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WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2020

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Seatbelt saves life of local Lisa Urbani Masterton’s Alix Cooper believes her “guardian angel” – her beloved husband, Craig Cooper, who passed away in 2014 – was looking after her as she careered 30 metres down a steep bank and crashed into a tree this month. She had been deep in thought about a problem she was dealing with, and had a split-second of inattention as she started the descent on Saddle Rd between Feilding and Woodville. Despite fearing she might end up badly injured or killed, Alix escaped relatively unscathed – largely due to the fact that she was wearing

her seatbelt. “My life literally ﬂashed before my eyes”, she said. “I was rolling down the hill very fast, the car was out of control and a huge tree was coming towards me.” Fortuitously, it was the middle of the week and school holidays, and people were there in seconds to help her, including a lovely young woman who told her, “you must have a guardian angel looking out for you”. Finding herself hyperventilating and in shock, Alix was supported by a kind Anneke Vermeer who wrapped her in blankets and said that she had known Craig and that “he was a wonderful man”. She even knew her dog Pepsi, and with

these comforting words, Alix felt calm, despite incredible chest pains which paramedics thought might be broken ribs. Anneke sat with Alix until the ambulance arrived, and many of her friends Robyn Prior and Vicki Hutchings, Elizabeth Snowsill, Lucy Griﬃths, Helen, Barbara Udy, Lorraine Jones, Fiona and others also rallied round, and some visited her in hospital. Her beloved shit-zu dog Pepsi was also smuggled in by her friend and although she wondered if this would cause a problem, the doctors and nurses were delighted to have cuddle.

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Health

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Wait list still not compliant

Post-lockdown, more than 100 people were expected to wait more than four months for orthopaedic surgery at Wairarapa Hospital.

Police are searching for a person who ﬁred a weapon from their car in Martinborough just after midday on Sunday.

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Collins comes to town

The Carterton-based company where a contractor was electrocuted and killed while servicing equipment, has been cleared of any blame by a Worksafe investigation.

Visiting Wairarapa last Thursday, National Party leader, Judith Collins announced that she would fast-track a roundabout earmarked for the intersection of Norfolk Road and State Highway 2. Full story P8.

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Roger commits from a distance

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as Act party candidate for Wairarapa – he then took up a position at a school in Buriram, Thailand for six months, before joining Assumption College, where he has been ever since. “My initial plan was an 18-month contract in China, but almost four years later I’m still not home and I’m no longer registered to teach in New Zealand, so while I’m keen to return at some date my

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had shared care of his two children, but later as teenagers, they did not want to travel back and forth between their parents and elected to live with their mother. They fully supported their father’s decision to teach overseas and after first trying a stint in China and then a year relief teaching in Perth in 2017 – during which he also stood for the election

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economics, maths, computers and commerce – he began to consider his options. He did try working as a real estate agent for two and a half years while also doing relief and part-time teaching locally but had never travelled beyond the east coast of Australia, and the idea of teaching overseas was appealing. Following his separation from his wife, Roger

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but also studying Computing, in order to move into the corporate side of retail management. Acting as a tutor for the Computer Science department inspired him to want to gain his teaching qualification. Although he rose rapidly in the ranks at Waicol, being Head of Department after only two years - after 15 years there in various departments – including,

He Taonga, he mokopuna It's all about the kids

Unusually – but such is his commitment – Roger Greenslade, Act Party candidate for Wairarapa, is standing for election from his home in Thailand. Regarding potentially serving the Wairarapa from afar, he said he was “campaigning for the Party vote only”. “As I’m 36 on the party list I would only get in if ACT got 30 per cent of the vote. “Standing abroad is limited but allows me to act as a contact point for those wanting more information about our policies.” Roger was never really interested in politics until he had children and began to think about the future and take his voting responsibilities more seriously, reading up on the different party policies. Currently, he works at Assumption College in Sumut Sakhon, as the recently appointed Head of Content – Mathematics. His teaching career began at Wairarapa College [Waicol] in Masterton, 19 years ago. Having grown up in Nelson, he had a 10year career working in supermarkets in Nelson, Auckland and Christchurch, mainly in middle management, which gave him good people and administrative skills. At the age of 28, he decided to study at Lincoln University, doing a degree in Commerce and Management, majoring in Business Administration,

options are limited. I have a good job here and enjoy life in Thailand. Teaching can be a very rewarding career, and I enjoy passing on knowledge and equipping students with the skills to learn and seeing them develop as independent learners.” Despite a population of almost 70 million, Thailand has fared well during the covid-19 lockdown by responding very quickly, having a partial lockdown and many restrictions. Like New Zealand, they have escaped widespread community transmission and life is starting to return to normal, although everyone wears masks and practises social distancing. Thailand has great weather, friendly people, a laid- back lifestyle and many attractions, so Roger has travelled widely and enjoys going for walks and lazing on a beach with his Thai partner Suphichnan, when he has spare time. He does not earn a lot of money in New Zealand terms, but says he leads a comfortable life because the cost of living is so reasonable. For example, Roger rents a three- bedroom modern house for NZ$450 a month. Although he had planned to visit New Zealand this year, the quarantine issues would not make it feasible, but he does have a long list of things he misses about the Wairarapa. “My children, friends, and socialising at the Services Club; the quieter way of life, the fresh air, surrounded by the scenic countryside and the Tararuas; swimming in the rivers and trips to Castlepoint and Riversdale beaches; and walks around Henley Lake and living in a town without traffic lights.” • Next week, Midweek will profile National candidate for Wairarapa Mike Butterick.

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Confidence leads to success Lisa Urbani Recently the Masterton branch of ‘Dress for Success’ moved to new premises in Worksop Rd, and hub coordinator, Mel Keatch said she has a lot of empathy and compassion for the women they help. “I myself have suffered from low self-esteem most of my life and have also been on a Work and Income benefit, as well as working in the corporate world in a government department. “I had no clue of what I should wear or what my wardrobe should look like and I did not know about ‘Dress for Success’ back then and really wished I had.” ‘Dress for Success’ believes that every woman has the right to be economically self-sufficient and successful, and they aim to empower them, by providing a free service – a network of support, professional attire, and the development tools to help women thrive – both in work and in life. The Dress for Success organisation has trained stylists who dress the women in appropriate outfits of their choice, thus enhancing their image and confidence and giving them the chance to present themselves in a professional manner, so they have an increased chance to obtain work. They also offer suitable

Mel Keatch, Hub Coordinator for Dress for Success. PHOTOS/LISA URBANI

Visitors perusing the clothes at the new Masterton Dress for Success premises in Worksop Road.

clothing for house viewings, court appearances, graduations, relatives of the graduates, community re-integration or official events – or any important occasions that will contribute to raising their self-esteem and help boost their self-confidence. Brazilian immigrant, Marina Lira, who moved to Wairarapa last year, found her winter clothing inappropriate for New Zealand weather conditions, having come from a warmer country. In trying to find work, and attending lots of job

years, she would really love the opportunity to move into a reception or customer service role and would need to look the part. “I wear some of the clothes casually too, they gave me a good mix and match wardrobe, and Mel is really great at what she does,” she said. ‘Dress for Success’ also works in partnership with recruitment agencies and career and life coaches to assist the women with preparing CVs and covering letters and practising interview techniques

interviews, she “wanted to make a good impression”. She was very grateful to ‘Dress for Success’ for loaning her outﬁts, which she still has, and she did manage to secure part-time work in Lower Hutt and at Wairarapa Community Networks. Millie Ogg is also one of their clients, and she too appreciated the opportunity to be styled and given clothes to wear for interviews and other occasions where she could shine in nice outﬁts. Working as a commercial cleaner for the past nine

with them. Their Women in Work programme helps the women with identifying their transferable skills, career guidance, goal setting, budgeting, money management, how to apply make-up, and communication skills to make a great ﬁrst impression – all part of the empowerment package they can oﬀer. A mentoring programme to teach time management and communication styles and work on self-esteem issues, is also available to support them during

their journey. ‘Shop for Success’ is a way that the public can get involved by purchasing clothes and contributing to the upliftment of other women. Leigh Gurney, who has spent 34 years in the Airforce in military recruitment, knows full well what employers are looking for in terms of presentation. She likes to volunteer because she says, “the values align with my military background of service to others.” Having been a volunteer for a number of organisations, her interest in ‘Dress for Success’ was ﬁrst piqued by a friend who mentioned it, and then she saw that Jacinda Ardern had donated clothes to the cause, and decided to volunteer. “I thoroughly enjoy it, because it gives me a sense of achievement in working to help people deal with the challenges they are facing, and do it looking good and feeling conﬁdent.” Mel Keatch said they would be grateful for more volunteers who would like to be involved. “Clothing maintenance, sorting donations, preparing clothing for the client rack, or training to be a stylist, people who are good at fundraising or planning events, career coaches or people who are able to be mentors, would be very welcome.”

It only takes five seconds to put on a seatbelt, so belt-up Continued from page 1 Wairarapa Road Safety Council manager Bruce Pauling said wearing a safety belt reduced the chance of death or serious injury in a crash by 40 per cent. Whether you sit in the front or the back seat, the risk of serious or fatal injury is virtually the same, he said. New Zealand’s safety belt wearing rate when last measured was 96 per cent for adults in the front seat,

and 90 per cent in the rear seat. Although this is a high compliance rate, up to 30 per cent of vehicle occupant deaths in recent years hadn’t been buckled up. Full compliance with seatbelts is still an issue which “astounds” Pauling. As a former police oﬃcer of 30 years, he had attended too many unrestrained occupant deaths than he cared to remember. “It takes ﬁve seconds to put on a seatbelt, and

without doubt, it saves lives.” This is a fact that Alix can attest to. “I’m still exhausted and spectacular shades of black and blue, with headaches and nausea, but this has been a wonderful lesson in knowing what and who matters in life, and to always wear your seatbelt. “I would probably not be here today without it.” Videos on the correct use of child restraints can be found on the Wairarapa Road safety Council Facebook page.

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Book spurs cycle craze

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Lisa Urbani Wairarapa author Liz Mikkelsen is on a mission to spread the word about cycling for children aged seven to 11 and has written and self-published a book called ‘The Cycle Train’, now stocked by Paper Plus. Originally from Denmark, she has lived in New Zealand for 45 years, spending many of those on the Kapiti Coast. She was also a teacher for intermediate-aged children for about 10 years. A cyclist herself, with both an ordinary bike and an electric bike, she does not let a little thing like a pacemaker stop her from enjoying fresh air and exercise, and even takes her bike on the train when she visits her son in Wellington. Having moved to Wairarapa, just before the covid-19 lockdown, she enjoys cycling with her grandchildren when they visit from Wellington, and had particular praise for the cycling route from the Waipoua River to Henley Lake. Her book is about a 10-year-old boy named Sam who get a bike for his tenth birthday and is keen to encourage his friend Ben to cycle with him to school.

Mikkelsen said she wanted to “spur children, teachers and especially parents to overcome their fears about cycling, by teaching safe road behaviour to children. A Cycle Train is a cycling equivalent to the Walking School Bus with volunteers walking or cycling with the children to their local school, modelling safe behaviour on the road. The Wairarapa Road Safety Council [WRSC] endorses the Pedal Ready free cycle skills programme that is oﬀered to predominantly primary schools in the Wairarapa Region as part of the National Programme called Bike Ready. WRSC Projects Coordinator, and School Travel Planner, Holly Hullena, coordinates the bookings. “Over almost seven years

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Ka Pai SOUP pitches Carterton’s Centre for Kaitiakitanga was announced the winner of the Ka Pai Carterton SOUP event held last week at the Events Centre. The winning pot of $1700 cash will go towards developing the business case and plans for New Zealand’s first fully sustainable building to be developed on site at Te Kura o Papatuanuku’s base at South End School. Emilie Nebaur, Project Coordinator for the Centre for Kaitiakitanga, commented “we have been working towards the realisation of the project for three years now, and this boost will enable us to put a business case around the project to secure the funding needed to build.” “I can’t wait to tell the kids – they will be thrilled!” Nebaur narrowly took out the prize ahead of Sam Buck who pitched on behalf of Dirt Therapy, an EV motocross and adventure park hoping to establish themselves in Carterton. A foodbank pantry project was pitched by Chef Ant North aiming to provide recipe cards and videos for those utilising food bank parcels, Wairarapa Aero Club pitched a youth immersion initiative, and the Wellness retreat Like A River Flows was also pitched.

