Wairarapa Midweek Wed 30th Jan by Wairarapa Times-Age

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2019

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Fighting for the Monarch Emily Ireland For two Masterton residents, helping the plight of the Monarch butterfly is just second-nature. Populations of the Monarch butterfly, considered native to New Zealand, have dwindled in recent years – thanks largely to caterpillars being preyed on by populations of paper wasps, and also a lack of access for the caterpillar to its favourite food – the swan plant. You’ve heard the story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar – unfortunately, young Monarch caterpillars aren’t as fond of apples, chocolate cake, or cheery pies, as the story will have you think. Colin, who lives in Masterton and does not wish for his last name to be published, has been growing swan plants for the past 40 years as a hobby. He likens the labour of love to an “addiction” and checks his plants for new caterpillars every day. Colin has seen first-hand the battle facing caterpillars with paper wasps, which prey on the small caterpillars and feed them live to their nest. “Those wasps are going to wipe the whole population out if nothing is done about them,” he said. That’s why he set a little nursery up. On his daily rounds of his property, Colin, of Masterton with his little nursery. PHOTOS/EMILY IRELAND

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Event

Stardate at Stonehenge

Vandalism

Memorial trees cut down

The 2019 Stardate astronomy event will be held at Stonhenge Aotearoa in Carterton this week. Full story P10

The community is scratching its head over what could have motivated a person or a group to chop down five healthy trees, including four memorial oaks, in Masterton over the weekend. Four trees were at Henley Lake, one was on Church St.

Fundraiser

Cop’s cancer recovery

Wairarapa Sergeant Chris Megaw is taking part in Relay for Life, the Cancer Society’s biennial fundraiser, as a cancer survivor. Full story P6

Dog attack

Roadworks

Bruised but brave

Hill night closures ahead

Amy van Wijk was attacked by a dog over the weekend in Masterton but has kept positive. Full story P5

The NZ Transport Agency have given early notice of a series of full night time closures of SH2 over the Remutaka Hill in March to allow for essential maintenance work to be carried out. Full story P4

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Mountain bike ride for charity The hard work of a dedicated team of volunteers over many hundreds of hours will come to fruition on Sunday, February 17, as cyclists from far and wide take on one of the most stunning and challenging routes in the region in the name of charity. The fourth annual ‘Pedal for Parkinson’s’ event, organised by Huri Huri Bike Wairarapa, will follow its most demanding course yet – a unique 58km mountain bike ride from Pahaoa to the Cape Palliser Lighthouse to raise much-needed funds for Parkinson’s Wairarapa. Thanks to the eﬀorts of the event team and the generosity of local landowners, this rugged trail ride along Wairarapa’s coastline will be opened up to the general public for the day, marshalled by dozens of willing volunteers from the local community. Some of the groups who have come together

The Pedal for Parkinson’s event shows off the beauty of the South Wairarapa coast. PHOTO/CATHERINE ROSSITER-STEAD

to lend a hand include Martinborough Lions, Masterton South Rotary Club, Wairarapa United, Trails Wairarapa Trust, along with Parkinson’s Wairarapa itself. The course is a personal favourite of local cycling legend Brian Lambert

who finds it more difficult to ride these days as he himself suffers from Parkinson’s Disease. This event acknowledges Brian’s incredible contribution to Wairarapa cycling, and in turn raises money for Parkinson’s patients in

Wairarapa. Event director Catherine Rossiter-Stead said the ride was a great example of the community pulling together for a great cause. “So many people have come forward to help with this event, both in the planning and by oﬀering

to help out on the day itself,” she said. “There’s been quite a few logistical challenges to overcome, as you would imagine with this kind of project, but everyone has chipped in and the landowners along the course have been amazing about the whole thing. “There are two courses available, but it’s important that people understand they will need to be a competent rider to complete either of these routes.” Experienced mountain bikers should be able complete the 58km long course within 4-5 hours, she said. “The coast is exposed to extreme weather from the south or east and signiﬁcant sections of the trail do not have cell phone coverage. “Some rivers may have washed out or present rough crossings, and you should be prepared to get your feet wet.” The 58km long course starts at Pahaoa, runs up

the Devils Creek Gorge through manuka bush and downhill across the Rerewhakaaitu River. It then follows a stunning coastal track through to Te Awaiti and Tora. The course then crosses the Awhea River and passes by the infamous Magnet ship wreck at Te Kaukau Point and across the Opouawe River to White Rock and Ngapotiki. Short course riders join the ride 12km out, at Ngapotiki, and then bike round Te Rakauwhakamataku Point to the finish which is in the paddock to the right of the Cape Palliser Lighthouse. All participants are welcome to continue their ride into Ngawi fishing village, but parking might be tight due to the annual fishing competition. • Registration for Pedal for Parkinson’s is through Eventfinda at www.eventfinda. co.nz/2019/pedalfor-parkinsons/ martinborough.

Help feed very hungry caterpillars swan plants Continued from page 1 Colin ferries the smaller caterpillars into the small covered nursery he has established, which has swan plants for them to feed on inside. Colin said over the past 40 years, he must have facilitated “thousands” of Monarch butterflies to reaching their adult stage. Also in Masterton, Tracy Campbell is also doing what she can to help the Monarchs in their chrysalis stage. She has many large established swan plants in her garden and uses glue and dental floss to secure butterfly chrysalises to tree branches, preventing them from falling and dying before they can become butterflies (pictured

on front). “I find the chrysalises there on a bit of plant remnant, and I take them, put a very small amount of glue on the tree and press the twig onto it and leave it for a couple of minutes so it is stable, and then I tie it there with dental floss.” She said while this process boosted the number of mature butterflies, the biggest threat was a lack of food for their caterpillars. “If you want to see beautiful butterflies in the garden, why wouldn’t you rescue a few and plant some swan plants?” she said. “On a warm day, I can see 10 butterflies in the garden, flying around – and a couple of times I’ve been lucky enough to see

them starting to emerge from the chrysalis.” She said many people “gave up” swan plant projects because there was not enough education around how to look after them and caterpillars correctly. “Most times, people will get a swan plant, the monarchs will come Tracy Campbell. immediately, PHOTOS/EMILY IRELAND and the swan plant will die lay eggs”. advice for because it’s gardeners “If you plant them in too small. wanting to spring, they won’t be big “Then do their bit enough to sustain the Paper wasp nest. people give up. to help boost caterpillar population,” she Monarch butterﬂy “People don’t said. populations was realise that you need They are best planted to “get the swan plants to get your swan plants before winter and kept in started early so that you established ﬁrst.” a greenhouse because they have lots of growth before Fleur Harlick, of don’t like frost. the caterpillars come and Garden Barn said the best “We always have lots of

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Harry Potter Book Night

Get ready for a magical night celebrating Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Come to the library for crafts, the house sorting ceremony, a potions class, wand making, photo booth, and a read aloud of Harry Potter and so much more. Wizard robes are encouraged. Prize for best dressed wizard. Time: 5-7pm Date: 7 February Whaiora quit smoking coaches Jaqs Lumsden and Helen Ropiha-Waiwai.

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Wings Over Wairarapa – Circuitry with the Masterton District Library Masterton Library is hosting a fun class where kids can learn how to build their own electronic toy. You’ll learn about electricity, circuit building, soldering, and by the end will have a functioning electrobug with eyes that light up! Visit wings.org.nz for more information. Date: 22-24 March

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Smokefree just got easier Getting the support needed to become smokefree just got easier in Wairarapa. Thanks to the Pharmacy Project, people no longer need a Quit Card to obtain Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) – they can go straight to the pharmacy. The Pharmacy Project was launched by Tu Ora Compass Health and the Wairarapa District Health Board to coincide with Christmas and New Year celebrations, and the associated tradition of setting positive health resolutions. With the start of the new year also seeing an increase in tobacco costs, the Pharmacy Project aims to support members of the

community who want to be smokefree. All seven pharmacies in the Wairarapa are supporting this project. They can provide NRTs, such as gum, lozenges and patches. They can also refer anyone ready to quit to the Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service, based at Whaiora. Whaiora’s qualified Quit Coaches offer face-toface support across the Wairarapa, and it’s at no cost to the client. They also offer incentivised programmes created especially for grandparents, expectant mothers and their families and whanau. With the combined approach of a Quit Coach and NRTs, people are

more likely to successfully quit, and stay smokefree. While making New Year’s resolutions can be easy, sticking to them can be challenging. Spokesperson for Whaiora, Jane Ross, states that there has been a marked increase in referrals coming through to the Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service, based at Whaiora. “Support is available if you really want to succeed with your health goal to be smokefree,” she said. “We can support you with a success plan and offer face-to-face support to help keep you on track.” • For more information call a Quit Coach at Whaiora on 0800 494 246.

Night closures on the way for Remutakas The NZ Transport Agency has given notice of a series of full night time closures of State Highway 2 over the Remutaka Hill in March to allow for essential maintenance work to be carried out. The five consecutive night closures, from 9pm to 5am, are scheduled from Sunday, March 3 to Friday morning March 8, with a further five consecutive night closures from Sunday, March 24 to Friday morning, March 29. Regional Transport Systems Manager Mark Owen says the night time maintenance work will significantly reduce the number of day time disruptions on the hill road, enable better quality work, and increase the safety of maintenance crews.

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About 350 vehicles use the Remutaka Hill Road at night between 9pm and 5am, compared to about 6,300 vehicles during the day. “The steep, narrow road over the Remutaka Hill is a difficult road to maintain,” Owen said. “Current maintenance is during the day, with approximately 300 stop/ go roadworks during the year causing significant disruptions for motorists.” He said NZTA wanted

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to ensure its road crews were working in a safe environment, and “ensure the road is in a great condition for road users”. NZTA’s transport operations centre will coordinate with emergency services on their requirements to get access to and from Wellington and Wairarapa. • Further information on the Remutaka Hill Road closures is available at www.nzta. govt.nz/remutaka.

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Back on the beat after recovery Hayley Gastmeier

A 30-year career in the police force could not prepare Wairarapa Sergeant Chris Megaw for the turn his life would take in 2016. The husband and father-of-two had been feeling unwell and “pretty terrible” for a while when he discovered he had cancer – non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The emotional rollercoaster, medical treatment, and complications that followed posed challenges of a lifetime. However, he made it through thanks to love and support from family, friends, medical professionals, and organisations like the Cancer Society. “Everyone’s cancer journey is different,” he said. “And some people’s journeys are way worse off than mine. “The only reason I got through it all was with the help of others.” Now in the “all clear”, Megaw is encouraging people to take part in the Cancer Society’s biennial fundraiser, Relay for Life, which is an opportunity to celebrate both cancer survivors and current

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battlers, while also remembering loved ones lost to the disease. Megaw said he felt privileged to help raise funds for the charity, which does not receive any direct government funding, yet offers immense support to many going through hard times. He said, as well

as feeling under the weather, telling signs that something was amiss were rapid weight loss, random pains, and vomiting. He tried to ignore it all, but one day in early 2016 he took himself to Wairarapa Hospital where he underwent tests that later revealed his diagnosis.

“Things were a bit hazy from then on – as you can probably appreciate, I wasn’t in the flashiest state.” He said the next thing he remembered was being in an ambulance being taken to Palmerston North Hospital. “And a couple of days later I was getting started

on chemotherapy ... and I went downhill from there really.” He said while the first dose of chemo was effective, various other things went wrong which included him suffering a perforated bowel. “I was basically leaking nutrients and getting infections.” Chemo was put on hold while “three feet” of his bowel was removed. An impressive scar on Megaw’s stomach is a permanent reminder of the surgery, after which he spent three days in intensive care. But his battle wasn’t over yet. A month or so later and he was back on the chemo for a fourmonth stint. “At my worst I think I lost about 25kg. I went from 92kg to about 67kg and it happened pretty fast, it was majorly concerning.” There were many more procedures and health issues arising, and Megaw said it all took a toll on his mental health. Fortunately, he did not have to go through the journey alone. His wife, Melanie, 19-year-old daughter Alex, and 17-year-old son Lucas, were by his side. He said the high level of

medical care he received blew him away, and organisations like the Ozanam House, which provides accommodation to cancer patients and their families in Palmerston North, and the Cancer Society, were incredible. He said his workmates were supportive, as was former Wairarapa police area commander, Inspector Donna Howard, who had previously battled cancer herself and has since passed away. Megaw, who re-joined the workforce a year ago, is enjoying being a front-line cop again. He said it was challenging but rewarding and no two days were the same. “And every now and then you make a difference to someone.” • Relay for Life will be held at Clareville Showgrounds on March 16 and 17. • It involves teams who walk or run around a track, relay style, for 16-hours, with each team aiming to raise at least $1000 for the Cancer Society. • All money raised will go towards the services provided in Wairarapa by the Cancer Society.

