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Shedding light on suicide Emily Ireland For Wairarapa’s suicide prevention coordinator, the word “hope” means her heart is still beating. The word has such profound meaning to her that she legally changed her last name to Hope to celebrate surviving her own mental health battles. In September, “hope” will take on a special

meaning for other Wairarapa people, with the inaugural Hope Walk being held in Masterton and Featherston on September 9. Suicide prevention coordinator Rachel Hope said the theme of the day was “working together to prevent suicide” – mirroring the theme of International Suicide Awareness Day (September 10). It’s not the only event designed to raise awareness of

mental health and suicide in Wairarapa – a sign that Rachel says shows that the community is taking ownership of a challenge often ignored. Recent provisional suicide statistics, released last week by the coroner’s oﬃce, show there were eight suicides recorded in Wairarapa during the year ending June, down from 12 the previous year. Rachel said while an improvement was good, the

statistics were still “heartbreaking”. “While that’s vaguely encouraging we are doing something right . . . I’d love for it to say zero under Wairarapa,” she said. The Hope Walk is one of many upcoming events organised by the community to raise awareness of suicide and show support for people in Wairarapa living with mental illness, or those who have been

bereaved by suicide. Other events include a tattoo fundraiser, boxing, and a ﬁlm screening. The Hope Walk, which has been done throughout New Zealand, is a collective walk through participating towns, with everyone united by the colour yellow. It has been described as a “sea of yellow” by onlookers. Continued on page 3

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Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Wairarapa Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Wairarapa took out the top spot in last week’s Te Awakairangi ki Wairarapa Kapa Haka primary-intermediate competition.

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Up to 16 buildings in Masterton’s central business district will be deemed earthquake-prone this week after the owners failed to respond to a request from Masterton District Council a year ago for an engineer’s assessment. The buildings have not been identified.

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Wednesday, August 29, 2018 Local News Wairarapa Midweek

Wearing daffodil for mum

Stranger lends a hand

Emily Ireland Cohen Walford, 11, will be wearing a daffodil for his mum this Friday on Daffodil Day, raising awareness of the cancer battle many Wairarapa people face. His mum, Rachel Walford was given three to six months to live in 2015, when she was diagnosed with a rare form of lung cancer, despite having never smoked a cigarette in her life. The fact that she is still here enjoying life with her family is a blessing, she says. Cohen, a pupil at Kahutara School, recently raised $5734 for the Wairarapa Cancer Society, handing over the cheque last Thursday with his friend Devyn Urlich and teacher Ben Milne. He had raised the money through a bike-athon aimed at boosting awareness around cancer. His original target had been $500. “My favourite part of the day was probably using the loudspeaker and yelling out encouragement,” Cohen said of the bike-a-thon. “I was yelling out, keep on going, you can do it, don’t give up.”

Emily Ireland A Masterton woman living with Parkinson’s would like to thank a perfect stranger who helped her out earlier this month when she fell over at a crossing. Ruth Sutherland was walking across the pedestrian crossing outside Entice Café and New World in Masterton when she fell over, hitting her face and hurting her hands. “The lady who stopped to let me across the crossing had got out of her car and asked, could I help you?,” Ruth said. “But a male voice behind me said, no it’s alright, I’ll pick her up.

Rachel Walford, left, Wairarapa Cancer Society manager Jacinta Buchanan, Kahutara School teacher Ben Milne (back), Cohen Walford, and his friend Devyn Urlich. PHOTO/EMILY IRELAND

Devyn chimed in that whenever someone fell off their bike or hurt themselves, Cohen would turn on the loudspeaker siren. He said he was proud of what his friend had done. And so was Cohen’s mum. “I am so proud,” she said. “I’ve been really

impressed with him and also his maturity.” When asked who she would be wearing her daffodil for on Friday, she said she would be wearing it for “everybody that has had to go through this”. “Everybody has got a story – that has become very apparent to me.” Teacher Ben, who was supportive of Cohen from

the very beginning said he would be wearing a daffodil for his own mum. “My mum died of cancer when I was about Cohen’s age actually so that’s who I will be wearing a daffodil for.” He said he wished he had done something like what Cohen had done at his age. Wairarapa Cancer

Society centre manager Jacinta Buchanan said the amount raised by Cohen was “amazing” and the money would go towards outreach services in Wairarapa. • Daffodil Day is on Friday, August 31. • For more on Daffodil Day, see pages 24 to 27.

Hope Walk boosts suicide awareness Continued from page 1 On September 9, the first 40 people to attend the Featherston and Masterton events will be given a free yellow Hope Walk t-shirt. All participants are asked to wear something yellow. The Featherston Hope Walk will be first up on the day starting at 10am with people meeting at the town “squircle” square. For the Masterton event, people are asked to meet at the Grace – Angel of Hope statue at Robinson’s Park at 2pm. For both events,

participants will walk a circuit around town, followed by talks from locals Ezra Stobbart, and Toni Ryan. Ezra is a suicide survivor and endeavours to be somewhat of a mental health champion for youth. He is now working from home in suicide prevention. Toni Ryan is the mother of Sam Ryan, who took his own life in 2011 at the age of 16. She is the founder of the charity Suicide Awareness Matters. Rachel, who brought the Hope Walk event together

with the help of Toni and Featherston’s Mark Shepherd said the event would be “simple” but effective. “It looks incredible when that many people are gathered with a sole purpose,” she said. There will also be children’s artwork from schools around Wairarapa featured at the events. Each child was asked to create art around the concept of hope. • For more information, visit Hope Walk Wairarapa on Facebook.

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The more I thought about it as time went by, I thought, he needs to be thanked. He didn’t have to come out and pick me up, but he did. “I saw this arm come around with this brown jersey and a hand. That’s all I saw.” The man then took Ruth to the café and bought her a coffee but then disappeared. “I didn’t really know what he looked like,” Ruth said. “But I just want to thank him for being nice enough to care. “The more I thought about it as time went by, I thought, he needs to be thanked. “He didn’t have to come out and pick me up, but he did. Ruth said her Parkinson’s meant she was “prone to falling at times” and was thankful for the stranger’s help. “It was something somebody did that they didn’t have to do.” Ruth said she was also thankful for her friend Pauline for staying with her after the incident and making sure she was okay.

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Climbers reach for the stars Emily Ireland

Kids will literally be reaching for the stars in Wairarapa with a new arty addition to the region’s only indoor rock climbing wall. Located at Equippers Church in Masterton, the climbing wall has been given a makeover by Wellington artist Sean Duﬀell. Duﬀell’s work, typically massive and popping with saturated-colour, is featured in public spaces around New Zealand. One such space locally is the mural outside Paper Plus which was funded by Masterton District Council. The new mural on the Equippers rock climbing wall was funded by the Masterton District Creative Communities Scheme. Equippers pastor Matt Cornford said it was amazing to watch the transformation of the wall face into a mural featuring jungle animals and trees, fading into a starry sky with planets. “It was better than I

Justine and Matt Cornford are excited for what the future may bring for Equippers’ revamped rock wall space. PHOTO/EMILY IRELAND

could have imagined,” he said. “You see the sparseness of space through to the detail of the trees.” Matt said he was “blown away” by how quickly Duﬀell’s work took shape.

“He rocked in on the Thursday with boxes of spray cans and it was all ﬁnished on Tuesday.” The concept behind the climbing wall art was “to point towards the Creation account to reveal how good

God is”, Matt said. Matt and his wife Justine moved to Wairarapa two years ago. He was a physio in Christchurch for nine years before that but originated from Pahiatua.

“It was kind of a homecoming,” Matt said of his return to the region to be a pastor. He said he remembered the rock climbing wall at the venue from when he was a kid – “that was back when it was Oasis”. “When we came back, we looked at what was here and thought, what can we do?” He said he wanted to raise the proﬁle of the rock climbing wall. “We don’t want church to be just about getting together on Sundays and meeting once a week. “We want to be able to do things the community can partake in and value and be blessed by.” He said he wanted to progressively work on the space to “get it a bit more user-friendly and modernised”. “We’re getting the roof redone hopefully in the next couple of months and then who knows what might happen.” He envisages that one day there will be a café area there so that parents can

“bring their kids in, put them up on the wall, grab a coﬀee, and hang out when it is too hot, cold, or wet outside”. “I’m not sure what kind of rock climbing community exists in the Wairarapa, but I think we are the only indoor rock wall as far as I am aware of. “I’d like this to be a more used facility.” Currently, Equippers Church have a working relationship with Wairarapa Outdoor Pursuits who manage rope maintenance, harnesses, and client ﬂow. At the moment, the space is used mostly by school groups from Wairarapa and Wellington. “I’m just excited about what could happen, and I love the idea of taking a small step and then another step and another towards our vision,” Matt said. “We don’t necessarily have that spotlight down the road, but we do have that little light in front of the steps we are taking now.”

Hospital wish list fulfilled by supermarket Emily Ireland Christmas is coming early for Wairarapa Hospital, with the donation of a neonatal incubator drawing near. The incubator was a “wish list item” for the hospital, and Masterton’s Countdown will be playing the role of Santa using funds from the fastapproaching inaugural Kids Charity Ball. The ball, to be held on Saturday, October 13, is part of the bigger Countdown Kids Hospital Appeal running nationwide. Other elements of the appeal locally include weekly sausage sizzles outside Countdown each Saturday morning, in-store raﬄes, and bake sales at Masterton

schools. It is the first year Wairarapa District Health Board (DHB) will be a recipient of funds raised, with the money going towards the purchase of the neonatal incubator and new flooring for the children’s ward hallway and play room. The neonatal incubator will be used for infants that can’t regulate their temperature, usually due to prematurity, and for babies who require phototherapy for jaundice. Wairarapa DHB communications manager Anna Cardno said staff were “extremely grateful for the generosity of the Countdown team”. “The opportunity to improve our paediatric environment for our young patients is very

much appreciated,” she said. “We know how much work is involved with this very successful annual fundraiser and the organising team at Countdown are working really hard for kids in hospital everywhere. “What’s exciting is that donations made in Wairarapa, stay in Wairarapa, and that’s a lovely thought.” Charge nurse manager Tess Geard said it was “such a privilege to be asked to create a wish list and know that our community has helped wave the magic wand”. “The Kids Hospital Appeal is such a generous gift and I think Countdown is incredible. “So much of the organising is done by staﬀ

putting in huge hours and often in their own time; their commitment to our sick kids is really heartwarming,” she said. “It’s like an early Countdown Christmas.” One Countdown staff member on the fundraising committee is Amanda Jamieson. She has a very personal reason as to why she was inspired to get involved – her three-year-old daughter Harper. When Harper was born, “everything was fine”. That was uUntil mum Amanda became concerned with the way she was breathing at twoand-a-half weeks. She took Harper to Wairarapa Hospital where she was checked over. “They said everything looked fine, but when the

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paediatrician checked her, he said, oh, I think I can hear a heart murmur.” After an overnight stay, they were sent to Wellington for an ultrasound of the heart. “That was when it dawned that it was actually a lot worse than a heart murmur,” Amanda said. Harper was diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy – “basically part of her heart muscle had thickened, and it caused it to overbeat and overwork itself”. “If we hadn’t picked it up, she could have dropped dead.” Ever since the diagnoses, Harper has been in and out of hospital, but things are starting to settle now. “It’s not a condition they can operate on, they

can only monitor, but with the drugs, it’s meant to help slow the heart down and prevent it from overworking itself. “At the moment, she is doing really well. “She can run around and play and doesn’t get too tired. “She often says that her heart is still beeping.” Amanda said it was nice to be involved with the fundraiser and give back to the hospital and staﬀ who were there for her daughter. Tickets to the Kids Charity Ball are available for purchase from Countdown Masterton at the Customer Services desk. Tickets are available for sale from 7am until 9pm every day.

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Elisa Vorster A much-needed 70 social houses will be built in Wairarapa and Tararua in the next four years, the government has pledged. The news came last week as part of an announcement by Housing Minister Phil Twyford confirming that 6400 new social houses would be built around the country. “The single most important thing the government can do to solve the housing crisis is to build more affordable homes, and the best way to tackle homelessness is to build more public housing,” Twyford said. Of the 715 houses planned for the Wellington region, 65 will be spread across Wairarapa, and five in the Tararua District. Labour list MP Kieran McAnulty said Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was very aware of Wairarapa’s housing issues when she visited last week. He said yesterday’s announcement was confirmation that the region was not being overlooked. “I’m absolutely stoked – it’s been an issue in this region for a long time. “I’m very pleased to

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The single most important thing the government can do to solve the housing crisis is to build more affordable homes, and the best way to tackle homelessness is to build more public housing be in a position to lobby hard and to be part of a government who have taken this issue on board.” He acknowledged many families in the region had been doing it tough for far too long, a sentiment echoed by Masterton Mayor Lyn Patterson. “It’s exciting news but we need them as soon as possible,” she said. She called the announcement a “great initiative” as Wairarapa’s

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current social housing provider Trust House was at full occupancy with lengthy waiting lists. Of the 65 houses, 50 will be in Masterton, 10 in South Wairarapa and five in Carterton. McAnulty said it had not yet been confirmed whether Trust House will manage the houses, calling it a “minor detail” as the region will receive the houses regardless of who manages them. Trust House chair Jock Kershaw confirmed the announcement was great news for the region. “We would be very interested in being involved in the planning and construction of these houses – community housing is certainly something we are we are trying to concentrate on. “We’ve certainly been hoping that the government would come up with some funding.”

