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Got kids? Get free internet EMILY IRELAND If something sounds too good to be true, it usually is. But that’s not the case with an offer of heavily discounted internet for Wairarapa families battling the digital divide. Masterton District Library digital services manager Paul Greville is conducting ‘Spark Jump’ courses at the library, a free programme which sets people up with a 4G router pre-loaded with 30GB of data to use. And the best part? Once that data is used, it’s only $10 to top it up with another 30GB – a price so cheap, it’s not even comparable to other offers available for internet. Mr Greville said based on the latest Census statistics (2013), 76.8 per cent of New Zealand had internet access in their homes. In Masterton it was only 65.6 per cent, and on the East Side, it was only 52.4 per cent. Carterton, Greytown, and Martinborough punched above their weight, but still failed to reach the national average at a respective 71.2 per cent, 72.5 per cent, and 70.3 per cent. Featherston sat at only 62.5 per cent uptake. “Our main problem is that people know about this programme, but they don’t believe it,” Mr Greville said. “We get the ‘too good to be true’
crowd – people turning up to take the course with money in their pocket expecting someone to pivot on them with unexpected costs, but that is not the case.” The Spark Jump programme was designed for families in low-income communities with school-age children who don’t have a broadband connection at home. “In a community that is suffering for digital inclusion as much as we are, everyone should be on board with this,” Mr Greville said. “People are being left behind and that is a real cause for concern, because if we are going to have a functioning society, we can’t cut out anyone who is not in the city, over a certain age, or anyone whose parents were too poor to get a broadband connection at a particular, essential five-year window. “Those are the people that are being left behind.”
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Paul Greville of the Masterton District Library wants to bridge the digital divide. PHOTO/EMILY IRELAND
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Moving to new house Piece of mind
Emily Ireland
Well, I can safely say the past few weeks have been interesting, exciting, and utterly exhausting. You know those days where nothing seems to go right? We had one of those days on Saturday when we moved house from Carterton to… Carterton. It was early afternoon when the shift began. I was cramming my small Suzuki Swift with all sorts of things from bedding to electronics (this is where my tetris skills really came in handy), and my husband was loading a trailer up with our dressers, bed, mattress, and computer desk. I bade him farewell and good luck as I drove 10 minutes up the road to our new address. Upon arrival, I unpacked the Swift, and after about 20 minutes, wondering what was taking my husband so long, I discovered his phone on my passenger seat. I waited and waited for what seemed like an hour, and I was about to start up a search party when the Ute and trailer drove sheepishly along the gravel towards our new property. Turns out one of our dressers had fallen off the trailer, spreading my husband’s clothes,
PlayStation games, and our passports and documentation all over East Taratahi Rd. And the poor guy couldn’t even call for help because I had his phone. Perfect. From the story I was told, it sounded like we had some really friendly drivers on the roads that day – some pulling over to help gather up the debris and our scattered belongings. Thank you, random citizens! But, this wouldn’t be a Midweek editorial without looking at the brighter side of a bad situation. So, the plus side? At least we have a bit of extra firewood this winter from the dresser. All joking aside, it has been relatively smooth sailing over the past few weeks, and we’ve got plenty of things to learn as we embark on our journey together in our new marriage and new house. I know I’ve certainly got a lot of housekeeping to learn about, and proud to say after three nights in the new place, at least three rooms are still tidy. It takes 20 days to make or break a habit, so we’ll have to see how long this new wife can keep up the good work. P.S I didn’t trip at the wedding, but I did drop a few choice words when my ring dropped out of the box and into the grass mid-ceremony.
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Cancer support highlighted EMILY IRELAND This Sunday is World Cancer Day, and with an emphasis on asking for support, the Wairarapa Cancer Society is reminding people of their services offered locally. In the past year, the organisation has supported more than 300 people at support groups, workshops and education sessions, more than 600 drives to treatment outside of Wairarapa, and nearly 200 newly diagnosed cancer patients with therapies such as counselling, mindfulness, massage and welfare grants. One such person who knows first-hand the support offered by the Wairarapa Cancer Society is Masterton’s Julie Pope. Julie’s cancer journey started when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in November 2010. What followed was a mastectomy and removal of some lymph nodes under her arm, six months of chemo and five weeks of radiation therapy. During her treatment, she attended a ‘Look Good Feel Better’ workshop hosted by the Wairarapa Cancer Society, which was “very useful in helping me to cope with my changed image”. “The Wairarapa Cancer Society were great because they provided me with support when I developed lymphoedema in
Cancer survivor Julie Pope.
my arm and the Support Nurse assessed me and referred me to a specialist lymphoedema physiotherapist at Wairarapa DHB who fitted me with a compression sleeve,” she said. “One of my passions is now finding out ways to manage lymphoedema if you live in the Wairarapa. “Alongside the supportive care coordinator at Cancer Society, I have recently started a new group
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at the Centre supporting those with lymphoedema.” Julie describes the Wairarapa Cancer Society as having a “one stop shop approach” to cancer management. She is now a volunteer for the organisation. People are welcome to phone the Wairarapa Cancer Society on 0800 226237 or email them on waisupport@cancersoc.org.nz for more information.
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EMILY IRELAND Masterton artist Kirsty Gardiner has been an op shop enthusiast most of her life. And her love of old trinkets has been instrumental in her journey as a ceramicist, with handmade perfume bottles, extinct birds, and tea cups lining her studio, all in preparation for her latest show, ‘Remnants, Remains’. In fact, her works are so convincing that after a quick tour through her studio, one would think they had travelled to an op shop in the early 1900s. Gardiner, born in South Africa, said her love of op shopping was in her blood. “My one grandmother was like it too, and I think it just stuck. “I have things I’ve collected for a long time, bits of material and knick knacks, and I’ve always tried to incorporate that into my work.” She recalled the challenges that came with her quirky creativity while embarking on her fine arts degree in her early days as an artist. “I was really crafty, but when I was doing this fine arts degree I found it really hard because I was into crocheting things and making things out of craft materials as part of my work, and no one was doing that really at that stage.” It was then that Gardiner began to mould her way into ceramics – a threeyear diploma course which “kept the creative side going”. “When you’re a student you have so many ideas, but your technical skills are pretty awful. “And then you get to a stage – for me it was age 40, where I had all the technical
Kirsty Gardiner’s work is reminiscent of antique op shop finds.
Kirsty Gardiner’s work space at her rural Masterton home.
skills, but I had forgotten the inspiration. “So, I made a conscious decision then to try to get some life back into the work.” ‘Remnants, Remains’, which will open on Friday night at Aratoi Museum of Art and History, is the result of this journey. It was designed as a travelling show and recreates what Gardiner imagines an op shop would look like at the turn of the 1800s into the 20th Century. Her work is influenced by French and English porcelain and objects collected over the years.
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She likes to think of the work as a transcultural mix of myths, ceramic archetypes and of course extinct birds. “There’s always something going on. “Some people process data for a living, I make stuff. “A lot of the pieces all started on the wheel. “Then I start pinching them out and making a shape, and I’ll make a concerted effort to leave fingerprints in there, and make them look slightly naive, but using these really high-quality materials.
“It’s the idea of what granny used to collect, but my take on what it should be like now.” She said people often assumed her works were not handmade. “I think people forget that before machines everything was made by hand.” Gardiner said she never considers her work’s saleability when she creates it, rather, she likes to “make it look attractive, but tell a story at the same time.” “I don’t make the work thinking, is anyone going to like it? Or is anyone going to buy it? “I make the work because I like what I’m doing, and I’m lucky if someone else wants to buy it.” After the exhibition’s official opening on Friday, Gardiner will host an artist talk at Aratoi on February 3 at 11am.
Kids without internet being left behind CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Mr Greville said the digital divide was particularly concerning for school-aged children in the region. “Increasingly, we’re finding that parents are having to bring their kids into the library to do the basic homework,” he said. “My son for instance has two websites where he does maths problems and games. “He has accounts for those at school, does them at school, and is then encouraged to do it at home as homework… All of this is predicated on having some sort of connection to the internet, many families of which do not.”
Mr Greville said as children got older and advanced through the school system, their reliance on a digital connection would become “more and more prevalent, to the point where they will not be able to do modules in their vital School C and NCEA without having access to the internet”. “The library is quite happy to provide as much of that [access] as they can, but it is not convenient to a family to have to send their children to the library whenever they need to use the internet.” The library was one of the big catch nets for the digital divide on a wider scale too, Mr Greville said. “Consequently, we see people in tears at the E-Centre, trying to fill in their tax return, or contact government departments, which have abandoned
every means of contact, save for online, over the last few years. “It’s an enormously stressful process that ultimately ends with people saying, stuff it, I won’t turn in my tax return, or I won’t do this or that. “It’s demoralising for everyone, and is a limitation of choice in a society that prides itself on providing equality of choice.” Mr Greville hoped that an increased uptake of the Spark Jump programme in Wairarapa would be a catalyst for change in the online sphere. “It’s a great public good, and I would love to give away more of them [4G routers].” The course is two hours long and shows people how to activate the 4G router, recharge it with a voucher and
manage their account online. The router connects to the local cell towers, so it doesn’t need a phone port/ connection. The router also has 30GB of data preloaded. Once that data has been used up, another 30GB can be purchased for $10 at any store carrying Skinny phone top ups, or with a debit card online. There is no contract, Mr Greville said – “if you can’t afford any data this month, you can wait until money is available”. To enquire about the Spark Jump programme, contact the Masterton District Library on 06 370 6253, or ask in person at the front desk. Spark Jump is also partnered with Wairarapa REAP.