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JANUARY UPDATE MESSAGE FROM SOUTH WAIRARAPA MAYOR

Happy New Year. I hope you’ve managed to have some relaxation time with friends and family over the holiday season. This year is a local government election year, as it is every three years. Elections will be held on 12 October. For our Council to be successful, we need good people who reflect the diversity of our community. If you’re interested in standing for local election, nominations for candidates open on 19 July and close at noon on 16 August. This seems a long time away, but it’s good to start having those conversations with your family early. More information is available at www.localcouncils.govt.nz. To vote in local elections, you must be enrolled. For more information, check out www.elections.org.nz/voters/getready-enrol-and-vote. If you have ideas about what could be done to make South Wairarapa a better place to live, work and play, please share them through our Annual Plan consultation, which will be held in April this year. We look forward to hearing from you. Of course, you can contact us at any time by email at enquiries@swdc.govt.nz, or Facebook messenger ‘South Wairarapa District Council’. For updates on Council initiatives and what’s happening in our district, follow us on FB or visit our website at swdc.govt.nz. Best wishes – Viv Napier The Mayor

SAVING WATER THIS SUMMER Water is precious, but particularly at this time of year. A reminder of our Water Conservation Policy for those on main water supply: watering of gardens is allowed on alternate days throughout the year. The policy permits odd numbered properties (including fire numbers) to water on odd numbered dates and even numbered properties (or fire numbers) to water on even dates. If river levels drop below a certain threshold, stricter restrictions will apply.

FIXING WATER LEAKS To avoid unnecessary water leakage, please check for leaks every couple of months. If you’re at a metered property and go over the threshold of 350m3 of water for the year, you’ll be charged an additional charge of $1.84 per cubic metre. Residents are responsible for maintaining the pipes that run from their house or business to the Council-owned pipe, which usually terminates at your property boundary. If you suspect a leaking water pipe, tap, water cistern etc. on your property, call a plumber. If you think there is a leaking water main, please contact the Council on 06 306 9611 (24 hours).

FREE E-WASTE DISPOSAL AT MARTINBOROUGH With the aim of reducing e-waste going to landfill and recovering valuable electronic materials, electronic waste can be disposed of free of charge at Martinborough transfer station. Note that disposal of damaged or disassembled goods will incur a cost.

TRANSFER STATION OPENING HOURS UPCOMING EVENT – MYSTERIES OF THE MOANA, SUNDAY 10 FEBRUARY Discover the mysteries of Wairarapa Moana Wetlands by following a trail of clues on the shore of Lake Wairarapa. Along the way you’ll meet experts on the fish, birds and plants that make the area so special, and see some live demonstrations. Lake Domain, Featherston, 10am-1pm. All ages welcome. Postponement date: Saturday 16 February 2019.

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Day programme helps Wairarapa elders make the most of life

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Kandahar Home’s day programme is designed to help elders living in the community keep their minds and bodies active while their family carer, if they have one, gets a chance to take a break. Pictured: Home manager, Peter Newman (right), and recreation officer, Di McCuish, outside the home. For some seniors in the community, mobility loss and declining health can bring on feelings of loneliness or boredom. But at Masterton’s Kandahar Home, staff are determined to ensure all Wairarapas elders have opportunities to embrace fun and companionship. The day programme based at Kandahar Home has been specifically developed to help elders get out of the house and socialise with like-minded people while their family carer, if they have one, gets a chance to take a break. Manager Peter Newman says the programme can help elders, especially those living alone, keep their minds and bodies active while continuing to live in their own home. “Our aim is to ensure elders in the Wairarapa community have opportunities to enjoy friendship and meaningful activity, regardless of their age and health status,” says Peter. “We can tailor our activities to ensure all attendees are able to take part in a way which suits them,” says Peter. “The recreation team here put a lot of effort into making sure attendees enjoy a lot of variety in their

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day, so there’s no chance of getting bored. Attendees might be doing arts and crafts one minute, then tai chi, bowls or quizzes the next!” Recreation officer Di McCuish says the Enliven day programme has received positive feedback from attendees, and family carers also appreciate the chance to take a much-needed break while their elders are having fun. “Carers often tell us that they really appreciate the extra time to recharge, knowing that while they’re away their elders are making friends here and having fun. “We recognise that carer burnout is a real issue in the community, so we’re really pleased to be able to make a difference in their lives too.” The day programme at Enliven’s Kandahar Home in Masterton, runs from Monday to Friday, 10am-3pm. Sister site, specialist dementia home Kandahar Court, also offers a day programme for elders with dementia, which runs from Monday to Friday, 9.30am-4pm. To learn more about either programme visit www.enlivencentral.org.nz or call on 06 370 0447 (Kandahar Home) or 06 370 0449 (Kandahar Court).

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Imagine if the people who made our public policy decisions were selected at random rather than being elected. We might wind up with a bunch of idiots. With a limited term and no prospect of re-election at least they couldn’t be self-serving idiots. Jokes aside (including the elected ones), the idea of selection by ballot is growing as people question how well democracy is working. Is selection by ballot a crazy idea? We use it now in our justice system to make up juries that decide guilt or innocence in serious and complex cases. Do they make mistakes? Yes, from time to time but would elected juries do any better? Early Athenian democracy, whilst excluding women and slaves, worked through unelected bodies of representatives. The people debating

and working through the issues of the day were the common man. Democracy is defined as government by the people for the people. But, which people? We get to elect an elite which we empower to make decisions on our behalf. Once elected, their focus changes – their job is to retain that elite position. The first responsibility of an elected official becomes to get re-elected. As election years roll round, we’re conditioned by them to expect some goodies in the budget and we’ll fall for that despite knowing it may not be in the country’s long-term interest. The election model means that it’s tough for governments to address the hard issues especially on divisive matters like superannuation, immigration and climate change, because they are going to be voted out. How could this work at

local government level? Councils could drop a couple of councillors. With the savings, set up a Citizens Assembly of, say, 50 people. They would be selected by ballot, meet monthly and be paid a small honorarium. They would have a term of two years with half replaced each year. They would address the big issues for the council for the next 10 years. Their recommendations would still need to be voted by council but plans and initiatives would have started from a broad base. Australian experience has shown that citizen groups come up with innovative solutions to difficult and complex problems. The key point is that if we live in a democracy we can change how it operates. If there are better structures that offer better outcomes, why would we not at least consider them or indeed implement them? • You can find out more at www. sortitionfoundation. org.

Animal welfare offence: Puppies dumped at lake Pam Graham A week after six kittens were found in a pile of rubbish near a swimming spot in Pahiatua, two puppies have been found dumped by the riverbank at Henley Lake. The puppies have been named Elina and Jonas and they have a second chance at life because a woman visiting the region heard yelping and bothered to see what was causing it. She found the puppies in a distressed but healthy state. They are thought to be about six months old. They were brought into SPCA’s Masterton Centre where no one came to collect them and are now on a trial adoption. Rebecca Johnston, team leader at SPCA’s Masterton Centre, says it is disappointing to frequently see cases like these. Multiple unwanted and abandoned animals have arrived at SPCA’s Masterton centre in a matter of weeks and Johnston believes this just reinforces the importance of responsible ownership, something the SPCA is trying to educate the community about.

Elina and Jonas, two puppies dumped at Henley Lake. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

“De-sexing is a key part of responsible pet ownership and prevents unnecessary animal abandonment cases like these.” Deserting an animal is an offence under the Animal Welfare Act, and people responsible can be prosecuted. SPCA’s Central Region General Manager Ros Alsford said at the time SPCA centres across the country were being inundated, with the

biggest centres receiving as many as 50 kittens per day. The kitten season lasts from November to March. During the last month, 333 cats and kittens have come into the care of SPCA centres in the Wellington and Wairarapa region, with SPCA expecting hundreds more in the upcoming weeks as it reaches peak kitten season in February and March.

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We’ve been very fortunate these past few weeks to have some lovely settled weather and hopefully your gardens are full of home grown produce ready to be harvested and beautiful flowers to feed the birds, bees and butterflies. Summer can be a tough time in the garden so here’s a few hints to keep things healthy & looking good.

Summer rose care

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There’s no reason why you couldn’t plant new roses now, you just need to be careful to keep up with thorough watering while they are establishing through the summer months.

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WATER, WATER, WATER… It seems like it’s going to happen again – the kids go back to school and summer really kicks in! Drought is a killer in the garden so here’s a few quick tips to help your plants survive:  Add some Water Storage crystals to pots & gardens, move pots close together and cover with shade cloth (we sell this per metre)

 Spray them with Sunscreen: Wally’s Vaporgard is a must have for gardeners. Not only is it a liquid frost cloth for the winter months and used to reduce transplant shock, it also can reduce moisture loss through foliage, along with many other things.  Water deeply and thoroughly rather than a quick sprinkle often to

thing then we have a great selection available now. To increase yield and fruit set plant more than one variety. They do best in a sunny spot and need to be well watered (soaker hoses are ideal for this). They can be

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The wonders of our night sky Emily Ireland What sets the night sky apart from everything else is that it appears to be immortal and untouchable. That’s why it has captured the attention of humans from the dawn of civilisation, says Richard Hall of Stonehenge Aotearoa. Richard and his wife Kay Leather are the owners and custodians of the astronomical attraction, Stonehenge Aotearoa, located 10 minutes out of the centre of Carterton on Ahiaruhe Rd. From Friday, February 1 until Sunday, February 3, the site will play host to the Stardate 2019 event, a three-day convention for people interested in astronomy. Built by members of The Phoenix Astronomical Society with the support of the Royal Society of New Zealand, the purpose of the site is to encourage people of all ages to rediscover the knowledge of their ancestors, Richard said. Stonehenge Aotearoa consists of 24 upright pillars, connected by lintels to form a circular structure 30 metres in diameter and approximately 4 metres high. The structure is similar in design and size to the circle of sarsen stones at Stonehenge on Salisbury Plains, England, but it is not a replica. Instead, it is a modern interpretation based upon the many stone circles

There is very little light pollution at the astronomical site.

and astronomical stone structures scattered around the world. “Stonehenge was built by working bees, on weekends mostly, and people came from as far away as Hastings to work on it over an 18-month period,” Richard said. “In the evenings, we would go to the Gladdy – I tell you what, it became such a social scene that when we got to the end of the project, people started getting worried. “They said, what are we going to do with our weekends” “Can’t we build a pyramid next? – which we

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might do one day.” Stonehenge Aotearoa was completed in 2005 and opened to the public. It is made out of “carbon fibre concrete, blasted onto a steel wire mesh”. Most of the stones are hollow and each weigh about “two tonnes, instead of 40”. In 2015, Richard and Kay married at Stonehenge Aotearoa – they had met each other while working at the Carter Observatory in Wellington and wanted to hold the wedding at the place where they had put in so much work. “Both Kay and I are

interested in astronomy, but we are also interested in ancient history,” Richard said. “When people come out here, most of the time, they don’t know what it’s all about. Stonehenge is a generic word for stone circles with lintels on, Richard said. “If you want your stone circle to work, it has to be designed for your specific part of the earth. “The one we built here incorporates different elementary stone circles from around the world. “People get amazed when they come out and see just how clever their ancestors

Kay Leather and Richard Hall, of Stonehenge Aotearoa. PHOTO/EMILY IRELAND

were.” Richard said recent discoveries showed that stone circles were “the founding point of civilisation itself”. “People’s lives depended on knowing things; knowing the seasons,

knowing the stars, what foods to eat, when it was safe to sail. “We rely on technology for that, so did they. “Because people were meeting there, people started settling there. “From that, arose the first villages and towns.” Because the site is in the Wairarapa countryside, it has very little light pollution, making it a perfect place for astrophotography, and examining the night sky. This year will be the third year Stonehenge Aotearoa will host Stardate 2019. The three-day convention caters for beginners through to experienced astronomers with a range of talks, workshops and observing sessions. A large variety of telescopes will be available for people to explore the wonders of the universe. Stardate also includes geology, a field trip and live music. The price for the whole event is $30 for adults and seniors, $5 for 5-15-yearolds, and under 5’s are free. A camping fee for the weekend for bringing a tent or caravan is $10. • Further information and booking is available at www. stonehenge-aotearoa. co.nz, or email info@ stonehenge-aotearoa. co.nz.

