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Greytown is buzzing with excitement as the much-anticipated Festival of Christmas event gears up for its grand return this weekend – promising a month-long programme of lights, music, workshops, markets, and midwinter fun for all ages.

Marking the festival’s official opening on Saturday July 1, from 3pm onwards, the town will come to life with the WBS Big Switch and a fireworks display.

The town’s buildings will be illuminated by mapped-out lights, creating a “beautiful visual spectacle”.

Event manager Rachael Fletcher enthusiastically described the lights as “world-class projections” that are guaranteed to be “Instagrammable” and emphasised that the entire town – rather than just a few shops –will be lit up.

Reflecting on last year’s festivities – a staggering success that approximately 50,000 people attended – Fletcher recalls “watching everyone come out of their houses when the fireworks went off ”.

“I’m tearing up now just thinking about it.”

“At a time where people are concerned with the cost of living, there’s something to do

for everyone, at no cost,” marketing manager Barbara Hyde added.

“This little town has helped itself in the middle of a pandemic.”

Free, family-friendly activities for this year’s festival, include nightly lights and projection displays on Main St, a “Winter Wonderland” at Stella Bull Park, a Matariki-themed outdoor art exhibition, and a showcase of buskers and street performers at Greytown Town Centre.

Schools and preschools around the region have received snowflake ornaments to decorate, with the opportunity to hang them on the Community Christmas Tree, in the

middle of town, on opening night. Also predicted to excite young visitors is the Showcase Snowfall on Main St –which will create a snow flurry, set to lights and music, using a snowflake generator.

“I’m so pleased to be able to bring this concept of snow in Greytown alive with the special snowflake generator,” Millie Blackwell, chief executive of event sponsor Showcase Workshop, said. “The beautiful snowflakes create a magic selfie opportunity. It’s very visual, but it doesn’t leave snow on the ground or slippery ice everywhere.”

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Appeal to boost Beyer’s farewell

Erin Kavanagh-Hall erin.kavanagh-hall@age.co.nz

Loved ones of Wairarapa icon Georgina Beyer are appealing to the community she loved to make her final farewell “as fabulous as Georgie was”. A group of close friends and executors of Beyer’s estate are organising and fundraising for a memorial event for the political trailblazer, to be held at Wellington’s Embassy Theatre on July 18.

Beyer made history as the world’s first openly transgender person elected to public office — serving as Mayor of Carterton and later as MP for Wairarapa. In her political career, she was a fierce advocate for Maori, LGBTQ+ and the sex worker community — and was instrumental in creating the Civil Union and Prostitution Reform Acts.

Beyer died on March 6, aged 65, after a long battle with kidney disease.

Though it was Beyer’s wish to have a private funeral service, her friends wanted to hold a public memorial to “celebrate Georgina’s outstanding achievements” — and give friends and colleagues “who didn’t get to say

goodbye” a chance to share memories and stories.

Friend Helena Coolen said the memorial would feature performances, “celebrity guest speakers”, and audio/ visual presentations commemorating the significant milestones in her career: From her time as an actor and drag performer, to her service to Carterton, to her addresses to the Oxford and Cambridge Unions.

Coolen said the event was “completely dependent on fundraising”, and friends have set up a Givealittle page to help cover the associated costs.

“We don’t want it to be a dowdy, overly formal event, with a lot of long speeches and people sitting around crying,” Coolen said.

“We want it to be a celebration of an amazing person — the Life and Times of Georgina Beyer.

“It’ll be quite spectacular and a bit glammed-up. We don’t want to give away too much, but we’ve got an amazing line-up of performers – several of whom are flying from overseas, at no cost to us, in Georgie’s honour.

“We hope people, including in Wairarapa, can dig deep and support

this event — so we can make it as fabulous as Georgie was.”

Of all her stellar achievements, the memories Beyer held dearest were of her time in Wairarapa, Coolen said.

Though Carterton in the 90s was considered a hotbed of “rednecks and homophobes”, Coolen recalls Beyer won hearts with her straight-talking personality, wicked sense of humour, and unwavering dedication to people of all backgrounds – politics aside.

“She was elected by the people – she was there to represent them, whether or not she agreed with them.

“Georgie turned up to every single event. If it was someone’s birthday, she’d rock up with a card and some flowers. She enjoyed visiting the farmers down on the back-blocks, or having a drink with them at the local pub.

“She loved that Wairarapa people were honest and authentic. To them, she was ‘a good bloke’ – she loved that.

“She didn’t do political

correctness. But she changed a lot of people’s minds about the Rainbow community.”

Activism on behalf of Rainbow Kiwis was Beyer’s greatest passion. Her work included a Treaty of Waitangi claim that challenged the lack of health resources for takatapui Maori [LGBTQ+ Maori] — now carried on by fellow former Labour MP Louisa Wall.

One of the audio-visuals played at the memorial will be a video postcard she

Winter festival ‘benefits whole region’

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As a gesture of goodwill, a collection box where people can donate nonperishable food for the region’s food banks will be available throughout the month.

Night food markets will be held Friday to Sunday, offering food lovers diverse culinary options: Including

eggnog, mulled wine and gin, slow-cooked meats, gnocchi, burgers, and glow-in-the-dark candy floss.

Ticketed events include a movie night at Kemptons Woolshed, a “Cocktails and Comedy” showcase, a “Fashion Through The Ages” show [a fundraiser for Cobblestones Museum], and a pop-up planetarium.

The majority of the event has been funded by partners, sponsors, and Country Village Heaven, a collective of 70 retailers and businesses in Greytown.

Country Village Heaven founder Adam Blackwell was confident the festival would provide a significant boost to “our regional energy levels and trading activity during the

middle of winter”.

“Attendances last year of over 50,000 people throughout the month, together with average spend per person figures indicate that the festival benefits the whole region, not just Greytown,”

• To find out more about the event, full programme details are at www. greytownvillage.com

filmed, despite her failing health, to be screened at the World Pride festival.

“Everything she did for the community was at great personal cost. She was always in the public eye, but never had the financial backing. She never had a life partner,” Coolen said.

“But she did it because she lived for human rights – and Rainbow rights were human rights.”

Coolen recalled Beyer’s extraordinary courage – including the face of

debilitating illness. Above all, she remembers her “vivacious and outgoing” friend who “told it like it was” and would often call just to see how she was. “We just miss our friend – every day. She’s left a big hole in our lives.”

• More information about Georgina Beyer’s memorial, and how to donate, can be found at givealittle.co.nz. Entry to the event is free, but space is limited – so tickets must be booked via eventfinda.co.nz

This year’s Greytown Festival of Christmas has events and activities for all ages. PHOTO/JET PRODUCTION

Georgina Beyer won the hearts of the Wairarapa community when she was elected Mayor of Carterton in 1993 – the world’s ÿ rst transgender person elected to public o° ce.

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“Russian Jack”: a true gentleman of the road

MARLENE

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“Man, oh man, I was free! Free to have a beer, have a smoke, happy what you can call all the time, you know? They was free days.”

This was a cry Russian Jack was often overheard exclaiming. Freedom is something many yearn for, but few make it their life’s work.

Russian Jack, one of the last swaggers in New Zealand, is personified by a bronze statue in Library Square, south of the Masterton District Library. He was born Barrett Crumen on March 26, 1878, in Latvia – a long way from the Wairarapa roads he wandered for over 50 years. Still with an unquenched wanderlust, but when his old body cried

“enough”, he spent his last few years in Greytown Hospital’s Buchanan Ward. He died in 1968, aged 90, and was buried in Greytown Cemetery. He was given a respectful funeral, paid for by the pension he never claimed. Following the creation of the Library Square statue in 1997, the South Wairarapa Rotary Club located his unmarked grave and paid for a headstone to be placed on it.

The Russian Jack statue was a gift to Masterton by the Masterton Licensing Trust [now Masterton Community Trust] to mark its 50th anniversary. It was created by Kenneth Kendall, an acclaimed bronze sculptor, who made his home at Bideford, north Masterton. The selection of Russian Jack for Library Square portrayed a slice of New Zealand’s social history – a colourful bygone era steeped in hard living.

Swaggers were a familiar sight on New Zealand roads in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These “gentlemen of the road”, among them Barney Whiterats and Shiner

Slattery in Canterbury and Otago, became legends. While some were in search of freedom and decidedly work-shy, others were looking for employment and, as such, played an important role when farms relied on the travelling workforce to boost numbers at busy times. Russian Jack was of the latter.

When his ship, The Star of Canada, was wrecked off the coast of Gisborne in 1912, Barrett Crumen set off on foot for Wellington. Somewhere in Wairarapa, the magic of the road captured him, and he spent the next 53 years as a swaggie. Retaining a strong Eastern European accent throughout his life, Russian Jack established a regular beat between the Wairarapa, Manawatū and Rangitikei regions. He became a familiar figure on the roadsides, and his bivouacs dotted the countryside. Picking up work, food, and occasional lodgings wherever he could, he was described by the farmers he visited as “extremely honest”, never taking anything without working for it. He

Cherokee DOS aircraft comes home to roost in Wairarapa

It was a “meant to be” moment as delighted members of the Wairarapa Aero Club brought Piper Cherokee Archer ZK-DOS [DOS] back onto home soil. DOS was brought new by the Aero Club in 1974 and was sold in the late 80s.

It was June of this year

when club captain Karen Williams saw the aircraft for sale on Trade Me –and started the process of bringing the DOS back to Wairarapa for members to fly again.

“Once I found out what the significance of it was, it was one of those things that was meant to be.”

Williams said the process entailed “putting a proposal to the Aero Club committee, negotiating with the

turned his hand to anything, but mainly worked as a scrub cutter and shedhand.

Russian Jack travelled equipped with a strong walking stick, a kerosene tin billy, and two huge sugar bags crammed with blankets, towels, clothing, food, and tins of dripping – which he rubbed on his chest and neck against ailments. To keep out the cold, he wore layers of brown paper or newspaper under increasingly patched clothes and even under his hat. He had the odd habit of stuffing his ears with brown paper wads soaked in mutton fat to protect against the cold and to “keep the bugs out”.

His most treasured possession was a pipe, which he would briefly puff on before putting out by ramming a cork into it. He carried two stones, which he would place firmly in the toes of his boots at night to retain their shape. His boots, which he would endlessly repair with nails, cardboard, and tyre rubber, ended up in the Whanganui

collection.

It was frostbite in the toes which finally took the old swagger off the road in 1965, when he was admitted to Pahiatua Hospital. He was later transferred to Greytown Hospital, where he spent his final three years.

Russian Jack is remembered with great

many Wairarapa people’s memories. He was said to be a man of honour – good-natured and courteous, with bright blue eyes.

