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Finding the middle ground When most people think of New Zealand, geographically speaking, they think of the two islands we call North and South. However, the Aotearoa we know is just a tiny part of a much greater geographical shelf that we can’t see. And the centre of it sits right in Wairarapa’s own backyard. JOHN LAZO-RON reports. GNS principal scientist Cornel de Ronde and conceptual artist Billy Apple have been friends for a long time. The pair have been getting together for more than a decade to talk about each other’s work. In one of those discussions, de Ronde told Apple about how GNS scientists and NIWA had

conducted surveys between 1998 and 2002 that discovered New Zealand was sitting on a landmass two times the size of Mongolia. That the land we stand on today was just 4 per cent of a continent

that lies below the sea called the Extended Continental Shelf of New Zealand. It is 1.6 million

The centre of the extended continental shelf of New Zealand.

Artist Billy Apple with GNS data technician Jenny Black at the unveiling of a canvass that points out the centre of the Extended Continental Shelf of New Zealand, 11kms northwest of Greytown. PHOTO/GLENN EVANS

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square km, to be exact. Intrigued, Apple asked de Ronde, “so where is the centre”? That question sparked a mighty quest between the pair, GNS data technician Jenny Black, and the Department of Conservation, to find exactly where the middle point of the Extended Continental Shelf of New Zealand was. After much work and debate, they eventually discovered the centre of the Extended Continental Shelf of New Zealand was in the Tararua Ranges, 11kms northwest of Greytown – adjacent to the Mount Reeves Track. The finding was set in concrete with a plaque near the location in 2019. The plaque recognises that since 2008, the United Nations has acknowledged that New Zealand’s territory includes the undersea continental shelf and the landmass above the sea. But now, Apple and GNS have teamed up again to acknowledge the scientific discovery with a brand new full-colour framed canvas unveiled at GNS Science’s Wellington base last Thursday. Apple’s latest artwork now hangs on the wall at the GNS Continued on page 3

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Newsweek

Community

Hospice celebrates 11 years Hospice Wairarapa celebrated 11 years’ service to the region on May 22, coinciding with National Hospice Awareness Week. Full story P8.

Event

Show gets a train reaction

Community

The public got all on board the Wairarapa Railway Modellers biennial show that saw more than 1500 people check out model train exhibits over two days. Full story P4.

We can be hair-oes

Two Carterton Rapunzels are the heroes of another person’s story, donating their long locks to cancer patients in need of wigs. Full story P10.

Education Community

Kahui Ako programme goes on tour

Five-year-old gets ride of his life

Every time�� e-year-old Tane Severn goes past Fagan Motors on Dixon St, he repeatedly falls in love with the yellow Ford Mustang sitting in the courtyard. Full story P5.

Local primary school students are learning new skills as part of an innovative programme being delivered by Kuranui College students. Full story P3.

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Events 42-43

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Senior students in primary goal Wairarapa primary school students are learning new skills as part of an innovative programme being delivered by Kuranui College students. Kuranui’s Masterclass programme has been developed through community consultation with the South Wairarapa Kahui Ako. They aim to build a community of learning, with a focus on the learners. While based in schools, its collaborative leaders are always looking to involve the wider community. During the past two years, students from Years 4 to 8 across 14 schools in Carterton and South Wairarapa have visited Kuranui to work alongside the college’s senior students. “The classes are designed to build connections, grow leadership, and encourage student agency,” said Kuranui and South Wairarapa Kāhui Ako teacher, Kathryn Homes. “Either to share a passion or choose topics that interest them.” For the first time, Kuranui students were taking the Masterclass format directly to the schools to work with the younger Years 1 to 3. This unique opportunity

St Teresa students learn to be creative with Kuranui’s Maija Berry.

has been given to the college’s junior leaders, who are now delivering the programme across the region. The first school visited was St Teresa’s in Featherston. “In our classic Masterclass model, Years 4 to 8 visit Kuranui to work with our seniors.” Homes said.

“This has been so successful over the past two years that we decided to extend the model. This was our first time out with our junior leaders, and it was just magical. “The young students from St Teresa’s were so excited to work with the older students. We really felt the aroha. Thank you to St Teresa’s and all the

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akonga involved. “I am, as always, exceptionally proud of the outstanding students we have at Kuranui.” The afternoon included learning drama techniques, practising ball-hand-eye coordination skills, new computer skills, creative painting, how to tackle puzzles and jigsaws, making a video

for the school to use on its website, and designing and flying the perfect paper aeroplane. Georgia-May Hill was responsible for helping the youngsters put together their own promotional video for the primary school. “I enjoyed their imagination and creativity when they made the

movie,” she said. “There are lots of things they love about their school, and they were passionate about sharing them.” Fellow Kuranui leader Olivia Morison agreed. “It was good to interact with young kids. They were fun to hang out with.” St Teresa’s acting principal Carrie Wilson believes that Kahui Ako initiatives like this are fantastic for the families involved with the schools, creating a strong connection with former students. “The junior tamariki loved that the masterclasses were for them, not the big kids,” she said. “They were excited to connect with past students like Taylor and Isaac. “There was an awesome variety of workshops that they could choose from, and they loved the attention given to them by the college students, especially within the small group sizes that they worked in. “The students were in groups that they had chosen themselves, and it was lovely to see student agency in action, even with five and 6-year olds. “This is a great example of tuakana-teina in action.”

Tararua is at the very centre of our world Continued from page 1 base, a companion piece to the plaque. Apple told Midweek he gifted the piece of art to GNS to acknowledge all the hard work they had done to find the centre in South Wairarapa. “I feel very privileged, and [the canvas] is a souvenir of the work [GNS] did,” Apple said at the unveiling. “They did a tremendous job with all the helicopters they had to get in and getting the plaque in. This is a way of saying thank you

They should feel very proud because they live in the centre of this huge piece of real estate, which is about 3 per cent of the entire surface of the earth. for getting all this done. “All I actually did was ask a simple question, but it’s really all Jenny Black. She’s a remarkable woman. “For me, it’s been an amazing association with Cornel and GNS, and again I feel quite privileged to have someone entertain these kinds of thoughts.” De Ronde said Wairarapa should be proud they were

the centre of the discovery, saying the breakthrough discovery of the landmass below the water was “extremely significant”. “They should feel very proud because they live in the centre of this huge piece of real estate, which is about 3 per cent of the entire surface of the earth.” Black, who did all the calculations in the

discovery, said it was exciting to think the continent’s centre could actually be calculated and that you could physically stand in that very spot. “You do genuinely feel like you are standing in the centre because you can see in every direction,” she said. “You’re not in some little valley surrounded by bush, and you can see all the gloss of Wairarapa. “It’s a beautiful location, and this is the centre of everything from a New Zealand point of view.”

Billy Apple [right] with GNS data technician Jenny Black and GNS principal scientist Cornel de Ronde. PHOTO/GLENN EVANS

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Show gets a train reaction John Lazo-Ron The public got all on board the Wairarapa Railway Modellers biennial show with more than 1500 enthusiasts viewing train exhibits over two days. The show, held at the Carterton Events Centre on the weekend of May 15-16, celebrated 40 years since the club’s founding. Returning exhibits such as the Meccano layout and Kleindorf, a Marklin display where children were invited to control the trains, were very popular, alongside many exhibitions not seen before at the Wairarapa show. Club member and model train enthusiast Jeremy

Price said the club was chuﬀed at the public’s response to the show. “The club is really happy how it all turned out with the number of layouts and exhibitors and the general public coming in to enjoy it all,” he said. “It was a fantastic weekend.” Price, who was also on the event’s organising committee, said the show was an opportunity to showcase the hobby of railway modelling to the public and hopefully attract future members. “Railway modelling encompasses many diﬀerent skills,” he told Midweek.

“Carpentry, electrics, building model trains and buildings, scenery, you name it. And the best part about it is that you’re creating a little world of your own with your train running through it. “You’re setting the whole scene, and it’s entertaining. “We want people to see that and get into what this is all about.” This year was the ﬁrst time the club had used the show as a means to raise funds for community organisations. Price said the club built a railway model layout – with all the bits and pieces coming from

different members – that was raffled off during the show, with the proceeds all going to Carterton Food Bank. The raffle raised $1000. The cafe at the show was also catered and run by members of the Masterton Holdsworth Lions Club. The Lionesses had a successful weekend providing refreshments to railway enthusiasts, young and old, with profits going to the Lions Club. “This year, we thought perhaps we should put something back into the community, so that’s what we did with the Carterton Food Bank and the Lions Club,” Price said.

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Tane gets the ride of his life John Lazo-Ron Every time five-yearold Tane Severn goes past Fagan Motors on Dixon St, he repeatedly falls in love with the yellow Ford Mustang sitting in the courtyard. The American convertible has since become Tane’s passion and number one desire, telling his mother Lisa that’s what he’s going to spend all his money on one day. “He’s in love with the car,” Lisa said. “One morning, there was a giant rainbow, and Tane said he was going to go look for the pot of gold at the end of it so he can buy the Mustang.

“That’s how much he wants it.” Noticing her son’s fixation with the car, Lisa messaged Fagan’s to show them a picture of Tane and explain his love for it. Fagan’s responded by saying, “we can do one better”. Then, last Wednesday, Tane got the shock of his life as he walked out of Fernridge School to find the Mustang waiting right there, ready to take him for a ride. “I am so happy,” Tane told Midweek of his surprise. “It was so good. I want to buy it.” A Fagan’s spokesperson said they were more than happy to make Tane’s day and

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Head boy wins oratory award Frances Chin A student who couldn’t look his classmates in the eye while speaking has won a prestigious oratory award. Chanel College Head Boy Sunia Kohitolu won his oratory competition with high distinction during the inter-college O’Shea Shield, competing against 17 Catholic colleges from Wellington and Palmerston North last month. Kohitolu started at Chanel College in Year 8, and had trouble speaking in front of others. “The ﬁrst time I did a speech I had everyone turn away from me,” he said. “I couldn’t even speak in front of my class. It was horrible.” During his speech, Kohitolu spoke about New Zealand’s political landscape and discussed democracy from the point of view of a young man who had reached voting age. “I talked about how democracy isn’t functioning the way it should be within

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In our generation, we should be redefining our commitment to the best political system. We should be moving forward and standing together to make the big push from our history and our past. the community.” He argued the recent destruction of statues by activists was the wrong way to promote change. “In our generation, we should be redeﬁning our commitment to the best political system. “We should be moving forward and standing together to make the big push from our history and our past.” Kohitolu has had an interest in politics ever since the 2016 United States elections. “I started following up and listening in and thought that this is really cool.” Kohitolu only joined

oratory in his last year of school, despite speaking at assemblies in the past. He saw the tumultuous state of modern politics and thought oratory would be the place he could share his opinions. Now, Kohitolu thinks that politics may be the next step after secondary school ends. He’s 50-50 on university, believing that his community would accept a leader they knew better than someone with a piece of paper. “People know who I am. I don’t have a piece of paper to say this is who I am for you.” Chanel College principal Debi Marshall-Lobb said that she and the entire school community were very proud of their head boy’s achievement. “Sunia is a humble young man who is very deserving of recognition for his hard work. “He applies himself well in all that he does, and for this competition, he continued in that vein.”