Kids: Sing your hearts out Kids who love to sing and are keen to learn the fundamental elements of music are being asked to enrol in the Wairarapa Kids Choir. The choir, which is partly funded by Creative Communities was started in July last year and runs each Wednesday from 4pm until 4.45pm at the Carterton Courthouse. One of the volunteering music directors Jill

Bebbington said the choir was an opportunity for children to learn pitch, basic reading notation, rhythm, vowel sounds, phrasing, and elements of proper singing. “I believe a music education has positive spin-offs socially, academically, and for personal wellbeing. Children who make music together, whether it be instrumental or vocal,

feel achievement; they become better listeners. “Through music, children find another way to express themselves, to understand emotions and develop self-discipline in being part of a team.” Other music directors are Ann-Marie Boyd and Angela Cook. The Wairarapa Kids Choir’s first rehearsal of the year is February 13 and costs $25 per child to enrol

for the whole term. Children must be aged between 7 and 13 years old. To express your interest, email jillbebbington@wise. net.nz. The choir has already been invited to perform John Rutter’s, “Mass For The Children” with Wairarapa Singers and the Hutt valley Children’s Choir, Major Minors, in October this year.

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Fab Lab Masterton Digital fabrication and TinkerCAD – a Makerspace, workshops, and professional development Aerospace Education Build a rocket in a workshop or learn the science of rocketry from the stage. Model Flying NZ – Unmanned Aviation (UA) ‘First person viewing’ of drone racing, control line stunt and aerobatics, RC helicopters, RC discus launch glider, jet turbines, simulation, and presentations from pilots. Get close to the large scale jet models that get to fly from the runway! Masterton Library – Circuitry Learn about electricity, circuit building, soldering and take home your own functioning Electrobug. NZ Defence Force How aircraft engines, avionics and hydraulics work, and more. Talk to technicians, pilots, engineers and learn about training and career opportunities in the Army, Navy and Air Force. Learn about the School to Skies programme for girls and about the contribution of Defence Technology Agency research, science and technology expertise to the Defence Force with some cool hands-on activities. Clemente Castro – Flight Simulation Take the controls of a range of aircraft like a 747 Jumbo, P51D Mustang or EH101 helicopter – select your starting location, time, season, weather, and… go flying!

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MIDWEEK PHOTOS

Why it’s important to be ‘selfish’ Piece of mind

Opinion

Emily Ireland If there’s only one thing you should realise in this lifetime, make it this. Your time here is limited, your length of time here cannot be predicted, and what you choose to do with your time here is completely up to you. It’s because of these things that we all need to learn to sometimes say no to others and say yes to ourselves. Invest your time in your own happiness and it will radiate out for the world to see. Yes, I know, it sounds like a selfish thing to say. And obviously there is a time and place to help others out, and a time and place to say yes to doing something you may not

necessarily want to do. But sometimes we can get so caught up in the world of ‘other people’ that we fail to take a look into ourselves and keep the peace internally. Focus on you, and everything else will follow – trust me. Lately, I have immersed myself into painting – something I haven’t really done in quite some time because I’m too busy, too tired, and too wrapped up in external things – my job, relationships, and housework mainly. And as I took that brush and started painting, all of that fell away and I was left with just me and the canvas. For a few hours, it was as if time had stopped

because my internal dialogue had stopped. I was living in that moment physically and mentally. It felt like home, and I felt great. Later in the week, I realised just how beneficial that art session was. I had more energy, I was super enthused about my job, and everything else in life felt like less of a chore. So, while it may seem selfish to take time out from the world and hang out with your mind – it’s actually just what we all need to do to stay sane. Let me drum that in a little bit more: using your own precious time to keep your health and wellbeing on track is not selfish. Saying no to other people or tasks to do something for YOU is not selfish. We all need to hang out with ourselves more often doing things we like.

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Wairarapa’s hidden gem is... Alix Cooper Madeleine Marie Slavick is an incredible hidden gem – what she does for the arts and culture of this town, and often quietly behind the scenes, is absolute gold!

Jared Renata The river down Underhill Rd in Featherston.

Elaine Leggott WC Elaine’s cooking, because no one can find it.

Ben Caldwell Kaituna.

Carolyn Henson Carolanz Dressmaking!

Madeleine Marie Slavick The volunteer workforce – we have so many teams of people helping out – to me, they’re the ones who shine.

Patricia Pye Go Carterton!

Richard Alan Dahlberg My front porch with a cuppa.

Adele Pentony-Graham Clareville Taphophile ... there to help folk, entirely free, even if it’s not a local enquiry ... taphophile is someone who likes headstones! Works on her own, loves helping folk.

Penelope Sullivan Pointons Car Museum – it’s in a league of its own. What a gem.

Sarah Webster Pizza at the Watermill Bakery.

Jade Cvetkov Patuna. And the pioneer museum. Niamh Wingate Clareville Bakery.

Emma Ayling Patuna Chasm.

Illya T McLellan Regent Brewery.

Jean Cretney Mount Holdsworth’s Rocky lookout. View is awesome.

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14 Wairarapa Midweek Extra Wednesday, January 30, 2019 ARATOI KEEPERS

Girl, woman, muse, ‘Not The Muse’ How many girls and women have been painted by artists? How many boys and men? Isn’t the whole world – people, plants, skies – a muse? Elsie Steer (1923-2014) painted many portraits during her career as an artist, primarily in Australia, where her

of a Girl”. Elsie Steer gifted both portraits to Aratoi collection, the only public collection of art in the Wairarapa. ‘Not the Muse’, a joint show exhibition at Aratoi, celebrates the art practice of six Wairarapa women: Adair Davis, Jenny Katene-Morgan, Lisa Simonsen, Leanne Taylor,

art was accepted for the Archibald Prize, the country’s premier portrait competition, and other painting awards. Around 1980, she made a portrait of her brother, the artist Roy Steer, when he visited her in Sydney, not long before he died. Aratoi does not know the year she painted this stunning “Portrait

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Linda Tilyard, and Meg Waddington. There are many media to enjoy: drawings, paintings, textiles, woodcuts, and ceramics. Come along and meet the six artists at the opening reception, Friday, February 1, 5.30pm, and at the meet-the-artists talk on Saturday, February 2, 11am. All invited.

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Sunday at Mount Bruce

Members from Wairarapa tramping clubs met in a grassy clearing for lunch. PHOTO/JULIET COOKE

Nigel Boniface Take two Australians, two South Africans, two Brits, add in four Kiwis, and it still does not make a cricket team. However, on Sunday, January 13, they did make up a party of Masterton Tramping Club members who walked the Braddick’s Track on the southern end of the Mount Bruce forest, along with 14 members of South Wairarapa Tramping Club (SWTC). After meeting in Masterton, and swapping vehicles, the Masterton team went to Mount Munro Rd, while the SWTC members drove to near Pukaha.

With a forecast 27C high expected it was good to get into the relative cool of the forest, lots of Rewarewa leaves made for a nice soft path as we slowly climbed towards the high point of Bruce Hill at 710m. Along the way, we heard a few Kereru and Tui, but none of the hoped-for Kokako. After a short break in a grassy clearing, unfortunately being invaded by Ragwort, for morning tea, we continued to Bruce Hill expecting to meet the SWTC at any time. Fortunately, we met them on another of the few grassy clearings, so

had plenty of room to sit and eat lunch, enjoy the view over to the Tararuas, have a chat, watch vehicles on SH2, and ﬁnally to remember the all-important action of swapping car keys. Then it was onwards to our respective vehicles, a little more diﬃcult in the descent in place with the leaves making for a slippery surface. Once we met the Pukaha loop track, it was not too far to our vehicles and to head home after a very enjoyable day. Those on the trip: Phil, Paul, Thea, Robyn, Sandra, Julia, Mike, Laura, Chris, and Nigel.

KittyCat Rehoming trapped some feral kittens at Wairarapa Hospital in December and this lovely litter is now tame and available for adoption. Ares the redhead is the leader of the foster room kittens, charming even the most ferocious of ferals with his tilted head and gentle paw. Anyone looking for a companion for an existing cat or kitten couldn’t do better than Ares. Athena is the tortoiseshell beauty with a stunning ginger stripe down her nose. She is an affectionate girl who likes to find little nooks and crannies to hide in. Playful as any kitten, she especially loves tissues and will fill the room with shredded tissue paper if not watched. Hermes aka Oreo is the handsome black and white boy, he’s beautiful and he knows it. Thinking of leaving? You can’t, because Hermes just flopped down in front of you, rolled on his back and started purring. You just have to rub that belly – though watch out for the occasional nibble. Last but not least is Zeus, a quiet and affectionate boy who just wants to hang out with you and chill. Fond of flopping down dramatically and pleading with his eyes until he gets pettings, Zeus is a cat that is going to need company. All our kittens have been desexed, vaccinated and flea/worm treated. Our adoption fee is $140. Call Lee on 021 0843 8935 or email kittycatrehoming@gmail.com if you’d like to find out more about any of these little cuties. • KittyCat Rehoming Wairarapa is a registered Charitable Trust CC54963. • Their mission is to rescue and tame feral kittens and adopt them into loving homes. • Visit their Facebook page KittyCat Rehoming. • Cash donations can be made either to the KittyCat Rehoming Kiwibank account number 38-90190699166-00 or to their account at their vet, Vetcare 06-0689-0191117-00 Reference Kitty46.

A home for a pet

Allow me to introduce myself ... My name is Lucas

And I am a 7 month old, male, medium mixed breed. Coloured: Black/Brown. Here’s a bit of an insight into my background and personality: “I was found as a stray pup who was never claimed. I am now on the look out for a loving family that can give me the home I deserve.” I am a fun loving boy who loves meeting new people and getting loads of attention. I have had some basic training in the past as I am very keen to learn and I love working for food! I have the potential to be a tall, lanky boy so I will need a family that are used to dogs and giving them the exercise, training and attention they need. If you are looking for a absolute diamond of a pup then please contact the SPCA’s Masterton Centre.

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You matter because you are you, and you matter to the end of your life. We will do all we can not only to help you die peacefully, but to live until you die. Dame Cecily Saunders, St Christopher’s Hospice Founder of Modern Hospice Movement Counselling and Emotional Support Patients and their families have access to counsellors specialising in Palliative care and Bereavement support.

Caregiver Support Our ten week programme runs throughout the year, providing an opportunity to hear information, ask questions on a wide variety of topics and meet others in a similar situation.

Podiatry Registered Podiatrists provide a podiatry service for patients throughout the region in the patient’s home or at Te Kowhai.

Resources We have a number of resources for lending, such as books, talking books, a virtual reality headset, music and equipment.

Creative Hands A weekly Monday programme at Te Kowhai, engaging patients and their families in creative projects. Kindly sponsored by House of Travel.

Dreams and Adventures There is always an opportunity to create memories in a very special way. We are happy to work with you to do those things that you have always wanted to achieve.

Night nursing We fund the night nursing service which is offered to caregivers at their time of need, ensuring they are able to have a sound nights sleep while a nurse or trained health care assistant looks after their loved one.