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Wild Geese celebrate 30 years Emily Ireland It takes a lot of love and possibly a bit of Irish Luck to stay as a band for more than 30 years. And it seems that might be the recipe for success for Wairarapa’s very own folk band Wild Geese who just recently launched their fifth album, ‘Each and Every Moment’, after 30 years of music together. The five members of Wild Geese are Neil Frances, Brendan Connor, Mick Ludden, Paul Turner, and Michael (Mike) Dew. They put on a show and an evening of music celebration on August 18 at Rosewood Funeral Home, attended by about 180 people. Wild Geese’s origins go back to the late 1980s with band members Brendan and Mike. They were school teachers who would meet up each Friday night at ‘The Governers’ pub on Chapel St, bonding over their mutual love of Irish folk music. They began to jam together and brought in a few other local musicians to work on music projects. As the years progressed and after Wild Geese was officially named they became regular performers at Molly Malones Irish bar on Taranaki St and then in

Wild Geese band members Neil Frances, Brendan Connor, Mick Ludden, Paul Turner, Michael Dew.

Kitty O’Sheas in Courtney Pl. They said people would accidentally refer to them as many other names including Wild Ducks and Snow Geese. About 30 years ago, the band was given the opportunity to begin recording for Radio New Zealand.

Band members have different versions of how that all started, but all tales end the same – they were contracted to make a sixsong half hour programme for National Radio. “This was going back to an earlier part of the recording industry, which was all done in studios,” Brendan said.

“That particular studio was Australasia’s top recording studio for some time. “The government in its wisdom decided to knock it down in their early 90s.” He said it was now a grassy knoll “where people have picnics”. After that, the band went into semi-retirement.

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They were the last band to record in the studio. In 2006, the band received a phone call from Antwerp in Belgium. An ex-pat New Zealander Martin O’Connor had called to see if one of their songs ‘Promises to Keep’ could be used in a ceremony marking the 90th year

since New Zealand’s involvement in the Battle of Messines in WWI. It was a song Brendan wrote about Featherston Military Camp. “I said that would be fine but then mentioned that we had recorded another song written by Neil Frances which was actually all about the battle itself,” Brendan said. “He became very excited. “And to cut a long story short the band eventually agreed to go over to Belgium to perform the songs live.” After that, they thought their retirement from music would set in again, but instead they were called by an old friend based in the Hawke’s Bay who told the band that he and his wife were keen to finance any new recording venture the band would like to make. “They thought we’d have it all settled and over by Christmas,” Brendan said. “That was 10 years ago”. On August 18, all of the work and planning paid off when the new album was launched. • Wild Geese’s new album can be bought online at wildgeese.nz, or from ConArt, Aratoi Museum of Art and History, Wairarapa Archive, and Hedley’s book shop.

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Witnessing stupidity We were always very careful not to tell our kids that they were stupid. We would tell them that what they had done was a stupid thing to do but I would not have wanted them growing up believing they did it because they were stupid. On my daily travels around the district as a medical courier I have seen some very stupid things that people do. One I see regularly, which really bugs me, is parents loading their tiny tots into a car, road side instead of kerb side. Why, in heaven’s name when you have a car door on a footpath to open to safely load your children, would you come around onto the road where there is moving traffic, open the car door and get the kids in. I saw a young mum

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Graeme Burnard last week in the middle of Carterton, two young kids in tow and a baby in her arms, struggling to open the door and at the same time holding the kids up against the car so they didn’t run into the traffic. It beggared belief. I wanted to stop and yell at her. And every day I see kids outside schools opening car doors onto the road and climbing in, with Mum or Dad sitting up front, phone or ciggie in hand, not bothering. Another very silly thing I often see is people driving along with their little dog on their lap.

And what do they think might happen to Woofie in the unfortunate event of a sudden impact? Who is going to have the unpleasant job of giving him mouth to mouth when he disappears under the air bag? Would they drive with a baby on their knee? Of course not! One of the silliest but also one of the funniest things I have seen was in Martinborough. A very windy day and four South Wairarapa District Council workers cleaning up the leaves in the square. One had a leaf blower

and was doing the paths. As he blew the leaves off the path, the strong wind was blowing them straight back on. Add to the mix, the leaves coming off the trees in the wind, quite frankly it was a futile job, but hilarious to watch. Then, I pick up today’s paper and read about a 32-year-old man who tried to break INTO jail. He was caught leaving a parcel in the kitchen area of the facility. In the parcel was 10 packets of tobacco, four packets of papers, three mobile phones, six lighters, five compact discs, three sim cards, two balloons filled with methamphetamine, steroid tablets, cannabis and other drugs. I have to take back what I said. He is just plain stupid!

Solway School collected 418 cans of food which will go to Wairarapa’s Salvation Army food banks. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

Cans for good Schools around Wairarapa have been busy collecting cans of food this month to donate to local Salvation Army food banks. The effort was part of the Wattie’s Cans for Good campaign, a nationwide can “collection, creation, education and donation” campaign run by The Salvation Army in partnership with Wattie’s for New Zealand schools. Locally, it will enable the Masterton and Carterton organisations to restock their shelves in the harsh winter period. As part of the collection fun, there are prizes for schools who have the most creative can construction from their collected items. Solway School opted to line their cans up into the shape of an ‘S’ – measuring 33m long using 418 cans. The Salvation Army in Masterton which collected cans from Masterton schools last week said they were “very grateful for the

wonderful support of the local schools”. Envoy Marilyn McRae said every can donated would be used to support local people in need this winter. Salvation Army head of welfare services Major Pam Waugh said that food support over winter could help families facing desperate choices including choosing between heating and eating. “For the families we see who are struggling with the additional costs of heating and health care, a food parcel gives them breathing space – helping them pay for those other essentials to stay warm and healthy in the cold winter months.” The goal for 2018 was to collectively donate more than 110,000 cans nationwide. Wattie’s kickstarted the campaign with a donation of 25,000 cans.

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Autumn & Winter have sped by and in the next few days we’re going to be welcoming Spring! Spring is an extremely busy time for gardeners (and garden centres). There’s lots to be done, so come and see us, we look forward to helping you get your garden looking ‘Blooming Great’. EARLY BIRD TOMATOES It’s still too cold for tomatoes to be in the elements outside, but if you have a glasshouse, or a warm sheltered area, then we have single potted tomatoes ready to go, for only $3.90 each. Early Girl, a meaty & sweet flavoured medium tomato with high disease tolerance. Pioneer, a vigorous grower which is great for greenhouses and sets fruit in low temperatures. Taupo, another one that’s good for either greenhouses or outdoors and is a good all round tomato. For those who want to sow their own seed then we recommend our top quality, ican Flavoursome seed.

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Charge up at Paua World What we are doing is impacting our planet, and it’s up to all of us to take responsibility for that. We can’t just leave it up to our government to solve it, it’s about us changing our habits and being more aware that every action we take has a reaction on our planet

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Emily Ireland Paua World may as well change its name to ‘Power World’ with the leaps it is making in sustainable energy. The Carterton business, which installed 150 solar panels onto its factory roof earlier this year, has also just recently finished installing an electric vehicle charger. Business director Rosie Carter said the charging station seemed like the logical next step in “carrying on the sustainability side of running the business”. “Electric vehicles are something that is happening for the future now,” she said. “The idea was to put in a charger so that people could come here and charge up their vehicles.” Rosie said people could browse the shop, look at the factory, or simply visit the Paua World Café while waiting for their vehicle to charge up. She estimated it would take about 20 minutes for users to charge their vehicles depending on how flat their battery was. “We have three-phase power in the factory, so that allows for a fast charge.” The charger joins

Rosie Carter shows off Paua World’s new electric vehicle charger.

other publicly available chargers in Featherston, Martinborough, Greytown, Masterton, Riversdale, and Castlepoint. It will be the first publicly available charger in the Carterton township, though it joins another in the Carterton District, situated at Stonehenge Aotearoa in Ahiaruhe.

“The philosophy around town from the council and the business association is that we like to look at everything from a sustainable point of view,” Rosie said. “The public are much more conscious of these things too. “Yes, hydrogen cars will come along eventually, but that won’t be for a while

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yet, so in the meantime, the electric vehicles are the way to go. “What we are doing is impacting our planet, and it’s up to all of us to take responsibility for that. “We can’t just leave it up to our government to solve it, it’s about us changing our habits and being more aware that every action we take has a

reaction on our planet.” Rosie said she would be buying an electric vehicle within the next six months. She said campervan companies in New Zealand were also looking at converting some of their vehicles to electric, which would be a good drawcard for Paua World. “The campervan market is a big one for us because most of our visitors are free, independent travellers. “The electric vehicle charger is just another service we can offer them during their visit.” The charger cost the business just over $5000 to install.

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Piping up over water supply Elisa Vorster Angry Chester Rd residents were reduced to shouting demands for information after 30 minutes of deliberations left them no more in the know about the fate of their water supply. The 20 disgruntled residents in attendance at last Wednesday’s Carterton District Council’s Infrastructure and Services Committee meeting were quick to raise their voices, temporarily halting the committee vote as one resident called out “you keep talking about proposals but we don’t know what the proposals are”. The residents had previously received a letter regarding the poor condition of the water main which supplies their properties. It said the options were to either replace the pipe or abandon the current service, despite only six properties north of the cemetery being affected. Council are in fact proposing those six properties be set up for self-supply, with the remaining 16 residents continuing to receive their existing service. Any new connections would go on to a ‘trickle supply’ which affected some residents who had recently bought new sections on the street. However, confusion continued 30 minutes into the discussion as the 16 unaffected residents still did not know whether they would be losing their supply. The committee voted in principle to abandon the water supply in the section north of the cemetery causing even more uncertainty and outrage as residents interrupted proceedings with loud interjections. “You’ve got two people over there who don’t agree with that but you’ve just decided it – do we not have a voice?” one woman asked. “It’s a done deal,” another resident said. Chief Executive Jane Davis tried to appease the situation by telling residents they wouldn’t be any worse off than they are now. “We’re not cutting off the supply until there’s a replacement or alternative in place,” she said. Mayor John Booth acknowledged the miscommunication, saying communication would need to be “a lot better than it has been”. “I would just like to reiterate that before anything is done these people are well consulted with, spoken to and listened to. “It’s very critical after what I’ve heard today.”

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the residents know if there was any new information. The meeting was the same one at which 20 angry Chester Rd residents shouted their confusion over a council process which implied their water supply would be cut off. The issues raised came on the same day that councillors deferred adopting its communications policy, aimed at enhancing effective communication between council and community. Davis said it was unfortunate to have two incidents in one day where the main issue was miscommunication but said the council was working hard to learn from its mistakes. “I feel particularly for those with water supply issues – it was a poor process on

A lack of communication regarding a bus stop relocation has seen residents left out of the loop in what appears to be a breakdown in failed interactions between Carterton District Council and ratepayers. A resident of Dixon St appealed to council in April to relocate the bus stop across the road to Holloway St after ongoing issues with college students damaging their property. But the affected resident had no idea the issue was being discussed at last Wednesday’s policy and strategy meeting until they were contacted afterwards by the Times-Age. Chief executive Jane Davis said the bus stop report was about bringing councillors up to speed and the council would have let

our part and we’re doing everything we can to rectify it, learn from it and never repeat that again.” She said overall feedback from ratepayers regarding communication was positive. “We’ve put a lot of effort in over the past few years to up our game – we do celebrate our communication.” However, the Dixon St resident said they felt left out of the consultation process which had seen a compromise worked out with college students being asked to get on the bus at the High St stop instead. Had they been told about the meeting, they would have advised councillors the new system “was not working” because bus drivers were continuing to allow students to get on the bus at Dixon St.

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12 Wairarapa Midweek Opinion Wednesday, August 29, 2018 EDITORIAL

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Who do you wear your daffodil for? Growing up, I remember at least three kids in my year level at school being diagnosed with cancer. Three too many. Prior to that I had the memory of my nana battling cancer for years before she died. She was only 62. I was six. This Friday is Daffodil Day and people around New Zealand will be wearing a daffodil badge to raise awareness for cancer research and support and raise money for the Cancer Society. I’ll be wearing my daffodil for my nana. My nana was diagnosed with ovarian cancer when she was about 60 years old. She had been going to the doctors for a long time saying she wasn’t feeling right. On her 60th birthday, my family arranged a surprise birthday party for her to distract her from how she was feeling. The diagnosis came soon after. Because of the years of misdiagnosed symptoms, by the time she was diagnosed,

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Emily Ireland her cancer was stage four, the most advanced. I remember that as a young kid, I knew my nana was sick, I knew she had cancer, and I knew it was bad. But I didn’t really understand what cancer was. I thought it was normal for old people to get sick – yes, as a six-year-old, my nana who was 62, almost 63 was very old. Now that I’m older myself, I can appreciate just how young she actually was when her life was claimed by cancer and how heart-breaking it is that she should still be alive today. Though my memories as a six-year-old are pretty foggy, I can remember sitting at my nana’s bedside eyeing up a jar of liquorice allsorts – if I was good I was allowed one.

I remember she would talk a lot about heaven; about how there was this huge golden castle with fields and fields of sunflowers. I also remember that before she got too sick, she used to let me eat the leftover icing from whatever baking she was doing – there was always so much left over that in retrospect, I’m sure she purposefully made extra. Cancer is dumb, but the more awareness that is out there, and the more research that can be done, the more lives will be saved. This Friday, check out the Daffodil Day street collections and give generously. Wear a daffodil for your loved ones. Cherish the people you have in your life while they are still here.

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You know Spring is on the way when . . . Gail Marshall You see lambs and daffodils. Karl Haustein You have hay fever all the time. Christopher An Bernadine When buds appear on those expensive sticks you

bought confirming they are trees. Carolyn Henson You can walk the dog at 5pm and not 4pm! Robyn Mackey The car is covered in pollen lol, and daffodils.

new life “Springs” out of everything after sleeping for the Winter. I love all of the seasons.

Leigh Warburton When you hear our baby lambs . . . crying for a kai . . . freezing.

Robert Murray Winter ends . . .

Nicole Ramage It’s light and commuters are smiling at Woodside station.

Miriam Coulter The blossoms, baby lambs,

Mandy Cairns It’s always raining.

Yvonne Brown When your eyes are running and red and you can’t stop your nose running lol.