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Hospice marks 11 years with an open day Hospice Wairarapa celebrated 11 years’ service to the region on May 22, coinciding with National Hospice Awareness Week. The Hospice base on Renall St, held an open day for the public to see behind the scenes where the community organisation deliver more than 21 free services to those with a terminal diagnosis. Hospice board chair Gavin Hodder turned sausages on the barbecue with fellow trustee Brett Gould and Hospice ambassador Brent Gare while the public ﬂocked to the weekly garage sale. They spoke with staﬀ about volunteering and the services that were provided to people with

any terminal illness. Hospice general manager Suzie Adamson said it was a wonderful opportunity to tell people how they support those with a terminal diagnosis and their families, both during the journey and afterwards in bereavement. “Some people didn’t know that we take selfreferrals as well as General Practitioner [GP] and specialist referrals. All it takes is a phone call.” Hospice Wairarapa was pursuing the vision formed when Te Omanga Hospice provided palliative care to Wairarapa. In his speech, Hodder shared the ongoing planning for dedicated

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Long-time volunteer Jill Cameron cutting the cake to celebrate 11 years of Hospice Community service with Hospice board chair Gavin Hodder. PHOTOS/JUDY WAGG

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Two Carterton Rapunzels are the heroes of another person’s story, donating their long locks to cancer patients in need of wigs. Ruby Verheij and Mila de Boer had meaningful haircuts recently, and with plenty of support from the community, added to the $2160 they had already raised in only six days. Ruby, 8, has had only one previous haircut in her life, while her younger sister Mila, 5, had never had one. “I want to give my hair to people with cancer who have lost all of theirs. I have so much hair, so I would like to share it,” said Ruby. Their mother, Ali de Boer, said when her youngest daughter was born, she had the most amazing hair and wanted it to be her decision if she would like to donate it. “When I was pregnant with Mila, I came across this story of a child who was suﬀering from cancer. It really touched me.” Ali asked her daughter how she would feel about it, with her saying she wanted to give her hair to people who need it. “I want to cut my hair oﬀ so those little children can have some hair too,” said Mila. The family had been

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Ruby Verheij and Mila de Boer are donating their hair to cancer patients. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

personally aﬀected by cancer, with three out of four grandparents getting the disease. They decided to donate the money raised to the Child Cancer Foundation New Zealand and the hair to Freedom Wigs, who create the wigs for people living with cancer. “We chose the children’s cancer foundation because these kids with cancer haven’t even had a chance at life yet. They get hit harder and they need a lot of support. It’s something that Ruby and Mila can relate to because they are children,” said Ali. The family were overwhelmed with the support from the community and the response, receiving donations from many people around the district. Ali had to raise their

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Masterton and Carterton District Councils’ votes to support a new puppy farming law have been muzzled by local government process. They were two of four councils supporting Porirua’s remit for legislation against puppy farming. However, any council wanting to put forward a proposed remit to the Local Government New Zealand [LGNZ] annual meeting must have formal support from at least ﬁve councils before submitting their remit. The proposed remit was due on Friday, May 14. Porirua City Council [PCC] agreed to its remit on April 1 and received the support of Masterton, Carterton, Hutt City, and Kapiti district councils before the May 14 deadline. South Wairarapa District Council [SWDC] did not debate the issue before the deadline. Mayor Alex Beijen said his council planned to

vote on the remit, but could not do so outside their normal council meeting process. “We would have had to do an extraordinary meeting to give them the support for the remit on time, and that was too expensive to do,” he said. He said the late notice of the proposal had made it diﬃcult to respond quickly, but he thought his councillors were interested. “In principle, I think our councillors are more than happy to discuss the remit.” Porirua would have the opportunity to propose the remit again for LGNZ next year if it got the support of SWDC. The initial call for the remit was led by Porirua councillor Geoﬀ Hayward, who said the issue was still important, despite the setback. “I will continue to advocate on this issue, and in time I hope that councils around the country will also share my views as well.”

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Opinion

Friends: What true friendship looks like

Focus on facts, Phil Teal

Peace of Mind

John Lazo-Ron with each other. Each character [Monica, Rachel, Ross, Joey, Phoebe, and Chandler] had their uniqueness about them, but they could still mould well with everyone else. It was a friendship based on mutual respect, admiration, and gratitude of the other person. Now, I know the show was all scripted so people could argue and say, John, it was a show; that’s not what reality looks like. But why not? Sitcom or not, true friendship should always come with our unique qualities about us that should ﬁt in with others, no matter how diﬀerent they are to us. This type of friendship is one that must grow over time, but just like the Friends characters had this, we can have it too.

not rhetoric, says Fish and Game

We just need to show these same qualities when it comes to the close people in our lives. It’s the kind of friendship people crave when you think about it. Thankfully for myself, I have many very close friends who I consider to be the Monica, Rachel, Chandler, and Ross in my life. They would probably say I’m Joey, which I’ll take. I never set out to go out and ﬁnd a bunch of people who could re-enact the Friends characters in my life. But holding those same principles led me to them anyway. Are you looking for the Joey, Monica, Rachel, Chandler, and Ross in your life? Learn these basic but powerful principles, and they’ll be there for you.

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Wellington Fish and Game is disappointed by the misguided and erroneous statements made by Masterton District Council [MDC] deputy mayor Graham McClymont in two recent articles in the Wairarapa Times-Age and Midweek. Additionally, given the fundamental principles of good journalism are supposed to be fairness and balance, we are concerned that no eﬀort was made by the TimesAge reporter to allow Wellington Fish and Game to respond to McClymont’s unfounded comments. It seems his discontent emanated from his misconceptions around why MDC made the decision to close the Opaki water race. His claim that Wellington Fish and Game “repeatedly lobbied” to have the water race closed is mistaken, sensationalism, and a blatant attempt to shift the blame. To set the record straight — again — we provided a pre-application advisory on the future of the water scheme as part of the democratic Resource Management Act process

Fish and Game has clapped back at ‘misguided’ criticism. PHOTO/FILE

open to any individual or organisation. Our preferred option for the Opaki water race was to allow the consent to run for a further five years, giving MDC and race users time to come up with more efficient and modern methods for transporting water [such as piping] that would allow more water to be retained in the Ruamahanga River over the crucial summer low-flow period. Diverting water into the water races for irrigation exacerbates low flows in the river. MDC could easily have chosen to continue with the resource management application process to

retain the existing consent conditions. However, it would have had to justify the continued ineﬃciencies of this irrigation method. Even McClymont’s MDC colleagues, including Cr David Holmes, publicly acknowledged in February 2020 that the days of open water races were numbered and that council “need to lift our standards around water quality”. Further, a conveniently overlooked aspect of this blame game and avoidance employed by MDC councillors and staﬀ is that not everyone using the scheme wanted to keep paying for it, with several farmers and landowners

opposing the consent renewal. MDC staﬀ, however, put this in the ‘too hard’ basket, did not want to proceed with a consent application, and instead advised council it would be easier to scuttle the scheme. Ever since, Fish and Game has been a convenient scapegoat for the scheme closure. But the fact remains: It was MDC that pulled the pin, not us. To single out Fish and Game, as McClymont has done, is therefore untrue, unjustiﬁed, and disingenuous. Another unsubstantiated claim made by McClymont

based on the recent review of Fish and Game is that we are “anti-farming”. This is nothing more than lazy sloganeering. If he bothered to look at the make-up of the Wellington Fish and Game Council, McClymont would note that a quarter of our governors are farmers — comprising respected members from sheep, beef, and dairy industries. Some of the rhetoric in the 2000s to create public awareness of declining water quality from land intensification did provide an inconvenient public discussion for some, but we have moved on from those times. Fish and Game now has a focus of finding solutions, and to this end, has been working with the farming industry and individual farmers to find pragmatic ways forward. In his most recent comments, McClymont says trout should be removed from the Ruamahanga catchment because they predate native fish. Again, this is old-school rhetoric of attacking the messenger and is nothing more than a very thinly veiled attack on Fish and Game. While trout do predate

other fish, it is quite inconsequential on a population scale in an open river system. In terms of trout-native interactions, Dr Adam Canning’s PhD modelling on the neighbouring Hutt River shows the impact of introduced sport fish on native fish populations is “negligible”. Similar research has been conducted in numerous catchments elsewhere in the country with similar findings. Fish and Game underpins its resource advocacy on science-based evidence and has a very credible track record of protecting the aquatic environment based on trout, which are an excellent indicator species for water quantity and water quality. By ensuring the habitat values of trout are managed appropriately, the life-supporting capacity of all species are maintained — including native fish. Here is a simple fact: The greatest threat to native fish is habitat loss [Dr Mike Joy]. And in this regard, Wellington Fish and Game is at the forefront of trying to maintain aquatic habitat and ecosystem health, and

in the Ruamahanga River in particular. Conversely, McClymont simply broadcasts an unsubstantiated bias, particularly from someone lacking any credentials on the subject matter. Finally, such unjustiﬁed, unsupported public attacks like these displayed by McClymont are nothing more than bullying. There should be as much tolerance for this as there is for any other form of bullying in our society and the media – zero. As a senior elected representative of the MDC, I would expect McClymont to take an approach to understand others’ perspectives. We encourage him to attend and talk to our council directly next time and open a constructive dialogue rather than resorting to attacking the messenger. • Phil Teal is the manager of the Wellington Fish and Game Council. • The Times-Age apologises for not contacting the appropriate authority, Fish and Game, in its coverage.

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EDITORIAL

This may not be a piece focusing on some big breaking news, but the Friends Reunion show was probably the most talkedabout topic going around the world last week. So I thought I’d give my two cents about what the show Friends actually did for me over the years. Growing up and even still now at times, Friends was a show I watched frequently. I’ve always loved that kind of sitcom humour, and that show is no doubt right up there with the best. For some, Friends may have been just a television show with a bunch of actors playing fake lives for a laugh. But for others like myself, it did much more than that. I believe what the Friends show did was give us a blueprint for what true friendship should look like. A friendship that not only comes with all the banter and teary-eyed laughs, but where there is also a lot of love [not the romantic kind], quirkiness, compassion, respect, and being seriously straight up

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New sponsorship for our art review The Friends of Aratoi are delighted to announce that New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty have taken up the naming rights for the next two Wairarapa Art Re``views. Chairwoman of the Friends Sandra Debney, said that this “seemingly out of the blue” partnership means a lot to Aratoi and the Friends. “It takes financial pressure off us. This sponsorship means that we don’t have to worry about costings as much, so we can now concentrate on the organisation of the review and on making the review a success for the artists involved and for the Wairarapa community. Having such a prestigious name associated with the review will certainly promote it and I can’t thank them enough.” The offer was not entirely out of the blue. Connie Stewart of the NZSIR Masterton office and Brady Bingham from Greytown’s office, were searching for a long-term partnership. “This was not a quick

Sotheby’s Brady Bingham with Friends of Aratoi deputy chairwoman Megan Slight, chairwoman Sandra Debney and Aratoi director Susanna Shadbolt. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

decision,” said Brady. “Given our company’s art heritage, we wanted to see what would best align. Aratoi was the logical ﬁt. As well, for Connie and me as local agents, it is important that we support the local community. Our company has always had roots that go deep into

local communities with sponsorships in sport, education and the arts.” Brady and Connie took their proposal to Angie Winiata, the Masterton sales manager, who saw taking up the naming rights as a wonderful opportunity for many reasons.