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Cruise jam-packed
Almost 400 cars packed the Martinborough Town Square for the fourth annual Cruise Martinborough. PHOTOS/JADE CVETKOV
EMILY IRELAND Classic cars from around New Zealand were packed like sardines into Martinborough Square on Saturday, all in the running to be crowned as ‘Top Entry’ in the Cruise Martinborough “show and shine” event. Wellingtonians Kim and Todd Wylie took the title with their 1956 Cadillac ahead of almost 400 other cars involved. Cruise Martinborough organiser Damien Pivac said the judges, Bob Wilton, Reon Madden, and Lloyd Wilson, had their work cut out for them, as the cars were all “amazing, to be honest”. “They were outstanding cars so it was hard for me to even pick one that I loved the most.” He said the show and shine event had been so popular this year that some late arrivals missed out to ensure there was enough room in the Square for everyone. That was the only challenge of the fourday long event, he said. “Now we know we can fit 400-ish vehicles in the Square, so that will be our number from here on in. “We think we’ll probably get that next year as it was quite popular this year and we had to turn some people away. “I guess that’s a good way to be.” Another highlight of Cruise Martinborough were the twilight drags at Masterton Motorplex on Friday, Mr Pivac
said, which was complemented by great music and food. “The main schedule was very similar to last year… It’s a winning formula so we didn’t really want to change it.” Levin-based car enthusiast Tania Ravenwood had made the trip over with a few of her close friends for the occasion. As well as being regulars to the event, it was also the second year in a row she had brought over her 1979 Chevy truck. She had come a long way from her first ever car, a Mark 3 Zephyr. “We enjoyed the whole festival. Everything was really close, which was great when it came to socialising and getting around to all the cars,” she said. “All the girls [her friends] have their own vehicles as well as their husbands. “The lot of us are all very passionate about our classic cars.” Mr Pivac said the Cruise Martinborough event was a drawcard for the region, with entrants spending upwards of $1200 on accommodation – not to mention food, petrol, and of course wine-tasting. “Everyone benefits really,” he said. On the growth of the event, Mr Pivac said it had all started with a great idea.. “and I thought, I can do that”. “Four years later, it’s gaining traction, and becoming popular, and it’s what I do every January now. “If you are interested in entering next year, get in early because we will sell out.”
Brent Morris from Kapiti, with his Ford F1 1951 pickup. He has owned this truck since he was 19 years old.
Tania Ravenwood, of Levin, with her 1979 Chevy truck.
Carey Anne McLaughlin, Tania Ravenwood, Noreen Symons, Valerie Payne are all classic car owners and regulars to Cruise Martinborough.
Dianne Everett, a regular Cruiser from the Bay of Plenty, perused the show of cars on Saturday, driving a 1965 convertible mustang herself.
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Wairarapa people were given the chance to get on board with water safety last week when the Old4New life jacket campaign stopped by. Scheduled to be in Masterton for one night only, the pop-up campaign, run by Coastguard NZ, stayed around for an extra morning to talk water safety with locals and renew some forlorn lifejackets and buoyancy vests. Sue Tucker, community ambassador for Coastguard NZ and Hutchwilco said the nationwide campaign was designed to encourage people to exchange their old life jackets and vests for heavily discounted new ones. By the time they had reached Masterton, the 31st stop, Old4New had upgraded 3000 jackets and maintained and inspected another 1000 on top of that. “With the campaign, people are learning a lot, and there’s a lot you can learn about what devices best suit the type of water activity, the environment you are boating in, and your needs around that – whether it be floatation in the form of a life jacket, or a personal floatation device, which is more of a sports buoyancy vest,” Sue said. The campaign started in Auckland on December 2, and is running through to the first week of February. The Old4New team are usually only three hours in any one location. “We pop up, we do the launch and education, and we leave people with hopefully enough knowledge that they can actually consider the update of their jacket.” Sue said the biggest barrier to water safety was education and assumptions. “Historically, people buy a jacket and think it will last them for life. They don’t,” she said. “Foam has a life of 20-25 years if you look after it. “And with inflatables, we want people to
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Much ado about television It’s Only Me
Graeme Burnard
One of the funniest programmes currently on TV is a British comedy called Upstart Crow. The name itself would not encourage you to think, ooh, I must watch that, but if you are a night owl like me and like to surf through the channels and come across it by accident then it is worth a watch. Upstart Crow is a nickname that was given to William Shakespeare by one of his rivals, Robert Greene, who said “The Upstart Crow, how could a mere glove maker’s son from Stratford-upon-Avon possibly be the greatest writer of all time, when he didn’t even go to Cambridge?”. So, this cleverly written and very irreverent look at Shakespeare’s life as he tries to make a go of it, is hilarious. Despite having more than 30 plays under my belt as an amateur actor and many more as stage manager, prompt, director, etc, etc, I am NOT a Shakespeare fan. I have never done and never will do a Shakespeare play. I have no interest in him at all. And I know this is only because I don’t really understand it. I did pick up a script once when considering an audition for a Shakespeare play but I only read two pages and was bored stiff. In this comedy series, his daughter, wife and parents go one step further. They think he is a right plonker!
The title page from an antique book of the plays of Shakespeare.
But, if you have never heard of it, then I am not surprised. Our esteemed TVNZ has chosen to put it on at 11.40pm on a Thursday night. This programme would appeal to a wide age group. Those studying drama at school, and in particular Shakespeare would just love it. And if you liked Blackadder, this will be right up your street. They are both written by the very talented Ben Elton.
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It is not often we can light a stick of incense and offer up thanks to our TV gods for quality programming. And whilst someone gathers together the worst actors in the country, puts them all in the worst hospital in the country calls it Shortland Street and TVNZ advertises it as quality drama, then there isn’t much hope. In the Christmas week (Sat-Fri), TVNZ offered us 384 programmes via TV1 and TV2.
Of that number, 287 were repeats, news or infomercials. And some of those new programmes were on multiple nights so they only really count as one. Now I will start counting all the people who tell me to change channels, read a book or go for a walk instead. Or the old classic, no one is forcing you to watch it!
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Keen on Growing Hops? – Then Hop Into GardenBarn! When you think of Hops, do you just think of home brew beer? Yes, these plants are used for brewing beer, but they are fast growing vines which are worth planting in the home garden just for looks alone! So if you’re looking for a fast growing vine, with lush foliage to shade the pergola during summer, then Hops is the one for you! Hop vines (Humulus lupulus) are perennial climbers. The vines are cut down in late Autumn, after the hop cones have been harvested, and will stay dormant throughout winter. This makes them perfect for places such as growing up against a garage wall in the summer, but then lets in light in the wintertime, or along a fence. If you are planting more than one, plant around 1m apart and mulch to conserve water and discourage weeds. In NZ Smooth Cone is the commonly grown Hop for home gardens. Smooth Cone produces seedless female flowers, which can be used for brewing, or because they have a super fragrant scent they can be used in potpourri. Where To Plant: Hops need plenty of space to grow. Healthy hops can grow up to 1 foot (approx 30cm) in ONE DAY! That’s incredible! So keep this in mind when deciding where to plant your vines. They
must have direct sunlight, plenty of water and a strong support system to grow against. You can use tall poles and strong twine to support the growing vines and take care to avoid places with electrical wires nearby. Soil Conditions: Hops do best in loamy, well drained soil with a pH of 6.5 – 8.0. Because they use such a large amount of water & nutrients (which is understandable considering their rapid growth rate!) the soil must be rich in potassium, phosphates and nitrogen. We recommend you dig in some Daltons Garden Mix at planting time. Care & Feeding: Young hops have a minimal root system and require frequent short watering. After the first season the plant is established and less frequent, deep watering is needed (drip irrigation is ideal). Don’t be dishearted if in the first year you don’t get much growth or many flowers, the plant will be putting it’s energy into developing a strong root system. Feed with a balanced fertiliser such as Tui Nova Tec Premium, to provide a good boost of nitrogen for lots of leafy growth. When the hop vines are about 30cm long, choose two or three strong vines and wrap them clockwise around a support system (a trellis, pole or strong twine). Hops usually grow vertically but lateral sidearms come off the main vine. It’s important to support the sidearms from tangling. In newly planted vines, as hard as it may seem, you should only leave selected shoots growing – trim
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the weaker ones off at ground level (this will encourage a stronger, sturdier plant). The early growth of a hop yard is amazing to watch; if you are not attentive, however, a jungle of vines may develop. Severe trimming, like two to three shoots per vine (max 6 when established), is an essential task that must be done each week if you are planning to harvest your hops. Like most plants in summertime, mildew, fungus and some insects, can become a problem. Use a preventative spray such as GroSafe EnSpray 99 to keep control of this, try and avoid the foliage growing too close to the ground, and avoid watering the foliage (once again drip irrigation is a great idea). Harvesting Your Hops: If you plan on using your hops for brewing then the harvest time normally starts around March. Cones at the top of the vines are likely to mature faster because they have been exposed to the sun longer. It’s best to determine the readiness for picking by smell and feel. A ready cone will feel papery and light, if your hands quickly take up the smell and are slightly sticky, then they are ready for harvest. They must then be dried and stored. The variety that we have for sale here at GardenBarn is Smooth Cone. This is one of the most common types grown in home gardens. There are lots of technical information available about this variety (such as alpha & beta acid composition) available on the internet, and for those after more information check out this website: www.wildabouthops.nz.
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With not one, but two top chefs, the Restaurant at The Greytown Hotel is collecting five star reviews for its food and service. Tony and Ursula Murphy purchased The Greytown Hotel - one of New Zealand’s oldest hotels - three years ago. Tony, a New Zealander of Irish descent, met Ursula in Dublin where she had grown up, and the two of them have given The Greytown Hotel a bold blend of Kiwi/Irish hospitality. But word has yet to get fully out about the talents of their two chefs – Kiwi born Michael White and Austrian Mike Robitsch. Their experience and skill, combined with an abundance of fresh local ingredients, allows them to create simply delicious food. Michael has a flare for matching flavours with his imagination, while Mike really brings out the natural flavours of the food and some excellent European style cooking. As one reviewer has pointed out, “The chefs at Greytown Hotel aren’t afraid to dare you into trying something different. “If you are after a majestic main course, order the seared ostrich with chocolate sauce or Palliser Ridge lamb rack. “If you’re not feeling so adventurous, they also serve up tasty Kiwi classics, such as fish and chips, vegetarian burgers and sirloin steak.” Around the Restaurant you will find the lovely smiling faces of local girls Sarah and Jenni, and quick-witted Galway girl Orla, not forgetting the hardest working member of the team, Axel, the Pub Dog.