Cath O’Driscoll It’s almost September. Jean Cretney Freesias and daffodils are blooming, and lambs are frolicking.

International Space Station on cue You know Spring is on the way when daffodils begin popping up. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES

Thanks to the Sky Watch article by Nick Sault [last week], we were fascinated to observe the International Space Station passing right overhead on a perfect, cloudless night with a full moon in the background. It appeared on cue just after 6.30pm in the NW, to the right of Venus, on Sunday. Thanks to Nick for his interesting articles and practical suggestions for observing special ‘sky’ events. Bruce and Gwen Levick Carterton

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Anyes seeks ‘furever’ home Anyes is a beautiful grey and white longhair female kitty who was found as a stray in Masterton. She is a quiet girl who likes cuddles and pats. She also likes the outdoors. Anyes would prefer a quiet home or one with older children. She needs regular grooming to keep her looking like the special

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Ali Mackisack Enviroschools Facilitator, Masterton The rats and mice of Masterton were shaking in their shoes last week, while the weta were out looking for their fancy new motels, after a further ﬁve schools brought students along to a Tracking and Trapping workshop run by Enviroschools in collaboration with Pukaha. The 18 students spent the day at St Patrick’s School ﬁnding out how they can nurture the biodiversity in their schools by getting rid of pests species. Thinking like a rat would, they scurried around the school keeping out of sight, as they considered the best places to lay their tracking tunnels and traps. Visiting St Patricks beautiful area of native bush, they looked for cool, dark, sheltered places which would be good places to place their weta motels, made by students at Makoura College. Weta are considered to be an indicator species – as the rodent population decreases, weta numbers should increase. The highlight for some, yet the grossest for others, was laying out a dead rat on a trapping box, to practice taking photos to upload to the inaturalist app where students will record their trapping and tracking successes and see how other schools are going. Armed with traps, trap boxes made by Year 10

Oliver and Stephen from Douglas Park school practice setting their rat trap. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

Wairarapa College students, tracking tunnels and pads, an action plan for tracking and trapping in their school, and loads of enthusiasm and knowledge, these students are keen to make a diﬀerence. There have already been reports of the peanut butter bait disappearing from one tracking tunnel . . . and inky ﬁngerprints on the tracking card led the tracking team to conclude that the predator was . . . human! This week, 12 winning students from four schools who took part in the July initiative by Masterton District Council (MDC),

where students could swap a Caring for our Environment artwork for a jute bag, were given a look behind the scenes at the recycling centre, waste water and water treatment plants, on a Caring for our Environment day out. “We had such a fantastic response to the jute bag campaign,” says Agnes Piatek-Bednarek from MDC who organised the artwork competition and day out, and supermarket bag swap. “Our community really does care about our environment, and it was such a positive thing to be involved with.”

Tukutuku This tukutuku is one of six panels presented as a gift for the museum in 2002. The taonga is currently on display in the Nga Aho Raranga exhibition, featuring textiles from the Taonga Maori Collection. The tukutuku were

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Rest home life more than meets the eye

Lakeview School principal TIM NELSON endeavours to learn something new every day by reading books, listening to podcasts, and engaging with a wide range of other content. How to lift a cow above your head This is the story of Milo, a sixth century BC champion wrestler who was renowned for his feats of strength, training diet, and winning ways. At one stage Milo lifted a baby cow onto his shoulders then went to town to pick up his groceries. He did this daily, with the cow growing to become full size; Milo’s strength grew due to the progressive overload and the constant practice. Had Milo decided to start by lifting the full-sized cow on the ﬁrst day, the task would have been too hard, but because he started with the baby cow and was consistent he was able to do it. I remember reading a similar story to this – the fantastic book Holes, with Stanley’s grandfather having to carry a pig up a mountain. It’s interesting seeing how fables and stories from the past are adapted for modern storytelling.

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Tim Nelson beyond our comfort zone with challenging content that is pitched at a point that is attainable but not unrealistic. The secret is to ﬁnd that sweet spot and work towards it consistently.

Plant a tree today Out running recently I ran down the street I used to live on. When I moved there I really wanted trees to be planted on the street, just as there were in other parts of town. This happened, but at the time they were so small it seemed like an impossible thing for them to be more than the small sticks in the ground. Ten years later these are study trees that line the street and look awesome. The foresight of the community 10 years

Take a break, but you may need to schedule it in! Many of the ideas that I write about discuss strategies that can be done to get better at all sorts of things. In the Calm meditation today, the narrator talked about the Dutch concept of gezelig, which refers to doing the things that calm and relax us, such as a coﬀee in a cafe, catching up with friends for a drink, or watching a movie under a blanket on a cold winter’s day. It’s important to take the time to relax and enjoy these moments, but it may be necessary to schedule them into your day as they are the sort of things that will be pushed aside with the ever-increasing demands on our time.

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ago has made a positive diﬀerence in that part of town. The same thing could be done today to have the same impact elsewhere for future generations to enjoy. As the saying goes, “the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the second-best time is today”.

When stress is good

How less can give you more

Royal Marine physical instructors have a belief that things need to be hard to make trainees adapt to reach higher levels of physical performance; doing comfortably what we know we can do without pushing ourselves won’t lead to improvement or positive growth. The same concepts can be applied in all areas, not just physical training. For example, in learning we need to be pushed

In his book Notes on a Nervous Planet, Matt Haig shares an anecdote about how getting rid of a whole lot of stuﬀ made him appreciate more what he chose to keep. This is due to the fact that he became more aware of what he did own, stuﬀ that had been tucked away in the back of a drawer or cupboard that he had at some stage obtained, yet hadn’t used or had even forgot

he owned. Rather than getting more, take the time to look at what you already have and make the most of these possessions. If you know you’re not going to use or need them, give them away as it’s likely that someone else will appreciate what you don’t.

How to help your children I have shared advice many times from Angela Duckworth, author of the magniﬁcent book Grit. Here’s more today from Angela, this time around helping children become more resilient. Angela’s research, which is considerable, has found that children will go for the easy option in almost all cases. For example, a Playstation will be chosen over a book, the title page design over the maths problem, and television over playing outside. To combat this, we need to have expectations that children do the more uncomfortable thing, and in doing so make our expectations clear to them, while oﬀering support and encouragement. To become more resilient, just like adults need to, children should be pushed out of their comfort zones.

At Masterton’s Kandahar Home, residents are embracing the many opportunities for fun and companionship rest home life has to offer. The residents of Enliven’s Kandahar Home are a lively group. They’re often seen heading out into town, having a drink together, joking with staff or trying their hands at new hobbies. Together, they’re proving that age is no barrier to making the most of life. Home manager Peter Newman says outdated notions of ageing and rest home living often prevent people from seeing the many benefits which rest home life has to offer. “Many people are anxious about moving into a rest home because they think it means they won’t be able to do the things they enjoy anymore. That’s just not the case at all,” he says. “In fact, one of the first things we do with new residents is sit with them one-on-one to learn about their lives, what’s important to them, and what their goals for the future are,” he says. “We’re here to help and support residents to be the best versions of themselves and strongly believe the post-retirement years can be some of the most rewarding of your life.”

Residents are encouraged to take part in the home’s ever-changing activity programme, which includes arts and crafts, gentle exercise and community activities. There are also many opportunities for residents to have fun trying new things, as resident Trish Madsen has discovered. “Before moving here, I’d never thought to have my nails done. But when I heard that [Enliven staff member and nail stylist] Ankia was offering her services, I thought, why not? “You’re never too old to try something new and I liked the sparkles,” she laughs. Enliven’s Kandahar Home in Lansdowne, Masterton offers rest home and hospital care, as well as short-term respite care, health recovery care, and a day programme. To learn more visit www.enlivencentral.org.nz or call on 06 370 0447.

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You can do (almost) anything Anders Ericsson is a world leading expert on expertise; he is the author of Peak, a fantastic book on the subject. Ericsson has a clear belief that is, from my perspective, extremely inspirational, this being that with the right methodical approach almost anyone can do almost anything; it just takes commitment and the right steps in the method used. For example, I can’t play the piano, but with the resources needed (especially a piano!), a method, and a teacher, I will, over time, become a competent, potentially even a very good piano player. However, there is a ﬁnal and essential other component, this being perseverance.

Kandahar Home follows Enliven’s elder-centred philosophy, which is based on the internationallyrecognised principles of the Eden Alternative. It encourages elders to embrace opportunities for fun, spontaneity, variety, and companionship.

Kandahar Home 8 Roberts Road Phone: 06 370 0447 Kandahar Home offers rest home, hospital, respite, health recovery care and a day programme.

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Kandahar Court 2 Colombo Road Phone: 06 370 0449 Kandahar Court offers specialist secure dementia care including respite and a day programme.

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Sandra Burles Masterton Tramping Club The forecast promised a brilliant winter’s day. The walking crew met in Masterton and travelled south along the western lake road from Featherston to the Cross Creek car park. The track meanders alongside the Cross Creek with views to the farmland. The bush thickens and has lots of kawakawa and mahoe. After 20 minutes we crossed the creek and paused at the Turntable/ Settlement area to remove jerseys. The group of nine headed up the wide track, in the shade it was cool, in the sun quite warm. We stopped for morning tea on the lower side of Prices tunnel in the sun. Munching on dogshaped shortbread biscuits, we checked the geo-cache site and recorded our ﬁnd. With torches out, we headed through the ﬁrst tunnel and continued our gradual climb to get to Siberia gully and tunnel. A short walk and we arrived at the lookout for great views back down the valley. The summit tunnel is the longest of the three on the eastern track, at 584m. A cool wind blew through the tunnel and

The summit tunnel is the longest of the three on the eastern track.

was present at the summit while we had a lunch stop. We explored the rail paraphernalia and great information signs. The track was busier with cyclists on the way back down the hill with more people out enjoying the sun. On the trip were: Denise, Don, Thea, Sandra H, Margaret, Christine, Gen, Trevor, and Sandra B.

• The Masterton Tramping Club meets at 7.30pm on the ﬁrst Wednesday of each month (except January). • Venue is the Masterton Community Centre, 41 Perry Street. Visitors welcome.

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MAYORAL UPDATE

SWDC REPRESENTATION REVIEW 2018 The Local Electoral Act requires local authorities to carry out a review of their representation arrangements at least once every six years. Representation reviews are defined by the Local Electoral Act 2001 as reviews of the representation arrangements for a local authority. Those arrangements include: • The number of councillors to be elected to the Council;

• Whether councillors are elected by wards or by the district as a whole (or a mixture of both systems); • If elected by wards, the number, boundaries and names of these wards and the number of councillors that will represent them; and • Whether to have community boards, and if so how many, their boundaries and membership.

The Council is required to adopt an initial proposal for public consultation on its representation arrangements for the 2019 and 2022 elections. Following adoption, the proposal must be publicly notified inviting the public to make submissions on it. The Council must consider, and hear if requested, any submissions received on its proposal. Based on those submissions, the Council needs to either confirm or amend the proposal

as its final proposal, which is also notified. The Council’s final proposal must be adopted and public notice given within six weeks of the close of submissions on the Initial Proposal. If you would like to make a submission all the information on how to do this is on our website swdc.govt.nz

INTRODUCING COUNCILLOR

GREYTOWN FUTURE DEVELOPMENT AREA

ROSS VICKERY Our newly elected Featherston Ward Councillor has a portfolio which includes Council, the Infrastructure and Planning Working Party, the Annual Plan/Long Term Plan Working Party, is on the Featherston Community Board, and the Community Housing Working Party.

When the Wairarapa Combined District Plan was notified in 2006, 35 hectares of multiple ownership land in Greytown (situated between Kuratawhiti and Wood Street and between Mole Street and West Street) was rezoned from Rural to Urban (Residential).

If you would like to get in touch with Ross you can email him ross.vickery@swdc.govt.nz or call on (06) 308 8038 or 027 513 1417.

That block of land was selected because of its locational and physical characteristics, urban demand, growth rates and broad infrastructure requirements. A ‘Future Development Area’ (FDA) was established as part of the Proposed Wairarapa Combined District Plan. The FDA sought to add a structure plan (including design policies) to the Greytown Future Development Area and rename the area the Greytown Development Area. The Greytown Development Area signifies planned growth. There is now a need to formally designate the area to allow for the continued growth pressure in Greytown.

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MĀORI STANDING COMMITTEE CHANGES On 27 March 1996 the Council Working Party and Tangata Whenua established a South Wairarapa District Council Māori Standing Committee. The Committee first met on 17 April 1996 and was formally established following the adoption of the 1996/1997 Annual Plan on the 20 June 1996.

Membership of the Committee is as follows: • Two representatives from each of the three South Wairarapa marae • One representative from each of the two Wairarapa Iwi • Mayor ex-officio • Two councillors appointed by the Mayor The Māori Standing Committee has been working with the

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Featherston Māori community to establish a voice around the table for Featherston Māori. As there is no marae in the Featherston area an Incorporated Society has been formed to act as the governing body in lieu of a marae. Two additional Māori representatives from Featherston have been appointed to the existing Māori Standing Committee. These are from Pae tu Mokai o Tauira Incorporated – Karen Mikaera and Narida Hooper.

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Friday 7th September 2018, Doors Open at 7pm Sunset Cinema: Les Cowboys Thomas Bidegain, France 2015. Drama – 1h 44min A French family is thrown into crisis when teenage daughter Kelly suddenly disappears. Her father heads off in pursuit, later accompanied by his son ‘Kid’. A twisty, provocative drama-thriller. For tickets and more information visit sunsetcinemacarterton.com Friday 7th to Sunday 9th September 2018, 9am to 5pm Daily The Big Wai Art Sale Featuring over 1,500 beautiful two-dimensional artworks from local Wairarapa artists, as well as artists from Tauranga, Hawkes Bay and Wellington. FREE exhibition entry. Open 9am-5pm over three days. Thursday 13th to Sunday 16th September 2018, 10am to 4pm Daily Wairarapa Quilters Memory Makers Exhibition Celebrating the club's 30 year Anniversary with a beautiful exhibition. Entry is $2 per person. Open 10am-4pm each day. Saturday 22nd September 2018, 8pm Eclipse : The Music of Pink Floyd With a set-list comprising of such iconic songs as ‘Wish You Were Here’ and ‘Comfortably Numb’, Eclipse’s homage to the world’s greatest rock band is the perfect way to leave winter behind and celebrate spring. This will be a live show like no other! Tickets available at Eventfinda.