“NZSIR wants local presence for our sponsorship representation. By partnering with the Friends of Aratoi we are supporting a local museum and gallery which takes pride in presenting art to the community that we live and work in. Then

we are helping the artists themselves to be able to show their creative work to the public. Lastly, the Sotheby’s name has long been associated with art.” Angie’s next step was to present the proposal to NZSIR’s central region marketing manager Aynsley Scott, who was also pleased for the company name to be associated with Aratoi. “This ties in well with our history and place in the community. The Sotheby’s name dates to 1744 when it was established in London by bookseller Samuel Baker. The real estate business was set up as a separate company in 1976. We are proud to be able to support a local art establishment such as Aratoi.” • The New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty Wairarapa Art Review opens on December 10. Entry forms are available now either online [www.aratoi.org.nz] or at Aratoi.

Carterton choir to hold workshop Carterton Community Choir are holding a singing workshop to be led by Susie Hardie, who runs Hutt Valley Community Choir. Susie is very talented and highly qualiﬁed musician who was born in Angola to Brazilian missionaries. She lived in many countries [nine countries on ﬁve continents] before she moved to New Zealand in 2000. She has a BA in music performance from American and French universities and a BEd from a Canadian university. Susie has been leading

choirs all her adult life and currently runs two choirs at Queen Margaret College where she teaches French and music. Susie is a very enthusiastic and dynamic song leader who teaches songs by ear, with no music handed out to participants so everyone can take part whether they read music or not. She has selected songs for the workshop from her favourite composer Alison Burns as well as songs from the Caribbean, Canada, South Africa and gospel songs. The workshop will be held on Sunday, June 27,

from 12.30pm to 3.30pm [with a free light lunch from 11.30am optional]. Venue is Carterton Primary School, Holloway St, behind the Events Centre [plenty of parking]. Cost is $20 payable at the door or through internet banking, please enrol by emailing Pam Torrington, pamtorrington@gmail. com or text/phone [021] 0248-3185. Pam will give you the choir bank number. Hope to meet you and have a fun day singing with you.

Susie Hardie will lead the singing workshop. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

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There are 20,000 people in Group 3 in Wairarapa and, while we are working as fast as we can, we simply can’t vaccinate everyone all at once. You will be invited directly, over time, by text, email or letter and given clear instructions how to book your vaccination. The Covid-19 vaccine protects us, and everyone around us. Protect Wairarapa by booking your vaccination as soon as you receive your personal invitation.

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PEEK @ PUKAHA

Do you prefer red or white? Dear friends, One of the wineries in Wairarapa used to have a t-shirt for sale that we found rather witty. Their brand was on the back and on the front there was only plain text that said “We’re dreaming of a white Christmas, but if the white runs out we’ll drink the red”. Ha! It made us laugh too and also think about two trees in our reserve that are red or white and that we’re hoping won’t ‘run out’ and will be around for a long time yet. Many people have heard of red rātā, but did you know white rātā exists too? Appropriate colours for Christmas. Maybe we could be a back-up option for Santa if the north pole continues to melt due to climate change? After all, pōhutukawa and red rātā – when they’re in

bloom over Summer – are commonly referred to as New Zealand’s native Christmas trees because of their beautiful bright red flowers. They can look very similar, and one almost feels like a botanist trying to tell them apart. The best way to distinguish them is through their leaves. Pōhutukawa have leaves which are larger, darker, and often have slightly rolled edges. Their underside has fine white hairs. Some rātā leaves may be glossy on both sides and have a notch at their tip. Overall, there are six species of rātā vine, three species of rātā tree and a species of shrub. The red rātā in our reserve start out as tiny vines that begin to slowly

White rata in Pukaha National Wildlife Centre. PHOTO/TARA SWAN

grow over neighbouring trees and shrubs. After many years the rātā eventually suffocate the host tree and take

it over becoming trees themselves. Some of the red rātā in our forest would be over 500 years old and while it’s unclear exactly what their life expectancy is, it’s thought to be around 1000 years. The white rātā in our forest start out as vines and stay that way their whole life – they don’t turn into trees. Their white flowers smell amazing and their nectar attracts native bees. Geckos, and some native birds such as tui and bellbirds also like to get their brush-like tongues deep into the flowers in search of nature’s sweetness. The best

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Summer holiday disaster It was meant to be a nice family cruise for the Milton family on their yacht, the Ishtai, but it ended with the family’s boat being driven ashore at Ocean Beach. MARK PACEY writes in his occasional series highlighting Wairarapa shipwrecks. The Milton family set sail onboard their yacht from Port Underwood near Picton in January 1983. The Ishtai was a twinmasted ferroconcrete vessel, 45 feet long. Concrete had been used for making vessels since the late 19th century. During the two world wars, when there was a shortage of steel, they were a cheaper alternative. Concrete pleasure craft had been made since the 1930s. During the trip, the Miltons’ seven-year-old daughter would have a birthday. It would be quite a diﬀerent way to celebrate the event compared to other children her age. As they sailed towards the North Island, things began to change. The sea, being very unpredictable, turned sour as the family neared Wellington. The Ishtai’s engine failed, and despite their best eﬀorts to repair it, they had

to continue under sail. They tried to make for the harbour, but the weather would not allow it. They had little choice but to head further up the coast. As they neared Ocean Beach, they were driven closer to shore and were careful to avoid the rocks oﬀ the coast. This was made more challenging because the rudder had been damaged, and steering was diﬃcult. The radio was also not working, and they could not call in for help. They would have to face this alone. The anchor was dropped, and the family prepared to spend an uncomfortable night at sea, but the strong winds caused the anchor to drag. The Ishtai was being driven towards land to an inevitable stranding. At midnight on January 20, the Ishtai grounded. The family sought shelter on land and were allowed

Ishtai after being salvaged of ÿ ttings. PHOTO/WAIRARAPA ARCHIVE

to stay at a bach where they waited until sunrise. Ocean Beach people came to their aid, and while some put the exhausted family up for the night, others helped keep the Ishtai stable in the crashing surf and prevent it from capsizing during the night. The next morning, two ﬁshermen brought in their tractors to guide the vessel to where it could settle safely to await reﬂoating. The family were then able to go back on board and retrieve their possessions. At lunchtime, the tide would be high, and they could hopefully get the Ishtai back out to sea. The tractors were in place to stabilise the Ishtai,

and a trawler from Ngawi was brought in to tow it back out to sea. Despite their best eﬀorts, the vessel remained stuck. The only other option was to hire a bulldozer to drag the yacht further inshore, but the quote to do this was very high. The Ishtai remained where she was. During the next few weeks, the sea took its toll on the yacht. By early February, the hull, put under strain for the ceaseless pounding of waves, was now riddled with hundreds of cracks. Any hope of saving her was dashed. All that could be done was for the Miltons to strip

her of everything they could to be used on a new vessel they were planning to build. The Ishtai was abandoned, left to the mercy of the elements. It was later bulldozed to rubble because it was feared it was becoming dangerous. The family was not deterred and vowed to continue “a life on the wave”. The elder Miltons had lived aboard yachts their whole married life. The Ishtai stranding was just a delay in their seafaring lives, and it certainly made for a memorable birthday.

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MEETINGS NOTICE

THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS OF THE COUNCIL AND ITS COMMITTEES ARE SET DOWN FOR JUNE Wednesday 2 June, Kiwi Room, Waiata House, 27 Lincoln Road 9:30am Council meeting (Long-Term Plan deliberations - backup day 3 June)

54 Queen Street, two working days prior to the meeting. They are also available on the council website.

Wednesday 9 June, Kiwi Room, Waiata House, 27 Lincoln Road 2pm Infrastructure and Services Committee meeting

Opportunity for Public Comment At the beginning of the Infrastructure and Services Committee meeting and the Council meeting on 30 June only, a period is available for those who wish to speak or comment on any matter relevant to the meeting in question. Requests to speak at a meeting should be made to Harriet Kennedy, Governance Advisor, phone 370 6300 or email mdc@mstn. govt.nz at least one clear day before the meeting.

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DIVERSIONS – TE ORE ORE ROAD Work has started on a new roundabout at the intersection of Te Ore Ore Road and Blair and Totara Streets.

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The following diversions and traffic management measures will be in place.

Emergency services will receive priority access to Wairarapa Hospital.

When required, a single lane, for west-bound traffic only, will operate on Te Ore Ore Road between Colombo Road and Cooper Street, enabling direct access to Wairarapa Hospital and SH2 for all vehicles.

During construction work, the entrance to Totara Street at Te Ore Ore Road will be closed – Blair Street will remain open.

via Te Ore Ore Road from the east.

These measures are likely to be in place for the duration of the work, expected to be complete in September.

When the single lane is operating: y Heavy vehicles heading towards the east coast (including laden

The roundabout is being constructed in response to community demand for improved safety measures in the area.

y Light vehicles heading east on Te Ore Ore Road will be diverted

Masterton District Council appreciates the work will cause a degree of disruption and thanks the community for its understanding during this project.

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Author to give writing hints Wairarapa Word proudly hosts author and editor Tina Shaw, on Sunday, June 6, 3pm at Carterton Community Courthouse, Holloway Street, Carterton. Shaw, a prolific writer with more than 20 publications for children, young adults and general readership, will give a free presentation on writing for young adults. The session will begin with an open mic, and Steve Laurence [of Almo’s Books] will interview Shaw after her presentation. Shaw will also discuss world-building, which involves constructing a believable and realistic world[s] that readers can inhabit. “In writing for young adults, you can do anything and go anywhere. As young adults, we were told that the world was ‘our oyster’; as a writer, that can become true,” Shaw said enthusiastically. Establishing a love of books in her formative years, Shaw’s writing has garnered much praise. Shaw’s Young Adult titles include About Griffin’s Heart, Make a Hard Fist, and Ursa,

Author Tina Shaw.

which was a finalist in the 2020 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults. Ursa was published in 2019 by Walker Books Australia, after Shaw won the 2018 Storylines Tessa Duder Award with her manuscript.

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The author’s Junior Fiction books include several titles, in three different series: Nitty Gritty Series, Mainsails Series and Kiwi Bites. The Taupo-based author grew up in Matangi, Waikato, on the eastern border of Hamilton.

Shaw journeys back to Waikato in her latest novel Ephemera. Set on the Waikato River, in a near-future New Zealand, a computer virus causes a global catastrophe. Shaw came up with the idea for Ephemera on a road trip, ignited by a conversation with her partner about the prospect of a New Zealand without electricity and Internet. Coincidentally, the fictional post-apocalyptic novel was published a day before New Zealand went in to Level 4 Alert Lockdown. Read more about Shaw on her website: www. tinashaw.co.nz, which includes her blog, The Blank Page. Writing for Young Adults with Tina Shaw is free [or koha]. All are welcome. Wairarapa Word is a community arts programme supported by Almo’s Books and Carterton Creative Communities. • Further inquiries: Email: events. waiword@gmail. com or Facebook: Wairarapa Word, or Steve Laurence at Almo’s Books 379-7103.

Stolen vehicle rattles feelings A Masterton mother is feeling disturbed at the thought of her daughter being inches away from being run over after an opportunist thief stole her car last week. The mother, who wished to remain anonymous, said she was following her daughters out the door when the eldest ran back, telling them to go back. The next thing she saw was her car – which had been warming up and was unattended – speeding down the driveway. She ran towards the car, but the thief got away. The car was later found abandoned 36km away, near Eketahuna. She said her daughter described the thief as a female with long black hair. Police said they would like to hear from any motorists travelling on SH2 who may have seen a person walking away from a blue Holden Commodore saloon or hitchhiking in that vicinity between 9am-11.15am last Tuesday. • People can ring 105, or Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.

