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neuropathy. Despite being encouraged to give up the riskier activities that teenagers enjoy, Shane refused to let the disability hold him back. He kept riding his bike, playing golf, and the now 48-year-old only gave up playing rugby two years ago. Shane’s experience has given him a unique

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perspective which he now uses to help and inspire other people. He recently took on the role as Wairarapa’s supported employment consultant for Community Connections, based in Masterton, Shane’s hometown. Community Connections – Te Hapori Awhina Tangata supports people who have a disability in many ways so they can live as independently as possible. Shane’s speciﬁc focus with the organisation is helping people into work. “We support people in job searching, work experience, applying for jobs and the interview process. “When people gain work they feel happier and valued in the community. Continued on page 4

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Masterton Intermediate School students EBONY WILLS, HANNAH DAVIES, AND SARAH FLEMMING investigate the impacts of the planet’s changing climate and simple steps we can take to improve the situation. Climate change is a real problem with real consequences. And we all need to do something about it. As the world warms, extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and intense, sea levels are rising, prolonged droughts are putting pressure on food crops, and many animal and plant species are being driven to extinction. The way we are going now, by 2050 there will be more plastic than ﬁsh in

the world’s oceans. It’s hard to imagine what we as individuals can do to resolve a problem of this scale and severity. But it doesn’t have to be this way – according to studies we can change our future just by doing small things in our everyday lives. Here are a few things you can do to help: Use the car as little as possible, walk, bike or using shared transport will make a big diﬀerence. Planting trees or bushes traps the CO2, which helps

clean the air and gives us fresh oxygen in return. Reduce the amount of meat you consume. Try to buy organic and local foods or products whenever possible. Compost your food scraps. Grow your own fruit and vegetables. Each time you buy a new appliance, look for the energy star label (a red label with star rating). Change to energyefficient light bulbs. It’s not about changing your life suddenly but more about understanding what the problem is and how you make a difference by just getting a reusable bag or composting your food scraps. If you would like to find out more, look up David Continued on page 4

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Robbery suspect chased down

Headbutting a police officer, ramming a police car, and smashing into a concrete fence – the suspect in the knifepoint robbery of Masterton’s Gull petrol station didn’t go quietly. Last Friday the 18-yearold suspect was spotted driving in Lansdowne. Following two police pursuits, the man rammed a police car, then did burnouts along River Rd, before spinning out of control and smashing through a concrete fence on Johnstone St, sending blocks of concrete across the lawn.

Environment

Challenging “outdated” laws

Carterton man Shaun Pollard made international headlines after he got a tattoo of the Webb Ellis Cup marked up with a predicted All Blacks 2019 win alongside the 1987, 2011 and 2015 victories. He told the Times-Age he has no regrets about his presumptuous tattoo despite his predictions proving false after the All Blacks’ devastating loss to England on Saturday night.

Mary Tipoki of Lake Ferry campground is challenging “outdated” laws with a zerowaste policy. She introduced the policy following issues with litter and waste at the south coast landmark. Litter bins have been removed from the site and visitors have been asked to take any waste they make away with them.

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Celebrity chef and entrepreneur Nadia Lim was well received when she visited Masterton Paper Plus as part of her Vegful book tour. Lim is an advocate of unprocessed foods, with her recipes influenced by her background as a clinical dietitian. She also signed books at Pahiatua, and Carterton as part of her national tour.

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Masterton’s traditional fireworks display is not going ahead for the first time in 20 years. Masterton District Council slashed its funding to the Lions Club who run the event, and the cancellation was a direct result of the grant cut, according to Masterton Host Waipoua Lions Club president Gary Pickering.

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Wednesday, October 30, 2019 Local News Wairarapa Midweek Kuranui College’s Theatresports teams really put on a show during last week’s Wairarapa School’s Theatresports competition, with both senior and junior teams taking the top spots in their respective categories. Run by Harlequin Theatre, each team performed between two to three games with a challenge by improvising a scene based on ideas from the audience. Kuranui entered three junior novice teams, a senior novice team, and an open grade team. The senior open team came ﬁrst in their section, while the senior novice team came second, and the junior team came ﬁrst in the junior novice section. Kuranui’s head of performing arts, Juanita McLellan, was impressed with the passion and innovation shown by her teams. “The senior open team was brilliant – and when playing props, Hayden Tankersley sat on the cardboard box which he collapsed into bringing the house down. “Later on in the scene, Adam Carlisle stood in the box as Lake Taupo,” McLellan said. “The winning junior team played ‘Survivor’, with the audience

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The Kuranui theatresports squad. PHOTO/JUANITA MCLELLAN

Kuranui theatre talent shines eliminating team members as the game went on. “They received a perfect score of 15 points for their eﬀorts. “Oli Hammat and Jayden Grey brought the house down by demonstrating how to go ice ﬁshing with rhubarb, while Khalid Greave’s team

did an amazing job of ‘slo-mo commentary’ of ice skating on a ﬁrst date. McLellan said it was wonderful to see so many novice junior teams from the college, and a demonstration of the passion that came out of Kuranui’s Performing

Arts department. “These young performers are getting more and more conﬁdent each time they take to the stage, and events such as this provides them with experiences which shape them as actors.”

First Place: senior open team – “Rrrrrr we pirates” Hayden Tankersley, Adam Carlisle, Jackson Harbers and Emma Rose. Second Place: senior novice team – “The 21st of September” Oli Hammat, Jayden Grey, Taizak Walker, Ashley Taylor, Adam Butler and Joe Laybourn. First Place: junior novice team – “5 normies and an ozzie” Josh Wiegman, Alex Hartley, Jorja Holden, Aimee Clouston, Meg Hunter and Isla Richardson.

Lyndale team tops in NZ for elder care Eli Hill Lyndale Care’s team have gained national recognition for the way they care. The aged and dementia care facility took out the InvoCare small operator industry award at the 2019 NZACA/EBOS Healthcare Excellence in Care Awards held at Te Papa last week. The national award recognised the team’s achievements and new initiatives created through the last year. Initiatives included a food share pantry, reminiscing room, sensory room, and intergenerational care, as

well as a falls prevention programme involving exercise, registered diversional therapist Barbara Caﬀell said. “They’re more active and feel part of the community.” The driving force behind the changes had been manager Mary Leighton who had been at the facility for just over 12 months, Caﬀell said. “She’s our maker and shaker, it comes from the whole team the heartfelt gratitude we felt for the things she’s done.” The team, who care for 59 residents across Lyndale Manor and Villa, won $5000 worth of goods

Left to right, resident Berl Esler, diversional therapist Jo Hayes, registered diversional therapist Barbara Caffell, and resident Gordon Campbell with the award. PHOTO/ELI HILL

for ﬁrst place. Caﬀell said the residents were “really excited about it” and would probably

“have a little party” to celebrate. “The residents responded really well to

the changes. “They love being involved and being part of the community. “The residents are really happy moving forward. “Rather than sitting around during the day they’ve got things they can participate in.” The award had been a team eﬀort between the staﬀ and residents, diversional therapist Jo Hayes said. “The team having a positive attitude has had a big impact. “Since we began the changes the resident’s participation has increased twofold.”

Carterton Farmers Market’s fourth annual plant sale is on Sunday, November 3, 9am-12.30pm at Memorial Square. The sale provides an opportunity for schools and community groups to fundraise for projects. Event organiser Dan Broughton said last year’s event was a success even though stallholders had to ensure their gazebos didn’t blow away. “Punters were intrepid, jostling with their new plants and returning home to get them in the ground. We’re hopeful the weather will be kinder to us this year.” Carterton Farmers Market will also be selling donated plants to raise funds for new market bags, and children will be able to decorate a pot and plant a seed to take home.

Radiography staff strikes

Radiography staff are striking from Tuesday to Monday, November 4. It will not affect ultrasound services. X-rays for acute emergency and ward inpatients, and acute GP referrals will be available. Wairarapa District Health Board chief medical ofﬁcer Shawn Sturland said skeleton-staff rosters were in place to manage any urgent need during the strikes. “Together with the union we are organising on call cover for urgent CT scanning, as per life preserving services requirements. Patient appointments have had to be rescheduled. While it is unavoidable, we know this is extremely inconvenient for people waiting, and we do apologise for that.” Some elective surgeries have also been rescheduled.

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Everyone is welcome to attend a karakia/welcome for elvers (baby eels) making their way up the Ruamahanga River, the next stage in their long journey from glass eels in the South Paciﬁc, to full grown tuna in Wairarapa’s streams and lakes. The karakia, organised by Eel Activists Wairarapa, will take place 12pm on Saturday, November 2, at the Waihenga Bridge, near Martinborough.

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Voting for your bird of the year Dear friends, Gosh time flies – It’s already time to vote for your favourite bird of the year! This is a fun competition run by Forest and Bird to highlight New Zealand’s native birds and help keep them in the spotlight. And boy do they need it. Few people realise the precarious state of the country’s native bird populations. Two-thirds of which – according to Forest and Bird – are threatened with extinction.

The tūturuatu, or shore plover, are threatened with extinction. PHOTO/TARA SWAN

Like the tūturuatu (shore plover) for example. A very small and rare native bird that seven years ago numbered only 150. It was right on the brink of extinction. The captive breeding programme at Pūkaha

stepped up efforts to help and over the years has successfully reared many birds. It is hard, slow work, and like all conservation efforts, it takes time. Even so, Pūkaha has managed to release over 90 birds into the wild and today there are now approximately 250 tūturuatu found throughout New Zealand. While the birds’ survival is still hugely threatened,

it’s very satisfying to know that the conservation efforts at Pūkaha – and all those people who support Pūkaha in whatever shape or form – are making a difference. Our rangers are subsequently very endeared to the bird and recognise that more needs to be done to ensure its survival. Which is why this year Pūkaha is supporting calls to vote the tūturuatu Bird of the Year 2019. But there are many native birds that need our help and many to choose from.

If you’d like to vote for the tūturuatu or any other that takes your fancy, head to the website, https:// www.birdoftheyear.org.nz/. Scroll down and you will find a long list of birds all in need of your vote. This year you can vote for five birds. Voting opens 9am Monday, October 28 and closes 5pm Sunday, November 10. As the website says, “Bird of the Year celebrates our unique birds and with each vote you help give them a voice”. We encourage

Helping people to find their purpose Continued from page 1 “We also support employers with disability awareness.” Shane, a father of three, said the service was aimed at anyone with a disability or barrier in their lives. “So, it could be a person with anxiety or depression or affected by mental health, through to someone in a wheelchair or who suffered an accident. “Anyone with a barrier may get left at the back of the line among job seekers and I think everyone has a right to be included.” Community Connections service manager France Aziz said everyone deserved to be recognised for what they could offer to society. “Everyone has something to contribute. It’s about valuing people and

making sure they get equal opportunities.” Shane said he was a case in point. “I have limited eyesight, but I still have something to offer.” And he chooses to focus on the positives. “I may not have been so accepting of people without living with a disability myself – it’s made me a better person.” Personal experience led Shane on the path he is on today. “I saw my mum go through her struggles and face challenges and helped her with that and later on I developed the same hereditary condition myself. “I saw mum almost give up and become isolated and from that, once my

eyesight went, I thought ‘I’m not going to let it beat me’.” Shane said he knew there was “no magical cure” that was going to bring his eyesight back and he came to terms with the fact that his life would be different from what it was before. “Then I got back on the bike and got back into the things I enjoyed.” He said he wanted to achieve things and prove that he could complete things that others didn’t think would be possible for a visually impaired person. Shane went on to qualify as a baker through an apprenticeship with support from the Blind Foundation which provided him with enabling equipment, and he completed an Outward

Bound course with other people who had varying degrees of blindness. In Shane’s case, he can still see shapes and colours and describes his vision “like looking through foggy glass but it never clears”. He enjoys gardening and fishing and spending time with his family, and he only gave up rugby because he had to after heart surgery. Shane said he decided to become “a mentor to others and help them overcome their barriers” as a result of having had a mentor himself – someone else who had limited eyesight. He said his optimistic outlook helped promote confidence in the people he supported, and employment made a positive difference in their lives.

