Wairarapa Midweek Wed 28th Sept

A new startA new start for family history centre

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

Wairarapa’s family history research centre has a new home and a renewed lease on life, thanks to the support and generosity of the Masterton community.

The Wairarapa Branch of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists has moved into a new space on Church St – having vacated its former premises in the old WBS building on Queen streeet at the beginning of September.

Earlier this year, the almost 40-year-old centre was staring down the barrel of closure: With the WBS building declared earthquake-prone, and memberships [and, likewise, finances] in decline thanks to covid, its committee was left struggling to find an affordable space to rent.

Certain it would be unable to afford storage fees to safeguard its vast collection of resources, convenor Diane Edwards estimated the branch would “not survive into the next financial year”.

In July, branch members

made an appeal to the community for help via an article in the Midweek –which Edwards said was met with an outpouring of supportive and kind responses.

Following a suggestion from a Midweek reader, and with support from long-time estate agent David McHattie, the branch approached Masterton Trust Lands Trust.

Inspired by newspaper coverage, the Trust “came to the rescue” — offering the branch a concessional lease for an upstairs space at Radio House.

Having settled into its new home, the committee will be hosting an informal meet and greet at Radio House this Saturday morning — inviting the community to explore the premises and “learn more about family history”.

Edwards said the move to Church St comes as a “considerable relief” — and was hopeful better

Convenor Diane

Genealogy

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Young netballers making history

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

A group of keen young athletes have pivoted, sprinted and leapt their way into Wairarapa’s sporting history books.

The 2022 winter sports season saw the arrival of Masterton Intermediate School’s boys’ netball squad into the Grade 1 Primary league – the first time an all-male youth team has represented the sport at a competitive level.

Despite entering the league as underdogs, with significantly less experience than their female counterparts, the boys finished the season on a high: Making the Grade 1 semi-finals, and narrowly losing to Lakeview School in their last match.

In a first for MIS, 22 boys showed up to the school’s netball trials in Term 1 – enough to put together an 11-strong allboys crew, and some co-ed teams.

Coach Olivia Geange said the boys’ season got off to a nail-biting start: Over half the team had barely set foot on a netball court before this year, and had little time to hone

their skills before hitting the competition circuit.

Nevertheless, the boys proved their mettle –improving their ball skills “remarkably fast”, and impressing their adversaries with their chemistry, teamwork and “sportmanslike” conduct on the court.

Though New Zealand’s

male netball teams have been successful on the national and international stage, Geange said young men are not often encouraged to pursue netball at intermediate and college level – mainly due to “traditionalist” attitudes in sporting circles.

With this in mind, the MIS boys’ success is “a

historic achievement”.

“For us to have our first all-boys netball team in Wairarapa is pretty monumental,” she said.

“Unfortunately, sports are still quite gendered –there is still this idea out there that netball is just a girls’ sport.

“If we want more equality in sport, it has to

start at the lower levels –with schools giving young people the opportunity to play the sports that interest them and they enjoy.

“We know girls can play rugby – so why shouldn’t boys be able to play netball?”

Geange said the boys coped “extremely well” with what was, at times, stressful first season – dealing with winter illnesses, scheduling training sessions and games around their other winter sports, and getting their ball skills up to scratch.

She said the boys were “a bit underestimated” heading into the season –going up against girls who “had been playing netball since they were tiny”.

“And the girls definitely weren’t intimidated by the boys – they were out to win, and they weren’t going to make it easy for them!

“But the guys held their own and showed what they were capable of.

“They showed great mana as a team as well –they knew it was important to be good sports, play by the rules, and show respect for their opponents.

“They were a credit to themselves.”

Year 8 pupil Miles Upton said the team played some of their best games under pressure – often coming from behind to close the gap on the scoreboard.

“We had some games where the first quarter would be really rough –and we’d be about five or six goals down.

“But then, we’d put the pressure on and really go for it, and it’d be a close game.

“Once we realised we had the potential as a team, that’s when we did our best work.”

“I think we also played well together because we had good relationships with one another – we felt really comfortable together,” teammate Luke Jonas said.

Geange said there were some “great opportunities” for men’s netball in New Zealand – with all-male and mixed teams now, for example, represented in the Cadbury Netball Series.

“It’s really important that colleges encourage boys to continue with netball, and help create pathways for them to move on to those higher levels.”

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times were ahead after a trying couple of years.

“To have a new home feels wonderful,” she said.

“We had been dreading the prospect of putting our resources into storage — that would have probably been the death knell for the branch.

“Ours is an important resource – and, thanks to the support of the Masterton community, we can keep it open.

“We asked for help and we received it. We have been extremely fortunate.”

Edwards said the branch’s new space is “bright, warm and

welcoming”, with large windows, good kitchen and toilet facilities, and plenty of space for its treasure trove of resources.

The space is slightly smaller than in the WBS building, which will mean the branch may have to “downsize” and digitise

“For some members, there’s also a bit of a downside with it being upstairs,” Edwards said.

“But we’re going with the flow for now.

“It’s a lovely area — it just feels good.”

Since the branch opened in 1983, members have helped build up an expansive conclave of birth, death and marriage certificates, cemetery and military records, electoral rolls and shipping manifests.

Understandably, relocating four decades worth of resources was “a big job” — so Edwards and the committee

were grateful to Rosie’s Furniture Removals, for providing a discounted rate and top notch service.

“The men from Rosie’s were magnificent,” she said.

“The move took six hours. They dealt with a lot of heavy loads, which they had to carry up the stairs.

“But they were cheerful and professional throughout.”

Edwards said the move is “a new start” for the branch — and the committee can now put its energy into promoting the organisation and increasing its membership.

“It’s a chance to revive the branch after the

disruptions of the past two and a half years.

“We need new members to help invigorate our organisation. We hope to follow up [the recent publicity] with better promotion of our branch meetings and our resources.

“It would be great to celebrate 40 years as a thriving society next year.”

• The branch will host an open day at its new building, 5 Church St, on Saturday, October 1, from 10am-12pm. It will be offering a year’s membership at half price for anyone wanting to join.

Convenor Diane Edwards and treasurer Chris McDonald.

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Masterton Intermediate’s all-boys netball team -- the first in Wairarapa. Clockwise from left: Riley Karaitiana-Lambert, Lucan Mapusua, Alatise Alatise, Jet Riwai-Couch, Miles Upton, Jacob Ross, Luke Jonas, Duncan Weir, Zeb Wheeler.

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Griffin mixing it with the big shots

It’s been a big year for Masterton-based artist Amber Griffin.

After having been a finalist in the “Olympics of photography” and bestowed with one of the highest honours for New Zealand photographers, Griffin has now beaten out some of the “heavy hitters” of the transTasman scene – taking home two of the top accolades for the 2022 Australian Photographic Prize.

The inaugural awards ceremony, open to photographers throughout Australasia, was held in Melbourne earlier this month – with Griffin receiving the gongs for Commercial Photographer and International Photographer of the Year.

She also did well in the portraiture category, with four of the five images landing her in

the running for Portrait Artist of the Year – and one print gaining one of the highest judges’ scores across the competition.

On top of that, she was recently awarded the title of Wellington Photographer of the Year – taking home the trophy, made by my fellow Wairarapa photographer Terry Hann, for the second time.

Griffin is best known for her expressive and dynamic dance photography, featuring dancers from top New Zealand companies, including the Royal New Zealand Ballet.

Earlier this year, her piece “The Blue Dancers” was a medal finalist in the 2022 World Photographic Cup, receiving the title of “Best of Nation” – best of the images submitted by New Zealand photographers – in the commercial category.

In August, Griffin

was named Commercial Photographer of the Year at the New Zealand Institute of Photography [NZIPP] Iris Awards – and was also the youngest woman to receive the prestigious title of Grand Master of Photography, the highest of the NZIPP’s distinction levels.

She said her awards from the Australian Photographic Prize were particularly gratifying – as New Zealand photographers tend to be the underdogs going into Australian competitions.

“There’s some incredible talent over there – such a high calibre of work,” Griffin said.

“As a Kiwi, I must admit it’s satisfying to win against Australians –especially in Australia!

“In all seriousness, entering awards can be addictive. You set the bar a lot higher for yourself –

and it pushes you to take your work to the next level.

“You strive for more, and that produces better photography.”

Griffin said was particularly thrilled with the judges’ feedback on her photography

both her feelings of brokenness and inner strength.

“I definitely didn’t feel like doing a happy, positive maternity shoot! The photo reflects the reality of pregnancy for me.

“The judges said they were really moved. They understood exactly what

I was trying to portray.”

Griffin, a former ballet dancer, started her career from a small photography studio in Upper Hutt, offering free portraits for

She has gone on to win multiple Iris Awards, gold and silver medals at the World Photographic Cup, and top placements at the WPE International Photographers Awards for her experimental photographs of the New Zealand Symphony

Griffin relocated to Masterton in January and now works from her home studio at Rangitumau.

“I am finding the country life nourishes my creative soul. It makes such a difference not waking up to the sound of traffic every morning!

“The peaceful sounds of nature and the wide open spaces certainly provide a nurturing environment for my creativity.”

Fundraising back on table for Cancer Society

GEORGE SHIERS

Fundraising has proven difficult over the past two covid-riddled years but, with restrictions lifting, the Wairarapa Cancer Society is looking ahead to a brighter future.

Rival Wealth, a Masterton-based financial advice business, approached the organisation and offered to host a live auction fundraiser next month to help the charity after a tough few years.

Wairarapa Cancer Society centre manager Amber Arkell, herself a breast cancer survivor, said

fundraising events were important because the organisation did not receive government funding.

“We offer services to those living with cancer in Wairarapa and in order

to keep our services going we rely on community funding. It helps keep our doors open.

“A big cost for us is transporting patients to Wellington or Palmerston

North for treatment. Volunteer drivers use their own vehicles, but we cover petrol costs.”

Arkell said that the organisation also did health promotions such as

advocating for the use of sunscreen or promoting smoke-free policies, as well as putting money towards research.

Rival Wealth co-owner Tim Fairbrother said the event was about giving back to the community.

“From our perspective, the Cancer Society is a big part of the community.