Tony and Ursula pride themselves on the service at The Top Pub which is genuinely friendly at the same time as being highly professional, with prompt service a priority. At this time of year the location of preference for diners is the Garden Bar which provides shade and a cooling breeze. The restaurant has enjoyed great reviews. Here are a few: “Amazing experience from the time we walked in the door. We had a two year old with us and he was given colouring in pencils etc as soon as we got there. His meal came out asap which was fantastic. Because he was looked after it made our experience so much better. My husband said it was the best steak he has had. We are new to the area and will definitely be returning. Child friendly restaurants are hard to find. Food 5 star Service 5 star. - Donna Coghlan- 29 December 2017 “Amazing food and great service! Highly recommend! We have a three month old so it was perfect! Will definitely be back!” Food 5 Star - Service 5 Star. - Lisa Robinson - 21 December 2017 “Two visits in one week, lucky us. Both occasions had great staff, nice ambience. Food was delish, the lamb rack sublime. Did enjoy the recommended wine, perfect match. Thankful also that we were able to tell the chef how much we enjoyed the food.” 5 Star. - Rachel McGillivary - October 17 2017 “The friendliest staff with a brilliant chef, the chicken special and desserts are good enough to need to use the word scrumptious! I’d love to come here again.” - Chrissy Salazar
Cracking down on drugged drivers Wairarapa MP Alastair Scott has taken a firm stance against drugged drivers, proposing random drug testing of drivers by police. The Members Bill, which Mr Scott recently lodged, includes the provision that drivers may be stopped by a police officer at anytime, anywhere in the country and be tested for cannabis, MDMA and methamphetamine, similar to mobile random breath testing for alcohol. “Too many fatal crashes involving drugs have highlighted the need to crack down on those who get behind the wheel while under the influence of illegal substances,” Mr Scott said. “That’s why I’ve lodged the Land Transport (Random Oral Fluid Testing) Amendment Bill to establish an effective Police roadside testing regime to better deal with drug driving.” At a time where the roads are heavy with traffic from holidaymakers returning home and tourists making the most of the New Zealand summer, the risk of drugimpaired drivers causing serious injury or fatal crashes increases significantly, he said. “The current law doesn’t do enough to deter drug-impaired people from getting behind the wheel – Police must have good cause to suspect that a driver is impaired by drugs before requiring them to stop and take a behavioural test, like walking heel to toe in a straight line.” Mr Scott said police roadside testing would be a much stronger and more visible drug driving enforcement measure which would help deter people from driving while
National MP Alastair Scott.
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under the influence of drugs. It would also improve Police’s ability to “catch those who do before they cause a crash”. “With advances in technology over recent years making roadside testing for drugs much more practical, now is the right time to introduce it. “My Bill will help to ensure greater road safety and reduce the number of crashes caused by drug driving. “I look forward to it being pulled from the ballot.”
KITTYCAT REHOMING My name is Griff and I’m looking for my furever home. I am a friendly boy cat and the vet said I am between 1 to 2 years old. I have not had the best start to life, as I think my previous owner just left me behind when they moved. I found another family who are not in the best position to look after me long term. I like my food, I have a great purr, I love affection and cuddles, and I react well to children and like to play with the fox terrier at my foster home. I think I am best placed in a house with no other cats as I appear to be a bit dominant with them. Griff has been FIV tested, desexed, vaccinated and is up-to-date with flea/ worm treatment. His adoption fee is $80. If you are interested in Griff call Lee at KittyCat Rehoming on 021 0843 8935 or email kittycatrehoming@gmail.com
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Donna Howard’s casket being taken into the ceremony.
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The final farewell as Donna Howard was driven down the police college’s main entrance.
Top cop a straight shooter BECKIE WILSON A dedicated policewoman whose bright future was cut short was farewelled at a large ceremony at Porirua’s police college last week. Wairarapa’s area commander Inspector Donna Howard died on Tuesday, January 16, aged 49, after a brief battle with cancer. Last Wednesday, she was remembered for her honesty, empathy, great sense of humour, and her ability to set high goals and achieve them. Hundreds of friends, family and police colleagues gathered in the college’s gym to share their memories. Among them was close friend Taryn Ryan, who met Ms Howard at a gym where
Miss Ryan was a personal trainer. She said that not long after they met, Ms Howard was already giving her tips on what exercises she could offer in her training sessions with clients. Ms Howard was brutally honest, and always enjoyed being right — “and she usually was” — Miss Ryan said. “She liked to put on a tough act, but she was really a softy. “She gave me the courage to step up and strive for things that I couldn’t do in the past.” Ms Howard served in the police force for 27 years, and took up her role in Wairarapa in early 2016. After her early years in the organised crime unit of the Criminal Investigation
Branch, she was promoted to detective sergeant. She served in the Solomon Islands and East Timor, and was promoted to detective senior sergeant and crime strategy manager. In early 2014, she became an Inspector in the professional standards group at Police National Headquarters. Acting Wairarapa Area Commander Detective Inspector Scott Miller said Ms Howard’s opinions never got in the way of the encouragement she gave her staff. “She empowered them to make their own decisions . . . she was always there for her staff. “There were so many things she did for us and no one will know how much she did
behind the scenes.” He remembered her sense of humour, thinking of the time when she had a photo of Carlos Spencer on her desk. She would “have a few words” to him at the start and end of the day, he laughed. “She would often speak about her struggles to keep her inner voice to herself . . . she had strong opinions and never backed down.” Gary Howard also spoke of his younger sister on behalf of the family. Ms Howard’s much-loved dog, Sam, sat at the front of ceremony. Wairarapa MP Alastair Scott, and the region’s three mayors also attended the funeral.
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Sault: Armageddon over it Nick Sault Sky Watch
Aliens, Armageddon, the apocalypse, end-of-world scenarios, conspiracy theories. It amazes me as an astronomy fanatic that despite the real wonders out there and the real mysteries of space, lots of people seem to hunger for information about these things that are born of imagination, make-believe and often just downright ignorance or brain washing. Some years ago, I used to enjoy getting onto the Astronomy and Space forum of Yahoo Answers with the view of passing on some of the knowledge I have accumulated over time. But I gave up when the forum started getting full of cranks who would rather take notice of bizarre, unfounded and ridiculous notions. For instance, that there is this rogue planet called Nibiru out there that is destined to come and whack into Earth. In December 2012, an end-of world prediction went viral on the net. People were given to believe that the last day of the ancient Mayan calendar, which coincided with a day in that December, marked the end of the world. On that day this Nibiru planet was going to come around and wipe us out. There were people who came onto the forum who were so traumatised in their belief that they could not sleep or worse – some were thinking of suicide.
An apocalyptic scene with meteors smashing into a planet.
But this was not an isolated end of world prediction. There is a great website in which a guy called Chris Nelson has painstakingly documented hundreds of historic end-ofworld predictions. Go see at www.abhota.info – it makes for humorous reading. There were prophets of doom in the 20th century who, when their predictions didn’t work out, just made some silly excuse.
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They then set later dates for the happening. The sad part is that people follow these “prophets” in droves and some even continue to follow them after experiencing the terror of what they thought was their last day on Earth. Then there are the UFO buffs. People who know nothing about the night sky see things that NASA and other agencies never catch, even while monitoring the sky with massive
technology. The brilliant planet Venus is one of the most common objects to cause people to call the police to report a UFO. All that’s needed is a moving thin cloud cover through which Venus can shine, and it does look for all the world like the planet is moving. Up next: Venus will become an evening apparition in a couple of months, but next week there is a planet parade.
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The art of volunteering One wedding Jill and a cycle race Greathead
Wairarapa communities. If you have a story about volunteering that you wish to share either as an organisation or as volunteer, give me a call on 0274 884 376.
Volunteering Wairarapa
The Norman family and friends cheered on the ÿ nal stage of the New Zealand Cycle Classic road race. PHOTO/DAVE LINTOTT
One Wairarapa family brought a whole new meaning to the ‘morning after the night before’ as they carried on partying and scored themselves a brand-new BBQ from Mitre 10 Mega for their efforts. The Norman family and friends decorated the gate to their West Bush Road property last week for the final stage of the New Zealand Cycle Classic road race – the morning after a family wedding. “What better way to work off a postwedding hangover than to cheer on the many participants of the NZ Cycle Classic,” explained newly-wed Emily Ireland. “We had visitors from Western Australia, the South Island, and around Wairarapa shift all the wedding decorations from the shed to the gate to ensure the cyclists had a proper Wairarapa welcome.” Armed with plenty of water, the fans cheered on the teams from as far afield as the United Kingdom and Switzerland, surrounded by the recycled purple and white decorations. A quad bike driven by
the bride’s brother joined in by driving through paddocks parallel to West Bush Road, only just keeping up with the cyclists. The quad’s horn was tooted for every passing cyclist, and of course the race officials, sponsors, and the Wellington Free Ambulance – which on one lap of the race circuit matched the horn with its own siren. “We went to a bit of effort, but it was well worth it to win the barbecue,” added Emily. “Funnily enough, no one supporting the race was a cycling fan – we were just fans of having fun and making sure visitors to our region know how welcome they are.” Otis and Frankie Lennox also won a BBQ, and Poppy and Freya Sparrow a tent in the kids dress-up competition also supported by Mitre 10 Mega. The competition was organised by Huri Huri: The Wairarapa Bike Festival Charitable Trust, which promotes cycling throughout the Wairarapa region.