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The 95th reunion was due to be held in 2020 so that Robert Eagle could attend and help with formatting for the 100th, then covid popped up and Robert wasn’t in the best of health so moved to the 96th. Carterton AFC has celebrated its 96th year reunion and it was great to catch up with the older players and start preparation toward the 100th reunion to be held in 2025 at Labour Weekend. Steve Nolan, Finlay

Sutherland and Chris Bland were our oldest attendees, with Chris even participating in the game on Sunday. Robert and Lee Eagle unveiled a plaque and photos in remembrance of their father Robert [Bob] Eagle, who unfortunately passed away earlier this year, and we are extremely grateful for Bob’s passion for the sport and the information he had compiled throughout the years that assisted us. The weekend started with a great get-together

and lots of stories and memories being shared, later in the day we watched a game Carterton v Featherston United FC, the sideline verbal dialogue was at times amusing, with Carterton just taking the victory 3-2. Then a group decided to have a practice warm up for Sunday’s game for the so-called oldies, the skill of kicking for goal was challenging for some. The evening meal at the Carterton Club was excellent and Sunday was completed with

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CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF BREEDING

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Angus and Trish took over operation of the stud, allowing David and Barbara to take a step back.

A new fence line has been put in for another couple of hectares to make the native area bigger.

Angus said they bred easy-doing bulls that have thickness and do well in diverse conditions. They are continuing to look to build the business in the everchanging climate. The Thomson Family have been watching the seasons change and have been weathering the storms. One of those storms has been covid-19, which is still widely being recovered from today. In the last year Dandaloo Angus Stud has been

working hard to improve its business. Some highlights for the year have included a visit from the Wellington

They have been working at running the farm at the “Coming best level together is possible the beginning. after Keeping together covid-19, is progress. which Working together has is success.” made it harder for everyone. The bull shed has been up and running for sales

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In 1961... Dandaloo Angus Stud first began. 60 years later, in the hills of Carterton, the Thomson family are still rearing a strong line of bulls. So, the secret to their success? Good strong feet and good temperament. David and Barbara Thomson first started Dandaloo Angus Stud on a hill country farm in Pirinoa on the South Wairarapa coast in 1961. The stud, now located in Admiral Hill near Gladstone, is run by their son and daughter-in-law, Angus and Trish Thomson. The 492-hectare farm is at points as high in altitude as the Tararua Ranges, raising hardy cattle. David Thomson said he had always been interested in breeding cattle, initially working with stud shorthorns in Australia and then on an Angus stud in King Country. “I did a lot of casual mustering on the steep hill country in South Wairarapa

1. Firstly, check your bull has a complete vaccine programme, especially for BVD. customer, which is why they always hold on to spare bulls just in case.

and observed the importance of structural soundness and the ability of cattle to move around on hard country, and that had quite an influence on my thinking,” he said.

“We aim to produce bulls of bone and substance that will sire productive and fertile females. They will, in turn, leave progeny that appeal and perform in the commercial market.”

To begin building their stud, David and Barbara bought three in-calf heifers from the Kahika stud in Hawke’s Bay. They said about 40 per cent of their current herd could be traced back to one of the original three heifers. “We’ve always pushed for good temperament,” Barbara said. In 1995 the family bought the farm they are on today, shifting their older cows and young bulls with them.

2. A bull’s scrotal circumference is closely related to both volume of semen and percentage of normal sperm cells – look for a minimum of 32cm. 3. Don’t buy overfed bulls. They

might look good on sale day, but the fat deposited around the neck of the scrotum will adversely affect sperm production for the rest of their lives. Too much weight on their feet can make mating properly difficult.

4. After the sale, provide human contact and allow him to see his surroundings without stress. Ensure fencing is adequate, as many accidents happen with bulls trying to jump out shortly after arrival due to new surroundings.

at home, and we are soon looking at building more holding pens for safety. The main creek on their property has been fenced off, which has also given better access near the bull shed. The Thomsons hope to fence off more natural spring areas across the farm, most of which are right at the top.

The Thomson Family would like to thank everyone who has been involved with the business in the past 60 years. “We have learnt and grown from both good and bad experiences – and value the relationships we have with our clients. We look forward to the future,” Trish said.

Building holding yards is right at the top of their list and is beginning construction soon. For the Thomsons, consistency is key. They want to continue the work they have been doing, and always strive to be better.

5. Carry out an annual bull W.O.F before you put them out to mate. You should look for physical attributes such as body condition, feet, legs and locomotion, testes, sheath, and internal sex glands. You should have their semen tested by a vet before you put them out to mate. 6. Have a bull in fit, not fat, condition before turning him out with the cows.

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“One of the most satisfying aspects of breeding top cattle is seeing commercial clients getting good results in the marketplace,” Angus said. Trish said that one of their main aims is to keep a happy

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Woodworkers take the prize Kevin Ball A team of six Wairarapa woodworkers scored a major regional victory in Palmerston North last month with their construction of a revolving tableau involving a gnome catching butterﬂies in a net. Every aspect had to be either turned on a wood lathe or cut out by a scroll saw. Teams worked on a small [0.3] cube of wood and had four hours to complete their project. Five teams from south of Taupo participated. The Wairarapa entry comprised woodturners Mat Chapman, Matt Nolan, Barry Smith and John Kennedy. Scroll work, including the butterﬂies, was done by Desley Rekke and Sandra Edwards. The team completed their project, including

painting, in the last minute of their four hours. Wairarapa Woodworkers have membership of 45 and their club rooms are the old Trout Hatchery, Pownall St. The property was provided by the Masterton Trust Lands Trust. The competition is an annual one among all the

woodworking clubs in the lower half of the North Island, Taupo south. This year the team had to take their own lathes, scroll saws, timber and make something out of the .03 cube of wood in four hours. Our team had spent time practising what we were going to make but at Palmerston North they had to start from scratch. The men did the turning and the two women did all the wonderful scroll saw work. The club runs lessons Wednesday afternoon and Saturday when it has spare spaces.

The winning entry, a gnome catching butterflies in a tree [one already in the net]. The whole thing rotates, activated by the “mushroom” at top right of the base.

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The team: from left, Matt Chapman, Matt Noland, Barry Smith and John Kennedy. Front, Desley Rekke and Sandra Edwards. PHOTOS/SUPPLIED

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Plan has nah-yeah element One of the most memorable of the Fawlty Towers comedy series was the episode in which a party of Germans are coming to stay and Basil puts out the edict that no one must mention the war. This came to mind in relation to the socalled Wairarapa Water Resilience Strategy [WWRS] document [cutt. ly/WW-RS] presented to the three Wairarapa councils on May 12. This document makes “no recommendation on the Wakamoekau project because it is a separate project undergoing its own feasibility, with its own management and resourcing”. That is pretty much the equivalent of preparing a defence strategy for the USA but excluding any recommendation on the use of nuclear weapons. Or, allocating $7 million to assessing the feasibility of nuclear weapons and $100k to the overall defence strategy, which were the amounts for the dam project [Wakamoekau scheme] feasibility and the overall water resilience strategy. Just a tad unbalanced? Jump to the section on Governance and Operations and Wairarapa Water Limited [WWL],

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Mike Osborne the advocates of the Wakamoekau project, are proposed as potential partners for the “Capture” [water storage] element of the strategy. Out, yet in, nah-yeah? The strategy document weighs in at 231 pages and

follows the rule that the longer a public document is the less it has to say. It is better seen as a background discussion document that lays out the many factors to consider in the development of the actual strategy.

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Why is it not a strategy? There is no budget or even a ballpark estimate or statement of who/how the work will be funded. There is no specific identification of who is going to do the work [possibly GWRC and the Wairarapa Committee] or precisely what the work is. There are possibilities of who will own the strategy and be accountable for its execution. The list of challenges and questions on page 133 demonstrates that we are some distance from an executable strategy. On the plus side, the document doesn’t underplay the impacts of climate change and the need and urgency for change. What needs to be seen is a chart or table that shows how much water comes into our catchment by month or quarter and how/where that is used/ goes in the present day and out into the future as the inflow decreases. That is, start to quantify the problem to assess where we will best reduce our use and during what periods? Currently there are four big uses: stock 38 per cent, irrigation 27 per cent, town supply 18 per cent, and other [?] 16 per cent. While capture

[storage] and attenuation [slowing the flow] will make better use of what we have, ultimately we will have to make do with less. Our assumption that water is a cheap and abundantly available resource needs revisiting. This has wide implications. A report to Carterton council stated that over 50 per cent of urban water goes to non-potable uses. Using purified water to transport sewage to hideously expensive treatment plants to purify it again for discharge is an outdated model. There are big changes ahead that are going to be neither simple nor comfortable. As Dame Margaret Bazley points out in the foreword, we need to “avoid being forced into urgent action when time is compressed”. To paraphrase Grouch Marx, who said “I’ve had a perfectly wonderful evening, but this wasn’t it”, Wairarapa needs a complete and effective water strategy for the next 50 years but the one presented to the councils wasn’t it. The WWRS document was a good start, and I look forward to seeing the completed executable version very soon.

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beam when there is heavy rain, overcast gloomy or foggy conditions, even in the middle of the day. Other motorists will

see you more clearly and a lot earlier. Get a winter check-up to ensure your headlights are bright and adjusted correctly.

SLIPPERY WHEN WET Wet roads means it can take twice the distance to stop behind the vehicle ahead, as it would in dry conditions.

VEHICLE HEALTH CHECKS Either book the car in for a winter service or take a few minutes to do regular checks. Your vehicle may have a current W.O.F. but not up to W.O.F.’ standard’, so it’s important to carry out the following checks. Check tyres ( tread depth, pressures, any damage to side walls & don’t forget to check your spare tyre), wiper blades,

all lights and indicators, and all fluid levels ( brake, oil, window washer reservoir, coolants). If you have trouble starting, get your battery checked! Carry an emergency kit for the unexpected ( blankets, torch, spare water, batteries, first aid kit, tow rope, gloves and jumper cables), and always carry a fully charged cellphone.

Increase following distances to 4 seconds to give you more space in the event of a sudden stop by cars ahead. Spray from vehicles, especially trucks, and heavy rain reduces visibility, so slow down, scan well ahead & always ‘drive to the conditions’. At 90 km/h it can take up to 100 metres ( the length of a rugby field) to brake and stop on a wet road.

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Tread depth is the ‘star of the roadshow’ in winter. Maximum tread depth means more water will be displaced from wet roads, which means better grip and handling. Never use mismatched tyres. Either replace all four tyres at once, or at least in pairs on the same axle.

fuel economy & tyre wear. Tyres do lose pressure so check them regularly (when you fill up). Pressures can be found on the inside of the drivers door, the car manual, or take the car into a tyre shop for a winter check & all will be done for you.

Correct tyre pressure is essential for safety, You can’t avoid what you can’t see! Grimy, icy smeared windscreens are dangerous! Use an ice-scraper to de-ice screens and windows if you’re in a hurry. Also, turn on demisters to COLD for a few minutes at

first, then increase to warm/hot, as warm air retains moisture & will takes twice as long to clear the windscreen. Never put hot water on iced up windscreens which can crack with this treatment.

Adjust your sun visors BEFORE that sunstrike blinds you on those clear winter mornings. Winter is a good time to replace your wiper blades which become filthy and worn over time. New blades can make the world of difference.