Hospice Wairarapa provides free palliative support to anyone living in our region, regardless of their personal circumstances or the kind of terminal illness they have. Hospice is not a building but a philosophy of care that supports both the patient, the wha-nau, the family and the caregivers in an unhurried way to meet their individual needs as they decide. We aim to provide the right service at the right time in the right place, attending to each person’s social, physical, emotional and spiritual needs. We do not currently have an inpatient unit. Our care is delivered in the patient’s home or here at our base Te Kowhai. We work together with the WDHB Palliative nursing service, called Kahukura.

Hospice people give sincere and caring support when it is needed.

It was nice to be able to ask the questions I’ve been thinking about.

Hospice gives me compassion and understanding.

I appreciated the kind supportive atmosphere and the opportunity to voice concerns in a non-judgmental accepting place.

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HOW TO RECEIVE OUR SERVICES • Your G.P can refer you • Your specialist can refer you • You can refer yourself • A family member or friend can refer you • REFERRALS CAN BE MADE VIA the Hospice Wairarapa website www.hospicewairarapa.co.nz or by calling our Clinical Services Manager Wendy Turton on 06 378 8888

Patient, family and whanau support Our trained volunteers are available to support those who are receiving Hospice care in ways that make the journey easier.

Massage Our registered therapist delivers gentle touch massage for patients and their caregivers at Te Kowhai or in their home.

Life Story An opportunity for patients to record their stories with our trained Biographers. Patients then receive bound copies to share as they wish.

Te Kowhai Our weekly Thursday programme for patients is enjoyed at Te Kowhai, where morning tea is served before engaging with an activity followed by a two course hot lunch.

Veterinary Support Vetcare supports our patients with free cat or dog consultations, cat boarding or pet rehoming.

Bereavement Support Our facilitated Living around Grief programme at Te Kowhai offers those that are bereaved a chance to work through their loss of a loved one in a group environment.

Wellness Therapies We offer a range of therapies in our beautiful Rangimarie room. These include, Reflexology, Reiki, Acupuncture rongoa and mirimiri, manicures, haircuts, makeovers, ear checks. Our aim is to make you feel cared for and comfortable.

59 Renall Street, Masterton Phone 06 378 8888 www.hospicewairarapa.co.nz

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Dawn sky’s triple line-up Sky Watch

Nick Sault This week, the summer constellations adorn the northern sky, with Orion dominant. His three-star belt points to the brightest star, Sirius. Almost overhead and destined to give you chronic neck-ache, is the second brightest star, Canopus. To avoid that and make yourself view this sparkling line-up, take a sunbed out somewhere away from any lights after 10pm. The Milky Way should look like the river in the sky that the ancients thought it was. It should be a great show, but it will be outdone by the morning sky on Thursday and Friday. This will be worth catching an early night so that you can get out before 5am. I won’t even need to tell you which direction to look. Venus and Jupiter have been a spectacularly bright pair in the mornings of late, but the mornings of the 31st and the 1st,

the line-up will be even more special, as the waning moon presents a spectacular crescent to join the planetary pair. On the 31st, the moon sits just a few degrees north of Jupiter. But this view will be trumped by the view on the 1st, as the even thinner moon is plonk beside the glittering planet Venus. If you can get out this early on Saturday, February 2, you could catch an even thinner ﬁngernail cutting of the moon. Now the moon has left the planetary pair behind and is seemingly heading to its doom towards the sun, which is just over the horizon waiting to rise. By this time the moon will be only three days short of new, and just a sliver above the horizon. On all three mornings, Venus is at its brightest, and only the moon and the sun are brighter common objects. So, what objects are uncommonly brighter than Venus?

Hubble Space Telescope image of the Crab Nebula. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES

Well ﬁrstly, the brightest meteors can be up there, excusing the pun. Astronomers call them ﬁreballs when they are brighter than Venus, and globally they are not that uncommon. However, you would have to spend a lot of hours looking in the sky before encountering one,

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unless you were lucky. Then there are comets. Unfortunately, there have been no really bright ones during my time penning for the Midweek. But there have been times, especially in the 19th century for some reason, when comets have been visible in daylight and shown a tail stretching

halfway across the sky. A giant star going supernova within a couple of thousand light-years would outshine Venus. But the only candidate we know of happened in 1054, the explosion leaving a remnant called the Crab Nebula (see picture). Up next: Can we ﬁnd the Crab Nebula?

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Help for those who need it Café Volunteering pop-ups

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Jill Greathead The mission of many of the community organisations that we support is to care for those in need who have health and disability issues. This includes those with cancer, arthritis, Alzheimer’s, age-related issues, blindness, physical disability, mental illness, muscular dystrophy, heart disease, strokes, and Parkinson’s. Here in Wairarapa we have Parkinson’s Wairarapa who operate out of the Wairarapa Community Centre. Their mission is to educate people about Parkinson’s. They are holding hydrotherapy classes on Tuesdays for a period of eight weeks starting next week on February 5. Each class is 30 minutes for up to six people, costing $8 per session per person. The first few sessions will be having a focus on water safety, balance and floating. Jane Flowerday who is the Parkinson’s Educator for the Wairarapa, is looking for volunteers who

can help supervise and support people with access in and out of the pool and help them with changing clothes if needed. If anyone is interested to attend the hydrotherapy class, please call Jane Flowerday on 027 221 1878 or email her at educator.wairarapa@ parkinsons.org.nz. If you are interested to volunteer for some or all of these sessions, please contact me on 0274 884 376. Volunteering for those who need care is a wonderful way of getting experience to see if you would enjoy a caregiving career. Parkinson’s Wairarapa raise funds to pay for their Parkinson’s Educator so have joined forces with Huri Huri and have organised an event on Sunday, February 17, which is a 64km course going from Pahaoa to Ngawi or 18km from Ngapotiki to Ngawi. This event acknowledges Brian Lambert’s incredible contribution to Wairarapa cycling, and in turn raises money for Parkinson’s

10am to 12 noon on Friday 1 February Visit a volunteering pop-up at a café to find out more about Volunteering Wairarapa and how volunteering can strengthen your community. Masterton Food for Thought 131 Queen Street Carterton Wild Oats 127 High Street North Greytown The Offering 65 Main Street Martinborough Kitcheners 5 Kitchener Street Featherston Loco Coffee & Books 50 Fitzherbert Street Brian Lambert who is a keen cyclist at the Hydrotherapy Pool in Masterton. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

patients in Wairarapa. • For more information on this event google ‘Pedal for Parkinsons 2019 Martinborough’.

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Get ready for Superfish 500! The Wairarapa Sports Fishing Club’s premier tournament - Superfish 500 - will be held Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th of February at Castlepoint Beach. There are seven categories of fish to compete for: Tuna, Kingfish, Kahawai, Blue Cod, Gurnard, Tarakihi and Shark (over 90kg). With the generous help of the sponsors, 1st place for Kahawai, Blue Cod, Kingfish Tuna, Gurnard, Tarakihi and Shark over 90kg will a�ract a cash prize of $500. A special prize of $1000 cash prize will be

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awarded for the first billfish (over 90kg) or yellow fin over 20kg presented to the weigh sta�on. There is no dis�nc�on between boat- and land-based anglers with all being eligible to win any of the offered prizes. In line with the club’s con�nuing emphasis on a sustainable fishery, the tagging prize of $200 cash will remain for kingfish and sharks. These fish will need to be tagged, photographed and released. On presenta�on of the tag card and photo to the weigh sta�on the card will be entered in the draw to win the $200 cash. The compe��on will be run from the clubrooms at 38 Je�y Road, Castlepoint, beginning with registra�on on Friday 8 of February 6pm-9pm. On Saturday and Sunday registra�ons can be made at the clubrooms from 7am to 9am. Each evening there will be ample opportunity to enjoy the clubs hospitality with spot prizes, free nibbles, a cash bar, tall

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The club would like to thank again its major sponsors for their continuing support Sellar & Sellar, Ziggy’s Glass, Wairarapa Scrap Metal, O2 Dive n Surf, King & Henry, Fagan Suzuki, The Boat Shed & Autos, Tinks & Andy Pottinger.

tales and some friendly rivalry. The fishing times are 7am to 7pm Saturday and from 7am on the Sunday. There will be no lines out time, but you must be in the weigh station line-up by 4.30pm on Sunday 10th February or you will not be entitled to weigh your fish for competition purposes. Weigh-in is 4pm-5.30pm Saturday and 3pm-4.30pm Sunday. The major prize giving will be held 6 pm on Sunday 10th at the clubrooms. Entry fee is $50 ($60 for non-WSFC or non-affiliated club members). Tractor launching will be available for a small fee for those who need it. For more information contact the Club Secretary, Jan Beaumont Phone (06) 377-1134 or 021 111 9108.

Love me tender St Luke’s Church in Greytown will be filled with music from the Baroque period on February 9 thanks to a performance of The Night Watch: Love Me Tender. The Wellington-based Early Music group’s performance features the joint forces of four of Baroque Voices’ finest singers, along with a collection of early instrument musicians from both Wellington and Sydney. directed by Imogen Granwal (viola da gamba), The Night Watch comprises nine historical instrumentalists, including Douglas Mews (harpsichord), and Robert Oliver (viola da gamba). Add the vocal opulence of four of the finest singers, drawn from Wellington’s Baroque Voices, and there you have a musical cast to delight the heart. Audiences will indulge in Tragicus BVW106, two heart thumping flute and recorder concertos by Vivaldi, and Telemann, the Buxtehude cantata Wo soll ich fliehen hin, and a work by Handel that comments on the complexity of love. Pre-purchased tickets can be bought

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Women artists, not muses

Six Wairarapa artists have banded together to present an art show celebrating women as artists, not muses. Together, the artists – Adair Davis, Jenny Katene-Morgan, Lisa Simonson, Leanne Taylor, Linda Tilyard and Meg Waddington – have about 200 years of art practice and teaching. Their show at Aratoi, Not the Muse, will feature about 50 artworks, and is opening on Friday, February 1 at 5.30pm. It was artist Linda Tilyard who initiated Not the Muse. “My experience is that women tend to help others and present their own work less often,” she said. “For hundreds of years, women have been objectified, seen as the muse for male artists; usually, women artists have had to be stronger and louder to receive their due recognition.” Linda Tilyard has been exhibiting since the 1980s and trained at Ilam School of Fine Arts with Philippa Blair, Philip Trusttum and Barry Cleavin, among others. “In this exhibition, I am looking for a language to express a global consciousness.” The all-women show was

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inspired by Suffrage 125 Whakatu Wahine. “Suffrage 125 fortified me. “It made me think of the professional art practice of so many women artists I know,” Linda said. Leanne Taylor learned screen printing from Quentin Roper, studied textile design at Auckland University of Technology with Jean Clarkson, attended TAFE Queensland, and established Ramari

Textiles. She will exhibit both ceramics and paintings. “The unexpected result of an abstract painting starts with a leap into the unknown … It is the planning of the unplanned.” Jenny Katene-Morgan said she has multiple potae (hats) that she wears on a daily basis, as all women do. “The one I have chosen is my Maori woman artist potae. “I have a BA in Maori

Visual Arts and my mahi is about sharing my creative knowledge.” In ‘Not the Muse’, she is exploring textured paint, coloured glazes, and the subtleties of drawing. Lisa Simonsen is Masterton born and bred. “My latest works hold imagery relating to patterns we learn from the time we’re born, how they change with age, whilst other parts stay the same; the use of black and white relates to the good with the bad, there is no one

without the other.” Meg Waddington, also from Masterton, has a certificate in art, craft and design from Wairarapa Polytechnic, studied textile design, and trained in ceramics with Richard Parker. “I believe strongly in art practices and processes and the benefit they have on people’s lives. “My recent work brings together my passion for texture, dressmaking and ceramics.” Adair Davis attended various art schools, managed Te Toi Nui, and has painted murals across Porirua and Wellington. Today she is painting smaller, but still uses house paints. For a time, Rita Angus lived with Adair and her mother, artist Ellinore Ginn (1915-1995). “She looked at my palm when I was born, and said ‘Eli, Adair is an artist’ – my fate was sealed!” The show will be open daily, 10am—4pm, until March 17. • ‘Not the Muse’ opens at Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, 12 Bruce St, Masterton, on Friday, February 1 at 5.30pm, with a meet-the-artist session on Saturday February 2 at 11am.