“It makes them so much happier. They interact better with people, they’re better able to socialise and they become more involved in the community. “And of course, being employed means they can work towards their financial goals.” France said it was about helping people find “purpose” in their lives. “It doesn’t matter if you have a disability or struggle with mental health – it’s having a drive, having whanau and having friends that really matter.” • To find out more visit Community Connections website, www.ccslt.org.nz, or email Shane at shane. haskell@ccslt.org.nz.

you all to do just that. Until the next time! The Pūkaha Rangers. Contributed by Alex Wall • The Wairarapa Midweek has partnered with Pukaha National Wildlife Centre to put a spotlight on wildlife conservation efforts locally and allow readers to get up close and personal with New Zealand’s amazing native species.

Trees to combat carbon Continued from page 1 Suzuki, a Canadian academic, science broadcaster and environmental activist, who was our main source of information for this article. On Friday, November 1, MIS will be holding a drive-in movie to watch 2040, a film about how we can all do our bit to help. On your way out we will ask you to please plant a tree to help counteract the carbon it took to drive to the movie. • More information will be on the MIS website (mis.school.nz) or Masterton Intermediate School’s Facebook page.

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Putting a pen or paintbrush to paper can take you back to being a kid and that’s what Matt Hall likes about art. The Masterton man only tapped into his artistic creativity five years ago when he started frequenting King Street Artworks, where he is now working as a part-time tutor. He said working there was a dream job and taking up art also helped with his mental wellbeing. Matt is one of four local artists displaying his work as part of ‘The 4 Lads’ exhibition on show currently at King St Art. “Our art is all sort of suited, it’s all outside the box in terms of what we do. “None of us do the typical landscapes or birds,” Matt said. “We all use our imagination and we all seem to like to go with the flow in terms of not having to rely on a reference – we can express ourselves.” Matt said he also liked realism and trying to capture the essence of a person. “I do portraits and facial stuff like eyes – there’s so much personality in the face. “I want to The 4 Lads exhibition is on show at capture their Kind St Artworks. IMAGE/SUPPLIED personhood, not just them being attending King St Art. human. I like to represent “As soon as I found I the personess of a person, was good at it I got really to portray their essence excited and really started visually.” focusing.” He was also into surreal His passion has now art and liked using various morphed into a partmediums, including time job where he is on pastels, graphite, and call to help other King St Art attendees with their creating digital pieces. creative pursuits. Matt said he had worked “It’s the best job I’ve ever in administration jobs and had in my entire life,” he got the urge to be creative said. and that’s when he began

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“You get to be creative and help people who are struggling. I have great workmates, the artists are amazing and it’s a great community – we can be ourselves here.” He said it was being productive and socialising all in one. “People come here every day because they want to be here.” The three other ‘4 Lads’ artists are Chris Fincham with his paper mache works, Chris Carew with drawings in various mediums, and Dan Real who mainly works in ink. Dan said he began drawing 19 years ago. “I was quite unwell and I started to do it and started to help me in a way.” He said he frequented King St Art about five days a week. “It’s very inclusive and I find it relaxing.”

Refugees welcomed soon Red Cross has announced it will be partnering up with Connecting Communities Wairarapa to support the former refugees moving into Masterton. Red Cross will also be the lead provider of employment support to the families. Earlier this year Masterton was named, along with Levin, Ashburton, Timaru and Blenheim, as a new refugee resettlement location as part of the government’s pledge to increase the quota to 1500 places from 2020. “We have seen a huge amount of community support in the existing settlement locations we

work in and expect the new locations to be no different,” general manager of migration for Red Cross Rachel O’Connor said. Through its pathways to employment programme, Red Cross teams will be working with people from refugee backgrounds to plan their employment, training, and career goals, and ultimately find work in New Zealand. “We encourage Kiwis to offer them a warm welcome - whether that’s by chatting to their new neighbours or sharing a meal.” The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment [MBIE] announced that the organisations would

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New state-of-the-art recycling facility Recent changes to waste and recycling collection in Wairarapa means an extra 140 litres of recycling capacity per fortnight for households and businesses. This has led to the introduction of a new materials recovery facility at Masterton Transfer Station. The materials recovery facility at the Nursery Rd site makes for more accurate and eﬃcient recycling. The state-of-the-art technology includes an optical reader, allowing plastics to be identiﬁed and sorted by type, and will be a key part of processing recycling from wheelie bins. The new kit is still in the testing stage and is not yet fully operational but is still one of the country’s most advanced recycling plants. “We are really excited to see such advanced technology right here in Wairarapa so we can work with our communities to be waste-free together,” Jo Dean, regional zero waste advisor, said. “The optical sorter and near infrared technology will help distinguish

Plastic bottles at the new materials recovery facility in Masterton. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

speciﬁc types of plastic – this is something which cannot be done with the naked eye. This will mean less contaminated recycling and better sorting eﬃciency.” Wairarapa is currently only able to recycle plastics numbered 1 and 2. Dean said she encouraged everyone to check the numbers before placing them in their recycling wheelie bin. She

said to avoid buying other plastics where possible. “We want to avoid unnecessarily sending good recyclable material to landﬁll and appreciate everybody doing their best to put the right things in their recycling wheelie bins.” With Labour weekend, recycling and rubbish collection is a day later than usual throughout Wairarapa this week.

This will mean a Saturday, November 2 service for Masterton residents who would normally have a Friday collection. Commercial businesses in the Masterton CBD will have their usual Friday pickup. Collections across the region return to normal days from Monday, November 4.

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A family of rats have been booted out of Queen Elizabeth Park aviary after co-habiting with the contained birds for a couple of months. The rat family lived in a couple of ﬂax bushes in the aviary and were seen running to and from their nest to the water trough and feed bowl. Masterton man Seamus Egan said he didn’t mind rats and his daughter happily pointed them out. “All seem to cohabit rather well, and the rat family are quite content.” “We have seen at least four in the last few minutes and the birds don’t seem bothered.” But another parent didn’t feel the same. Aaron Potaka said it was, “a bit disgusting to see rodents there”. “There was so much

scattered feed. It was too easy for the rats to live there. They didn’t scurry away and certainly weren’t bothered by the rat trap.” Department of Conservation’s Jim Flack explained that when there is warm weather and a food source rats will start breeding. “Rats will eat birds’ eggs, but in a place like the aviary where there is a constant food source, one species will leave another alone. “If they’re not hungry, they won’t go into the trap,” Flack said. “But in warm weather with food, they will breed, and this becomes a public health issue”. The rat’s former home has been cut to a third of its size, fresh mulch is down, and a couple of ﬂaxes dug out. A large bunny was seen happily ensconced in the rat’s former feeding bowl.

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Code Red & elective surgery waitlists

Wairarapa DHB’s Chief Medical Officer, Shawn Sturland, explains our surgery delays. 25th October 2019 Last week, Wairarapa hospital was in code red for the second time this year. With all its beds full, capacity was stretched beyond what was manageable and some elective surgeries (planned surgery by appointment) were cancelled in order to treat urgent need. For some patients, it was not the first time their appointment was put off. Wairarapa DHB Chief Medical Officer, Shawn Sturland, explains. Wairarapa Hospital has 74 inpatient beds, and planning bed use is a complex business. We build on a patient safety matrix that works within our rostered staff resource to allow for an estimated number of urgent presentations versus planned

surgery and resident medical patient cases. Sometimes, as we have recently experienced, we see an unexpected increase in unplanned, urgent trauma and illness presentations that tip that balance. When that happens, we have more patients than we have beds and staff for. We call this a Code Red. To manage, we are forced to look at finding more beds, bringing in more staff and, as a last resort, rescheduling elective surgeries. In a Code Red, we can repurpose our small, short stay unit beds to use for admitted patients, and we can bring in extra staff, but this is simply not sustainable long term. We also work hard to assess inpatients, discharging as appropriate and freeing up beds. When we have a lot of urgent need, it puts pressure on staff and patients alike. Patient safety is first and foremost, and all our decisions are made with the patient at the centre. Delaying surgical appointments is the last approach taken – but it is sometimes unavoidable. The considerable inconvenience for someone in having their surgery delayed is well understood – so our patients can be assured that, if it happens, we have had absolutely unavoidable reason to reschedule.

But there is more to surgical delays than just a busy day at the hospital. Wairarapa Hospital being under pressure is not just down to an influx of seasonal illness and acute injury – there is a bigger picture at play. The broader context of continuing industrial action, staffing vacancies and recruitment challenges, and high numbers of low acuity patients all adds complexity. At Wairarapa Hospital, we are now exceeding the Ministry of Health guideline for 4 months wait for planned surgeries. When we have to delay surgery, our wait lists grow. This causes extra work for staff to reschedule lists, and causes a lot of disruption for our waiting patients. It also means the time it will take to ‘operate our way out’ is pushed out, because our normal, business as usual demand does not stop in the meantime to let us catch up. Our waitlists can grow quickly, but they shrink slowly. So why do we have long waitlists? Our growing waitlists are not just because of Code Red days. Industrial action also takes its toll. We have had a long spate of different workforce strikes lately, which we have to plan theatre lists and clinics around. When we are managing the impact of staff

on strike, we have to delay surgery. And we also have a shortage of Senior Medical Officers (SMOs), particularly General Surgeons and Orthopaedic Surgeons and our Allied Health specialties, like Sonographers. Wairarapa is not alone in its specialist clinical staffing issues, there are nationwide shortages. The strong market competition makes recruiting to Wairarapa increasingly difficult. Current clinical staffing restraints has resulted in a rapid rise in wait lists for orthopaedic procedures especially. This means waiting patients may experience pain for longer, and have an extended loss of function. We know that because of the extended wait lists, some people will be waiting many months for routine surgery. What are we doing to address these issues? We are putting a lot of effort into recruiting. We aim to hire into roles and be at full capacity. We want to have sufficient staffing to allow us to deal with acute emergent demand (business as usual emergency care) as well as manage our planned work (elective surgeries). We are having some recent success with multiple interviews, many of them from global applicants, and we are optimistic we can recruit to positions sooner

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rather than later. We are also looking into more efficient regional collaboration. Having a well-connected regional service is very important for Wairarapa. We rely on our neighboring tertiary hospitals to provide care for our community that we can’t provide locally, and ensuring we are doing all we can to provide a seamless, efficient service is critical. What can the community do to help? We know that we have high numbers of people being treated in our hospital that could be just as easily seen by their GP or medical practitioner. We don’t like to turn people away from our ED, but when we have people to treat that are low acuity (non-urgent) it takes time away from those acute cases we really do need to see. If they then go on to be admitted, they take a bed that could otherwise be filled by higher-need patients. People can help by seeking care where it is best delivered. If it is URGENT, call 111 or come to ED. If it is not, call Healthline on 0800 611 116, see your doctor or medical professional, or go to Wairarapa After Hours at Masterton Medical. And of course, be a healthy Kiwi! Do what you can to keep yourself well, manage your health and, if you notice something amiss, get checked out early.

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Raising awareness for Parkinson’s

Masterton Judo and Ju Jitsu Academy head coach Simon Ogden, assistant coach Dylan Armstrong and junior judo class members at the academy’s new premises. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

Judo academy’s new space a perfect fit Masterton Judo and Ju Jitsu Academy has a new home after having to relocate at short notice. The academy had to move from the previous Body Rock gym in Queen St, as the building is to be renovated and repurposed. Masterton Trust Lands Trust (MTLT) came to the school’s rescue, quickly responding to an approach from the academy and assisting them with their move into Nga Totara, the former Scout Hall on Ngaumutawa Rd. Academy head coach Simon Ogden said it was a huge relief when MTLT oﬀered them use of the Trust-owned building as a

‘dojo’ (place of learning) for their classes. “If the trust hadn’t come to our aid we would have had to close or settle for a spot that is co-utilised, which would have meant constantly having to set up and pack up our special mats and equipment.” Ogden said the Nga Totara Hall was the ideal space for the academy, which has been running in Masterton for almost 10 years. “We were incredibly excited when we saw the building as it’s perfect for our classes. “It looks like the building was only ever intended as a dojo space.”