“They’ve had a tough time over the past couple of years with covid and not being able to get out there and do street appeals, so they’ve had to come up with other ways of getting the community engaged.”

Fairbrother said the charity was important to

him because he believed there was “almost nobody in New Zealand who hadn’t been affected by cancer” – including Aria, his business’ first employee, who died in 2015.

“It’s a cause dear to our hearts.”

Fairbrother said there will be about $20,000 worth of items and packages offered as part of the auction, from Pak n Save vouchers to a trip to Queenstown.

• The auction would be held on October 6 at 5pm at the Copthorne Hotel in Masterton.

Tickets are available at Eventbrite for $10 each.

Amber Griffin’s photograph of New Zealand dancers Joseph and Katherine Skelton -- which helped win her Commercial Photographer of the Year at the Australian Photographic Prize competition. PHOTO/AMBER GRIFFIN

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

New Wairarapa Cancer Society Centre manager Amber Arkell at a previous charity event in Wairarapa.

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This month is SAFER September –Students Against Dangerous Driving’s campaign to help reduce deaths on New Zealand roads. HOLLY HULLENA , projects coordinator for Wairarapa Road Safety Council, speaks to the importance of communities empowering young people to make safe driving choices.

Road trauma is the greatest cause of harm for 16 to 24-year-olds in Aotearoa and has longlasting effects on our communities.

Road trauma does not

just affect drivers, it also includes pedestrians, cyclists, scooter riders, and other road user activities. The most common crash factors are distractions, alcohol and speed.

For young New Zealand drivers, the most dangerous time is theinitial six months after they get their restricted licence and are driving solo. Drivers on their restricted licence are seven times more likely to be involved in a fatal or serious injury crash than other drivers. Young drivers make up 13 per cent of licence holders but represent 30 per cent of serious injuries on our roads, and 26 per cent of fatalities.

In Wairarapa, one of the major milestones for our rangatahi is getting their driver’s licence. Due to the geography of our region, we travel twice as far as those in metropolitan areas to get to where we need to be. Our transport options are somewhat limited, so it is crucial for young people to have their licence – and be empowered to make safe choices on the road.

Thankfully we have a generous community: Alongside the promotion of SADD/Kaitiaki o Ara, Wairarapa Road Safety Council offers a suite of best practice resources to aid the process. We host, alongside our various community partners, the Rotary Youth Driver Awareness Programme for senior college students – an intensive workshop off-site from school. We also support young drivers to navigate Drive.govt.nz [an online guide to assist learner drivers and their coaches),

and support schools and other community organisations with the award-winning Community Driver Mentor Programme.

This programme helps reduce barriers to getting a driver’s licence for rangatahi: Helping them prepare for their restricted licence tests, providing guidance to help understand risks and hazards and safe driving behaviours, and providing cars for lessons with a driving instructor. It also helps break down barriers to employment – as a significant number of jobs

in Wairarapa require a restricted licence.

The key to preventing death and serious injury on our roads is about taking personal responsibility for ourselves. The younger we click onto this, the better the outcome for all of us.

If I had one piece of advice to finish on, it would be this: When your young driver gets their restricted licence

and heads out driving, make sure to follow their journey. Keep them in check – this is the biggest, and potentially most dangerous moment in their lives. It’s not a case of dusting your hands of doing the drop-offs and pick-ups.

There is still heaps for your young driver to learn. Let’s focus on the journey so we can all get to our destination safely.

• If you would like to see what SADD students around the country are getting to this September, check out the SADD/Kaitiaki o Ara Facebook page – search “Wairarapa SADD Group”. You can also go to the sadd.org.nz website and subscribe to our newsletters.

Taofiga Manesa of Mākoura College with driving mentor Aaron Slight.

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A Wairarapa representative for the neurodiverse community says a government commitment to improve ADHD resources is long overdue, with the region crying out for a service to diagnose adults.

The Ministry of Health made the commitment to better resources for those with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder [ADHD] in a meeting last month.

With the significant overlap between autism and ADHD diagnoses, Autism Wairarapa support coordinator Tracey van der Raaij [pictured] said the change was sorely needed, citing a large gap in adult diagnoses in the region.

“I’ll be happy if this comes to fruition – but actions speak louder than words.

Van der Raaij said while children could receive a diagnosis from a paediatrician, many people questioned “the point in diagnosing an adult?”

“I’d love to live in a world where neurodiversity didn’t hold anyone back.

“ADHD affects social skills, impulse control, executive functioning. It’s not their fault they’re like this. Their brain is literally wired differently.”

She said women and girls were underrepresented in diagnoses, with young girls often masking the symptoms to “fit in”.

“But when they’re older and have kids, it’s a lot harder to hide those traits as a parent.

“There are women who don’t get diagnosed until they hit menopause and they’re dealing with hormones.”

At a meeting hosted by Green Party MP Chloe Swarbrick in August, Health Minister Andrew Little committed to addressing the unmet needs of New Zealanders with ADHD Alongside 25 representatives from government agencies and medical colleges, Little approved six key outcomes, including

improved access to medicine, increased understanding of ADHD, a consistent service model, and adoption of new medical practice guidelines.

ADHD New Zealand’s chair Darrin Bull said the government’s announcement was “a historic moment” for Kiwis with ADHD and their whanau.

“Never before in New Zealand have government agencies and the medical profession got together for a full day to address the

issues facing those with ADHD.”

Bull said adults were also being left behind, with many seeking an assessment for ADHD in very large numbers – often following the diagnosis of their own child.

Chloe Swarbrick, who was recently diagnosed with ADHD herself, said she was pleased to see the wheels of the Health Ministry turning.

“This is the roadmap for transformational change to ADHD diagnosis and treatment.”

• MHAIDS Adult Mental Health services responded to the Times-Age last week with the following statement:“MHAIDS Adult Mental Health services do assess, diagnose and treat adults with ADHD, including in cases when the person presents with other symptoms. We support management locally and do not commonly refer to specialists in Wellington or elsewhere.”

of children with ADHD have a parent with ADHD

all New Zealanders have

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Martinborough School celebrates 150 years

FLYNN NICHOLLS flynn.nicholls@age.co.nz

The atmosphere was festive and joyous as hundreds of past pupils packed out Martinborough School Hall for an extraordinary celebration – the school’s 150th anniversary.

The event, held from September 16 to 17, had a full schedule to mark the occasion.

On Friday night, over 200 ex-pupils and staff, as well as members of

snacks made by Martinborough’s Café Medici.

Every pupil in the school participated in a production charting historical events of the past 150 years.

With contributions from many others, past teacher Carol Hawkins led a project which turned the school library into a museum –filled with photos arranged in a comprehensive decade-by-decade timeline of the school.

“Organising and researching this, finding these stories, it almost became a full-time job for some people,” principal Craig Nelson said.

“It’s pretty amazing.”

On Saturday, there was a market at the school with produce and food trucks, an Ambrose golf tournament, wine tours, decade-bydecade photo shows, and a screening of a historical Martinborough documentary at Circus Cinema. This was followed by an afternoon tea and cake cutting.

Nelson said the

events were organised by a “motivated and unified” committee.

Martinborough School opened in 1872, then called the Scottish Church Sunday School in the First Waihinga Church.

Since then, it has remained a constant feature of the town’s community.

The school has gone through several names and rebuilds, even having partially or fully burnt down three times.

First, the schoolmaster’s

house was damaged by fire in 1894, then the entire school was destroyed, except for one building, in 1919, and the open-plan block went up in smoke most recently in 1984.

The anniversary event was a chance for Martinborough School alumni to share fond memories of their time at school.

One past pupil said the hall and some classrooms were “exactly the same” since at least the 1970s.

A snuggly gift for

pupils of lakeview

For Lakeview School junior syndicate pupils, the classroom is now a warmer, “snugglier” place – thanks to a generous donation from the Wainuioru Women’s Institute [WI].

WI Members Gaye Barnes [left], Lorraine Hall, Yvonne Burcher, Margaret McGregor and Suzanne Bannister visited the school last week to drop off a donation of hand-knitted snuggle blankets – for the children to use during their downtime in class.

This is the second handcrafted donation the Wainuioru WI has made to Lakeview, with members making winter beanies for all 150 junior pupils last year.

The Wainuoru WI is one of the 10 branches of the Wairarapa Federation of Women’s Institutes – which regularly donate to community organisations in the region.

Lakeview teacher Tashna Graham said the school was thrilled with all the donations they have received so far.

“So kind, so caring, so appreciated,” she said.

TOP: Hundreds of current and former staff and pupils of Martinborough School gather in the hall for the meet-and-greet event, part of the school’s 150-year anniversary.

LEFT:The celebratory cake, make and decorated by Karen Roper. PHOTOS/Supplied

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Time to tip-toe through the tulips

A garden for all the seasons, Longbush Cottage near Carterton is particularly splendid in the springtime – thanks to the majestic tulip.

The seventh annual Longbush Cottage Tulip Festival will kick off this weekend – inviting garden lovers to celebrate spring with a stroll through colour-themed displays of the perennial bulbs.

Since 2016, Longbush Cottage owner Luke Gardner has planted thousands of tulips throughout the garden –including an additional 6000 bulbs from 35 varieties planted this year.

For the 2022 festival, new garden rooms have been developed, each with a different colour theme.

Gardner has also added an extensive collection of potted tulips displays throughout the garden –and pots will be available for visitors to purchase.

“Tulips are just extraordinary. They burst out of the ground like these jewels,” Gardner said.

“There are so many different colours and varieties. It is so much fun creating different combinations and amazing displays.”

Tulips are commonly treated as border plants, and used as part

of perennial borders to extend a garden’s flowering season, rather than as a standard bedding plant.

The flower tends to

thrive in Wairarapa’s wet winters and long dry summers, with many newly-planted varieties reproducing and returning year after year.

Longbush Cottage, on a one-hectare block 15 minutes from central Carterton, is open to the public for garden visits from September through to April.

Until 2015, when

Gardner took over the property, the garden was “largely just a bare paddock”.

“There was virtually no garden to speak of other than a small rose garden and a few trees scattered around the property. It was a blank canvas waiting to be planted,” he said.