His headstone reads:

“O spread thy covering wings around till all our wanderings cease, and at our Father’s loved abode our souls arrive in peace”.

plane’s owner, and it just all came together.”

Club President Kevin Ormond said: “There had been a lot of interest in a four-seat aircraft from members in Wairarapa and the surrounding regions, so the club’s committee decided on bringing it back.”

Graham Leach, current chief flying instructor for the Aero Club,

remembers when DOS arrived in Wairarapa in 1974, and has had “nostalgic” memories flood back to him after flying the aircraft again.

“The Cherokee has always been a good,

reliable four-seater and relatively easy for students to fly,” Leach said.

“It’s just a good allround aeroplane, and it always was.”

The club currently has

the DOS on a permanent lease arrangement –but if it can utilise the aircraft effectively, it will consider buying it back in the future.

“So far, it’s shaping up well,” Leach said.

DITCHFIELD tells the tale of a statue in Masterton’s Library Square –and the intrepid, hard-wearing Wairarapa traveller

Masterton Aero Club ˜ ying instructor

Masterton Tennis Club

is putting out the winter welcome mat to Wairarapa tennis players

Master strokes win in the pool

The 2023 New Zealand Masters Long Course Swimming Championships were held at the end of May, making a successful return after a four-year hiatus. The event, held at the new 50m Olympicsized pool in Hastings, showcased the talents of Masters swimmers from a wide age range, between 21 and 91 years old.

Masters is a class of competitive swimming for people over the age of 20 – with regular competition events held throughout the country each year. The recent long course event was made possible through a partnership between Swimming New Zealand and New Zealand Masters Swimming, providing a competitive environment with topnotch facilities.

The competition included local Wairarapa Masters swimmers Robyn Wells, Richard Swallow and Paul Maguire – who got to rub shoulders with 140 other Masters and four ex-Olympians to add to

the excitement. Each of the Masterton swimmers excelled in their respective age groups.

Wells secured victory in two out of six events in her age group and four second-place finishes –missing out on the top spot to a current world Masters record holder.

She came second in the 50, 200 and 400 free and the 200 individual medley, and gained first place in each of the 50 and 100 butterfly events.

Wells gained personal best times in all events and came second overall in her age group.

Maguire dominated his age group by winning all of his five races. He won the 50, 100, 200, 800 and 1500 freestyle events, gaining personal best times in each. A gold medal effort.

Swallow also won each of his four events: 50 and 100 butterfly, 200 and 400 individual medley. His performance in the 400 medley earned him the Bob McClure medal, awarded to the winner of this event in the 65 - 69 age group. This was the final time this particular medal will be presented – the end of an era.

Swallow also gained four personal best times and came second in his age group.

Masterton Masters Swimming Club president Stu Ingham was delighted with the swimmers’ success.

“Club members regularly enjoyed success throughout the year – not only in pool competition, but also in open water and multi-discipline events. A great credit to the Masters swimming mantra of ‘fun, fitness and friendship’,” Ingham said.

All three swimmers credited a large part of their success at the long course championship to the motivation and support from fellow club members.

• The Masterton Masters Swimming club meet at the five-lane pool of the Trust House Recreation Centre on Friday nights from 5.30-6.30pm. All keen swimmers are welcome. For more information, email shear.magic. masterton@ gmail.com

WHERE IN THE WORLD IS MIDWEEK?

Reader Jo Howard took her Midweek to Greece – where she visited Leonard Cohen’s holiday home on the island of Hydra. As a big “fan” of Cohen’s music, she couldn’t not take a photo.

Jo and husband Mike, former owners of the Dragon Inn in Featherston, are on a threemonth tour of Europe, and will return to Wairarapa in August.

• To take part in this feature, simply pack a copy of the Wairarapa Midweek next time you’re heading on holiday. Find a distinctively local background for your photo, and send it to us at midweek@age.co.nz. Hard copies of photos can be delivered to the Wairarapa Times-Age, PO Box 445, Masterton 5810.

The Masterton Tennis Club plays all-year-round on 11 astro-turf courts, and would like more people to take advantage of its great facilities without having to sign up for full membership. All tennis players are invited to join one or more of the 3 winter sessions per week:

Thursday & Sunday mornings from 10am and Saturday afternoons from 12.30pm The first time is free, and after that it costs just $5 per session to join in the fun.

If people decide to play on a regular basis, they can save money by paying $50 for a Winter Welcome Mat package (unlimited club sessions and free access to Courts 1, 2 and 3 at any other time during daylight hours)

from now to September 2023.

Existing members of other tennis clubs are also welcome to take up this great offer. Sue McRae, club captain of Masterton Tennis Centre, encourages them to see this as a Piggyback Package, allowing them to keep playing tennis through the winter months, without changing clubs.

Masterton Tennis Club often enjoys fine, clear weather over the winter, with little wind and great views of the snow-clad Tararuas, so it’s often perfect conditions for tennis and a lovely way to stay active over the colder months. She encourages anyone who can play tennis to come and join one of the regular sessions.

Masterton Masters swimmers Paul Maguire [left], Robyn Wells and Richard Swallow excelled at the recent New Zealand Masters Long Course Swimming Championships. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

Richard Swallow

Op shop’s silver lining

Rebecca King rebecca.king@age.co.nz

A Wairarapa disability has been left feeling “gutted” and “disappointed” after a recent break-in – but thankful for a helping hand and a repair job from the Masterton community.

The Mahi Tahi Tatou Charitable Trust [MTTCT] started in 2021, by a group of friends who had children and grandchildren with disabilities – and were worried about the short supply of opportunities available for their loved ones when they left school.

Last year, MTTCT set up an op shop on Queen Street to help fundraise for the organisation, and create potential employment opportunities for its clients. Coordinator Rebecca Stevens confirmed on MTTCT’s Facebook last week that there had been “a breakin and burglary at the shop”, and police had been notified.

Stevens said she was “obviously gutted – but not surprised with the current climate of need in our community”.

“And we’re disappointed – we often give items away to people if they can’t pay or are in a difficult

situation.”

She did not confirm if any items were taken from the store.

Stevens extended her gratitude to Bryan White of The Wairarapa Handyman, who came to the rescue and fixed the shop’s back door, free of charge.

White said giving back to the community when you can is important –which also corresponds with The Wairarapa Handyman’s tagline “a helping hand when you need it.”

“I had finished the jobs for the day, and I was happy to help out,” he said.

“They didn’t deserve to be targeted – not that anyone does.”

Stevens also thanked Masterton local Elaine

Leggott, who has started fundraising via the Doing a Good Deed Facebook page for security cameras for the shop.

The trust’s goal is to enable good lives for people with disabilities through education, employment, social and community participation, Stevens said. MTTCT runs a day programme from its Bannister St premises, as well as several social enterprises, a drop-in centre, a social ten-pin bowling group, and advocacy and information services for disabled locals and whānau.

The Trust has a 25-strong team of volunteers, most of whom identify as disabled, who assist with running the op-shop, day programme

activities, and MTTCT’s gardening and lawn mowing services and workshop.

“We’re always on the lookout for volunteers. It’s a way of offering people a place to contribute, feel valued and belong,” Stevens said. She said the Wairarapa community had been “incredibly generous” – and that the trust “wouldn’t function” without the donations it has received so far. • For more information about volunteering or fundraising for MTTCT, email mahi. tahi.tatou.trust@gmail. com or search Mahi Tahi Tatou Charitable Trust on Facebook.

Flynn Nicholls ˜ ynn.nicholls@age.co.nz

Long-time safety advocate Chis Horrocks has been honoured with a national Road Safety Hero award.

The Yellow Ribbon Road Safer Alliance presents the award every year to a road safety advocate in New Zealand who has gone “above and beyond” to make a difference.

Horrocks served 33 years on the Wairarapa Road Safety Council [WRSC], representing

the Automobile Association, from 1988 until retiring in 2021. The award was presented at a ceremony on June 15, attended by members of the WRSC, a Yellow Ribbon representative, and emergency services.

Horrocks said he was “honoured” and thanked all the people who helped him on the way.

“I’m passionate about road safety. It’s always important that we drive to the conditions and use our common sense,” he said.

Mahi Tahi Tatou Charitable Trust coordinator Rebecca Stevens [left] with volunteers Tony Wilson and Debbie McKeown at the trust’s Queen St op shop.

PHOTO/ERIN KAVANAGH-HALL

Mayor promotes public engagement

Andrew Williams news@age.co.nz

South Wairarapa’s Mayor is considering a range of ideas to promote involvement in South Wairarapa District Council [SWDC] processes, including a citizen’s jury.

New look for awards

are all about”.

“We are a close-knit community that thrives together,” Belsham said.

A major new sponsor and two new award categories are key features of this year’s WBS Wairarapa Business Awards.

Locally owned investment and lending firm WBS has partnered with Business Wairarapa, the region’s Chamber of Commerce, as naming rights sponsor for the 2023 awards.

Nicola Belsham, Business Wairarapa general manager, said WBS’s commitment to Wairarapa resonates with “what the awards

“All businesses need some celebration and an opportunity to pat themselves on the back, or to cheer on their peers.”

Nominations for the annual awards, which have been running since 2018, are now open. All new and established businesses operating in the Wairarapa region are eligible for nomination.

Business Wairarapa hoped the introduction of two new awards –the Masterton Trust Lands Trust Not-for-

Profit Award and the White Swan Country Hotel Experience Award – will encourage a greater diversity of organisations to enter.

Belsham said the Not-for-Profit Award is aimed at registered charities, trusts and incorporated societies.

“These are community organisations who might not see themselves as commercial businesses but are doing amazing things in their communities,” she said.

“This is an opportunity to recognise these organisations and shine the spotlight on them.”

The Experience Award

will be presented to a business that “goes above and beyond to provide an exceptional customer experience”.

The awards night will be held on September4 at a yet-to-be-disclosed location.

“The location will be released soon,” Belsham said. “But safe to say it’s a venue which holds significance for the region – and is a little bit left-field!”

• More information can be found at www. wairarapachamber. co.nz, under the “Events” tab. Nominations close on August 14, 2023.

Mayor Martin Connelly is also interested in trialling a participatory system where locals could make decisions on issues like where to allocate parts of the council budget.

He said both initiatives could help provide transparency over tough decisions SWDC and other councils must make.

“I think the general approach is for selfnominations and people to nominate a small group [to a jury] who are representative of the wider area,” he said.

Connelly said people felt empowered when they felt represented.

South Wairarapa was a small district, which made it easier than other places to engage.

“Auckland has one counsellor for every 20,000 to 30,000 people, but here I can write, talk or email every single person who wants to communicate.”

Connelly said consultation with citizens and ratepayers was the

best way to make good decisions. This included a council’s power to call in Civil Defence, an issue which became topical during Cyclone Gabrielle and the Auckland Anniversary Weekend floods.

