to keep tabs on their progress with mood, energy levels, diet and symptoms. Cathie Morton from Arthritis NZ said the programme was a step in the right direction for Wairarapa, which boasts the third highest prevalence of osteoarthritis in New Zealand — 14.1 per cent, compared with a national average of 9.3 per cent. “There’s strong evidence that symptoms caused by osteoarthritis can be relieved, disability significantly reduced, and the need for surgery postponed with early assessment, treatment and self-

management,” she said. “By making support available in the online environment, MOA is ensuring more people can access the help they need.” Siobhan Bulfin, founder of Melon Health, said the programme was revolutionary because it brought together a range of support and resources for patients in ways that weren’t available a few years ago. “We’re aiming to not only expand the type of support available to people but also extend how that support is provided, beyond traditional environments such as the GP’s surgery. “MOA can benefit anyone living with osteoarthritis, but its ease of access

means it’s particularly helpful for those who may visit their GP less often, for example, because they live in a more isolated community or they’re less comfortable visiting a doctor for personal or cultural reasons. “This is about working in tandem with the traditional health model to enhance the patient support available.” Wairarapa people are invited to join MOA, by contacting their GP or nurse. MOA is free for users and can be accessed both online and on smartphones. • For more information, contact Cathie Morton at cathie.morton@arthritis.org.nz.

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What’s the time, Mr Wolf? Sky Watch Nick Sault

For the rest of the world, this February was marked by being devoid of a full moon. New Zealand was unique in that it did have a full moon in the month, because for us the moon reached full just after midnight on February 1. In return for that dubious honour, New Zealand lost out to the rest of the world in January in not having a ‘blue moon’; that is, a second full moon in one month. It is a reminder that we manipulate time by inventing time zones. We celebrate New Year with that countdown to midnight – 10, 9, 8, 7 etc. But we are doing it at a different time to, say, Sydney, because our time zone tells us we are first in the world to see the new day. Universally, New Year starts at the same time for everyone in the world. Having lived in different time zones, that countdown seems a little silly to me. Okay, call me a New Year’s Grinch, but let me tell you a wee story. Years ago, I worked for a giant oil company in the Middle East. The company had a rugby team. No, it didn’t have men running around the paddock in flowing white thobes. There were 3000 Brit engineers working there, and in those days British graduates generally came from universities where rugby featured.

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Also, there were guys who had played for the likes of London Scottish and the combined services. So, believe it or not, the level of rugby was quite high. Matches were against teams of expats from other parts of the gulf. Having played senior rugby for my school, I joined the club, but at 70kg I was too small to play. I went to training because I was a fitness fanatic and they had a Kiwi trainer who really put us through hell. So, what the heck has this to do with time zones? Well, the rugby club was set up like a rugby club. There was beer, surreptitiously made for after match soirees. The feature of the year was New Year. It was a 24-hour event, because we would celebrate new year according to the time zone of everyone in the club – Kiwis first, Aussies three hours later, then guys who’d worked in Singapore, followed by the local time, then France, Britain, and finally USA, as there was one American player. So, we were doing the new year countdown many times throughout a whole day, and gargling beer between times. Great fun, but in the aftermath, it seemed to make that countdown stupid, and the rugby club was really making a mockery of it. Tomorrow, March 1, look out for a nearly full moon close to the bright star Regulus in Leo. Up next: ISS makes passes four nights in a row.

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People celebrated the launch of The Wool Shed’s new Stewart-Western Gallery on Wednesday.

The Masterton District Council’s streamroller takes centre stage.

HAYLEY GASTMEIER

showcase the different sheep breeds of New Zealand, and the Romney sheep would be first-up to take the floor. The ratepayer-owned steamroller was in operation in Masterton until 1967, and retired for good in 1975. Masterton deputy mayor Graham McClymont remembers it in action, watching it as a child as it tar-sealed Colombo Rd. It still frequents key events throughout Wairarapa each year. The Stewart-Weston Gallery complements the two relocated farm sheds that make up The Wool Shed complex. The main shed is known as the Roselea Woolshed, which was originally on a farm at Rangitumau, north of Masterton. The complex’s main gallery is Glendonald Woolshed, which was moved off Glendonald Station in Bideford.

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Excellent muster for sheep A healthy flock of folk gathered last week to ‘shear’ in the success of one of Wairarapa’s treasures. The Wool Shed National Museum of Sheep and Shearing, in Masterton, which houses much of the region’s farming history, celebrated the completion of its new gallery last Wednesday. Long-time volunteers Ian “Scotty” Stewart, 82, and Darragh Weston, 80, cut the ribbon to officially open the purposebuilt addition, which has been named in their honour. More than 70 people turned out to mark the culmination of a project that would not have been possible without a lot of community goodwill. Shear History Trust chairman Gavin Tankersley said the new-build cost $300,000, but it was valued at $400,000.

“That difference has come about because of all the voluntary work and the donations that have gone into it.” Masterton Mayor Lyn Patterson acknowledged the “tremendous amount of volunteer work” that went into the project. She said The Wool Shed was “a great asset for our town”, popular with locals and tourists alike. Mr Tankersley said the highlights of the Stewart-Weston Gallery was the Masterton District Council streamroller and the Bushman’s Hut, a native timber musterers’ hut, more than a hundred years old, originally from Tikitapu. “From the 1880s to the 1930s, [steam traction engines] were the power-houses of the farm – they were around for a longer era than I thought,” Mr Tankersley said. “The other exhibits are farming technologies from over various years.” He said the new mezzanine would

Darragh Weston, left, and Ian “Scotty” Stewart do the honours and officially open The Wool Shed’s new gallery.

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The Cancer Society is hoping to increase their team of Volunteer Drivers to take cancer patients to Wellington, Lower Hutt and Palmerston North Hospitals. Even with the new Chemotherapy Service at Wairarapa Hospital which started this month, the need for treatment is on the rise due to the increasing incidence of cancer. Volunteer drivers are expected to be available at least one day per month. Petrol is reimbursed, and drivers take up to three people per trip. When asked what skills and qualities drivers need, Cancer Society Manager Jacinta Buchanan says, “the most important quality is to be a good listener”. “Cancer touches most people’s lives and our volunteers see this as a good way of giving back to our community,” she said. “Our longest serving volunteer drivers have done 25 years of service”. Nationally the Cancer Society have been awarded the Prime Minister’s Award for “driving services for community” for the past three years recognising the amazing service they do in our communities across New Zealand. The contributions that our volunteers make builds ‘heart’ in our Wairarapa communities. If you have a story about volunteering

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Training opportunity for organisations that have volunteers Volunteering Wairarapa are hosting “Growing Great Volunteer Teams” presented by Exult on March 8 at 9am to 3pm at Carterton Events Centre. Cost per person is $50. If you are a Wairarapa organisation, please register your interest by the end of the month to admin@waivc.org.nz or phone 0274 884 376.