“From the very beginning, I was on a journey to make a garden. Watching it come together is fun and very satisfying.”

Gardner will be available throughout the 2022 festival to answer any questions about the tulips.

• The Longbush Cottage Tulip Festival will run from Saturday October 1 to Sunday October 2, from 10am to 4pm, at 1023 Longbush Road, Carterton. Tickets are $10 via Eventfinder, and $15 on the day. Potted tulips and other cottage garden plants will be available to purchase with cash or Eftpos. For more information, go to longbushcottage.co.nz, or email Luke Gardner at longbushcottage@ gmail.com.

The seventh annual Longbush Cottage Tulip Festival kicks o˜ this weekend – with plenty of blooms for garden lovers to enjoy.

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PHOTO/Larissa Carlson.

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Gloria Young of Carterton

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Time to bring back regional railways

Passenger rail in New Zealand used to be very good.

People my age hear from our grandparents that you could catch the train from most settlements in New Zealand. Foxton, Ranfurly, Wairoa – you could go anywhere you wanted, regularly, quickly, and cheaply.

Today, the only longdistance passenger services are Palmerston North–Wellington, Hamilton–Auckland, and Masterton–Wellington.

Through the decades, road quality has improved, car-ownership rates increased, and the government stopped funding the national passenger rail network.

Almost all stations in the country have closed to passengers in the last 40 years.

Kiwirail does operate scenic tours, like the Northern Explorer, but – at a cost of over $900 between Wellington and Ohakune for a family of four – they are not a viable alternative to driving.

Previous generations were able to catch northbound trains from

Wairarapa heading to Eketahuna, Woodville, and onward to Palmerston North or Napier.

Today, for a northbound trip, one needs to invest several thousand dollars in a vehicle, fill it up with petrol at $3 a litre – and then drive you have to drive the damn thing.

Personally, I think it’s high time inter-regional passenger rail had a revival in New Zealand.

For the vehicle inept, the environmentally conscious, the elderly, the disabled, the young and the poor, driving is not an option.

Passenger rail is more socially equitable than driving. It also produces far fewer emissions per traveller than driving or flying, which is good for those of us who are keen to stop cooking the planet.

It’s also enjoyable. In the late 1970s, Sir Peter Jackson famously read Tolkien on a train from Auckland to Wellington, an experience which laid the foundation for his future films.

On the train, you can look out the window and see the landscape. And, unlike in a car, you can catch up on work, play games, or read a book.

I am 22 years old and don’t have a car. There are many places in this country I’ve never been to and would love to check out.

Now that working from home is so easy, and houses near cities are so expensive, smaller towns should become more accessible places to live –and should be accessible to get to.

In New Zealand, a young person without a car should be able to visit their grandparents in a provincial town during the school holidays.

A student in Christchurch should be able to jump on the train to meet friends in Dunedin for the weekend.

A worker who only needs

to come into the office once or twice a week should be able to live in Taumaranui and work in Hamilton.

The railways are already there, and we have the workers and workshops to make the carriages.

Parliament’s Transport and Infrastructure Committee have opened an inquiry into the subject which is currently open for submissions from the public.

Submissions to the “Inquiry into the future of inter-regional passenger rail in New Zealand” can be made through Parliament’s website.

Also, the advocacy group Save Our Trains has a petition calling on the government and KiwiRail for a “comprehensive national strategy for future passenger rail services”

National passenger rail was part of our culture for more than a century.

Now, with housing in cities continuing to be unaffordable, and with the current climate of extreme weather and mass extinction, it’s time for it to become part of our culture again.

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Warren took this photo during the cold snap at the start of September – his bird bath has completely frozen over.

fThe sunrise is re˜ ected through the sun catcher on his front porch. PHOTOS/WARREN CAMERON

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Exhibits surprising similar

Aratoi’s main gallery has two photography exhibitions on show. These two are obviously very different but surprisingly similar with the more you explore.

Andrea Gardner’s this is the rabbit hole is a colourful, quirky and a larger-than-life exhibition, while hanging on the other end of the gallery is Wendy Bornholdt’s Drawing on Resources. These quiet photographs, mainly in grey and white, are hiding in plain sight. A fascinating exhibition that deserves a second look.

Priscilla Pitts said it well in her essay which accompanies the exhibition.

She says that Drawing on Resources is, “… a subtle narrative of concealment, disclosure, enclosing and codifying. The title has a double meaning. First, the artist is using what she already has to hand, both extrinsic [materials, tools, images and text] and intrinsic [such as skills, thought,

visual sensibility].

“Her slim, grey boxes, the works inside, the tissue paper used for wrapping are some of the physical resources from which she has made these photographs. Even discarded tissue, scrunched into a ball and photographed, becomes

an artwork [Snowball…, 2015].

“Then, in some of the works she literally draws over or on to the photograph [itself a resource]. These drawings are made on the computer, sometimes creating abstract geometric shapes, sometimes using just

one finger to trace more organic forms. They are often based on Bornholdt’s memory of what is stored in her boxes – the unreliability of memory intrigues her.

“The ‘works wrapped in tissue’ are barely visible and in many of the images the boxes are closed, their

contents unknowable. And Bornholdt devises other forms of resistance.

“Connective webs deflect our attention from those secretive boxes; a ‘lozenge’ pattern forms a delicate, spatially confusing veil. In the four ‘iceberg’ works, layered translucent forms float in front of the boxes, their title a reminder that only a fraction of an iceberg is visible above the water.

“Finally, abstract shapes blot out part of the original photographs and it’s no accident that in the final work the large circle [echoing the tissue paper Snowball…] almost completely conceals what’s behind it. Yet, as something is hidden, something else is added and a new work comes into being…”

Explore the fascinating exhibition Drawing on Resources next time you are at Aratoi.

• Wendy Bornholdt. Drawing on Resources, exhibition is showing until October 16

to Greytown venue

New Zealand’s premier saxophone quartet, Saxcess, began its concert life with a Sydney Opera House debut in 1992, and has been performing in New Zealand and internationally since then. This year the group has its 30th anniversary, and was looking forward to a series of celebrations until covid intervened. Greytown will now be hosting the main Saxcess Celebratory Concert. Leader Debbie Rawson said: “How cool is that – I couldn’t think of a nicer place to do it! We would love everyone to come and help celebrate our momentous 30th anniversary.”

The quartet will be presenting its usual smorgasbord of music,

delivering tasty pieces ranging from baroque to tango and swing, some wild Klezmer, and exhilarating contemporary works for sax quartet. The programme will have wide appeal, as there will be something for everyone.

The performers will be Debbie Rawson on soprano sax, Michael Jamieson on alto, Tomomi Johnston on tenor, and Tim Workman on baritone.

Rawson has already played in Greytown this year, as part of the soldout Kugels concert. Her goals are to continue to commission, premier, and disseminate the great works of our NZ composers, and to promote her two favourite chamber ensembles – Saxcess and

The Kugels.

Jamieson studied in the Netherlands and France, and has performed with the Rotterdam Philharmonic, the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, the Netherlands Bach Ensemble, and the NZSO. He teaches sax at Auckland and Waikato universities, and is principal saxophone of the Royal NZ Navy Band.

Johnston, originally from Japan, is studying for her masters in classical sax with Michael at Auckland University, is president of the NZ Saxophone Society, and is a dedicated teacher and cat lover.

Workman has played saxophone, clarinet and bass clarinet professionally for over 28 years, combining

his love of music with a career of drafting law for Parliament, practising his sax in his lunch hour in a disused room above the MPs’ swimming pool.

• Saxcess: 4pm on

Sunday, October 2, at 57 Wood St, Greytown. Admission $30, students $10. Booking advisable – contact Ed and Juliet Cooke on [06] 304-9497, or efjacooke@gmail.com.

Wendy Bornholdt, Drawing on Resources. PHOTO/LUCIA ZANMONTI

Members of Saxcess, from left, Tim Workman, Michael Jamieson, Tomomi Johnston, Debbie Rawson. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

Schools quiet on test results

Flynn Nicholls

Four Wairarapa schools participated in a national literacy and numeracy test trial in June, but none are willing to share the results.

The online tests will be a mandatory co-requisite for all NCEA qualifications from 2024, meaning those who fail will not be able to progress through their NCEA qualifications at levels one, two, or three.

National media have reported on the low pass rates for the tests, which were trialed on year 9 and 10 students earlier this year. Many New Zealand schools were alarmed by the content and difficulty of the new tests.

One hundred per cent of Year 10 students from at least one school failed the writing test, and at others, two-thirds to a half failed it. Some schools also reported pass rates below 50 per cent for the numeracy test.

Several principals have expressed concerns about the tests being too difficult.

One principal said the online tests “narrowed what could be assessed and essentially came down to how well students could spell and type.”

In Wairarapa, four schools participated in the pilot study: Rathkeale

College [literacy and numeracy], Solway College [literacy and numeracy], St Matthew’s Collegiate [numeracy only] and Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Wairarapa [te reo matatini and pangarau].

However, they were hesitant to disclose the results.

The Times-Age requested the results from NZQA, but it would not make public the test results for individual schools.

It said, “it’s up to schools

[to decide] whether they would like to share their results.”

Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Wairarapa declined to comment.

St Matthew’s Collegiate and Solway College could not be reached for comment.

Rathkeale declined to share their results but said their students handled the new tests well. Rathkeale’s teachers said they were pleased to participate in the pilot study.

Principal Martin

O’Grady said that the school was helping NZQA by participating, as well as benefiting themselves as a school by getting a head start on learning how to teach the new assignment before it becomes mandatory in 2024.

Wairarapa College chose not to be a pilot school, opting to wait until 2023.

“We are taking our time to get it right so we can start the co-requisite with students next year when they are ready,” said principal Matt White.

Simon Fuller, principal of Kuranui College [Kuranui were not part of the pilot programme], said that any new literacy and numeracy standard NZQA established “needs to be focused on functional literacy and numeracy to contribute to being a successful functioning citizen.”

He said, “knowledge does not have to be displayed by students in an old-fashioned test, like what is being prescribed by these new standards.”

Four Wairarapa schools participated in the pilot study.

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Closing the Remutaka Hill Road for an hour for four mornings in May was inconvenient for some, but we have no regrets. Public safety is our number one priority!

