Wairarapa Midweek Wed 3rd March by Wairarapa Times-Age

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Like-minded for 70 years John Lazo-Ron They say that opposites attract. But for Carterton couple George and Dorothy Addley, that is far from the truth. The couple recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary and were honoured for their lifelong marriage with Carterton mayor Greg Lang delivering a cake right to their doorstep.

It’s deﬁnitely no small achievement from the couple, who ﬁrst met at the Wellington City Light Horse club, in 1949. They were married two years later. Since then, the couple have teamed up to help with several organisations in which they shared the same interests, which they believe has been the key to their successful marriage. “I think being like-minded where we

join in things together has been what strengthened our marriage,” Dorothy said. “We’ve done things together, at home and also out on the ﬁeld and I believe that’s what kept us together the way we have been,” George agreed.

The organisations they have been involved in were the ‘scouts’ and ‘cubs’ in Porirua which they started; the Elsdon softball club [also in Porirua], where George coached the younger teams, while Dorothy did the administration work; and also, St John’s where they were now life members. The couple started with St Johns Continued on page 10

Carterton district mayor Greg Lang delivers a cake to George and Dorothy Addley to honour their 70th wedding anniversary. PHOTO/JOHN LAZO-RON

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Newsweek

Community

First images of ‘the community’s living room’

New images showing what Masterton’s future civic facility could look like have just been released. Full story P4

Police

Police warn of online scams

Police are reminding locals to be aware of who they’re dealing with on social media after a Masterton man became the victim of an online phishing scam. Full story P6

Community

UCOL welcomes new students

UCOL Wairarapa welcomed its newest intake of students onto campus with a powhiri. Full story P8

Carterton

Art

International fi lms come to Carterton

A good yarn – painting with New Zealand wool

Wairarapa’s only ﬁlm society will begin screening its 2021 season at Carterton Events Centre later this month. Full story P10

Featherston artist Therese Quinlivan talks about her needle-felted artworks. Full story P3

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Local News 1-8

Lifestyle 17-24

Events 34-35

Carterton 10

Rural 28-29

Classifieds 36-37

Opinion 12-13

Business 30-31

Sport 38-39

Extra 14

Puzzles 33

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A good yarn: Painting with wool Erin Kavanagh-Hall Therese Quinlivan has been an artist for “as long as [she] can remember” – but these days, you’re not as likely to find her creating her latest masterpiece with a brush and palette. Instead, her materials of choice are New Zealand wool and very sharp needles – and some pieces of sea glass she couldn’t resist bringing home from the beach. Featherston-based Therese is the crafty pair of hands behind The Magpie’s Nest, an online shop specialising in needlefelted artworks, from adorable miniature teddies, to sprawling landscape “paintings”. Working from her new studio space, a converted grain shed on the grounds of her and husband John’s 140-year old property, she creates images that could easily be plucked from the French Impressionist period, blood-red poppy fields and hillsides dotted with sheep, sunset skies, seagulls perched above a serene harbour, and lighthouses rising above moody oceans. All images are made entirely from wool fibres sourced from Central Otago Romney and Corriedale sheep, and usually handdyed with natural plantbased products. “I’ve always been arty and loved painting – so I thought to myself ‘well, there’s no reason why I can’t make pictures out of wool’.” “The lighthouses are definitely inspired by Palliser and Castlepoint - I wanted to do art that was relevant to Wairarapa. “I’m thinking I might do the bulldozers at Ngawi next – they’re pretty wonderful.” Needle felting – which first made an appearance in the 1800s as a technique for making insulation, carpet underlay and, eventually, tennis balls – is