Tuesday 25th September 2018, 9:30am to 12:00pm Waste Free Parenting Workshop With Kate Meads This is a humorous, entertaining and inspirational event full of tips and ideas around ways you can minimise waste in your home. You get a free pack with waste minimisation products with each ticket. Tickets available at Eventfinda. Friday 28th September 2018, 11:00am to 1:00pm Operatunity: Tennessee Waltz A concert where pop meets traditional country, featuring award winning songs from Doris Day, John Denver, Kenny Rodgers and Dolly Parton.Call toll free on 0508 266 237 to book! Or visit the website www.operatunity.co.nz. All tickets include show + lunch. Saturday 29th September, 9am to 5pm NZ Tiny House & Alternative Living Conference - SOLD OUT Follow the 'NZ Tiny House & Alternative Living Conference' on Facebook for more info and possible ticket giveaways.

Carterton Daffodil Festival Sunday 9 September 2018, 9am to 3:30pm Relive the past and travel on the spectacular Daffodil Express Steam Train (travels return Wellington-Carterton or Carterton-Masterton). From Carterton catch the FREE Daffodil Bus to Gladstone and enjoy Daffodil picking at Historic Middlerun Farm, before returning to to stock up with surprises at the local Carterton Street Markets. The Daffodil Festival is a wonderful way to celebrate Spring and enjoy a day out with the whole family. Places selling Daffodil Express Train tickets: • Take Note, High Street, Carterton. • Kuripuni Bookstore, Masterton. • www.cartertonrailwaymuseum.org.nz Follow the Carterton Daffodil Page and Event on Facebook for more information, details and links.

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A life spent fighting crime After 34 years in the police force, Scott Miller has seen his fair share of action. HAYLEY GASTMEIER caught up with Wairarapa’s newly appointed Area Commander to find out why he loves his job. Scott Miller joined the police in 1984, and in the years since, he’s helped solve high-profile murder cases, mingled with gangs, and enjoyed almost every minute of it. Big on rugby, his decision to become a cop was born through the sport, having some good mates on his team who were police officers. “It seemed like a good idea.” Before this, he had done a stint at university and had briefly worked for a computer company. Miller, a sixth generation Wellingtonian, says since stepping into the blue uniform, he’s never looked back. “You know pretty early on whether you like it or not, and it’s never worried me.

Inspector Scott Miller, Wairarapa’s new Area Commander. PHOTO/JADE CVETKOV

“Whereas, some people find they can’t sleep with worries . . . I’ve always been quite comfortable.” The best thing about being in the police was the camaraderie and support that came with the job, but it took a certain type of person to be able to cope with the reality of the role. “If you’re not interested in helping people, you won’t survive,” he says. Miller started out as a uniformed constable in Wellington, before moving into the Team Policing Unit (TPU), which worked nights from Thursday to Saturday, monitoring the public bars that were frequented by gangs.

He said the 19-strong team trained five days a week, “and we had all the riot gear”. Things changed for the better when the Sale of Liquor Act 1989 was introduced, he recalls. During his stint in the TPU, the team was posted to Wairarapa for four months to deal with the fire-bombing incidents in the late 1980s, when police officers’ homes were targeted by gangs with Molotov cocktails. Miller joined the Criminal Investigation Branch in Wellington in 1991, qualifying as a detective a few years later. “We were working on the

frontline with the serious crime squad, so we we’re attending arsons, rapes, serious assaults, homicides – anything that was going on.” He then moved into the Drug Squad, which targeted drug dealers, users, gangs, and worked closely with customs to combat importation. This role also entailed a lot of electronic interceptions through phone taps and bugs, as well as surveillance. After darting back to former roles, in 2003 he found himself working as a community cop based in Kilbirnie. In 2006 he was promoted to Detective Senior Sergeant. “Then I started running homicide investigations.” Many of these were highprofile cases, including the homicide of a baby in Upper Hutt in 2009. “This took seven years to solve… that’s the longest one.” His first case, as second-in-command, was Operation Red Rocks. It began when Tony Stanlake’s handless body washed up onto Wellington’s South Coast in July 2006. Stanlake’s 21-year-old, drug-dealing partner Daniel Moore was responsible for the death, enlisting his butcher friend to sever body parts.

Another case involved RNZ journalist Phillip Cottrell, who was attacked on Boulcott St, and died in 2011. It was in 2013 that Miller moved to Wairarapa to run the Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), a job which he handed over to the current CIB head, Detective Senior Sergeant Barry Bysouth, in 2015. Then he was back to Wellington to work in the Organised Crime Unit. He oversaw Operation Sweden, the investigation into Wairarapa methamphetamine dealers, and was Wairarapa Acting Area Commander when the operation was terminated, both here and in Auckland. Miller was appointed to Acting Area Commander last year when the region’s Area Commander Inspector Donna Howard was diagnosed with cancer. She died in January. Miller was officially awarded the role recently. As Area Commander, he oversees all aspects of policing in the region, which falls under the Wellington District. “In this job, I am part of the district leadership team, representing Wairarapa and making sure we have a big voice and we get what we need.” After 34 years working in the face of danger, Miller has never feared for his life or been seriously injured.

Checking child safety Almost 30 car seats were checked earlier this month in a free clinic run by the Wairarapa Road Safety Council – the highest number checked in a single session this year. Under New Zealand law, all children under seven years of age must use an approved child restraint appropriate for their age and size. Children aged seven must be secured in a restraint if one is available in the vehicle. Wairarapa Road Safety Council’s Holly Hullena is an accredited car seat

technician who runs the free clinic on the first Friday of each month at the Masterton Plunket Rooms between 10am and noon. She said child restraint technicians played an important role in keeping children safe on the road. They provide informed advice on the type of child restraint you may need and have the practical knowledge to correctly fit a child restraint into a vehicle and show parents and guardians how to do it too. She said car seats had

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between five to 10 years of life in them before they expired, depending on the manufacturer. “If you are ever purchasing a seat on Facebook, Trade Me or any other website, always demand to see the safety certification stickers and know the manufacturers date or expiry date.” Bookings must be made for the free child restraint clinic and enquiries can be made by calling 06 377 1379 between 9am-3pm Monday to Thursday to ensure they are handled prior to the Friday clinics.

Wairarapa Roads Safety Council’s Holly Hullena with Featherston mum Aimee Payne and her two children. PHOTO/EMILY IRELAND

It is preferred that people book online at https:// wairoadsafetycouncil. simplybook.me. The next free clinic is

Friday, September 7. • For more information on child restraints, visit http://www.wairsc. org.nz/services/childrestraints.

Please do not grow pea plants, sow pea seeds or use pea straw. A Controlled Area Notice is still in place for the Wairarapa region. The number of pea weevil has decreased in the Wairarapa but they haven’t been eradicated completely. The pea weevil only feeds on peas so if we remove their food, they’ll die out.

If you see peas growing call MPI on 0800 80 99 66 For more information visit mpi.govt.nz/peaweevil

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MASTERTON TRUST LANDS TRUST

Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2018

Chairperson’s report The 2018 year saw priority given to delivering the MTLT educational grants programme while navigating the practical and financial implications of resolving the structural issues with a number of affected MTLT-owned buildings.

www.mtlt.org.nz

Finance

Grants

Property The value of our community-owned property increased marginally to $71 million, due to a strong local economy, positive rent reviews and new leases. Rental income increased by 2.9 percent from 2017 to $5 million, reflecting an occupancy level of almost 100 percent. The highlight of the year was the transformation of two previously-vacant MTLT properties into vibrant new community assets. Following our purchase of the Masterton Cosmopolitan Club building that had occupied MTLT land since the 1970s, we worked with our new tenant, Whaiora, to transform the building into a modern health centre. Adaptive reuse of the building has provided a medical facility that meets Whaiora’s current needs while allowing for their growing client base. Working together with the Wairarapa arts community, we developed the highprofile vacant property at 13 Queen Street into a new venue for Wairarapa artists to create and showcase their work. Having local working artists at the ConArt Gallery and Studios has brought new vibrancy to Masterton’s cultural and recreation precinct, complementing Aratoi, King Street Artworks and others in the area. Work continued to address the structural design issues identified in 2015/16 in a number of MTLT buildings. The litigation process to recover the costs of remediation now includes most of the buildings identified with structural issues. Regardless of the outcome, we are committed to looking after our tenants and have taken a proactive approach to remediate the affected buildings. Remediation was completed on one building and remediation design progressed for the others. We will undertake the construction work as and when we are able, working closely with our tenants to minimise any disruption.

Grants totalling $36,700 to the Wairarapa Youth Education Training and Employment Partnership (YETE) helped connect youth with local employers and established better connections between schools, tertiary education providers and businesses.

We are pleased that Waiata House will remain in community ownership following its sale to Masterton District Council. MTLT is managing and completing the remediation of the building before it is handed over to Council.

Careful financial management has produced positive financial results for the year, despite the ongoing challenges of addressing the structural issues. The operating surplus was $1.5 million, resulting in a 3.7 percent increase in equity to $41.7 million . Following strong development growth over the past 10 years, debt consolidation will be a key focus over the medium-term. With significant building remediation work ahead and an unknown litigation outcome, we are not wanting to borrow significantly and are taking a conservative approach to borrowing, property development and grant distributions. This approach aims to ultimately put MTLT in a stronger financial position with lower debt, a lower risk profile, and the ability to consistently distribute more grants to the community.

Te Pūtahi Manawa o Whaiora

Connecting youth, business and education

The 2018 grants programme focused on our core purpose of supporting education and art in the Masterton community. Total grants were down 23.8 percent on 2017 due to the financial implications of building remediation. Limited funds meant that we were unable to offer community grants, however a civic grant was again made to the Masterton District Library. Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History received funding of $324,000. We were pleased to maintain the Education Grants programme at similar levels to previous years, with $292,159 provided to support the education sector. Education leaders responded positively to the five funding priorities they helped develop during last year’s review. Schools in each of the early childhood, primary, and secondary sectors are not only working collaboratively with each other, but are now working across sectors and with the wider community.

ConArt Gallery & Studios

Noah Davies & Amanda Mulligan - took part in the Student Curriculum Extension, Enrichment and Development (SCEED) programme

Our secondary schools programme included funding for professional development for 200 teachers across 28 subjects and an extension programme for 200 students. A symposium brought experts to Masterton to work with 300 primary and secondary teachers on future needs in education. Primary schools received funding for teacher professional development, a shared sports coordinator and support for beginning teachers. We supported professional development in the early childhood sector, along with leadership development and transition of children to school. Roll-based grants were provided to all Masterton schools and early childhood centres (excluding those privately-owned). Grants for hardship and school events were also made.

Chelsea Lewis, Licence to Work programme graduate

One of 47 young people who graduated from the successful Licence to Work (L2W) programme Chelsea Lewis (centre), with kaiako (tutor) Jennifer Poutoa (left) and kaitiaki (tutor support) Linda Voice. Sixty-three L2W facilitators have been trained within Wairarapa colleges, tertiary providers and community groups.

Collaborative project – leadership for boys A collaborative project between Wairarapa schools received a $9,276 grant for 56 boys and young men from 15 schools to attend the Ngā Tama Toa two-day leadership programme at Riversdale Beach.

Thanks My thanks go to the many people who have worked with us during the year to advance our aims. We appreciate the ongoing support and cooperation of our tenants who contribute through the lease of community-owned property. Thanks to the education community for working with us to deliver the first year of our new education funding strategy. We have enjoyed collaborative relationships with other local trusts, businesses and council with who we share similar passion for Masterton. Thanks to our advisors and contractors, my fellow Trustees and our small team of staff for their hard work, energy and dedication throughout the year. We look forward to a productive and positive year ahead.

Leanne Southey Chairperson

Ngā Tama Toa Boys Leadership programme

Students stand taller A special educational grant of $15,000 enabled a museum educator at Aratoi to connect more than 2,500 Wairarapa students with the history of whānau o te Wairarapa through the largest exhibition of Ngāti Kahungunu taonga ever displayed. Another special grant of $10,000 funded a Ko Te Aroha Trust parent education programme.

The full 2018 Annual Report is available at www.mtlt.org.nz or from the MTLT office at 189 Queen Street Masterton.

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FRIDAY 31 AUGUST 2018

DAFFODIL DAY Donate to Daffodil Day on Friday to help society This Friday and Saturday volunteers will be collecting in Wairarapa for Daffodil Day, the Cancer Society’s annual fundraising appeal. The Wairarapa branch of the Cancer Society receives no government funding, so relies heavily on funds raised locally on Daffodil Day. Volunteers will be asking for a donation for a silk daffodil. Merchandise such as Pete Nikoliason’s Perpetual Calendars, Archie, the limited edition Daffodil Day 2018 teddy bear, and other memorabilia such as pens, pins and silk daffodils will also be for sale. There will be 12 collection sites throughout Wairarapa on Friday and some on Saturday, supported by an army of volunteers. Look for fundraising events at your school or workplace such as the sausage sizzles outside Masterton Mitre 10 MEGA. Schools will be holding mufti days and coin trails to raise awareness of cancer and support the Cancer Society’s work.

Volunteers have been busy growing, picking and bunching up the daffodils for delivery by Fastway Couriers to over 400 businesses throughout Wairarapa On Tuesday 28th August. These fresh daffodils will also be available for sale from Cancer Society Wairarapa’s Margaret Chittick House, 37 Te Ore Ore Road, on Friday 31st August from 9.30am.

Who do you wear your daffodil for?