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2019 - NEW YEAR & NEW EVENTS! We hope you had a wonderful Christmas and New Year holiday with friends and whanau. We're excited to be back and to share all the amazing things happening at the Carterton Events Centre in 2019! Follow us on Facebook for news, What's On, giveaways and more!

FEBRUARY EVENTS Friday 8 February, Doors Open at 7pm Sunset Cinema: Tanna, Martin Butler and Bentley Dean | Australia/Vanuatu 2015 | Adventure, Drama, Romance | 1h 44min | M (violence & offensive language) | Nauvhal (English subtitles) Two tribes. One love. This heartfelt story, enacted by the Yakel tribe, tells of a sister’s loyalty, a forbidden love affair and the pact between the old ways and the new. For Tickets and Sunset Cinema Memberships, visit Eventfinda. Saturday 9 February, 10:00am to 12:00pm $20 Pop-In Photo Day Grab a $20 Pop-in portrait from Elyse Childs Photography to start building your monthly Pop-in collection. It's super fast, appointment times are flexible and easy, and the photos are super duper cute! Capture your baby growing month by month! Book at www.popin.co.nz/elysechilds

Farming for the Future Wednesday 27 March, 9:00am to 4:30pm An annual one-day seminar by the South Wairarapa Biodiversity Group and the Mangaterere Restoration Society. Helping farmers, businesses, and organisations improve their knowledge and understanding of the natural environment, reduce their environmental footprint, and achieve more sustainable outcomes. Earlybird Tickets available via Eventfinda.

Wednesday 13 February, 11:00am to 1:00pm Operatunity: The Luck of the Irish The Irish understand great melody. Their fiddle music portrays their musicianship, deep passion and their sense of humour. Their quirky ditties demonstrate their incredible resilience and joy of life. With all the amazing music that Ireland has produced, Operatunity salute the Irish! Tickets available at Eventfinda or ph 0508 266 237. All tickets include show + lunch. Wednesday 27 February to Saturday 9 March Limelight Theatre Co: The Women in Black Elderly Arthur Kipps brings a ghost story to a young actor; it’s the story of something that happened to Kipps 30 years earlier, and the actor turns it into a drama. The older actor plays around half a dozen characters, while the other takes the role of young Kipps, a solicitor in the remote town of Crythin Gifford, who has to visit a mysterious house in the marshes to tie up a dead woman’s affairs – discovering all too late why the townsfolk shrink from the place. Tickets available at Eventfinda.

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CEO’s tips for your success Lakeview School principal TIM NELSON endeavours to learn something new every day by reading books, listening to podcasts, and engaging with a wide range of other content. Keep track of things

Another idea from The Bullet Journal Method book, this one being to use habit trackers to keep track of things. For example, you may have set three resolutions, such as exercising, reading, and learning how to play the guitar. Habit tracking is simply setting up a grid, let’s say monthly, with the days of the month listed down the left-hand side of the page and the three resolutions along the top. At the end of each day a tick can be placed for each that you have done over the course of the day. This simple act could motivate you to keep going, as well as allowing you to see how well you have previously done if a day is missed.

Honesty and integrity

I am reading an incredible book called Bad Blood, which is about the rise and

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Tim Nelson fall of the Silicon Valley company Theranos. Theranos started as a company that was looking at innovative ways in which to test blood, making things easier on the patient and the whole process a lot cheaper. Elizabeth Holmes, the charismatic founder, encouraged investors to put millions of dollars into the company, leading to Theranos at one time having a nine billion dollar valuation and Holmes herself having a net worth of four billion. However, there was a problem ... the company did have an idea, but it didn’t work and was never close to working; the whole thing was based on

exaggeration and lies. Eventually the company crashed and is now worth nothing, with Holmes facing criminal investigations. A lack of honesty and integrity may work for a period of time, but, regardless of how big you are, it will eventually catch up with you.

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explaining the concept, I realised that there are many who would never have come across the time honoured and simple process. SMART goals is simply a process for setting goals that follows five steps. The process gives structure to goal setting, increasing the likelihood of goals being achieved. The process is as follows: Goals should be specific. For example, instead of stating ‘I am going to lose weight’, a better goal would be ‘I am going to lose 10kg by the end of the year’.

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Wednesday, January 30, 2019 Lifestyle Wairarapa Midweek experience could still have been equally rewarding, provided we were prepared to adjust our attitudes in relation to what was provided. For example, had we not been as close to the lake as we were, we could have looked at the location through the lens that we are still only minutes away, as opposed to being a signiﬁcant drive away to the equivalent in our home town.

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However, simple doesn’t always mean easy!

The magic is in your attitude

A recent Daily Calm meditation shared an insight about how our attitude can impact on our experience. At the time of hearing the meditation, my family and friends had just arrived in Rotorua for a holiday. Before arriving, we weren’t sure about the accommodation booked and were pleased to ﬁnd that, on arrival, it met our needs perfectly. However, had it not, the

M2 Magazine columnist and business CEO Richard Conway shares three positive game-changing habits in his article in the latest issue of the magazine. All three could be done by anyone. They are: 1. Start the day by doing the hard things first, or at least one hard thing. This will make the rest of the day easier. 2. Exercise; Richard does four sessions a week and feels better for it in every aspect of his life. 3. Switch off; as much as Richard loves technology he now switches his phone off after 8pm and uses it less on the weekend, giving him more time to spend with the people who matter most – his family. Regardless of who we are or what stage we are in in our lives, all three of Richard’s habits can be done by any of us.

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Kim Siemonek, Centre coordinator Holidays are nearing the end and the kids are ready to get back to routine. It’s now time to think, what new skills can I learn that will bring a sense of calmness to your world? Have you ever tried scrapbooking? We are very lucky to have a very passionate tutor with Jodie. Jodie is working with the ladies at the Wairarapa Women’s Centre and is wanting to show other people what she enjoys doing “with paper and photos and making special memories”. Jodie taught herself to scrapbook and has been doing it for about 10 years. “It started when I picked up my photo album and it had come apart and broke. “So, I had to work out what I was going to do with the photos and I decided to turn it into a special book.” Jodie is wanting to show others and teach them what they can do with their photos and work alongside them to make special memories for them self and

W�� W��’� C�� family to look at. If you would like to learn something diﬀerent and exciting, you are welcome to come to a class and see what it’s like and see what you can do with your special photos, cards, and anything else you want to add to your book. Join us on Friday, February 15, at the Wairarapa Community Centre, 41 Perry Street, Masterton from 10am to midday. Cost is $30 and is to be paid to prior to the course to conﬁrm your place. To book in, check our events on Facebook or contact Vonnie 0211125579 or 06 378 2453.

The upcoming stainedglass course is ﬁlling fast, so if you’re interested and can’t make that day, email wairarapawomen@xtra. co.nz to go on the contact list for the next course. The craft team will be meeting at the Wairarapa Bakery on Wednesday, February 13, at 10.30am. It’s a chance to meet the team, buy a cuppa, and chat about what’s happening for this term. I can tell you a little secret: “it’s outdoor crafts”. Due to high winds the kite day was postponed to today (Wednesday) from 12.30pm-3pm at Te Awhina House, Cameron Crescent.

What’s on Come fly a kite Wednesday, January, 30 Te Awhina House, 12.30pm-3pm Craft Coffee Morning Tea Wednesday, February 13 Wairarapa Bakery, 10.30am Scrapbooking Friday, February15 Wairarapa Community Centre, 10am-Midday Pre-booking needed: $30 Stained Glass Wednesday, March 20 Wairarapa Community Centre, 10am – 1pm Pre-booking needed: $30

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A tiny house paradise Hayley Gastmeier

RESTRICTED FIRE SEASON Notice is given under section 56(1)(b) of the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017 that a Restricted Fire Season has been declared from 0800 Monday 14th January 2019 covering all areas within the Wairarapa District (Urban and Rural) until revoked or amended by Fire and Emergency New Zealand. Tararua District remains OPEN fire season

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A permit is required to light a fire in open air in these areas. See www.checkitsalright.nz for types of fire which have been authorised as not being fires in open air and do not need a permit. You commit an offence if you knowingly or recklessly light, or allow another person to light, a fire in open air in an area that is in a Restricted Fire Season unless under a permit issued by Fire and Emergency New Zealand and in accordance with any conditions of the permit. Any fire permits issued during a Restricted Fire Season are suspended if Fire and Emergency declares a Prohibited Fire Season, or prohibits fire in open air in the area.

A vision to establish an eco-friendly community of small and tiny houses featuring 120 dwellings and shared facilities is one step closer to becoming a reality in Featherston. Ian McComb, of Brookside Developments, lodged a resource consent application with the South Wairarapa District Council (SWDC) earlier this month. The application was prepared by Tomlinson and Carruthers Surveyors Ltd and lays out the goal of the project. “Brookside’s dwellings provide access to housing for those who are unable to afford a dwelling in the current housing market, as well as easycare homes for those who have retired from the workforce.” The site for the proposed development is a 4ha parcel of land on Harrison St East. Small and tiny houses would feature one to three bedrooms and range in size from

An artist’s impression of the community development of small and tiny homes proposed for Featherston. IMAGE/SUPPLIED

48m2 to 110m2, with land parcels sized between 120m2 and 275m2. In addition, the planned subdivision would feature early childhood care, a café, an evening community kitchen, a youth activity building, a gymnasium, workshops, and guest accommodation. There would also be public reserves and spaces, private shared food gardens featuring medicinal plants, and children’s play areas. While there would be internal roads and 137 car parks,

the neighbourhood has been designed to encourage physical activity like walking and cycling, with pathway links within the community, which will be wheelchairfriendly. Most buildings will be single story, fencing will be kept to a minimum, and the subdivision would be powered by a mix of solar power and electricity. Stormwater would be managed on site, and all buildings would be raised to avoid possible flooding events. Connected to council

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water and sewage systems, the units would be developed 30 at a time over four stages, with a 10-year consent period being requested for this to happen. McComb told the Wairarapa Times-Age last year that he expected the properties to be priced between $190,000 and $390,000. It is envisioned that residents of the planned community will be long-term residents, moving between different dwellings as their circumstances change.

There would be a body corporate manager and subcommittees overseeing the community. McComb has been open about his plans and has sought feedback from the Featherston community by presenting his proposal at recent public forums. He has also approached residents who live adjacent to the development site requesting their written approval. The surveyors concluded that the development would have no adverse effect on the environment “which is any more than minor”. SWDC’s planning department has 10 working days to determine whether the consent will be publicly notified. The proposed development of 120 lots is 52 lots more than set out in the development standards of the Combined Wairarapa District Plan. A complying subdivision on the site would have 68 lots.

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New Zealand farms wouldn’t be the same without man’s best friend, says Martinborough farmer and competitive sheep dog trainer and judge, John Harvey. Harvey runs a team of about five or six working dogs on his 700-hectare family farm near Martinborough. He mostly works with heading dogs because of the nature of the farm but has a few huntaways to bring sheep down from deep valleys and help in the yards. A third-generation sheep and beef farmer, working dogs have played a vital role on the farm and been a part of his life for as long as he could remember. “I’ve been farming all my life. I ran my first dog when I was 11 at the local dog trial – an old heading dog.” It was his love of working stock and working dogs which saw Harvey get involved competitively. “I just love doing it. “The vast majority of people don’t appreciate what sheep dogs mean to our economy.” Harvey is a life member of the New Zealand Sheep Dog Trial Association and has judged three national competitions in addition to winning several Wairarapa centre events. There are four standard competing events, two for heading dog breeds and two for huntaway dogs. Dogs are tasked with moving three sheep across different courses – heading dogs move sheep down from the hills on the long head and short head courses, while huntaways compete in the straight hunt and zigzag hunt. Harvey said while there was some control over the dog through thorough training, the most difficult part of the competition was not knowing how the sheep would respond. Navigating difficult

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Consulting Officer Update With 1000 kg MS/ha about to be passed soon, one of the season’s milestones is secure. This means that there are few decisions left that will significantly affect the course of this season, and these are minor. Focus can start coming on how decisions will impact on getting an outstanding result next season. In general pasture availability is not holding back production, with high covers and pasture growth for this time of year. In most cases pasture quality is high with a good clover content. Poor pasture quality currently will be the result of missed opportunities earlier to control the pasture surplus. High heat and humidity is limiting production on some days. Organising a final pregnancy test and review of mating performance, and a facial eczema prevention programme are areas that require attention currently.