Judds Road gate open for public – cash only entry 8.30am Fleet/York gate open for public access with cars – cash or EFTPOS The Judds Road gate open for public access for cars and pedestrians only – late horse and animal traffic to use SH 1 entry gate further down the road 9.00 onwards The Equestrian events begin as does the Young Farmer of the Year competition in the centre oval – the dairy cows and calves, special Highland Cattle section, beef, sheep and pig judging also gets underway. 9.30am Visit the Home Industries exhibition under the grandstand – amazing cakes, produce, jams and more…. See sheep breeds and dairy cows, beef and calves including the new and very cute Valais breed sheep on show here in New Zealand for the very first time 9.30 onwards Free children’s entertainment 10am Highland Games commence… accompanied by the Fern & Thistle Pipe Band…highland dancing, Scottish cattle breeds and competitions to enter 11am Show off your showy dog – all types of dogs (on a leash) put their best paw forward 11.30am Terriers Race – watch those tearaway terriers out run each other in front of the Grandstand 11.30am The Roger Fox Big Band entertains 12.00 to 2.00pm Highland Games BATTLE OF SOLWAY - $1000 winner take all Tug o’War competition plus ute pull, wine barrel roll, archery, hammer throw, gumboot toss, farmers walk and egg throw and catch 12.30 to 1.30pm Lunch – bring your own picnic and sit under the trees … or visit our many food vendors on site 1.30 to 4.00pm Vintage car display, antique Fire Engine and Landau on site 2.00 to 3.00pm Highland Games continue to roll…. 3.30 to 5.00pm Young Farmers competition concludes 5.30 to 6.00pm CLOSE for another year
Training opportunity for organisations that have volunteers
We will all have different ideas about the meaning of “volunteering” and this will probably depend on the experiences we have had. In September, when I started as Manager at Volunteering Wairarapa, based at the Wairarapa Community Centre at 14 Perry Street Masterton, it took me back to my first recollections of when I worked tirelessly for a cause which I wasn’t paid for. Having experienced the trauma as a victim of crime, I became a member of Victim Support in Yorkshire, United Kingdom, where I trained as a victim support counsellor. The experience was as valuable for me as it was to those who had suffered as a victim of a crime. It was life-changing and helped me understand the psychological impacts of suffering, which took me on along the route of emotional intelligence and its importance of how, as human beings, we relate to each other. My career had been “soul-less” as a technology worker and had been devoid of the humanitarian aspects of life. This experience came as a valuable skill. For me, it started to join the dots of a holistic approach to the care of our communities and the need to transform our society to one of “freedom not fear”. During this year, Volunteering Wairarapa will write a weekly column showcasing our organisations and the people who serve our community. It is their service that helps to build the “heart” in our
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Volunteering Wairarapa are hosting “Growing Great Volunteer Teams” presented by Exult on 8 March 9am to 3pm at Carterton Events Centre. Cost per person is $50. If you are a Wairarapa organisation, please register your interest by February 7 to admin@waivc.org.nz or phone 06 929 0960.
Opportunities at Volunteering Wairarapa
Volunteers are required to help at Waifest on February 6 for 2-hour shifts from 8am to 5pm in Queen Elizabeth Park. Masterton District Council is looking for a team of volunteers to setup marquees, umbrellas, manage pedestrian crossings, assist with stage and equipment security and help to pack down after the event. If you can be available for a 2-hour shift during the day, please contact Event Manager, Bailey Peterson on 027 587 3939.
“Volunteer Facilitators” required
Over the next two months, we are building up our team of “Volunteer Facilitators”. We envisage this role to consist of a 4-hour session per week from 9am to 1pm. You will help to strengthen our team of our volunteers and work with our voluntary organisations. Skills required: Experience in office administration, confidence in using databases and enjoy social interaction communicating with current and potential volunteers and organisations. • Interested to find out more: Contact our Volunteer Facilitator Manager Carolyn Corrin on 022 048 7210 or email admin@ waivc.org.nz to discuss this opportunity.
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Ounce of Waitangi wisdom Ra Smith A mokopuna of Wairarapa An ounce of information is worth a pound of data. An ounce of knowledge is worth a pound of information. An ounce of understanding is worth a pound of knowledge. An ounce of wisdom is worth a pound of understanding. The data for my neighbourhood tells me that I live in a deprivation level 10 section of the city. This can inform others that we are worse off than other deprivation level 10 suburbs around New Zealand because we can’t qualify for the accommodation supplement. Level 11 deprivation hasn’t been invented yet. How do we know the block though? Working alongside each other is one way, whether it’s in the sheds, cottage industries, fund raising hangi, forestry; in recreational places like McJorrow Park, Wai Rua reserve, Colombo Courts, Pioneer rugby fields; out of community projects like Te Awhina House, with Te Hauora, with Whaiora; in our educational places, Makoura College, Lakeview, Kura, Kohanga, Ko Te Aroha, Teenage Parent Unit, adult learning courses, whakapapa sharing and so much more; or in our natural waterways, weaving Waipoua and Ruamahanga.
Carving on the bow of the great Maori waka Ngatokimatawhaorua at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES
Armed with this knowledge people could let stereotype cloud their understanding with the warrior race narrative because it’s dramatic or look deeper and see the reality of a gardening culture, a giving culture where manaaki or hosting is important. Now with deeper understanding we could apply wisdom to the future, an economic development, an environmental enhancement, a cohesive society that has a culture of inclusion. What if we started with wisdom? What would wisdom bring to Waitangi Day? Looking into the future of Aotearoa, wisdom could shape our development by combining our Prime Minister’s bicultural drivers, manaaki, and relentless positivity. Then we would need to understand how this wise vision could work in the structures we have already. Our knowledge can be pointed at empowerment. We would move from the ambulance at the bottom of the cliff to the village that grows a child. Our east side common unity would look for information that recognises our assets. Now the data we gather is about wealth not deprivation. We won’t get a hand out or a hand up, we’ll learn that our future is in our own hands. An ounce of wisdom is worth a pound of understanding. An ounce of understanding is worth a pound of knowledge. An ounce of knowledge is worth a pound of information. An ounce of information is worth a pound of data.
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It’s pretty common to find No 8 wire in the back of a Kiwi bloke’s ute, but it’s fair to say not many would be using it to find water. But Garry Baker from Carterton District Council has been using the wire to practice the art of water dowsing, or divining, for about 30 years and doesn’t plan on giving up any time soon. The technique involves walking with a metal rod – or wire – in each hand until they cross over each other, indicating the presence of a water source. The Sceptics Society is adamant it comes down to pure luck, and late last year British scientists were scandalised that divining was still carried out by staff in 10 out of the 12 water companies in the United Kingdom. It reportedly prompted calls for the water regulator to stop companies passing the cost of using the “discredited medieval practice” on to customers. Even Mr Baker won’t swear by it, but he’s found it to be reasonably successful, using the technique as often as once a month in his work as the council’s infrastructure and water manager. “A guy built a fence and I told him where the [water] main was and he didn’t go through it so I must have got it right” he said. “It’s good on properties that don’t have a drainage plan to work out which way the sewer goes,” Mr Baker said. He learned the technique from an engineer he met when working for the Central Hawke’s Bay District Council in 1984. He’s perfected his technique to the extent that he knew that when the rods crossed over, it meant the water source
People have been quite amazed at how it works although some of them get it and some don’t. was at the back of his feet. It can pick up all kinds of water sources from mains to sewer lines, and it was also handy in locating a water source on resealed footpaths where the toby box had been covered. Sometimes it also picked up power cables. Mr Baker is aware that people found the practice slightly unusual and was always happy to let them have a go and see for themselves. “People have been quite amazed at how it works although some of them get it and some don’t.” Any kind of metal rods could be used but Mr Baker preferred No 8 wire as it was “usually the easiest to find”. Over the years, Mr Baker had shared his knowledge with contractors all around the Wairarapa region, although not all had the same success rate as he did. And he admits the technique can be hit and miss. “There are times we dig holes looking for something and haven’t found a bloody thing.”
Converted sceptic When I first heard about water dowsing, I thought it was a bit of a wind-up. My initial Google search came up with a picture of an 18th century dowser wearing tights, puffy pants and a large hat. When I realised it wasn’t a joke and people were still out there using this method, I was keen to meet up with Mr Baker and see what it was all about. I found it astonishing a person who worked on the council was still using a practice which dated back to the 16th century. When I arrived at the council yard, I had no qualms about telling Mr Baker that I was not a believer. He wasn’t fazed by my response, and promptly gave me a demonstration on how to dowse. I eagerly, yet sceptically, held the rods in my hands while laughing about how I expected nothing. I walked over an area where a known water source was and laughed even harder as the rods actually crossed over to indicate there was water. I was struggling to convince myself I hadn’t influenced the rods to move so I had another go, with the same positive result. I have no idea how it works but I now know it does work – I guess I’ll eat my large, puffy 18th century hat.
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JAKE BELESKI One of Oscar Wilde’s famous works is the inspiration behind an innovative show being performed at the Greytown Little Theatre. Wilde’s book ‘Star Child’ has been adapted as a shadow play for children, and will be the theatre’s first production of the year. Actors will appear behind a screen almost as large as the stage. Director Pat Craddock said although the play was inspired by a reading of the fairytale, the resemblance ends there as he had reworked Wilde’s ideas alongside his own. “Many myths, legends and fairytales tell stories of a young person making bad judgments in life, followed by pain and sadness before reaching a time of awareness leading to some wisdom about life. “I wanted to create a world of stage magic to hold a young audience with the excitement of live theatre, so that each person would grow taut with tension, relax with laughter, cry a little, feel happy at the end of the play and take home warm memories that would resurface when they looked at, or thought about stars, the sun and the moon.” Mr Craddock said a number of young students from Kuranui College would be taking part in the play and would also be helping backstage with set, costumes, lighting and sound. “In our shadow theatre play there are two different groups of actors,” he said. “Behind the shadow screen, in front of you, there are actors who move but do not talk, and hidden from your view are other actors who use their voices but who do not act behind the shadow screen.”
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Puppets will also feature in the play. The story of ‘Star Child’ is a fairytale, but the science of our connection to the stars is intriguing, Mr Craddock said. “Some astronomers claim that nearly half of the atoms that make up our bodies may have formed beyond the Milky Way
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Star Child – a play for children Wednesday 31 January – Friday 2 February at 6.30pm. Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 February at 2pm. Tickets $10 from The Greytown Hotel and door sales available.
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Kuranui College’s new team leader of mathematics Anna Gibson. PHOTO/CATHERINE ROSSITER-STEAD
Happy return Anna Gibson is returning to the area where she spent her childhood to teach the subject which was her first love at school. Raised in the Makuri, just outside Pahiatua, she was educated at Tararua College, before spending two years at Wairarapa College. Now she is taking over as team leader of mathematics at Kuranui College. After studying at Canterbury University on a mathematics teachers’ scholarship for four years, her first job was for Wairarapa Outdoor Pursuits. “I loved the leadership and the team building side of it and just seeing students develop and grow,” she said. “Being able to help them grow and advance, that’s what I love the most, and that’s why I became a teacher. “I love seeing the change and actually making a difference.” A job teaching maths and PE at Chanel College soon followed, before moving south to teach at Laurence Area School in Central Otago. Now she has returned to the place she
calls home. “My husband Hamish and I spent three years down south with his family. “My family is here, so taking the position at Kuranui was a chance for me to be close to my family,” she said. Gibson started teaching part-time at the college last May and soon got involved with helping the students with extracurricular activities like tramping, helping to organise the bi-annual activities week and the Year 10 trip on the Spirit of Adventure. “I did some PE teaching last year, but this year is solely maths,” she said. “I’m extremely passionate about teaching young people and have a very holistic view on education. “Having a PE background, teaching maths, and being from a rural background too, really helps to bring the subject to life.” She said she was looking forward to raising the profile of mathematics at Kuranui and building on engagement and relevance to the students.