Cancer Society Wairarapa supports around 200 to 300 newly diagnosed cancer patients each year. produces several quality publications while providing access to experienced nurses with knowledge to better inform and support you.

Manager Jacinta Buchanan says that “the demand for cancer services is increasing as we become an ageing population in Wairarapa.

raised locally stays in Wairarapa to support services to over 500 patients and their families and we are extremely grateful to all those who support us.”

“However survival rates are improving, particularly in areas of early intervention such as breast and bowel cancer.

Many patients only have short contact with the Wairarapa Cancer Society but often it is at a critical time in their illness, Jacinta says.

“Our services provide assistance where there are gaps in the public health system such as accommodation next to treatment Centres and drives to treatment outside of the Wairarapa.

“Research is identifying new, more effective treatments which provide hope. All money

“Obtaining the correct information about your diagnosis is vital and the Cancer Society

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FRIDAY 31 AUGUST 2018

DAFFODIL DAY

Who do you wear your Daffodil for? I wear my Daffodil for me! I am Emma and I survived bowel cancer in 2017 and here I am a year later at 34 years of age looking back at the experience and thinking that really happened to me. I received amazing support not only from friends and family and my community in Alfredton but also the Cancer Society Wairarapa which is why I want to acknowledge publicly the work that our local Society does. I knew that Cancer Society was a “safe “friendly place to go to discuss what came as a big shock to my husband Brian and I. Hospitals are okay and were very efficient, but I don’t like hospitals and I wanted to ask what seemed like stupid questions and for someone to treat me in a caring way. The Nurse at the Cancer Society spent time talking us through the many issues facing us as a family. She invited us to join a one day workshop demystifying bowel cancer. “I felt lighter after leaving that workshop as many of my questions were answered”. It was great timing as we were just about to

start treatment and I was able to understand some of what was ahead for me. My husband also connected with another carer from that workshop and they were able to discuss the impact for them of having wives with cancer.

treatment you feel like you want to climb a mountain but your body tells you otherwise. Jacinta the Nurse is helping me with a gentle fitness regime post chemo.

Following my intensive treatment which took about 6 months after surgery in Wairarapa Hospital, chemotherapy in Palmerston North, I joined the Bowel Cancer Support group at the Wairarapa Cancer Society. So good to discuss and get support from people who have been through the same experience.

When you are going through treatment you forget that at the other end, is a journey into surviving this disease and you want to do everything you can to prevent the cancer coming back. Having a Nurse and a Counsellor available to talk to and help me, particularly in putting new skills and ideas in my basket kete, to cope has made me feel valued as a person and more confident in managing my recovery.

My support in recovery through the CANSURVIVE programme funded by Cancer Society has helped me manage my fatigue, diet and other issues facing me now in this early phase post treatment. When you survive

I have everything to live for and am grateful for everyone’s support. I say to people now, “don’t be fools; check your poos!”

I know now how important it is to be aware of changes in my body and just how difficult it can be when you don’t fit the demographic for bowel cancer. I am too young for the typical diagnostic age, which is between 60-74. I never thought I would get cancer.

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FRIDAY 31 AUGUST 2018

DAFFODIL DAY Donations making a difference The donations made on Daffodil Day are crucial to reducing the incidence and impact of cancer in the community and ensuring the best cancer care for New Zealanders. Daffodil Day is in its 28th year and is the largest street collection day in New Zealand. For the one in three people diagnosed each year, the money raised is spent in each region and allocated to sustain current services and fund important initiatives.

Supporting people affected by cancer The Cancer Society provides a range of support services for people with cancer and their families, whanau, friends and carers, including its Cancer Information Helpline 0800 CANCER (226 237). The cancer nurses who answer the calls provide information on different diagnoses, treatments and living with cancer. Support services can include driving people to appointments, assisting with accommodation, peer support networks and massage relaxation and counselling therapists.

Scientific research The Cancer Society is the largest funder of cancer research after the government. For many years the Society has been funding world class New Zealand cancer research projects into the causes and treatments of cancer. The Cancer Society also demonstrates

its commitment to investing in quality social and behavioural cancer research through its support of the Cancer Society Social and Behavioural Research Unit in the Department of Preventive and Social Medicine at the University of Otago. The research unit works across all health promotion areas to build up and maintain the evidence base, evaluate health promotion programmes and support postgraduate students into the field. It also works with cancer survivors to develop a body of evidence on psycho-social-spiritual support needs.

promote healthier lifestyles and reduce the incidence of cancer, such as the SunSmart Schools Accreditation Programme and Smokefree and Fresh Air Project campaigns. The Cancer Society works to reduce people’s risk of certain cancers by making the places where people work, live and play healthier. These sorts of changes are achieved by lobbying policy makers, local councils and community leaders to create healthier public

Raising awareness The Cancer Society health promotion and educational programmes are designed to

Advocacy The Cancer Society is a strong advocate for people affected by cancer. It is the only organisation to represent people with all types of cancer. • For more information visit www.cancernz.org.nz

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Wednesday, August 29, 2018 Lifestyle Wairarapa Midweek

Planet Venus gets spicy

Sky Watch

Nick Sault I promised that Venus would get spicy this week. Well, that’s a bit of license with the language, as what I meant was that Venus is going to interact with the star Spica, which has little to do with spice. Actually, the name is Latin for an ear of wheat, and the star being brightest star in Virgo, it means that it is the virgin’s ear of wheat. Yeah, they were all weird back then. Anyway, even if you are not a Virgo, you might be interested in easily locating the constellation. That’s a done deal, as Venus is so bright in the western sky that you could hardly have a better locator. Spica sits right beside Venus tonight after dark and as the week progresses gets ever nearer. Of course, that is Venus moving, as the star is millions of times farther away. Come Sunday, Venus is looking like it will sit its great fat self over the star. Spica is the 16th visually brightest star in the sky but will be totally outshone

by the brilliant white of Venus. If you watch from night to night, you might think Venus will blot out the star completely (called an occultation) but think again. That does happen. It happened in 1783, but don’t wait up for the next one – it’s 2197. So, this is a remarkably near passing of Spica by Venus. On Sunday, it should be a spectacular view with binoculars, but really you won’t need any optics for it, except your prescription of course. While there you can muse on the fact that though Venus totally outshines the star and is able to blot it out, the star is a giant binary – meaning it is two stars in close orbit around each other. They are so close in fact that they gravitationally distort each other into an egg shape. The combined brightness of the pair is 20 thousand times the power of the sun, and in terms of volume each is hundreds

Sombrero galaxy in the constellation of Virgo. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES

of times larger. Venus can only outshine Spica because the star is 250 light-years away, while Venus is a few lightminutes. The three other main stars of Virgo make up a wonky rectangle, laying towards the horizon.

If you can see a virgin in there, let me know. I’ve never seen her. You would also need a large telescope to see the Sombrero galaxy, 50 million light-years away in Virgo. In the picture, the galaxy is seen almost edge on, but

the glow around it from its billions of stars is almost spherical. Note that the stars dotted around the picture are local in our galaxy. • Up next: Iridium flare and the new face of Mars.

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Please join us as we come together as a community to shed light on suicide and its impact in our region. Whether you are walking in memory of someone you love or wanting to show your support for a community that is passionate to see our suicide rates drop, this is the event for you. We look forward to seeing you there.

Two events being held on

Sunday 9th September Featherston 10am until 12pm Meet at the Town Square, Fitzherbert Street, Featherston & then walking around.

Masterton 2pm until 4pm Meet at Robinson Park (at the Angel sculpture), near Farriers carpark, Masterton.

Come wearing something yellow!

Because yellow is the International colour for Suicide Awareness The first 40 people to arrive at the event will be given a free Hope Walk Wairarapa t-shirt

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Earning, learning, caring Volunteering Wairarapa

Jill Greathead Volunteering Wairarapa were invited to the Digital Seniors Launch which as everyone will know by now, was attended by Prime Minister Jacinda Arden, our local MPs and Mayors. It was a grand event and is a strong start to ensure our seniors have a life of digital and social prosperity, not only in the Wairarapa where this project is being piloted, but for the rest of New Zealand. One statement that Jacinda mentioned was “making New Zealand the best place in the world where everyone is earning, learning, caring or volunteering”. That was music to my ears to hear a government bringing values like caring and volunteering into politics. If you’ve never heard eight cellists in concert, now is your chance. Cellophonics, a group of eight cellists tickling and delighting the ears, is making another tour of the North Island, and they will be stopping in to play Kuranui College in Greytown this Saturday, September 1, at 4pm. The all-cello group is made up of students of James Tennant, who teaches at the University of Waikato. It includes students from high school through to undergraduate and postgraduate level. The members are from diverse backgrounds and come together to share their love of music. The group has a pronounced sense of fun and humour which makes rehearsals and performances an enjoyable occasion full of creativity and experimental ideas.

Caring is what our volunteers are – they want to help their community and they want to make a better society for future generations. It is for future generations where Digital Seniors is so exciting. Volunteering Wairarapa are launching a ‘Young peoples’ volunteering initiative in the next few months. That means creating volunteering opportunities for our young people. Digital Seniors has now given us a role where young people can volunteer their skills in technology. This will assist our seniors through providing one-to-one digital training and telephone support. If you are an organisation and believe you have any roles that young people can

2ND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH 11am-3pm FEATHERSTON: Community Centre 3RD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH 11am-3pm PAHIATUA: Heartlands Office

This year, Cellophonics includes three students who have been ﬁnalists in the Waikato University Concerto Competition, and also Matthias Balzat, who won the National Concerto Competition in 2017, and will be performing as part of

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Opportunities at Volunteering Wairarapa “Gardeners required in Masterton” Learn about vegetable gardening by coming along to working bees at a community garden on the ﬁrst and third Saturday of the month 9-11am.

Help with weeding, planting and harvesting. Learn new skills or pass on your knowledge to others. Grow vegetables that are donated to the Food Bank. Skills required: Keen to learn, share skills about gardening whilst working in a team. “Grants coordinator and writer in Masterton” Help apply for grants to support a community garden. Our community garden is a place for sharing

Cellophonics, a group of 8 cellists will be visiting Greytown on September 1. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

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assist as volunteers please get in touch. Volunteering Wairarapa is here to connect you to use your skills in community organisations to strengthen the Wairarapa.

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WAIRARAPA COMMUNITY LAW CENTRE INC 1ST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH PAHIATUA: 10am-noon Heartlands Office EKETAHUNA: 1-3pm Public Library

Digital Seniors Launch on August 16. CEO Cathy Hardinge and trustee David Paris with pupils from Wairarapa colleges. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

the Martinborough Music Festival at the end of September, and Hyein Kim a ﬁnalist in the National Concerto Competition. Cellist Bethany Angus, who recently performed with the Tararua Trio in Greytown, is part of the

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group. Included in the programme is Pachelbel’s notorious Canon, Bartok’s lively Romanian Folk Dances, Villa Lobos’ distinctly South American Bachianas Brasileiras, Popper’s virtuosic Dance of the Elves, Boccherini,

knowledge, learning and growing vegetables for the community. Looking for someone to collate the information required for our grant application, and to write any required reports. Skills required: Use of a computer, open to learning new skills, and be friendly and reliable. • Interested in ﬁnding out more: Contact Jill Greathead on 0274 884 376 or email admin@ waivc.org.nz to discuss this opportunity. Taverez, and Bizet. A review from their concert in Palmerston North last year said: “The group played with an expressive passion that belied their relative youthfulness, with an acute sensitivity of ensemble, the octet taking so much enjoyment from the work of others in the group”. Merran Cooke, who attended that concert, said: “The performance was a wonderful opportunity to hear a group of advanced cello students playing together, and their entertaining programme and presentation is sure to appeal to young and old.” • General admission is $20, and school students are $5. • For bookings, email efjac@xtra.co.nz, or phone 06 304 9497. • Door sales will be available.

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ADVERTORIAL

Book your pet in now for their senior wellness winter check Did you know that your pet is considered a senior when they reach seven years of age?

 Weight loss or gain

Our pets age faster than we do, and it is important that as they move into their senior years we take note of the subtle changes in our pets health and behaviour. There are a number of concerns that can begin to decline as your pet ages so if your senior pet displays any of the following behaviours or symptoms, it is important to bring these to the attention of your vet.

 Change to sleeping patterns

 A change in appetite – this can indicate a number of underlying conditions we see in the aging pet, one of these being hyperthyroidism, of which we can test for and provide advice how to diagnose and treatments.

 Senior Blood screening, in clinic or Laboratory

 Discomfort on rising or after exercising

 Loss of house training  Bad breath, plaque or bleeding gums  Confusion or disorientation  A persistent cough A good check up with the vet will look at the concerns you have noticed and offer you a way forward to aid and maintain your pets’ health. Your visit may include:  A good full general health check

Cost for this is a 50% discount off your pets’ initial consult and in clinic laboratory testing, but if further treatment or Veterinary Laboratory testing is required there will be further costs included. A discussion with the vet will ensure you are well informed of the cost if further testing is required. Potential Saving of $88.80 off initial consult if in house testing.

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veterinarian to compare current test results with past results to check for changes that may need further investigation. A huge benefit of early detection of disease is that treatments are often more effective and less costly, and the quality of your pets’ life can be maintained. We know from experience that committed owners would rather keep their pets in good health than try to return them to health after disease strikes.

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Boxing club fights tide Emily Ireland In an age where dwindling membership is a reality for many local clubs, one group in Masterton is ﬁghting to stay top of mind for all generations. The Masterton Young Citizens Club has been open for the community since 1957. They are primarily a boxing gym under the name Masterton Young Citizens Boxing Club, but over the past 30 years, there have been many groups and clubs using the Chapel St building as their home base. In recent years, the club has been in “a bit of a lull” according to boxing trainer Daniel Miller.