Central government had the power to call in the New Zealand Defence Force in serious emergencies, but Connelly said sometimes people closer to the issue had good local intelligence.

“You can never know about it as quickly as the people on the spot,” he said.

While Connelly’s plans for a more inclusive approach to SWDC processes are still at an early stage, he suspects people have noticed a change since he took over as Mayor last year.

Some of the winners from last year’s Wairarapa Business Awards.

PHOTO/LUCIA ZANMONTI

SWDC Mayor Martin Connelly wants to implement a “citizen jury”.

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Fabulous Foliage for Winter Colour

Conifers are increasing in popularity again for home gardens, probably because they are easy care, resilient, versatile and there are so many di˜ erent forms, sizes, colours etc to choose from they could almost ÿ nd a place anywhere.

Conifers are trees that reproduce by cones, and it is thought that they have been around for 360 million years, longer than ˛ owering plants. They are a big family, 20 of which are native to NZ, including rimu, kahikatea & kauri, many are naturally found growing in shrublands and places with infertile soil.

Conifers can be grown as a hedge or privacy screen; some types are suitable for pots; some grow into big trees; some small shrubs, there are even ground cover varieties ideal for rockeries.

Once established, most conifers are very easy care and hardy, but they do like to have slightly acidic soil that is rich and loamy, with good drainage, they don’t like wet feet. You can alter the soil to suit their needs by mixing in some compost, poultry compost or Daltons Acid Mix.

We grow a selection of conifers here ourselves at GardenBarn, and often have small & large grades to select from. These are priced extremely well, many starting at $19.99, right through to large established grades for $69.99.

THUJA ‘SMARAGD’

A very reliable and fast growing option for a narrow and dense hedge, or container plant.

JUNIPERUS ‘SKY ROCKET’

Narrow, columnar growth habit, making it an ideal screen, with lovely blue-grey foliage. Once established it is droughttolerant and requires minimal pruning.

LEUCADENDRONS

Leucadendrons are another fabulous foliage plant, and they are a great addition to the winter garden. They mostly grow into a small shrub or tree, but this depends on which variety you plant. They grow best in full sun and open places with good air ˛ ow.

GRASSES & FLAXES

THUJA ‘RHEINGOLD’

Gold in summer, bronzy in winter. Can tolerate coastal spots but the salt wind will slow the growth rate. Grows 1m x 1.3m.

CYPRESS ‘GREEN SPIRE’

The tall and slender look of this Italian Cypress add height & depth to plantings or make a bold statement along a drive or entranceway.

Grasses and ˛ axes are another wonderful winter colour idea and we have grown a large number here at GardenBarn. When we grow our own plants that’s good news for you, you’re going to save money because there’s no ‘middle man’.

It is very hard to get a good gauge on the size and quality of our ‘home grown’ Conifers – photos don’t do them justice. If you’re passing by, drive in, you won’t even have to get out of the car to see the larger grade stock. As a rough guide the cost for the big ones would range between around $50-$180.

JUNIPERUS ‘NANA’

A very prostrate ground cover with blue/ green colouring. Ideal for coastal areas & rockeries. Grows 30cm x 1.2m.

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TOTARA ˜ PODOCARPUS

‘Aurea’ is a gorgeous golden colour that is enhanced with full sun. Can be grown as a specimen, or even as a hedge.

‘Paradise’ has variegated white/gold foliage & ‘Matapouri Blue’ is a very attractive totara with tight blue foliage that provides a striking contrast in the garden.

Grevilleas add interesting colour and form to gardens in the the winter, but an even bigger bonus is that they entice the birds & bees and provide them food and shelter.

GOLDEN TULIP

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Bursary nurtures ‘little acorns’

A love of the arts from two community-minded South Wairarapa accountants has led to a tertiary bursary for students and transport to a free family concert in Featherston.

Applications for the Acorn Trust Bursary — $5000 per year for three years — are now open to young southern Wairarapa residents, including from Carterton, to help them pursue artistic and creative study in any form.

The Acorn Trust was established in 1980 by Featherston couple David Cleal and Lesley Christian — chartered accountants who have supported local events and libraries in numerous ways.

Cleal and Christian became interested in the arts as an antidote to their demanding professional lives.

“David and I found attending concerts and plays was essential to us – as a turn-off from the commercial reality of the business world,” Christian said.

With offices in Martinborough and Featherston, the couple eventually built Acorn

House on Fitzherbert St, as a modern office space conducive to housing rapidly emerging new technology and its wiring needs, Christian said.

They established Acorn Trust as a charitable venture, Acorn House being its main asset, with the intention to give back to the community that had provided their business.

“Initially, small grants were made, including

for classical books to Featherston Library, large print books to South Wairarapa libraries, and financial support of the summer reading programme,” Christian said.

“As the financial strength of the trust increased, the trust was able to widen its support to the performing arts and music.”

Grants have been made

to Kuranui College music groups, Greytown Little Theatre, Featherston Booktown, and musical recitals and performances in Featherston’s Anzac Hall.

Next month, the Acorn Trust is providing free bus transport from Carterton, Greytown and Martinborough to a free family concert hosted by the Wairarapa Library Service at Anzac Hall.

Christian said the trust had a focus on the South Wairarapa and Carterton districts, because they “can sometimes be starved of funding and opportunities”.

“It is also the area that provided our [accounting] practice with clients, many of them very loyal to us, and we wished to repay the community that gave us their support.”

The Acorn Trust Bursary was established in 2001. The first ever bursar, former Featherston local Georgia Jamieson Emms, became a professional opera singer and founded Wellingtonbased opera group, Wanderlust.

“When I received the Acorn Trust bursary, I was in my first year of studying classical voice at Victoria University,” Jamieson Emms said.

“I was also singing with the New Zealand Youth Choir and, at the time, was the only singer representing Wairarapa. I was lucky enough to go on two international tours with the choir and the scholarship money was used to fund these.”

Jamieson Emms’ professional career has spanned 20 years.

“Much of my success is due to the support I received at the very beginning of my career from people like Lesley Christian and the wider Wairarapa community.”

Former Kuranui College student Isabelle Davidson is the current Acorn Trust bursar and is studying animation.

Now retired, Christian and Cleal still attend concerts when they can.

All Wairarapa secondary schools have application forms for the Acorn Trust Bursary. Interested students can also contact the trust by emailing stormbreak@xtra.co.nz

The Wairarapa Library Service free family concert is on Wednesday, July 5, from 10.30am to 11.15am, at the Anzac Hall. The Wellington Carnival Street Band will present a 45-minute interactive show. Children are invited to bring percussion instruments. Spaces to travel on free return buses to the show from Carterton, Greytown and Martinborough can be reserved through local libraries.

Julia Mahony julia.mahony@age.co.nz

LEFT: Opera singer and former Featherston local Georgia Jamieson Emms – the first ever Acorn Trust bursar.

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RIGHT: Current bursar Isabelle Davidson, now studying animation.

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Titanic: We’re all equal under the sea

It was a saga that gripped the world in its icy clutches – not unlike the frigid North Atlantic where it took place.

Anyone with access to a news channel will know what I mean. On June 18, a submersible carrying five wealthy passengers was due to resurface after exploring the wreck of the famed RMS Titanic. When the submersible, christened “the Titan”, failed to emerge, it launched a rescue effort involving four countries and an eye-watering price tag.

Eventually, debris from the Titan was found on the ocean floor, not far from its ill-fated namesake. Hyped up on the tragic irony, the internet went wild. “Over a century later, and Titanic keeps adding to her body count,” people mused.

“James

Young(ish), scrappy & hungry

Erin Kavanagh-Hall

Cameron will make a movie about this one day.”

As a shipwreck nerd, and someone who probably spends too much time in cyberspace ... I have a lot of thoughts.

Firstly, the social media commentary has been a mixed bag. The tourists on board paid a small fortune to dive 4000m beneath a notoriously inhospitable ocean in an “experimental” vessel steered by a PlayStation controller? Stupid games, stupid prizes. The men’s networth made their demise doubly satisfying.

“Five fewer

billionaires – fine by me.”

Could their wealth have been put to better use than a shipwreck tour? Absolutely. And yet, these men [one of whom was a teenager] were sons, fathers, brothers and friends. Two truths can exist simultaneously — and we can’t fix inequality by turning Facebook into a Roman amphitheatre of witty epithets.

That being said, the Titan has a few truths to impart – specifically about hubris in the face of Mother Nature.

It appears OceanGate, the company responsible for the sub, was more concerned with “innovation” than safety protocols. The Titan, which had several design quirks, was not certified to operate. CEO Stockton Rush had received multiple warnings from both staff and the submariner community that his vessel

was not seaworthy and needed further inspection.

This bears eerie similarities to Titanic’s fate – hence the morbid fascination. James Cameron said it himself: “[Titanic’s] captain was repeatedly warned about ice ahead of his ship, and yet, he steamed full speed into an ice field on a moonless night. We now have another wreck – based on the same principles of not heeding warnings.”

The Titanic disaster spurred massive reforms in maritime law – and it remains to be seen if the submergence industry and regulatory space will be held under the same microscope. Presently, however, there have been multiple calls from the scientific and heritage communities to cease tourism to Titanic altogether.

The Titanic is a mass grave. When she foundered, she took 1500 souls, hundreds of whom were still on board when she disappeared beneath the waves. These were real people – victims and heroes. From the steerage

passengers who couldn’t reach the lifeboats, to the engineers and firemen who stayed at their posts until the bitter end, battling to keep the lights on. Titanic is their final resting place –so to charge a pretty penny [and put further lives in danger] to gawk at an underwater burial ground is, frankly, ghoulish.

Scientist Michael Guillen, whose own sub almost met with disaster at the wreck, put it plainly:

“The Titanic is not a recreational destination. Have respect for the ocean. It’s merciless; it’s unforgiving. Treat this site as sacred ground – as cemetery, where people lost their lives. This isn’t a Disneyland ride.”

The deaths on board the Titan were a tragedy. But if there was ever a lesson to be learned about humans’ obsession with glory, invincibility and profit, this would be it. Rich or poor, the ocean is a great equaliser. It’s time to leave deep sea exploration to the experts – and let Titanic rest. And if you’re reading this, Mr Cameron – we don’t need another movie.

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Education high on list

Aratoi’s education programme has been running free education sessions for the community for the past five years – and we engage with thousands of students a year.

We provide a space for students to connect the past, present and future together through stories, taonga and objects from Wairarapa and the wider world.

Our educators provide school holiday programme activities, daily school sessions, and are involved in the annual Breadcraft Wairarapa School’s Art Exhibition in the spring term.