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BECKIE WILSON At the helm of one of the world’s highest profile horse clubs, Masterton’s Michael Wallace gets up every morning happy that his job is not a chore. Mr Wallace can spend up to eight months overseas attending some of the world’s biggest horse sales as head of international racing and breeding for China Horse Club. “We are obviously very active and would be more of the higher-end spenders throughout the world,” he said. Having grown up on one of Wairarapa’s most respected horse studs, Ardsley Stud, Mr Wallace developed a knack for the industry. Dreams of becoming a stock broker was his motivation through university, only for that to change after realising a life working as an “office slave” for someone else was not what he wanted. He returned from overseas, and he and his wife Nicky launched Michael Wallace Bloodstock Limited in Cambridge, rebranded to Waterford Bloodstock in 2016. In 2014 he took over management of the China Horse Club, which was founded in 2013. China Horse Club has become a major player in world racing in a very short time. It is a membership-based club that works worldwide in the horse industry, as
It’s pretty taxing on your time and family, but I guess that’s like a lot of jobs and like anybody you keep evaluating when things keep changing. well as being a lifestyle and business club. “I came along in its infancy, and now it’s grown into something really great,” he said. “We travel extensively now, all around the world. We have horses racing in 13 different countries, there 100s of them now and breeding operations and yearling sales.” Mr Wallace said he knew the club had potential to be big. “But I didn’t realise it was going to be this big this quickly.” Mr Wallace will be at this year’s National Thoroughbred Yearling Sale Series in Karaka, south of Auckland, which started on January 28. Although he would be there
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Michael Wallace will attend the Karaka Yearling Sales respresenting China Horse Club and buying and selling for his own stud. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES
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Harvest rally nostalgia Martinborough’s Steve Muggeridge can’t remember a time in his life, when it didn’t revolve around Clydesdale horses. His late father always owned them and had them on his rural property, and Steve continued the family tradition and now owns 11 horses based on a station on the outskirts of Martinborough. “Clydesdales are a lovely horse,” he said. Generally, they have a very good nature. “They are very calm and are great for New Zealand conditions because they are strong, active and good workers. “Each of our 11 horses has its own personality and I’m fond of them all.” Steve and his Clydesdales will attend February’s Wairarapa Vintage Machinery Club’s Harvest Rally over Waitangi Weekend. The fun, family-friendly event, held every four years, is being staged at the Clareville Showgrounds near Carterton from February 3 – 4. Despite attending many rallies in his lifetime, including last weekend’s Turakina Highland Games, Steve admits he never gets tired of seeing the positive reaction from the public about his horses. “It’s always a great response. “People see the horses work and how the old farming equipment works and are genuinely interested. “There’s a lot of nostalgia and history. “People just love watching them in action.” Spectators attending the Wairarapa Harvest Rally will be able to see Steve’s horses harvest a wheat crop with a Reaper Binder which cuts and binds the stems of wheat into little bundles. When the horses are not harvesting wheat like it was done 100 years ago, members of the public can take a ride with them in an old milk wagon. “The Reaper binder is fascinating
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Steve Muggeridge and his Clydesdale horses are part of the Wairarapa Vintage Machinery Club’s Harvest Rally. PHOTO/SUPPLIED
actually as it has a lot of moving parts but it is all ground driven. “All the harvest is done by itself – it’s an amazing piece of horse drawn equipment. “The milk wagon on the other hand used to be belong to my late father. “He bought it in Taranaki in 1938 when it was used to transport 25-gallon cans of milk from the dairy factory. “It’s been in our family a long time and we’ve recently repainted it in Brunswick Green and Spanish White, so it looks rather smart.” The horses will be part of an action
packed two-day programme at the harvest rally. Also on display will be vintage trucks, tractors, stationary engines as well as farming memorabilia from private collections. The star attraction of the show will be the rare Foden steam lorry, a six-ton C-type lorry with a four and a half NHP compound engine. This truck was imported to New Zealand from England in 1925 and was a familiar sight in Wairarapa for decades. After being showcased in the Gilltrap’s
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Talking Wairarapa with our As the Labour party held its annual “away caucus” at Brackenridge recently, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Wairarapa list MP Kieran McAnulty sat down with Times-Age reporter Beckie Wilson to discuss our region’s most pressing concerns. BECKIE WILSON: Wairarapa has long suffered from an under-performing train service. The ramifications on economic development and population growth are huge. Do you see a need for government leadership or increased funding to fix it? JACINDA ARDERN: What you will
definitely see from this government is more focus on regional roads, where we know that under-investment contributes to unsafe roading, and we have lots of examples. Our local mayors and local people know what those roads are so we want to bring people together to talk about the roads regionally, that’s the first difference in what we need to do with investment. The second is significant investment in rail infrastructure. We see that the regions in particular have the ability to benefit from decent rail infrastructure It’s not just about commuter rails in our cities, it extends way beyond that. That’s why even within our Regional
Development Fund there is capacity for that . . . because we see the benefits.
BW: Since the Manawatu Gorge Rd closed, Wairarapa is at increased risk of isolation due to our reliance on the Rimutaka Hill Rd and its risk of slips. How much of a priority is a permanent solution to the Manawatu Gorge?
JA: That’s one of the roading projects that we said, ‘Look there is more than enough evidence to demonstrate what needs to be done, we just need to get on with it, and it is causing so much harm in delay’. From the opposite benches, I noticed there was a lot of back and forth, just discussing yes or no to a permanent solution. So yes to a permanent solution, we are just working through the finer detail on that. KIERAN McANULTY: I have just stepped out of meeting with Transport Minister Phil Twyford discussing the four options. There has been one delay, but there is a clear preference for option four, although it’s the most expensive, but if it was to be option three, then the communities would be satisfied with that too. It was clear that the choice made needed to benefit everyone.
BW: Wairarapa suffers from a shortage of social housing, made worse by the fact we have no Housing NZ presence here. According to numerous social workers, people are living in terrible conditions, cramped into houses with other with families, in garages, in cars. What is your government doing about this? JA: That’s one of the broader goals – yes, we have a plan to increase social housing
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BW: What are your ideas for stimulating economic development in rural areas? Wairarapa farmers are nervous about your government’s policies around water. What is your message to them?
Jacinda Ardern talking to the press in Martinborough last week. PHOTO/BECKIE WILSON
but there is definitely a shortage. So Craig Thompson from Trust House and Mayor Lyn Patterson met with housing minister Phil Twyford today to discuss what options are available. They discussed potential partnerships with government and local government, and utilizing the land that is available and
JA: In a way that conversation has changed dramatically since the election, we pitched an idea we thought would cover off two issues we were having as a nation — water quality and water use. As a result of coalition negotiations, NZ First made it clear that water quality was something they were concerned about, but water levies was not something they wanted to use. That’s the nature of a coalition, so that’s off the table. But I still say, it’s important to all New Zealanders and all rural communities because they care about water quality too. We want to work together on how we can make that happen at a local level. We reinstated the Minister of Rural Affairs because we were worried that the last government hadn’t paid enough attention. I grew up in a rural community and I see it as a challenge that I want Labour to rise to, to prove that we are good for rural communities, I believe that we are. We are mindful of regional neglect, we just have to prove it. It will all be in the proof, it has to be.
BW: With Auckland and Wellington house prices driving more and more people to areas like ours where they can still buy a relatively cheap home, pressure is going on schools. Some Wairarapa schools are bringing
in zoning for the ÿ rst time, and classrooms are under increasing pressure. Is there a strategy to look at these issues before they become chronic?
JA: It just proves what a knock-on effect of housing has, that’s why we made it the core part of what we do. It affects rental prices, it affects housing purchasing prices, it affects where people move to and the knock-on effect of that. There’s a wave, and I have seen it rippled through from Auckland to the Waikato, and from Wellington up to here in Wairarapa. That’s why the issue matters so much, it’s not just about whether you can get an affordable home, it affects everything. That doesn’t help the schools here and now though. So what we need to do is make sure they are recruiting the teachers that they need, we don’t want classroom sizes to push out. We then need to make sure they then have the resources and infrastructure they need. We need to plan for population growth a bit better and make sure schools have what they need. Zoning may well be something that becomes a reality but if every school is a great school then that matters less to people because they know wherever they are they are in a great school.
BW: Was there a lot of pressure and nerves around what your baby announcement would bring? Do you feel pressure to be an inspiration for Kiwi women, and young Kiwi women in particular?
JA: I wondered what type of feedback I was going to get to it.
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When you put something so personal out there you do get a little bit of question mark about how it will be received. But I think that one of the issues is how much pressure and expectation we all put on ourselves, and our young woman in particular put on themselves. One thing I hope that they see is that I’m doing my best, I’m open about the fact that I sometimes make mistakes, that I’m doing something that I believe in, and that I’m doing the best job that I can.
BW: Is it frustrating that you had to justify yourself as a woman with a high-proÿ le job having a baby?
JA: I’m not the first to have to justify myself. There’s something in that fact that women have been raising kids, paid and unpaid, for a very long time. But the thing that is unique is that not many people are in leadership in politics, that’s actually the bit that has made it more pronounced. One thing I hope that they see is that I’m doing my best, I’m open about the fact that I sometimes make mistakes, that I’m doing something that I believe in, and that I’m doing the best job that I can.
BW: Is it frustrating that you had to justify yourself as a woman with a high-proÿ le job having a baby?