Chef Ant North and Tiff North with Lucy Cooper, pitching their foodbank Pantry Project, at Round 2 of Ka Pai SOUP. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

An audience of more than 130 also enjoyed celebrating the official signing of a three-year partnership between the Department of Internal Affairs and Ka Pai Carterton, supporting the community of Carterton to realise the aspirations identified in the community plan. Leanne Campbell, manager of community advisory services at the Department of Internal Affairs, commented on the success of the evening. “This event shows how connected Carterton is as a community, and why the Department of Internal Affairs is continuing the partnership for a further three years.” The SOUP Concept originated in Detroit, USA,

and has been the catalyst for successful events, small businesses and projects communities wouldn’t have otherwise seen. Essentially a microgranting social event, SOUP socialises projects in Carterton and enables the community to decide who gets funding. Ka Pai Carterton’s first SOUP event in February this year saw youth band Dragonfly receive $1300 for gig guides and promotion, bookings for concerts, and sound engineering support. It saw a public picnic area funded for visitors to the Angel Wings, R2R received funding for continuing their work supporting youth to be more aware of political, social, and environmental changes that are

happening, and projects including the Gladstone School Student Led Cafe and the EV Shuttle Service were socialised and further developed with the community feedback. Lucy McKenzie, Ka Pai Carterton facilitator said, “Ka Pai Carterton is all about community led development, and that’s why this SOUP initiative fits so well as it promotes community-based development through crowdfunding, creativity, collaboration and fun”. “Our hope for Ka Pai SOUP is that it will further encourage the way people engage within our community.” • For more information, contact hello@ kapaicartterton.nz or visit kapaicarterton.nz

Residency opportunities Two three-week residency opportunities are open for Kiwi musicians and writers. Applications close on August 1. Residencies with New Zealand Pacific Studio provide creative people with time and space to get their work done, without distractions. NZ Pacific Studio has hosted nearly 500 people from around the world since 2001, and is now focusing exclusively on artists already in the country, due to covid-19. The three-week writing fellowship, named after RAK Mason, supports a writer with complimentary accommodation, project support, and a public appearance opportunity. The fellowship has been funded since 2014 by sponsors in Wairarapa who wish to remain anonymous. The 2019 RAK Mason Fellow Jackie Davis [from New Zealand] worked on a novel and presented with Sue Wootton at Masterton District Library. In 2018, Melanie Carter [USA/Egypt] worked on a long poem set in Wairarapa and co-facilitated a workshop with musician Sarah Dill/Brydon. In 2017, Sian ni Mhuiri [Ireland/NZ] developed a

play in English, Gaelic and te reo. In 2016, Annabel Wilson [NZ] developed a screenplay, performing excerpts at Mount Bruce Community Hall. In 2015, Madeleine Slavick began her manuscript ‘Town’, passages from which are on display in the Outdoor Poems project. In 2014, the inaugural fellow Tracy Farr [Australia/NZ] worked on her second novel and led a free daylong writing workshop. The 2020 music fellowship, supported through Carterton Creative Communities and Cross Creek Blues Club’s remaining funds, includes a three-week accommodation and a performance opportunity at Carterton Events Centre. The inaugural music fellow Jona Byron, from Melbourne, composed five songs during his residency. The 2017 Fellow Aldo Pinelli, from Argentina, worked on his composition ‘Night Forest’ and performed at Kokomai and at the inaugural Block Party. • For more information, visit: www. artistresidency.org.nz.

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Collins visits town Karen Coltman

At the Z-Energy fuel truck stop on the corner of Norfolk Rd and State Highway 2, National Party leader Judith Collins announced last week that she would fast-track the earmarked roundabout for the intersection. She said the party would get roadside safety barriers on the highway faster than the current government and increase passing lanes on the stretch of road from Masterton to Woodville. Collins said Wairarapa’s SH2 was dangerous and she would legislate if necessary, to fast-track consents to get work started. NZTA announced on July 3 that a roundabout was being designed for the intersection, and a series of roadside and median barriers would be erected from Waingawa to Clareville. The announcement came after years of crashes on Wairarapa’s busiest state highway, and countless petitions and calls in support of a major road safety intervention by NZTA. But the news of the roundabout was criticised for not coming with a timeline. Carterton Mayor Greg Lang said he hoped a date was set in the “very near-future” for work

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to commence as did Wairarapa Road Safety Council manager Bruce Pauling. Collins agreed with the need for the intersection but said National would get it done faster. “High quality, eﬃcient roads are the backbone of commerce in the Wairarapa,” Collins said. “By getting wheels moving, we are letting the economy grow faster.” Collins revealed details of National’s Wairarapa transport package: It includes two projects that will be fast-tracked with funding from the $300 million set aside for ‘digger-ready’ projects in National’s $31 billion infrastructure package announced last week. The proposed package includes upgrading the

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Ngaumutawa intersection in Masterton, safety improvements on the SH2/ Chester Rd intersection, new passing lanes between Masterton and Woodville on SH2, and investigating a replacement Waihenga Bridge on SH53 at Martinborough. Collins said there had been 22 crashes at the Norfolk Rd intersection in the past 10 years and acknowledged safety concerns at the Ngaumutawa intersection. A National Party media release said there were 16 deaths and 48 serious injuries between Woodville and Masterton on SH2 since 2007. “Proper passing lanes will help save lives and ﬁx congestion,” Collins said. “By ﬁxing these dangerous intersections,

roundabouts and stretches of highway, National will make Wairarapa a safer place to travel and we will get the local economy ﬁring.” Labour list MP and Wairarapa candidate Kieran McAnulty said work was already underway on the SH2 project and yesterday’s announcement was a “politicking exercise, which is a shame”. “The fact is, work is already underway on these projects,” he said. “I am always pleased to see other parties supporting improvements to our region and recognising its potential. However, it’s concerning when announcements are made without any costings or a clear plan for how they are going to be funded.”

Matariki celebration Solway Primary School opened before sunrise on Friday morning to welcome more than 250 tamariki and whanau to its annual Matariki celebrations. Now in its third year, the event is the culmination of Maori New Year focused on art, storytelling, and learnings at the school. Assistant Principal Steve Hornby led the crowd through a star gazing session with the clear skies allowing those present to see the Matariki formation. Twenty-ﬁve lanterns were successfully

released to the awe of the children, before sparklers, breakfast, and a rousing rendition of the Matariki Macarena performed Solway parent and board of trustees member Lucy McKenzie commented, “It’s a special event that the whole Solway community support and enjoy”. “The staﬀ do an amazing job teaching our tamariki the signiﬁcance of Matariki and the kid’s excitement of getting up early and celebrating is palpable.”

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though, so that makes up for it. Because they produce crops for such a long time it’s important to plant well and plan the position carefully. The ideal growing conditions for asparagus to thrive is somewhere that gets a lot of sun and has light sandy soil, raised beds work very well. The fat roots go down around a metre into the soil, so it’s a good idea to dig in lots of organic matter. Some suggestions are: mushroom compost, sheep pellets, unwashed seaweed & gypsum. Adding lime can increase the pH level to the optimum level of 6.5 - 7.

The saying ‘good things take time’ is very appropriate for these unusual looking green sticks—it can take up to 3 years after planting to have a crop ready for harvest, so don’t procrastinate. The plants could feed you for up to 20 years

Asparagus spears growing is quite an unusual sight. We have 2 types at the moment, but remember that there may be limited numbers and this is the only time they are available for sale. JERSEY GIANT produces giant juicy tender stems that are easily grown with 3-4 times more production than earlier varieties.

To plant the crowns, open up a 15 cm wide trench 7-8 cm deep and place crowns 45 cm apart with roots spread out in star fashion. The soil should then be replaced covering the crowns, and keep rows 60-80 cm apart. In the first year cut spears for 2 weeks only – then allow plants to go to fern. Each year the cutting period can be extended until plants have become fully established. Usually the cutting ceases in early December when plants are then allowed to run to fern. In Autumn remove all fern when it has completely yellowed off. APOLLO is an early vigorous hybrid. Medium to large diameter dark green spears with a slight purple at the tip and butt of spear. Very tight heads under cool to warm growing conditions. High tolerance to fusarium and rust, medium tolerance to blight. Commercially recommended for fresh, processing and frozen.

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Photographer promotes lens Lisa Urbani Highly regarded Greytown portrait photographer Esther Bunning has been bestowed the honour of being made a global brand ambassador for ‘Lensbaby’, meaning she will represent them and promote the brand. Although not currently stocked in New Zealand, that possibility is under discussion. Working as a photographer for more than 25 years, she is also a Nikon Ambassador for New Zealand [the only woman], and an Asukabook Ambassador for Australasia, and an Honorary Fellow and double Grand Master of the NZIPP [NZ Institute of Professional Photography] – one of only four in New Zealand. She has won many awards, but it all began at the age of 16, when Esther had a holiday job as the Father Christmas photographer at Farmers in New Plymouth. Today she is a talented award-winning photographer and sees her work as “telling stories about people, and doing it in a way that shows emotion, depth and layers”. Her wish is that her clients, enjoy their portraits as “treasured works of art” that they can display for all to see, and her images are less about being static,

Photographer Esther Bunning. PHOTO/TERRY WREFORD HANN

and posed, and more about a “sense of freedom” and capturing the movement and energy of her subjects. In order to achieve her signature style of motion and blurred lines, with a dreamy essence, Esther uses an American-made brand of lens called ‘babylens’, and has done so since the early 2000s. Although we are

surrounded by incredible modern technology and even mobile phones can deliver sharp, precise images, Esther prefers the subtle emotive depth that ‘babylens’ delivers. She says it is “a basic, manual, unsophisticated lens with no auto-focus”, but in her creative hands ‘babylens’ packs a big punch.

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Just before the covid-19 lockdown Esther was very disappointed when the Anzac project she had worked very hard on through her residency at the NZ Pacific Studio, had to be shelved until further notice. In 2020, the Friends of Anzac Bridge wanted to highlight the Mounted Rifles and the horses that went to war. Esther’s vision for the NZ Pacific Studio 2020 Anzac Bridge Fellowship that she was awarded, combined her love of horses, her background in textile design, and the enjoyment she gets working with the words and stories of children as collaborations with her imagery. She designed large fabric banners with an organic feel to reflect the movement and energy of the horses. She was to incorporate her photography, and text by students of Mauriceville School, after having led writing workshops there in February 2020. The 2020 Anzac Bridge Fellowship project was to culminate on April 25, with Esther to photograph the 12 horses riding in formation from Eketahuna to Kaiparoro, in memory of the Eketahuna Mounted Rifles, and with her banners flying at the bridge. It is hoped this will still be possible at a later stage.

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APPLICATION FOR RESOURCE CONSENT Public notice of an application for resource consent pursuant to Section 2AB, 95A, of the Resource Management Act 1991 The Masterton District Councils Planning Department has received a resource consent application (RM200049) for a 9-lot subdivision and multi-unit development located at 73 Iorns Street North, Masterton (legally described as Lot 1 DP 529734). The application may be inspected at www.mstn.govt.nz or viewed at the council offices at 161 Queen Street. If you have any questions about the application, please contact Rosanne Heyes at rosanneh@mstn.govt.nz or call (06) 370 6300. Any person may make a submission on the application, but a person who is a trade competitor of the applicant may do so only if that person is directly affected by an effect of the activity to which the application relates that— (a) adversely affects the environment; and (b) does not relate to trade competition or the effects of trade competition. You may make a submission by sending a written submission addressed to Planning, Masterton District Council, PO Box 444, Masterton or an electronic submission to the Masterton District Council at planning@mstn.govt.nz

WORKING ON OUR WEBSITE We’re offering a $20 voucher for petrol or groceries to anyone who can do some simple tasks on our website as part of a research project. Why? Because we’re making our website easier to use and we need to test that on real local people. If you, or someone you know, have 45 minutes to take part in a testing session then we want to hear from you. We would especially like to hear from people with vision impairments, learning difficulties, English as a second language or any other challenge that could make it harder to use a website. You don’t need to have your own device to take part. If you’re keen to help us make our site great for everyone, please email bellam@mstn.govt.nz or call 06 370 6300 and ask for Bella. Please note: Sessions will be recorded.

The submission must be in Writing in the prescribed Form 13. Copies of this form are available from the Masterton District Council at the above addresses or can be downloaded from the Masterton District Council website.