ExtraLast week, we welcomed our new educator, Natasha Priddle, to Aratoi. Born in Whanganui, Natasha and has spent the past

four years working as a secondary school art and technology teacher at Waiopehu College in Levin.

Natasha’s Master of Fine Arts degree from ELAM – University of Auckland had her working under the tutelage of Michael Parakowhai, Peter Robinson, Lisa Reihana, Fiona Jack, Simon Ingram and Sean Kerr.

Natasha’s early career in tropical habitat conservation, working for the Department of Conservation and abroad, continues to underpin her artistic practice which utilises micro-electronics as an auxiliary mode of communication for climate data.

Students visiting Aratoi can look forward to fun multi-media explorations

that revel in the expanse of contemporary and historical art practices.

Upcoming education programmes explore Aratoi’s exhibitions, including Light and Space: Sculptures from the Collection which runs to November 26. Winter holiday programmes linked to the touring exhibition Our Moon: Then, Now and Beyond from Nelson Provincial Museum are available daily throughout the school holidays.

Visitors to Aratoi during the upcoming winter holidays can look forward to Matarikiinspired ‘light play’ table offerings, complete with pin-prick pointillism and craft activities. This pop-up installation is open all day, 10am-4pm,

A fighting chance for Mitchell

Bella Cleary bella.cleary@age.co.nz

A Masterton family is battling to give their sixyear-old son the chance of a happy, healthy life in the face of an extremely rare sensory disorder – one that means he has never been able to eat food.

Mitchell Ryan has a rare neurological disorder called Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder [ARFID].

ARFID means Mitchell, who is also autistic and non-verbal, refuses to eat solid food due to a negative psychological reaction.

The condition is so rare that it was only diagnosed in New Zealand in 2013.

Due to ARFID, Mitchell will only drink Pediasure – a nutritional liquid supplement for children, from a specific type of bottle and straw.

Father Andrew Ryan, said the refusal to eat isn’t just an extreme example of “picky eating”.

“It’s not a conscious effort, it’s something inside him.”

Ryan and his wife live in fear Mitchell will start refusing Pediasure, or that something will knock their routine off balance.

“If something happened and they stopped making those bottles, we don’t have another step,” Ryan said.

“We’re in this fragile situation, and it’s teetering on a knife’s edge.”

Ryan said all the attempts they have made to coax Mitchell to try and eat have been unsuccessful.

“He won’t eat a piece of chocolate, he won’t eat lollies. I wouldn’t even think he’d know how.

“At the moment, if I put anything in front of him, he’ll swipe it off the table. It scares him.”

Ryan said Mitchell requires a substantially higher degree of care than a neurotypical child, and wears two GPS trackers as he is prone to a wander.

“The extra work is hard to explain, but every facet of our life revolves around him.”

Ryan said Mitchell is a

“sweet and gentle child”, who loves going to Solway Primary School.

“The support the school has put around him is just amazing.

“That’s such a relief for us. We both work full time – and if he didn’t enjoy school, life would be horrible.”

The best chance for Mitchell is a clinic in Graz, Austria, which offers a two-week programme for children with ARFID or other problems with eating. Ryan said the course facilitators are insistent the whole family needs to be present for the programme, which makes it a costly option.

The family has made a Givealittle page to raise funds for the Austria trip –but the decision to ask for help wasn’t an easy one.

“I never wanted Mitchell’s privacy to be affected, so we’ve never done anything like this before,” Ryan said.

“But we’ve had to put that to the side and put him first.”

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“Just the fact that people care enough to try and help – that’s just blown me away,” Ryan said.

“I did not think I would be this emotionally overwhelmed.”

Ryan said the family is

also planning a fundraising quiz evening in the near future to assist with programme costs.

• The Ryan family’s donation page can be found at Givealittle. co.nz and is called “Please Help Mitchell Eat”.

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Is that name really fitting?

Graeme Burnard

Giving your baby a cutesy or controversial name they will be stuck with for the rest of their lives is not doing them any favours. I have seen stories of kids being bullied at school because of their name. Why would a parent inflict that on their child? They might think it’s cool, but the poor child mightn’t. I have heard parents declare they can call their baby what they like and that is true to a certain extent. But any name given to a child in New Zealand has to be approved by the Registrar General. We have a law that protects kids from being lumbered with names that are inappropriate or offensive. For example, in the past 12 years, six sets of parents have tried to register their baby’s name as Lucifer. How could you look at a beautiful tiny baby and say, “oooh, I’ll call you Lucifer”? Luckily, they were refused.

In New Zealand, your baby’s name must not be:

• Offensive

• Longer than 100 characters, including spaces

• An official title or rank – i.e. Justice, King, Prince, Princess, Royal

• Spelt with numbers or symbols – i.e. V8.

In 2022, King was declined nine times, Saint eight times and Royal seven times.

In 2008, New Zealand made world news when the following names were approved because they met the criteria. I don’t know how. A set of twins called Benson and Hedges and a girl named Number 16 Bus Shelter. I wonder if that is where she was conceived. Poor kid.

One nine-year-old girl was taken away from her parents so that her name could be changed from “Talula Does the Hula From Hawaii”.

On an episode of Mrs Brown’s Boys, there was a character called

Annette Curtain. It wasn’t until Mrs Brown said “I can see right through you” that I got it. Cute? Maybe. Offensive? No, but imagine going through life with it.

In France, a couple tried to register their baby Nutella. When asked why, they said they hoped she would be sweet and popular, just like the spread. The judge said, “no”.

In Mexico, Robocop and Circumcision have both been banned – but not before two poor little mites got stuck with the

names forever.

Of course, if you are unlucky enough to marry someone with a surname that is not kind to your Christian name, then maybe it would be best to stay with your maiden name or try and convince hubby to take your name. Three women in England called Mary Christmas may regret not doing that.

Many countries have quite strict laws about naming babies – but I am sure you won’t be surprised that in the USA, it’s basically a free for all. The right to name

your child whatever you wish is protected by the 14th Amendment. There are some rules about the length of names, but that has only happened since the age of computers. There are some religious restrictions but, other than that, all bets are off.

So, wandering around the USA, you could bump into Pickle Parker, Ivana Tinkle, Moxie Crimefighter, Dinner Ware, and Mustard Mustard. And two sets of twins named Big and Bigger and This One and That One. I kid you not.

Kieran McAnulty here, your local MP.

It’s been a busy few months out and about across the electorate, beyond and in Parliament.

I hold regular constituent clinics to give you an opportunity to meet with me, and my electorate team is also available if you need any help.

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Repeating top advice

Midweek Musings

Tim Nelson

I’m sure I have shared very similar posts to this one many times in the past, but I’m doing so again because I’m doing the very thing the post is about, this being rereading books.

I found a copy of The Richest Man in Babylon a few days ago. It was one of a very limited collection of books in English in a bookshop in Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam. I eagerly bought it and have read many of the chapters, enjoying each one and the messages they share immensely.

As I am reading the book I am reflecting on the things I have and haven’t done in the many years since I first read it, around 20 years ago. I think I’m on the positive side of implementation, but there are plenty of ways in which I could do better, and will look to do so after I finish the book for what must be the fourth or fifth time.

I believe the best books should be read many times. There are always things we miss, or we haven’t quite followed up on in the best way. I know I’ll be reading The Richest Man in Babylon again in a few years, and will definitely learn something new as I do so.

Families

I have just arrived in Vietnam as my sabbatical comes towards its end. Initially Vietnam wasn’t part of the plan, but being so close to Bali [where I have been based], the flights are cheap and the country is absolutely wonderful.

This is just a casual observation, but something I have noticed is the

A place where change is possible

number of families that are out together. Parents and children enjoying meals together, sitting in town squares and plazas watching people go by, playing in parks, just seemingly enjoying each other’s company. Perhaps this does happen elsewhere and I haven’t noticed, but it is something that really stands out in Vietnam.

Postcards I have just written my first postcard in close to 30 years. I’ll be sending it to my mum tomorrow. Writing it was really no hassle at all, and sending it from the amazing Ho Chi Min post office will be quite an experience. One thing I know for certain is that mum will get a huge amount of joy receiving it. To be honest, I used to love receiving letters and postcards too!

Postcards and letters are things we just don’t do anymore, yet they are something most of us would enjoy so much more that an email or text. Yes, there is a little more work and effort involved, but the joy on the other end will more than make the effort worth it.

Make it happen

Where we are born can have a huge impact and influence on our lives. For example, being born in New Zealand is far more likely to lead to an interest in rugby than a person who was born in Kenya.

Sometimes, though, our lives might go down an unexpected pathway, as is the case of a footballer who was born in Micronesia, an area of the world that doesn’t participate in the international football

such as the World Cup. Because of this he contacted a person who organises tournaments for smaller areas and territories of the world, after he found out about a tournament.

At this stage the area he is from didn’t even have a team, let alone any sort of federation. Knowing no one else was going to do it, he set about organising the team, using social media tools to contact potential players.

The work he has done has paid off; there will be a team from his area of Micronesia involved. They won’t be experienced, some of the players won’t even know each other, unlikely to have even met before they gather for the event. Perhaps they won’t win, or even be competitive, but they will be on the football tournament map, ready to be a little better and a little more prepared for the next event.

Everyone needs to start somewhere, and someone needs to be the person to get things happening. Perhaps this will be you.

A point of difference

On that same walk along Kuta Beach I have written about a few times, one thing that is hard to miss is the huge amount of small beach bars that have been set up, there must be over 100 of them, all selling similar things, mainly drinks and snacks.

Eventually we came across one of these bars that was quite different; a lot of effort had been made adding little touches to make the place stand out compared with the others. Because of this we marked

it was against a landmark, then returned to the place on the way back to our hotel as we returned from our walk. When we arrived we weren’t surprised to see others there, more than in any of the other nearby bars.

When there are others pretty much doing exactly what we are, it’s important to make those changes, additions and modifications that can make us stand out from the others. Just a little bit of extra effort creating a point of difference can be what makes things work out in our favour.

Highlight positivity

A friend of mine started a Facebook page that aims at identifying examples of great service. The page seems to have been an instant hit, with numerous examples of Wairarapa residents sharing their positive experiences, with many others adding their own comments supporting the original posts. It really has been great to see these legends getting some acknowledgment for the great things they do.

So often we see examples of negativity on social media, someone slamming a business or organisation, with others adding their own anger to the thread; very rarely do we see anyone sticking up for the organisation being attacked, as this could lead to them being attacked themselves.

The Wairarapa Great Service Facebook Page really is a positive breath of fresh air. I am hoping to see it gain momentum, with more and more examples of great service

hasn’t been, as far as I’m aware, a forum specifically to recognise them. Now there is; great stuff Matt James.