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Rams: Furniss 1 at $50, 2 Wethers at $166, 3 Wethers at $162, Southey 1 at $37, Crawley 1 at $59, McNamara 4 Wethers at $167. Ewes: Crawley 8 at $188, Laing 5 at $186, Southey 4 at $182, Smith 3 at $180, Lipinski 5 at $184. Lambs: Reed 6 at $105, 4 at $102, Farmer 3 at $140, Hicks 6 at $114, 2 at $111, Paku 3 at

Cattle Druzianic 1 Ang 15mth Heifer at $600, Sargent 2 MG/F wnr Heifers at $510, 2 AngX wnr Heifers at $485, 3 MG/ FrX wnr Heifers at $460, 2 MG/FrX wnr Steers at $525, King 3 SP/HX wnr Bulls at $540, 2 SP wnr Heifers at $475.

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weather conditions and the course across farm land can also be challenging at times he said. Sheep dog trials in New Zealand are unique and differ greatly from international competitions based on the English competition model. New Zealand trials are more tailored to the landscape and better reflect everyday stock working practices seen on the farm, which has helped lead to better breeding lines. “[Dog trialling] has got the advantage that you can practice it while you’re working,” he said. “All the skills you need are the same skills you need on the farm.” Harvey said sheep dog competitions had not changed much over the years, but the standard of work and quality of competing dogs – particularly huntaways – had increased significantly. Huntaways are a breed

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which originated in New Zealand. Harvey said the unique nature of New Zealand trials, which enables farmers to train up their dogs while they’re working on the farm, had contributed to a higher quality of competitors. “It was set up that way. The standards have gotten higher and higher.” He also attributed the increased quality and uptake of people training their own dogs to courses taught at agricultural institutions such as Smedley and Taratahi, focusing on stock work. Harvey said it takes him about one to two years to train a dog up and get it confident enough to work on the farm but honing their instincts takes time and most weren’t ready until they hit their third birthday. Harvey estimates he’s trained anywhere between 30 to 50 dogs over his lifetime. Despite talk in recent years of drones being used to herd sheep, he said sheep dogs still play a vital role on New Zealand farms. “It’s hard to see anything replacing dogs. “It isn’t an exaggeration to say without sheep dogs we wouldn’t have a sheep and beef industry. “A good dog is worth its weight in gold.”

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30 Wairarapa Midweek Business Wednesday, January 30, 2019

people who mean business Quality workmanship guaranteed with Kirkland Decorators You can be certain of the highest quality workmanship when you employ Kirkland Decorators. With over 30 years in business in the Wairarapa, Kirkland Decorators guarantees all its work and is happy to provide references for new customers’ peace of mind. We have a team of qualified painters and wallpapering specialists and only use quality products for both exterior and interior work. We are available for: • Interior and exterior painting • Plastering • Airless spraying • Water blasting • Paper hanging • And all restoration work We offer free consultation and quotations and are available for work right throughout the Wairarapa. Phone (06) 378 2210 or 027 429 1770 or email leith.lorraine@xtra.co.nz

Roof and house cleaning with CK Property Maintenance Hi there Carl here from CK Property Maintenance. Having been a roofer in the UK for some 24 years and a further 14 years in the Wairarapa, I am now able to offer a full exterior house cleaning service with the most recent and updated pressure washing plant and machinery. Thinking of selling your house? Take my advice, have it cleaned first and the difference will amaze you and put many $$ on the price. I can offer a pressure washing service in preparation for re-painting either by qualified painting contractors or DIY decorators, and can also clean paths and driveways - brick, tar seal or concrete - as well as decking. You will be surprised at the difference it makes once your property has been professionally cleaned. I only use plant and foliage friendly cleaning products, chlorine based, that will not harm lawns, shrubs or plant life.

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Roof cleaning is a speciality too. Get rid of that horrid lichen that will ruin the appearance of your property. Most people do not realise that if they have a Colorsteel roof with a warranty on the materials used, the warranty is void unless you have had the roof professionally cleaned every two to three years to avoid the lichen moss and mould attacking the colour coating on the steel. I also offer a cleaning service to professional painting contractors that either do not own a water-blaster or do not like getting wet! If you have a never-ending nagging problem with a roof leak, let me take a look for you as I have a reputation that goes before me for solving leaks. Call me for a free no-obligation quote.

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We got talking about dogs because I have one and Jeannine Brown has Hugo, who now has several new doggie friends care of the family’s new business, Dogs of West Bush. Jeannine is big on routine and says she got that Emmylou tip from Pip Della likes to Barca, owner of have her Dogs 101, who has crocheted been tremendously blanket and toy at supportive to them hand. as new operators of dog day care and boarding kennels. One routine is the dogs have a regular afternoon sleep – and what a place to sleep. The building housing the business was built by a cray fishing business owner and then ran as a base for the shearing business the Browns owned for many years. Now that its inhabitants are dogs, there is air-conditioning and heating, acoustic batts, a special paint on the floor and wide doors to several fenced outdoor areas with shade and X fencing made of the stuff that zoos use. In a utility room there are lockers like you might have in a school with each dog’s food and anything that is required for their special needs. There’s a scheduled pickup and drop-off time, but the thing the Browns emphasise is they are flexible and trying to replicate a home environment for the dogs. We traversed many of the topics in the dog world. Proof of up-to-date vaccinations is required but they will take dogs that aren’t de-sexed, for an extra charge. Jeannine said the family ran a shearing contracting business for 32 years, “so we are well used to animals”. “We’ve always had dogs and nine-year-old Hugo is our fourth golden retriever.

Emma Brown with Hugo and Emmylou and Jeannine Brown.

“We have always loved dogs.” Her daughter, Emma, said the business venture came about as a natural way to use their lifestyle block after using it as a base for the contracting business. She said they don’t want the business to become too big. “We want to keep it boutique in nature – your dog is coming to hang out with a small bunch of other dogs and be well looked after is the key message,” Emma said. “I think people who do move to the Wairarapa do so for lifestyle, and if they were to

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bring their dog to us, it would be in keeping with what the Wairarapa has to offer.” That is, a nice lifestyle. Jeannine said they really appreciated the owners telling them about their dog. “The more we know about their dog, the better we can look after it,” she said. If the dog is no good off lead, it isn’t let off lead outside of fenced areas. Dogs can have trial days, sometimes there is an interview and sometimes, just a conversation about the dog’s particular needs.

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The business which opened in November caters for both dog daycare and longer stays. They get a wide range of different kind of dogs and owners, including an increasing number of young families and young couples who have a dog and both owners are working. They’ve been growing the business via word of mouth and they are using social media to make people aware of the business and also to keep clients in touch with their dogs. • See www.dogsofwestbush. co.nz.

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1ST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH PAHIATUA: 10am-noon Heartlands Office EKETAHUNA: 1-3pm Public Library 1ST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH 11am-3pm CARTERTON: Haumanu House 2ND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH 11am-3pm FEATHERSTON: Community Centre 3RD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH 11am-3pm PAHIATUA: Heartlands Office 4TH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH MARTINBOROUGH: 10-12pm Waihinga Centre GREYTOWN: 1-3pm Public Library We provide free legal information, assistance and law related education

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32 Wairarapa Midweek Wai Write Wednesday, January 30, 2019

When the joke was on me

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Keith Allen Although I thought I had brought enough clothes with me, I found that after a 13-day tour of England and Scotland that I was running out of certain items, namely: underwear and shirts. Having three days in London before embarking for the European part of my trip, I decided to take steps to remedy the situation. First of all, I asked the receptionist at the hotel if they had a laundry. “Yes,” he replied. “What are the charges?” I requested. I was handed a list and when I saw that it cost five pounds (or about NZ $16) to have a shirt washed and ironed, I decided that there must be a cheaper way. “Is there a laundromat nearby?” I tentatively asked. Once again, the response was positive, and I was given clear instructions of how to get there. Picking up my bag of washing, I set out being careful to take note of significant landmarks, so that I wouldn’t get lost on the way back to the hotel. After walking for about 15 minutes, I found the place. It was a long building

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with washing machines along one wall and some chairs along the other. At the far end, there was a small office where you could purchase washing powder and the 50p coins to feed the machine. Having done that, I chose a machine that was not being used. It was then simply a matter of following instructions: “Open the machine.” “Put in washing powder.” “Close the machine.”

“Insert two 50P coins.” “Start the machine.” The machine roared into life. Well pleased with myself I stepped back and was just about to go outside and enjoy the mild summers afternoon, when I heard raucous laughter coming from behind me. Turning around, I saw a very large African woman laughing her head off and vigorously pointing to my bag of washing lying on the floor beside the machine. Twenty-four years later it is still not a particularly

amusing memory for me; but I am sure that the African lady dined out on that story many, many times. She is probably still telling her grandchildren about the day she laughed at my expense. I like sharing jokes and laughing with people but laughing at others is a very different matter. • Keith Allen is the chairman of the Blairlogie Writer’s Group.

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34 Wairarapa Midweek Community Events Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Events

THURSDAY, JANUARY 31 Wairarapa Genealogists: Rooms open 1-4pm, at the Research Rooms, 79 Queen St, Masterton. The public are most welcome to seek help with their family history research. Age Concern: SayGo, 9am, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Housie: At Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club (behind clock tower Carterton), at 1pm. Narcotics Anonymous: Meet at 6pm, at 15 Victoria St, Masterton. Carterton Community Choir: Meet 7.15-9pm, at Carterton School, Holloway St. Ability to read music not essential. Call (022) 373-4299. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Miriam 377-7974. Social Learners Bridge: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Barbara (06) 304-9208. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9amnoon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 5-7pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 6.30pm. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 1-2.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Masterton Senior Citizens & Beneficiaries Association: Meet 1-3.30pm for cards, Scrabble and bowls, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St. Call Ngaire Walker 377-0342. Wairarapa Fern & Thistle Pipe Band: Practice 6.30-8.30pm, Savage Club Hall, 10 Albert St, Masterton. Call secretary, Gloria (027) 628-5889. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Joint Exhibition: By artist Margaret

Crawford and photographer Rob Innes, at Heart of Arts Gallery, 47 High St, Carterton. Runs through to mid-February. JP Service Centre: At the Carterton Library 12pm-2pm, no appointment necessary. Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Fri to Mon 10am-4pm, groups by arrangement. Call Jean (06) 372-6623 or Pam (06) 372-6459. MSC Variety Entertainers: Meet 10am, at Savage Club rooms, 10 Albert St, Masterton. Come share your talents with us on stage. We are looking for new members. Call Judith 377-1750 or Doreen 370-4604. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Need support to quit smoking? Quit Clinic at Whaiora 9am-noon. Our support is available across Wairarapa and it’s at no cost to you. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246. Needlework and Craft DropIn: 10am-noon, Featherston Community Centre. Call Virginia (06) 308-8392. Sewing and Craft: 10am-2pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Petra (021) 234-1554. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di (027) 498-7261. Carterton Craft Market: Open 7 days, 10am-2pm, High St, Carterton, opp Almo’s Book Shop. Call Robyn 379-7099. Kids’ Song And Story: Fun songs, finger plays and stories for under5s, during school terms, 9.3010.30am, at Epiphany Church Hall, High St South, Masterton. Call Jill 377-4614. Greytown Music and Movement: For pre-schoolers, 10am, at St Luke’s Hall, Main St. Contact: email admin@stlukesgreytown.co.nz Wairarapa Steampunk: We meet as required, 10.30am-2pm, at Kingstreet Artworks. Call Gaylene 377-4865 evenings or (0274) 494-596. Dance Fit: At Carrington Park, Carterton, at 6-7pm. If weather not good it’s in youth centre of Event