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12 Wairarapa Midweek Opinion Wednesday, July 29, 2020 EDITORIAL

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Let’s spread the love Over the weekend I listened to Duncan Garner discuss racism in New Zealand with Meng Foon, the New Zealand Race Relations Commissioner. Coming from South Africa, I think I can legitimately claim to know a bit about the subject. It seems that covid-19 has resulted in a lot of prejudice being directed at Asian New Zealanders, as people make assumptions about their origins and decide to direct their frustrations at them. Having a close Asian friend, I have been dismayed to hear that she and her family are nervous to take a walk around Henley Lake alone because of unkind remarks or attitudes. I have even noticed that when I am in cafe with her, greet her with a hug, or walk around town, we are the subject of great scrutiny. It saddens me because I know the damage such prejudices can cause. At an early age, my parents taught me that all people, no matter

Piece of mind immigrant doctors right here at the hospital in Masterton. At that point, about 20 of the 22 doctors at the hospital were foreigners, a minor detail that seemed to escape their attention. I hope that with the upcoming election, politicians in New Zealand will refrain from using the trusty “immigrant issue” to gain votes. Let’s remember the next generation are watching – we are their role models. Duncan seemed quite at a loss as to how to refrain from making racist comments, saying that it was often meant as a joke – if its hurtful, it’s not funny, and if you wouldn’t like it being directed at you, then zip it. It isn’t hard to treat others as you would like to be treated.

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Jason Ireland You have to look at it this way. Alcohol is legal, and alcohol causes long term damage, depression, family harm and it’s pretty much a poison. It causes people to be aggressive and consumes a lot of police resources each weekend when there are fights outside bars and a heap of drunk drivers. From studies I’ve read, cannabis can cause permanent damage under the ages of 18 because your brain is still developing and can stunt certain aspects of the brain. But over that age, they haven’t really found much on long term effects. I think if we have something like alcohol that potentially causes far worse effects, than cannabis really should be the least of our worries. Emma Ayling Unsure. Need to read the pros and cons. Jean Cretney Only medicinal cannabis. Martine P’tato For; it seems a well written bill – let’s get this out of our clogged justice system. Peter Rayner Against. They want to ban tobacco because of

our respiratory health and legalise dope to cover losses of revenue. Lived with the problems associated with smoking dope. Bob Pringle I’m in two minds, but I think the policing and monitoring will be a logistical nightmare. Jack Sheppard For: treat this as a medical issue instead of criminal. If your children or mokopuna are busted experimenting, do we help them with therapy, hospital, or prison? Trudi Roberts For, considering it should be classed as a homoeopathic not drug as you cannot overdose on it, whereas alcohol can cause poisoning and extensive health issues. No brainer. Jocelyn Konig For – with the hope that people stick to the rules. Kim Mckinley For ... 100 per cent.

Caress Chantelle Dittmer For – how many people can’t access the medical cause it’s too highly priced or, like me, slip between the cracks. Please guys, be on the right side of history.

Emma Bak Yep and yep. Ben Brunskill For, but still concerned

about the regulations and policing. Hayden McGrail For. Never used and don’t plan to, but may need the medical support in the future. Age restriction and education are vital. Anna Florencia Koata Patete For all the way. The limits and control will handle it. Cars are dangerous, legal, and they have restrictions, same with alcohol, and other things. The point of having restrictions and laws is to protect. I don’t see what’s so bad about it? Jane Fletcher Scadden For. With controls same as alcohol. Should not drive or operate machinery etc after drinking, limit the amount for personal use. Dale Cox I am in my late 60s and think that us older voters should be voting for the future world of our whanau. Ask their opinion and what they need – they are a lot smarter than we give them credit for.

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f Jared Renata I am surprised to see how many are for. Beth Copland For ... so that many ordinary Kiwis are no less intrinsically criminal than the thousands that are regularly off their heads on alcohol, while remaining generally a whole lot less revolting, dangerous, and scary than the ones off their heads on alcohol. Also let’s give the cops and the courts a break so they can focus on more important things like idiots who breach the terms of their quarantine, probation, or protection orders ... or leak private information to the press or politicians.

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The intricate art of weaving Aratoi holds a large collection of taonga Māori, entrusted to its care by Māori and Pākehā families. The latest exhibition features traditional and contemporary weaving (raranga) from the collection, including kahu kiwi (kiwi feather cloaks), tāniko and tukutuku panels created for Aratoi by Wairarapa marae when the museum building opened in 2002. Traditionally, Māori made their clothes and adornments from native plants, and bird and animal skins. There was a great variety of garments, including many kinds of cloaks. Clothing, adornments and even hairstyles showed a lot about a person’s status, and ﬁne clothes could enhance mana. The weaving we see today has a long tradition, back to the arrival in Aotearoa of the Polynesian ancestors of Māori. The new arrivals found the cooler climate meant they needed warm clothing.

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They had to quickly adapt to new raw materials as the paper mulberry used to make tapa cloth in their island home did not thrive here. They found the ﬂax plant, phormium tenax (harakeke) and phormium cookianum (mountain

ﬂax) would provide most of their needs for clothing, shoes, mats, baskets, nets and ropes. Harakeke is a robust plant unique to New Zealand, growing in most soils and climates. Its long leaves are used for all types of weaving and

plaiting, and it can also be processed to provide the fine soft but strong muka fibre essential for high quality garments such as cloaks. Different varieties were grown for their qualities of strength, softness, colour and fibre content.

According to tradition, the knowledge of weaving began with a daughter of Hine-rauāmoa and Tāne-nui-a-rangi. Hinete-iwaiwa was the spiritual guardian of womanhood and childbirth, and the principal goddess of Te Whare Pora, the house of weaving. Under her guidance, women have become the main practitioners and guardians of the knowledge, skills and strict protocols of weaving. Weaving came to represent many of the spiritual values of Māori people: unity and togetherness, a weaving together of people and communities. Skills were passed from generation to generation within a family. • Aratoi oﬀers free guided tours for school groups. Please contact education@aratoi. co.nz. • Toi Raranga - The Art of Weaving is showing at Aratoi from August 1-September 20.

A CLIMATE FOR CHANGE

How to be a good ancestor Anne Nelson “I don’t care about climate change,” the little old lady said, “because I won’t be here when it happens.” While it is true that older people are unlikely to see the worst impacts of climate change, it is also true that we have a duty to the next generation to not simply leave the consequences of how we have lived for them to deal with. Many people think these are historical times. In 2018 the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warned that the world had about 12 years to massively reduce its greenhouse gas emissions if we are to avoid the worst eﬀects of

climate change. What we do now will define the lives of our children and grandchildren. It is a reality that drought, food security, water, disease, heatwaves, flooding, sea level rise, mass migration and social disorder could be issues of this century. Globally, most countries are not on track to meet their emissions reduction targets. The huge amounts of greenhouse gases humans are still putting into the atmosphere will affect the planet for hundreds of years. Understandably, for many individuals these problems can feel too big to tackle – and too remote

from our everyday because we didn’t lives. do enough – But they even when are front in we knew the minds how of our critical it young was. people. What They can you haven’t do? PHOTO/LIANE METZLER lived their Write lives yet, and to your they are asking politicians and us to be better urge them to make ancestors. addressing climate change In September 2019, a priority. 170,000 people marched in Vote thoughtfully. this country in the School Support a party that is Strike for Climate. genuine about acting on Most of us have children, climate change. grandchildren, nieces Talk to the young people and nephews. We don’t in your family about want them to remember climate change. Listen to us as the generation that their hopes and fears: let gambled with their future them know you care.

Reduce your personal carbon footprint. There have been lots of ideas in past articles – if you’re on Facebook, you can access them @ climatechangewairarapa • Join the Fridays for Future group, who stand in front of Parliament from 12.30 to 1.30pm every Friday. • Get inspired by the Dear Tomorrow project – a website where people write letters to the future: deartomorrow.org • And remember the words of the Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg, who reminded us: “No one is too small to make a diﬀerence”.

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JuLY UPDATE MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR Kia pai tou tatou Matariki Happy Matariki Everyone! As you know, the Annual Plan has been adopted, following nearly 1000 submissions. Submissions were considered over four Council meetings, resulting in the plan that is now available on our website. Of course, the big Long Term Plan is where more major changes in focus and direction happen, and is getting under way now – so watch this space! A boost in funding from the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) for Shovel Ready Projects would certainly provide greater

opportunity to improve our district. To date, we are still waiting on the outcome of South Wairarapa funding applications. Of course we won’t get them all, but even a few will lighten the load for infrastructure catch-up. I’m applying pressure on Government MPs as much as I can. I do hope the PGF will continue in the future, perhaps with a clearer structure and independent oversight on allocation.

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WAIRARAPA COVID-19 RECOVERY The Joint Wairarapa COVID-19 Recovery Committee was established in May to prepare and implement a Wairarapa COVID-19 Recovery Plan and lead recovery in the Wairarapa. The Committee has met twice now and work is underway. The recovery focus areas are: social, environmental, economical, and cultural. To find out more, including what you can do to help, visit wairaraparecovery.nz or email contact@wairaraparecovery.nz.

PLANTING BEE AT THE WAIHINGA CENTRE PLAY PARK SWDC and Citycare staff and members of Martinborough Community Board planted around 500 plants at the Waihinga Centre play park earlier this month. There are a few more trees and plants to come. A new piece of playground equipment also opened in May. Go check it out!

RUBBISH AND RECYCLING COLLECTION CALENDAR We’ve created a new calendar showing collection dates through to June 2021, including those affected by public holidays. It was included in your July Community Focus newsletter, but is also available to download from swdc.govt.nz.

GRANTS AVAILABLE There are various grant fund applications open, but closing soon: • Creative Communities NZ Grant Scheme – closes 28 August • Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund – closes 10 August • Community Board and Maori Standing Committee Grants – considered every 6 weeks • Council Community and Youth Grants – 6 August

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The stars of Matariki Dear friends, The cloudy night sky in July is home to Ngā whetū o Matariki – the stars of Matariki. It’s a time when the star cluster can be seen and talked about. There are many stories about each star and their individual meaning and significance. Part of the reason so much different information is swirling about is because there are differing mythologies along with different layers of storytelling. Dig deeper and different levels of knowledge and meaning can be accessed. This generally means that people can experience Matariki – the Maori new year – differently depending on what they know and what they feel is relevant. At Pūkaha we decided to celebrate it by creating a black nightscape board which

contained woven flax stars (harakeke whetū) correctly positioned to represent the nine stars of Matariki. We then provided information to visitors about the stars and invited them to place a smaller flax star near the star that they most identified with. In doing so they could say a small karakia (prayer) to themselves. As New Zealand had only recently come through covid-19, we also invited guests to write a message of kindness or hope for the future that could be placed in a special box to be shared with others. Our nightscape board was titled – Ngā whetū o Matariki – The stars of Matariki and themed with three key words. Remembrance. Celebration. Hope. We felt that each of the star’s belonging to Matariki could fit within at least one of these words and it

story for another day! How did you celebrate Matariki? Our nightscape board will remain up during August to share the messages of kindness that people have written. Please come and have a look if you are interested. From your friends, The Pūkaha Rangers.

Contributed by Alex Wall Matariki Nightscape Board.

was a nice way to simplify the meaning of the stars. ‘Remembrance’ is all about reflection, mourning or learning from the past. ‘Celebration’ is about recognising what we have today and being grateful for it. Reminding ourselves that there is lots to be joyful and happy about. ‘Hope’ is about our dreams and

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aspirations for the future. The wording of Hope was written in bright green to reflect our vision for a strong and healthy natural world. Did you know that many of the stars also have conservation themes? But that is a

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

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CHECK THIS OUT! Listen, laugh, and learn with Masterton Library events, where there’s something for everyone. Winter Warmers Reading Programme Winter Warmers is a 6 week reading programme in which children can receive incentives by completing 10 book reviews and then checking in at the library after reading 5 and 10 books. The programme is free and signups starts 27 July. Programmes Dates: 3 August - 11 September, Finale 12 September

After School Craft Club

Would your kids like to explore their creativity in a fun and supportive environment? Then send them along to our after school craft club starting Tuesday’s in Term 3. Crafts include book journals, pot planters, hand warmers and more! There will be two sessions of 5 week blocks with 10 places available in each. Session 1 Dates: 21 July, 28 July, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug Time: 3:30 to 4:30 pm Session 2 Dates: 25 Aug, 1 Sept, 8 Sept, 15 Sept, 22 Sept Time: 3:30-4:30

Rainbow Storytime with QUEEN OLIVIA LUCRETIA-BOURGEOIS CONNIE ST REDFERN III

Rainbow Story Time is a recent phenomenon helping to grow humans who aren’t too hung up on the gender binary, and who are comfortable with who they are. Here to tell us all about its evolution in Aotearoa is Queen Olivia St Redfern! Everyone is welcome. Date: 27 August 7pm

Context is all-important Some years ago, I was told that context is critical. I didn’t really understand what it meant and it bugged me. I think I get it now. The context, the frame, the background determine what is possible within those bounds. If you were to draw it as a Venn diagram, the context would be a circle inside which all thoughts and actions are subsets of the whole and constrained within its limits. Therefore, the context inside which you or a business or an organisation operates constrains what will or can be done. If what is necessary doesn’t fit the context you’re operating in, then no amount of action, force, power, or good intentions will change anything until the context changes. In the realm of politics, the term for the context of acceptable policies is the Overton Window. The Overton Window is moving for some policy areas and is stuck in others. In general, radicals are trying to jump the Overton Window forward, progressives push it forward, conservatives keep it in the same place, and reactionaries move it back to a previous position.