MTLT is providing the academy with a concessional rent grant for use of the hall. Ogden said the grant would ensure the academy’s classes were aﬀordable. “By keeping costs low, we keep the dojo accessible to all, regardless of their income level,” he said. “Having the support of an organisation like MTLT is essential to minority sports like judo and martial arts like ju jitsu. Their backing really makes a diﬀerence for our members.” MTLT chairperson Leanne Southey said the Trust was happy to assist

the academy into its new premises. “It’s great to see the hall continue to be used to provide learning opportunities and enjoyment for local young people.” MTLT provides concessional rent grants to a range of organisations that operate from its community-owned properties including Aratoi, Harlequin Theatre, Access Radio Wairarapa, Masterton Food Bank, Millennium Reserve, ConArt, Te Pātukituki, Young Citizens Club, Wairarapa REAP and Wairarapa College’s farm.

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According to statistics, about one in every 500 people have a form of the degenerative disease, Parkinson’s. With November 1-7 being Parkinson’s Awareness Week, on Friday, volunteers will be outside local supermarkets selling raﬄes and collecting donations. There will also be a stand at the A&P Show on November 2-3. Jane Flowerday is a parttime registered nurse and community educator for Parkinson’s New Zealand Wairarapa. She said the awareness week was the charity’s opportunity to raise funds to support the more than 100 Wairarapa people living with the disease. “This is an organisation that gets very little government support so we rely on the generosity of our communities, with all funds raised staying in

Wairarapa.” June provides support and guidance to people from South Wairarapa up to Mount Bruce. She said Wairarapa had good support systems for both those with Parkinson’s and their carers. Parkinson’s NZ Wairarapa has established a variety of weekly and monthly activities to help its’ clients. These range from exercise classes, a singing group, a walking group, ‘danzability’ classes and hydrotherapy sessions. June said these were all well attended and provided many beneﬁts along with the social aspect. Parkinson’s NZ also hosts a bi-monthly meeting for carers to give them ongoing support. For the younger newly diagnosed people, an ‘Up Beat’ programme has been recently established.

Community educator Jane Flowerday coordinating a local Parkinson’s Awareness event at Wairarapa Masonic Village last year. PHOTO/EMILY IRELAND

Wednesday, October 30, 2019 Wairarapa Midweek

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Labour Weekend has been and gone, so that means it’s now time to think about planting your sun loving fruit & vegetables, including the always popular tasty tomato. Even if you’re not a keen gardener, it’s worthwhile growing a tomato plant or two. They are easy to grow and they do very well in large containers if you’re short of space in the garden (if planting outside make sure the soil is warm enough). Home grown tomatoes are full of goodness, lycopene, folic compounds, magnesium, potassium and reports have suggested that they may help fight Alzheimer’s, cancer, sunburn and premature ageing. Tomatoes are sun lovers so choose a spot in the garden where they’ll soak up the rays for 8 hours a day and where there is airflow to help prevent fungus. To avoid spreading pests, soil borne diseases and nutrient deficiency, try not to plant in the same place that other members of the ‘solanaceae’ were (tomato, potato, eggplant, capsicums). As with all plants, soil preparation is very important. Tomatoes are hungry plants, needing well drained, warm soil to thrive. Tui Tomato Mix contains specific nutrients and can be used in the garden or in pots. To improve soil structure in the garden

dig in some compost - Revital Growall with worm castings is great value for a 30L bag. Root development is very important. Phosphorus ensures good root growth, we have products in store to assist with this, including Rootblast, which you may have seen on TV. Another way to encourage lots of strong roots is to PLANT DEEP. You can remove lots of the bottom leaves from the plant before planting and place the longer stem into the planting hole, the stem will then turn into part of the root structure. At planting time you could also incorporate some Neem Granules for pest prevention (sprinkle on the soil surface every 6-8 weeks), some Tui Tomato Food and some water retention granules. Also, if you are growing tall growing tomatoes STAKE AT PLANTING TIME so you don’t damage the roots later. That’s the basics of getting your plants started, as the growing season continues they will need additional care and food, but for now we’ll look at some of the varieties we have for you to choose from. SHOULD YOU BUY GRAFTED? When choosing your plants you may see some are ‘grafted’. This means that two varieties have been joined together, the bottom ‘rootstock’ is selected for qualities such as disease resistance & vigour and the top bears the fruit.

It’s simple to grow tomatoes at home. All you need is one of our home grown quality tomatoes (shown here with Fleur) for only $4, a large bag (45L only $5.60) and a bag of Tui Tomato Mix

Every year GardenBarn grows thousands of tomato plants of many different varieties. These plants are good size & quality and because they establish themselves earlier you get to harvest your tomatoes earlier. Early Girl. Meaty & sweet flavoured, good all purpose tomato with short 70 day harvest time. Pioneer. A favourite because the fruit sets in low temperatures. Quite important when we don’t know what our summer is going to be like. A vigorous grower producing masses of fruit, ideal for greenhouse growing. Italiano. Very popular because of the low acid content, the fruit also lasts well after picking.

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Garden tour helpers Braemore Farm Garden will be showcased on the P˜ kaha Garden Tour. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

The ninth Pūkaha Wairarapa Garden Tour is happening on the weekend of November 9 and 10. This event is a selfdrive garden tour which features beautiful and unique gardens in northern Wairarapa. The tour oﬀers 11 gardens that you can pick from and choose your route according to whatever interests you. More than 100 volunteers contribute to this annual fundraiser for Pūkaha to ensure a safe, fun and successful experience for the garden tourers. In exchange for a fourhour volunteer shift, you are given a free ticket which means after your volunteering shift, you can use the remainder of the weekend to visit the other gardens on the tour. Open from 9.30am to 4.30 pm, most gardens on this year’s tour are in and around Masterton with a handful in Eketahuna. There will be diﬀerent volunteering roles, but generally it will suit people who like engaging with the public, are honest and

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Jill Greathead trustworthy, and able to keep a beady eye on the comings and goings at each garden. The tour goes ahead rain or shine. You’ll be outside most of the time so will need to dress for the conditions. A volunteer brieﬁng including health and safety information will be provided a week before the event. If this sounds like an opportunity that you would enjoy, please contact Donna on (06) 929 0960 or email admin@waivc.org.nz. For more information about the Pūkaha Wairarapa Garden Tour visit www. wairarapagardentour.co.nz.

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Halloween event volunteers needed Helpers are wanted for a Halloween event at Queen Elizabeth Park on Thursday

October 31. We are looking for enthusiastic participants to dress up and scare the public, as well as help with setting up and packing down. Board/committee members with a variety of skills and community connections required We have a number of organisations looking for board members to strengthen and refresh their governance groups as part of their succession planning. You need to be passionate about a cause, consider issues at a strategic level, enjoy teamwork, be willing to contribute your skills and be keen to start your journey into community leadership. • To ﬁnd out more contact Jill Greathead on (06) 929 0960 or email admin@waivc.org.nz

Putting in the effort together The other day I decided to accompany my keto lunch with a spot of educational, inspiring and mindblowing TV so I watched Dr Phil, self-proclaimed ﬁxer of the world. He was interviewing a woman whose husband was convinced she was having an aﬀair. He worked nights so when he was home during the day he would monitor her phone calls, restrict who she could see and talk to, and even follow her into town. During his night shift, he would come home three or four times and do a drive past to make sure her car was still there and no other cars had arrived. She was clearly miserable and very unhappy. She obviously wasn’t scared of him though because she dragged him onto national TV to tell the world what a horrible man he was. And she was right! He didn’t seem to mind being there. Her mother was also on the show complaining about her son-in-law’s behaviour. As the story unfurled, I wondered, what attracts a woman to this sort of man? I don’t believe he suddenly morphed into a monster the moment he got married, so what is it? She said she still loved him. Boy oh boy has she missed out on life if she

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Graeme Burnard thinks that’s love. When I am meeting couples in my role as a marriage celebrant, I tell them about my marriage. I proposed to my wife three weeks after we met, married ﬁve months later and we have been together 21 years.

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The important thing about our marriage is that it is not 50/50. Ours is 100/100. We respect each other. We talk a lot together and most importantly we laugh a lot. We have lots of friends and interests, separate and together but our favourite place is at home, just the two of us. A day does not pass that we don’t tell each other how much we love the other. And we are each other’s best friend.

I sit in cafes and restaurants and watch couples who don’t speak to each other through an entire meal. Do they talk at home, or do they just completely ignore each other there too? I ﬁnd that very sad. I met a young couple a few years ago. He had never brought her a birthday or Christmas gift in the 10 years they had been together. I asked her why she allowed that, and she said, “I used to say something but now I just don’t bother”. Love is a very precious gift that not all of us get to experience sharing with another person and it comes with conditions. Kindness, respect, faithfulness, inclusiveness, sharing, tolerance, compromise. The list goes on and on. Every day of a marriage is a work in progress. Remember marriage is not 50/50. It’s 100/100. Divorce is 50/50.

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Inspiration found around every corner The thing I love most about my job is all the inspirational people I get to cross paths with. I’m constantly meeting folks from all walks of life who share with me their stories, skills, and wisdoms. From the majority of these conversations I walk away with something new – a new piece of knowledge, a new idea, a new interest, insight or outlook. This is certainly true when it comes to the stories featured on this week’s front page. Shane Haskell, 48, has been living with limited vision since he was 17. He’s legally blind, which is when an individual cannot see at six metres what someone with normal vision can see at 60 metres. One can only imagine how many day-to-day challenges Shane and others like him must face — finding your keys, crossing the road safety, reading signs for directions. Yet Shane hasn’t let his condition stand in his way

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CUTIES OF THE WEEK Piece of mind

Hayley Gastmeier and what he has achieved is incredible. With his positive attitude and willingness to try new things, he is proof that regardless of limitations, you can achieve anything if you set your mind to it. You don’t need all your senses to make a difference, and you don’t even need to have left school yet. Hannah, Sarah and Ebony are Masterton Intermediate School pupils who got in touch with me about sharing their news article with the community. They told me that climate change was such a big issue that it was easy for people to feel daunted by the thought of doing something about it. That’s why they wanted to offer up practical tips that everyone could adopt. They say by making some

small changes to our own habits, collectively we can make a positive difference on the environment. The tips they have provided in their article don’t require much effort or money to implement. In the words of Leo Tolstoy, “Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself”. These three young women haven’t even started high school, yet they are recognising that it’s the actions of individuals that can make the world a better place. These two stories remind me that everything is a gift and not a given, whether it be our eyesight or our planet. So it’s important not to take anything for granted.

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STREET TALK

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Adele Pentony-Graham Pollyanna!

Ron Shaw Pulp Fiction.

Mandy Cairns The Neverending Story.

Mike Symon Shawshank Redemption.

Bonnie Ratapu Titanic.

Jocelyn Konig They haven’t made it yet.

Bob Pringle The Hangover.

Jean Cretney Moon River.

Tim Nelson Zoolander!

Lisa Antunovich Sleepers.

Richard Alan Dahlberg Walter Mitty. A real dreamer.

Robert Mackenzie Where the River Runs Black.

Cheryl Cavanagh Rocky.

Elaine Leggott WC Steptoe and Son. Me and my junk, lol.

James Barron Almost Famous.

LETTERS

Life doesn’t always go according to plan My heart bleeds for any woman trying to have a baby, then to have a miscarriage. In my case, shortly after my marriage in Surrey, my doctor said you are expecting – I didn’t believe her one moment, as when I went to the local Epsom hospital I was asked why I was there, they said ‘you are not expecting’. In fact, I never got pregnant even with the weekly course of fertility

injections for years over there. Then I came back to New Zealand and was told ‘you won’t get pregnant, you have had a very early menopause’. My desire to have our own baby wasn’t to be, unless we could adopt. And my prayers were answered. A friend who was pregnant said we could adopt her little baby girl. She was three weeks old when we went to collect her

and adopted her through the courts. That was bad enough – six months of waiting in case she wanted the baby back. Then ﬁnally the baby was ours. Oddly enough, she was the daughter of my husband’s brother, so part of the family one could say. We adored the child we adopted – gave her a good home, and she has now a child of her own.