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TE MANUTAKI MANAGER Louise Ihimaera Joined Te Hauora Runanga o Wairarapa Pic of Louise in 2015, having worked for whanau wellbeing in health for well over 20 years. In her working life as an independent consultant, and in Leadership roles, Louise has completed projects in Cultural and clinical training, professional development, whanau ora best service delivery in practice, and has also worked in key areas including policy development, organisational development, strategic planning; management mentoring, and Maori health service evaluation. She has a sound understanding of strategic Maori health, Maori mental health, addiction services and wider sector workforce development. Back left: Rakesh Raghunandan, Kendyl Walker, Jo Walker, Lynda Roberts, Hinehou Adam, Manawanui Lowe. Front left: Maude Brown, Antonia Aporo, Nathan Riwai Couch, Paremo Matthews, Waireka Collings. Inserts from left: Christine Walden, Kataraina Hapi, Tania Waaka.

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Message of peace unites HAYLEY GASTMEIER

Clasping flowers and a framed vintage photograph, Internal Affairs Minister Tracey Martin remembered her grandfather on the weekend who was a guard at the Featherston prisoner of war camp during World War II. She was one of many who attended a moving ceremony at Memorial Gardens to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Featherston Incident, in which 48 Japanese prisoners and one New Zealand guard died. Ms Martin said that her grandfather, Kenneth Martin, was the second highest ranking officer at the POW camp. “It was his gun that was taken by the adjutant that shot Adachi, the interpreter, and that is what started the riot. “Adachi came back here as an old man and he blessed the Japanese Memorial. “My grandfather met Adachi again and there’s this wonderful photo . . . of the men with their arms around each other.” At the time, both men were asked who was to blame. “And they both said no one is to the blame — it was war.” Ms Martin said her grandfather was deeply affected by the incident. “That was the most horrific and tragic thing he had seen in his life and he repeated the story so many times because to him it was really important that people knew he didn’t have a gun on him, that he didn’t kill anyone that day.” Japanese Ambassador Toshihisa Takata delivered a message to the people of Featherston from Japan. “I’m sure our ancestors could not have guessed how far we have come in our struggles for peace . . . but I’m sure they would be proud to see us here today . . . united as a group.”

South Wairarapa Mayor Viv Napier and Japanese Ambassador Toshihisa Takata at the 75th anniversary of the Featherston Incident. PHOTO/HAYLEY GASTMEIER

It would have been impossible to comprehend the positive relationship that Japan and New Zealand now had at the time of the 1943 incident, Mr Takata said. “It is a great accomplishment that we commemorate this day and pay tribute together as friends to all those who lost their lives, regardless of our nationality.” He said former South Wairarapa Mayor Adrienne Staples had played an integral role in what could now be described as a strong bond. “Mayor Viv Napier is following in those same footsteps, showing much respect

and goodwill.” Mr Takata was eternally grateful to Featherston and the wider South Wairarapa community for the enduring hospitality shown to Japanese residents and visitors alike. The Australian town of Cowra was also home to a POW Camp, where a similar incident broke out on August 5, 1944, in which four Australian soldiers and 231 Japanese soldiers were killed. On behalf of the Cowra Council, Graham Apthorpe spoke at the service. He said Cowra and Featherston, with

their POW camps, had experienced the tragic loss of life on both sides, allied and Japanese. After the ceremony, Warrant Officer Class 1 Pete Albrett, of Masterton, paid his respects at the Japanese Memorial. His grandfather, originally from Petone, served with the Otago Regiment in France in 1917 and 1918 during World War I. Mr Albrett said his grandfather was one of few soldiers who marched over the Rimutaka Hill twice — from Wellington to the Featherston Military Training Camp and then back again to head off to war.

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Featherston FULL OF FLAVOUR

WELCOME TO THE ECLECTIC WORLD OF MR FEATHER’S DEN Featherston is known for its unique boutique shopping and arguably none ÿ ts this description more than Mr Feather’s Den Oddities & Delights. Its inspirations are multiple - “anything that sparks my imagination in a creative sense”, says owner Sue Ryan who opened the curios shop in 2012. “I began with the idea of a den like [New Zealand author] Frank Sargeson’s - a gentleman’s den but with strange and curious things in it, lots of books and interesting pieces.

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“And then I thought of the book ‘In My Father’s Den’ by Maurice Gee and that morphed into ‘Mr Feather’s Den’ which worked perfectly for Featherston.” Allusions to books and authors abound in Mr Feather’s Den which is an ofÿ cial Featherston Booktown bookstore - for instance T-shirts from New York with classic book cover images like Aldous Huxley’s “Brave New World”, and breathfreshening “Shakespearmints”. Then there are the beautiful vintage books, and a large range of new children’s books from contemporary publishers Book Island and Mãkaro Press. Sue is a great lover of twentieth century Modernist and kitsch art, the in° uence of which features in her own paintings, beautiful black & white photographic prints she has collected, bespoke lampshades and cool Freda Kahlo retro mirrors.

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Look for the Native American arrowhead jewellery by “Wylde River” and the “Truly Precious Artwork of Narina Bailey”. And nothing captures the eclectic spirit of Mr Feather’s Den as much as Sue’s collection of rolling pins “which I pick up as I go along.” Located at 19 Fitzherbert St. (intersection of SH’s 2 & 53) Featherston.

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The ﬁrst step Featherston to success FULL OF FLAVOUR C’EST CHEESE AND PUT A SMILE ON YOUR DIAL Being cheesy is not a sin at C’est Cheese.

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In fact, the cheesier you are, the better. And it’s easy with over 150 specialty cheeses to choose from at C’est Cheese. Owner Paul Broughton offers cheeses from all over New Zealand with something to please every set of taste buds, from cumin-˜ ecked gouda to French-style blues. Every day of the week Paul puts out a variety of cheeses to sample and happily shares his knowledge and opinions with customers. There is also a comprehensive and gorgeous range of cured meats, olive oil, chutneys, relishes, breads and more. Paul even has a beef, pork and blue cheese sausage specially made for C’est Cheese that is supplied by NZ Bavarian who are based in Carterton.