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Mike Osborne There are two referenda happening in six weeks on matters that would have been unthinkable and well outside the Overton Window 20 years ago. A key point is that politicians don’t move the Overton Window, they only respond to it. In the past couple of weeks, the government has announced significant funding for the development of Masterton airport. This has been accompanied by much fanfare and praise for the development of our local economy. Similarly, the Christchurch airport company has announced plans for a new, bigger, better international airport at Tarras to service the Queenstown and Central Otago tourism market. The context for these announcements must be one that accepts and furthers growth in long and short-haul flights. Air travel has been identified as a major source of greenhouse gas emissions.

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In this context, these developments must have been made with little or no consideration for the context of living in a time of global heating and its adverse impacts. They couldn’t have been made within the context of the Zero Carbon Bill and the target of zero emissions by 2050. When you look at central and local government, there are bare minimum initiatives to lower emissions and adapt to climate change impacts, but day-to-day the context is one of maintaining business as usual, covid recovery, and returning to GDP growth. Given that facts and science are making little difference, it’s hard to fathom what factor or severity and frequency of weather disasters we have to suffer before we move our context to being one of climate emergency. There is more than one elephant in the room.

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EDUCATION FOCUS 2020/21

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Hadlow School provides an education with traditional values and innovative teaching and learning. Students at Hadlow have curious minds and foster a love for learning. Hadlow pride themselves on modern learning, focusing on the core foundation areas of reading, writing and mathematics as well as giving all students the opportunity to find and develop their passions. Hadlow offers bright, modern classrooms for Years 1-8, maintaining its signature small class sizes and fun, stimulating environment with a caring family feel - alongside the superb facilities on the campus, including specialist teaching

spaces for music, dance, drama and art, Hadlow has extensive sports grounds and turfs where students grow and become their best selves. Hadlow Principal Andrew Osmond explains. “It is about giving our children a quality education that gives all students lifelong skills and confidence, where they feel safe to explore a range of opportunities. “A great school starts with great teaching and learning. At Hadlow, we want our students ready to embrace the world and to strive for personal excellence.”

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EDUCATION FOCUS Hadlow Pre-School At Hadlow Pre-School we pride ourselves on providing quality Early Childhood Education for children aged 3-4 years. We have a welcoming, calm and caring environment where children can play and learn in a purposeful manner while qualiÿ ed teachers ensure each child builds a strong sense of belonging and meaningful relationships. We provide a respectful and inclusive environment full of laughter, exploration and excitement. Teachers encourage children be responsible, independent learners and foster opportunities to extend leadership

skills throughout their time at pre-school. Hadlow Pre-School has recently been upgraded and extended with covered verandahs featured on two sides with wide steps taking you down to the natural surrounding playground. The playground has a purpose-built tree house, a whare, sandpit with an internal water pumping system, vegetable gardens and native plantings. Please visit and see our new environment, everyone is welcome. Places are ÿ lling up quickly for 2021.

Makoura College Makoura College is a school where each and every student is known as an individual and where student learning and achievement matters. At Makoura College we are committed to providing the highest quality teaching and learning that enables a young person’s dreams to become a reality. ˜Our sta° is a team of dedicated professionals focused on the success and aspirations of all our learners. Opportunities include:  A diverse range of subjects that prepare all students for their future pathway be it university, training, further education or employment.  The only school in Wairarapa to o° er a Military Services Academy.  Year 9 home room structure for core subjects that supports student transition to secondary school.

HADLOW PRE-SCHOOL MASTERTON Providing a consistent, balanced approach to learning and promoting the holistic development of children

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 Waka Huia – individual mentoring and support where all students are assigned a Waka Huia teacher who remains the key person of support from Year 10 – 13.  Project Based Learning (Arotahi) which focuses on developing lifelong learners by broadening our approach to education through the use of authentic contexts.  Cultural, sporting and adventure opportunities. Our Motto Kia Manawanui - being courageous and compassionate. Our Vision Growing Tika, Pono and Aroha through learning. Whaia te Tika – making the right choices about what you say and do. Whaia te Pono – developing wise understanding of people and the world. Whaia to Aroha – caring about and connecting with others. Our College motto and vision underpins all we do and provides a

framework to guide development of the whole person. “As Principal, I believe in the value of each individual student. I have high expectations of sta° and students. My commitment is that by working together students will achieve their potential; academic, cultural, sporting, and set their direction for a successful life”. Marion Harvey (Tumuaki / Principal). We welcome you to join us at Makoura College Apply online through the website www.mc.school.nz Email˜o˛ ce@mc.school.nz Call (06) 378 6074 Education Review O˜ ce Report (2019) commends Makoura College Students participate and learn in a caring and inclusive environment. Some innovative approaches to learning and engagement promote student voice and choice. Leaders, teachers and trustees are focused on continuing to strengthen wh˝nau and c ommunity partnerships through o° ering a wide range of opportunities for participation in events and activities. Students liaise with, and provide services to, the community through project-based learning. Their pride in working together to help others is clearly evident. Project-based learning is building students’ key competencies and a culture of ako that promotes student agency. A bicultural approach, emphasising key components of te ao M˝or i, is clearly evident. This is demonstrated in many ways, including through whole-school, student-led p˙ whiri and the prominence of the centrallylocated wharenui and wharekai. Sta° have been involved in professional development to strengthen their cultural responsiveness. Students’ identities, and wh˝nau and community knowledge, language and culture are integral to school life. (ERO July 2019)

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EDUCATION FOCUS Wairarapa College School life bounces back at Wairarapa College

Dalefield School Located close to the foothills of the Tararua Range, Daleÿ eld School has been on this site since the 1800s. We are a full primary school o˜ ering a quality education for 50-60 students, that makes use of our rural setting. With access to a full range of digital tools, our student-run radio station is a real-life learning experience. Announcers, publicity teams and website designers work together. 107.5DFM live streams from the school’s website. This term’s big idea - Don’t leave town till you’ve seen the country - is a celebration, post covid-19, of everything that we have to o˜ er here in Wairarapa.

Sta˜ and students at Wairarapa College were expecting a slow return to normality after the Covid-19 lockdown. But one week into Term 3, they are making up for lost time, with a host of events taking place over the next 10 weeks. One of the highlights of the school year the Senior College Ball - is coming up on Saturday 22 August. This is a special night, much anticipated by the school’s Year 13 students. “We didn’t think we were going to have a school ball this year,” says Assistant Principal Aaron Perkins. Another highlight of the school calendar, the school stage production in September, promises to be a perfect antidote for any lingering lockdown lethargy. All Shook Up is a jukebox tribute to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Elvis Presley, with a plotline based on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. There are a whole range of other musical events taking place in Term 3, including the annual House Music competition, this year with a Beatles theme. Wairarapa senior students will be hosting bands from other schools for Flying Rock, while the Vocal Spectacular will have the school’s four choirs performing with other

for Year 9’s in 2021 are in the planning stages. More details will follow.

community and college choirs. Also coming up are the Senior Recitals, and performances at Jazz Martinborough. Needless to say, there is plenty going on within the sporting sphere, with some Wairarapa College teams attending National Tournament Week in the ÿ rst week of September. All the winter codes are up and running this term with teams playing locally and also travelling to Palmerston North and Wellington, and hundreds of students involved. The Stage One redevelopment of Wairarapa College continues at pace with a Supported Learning Centre, Food Technology & Canteen, and new bus bay o˜ Pownall Street expected to be completed early next year. Agriculture & Horticulture students have been enjoying looking after the new additions to the WaiCol Farm (pictured). The three Angus Friesian calves (Summer, Autumn and Winter) will be used for breeding in the future. Further opportunities in digital learning

Wairarapa College is already looking toward 2021 with applications being invited for the Sports Academy, WaiCol On Stage, and Wh˛tonga Maori group classes. Now is also the time to book your child at Poto College House. Located in an attractive setting on the college grounds, Poto College House is Wairarapa’s only co-educational boarding establishment. It o˜ ers casual and fulltime boarding up to ÿ ve and a half days a week. This makes it an attractive option for families who live rurally, as well as parents who want their children to beneÿ t from its fostering of academic, sporting and cultural achievement. Stacey Grant, previously the Development O˝ cer for Wairarapa-Bush Rugby Union, manages the hostel, which also has a matron and house parents living on-site. Poto College House provides a whanau environment with everyone supporting each other, says Stacey. “Many of the students form lifelong bonds.”

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EDUCATION FOCUS Design School Studio Do you want to be a designer?

Do you want to harness your creative talent for a career? The creative industries are booming. The number of people employed as graphic or fashion designers has doubled and kiwi creative talent is in demand all over the world. If you like drawing, problem-solving and coming up with new things, then The Design School can help you turn those skills into a career in the creative industries. With over 25 years of exceptional results and the highest quality ratings from NZQA, The Design School helps over a hundred creative students launch their creative careers every year. Graduates

Education outcomes improving for Māori and Pacific peoples Young M˙or i and Paciÿ c students are leaving the education system more qualiÿ ed than older M˙or i and Paciÿ c people, Stats NZ Tatauranga Aotearoa said last month. Data from the 2018 Census indicates that, in both secondary and tertiary studies, younger M˙or i and Paciÿ c peoples are achieving outcomes closer to the national average than their counterparts in older age groups. In the 2018 Census, 80.6 per cent of M˙or i and 83 per cent of Paciÿ c 15- to 24-yearolds had at least a level 1 qualiÿ cation or equivalent (such as School Certiÿ cate), compared with 85.8 per cent of 15- to 24-year-olds nationally. Older age groups showed a larger di° erence, with 73 per cent of M˙or i and 72.1 percent of Paciÿ c 45- to 54-year-olds having at least a level

now work for some of the best design companies in the world and many run their own businesses. Check out designschool.ac.nz or ÿ nd us on Facebook and then come in to The Design School studio to see how you can use your talent as a career.

1 qualiÿ cation or equivalent, compared with 84.6 per cent of 45- to 54-year-olds nationally. Qualiÿ cation levels varied by age across the population, with younger people more likely to have at least a level 1 qualiÿ cation. These di° erences were more pronounced for M˙or i and Paciÿ c peoples. “There has been a focus over recent decades on improving cultural understanding and teaching approaches within New Zealand’s education sector, which may have had an e° ect on the numbers of students achieving formal qualiÿ cations,” senior manager census data delivery Susan Hollows said. The number of M˙or i and Paciÿc students gaining post-secondary school qualiÿcations also increased between census years, with 20.7 per cent of M˙or i and 18 per cent of Paciÿc peoples aged 15 years and older having gained a level 5 diploma or higher at the time of the 2018 Census, up from 16.3 per cent and 13.4 per cent respectively at the time of the 2013 Census.

CrossFit is one of Kuranui’s many Inspire Time activities.

Kuranui College Kuranui students take time to be inspired Students returning to their second semester at Kuranui College will be looking forward to taking up a whole new range of activities to fuel their passions. Inspire Time is a new initiative for 2020, but was disrupted during the ÿ rst semester because of the Covid-19 lockdown. It has two dedicated spots in the school timetable which means students can do up to two di° erent activities each semester. “Each term students get to choose an activity,” explained Assistant Principal William Donaldson. “They can do the same activity on a Tuesday or a Thursday, or they can do something di° erent on a Tuesday and something di° erent on a Thursday.” Last semester students could choose from a full range of activities, including the ABC Animal Care, Beekeeping, CrossFit, Bore Ri˛ e shooting, Minecraft, as well as preseason preparation for this winter’s sports codes. Students stated that this semester was “really fun” and that they enjoyed the freedom they had received to explore their di° erent interests. “Being a year 13 student, the workload can sometimes feel overwhelming. Having Inspire Time has allowed not only myself, but many other Year 13s to really let loose and connect with other year levels, as well as still being able to

learn something new each time!” said Kuranui Senior Leader, Nina Gelashvili At the beginning of the year, Kuranui College introduced its Ignite Curriculum to all Year Levels from Year 9-13. This has allowed the school’s senior curriculum to continue to develop student engagement, achievement, life skills and let each student have a productive pathway for their next step in life. “Our Ignite Curriculum is about igniting your passions and discovering your future, and Inspire Time is an opportunity to actually have some fun, connect with people and learn new skills,” said Donaldson. Sta° at Kuranui College encourage students to not only choose activities that they are passionate about, but also suggest other projects that could be in their sphere of interest, giving them more control over the choices they make. “Not a lot of schools do this, so we’re just glad we have this opportunity to explore our interests and also connect with the rest of our school,” said Gelashvili. To enrol at Kuranui College call 06 304 9116 or email: o˝ ce@kuranui-college.school.nz.