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How to find your missing family With the changes in legislation over the years it is now possible for people to find missing relatives. Family members may have been adopted out at birth and once you turn 20 you can apply for identifying information about your birth parents under the Adult Adoption Information Act. Other known family members may have moved out of the area, or overseas or the knowledge of a sibling or half-sibling has just been discovered. There are various ways to help you find your missing family members but be prepared that there are some happy endings and some not so happy. David Lomas, from the television programme Lost and Found said New Zealand has thousands of people desperate to find their missing mums, dads or siblings. He said there are many who have little information, making it very hard to find them – it can be a heart-breaking undertaking. On entering the tracing of a relative you must be prepared to have an open mind on the findings. Not always easy in such an emotional quest.

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Oranga Tamariki’s Adoption Unit is another excellent source of family tracing. WAIRARAPA

The Salvation Army, in the past, offered family tracing but this is no longer offered as one of their services. However, the Salvation Army was a maternity provider for many years, and offered services to pregnant women in Auckland, Gisborne, Napier, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. These hospitals were called ‘Bethany Hospitals’ and operated for many decades. They still hold some records for several of the Bethany Hospitals. These records include some adoption records. If you were born at a Bethany to a ‘married’ or ‘unmarried’ mother, they may be able to undertake a record search for you pertaining to your birth and/or adoption. They may also be able to assist you in your search for your birth parent. Please call (04) 382 0710 to speak with a case worker or email: bethanyrecords@ salvationarmy.org.nz.

Finding your birth parents

When you were born, your birth certificate included the name of your biological mother, and perhaps your father. When you were adopted, a new certificate was issued with your adoptive parents’ names. You can apply to Births, Deaths and Marriages to get a copy of your preadoption birth certificate by completing an application form. If your adoption took place before March 1, 1986, you’ll receive your original birth certificate from a counsellor.

Finding your adopted child

The Adult Adoption Information Act enables you to request a social worker to locate and approach your child placed for adoption, to establish whether they wish to share their identifying information with you as their birth parent. You’ll need to complete a brief form, including your child’s birth name, and

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where and when they were born, and send it to Oranga Tamariki. If you don’t have all the information, write down what you know. If you are a birth father, it will need to be conﬁrmed that you are named on your birth child’s original birth registration or on the adoption records held by Oranga Tamariki. If you are not named, you can apply to Births, Deaths and Marriages to have your name added to the preadoptive birth registration. This procedure will be explained to you. If your birth child has placed a veto, Oranga

Tamariki is unable to approach them. However, they will check to see if they have left a letter of explanation for you. If your birth child is younger than 20, you may not be able to get information about them. For further information call Oranga Tamariki on 0508 326 459. New Zealand Red Cross may be able to help if you have been separated from a family member overseas because of conﬂict, natural disaster or migration. They can: • search for you missing family overseas

• send a message to your family, where usual means of communication are not available • Organise a health and welfare check for you family, where contact has stopped unexpectedly

Facebook

This is a non-ﬁnancial signposting group aimed at helping other Facebook members ﬁnd their way around various information sites. The service provided here is free of charge, and at no point will you be expected

to provide a donation or pay a fee etc. You may be pointed to purchasing copies of birth or death certiﬁcates to help with your search, but this should always be done directly with Births, Deaths and Marriages [or the courts for adoption records]. The same goes with DNA tests – always go direct to reputable sources, such as Ancestry.com, etc.

Other avenues to explore:

• The Investigators – sets out the steps needed for family tracing; • National Library – holds

information on the Society of Genealogists, Births, Deaths and Marriages, Family History; Archives NZ – much the same information as the National Library; Ancestry.com – there is a cost involved in joining this family tree organisation, but it does have a world-wide parameter. You can also get a DNA result through Ancestry which, although is costly, does give a wide range of matches, albeit distant relatives; Private investigators – probably a last resort; Adopted.com – a worldwide online service; Adoption Jigsaw – Australian based – there are fees association with this organisation.

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The ‘race’ between Venus and Mars Who is fastest: Venus or Mars? Well in mythology Venus is a beauty, and as such would not rush around and get in a sweat. Mars is the god of war, so is more likely to nip around like a mad thing. However, in the realism of astronomy the reverse is true, and you can check it yourself. You will be looking northwest, not long after sunset. Around the 5th of the month at 5.45, you will see Mars in the northwest, and if lucky just catch Venus twinkling on the NW horizon [but might not see it yet if you live too near the ranges, like me]. However, as the month moves on, just after sunset, Venus will appear from night to night to be heading for Mars. By the end of the month the two planets will be close during twilight. So, what is happening? Well, they are obviously not going to run into each other, because Venus is on its orbit inside the Earth’s orbit while Mars runs around outside our orbit. We are merely seeing them in the same line-of-sight. The impression that Venus is moving much faster than Mars, is that it actually is. It hurries around the sun in 224 days, whereas Mars year is 687 days. From our perspective, it’s a bit more complicated

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Sky Watch

Nick Sault than saying Mars takes three times longer than Venus to orbit, as the Earth’s movement is factored into the equation. Earth can play catch-up on Mars, sometimes making it look like the red planet started going backwards.

Venusians, if there are any, would see the same eﬀect with Earth, as Venus catches and overtakes us. The other main planets on show are easy to see if you are out before sunup, which is not hard to do these dark mornings.

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Methods to use to get better possibilities that will be available to me once the key foundations are in place. An example of this in my own life is with learning te reo Māori; I am learning about grammar and through doing so I am able to see how the language makes sense, which would be far more difficult without the necessary fundamental knowledge.

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Tim Nelson Getting better is something that can be done really slowly. There’s no rush, provided you make those small increments consistently. An example of this shared in the fabulous book Hello Habits by Fumio Sasaki is how he improved his running on a treadmill. Knowing that doing the same distance and speed day after day would certainly have benefits, just as any exercise will, Sasaki also realised that it wouldn’t lead to him becoming a better runner. To overcome this he used the slow and consistent plan of increasing his speed and distance by the smallest amount possible for each run. On a run-by-run basis the improvement seemed insignificant, but over a longer period, such as a month, the total progress really is impressive, and because it has been done in a barely noticeable way it has been manageable. Improvement isn’t something that has to be done in giant leaps. The best way to achieve anything is with consistent and small steps. The barely noticeable daily progress will lead to significant long term change.

Overcome a setback

In Kobe Bryant’s first NBA semifinal series he finished game five by missing four big shots that were a significant factor in his team, the LA Lakers, being beaten. In Kobe’s opinion the reason he missed was because he simply wasn’t fit enough, describing his legs as ‘being like spaghetti’ when he needed to be strong. Arriving home after the match Bryant immediately went to a gym and practised for hours, pushing himself to

the limits of exhaustion. From that point onwards he made a commitment to training to be as fit and strong as possible, giving him the confidence to be at his peak right at the end of a gruelling match at the end of a gruelling season. The results speak for themselves; Bryant’s legendary fitness made him one of the absolute greats of the game. Bryant’s attitude can be applied in our own lives. There may be something that if you put the work into doing you’ll have far greater success and satisfaction in your own personal or professional life. This could form a daily fitness habit to learning how an IT system works; if you put in the work the rewards will follow.

What are you looking forward to?

I believe a key to a happy life is having something to look forward to. Taking this a step further is to have something to look forward to everyday. Anyone reading this may consider the idea to be a little unrealistic, as when we think about the things we look forward to they tend to be the ‘big ticket’ items, such as a trip, anniversary, or a significant milestone. However, there can be things to look forward to that may not be a huge deal, but when they are happening regularly they’ll enrich your life. These could include the likes of a weekly episode of a TV programme you enjoy; a phone call to a friend or family member; a coffee in a cafe; a slice of lemon meringue cheesecake; buying a book that’s just been released; walking your dog; there are so many of these enjoyable moments in life

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to look forward to, we just need to be more aware of the fact that they’re happening, as well as being aware of what life would be like without them!

Getting fit on a budget

Health and fitness is a big part of my life. I love the benefits of exercise and being in good health. I strongly believe physical health is directly linked to mental well-being, something that has been confirmed in numerous research studies. The good news about getting fit is that it’s accessible to anyone. One such method for doing so is skipping, something that can be done at very little cost in a very small space. The thing that got me thinking about this was watching a YouTube video from the Jump Rope Dudes. The channel shared the story of a person who came across the channel by chance then followed the advice given. This has led to his life changing in so many positive ways such as; weight loss, more energy, the reversal of Type 2 diabetes. A skipping rope can be bought for less than $10.

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stronger through the slow and consistent method of the approach.

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This is an idea shared by author Greg McKeown in his book Effortless that is a strategy for establishing and maintaining habits. The idea is essentially all about working within set parameters when starting something new, from an exercise habit to learning how to code. The process is ‘never do less than X or more than Y’. An example of the process being used is with my learning of French on Duolingo. On this language learning programme I never earn less than 10 daily points [the minimum points for one daily task], while never doing more than three tasks. This pretty much has me sitting at between five-15 minutes of work, with both ends of the time limit being manageable, and I know that I can always find the time to do the one task minimum. Using this process on Duolingo I am on an 88-day streak and I feel my level of knowledge in French is gradually getting

Elon Musk is now best known for his space exploration plans and the development of the Tesla brand. Most would consider that these two areas are where his expertise would always have been at the forefront, but this isn’t the case; neither area is linked to what he had done before. When asked how he has become the expert many would now consider him to be, his reply is he spent time and effort learning the foundations in these areas. Musk uses the analogy of the knowledge tree. The trunk and the branches are the core fundamental knowledge needed before we add the extra bits of linked knowledge [the leaves]. Without the trunk and branches the leaves will have nothing to hang off or link to. To me it seems that many see the fundamentals as being boring. From my perspective they are exciting, as I can see the

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I read a fascinating anecdote in McKeown’s book Effortless. The anecdote described what happened in France when trains were purchased that were too big to be accommodated in a large number of French railway stations. It turns out that when the purchase was made they were based on the knowledge of more modern stations, the assumption was then made that all would be the same. This, however, wasn’t the case, leading to a programme of renovations having to take place at the cost of millions to the French taxpayer, not to mention the disruption in terms of inconvenience and time. Had the right steps been taken at the very beginning of the process the problem would never have occurred; this essentially being the ‘measure twice’ part of the process. This would have led to the discovery of the issue, leading to buying the more appropriate model of train. So much time, effort and frustration can be saved and avoided if we follow the ‘measure twice, cut once’ strategy for the big projects we encounter. • 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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Mary Argue More than 500 pest cats, mainly in Wairarapa, have been eradicated in the past two years under Greater Wellington’s Regional Pest Management Plan. In 2019, cats joined goats, stoats and hedgehogs as species managed around important ecosystems by the regional council. For Wairarapa, this meant a stretch of the Tauherenikau River had been deemed a Key Native Ecosystem. A pest cat, as deﬁned by the Greater Wellington Regional Council, was a cat not dependent on humans for survival, not microchipped, unowned and unsocialised. Predictably, the

inclusion of cats in the pest management plan received backlash from animal rights groups and cat lovers. A Times-Age report at the time received more than 40 comments, mostly from people decrying the inhumane management methods – trapping and shooting, as opposed to trap, neuter, and release. The new management plan also made it an offence under the Biosecurity Act to feed or shelter a cat that fell under the definition of pest. Penalties under the act ranged from fines to imprisonment. Regional council spokesman Stephen Heath said to date, there had been no prosecutions under the new