Life is hard at times. I just wish there was a group of folk to talk to when we needed it. Sadly, my husband died nearly 20 years ago and he has missed seeing our granddaughter. I feel for dear Alix. No wonder she adores her Pepsi! I have two adorable poodles who are my babies. Adele PentonyGraham Clareville

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FOCUS is shifting to Lincoln Road FOCUS offices will be closed from 5pm Thursday 24th October to 9am Wednesday 30th October as the service shifts from the Masterton Medical campus to its new premises on Lincoln Road.

Elder Law – A Specialist Area

From Wednesday 30th October, you will find FOCUS on Level Two, 49-51 Lincoln Road.

As our population grows older lawyers and other adviser need specialist knowledge of issues which affect the elderly.

The new offices are more user-friendly for FOCUS clients, and are co-located in the same building with Child & Adolescent mental health services, Education and Oranga Tamariki. Referral pathways and service delivery will not change.

Furthermore, I regularly attend “legal education” seminars to “upskill” about these issues.

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FOCUS provides assessment and access to support services, funded through Wairarapa District Health Board (DHB) and Ministry of Health (MoH), for people with long term disability and health needs in the Wairarapa DHB region. FOCUS also manages a Single Point of entry for referrals to Community Nursing, Kahukura – Palliative Care Services, Short term and Long term supports, and can provide a range of information on supports available in the Wairarapa. FOCUS aims to support people to be as independent as possible. For more information, contact us:

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Issues which elderly need to consider include: • Enduring Powers of Attorney and Wills – I have memorandums about these matters which I can provide free of charge • Residential care subsidies, including capital income consideration and gifting when consideration needs to be given when applying for a subsidy particularly in view of WINZ “tightening” the criteria • Family Protection Claims, particularly where there are “blended families” which often creates tensions within the blended families and children • Advising about moving into rest homes and consideration to the different types of “Occupation Rights Agreements” • Advising in respect of Trustee issues including, in particular, aging Trustees and removal of those Trustees • Winding Up Trusts • Trust structures and property relationship agreement for re-partnered older clients • Late life asset and estate planning including Property Relationship Agreements I offer a free initial appointment to discuss your particular circumstances.

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

Pottery of ancient civilisations

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Janet Green’s ceramics emerge out of a deep and lasting love for the pottery of ancient civilisations. The subtle colours and pitted surfaces are reminiscent of archaeological remnants, but remnants that have been interpreted and remade by an artist of the modern world. Her work is made with painstaking perfectionism: coiled and scraped, fired and glazed, often fired several times to get the desired surface and colour. Green studied at Wellington Polytechnic School of Design, Elam School of Art at Auckland University and spent

several years as a studio potter making domestic ware in London. She attended the Central School of Art and Design in London before being employed by the British Museum in the conservation department. She was site conservator on archaeological sites in Cyprus and Turkey. Returning to New Zealand in 1988, Green worked at the Museum of New Zealand before being employed as product manager on the Lombok Craft Project in Indonesia. On her return in 1993 she worked at Auckland Museum. In 2000 Green moved to

Masterton and returned to making her own work. She has had seven solo exhibitions, including two at Aratoi: Ode on Grecian Urn in 2003 and The History of the Cup in 2005. She has been represented in many group shows and won a number of awards. Her work is held in public and private collections, both national and international. Loutrophoros was awarded first prize in the Wairarapa Review IV in 2005 and purchased for Aratoi’s collection. The 2019 Wairarapa Art Review, with selector Karl Chitham of The Dowse Art Museum, runs at Aratoi

Loutrophoros, 2005, by Janet Green. Glazed stoneware. Phoebe Maunsell Bequest Collection. Collection of Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

BOOKBINDING

Keeping bookbinding ‘magic’ alive Marlene Ditchfield “What an astonishing thing a book is!” To pinch the words of science communicator, Carl Sagan, “It’s a flat object, made from a tree with flexible parts imprinted with lots of dark funny squiggles.” Sagan believed books were proof that humans were capable of creating magic. Part of that magic includes the work of the bookbinders who carefully and methodically stitch together the pages of the book and create a cover, turning them into works of art for people to covet, absorb and read, time and time again. This ancient craft of bookbinding is kept alive by enthusiastic and skilled individuals, who in New Zealand are known as the Association of Book Crafts (ABC). There’s a handful of these individuals in Wairarapa – Jill Rose, Peter and Anna Whitehead and Robyn Ramsden – and they would like to form a Wairarapa chapter of the association.

Jill Rose, left and Anna and Peter Whitehead are keen to share their skills with others interested in the ancient art of bookbinding. PHOTO/MARLENE DITCHFIELD

The ABC members are keen to pass on the traditional bookbinding skills as a hobby. Stitching is the quality and most enduring way to collate pages of a book. New members will learn how to make simple book structures, using a variety

of sewing styles. There’s plenty of scope too for developing ideas for the covers – imagination being the only limitation. If you’re at the Wairarapa A & P Show this weekend, seek out the ABC stall.

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from December 14 to February 16. Are you curious about the word Loutrophoros? It is Greek for ‘bathwater’ and ‘carry’ and speaks to this type of vessel with an elongated neck and two handles. Loutrophoros is currently on display at the museum. • The main text above is written by collection manager Bronwyn Reid, and published in 50/Fifty – Fifty years of Aratoi, available at the museum.

The Bookbinder’s Association is planning its inaugural Wairarapa chapter meeting Sunday, November 17, at the Carterton Courthouse. Anyone keen on learning more about the art of bookbinding are encouraged to book a

place. • For more information call Jill on 027 449 8939 or email spellboundbinding@outlook. com, or Anna on 021 365 353 or email annahornstein999@ gmail.com.

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202M district governor Jack Hayes. Garry Smith was an original charter member who was in attendance as well. Lions Alan James and Murray Taucher are both charter members still active after 50 years in the Carterton Club. They got to cut the cake and were presented with Life Membership of Lions International, along with Lions Gordon Knutson and Brian James. This award was bestowed upon them for

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Think before you spend 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. Read less

This idea goes against almost everything I believe, so it was originally a tough one to get my head around. The idea comes from philosopher Alain De Botton and it is to read less. By this, Alain feels that in a world in which there is an overwhelming amount of information to access through books, websites, magazines, and many other platforms, we should limit the number of things, particularly books that we read. Instead we should revisit the classics – both fiction and non-fiction – to get more out of them and a greater understanding

of their content. Alain states that in the past a family might have had access to very few books but would have valued them absolutely, rereading again and again. Leonardo da Vinci had a set of books, 116 I think, that contained seemingly all of the knowledge he could ever have needed.

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You can buy happiness, but you need to be more strategic and thoughtful about the purchases you make. In her book You Can Buy Happiness, author Tammy Strobel shares how happiness can be bought, as

opposed to buying things you don’t need. When you see something you want, rather than purchasing it straight away, wait a period of time (Strobel suggest 30 days, but others as little as sleeping on it overnight) before you make the purchase. One thing to always consider when you do buy anything is to buy local. There are so many community and environmental benefits from supporting local stores, so, as much as possible, avoid those online purchases or trips to the city to get what is actually available on your doorstep.

What to do when things don’t go to plan

There are many times in which we set out to achieve goals, but for a number of reasons things don’t go to plan. This was certainly the case when fitness legend David Goggins competed in the recent MOAB 240 running race. Well into this event David was in second place until he took a wrong turn that took him miles off course, dropping him well back in the field by the time When something gets in the way of achieving your goal, setting micro he eventually got goals based on where you are in your journey means you always have back on to the something to strive for. PHOTO/STOCK.ADOBE.COM

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Enjoy the concert

During a Placebo concert, lead singer Brian Molko told the audience to actually enjoy the concert live, instead of filming it on their smartphones to share on social media or watch later on their devices. He said that it would look terrible later when watching the recording, so why not actually enjoy the experience as it happens without feeling the need to record and share it. Philosopher Hans

Schnitzler was at the concert. He described what he called almost a collective sigh of relief as everyone put their phones away and started really enjoying the live experience. Some things should just be enjoyed in the moment with the memories stored in the old-fashioned way – in our minds.

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Community funding providers in the Wairarapa region are holding two information sessions where the public can learn about the different types of funding available for community groups. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and talk to funders about how they might be able to help your organisation.

When: Tuesday 5 November, 3-5pm and 5.30-7.30pm

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How: Numbers are limited. Registration is required by 1 November at infocentre@cdc.govt.nz or by calling 06 379 4081.

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RUBBISH AND RECYCLING - A DAY LATER ALL WEEK Monday’s Labour Day holiday means recycling and kerbside rubbish collection in Wairarapa will be a day later – all week. Recycling and rubbish normally put out on a Monday should be put out on Tuesday, Tuesday’s recycling and rubbish should be put out on Wednesday, and so on. The same schedule applies all week - if you normally put your rubbish and recycling out on Friday, it should be put out for collection on Saturday. The only exception is for commercial businesses in the Masterton CBD, which will have rubbish and recycling collected as normal on Friday. This week is Week 1 for recycling. Collections return to the normal schedule on Monday 4 November.

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Saturn with four of its 61 moons. IMAGE/GETTY IMAGES

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Nick Sault The moon has threatened to occult (smother Saturn) a couple of times this year. On Saturday it will actually do it, and we in this part of the Southern Ocean have special privilege to see it – weather permitting, of course. So, on Saturday get outside around 9pm. If possible, get out before 8.55pm (see below for why). You won’t have any trouble locating a crescent moon above the ranges, i.e. in the west.

Saturn will look like a star just above the moon from your perspective. If you can get hold of some binoculars, so much the better. However, Saturn is bright enough, even though it will have some wash of light from that moon. Around 9.16pm the planet will seem to flick out, as the moon’s dark limb passes over it. That spectacular disappearance is thanks to an airless environment on our satellite.

If the moon had an atmosphere, Saturn would flicker out over a number of seconds, rather than suffer what appears to be sudden death. It is quite something to see. However, Saturn will reappear with no apparent damage just before 10pm. It will come out of the bright limb of the moon, so you may not catch it with your unaided eye due to the brilliance of the moon. But no matter, it is the dramatic disappearance that is worth seeing, as the dark limb of the moon is the same blackness as the sky. This makes the disappearance seem so sudden.

Excuse author’s license. Of course, Saturn cannot suffer damage from being occulted by the moon. It is actually about 4000 times as far away. And the picture here shows he is king of moons, having 61 of his own. If you really want to extend your viewing on Saturday, the International Space Station (ISS) will make a bright crossing of the Southern sky. Start watching a few minutes before 9pm. The ISS will appear over the south-west and spend about five minutes making a low trajectory towards the east. It should be a nice prelude to watching the occultation.

If Saturday is cloudy, try again about the same time Monday. ISS will be even brighter, but of course the evening will not be followed with the drama of an occultation. On Sunday and Monday, you will see that the moon has moved away east from Saturn. It will reach first quarter on that Monday, which of course means it will look like a half moon. What a confusing world we live in. First quarter means it is quarter way through its cycle: New - first quarter full - last quarter - new. Next week: What else is flying around up there?

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The Wairarapa Community Orchestra performing with combined choirs from St Matthew’s Collegiate, Rathkeale PHOTO/SUE THOMSON College and Wairarapa College.

Back to impress The Choral Connections concert featuring the Wairarapa Community Orchestra and local choirs Viva Camerata and Cantate is back for two concerts. As well as links to choral music the concerts will be a community event featuring secondary school choirs, visiting musicians from Hawkes Bay and younger musicians alongside the orchestra members. The choirs will join the orchestra for a selection from Bohemian Rhapsody by Freddie Mercury, the Pilgrims Chorus from Wagner’s Tannhäuser and Karl Jenkins’ Adiemus. The 45 strong orchestra continues its community connection by including young musicians during selected pieces. Conductor Ruth Eckford

said the experience of playing alongside adult musicians in a larger orchestra gave the young players a “buzz and sense of achievement” that encouraged them to continue with their musical training. The Choral Connections concert is on November 1 at Wairarapa College Hall and November 2 at Kuranui College. Both concerts start at 7pm, with Eckford saying they would be over in time for the Rugby World Cup final. Tickets are $15 for adults and a gold coin donation for students and children. • Tickets can be purchased at 10CC Bakery and Cafe or online from www. waiorchestra.co.nz.