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Opened in 2013, C’est Cheese was the fulÿ lment of a long-held dream for Paul. His goal has always been to manufacture his own line of cheeses and he is now nearing completion of a new factory on site that will be the home of Remutaka Pass Creamery. C’est Cheese is located in the historic Anderson Building (1875) with Paul designing and building the interior to provide a traditional shopping experience. It is open every day from 10am to 6pm (7pm Fridays) at 19 Fitzherbert Street (intersection of SH’s 2 & 53) Featherston.

Lakeview School principal Tim Nelson endeavours to learn something new every day by reading books, listening to podcasts, and engaging with a wide range of other content. Be aware of the good times

Midweek musings Tim Nelson

Learning is a mix of experience and theory Leonardo da Vinci’s illegitimate status meant he didn’t have access to the top level of schooling that was available at the time. Because of this, a huge amount of his learning came from practical experiences. Early on, Leonardo had a disdain for more traditional education. However, as he got older he came to appreciate and beneﬁt from the theories of others that he accessed from the growing number of books that became available at the time, acknowledging that learning is a combination of experience and theory, not just one or the other.

Nice manners matter Tom Peters is one of the most successful business writers of all time. When responding to the question: “What advice would you give to a college (university) student about to embark on their career?”, his answer was, “Good manners pay oﬀ big time”. Good manners count for so much. When someone uses them, either with me or towards someone else, I always notice, remember, and think a little more positively about the person who has used them.

Just get started

Often people will wait until conditions are perfect, the stars are aligned, everything is in its right place before a new project or plan is started. What this means is that whatever it was that you planned to start never happens because those ideal starting conditions are never in place. A better option is to just start, regardless of how ‘ready’ you are. Taking the ﬁrst step is far more likely to lead to an eventual ﬁnished project.

Watching the news, it is easy to get a sense of despair, a feeling that things have never been worse and conditions are deteriorating every day in almost all aspects of our lives. However, this isn’t true and the opposite is the case. Author Johan Norberg has written a book called Progress, in which he analyses the facts around the likes of education, life expectancy and war. His ﬁndings are that we live in the safest, healthiest, and most prosperous time in history. The reason that this isn’t obvious to us is at least partly due to the media; bad news tends to grab the attention, whereas, in most cases, good news doesn’t.

Focus on the micro level, the ÿ ner details This advice came from Gary Vaynerchuk, a successful author and businessman. He believes that too often we focus on the macro, the big picture and ultimate destination, but neglect the micro (small) details that will get us there. We will have these lofty goals that we plan to achieve a long way down the track, yet, instead of actually doing the necessary small steps to get us there we are far more likely to binge watch a TV series on Netﬂix or aimlessly scroll through a social media feed.

Beware of exceptional outliers On two occasions over the last few days I have been made aware of exceptional outliers who have achieved successes that some of their behaviours don’t, in almost all other cases, compliment. One example was of a young man who became a high end and high paid tech worker despite having poor work and personal habits and routines. The other is a 94-year-old man who has smoked for his entire life. Both cases are fascinating, yet they aren’t examples to follow. In truth, lazy personal work habits won’t lead to a high end tech position, and smoking for a lifetime is far more likely to cause serious health issues.

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“I am inspired by everything from swimming to listening to music to watching my two daughters painting,” says Israel Birch (Ngapuhi, Ngai Tawake, Ngati Kahungunu, Ngati Rakaipaaka). Birch’s unique art is compared to ‘painting with light’ — he creates highly polished surfaces by applying multiple layers of pigment and lacquer over ground and etched stainless steel. Pictured is Ata Kura by Israel Birch. This is in the Collection of Aratoi Regional Trust.

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Principal embracing rural life ELISA VORSTER Solway Primary School’s new principal has given up all the excitement of the big city in exchange for an orange ride-on mower and he couldn’t be happier. Mark Bridges has only been the head for a few weeks but said he was already loving every minute of school life, and his family’s country lifestyle. “It’s a beautiful area with beautiful views of the Tararuas – we’re kind of pinching ourselves every day.” Mr Bridges, whose brother, Simon, is a contender to lead the National Party, was spurred to move to the region after meeting people from Wairarapa while working overseas. Upon returning to New Zealand, he soon realised that where he had grown up in West Auckland was no longer the place he wanted to raise his three daughters, Hannah, Katherine and Laura, with his wife, Juliet. “It really was a family move,” he said. He had seen a few houses in Masterton online which he had “fallen in love with” and then the job at Solway Primary School came up. He was amazed at how welcoming the community had been, as he had been a little concerned about what a rural community would think about a family of Aucklanders moving in. “Actually, everyone has been really warm – there hasn’t been an antiAuckland vibe coming through at all. “I’m really loving this community.” He said he had experienced the same friendly vibe from the community towards the school as well. “I’m really surprised with local businesses how they really have a sense of ownership with the school – they’ll bend

over backwards to help wherever they can.” He described his previous roles as “a bit different” — he was the assistant principal at one of New Zealand’s largest intermediate schools and was simultaneously the chair of a large nonprofit elderly care provider called Vision West. However, he had been ready to return to the role of being a principal and knew Solway Primary School was the perfect environment. “It was just the right sized school – not too big, not too small and the right sort of community I was looking at.” He was looking forward to a great school year which would see the modernisation of its old pre-fab classrooms after a substantial development grant was approved by the Ministry of Education. Renovations would include insulation, double glazing and expanding the rooms into innovative learning environments which would enable them to be multipurpose classrooms. It was also a good opportunity to introduce more modern learning into its teaching through technology while still allowing the ability to continue with conventional learning when required. “We are taking a balanced approach,” he said. Another major event on the calendar is the centennial celebration in April, which will host hundreds of former students from all over New Zealand and Australia. He said he was trying to plan one major event per term, but joked he was currently excited the school would be getting a new orange ride-on mower next week to match the one he had at his lifestyle block.

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First year education fees-free WAIRARAPA From January 1 2018, the government will be providing free education fees for tertiary students. This applies to study for a degree or an apprenticeship, and includes study at any tertiary facility that is funded by the Tertiary Education Commission. The qualification must be recognised by the NZ Qualifications Authority, and at level 3 or above on the NZ Qualifications framework. If this is for Industry training, the study must be for at least 120 credits, (equivalent to 1 EFTS).