Above: Pukaha Forest, where pest management is done to protect native wildlife. Left: A trapping initiative at Mount Holdsworth is led by volunteers. PHOTOS/FILE

Feral cats wreak havoc on native bird populations. PHOTO/STOCK.ADOBE.COM

management plan. When cat management was ﬁrst proposed, the regional council was quick to point out the pest cat problem was the result of cats being dumped, and

that native lizards and birds were bearing the brunt of irresponsible pet owners. Reports of consecutively low breeding numbers of Caspian terns at Onoke

spit, have been blamed on feral cat predation. However, a competition proposed by Fish and Game Wellington in April to bag feral cats around Lake Wairarapa caused a

storm of controversy on social media. Fish and Game apologised and cancelled the cull after the backlash. In response, a woman near Waingawa, who

wished to remain unnamed, appealed for help to foster cats found near her property. Working a fulltime job, with long hours, meant she could not take on the task, and the SPCA would not accept cats unless they are socialised. To date, she had caught two kittens and one cat, which had been taken in by cat fosters. For her, it was about ﬁnding an alternative to a feral cat cull. “I ﬁnd most people are okay with them being killed, I just disagree with

that being the solution to the problem we have created,” she said. KittyCat Rescue Wairarapa co-ordinator Rachel Skye said the effort to socialise a wild cat was a big responsibility. Depending on the age and temperament of the cat it could take anywhere from two to six months, she said. “Each cat is different, it’s like each person, you can’t say they’re all the same. Until you give it a go, you don’t know. “For the first couple of weeks, they are crated in a really large dog crate. We ask our fosters to spend anywhere between two and four hours a day with them.” All fosters were volunteers and did it for

the love of cats. KittyCat Rescue worked to trap, desex and foster out wild cats for rehoming. According to Skye, Wairarapa was overrun with cats that had been dumped. She suspected the tip sites alone had colonies in the hundreds, if not thousands. Skye was not against cat management in ecologically important areas, such as wetlands, but she said the problem

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40 Wairarapa Midweek Business Wednesday, June 2, 2021

people who mean business AN AFFORDABLE, PROFESSIONAL SERVICE WITH WAIRARAPA HEAT PUMP CLEANING Many people clean their own heat pump filters, but did you know that Consumer recommend a professional clean once a year to get the best out of your system. The service I provide is to clean both the inside and outside units to clean the coils and ensure that there are no obstructions to the operation of the unit. Ants and cockroaches can damage the electronics and these infestations may not be covered by your insurance.

A professional clean with Wairarapa Heat Pump Cleaning is just $85. We offer a Gold Card discount and discounts for two or more heat pumps. A clean heat pump will: • Last longer • Use less electricity • Run more efficiently • Provide clean air for your home FOR A FREE QUOTE call Paul Richardson Phone 027 301 5739 or 06 370 9107 www.wairarapaheatpumpcleaning.co.nz

MAKITA POWER TOOLS NOW AT TILE WAREHOUSE Tile Warehouse in Masterton is now the proud stockists of Makita power tools. If you need great tools, come in and see the team and have a look at what we have in store like grinders, vacuum, mixers and batteries. We have catalogues that you can also order out of for garden tools, chainsaws, blowers, hedge trimmers etc. Tile Warehouse is the only dedicated

specialist tile store in the Wairarapa, with the largest tile range in the region. We are proud to support Wairarapa’s leading group housing companies. Jenni and the team take pride in providing products that meet customers’ desire for quality and design, at an affordable price. If you are looking for inspiration and ideas, you can’t go past Tile Warehouse 395 Queen St Masterton. P 06 378 2716 148MW234154-20

VEHICLE AND FREIGHT TRANSPORTER

WAIRARAPA TREESCAPING

QUALIFIED ARBORISTS

For all tree work, powerline clearance, stump grinding, hedges

Powerco Approved Contractor CONTACT KEVIN WALSH: 0800 WAI TREE 0800 924 8733 “No tree too tall or too small”

wairarapatreescaping@yahoo.co.nz

We also offer affordable vehicle/freight transport. Call/text Tristan at Barnett Automotive Like us on Facebook and Transport on 027 774 5809

Masterton Computer Services

Jim McBride Painting & Decorating Over 40 years experience

Brent Pearce 027 428 6860 w mastertoncomputers.co.nz e office@mastertoncomputers.co.nz

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Free pick up from anywhere.

PAINTER - DECORATOR

The same service at a better price We repair and upgrade computers

YOUR

$150 to $1000 for any complete cars Vans Utes, 4wds Trucks Damaged de-registered mechanical problem, no WOF - WE WANT IT

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References available

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DOOR AND WINDOW REPAIRS

Kirkland Decorating • Plastering • Interior & Exterior Painting • Wallpapering Specialists • Domestic or Commercial • Colour Consultations • No job is too big or too small Please contact 06 378 2210 or 027 429 1770 www.leithkirklanddecorating.co.nz

Rod Lawrence PH: 0800 258 737 E: rdglawrence@gmail.com Work Guaranteed

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MORTGAGE ADVISER

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E charles.spilhaus@mortgagelink.co.nz P 027 624 5509 W mortgagelinkwairarapa.co.nz 15 Perry St, Masterton

Locally owned and operated

ELECTRICIAN All electrical work • Complete rewires • New builds • General maintenance and repairs

Locally owned and operated by Grant and Michelle Wallace

Call in and see our friendly staff

Wairarapa Ear Health Clinics

Backfilling – Driveways – Truck Hire – Section Clearance

Jim Wildermoth 027 445 3756

FURNITURE REMOVALS

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To book appt

ph: 06 370 6730

or visit www.ears2you.co.nz

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Free Quotes/Local or Nationwide Full Packing Services Short Term Storage Phone 06 370 1258 / 0800 46 76 74 office@rosiesremovals.co.nz 4 Buchanan Place, Masterton

FURNITURE REMOVAL

ARE YOU MOVING?

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A family business that moves families & individuals

& Appliances (2017) Ltd

34-36 High Street South, Carterton Phone: 06 379 8930 email: wealtd@xtra.co.nz

The Leading Furniture Movers North Island Wide Based in Masterton & Whangarei Dean Cooper Owner/Operator P: 0800 101 434 or 021 243 1327 E: realdealmovers@hotmail.co.nz www.realdealmovers.co.nz

We specialize in residential and commercial moves. From packing to unpacking – we look after you like we are moving our own family.

Phone Michelle on 0274 23 27 71 or 0800 23 27 71

Email: furnitureremovalsolutions@gmail.com

Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Business Wairarapa Midweek

people who mean business GUTTER CLEANING

HEAT PUMP CLEANING

INSECT CONTROL

LANDSCAPING

COOLAVIN PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Single & Multi level gutter cleaning ground based. Also various other property maintenance

A CLEAN HEAT PUMP WILL

BRIAN POPE

• Save power • Run more efficiently • Extend life of Heat pump

027 238 6753, 06 377 1285 bjpope@xtra.co.nz

RING FOR FREE QUOTE Paul 0273015739 or 06 3709107

OWNER & OPERATOR

LANDSCAPING

LAWN MOWING

Get our Starter Pack for only $55 Our products work! stop insects in their tracks - uses natural pyrethrins programmable dispenser Contact Angela Hatchard 027 443 0514

MOBILE BLASTING

Domestic Commercial Lifestyle Blocks

THE FUTURE OF SURFACE PREPARATION

“Creating and Maintaining Beautiful Bespoke Landscapes”

Discounts for Gold Card holders

We are a dustless mobile surface preparation company that services the entire Wairarapa region. Automotive • Residential • Industrial

DAVE 0272895468

TGT Property Maintenance Ltd Phone Wayne on 021 133 0877

Call Evan: 027 664 9507 evan@mobiledustfreeblasting.co.nz mobiledustfreeblasting.co.nz

PAINTER

PAINTING

— Large or small —

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINTING

Are you looking to redecorate?

GIB PLASTERBOARD FIXING

Prompt professional painting

PLASTERING PINK BATTS INSTALLATION WATER BLASTING BUILD AND PAINT FENCES 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

PHONE STEVE ON 021 0855 1575

• Free quotes at competitive prices • 5 year workmanship guarantee

6P Painting and Decorating Ltd

CARPET CLEANING

Carpet Cleaning One stop shop for everything carpets and upholstery. Bring the life back to your carpets and upholstery

We also do pest control! WOW Carpet Cleaning

PLUMBER

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

WAYNOS PLUMBING

PLUMBING AND GAS

021 1700 222 getplumbingandgas@gmail.com

PSYCHOTHERAPY

I currently have spaces available for adult longer term therapy clients, at a reduced rate.

REAL ESTATE

Buying? Selling? Think

Call me to see if you qualify. Lorraine Rowlands M 027 440 3078 E rainerowlands@gmail.com

WAIRARAPA MIDWEEK PUBLISHES the

027 611 9199

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HOUSE WASHING, SOFT WASH, MOSS & MOULD TREATMENT, CONCRETE CLEANING, ROOF CLEANING.

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PLASTIC & PANEL REPAIRS

Automotive plastics Bumper repairs Farming equipment Household items PANEL REPAIRS · SPRAYPAINTING

Craig Morris

027 244 8579

143 Cornwall St, Masterton craigl.morris@yahoo.co.nz

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

• Residential, Commercial, Rural • Low Pressure House Washing

• Roof Wash/Moss & Mould Treatments • Decks, Fences, Gutters, Surface & Driveway Cleaning • We specialise in Pre-Sale Makeovers FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTE

Call Tim or Baylee 06 390 1376 - 022 161 9204 baylee@washrite.co.nz

ROOFING

TOOLS TILES

ROOF REPAIRS WATER BLASTING GUTTERS MEMBRANE RE-ROOFS NEW ROOFS

Chris Casha | 027 8734578 | chris.casha@tuanui.co.nz

TRAVEL Planning Holiday?holiday? Planning a NZ or aAustralian

Tiling & Paving 027 282 1151

griffiths8@gmail.com www.wairarapapainting.co.nz

Call David Pope on 06 3049 653 or 027 3049 653 Email: propertywash@hotmail.co.nz www.wewashhouses.co.nz

I can help! Contact me today for travel advice and planning.

DIRECTORY EVERY WEEK.