I’d bring home old bike chains, clock pieces, doilies, bits of jewellery, and turn them into art. That’s where the Magpie’s Nest comes from – like a magpie, I’m a bit of a hoarder! done using roving, a thick, fluffy wool fibre, usually spun into knitting yarn. During the needle felting process, roving is moulded into the desired shape, and jabbed repeatedly with a barbed needle – which presses and condenses the wool fibres together to make felt. For Therese, needle felting started out as a form of much-needed therapy

during a family crisis, and became a passion and obsession. Three years ago, her husband John sustained a head injury after being struck by a falling cross beam while installing a ranch slider, and spent 18 months recovering. While in recovery, John needed “absolute peace and quiet”, and was allowed very little stimulation – so Therese took up needle felting to help herself stay active and alert while she kept John company. “I taught myself on Youtube – I thought I may as well, that’s how the kids are learning these days,” Therese laughed. “With John so ill, we weren’t allowed to put on bright lights, or have the TV turned up too loud, or have many people over to visit – our evenings were very quiet.

“So, I’d sit with John, and just stab away at my projects. It was quite lovely. “I became obsessed – it was a fantastic stress management tool, and I’d have pretty things to show for it at the end.” Therese, originally from Essex in England, has had a varied career before retiring. While living in Wellington, she worked in the community housing sector, taught community arts and craft classes and, with John, ran an organic gardening business. Their business folded in 2015, after Therese and John lost most of their possessions in a major house fire. However, the fire sparked Therese’s creativity. While restoring their home, she developed a passion for second-hand shopping, which led to creating a range of Steampunk-inspired artworks. “While renovating, I did a lot of upcycling – and I became the op-shop queen, the Trade Me goddess,” she said. “I’d bring home old bike chains, clock pieces, doilies, bits of jewellery, and turn them into art. “That’s where the Magpie’s Nest comes from – like a magpie, I’m a bit of a hoarder!” Not long before John’s injury, Therese was taking classes at Wellington City Library when she met a woman who did needle felting – who would, she said, feel better after a hard day at work by “aggressively stabbing” her work with a needle. In a time of adversity, Therese again turned to craft, churning out needle felted teddies, bunnies, toadstools, Christmas decorations and wallhangings, and

Therese Quinlivan at work in her studio.

“Norfs” – diminutive, charming creatures, which she described as “a cross between gnomes and dwarves”. She continued felting after she and John moved to Featherston in 2019 and progressed towards her woollen landscapes, starting off with A5 sized greeting cards, and then moving on to larger images to fit inside box frames. All her pictures are made by building up layers of felted fibre to create a textured, threedimensional effect – with different colours and tones used to create the illusion of light and shade. Her magpie-like stockpiling tendencies have also come in handy – as her landscapes will often include items she has scrounged during a

walk on the beach, or in the woods. “I’m a real beachcomber. I’ll come back with bits of driftwood with interesting patterns, sea glass, stones with pretty colours, leaves with cool-looking skeletons. “My husband has banned me from bringing back more than I can carry! “I’m planning on using seaweed at some stage – if I can figure out how to deal with the smell.” She says her favourite scenes to capture are seascapes, thanks to her nostalgia for Wellington harbour. But her flower fields, sheep, vintage caravans, native birds, macrocarpas at sunset, and cats sitting in the moonlight are also proving popular. Since moving to

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Wairarapa, she has sold her work at the Wai Art Sale, Greytown Country Market, and Martinborough Fair, and also does commissions for individual customers. “What makes my work special is that it can’t be mass-produced or printed – each picture is completely unique. “Even if I wanted to mass-produce, I couldn’t. The way the yarn is dyed, each colour comes out slightly different, so no two pictures are completely the same. “You’re not likely to buy one of mine, and find it on someone else’s wall!” Therese has also started running needle felting classes at the Featherston Community Centre, and would shortly be starting classes at her home studio.