JA: I’m not the first to have to justify myself. There’s something in that fact that women have been raising kids, paid and unpaid, for a very long time. But the thing is unique that not many people are in leadership in politics, that’s actually the bit that has made it more pronounced.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS THURSDAY,FEBRUARY 1 Awhi Mai, Awhi Atu: An affected by suicide group, meet 7-8pm, at Supporting Families building, 323 Queen St, Masterton. Call Toni Ryan (0247) 367-419. Greytown Drop-in Centre: At St John’s Hall, Main St, 2-4pm, call in for a cuppa and a chat. 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 (021) 258-8029. Featherston Muay Thai: (Thai kickboxing) Muay Thai Class, in the Featherston School Hall, 6.30-8pm. Call Kelly (027)211-5702. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 5.30pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Miriam 377-7974. 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 370-2511 or Brian 3774066. 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. Feldenkrais: 5.45-6.45pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Rupert (027) 585-3822. Yoga: 7.30-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Odette (021) 180-9452. Masterton Taekwon-Do Club: 5.15-6.15pm, Te Runga Scout Den, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Call Simon O’Hara 370-8844. Masterton Senior Citizens & Beneficiaries Association: Meet 1-3.30pm for cards, Scrabble and bowls, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Ngaire Walker 377-0342. Wairarapa Fern & Thistle Pipe Band: Practice 6.30-8.30pm, first floor, Savage Club Hall, Albert St, Masterton. Plus free drum lessons 6.307.30pm on ground floor. All ages and experience, bring your drum pad and sticks. Chair Yoga: Breath lead movements. The Spot, 365 Queen St, 1.30pm. Call Karina (021) 0820-0132. Aquarobics: 11am at Lansdowne Village. Pilates: Power 9am, Beginners 10am, 50s Forward 11am, Core Plus 5.30pm at Bodymind Pilates, 6 Queen St, Masterton. Call 370-1121. Judo Classes: Kids (4 to 9) 5-6pm, Cadets (10
to 16) 6-7pm and Seniors (14+) 7-8.30pm, Masterton Judo & Ju Jitsu Academy, 149 Queen St. Call Simon (021) 248-6111. Self Defence: Ju Jitsu, 7-8.30pm, Masterton Judo & Ju Jitsu Academy 149 Queen St. Call Simon (021) 248-6111. Masterton Toy Library: 2.30-4.30pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. Alcoholics Anonymous: Masterton, 7.30pm, Soulway Church, 227 High St. Call Darren (027) 334-2685. Karate-Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Wairarapa Inc: Carterton: 6pm, at Carterton South End School hall. Call Thomas Duncan (06) 308-8844 or (027) 302-8923.
FRIDAY,FEBRUARY 2 Sewing & Craft: 10am-2pm, at the Featherston Community Centre. Call Sandie (021) 157-4909. Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open FriMon 10am-4pm, groups by arrangement. Call Jean (06) 372-6623 or Pam (06) 372-6459. Needlework & Craft Drop-in: 10am-noon, Featherston Community Centre. Call Virginia (06) 308-8392. 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, 10am2pm, High St, Carterton, opp Almo’s Book Shop. Call Robyn 379-7099. Greytown Music and Movement: For pre-schoolers, 10am, at St Luke’s Hall, Main St. Contact: email admin@stlukesgreytown.co.nz Wairarapa Steampunk: We meet as required, 10.30am-2pm, at Kingstreet Artworks. Call Gaylene 377-4865 evenings or (0274) 494-596. Dance Fit: At Carrington Park, Carterton, at 6-7pm. If weather not good it’s in youth centre of Event Centre. Text dance groove to (022) 321-2643. Masterton Social Badminton Club: Play 7-9pm, all year round, at Masterton YMCA gym (371 Queen St). Contact by text Hamish (021) 259-7684 or Sam (0210) 552-113. Yoga: 9am, at Gain Momentum, opposite the Event Centre Carterton. Call Odette (021) 180-9452. Pilates: Men Only 9am, Core 10am, 50s Forward 11am, Core Plus 12.10pm, Core 5.30pm at Bodymind Pilates, 6 Queen St, Masterton. Call 370-1121. Masterton Masters Swimming Club: Club
night 6-7pm, Genesis Recreation Centre back pool. Call Graeme 377-0507 or Lucy (021) 0204-4144. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am, behind the Hosking Garden in the Park. Call Pauline Lamb 377-3388. Carterton Senior Citizens: Meet 1.30-4pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, Senior Citizens Hall, 150 Main St, Carterton.
MONDAY,FEBRUARY 5 Literacy Wairarapa: Offers free help with reading, spelling and maths at Te Awhina/ Cameron Community House, 9am-noon. Friends to Friends: Peer support group, 10am-noon, at Wairarapa Community Centre, 41 Perry St, Masterton. For adults 18 years-plus, for mental health consumers or disabilities, a place to create, safe, fun and participate or discuss, socialise, with good company. Call Gaylene (06) 929-0961 or (0274) 604-796. General Yoga: 6.15-7.15pm, bookings essential, at the studio, 268 High St N, Carterton. Call Colleen (021) 177-1956. Carterton Scottish Dance Club: Meet at 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. No partner required. Call Elaine 377-0322 or Julie 370-4493. Mah Jong: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Pat (06) 308-9729. Senior Citizens Cards: 1-4pm Featherston Community Centre. Call Val (06) 308-9203 . Drop in Knitting & Crafts: 6.30-9.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Del (06) 308-9418. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 6pm-8pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511 or Brian 3774066. 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,
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Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di (027) 498-7261. Age Concern: Sit & Be Fit classes, 9.30am; line dancing, 10.30am, at the Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. The Dance Shed: 450 Belvedere Rd Carterton. Line Dancing Class, 7-9pm, beginners followed by intermediate. Call Wendy or Don 379-6827 or (027) 319-9814. Epilepsy Support Group: 11am at the Salvation Army office, 210 High St South, Carterton. Call 0800 20 21 22. Citizens Advice Bureau: Free and confidential advice, Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, 43 Perry St, Masterton. Call 377-0078 or 0800 367-222. Te Runga Air Scout Group: For boys and girls (year 7 to year 10), 6.30-8.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Call Lyndon 377-0687. Masterton Brass Band: Rehearsals at 7pm, in the Band Room, Park Ave, Masterton. Call Ted 377-0625. Not Your Nanna’s Sewing Circle: 7-9pm, Cobblestone’s Administration Room, 169 Main St, Greytown. Call Christine Healy (06) 304-8110 or Lynda Saint-Merat (06) 304-7026. Chair Yoga: Breath lead movements. The Spot, 365 Queen St, 1pm. Call Karina (021) 0820-0132. Yoga and Pilates Fusion: For joint mobility and core strength, 11am, St John’s Hall, Martinborough. Call Odette (021) 180-9452. Kundalini Yoga: 7-8pm, Carterton. Call Odette (021) 180-9452. Pilates: Martinborough: 9am St Andrews Hall, Dublin St. Call Jane (027) 630-4132. Pilates: Core Plus 8am, Core 9am, 50s Forward 11am, Core 12.10pm, Core 5.30pm, Beginners 6.30pm at Bodymind Pilates, 6 Queen St, Masterton. Call 370-1121. Alcoholics Anonymous: Masterton: 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 378-2338 or Pete (020) 4005-9740. Carterton: 8pm, Salvation Army Community Rooms, 210 High St. Call Dennis 377-5355 or Martin (06) 372-7764. Girl Guiding: Brownies (7-10 years) 4.30-6pm. Guides (9-14 years) 5.30-7.30pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646. Self Defence/Ju Jitsu: 7.30-9pm, Masterton Judo & Ju Jitsu Academy, 149 Queen St. Call Simon (021) 248-6111. 1 Karate: Masterton Okinawan Goju Ryu KarateDo, 6.30pm, 49 Te Ore Ore Rd, Masterton. Call Steve or Sharron Riley 378-8814 or
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TUESDAY,FEBRUARY 6 Alanon: A group for anyone affected by another’s drinking, meet at 7pm at Cameron Community House, Church St, Masterton. Call 0508 425-2666. Tai Chi for Health: 9.15-10.15am, St John’s Hall, Greytown. Drop-in Centre: Sit and Get Fit with Keiko, 2-4pm. Call Pam Lloyd (06) 304-7997. Chair Exercise: Gentle chair exercises, 2-2.45pm, at St John’s Hall, Greytown. This is combined with Drop-in club. Featherston Muay Thai: (Thai kickboxing) Bootcamp, in the Featherston School Hall, 6.30pm-730pm. Call Kelly (027)211-5702. Tribal Fusion Bellydancing: At 91 Harley St, Masterton, 7-8pm. Call Wai steampunk, Gaylene (0274) 494-596. Wai Steampunk NZ: Check Facebook for upcoming events. For joining or enquiries call Gaylene (0274) 494-596. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 9am-noon at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511 or Brian 3774066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 10am. Juesday Art: 10am-1pm Featherston Community Centre. Call Julia (06) 308-8977. Hatha Yoga: Suitable for anyone. REAP House, 5.15pm. Call Karina (021) 0820-0132. Gentle Yoga: 9-10am, bookings essential, at the studio, 268 High St N, Carterton. Call Colleen (021) 177-1956. Ceroc Dance Classes: 8pm, Carterton School hall. Call Mandy (021) 238-4230 or check Facebook group Ceroc Wairarapa for more info. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway, 2-4pm, or by appointment. Call 3799233 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 Taekwon-Do Club: 5.15-6.15pm, Te Runga Scout Den, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Call Simon O’Hara 370-8844.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Association: Meet for social indoor bowls, 500 cards, or a chat 1-3pm. Call Ngaire 377-0342. Free Community Fit Club: 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di (027) 498-7261. Woops A Daisy Marching Team: March for fun, friendship and fitness, 5-6pm. Call Cheryl 372-5522. Pilates: Power 9am, 50s Forward 9.30am (at Lansdowne Park), Beginners 10am, 50s Forward 11am, Core 2pm, Power 5.30pm at Bodymind Pilates, 6 Queen St, Masterton. Call 370-1121. Karate Classes for Children: Masterton Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate-Do. 5.30pm, 49 Te Ore Ore Rd, Masterton. Call Steve or Sharron Riley 378-8814 or (027) 680-7738. Judo Classes: Kids (4-9) 5pm to 6pm, Cadets (10-16) 6-7pm and Seniors (14+) 7-8.30pm, Masterton Judo & Ju Jitsu Academy, 149 Queen St. Call Simon (021) 248-6111. Self Defence: Ju Jitsu, 7-8.30pm, Masterton Judo & Ju Jitsu Academy 149 Queen St. Call Simon (021) 248-6111. Karate-Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Wairarapa Inc: Martinborough: Martinborough Primary School Hall. Under-12s at 5-6pm. Call Corina Ngatai (027)432-6870. All at 6pm. Call Anna Börjesson (021) 163-8867. Toy Library: Masterton -10am-noon, rear of YMCA, 162 Dixon St; Featherston: 10am-noon, in the Community Centre, 24 Wakefield St. South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club: Games afternoon, including cards, board, darts, pool etc. Call Doff 304-9748. Girl Guiding: Pippins (5-7 years) 3.45-5pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association Croquet at 9.15am for 9.30am start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower , Carterton. Call Veronica George 379-8644. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Bowls at 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. All welcome. Call Rex Kenny 379-7303. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf croquet 9.15am, behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Pauline Lamb 377-3388.