Contact Craig on

0274 251 313 or 06 304 7931

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AND REPAIRS

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ALL MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION

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Masterton

Josh - 027 202 9831 / Mat - 022 561 4742

Certified plumber For all your plumbing requirements Ph 027 244 7645 | 24/7

Arie Bleach | Ph: 0273187707 Email: createlandscapesltd@gmail.com

Lynne Carlyon - Travel Broker P: 06 370 1119 M: 0274 110 233 E: lynne.carlyon@nztravelbrokers.co.nz W: www.nztravelbrokers.co.nz

TYRES SERVICING THE WAIRARAPA REGION Large selection of car & 4x4 tyres Leading brands at competitive prices  Puncture repairs/checks  Tyre fitting / balancing  Tyre rotations  Wheel alignments

CALL US TODAY! 06 370 2662 E accounts@premiertyreservices.co.nz 3/307 HIGH STREET, MASTERTON

42 Wairarapa Midweek Community Events Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Thursday Morning Bikers: Discover your town and country pathways safely by bicycle. Short rides for everyone. Call Liz Mikkelsen [06] 216-2187 [after 5pm]. Parkinson’s Exercise Class: 1.30pm, at the Masonic Village Hall, 35 Edith St. Contact Jane Flowerday [027] 221-1878. Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB 9.30am-12.30pm. Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Family History Research Rooms, next to Wairarapa Archive, Queen St, Masterton, open 1-4pm. Research assistance available if required – free service but donations appreciated. Wairarapa Fern and Thistle Pipe Band: Weekly practice. Masterton Variety Club Hall, 10 Albert St, 6.30-8.30pm. Contact Ian Macdonald [027] 232-5882. Belly Dance for Beginners: Featherston Community Centre. 6.30-7.30pm. Call Antonia Blincoe [021] 105-7649. Danzability Class: 10.30-11.30am, at St John’s Hall, 73 Main St, Greytown. Contact physio.rachel.horwell@gmail.com or [022] 077-2654. Ruamahanga Club: Cards – 500, 1-4pm, at Wairarapa Services Club, Essex St, Masterton. GirlGuidingNZ: Carterton Pippins, 5-7 years, 4.15-5.30pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Carterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 6-7.30pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Digital Seniors: Free one-on-one Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching. Drop in or call freephone 0800373-646. Martinborough: St Andrew’s Church, 9.30-11am. Featherston: Union Church, 1.30-3.30pm. 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. Age Concern: Steady As You Go - Falls Prevention Class, 9.30am, at the Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Age Concern: Steady As You Go – Falls Prevention Class for Men, 10.30am, at the Seniors Citizens’ Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Housie: 1pm, at Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club, Carterton [behind Carters], raffles, afternoon tea supplied. Call 3795923. Narcotics Anonymous: 7.30-8.30pm, at St Matthew’s Church, Church St, Masterton. Carterton Community Choir: 7.15-9pm, at

FRIDAY, JUNE 4 Spontaneous Dance: Featherston Community Centre, 6.30-8pm. Call Pavla Miller [022] 075-3867. Sunset Cinema: Carterton Events Centre, Rangatahi Hub. Doors open 7pm, movie starts 7.30pm. Info at sunsetcinemacarterton.com Just Us: From 7.30pm. Members, Affiliated Members and their guests welcome, Club Wairarapa, 20 Essex St, Masterton. Justice of the Peace: Carterton library noon-2pm; Masterton District Court 11am1pm; Eketahuna Library 1.30-4.30pm. Aratoi Exhibitions: Hélène Carroll’s Imperfect Offerings to June 13; Park Up: Photographs by Catherine Russ to June 20. Masterton Social Badminton Club: Wairarapa College gym, Cornwall St entrance, 7-9pm. Contact Hamish Macgregor [021] 259-7684 or Sam [021] 055-2113. Masterton Variety Club: Practice 1.30pm, 10 Albert St, Masterton. New members welcome. Call Eric McEwen 377-0792 or Doreen Wakefield 370-4606. Seniornet Wairarapa: Computer/cellphone help, 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.

Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Community Events Wairarapa Midweek Needlework & Craft Drop-in: 10am-noon, Featherston Community Centre. Call May [06] 308-6912 or Virginia [06] 308-8392. Cloth Collective Sewing Workshop: Noon4pm Featherston Community Centre. Call Sara Uruski [0274] 474-959. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. Carterton Craft Market: 7 days, 10am2pm, 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 5.30-6.30pm, Trust House Recreation Centre back pool. Call Stu [027] 295-4189 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: 1.30-4pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, Carterton Memorial Club, Broadway.

SATURDAY, JUNE 5 Wairarapa Spinners and Weavers: 10.30am-2pm, in the Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Lynette 377-0236. Featherston Fusiliers: Wargaming and boardgames club, meet at Featherston Assembly of God cafeteria, 22 Birdwood St, 10am-4.30pm. Contact featherston. fusiliers@gmail.com 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. Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Family History Research Rooms, next to Wairarapa Archive, Queen St, Masterton, open 10am-1pm. Research assistance available if required – free service but donations appreciated.

Cobblestones Museum: Daily 10am-4pm. Printing Works: Sat/Sun, 1-4pm. Our resident printer recreates the activity of a letterpress job-printing shop in the early 1900s. Cobblestones Museum, 169 Main St, Greytown. Call [06] 304-9687. Greytown Menz Shed: 9am-noon. Learn new skills, fix things, help others. Meeting room and kitchen available to community groups by arrangement. Call Paul Dodge [021[ 0262-6595. Wairarapa Farmers’ Market: 9-1pm, Solway Showgrounds Masterton, entry from Fleet and York Sts, under the grandstand and nearby redwood tree. Featherston Weekly Market: 8am-2pm, 33 Fitzherbert St. 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. Onetime registration essential. 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 3799021 or 379-5564. Toy Library: Masterton: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St. Featherston: 14 Wakefield St, 10am-noon. Call Abby Waterson [021] 0256-6719. Carrington Bowls & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet: 1.15pm for 1.30pm start. Call Helen Waldron 379-5671. Bowls: 1.20pm for 1.30pm start at the clubrooms behind Carters, 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.

SUNDAY, JUNE 6 Wairarapa Word: Features writer Tina Shaw, at 3pm, Carterton Courthouse, 60 Holloway St. First Church, Martinborough: Corner of

Weld and Jellicoe Sts, is to celebrate its 150th anniversary with a special service at 10am. We invite all with present and past connections to join us. Carterton Farmers’ Market: High St, Carterton, 9am-12.30pm. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St. 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 Myrna Lane 377-3064. Masterton Car Boot Sale and Market: 6.30-11.30am, Farriers car park. Contact ja.murray@xtra.co.nz Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 1pm for 1.15pm start, at clubrooms behind Carters, Carterton. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000.

MONDAY, JUNE 7 Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB 9.30am-12.30pm. Featherston Music Club: 7-9pm at Featherston Community Centre. Call Shaun [027] 672-6249. Age Concern: Keep Fit!, 9.30am; line dancing, 10.40am, at the Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Indoor Bowls: 1.30pm, Club Carterton RSA, Broadway. All players welcome for a social afternoon of bowls. Call [027] 645-0905. East Indoor Bowling Club: 7pm, all members and visitors welcome. Call Julie 377-5497 or George 378-9266. Featherston Music Club: 7-9pm. Call Shaun O’Brien [027] 672-6249. Carterton Scottish Dance Club: 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. No partner required. Call Elaine 377-0322 or email carterton@dancescottish.org.nz Watercolour For Beginners: Class at Masterton Art Club, Victoria St, 10amnoon. Call Elissa Smith [027[ 470-6528. Wairarapa Services Club: Cards – 500, 1.30pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. Mah Jong: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Pat Hamilton [06] 308-9729. Senior Citizens Club Cards: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Val [06] 308-9293. Art for Everyone: Featherston Community

Enliven’s Continence Service is personalised and discreet One in four New Zealanders experience regular incontinence, yet it remains a subject many of us feel uncomfortable discussing. Continence products are not something we usually want to buy from the local shops.

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All of those products are available via Enliven’s online shop or can be ordered over the phone.

1 in 4 New Zealanders experience regular continence issues. You’re not alone.

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“For people who are not sure which product is right for them we offer a free over-the-phone assessment about what we have on offer which can help direct people to the right product for them.” The products supplied by Enliven are designed to offer more dryness and comfort with less bulk, allowing users the confidence and freedom to remain active. “We can also provide people with free product samples so they can ensure they have made the right choice.” For those who know what they need, they can search for and order products

from the comfort of their home using Enliven’s online shop. “The products are then delivered straight to the customer’s door in discreet packaging,” Sharyn adds. Those who have been diagnosed with ongoing continence conditions may be eligible for support to purchase products from Work and Income New Zealand. Enliven can also provide information to assist with this process. Enliven’s continence products are available for purchase now from the online store. Visit www.enlivencentral. org.nz/shop or call 04 439 4994 for more information.

TUESDAY, JUNE 8 Masterton Toastmasters: Meet in the Salvation Army Hall, 210 High St, Carterton, at 7.30pm. All welcome in a supportive, friendly environment for participation in public speaking, communicative and leadership opportunities. Call Ben [027] 892-0730. South Wairarapa Badminton Club: Featherston Sports Stadium, Underhill Rd, at 7.30pm. Justice of the Peace: Masterton library 11am-1pm. Parkinson’s Hydrotherapy Class: 10.30am, at the Rec Centre Pool, Masterton $3.60 entry fee. Contact Jane Flowerday [027] 221-1878. Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Family History Research Rooms, next to Wairarapa Archive, Queen St, Masterton, open 1-4pm. Research assistance available if required – free service but donations appreciated. Martinborough Community Choir: 7.15-9pm, First Church Hall, Weld St. Martinborough. We are an unauditioned, allcomers, primarily cappella choir. Contact Vicki Jones: vicbjones@gmail.com Seniornet Wairarapa: Computer/cellphone help 1.30-2.30pm, Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton. Call John [027] 383-5654. Digital Seniors: Free one-on-one Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching. Drop in or call freephone 0800373-646. Carterton: 3 Mile, 66 High St, 9.30-11.30am. Greytown: Greytown Library, 1.30-3.30pm. Free Literacy and Numeracy Classes: At Literacy Aotearoa Masterton. Call Carol [022] 524-5994 or visit us at 340 Queen Street, Masterton. Masterton Alcoholics Anonymous: 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 378-2338 or David [021] 116-5505. Social Bridge: At South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club, 1.30-3.30pm, no partner needed. Call Lesley [021] 2996389. 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. 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] 3088109. 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 [027] 333-3975. 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 Trust House Rec Centre Stadium. Call Cheryl [06] 370-1922 or [027] 697-6974. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club: Games afternoon, including cards, board, darts, pool etc. Call Doff 304-9748. Girl Guiding: Pippins [5-7 years] 3.45-5pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet: 1pm for 1.15pm start. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000. Bowls: At 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind Carters, 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.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9 Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB noon-2pm.

I’m here to help

ADVERTORIAL

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Centre, 7-9pm. Call Sandie [021] 1574909. Red Star Table Tennis Club: 6-8pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter (027) 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066. 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: 10-11am Mon-Fri at Haumanu House [down the lane between Carters and the Clock Tower]. Call 379-4092. Carterton Community Toy Library: Events Centre, Holloway St, Mon-Sat during CDC Library hours. https://www.facebook.com/ CartertonToyLibrary/ Hospice Wairarapa Support Services: Free of charge for anyone dealing with a terminal illness. Call [06] 378-8888, or www.hospicewairarapa.co.nz CCS Disability Action Wairarapa Office: 36 Bannister St, Masterton, 10am-1pm Mon-Fri. For Mobility Parking Permits, Disability Support and Advocacy. Call 3782426 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: 450A Belvedere Rd, Carterton. Beginners Linedance Class: 6-7pm. Linedance Intermediate Class: 7.30-8.30pm. Call Wendy [027] 3199814. 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] 574-0742. Carterton Alcoholics Anonymous: 8pm, Salvation Army Community Rooms, 210 High St. Call Bob [021] 042-2947 or Martin [06] 372-7764. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Rangers, 12½-18 years, 6.30-8pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. South Wairarapa Guides [Greytown], 9-12½ years, 6-8pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550.