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To qualify for this programme, you need to meet certain criteria. You must be allowed to work and live in New Zealand permanently, or be an Australian or New Zealand resident who has lived here for at least three years while holding a residence class visa, or be a refugee or protected person. You must have left school when your qualification starts, and EITHER have been enrolled in 2017 or 2018, OR not have undertaken previous study or training of more than 60 credits at level 3 or above on the NZ Qualifications Framework, except while you were at school, and you must enrol in an eligible qualification. Be aware that while this programme may be fees-free, this means it covers

course fees only. You will still have study expenses for text books, stationery etc. You will still have ﬂatting and living costs to consider as well as possible Student Association fees. The following website explains this very clearly: https://www.feesfree.govt.nz A Cabinet paper on the fees-free education scheme has been released and outlines the risks accompanying the major change to the tertiary system. The Labour-led Government will roll out a year of free study from 2018. From 2021 those starting tertiary education get two years free and, from 2024, three years. The Cabinet paper notes risks,

particularly because the scheme is being rushed in so it is ready by 2018. Universities and other tertiary and training providers will need to get to grips with the new system over their busiest period, when thousands of students are enrolled in courses and classes. This may increase the risk of “gaming” by providers and students, the Cabinet paper notes; this could include the bringing forward of 2019 course dates and students could defer the start of their study to claim an extra year fees-free. Education agencies are working to minimise these risks – the Tertiary Education Commission will use existing monitoring and audit processes and will employ new information and resources

to enhance monitoring the Cabinet paper states. Education Minister Chris Hipkins said eligibility would be easy to check for school leavers but about half the 74,000 applicants would have to sign a statutory declaration saying that they met the requirements.

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Top honour from St John Kuranui College’s Zoe Edwards has been rewarded for her service and dedication throughout her eight years with St John New Zealand by being appointed as District Cadet of the Year. The Year 12 student was presented with her ropes and certiﬁcate in a special ceremony and will now take on a key coordination, leadership and management role, while at the same time providing mentorship and ambassadorship to other cadets. Following in the footsteps of her mother, who was involved with St John as a youngster along with her siblings, Zoe is delighted with her achievement. “It means a lot to me,” she said. “It’s an amazing opportunity for me to better myself as well as my district. “I’m looking forward to communicating with the other cadets of the year, while trying to meet the people in my district and getting them to meet each other. “As a cadet I work my hardest on earning badges while hopefully being a role model to the younger cadets.” Zoe has yet to decide on her future career path, which she is currently working through. “I’m not completely sure on what I want to do when I leave school,” she said. “I still have time to decide, which is why I’m keeping my options open. “I do hope to work with animals as it is something I enjoy.” Kuranui College student Zoe Edwards was appointed District Cadet of the Year for St John. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

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TAKE SOME TIME TO TREASURE CHILDREN THIS WEEKEND Children’s Day – Te Ra O Te Tamariki, provides New Zealanders with an opportunity to give time to children. Children’s Day has been running since the early 2000’s and is on the ÿ rst Sunday of March each year. Hundreds of events happen all over the country, some big and some small.

CHILDREN’S DAY TEDDY BEARS PICNIC If you go to Carrington Park this Sunday 4th March, you are sure of a big surprise. Because that’s the day the Teddy Bears have their picnic. The Teddy Bears and their owners will be celebrating Children’s Day - with help from Carterton Plunket and Carterton District Council - from 9.30am to 11.30am at the Park in High Street. It is a free event with all ages welcome.

Our children are our taonga and deserve to be treasured. Nelson Mandela said Children’s Day was celebrated a week early in Masterton with a P°pe Ora – Children’s Day Out free event at Makoura College last Saturday from 10am to 2pm. An event for the whole whanau, it featured giveaways, kitchen ÿ re demonstrations, brainwave presentation, in˛ atables, car seat clinic, stalls and activities.

“There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children.” Take some time this weekend to appreciate and treasure the children in your life. They are the citizens of the future.

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SAFETY TIPS FOR CHILDREN As a parent and a road user, there are so many things you need to be aware of in order to keep children safe. We do our best but sometimes in a split second, we can forget something crucial.

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The back seat is safest for kids.

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Never place a rear-facing restraint in the front seat of a vehicle with an airbag.

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Research suggests that correctly installed child restraints reduce the risk of death by 70% for infants and up to 54% for toddlers. If you are unsure if your car seat is installed correctly, visit our website to ÿ nd your closest child restraint technician so they can give it the all clear Always use the correct child restraint and booster seat for your child’s height, weight and age.

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For children 0-14 years in New Zealand, one of the leading causes of injury involves children as passengers in motor vehicles, with about 18 deaths a year and the equivalent of one classroom-full (26) of children admitted to hospital every month. (Safekids Aotearoa)

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For more information or for ideas to discuss this at home or in the classroom, visit the Wairarapa Road Safety Council website www.wairsc.org.nz or call Holly on 06 377 1379

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One of six images in Andrew Stewart’s photo-story chronicling the last days of Frank Swinney’s life. PHOTO/ANDREW STEWART

Last moments photographed CALLUM ROBERTS A Gladstone part-time photographer has taken out one of the country’s top photo awards. Andrew Stewart – a natural resource manager and farmer by day – took ﬁrst place in New Zealand Geographic’s photo story category in its Photographer of the Year Awards. The series of six, black and white photos share a part of life less celebrated – death. “It’s Frank’s story.” Frank Swinney is Mr Stewart’s fatherin-law. He was due to take a trip of the South Island last year with his brothers. When plans fell through because of his illness, the family came to visit. Mr Stewart was asked to document what would be the family’s ﬁnal days with Mr Swinney. Looking back on it, Mr Stewart said it was a unique experience. “While never a fun time – it was how the family came together – it was quite a

special experience.” Publishing these images was not a decision Mr Stewart made lightly. “I guess there’s a little bit of hesitance about it – whether or not to put it in something like that. “Part of it for me is acknowledging that it’s part of life and what people go through during that period.” Mr Stewart stayed for three weeks, documenting family, friends and Mr Swinney coming together during that time. In the past Mr Stewart has had his work exhibited in Aratoi Museum, having started photography as a hobby almost 30 years ago. “About two years ago I started to really focus on it and try to lift my game.” Mr Swinney’s son encouraged Mr Stewart to publish the photos around the time of the competition. He said taking part in the competition was “purely for family reasons”. “Just looking at the brief and what the competition was about, it seemed to ﬁt with all of that.”

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Masterton’s Kandahar Home is currently looking for volunteers. Recreation officer Di McCuish (left) says simply lending a friendly ear can help make an elder’s day.