But with a number of youth actively involved and rising the ranks, the lull may be over. Daniel, who has won five New Zealand boxing titles, and a bronze medal at the Oceania Games, volunteers his time at the not-for-profit club. He was involved in the club from the age of five, training under Neil Cadwallader who retired in 2016. His star pupil is 12-year-old Austin Butler, a Masterton Intermediate School student. Austin recently competed in the Manawatu Boxing Championships. Although he didn’t win, he says he tried his best

and will continue working towards his dream of being a professional boxer, training twice a week – sometimes three times a week. Austin’s mum Jen Butler, who is also actively involved in the club said the Masterton Young Citizens Boxing Club was a place where kids could come to “learn skills to take care of themselves”. “We are really big on respect, and hard work,” she said. “What we try to foster in this place is the idea that people can come

here to feel really great about what they’re doing. “They come to achieve positive results and see positive changes in their activities – it’s keeping kids active and helping them ﬁnd a passion – something they love and are really good at.” She said the club was working to have a continuous ﬂow of people rising through leadership ranks in the club so that “one day when Daniel is ready to step down, there are young people like Austin ready to take the lead”. A succession plan was key to a club’s longevity, she said. Austin is the

club’s ﬁrst competing ﬁghter in several years, Daniel said. The 12-year-old hopes to join the ranks of other New Zealand boxing champions that have trained through the club over the years. The Young Citizen’s Boxing Club runs on Mondays and Wednesdays and a term costs $30, working out to be $1.50 per training session for people under the age of 18. For more information, visit the Club’s Facebook page, Masterton Young Citizens Boxing Club. The venue is also available for hire to community groups on request.

Austin Butler, 12, of Masterton Young Citizens Boxing Club. PHOTO/EMILY IRELAND

A chance to soar the sky APPEARANCE MEDICINE & VARICOSE VEINS

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A competition run by Youth Gliding New Zealand has resulted in two Kuranui students winning a day of gliding at the Greytown Soaring Centre. Joshua Wiegman and Sarah Hyde were presented the prize by former international student Anja Runge, who during her time at the college and in a space of one year, became a qualified glider pilot. Kuranui is one of only three colleges in New Zealand to offer Aviation Studies, and the only secondary school in New Zealand to offer glider flight training at NCEA. The competition aimed to encourage more youth into gliding. The Greytown Soaring Centre based at Papawai is a partnership between Wairarapa and Wellington Gliding Clubs, and Brian

Kuranui students Joshua Wiegman and Sarah Hyde with Youth Gliding NZ President Tim Tarbotten and Wairarapa Gliding President Vern Grant. PHOTO/JANET DAVIES

Sharpe, Wellington Gliding Club president, sees the competition as a way of giving back to the community and local youth. “Besides, where else can you explore the sky?” he said. Kuranui Aviation Studies Teacher and Wairarapa Gliding President, Vern Grant, agreed. “This programme has gone from strength to strength at Kuranui

and we’re even getting interest from overseas.” Gliding emphasises team work and collaboration and can lead into other areas such as engineering and aeronautics. “Learning about being responsible and working with others is vital in gliding,” Grant said. Kuranui Year 9 student, Joshua, knew about the gliding course at the college through a friend.

“I wanted to be a commercial pilot, but now I’d like to do gliding because of the view and excitement I get from ﬂying.” Winning a day of gliding has been the highlight of his year so far. For Sarah, a Year 10 student, her grandad’s love of ﬂying model aeroplanes prompted her to give it a go. “I am considering a career in the Air Force or Navy and gliding seemed a logical place to start,” she said. Youth Gliding will be holding a camp for aspiring pilots at Papawai Marae over Labour Weekend. • If you are interested in taking up gliding, check out the Youth Gliding video at https://youtu. be/3FUMJW_hDB0, or call Vern Grant at Kuranui College.

Wednesday, August 29, 2018 Rural Wairarapa Midweek

COUNTRY LIVESTOCK Report by Ian Hicks. For Week Ending 17/08/2018

For Week Ending 24/08/2018

Calves

HX Bulls up to $180, Fr Bulls up to $190, Speckled Park Bulls up to $250, HX Heifers up to $175.

HX Bull up to $175, Ang Bulls up to $180, Fr Bulls up to $195, Ang Hfrs up to $185, HX Hfrs up to $160.

Pigs

Sheep

Tyler & Harris 4 wnrs at $50, Tipoki 2 Porkers at $100. Ewes: Hunter 4 at $100, Rutherford 3 Ewes & 3 Lambs at $103. Lambs: Hobitz 9 at $101, 3 at $87, Hunter 1 at $45, Stansborough P/Ship 9 at $101, Herrick 2 at $127, MG Johns Holdings 2 at $120.

Ewes: Bentley 4 Ewes & 5 Lambs at $101, Hughes 1 Ewe & 2 Lambs at $100, Sinclair 2 at $149, Smyth 5 at $156, 2 at $131, Maher 1 Ram at $62. Lambs: Evans 4 at $102, McLean 3 at $157, Sinclair 1 at $140, Wellbrock 5 at $156, Maher 1 at $87. Orphan Lambs $20 to $50.

Cattle

Sheep

Meyrick 3 ylg HX Hfrs at $650, 2 ylg Fr Hfrs at $450, 2 wnr Fr Steers at $230, 6 wnr Fr Steers at $300, Mason 2 wnr Fr Bulls at $300.

Udy 2 Jsy ylg Hfrs at $250, Stringer 1 HX 20mth Hfr at $1080, 1 HX 20mth Hfr at $1040, 1 HX 20mth Steer at $1000, Karl 2 Ang wnr Steers at $525, 2 Ang wnr Hfrs at $545, Dagg 5 Fr ylg Steers at $300.

Help given to farmers in need

Beckie Wilson You are only as good as your weakest player, and that is what the government aims to combat in the agriculture industry with a new programme targeting lowperforming farmers. Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor told Wairarapa farmers at the Extension Service Model programme launch last week, that farmers across the country needed to be aiming higher for the sake of the country’s place in the international market. Wairarapa farmers were pleased to see the government dedicating funding to an initiative that would benefit the country’s rural communities. O’Connor hoped the pilot programme would

The key thing is that regulating using a big stick is not always effective. strengthen farmers’ knowledge on regulations and farm systems, and provide them with more resources to keep up with production and environmental standards, which would help the country produce high-value products. The initiative will be rolled out over four years by the Ministry for Primary Industries [MPI], with $3m from a new sustainable food and fibres futures fund. Each year, MPI will target about 300 farmers to help them improve their farm systems and meet industry standards by getting more information to them. MPI staff would make contact with the farmers who may not be involved in farm services or have farm advisors. “That’s so when we ask them for cleaner water

Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson, with Wairarapa farmer Nathan Williams, centre, and Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor. PHOTO/JADE CVETKOV

and to reduce emissions, and when we want better animal welfare practice, we can get alongside them and show them how to do that, and not just expect them to comply,” he said. Many farmers see compliance and standards as a negative to their farming operations, he said. “If we all lift our game, we can get more back.” The food and fibre industries are the backbone of New Zealand’s economy, delivering more than $42 billion in export revenue last year. Consumers expected their food and fibre to be produced by sustainable production systems that promoted good animal welfare, and this programme would help that, he said. O’Connor said the “traditional attitude” in agriculture was that the bottom 20 per cent of farms were forgotten about. “We can no longer sustain that approach to farming because the 20 per cent that may need to lift their game determine our image in the international market place. “I think we can offer one of the best stories in the world, but we are governed by the person who knows the least – that can tarnish our image.” O’Connor made the

announcement on Nathan and Kate Williams’ farm, Otahuao, east of Masterton. The Williams won the Greater Wellington Region Ballance Farm Environment supreme award last year. Nathan said the programme was needed for the industry to succeed, so “it can only be good”. He was rapt to host the minister for the announcement, saying: “It’s part of who we are with sustainable farming”. Federated Farmers national arable chair, Gladstone farmer Karen Williams, said it was great to see an initiative from the government that would benefit rural communities. Karen Williams said she was “on board” but wanted more information on how MPI planned to identify the farmers that required more help. “The key thing is that regulating using a big stick is not always effective,” she said. Federated Farmers Wairarapa president William Beetham said it was “positive” the government was “embracing the importance of rural communities”. “By getting better information out there, we are increasing prosperity of the people in the regions – that’s important to New Zealand,” he said.

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Emily Ireland Introducing PartPay and a time allocation for mums and bubs to visit are just some of the ways a Martinborough business is hoping to grow its customer base. And its manager is encouraging other Wairarapa businesses to take a risk too for continued growth. Sharon Garett has managed Martinborough’s Brackenridge Spa for just a few months now – she moved to Wairarapa two and a half years ago from Abu Dhabi, and started with the spa in March. Since then, she has steered the business down an innovative track in an attempt to reel more locals into their customer base. The first step to growth was diversification, Sharon said. In the business of ‘spa’, one tends to think purely of massages, fake tans, nails, and brow sculpting – all at a hefty and sometimes unapproachable price. “There is definitely price sensitivity in the spa industry,” Sharon said. “There is no doubt in my mind, that people recognise the benefit to overall wellness from a regular spa visit or

Sharon Garrett, Brackenridge Spa manager.

I want them to come along, bring their baby into the treatment room, and enjoy their welldeserved relaxation without stressing about a grisly baby.

relaxing massage but it is financially out of reach for many. “Adding an option where it can be paid off over a few weeks,

has the potential for services such as special occasion pampering, eye lash extensions and the investment in a full skincare regime, to be

PHOTO/EMILY IRELAND

more likely.” Opening up the potential market further for the business, Brackenridge has introduced a ‘Mums and Bubs’ morning. “Many new mums are sleep deprived and in need of some relaxation, so we’ve created a morning once a month where they can be at ease in the spa knowing that it’s a Mums

‘n’ Bubs morning and a few cries or grizzles is absolutely fine,” Sharon said. “This also presents a terrific opportunity to meet other mums in our relaxation lounge prior to, after or as a break in between multiple treatments.” Talking to mums and polling groups such as Wairarapa Mums on Facebook, Sharon discovered that many mums felt uncomfortable taking their precious new baby to a salon or spa in case they disturb others. “I thought, why not cater to this group? “With mums, and new mums particularly, there’s a lot of stress associated with going into a public place and a baby crying. “I don’t want mums to feel like that. “I want them to come along, bring their baby into the treatment room, and enjoy their welldeserved relaxation without stressing about a grisly baby.” • The next Mums ‘n’ Bubs morning at Brackenridge Spa will be on Wednesday, September 12 from 9am to 1pm. It will be on the second Wednesday of each month.

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2018 Age Concern Wairarapa

SENIOR PERSON

OF THE YEAR AWARD To be eligible your nominated senior person will be: • A Wairarapa resident of over 5 years - Over 65 years of age • A committed volunteer in our community or a “good sort” who unconditionally donates their time and services Your nominated senior person will have made significant contribution to Wairarapa community life either through volunteer or community work. They will have made an impact on other people’s lives through the sharing of their life experience, skills and time. Completed forms can be dropped into to the Age Concern office, Solway Showgrounds or post to PO Box 865, Masterton or the Wairarapa Times-Age, or email manager@acww.nz Closing date for nominations 3pm Monday 3rd September 2018.

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A free reason to smile

Business

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A Masterton dentist is clearing his schedule to work on patients who need care but can’t afford to pay on September 11. ‘Smile New Zealand’ is a joint initiative run annually since 2015 by the New Zealand Dental Association [NZDA] and Southern Cross Health Trust. Last year as part of the initiative, adults who held a community services card, and had an urgent dental problem but were struggling financially, received free dental care from volunteer NZDA dentists. Dr Akash Kota, from Masterton Dental Clinic, said he had volunteered his services overseas in Cambodia and Samoa before – “Why should Masterton miss out?” He is one of more than 70 dentists nationwide taking part in the initiative. Kota and his business partner, Dr Robert Jones, decided they would set aside at least one day a year to provide their community with free dental care. The free appointments, up to 40 minutes each, allow patients to receive one dental treatment ranging from a filling, extraction, relief of pain or infection, as well as preventative care such as

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ﬂuoride applications or a scale and polish. Staﬀ at the clinic will all do their part to make the day run smoothly. Kota urged all who applied to make sure they committed to their appointment once it was made. “We’re giving our time and want to make it worthwhile for everyone.” NZDA spokesperson

Deepa Hughes said 78 dentists across 55 practices were giving up their time to see people who needed dental care most. “Both Southern Cross [Health Trust] and NZDA are trying to help people who are already struggling, by at least sorting out one of their problems. “Hopefully, we are alleviating some pain or making them proud about

their smile – which is very important in terms of selfconﬁdence and what they do in their day to day life.” Hughes said most importantly, the initiative would not work without dentists like Kota donating their time. “It’s great that Masterton, who did it last year, came onboard again. “They’re oﬀering a whole day to see these patients,

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WORDSEARCH

AIRPORTS

BUMPER WORDFIT

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

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38 Wairarapa Midweek Community Events Wednesday, August 29, 2018