The road closures were a result of a joint operation to control feral goats on or near the hill road posing a significant risk to vehicles.

The operation was a collaboration among DOC, Waka Kotahi NZ, Greater Wellington Regional Council and the New Zealand Native Forests Restoration Trust. It was the first time a road closure for aerial hunting has happened.

Ground hunting of the Remutaka Forest has occurred in the past but because of the steep terrain hunters are unable to hunt close to the road corridor.

Biodiversity Ranger Jamie Fitzgerald [aka Fitzy], said goats have been sighted historically on the Remutaka Hill Road, however the increase in sightings in recent years is concerning.

“There have also been incidents of Wairarapa Connection rail service

pulling into stations decorated with goat remains. Not a pleasant sight for commuters!”

Fitzy says left unchecked feral goats are a significant risk to the safety of drivers and passengers on the hill

road. “And that’s not a risk we’re prepared to take.”

“The increase in sightings and nearmisses meant we were able to secure funding and support from other agencies to undertake aerial shooting from a helicopter.”

The operation had 345 goats shot on the immediate Remutaka Hill Road corridor and buffered area, using a combination of aerial and ground hunting. Further hunting in the southern Remutaka area resulted

in an additional 251 goats shot, bringing the number of goats culled from the Remutaka Forest to 596.

The Remutaka Forest operation formed part of DOC Wairarapa’s annual goat control programme for the region. Goat control is also undertaken in the Aorangi Forest Park, Tararua Forest Park and Rewa Bush.

A large driver for the goat control programme is the huge devastation goats can cause to the natural structure of a forest. Goats are agile climbers and

can reach places other ungulates can’t. They browse on many plant species, including natives, which prohibits forest regeneration.

“With the Remutaka our goal was to control feral goats to low densities,” said Fitzy. Our contractors estimate that a reduction of 80-90 per centwas achieved on the Remutaka Hill Road corridor and within the buffer up to 300m. We’re really pleased with that result.”

Our work is not over though, said Fitzy. “Feral goats can deliver two-four offspring a year meaning constant control is required to keep numbers down. We aim to repeat this operation annually to ensure the ongoing safety of vehicles using the road.

“It’s not just the risk of cars hitting goats, but drivers distracted by goats on the side of the road also pose a risk. Effective goat control will also reduce roadside erosion and rock fall caused by goat browsing.

“Thanks to all the agencies and contractors involved for all of their hard work and support to deliver this important mahi.”

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

Ronnie Priest

Senior DOC Community Ranger

Goat hunting dog Sparkles overlooks a catchment in the Aorangi Forest Park.

PHOTO/SUPPLIED

Sta˜ counted 19 goats sunning themselves on the terraces near Muldoon’s Corner just before the Remutaka Hill Road operation commenced.

Volunteers needed for walking festival

a current First Aid Certificate.

In the next weeks we will be finalising our team of volunteers for the Wairarapa Walking Festival, comprising 40+ walks running from November 11 to 20 .

Having already recruited our Walk Leaders, we are looking for volunteers to be First Aiders and tail-end Charlies.

First Aiders

For each of our 40 walks we will have a First Aider with

This role requires you to be a fit and able walker as some walks are more strenuous than others, with walk distances and times varying anywhere from an hour to four hours. Tail-end Charlie

We also need a volunteer who is happy to remain at the end of the walk to ensure no one gets left behind.

The requirement for this role is similar to the First Aider.

If you are keen to assist us, please go to our website – www. volwairarapa.org.nz –and apply for this role.

If you become a Wairarapa Walking Festival volunteer, we will invite you to a Volunteer Briefing after work hours on October 13 or 27 in Carterton.

• Interested in finding out more: Contact Donna Robinson on 06 929 0969 or email admin@ volwairarapa.org.nz

Walkers at Millennium Reserve, Masterton, at the launch event in May. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

Donna Robinson

GWRC targets river dumping

George Shiers

Greater Wellington Regional Council [GWRC] is working to ensure the rise in illegal dumping seen in the Hutt Valley rivers does not take hold in Wairarapa.

Illegal dumping has been on the up over the hill and in the year to July had cost GWRC $113,826 in tip fees alone. In addition, the dumping of asbestos meant the council had to call in specialist removal on several occasions.

GWRC also had to spend $3541 on a Waste Management Bin.

Wairarapa had not yet experienced a surge in illegal river dumping and GWRC was working to keep it that way. However, a spate of illegal dumping in Wairarapa rivers in 2020 led to GWRC installing several signs to deter dumping as well as several lockable gates at river access points.

Greater Wellington general manager of catchment management Wayne O’Donnell said even though dumping in Wairarapa was low it should be non-existent.

“While Greater Wellington has only had to deal with four instances of illegal dumping, or fly-tipping, in Wairarapa

rivers over the last 12 months, we shouldn’t have to deal with any. Nor should Wairarapa councils.

“It’s incredibly disappointing when members of a rural community, which is

dependent on the health of the environment for agriculture, desecrate their waterways this way.

“Illegal dumping must not be allowed to escalate in Wairarapa as it has in the Hutt Valley. This

requires the public to be vigilant. Please report any fly-tipping you see by noting details like vehicle descriptions and number plates. Take photos if you can do so safely. Greater Wellington will always

protect your privacy.

O’Donnell said that anecdotally, illegal dumping in the Hutt River had been blamed on the cost of tip fees.

“This can never be used

as an excuse for fouling our rivers.”

In the 12 months to September, GWRC said it had spent about $1000 cleaning up illegal dumping at four river sites. These included burned tyres and motorbike parts dumped at Waiohine River at the State Highway 2 bridge, concrete rubble at Waiohine River at River Rd, general household rubbish at Ruamahanga River at Waihenga Bridge and a couch at Huangaroa River at Ponatahi Rd Bridge.

In addition, there was an incident where a farm dump was exposed due to erosion from the Tauherenikau River in August 2021.

The erosion resulted in old baleage wrap being washed down the stream.

GWRC said it had tidied up as much as possible but this would continue to be an issue as more wrap in the river would become exposed after being buried by gravel.

When incidents of river dumping were reported, councils passed the information on to GWRC to deal with clean-up and proper disposal.

Burned tyres and motorbike parts dumped at Waiohine River.

PHOTO/SUPPLIED

It is now eight years since the government changed the law so that vehicles registered from 2000 only need a warrant of ÿ tness check annually.

However, John Abbott, owner of South Wairarapa Auto Services in Featherston, says this makes drivers vulnerable to various safety risks.

Tyres, brakes, steering are the three major safety issues that can arise from one WOF check to another, he says, along with other areas where problems may go unnoticed such as the need to replace lights.

For example, it only needs an indicator light not to be working to lead to a nasty accident at an intersection.

“One of the biggest concerns is the condition of tyres,” John says, “especially if the car does higher kilometres such as driving over the Remutaka Hill every day for work.

“A car can easily have done over 30,000km by the time the next WOF is due, and probably one or two tyres will need to be replaced. The situation is made worse when a wheel alignment is never done. Then the tyre tread wears from the inside out, so it is not so visible.”

Under the law as it now stands, a vehicle can be up to 22 years old and still only be having a warrant of ÿ tness check once a year, John points out.

“A lot of older cars are at an age where serious faults may occur well within a oneyear period.”

As money gets tight, a lot of people are not having their vehicles serviced regularly either, John says.

As a result, increasing numbers of cars are having to be written-o° or are incurring hefty repair bills that could easily be avoided if very simple and basic checks were done.

John is increasingly seeing seized engines because they haven’t been replenished with oil. He puts this down to rising living costs meaning people have less money for essential vehicle maintenance.

“At South Wairarapa Auto Services we can work with every client no matter their budget to help them maintain their vehicle’s safety. We can also do WINZ quotes.”

South Wairarapa Autos o° ers free vehicle ˛ uid checks. All you pay for is any oils, brake ˛ uid, or power steering ˛ uid that might need topping up.

To have John’s team check your vehicle call 06 308 9372.

Featherston thanks you for supporting local businesses

wreaking

George Shiers

At least one trucking company has said they will not be travelling on Tora Rd as detours around the Hinekura slip continue to wreak havoc for large vehicles.

In a report by Martinborough Community Board deputy chairamn Aidan Ellims, it was found that a large number of trucks were getting stuck on the rough rural roads they must use since Hinekura Rd was destroyed in a slip earlier this year.

“I have recently travelled over the Admiral Hill Rd to visit Hinekura residents and the amount of work that council and their contractors have carried out on that road has been substantial and no doubt improved access in and out for those residents,” Ellims wrote.

“However, each week there are still reports of stock trucks getting stuck and slips occurring creating temporary closures until contractors or locals with tractors can reopen the road.

“It is evident that continued maintenance will be required longterm to ensure that this road remains open for businesses and farms in

the district to move stock, feed and hives in and out until the new Hinekura hill road is constructed.”

Ellims said several trucks had become stuck on roads in the area, including one that took place in the Tora Gorge. The truck was carrying in

more than $4000 worth of baleage and tipped up in the water table as the driver travelled left to avoid a slip into the Awhea River.

Another similar incident showed a truck tipped over in a water table on Te Awaiti Rd earlier this year,

which happened when the driver moved left to avoid slumping on the downhill side of the road.

Since these incidents, the driver of a stock truck used to uplift cattle to be shipped for freezing works told a farmer he would not be driving on Tora Rd until

it was fixed. The transport company involved said it would be writing to South Wairarapa District Council [SWDC] to make them aware of their concerns.

Ellims said that the community board had met representatives from SWDC to discuss road safety issues earlier this year.

“During that discussion, we learnt that a large number of roading projects within South Wairarapa are dependent on Waka Kotahi for funding.

“Council have applied for funding for a number of projects and upgrades, however, they do not take place due to funding not being allocated by Waka Kotahi.

“The rural roading issues that our district and ratepayers face are significant, with farm businesses facing large risks if they cannot move stock or feed into or out of their properties, let alone getting staff and supplies on farm.”

Moving forward, Ellims asked that the community board and council worked with staff to gather information from rural businesses, ratepayers and residents, and used the information to add to Waka Kotahi funding applications.