Enliven’s Kandahar Home is on the lookout for volunteers who are keen to make a difference in elders’ lives. “Volunteers make such a huge difference to the life and atmosphere of the home,” says recreation officer Di McCuish. “Their efforts and enthusiasm allow us to offer residents choice and variety in the activities they do, and many volunteers run their own activities here, such as craft or music-making, so residents get the benefit of their skills too.” Volunteers at the home can opt to take residents out on van trips around the region, support them with their hobbies such as gardening or going for walks, offer entertainment, do crafts or run quiz competitions. Equally, they can simply take the time to chat with a resident and help them enjoy companionship.

“For health or mobility reasons, some of the residents here can find it difficult to join in with the group activities, but that doesn’t mean they don’t want to make friends or enjoy interaction with others,” says Di. “By just lending a friendly ear, volunteers can truly help make an elder’s day…and build a lovely friendship in the process.” Wherever your talents and interests lie, Di says the home will work hard the help volunteers find a good fit. “Each and every volunteer brings a unique personality and energy to the home, so we definitely want to help them find their niche and feel a part of the community here. “Please don’t be shy, we’d love to meet you!” To express your interest in volunteering at Kandahar call the home on 06 370 0447 or email directly at Kandahar@psc.org.nz.

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FRIDAY,MARCH 2 Lakeview School Gala: At 5pm, food stalls, raffles, games, cook-off, leaders announced, singing, free entry. World Day of Prayer: 7pm, at Epiphany Anglican Church, High St, Masterton. Just Us: From 7.30pm, Bernie and Tira will have you up out of your chairs dancing the night away. Everyone welcome at Club Wairarapa, 20 Essex St, Masterton. Masterton Savage Entertainers: Meet 10am, at Savage Club rooms, 10 Albert St, Masterton. Come share your talents with us on stage. We are looking for new members. Call Judith 377-1750 or Doreen 370-4604. JP Service Centre: At the Carterton Library noon-2pm , no appointment neccessary. Linedance: Greytown: 10.30-11.30am at St John’s Hall. Sewing & Craft: 10am-2pm, at the Featherston Community Centre. Call Sandie (021) 157-4909. Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Fri-Mon 10am-4pm, groups by arrangement. Call Jean (06) 372-6623 or Pam (06) 372-6459. Needlework & Craft Drop-in: 10am-noon, Featherston Community Centre. Call Virginia (06) 308-8392. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di (027) 498-7261. Carterton Craft Market: Open 7 days, 10am-2pm, High St, Carterton, opp Almo’s Book Shop. Call Robyn 379-7099. Kids’ Song And Story: Fun songs, finger plays and stories for under-5s, during school terms, 9.30-10.30am, at Epiphany Church Hall, High St South, Masterton. Call Jill 377-4614. Greytown Music and Movement: For pre-schoolers, 10am, at St Luke’s Hall, Main St. Contact: email admin@stlukesgreytown. co.nz Wairarapa Steampunk: We meet as required, 10.30am-2pm, at Kingstreet Artworks. Call Gaylene 377-4865 evenings or (0274) 494-596. Dance Fit: At Carrington Park, Carterton, at 6-7pm. If weather not good it’s in youth centre of Event Centre. Text dance groove

to (022) 321-2643. Masterton Social Badminton Club: Play 7-9pm, all year round, at Masterton YMCA gym (371 Queen St). Contact by text Hamish (021) 259-7684 or Sam (0210) 552-113. Pilates: Men Only 9am, Core 10am, 50s Forward 11am, Core Plus 12.10pm, Core 5.30pm at Bodymind Pilates, 6 Queen St, Masterton. Call 370-1121. Kundalini Yoga: 9-10am; Pilates 11am-noon,, Gain Momentum, 61 Holloway St, Carterton. Call 379-9073. Masterton Masters Swimming Club: Club night 6-7pm, Genesis Recreation Centre back pool. Call Graeme 377-0507 or Lucy (021) 0204-4144. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am, behind the Hosking Garden in the Park. Call Pauline Lamb 377-3388. Carterton Senior Citizens: Meet 1.30-4pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, Senior Citizens Hall, 150 Main St, Carterton.