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 30 Age Concern: SayGo, 9am, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Housie: At Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club (behind clock tower Carterton), at 1pm. Narcotics Anonymous: Meet at 6pm, at 15 Victoria St, Masterton. Carterton Community Choir: Meet 7.15-9pm, at Carterton School, Holloway St. Ability to read music not essential. Call (022) 373-4299. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Miriam 377-7974. Social Learners Bridge: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Barbara (06) 304-9208. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9amnoon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 5-7pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 6.30pm. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 1-2.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 3771135. Masterton Senior Citizens & Beneficiaries Association: Meet 1-3.30pm for cards, Scrabble and bowls, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Ngaire Walker 377-0342. Wairarapa Fern & Thistle Pipe Band: Practice 6.30-8.30pm, Savage Club Hall, 10 Albert St, Masterton. Call president, Diane (027) 210-8069 or secretary, Gloria (027) 628-5889. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 31 Masterton Savage Entertainers: Meet 10am, at Savage Club rooms, 10 Albert St, Masterton. Come share

your talents with us on stage. We are looking for new members. Call Judith 377-1750 or Doreen 370-4604. JP Service Centre: At the Carterton Library noon-2pm , no appointment neccessary. Wairarapa SeniorNet: People aged 50 to 100 are invited to attend their “Drop In”, 1-2pm with their computer problems, at the Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton, from 1.30-2.30pm. Call Maryanne (06) 370-2197 or email: endless.summer.nz@gmail. com Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Need support to quit smoking? Quit Clinics are available at Whaiora 9am-noon. Our support is available across Wairarapa and it’s at no cost to you. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246. Needlework and Craft Drop-In: 10am-noon, Featherston Community Centre. Call Virginia (06) 308-8392. Sewing and Craft: 10am-2pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Petra (021) 234-1554. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di (027) 498-7261. Carterton Craft Market: Open 7 days, 10am-2pm, High St, Carterton, opp Almo’s Book Shop. Call Robyn 379-7099. Kids’ Song And Story: Fun songs, finger plays and stories for under-5s, during school terms, 9.30-10.30am, at Epiphany Church Hall, High St South, Masterton. Call Jill 3774614. Greytown Music and Movement: For pre-schoolers, 10am, at St Luke’s Hall, Main St. Contact: email admin@stlukesgreytown.co.nz Wairarapa Steampunk: We meet as required, 10.30am-2pm, at Kingstreet Artworks. Call Gaylene 377-4865 evenings or (0274) 494-596. Dance Fit: At Carrington Park, Carterton, at 6-7pm. If weather not good it’s in youth centre of Event Centre. Text dance groove to (022) 321-2643. Masterton Social Badminton

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Club: Play 7-9pm, all year round, at Masterton YMCA gym (371 Queen St). Contact by text Hamish (021) 259-7684 or Sam (0210) 552-113. Masterton Masters Swimming Club: Club night 6-7pm, Genesis Recreation Centre back pool. Call Graeme 377-0507 or Lucy (021) 0204-4144. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am, behind the Hosking Garden in the Park. Call Pauline Lamb 377-3388. Carterton Senior Citizens: Meet 1.30-4pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, Carterton Memorial Club, Broadway.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Dr Jonathan Latham: At 7pm, Featherston Community Centre, Dr Latham, executive director of the BioScience Resource Project, will discuss gene editing technologies; the implications and regulatory considerations needed to protect our human and ecological health. www. foodmattersnz.com Cellophonics: A Cello Octet, at 4pm, at Kuranui College Auditorium, East St, Greytown. A varied and entertaining programme from Waikato University cellists. Call Ed and Juliet Cooke (06) 304-9497. Wairarapa Spin-in: For knitters, felters, spinners, weavers, 10am-3pm, Wairarapa College hall, 83 Pownall St, Masterton. Guest speakers Richard and Elizabeth Ashford, trade tables, raffles, bring and buy. For more info: spinweavewai.wordprocess.com Greytown Craft Market: At St Johns Hall, Main St, 10am-3.30pm, Wairarapa hand-crafted gifts, knitting, fabric crafts and sewing, preserves, plants, fresh produce, cards, jewellery and much more. Stall inquirers call Wendy (06) 304-9287. Minkisi: An amazing show of 100 works of African art from 10 countries, at Aratoi, 12 Bruce St, Masterton, open daily, free admission. to November 25. Featherston Heritage Museum:

Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Displays of WWI Featherston Military Camp, Featherston WWII Japanese POW Camp, and of Featherston and surrounding districts. Open 10am2pm, other times by arrangement, groups welcome. Call Elsa (021) 263-9403. Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Sat and Sun 10am-4pm, groups by arrangement. Call Jean (06) 372-6623 or Pam (06) 3726459. Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Masterton Library, 10am-noon. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway. Open by appointment. Call 379-9233 or (027) 271-6280. Toy Library: Masterton: 10am-1pm, at rear of YMCA, 162 Dixon St. Featherston Toy Library: 14 Wakefield St, 10am-noon. Call Merle (06) 308-8109. Farmers’ Market: 9am-1pm, at at Farriers, 4 Queen St, Masterton. Locally grown and made food and artisan products. Find us on Facebook or see www. waifarmersmarket.org.nz Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet at 1.15pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Steve Davis (06) 304-7155. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Bowls at 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Rex Kenny 379-7303. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm. Call Ian Wyeth 378-6425 or 377-5762.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 Wairarapa Word: Presents Wairarapabased sculptor and poet Sam Duckor-Jones, 3-4.30pm, Carterton Courthouse, 80 Holloway St. Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Literacy Wairarapa: Offers free help with reading, spelling and maths at Te Awhina/Cameron Community House, 9am-noon. Masterton East Indoor Bowling Club: Opening night at 7pm, Hogg Cres. All welcome. Friends to Friends: Peer support group, 10am-noon, at Wairarapa Community Centre, 41 Perry St, Masterton. For adults 18 yearsplus, for mental health consumers or disabilities, a place to create, safe, fun and participate or discuss, socialise, with good company. Call Gaylene (06) 929-0961 or (0274) 604-796. Carterton Scottish Dance Club: Meet at 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. No partner required. Call Elaine 377-0322 or Julie 370-4493. Mah Jong: 1-4pm, Featherston

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and Information Centre. Displays of WWI Featherston Military Camp, Featherston WWII Japanese POW Camp, and of Featherston and surrounding districts. Open 10am2pm, other times by arrangement, groups welcome. Call Elsa (021) 263-9403. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9amnoon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 1pm. Carterton Farmers’ Market: High St, Carterton, 9am-12.30pm. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Miriam 377-7974. Masterton Car Boot Sale and Market: 7am-noon, Essex St car park. Call Warwick Dean (0274) 484-728. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 1pm for 1.15pm start, at clubrooms behind clock tower Carterton. Call Veronica George 379-8644.

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Community Centre. Call Pat (06) 308-9729. Senior Citizens Cards: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre Call Val (06) 308 9203. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 6-8pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Need support to quit smoking? Quit Clinics are available at Whaiora 9amnoon. Our support is available across Wairarapa and it’s at no cost to you. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246. Play Gym: St James Church Hall 116 High St, Masterton, 9.30-11am, for 0-3-year-olds. Carterton Food Bank: 11.30amnoon Mon-Fri at Haumanu House (down the lane between Carters and the Clock Tower). Call 379-4092. Carterton Community Toy Library: Events Centre, Holloway St, MonSat during CDC Library hours. https://www.facebook.com/ CartertonToyLibrary/ CCS Disability Action Wairarapa Office: 36 Bannister St, Masterton, 10am-1pm Mon-Fri. For Mobility Parking Permits, Disability Support and Advocacy. Call 378-2426. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di (027) 498-7261. Age Concern: Sit & Be Fit classes, 9.30am; line dancing, 10.30am, at the Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. The Dance Shed: 450 Belvedere Rd Carterton. Line Dancing Class, 7-9pm, beginners followed by intermediate. Call Wendy or Don 379-6827 or (027) 319-9814. Epilepsy Support Group: 11am at the Salvation Army office, 210 High St South, Carterton. Call 0800 20 21 22. Citizens Advice Bureau: Free and confidential advice, Mon-Fri 9am4pm, 43 Perry St, Masterton. Call 377-0078 or 0800 367-222. Masterton District Brass Band: Rehearsals at 7.30pm, in the Band Room, Park Ave, Masterton. Call

(022) 574-0742. Not Your Nanna’s Sewing Circle: 7-9pm, Cobblestone’s Administration Room, 169 Main St, Greytown. Call Christine Healy (06) 304-8110. Alcoholics Anonymous: Masterton: 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 378-2338 or Pete (020) 4005-9740. Carterton: 8pm, Salvation Army Community Rooms, 210 High St. Call Dennis 377-5355 or Martin (06) 372-7764. Girl Guiding: Brownies (7-10 years) 4.30-6pm. Guides (9-14 years) 5.30-7.30pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Epiphany Church Mothers’ Union: Meet at 1.45pm, at Epipiany Church, High St, Masterton. Takahe Probus Club: Meet at The Masterton Club, Chapel St, Masterton, at 10am, visitors always welcome. Meetings include news from the president, morning tea time mix and mingle and usually two entertaining speakers each meeting, closure is around 11.30am to noon. There are various Interest group meetings through the month. Call president, Richard Whitley, 377-3229. Alanon: A group for anyone affected by another’s drinking, meet at 6.30pm at Cameron Community House. Call 0508 425-266. Wairarapa Embroidery Guild: Meet at the Ranfurly Club Rooms, Chapel St, Masterton, 10.30am3pm. Call Nola (027) 687-8599 or Jenny 377-0859 or email Wairarapaembroiderers@gmail.com Music Co-creation Workshops: Enjoy 100+ instruments, at Aratoi, 12 Bruce St, Masterton. Community musicmaking led by Jonas Koukl during school term, 6-7.30pm. Wairarapa SeniorNet: People aged 50 to 100 are invited to their meetings, at Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton, from 1.302.30pm. Call Maryanne (06) 3702197 or email: endless.summer.nz@ gmail.com

South Wairarapa Badminton Club: At 7.30pm at Featherston Sports Stadium, Underhill Rd. Rackets available. Chair Exercise: Gentle chair exercises, 2-2.45pm, at St John’s Hall, Greytown. This is combined with Drop-in club. Tribal Fusion Bellydancing: At 91 Harley St, Masterton, 7-8pm. Call Wai steampunk, Gaylene (0274) 494-596. Wai Steampunk NZ: Check Facebook for upcoming events. For joining or enquiries call Gaylene (0274) 494-596. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 9am-noon at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 10am. Juesday Art: 10am-1pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Julia (06) 308-8977. Featherston Wahine Singers: 7-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Susan (021) 246-4884. Art For Everyone: 7-8pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Sandie (021) 157-4909. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway, 2-4pm, or by appointment. Call 379-9233 or (027) 271-6280. Clareville Badminton Club: Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm. Call Steve 379-6999. Central Indoor Bowls Club: 7.30pm, Hogg Crescent hall. Call Mathew or Graeme 378-7554. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Association: Meet for social indoor bowls, 500 cards, or a chat 1-3pm. Call Ngaire 377-0342. Free Community Fit Club: 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di (027) 498-7261. Woops A Daisy Marching Team: March for fun, friendship and fitness, 5-6pm. Call Cheryl 372-5522. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton.

South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club: Games afternoon, including cards, board, darts, pool etc. Call Doff 304-9748. Girl Guiding: Pippins (5-7 years) 3.45-5pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 1pm for 1.15pm start, at clubrooms behind clock tower Carterton. Call Veronica George 379-8644. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Bowls at 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the clock tower, Carterton. Call Rex Kenny 379-7303. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf croquet 9.15am, behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Pauline Lamb 377-3388.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Wairarapa Senior Net: Invites people 50 years-plus to the Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton, 1.30-2.30pm. Call Maryanne 370-2197 or email: endless.summer.nz@gmail.com Wairarapa Young Professionals for Business: Meet at the Balter Bar, High St, Carterton, at 7.30pm. For more info follow our facebook group ‘Wairarapa Young Professionals’ or email alana_mays@hotmail.co.nz Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: Meet 10am in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531. Cards: Come and join other enthusiastic “500” Players 1.154.15pm, at the Carterton Club. Call Barbara 379-6582 or Val 379-8329. AA Meeting: At 7.30pm. Call (027) 557-7928. Ukulele Classes: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Neil (06) 308-9341. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Club: Craft and chat afternoon 1-3pm, bring your crafts or just come for some company, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms,

Herbert St, Masterton, beginners 4.30-5.30pm; intermediate, 5.307pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Kiddie Gym: For 0-3-year-olds, 9.30-11am, at St David’s Church, corner High and Victoria Sts, Carterton. Call Lorna or Abby 3798325. Club Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll, beginners 6-7pm; Intermediate level 7.15-8.15pm, at Club Wairarapa, Masterton. Call (027) 333-1793. Rangatahi to Rangatira Youth Group: Join us for sports, food, and leadership, Carterton Events Centre. Text “R2R” to (027) 742-2264. Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm for browsing or painting, at 12 Victoria St. Call Sue 377-7019. Age Concern: Sit and Be Fit, 1.30pm followed by gentle exercise class, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St, Masterton. Carterton Women’s Golf: 9-hole golf at 10.45am. Call Colleen 377-0841. Recreational Walking Group: 9.30am, Essex St car park. Call Ann Jackson, 372-5758. Te Runga Scouts: Cubs, 6-7.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Wairarapa Singers: 6.45pm, at Rosewood, 417 Queen St, Masterton. Call Pete 370-4574. Esperanto Club: 2pm, write to people using the international language worldwide. Call 377-0499. Soulway Cooking and Crafts: 10am-noon, High St, Masterton. Call Nikki Smith 370-1604 (church office). Alcoholics Anonymous: Masterton, 7.30pm, Soulway Church, 227 High St. Call Darren (027) 334-2685. Featherston: 7.30pm. Call Mark (06) 306-6013. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet at 1.15am for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower , Carterton. Call Steve Davis (06) 304-7155. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm. Call Ian Wyeth 378-6425 or 377-5762. * To have an event listed please email event@age.co.nz

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NOTICE OF MEETINGS FOR SEPTEMBER 2018 Public participation at meetings is welcome and members of the public can make a contribution during the first 30 minutes of a meeting. If you wish to participate at a meeting contact Suzanne Clark, Committee Secretary on 306 9611 or suzanne.clark@swdc.govt.nz at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Meeting agendas are available for inspection two days before the meeting takes place at the district libraries and the Council reception in Martinborough or on Counc www.swdc.govt.nz.

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6 hours per day (Term Time and by agreement during school holiday). Join the Trinity Schools Property team based at Hadlow School, maintaining the extensive property and grounds of the Preparatory School and Pre-School. This position requires you to have great communication skills, initiative, ability to multi task and do a variety of tasks. You must be flexible, able to work independently and prioritise duties so that the health and safety of the school buildings and grounds are maintained to a high standard. Job description and application forms can be obtained from Hadlow School office (06 370 0008, office@hadlow.school.nz) or by contacting Trinity Schools Property Manager Brian James (027 334 0763) if you would like any further details of the position. Applications close on Friday 7th September.