Get you and your baby off to the best start WAIRARAPA

There’s a place to go for step-by-step information to help you and your baby get off to the best start. It is the government website www.smartstart. services.govt.nz. Here, you can find out what you need to do and when you need to do it, create your own to do list and keep track of your progress, and get tips on keeping you and your baby healthy and safe. You can also check what financial help you may be entitled to and discover the people who can help you, as well as creating an official record for your baby. Having all this useful information in one place saves you time and you can access it anywhere, anytime, on any device. Here’s some steps to take for different stages of pregnancy and after the birth.

Pregnancy, weeks 0-14

As soon as you know you’re pregnant you need to choose a lead maternity carer (LMC).

LMCs are: registered midwives, obstetricians (doctors who specialise in pregnancy and childbirth), family doctors who provide maternity care. If you’re a NZ citizen or permanent resident you’ll get free maternity care unless you choose a private obstetrician or private sonographer.

Pregnancy, weeks 15-30

During this time, you’ll want to check what parental leave you can get, look into what financial help you may be eligible for, and verify your RealMe account.

Pregnancy, weeks 31 to birth

Now it’s time to get a car seat ready. Choose a Well Child Tamariki Ora provider, which is a free service of health checks, visits and support for all children under five. Your LMC or hospital will give you the forms to join.

New baby, weeks 1-6

Register the birth and apply for an IRD number for your child. Add your child to your Working for Families application if on a benefit and tell the Ministry of Social Development of the

child birth and order a birth certificate.

Baby, 6 weeks-3 months

Check if the financial help you can get has changed.

Baby, 3 months-6 months

If you get Working for Families payments, let IRD know if your income changes and check if you can get help paying for childcare. There is a lot more helpful information on each of these areas on the website, including deciding what screening to have, antenatal depression and anxiety, becoming a dad, parental leave, and housing costs help.

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Welcome to Martinborough’s Waihinga Centre BACKGROUND TO THE PROJECT The Waihinga Centre Project started back in 2011, when Council was faced with the bad news that the old town hall, a heritage building built in 1912, had been rated earthquake-prone. The Council held a town meeting, followed by community consultation to decide the fate of the hall. Following a special hearing held in 2012, the Council allocated funds for the strengthening of the town hall, on the condition that it was undertaken as part of a refurbishment project that was not to be funded by Council. In September 2012, some of the project’s strongest supporters in the community came together under the umbrella of the Town Hall Working Group to take over on the good work started by the Martinborough Town Hall Committee. In 2013, the Working Group organised a community brainstorming session, which resulted in the vision for a multi-use community hub. SGL Group was then commissioned to undertake a feasibility study for the project. Community-wide consultation,

undertaken as part of the study, showed support. In June 2014, as part of its Annual Plan process, the Council gave approval to release public funding for the first phase of development. The Martinborough Community Centre Steering Group was set up to drive the fund raising required to secure the remainder of the funds. The Steering Group talked to over 200 individuals about the project with the aim of securing funds, and also gathered feedback from the discussions. An architectural competition was run to choose the lead project architects. This was won by Warren and Mahoney, whose concept best met the brief – it was felt by the jury that the design best

respected and celebrated our beautiful natural landscape, rich heritage and strong sense of community. For Phase 1 of the project, the Waihinga Charitable Trust, as it is now known, raised $1.4 million for the project through community donations, secured $825,000 in grants and $140,000 from Plunket, while the Council provided $2.8 million. Phase 2 is underway, and nearly complete, to build a children’s playground next to

the centre. The Waihinga Centre Project is a story about council partnering with community and achieving a good outcome for all the community. Many people and organisations donated money and time to get this project to completion, they also had a very strong belief that the Centre was going to ensure Martinborough had a community hub that will be utilised every day of the year.

The old town hall was well renowned for its acoustic properties and would have hosted many concerts and performances in its lifetime. Thanks to the project, the hall will stand for at least another 100 years, for concerts, and festivals such as Madcaps, Jazz in Martinborough and the Martinborough Music Festival. It’s exciting to think the hall will provide a place for the community to gather, be entertained, debate, collaborate – and just be

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WAIHINGA PLAYGROUND There’s lots of exciting developments appearing outside the Waihinga Centre. The Martinborough children’s playground is being completely upgraded and park like grounds are being landscaped. This is stage two of the Waihinga Centre project and the Charitable Trust has been hard at work fundraising and attracting donations from a supportive community. The proposed equipment has been chosen by the children of Martinborough during the consultation process. “We’re a growing community with a diverse range of wants and needs.

The new playground will include areas which can be used for social gatherings, formal events and all year round recreation,” according to Project co-ordinator Victoria Read. The proposed upgraded playground will include a range of equipment and natural opportunities for imaginative play, suitable for all ages and abilities, including limited mobility. The area has been designed by Wraight and Associates - a leading landscape architecture company behind areas such as Waitangi Park and Playground in Wellington.

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Welcome to Martinborough’s Waihinga Centre KEY PLAYERS WAIHINGA CENTRE DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT TEAM:

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WAIHINGA CHARITABLE TRUST

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Chair Max Stevens

WAIHINGA ARCHITECTURE AWARDS “A bold new vision” recognised. Martinborough’s new multipurpose Waihinga Centre is a winner. Named one of five Public Architecture winners at this year’s Wellington Architecture Awards, it went on to be shortlisted for a World Architecture award in the ‘Completed Buildings - New and Old’ category. There are

only 534 projects shortlisted in the world from 70 countries. The winners will be announced at the World Architecture Festival in Amsterdam in early December. The Waihinga Centre has been complimented on combining heritage alongside a modern day addition and combining community facilities and services. In their entry form, the architects described the new facility as representing a “contemporary design response

to the rural vernacular”. The judges’ panel for the Wellington awards called the design a “bold new vision”. Waihinga Charitable Trust chairman Max Stevens described it as a long journey, leading to a “fantastic result”. The Trust has now entered stage two of the development and is raising funds for a destination children’s playground.

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Peter Laing’s legacy alive Gianina Schwanecke

cadet for many years. A former councillor himself, Dalziell said Laing was highly respected for his contribution to the Castlepoint community and his service as a councillor. “Peter Laing’s story is a great story – he was a great guy. “He brought the station from a block of gorse to a very highly productive farm in the 36 years he managed it.” Dalziell said the Masterton District Council continued to handle the administrative side of the work and the trust had given grants to 54 aspiring young farmers. For Gladstone farmer Rupert Barton, receiving a grant from the Peter Laing Memorial Trust in 2009 was the first step towards owning his own farm. Raised on a sheep and beef farm near Greytown, Barton didn’t realise how passionate he was about farming until his last year of school. “Dad is extremely passionate. I always enjoyed farm work, but I didn’t know it was what I wanted to do at first.” After finishing school,

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For close to 40 years, Peter Laing served as manager at Castlepoint Station. During this time, he built a reputation for helping get other young farmers into the industry and develop within the sheep and beef industry. Laing also made a massive contribution to hill country farming in Wairarapa, experimenting with grasslands to minimise the effects of dry eastern hill country farming and droughts. This year marks 15 years since the Peter Laing Memorial Trust was set up – a year after he died aged 74 – to continue his legacy of helping those entering farming. Owing to generous donations given, the trust offers annual grants to help people obtain practical training for entry into the agricultural industry, whether through a cadet scheme or at the certificate and diploma levels of study. It can also be used for those starting their first farm job requiring dogs or specialist equipment like a saddle. Trust chair John Dalziell Want to apply? worked under Applications close at 4pm on Laing at November 1. Castlepoint as a Applicants must reside in or have strong links to Wairarapa, be focused on PROSTATE CANCER pastoral farming with a planned career path and show SUPPORT GROUP

he was one of five boys selected to start at Waipaoa Station in Gisborne – the training farm’s first intake of cadets. “As soon as I got in, it was all I wanted to do,” Barton said. They were taught a range of skills including fencing, crutching, tractor driving, chain sawing, and stock management among others. He then went to Lincoln University in Canterbury, completing a diploma in agriculture and diploma in farm management after two years. The grant helped cover these costs and allowed him to amass savings in his early shepherding years for a deposit on the 650-hectare [600-hectare effective] sheep and beef property where he has lived for the past three years. “It’s been incredible that we can farm here on our own.” Sitting in the kitchen of his home at Ngaringa Station, he said he was grateful for the grant. “I probably didn’t appreciate it as much back then. “It’s pretty amazing the

trust was set up.” The initial $1000 or so he got from the trust set him up for where he is now, he said. One of the biggest barriers for many entering the industry was a good team of dogs. “The better your dogs are, the quicker you climb the ladder,” Barton said. But it’s also more than that – learning to train his own dogs helped increase his interest in farming. “I absolutely loved dogs and grew a real passion for working with them. “I think dogs are a really fun and important way of becoming more engaged [with farming].”

He said the hardest part of farming was getting started and learning what to do, but those from nonrural backgrounds needn’t be afraid either. “It’s actually a really exciting industry to be a part of. “People from non-rural backgrounds sometimes come out the management end far better.” His advice to those entering the industry was to go in with an open mind and work hard. “It’s all about attitude,” he said.

The grant from the Peter Laing Memorial Trust was a helping hand for Gladstone farm owner, Rupert Barton. PHOTO/GIANINA SCHWANECKE

initiative and demonstrate commitment to the industry. Any queries about the Peter Laing Memorial Trust Grants can be directed to sandras@ mstn.govt.nz.

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october UPDATE MESSAGE FROM THE NEW MAYOR I feel honoured to be voted in as the new mayor of South Wairarapa, and will be officially sworn in on 30 October, but wanted to take this opportunity to acknowledge the support and encouragement from South Wairarapa residents. I am currently in the process of looking at committees, and who will be doing what in the new look Council, as well as transparency and culture change. I’ll be making myself available to meet residents in Martinborough,

Featherston and Greytown for at least two hours in each per week. Details on this to follow once I’m sworn in. Finally, I’d like to thank outgoing Mayor Viv Napier and outgoing Councillors, who have spent many years working for the district. I’m excited to be working with the new Council, and will keep you posted on progress implementing changes as a result of community feedback during the elections.

GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE WEEK During Global Climate Change Week (14-20 October), we released a series of informational hand-outs about climate change, adaptation and mitigation, how to reduce carbon emissions, and how to increase carbon sinks. Thank you to everyone who entered the FB competition and shared their tips on how to reduce carbon emissions. Find out more at www.swdc.govt.nz/climate-change

Alex Beijen MAYOR

SAVING WATER

NEW COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY BOARD MEMBERS Mayor Alex Beijen

Councillors Rebecca Fox (Greytown Ward) Alistair Plimmer (Greytown Ward) Leigh Hay (Greytown Ward) Ross Vickery (Featherston Ward) Garrick Emms (Featherston Ward) Brenda West (Featherston Ward) Pip Maynard (Martinborough Ward) Pam Colenso (Martinborough Ward) Brian Jephson (Jeppy) (Martinborough Ward)

Martinborough Community Board Nathan Fenwick Mel Maynard

Aidan Ellims Michael Honey

Featherston Community Board (unopposed) Claire Bleakley Indigo Freya Mark Shepherd Vacancy - TBD by by-election

Greytown Community Board (unopposed) Graeme Grey Ann Rainford Shelley Symes Vacancy - TBD by by-election The Mayor, Councillors and Community Board Members will be officially sworn in at 4pm on 30 October, at the Waihinga Centre in Martinborough.