Planning ahead

While walking along the Kuta Beach boardwalk in Bali I definitely appreciate the trees that provide shade for a large part of the walk. Without them the experience would be extremely difficult during the hotter parts of the day. Looking at the trees [from a layperson’s perspective] it looks like they were all planted at the same time quite a few years ago.

Often these days we are told to live in the moment, to enjoy and appreciate what is happening right now, as opposed to dwelling on the past or worrying about the future.

To some extent I agree with this, however, I also see the need to plan ahead, ensuring that what we do now impacts positively on the future. This can apply to things that benefit us directly, and also to those who come long after us.

The likes of the people from Bali who had the foresight many years ago to plant the trees that will provide me with much needed shade on the walk along beautiful Kuta Beach. • Tim Nelson is principal of Lakeview School and author of the book Small Steps for a happy and purposeful life. He endeavours to learn something new every day by reading books, listening to podcasts, and engaging with a wide range of other content.

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Eating well on a pension

As older adults we have unique nutritional needs but are also, often, trying to feed ourselves on a tight budget. How can we eat well, get the right nutrients, reduce the risk of disease, and not break the˜bank?

 VARIETY IS KEY

We’re advised to enjoy foods from all the food groups to reduce the risk of developing diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease. The main food groups are vegetables, fruits, grains, proteins, and dairy (or˜substitutes).

Apparently, wine, co° ee, potato chips, and chocolate are not regarded as major food groups. Just as well, because

they’re expensive items in our supermarket trolley. However, giving them up might see us having withdrawal symptoms for a while.

 AVOID FOODS WITH ADDED SUGAR, SATURATED FATS AND SODIUM

Added sugar is bad – whether in our hot drinks, snacks, pastries, jams or similar. Too much sugar in our diet can lead to health problems such as weight gain and obesity, type two diabetes, and heart disease.

Saturated fat is found in butter,

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meats, coconut oil, and whole milk. Foods with the wrong sort of fat include cheese, sausages, bacon, and whole milk. Instead, we’re advised to eat unsaturated fats such as avocado, olive oil, and nuts and seeds.

Sodium (salt) increases our blood pressure. Reducing sodium intake to less than one teaspoon per day reduces our risk of heart disease and high blood pressure (aka hypertension).

Processed foods, which cost more than if we cook from scratch at home, all contain one, some, or all of the things we should be avoiding. Cooking from home is a great idea for our pockets and our health, if we can and if we have the energy. Big pots of soup and stews are a great way to go and can be divided up

into containers for the freezer. That way there’s something nutritious on hand for those days when we simply cannot ÿ nd the mojo to˜cook.

 GOOD THINGS LIKE PROTEIN, FRUIT AND VEGETABLES

To get enough protein throughout the day and maintain muscle mass, we’re advised to try and add seafood or fortiÿ ed soy products, along with beans, peas, and lentils, to our meals.

Add sliced or chopped fruits and vegetables to meals and snacks. And look for pre-cut varieties if slicing and chopping are a˜challenge.

Help with food and cooking

 BUYING FOOD ONLINE

Many supermarkets and other food stores o° er a service where you can order online, and have food delivered to your home. This is very handy if and when getting out to go shopping becomes di˝ cult.

 FOOD BOXES WITH RECIPES AND INGREDIENTS

These days, there are several options for online ordering of

boxes of ingredients and recipes – removing shopping and some of the e° ort of cooking. There’s HelloFresh, Noom, My Food Bag, Fresh Start, Made, and others. The cheapest of the lot is Bargain Box. Take a look online.

 FINANCIAL AND PRACTICAL HELP

If you have a disability or ongoing health problems, you can ask for an assessment to see if you can get help with your diet, cooking, meals, or shopping for food. There is government support available if you need help with meals because you have ongoing or age-related health problems, live with a disability, were injured in an accident, or are recovering after hospital treatment and need help for a short while.

You may be eligible to get Meals on Wheels subsidised and delivered. If you are not eligible for a Meals on Wheels subsidy, you can still pay for this service yourself – that way you know you’re getting a substantial and nutritious meal without having

to cook. There are Meals on Wheels options including via your local District Health Board and Red Cross. Check out your options with your˜GP.

If you’re assessed as needing help with preparing meals, a caregiver could be provided to help you prepare food or make sure you have food for the day. They might help you with shopping too.

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This website provides more information about how to get ÿ nancial and practical help: www. govt.nz/browse/health/help-inyour-home/cooking-and-meals.

Your SuperGold Card o° ers discounts for all kinds of food businesses in your area. Some supermarkets, for example, give 10 percent o° your shopping on a˜Tuesday.

Many charities provide food and meals to people in their communities.

Check out your local foodbank.

 Masterton next door to the Aunties Café in Church Street. Call 06-370 8034.

 Carterton at Haumanu House behind the Events

Centre. Call 06 379 4092.

 Featherston (which also covers Greytown): at 69 Boundary Road. Call 022 646 3702 or email feathfoodbank@gmail.com

 Martinborough at 39˜Strasbourge Street. Call May or Peter on 021 657 560 or email martinboroughfoodbank@ gmail.com

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Trio is set to excite

The Armstrong Hambleton Liu Trio is an electrifying ensemble of three of New Zealand’s leading chamber musicians: Violinist Donald Armstrong, French horn player Alex Hambleton and pianist Jian Liu.

The trio will be playing a concert in Greytown this weekend, hosted by the Greytown Music Group. The musicians have already performed this programme in Upper Hutt and Waikanae, and it will be recorded for RNZ Concert and filmed for SOUNZ after the Greytown performance.

Armstrong is the associate concertmaster of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra [NZSO] and a wellknown recitalist and chamber musician. Hambleton, formerly a French horn player in the Gothenburg and London Symphony Orchestras, has returned to New Zealand to join the horn section of the NZSO. Liu, internationally-regarded pianist and head of piano studies at the New Zealand School of

Music, performed to an enthusiastic Greytown audience in April.

The concert programme centres around Johannes Brahms’ sumptuous Horn Trio, the most famous piece written for this combination of violin, horn and piano. It also features a new work by well-known New Zealand composer Anthony Ritchie – a Kiwi’s take on this exciting combination of instruments.

This unexpected line-up of violin, horn and piano embraces especially the beauties and origins of the French horn. From

Dragonfly flits to first place

its hunting origins to the beautiful lyrical melodies that Brahms creates, the Brahms Horn Trio is a true masterwork. Prepare to be mesmerised and enchanted as these top musicians embark on this exciting programme.

• Armstrong Hambleton Trio –Violin, French Horn and Piano: 4pm on Sunday, July 2, at 57 Wood St, Greytown. Contact Ed and Juliet Cooke for bookings: Phone [06] 304-9497 or email efjacooke@ gmail.com. Admission is $30 for adults, $10 for children.

Dragonfly from Wairarapa College took out first place at this year’s Wairarapa regional Smokefreerockquest final at Carterton Events Centre on June 16. The programme, now in its 36th year, is held nationwide with events in 21 regions from Whangarei to Invercargill – hosting thousands of young musicians.

The remembers of Dragonfly were speechless after receiving their award. Guitarist Mitchell Wiramanaden said, “We didn’t think we were gonna win – we were scared of Rampage and Captivated who are also from our school since we got to watch them the night before.”

Guitarist and vocalist Katie Harris said, “We are super stoked that we won, but also sad since this is our last year. But we hope to do a reunion in the future cause we’re all super

good friends. So, this isn’t the end.”

Second place in the band category went to fellow Wairarapa College band Rampage. Members are Lucas Stoneley [lead guitar and vocals], Connor McEwen [bass], Liam MacArthur [rhythm guitar], Stephen Price [rhythm guitar] and Kyus Sanders [drums].

Along with solo-duo winners Jack Brown from Wairarapa College and Bad Advice from Kuranui College, the bands are in contention for a place in the top 10 national finalists to play off at Auckland’s Q Theatre on September 16. To be selected, they will need to submit a video of their original material.

Smokefreerockquest founder Pete Rainey said participating in the arts can have a positive impact on young people.

“It gives them flexibility, creativity, ability to co-operate and work in

groups. Skills they can apply in life wherever it takes them.”

The full list of Wairarapa awards is:

Band: Dragonfly from Wairarapa College [first place], Rampage from Wairarapa College [second], Captivated from Wairarapa College [third]

Solo/Duo: Jack Brown from Wairarapa College [first], Bad Advice from Kuranui College [second]

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Performance: Lenny’s Van from Rathkeale College

Best Vocals: Bad Advice from Kuranui College

Musicianship: Lucas Stoneley of Rampage from Wairarapa College, Ruby Matthews of Green Noise from Rathkeale College

ZM Best Song: Green Noise from Rathkeale College

APRA Lyric Writers’

Award: Non Applicable from Kuranui College

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Members of Dragon˜ y from left, Jade Bradnock, Elle Corlett, Katie Harris, Mitchell Wiramanaden, and James Tortoza.

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One of the Wairarapa’s all time favourite winter warmer gigs is back: The Warratahs. It’s a new line-up for The Warratahs. Replacing the late Michael Knapp who died suddenly in July 2022, is new drummer Caroline Easther (The Chills & The Verlaines).

For an incredible 37 years, this band has extensively toured New Zealand, along the way picking up Country Album of The Year at the Tui Music Awards in 2017, and releasing 7 charting studio albums. Two new songs from Barry Saunders, namely ‘Goin’ Up North’ and ‘Silver Train’, will feature at the Carterton show, along with the many other songs of Barry’s that are staples in the New Zealand Song Book.

The Warratahs are so much a part of the landscape, it’s a wonder they’re not featuring on a special edition NZ Post stamp. You might hear the odd cover but really, it’s the sound that The Warratahs have made their own and it’s become part of the NZ landscape. Poetic lyrics skidding along on an exciting blend of accordion, fiddle, drums, and guitar.

Aro - Celebrate Matariki with us - Friday 14 July

“He Rākau, He Pepeke” – (tales of our trees) Aro is made up of husband and wife Charles and Emily Looker. The bilingual duo share a passion for the power of language and music to tell stories and remind us of our cultural identity.

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The Pantoloons - Snow White - Sunday 9 July

Don’t miss the latest production from The Pantoloons! Celebrating their 10th year of pantomime, the cast shines as they bring to stage the wonders of Pantoland and an nasty Queens vendetta against the beautiful Snow white!

Saturday Laughs - Saturday 5 August

A two-hour comedy showcase of some top Kiwi talent, right in the heart of the Wairarapa. Enjoy laughs from familiar faces including Jeremy Elwood, Eli Matthewson, Sameena Zehra and Ben Caldwell!

Senior vollies are stepping up

National Volunteer Week, held last week, is an annual opportunity to recognise the large number of individuals who give up precious time to help the community.