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EDUCATION FOCUS Solway College Open day a chance to see what makes us special Solway College is thriving. For the ÿ rst time in the college’s history, the school has reached its maximum number of enrolments (as speciÿ ed within its integration agreement) for 2021. The building of two new hostel dormitories is well under way to cater for the increase in students.

as well as its talent development, ÿ tness conditioning programme and individual and team successes, had Solway College being recognised as the Wairarapa Secondary Schools Sports College of the Year again last year.

The modern, brand new dormitories will provide warm and comfortable accommodation for the school’s 130 boarding students from 2021 onwards. The main classroom block has also been completely refurbished and the school has recently invested in upgrading digital technology learning tools within our learning spaces.

The Equestrian Academy programme, now in its third year, has gone from strength to strength, with a record number of ribbons and trophies being achieved both individually and as a team at local and national events. Interest in the Academy, which attracts girls from across New Zealand, is extremely high, with the Academy once again expanding its numbers to cater for the talent arriving at Solway in 2021.

Solway’s comprehensive sports programme, providing opportunities in a wide range of sports including; waka ama, archery, surÿ ng, equestrian, hockey, netball, football, rugby, touch, tennis, cricket, skiing, volleyball and lawn bowls,

The cultural, music and performing arts opportunities are just as vast. Students have enjoyed success within kapa haka, choir, rock band, jazz band, chamber music, annual school production, Intercollegiate Shakespeare and dance

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Principal Janine Tupaea with students

opportunities, including the school hip hop crew ‘SoulC’ who competed successfully at the Wellington Regional Hip Hop International Championships earlier this year. Academically, students at Solway College continue to excel with academic pass rates including 100% achievement rate at NCEA Level 3, an increasingly high number of Merit and Excellence endorsements and recognition through multiple scholarships from universities for students’ academic success. Small class sizes, individual learning pathways, close tracking of academic progress, a philosophy of ‘every student counts’ and holding aspirational expectations through the ‘Making Excellence Happen’ programme are

attributed to this academic success. The seamless curriculum and transition for students from Year 7 to 13, the high proportion of boarding students making the most of the boarding school academic advantage and the close-knit family atmosphere ensures that every girl not only succeeds, but thrives. We are very proud of the achievements of our students in the classroom, on the sports ÿ eld, on the stage and everywhere in between. We invite and welcome our full Wairarapa community to come and visit us on our school Open Day on Saturday 1 August, to see what makes Solway so special in action. Come and meet our friendly students and sta° and explore our beautiful school grounds.

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RATHKEALE COLLEGE MASTERTON OPEN MINDS | OPEN SPACES | OPEN FUTURES Rathkeale College is a StateIntegrated Boys’ Boarding and Day Secondary School catering for Years 9-13. We are extremely proud of all we have to offer, so invite you and your family to come and have a look for yourselves. Staff and students will be on hand to help you explore our teaching and learning

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areas along with 123 acres of outdoors. Take an eco-walk down to the river, try the conﬁdence courses, check out our bike track, and see what is happening in the Primary Industries with our developing Land Lab. There will also be a chance to view our excellent boarding facilities. In an age where parents are often referring to their “screenager”, we believe

There are many ways we are utilising the open spaces on our campus for learning

Teams competing in the NZ Young Farmers Competition

we offer the best of both worlds in developing conﬁdent, successful and happy young men. Come on out to our Open Day on Tuesday 22nd September, 9.00am at Willow Park Drive, Masterton to see ﬁrst-hand how we deliver our school goals of nurturing young men to have Open Minds, in our Open Spaces to Open their Futures.

Year 9s discovering the microscopic world

Principal - Martin O’Grady

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Mountain Biking is one of the preferred ways for boarders to relax on campus after a day of schoolwork

Rathkeale College is a State-Integrated Boys’ Boarding and Day Secondary School catering for Years 9-13

RATHKEALE COLLEGE OPEN DAY Tuesday 22 September 9.00am

Please register at principal@rathkeale.school.nz | 06 370 0175

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EDUCATION FOCUS Montessori Preschool Encouraging confi dent learners Wairarapa Montessori Preschool o˜ ers a peaceful and orderly environment that enables children to become independent and conÿ dent learners who have a love of learning. A structured curriculum is supported by Montessori trained teachers and special Montessori equipment. Children are allowed to work at their own pace using unique materials. These encourage self-conÿ dence, independence, self-discipline and concentration. The Montessori classroom is a thriving community of learners where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Small groups and a rich Montessori programme foster love of learning, independence and creativity. For 113 years Montessori methods have transformed education in nearly every country of the world. Wairarapa Montessori began 24 years ago.

With exceptional support from parents there are now four Montessori primary classes in Carterton. This is what parents say about Wairarapa Montessori: “We knew from our ÿ rst visit that our daughter would love her time here and would learn a great deal. Everything has exceeded our expectations. The teachers have fantastic parent-teacher relationships and do an amazing job caring for and teaching to every child’s individual needs. We recommend this centre to anyone!” “We highly value Montessori as the focus is on our children becoming conÿ dent, engaged, independent learners. Excellent learning materials, working at their own pace using their interests as motivation in close collaboration with their caring interested teachers in a supportive learning environment, is the key. Consequently our children are thriving, becoming more conÿ dent in their own

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in 2019 73 per cent of secondary schools have registered to teach the resources, potentially reaching more than 200,000 students. Resources for students in Years 9 and 10 were launched last year.

Secondary students can gain credits toward NCEA by learning about money thanks to a new collection of learning materials developed by the Commission for Financial Capability (CFFC). The CFFC has launched the resources through its Sorted in Schools programme.

The NCEA resources have also been designed to o˜ er Merit or Excellence grades which can be put toward Level 1 or Level 2 endorsements. They build on more than 300 resources already available through the Sorted in Schools website. The CFFC’s Director of Learning, Nick Thomson, says the ÿ nancial impact of Covid-19 made the launch of senior secondary resources even more relevant.

The resources are aligned to unit standards and have gained NZQA accreditation, enabling students who complete them to gain NCEA credits. They cover money management, saving, debt, goal setting, insurance, investing, KiwiSaver and retirement, and are designed to be taught by teachers as part of day-to-day lessons in any subject. Sorted in Schools is the only ÿ nancial education programme fully aligned to the curriculum, NZQA accredited and available free to all schools. Since Sorted in Schools launched

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Find a way to Bethany Hamilton is a pro surfer. She has competed at the highest level, winning competitions against the world’s best, as well as surfing some of the most challenging and dangerous waves on Earth; the infamous ‘Jaws’ in Hawaii being one such example. Hamilton’s success is worthy of huge praise for any athlete, but is especially impressive because she lost an arm in a shark attack when she was 13 years old! Whereas others may have given up, Hamilton was out on the water only four weeks after the attack. She had to learn how to surf again, compensating for having only one arm, overcoming all of the difficulties that this involved. Hamilton’s approach, shared in Unstoppable, the excellent documentary about her life, is that ‘you just need to figure out a way to make it happen’. Rather than giving up and making excuses, she instead worked out what needed to be done to get her to the highest level, then went ahead and did it. Hamilton’s approach could be adopted by anyone. Things may not be perfect for you, but there can be steps to put in place to give you a better chance to achieve a dream or goal. If she can do this as a one armed surfer, then we can at least try to do what it takes to get us to where we want to be.

Start training

This post follows a theme that I have shared many times before ... the positive impact of physical ﬁtness and how the habit of staying in shape can start at any age. An earlier post shared the story of a man from India who ran a marathon when he was 100 years old; he started training after the age of 80 when his son died. I saw the example of a 73-year-old ﬁtness athlete on America’s Got Talent; she was clearly in great physical health, with a sense of positivity

get it done is someone going to do something about this?’ Their point was that we shouldn’t wait for ‘someone’, we need to instead start taking action ourselves. This personal commitment will at least see things starting to happen in your own life, the one area you truly have some control over. From here there is a chance that you will inﬂuence others, growing local momentum, perhaps leading to community change. Don’t wait for ‘someone’ to do something; instead, start doing something yourself.

Bethany Hamilton of Hawaii competes in the 2019 VANS US Open of Surfing at Huntington State Beach, California. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES

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to match. The audience, guessing her age, were picking her to be in her 40s. When asked how old she was when she started training her response was 59 years of age. This is an age in which so many would consider being physically ﬁt and healthy to be something that had passed them by. Instead she chose this as the age to start and is reaping the rewards 14 years later. It’s never too late to start the journey to physical ﬁtness and positive health. The process can start immediately by choosing one simple healthy change to make right now, then implementing it. This will be the beginning of a pathway to physical, and by extension, mental health and well-being.

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Many are inspired by his actions, shared through his writing, particularly those pursuing a stoic life. A key reason why Aurelias became the leader he turned out to be was the influence of his stepfather Antoninus. The influence that Antoninus had wasn’t through his words, instead Aurelias was guided by the actions of his stepfather. This is an example of actions speaking louder than words; children are more likely to do what they see those people in their lives do, not what they say. Antoninus was decisive, Aurelias became decisive; Antoninus kept calm under pressure, Aurelias was calm under pressure; Antoninus worked hard, Aurelias became a hard worker. We can spend a lot of time telling others we care about what to do; this will fall on deaf ears in many cases. Our actions are what truly influence, so if you want to guide others to be good people, do good things yourself.

More advice from Kevin Kelly’s list of 68 life tips. This is all about owning mistakes and admitting to them. Kelly’s belief is that when you do make an error, fess up, then do something about it to fix it. Chances are that when you do mess up others will know anyway, or will find out at some stage. Owning up and fixing up will earn the respect of others while taking a weight off your shoulders.

Train for the event that may not happen

Listening to the Marathon Talk podcast today there was a lot of discussion about events being cancelled; events that many runners have spent so much time training for. One example this week has been the cancellation of the iconic New York Marathon, this comes after the cancellation of the Boston event. Across the Atlantic the London Marathon is still scheduled to take place later in the year. The London Marathon is one that raises a huge amount of money for charities, so it will be great to see it going ahead for this purpose alone. With marathons comes

training. I’ve done two and can share that I couldn’t have got through either of them had I not put in a lot of training in the months leading up to the events. The one that I did less prep for was a very hard run. My point for this post is that shared by the podcast hosts, this being that even if the event may not happen, as is the case with the London event, the training should still happen. You may not get to take part in the run if it’s cancelled, but you will be in great physical shape, which leads to increased well-being ... in my opinion a much better outcome.

Why isn’t someone doing something?

I saw an excellent documentary on the I Wonder TVNZ channel titled Living the Change. It shared the story of many who are taking action to enhance the environment, protecting it for present and future generations. This included people from farmers to advocates for composting toilets. Among a lot of inspiration and insight, one key message really stood out for me; this being when one of the commentators shared how we often think ‘when

One of the strategies All Black legend John Kirwan used to fight depression was suggested to him by his mother. Her idea was to just enjoy and appreciate the simple things, these being the things that we take for granted. For John the two that he shares are drinking coffee and hot showers. Rather than doing both on autopilot, he now enjoys and appreciates every moment of each, savouring the taste of coffee and relishing the feel of hot water on his back. There are so many things that we all do and take for granted, but when, for whatever reason, we can’t do them we appreciate how important they truly are. For me I would include wandering around bookshops and going to the gym. After lockdown both are activities that I am once again getting so much satisfaction from, and am truly grateful that I get so much pleasure from such simple and accessible activities. • Tim Nelson is principal of Lakeview School and author of the book Small Steps for a happy and purposeful life. He endeavours to learn something new every day by reading books, listening to podcasts, and engaging with a wide range of other content.