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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. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, improvers 5-6.30pm. 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: Join us for 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, based in Masterton. Call Sean Mulcahy 379-9316. Soulway Cooking and Crafts: 10amnoon, High St, Masterton. Call Nikki Smith 370-1604 [church office]. Carrington Bowls & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet: 1.15pm for 1.30pm start. At the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Helen Waldron 379 5671. 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

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St John: Greytown Penguins, boys and girls 6-8 years, 6-7.30pm, St John Hall, Main St. Call Esther [027] 637-4110. Parkinson’s Singing Group: 10.30am, at the South Wairarapa Workingman’s Club, Main St, Greytown. Call Marguerite Chadwick 379-5376. Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: 10am in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531. Scrabble Club: 1-4pm at Masterton District Library in the Learning Centre, 54 Queen St. All welcome. Contact Sue McRae [027] 449-0601 or sue.mcrae. nz@gmail.com Age Concern: Keep Fit! 1.30pm Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Greytown Menz Shed: 9am-noon. Learn new skills, fix things, help others. Meeting room and kitchen available to community groups by arrangement. Call Paul Dodge [021[ 0262-6595. Featherston Amateur Wrestling Club: For the school term. Classes are weight and skill dependent; Beginners, 5-9 years, 5.30-6.15pm; 10 years+ [including adults] 6.15-7.30pm. The Dance Shed: 450A Belvedere Rd, Carterton. Line Dance Class 6-7pm; Rock N Roll Dance Class: 7.30-8.30pm, Beginners/Couple Coaching, Social/ Competitive. Call Wendy [027] 319-9814. 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, from Belvedere Rd [weather permitting] for 20km or 40-60km rides. Call Irene (027) 634-9167 or Lesley (021) 2996389. Heart of Arts Wairarapa: A community gallery showing work from Wairarapa artists, 47 High St North, Carterton, WedSun, 11am-3pm. Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll. Couple inquiries to [027] 333-1793. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 5.30-7pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Digital Seniors: Free one-on-one Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching. Free one-on-one Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching. Drop in or call freephone 0800-373-646. Masterton: Masterton

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Masterton, Wellington We are a Construction company based in the Wairarapa area, Masterton. Key attributes for the position: Building experience is preferable for current positions available MUST have high quality standard of workmanship and good people / communication skills as working with Clients and Sub trades Clean Full drivers licence Good tool kit is a must Remuneration will reflect position & experience Full time, Permanent. Start time immediately We specialise in: New Houses, New Bathrooms/Kitchens, Alterations & Extensions, Light Commercial. If this sounds like the type of work you enjoy doing and want to join a great team then we would love to hear from you. Please send CV to Email: shane@qb05.nz Mobile: 027 229 7225 [Shane]

BUILDING CONTROL OFFICER Are you seeking a challenging and dynamic work environment? Do you pride yourself on excellent communication skills and attention to detail? Then you may be the motivated self-starter we are looking for to join our thriving Building Services Team. Located in the heart of Wairarapa, the Carterton District continues to grow rapidly. We are well known for being customer focussed and our small, nimble size provides the perfect opportunity for innovative, out of the box thinking. Our Building Team is busier than ever, with further urban growth plans underway. You’ll be carrying out building inspection functions and providing professional advice to support our community’s booming housing market. While previous knowledge and experience in building control, building design or construction, or a similar related field is preferred, we are looking to grow and develop the right person and will provide support for the completion of relevant qualifications if required. We are also willing to assist with travel or accommodation arrangements for someone moving to Wairarapa to take up this opportunity. If you would like further information or have any queries, please contact James Kirkland, Building Services Team Leader on 06 379 4030 or james@cdc.govt.nz To apply, please send your covering letter and C.V. to Casey Spencer, People and Wellbeing Administrator at casey@cdc.govt.nz Applications close at 5.00pm on Friday the 11th June 2021.

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EHS ADMINISTRATOR The Higgins team is involved in some of the largest road engineering projects in New Zealand. Our teams are bonded together by values developed from a family heritage of over 70 years of business success. We revel in exceeding client expectations and our people share the passion and drive to deliver in a highly competitive market. We are looking for an EHS Administrator who has a strong work ethic, is highly organised, is able to create positive working relationshi ps with all staff and is able to converse at all lev els. This is a fixed term contract for 2 years. You will be responsible for co-ordinating staff training, liaising with training providers, maintaining staff training records and planning training needs. You will also be responsible for the registration of approved subcontractors. This will include preparing registration documentation, subcontractor approval, maintaining records and working with our project managers. Do you have these attributes? Well-developed developed interpersonal and organisational skills skills tasks verbal communication skills

Higgins Contractors is committed to providing a safe and drug and alcohol-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test prior to commencement of employment. We will only accept applications for people who are eligible to work in New Zealand. Higgins is part of the Fletcher Building Group which provides access to the Fletcher Benefits Programme, and unrivalled career opportunities in a Group comprising 33 businesses, across 40 different countries. To apply please drop into the office and collect an application form, email your CV to n.robinson@higgins.co.nz or contact Nikki Robinson on 027 203 1948 to discuss the role further. Applications Close 11th June 2021

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HURUNUI-O-RANGI MARAE AGM

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CLOSURE OF SERVICE LANE AND CARPARK Pursuant to Section 342(1)(b) and the Tenth Schedule of the Local Government Act 1974, the following service lane and carpark will be closed to ordinary vehicular traffic for the purpose of permitting the Kuripuni Pig Hunt weigh-in and judging. Carpark to be closed to Ordinary Vehicular Traffic: Kuripuni Tavern Service Lane and portion of carpark. Period of Closure: Sunday 6 June 2021 from 6am - 8pm It will be an offence under the above Act for any person otherwise than under authority of an authorised permit to use the road for ordinary vehicular traffic during the period of closure. Dated 2 June 2021 David Hopman - Manager Assets and Operations 06 370 6300 161 Queen Street, PO Box 444, Masterton 5840 mdc@mstn.govt.nz WWW.MSTN.GOVT.NZ

MASTERTON PARK BOWLING CLUB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING to be held in the Clubrooms, Sunday 20 June 2021 at 10.00am. All members and intending members most welcome.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 3.30pm Sunday 13th June 2021 Clubrooms, Queen Elizabeth Park Masterton Ralph Priddle Secretary

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Andrew Croskery General Manager

CARTERTON DISTRICT COUNCIL

Notice is hereby given pursuant to section 37 of the Dog Control Act 1996, that the Carterton District Council has set the following dog registration fees inclusive of GST for each and every dog of or over the age of 3 months for the financial period commencing 1 July 2021 and ending 30 June 2022 registered in the Carterton District. 2021/22 Fees including GST From 1 August, 50% of the fee will be added as a penalty. For certified seeing-eye or hearing dogs, a fee of 50% of those stated below applies. Urban - entire dog Urban – spayed/neutered dogs Rural – non-neutered and neutered dogs – first two dogs Rural – non-neutered and neutered dogs – all remaining dogs Dog classified as dangerous Urban – application for permit to keep more than two dogs Impounding Fees Dogs, sheep, goats Second time impounding fee (dogs only) Third and subsequent impounding fee (dogs only) Cattle, deer, horses and all other animals Droving charge – calculated on actual cost including labour and plant hire Sustenance fee – all animals

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KURIPUNI PIG HUNT WEIGH-IN

We have had a full time position become available for a store person at our Carterton branch. A suitable candidate would be an honest, enthusiastic person with an outgoing personality who is able to work well within a team or on their own. Accurate paperwork entry is a must. The candidate is also required to lift a maximum of 25kg and there is weekend work involved. Comprehensive farm experience would be beneficial along with suitable Tertiary qualifications. This job has the possibility of multiple career options within the business. These include (but are not limited to) Administration, Animal Technician and Field Representative.

Sunday 27 June 2021 at 1.00pm Hurunui-o-Rangi Marae Gladstone Road Carterton Agenda: Mihi, Karakia Moumahara, Apologies Trustee Chair Report Marae Committee Chair Report Marae Rebuild Report Carterton District Council Report Financial Performance Report 2020 Approve Financial Reviewer Previous AGM Minutes 2020 Trustee Election General Business Nomination forms for election of trustees are available from maraehurunuiorangi@gmail.com or contact 021 201 8414. Nominations close 5.00pm June 17, 2021. General Business items are to be emailed to maraehurunuiorangi@gmail.com or posted to PO Box 739, Masterton 5840. General Business items close 5.00pm June 17, 2021. Any item received after this date will not be discussed at the AGM.

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NOTICE TO CLOSE ROADS TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that the South Wairarapa District Council, for the purpose of Bell Street Featherston, Rail Crossing Upgrade, proposes to close the following road to ordinary vehicular traffic for the period indicated hereunder. During the period of closure detours will be in place Any person objecting to the proposal should lodge their objection and grounds thereof in writing to the South Wairarapa District Council, PO Box 6, Martinborough, 5741 before Friday 11th June 2021 Road proposed to be closed: Bell Street, Featherston, full road closure between Johnston Street and Birdwood Street Period of closure Saturday 10th July 2021 - 05:00am – Sunday 11th July 2021 20:00pm Euan Stitt Group Manager Partnerships & Operations

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46 Wairarapa Midweek Sport Wednesday, June 2, 2021

United survive late dramas FOOTBALL

Chris Cogdale North Wellington Wairarapa United

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Trust House Wairarapa United scored their first away win of the Central league season, but it didn’t come without its late dramas. Not for the first time this season, United fell behind to an early goal, this time after 30 seconds when Gavin Hoy found the back of the net. Apart from the first 10 minutes, United controlled most of the first half. Their dominance led to two

outstanding goals to talented teenage midfielder Jonty Roubos in the 14th and 38th minutes, for a 2-1 lead at the break. The cushion was three goals within the first eight minutes of the second half, when Jared Cunniff scored from the penalty spot for his 12th goal of the league, followed by Cameron Lindsay. That should have set the stage for a comfortable victory, but the spectre of conceding soft goals came back to haunt United

Frenchman Hugo Delhommelle limped off after taken in a heavy tackle.

within one minute of Lindsay’s goal when Jesse Randall made United pay for some sloppy defending. A beautifully struck freekick by Hoy them narrowed the gap to one goal with 25 minutes to play. United spent much of the remainder of the match defending. Their cause wasn’t helped with the loss of influential midfielder Hugo Delhommelle, who was forced from the field after being

Jonty Roubos scored two first-half goals in Wairarapa United’s win over North Wellington.

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felled in a heavy tackle. United coach Phil Keinzley praised the spirit shown by his team but said they make it hard for themselves. “We’re still conceding these soft goals though and that’s frustrating, but the win is good for our conﬁdence,” he said. “According to [club statistician] Rob Duncan, it’s the ﬁrst time ever we have won at North Wellington.” The win keeps United in fourth place at the halfway stage of the Central League, and on target for a place in the new National Championship. PHOTOS/FILE

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Kandahar Village BY ENLIVEN MASTERTON’S NEWEST RETIREMENT VILLAGE

These beautiful villas are selling fast! Stage two is already underway – don’t miss out. Enliven, the trusted name in positive ageing services, is excited to bring to the Wairarapa the very best in modern retirement living. Don’t miss the opportunity to retire with ease, comfort, style and community connection at Kandahar Village. This meticulously designed development offers 52 private villas with Lifemark 4 accessibility features. The spacious brick and tile villas include open plan kitchen, living, dining, two bedrooms, a large bathroom and an adjoining garage. To top it off the development will boast an impressive village community centre – perfect for performances, social gatherings and recreation activities. At Kandahar Village you can focus on enjoying your retirement while we take care of the rest. We’ll look after the property maintenance and gardening; we even provide meals and housekeeping services.

Call 06 370 0662 or visit

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