30 YEARS OF SWDC On 1 November, SWDC will celebrate 30 years of existence since amalgamation of the three town borough councils and the Featherston County Council. We plan to mark the occasion by reflecting on our history and celebrating what has been achieved. If you have any old photographs of South Wairarapa, we would love to share a copy in the online gallery we are creating. Please drop them in for us to copy, or email them to comms@swdc.govt.nz.

F O R M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N C O N TAC T:

Everyone has a part to play in managing summer water demand. Water restrictions are usually linked to flow in the Ruamahanga River and declared in January or February. However, this year in Martinborough, we’ll need to carefully monitor water consumption and potentially put water restrictions in place if consumption goes above 1,200m3/day. This means that: • water restrictions/sprinkler ban will likely need to be enforced earlier than usual • we will keep the community informed about water consumption levels in Martinborough on our website. Now is an excellent time for everyone to voluntarily conserve water.

FIXING WATER LEAKS For metered properties, which most urban properties are, if you use more than the threshold of 350m3 of water over the year, you will be charged an additional charge of $1.84/m3. 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).

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Diabetes ACTION MONTH - NOVEMBER 2019

Support your local branch of Diabetes New Zealand November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Around 2500 people a˜ ected by Type-1 and Type-2 diabetes live in Wairarapa where you can support your local branch of Diabetes NZ. You will receive an information pack, quarterly magazines and other information from Diabetes NZ plus a local newsletter. Wairarapa branch has monthly co˜ ee mornings where you can discuss diabetes with other diabetics and listen to speakers on subjects relating to diabetes. It also holds occasional one-o˜ events such a recent ten pin bowling get-together for children with diabetes and their parents. Simon Knowles has supported Diabetes New Zealand for 40 years and says being its current President is “giving back something of what I have been given in the past.” Being in the branch helps members take

control of their own health, he says. “Having diabetes is a big learning curve for a lot of people. You can get information from your doctor but learn so much more from each other.” Diabetes Wairarapa will have a stall at the Wairarapa A&P Show this weekend where you can get your blood sugar level tested by a registered nurse which gives you an indication of whether you are diabetic or not. At the Show you will also be able to get tickets for the upcoming Wairarapa Diabetes Day event on Saturday 16TH November featuring New Zealand MasterChef 2015 winner Tim Read and Ray Woolf and the Rodger Fox Band (see other story for more details). Diabetes Wairarapa has its own Facebook page or you can contact Simon on 06 377 4777 or 0274 535 957. You can also connect with Wairarapa branch through the Diabetes New Zealand website www.diabetes.org.nz

DIABETES WAIRARAPA PRESENTS

A LUNCH DATE WITH TIM READ Join us for a cooking demonstration by NZ Master chef winner 2015 Tim Read, buffet lunch and entertainment by Ray Woolf and the Roger Fox Band Enjoy a day of entertainment When:

Saturday 16th November 11am - 3pm Doors open 10.30am Where: Carterton Club, 35 Broadway, Carterton. Tickets: $10 per person (lunch included) Contact: Gillian Hicks: g.hicks@wise.net.nz 021 040 2216 Ron Sanderson: ronwsan@live.com 021 0272 4721 or Osborne Group office - 3 Waltons Avenue Kuripuni Masterton and The Hub - 78 Main Street Greytown All money raised goes into helping diabetics in the Wairarapa.

Tim Read & Ray Woolf headline Wairarapa Diabetes Day A great line up has been organised for Wairarapa Diabetes Day on Saturday 16TH November from 11am to 3pm at the Carterton Club. Those attending will enjoy a cooking demonstration from New Zealand MasterChef 2015 winner Tim Read, bu˜ et lunch and live music from Ray Woolf and The Rodger Fox band. This is the third year Wairarapa Branch of Diabetes New Zealand has put on this special event for anyone with diabetes, a friend or family member with diabetes, or an interest in it. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of the help available for people with diabetes in our local community, assisted by Wairarapa accountancy ÿ rm Osborne Group and Carterton Lions. The event will run from 11am to 3pm at Club Carterton (Carterton RSA Memorial Club) with Tim Read demonstrating how to prepare diabetic-friendly meals in the morning. New Zealand MasterChef 2015 winner, Tim has authored his own book Gather: Fresh, taste recipes for sharing, with an emphasis on generosity, freshness and ease of preparation. Tim loves using fresh food, gathering vegetables from the garden, catching ÿ sh from the sea and also venturing into the wilds to hunt for his own meat.

ABOVE: New Zealand MasterChef 2015 winner Tim Read. LEFT: Kiwi singing legend Ray Woolf enjoys performing at Wairarapa Diabetes Day jazz, preceded by Ray talking about his experiences as a diabetic. Ray became a household name in pop and rock in the 1960s and 1970s. These days his repertoire also covers soul, cabaret and jazz. Founded by jazz big band legend Rodger Fox, the Rodger Fox band covers all bases and features the cream of Wellington’s musical talent. Carterton Club, 35 Broadway, Carterton. Doors open at 10.30am. Tickets are $10 per person (lunch included) Contact: Gillian Hicks, E g.hicks@wise.net.nz, M 021 040 2216 or Ron Sanderson E ronwsan@live.com, M 021 0272 4721 or

His philosophy of cooking is to always use the freshest of ingredients.

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This will be followed by a bu˜ et lunch and then some afternoon pop and

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Proud to support Diabetes Action Month. Ka kaha tautoko m˜ tou te kaupapa o Diabetes Action Month.

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Some people may have noticed that there are about 30 poems installed throughout Masterton’s CBD. Wairarapa Word will be hosting a guided tour of some of these outdoor poems on Sunday, November 3. Everyone is welcome to attend rain or shine, with attendees asked to meet in front of Aratoi, 12 Bruce St, at 3pm. Christine Daniell is leading the tour. Daniell, who lives with her husband Derek and three sons on the White Rock coast, initiated the ‘Outdoor Poems’ community project in 2018, with support from Masterton District Council. “I want poetry to be enjoyed by people as they go about their day and I want diversity in the poetry.” She said poetry should “breathe in public spaces – encourage people to think or smile”. Three years of working in rural communities across Europe, and an English M.A. honours degree from the University of Canterbury set Chris on

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her writing path. While absorbing the distinct flavour and spirit of each culture, she became determined to capture New Zealand’s equivalent heritage and folk history. Chris has authored four oral history books: Something in the Hills, set in Central Otago, Speaking a Silence, set in Golden Bay/ Nelson, I’m Ninetyfive – Any Objection?, from throughout South Island, and Just an orange for Christmas, set here in Wairarapa. She is working on her fifth book, interviewing people from all sorts of backgrounds about what really matters in life. Since 2014, Chris and Derek have sponsored the annual RAK Mason Fellowship at NZ Pacific Studio, enabling writers to focus on their work without interruption for three weeks. Jackie Davis is the 2019 Fellow. The outdoor poetry tour is a free event, thanks to support from the Creative New Zealand/Carterton Creative Communities Scheme.

I was enjoying a well-earned break at Phantomville after a hectic tourist season in England, Scotland and Europe. Interest in haunted castles, battle fields and baronial halls had run at fever pitch. Many of our older ghosts had been promoted to Fantasy Land. The ensuing staff problems meant that I was called upon to drift across the United Kingdom and Europe to provide atmosphere in and around historic sites for sceptics and believers alike. Americans by the thousands paid without question to experience whirling misty shapes, bright balls of light, creepy moans and strange clangs and knocks. New Zealanders and Australians were harder to convince. An unsolved murder or strange disappearance was simply that, events to be discussed then put to rest as mysterious while the police investigated. Soon after I arrived at the holiday bach intending to spend peaceful days and uninterrupted nights lazing in shadow and mirage, I received an ether buzz. Had I forgotten my annual visitation to Aotearoa? “Well, yes,” I admitted.

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For over 100 years I have been to Maunganui Farm. It was my favourite haunting ground. However, this was to be my last visitation. I owe it to the family. After their shock when I first appeared, they have welcomed me, made me feel at home. How well I remember the sadness and distress of parents Matthew and Harriet and their three sons when their beautiful daughter Isobella died. She contracted deadly meningitis and passed into terra incognita on her eighteenth birthday. Harriet was shattered into deep depression, Matthew into bitter silence and the boys into angry frustration. Wraith Controller had called me. “An urgent assignment, Whisper,” he said. “In New Zealand. A family there is in great need of a presence and you have the experience and ability to help them.” I was sent to Maunganui Farm to bring comfort and a measure of acceptance to this broken family. At the first full moon I floated in a wafty mist through a stand of totara trees to the wide veranda at the front of the homestead. While I hovered there a morepork’s eerie cry

roused the family, my cue to glide through the door and into the hallway. Lighter than air, I hovered by the piano to play a bar or two of Chopin, Isobella’s favourite composer. Then I passed without sound to Isobella’s bedroom where her parents and brothers stood in silence. They were not afraid. To them I was not only an illusion but also a revelation. Isobella would always be at Maunganui. Matthew and Harriet have long since passed over leaving their sons and grandsons to work the farm for many years. Recently an American businessman made them an offer for the property. By tacit agreement it was decided not to mention my presence. And so I shall go to Maunganui for the last time when the moon shines full. Isobella is resting there, her spirit at peace.

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Tucked into a narrow shop front in Carterton’s shopping centre, Wairarapa Electrical and Appliances offer friendly small town service. But don’t be deceived by its size! The business, which Grant and Michelle Wallace are celebrating two years of owning, offers all the products and services of a big box store. Grant, a fully qualified electrician has worked in the industry his entire working life, has fully registered electrician Steve working alongside him and apprentice De Sharna. Qualified electrician/appliance technician Marty and appliance technician Sean are responsible for servicing and repairing appliances. Michelle, Regan and Paula sell all brands of whiteware, small appliances and heat pumps in the retail store. They have a great mix of products from fridges and washing machines to headphones and cell phone chargers.

Between the two sides of the business, Wairarapa Electrical and Appliance is your one-stop-shop for everything whiteware and electrical. As well as general electrical work covering all aspects of house wiring, maintenance and repairs, Grant and his team also do renovations, extensions and new house builds. Home owners, landlords and property managers are well-catered for between the whiteware and electrical sides of the business.

You will find them at 34-36 High Street South, Carterton Phone: 06 379 8930 | Email: wealtd@xtra.co.nz

362 017.

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

Wairarapa’s one-stop electrical and appliance shop

Wish you were here? A FREE CAP Money Course that will help you budget, save and spend well. Contact 027 877 6185 for more info. F cap money - wairarapa E jacqueline.lockyer@capnz.org

CAR RENTALS

BUSINESS TRIP COMING UP? NEED A CAR RENTAL?

Carzone Car Rentals take great pride in providing clients with an array of quality vehicles, available at competitive prices!

Call Sandra today on 06 378 6667 After hours; 027 404 2325 www.carzonerentals.co.nz • 341 Queen St, Masterton

CHIMNEY SWEEP

DEBT

For all your roofing needs • Roof repairs • Fascia • Spouting

Struggling with Debt? CAP offers free debt counselling to help you take care of debt that could be weighing you down.

CARAVANS & CABINS

RENT A RETRO Caravans and Cabins for Hire Family Functions, Holidays, Events, Spare Rooms, Club Activities or Building Projects

Phone: Steve 027 259 1683 Email: meridianrv@xtra.co.nz Web: rentaretro.nz

Kirkland Decorating

33 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE ROOFING INDUSTRY

Call free on 0508 227 111 to set up an appointment with a local CAP Debt coach.

• Plastering • Interior & Exterior Painting • Wallpapering Specialists • Domestic or Commercial • Colour Consultations • No job is too big or too small

Call Shane today 027 777 2559

F facebook.com/capnewzealand W capnz.org E info@capnz.org

Please contact 06 378 2210 or 027 429 1770 www.leithkirklanddecorating.co.nz

Servicing Wairarapa, Manawatu and Tararua

EARTHWORKS

EAR WAX REMOVAL ACHIEVABLE OUTCOME

BEFORE GENERAL EARTHWORKS HOUSE SITES & DRIVEWAYS Josh Theurillat | 027 774 9309 JTearthworksnz@gmail.com www.jtearthworks.co.nz

FURNITURE REMOVALS

AFTER Wairarapa Ear Health Clinic Wellness Centre Masterton Medical To book appt

ph: 06 370 6730

or visit www.ears2you.co.nz

FURNITURE REMOVALS

ELECTRICIAN

Call us today for “all things electrical” Servicing Wairarapa Residential • Light Commercial New Builds 06 3066 150 www.poltech.co.nz

GLAZIER

Work Guaranteed

ELECTRICIAN

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Purchases of $10 - $500 receives a $5 Page 42 Cafe & Gelato voucher and $500+ receives a $25 Page 42 Cafe & Gelato voucher. Offer ends 6th November.