WEDNESDAY,FEBRUARY 7 Toi Wairarapa – Heart of Arts: 10 Minute Bites, 12.10pm, BYO sandwich.
Cross Creek Blues Club: From 7.15pm with guest artists. Dinner from 5pm, www. CrossCreekBlues.co.nz Housie: Eyes down at 7pm, at the Martinborough Bowling Club, Regent St. Tai Chi for Health: 9.30-10.30am, St Mark’s Church Hall, Carterton. Literacy Wairarapa: Offers free help with reading, spelling and maths at Featherston Community Centre, 9am-noon. AA Meeting: At 7.30pm. Call (027) 557-7928. Ukulele Classes: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Neil (06) 308-9341. Featherston Amateur Wrestling Gym: 52 Fitzherbert St (behind Totem), kids wrestling classes, term time only, 5.30pm, 5 to 8 years, 6.15pm, 8 and over, first class free. Call Dannii (027) 920-6751. 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, intermediate, 5.30-7pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Kiddie Gym: For 0-3-year-olds, 9.30-11am, at St David’s Church, corner High and Victoria Sts, Carterton. Call Lorna or Abby 379-8325. Club Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll basic steps and more, 7.30-10pm, at Club Wairarapa, Masterton. Call (027) 333-1793. Rangatahi to Rangatira Youth Group: Join us for sports, food, and leadership, Carterton Events Centre. Text “R2R” to (027) 742-2264. Wairarapa Spinners and Weavers: Meet 10am-2pm, in the Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Lynette 377-0236. Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm for browsing or painting, at 12 Victoria St. Call Sue 377-7019. Age Concern: Sit and Be Fit, 1.30pm followed by gentle exercise class, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St, Masterton. Club Carterton: Two-course barbecue meal, 6.30pm. Belly Dance: 1-2pm, at St Johns Hall, Greytown. Call Tamara (06) 308-8343 or text (021) 02231893. The Dance Shed: 450 Belvedere Rd Carterton. Rock N Roll Class, 7-9pm. Call Wendy or Don 379-6827 or (027) 319-9814. Carterton Women’s Golf: 9-hole golf at
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10.45am. Call Colleen 377-0841 or Alison 377-5709. Quit Smoking Support Group: Run by Whaiora quit coaches, free, noon-1pm, at 22 Dixon St, Masterton. Recreational Walking Group: 9.30am, Essex St car park. Call Ann Jackson, 372-5758, or Ann Duckett, 378-8285. Chair Yoga: At Wairarapa Village, 140 Chapel St, Masterton. Gentle movements, 9.30am. Call Karina (021) 0820-0132. Yoga: 7-8pm, Featherston Community Centre, Wakefield St Call Nicki (021) 188-6439. Pilates: Core 9am, 50s Forward 11am, Core 5.30pm, Beginners 6.30pm at Bodymind Pilates, 6 Queen St, Masterton. Call 370-1121. Beginners Yoga: 9am, Carterton. Call Odette (021) 180-9452.
Pregnancy Yoga: 12.30pm, Hot Yoga Studio, Kuripuni. Call Karina (021) 0820-0132. Te Runga Scouts: Cubs, 6-7.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Karate: Masterton Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate-Do, 6.30pm, 49 Te Ore Ore Rd, Masterton. Call Steve or Sharron Riley 378-8814 or (027) 680-7738. Self Defence/Ju Jitsu: 8-9.30pm, Masterton Judo & Ju Jitsu Academy, 149 Queen St. Call Simon (021) 248-6111. Wairarapa Singers: 6.45pm, at Rosewood, 417 Queen St, Masterton. Call Pete 370-4574. Esperanto Club: 2pm, write to people using the international language worldwide. Call 377-0499. Soulway Cooking and Crafts: 10am-noon, High St, Masterton. Call Nikki Smith 370-1604
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Electric cars on the rise BECKIE WILSON
A year after being one of only a handful of people in the region owning an electric car, Masterton’s John Hart is getting more and more company – and he’s considering buying another vehicle he can run for free. Mr Hart is now one of 33 electric vehicle (EV) owners in the region, a figure that has slowly crept up over the past year. A district breakdown of ownership includes: Masterton [13], Carterton [7], Greytown [4], Featherston [6] and
Masterton’s Dixon St electric car charger. PHOTO/FILE
Martinborough [3], according to the Ministry of Transport. Electric vehicle [EV] ownership in the region is increasing steadily, and usage of public chargers in Masterton and Featherston more than doubled during 2017. Wairarapa is an example of how electric vehicles can be embraced. Electric vehicles do not release emissions and can be charged at home. The fuel running cost of an EV is approximately 15 per cent of the cost of running an equivalent-sized petrol vehicle. Mr Hart bought a Nissan Leaf 2015 in January last year after wanting one for a long time. With the recent installation of solar panels in his rural Masterton home, he can charge his electric car for free. “That’s a whole different level of cheap motoring,” he said. “We would like a seven-seater or people mover to get the whole family in at once.” The number of EVs in New Zealand has been growing steadily, and as of last week, there were 6350 in New Zealand. “[This] means we are well on track to achieving the target of 8000 EVs in New Zealand by the end of 2018,” MOT mobility and safety manager Brent Johnston said. ChargeNet New Zealand has installed two public electric car chargers in the Mr West said electric vehicles were becoming an attractive option for New Zealanders as they were cheaper, cleaner and quieter to run than traditional petrol and diesel-fuelled vehicles “Research from here and overseas tells us that for electric vehicles to become commonplace there needs to be sufficient charging infrastructure in place to support those drivers. “We’re proud of the role we’re playing in making this a reality.”
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John Hart with his new Nissan Leaf in January last year.
EV expert Sigurd Magnusson has been working with the Greater Wellington Regional Council and Tararua District Council in the adoption of EVs within the council fleet. Mr Magnusson said the public perception of EVs had changed dramatically in two years ago. “A few years ago, people were sceptical and quite ignorant about electric vehicles because very little marketing had been done. It was quite logical that people didn’t trust the technology.” Now the industry was at the stage where it was an “educational thing” around the chargers installed and the benefits of the cars, he said.
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Kids enjoy holidays Connecting Communities Wairarapa community development coordinator, Maria Bennett, facilitates a lolly scramble after the disco. PHOTOS/EMILY IRELAND
EMILY IRELAND Being doused with hoses and buckets of water was a welcome treat for the 70 or so children enrolled in the Connecting Communities school holiday programme last week. The kids enrolled in the programme enjoyed a disco, board games, plenty of sports activities, and exploring the ever-popular Wairarapa Building Society inflatable obstacle course. Held at Masterton Intermediate School from Tuesday to Friday, the children and Connecting Communities volunteers were not fazed by the scorching temperatures which exceeded 34 degrees on occasion. Though it did mean a flexible schedule of activities was needed throughout the week. Connecting Communities Wairarapa community development coordinator, Maria Bennett said it was the first instance the holiday programme had run from 9am until 3pm each day, compared to a
previous 9am until 1pm schedule. It was also the first time the holiday programme was not purely “sports-based”, she said. “The first part of the mornings was a values session. “We had core values the kids chose: respect, positivity, kindness, and we explored those things.” “But the highlight of course for the kids was the WBS blow-up course, and the hose and buckets of water.” Maria said feedback from the parents had been “really good” and although there had been a “few ups and downs” during the week, there had been “more ups than downs, and it’s been great”. The holiday programme was one of Maria’s last undertakings with Connecting Communities as she finishes her role as community development coordinator to become a teacher at South End School in Carterton.
Haydee Allanson, 9, Awatea Ropiha-Waiwai, 9, and Kiara Harmon, 9 at the Connecting Communities holiday programme disco.
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Staff at specialist dementia unit Kandahar Court in Masterton are using culture as a way to connect with residents with migrant backgrounds. Nurse Pauline Anderson (right) pictured here with Dutch resident Anna Keyzer.
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That morning For this week’s Wai Write, Blairlogie Writers’ Group member Margaret Orange tells of a chaotic morning The phone was ringing when Stella hurried into the kitchen. These days only her parents used this outmoded method of communication. “What is it this time?”, she thought. Having her parents a couple of blocks away had its advantages, but there were days when Stella questioned their decision to move from Christchurch a month ago. Small crises, pop-in visits or daily phone calls. Nice, but time-consuming. “Hello,” she said. “Is that you Stella?” Her mother’s voice was tense. “Of course, Mum. What’s wrong?” “He’s gone! Henry’s gone!” Stella’s heart thumped. “Mum – Oh, Mum!” “I can’t find him! Your father...!” “Steady, Mum, I thought for a moment...well, never mind. He won’t be far away.” “He’s not in the house or the garden. His clothes are missing and his walking stick. I’m so worried, Stella!” “I’m on my way. He’s not gone far, you’ll see.” She grabbed the car keys. “Parents,” she muttered. “What brilliant plan has sent Dad wandering off?” Her mother, shivering in her flimsy nightgown, sat at the kitchen table. “Get dressed, Mum. I’ll put the jug on You need a cuppa... Dad’s probably gone
for a walk and got lost. I’ll do a tour of the neighbourhood but you stay here in case he turns up.” The cafe on the corner and the bus station buzzed with business people but there was no sign of a stooped, whitehaired man wearing a cap and tweed jacket. The super market clattered with young Mums; the park was empty except for a burly man driving a ride-on mower. New-found mate Andy hadn’t seen Henry since last Thursday – or was it Friday? In spite of herself Stella felt a niggling worry. She decided to check home before phoning the hospital and the police. When she walked into the kitchen she was greeted by a burst of laughter. There they were, the pair of them, giggling over tea and biscuits as though nothing untoward had ruined Stella’s morning. “Hey! You two! I hope you realise I’ve wasted half my day. Where on earth have you been, Dad?” The old man, grinning like a small boy caught hell-bent on mischief, fidgeted with biscuit crumbs. “Went to Mass, Stell. Woke up real early. Started thinking. How lucky I am. How lucky Mum and I are, having you two and the youngsters nearby. No aches and pains to speak of, can still drive, make a vege garden. And I thought – sounds strange – I thought, I need to thank the Good Lord for everything. So I sneaked out so as not to wake Kate.” “Well, I’m darned! Well done, you! You haven’t been near a church for years, Dad. Talk about surprises! How was it, anyway?” “Okay! A bit different but that’s not surprising. Long time since my last Mass.