MONDAY,MARCH 5 Literacy Wairarapa: Offers free help with reading, spelling and maths at Te Awhina/Cameron Community House, 9amnoon. Friends to Friends: Peer support group, 10am-noon, at Wairarapa Community Centre, 41 Perry St, Masterton. For adults 18 years-plus, for mental health consumers or disabilities, a place to create, safe, fun and participate or discuss, socialise, with good company. Call Gaylene (06) 929-0961 or (0274) 604-796. General Yoga: 6.15-7.15pm, bookings essential, at the studio, 268 High St N, Carterton. Call Colleen (021) 177-1956. Carterton Scottish Dance Club: Meet at 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. No partner required. Call Elaine 3770322 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 . Drop in Knitting & Crafts: 6.30-9.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Del (06) 308-9418. Featherston Amateur Wrestling Gym: 52 Fitzherbert St (behind Totem), school terms only, kids wrestling classes, adults and kids sports/groups training available, 5-8 years 5.306.15pm, 8 and over and new to wrestling 6.15-7.30pm First class free. Call Dannii (027) 920-6751. 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. Westside Playcentre: 9-noon, 165 Renall St, Masterton. Call 378-2224. Martinborough Playcentre: 9-noon, 38 Venice St. Call (06) 306-9068. Carterton Playcentre: 9-noon, Belvedere Rd (next to Howard Booth Park). Call 379-7875. Play Gym: St James Church Hall 116 High St, Masterton, 9.3011am, 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 2272255. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di (027) 498-7261. Age Concern: Sit & Be Fit classes, 9.30am; line dancing, 10.30am, at the Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. The Dance Shed: 450 Belvedere Rd Carterton. Line Dancing Class, 7-9pm, beginners followed by intermediate. Call Wendy or Don 379-6827 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. Te Runga Air Scout Group: For boys and girls (year 7 to year 10), 6.30-8.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Call Lyndon 377-0687. Masterton Brass Band: Rehearsals at 7pm, in the Band Room, Park Ave, Masterton. Call Ted 377-0625. Not Your Nanna’s Sewing Circle:7-9pm, Cobblestone’s Administration Room, 169 Main St, Greytown. Call Christine Healy (06) 304-8110 or Lynda Saint-Merat (06) 304-7026. Chair Yoga: Breath-led movements. The Spot, 365 Queen St, 1pm. Call Karina (021) 0820-0132. Stretch Pilates: 9-10am; Ageing Gracefully 10-11am; Hatha Yoga 5.30-6.30pm, Gain Momentum, 61 Holloway St, Carterton. Call 379-9073. Acu Yoga: 75 Brooklyn Rd, Carterton at 9am; Gentle Yoga: Ambulance Hall, Texas St, Martinborough, at 11am; General Kundalini Yoga: 75 Brooklyn Rd, Carterton, at 7pm. Call Odette (021) 180-9452. Pilates: Martinborough: 9am St Andrews Hall, Dublin St. Call Jane (027) 630-4132. Pilates: Core Plus 8am, Core 9am, 50s Forward 11am, Core 12.10pm, Core 5.30pm, Beginners 6.30pm at Bodymind Pilates, 6 Queen St, Masterton. Call 370-1121. 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 Dennis 377-5355 or Martin (06) 372-7764. Girl Guiding: Brownies (7-10 years) 4.30-6pm. Guides (9-14 years) 5.30-7.30pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646. Self Defence/Ju Jitsu: 7.30-9pm, Masterton Judo & Ju Jitsu Academy, 149 Queen St. Call Simon (021) 248-6111. Karate: Masterton Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate-Do, 6.30pm, 49 Te Ore Ore Rd, Masterton. Call Steve or Sharron Riley 378-8814 or (027) 680-7738. Karate-Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Wairarapa Inc: Greytown: St John Hall, 73 Main St, at 6pm. Call Paul Cantwell (06) 308-9839 or (027) 376-9804.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS TUESDAY,MARCH 6 Alanon: A group for anyone affected by another’s drinking, meet at 7pm at Cameron Community House, Church St, Masterton. Call 0508 425-2666. Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: Meet 7pm in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531. Tai Chi for Health: 9.15-10.15am, St John’s Hall, Greytown. Drop-in Centre: Sit and Get Fit with Keiko, 2-4pm. Call Pam Lloyd (06) 304-7997. Chair Exercise: Gentle chair exercises, 2-2.45pm, at St John’s Hall, Greytown. This is combined with Drop-in club. Featherston Muay Thai: (Thai kickboxing) Bootcamp, in the Featherston School Hall, 6.30pm-730pm. Call Kelly (027)211-5702. Tribal Fusion Bellydancing: At 91 Harley St, Masterton, 7-8pm. Call Wai steampunk, Gaylene (0274) 494-596. Wai Steampunk NZ: Check Facebook for upcoming events. For joining or enquiries call Gaylene (0274) 494-596. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 9am-noon at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 3702511 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. Pilates: 9-10am; Ageing Gracefully 10-11am; Stretch Pilates 6.30-7.30pm, , Gain Momentum, 61 Holloway St, Carterton. Call 379-9073. Hatha Yoga: Suitable for anyone. REAP House, 5.15pm. Call Karina (021) 0820-0132. Yoga Sampler Class: 75 Brooklyn Rd, Carterton. Please book with Odette (021) 180-9452. Gentle Yoga: 9-10am, bookings essential, at the studio, 268 High St N, Carterton. Call Colleen (021) 177-1956. Ceroc Dance Classes: 8pm, Carterton School hall. Call Mandy (021) 238-4230 or check Facebook group Ceroc Wairarapa for more info. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway, 2-4pm, or by appointment. Call 379-9233 or (027) 271-6280. Clareville Badminton Club: Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm. Call Steve 379-6999. Central Indoor Bowls Club: 7.30pm, Hogg Crescent hall. Call Mathew or Graeme 378-7554. Carterton Playcentre: 9-noon, Belvedere Rd (next to Howard Booth Park). Call 379-7875. Dance Fitness Classes: Greytown, school terms only, with Justine Eldred at Kuranui College Dance Studio, 6.30-7.30pm. Call Justine (0274) 761-996. Masterton Taekwon-Do Club: 5.15-6.15pm, Te Runga Scout Den, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Call Simon O’Hara 370-8844. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Association: Meet for social indoor bowls, 500 cards, or a chat 1-3pm. Call Ngaire 377-0342. Free Community Fit Club: 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di (027) 498-7261. Woops A Daisy Marching Team: March for fun, friendship and fitness, 5-6pm. Call Cheryl 372-5522. Pilates: Power 9am, 50s Forward 9.30am (at Lansdowne Park), Beginners 10am, 50s Forward 11am, Core 2pm, Power 5.30pm at Bodymind Pilates, 6 Queen St, Masterton. Call 370-1121. Karate Classes for Children: Masterton Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate-Do. 5.30pm, 49 Te Ore Ore Rd, Masterton. Call Steve or Sharron Riley 378-8814 or (027) 680-7738. Judo Classes: Kids (4-9) 5pm to 6pm, Cadets (10-16) 6-7pm and Seniors (14+) 7-8.30pm, Masterton Judo & Ju Jitsu Academy, 149 Queen St. Call Simon (021) 248-6111. Self Defence: Ju Jitsu, 7-8.30pm, Masterton Judo & Ju Jitsu Academy 149 Queen St. Call Simon (021) 248-6111. Karate-Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Wairarapa Inc: Martinborough: Martinborough Primary School Hall. Under12s at 5-6pm. Call Corina Ngatai (027)432-6870. All at 6pm. Call Anna Börjesson (021) 163-8867. Toy Library: Masterton -10am-noon, rear of YMCA, 162 Dixon St; Featherston: 10am-noon, in the Community Centre, 24 Wakefield St. South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club: Games afternoon, including cards, board, darts, pool etc. Call Doff 304-9748. Girl Guiding: Pippins (5-7 years) 3.45-5pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association Croquet at 9.15am for 9.30am start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower , Carterton. Call Veronica George 379-8644. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Bowls at 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. All welcome. Call Rex Kenny 379-7303. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf croquet 9.15am, behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Pauline Lamb 377-3388.

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WEDNESDAY,MARCH 7 Toi Wairarapa – Heart of Arts: 10 Minute Bites, 12.10pm, BYO sandwich. Cross Creek Blues Club: From 7.15pm with guest artists. Dinner from 5pm, www.CrossCreekBlues.co.nz Housie: Eyes down at 7pm, at the Martinborough Bowling Club, Regent St.

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DOMESTIC AND CLAIMS SPECIALISTS join Provincial Insurance Brokers

Provincial Insurance Brokers is proud to introduce two new faces to its team. Rosie Rutene and Su Palenski both joined Provincial last month. Rosie has come on board as a Domestic, Life and Health broker whilst Su is Provincials first full-time dedicated Claims specialist. Rosie comes from a background in Sales & Customer Services. Rosie opened her own fashion boutique “Password Please” in Greytown in 2010. In 2015 she sold the business and became Customer Service Manager at Taratahi Agricultural Training College. Since the move to Provincial, she is really enjoying getting out, meeting people and working with clients. With Insurance now being a significant part of a household’s budget, Provincial felt that it was necessary to have a broker solely dedicated to Domestic, Life and Health insurance. As a dedicated broker she is able to help people find the best insurance package, tailored specifically to the individual’s requirements.