Call in and see our friendly staff & Appliances (2017) Ltd

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

MOBILE BLASTING

ROSIES

REMOVALS LTD

MASTERTON

A family business that moves families & individuals

The Leading Furniture Movers North Island Wide Based in Masterton & Whangarei

Servicing South Wairarapa For your glass, mirror & retrofit double glazing requirements

Phone 06 370 1258 / 0800 46 76 74 rosiesremovals@gmail.com 4 Buchanan Place, Masterton

Dean Cooper Owner/Operator P: 0800 101 434 or 021 243 1327 E: realdealmovers@hotmail.co.nz www.realdealmovers.co.nz

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

Call Juan on 021 170 2387 southglass.co.nz

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

Free Quotes/Local or Nationwide Full Packing Services Short Term Storage

South Glass & Mirror

THE FUTURE OF SURFACE PREPARATION

Wednesday, October 30, 2019 Business Wairarapa Midweek

MOBILITY SERVICES “Sales and Service of Mobility Equipment”

OFFICE SPACE

Best value coworking office space in town ! Wi-Fi | Hotdesks | Meeting Rooms | Coffee Drop-in or sign up online!

P: 06 370 1023 272 Queen Street, Masterton

PAINTING

ROOF PAINTING AND REPAIRS Contact Craig on

0274 251 313 or 06 304 7931

Are you looking to redecorate? Prompt professional painting • Free quotes at competitive prices • 5 year workmanship guarantee

66 High Street North Carterton – next to Take Note www.3mile.nz | hello@3mile.nz

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

6P Painting and Decorating Ltd

PLASTIC & PANEL REPAIRS

PEST CONTROL

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Masterton Plastic & Panel Repairs

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automotive plastics  bumper repairs  farming equipment  household items

Craig Morris 027 143 Cornwall St, Masterton

244 8579 PANEL REPAIRS SPRAYPAINTING

craigl.morris@yahoo.co.nz

PESTS

NO MORE

• Ants • Flies • Fleas • Spiders • Cockroaches • Rodents We are in the business of eliminating these pests!

Want results?

We use only the best practice and top end materials

Phone Rusty today; 027 474 2815 | www.pestsnomore.co.nz

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

TIME FOR A HOUSE

CLEAN

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

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

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Phone Tony Kerr for • Lawn Mowing • Hedge/Shrub Trimming, Painting • Fence & Deck Repairs • Water Blasting • Rubbish Removal • Weed Spraying • Window Cleaning • Gutter Cleaning

Any odd job that needs a handyman just ask - no job too small

027 436 2017 TRUCK & DIGGER HIRE • Driveways • Section clearing • Drains • General digger work with mini excavator • General cartage of aggregates metal, bark, lime

FOR ALL YOUR INTERIOR & EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS including painting, house washing, lichen control, decks & fences, driveways & footpaths

All home maintenance

No job is too small

Locally owned & operated Discounts for Gold Card holders No deposit Covered by limited liability insurance

TGT Property Maintenance Ltd Phone Wayne on 021 133 0877

TILING

Josh - 027 202 9831 / Mat - 022 561 4742

Roof Painting Roof Re-Screwing Roof Maintenance Property Maintenance Phone 06 377 4291 Mobile 027 665 9566 carlkitchenham@yahoo.com

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

• Residential, Commercial, Rural • Low Pressure House Washing

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

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

TILES

LATE NIGHT SUMMER THURSDAYS! OPEN UNTIL 7PM

PHONE

JOHNNY

027 364 0504 TILING

TRAVEL

Planning a holiday? I can help! Contact me today for travel advice and planning.

YOUR TILING EXPERT 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE

FREE QUOTE

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Tiling & Paving 027 282 1151 laing.tiling@xtra.co.nz

WINDOWS

We can move vehicles or anything that fits on the truck with a winch or by hand. Free removal of wrecked or scrap vehicles. Locally owned and operated.

The most advanced double glazing system for existing wooden joinery you will find THERMAWOOD WAIRARAPA WIDE

Phone/text Tristan at Barnett Transport on 027 774 5809

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

For a no obligation FREE QUOTE phone: 0800 587 836 Contact Jim Upward P (06) 379 5619 M 027 5599 155

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Windscreen Chipped or Cracked? We’ll repair or replace and we’ll also handle the paperwork too

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Wednesday, October 30, 2019 Puzzles Wairarapa Midweek

WORDSEARCH

FLOWERY

BUMPER WORDFIT

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

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L A W N S

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2 digits: 23 35 49 93 3 digits: 027 094 095 192 312 391 702 814 4 digits: 2623 4310 5415 7909 5 digits: 35123 39494 54292 99217 7 digits: 0152211 4226495 7531042 8684442 8 digits: 06412026 12641377 16508641 91719401

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P A T E R J E C H O N J H S L

6 LETTERS DANCED DEDUCE OUTFIT POUNCE

Fit the numbers into the grid. Cross each one off as its position is found.

Find the threeletter sequence which will complete all these words

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42 Wairarapa Midweek Community Events Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Events

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31 Open Mic Night: At the Greytown Hotel Top Pub, 8-10.30pm. 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. GirlGuidingNZ: Carterton Pippins, 5-7 years, 4.15-5.30pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Carterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 6-7.30pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Digital Seniors: Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching: Martinborough, St Andrew’s Hall, Dublin St, 9.30-11.30am. Featherston, Featherston Fire Station, Fox St, 1.303.30pm. 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 4pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Joan Miller 377-7983. Social Learners Bridge: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Barbara [06] 304-9208. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9am-noon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 5-7pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 3702511 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, NOVEMBER 1 Karaoke: Karaoke with Joe from 7.15pm at Club Wairarapa, 20 Essex St, Masterton. Members, affiliated members, and their guests only. Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Fri-Mon 10am-4pm, groups by arrangement. Call Jean [06] 372-6623 or Pam [06] 372-6459. 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 Drop-In: 10amnoon, 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, 41 High St North, Carterton. Call Desley [027] 787-8558. Kids’ Song And Story: Fun songs, finger plays and stories for under-5s, during school terms, 9.30-10.30am, at Epiphany Church Hall, High St South, Masterton. Call Jill 377-4614. Greytown Music and Movement: For pre-schoolers, 10am, at St Luke’s Hall, Main St. Contact: email admin@ stlukesgreytown.co.nz Dance Fit: At Carrington Park, Carterton, at 6-7pm. If weather not good it’s in youth centre of Event Centre. Text dance groove to [022] 321-2643. Masterton 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 Stu 027 2954189

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, NOVEMBER 2 Greytown Craft Market: At St John’s Hall, Main St, 10am-3.30pm. Stall enquiries call Wendy [06] 304-9287. Featherston Fusiliers: Wargaming and boardgames club, meet at Featherston Assembly of God cafeteria, 22 Birdwood St, 10am-4.30pm. Contact featherston. fusiliers@gmail.com Greytown Craft Market: At the St John’s 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 10.30am-2pm, in the Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Lynette 377-0236. Kapiti Arts Trail: Sat/Sun, 10am-5pm, springtime showcase of over 100 artists. See kapiticoast.govt.nz/artstrail/ for guide and more information. Featherston Weekly Market: Fresh produce, fine food producers, creators and much more. Great atmosphere, amazing food and community spirit, 8am-2pm, 33 Fitzherbert St. Harlequin Theatre: Wardrobe hire, 10am-1pm. Call 377-4066. Women’s Self Defence: With Dion, 9am, band rotunda, Queen Elizabeth Park. Call [020] 4124-4098. Parkrun: Weekly 5km run/walk. Measured, timed, free. 8am start, at the Woodside end of the Greytown rail trail. Onetime registration essential. Info: parkrun.co.nz/greytownwoodsidetrail 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 1.30-

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 Sat and Sun 10am-2pm, other times by arrangement, groups welcome. Call Elsa [021] 263-9403. Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Masterton Library, 10amnoon. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway. Open by appointment. Call 379-9021. Toy Library Masterton: 10am-1pm, at rear of YMCA, 162 Dixon St. Featherston Toy Library: 14 Wakefield St, 10am-noon. Call Merle [06] 3088109. Farmers’ Market: 9am-1pm, at Farriers, 4 Queen St, Masterton. Undercover, wheelchair and dog friendly. Call [027] 356-6592. 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, NOVEMBER 3 TK Markets: At Martinborough’s Te Kairanga Vineyard from 10am to 3pm. Wairarapa Word: Tour of Masterton’s Outdoor Poems with Chris Daniell. Carterton Farmers’ Market: High St, Carterton, 9am-12.30pm. Martinborough Museum: Open 1.303.30pm, 7 Memorial Sq, Martinborough. Wairarapa Embroiderers’ Guild: Exhibition of embroidery created by members of the guild over the past two years, last day, 10am-4pm, Aratoi, 12 Bruce St, Masterton. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St,

Masterton. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9am-noon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 1pm. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Joan Miller 377-7983. Masterton Car Boot Sale and Market: 6.30-11.30am, Essex St car park. Contact ja.murray@xtra.co.nz Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 9am for 9.15am start, at clubrooms behind clock tower Carterton. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Masterton Branch of Wairarapa Labour Party: Meets 6.30pm. Meetings alternate between Carterton and Masterton. Call or text [021] 798-085 for details. Age Concern: Exercise For Seniors, 9.30am; line dancing, 10.30am, at the Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. East Indoor Bowling Club: Meet at 7pm, all members and visitors welcome. Call Julie 377-5497 or George 3789266. Literacy Wairarapa: Offers free help with reading, spelling and maths at Te Awhina/Cameron Community House, 9am-noon. Club Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll, beginners 6-7pm; Intermediate level 7.15-8.15pm, at Club Wairarapa, Masterton. Call [027] 333-1793. 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] 3089729. 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 3702511 or Brian 377-4066. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Need support to quit smoking? Our support is

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Members, affiliated members & their guests only

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Are you planning a bonfire for Guy Fawkes? To ensure you’ll have fun instead of spending time at A&E, be prepared: Building a bonfire Fire can spread easily, so where and how you build your bonfire is important Don’t light in strong winds Build the bonfire away from sheds, fences and trees Check there are no cables, like power lines, above the bonfire Use only dry material – damp material will cause more smoke Don’t use petrol or diesel to get the fire going – it may get out of control quickly

Once the bonfire is lit, make sure you: Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose nearby, in case of emergencies Don’t leave the bonfire unattended Keep children and pets away from the bonfire Don’t throw any fireworks into the fire Don’t burn aerosols, tyres, canisters or anything containing foam or paint - many produce toxic fumes and some containers may explode, causing injury Once the bonfire has died down, spray the embers with water to stop it reigniting.

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Writer in Residence: Carterton Library’s free writing coaching sessions with author and writing coach Catherine Cooper will offer free one-hour writing coaching sessions, 1.30-4.30pm, at the library. Call 379-4080 or visit library to reserve your place. Wairarapa Embroiderers Guild: Meet at the Ranfurly Club Rooms, Chapel St, Masterton. Call Nola [027] 6878599 or Jenny 377-0859 or email Wairarapaembroiderers@gmail.com 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. Takahe Probus Club: Meets at The Masterton Club, Chapel Street, Masterton, at 10am. We have very interesting guest speakers, morning tea and friendship . Visitors are most welcome. Interest groups meet during the month. Wairarapa Music Co-Creation Meetup: Multi-generational amateur improvised orchestra, hundreds of instruments provided. No experience required. Facilitated by multi-instrumentalist Jonáš Koukl, 6.30-8pm, koha, at Heart of Arts, 47 High St, Carterton. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Pippins, 5-7 years, 3.45-5pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Digital Seniors: Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching: Carterton, Fire Station (new venue) 9.30-11.30am. Greytown, Greytown Fire Station, 1.30-3.30pm. Wairarapa Consumer Complaints Support & Advisory Group: 11am noon, at Te Awhina House, Cameron Cres, Masterton. Contact adviser Aileen Haeata goddessfitnz@gmail.com South Wairarapa Badminton Club: Featherston Sports Stadium Underhill Rd, at 7.30pm. New members welcome and rackets available. Harlequin Theatre: Wardrobe hire, 10am-1pm. Call 377-4066.