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I was almost blown away when the priest was a woman, believe it or not! Surely we’d know if Rome has changed its mind on that one!” “No, nothing’s changed. Will it ever? Which church did you go to, Dad?” Henry scratched his head. “Round the corner on Blake Street. Beautiful stainedglass windows. Magnificent altar.” “Dad! That’s the Anglican Cathedral! What an amazing old darling you are!” Stella gave her ageing, wonderful
parents a hug and hurried home. Never a dull moment, she chuckled, and there’ll be heaps more mornings like this. • Blairlogie Writer’s Group usually meets on the last Friday of each month (except in December) in the Wairarapa Genealogy Society rooms, next to the Archive, on Queen St in Masterton at 1.30pm. If you wish to submit your creative writing for consideration, email midweek@age.co.nz.
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WORDSEARCH
SOUNDS
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 S U H A O R U R Q D C F E E T K H
M M N B O N A C H O O H T M R I X C
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4 LETTERS ACRE AREA ARIA ASIA AVER BAIL DEAD DEEM DIED EASY EDEN EDGY EMIR ERRS ETCH EVER FAKE GAGS HALT
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T S A R B E L L E R E E L S A E A T Y M P H S E A D R I N K E D E N A O R E V O L V E E A S Y R R S OW M P E P A S T I R T H E R E T E D D Y
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Local Classifieds Masterton District Council
Masterton District Council
EXCEPTIONAL EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
E te tini, e te rahi – aro mai ki tēnei kaupapa
Our Chief Executive (CE) leads our dynamic team of sta˜ here at Masterton District Council, delivering services to our community and providing a vision for our future Masterton. His current Executive Assistant will soon be going on maternity leave, and leaving big shoes to ÿ ll providing a seamless, conÿ dential executive support service. We are looking for an outstanding person who can provide a professional support service to the CE, and become his ‘trusted advisor’ for a period of nine months. The job is demanding and requires someone with exceptional organisational skills to ensure our CE is operating at maximum e˛ ciency. You need to be a ‘people’ person with great communication skills, a ‘can-do’ attitude, and a sense of humour so that when things get busy (and they will!), you can keep a sense of perspective and still enjoy your job! If this sounds like the challenge you are looking for and you have a passion for the Masterton community we would love to hear from you. You can contact Jenny Spencer, Human Resources Manager, for a conÿ dential chat on 06 3706267 or 027 5793233, or send us your application (CV and covering letter) today to admin@mstn.govt.nz or post to Masterton District Council PO Box 444 MASTERTON 5840. Applications close on Friday 2nd February 2018 and applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand. Masterton District Council has a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity.
Masterton District Council to build and maintain a reputation for providing superb service and excellent community support
Accountability Creativity Teamwork Integrity Open communication No excuses Service
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
E te tini, e te rahi – aro mai ki tēnei kaupapa
The Masterton district has experienced signiÿ cant growth over the last 3 years, including GDP and employment indicators which are the highest in the Wellington region. Here at Masterton District Council we value the impact this has on the wealth and wellbeing of our community, and are committed to continuing to support this through strategies such as the MyMasterton campaign, and the CBD development project. Building a strong, sustainable economy supports a vibrant, happy community and we have an exciting opportunity to join our team providing professional expertise in this area. We are looking for a dynamic person with a passion for our community, to provide advice and leadership in enabling our economic development strategy. Your skills will be in research, analysis and interpretation of data and statistics which means you can provide strong support to our Chief Executive in delivering our strategy. The job is varied so you will also need to have the practical experience to develop and manage economic development initiatives and projects ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. Above all you need to have great ‘people’ skills and strong connections within the local business, and broader community, which means you will champion the success of our district and the people that live here. If this sounds like the challenge you are looking for and you have the skills and experience to match, we would love to hear from you. You can contact Jenny Spencer, Human Resources Manager, for a conÿ dential chat on 06 3706267 or 027 5793233, or send us your application (CV and covering letter) today to admin@mstn.govt.nz or by post to Masterton District Council PO Box 444 MASTERTON 5840. A job description with more information can be found on our Council website. Applications close 5pm Monday 12th February 2018 and applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand. Masterton District Council has a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity.
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Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Wairarapa Midweek
Three-win stunner BOWLS
Brock Price puts in the e˜ ort for Wairarapa during the team’s outright win against Wanganui on the weekend. PHOTO/JADE CVETKOV
Ton paves way for outright win CRICKET STEVE RENDLE A century from Liam Burling paved the way for a season-ending win by an innings and 90 runs for Wairarapa over Wanganui in the Furlong Cup senior men’s cricket competition over the weekend. Burling’s 120 helped Wairarapa to 3348 in reply to Wanganui’s first innings effort of 109, and he then chipped in with two wickets as the visitors were all out for 217 in their second turn at bat. “It was one of those days,” Burling said of the century, his second for the side after a hundred against Hawkes Bay last season. “The pitch had a bit in it for bowlers and batsmen, but flattened out as the day went on.” He was also happy to contribute at the bowling crease. “It was actually my first time bowling this week for the season.” Coach Neil Perry was pleased with the effort. “We’re happy,” he said, with the innings thought to be the highest two-day total for the side.
“It’s our second outright win of the season, after we beat Horowhenua-Kapiti, and we had a first innings win against Manawatu. “It was our manager Gareth McEwen’s last match so it was a good way to send him off.” Burling shared a partnership of 121 with Brock Price (57) and there were good contributions from George Deans (61) and Mark Childs (48), and John McKenzie (25). On Saturday it was Peter Sigvertsen who did the damage for Wairarapa with an outstanding 6-28 off nine overs as Wanganui failed to apply any real scoreboard pressure to the home side. Ethan Childs produced the best bowling in Wanganui’s innings with 3-33 off 11.3 overs, finishing with figures of 6-62 for the match. Burling took 2-17 off four overs. There were single wickets apiece for Stephen Hook (1-45), Gordon Reisima (1-9), Price (1-28), Sigvertsen (1-24), and Deans (1-21). Taranaki, who beat Wairarapa earlier in the season, won the Furlong Cup.
Scott MacKenzie’s winning streak was the talk of the Central Levin greens during the Tararua trophy quadrangular bowls tournament on Sunday, The Wairarapa singles player maintained his unbeaten record in representative matches this season by recording three wins over top quality opposition. First up, MacKenzie confronted Wellington’s Seamus Curtain, a member of the New Zealand youth team who earlier in the month had made a huge impact at the national championships, reaching the semifinals of the singles and the final of the fours. In what was a superb exhibition of draw bowls on a green which was slower than anticipated, MacKenzie mostly had his nose in front and thoroughly deserved his 25-21 victory. Next up was Kapiti’s Rhys Hakkens, who has achieved impressive results both here and in Australia, and while he was well up in the game through the early
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and middle stages, it was MacKenzie who finished the stronger to win comfortably at 25-15. MacKenzie’s third and final match was against three times Manawatu singles champion Shane Rogers and here it was Rogers who worked his way to a handy lead. But MacKenzie’s ability to consistently pepper the jack took its toll and the Wairarapa player eventually won 25-19. Hayden Frew, a Featherston clubmate of MacKenzie, also secured a notable singles victory, holding off a late charge from Manawatu’s experienced Ray Boffa to win their clash 25-22. Boffa had earlier beaten Wellington’s Robbie Bennett, winner of the Wairarapa open singles a fortnight earlier. Other victories for Wairarapa in the men’s section came from the four of Graeme Taggart, Lester Dee, Dave Richards and Mark Morete and the pair of Dean Hands and Josef Hanjos, both of whom beat their Kapiti opponents. Taggart’s four also drew with Manawatu.
Wairarapa team qualifies for worlds WAKA AMA GARY CAFFELL The effort of their open men’s team to qualify for the world sprint championships in Tahiti in July highlighted a series of impressive performances by Wairarapa Waka Ama Club crews at the 2018 national championships on Lake Karapiro. Consisting of WWAC head coach Paddy Rimene, his two sons Shannon (25) and PJ Albrett-Rimene (24), Joe Nuku, Jordan Stewart and Jorian Tangaere, this squad had never bettered the magical 1min 50secs for 500m but this time they did it on three occasions, clocking around 1min 49secs in the heats, semi-final and final where they placed fifth overall, just 3secs off the winners. “We’ve always been after that 1mins 50secs and to manage it in all three races was really something special for us,” Paddy Rimene said. “We made one or two changes to the way we trained for the nationals and it
obviously paid dividends. “The team that won are world champs so now the focus is on getting our time down another couple of seconds or so.” For Rimene, who has performed outstandingly himself on both the national and international stage, having two sons qualify with him for Tahiti was “really neat” and adding to the excitement was that another son, 15-year-old Tremaine Albrett-Rimene, will also be making the trip. He earned his spot through being part of the Otaki-based Mukukai team that won the national under-16ys double hull championship. The open men’s team was not the only Wairarapa combination to do themselves proud at the Lake Karapiri event though. The midget grade boys and girls teams, consisting of paddlers aged between 6 to 9yrs, reached the finals of their divisions as did the girls under-19 team, whose effort was especially noteworthy as the bulk of their team are 16yrs of age and were competing against girls who were both bigger and stronger than them.
The Wairarapa open men’s team in full ° ight. PHOTO/SUPPLIED
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