Choosing the right insurance is only half the story. The other half is successfully making a claim and this is where Su’s expertise comes in. Having worked within the insurance industry for 25 years and specifically managing claims for the past ten, Su’s experience makes the claim process as easy and seamless as possible for Provincials clients. “Every claim is different, so how each claim is handled will vary. The benefit of having a dedicated Claims Specialist, is that you deal with one person for the life of the claim. We are the advocate for our client.” Celebrating 25 years, Provincial Insurance Brokers is proud to be 100 percent Wairarapa owned and operated. Provincial Insurance is part of the Steadfast Group which gives it access to competitive rates and policies. Each of its brokers specialises in different areas of insurance. They can arrange an insurance appraisal, then find the best and widest cover available at the most competitive premiums. To find out more visit www.provincial.co.nz or Phone 06 370 0450

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BECKIE WILSON Water would be cut off to nearly 70 farmers during summer under new water allocation rules being proposed under national freshwater legislation. The rules have been developed by the Ruamahanga Whaitua committee, a community-led group charged with overseeing fresh water resources for the Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC). It proposes completely ceasing water takes at times of low flow, typically during summer. The committee’s proposals will affect 64 Category A consent-holders in the upper Ruamahanga area and five surrounding the Waipoua. Category A consents directly affect river levels. Unsurprisingly, farmers believe the proposed rules are too restrictive. Carterton Mayor John Booth said the “total cease” at minimum flow was too extreme.

Mr Booth draws water overnight from the Ruamahanga River at Wardells for his Gladstone farm’s irrigation but under the proposals he would be unable to take any water. “To be made to totally stop and not allowed to irrigate at night is not the way to go,” Mr Booth said. Mr Booth said a “long lead” into any changes would be required. “For some farmers who over many, many years have invested large amounts of capital into irrigation gear and schemes, the ability to change farming is restrictive.” What the Whaitua was proposing could have a severe economic impact not only on farmers, but the entire region, Mr Booth said. Pirinoa farmer John Coveney said Whaitua’s information was based on regional council data which he questioned. There needed to be a watchdog to oversee methods rather than them being what the community “feels about things”. A timeframe of about 20 years would be

needed if 100 per cent restrictions were enforced. “Most water users do not have a problem with accepting change if it means sustainability of our resource, ecological health in the waterways and some recreational value. “But it must be balanced and based on best facts and science.” He is planning to build his own storage ponds to collect water. The Whaitua Implementation Programme [WIP] report will be presented to the regional council in April having been the focus of the committee since its

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WAIRARAPA SPECIAL OLYMPICS AGM Thursday 22nd March at 5.15pm Sport Wellington Wairarapa 101 Chapel Street, Masterton For further information and job nomination forms please contact wairarapa@specialolympics.org.nz

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Casual Medical Receptionist/Administrator Masterton Medical is one of New Zealand's largest General Practices with over 22,000 patients, 18 GP's and 70 Staff. We have been serving the Wairarapa community for over 10 years and strive to offer our pa tients integrity, warmth and respect. Masterton Medical is seeking applications for the position of Casual Medical Receptionist/Administrator. Your hours will be subject to peak workflow demands and covering staff leave /absences as and when required. Your hours of work would be between our opening hours of 8am and 6.30pm. Some weekend work for Wairarapa After Hours may also apply. Candidates must have: Previous experience in a like role Mature attitude and passion for the primary care industry i Superior customer service skills Experience working in a fast paced environment Flexibility to work at short notice The ability to handle pressure Excellent written and verbal communication skills A good range of computer skills including high level of accurate data input input Experience with Medtech32 would be an advantage An ability to work within the Companies mission and values. If this casual nature of employment sui ts your current situation and you are able to sustain working casually on an ongoing basis, then this is an opportunity to join a growing organisation and make a real contribution! Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Please apply in writing with a copy of your CV to Sandy@s2recruitment.co.nz Applications close Monday 12th March 2018.

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Sport

Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Red Star tests academy CRICKET

Competition leaders Hutt Academy were made to work hard to beat Red Star in a low-scoring Wairarapa Cricket Bidwill Cup senior men’s fixture played at Queen Elizabeth Park oval on Sunday. Batting first, Academy struggled to gain any sort of ascendancy over the Red Star attack and wickets tumbled regularly as they were dismissed in 51.1 overs for just 141. Top scorers were the Gandhi brothers, opener Baahui with 29 off 82 balls and including only the one four and tail-ender Rishabh whose 24 came from 32 balls and included four boundaries. Without the services of their most prolific wicket taker this season, captain Peter Sigvertsen, Red Star relied on Stefan HookSporry and Jared Watt to make the early breakthroughs and they did a fine job. Hook-Sporry finished with 4-21 from his 15 overs and stand-in skipper Jared Watt with 2-42 from 13.1 overs. They were well-supported by Craig Stoneley who was miserly in taking 3-15 from six overs. Red Star’s innings got off to a handy start and at 86-3 they looked a big chance to overhaul the Academy tally but the next seven wickets fell for 50 runs and they were all out for 136. Anthony Sprowson top scored with 33 made from 52 balls and including seven fours and Nathan Elliott and Troy Burling both made 17 each. Liam McGee came on at fourth change for Academy and returned the excellent figures of 4-19 from 11.4 overs.

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Featherston Athletics Club ran their annual triathlon for children on Saturday, which involved running, cycling and swimming. This year’s event also included an obstacle course comprising Wairarapa Building Society’s 18-metre blow-up obstacle course, pools of slime, followed by a hose-down from the Featherston Fire Service. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

Stefan Hook-Sporry, four wickets for Red Star. PHOTO/JADE CVETKOV

Scoreboard HUTT ACADEMY 141 (B. Gandhi 29, Crimp 15, Johns 6, Johnson 5, Plom 7, Skilton 12, Montague 23, Martin 1, le Moray 8, R Gandhi 24, McGee 0 not out. Extras 11. Fall: 26 42 50 73 74 93 108 109 136 141; Bowling: Watt 13.1-1-42-2, Hook-Sporry 15-4-21-4, Studholme 6-0-20-0, Stoneley 6-1-15-3, J Osborne 5-08-1, Sprowson 2-0-9-0, J Osborne 4-1-16-0) beat RED STAR 136 (Studholme 10, Elliott 17, Sprowson 33, Burling 17, Fairbrother 1, Osborne 14, Woodhouse 1, HookSporry 7, Stoneley 13, Watt 0, Osborne not out 1. Extras 22; Fall: 29 50 86 87 106 111 113 133 133 136; Bowling: Martin 6-1-26-0, Plom 2-0-8-0, Skilton 5-0-8-1, Johnson 120-22-2, R Gandhi 3-0-21-1, McGee 11.4-2-19-4, Montague 4-1-13-2) by ÿ ve runs. Hutt Academy head the points table with 25, followed by Lansdowne 16, Red Star 9 and Greytown 4. Next Saturday’s draw sees Lansdowne playing Red at Queen Elizabeth Park oval and Greytown at home to Hutt Academy.