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Classified FULL TIME VACANCIES Due to continued industry demands we have multiple opportunities for the following roles All applicants preferred to have industry or operational experience, minimum of class 2, Foreman Class 2 Truck Drivers Class 5 Truck Drivers Excavator Operators Higgins Contractors is committed to providing a safe and drug free work place. The successful applicant will be required to pass a workplace medical, drug and alcohol test prior to commencement of employment. To apply, come into the Branch and fill in an Application Form, email your CV to k.goodin@higgins.co.nz or Contact Kirsten 06 370 0562 for a confidential discussion. Applications Close 14th September 2018 unless filled prior.

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Full-time position for a fixed term of two years. Some flexibility to work around school hours may be possible. To apply please email your CV and covering letter to Anna Medlyn at anna@awdt.org.nz Applications close 5pm Monday 10 September 2018.

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Are you looking to join an organisation at the centre of Agriculture? We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic person who is committed to great customer service, has a passion for the agricultural sector and is looking to build a career in this exciting industry. PGG Wrightson is one of New Zealand’s leading nationwide providers of products and services to the rural sector. We are helping grow the country through our knowledge, service and expertise. This role is full-time, Monday to Friday, and will require working on rostered Saturday mornings, working from our Masterton Rural Supplies store. About the role

HIGGINS CONTRACTORS WAIRARAPA - MECHANIC Higgins specialises in road and infrastructure design, construction and maintenance. Our teams are bonded together by values developed from a family heritage of over 50 years of business success. With over 1600 staff, the Higgins team is currently involved in some of the largest road engineering projects in New Zealand. We have a vacancy in our mechanical workshop at our Wairarapa Branch, which provides vital support in repairs and maintaining regular services to our full working fleet of various vehicles, heavy plant and machinery, fixed production plants and minor plant/tools. The role involves general mechanical tasks with emphasis on servicing and repairs to our truck fleet and minor plant including Pre COF inspections. We are seeking applications from people who possess the following attributes: Wide and varied mechanical interest and background experience HT Licences are a definite advantage Are self-motivated and intuitive with the ability to get the job done without compromising on quality Participate positively and actively in our health and safety, environmental systems Have good, sound communication skills to deal with all types of personnel and be able to work in with a small, productive workshop crew as required

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Agricultural Machine Operators required for the 2018/2019 Season. Minimum 3 years experience. Minimum Full Class 1 Licence. Must be able to pass drug test. References Required. Approx 5 months October to February. Phone Craig 021 243 7215

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are seeking a super-organised, experienced administrator to join our busy office in Eketahuna. Agrisupports women to generate economic, social and environmental progress in the primary sector and rural communities. We research, design and deliver development programmes throughout NZ in partnership with industry.

450 Cow dairy farm 1 km from Carterton. No accommodation supplied but accommodation allowance included in salary. Applicants will be required to carry out general farm duties. Must be fit and reliable. Applications to grayscontractingltd @yahoo.co.nz or Phone Shane 027 453 3505

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Higgins is committed to provide a safe, drug and alcohol free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test prior to commencement of employment. We will only accept applications for people who are eligible to work in New Zealand. Higgins is part of the Fletcher Building Group which provides access to the Fletcher Benefits Programme, and unrivalled career opportunities in a Group comprising 33 businesses, across 40 different countries. To apply please drop into the office and collect an application form, email your CV to k.goodin@higgins.co.nz or contact Kirsten Goodin on 06 370 0444 to discuss the role further.

Based in-store, you will provide knowledgeable sales advice and service to a range of both agricultural and horticultural clients. You’ll be heavily involved in the day-to-day manual operation of the store such as assisting with stock management and displays, sales processing and deliveries. You’ll have a keen interest and passion for the local agriculture industry, and your excellent communication skills will set you apart. Duties and responsibilities: • Provide sound advice to a variety of customers based on their needs • Pro-actively solve queries and problems from customers, suppliers and other staff • Process sales and product requests with efficiency • Order, unpack and display merchandise according to company guidelines • Undertake forklift, ute and trailer driving and delivery duties Skills and experience: • Previous experience and knowledge in New Zealand farming systems is essential • A full, current and clean New Zealand driver’s licence • Experience driving and backing trailers is highly desired • A team player who can roll up their sleeves and contribute to outstanding results • Good physical fitness as regular heavy lifting is required • Previous retail and/or sales experience is an advantage but not essential • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Outlook is essential We are committed to growing our employees and we develop leadership and technical expertise at all levels of our company. We provide extensive in house sales and technical training and offer a number of benefits including retail buying privileges. Get a foot in the door and build your career with PGG Wrightson. Apply now For a confidential discussion please contact Paul Burling, Store Manager on 027 839 9624. Apply now or to find out more about working at PGG Wrightson or view other opportunities visit https://careers.pggwrightson.co.nz/search and enter reference number 6564WM. Applications close on Sunday, 2 September 2018.

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Permanent Full Time Position (or job share) Trained & Registered ECE Teacher

Masterton Red Star Rugby Club Inc

Bell St Early Learning Centres are small privately owned centres in Featherston and Martinborough. Our teams of teachers are close, hardworking and passionate about working with young children. We have a team member relocating to Wanaka so are now looking for someone to fill a space in our Martinborough team. Bell St Martinborough is licensed for 22 children and has been open and operating in the Martinborough community for 3 ½ years. We require a trained and registered ECE attitude. This is a full-time position 5 days a week, we would consider a job share position for the right candidates. This person will be energetic, like to laugh and have fun and will share our passion for working with young children. If this position sounds like you then we would love for you to send us your application. Please send your CV and cover letter to Bell St Early Learning Centre, 14 Kitchener St, Martinborough or e-mail it to bellstreet@xtra.co.nz by 5pm Friday 31st August. If you have any questions or would like to discuss this position further, please feel free to ring Ana 027 452 6504 or Lisa 022 066 5915.

Invite expressions of interest to coach our Senior Teams for the 2019 Season. This may suit applicants who are starting or looking to enhance their coaching careers. Our club will encourage and support you to gain appropriate coaching qualifications. We pride ourselves on being a family friendly environment. The Club has solid structures in place and are looking to become more competitive back in Senior Grades. Contact Gary McGlashin - President Phone 0279 222 414

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Motivated and conscientious person sought for PART-TIME STOCK MANAGER role at Ruamahanga Farm. The property is a 105 hectare sheep and beef finishing block five minutes away from Martinborough. The successful candidate will have sound stockmanship, a good team of dogs, a reasonable level of fitness and experience rotating crops to maximise livestock yields. Good time management and the ability to prioritise competing tasks will be essential. Please send CV to danriddiford@teawaitistation.co.nz. Call Dan on (06) 307 8850 for further information.

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CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER // An opportunity to add real value to a rural community // A position that offers real work life balance in a serene environment The Wairarapa Building Society (WBS) is a co-operative mutual financial institution based in Masterton. It is locally-owned and provides financial services for businesses and individuals in the region, with one in four residents being a member. It is a crucial component of the local economy, with a history dating back to 1873. The WBS is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join their management team. This is a broad, hands-on financial management role working closely with a small and committed team. You will ensure that management accounts and reports for the board are produced and provide relevant insight. You will also prepare year-end accounts, year-on-year financial projections and be responsible for managing the relationship with the external auditors, tax advisors and the Reserve Bank.

St Matthew’s Collegiate celebrate winning the premier 1 hockey competition. PHOTO/JAMES CRAWLEY

St Matthew’s go back to back HOCKEY

Jake Beleski An early strike was enough for the St Matthew’s Collegiate First XI hockey team to defend their Wellington Hockey girls’ premier 1 title on Friday night. St Matthew’s travelled to Wellington as the defending champions, but knew they were in for a tough battle against a Wellington Girls’ College side that had progressed through the round robin unbeaten. But an Amy Wood goal halfway through the first half was enough to get the job done, emulating their performance from 12 months ago when they beat Queen Margaret College by a single goal in the final. Coach Phil Hall was ecstatic with the performance, and said a fast start was the key. “We went up in the first half which put us on a good footing and put them under a lot of pressure. “For patches of the first half we probably dominated, and in the second half they came back hard at us.”

St Matthew’s had to repel at least 10 penalty corners from Wellington Girls’ College, but their defence was more than up to the task. Goalkeeper Natalie Austin – a member of this year’s Capital Hockey National Hockey League squad – led the way with a standout performance at the back. “We had a plan to hold them out in defence, because we only needed the one goal to win,” Hall said. “We changed our structure to accommodate that, so it was very pleasing from a defence point of view.” It is the second year running that St Matthew’s have won the competition after finishing the round robin in third position, a remarkable achievement in itself. Wellington Girls’ College had been the most effective team at both the attacking and defensive ends of the turf throughout the season, scoring the most goals and conceding the fewest of any team. But St Matthew’s showed they know how

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to win when it really matters, and they will head into next week’s national Federation Cup tournament full of confidence. “It couldn’t be more perfect ahead of Fed Cup,” Hall said. “It’s good for their confidence leading into it, to know they can perform at a really good level.” Hall praised Austin for her composure in goal but said it was a strong performance from the entire squad, and they could not have chosen a better time to produce it. “If you were going to pick anyone out, our goalie Natalie [Austin] had an outstanding game. “She certainly kept us in it with a lot of saves, but right throughout everyone played really good hockey.” He said the elation within his team was clear for everyone to see at the end of the match. “They were every excited – there was a lot of screaming going on and a lot of photos being taken. “It was a great team effort across the board.”

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Bush beaten at the death

RUGBY

Wairarapa-Bush suﬀered a heart-breaking last-gasp loss to Poverty Bay in the opening round of the Heartland Championship in Gisborne on Saturday. Wairarapa-Bush had dominated the match in patches, and found themselves leading 22-17 with 10 minutes left to go. But two late tries – including one from 40m out in the dying moments – propelled the home team to a 27-22 win. Wairarapa-Bush coach Joe Harwood said his players were understandably devastated by the result, but he could not have asked for more from the playing group. “It was just one of those things – we were defending hard for the last 10 minutes and they scored twice in the last few minutes to win it. “The boys were pretty disappointed but it’s important they hold their heads up high because they chucked everything at it and there were opportunities in the second half, but we didn’t nail a couple of things.” Wairarapa-Bush had opened the scoring when winger Tristan Flutey crossed for a try, but

Wairarapa-Bush first five-eighth Glen Walters looking for a gap in the Poverty Bay defence. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES

Poverty Bay hit back twice to take a 14-5 lead. A try to hooker Nick Hohepa from a rolling maul ensured Wairarapa-Bush would go into halftime with some momentum, but still trailing 14-12. Early in the second half Wairarapa-Bush struck again when ﬁrst ﬁve-eighth Glen Walters scored, but they weren’t able to put enough distance on the scoreboard between themselves and Poverty Bay.

Harwood said their execution would need to improve at important moments. “We had them on the back foot and under pressure but couldn’t finish it off. “Our execution wasn’t quite at the level it needed to be and that allowed them to come back into the game.” Harwood was happy with his team’s efforts with the ball in hand, and said the set piece had

functioned well for most of the match. There were positives they could take from the match, and that was something he would be reiterating to the team this week. “For 70 minutes, I thought we were the better team out on the ﬁeld, but it’s just a matter of nailing the small things. “There are massive positives to take into this week, we just need to get the boys up and do everything right to get the

win next week.” Wairarapa-Bush will play their ﬁrst home game this Saturday, against Thames Valley at Memorial Park in Masterton [2pm].

HEARTLAND RESULTS

Poverty Bay 27 WairarapaBush 22; King Country 75 East Coast 17; Mid Canterbury 30 HorowhenuaKapiti 24; North Otago 30 Buller 24; West Coast 27 Thames Valley 25; Wanganui 21 South Canterbury 10.

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Fast start sees Carterton into final NETBALL

Jake Beleski A first-quarter blitz from Carterton made all the difference in a tough premier one netball semifinal clash with defending champions Celtic on Saturday at Colombo Rd. The 49-42 win set up a date with Harcourts in next weekend’s final, who were far too strong for Gladstone in Friday night’s other semifinal, winning 57-33. There was very little between the two teams for the majority of the match

on Saturday, but Carterton came out of the blocks firing to put Celtic under pressure from the get-go. At one stage in the first half they had an 11-point lead, but by halftime Celtic had cut the deficit to seven. Both teams tried hard to grab the initiative in the second half, with Celtic getting to within five goals at one stage. They had chances to close the gap further, but Carterton’s defence stood up when it really mattered. Carterton were up 38-30 at the start of the final quarter, and Celtic

were unable to get within striking distance. Carterton showed why they are considered a serious chance of taking the title this year, as they stayed composed and kept Celtic at bay. Carterton captain Abby Scott said they were thrilled to be in the ﬁnal. “It’s great and the team is pretty happy and excited. “I don’t actually think we’ve ever won it, so we’re just really excited to be able to have another crack at them [Harcourts].” Scott was proud of the way her team had handled

the pressure Celtic had applied, but was aware of the challenging task in front of her team this weekend. “Harcourts are a very, very strong side and have strengths throughout the whole court. “We’ll just have to focus on our own game and do what we do well, take it one quarter at a time, keep calm and not get too far ahead of ourselves.” She said Saturday’s tough, physical match was exactly what they needed heading into a ﬁnal. “It’s quite good to have a

tough game before heading into a final, so I think it will do us well. “We want to be ready for the physicality of it and be ready to be put under pressure.” Harcourts won the first clash between the two teams this season 63-50, but in the second round they drew 41-all. In last Friday’s other premier one match, Wairarapa College finished their season on a high with a 50-42 win over St Matthew’s Collegiate.

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