The Department of Internal Affairs has estimated the economic value of volunteering to New Zealand at $4 billion a year, and many organisations depend on this unpaid generosity in Wairarapa.

Part-time workers –

particularly women and those aged 65 years and older – are most likely to be involved in volunteer work nationally, according to Stats NZ, a trend that appears to hold true locally.

Sam Milligan is something of a Wairarapa volunteering icon.

He received a service award last year for over 50 years of volunteering, and was commended for his work with Wairarapa Search and Rescue [SAR] WanderSearch tracking pendants.

Milligan said his life-long commitment to SAR volunteering was possible due to supportive work and home environments, especially from his “understanding better half”.

“You have to have an understanding partner,” Milligan said.

“Because the phone

The growth of precision health

A leading molecular biologist will bring a message about precision health to Wairarapa next week.

“People often ask why we can’t use DNA information to help cure disease,” Professor Justin O’Sullivan said.

He said every school student learns about DNA, genes and their role in inheritance.

“Most people know that DNA sequences can be used to identify lost relatives or convict someone of a crime,” he

said. “But our DNA is a much greater resource than that. It contains easilyfound information that sets our disease risk, even though mechanisms and treatments are not always obvious.”

The fast-growing field of precision health is using emerging technology to understand all available genetic, health and environmental information about individuals and their whānau to predict, prevent, diagnose, and treat disease with great accuracy.

“We’re only just

rings and you just have to leave.”

Notable SAR missions Milligan has been a part of in Wairarapa included the 10-day search for Featherston six-year-old Coral Burrows and 11-day search for Tararua tramper Darren Myers.

Milligan said operations like these would look very different without volunteers.

“It would wake a few people up. If the volunteers decided to have a three-month holiday, the country would be absolutely buggered.”

Milligan said he is concerned about filling volunteer roles in the future, given the number of pensioner volunteers in Wairarapa.

“People of my generation, that’s how we were brought up,” Milligan said.

“We don’t expect to get paid for it and we still do it.”

Riversdale Surf Lifesaving club captain Mike Taylor also has an

extensive volunteering history in Wairarapa.

It began with coaching ripper rugby at the club where his son played and, over the years, he also gave up time to be on the school board of trustees and ski club, where he was president.

The volunteer work Taylor is largely recognised for is his contribution to the Riversdale Surf Club, which earned him the region’s 2018 Volunteer of the Year award.

The appeal of volunteering comes from a desire to be “part of the solution”, Taylor said.

The future of volunteering, he said, relies on more people getting involved.

“There’s a lot of us in our 50s and 60s still doing this stuff.

“Us dinosaurs probably need to move on. We need to find more people, to do less.”

Wairarapa’s foodbanks rely heavily on volunteers to carry out several different roles.

Dianne Smith volunteers at the Masterton branch once a week.

“I’ve basically lived in Masterton my whole life, and just want to help people,” she said.

“It’s a good way to do something good for the community now I’m retired.”

Smith said it is mostly an older demographic filling up Wairarapa’s volunteer roles.

“I suppose we have more time,” she said.

“Hopefully the next generation will pick it up.”

Another long-time

volunteer at Masterton Foodbank, Evelyn Skeet, also gives up her time to volunteer at Hospice Wairarapa and Alzheimers Wairarapa.

Skeet said she, like her fellow volunteers, has also observed an older crowd filling in volunteer demand for the region.

“It’s a changing world. The young generation, they’re all busy. It’s the older ones and the retired ones that fill in the gaps,” Skeet said.

The benefit of volunteering for retirees is that “it makes you get up in the morning and go”, Skeet said.

“There’s always plenty of volunteering to do in the community, and people who need it – desperately in some situations.”

beginning to understand the potential that precision health offers,” O’Sullivan said. “It means shifting from a one-size-fits-all approach to a personalised approach. It will greatly improve health outcomes and deliver more value from our health system.”

Precision health

raises new ethical, legal and social questions, including how we manage access to genomic and personal health data, and the potential risk of discrimination based on genetic information.

O’Sullivan will discuss the work of his research group and how he hoped it would impact on the care of critically ill children. The researchers are seeking to better understand the intricate relationship between genetics, health, and disease.

Their work has already illuminated the underlying mechanisms of complex conditions such as diabetes, obesity, Parkinson’s and developmental disorders. Researchers use advanced computational approaches

to decipher the genomic architecture and regulatory networks that contribute to these ailments.

“This is paving the way for personalised medicine and targeted interventions,” O’Sullivan said.

Another research area is the role of the human gut microbiome and how it can be manipulated.

O’Sullivan is the deputy director of the Liggins Institute, a world-leading centre at Waipapa Taumata Rau, the University of Auckland. The institute focused on improving lifelong health by researching the determinants of a healthy life at every stage, from before conception.

O’Sullivan has published

more than 130 peerreviewed articles. He was awarded the 2010 Life Technologies Life Science Award for emerging excellence in molecular biology in New Zealand. He holds honorary appointments at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research [Australia], University of Southampton [UK], and A*STAR Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences.

• Justin O’Sullivan will deliver his talk, “Precision health and the bugs in my genes”, to a meeting of Science Wairarapa at 7.30pm on Monday, July 10, at the Education Centre, 22 Dixon St, Masterton. All are welcome. A door charge of $5 will apply.

Bella Cleary bella.cleary@age.co.nz

SCIENCE WAIRARAPA

Justin O’Sullivan.

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Dianne Smith and Evelyn Skeet regularly volunteer at Masterton Foodbank.

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Time to change our GMO rules?

The National Party has proposed changing the nation’s biotechnology rules to allow access to gene editing and genetic modification.

The rule change could mean the on-shore development of crops resistant to climate change and pests, technologies to treat cancer and cardiovascular diseases, and the reduction of methane emissions from farming.

University of Auckland

School of Biological Sciences professor Andrew Allan said the current genetically-modified organism [GMO] rules are not fit for purpose. “They were drafted and made law before the development of new techniques, therefore making the application of the law vague and not based on biology or science.”

He said New Zealand has been missing out on new tools to fight the climate crisis.

“Our existing crops are under threat, and traditional breeding methods can’t keep up with warming temperatures.”

Allan said relaxing the GMO rules should be assessed on a case-by-case basis as to whether an edited organism “provides a measurable benefit without an increased risk”. However, University of Canterbury professor of genetics Jack Heinemann argues New Zealand is not falling behind other countries that have “more permissive regulatory frameworks” for genetic modification.

“More than a decade after CRISPR/Cas editing was invented, there are just three geneedited organisms on the global market. So, if we are falling behind in something, it isn’t because we do less gene editing in crops and livestock.”

Heinemann said because gene editing is still developing as a technique, there remains much to learn, and maintained that

current regulation is good and fit for purpose.

“All genetically-modified organisms on the food market [internationally] now have been through some form of a safety assessment, so they should be safe. That isn’t proof that others won’t be harmful. There is very limited or no post-production productbased regulation that would apply to GMO

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National Party candidate

“National believes it’s time to embrace gene technology to help combat climate change, advance health science, and boost economic growth. We will install a dedicated regulator to manage risks to people and the environment so that regulation can keep pace with future advances, while ensuring technology is used responsibly.”

Butterick said the

benefits of gene editing technology would be “endless for our farmers, growers, and innovators”. He said it would increase farming productivity by safely accelerating the growth of crops and by supporting research and development into lowering farming emissions.

The current Government’s agricultural emissions pricing

approach could have a 29 per cent reduction in sheep and beef farming without any viable mitigation technologies currently being available, he said.

“National’s policy will mean that we can meet our global commitments on climate change without decimating our primary sector.”

Butterick also said New Zealand has been falling

behind the rest of the world as gene technology research has expanded. He said the technology would make it easier to market the nation as clean and green because it can support environmental goals.

“For example, gene technologies can support the development of crops that are resistant to pests, without the need for chemical pesticides and

We aren’t far out from calving now! What are your “non-negotiable” actions that can’t fall by the wayside when we’re in the thick of it? In the rush, its often easy to forget the detail and those things that shouldn’t be skipped!

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reducing runoff to keep local waterways clean.”

Green Party candidate

Celia Wade-Brown said her party wants “flourishing” agricultural and horticultural sectors that feed people, provide good jobs, and improve the quality of the environment.

“Our policy is to keep genetic engineering in the lab. As a geographically isolated country, our

genetic engineering status is well protected. Genetically-engineered products overseas seem to have benefited pesticide companies more than consumers or farmers.”

Wade-Brown said she met a sheep farmer last week who was “adamantly opposed” to genetic engineering as the nation’s GE-free status “confers a big premium” on his products.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 29

Alcoholics Anonymous: Featherston Community Centre, 7.30-8.30pm. Call

0800 229 6757.

Belly Dance for Beginners: Kiwi Hall, Featherston, 6.30-7.30pm. Call

Antonia Blincoe [021] 105-7649.

Carrington Bowling Club: 57 High St, Carterton,1pm for 1.30pm start.

Call Pauline Hodgson [027] 406-672.

Carterton Community Choir: 7.159pm, at Carterton School, Holloway St. Call [022] 373-4299.

Carterton District Historical Society: 142 High St North, Carterton, open 2-4pm or by appointment. Call Vivienne 379-5564.

Danzability Class: 11am-noon, at Studio 73, Greytown. Contact Rachel Horwell [022] 077-2654.

Digital Seniors Wairarapa: Call

0800 373 646 for an appointment.

Martinborough: St Andrew’s Church, 9.30-11am; Featherston: Featherston Community Centre, 1.30-3.30pm.

Fareham Creative Space: Also Fri/

Tues, open studio, 10am-3pm, 80 Underhill Rd, Featherston. Email:

registrations@farehamcreativespace.nz

Featherston Menz Shed: 61

Fitzherbert St, open from 6.30pm.

Food Market: Food trucks, 4.30-7pm outside the Masterton Town Hall, rain or shine.

GirlGuidingNZ: Carterton Pippins, 5-7 years, 4.15-5.30pm. Carterton

Brownies, 7-9½ years, 6-7.30pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550.

Justice of the Peace: Greytown

Library 11am-1pm; Martinborough

Library 11am-1pm.

Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB

9.30am-12.30pm.

KeepFit!: 10.30am, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age

Concern [06] 377-0066.

Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm, tutored classes available, also print on Fridays, at 12 Victoria St. Call Sue 377-7019 or Elissa [0274] 706-528.

Masterton Petanque Club: 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Myrna Lane 377-3064.

Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St.

Narcotics Anonymous 7.30-8.30pm, at St Matthew’s Church, Church St, Masterton.

Parkinson’s Exercise Class: 1.30pm, at the Wairarapa Boxing Academy, Dixon St. Call Roslyn [027] 264-8623.