Centre. Text dance groove to (022) 321-2643. Masterton Social Badminton Club: Play 7-9pm, all year round, at Masterton YMCA gym (371 Queen St). Contact by text Hamish (021) 259-7684 or Sam (0210) 552-113. Masterton Masters Swimming Club: Club night 6-7pm, Genesis Recreation Centre back pool. Call Graeme 377-0507 or Lucy (021) 0204-4144. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am, behind the Hosking Garden in the Park. Call Pauline Lamb 377-3388. Carterton Senior Citizens: Meet 1.30-4pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, Carterton Memorial Club, Broadway.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Greytown Craft Market: At the St Johns Hall, Main St, 10am-3.30pm. Wairarapa handcrafted gifts, knitting, fabric crafts and sewing, preserves, plants, fresh produce and flowers, cards, jewellery and much more Stall enquirers call Wendy (06) 304-9287. Wairarapa Spinners and Weavers: Meet 10am-2pm, in the Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 3788775 or Lynette 377-0236. Women’s Self Defence: With Dion, 9am, band rotunda, Queen Elizabeth Park. Call 020 41244098. 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 Wairarapa Genealogists: Rooms open 10am-1pm, at the Research Rooms, 79 Queen St, Masterton. The public are most welcome to seek help with their family history research. Martinborough Museum: Open 11.30am-3.30pm, 7 Memorial Sq, Martinborough. Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library

and Information Centre. Displays of WWI Featherston Military Camp, Featherston WWII Japanese POW Camp, and of Featherston and surrounding districts. Open 10am2pm, other times by arrangement, groups welcome. Call Elsa (021) 263-9403. Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Fri to Mon 10am-4pm, groups by arrangement. Call Jean (06) 372-6623 or Pam (06) 372-6459. Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Masterton Library, 10am-noon. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway. Open by appointment. Call 379-9021. Toy Library: Masterton: 10am1pm, at rear of YMCA, 162 Dixon St. Featherston Toy Library: 14 Wakefield St, 10am-noon. Call Merle (06) 308-8109. Farmers’ Market: 9am-1pm, at at Farriers, 4 Queen St, Masterton. Locally grown and made food and artisan products. Find us on Facebook or see www. waifarmersmarket.org.nz Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet at 1.15pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Steve Davis (06) 304-7155. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Bowls at 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Rex Kenny 379-7303. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm. Call Ian Wyeth 378-6425 or 377-5762.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Wairarapa Word: Indie author Leeanna Morgan, at 3pm, Community Courthouse, 60 Holloway St, Carterton . Rebekah Farr: Departures, a poignant and topical exhibition, paintings exploring the themes of exile and migration, last day. New Arrivals: Acquisitions from the collection, at Aratoi, 10am-4pm daily until February 27.

See What I Can See NZ: Photography for the young and curious. At Aratoi, 10am-4pm daily until March 31. Hélène Carroll: Alphabet Series, at Aratoi, 10am-4pm daily until March 31. A child of Holocaust survivors, Carroll contrasts the alphabet with the Holocaust in her 26 paintings. Nga Aho Raranga: Textiles from the Taonga Maori Collection, 10am4pm daily until April 28. Korowai, kahu kiwi, taniko, kete, puipui, poi, tukutuku and other woven taonga in Aratoi’s collection. Martinborough Museum: Open 11.30am-3.30pm, 7 Memorial Sq, Martinborough. Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Displays of WWI Featherston Military Camp, Featherston WWII Japanese POW Camp, and of Featherston and surrounding districts. Open 10am2pm, other times by arrangement, groups welcome. Call Elsa (021) 263-9403. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9amnoon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 1pm. Carterton Farmers’ Market: High St, Carterton, 9am-12.30pm. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Miriam 377-7974. Masterton Car Boot Sale and Market: 6.30-11.30am, Essex St car park. Contact ja.murray@xtra. co.nz Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 9.15am for 9.30am start, at clubrooms behind clock tower Carterton. Call Robin Brasell (06) 222-4000.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4 Age Concern: Exercise For Seniors, 9.30am; line dancing, 10.30am, at the Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Literacy Wairarapa: Offers free help

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2019 CIVIC AWARDS DO YOU KNOW A SOUTH WAIRARAPA PERSON OR GROUP WHO SHOULD BE RECOGNISED FOR THEIR SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION TO THE WELLBEING OF OUR DISTRICT? South Wairarapa District Council is calling for nominations for the 2019 Civic Awards. The Awards recognise an individual, group or organisation that has contributed significantly to the wellbeing of the South Wairarapa District. Nominations are open for the following categories: Community Service, Arts and Culture, Sport, Youth, and Environmental Service. In addition, one of the five category winners will be awarded: ‘South Wairarapa Citizen of the Year’

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Awards will be presented by the Mayor at a ceremony in March.

Award winners Dougal and Denise MacDonald with Former Mayor Adrienne Staples at the 2016 Awards Nomination forms, including details of conditions and guidelines, available at www.swdc.govt.nz/civicawards-2019, Council Office, and Featherston, Greytown Library.

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Citizens Advice Bureau: Free and confidential advice, Mon-Fri 9am4pm, 43 Perry St, Masterton. Call 377-0078 or 0800 367-222. Masterton District Brass Band: Rehearsals at 7.30pm, in the Band Room, Park Ave, Masterton. Call (022) 574-0742. Not Your Nanna’s Sewing Circle: 7-9pm, Cobblestone’s Administration Room, 169 Main St, Greytown. Call Christine Healy (06) 304-8110 or Lynda Saint-Merat (06) 304-7026. Alcoholics Anonymous: Masterton: 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 3782338 or Pete (020) 4005-9740. Carterton: 8pm, Salvation Army Community Rooms, 210 High St. Call Dennis 377-5355 or Martin (06) 372-7764. Girl Guiding: Brownies (7-10 years) 4.30-6pm. Guides (9-14 years) 5.30-7.30pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Alanon: A group for anyone affected by another’s drinking, meet at 7pm at Cameron Community House, Church St, Masterton. Call 0508 425-2666. Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: Meet 7pm in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531. Wairarapa Embroiderers Guild: Meet at the Ranfurly Club Rooms, Chapel St, Masterton. Call Nola (027) 687-8599 or Jenny 377-0859 or email Wairarapaembroiderers@gmail.com Wairarapa Senior Net: Invites people 50 years-plus to the Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton, 1.30-2.30pm. Call Maryanne 370-2197 or email: endless.summer.nz@gmail.com Wairarapa Genealogists: Rooms open 1-4pm, at the Research Rooms, 79 Queen St, Masterton. The public are most welcome to seek help with their family history research. Chair Exercise: Gentle chair

exercises, 2-2.45pm, at St John’s Hall, Greytown. Tribal Fusion Bellydancing: At 91 Harley St, Masterton, 7-8pm. Call Wai steampunk, Gaylene (0274) 494-596. Wai Steampunk NZ: Check Facebook for upcoming events. For joining or enquiries call Gaylene (0274) 494-596. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 9am-noon at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 10am. Juesday Art: 10am-1pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Julia (06) 308-8977. Featherston Wahine Singers: 7-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Susan (021) 2464884. Art For Everyone: 7-8pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Sandie (021) 157-4909. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway, 2-4pm, or by appointment. Call 379-9233 or (027) 271-6280. Clareville Badminton Club: Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm. Call Steve 379-6999. Central Indoor Bowls Club: 7.30pm, Hogg Crescent hall. Call Mathew or Graeme 378-7554. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Association: Meet for social indoor bowls, 500 cards, or a chat 1-3pm, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St. Call Ngaire 377-0342. Free Community Fit Club: 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di (027) 498-7261. Woops A Daisies: Leisure Marching Team practise 4-5pm, at the YMCA. Call Cheryl (06) 370-1922. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club: Games afternoon, including cards, board, darts, pool etc. Call Doff 304-9748. Girl Guiding: Pippins (5-7 years)

3.45-5pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 9.15am for 9.30am start, at clubrooms behind clock tower Carterton. Call Robin Brasell (06) 222 4000. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Bowls at 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the clock tower, Carterton. Call Rex Kenny 379-7303. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf croquet 9.15am, behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Pauline Lamb 377-3388.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: Meet 10am in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531. Toi Wairarapa – Heart of Arts: 10 Minute Bites, 12.10pm, BYO sandwich. Open Mic Night: From 7.30pm until 10pm at the Welsh Dragon Inn, 43 Fitzherbert St, Featherston. Call Jo and Mike (06) 308-9081. Wairarapa Genealogists: Rooms open 7-9pm, at the Research Rooms, 79 Queen St, Masterton. The public are most welcome to seek help with their family history research. Cards: Come and join other enthusiastic “500” Players 1.154.15pm, at the Carterton Club. Call Barbara 379-6582 or Val 379-8329. AA Meeting: At 7.30pm. Call (027) 557-7928. Ukulele Classes: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Neil (06) 308-9341. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Club: Craft and chat afternoon 1-3pm, bring your crafts or just come for some company, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, beginners 4.30-5.30pm; intermediate, 5.307pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135.

Kiddie Gym: For 0-3-year-olds, 9.30-11am, at St David’s Church, corner High and Victoria Sts, Carterton. Call Lorna or Abby 3798325. Club Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll, beginners 6-7pm; Intermediate level 7.15-8.15pm, at Club Wairarapa, Masterton. Call (027) 333-1793. Rangatahi to Rangatira Youth Group: Join us for sports, food, and leadership, Carterton Events Centre. Text “R2R” to (027) 742-2264. Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm for browsing or painting, at 12 Victoria St. Call Sue 377-7019. Age Concern: Exercise For Seniors, 1.30pm, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St, Masterton. Carterton Women’s Golf: 9-hole golf at 10.45am. Call Colleen 3770841 or Alison 377-5709. Recreational Walking Group: 9.30am, Essex St car park. Call Ann Jackson, 372-5758, or Ann Duckett, 378-8285. Te Runga Scouts: Cubs, 6-7.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Wairarapa Singers: 6.45pm, at Rosewood, 417 Queen St, Masterton. Call Pete 370-4574. Esperanto Club: 2pm, write to people using the international language worldwide. Call 3770499. Soulway Cooking and Crafts: 10am-noon, High St, Masterton. Call Nikki Smith 370-1604 (church office). Alcoholics Anonymous: Masterton: 7.30pm, Soulway Church, 227 High St. Call Darren (027) 334-2685. Featherston: 7.30pm. Call Mark (06) 306-6013 or (021) 02442870. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet at 1.15am for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower,Carterton. Call Steve Davis (06) 304-7155. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm. Call Ian Wyeth 378-6425 or 377-5762. * To have an event listed please email event@age.co.nz

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Wednesday, January 30, 2019 Community Events Wairarapa Midweek with reading, spelling and maths at Te Awhina/Cameron Community House, 9am-noon. Carterton Scottish Dance Club: Meet at 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. No partner required. Call Elaine 377-0322 or Julie 370-4493. Mah Jong: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Pat (06) 308-9729. Senior Citizens Cards: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre Call Val (06) 308 9203. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 6-8pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511 or Brian 377-4066. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Need support to quit smoking? Quit Clinic at Whaiora 9am-noon. Our support is available across Wairarapa and it’s at no cost to you. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246. Play Gym: St James Church Hall 116 High St, Masterton, 9.3011am, for 0-3-year-olds. Carterton Food Bank: 11.30amnoon Mon-Fri at Haumanu House (down the lane between Carters and the Clock Tower). Call 3794092. Carterton Community Toy Library: Events Centre, Holloway St, MonSat during CDC Library hours. https://www.facebook.com/ CartertonToyLibrary/ CCS Disability Action Wairarapa Office: 36 Bannister St, Masterton, 10am-1pm Mon-Fri. For Mobility Parking Permits, Disability Support and Advocacy. Call 378-2426 or 0800 227-2255. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di (027) 498-7261. The Dance Shed: 450 Belvedere Rd Carterton. Line Dancing Class, 7-9pm, beginners followed by intermediate. Call Wendy or Don 379-6827 or (027) 319-9814. Epilepsy Support Group: 11am at the Salvation Army office, 210 High St South, Carterton. Call 0800 20 21 22.