Dance Fitness: 6.30-7.30pm, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830. Wairarapa Senior Net: Invites people 50 years-plus to interesting computer and Smartphone course, at the Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton, 1.30-2.30pm. 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 15 Queen St, Masterton, at 6.30pm. Text Toni [021] 105-7649 or visit Wairarapa Steampunk Tribal Bellydance on FB for more information. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 9amnoon at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 3702511 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 10am. Juesday Art: 10am-1pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Julia [06] 308-8977. Featherston Wahine Singers: 7-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Susan [021] 246-4884. Art For Everyone: 7-8pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Sandie [021] 157-4909. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway, 2-4pm, or by appointment. Call 379-9233 or [027] 271-6280. Clareville Badminton Club: Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm. Call Steve 379-6999. Central Indoor Bowls Club: 7.30pm, Hogg Crescent hall. Call Mathew or Graeme 378-7554. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Association: Meet for social indoor bowls, 500 cards, or a chat 1-3pm, 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

DRINKING WATER STANDARDS COMPLIANCE As part of compliance with the Drinking-water Standards for New Zealand 2005 (Revised 2008), the Masterton District Council, Carterton District Council, South Wairarapa District Council and Opaki Water Supply Association Inc are legally required to publish the following notice.

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rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club: Games afternoon, including cards, board, darts, pool etc. Call Doff 3049748. Girl Guiding: Pippins [5-7 years] 3.455pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9am for 9.15am start at the 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, NOVEMBER 6 Toi Wairarapa – Heart of Arts: 10 Minute Bites, 12.10pm, BYO sandwich. Maungaraki Probus: Meet at Masterton Club, Essex St, Masterton, at 10am. Call secretary Susan 370-8699. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 5.30-7pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Digital Seniors: Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching at Masterton Library, 10am-noon. Dance Fitness: 9.30-11am, preschoolers with parents or caregivers, music and movement and art, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830. Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: Meet 10am in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531. Cards: Come and join other enthusiastic “500” Players 1.15-4.15pm, at the Carterton Club. Call Barbara 379-6582 or Val 379-8329. AA Meeting: At 7.30pm, Departmental building, level one. Entry on the carpark side. Call [027] 557-7928. 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, 5.30-7pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Kiddie Gym: For 0-3-year-olds, 9.3011am, at St David’s Church, corner High and Victoria Sts, Carterton. Call Lorna or Abby 379-8325. Rangatahi to Rangatira Youth Group: 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: Nine-hole golf at 10.45am. Call Jane Brooking [021] 171-9249. 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 Sean Mulcahy 379-9316. Esperanto Club: 2pm, write to people using the international language worldwide. Call 377-0499. Soulway Cooking and Crafts: 10amnoon, High St, Masterton. Call Nikki Smith 370-1604 [church office]. Alcoholics Anonymous: Masterton, 7.30pm, Soulway Church, 227 High St. Call Darren [027] 334-2685. 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, October 30, 2019 Community Events Wairarapa Midweek available across Wairarapa and it’s at no cost to you. Call a Quit Coach based at Whaiora 0800 494 246. Play Gym: St James Church Hall 116 High St, Masterton, 9.30-11am, for 0-3-year-olds. Carterton Food Bank: 11.30am-noon Mon-Fri at Haumanu House [down the lane between Carters and the Clock Tower]. Call 379-4092. Carterton Community Toy Library: Events Centre, Holloway St, Mon-Sat during CDC Library hours. 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. Citizens Advice Bureau: Free and confidential advice, Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, 43 Perry St, Masterton. Call 377-0078 or 0800 367-222. Masterton District Brass Band: Rehearsals at 7pm, in the Band Room, Park Ave, Masterton. Call [022] 5740742. Not Your Nanna’s Sewing Circle: 7-9pm, Cobblestone’s Administration Room, 169 Main St, Greytown. Call Christine Healy [0274] 670-195 or Lynda Saint-Merat [06] 304-7026. Alcoholics Anonymous Masterton: 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 378-2338 or Pete [020] 4005-9740. Carterton: 8pm, Salvation Army Community Rooms, 210 High St. Call Bob [021] 042-2947 or Martin [06] 372-7764. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Rangers, 12½-18 years, 6.30-8pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. South Wairarapa Guides [Greytown], 9-12½ years, 6-8pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550.

Kieran McAnulty Labour List MP based in Wairarapa

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Notice of Annual General Meeting

Supporting Families Wairarapa Thursday 28 November 2019 at 2:00 pm To be held at 323 Queen Street Masterton Nau mai haere mai Everyone Welcome.

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SOUTH WAIRARAPA DISTRICT COUNCIL

NOTICE TO CLOSE ROADS TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that the South Wairarapa District Council, for the purpose of the East West Access Road Motorcycle Sprint, will close the following road to ordinary vehicular traffic for the period indicated hereunder. During the period of closure, vehicles will need to take an alternative route via Western Lake Road. The road will be opened periodically to allow users through. Road to be closed: • East West Access Road from Te Hopai Road intersection to the Barrage Gates on East West Access Road, Kahutara. Kumenga Road, Kahutara, will also be inaccessible Period of closure: • Sunday 3 November 2019 – 9.00 am to 4.00 pm Russell O’Leary Group Manager Planning & Environment

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NOTICE TO CLOSE ROADS TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC

Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that the South Wairarapa District Council, for the purpose of the Martinborough Christmas Parade, proposes to close the following road to ordinary vehicular traffic for the period indicated hereunder. During the proposed period of closure diversions will be in place for ordinary vehicular traffic which would otherwise use the roads. Any person objecting to the proposal should lodge their objection and grounds thereof in writing to the South Wairarapa District Council, PO Box 6, Martinborough, 5741 before Monday 18 November 2019 Road proposed to be closed: • Kitchener Street (SH53) - Ohio Street to Memorial Square • Memorial Square • Kansas Street (North and South) • Texas Street (East and West) • Cambridge Road – Strasbourge Street to Memorial Square • Strasbourge Street – Cambridge Road to Cork Street • Oxford Street – Memorial Square to Cork Street • Jellicoe Street – Dublin Street to Memorial Square • Venice Street – Jellicoe Street intersections • Naples Street – Ohio Street to Cork Street Period of closure: Detours will be in place Saturday 14 December 2019 – 4pm – 7pm Russell O’Leary Group Manager Planning & Environment

SOUTH WAIRARAPA DISTRICT COUNCIL

NOTICE TO CLOSE ROADS TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC

Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that the South Wairarapa District Council, for the purpose of the Greytown Christmas Parade, proposes to close the following road to ordinary vehicular traffic for the period indicated hereunder. During the proposed period of closure diversions will be in place for ordinary vehicular traffic which would otherwise use the roads. Any person objecting to the proposal should lodge their objection and grounds thereof in writing to the South Wairarapa District Council, PO Box 6, Martinborough, 5741 before Monday 18 November 2019 Road proposed to be closed: Main Street (SH2) Humphries Street to North Street including all intersections North bound and south bound detours will be in place Period of closure: Sunday 15th December 2019, 11:30am – 1:30pm Russell O’Leary Group Manager Planning & Environment

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PAPAWAI & KAIKŌKIRIKIRI TRUSTS BOARD Annual General Meeting Tuesday 19 November 2019 at 4.00pm Wairarapa Moana House 4 Park Avenue, Masterton All inquiries to Trust office 06 370 2608 Nau mai haere mai. All welcome

CLOSURE NOTICE

Manahau Station, South Wairarapa is closed to all hunting from 25th October to 30th January 2020 due to Health and Safety requirements from ongoing day and night farm operations. Trespassers will be prosecuted. All entry to the Station must be authorised and coordinated by the sole authorising person, Mr Brendon Low, Farm Manager, Manahau Station, Phone 027 693 5690. Notice issued by the Trustees of the Manahau Station Farming Trust BFT No. 2.

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As Wairarapa gears up to host the 2020 New Zealand Cycle Classic, race director Jorge Sandoval has unveiled all five stage routes including “a new twist on an old favourite”. The five-stage elite international men’s road cycling race is the only Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) sanctioned stage race to be held in New Zealand next year and will take place entirely in Wairarapa, January 15-19. Sandoval said the NZ Cycle Classic will feature five exciting days of racing around the townships of Masterton, Carterton and Martinborough as well on roads that pass through rolling rural countryside and vineyards. But he also said changes to stage four – known as the Queen Stage – will test all riders to their maximum. “Stage four of the New Zealand Cycle Classic is renowned for its hills and testing riders with a steep hilltop finish. In 2020, I’m putting a new twist on an old favourite

by making it even more challenging adding extra hill climbs before the famous Admiral Hill finish which has riders climb 2784 metres of altitude,” Sandoval said. “Admiral Hill is feared by some riders and revered by others, but in some past tours the rider who wins this stage has gone on to win the overall tour.” Stage four will have riders start in Masterton and head towards Gladstone before turning left up the 7km Te Wharau Hill to complete three laps of a 43km circuit comprising Te Wharau, Wainuiorou and Limeworks hills. Sandoval said each of these circuits will require concentration both uphill and downhill with riders expected to reach speeds up to 100kmh racing down the steep side of Te Wharau. He said the 178km stage will be the longest and toughest in the NZ Cycle Classic’s 33-year history. The NZ Cycle Classic begins on Wednesday, January 15, with a 120km stage taking riders north of Masterton towards

Stage Four of the 2018 NZ Cycle Classic Hill) in Wairarapa, January 2018.

Eketahuna and back before a small hill climb has them finish outside the Masterton Golf Club in Lansdowne. “This is a relatively short, fast 122km stage that could take place in very hot conditions.

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UCI Oceania Tour (Masterton to Admiral’s PHOTO/DAVE LINTOTT/lintottphoto.co.nz

“It will be crucial to any rider who is trying to take the Tour victory to be in the best position possible before embarking on the 2km uphill finish. “This is a new finish area for the Tour and will conclude at the Masterton

Golf Club, the home of golfing great Sir Bob Charles. “It will also be a great opportunity for residents in the area to come out and cheer the riders as they zoom past their front doors towards the finish line.” The Tour continues day two with riders making a return loop from Masterton to Gladstone, while stage three will be held around the pretty wine village of Martinborough. The Tour culminates with riders completing 12 laps of a 10km circuit around a residential area near Mitre 10 Mega in Masterton. Sandoval is looking forward to announcing the teams that will take part in the Tour next month. He has hinted there will be several international teams taking part as well as a quality field of New Zealand riders. Sandoval is also hopeful defending champion Aaron Gate (Evo Pro Racing team) may attend next year’s tour. Being held simultaneously with the NZ Cycle Classic will be a series of community

events that celebrate Wairarapa’s bike-friendly roads, tracks and trails, the people who ride on them and the bikes they ride with. “Having the New Zealand Cycle Classic and these community events held simultaneously will give the community a chance to see some of the world’s best riders in action and provide them with opportunities to get out on their own bikes and discover Wairarapa one road at a time,” Sandoval said. The 2020 NZ Cycle Classic can take place thanks to the generous support from Trust House, WBS, Mobile Communications Service, Wizwireless, Fagan Motors, Mitre 10 Mega Masterton and Lion Foundation plus all three Wairarapa district councils. “My team and I are very grateful for all the support from our sponsors and key stakeholders and together look forward to making this New Zealand’s biggest international cycle tour,” Sandoval said.

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