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A contractor’s truck tipped over on Te Awaiti Rd. Trucks crashed on Hinekura back roads

A truck carting baleage tipped over in Tora Gorge.

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Scholarship sweetener

Mossop’s Honey and Apiculture New Zealand are looking for the next Ron Mossop Youth Scholarship recipient to get a boost into the apiculture industry.

The scholarship was set up five years ago as a way of giving young people the best possible start in the apiculture industry. It includes $2000 to be put towards bestpractice training or set-up costs, membership of industry body Apiculture New Zealand for a year, attendance at the industry’s national conference in the year of the award and an accommodation allowance for conference.

Last year’s recipient, Alyssa Wilson from Canterbury, is finishing off a Primary ITO course the scholarship helped pay for. The course involves writing about and photographing her practical experience working at Gowanleagold with beekeeper James Corson, where she said she is “learning heaps”.

While attending the Apiculture New Zealand Conference in Christchurch this year, Wilson said she particularly enjoyed listening to Dr Sammy Ramsey, one of the international speakers from the United States.

Wilson encouraged other young people to consider beekeeping as a career

option.

“Go for it, even if it doesn’t seem like you, just have a go,” she said, “it’s still an awesome experience”.

Wilson said the scholarship had helped her get a qualification under her belt and advised other young beekeepers or young people interested in a career in apiculture to apply for the scholarship.

“I really did not think there was any chance I would get it, but I thought there was no point not

applying for it.”

The scholarship is named after industry pioneer Ron Mossop, who started his family beekeeping businesses in the 1940s. His business was built on values of quality and integrity, which remain at the heart of Mossop’s Honey today.

• Applications for the scholarship close on Friday, October 28.

Check out: apinz.org. nz/scholarship-inbeekeeping/

Paul Clark is at his happiest riding on two wheels, even better if his wife, Nicky, is joining him.

He’s also happy in his new role as head mechanic at Cycling Tom Bike Shop in Masterton’s central CBD.

His workshop is full-frontal in the window of the bike store which has prime position at the intersection of Queen and Church Streets. Customers coming in to check things-cycling discover Paul in action with a bike on a hoist in semi states of repair. Either that, or he’ll be talking to people about the latest E-bikes or other equipment Cycling Tom’s has to offer. Paul knows a lot about electric bikes, especially the award-winning New Zealand designed SmartMotion, which Cycling Tom’s is the local agents for. These NZ designed bikes come in a range of models depending on needs and lifestyle. From smart commuters to rugged mountain bikes and all in between. Paul and Nicky have recently purchased one each and are enjoying discovering the backroads of Wairarapa. They’ve also ventured further afield and are looking forward to a summer of cycling within New Zealand.

The SmartMotion electric bicycle range was a natural progression after Anthony Clyde (director at Neal-Clyde Designs ltd) developed the Smartmotion eDrive system for the NZ Post-delivery bicycles, in conjunction with NZ Post bicycle manufacturer Reiker Cycles. He worked with Reiker Cycles and NZ Post, trialling components, upgrading, redesigning, until the SmartMotion eDrive system was robust enough to meet the extreme needs of Postal delivery.There are SmartMotion-powered delivery bikes with NZ Post that have been in use for up to five years, still on the original motor and battery. Anthony Clyde also sponsored Masterton woman, Catriona Williams on the first ever handcycle ride by tetraplegics from Lhasa to Katmandu,

via base camp Everest! Over 1000km and 10 Himalayan passes. A higher torque 300w system was developed for Cat’s front, hand and wheel-driven bike. Catriona’s was the only bike to make it all the way without failure and the first electric bike to do so.

Sponsorship and fostering a love of cycling is what drives the owner of CyclingTom’s Bike Shop owner, Tom McCallum. He is justifiably proud of his bike shop which he opened just over a year ago. Tom is thrilled to have someone with Paul’s mechanical calibre in the store.

Paul has been around motorcycles and latterly bicycles most of his life. For those with a long memory, they will recall Ian Thickett Motors on Chapel Street, which is where Paul completed his mechanic’s apprenticeship. He moved to the Waikato and worked as a mechanic and then in retail in an engineering workshop. “It was a break from being on the tools and I learned heaps about what the mechanical market had to offer,” says Paul. Returning to Wairarapa he worked at the former Dave Anderson Suzuki and the past 10 years at Fagan Motors in its motorcycle division.

Paul’s last motorcycle he owned was a Suzuki Boulevard 1500cc. “A wonderful cruising bike.”

But, these days he quite hooked on the electric bikes and what they can offer. It’s this enthusiasm which he transfers to those who come into Cycling Tom’s. It’s not all e-bikes though, that attracts enthusiastic cyclists to call in and chat and to learn of the latest cycling trends and products.

There’s clothing, helmets, tyres, cleaning kits and around 200 available bikes. Around 20% are ebikes; 40% mountain and road bikes, and the rest being the specialty bikes which Paul builds and maintains for the elite cyclists.

2021 Ron Mossop Youth Scholarship recipient Alyssa Wilson. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

GOLD DUST WOMAN

SATURDAY 8 OCTOBER, 8PM

Gold Dust Woman will take you on a journey through 50 years of Stevie classics and the greatest hits of Fleetwood Mac! Stevie joins forces with the legendary Tom Petty for a plethora of hits that will have you dancing all night long!

INFORMATION & TICKETS

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK

26 SEPTEMBER - 2 OCTOBER 2022

Reconnect with people and places

New Zealanders are being encouraged to reconnect with people and places that have lifted them up in the past.

Mental Health Awareness Week takes place on Monday 26th September to Friday 2nd October.

The theme this year is about encouraging New Zealanders to engage with the people and places that bring them joy - hei pikinga waiora - whether it’s reaching out to someone you’ve lost contact with, visiting a place that’s special to you, or getting outside in nature.

“The past couple of years have been tough on our well-being, and it’s been difficult to connect with

friends and whānau and the places that are important to us,” Mental Health Foundation chief executive Shaun Robinson says.

“Our mental health is a special taonga. One in five New Zealanders experience a mental illness and/ or addiction each year and it’s important to remember that with the right tautoko many people can and do recover,” Shaun says.

“Well-being isn’t just for people who have not experienced mental illness – it’s for everyone.

Think about how you and your community can engage with this year’s theme and help to improve the well-being of all New Zealanders.”

The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand is a charity that works towards creating a society free from discrimination, where all people enjoy positive mental health and well-being.

Mental Health Awareness Week is the foundation’s annual campaign that works to help New Zealanders understand what boosts their Wellbeing and improves mental health.

The Foundation has been running week since 1993 - when not many people wanted to talk publicly about mental health - and since then it’s grown immensely.

Every year a new theme is chosen because there isn’t just one way

to boost well-being and there’s no one-size-fits-all approach that will work for everyone in Aotearoa.

Hopefully, ever y Week adds a

new skill, tool or strategy to New Zealanders’ well-being kete to help every day and draw on when times are tough.

Visit a person that’s special to you

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK

Mental Health services in Wairarapa

Adult Community Mental Health Services (Masterton)

Provides mental health information, assessment, treatment and support options for people >18 years. 24/7

Mental health crisis response. Clinical consult liaison for Primary Care, and local agencies/services.

Hospital Campus

Te Ore Ore Road, Masterton

FP: 0508 432 432 24hours

P: 06 946 9805

E: wairarapaCMHT@mhaids.health.nz

Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)

Provides mental health information, assessment, treatment and support options for children/ tamariki and young people/ rangitahi aged 0-19 yrs and their whanau/ families. Clinical consult/ liaison for Primary Care, Schools, local services, and parents.

Level 2, 49-51 Lincoln Road, Masterton 5810

After hours MH crisis call

FP: 0508 432 432 any time

P: 06 946 9808

E: wairarapaCAMHS@mhaids.health.nz

Yellow Brick Road - formerly (Supporting Families Wairarapa)

Provides support for family/ whanau/friends who care for someone with a mental health or addiction issue with education, information and advocacy. Supporting people with experience of mental illness or other disability into employment, further education and community participation.

Reducing stigma around mental illness and disability through education and support.

Connect to support at 323 Queen Street Masterton 5810

Hours: 9am - 5pm

P: 06 377 3081 M: 0505 432 432

W: www.yellowbrickroad.org.nz

Te Hauora Runanga O Wairarapa (CAMHS)

Provides Kaupapa Maori mental health support services. Drug and alcohol information, assessment, treatment and support services.

Koroua and Kuia Maori Disability Rongoa Services.

Cnr 101 Chapel and Jackson Streets, Masterton

Hours: 8.30am 5pm FP: 0800 666744 P: 06 378 0140

Pathways - Community based mental health, addiction and well-being services

Provides a range of support services around housing, practical daily living, employment and being healthy, we help people with experience of mental illness and addictions to live well in the communities of their choice.

Mobile Community Support and Residential Services.

Level 1, Departmental Building 35-37 Chapel Street, Masterton

P: 06 370 6100

E: wairarapa@pathways.co.nz

W: www.pathays.co.nz

King Street Artworks

Help Yourself to the Healing Power of Art

King Street is a creative space to which anyone can come and recover from mental illness and addiction or simply to maintain their mental health and well-being.

16 Queen Street, Masterton 5810

Hours: Mon - Fri: 10am-3pm

Sat: 10am-2pm, Wed Evenings: 4-7pm

P: 06 378 9777

E: kingst@wise.net.nz

W: www.kingstreetartworks.co.nz

A sense of belonging at King Street Artworks

The theme for Mental Health Awareness this year is “Reconnect” and connecting is as important as the art at King Street Artworks. Being a part of something, belonging, sharing, feeling supported and supporting others is so good for your mental health.

Coming to King Street Artworks you get all that and more. So take time for yourself and flex that creativity, connect with your community and come to King Street Artworks. We are a completely free creative space that has been supporting the mental health and well-being of our community for 25 years.

You don’t need to be referred; just give us a call to book in a time, or pop in and we can give you the grand tour!”

Movies can benefit our mental health. Jane Ross, Director of Film Talks the Wairarapa Film Festival

Mental Health Awareness Week helps us to think about what boosts our well-being and improves mental health. I recommend utilising Te Whare Tapa Whā, a holistic health model, developed by leading Māori health advocate Sir Mason Durie in 1984.