Patient Activity Programme: At Hospice Wairarapa, 59 Renall St, Masterton, 10am-1pm. Call Kirsten

399 1050.

Red Star Table Tennis Club: 5-7pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter [027]

566-4664 or Brian 377-4066.

Ruamahanga Club: Cards, 500, 1-4pm, at Wairarapa Services Club, Essex St, Masterton.

ScoutsNZ: Carterton Scouts 11-14 years 6.30-8.30pm, Rangatahi Hub [behind Carterton Events Centre]. Call Sylvia [027] 249-3395.

Social Learners Bridge: 1-3.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Barbara [06] 304-9208.

Steady As You Go: Falls Prevention and Balance Class, 9.30am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066.

Thursday Morning Bikers: Meet at the fountain at the Queen Elizabeth Park entrance, 9.30am. Contact David [021] 246-0295.

Wairarapa Fern and Thistle Pipe Band: Weekly practice, Masterton Brass Bandrooms, Park Ave, Masterton. Email fernandthistle21@ gmail.com

Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9amnoon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 1-2.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135.

FRIDAY, JUNE 30

Aratoi: Have the Most Fun You

Can Before They Make You Stop:

A Retrospective of Carol Anne Bauer to July 9; Our Moon: Then, Now & Beyond to July 16; Rebecca

Steedman: Time Beds to Sep 17; Light and Space: Sculptures from the collection to Nov 26; Masterton Museum: A Cabinet of Curiosities to July 2023.

Carterton Craft Market: Mon-Sat: 9am-4pm, Sun: 10am-3pm, 25 High St North, Carterton. Call Desley [027]

787-8558.

Carterton Senior Citizens: 12.303.30pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, at the old courthouse next to the library.

Cloth Collective Sewing Workshop: 10am-2pm, Kiwi Hall Supper Room. Call Sara Uruski [0274] 474-959.

Dance Fit: At Carrington Park, Carterton, at 6-7pm. Text dance groove to [022] 321-2643.

Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261.

Greytown Music and Movement: For pre-schoolers, 10am, at St Luke’s Hall, Main St. Contact email admin@ stlukesgreytown.co.nz

Justice of the Peace: Carterton library noon-2pm; Masterton District Court 11am-1pm; Eketahuna Library

1.30-4.30pm.

Kids Song & Story 9.30-10.30am, school terms for preschool children and their caregivers, Epiphany Church hall, High St, Masterton. Pam Thomas 378-6740.

Masterton Croquet Club: Golf

Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401.

Masterton Masters Swimming Club: Club night 5.30-6.30pm, Trust House Recreation Centre back pool. Call Stu [027] 295-4189 or Lucy [021]

0204-4144.

Needlework & Craft Drop-in: 10am-noon, Featherston Community Centre. Call May [06] 308-6912 or Virginia [06] 308-8392.

South Wairarapa Rebus Club: 10am at the South Wairarapa Working Men’s Club. Call John Reeve 379-9379.

Wairarapa Kids Choir: Choral singing for children aged seven years up, 3.50-4.50pm, Courthouse, Holloway St, Carterton, during school terms. Call Jill [027] 347-5891.

Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Quit Clinic at Whaiora 9am-noon. Free support available across Wairarapa. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246.

Walk and Talk: Meet outside Dish Cafe, First St, Masterton, 9.30am.

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Carrington Bowling Club: 57 High St, Carterton, behind clock tower.

Coaching available if you would like to give bowls a go. Call Pauline [027] 406-6728.

Cobblestones Early Settlers

Village: Open 10am-3pm seven days.

Featherston Fusiliers: Wargaming and boardgames club, meet at Featherston Assembly of God cafeteria, 22 Birdwood St, 10am-

4.30pm. Contact featherston. fusiliers@gmail.com

Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Sat/Sun 10am2pm, other times by arrangement. Call Elsa [021] 263-9403.

Featherston Weekly Market: 8am2pm, 33 Fitzherbert St. Greytown Menz Shed: 9am-noon. Call Paul Dodge [021] 0262-6595.

Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Masterton Library, 10am-noon.

Lions Book Sale 9am-1pm, Solway

Showgrounds, Judds Rd, Masterton, under the grandstand.

Martinborough Men’s Shed Old Courthouse, 20 Cork St, 9am-noon. Call John [021] 314-2485.

Martinborough Museum: Open Sat/ Sun at No 7 The Square, 10.30am2.30pm. Donation/koha appreciated.

Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm behind Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 378-7109.

Parkrun: Weekly 5km run/walk.

Measured, timed, free. 8am start, at the Woodside end of the Greytown rail trail. Info: parkrun.co.nz/ greytownwoodsidetrail

Saturday in the Park: Food trucks by the Skate Park, QE Park 10am-2pm, rain or shine.

Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Sat/Sun 10am-4pm. Call Lesley Hodgins [06] 372-6433.

Toy Library: Masterton: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St. Featherston: 14 Wakefield St, 10am-noon.

Wairarapa Cancer Society

Supportive Care Services: Free services for anyone needing support after a cancer diagnosis. Call (06) 378-8039.

Wairarapa Farmers’ Market: 9am1pm, Solway Showgrounds, Judds Rd, Masterton, under the grandstand and nearby redwood tree.

Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Family History Research Rooms, 5 Church St, Masterton, 10am-noon.

Wairarapa Spinners and Weavers 10.30am-2pm, in the Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 3788775 or Lynette 377-0236.

Women’s Self Defence: With Dion, 9am, band rotunda, Queen Elizabeth Park. Call [020] 4124-4098.

SUNDAY, JULY 2

Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 1pm. Masterton Park Bowling Club: Queen Elizabeth Park, bowls roll up at 1pm, names in by 12.45pm. Call 377-5458. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day

2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Myrna Lane 377-3064. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St.

Narcotics Anonymous: Featherston Community Centre, 7-9pm. Call 0800 628 632.

Rotary Sunday Market: 7-11.30am, Essex St car park. Contact thehodsons@xtra.co.nz South Wairarapa Pipe Band: Practice at St John’s church hall, Featherston, 4-6pm. To confirm time please call [027] 628-5889 or [027] 453-0182.

Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9amnoon, at the Masterton Aerodrome.

MONDAY, JULY 3

Art for Everyone: Featherston Community Centre, 7-9pm. Call Sandie [021] 157-4909.

Carterton Alcoholics Anonymous

8pm, Salvation Army Community Rooms, 210 High St. Call Bob [021] 042-2947 or Martin [06] 372-7764.

Carterton Community Toy Library: Events Centre, Holloway St, Mon-Sat during CDC Library hours.

Carterton Food Bank: 10-11am

Mon-Fri at Haumanu House. Call 379-4092.

Carterton Scottish Dance Club

7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. No partner required. Call Elaine 377-0322.

CCS Disability Action Wairarapa Office: 36 Bannister St, Masterton, 10am-1pm Mon-Fri. Call 378-2426 or 0800 227-2255.

Citizens Advice Bureau: Mon-Fri

9am-4pm, 43 Perry St, Masterton. Call 377-0078 or 0800 367-222.

Clareville Indoor Bowls: 7pm at Tom Bubb Lounge, A&P complex. Call Colleen 379-8399.

Creative Hands Programme: At Hospice Wairarapa, 59 Renall St, Masterton, 10am-noon. Call Kirsten 399-1050.

East Indoor Bowling Club: 7pm. Call

Julie 377-5497 or George 378-9266. Epilepsy Support Group: 11am at the Salvation Army office, 210 High St South, Carterton. Call 0800 20 21 22. Featherston Music Club: 7-9pm. Call Shaun O’Brien [027] 672-6249. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. Call Di [027] 498-7261.

GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Rangers,

12½-18 years, 6.30-8pm. South Wairarapa Guides [Greytown], 9-12½ years, 6-8pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Hospice Wairarapa Support Services: Free of charge for anyone dealing with a terminal illness. Call [06] 378-8888. Indoor Bowls: 1.30pm, Club Carterton, Broadway, Carterton. Call [027] 645-0905. Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB

9.30am-12.30pm. Keep Fit!: 9.30am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066.

Line Dancing: 10.30am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. Literacy Aotearoa: Free computing and digital device classes for adults. Call 377-4214.

Mah-jong: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Pat Hamilton [06] 308-9729.

Masterton Branch of the Labour Party: 6.30pm in Carterton or Masterton. Txt Helen [027] 497-4902 to check venue.

Masterton District Brass Band: Rehearsals at 7pm, in the Band Room, Park Ave, Masterton. Call [022] 574-0742.

Play Gym: St James Church Hall 116 High St, Masterton, 9.30-11am, for 0-3-year-olds.

Red Star Table Tennis Club: 6-8pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter [027]

566-4664 or Brian 377-4066.

Senior Citizens Club: Cards 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Val [06] 308-9293.

Steady As You Go: Falls Prevention and Balance Class, Featherston: 9.30am, A/G Church. Masterton: 1.30pm, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. The Dance Shed: 450A Belvedere Rd, Carterton. Beginners Linedance Class: 6-7pm. Linedance Intermediate Class: 7.30-8.30pm. Call Wendy [027] 319-9814.

Troubadour Music Group: 6-8pm, Wairarapa Community Centre, 41 Perry St, Masterton. Contact Stefan [027] 226-6019. Wairarapa Services Club: Cards, 500, 1.30pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Call a Quit Coach based at Whaiora 0800 494 246.

TUESDAY, JULY 4

Caregivers Programme: Caring for your loved one who is unwell, at Hospice Wairarapa, 59 Renall St, Masterton. Call Kirsten 399-1050. Carrington Bowling Club: 57 High St, Carterton, behind clock tower. Coaching available if you would like to give bowls a go. Call Pauline [027] 406-6728.

Carterton District Historical Society: 142 High St North, Carterton, open 2-4pm or by appointment. Call Vivienne 379-5564. Central Indoor Bowls Club: 7.30pm, Hogg Crescent hall. Call Mathew or Graeme 378-7554. Chair Exercise: Gentle chair exercises, 2-2.45pm, at St John’s Hall, Greytown. Clareville Badminton Club: Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm. Call Steve [027] 333-3975. Dance Fitness: 6.30-7.30pm, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830. Digital Seniors Wairarapa: Call 0800 373 646 for an appointment. Carterton: 3 Mile, 66 High St, 9.30-11.30am; Greytown: Greytown Library, 1.30-3.30pm.