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Potentially hazardous asteroids An artist’s rendering of the Near Earth Asteroid Rendezvous (NEAR) spacecraft’s rendezvous with the asteroid Eros. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES

I get concerned with conspiracy theories and false information spread on the media. But I have to say, some of the major news media are fuelling these conspiracies regarding asteroids hitting the Earth. Britain’s Daily Express recently headlined, “Asteroid Warning: NASA reveals shocking odds of asteroid ending life on Earth”. Scary. But let’s set the record straight. Firstly, Nasa does not put out warnings. It publishes the passages and trajectories of what are called “potentially hazardous asteroids”. It does it scientiﬁcally. And Nasa would never use the

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asteroids orbit the sun just like the Earth does. Their orbits are generally angled to ours and because their orbits are not circular, on most circuits the asteroids will not cross our orbit. But even when they do, it is most unlikely that Earth will be in that part if its orbit at the same time. Earth’s orbit is 300 million kilometres around and we are talking about an object only a hundred or so metres wide. So, relax. Don’t give way to conspiracies and false or exaggerated news. Take some time to digest things you read. Next week: Matariki and other naked eye clusters

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sentiment improving in the SME sector. Mark Wellington, owner of the Highwayman Motel in Masterton, spoke to the Times-Age in May and detailed a hard-hitting lockdown. From June into July business had reportedly been great, “even better than precovid”, but he said the school holiday boom had been a temporary catalyst. “I think it was the school holidays: our occupancy this week compared to last week has gone down 60 per cent. “We had more families with children for multiple days. Historically, Masterton hasn’t really been the destination for school holidays.” Wellington said that, while revenue was up, he was being cautious with any optimism, and was also lacking confidence in the government’s ability to control covid-19, citing Australia as an example where everything looked to be improving, then turned bad again. Crystal Thompson, owner of cafe Wild Oats in Carterton, said that community had been the key to returning after months of uncertainty, and a boost to confidence. “This is why we’re lucky in Wairarapa, because

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40 Wairarapa Midweek Wai Write Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Mates shoot the breeze

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Joy Bell Bob Dwyer waved as the train screeched away from the station. Turning towards the carpark, he spotted a familiar figure in black shorts and Redbands climbing out of a battered ute. It was his neighbour Tama, who greeted Bob by lifting his eyebrows and thrusting out his chin in a classic East Coast Wave. “G’day Bob, what brings you here?” ‘Just saw the missus off on the train, mate.” Bob smiled at his friend. “She’s gone to the big smoke for one of them TED talks.” Tama looked quizzical. “Who’s the speaker, Bob?” he asked carefully. “Some bloke called Professor Clapper. Ever heard of him?” Tama thought for a moment. “Yeah...nah.... maybe? His name rings a bell.” Bob grinned. “Ah geez, yer a hard case, Tama.” A broad smile lit up Tama’s broader face. “I had a squizz at your spring lambs when I was driving in today.” Tama had bought a 50 hectare runoff block adjoining Bob’s farm. “That Murray Grey bull I sold you was in the paddock with them.” “Yeah mate, top bull that

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one. Some munter tried to nick those lambs out of the paddock last week.” Tama’s eyes widened. “Cheeky bugger!’ he said. “It’s all good” Bob assured him. “The plonker thought he’d be getting the lambs for free, but he forgot the bull charges.” “Do any damage?” inquired Tama. Bob’s eyes glinted mischievously. “Just grazed him a bit.” Tama chuckled. “Foiled his plan to wool the world, eh? Well now, Bob, how’s your missus? All good?” Barb Dwyer worked as an agricultural insurance risk consultant. “She’s got a hankering to try

bellydance lessons” said Bob. “Says she wants to learn to undulate.” Tama scratched his head. “Geez Bob, the only time I’ve heard that word is when the wife yells at me “You forgot to buy bread, the fish’n’chips are cold, and-you-late again!” Bob guffawed, delighted at his friend’s quick wit. The two farmers had first met years ago at the local country music club, where they discovered an immediate rapport. “Done any songwriting lately Tama?” “Ahh mate, I tried to write a love song for the missus.” “Sing it?” Bob always

enjoyed hearing Tama’s melodic tone. Tama drew a breath. “Her eyes light up like dynamite, she blows my breath away. I love those eyes of dynamite, one blue this way, one blew that way.” Bob was silent for a moment, then asked “How’d she react to that?” “Explosively” replied Tama with a straight face. Stiﬂing both a grin and a groan, Bob leaned back against his trusty Hilux and folded his arms. An old heading dog lying on the deck yawned, farted, stood up and ﬁxed a penetrating gaze on his master.

“This old boy must be getting on a bit now Bob?” The dog had sired several litters with Tama’s best bitch. “He’s gotta be one of the smartest working dogs I’ve ever seen. I still reckon he knows how to count individual sheep.” Bob scratched his head. “Yeah, I dunno about that mate, his adding is a bit dodgy. But he sure knows how to round ‘em up.” Tama rolled his eyes, then checked his watch. “Well, the day’s getting on, I better shake a leg.” Bob opened the driver’s side door and swung himself up “No worries mate, good to see ya. I should get a rattle on too, head back to the farm. Gotta feed the lambs, dag the rams and crutch the ewes.” Tama called out cheerfully as he walked away “You’re a legend in your own lunchtime, Bob. Spot ya later!”

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Across 1 Who turned his country into the first communist state in the Western Hemisphere? (5,6) 8 Who, with Pavarotti and Carreras, gained fame as “The Three Tenors”? (7) 9 What is an archaic word for an ant? (5) 10 Which metallic element has the symbol Fe? (4) 11 What is a flower on a fruit tree? (7) 12 What do chromosomes mostly consist of? (1,1,1) 13 What bitter fluid is stored in the gall bladder? (4) 15 Which city on the French Riviera has a Promenade des Anglais? (4) 17 What is a box on a pole for carrying bricks? (3) 19 In Britain, what is the “Monarch of the Forest”? (3,4) 20 What riot-controlling spray causes tears and nausea? (4) 23 What make of car was first with seatbelts as standard equipment? (5) 24 On the pH scale, what is 7? (7) 25 What name was given to a district in New York where many songwriters, arrangers and music publishers were formerly based? (3,3,5)

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11 Down 1 The Beatles’ “Eight Days a Week” had what new recording technique at the start? (4-2) 2 Who is Disney’s flying elephant? (5) 3 Which Soviet moon probes were launched between 1959 and 1976? (4) 4 What single-celled animal moves about by changing shape? (6) 5/6 Which film when first released in Korea was shortened by editing out all the songs? (3,5,2,5) 7 A bronchodilator is used in the treatment of which disorder? (6) 12 Henry Ford was born in which Michigan city? (8) 14 What abstract patch is used in the Rorschach test? (3-4) 16 What is a group of vehicles travelling together? (6) 17 In what disorder does part of an organ protrude through the wall containing it? (6) 18 What is a collection of songs performed as a continuous piece? (6) 21 Prime Ministers Winston Churchill and Harold Wilson resigned on the fifth of what month? (5) 22 What is the capital of Fiji? (4)

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Across 1. Spy (6,5) 8. Unskilled or unpaid person (7) 9. Weary (5) 10. Taken advantage of (4) 11. Height (7) 12. Choose (3) 13. Take hold of (4) 15. Masticate (4) 17. Charge (3) 19. Honesty (7) 20. Fraudulent (4) 23. Dig (5) 24. Very slow-moving (7) 25. Stimulating (11)

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GK CROSSWORD Across: 1 Fidel Castro, 8 Domingo, 9 Emmet, 10 Iron, 11 Blossom, 12 DNA, 13 Bile, 15 Nice, 17 Hod, 19 Oak tree, 20 Mace, 23 Volvo, 24 Neutral, 25 Tin Pan Alley. Down: 1 Fade-in, 2 Dumbo, 3 Luna, 4 Amoeba, 5/6 The Sound of Music, 7 Asthma, 12 Dearborn, 14 Ink-blot, 16 Convoy, 17 Hernia, 18 Medley, 21 April, 22 Suva.

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St, open from 6.30pm. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 1-2.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Masterton Senior Citizens & Beneficiaries Association: Meet 1-3.30pm for cards, Scrabble and bowls, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St. Call Ngaire Walker 377-0342. Wairarapa Fern & Thistle Pipe Band: Practice 6.30-8.30pm, Savage Club Hall, 10 Albert St, Masterton. Call secretary, Gloria [027] 628-5889. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St.

FRIDAY, JULY 31 Karaoke: At 7.30pm, Club Wairarapa, 20 Essex St, Masterton. Members, Affiliated Members and their guests welcome Aratoi: Matariki and Astrophotography – Six Wellington- and Wairarapa-based show the power and beauty of the night from their own perspectives. To August 30. ROARR! – Aratoi’s animal kingdom, from lion scull and Moa bones to Huia skins and wallaby. To August 30. Masterton Social Badminton Club: Wairarapa College gym, Cornwall Street entrance, 7-9pm. Contact Hamish Macgregor [021] 259-7684 or Sam [021] 055-2113. Seniornet Wairarapa: Drop-in 1-2.30pm, Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton. Call John [027] 383-5654. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Quit Clinic at Whaiora 9am-noon. Support available across Wairarapa at no cost to you. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246. Needlework & Craft Drop-in: 10amnoon, Featherston Community Centre. Call May [06] 308-6912 or Virginia [06] 308-8392. Cloth Collective Sewing Workshop: 10am-2pm Featherston Community Centre. Call Petra [021] 234-1554. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. Carterton Craft Market: Open 7 days, 10am-2pm, 41 High St North, Carterton.

Call Desley [027] 787-8558. Kids’ Song And Story: Fun songs, finger plays and stories for under-5s, during school terms, 9.30-10.30am, at Epiphany Church Hall, High St South, Masterton. Call Pam 378-6740 Greytown Music and Movement: For pre-schoolers, 10am, at St Luke’s Hall, Main St. Contact: email admin@ stlukesgreytown.co.nz Dance Fit: At Carrington Park, Carterton, at 6-7pm. If weather not good it’s in youth centre of Event Centre. Text dance groove to [022] 321-2643. Masterton Masters Swimming Club: Club night 6-7pm, Genesis Recreation Centre back pool. Call Stu [027] 2954189 or Lucy [021] 0204-4144. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401. Carterton Senior Citizens: Meet 1.30-4pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, Carterton Memorial Club, Broadway.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 Greytown Craft Market: At St John’s Hall, Main St, 10am-3.30pm. Call Wendy [06] 304-9287. Featherston Fusiliers: Wargaming and boardgames club, meet at Featherston Assembly of God cafeteria, 22 Birdwood St, 10am-4.30pm. Contact featherston. fusiliers@gmail.com Wairarapa Spinners and Weavers: Meet 10.30am-2pm, in the Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Lynette 377-0236. Carterton Rotary Book Fair: 10am-4pm, Carterton Events Centre. Aratoi: Toi Raranga – The Art of Weaving: Features traditional and contemporary raranga from our collection, including kahu kiwi [kiwi feather cloaks], taniko and tukutuku panels. To September 30. Te Kura Whakaora Mauri: Super Soul School; volunteers welcome, 6-7pm; Te Awhina Cameron Community House. Contact: Aileen Haeata goddessfitnz@ gmail.com Wairarapa Farmers’ Market: 9-1pm,

Solway Showgrounds Masterton, entry from Fleet and York sts. You will find us under the grandstand and under the nearby redwood tree. Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Sat, Sun and public holidays, 10am-4pm, groups by arrangement. Call Jean [06] 372-6623 or Gael [06] 372-6808. Featherston Weekly Market: 8am-2pm, 33 Fitzherbert St. Hospice Wairarapa Support Services: Available free of charge for anyone dealing with a terminal illness. Call [06] 378-8888, or www.hospicewairarapa. co.nz Women’s Self Defence: With Dion, 9am, band rotunda, Queen Elizabeth Park. Call [020] 4124-4098. Parkrun: Weekly 5km run/walk. Measured, timed, free. 8am start, at the Woodside end of the Greytown rail trail. Info: parkrun.co.nz/ greytownwoodsidetrail Martinborough Museum: Sat: 11.30am3.30pm Sun: 11.30-1.30pm, 7 Memorial Sq, Martinborough. Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Sat and Sun 10am-2pm, other times by arrangement, groups welcome. Call Elsa [021] 263-9403. Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Masterton Library, 10am-noon. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway. Open by appointment. Call 379-9021 or 379-5564. Toy Library: Masterton: 10am-1pm, at rear of YMCA, 162 Dixon St. Featherston: 14 Wakefield St, 10am-noon. Call Merle [06] 308-8109. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet at 1.15pm for 1.30pm start. Call Steve Davis [06] 304-7155. Bowls: At 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Rex Kenny 379-7303. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 378-7109.

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Carterton Events Centre. Wai Word: Celebrate Wairarapa’s stunning night sky in Martinborough with Wairarapa’s nomadic astronomer Becky Bateman, 3-4pm, at Martinborough Bookshop, 6 Kitchener St. Carterton Farmers’ Market: High St, Carterton, 9am-12.30pm. Martinborough Museum: Open 1.303.30pm, 7 Memorial Sq, Martinborough. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9am-noon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 1pm. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Joan Miller 377-7983. Masterton Car Boot Sale and Market: 6.30-11.30am, Essex St car park. Contact ja.murray@xtra.co.nz Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 9am for 9.15am start, at clubrooms behind clock tower Carterton. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000.