Te Whare Tapa Whā describes health and Well-being as a wharenui: a meeting house with four walls. Each wall represent taha wairua (spiritual well-being), taha hinengaro (mental and emotional well-being), taha tinana (physical well-being) and taha whānau (family and social well-being). Our connection with whenua (land) forms the foundation. When all these walls are in balance we can thrive. When one or more of the dimensions are out of balance life can feel heavy or unstable.

I’m going to utilise Te Whare Tapa Whā to talk about the many benefits that go with watching movies. It doesn’t matter if you’re streaming at home or sitting in a

cinema - watching films can make a difference to how we feel and how we respond to our world.

Taha wairua is about taking time to see the beauty in our world; the things that make us feel hope and inspiration. Find a film that can offer an insight into local knowledge or a different cultural worldview. Be inspired by visual landscapes and stories.

TOP FILM PICK: How Far Is Heaven (2012)

Taha hinengaro refers to your head and your heart; your thoughts and your feelings. Watching movies encourages an emotional release, such as laughing or crying in response to the film’s narrative. Laughing at funny scenes, for example, triggers the release of endorphins, the body’s natural ‘feel-good’ chemicals.

TOP FILM PICK: The Dark Horse (2014).

Taha tinana aligns with how your body feels and how you can care for it. To stay in good physical health we need to balance exercise and activity with rest and relaxation. Watch a film and take a break from everyday life.

TOP FILM PICK: The Heart Dances The Journey of The Piano: the Ballet

Taha whānau are the people we care about, such as family, friends and our communities. They give us our sense of belonging. It’s great to connect with the people close to our hearts through watching films and discussing the themes within the stories.

TOP FILM PICK: James & Isey (2021)

Whenua describes connection to land, including the soil, plants, animals and people – tangata whenua. Films are stories, and they can offer ways to connect with whenua no matter where we are in the world.

TOP MOVIE PICK: The Pā Boys (2014)

All these films are available to buy and rent from NZ Film On Demand.

The Pā Boys (2014). Photo courtesy of The NZ Film Commission.

MENTAL HEALTH

AWARENESS WEEK 26 SEPTEMBER - 2 OCTOBER 2022

going bananas for mental health

BY JEREMYLEVERIDGE

In conjunction with Mental Health Awareness Week, Mākoura College will be hosting its annual 24hr Radio Marathon.The event intends to increase awareness of mental health and encourage positive, safe, and friendly conversations surrounding mental health.

This year’s theme is all about “going bananas’’ for 24 hours, and will involve banana-inspired activities.

The audience can look forward to seeing banana art, banana split making, banana football, as well as a range of other fun and entertaining activities and games.

All funds raised from this event will go directly to the Mental Health Foundation, who are in full support of the 24hr radio marathon.

The marathon hopes to raise $3000

for the charity, which would break Mākoura College’s all-time record for funds raised during the event.

The 24hr Radio Marathon will kick off at 9am on Friday 23rd September, running all the way through until 9am the following day.

It will be broadcast live on the 88.1 Hit Student Radio FM frequency, which is now available on the Radio Garden app, as well as a video stream on YouTube, all under 88.1 Hit Student Radio.

If you wish to donate directly to the Mental Health Foundation, as well as support the 24hr Radio Marathon, scan the QR code which can be found on the 88.1 Hit Student Radio Facebook page.

This year’s event has been kindly sponsored by a range of organisations, including Rethink Accounting, Trust House, Mitre 10 Mega, Paper Plus, New World, The Sanctuary, and Sacred Art,

who have contributed funds to the Mental Health Foundation, as well as a selection of prizes which will be up for grabs during the live broadcast.

Camryn Charles, one of the radio marathon hosts, says this year’s marathon will be better than ever.

“Our radio marathon hopes to encourage positive conversations surrounding mental health to continue.

They don’t have to be dark, gloomy discussions, but it is vital that people are able to open up about how they’re feeling.”

Camryn also says that she is excited to dress up as a banana for 24 hours, all while witnessing Jeremy do outrageous things for the entertainment of the viewers and listeners. She has been feeling the pressure during the lead-up to the event, unlike her co-host Jeremy, who has been concerningly unphased and calm.

Jeremy says he’s “keen to see Camryn dressed as a banana ducttaped to a wall for fun.”

He is also excited to discuss football during the 24 hours, much

Easy and affordable ways to deal with anxiety

Feeling occasionally anxious, nervous or stressed is a normal response to modern life.

However, for some people their anxiety is more intense and stirs up uncomfortable feelings when faced with simple everyday situations.

If you or someone you know is suffering, is isolating or not living to their full potential then please don’t ignore these feelings. It’s time to take action.

The Cause or Origin of Anxiety

Anxiety is experienced at different times and ways for different people, and can be a perfectly normal response to a one-off stressful period or worrying event.

traumatic life events, family or relationship issues, abuse, and physical disease.

Personality traits of low selfesteem and/or perfectionism can also predispose individuals to experience anxiety.

There are daily things we can do to reduce symptoms and help to deal with anxiety as it happens as well as to prevent anxiety.

Anxiety can be felt emotionally and/or physically

Everyone may experience anxiety differently, there are some common symptoms:

EMOTIONAL SENSATIONS:

Feelings of excess worry, overwhelm, panic, fear or guilt;

tense or upset.

PHYSICAL SENSATIONS:

Racing heart;

Hot flushes, sweating and skin clamminess;

Rapid breathing or shortness of breath;

Frequent digestion or stomach upsets.

Difficulty sleeping, panic attacks, fatigue, sweating or headaches.

There are many things that can be done daily to help reduce or eliminate anxiety. Here are some of them;

Get regular sleep.

going to the gym, taking a walk, going for a bike ride, running, tai qi, qi gong, yoga, pilates, or surfing.

Get outside and be in nature, listen to the birds, feel the wind, smell the flowers, look at the landscape, sun rise or sunset.

Food and Beverages: Choose healthy organic foods and drinks. Avoid refined and sugary foods.

Practice being in the moment or being present. We can do this easier by focusing on our physical senses. Ask yourself what can I smell, feel, hear, touch and see.

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However, for some, anxiety can persist and become a chronic mental health condition.

In this instance, the triggers for chronic anxiety are multi-factorial, family traits, work stressors,

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Consistent exercise preferably something you enjoy such as:

Avoid or lessen caffeine. Stimulants such as caffeine (including chocolate) can worsen and/or cause anxiety.

Breathe! – if you start to feel panicky or anxious, focus on taking some slow, purposeful, deep breaths.

Meditate, Heart Math.

Writing in a journal can help by getting it out of the head, deconstruct the thoughts, allow us to see the emotions and situations that cause the anxiety and may also lead to solutions.

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More savings required for a comfortable retirement

with retirees making up the shortfall from savings.

Retirement households continue to spend at levels in excess of NZ Super and will have to supplement their budgets regardless of whether they are seeking a no-frills lifestyle or one where they have more choices.

That’s one of the main ÿ ndings of the Guidelines, which were launched earlier this month at Financial Advice New Zealand’s annual conference in Christchurch. The guidelines have been produced by Massey’s NZ Fin-Ed Centre and are supported by Financial Advice New Zealand, and fund and KiwiSaver manager Consilium.

The guidelines show that without preparing for spending beyond NZ Super many New Zealanders will be disappointed in their retirement.

Household excess expenditure has increased since last year due to in˝ ation,

In˝ ation is especially concerning for those in or near retirement as it erodes the purchasing power of income and reduces the value of ÿ xed-income investments that many retirees favour.

A two-person household in the main cities in 2022 would need to have saved $755,000 to fund a ‘choices’ lifestyle, while a couple living in the provinces would need to have saved $480,000.

The lump sums required for a ‘choices’ lifestyle for a one-person household are $561,000 and $658,000 for metropolitan and provincial areas respectively.

Only two-person provincial households living a ‘no-frills’ lifestyle come close to being funded by NZ Super, though they would still need savings of $77,000.

A metropolitan two-person household with a ‘no-frills’ lifestyle would require $191,000 savings at retirement in addition to NZ Super.

Big increases in the cost of transport, housing and household utilities, and

food in particular are hitting retirees hard because, as a percentage, they spend more than the average Kiwi in these areas. While CPI was 7.3% in the June quarter, the biggest increased costs for retirees were 14.05% for transport, 9.1% for housing and household utilities and 6.55% for food.

Because increases in the Super rate was only 5.55% (based on in˝ ation through Dec 31st 2021), retirees must make up the di˛ erence from savings.

Financial Advice Chief Executive Katrina Shanks says the report is a further reminder about the need for everyone, even those who think they are going to be comfortable, to plan for their retirement.

“We need people to realise it’s essential to start thinking seriously about their retirement and what sort of lifestyle they want to lead when they get there.

“Unless they do this from an early age, and put a plan into action, they will struggle to live the lifestyle they want to once they stop work. These guidelines clearly show what people need to aim for.

“People nearing retirement can use the levels of lump sums required to start budgeting now to increase savings and investments. They can also look at ways of maintaining an income for longer while they save, including working past 65 or at least working part time.

“Other ideas are to look at how best to invest to maintain purchasing power.

“If you’re planning for a long retirement, generally speaking you can take more risk because you have time for markets to recover.

“Whilst portfolios may be labelled growth, balanced or conservative, it is helpful to understand the limitations of conservative investments in outpacing in˝ ation.

“In retirement, having discussions regarding balanced portfolios and when to liquidate certain parts, ie growth funds, property market or down-sizing property to access capital is a really useful move.

“Just because people are in retirement doesn’t mean all their investments have to be conservative.”

Cycling accidents for over-65s double

As our older population ÿ nd freedom on two wheels, cycling-related injuries for those aged over 65+ have increased by more than 100 per cent, according to ACC.

New ÿ gures from ACC show injuries among this group have increased by more than 100 per cent in ÿ ve years –from 2256 in 2016 to 4526 in 2020.

Cycling claims overall have risen by 30 per cent in this time, reaching a ÿ ve-year high in 2020 of more than 36,000.