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PURSUANT to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that the Carterton District Council proposes to close Tea Creek Road for the purpose of a ClubSport Championship Speed Event organised by Wairarapa Car Club for the period indicated hereunder: Period of Closure: Sunday 17th March 2019

8.00am – 5.00pm

Roads affected: Tea Creek Road (2km’s from the intersection of Tea Creek Road and Mangatarere Valley Road, to the end of Tea Creek Road). The closed section will be adequately and properly signposted at the beginning of the closed road, being manned with radio communication to allow the passage of through traffic between events or in emergency. Any person objecting to the proposal is called upon to lodge his/her objection and grounds thereof, in writing before 20th February 2019 at the office of the Carterton District Council, Holloway Street, Carterton. D Gittings Infrastructure, Services and Regulatory Manager

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PURSUANT to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that the Carterton District Council proposes to close Dakins Road for the purpose of Wairarapa Wines Harvest Festival 2019 for the period indicated hereunder: Period of Closure: Saturday 9th March 2019 (or alternatively Sunday 10th March 2019, if the event is unable to proceed on Saturday due to weather conditions) 8.00am – 8.00pm Roads affected: Dakins Road (from the western boundary of Urlar Vineyard down to and including the Carterton District Council Reserve known as ‘The Cliffs’). The closed section will be adequately and properly signposted at the beginning of the closed road, being manned with radio communication to allow the passage of through traffic in an emergency. Any person objecting to the proposal is called upon to lodge his/her objection and grounds thereof, in writing before 20th February 2019 at the office of the Carterton District Council, Holloway Street, Carterton. D Gittings Infrastructure, Services and Regulatory Manager

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MACHINERY OPERATOR We are looking for an energetic individual to join our Martinborough team in a permanent role to assist with the development of our new vineyard on Te Muna Road. For the first few years, your duties would primarily be focused on machinery work and developing the vineyard before evolving into more viticulture work. Previous machinery and viticulture experience is an advantage, but not essential. Call Anton Stadniczenko on 027 282 6500 for more information.

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This week? or had a Late Delivery? Call SCIENCE TECHNICIAN We seek a Science Technician to work 10 to 12 hours per week while the College is open for instruction. A willingness and ability to support the Special Character of the College shall be a condition of appointment. This position is to commence as soon as possible. Applications close Friday 1 February 2019. Please send an expression of interest to, hoskinsm@chanelcollege.school.nz for an information pack and application form or contact the school office on (06) 370 0612. Mike Hoskins Deputy Principal

Phone 021 140 9494 LOGGING TRUCK OPERATORS We are looking for great drivers to join our Masterton team, for both day and night shift. and we believe our company has a lot to offer you. We are a family based company that

Administration Assistant/ Distribution Clerk Cabernet Foods Ltd is the Distribution arm of the Cabernet Group of Companies. We are seeking a person who can - take on the responsibility of ensuring that the dispatch of Cabernets products run smoothly and efficiently. - Maintain an accurate client file database - Process customer receipts, invoices, credit notes and statements. The successful applicant will report to the Chief Financial Controller and depen ding on the applicant may be given other financial tasks to preform Cabernet Foods Ltd is situated on Gladstone Road in the Wairarapa. This is a full-time position with the hours of work being 10.00am until 6.00pm. As the work is not completed until all the orders are dispatched and invoiced it is sometimes necessary to work beyond 6pm. Previous CRM administration and dispatch experience is preferred but not essential. The applicant will need to be: - Confident in verbal and written communication - Able to work under pressure and to deadlines - A self-starter - Pay attention to detail sense of humour !! If you feel that you have the ability to full this position an application form can be found on our website, www.cabernet.co.nz or phone the administration office on 06-372-7882 so that one can be forwarded to you. Applications close on 8th February 2019

Relief Teachers Wairarapa College is seeking registered teachers who are interested in being involved in day relief for 2019. Please contact the College Office 370 0400 or email ktaylor@waicol.nz with your CV.

Section Tidying Hedge trimming Featherston Looking for reliable, honest, trustworthy person to maintain our unruly section hedges and weedeating. Some tools supplied. Email tomyandkaren@gmail.com or Phone 06 308 8533 or 027 225 7279 with relevant details and skills.

h Our driver trainer will welcome you and show you the ropes. Join a positive company with a great culture and vibrant, professional staff. We have a commitment to good practise with Health and Safety. You will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical test, as well as Drug and Alcohol testing with random D/A testing during your employment. Some of the benefits you will receive when you join us: Free life insurance Extensive and continuous on the job training Recognition of service milestones Good pay/hourly rates The chance to work with a vibrant team of professionals. If you have: A clean and current class 5 (Full) license A desire to part of a fast growing and professional company A positive can-do attitude A strong work ethic and are reliable and punctual, then we want to hear from you! For a job description, application form or further information e-mail or phone jody@mccarthytransport.co.nz 06 370 0856. Remuneration will be in accordance with experience. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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CASUAL BAR PERSON The Masterton Club is offering a part time position as a Casual Bar Person. Hours are Wed, Thurs, Friday and occasional Saturday from 3pm till close. The person should ideally have a bar licence or bar experience but not essential. Please email your CV to inquiry@mastertonclubinc.co.nz

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Masterton Golf Club will hold its Annual General Meeting Sunday 17 February 2019 at 10:30am in the upstairs lounge at the Clubhouse. Copies of the Annual Report will be available on request from the office in the week prior to the AGM and at the meeting.

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WAIRARAPA MOANA INCORPORATION Vacancy: Share Registry Applications are invited for the position of Shareholder Liaison based at Wairarapa Moana House, Masterton. In this role, you will provide admin istration support to our shareholders and your duties will include engaging via phone / email / in person, maintaining the share register, processing succession orders, liaising with the Māori Land Court, ensuring accurate and timely records are kept, processing shareholder payments as well as providing support for AGMs. You will play an integral part in maintaining our shareholder relationships which will fit with your natural outgoing personality and willingness to help. You will have skills in: • Understanding tikanga Māori • Understanding financial statements • Māori land administration • Research and database management • Effective written and oral communication • The use of Microsoft Office. The role will require you to have confidence, be self-motivated, demonstrate initiative and manage priorities with strong attention to details. If you have the skills to make a valuable contribution to our strong and positive team we would like to hear from you. Are you interested? To apply please contact Daryan on 06 370 2608 or info@wairarapamoana.org.nz

38 Wairarapa Midweek Sport Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Masterton takes the crown GOLF

Selected leading scores from the Eketahuna-Masterton Pro Am played on the weekend: Professionals: 133 – Daden Head, 134 – Harry Bateman, Kieran Muir, 135 – Justin Morris, 136 – Koh Tae. Leading teams in the stableford competition for amateurs: 248 – K Consulting, Eketahoons [K Consulting won on countback], 242 – Town & Country, The Coasters.

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Eli Hill In a fitting finish to the Eketahuna-Masterton Pro Am golf tournament, teams from both towns tied for first place when play ended on the weekend. Masterton’s K Consulting and the Eketahoons each scored 248 points in the three-ball stableford competition. But K Consulting, – Innes Kennard [captain], Murray Wolland, Nooroa Rota and professional Pieter Zwart – took first place on countback thanks to a strong finish on the Masterton Golf Club course, which their player knew well. The team, which scored 118 points on Saturday at the Eketahuna Golf Club, teed off on Sunday trailing the competition leaders, Eketahoons, by 11 points. Kennard said that Saturday play had provided plenty of obstacles for the team. “While the Eketahuna course was in good condition, the wind was swirling. “Obviously, the local team had some knowledge and were able to avoid the obstacles somewhat.” But back on home ground, K Consulting powered into a tie with the

The Eketahuna Masterton Pro Am winning K Consulting team: Murray Wolland, left, Nooroa Rota, Innes Kennard, and professional Pieter Zwart. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

leaders after scoring 130 points with the players each performing well on different parts of the course. “Murray Wolland commented after we’d finished that his play on the fourth and fifth holes were the best he’s ever played them,” Kennard said. There was a concerted effort for a strong finish through the last five holes – which proved crucial on the countback. Kennard said the team had been playing the tournament together for the past 12 years.

“It’s an amazing positive weekend and brings two of Wairarapa’s clubs together, both of which are looking really good at the moment. “It’s a privilege and a pleasure to play with the pros and for a lot of people it’s a highlight of the yearly golfing calendar.” Masterton’s Town & Country claimed third place with 242 points also on countback from the Coasters. Canterbury’s Oscar Cadenhead won the professionals’ tournament with an aggregate score of 133 [9-under par] – to take

the $22,000 first prize. Cadenhead scored 67 at Eketahuna [par 71] and 66 at Masterton [par 71] to edge Harry Bateman by one shot. The Sunday $500 shootout was won by Geoff Masters [All Teed Up CTD]. Tournament convenor Jack Boettcher praised the sponsors, organising committee and ground staff of each club for another successful tournament. Perhaps the most committed team in the competition were the Cropping Crusaders

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Greytown’s Mark Childs has pulled stumps on a 26-year Wairarapa representative cricket career, leaving twin teenage sons Ethan and Quinn to fly the family’s colours in the team. Ongoing injuries, particularly to his elbow have forced the 44-yearold opening batsman and wicketkeeper to walk away from the team after making his debut as an 18-year-old. The niggles forced him to pull out for the Wairarapa team who played Hawke’s Bay in a Furlong Cup two-day match in Napier on the weekend. “I played in an over-35s tournament in Wellington [recently] and hit 71 runs. But by the end of it, I couldn’t even hold the bat,” Childs told the Times-Age last Friday. “It has been ongoing since last year. I thought, ‘You’ve got to listen to your body’, that’s something I’ve always believed in. I could get needles put in my arm, but at my age it’s not such a good idea.” Childs made his debut for Wairarapa in 1993 after returning from a six-month stint with the

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Golcar Cricket Club in Yorkshire, England. “It was a whole different game back then compared to now, you used to get a whole load of sledging. I remember playing Manawatu and there was only one player in the team who wasn’t abusing me. “You developed thick skin pretty quickly.” Childs also played for the Central Districts Under-20s and was offered the captaincy of the Central Districts A

side, one step down from the Central Stags, in 1995. At the same time, he was a talented first fiveeighth who trialled for the Hurricanes and also got an offer to play for the Johnsonville Rugby Club – at $200 per game. Childs decided to go with rugby and declined the captaincy, however he ended up injuring his shoulder which meant he couldn’t throw a ball for the next few years. His children – Jesse, Ethan, and Quinn – as

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well as a business, became the priority of Child’s life and he only managed to play representative cricket occasionally. Even then, he couldn’t keep away from sport and decided to take up golf – becoming good enough to win the Carterton Club senior championship not once, but four times. Childs played out of the Greytown Cricket Club and coached most of his sons’ junior cricket teams. “I remember Jack Forrester [Wairarapa

opener], and my sons, Ethan and Quinn, were in the Under-11s cricket team when Jack’s dad and I coached them. “It’s funny so many years later to be opening the batting with Jack, while Ethan and Quinn are also in the team.” Childs said the twins, who made their debut for Wairarapa in 2017 as 16-year-olds, were his main motivation for continuing. “That’s the thing that’s kept me going so long, I reckon – just the chance to play alongside my sons. I don’t know of any guys who have got the chance at 44 to play with their kids at that level. In the 2018-2019 season, Childs played just one Furlong Cup match scoring a total of 47 runs with a highest score of 38. In limited overs, he played three games and scored 92 runs at an average of 30.6 with a highest score of 80. With Quinn and Ethan carrying on the Childs name in the team, the batsman said he looked forward to chatting about the shared experience in the future. “That’s what it’s about really. When I’m 80 and they have kids, and we’re all together, we can relive these memories.”

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