MONDAY, AUGUST 3 NZ Labour Party, Masterton Branch: Meeting at 6.30pm, Labour Electorate Office, Queen St, Masterton. Green MP Chloe Swarbrick: Speaking on drug law reform, mental health and more, at 7.30pm, at YMCA Masterton, 371 Queen St. Age Concern: Exercise For Seniors, 9.30am; line dancing, 10.30am, at the Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. South Wairarapa Badminton Club: Featherston Sports Stadium, Underhill Rd, at 7.30pm. East Indoor Bowling Club: Meet at 7pm. Call Julie 377-5497 or George 378-9266. Carterton Scottish Dance Club: Meet at 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. Call Elaine 377-0322. Wairarapa Services Club: Cards – 500, 1.30pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. Mah Jong: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Ian [027] 436-5811.

Senior Citizens Club Cards: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Val [06] 308-9293. Art for Everyone: Featherston Community Centre, 7-9pm. Call Sandie [021] 157-4909. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 6-8pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter (027) 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Support available across Wairarapa at no cost to you. Call a Quit Coach based at Whaiora 0800 494 246. Play Gym: St James Church Hall 116 High St, Masterton, 9.30-11am, for 0-3-year-olds. Carterton Food Bank: 11.30am-noon Mon-Fri at Haumanu House [down the lane between Carters and the Clock Tower]. Call 379-4092. Carterton Community Toy Library: Events Centre, Holloway St, Mon-Sat during CDC Library hours. CCS Disability Action Wairarapa Office: 36 Bannister St, Masterton, 10am-1pm Mon-Fri. For Mobility Parking Permits, Disability Support and Advocacy. Call 378-2426 or 0800 227-2255. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. The Dance Shed: 450 Belvedere Rd Carterton. Line Dancing Class, 7-9pm, beginners followed by intermediate. Call Wendy or Don 379-6827 or [027] 319-9814. Epilepsy Support Group: 11am at the Salvation Army office, 210 High St South, Carterton. Call 0800 20 21 22. Citizens Advice Bureau: Free and confidential advice, Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, 43 Perry St, Masterton. Call 377-0078 or 0800 367-222. Masterton District Brass Band: Rehearsals at 7pm, in the Band Room, Park Ave, Masterton. Call [022] 5740742. Carterton Alcoholics Anonymous: 8pm, Salvation Army Community Rooms, 210 High St. Call Bob [021] 042-2947 or Martin [06] 372-7764. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Rangers, 12½-

TUESDAY, AUGUST 4 Masterton Toastmasters: Meet in the Salvation Army Hall, 210 High St, Carterton, at 7.30pm. Call Ben Dugdale [027] 892-0730. Wairarapa Embroiderers Guild: Meet at the Ranfurly Club Rooms, Chapel St, Masterton. Call Nola [027] 687-8599 or Jenny 377-0859. Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: Meet 7pm in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531. Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Masterton Library, 11am1pm. Masterton Alcoholics Anonymous: 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 378-2338 or Pete [020] 4005-9740. Martinborough Community Choir: 7.15-9pm, First Church Hall, Weld St. Martinborough. Contact Vicki Jones: vicbjones@gmail.com Seniornet Wairarapa: 1.30-2.30pm, Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton. Call John [027] 383-5654. Social Bridge: At South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club, 1.30-3.30pm. Call Lesley [021] 299-6389. Wairarapa Services Club: Cards – Euchre, 1pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Pippins, 5-7 years, 3.45-5pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Digital Seniors: Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching: Carterton, Fire Station (new venue) 9.30-11.30am. Greytown, Greytown Fire Station, 1.30-3.30pm. Dance Fitness: 6.30-7.30pm, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830. Chair Exercise: Gentle chair exercises, 2-2.45pm, at St John’s Hall, Greytown. Red Star Table Tennis Club: 9am-noon at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert

St, Masterton. Call Peter (027) 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 10am. Juesday Art: 10am-12.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Julia [06] 308-8109. Featherston Wahine Singers: 7-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Susan [021] 246-4884. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway, 2-4pm, or by appointment. Call 379-9021 or 379-5564. Clareville Badminton Club: Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm. Call Steve 379-6999. Central Indoor Bowls Club: 7.30pm, Hogg Crescent hall. Call Mathew or Graeme 378-7554. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Association: Meet for social indoor bowls, 500 cards, or a chat 1-3pm, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St. Call Ngaire 377-0342. Free Community Fit Club: 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. Woops A Daisies: Leisure Marching Team practise 4-5pm, at the YMCA. Call Cheryl [06] 370-1922. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club: Games afternoon, including cards, board, darts, pool etc. Call Doff 304-9748. Girl Guiding: Pippins [5-7 years] 3.455pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 9am for 9.15am start. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000. Bowls: At 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the clock tower, Carterton. Call Rex Kenny 379-7303. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401.

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with guest artists. Dinner from 5pm, www. CrossCreekBlues.co.nz Housie: Eyes down at 7pm, at the Martinborough Bowling Club, Regent St. Maungaraki Probus: Meet at Masterton Club, Essex St, Masterton, at 10am. Call secretary Susan Brader 370-8699/[027] 272-1892. Featherston Amateur Wrestling Club: Classes are weight and skill dependent; Beginners, 5-9 years, 5.30-6.15pm; 10 years+ [including adults] 6.15-7.30pm. Healing Rooms: Confidential prayer for healing or any situation, 1-3pm, Ranfurly Rooms, Chapel St, Masterton. No appointment necessary. Call [021] 159- 4160. Carterton Cycle Group: An informal group of ‘leg power’ and e-power cyclists, 9.30am from Belvedere Rd (weather permitting) for 20km or 40-60km rides. Call Irene (027) 634-9167 or Lesley (021) 299-6389. Housie: 7pm, at the Martinborough Bowling Club, Regent St. Heart of Arts Wairarapa: A community gallery showing work from Wairarapa artists, 47 High St North, Carterton. Open Wed-Sun, 11am-3pm. Club Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll, beginners 7.30pm; Intermediate level 8pm, at Club Wairarapa, Masterton. Call [027] 333-1793. Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: Meet 10am in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 5.30-7pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Digital Seniors: Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching at Masterton Library, 10am-noon. Dance Fitness: 9.30-11am, preschoolers with parents or caregivers, music and movement and art, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830. Wairarapa Services Club: Rummikub, 1pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. Cards: Come and join other enthusiastic “500” Players 1.15-4.15pm, at the Carterton Club. Call Barbara 379-6582 or Val 379-8329.

AA Meeting: At 7.30pm, Departmental building, level one. Entry on the carpark side. Call [027] 557-7928. Silver Ukulele Club: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Jan [06] 3088556. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Club: Craft and chat afternoon 1-3pm, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, beginners 4.30-5.30pm; intermediate, 5.30-7pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Kiddie Gym: For 0-3-year-olds, 9.3011am, at St David’s Church, corner High and Victoria Sts, Carterton. Call Lorna or Abby 379-8325. Rangatahi to Rangatira Youth Group: Sports, food, and leadership, Carterton Events Centre. Text “R2R” to [027] 742-2264. Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm, tutored classes available, also print on Fridays, at 12 Victoria St. Call Sue 377-7019 or Elissa [0274] 706-528. Recreational Walking Group: 9.30am, Essex St car park. Call Ann Jackson, 3725758, or Ann Duckett, 378-8285. Te Runga Scouts: Cubs, 6-7.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Wairarapa Singers: Choral singing with at least two performances each year, based in Masterton. Call Sean Mulcahy 379-9316. Esperanto Club: 2pm, write to people using the international language worldwide. Call 377-0499. Soulway Cooking and Crafts: 10amnoon, High St, Masterton. Call Nikki Smith 370-1604 [church office]. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet at 1.15am for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Steve Davis [06] 304-7155. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 378-7109. * To have an event listed please email event@age.co.nz by noon Thursday prior

Events

THURSDAY, JULY 30

Wednesday, July 29, 2020 Community Events Wairarapa Midweek 18 years, 6.30-8pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. South Wairarapa Guides [Greytown], 9-12½ years, 6-8pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550.

44 Wairarapa Midweek Classifieds Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Classified

Wanted Known

Motor Parts & Acc

SAXOPHONE PLAYER Wanted someone to teach me to get started on playing the Saxophone Phone 021 216 8753.

HUMBER SUPER SNIPE car parts, 1964-65, 1 bumper, 2 diff heads, $80 the lot. Phone 06 370 4440.

For Sale

$200 $440 6 Alamein Ct 19 South Road

19a Perry Fleet St St $210 $410 145H

Hire Services

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$220 CARTERTON 56 Boundary Road 5 $580 Lifestyle Property $220 $485 81 Country Manuka St Living 5

preapproved $295 We 47have Michael St tenants waiting for a home. $295 22 Stout St

PHONE 06 377 4961 CARTERTON OR EMAIL $100office@mastertonrentals.co.nz 345 Waihakeke Rd

DRY FIREWOOD$245 3396 St Highway 2 Services READY TO BURN$335 Trades 14 Hornsby St

Fully seasoned Douglas-Fir & Manuka, all other woods seasoned to 70% Gum 4m³ $600, 2m³ $360: Douglas-Fir 4m³ $590, 2m³ $350: Macrocarpa 4m³ $590, 2m³ $350: Split Pine 4m³ $480, 2m³ $290: Manuka 2m³ $520: Gum & Manuka $840: Gum & D/Fir $620: Gum & Mac $620: D/Fir & Mac $610: Gum & S/Pine $560: D/Fir & S/Pine $550: Mac & S/Pine $550: Bagged Kindling $15ea. WINZ Quotes. Prices incl. GST & del. Wholesale Firewood Supplies. Ph (04) 232-9499, www.firewoodsupplies.co.nz

TIMBCO PINE FIREWOOD ½ dry pine, 3m3 $160, 6m3 $320, 9m3 $480. Phone 027 252 2935.

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Saturday 15th August 2020. To be held at the Wairarapa Car Club Motorsport Park Manaia Road Masterton at 3pm All members welcome

comes through knowing God and His son, Jesus All Welcome to come and listen Masterton Sundays 4pm-5pm Education Centre, 22 Dixon Street Greytown Thursdays 7:30pm -8:30pm 8:30pm 73 Main Street

Funeral Directors

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Priced from Phone Chrissy Osborne FENCES - We build $120 p/m3. 06 domestic 377 4961 fences, quality Delivered free MASTERTON gates, decks and security. PROPERTY Erecta Fence Ph 027 247 to Masterton, MANAGEMENT LTD 7990. Carterton, Greytown, Featherston Church Services & Martinborough.

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FORKLIFTS, TRUCKS, $220 5/53 Opaki Rd TRACTORS, DIGGERS, GREYTOWN LOADERS, TRANSPORTER Street 3 $260 $450 80D4 Main South Rd Long or Short term all at James Trucks & $265 46 Kippenberger St If you need help with Machinery, 291 High your rentalSt property, Street, Solway, Masterton. $285 15 Jeans call us today! Phone Gary 06 377 0550.

Firewood

Public Notices

Sunday 2nd August 2020 at 1pm at Club Carterton

To Let

FOR SALE FIREWOOD MULCH TOP SOIL MASTERTON MASTERTON COMPOST $320 Country Living Call 021 220 3694

Public Notices

Combined Final AGM of Harlequin Theatre and Masterton Amateur Theatrical Society, and first AGM for Masterton Theatre Company To be held on Wednesday 5th August at 7.30pm in the Gaiety Rehearsal Hall, located at the rear of Majestic Theatre, Ngaumutawa Rd. Dessert and coffee to follow.

MASTERTON RETURNED & SERVICES ASSOCIATION INC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING To be held

SATURDAY 15th August 2020

At Wairarapa Services & Citizens Club Essex Street Masterton at 10.30am All financial members welcome Nomination forms for Executive Committee will be available on the RSA noticeboard at the Services Club.

FUNERAL DIRECTOR

Ph 370 1110 35-37 Lincoln Rd, Masterton www.wairarapafunerals.co.nz

Gardening & Landscaping Paul August Landscape Landscape Design & Construction

Specialising in Quality Estate Items & Private Collections

GREYTOWN AUCTION Saturday 1 August - 1pm

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All photos and full catalogue available online now. www.wakefieldauctions.co.nz workshop plus a great selection of motoring memorabilia including vintage motoring signage and other advertising. Plenty of items for the man & she cave. Other items include two Morris Minor cars, vintage Massey Ferguson tractors plus parts. Definitely an Auction to attend if you are a collector of any the above items. Prebidding for this Auction for registered buyers starts on Saturday 26 July. Email Greytown.auction@gmail.com

For Sale

Opening Hours: Tues, Wed, Thurs 7:30 - 5pm For all your iron and roofing needs call 34 Dalefield Road, Carterton Email: admin@CtnCF.co.nz

New Address: 68 Main Street, Greytown (behind Hospice Shop)

Employment

Viewing Dates: Thursday 30 July 1pm until 6pm Friday 31 July - 11am until 4pm Saturday 1 August 11am. You can also register and leave absentee bids on any of the above days

CARTER COURT REST HOME VACANCY - CAREGIVER

Enquiries email Greytown.auction@gmail.com

Carter Court is a community owned and governed facility providing rest home and hospital level care, committed to providing quality aged care services to our communit y. We are looking for a Caregiver to join our team, permanent and casual shifts available. For further details please contact the Nurse Manager, Lynley Batson on (06) 379 8075 during usual business hours.