Separate ACC ÿ gures show claims involving electric bikes have risen even more dramatically – from just 83 in 2016 to 994 in 2020. There were 966 claims registered in 2021 as of September 18.

Claims among people over 55 have jumped from about 50 in 2016 to 686 in 2020.

ACC injury prevention leader James Whitaker says ACC wants people to continue to ride bikes, but wants them to be safe while doing so.

He says it is important for all road users to look out for each other and give each other space, so everyone felt comfortable.

There were several things cyclists can do to help themselves keep safe.

“This could mean taking a moment to get the basics right, like checking you’ve got the right safety gear and that it ÿ ts you properly, or taking time to practise in a quiet, tra° c-free area.”

“If you’re getting into e-bike riding for the ÿ rst time, we’d recommend taking

a course – e-bikes are very di˛ erent to traditional bikes.”

ACC spent more than $100 million to help people recover from cycling injuries, including mountain biking, in 2020. That’s up from about $68m in 2016.

Its claims reached 36,063 in 2020 for all cycling injuries. That’s an overall 30% increase from 2016 to 2020, but injuries increased by 101% for those aged over 65 from 2016-2020

Cycling Action Network project manager Patrick Morgan says more people are rediscovering the convenience, freedom and joy of riding a bike.

“The current generation of over-65s are much more inclined to get on their bikes,” says Patrick, who is also a tutor at adult cycling training programme Pedal Ready.

“Riding a bike has incredible health beneÿ ts – it cuts your risk of heart disease and diabetes, and improves mental health. Cycling is the new golf.”

The development of e-bikes, which ˝ attened hills and defeated headwinds, has contributed to increasing cycling numbers, he says.

E-bike injuries are rising fastest among people aged 55 and over. These have risen from about 50 in 2016 to 686 in 2020.

Waka Kotahi has recently relaunched the NZ Code for Cycling, which includes speciÿ c advice for roundabouts.

It advises people on bikes to ride in the middle of the lane to give them the best chance of being seen by drivers.

Cycling Action Network’s top tips

• Make sure your bike is in tip-top shape. Get a mechanic or skilled friend to check it over.

• Get the skills you need. Join a club, ride with experienced people, or take a class such as Bike Ready.

• Choose streets and trails that are right for your skill level.

• Nothing in life is without risk. Ride within your abilities.

Source: www.acc.co.nz

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About 1.4 million hectares of native and productive land have been protected from wilding conifers in the past two years, Biosecurity Minister Damien O’Connor said. He told the Wilding Pine Conference in Blenheim there was a visible difference across the country from the work of hundreds of people to get the upper hand on wildings.

The number of wilding pines that had been felled in Wairarapa could not be determined by district or regional councils, but most said they were actively removing the tress.

A Masterton District Council [MDC] spokesperson said it had worked with Greater Wellington Regional Council [GWRC] to remove about 7000 wilding pines from Southern Reserve in Riversdale.

They said any other wilding pines were removed as they were

found in reserve areas.

South Wairarapa District Council [SWDC], however, said it wasn’t involved with the National Wilding Conifer Control Programme.

“Removal of wilding pines and biosecurity is not a mandatory function given to territorial authorities.

“This generally sits with the Ministry for Primary Industries and GWRC. The Department of Conservation may be required to control wilding pines on its own land in accordance with its

own legislation in some circumstances.”

It said the National Environmental Standard for Plantation Forestry put the onus on forest owners to control wilding pines.

GWRC said wilding pines were included in the Regional Pest Management Plan to

control issue over a number of years.”

GWRC said it did not have figures for the number of trees felled.

It said it has a progressive containment approach to the wilding pines, increasingly shrinking the area where they were found.

GWRC’s Regional Pest Management Plan identified 11 conifers including European larch, Douglas fir, and nine species of pine to be targeted for removal.

It said wilding conifers were defined as any introduced conifer tree established by natural means unless it was found within a forest plantation and didn’t create any greater risk of wilding conifer spread to nearby land.

found in alpine and subalpine areas, explaining their presence in parts of the northern margins of the Remutaka ranges.

It said their hardiness had resulted in them being used for shelter belts species throughout the region.

The wilding conifers could have a large impact on native ecosystems, growing faster than native plants and reducing the amount of sunlight they received.

The plan said most wilding conifer species did not pose a significant threat to established native forests; however, Douglas fir had a higher shade tolerance than other introduced conifer species and wilding Douglas fir could spread into shrub

destroy all contorta pine [lodgepole] trees on their land before the trees could produce cones.

It said they should also destroy all other wilding conifers.

The plan said in areas of extensive pastoral farming, wilding conifer infestations could adversely impact economic well-being by reducing available grazing land and limiting future land use because of the high costs of control.

O’Connor said that if left unchecked, wildings would cost the economy $5.3 billion.

He said the government had made the right call when announcing $100 million of Jobs For Nature funding for a

change – through reducing impacts on productive land, hydropower generation, and reducing the threats from intense wildfires.”

O’Connor said the National Wilding Conifer Control Programme had treated more than two-thirds of the known infestations around the country at least once since 2020.

“From the dune lakes of the Te Aupouri Peninsula in Northland to the high country of Molesworth, and to the sacred Motupohue Bluff Hill at Invercargill, the scenes are striking.

“Native tussock, bush and grazing land are

Surplus management is one of the greatest skills of pasture management and is a critical aspect of maximising pasture eaten and feed quality.

Grazing residuals drives pasture quality and when growth exceeds demand, residuals will rise unless this surplus is managed.

Surplus management is all about anticipation. Getting surplus management right requires regular (ideally weekly) pasture assessment to predict feed surpluses before they happen.

Identifying pasture surplus early allows better management of a surplus, including decisions around rotation length, removal of supplements and the number of paddocks to shut up.

Spring grazing management will in uence the amount and quality of pasture grown later in the season. Pasture quality is optimised when pastures are grazed between the 2nd and 3rd leaf stages of regrowth, and grazed to residuals of 3.5-4cm (or 7-8 clicks on RPM). By maintaining a strategy of more consistent post-grazing residuals, pastures will also persist longer.

Work hard to achieve a consistent grazing height at each grazing.

If you are consistently grazing to below 7-8 clicks, or it’s dif cult to achieve this level of utilisation due to soil conditions, feed the most cost-effective supplement to maintain herd intakes at the required level. If the post grazing residual height is more than 9-10 clicks (1750kg DM), and ground conditions permit, consider using a clean-up mob or top to the lower height after grazing.

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121 festival staged to return

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After two years of cancellations, South Wairarapa’s 121 Festival is set to get the party started at Tauherenikau Racecourse next year.

The inaugural festival in February 2020 was a hit, with big plans for future years, but covid-19 had other plans, cancelled in 2021 and earlier this year.

The 2021 festival was on track to selling out all 5000 tickets but was

cancelled for the second year in a row.

Next year, the threeday festival will come back in style on March 10-12.

Festival co-founder Olly de Salis encouraged people to get their tickets early.

“We see 121 as being a super attractive proposition to people, particularly as dance and electronic music continues to experience significant growth worldwide.”

De Salis said there will be a range of accommodation options including premium and general camping.

“And if you feel the need, you can re-centre yourself with yoga, enjoy a little vintage retail therapy or make a splash with a freshwater swim in the nearby Tauherenikau River.

“The festival is also proud to act as an exhibition space for multimedia art, in keeping with the

creative spirit that fuels every aspect of the 121 Festival.”

Announcements on the line-up would start in late next month, with tickets going on sale the following week. The full programmes for art, wellness and sustainability.

De Sallis – also the founder of Club 121 in Wellington – said the 121 Festival offered something very different.

“Be it straight up disco euphoria in a Victorian

ballroom, virtuoso musicianship on the live stage, heads down techno in a concrete tunnel or an unforgettable main stage set from one of our headliners.”

Destination Wairarapa marketing manager Barb Hyde said the festival attracted younger people to party in the region.

“The festival is already proven to attract a new audience to the region, in a festival setting like no other, we’re thrilled to see it return in 2023.

“The festival embraces the grandeur, heritage and landscape of Tauherenikau.

“The native bushland, riverside setting and stunning buildings at Tauherenikau are integral to the tone and approach of the event.

“It creates a unique festival experience that marries this growing popular music scene with a rich history of largescale and much-loved events being held at this Wairarapa venue.”

The 121 festival is returning to Wairarapa.

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DOWN: 2 Avalanche, 3 After, 5 Reel, 6 Operate, 7 Refrigerated, 8 Drove, 9 Cake tin, 10 Rick, 11 Afraid, 12 Radar, 13 Inferno, 14 Dignity, 16 Planetarium, 22 Mystic, 23 Horrify, 24 Audible, 25 Cheats, 27 Diarist, 28 Metric, 30 Rare, 32 Heart, 34 Foyer, 36 Firm, 38 Ass, 42 Eagle, 43 Trading, 44 Even, 45 Exacts, 46 Rinse, 48 Interrogate, 49 Ireland, 50 Add, 51 Admiral, 52 Nagged, 53 Preposterous, 54 Best, 57 Embers, 64 Liberally, 65 Teacher, 66 Stumped, 68 Dolphin, 70 Everest, 71 Saliva, 72 Naive, 74 Slush, 76 Chore, 78 Garb, 79 Stun.

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Waxing lyrical about clean ears

Liz Mills believes it can be one of life’s simple pleasures having your ears cleaned. There is no water involved, no pain or discomfort. Just the world suddenly becoming light and airy. A wax build up can cause many problems ranging from dizziness, pain, and itchy ears, to a loss of hearing.

Liz is a registered nurse who chose to specialise in ear

health eight years ago. “Ears are often the forgotten organ but they are so vital to maintaining good health.”

If Liz had her way, everyone in the community would have their ears checked once a year.

“Regular ear checks and cleans is all about prevention rather than reacting when things go wrong.”

If Liz detects anything serious and needing further treatment, she refers directly to the Ear, nose and throat (ENT) physicians at Wairarapa Hospital.

Liz’s youngest patient has been just four months old, the eldest 103.

Booking is easy and no referral required. Either book online at www.ears2you co.nz or call (06) 370 6730

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Events

Justice of the Peace: Greytown Library 11am-1pm; Martinborough Library 11am-1pm.