Featherston Amateur Wrestling Club: During school terms. Beginners, 5-9 years, 5.30-6.15pm; 10 years+ [including adults] 6.15-7.30pm. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 10am. Featherston Toy Library: Featherston Community Centre, 9-11am. Featherston Wahine Singers: 7-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Susan [021] 246-4884. Free Community Fit Club: 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. Free Literacy and Numeracy Classes: At Literacy Aotearoa, 340 Queen St, Masterton. Call Carol [022] 524-5994. GirlGuiding: Masterton Pippins [5-7 years] 3.45-5pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646. Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB 11am-1pm. Knit and Natter: 3pm, Wairarapa Community Centre, Perry St; 7pm, Te Awhina Cameron Community House, 2 Stuart Cres, Masterton.. Mah-jong: Carterton RSA, 1pm. Call Margaret 379-8681.

Masterton Alcoholics Anonymous: 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 378-2338 or David [021] 116-5505. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401. Masterton Judo Club: Tues/Thurs, youth class 5-6pm, adults 7-8.30pm, Nga Totara Dojo, 205 Ngaumutawa Rd, Masterton. Contact Simon [021] 248-6111. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Association: Social indoor bowls, 500 cards, or a chat 1-3pm, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St. Call Ngaire 377-0342.

Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton.

Paint/draw: From live model,10amnoon, at Masterton Art Club, Victoria St. Call Elissa Smith [027] 470-6528. Red Star Table Tennis Club: 9amnoon at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter [027] 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066.

Scallyrag Border Morris Dancing: 7-8 pm at the Auditorium, Kuranui College, Greytown. Contact Alison [021] 111-1894.

Social Bridge: At South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club, 1.30-3.30pm. Call Lesley [021] 299-6389.

South Wairarapa Badminton Club: Featherston Sports Stadium, Underhill Rd, 7.30pm. South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club: Games afternoon. Call Doff 304-9748.

Takahe Probus Club: 10am-noon, at Masterton Club, Chapel St. Call Richard Jackson [027] 811-006 or Pam Hill [027] 370-5012.

Taoist Tai Chi: 6-7.30pm at St Mark’s Church Hall, 185 High St, Carterton. Contact www.taoisttaichi.org

Wairarapa Embroiderers Guild: Meet at the Ranfurly Club Rooms, Chapel St, Masterton. Email Wairarapaembroiderers@gmail.com

Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Family History Research Rooms, 5 Church St, Masterton, 1-3.30pm. Wairarapa Modern Jive: Carterton School hall, 7.15-7.30pm Intermediate workshop; 8-8.45pm Beginners class. Contact Lance [021] 134-5661. Wairarapa Services Club: Cards, Euchre, 1pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: 7pm in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531.

Woops A Daisies Leisure Marching Team practice 4-5pm, at the Trust House Rec Centre Stadium. Call Cheryl [06] 370-1922 or [027] 697-6974.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 5

AA Meeting At 7.30pm, Epiphany church hall, High St, Solway, Masterton. Call [027] 557-7928. Athletics Wairarapa: Club night, 5.45-7pm, Colin Pugh Sports Bowl, Masterton, all ages and abilities welcome.

Cards: “500”, 1.15-4.15pm, at the Carterton Club. Call Barbara 379-6582 or Val 379-8329. Carterton Cycle Group: From Belvedere Rd [weather permitting]. Call Irene [027] 634-9167 or Lesley [021] 299-6389.

Dance Fitness: 9.30-11am, preschoolers with parents or caregivers, music and movement and art, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830.

Digital Seniors Wairarapa: Call 0800 373 646 for an appointment.

Masterton: Citizens Advice, 10-noon. Free Classes: Literacy, language and numeracy for adult learners. Call Literacy Aotearoa 377-4214.

GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 5.30-7pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550.

Greytown Menz Shed: 9am-noon. Call Paul Dodge [021] 0262-6595.

Greytown Miniature Makers: 10am-2pm to make small thing in scale. All skill levels. Call Kaylene [06] 304-8532.

Healing Rooms: Confidential prayer for healing or any situation, 2-4pm, at St Matthews Church Hall, Church St, Masterton, no appointment necessary. Call [027] 245-2819.

Heart of Arts Wairarapa A community gallery, 47 High St North, Carterton, Wed-Fri, 10am-4pm, weekends, 10am-2pm.

Housie: 7pm, at the Martinborough Bowling Club, Regent St. Juesday Art: 10am-12.30pm, AOG Church, Birdwood St, Featherston. Call Julia [06] 308-8109.

Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB noon-2pm. Kiddie Gym: For 0-3-year-olds, 9.3011am, at St David’s Church, corner High and Victoria Sts, Carterton. Call Lorna or Abby 379-8325.

Martinborough Men’s Shed: Old Courthouse, 20 Cork St, 9am-noon. Call Doug [027] 444-7331.

Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm, also print on Fridays, at 12 Victoria St. Call Elissa [0274] 706-528.

Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 3787109.

Masterton Park Bowling Club: Queen Elizabeth Park, bowls roll up at 1pm, names in by 12.45pm. Call 377-5458.

Maungaraki Probus: Masterton Club, Essex St, Masterton, at 10am. Call Judith Thomsen 377-1750 or [021] 295-2434.

Parkinson’s Singing Group: 10am, at the South Wairarapa Workingman’s Club, Main St, Greytown. Call Marguerite Chadwick 379-5376. Rangatahi to Rangatira Youth Group: Sports, food, and leadership, Carterton Events Centre. Text “R2R” to [027] 742-2264.

Recreational Walking Group: 9.30am, Essex St car park. Call Ann Jackson, 372-5758, or Ann Duckett, 378-8285. Scrabble Club: 1-4pm, in the stadium meeting room of the Trust House Recreation Centre, 2 Dixon St, Masterton. Phone Sue McRae [027] 449-0601. Silver Ukulele Club: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Jan [06] 308-8556.

Soulway Cooking and Crafts: 10amnoon, High St, Masterton. Call Nikki Smith 370-1604 [church office].

South Wairarapa Caregivers

Programme: Caring for your loved one who is unwell, at a café in South Wairarapa. Call Kirsten 399-1050.

Te Runga Scouts: Cubs, 6-7.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton.

The Dance Shed 450A Belvedere Rd, Carterton. Line Dance Class 6-7pm; Rock N Roll Dance Class: 7.308.30pm, Beginners/Couple Coaching, Social/Competitive. Call Wendy [027] 319-9814.

Toi Wairarapa – Heart of Arts: 10 Minute Bites, 12.10pm, BYO sandwich.

Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll. Couple inquiries to [027] 333-1793. Wairarapa Services Club: Rummikub, 1pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton.

Wairarapa Singers: Choral singing, based in Masterton. Call Sean Mulcahy 379-9316.

Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: 10am in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531.

Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, improvers 5-6.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135.

Wisdom and Well-being: Featherston Community Centre, 10.30am-12.30pm. Call Pauline [021] 102 8857.

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TREE PLANTING IN GREYTOWN

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NOTICE TO CLOSE ROADS TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC

Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that the South Wairarapa District Council, for the purpose of the Festival of Christmas, will close the following roads to ordinary vehicular traffic for the period indicated hereunder.

The Festival of Christmas is a month-long programme of spectacular lights, Night Markets, workshops, events, Matariki activities, parties, food and free entertainment that takes place in Greytown in July 2023. The Festival is designed to bring together families, school children, community groups and locals, and attracts people from all around New Zealand to the Wairarapa to eat, drink, shop and celebrate. The festival aims to enhance the reputation and strengths of our region, and deliver social & cultural benefits.

The opening and closing nights in particular attract large crowds of people to Main Street. In addition, we would propose Night Markets along McMaster Street. To ease congestion, maximise safety, and provide more space for crowds, we would like to close McMaster Street from Main Street to East Street during the busy times.

During the period of closure, vehicles will need to take these alternative routes:

• Cars can travel down East Street or Main Street, turning at Church Street or Jellicoe rather than McMaster. Residents in McMaster would not be able to access their driveways with vehicles during this time, only by foot.

Roads to be closed:

• McMaster Street, Greytown, full road closure between Main Street intersection and East Street

Period of closure:

• Saturday 1 July and Saturday 29 July 2023, 1pm – 9pm

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• Support the wellbeing of tangata with their addictions and support their wh ān au, with appropriate strategies, counsellin g, or referrals to other services.

Te Kaupapa – Our Purpose:

We are a Kaupapa Māori health s ervice and provide our health and social services across the whole Wairarapa region. We aim to create wellnes s for our whanau and our communities. To do this, we work with whānau and tāngata where t here is stress, distress, trauma, to develo p hope an d support. Our services include Yo uth Mental Health, Whānau Ora, rongo ā services, community mental health for thos e with mild to moderate distress, alcohol and addiction services and developing resilienc e for those who have experienced the traum a of family violence. Whanau ora are our suc cess measures.

He Moemoeā - Our Vision: Our Whakapapa our Whenua and our Whanau Enr iching t he lives of our priority Whanau, bein g responsible stewards of our Whe nua and prospering our Whakapapa today for future generations

He Hoaketanga - Our Objectives Working with our Priority Whanau to remain well in their community addi ction f ree and mentally well. Whanau ora are our success measures.

Te Ra Kati - Closing Date 07th July 2023 JDs and Applications to cir@tehauora.org.nz or pick up from reception,101 Chapel St, Masterton

Employment

Part-time Café Cook position available Masterton Golf Club. Masterton Golf Club is looking for an enthusiastic person to prepare, serve and sell food from the Café for members and visitors

The position is part-time typically Mon, Tues and Wed approx 2.5 hours a day, and Thurs and Sat approx 5 hours a day (maximum of 20 hours per week) Tasks to be carried out are food preparation, basic cooking, coffee making, and keeping the café clean and tidy Remuneration $25.00 per hour

This could suit a job-sharing situation Call or email for more details and information 06 377 4984 ext 2 or admin@mastertongolfclub.co.nz

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Employment

We are on the lookout for a superstar Receptionist/Administrator to provide support to our Greytown Medical Centre Team on a part-time basis - 20 hours per week.

Why join our team?

•You will work with a dedicated team of like-minded people within a supportive and close-knit environment.

•Ongoing training and development.

•Opportunities for career progression.

About the role

•This is a varied part-time role, supporting our healthcare professionals in taking the best care of our enrolled patients. The primary focus of this role is providing administrative support and reception duties for our practice staff.

•Hours of work for the role are 7:30am - 4pm Monday & Tuesday, and 7:30am - 12pm Wednesday.

About you

•Fantastic listening, verbal and written communication skills.

•Ability to work with a wide range of people in different settings.

•A friendly and helpful manner with clients and colleagues.

• Superstar administrator with fantastic time management and organisational skills.

If you're passionate about healthcare and want to help make a difference in your community, apply now!

If you require more information please contact: jane.taylor@greytownmedical.co.nz

You must have the right to work in New Zealand as we are not an accredited employer. Applicants will be reviewed and processed as received and the role therefore may close early.

To apply for this role, visit https://tuora.org.nz/careers & click 'apply' at the bottom of the ad. Please do not email us your application.

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