Phone Mike 027 445 3152 or Steve 027 442 2502

Please email your CV and covering letter to: nursemanager@cartercourt.co.nz

ATTEND THIS INTERESTING SALE premium only Motor vehicles 10 percent plus GST on the premium only

Public Notices WAIRARAPA CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS

Are you keen to help people by giving a wide range of information and advice? No two days are the same ½ day shift and rosters to suit you Full training available Applications close 10th of August Call 06 377 0078 or email: wairarapa@cab.org.nz for more information

People you can DEPEND ON

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Auctions

The ANNUAL MEETING of the Masterton Trust Lands Trust electors will be held in the Trust s Office, 189 Queen Street, on Monday 24th August 2020 at 4pm for the purpose of receiving the Annual Report and Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2020. Electors of the Trust district, which comprises the former Borough of Masterton and the Masterton Small Farm Settlement area, are invited to attend this meeting. Copies of the audited Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2020 will be available. Andrew Croskery General Manager

OFFICIAL NOTICE. CARTERTON DISTRICT COUNCIL

PROPOSAL TO CLOSE ROADS TO ORDINARY VEHICULAR TRAFFIC

PURSUANT to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that the Carterton District Council proposes to close the below named roads for the purpose of The Daffodil Day Festival for the period indicated hereunder: Period of Closure: Sunday 13th September 2020 6.00am – 4.00pm Roads affected: Broadway between High Street and William Wong Place Holloway Street from High Street to Dixon Street intersection Memorial Square from Park Road entrance to exit on High Street Masson Street from Broadway to Stubbs Service Lane entrance Nelson Crescent from Holloway Street to number 30 / car park area Barriers along parking lines High Street North CBD No parking between DOC Carter Reserve and Airplane Statue on Gladstone Road The closed section will be adequately and properly signposted, at the beginning of the closed road, being manned with radio communication to allow the passage of through traffic in an emergency. Any person objecting to the proposal is called upon to lodge his/her objection and grounds thereof, in writing before 18 August 2020 at the office of the Carterton District Council, Holloway Street, Carterton. D Gittings Infrastructure, Services and Regulatory Manager www.cdc.govt.nz

28 Holloway St, Carterton. info@cdc.govt.nz

To Place Your Notice

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Wednesday, July 29, 2020 Classifieds Wairarapa Midweek

Classified RATHKEALE COLLEGE MASTERTON Marketing & Communications Co-ordinator Permanent Part-Time Position (Hours Negotiable) integrated day/boarding College, 5 minutes north of Masterton. It is set in a superb environment with unique features, including a co-educational educational Senior College, in in conjunction conjunction We are seeking an energetic and creative team player with proven marketing and communications experience to support us in all matters relating to the production and distribution of our College marketing and communication plans. Key Functions will include (but not limited to): Management of all printed school publications, advertising, social media and press releases External promotions and coordination General marketing and administration support To apply please email principal@rathkeale.school.nz for an application pack. Applications close Friday 31 July 2020 Martin O Grady Principal RATHKEALE COLLEGE OPEN MINDS  OPEN SPACES  OPEN FUTURES

Employment

EXPERIENCED OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR We have a fulltime role available to cover the increased workload at our Carterton branch, with an immediate start date Attributes required: • Previous experience in the Agriculture industry essential • Previous experience in co-ordinating a veterinary calendar (or similar) preferential • Knowledge of Vision VPM, Attache & Microsoft Office • Team person • Outgoing personality • Honest and accurate • Self-motivated with initiative • Ambitious • Thrives under pressure • Can multi-task efficiently • Excellent communication skills a must • Good local geographical knowledge Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to): • Greeting customers and answering telephones • All aspects of Administration as required • Assisting Administrator Manager Applications with CV and references to: The Manager Keinzley Agvet Limited PO Box 95 Carterton Or email desire@keinzley.co.nz Applications close Friday 31st July 2020

Employment

Casual Health Care Assistant Do you have an excellent professional ethic, a passion for providing quality care and a wish to advance your career in the care of the Older Adult while being mentored and supported? We need staff who are flexible and available, who can work weekends, public and school holidays and outside of school hours on our casual pool, sometimes at short notice. police vetting is required. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa Please come in for an application form or email the following: gmhadmin@masonicvillages.co.nz gmhadmin@masonicvillages.co.nz nt to Denise McAlpine gmhmanager@masonicvillages.co.nz

HOW ARE YOU GETTING HOME TONIGHT?

If you’re out and having a few drinks, make sure you’ve got a sober driver to get you home safely.

Apprentice Electrician Vacancy # 0701 Apprentice Saw Doctor Vacancy # 0702 If you have the following in your toolbox then we would like to hear from you; Passion for the industry A positive attitude with ambition, determination and a willingness to learn Observant and mechanically minded Written skills of a good standard and an understanding of basic mathematics Reliability and flexibility Strong commitment as well as the energy and the focus to study as required in order to gain your qualification. We will support the successful candidate through the relevant Trades qualification by offering a comprehensive training package. Experience within the industry, through work experience, pre-trade courses or other avenues would an advantage. In-line with our stringent health and safety standards, the successful applicant will be required to undertake pre-employment drug and medical tests, as well as a criminal record check. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. If you would like further information on either position, or to find out how to apply please email michelle.gibbons@jnl.co.nz Closing Date: 4.00pm, Monday 10 August 2020

CALL

06 370 0975

something. Now we are left to find someone fill your shoes. Your replacement must have a sense of humour, must enjoy meeting and chatting with customers, and must have good r, r, and r skills (not relaxation, rest, and recreation either). Self-storage Self storage may appear to needd to be on your game leave for home at the end of each day with a be well compensated for your efforts and to mix business with pleasure email me personally, Julian at Masterton Self-Storage (mstn.storage@gmail.com) and sell me on then phone you to convince you why you should be doing it for us! Oh PS: This is a permanent part part-time time pos position be available to work full weeks for approximately 3 months of the year. PPS: Would be more suited to a mature person. Masterton Self-Storage 291 High Street, Masterton.

& SAVE $$

We are looking for two new apprentices to join JNL based at the Wairarapa Mill site. Your training will be on-the-job, making it easier for you to learn and gain your qualification. The following positions are available;

A long, long time ago, well about 4 years actually, as our business continued to grow, we were lucky enough to employ you to help us run it. You were a superb, valued, and appreciated employee. In fact, so good at what you did we had to think of an appropriate title just for you Miracle Worker. Then earlier this year you had the cheek to hand in your notice and retire retire how dear you.

Apprenticeship Opportunities

An empathetic and enthusiastic trained teacher is required to join the staff to work with students with intellectual and physical impairments aged 12 to 21 years. This position would suit someone with an interest and experience in Special Education. Applications close Monday 10th August 2020 at 10am. Apply in writing with a CV and covering letter, with evidence of teacher registration and the names of two referees who may be contacted, to Amanda Kawana email akawana@waicol.nz

Casual Support Services

Cathy, We Miss You.

Juken New Zealand

TEACHER We are looking for a part-time (0.5) teacher to work in the Supported Learning Centre. This is a fixed term position from 20th July to 4th December 2020, Term 3 and 4, dependant on ORS funding. Available to work on Tuesday and Thursday are essential.

Casual Staff to work in all areas Kitchen / Household to cover roster gaps and annual leave and weekends. Flexibility essential required to cover all shifts including weekends and school holidays. Do you have an excellent work ethic, a passion for providing quality service, good communication skills and willing to work within a supportive team to get the job done to a high standard? Kitchen basic hospitality skills essential, onsite training can be provided for other skills. Cleaning/Laundry we maintain a high standard of cleanliness. Onsite training in all above areas and use of equipment will be provided. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Please come in for an application form or email the following: gmhadmin@masonicvillages.co.nz gmhadmin@masonicvillages.co.nz nt to Denise McAlpine gmhmanager@masonicvillages.co.nz

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46 Wairarapa Midweek Sport Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Greytown suffer ÿ rst loss RUGBY

Sport

Chris Cogdale A reality check to his players by captain Peter Beech under the posts stirred Marist to a stunning come-from-behind 28-27 victory over previously unbeaten Greytown at Memorial Park No 2. A brilliant try to Greytown substitute fullback Gracyn Evans, who hit the gap off a superb pass from impressive second-five Teihana Brown, was converted by Raniera Petersen giving the competition front-runners a 27-18 lead with 28 minutes to play. Beech told the boys the season was on the line and if they fell over here, “that’s it, and we’ve just got to get back out there and keep turning up”. The Marist players responded and lifted their effort. Dangerous fullback Tafa Tafa threatened to close the gap when he counterattacked down the sideline, only to be brought down in a superb cover tackle by the young Evans. James Goodger narrowed the score to 21-26 with about 20 minutes to play, but that was one of the loose forward’s final acts as he was forced from the field with a rib injury. The defining moment came in the 73rd minute when a charge-down of

Jack Beatson beats the Marist defence to score Greytown’s opening try. PHOTO/JADE CVETKOV

a Greytown clearing kick by halfback Ala Malatai bounced nicely for brother Soli to score, leaving it to first-five Paddy Gluck to kick the winning conversion. Beech said it was just one of those games – sometimes they go your way, sometimes they don’t. “We had a really good build-up during the week, and getting James Goodger back was a plus, with what he does around the field and his goalkicking, and we had Troy Para senior come in and talk to the guys and Paddy Rimene, and they’re very motivational,” he said. The intent of both teams to run the ball was evident from the start, and it was Greytown, who were first to touchdown when winger Jack Beatson dived over in the corner.

Tafa Tafa responded shortly afterwards to give the home side a 10-5 lead, before Petersen beat two tackles and stretched out to score. A Goodger penalty and Soli Malatai try gave Marist an 18-10 lead before Brown scored under the posts, which was converted for a halftime score of 18-17. Greytown coach Mark Childs said it was a game they should have nailed but they took their foot oﬀ the throat when they went out to a nine-point lead. There was late drama at Martinborough where the home team came from 15 points down with 15 minutes to play to secure a 39-37 victory over Carterton. In a topsy-turvy game, Martinborough went out to an early 17-0 lead, but

then Carterton fought back, and their dominance was rewarded with a 37-22 lead with about 15 minutes to play. That’s when Martinborough’s big names stepped up with centre Tristan Flutey and winger Nathan scoring tries and second-five Tipene Haira kicking the conversions and the winning penalty with five minutes to play. James Bruce said it a was game they won but probably shouldn’t have and he put the victory down to impact off the bench. However, he said it was very entertaining. “Everyone said it was a great game to watch, it wasn’t for a coach, but it was for a spectator, because there were some really good tries from both teams,” he said.

Eketahuna withstood a strong second half resurgence by Pioneer to win their clash at Jeans St 26-20. Eketahuna dominated the set pieces in the first half. The scrum was strong, while impressive young lock Tom McKay reigned in the lineouts. They made the most of their possession and territorial advantage to take a 21-8 halftime lead. The injection of former Cook Island international prop and Pioneer assistant coach Stan Wright after 60 minutes changed the complexion of the game. The Pioneer scrum was much more solid giving the backs more room to move, with second Nikora Ewe making the most of the extra space. Although Pioneer scored two tries, it wasn’t enough and Eketahuna held on. East Coast again showed they will be a force to be reckoned with when the playoffs come around with a determined 22-17 win over Gladstone at Gladstone. The Coasties had the better of the forward game throughout and made the most of their opportunities. Although the final score was close, East Coast were always in control, with a late Gladstone try flattering the home side.

I’ll be in your neighbourhood.

Kieran McAnulty, Labour List MP based in Wairarapa

I’m running street corner meetings near your place, and I’d love to meet you. I want to hear what is important to you, so I can present your views in Parliament.

Saturday 1 August

11am – 11.30am Martinborough: Cnr Texas Street & Memorial Square 11.45am – 12.15pm Featherston: Cnr Lyon Street & Fitzherbert Street 12.30pm – 1.00pm Greytown: Cnr Wood Street and Main Street

kieran.mcanulty@parliament.govt.nz www.labour.org.nz/kieranmcanulty

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BYO Trailer Load

$30 2 Scoop $50 1 Scoop

40 Litre Bags or fill your trailer! Need more? We deliver by the cubic metre.

Only available at Mastertonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nursery Rd Transfer Station

We Deliver

$70 per cubic metre plus delivery

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06-377 5624