Positive signs despite losses RUGBY

GARY CAFFELL Bare results did not tell the whole story for Wairarapa-Bush at the Te Tini a Maui Maori rugby tournament played in Levin over the weekend. They lost both their pool games against eventual finalists Wanganui and Horowhenua-Kapiti but the squad impressed head coach Joe Harwood with their competitiveness in most aspects of play. Against Wanganui, for instance, Wairarapa-Bush held a narrow two-point lead at halftime but were on the end of a hefty penalty count in the second-half, a situation which helped the strong Wanganui line-up regain their composure and run out 40-14 winners. “Unfortunately, our discipline dropped away, especially around the breakdown area, and I think we gave up something like eight penalties in 30 minutes,” Harwood said. The Horowhenua-Kapiti clash was a physical affair with the scores being locked at 7-7 at one stage but the home team had more polish in their attacking play and won by 21-7. “We certainly had enough ball to make a close game of it but we weren’t accurate enough in our finishing — too often we got in a position to score tries and the offloading would let us down at crucial times.” There were though some real positives for Wairarapa-Bush, none more so than their cohesion in the set pieces where the forwards dominated in both games. And in prop Lewis Bush, loose forward Jack Loader and utility back William Haira they had three youngsters who made early claims for higher honours as the 2018 season progresses. Bush, from Greytown, used his strength to telling effect in the scrums and in scrapping for ball at the breakdowns and made several barging runs as well. Heartland Under-19 rep Loader, from Masterton Red Star, also bristled with aggression every time he had the ball in hand and was just as assertive in his close quarter defence while Haira, who started off as a wing before being moved to the midfield, demonstrated a good step and a more-thanuseful turn of pace.

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Baker eyes historic medal RUGBY

JAKE BELESKI A chance to win the first ever gold medal for women’s rugby sevens at the Commonwealth Games is all the motivation Shakira Baker needs. Baker – a former Greytown School and Wairarapa College student – is one of 23 contracted female sevens players vying for a spot in the squad to contest the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in April. She has already featured on the podium at one of the biggest sporting events in the world, when the Black Ferns Sevens team captured silver at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Baker is currently based in Waikato — one of three ‘hubs’ the contracted players have to live in. Making the final squad of 13 to attend the games would be a dream come true, she said. “The men have previously been involved, but this is the first time the women will be involved. “Everyone is really excited — it’s in Australia too, so it’s pretty close to home and a lot of friends and family can attend the games as well.” The other two hubs the players can be based at are in Auckland and Mount Maunganui, and the group had a training camp together at the latter last week. This week they will head to the Sunshine Coast in Queensland to continue their training. There are plenty of famous tales of what players have gone through at sevens training, and Baker said it was as tough as people made it out to be. “The training is pretty intense, but if you

love the game so much it makes the game that much easier. “You train a lot harder than a game, so when it comes to the game it’s easier.” Baker first made her mark in rugby as a member of the Eketahuna 15-a-side team which contested the Wellington and Manawatu competitions, and her outstanding form as a midfield back saw her selected for Wellington as a 16-year-old. She is also a two-time winner of the supreme champion award at the Wairarapa Maori sports awards. She said it would mean the world to her to make the final squad to attend the Commonwealth Games, especially after training so hard to reach her goals. “To wear the black jersey is always a blessing, and to have your name on your back is awesome. “Sometimes you don’t get that far, but you keep pushing on and aim to get back there.” Aside from the major goal of getting to the Gold Coast, there are also World Series tournaments and a Sevens World Cup in July to strive for. Her hectic training schedule means she struggles to find the time to return to Wairarapa these days, but when she can it is something she always enjoys. “It’s quite hard to get home to be honest — we’re always training but mum and dad usually come up here. “They’re still in the Wairarapa, and I always enjoy coming home when I can.”

Sports day fun

Makoura College’s athletic sports days earlier this month drew out some strong inter-house competition. This is the ÿ nal of the senior boys’ 100 metre race. The boys from Matai House, in the yellow, are going for it. Many senior students also dressed up in their house colours – donning face paint, tutus, and fairy wings. PHOTO/ERIN KAVANAGH-HALL

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Shakira Baker on the attack in the gold medal match at the Rio Olympics. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES

Second grade chairman’s cup CRICKET GREG PULLMAN Competition is really heating up now with games left in the round robin. Greytown played Lansdowne and won the toss, batting ﬁrst and scoring 206 runs from 39 overs all out. Byron Hegglin top scoring on 47 and Tim Ferwick on 45. Lansdowne top bowlers were A Raman taking 2 wickets of his 8 overs for 25 runs and M Singh bowling 7 overs 2 wickets for 36 runs. Lansdowne went in to bat but it was always going to be hard with only 10 players and then A Raman getting injured and not been able to carry on batting. Total score was 130 for 8 oﬀ 31.2 overs. Greg Wilson top scoring on 26 runs. Greytown bowled really well, keeping the pressure on, with Rodney Craig taking

a 5-wicket bag off his 8 overs for 44 runs. The other teams to play were Auto imports Marist Old Boys playing Carterton. Marist batted first scoring 327 off 40 overs for 9 wickets. Great batting performance by captain Scott Wilkinson, scoring 109 not out and then tail enders Amish scoring 34 and Greg Pullman scoring 33 not out. Carterton top 3 bowlers taking 2 wickets each, T. Nuk, AJ and Higgie. Carterton went in to bat only having 10 players. Adrian top scoring on 50 followed by Brett on 25 and Hihhie on 20. With Carterton only having 10 players, they had a last-minute call up from Deane Wilkinson who came out of retirement to make a quick 5 runs through some nice shots. Carterton finished on 177 all out, with Marist winning the game by 150 runs.

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