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 & Croquet Club: 57 High St [behind Carters], Carterton. Housie at 1pm. Call Pauline Hodgson [027] 406-6728.

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

Danzability Class: 11am-noon, at Studio 73, Greytown. Call physio. rachel.horwell@gmail.com or [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: 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, 4.307.30pm 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: 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: 7.308.30pm, 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.

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 (06) 216-2187

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

Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Family History Research Rooms, 79, Queen St, Masterton, open 1-4pm.

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.

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Aratoi: Masterton Museum: A Cabinet of Curiosities to July 2023; John Christeller: Shared Histories to Oct 16; Andrea Gardner: This is the rabbit hole to Oct 16; Wendy Bornholdt: Drawing on Resources to Oct 16.

Carterton Craft Market: Mon-Sat: 9am-4pm, Sun: 10am-3pm, 25 High St North, Carterton. Call Desley [027] 787-8558.

Carterton Senior Citizens: 1.304pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, Carterton Memorial Club, Broadway.

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.

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

Fareham Creative Space: Open studio, 10am-3pm, 80 Underhill Rd, Featherston. Email: registrations@

farehamcreativespace.nz Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels.

Call Di [027] 498-7261.

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, for preschool children and their caregivers, Epiphany Church hall, High St, Masterton. Call Anne Owen 377-4505.

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

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.

Masterton Social Badminton Club: Chanel College gymnasium, Herbert St, enter through treelined entrance [by the bus stop], 7-9pm. Contact Melissa [027] 327-0505.

Seniornet Wairarapa: Computer/ cellphone help, 1-2.30pm, Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton. Call John [027] 3835654.

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.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1

Aratoi: Opening at 2pm, Breadcraft Wairarapa Schools’ Art to Oct 30.

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

Featherston Fusiliers: At Featherston Assembly of God cafeteria, 22 Birdwood St, 10am4.30pm. Contact featherston. fusiliers@gmail.com Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: 57 High St [behind Carters], Carterton. Winter Bowls: 1pm. Call Pauline [027] 406-6728. Golf Croquet: 1.15pm start. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000.

Carterton District Historical Society: 150 High St North, Carterton. Open by appointment. Call 379-5564.

Cobblestones Museum: Daily 10am-4pm. Printing Works: Sat/ Sun, 1-4pm. Cobblestones Museum, 169 Main St, Greytown. Call [06] 304-9687.

Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Sat and Sun 10am-2pm, other times by arrangement. Call Elsa [021] 2639403.

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, under the grandstand, Solway Showgrounds, Judds Rd, Masterton. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm behind Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 378-7109.

Martinborough Museum: Open Sat and Sun at No 7 The Square, 10.30am-2.30pm.

Parkrun: Weekly 5km run/walk, 8am start, at the Woodside end of the Greytown rail trail. Info: parkrun. co.nz/greytownwoodsidetrail 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: For anyone needing support after a cancer diagnosis. Call (06) 378-8039.

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

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

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2

Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: 57 High St [behind Carters], Carterton. Association croquet, 9am start. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000. Carterton Farmers Market: Memorial Square, 9am-12.30pm. Call [027] 663-9011.’

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: 6.3011.30am, 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 Gordon [027] 414-7433 or [027] 628-5889.

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

MONDAY,

OCTOBER 3

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

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

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

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

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

Carterton Food Bank: 10-11am Mon-Fri at Haumanu House. Call 379-4092.

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.

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: For anyone dealing with a terminal illness. Call [06] 378-8888.

Indoor Bowls: 1.30pm Club Carterton, Broadway. 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 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, OCTOBER 4

Wairarapa Embroiderers Guild: At the Ranfurly Club Rooms, Chapel St, Masterton. Call Billie Sims 3782949 or Jenny 377-0859 or email

Wairarapaembroiderers@gmail.com

Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: 7pm in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531.

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

Featherston Toy Library: Featherston Community Centre, 9-11am.

Caregivers Programme: At Hospice Wairarapa, 59 Renall St, Masterton, noon-1.30pm. Call Kirsten 399 1050. Clareville Badminton Club: Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm. Call Steve [027] 333-3975.

Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: 57 High St [behind Carters], Carterton. Association Croquet: 9am start. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000. Winter Bowls: 1pm. Call Pauline Hodgson [027] 406-6728.

Carterton District Historical Society: 150 High St North, Carterton. Open by appointment. Call 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. 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.

Fareham Creative Space: Open studio, 10am-3pm, 80 Underhill Rd, Featherston. Email: registrations@ farehamcreativespace.nz

Featherston Amateur Wrestling Club: Beginners, 5-9 years, 5.306.15pm; 10 years+ [including adults] 6.15-7.30pm. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 10am. 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 Masterton. Call Carol [022] 524-5994 or visit us at 340 Queen Street, Masterton. GirlGuiding: Masterton Pippins [5-7 years] 3.45-5pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646.

Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB 11am-1pm. Paint/draw: From live model,10amnoon, at Masterton Art Club, Victoria St. Call Elissa Smith [027] 470-6528.

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 Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Association: Meet for social indoor bowls, 500 cards, or a chat 1-3pm, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St. Call Ngaire 377-0342.

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

Red Star Table Tennis Club: 9amnoon at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter [027] 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066.

Seniornet Wairarapa: Computer/ cellphone help 1.30-2.30pm, Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton. Call John [027] 3835654.

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, at 7.30pm.

South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club: Games afternoon. Call Doff 304-9748.

Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Family History Research Rooms, 79 Queen St, Masterton, open 1-4pm.

Wairarapa Services Club: Cards –Euchre, 1pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton.

Woops A Daisies: Leisure Marching Team practice 4-5pm, at the Trust House Rec Centre Stadium. Call Cheryl [06] 370-1922 or [027] 6976974.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5

Greytown Miniature Makers:

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

Toi Wairarapa - Heart of arts: 10 Minute Bites, 12.10pm, BYO sandwich.

Housie: 7pm, at the Martinborough Bowling Club, Regent St.

Maungaraki Probus: Masterton Club, Essex St, Masterton, at 10am. Call Megan Loar 377-2222 or [021] 070-4290.

AA Meeting: At 7.30pm, Epiphany church hall, High St, Solway, Masterton. Call [027] 557-7928.

Cards: “500”, 1.15-4.15pm, at the Carterton Club. Call Barbara 379-6582 or Val 379-8329.

Carrington Bowls & Croquet Club: 57 High Street [behind Carters]. Golf Croquet: 1.15pm start. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000.

Carterton Cycle Group: From Belvedere Rd [weather permitting] for 20km or 40-60km rides. 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Parkinson’s Singing Group: 10.30am, at the South Wairarapa Workingman’s Club, Main St, Greytown. Call Marguerite Chadwick 379-5376.

Rangatahi to Rangatira Youth Group Join us for 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 Masterton. Phone Sue McRae [027] 449-0601 for venue details.

Silver Ukulele Club: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Jan [06] 308-8556.

South Wairarapa Caregivers

Programme: At a café in South Wairarapa, 10am. Call Kirsten 3991050.

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

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.

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

• No alternative routes provided Roads to be closed:

• East West Access Road from just west of the barrage gate bridge to intersection with Te Hopai Road Period of closure:

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We have an exciting opportunity working in our Masterton newsroom, joining a dynamic newsroom dedicated to producing local content.

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You will be highly versatile, adapt to house style, able to leap from subbing supplied copy to proofreading advertising features to prooÿ ng court coverage copy while maintaining editorial standards. The successful applicants will be passionate about words and grammar, work e° ciently and accurately under pressure and competently juggle multiple production schedules to ensure all copy is delivered on time.

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Trust gain from rugby tie-in

Robert Algie Memorial Trust were lucky enough over the first weekend of September to partner with Wairarapa-Bush rugby, their anniversary celebrations and the New Zealand Parliamentary Rugby Team to hold an event to raise funds for the trust.

Trust House Robert Algie Memorial Rugby game had a Wairarapa Invitational Team, with representation from retired players like Dean Goodin [Stihl Shop Masterton], Patrick Harding-Rimene [Scott’s Ag Contracting,] Robin Walker [Daytech Engineering] and Mana Apiata [Professionals, Patrick and Scott Masterton].

In particular it was great to see Robert’s two nephews, Chris [Inspire Living] and Thomas [A1 Homes], take part in the invitational team and even better to see his greatnieces and nephews on the sidelines to support.

The Parliamentary team had Kieran McAnulty [Scotty’s Meats] and Billy and Piri Weepu [Erin Nesdale Property Brokers] take the field along with many others.

The weather held out, lots of supporters came out and it was a great game to watch with Matua Sid Tatana kindly giving up

Sponsors, trustees and parliamentarians, Kelly Lochhead, Graeme Reisima, Barb Playle, Billy Weepu, Tom Roseingrave, Kieran McAnulty, Dean Goodin, Richard Carroll, Chris Hicks and Greg O’Connor.

his time to support the kaupapa and coach the Invitational side.

We are thankful to our major sponsor Trust House, the Parliamentarians for supporting a great cause and the businesses listed below, who in these hard times continued to support tamariki and rangatahi to play and participate in sports with $11,000 raised thus far.

Pain and Kershaw, Haglund Consulting, Reisima Haulage, Chanel Court Motel, Northco, Pope and Gray, Carroll’s Joinery, Richmond Funeral Home, FallProtect Scaffolding, Clareville Bakery, Martinborough Transport, Adamsons Service Station, Bodyworks Panel and Paint, Take Note Carterton, Parkview Motors, Kainga Eatery, Lone Star, Tom’s Real

Estate, Benn Milne Property Brokers, Holmes Construction, Sargent Motorcycles, The White Swan, BM Styles, Stihl Shop Greytown, Progressive Engineering, PGG Wrightsons Livestock, Kendyl Walker Photography, Davis Sawmill, MT Vehicle Services, BP Martinborough, Ziggy’s Glass, Mitre10 Mega Martinborough, Masterton Shoe Clinic and Martinborough Automotive.

• Check out our website to donate to the trust www.robertalgietrust. org.nz

Brothers Chopper and Ben Riwai-Couch flank Sid Tatana. PHOTOS/SUPPLIED