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New images released by Masterton District Council show what the community’s planned civic facility might look like. PHOTOS/SUPPLIED

Images of planned civic facility New images showing what Masterton’s future civic facility could look like have just been released. Masterton District Council released the images ahead of the February 24th meeting to approve the draft long-term plan consultation document. Following approval, the document would be audited by Audit New Zealand before being provided to the community for consultation in April. Mayor Lyn Patterson said the artist’s impressions showcased the culture and history of the district. “These are not designs – that process hasn’t started. These images show the kind of space we think the community needs, and we think they paint an exciting picture of what is possible,” Patterson said. “We are looking forward to as much feedback as possible from the community when the long-

term plan consultation takes place in April.” The new facility would be “alive” with activity, she said, with theatre and meeting places, exhibition space, the Masterton Library and archives, and some front-desk council services. “We want to highlight the intended range of activity that is proposed for what’s been called ‘the community’s living room’,” Patterson said. “It really is intended to be a place where everyone is welcome, and there is something for everyone. It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create a place that our tamariki and mokopuna can be proud of long into the future.” Including the library and archive would help create a central community space for recreational and learning opportunities, she said. It would also allow the council to resolve several issues, including

congestion in the current library and the lack of a secure long-term space for the archives. The new facility would provide an expanded library with modern technology and space where community members could connect. While it was understandable people would want to know the site for the facility, Patterson said it “just hasn’t been ﬁnalised”. “We said in August last year we were looking at possible sites, and that process is continuing – we can’t talk about it because of the need to maintain conﬁdentiality in any commercial arrangements that are necessary.” Plans to build the new facility were part of the council’s last annual plan. The estimated cost for the project was $30.8 million. Members of the public would be able to provide feedback during the long-term plan consultation in April.

One of the topics up for consultation would be whether about the amount of external funding the council should seek to arrange. Along with the civic facility, other major projects included in the consultation document were a proposal to build 25 pensioner housing units at the council’s Panama Village site, and a 10-year plan to revamp Masterton – which included Queen Street, the town’s welcome signs, and the development of a Waipoua River precinct. The Masterton revamp project was estimated to cost $35.4 million over 10 years. Funding needed from rates revenue amounted to an average increase of 5.3 per cent each year. Public consultation would seek feedback on whether to proceed with the full programme of work or to reduce the scale of the project.

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Global prayer day to be held Erin Kavanagh-Hall For many Kiwis, Vanuatu is an ideal holiday spot yet, beyond its coral reefs and pristine beaches is a nation grappling with poverty, violence and the ever-present threat of climate change. The Republic of Vanuatu is the focus of this year’s World Day Of Prayer, with Christians around the globe gathering to pray for, raise awareness of, and fundraise for the Pacific island nation. World Day Of Prayer is a long-running non-denominational movement, organising inclusive church services to educate communities about the struggles faced by women and children in various countries. Every year, the international World Day of Prayer committee choses one country to be the focus of the services. The services are prepared and written by a group of women from that country, and then translated, shared throughout the world and performed in various churches on the first Friday in March. Churches normally organise a collection, where the proceeds go towards women’s community and social justice organisations. In Wairarapa, World Day Of Prayer services will be held this Friday at St Luke’s Church in Greytown and Gladstone Church. Kay Harvey, organiser of the St Luke’s event, said this year’s service is an opportunity for New Zealanders to learn more about their Pacific neighbours – beyond their reputation as island resort getaways. “People can learn about Vanuatu, get another perspective of the Pacific, and to be more aware of

It’s a pretty userfriendly event - it is a Christian worship service, but we’ve made it accessible for people who don’t usually attend church. the challenges going on closer to home,” Harvey said. “Traditionally, New Zealand has had a good relationship with the Pacific, and this is another opportunity for us to reach out and help our neighbours, and contribute to meaningful change. “It’s also exciting to organise an event which prioritises the voices of women, and allows the world to hear their stories.” The World Day of Prayer movement was founded in 1887 by a group of Canadian church-goers, concerned by the plight of women and children. It has since grown to include over 180 countries worldwide, including New Zealand, which had its first World Day of Prayer in Christchurch in 1931. This year’s service was prepared by a group of Christian women from all over the Vanuatuan archipelago, home to 80 islands, 113 spoken languages, and a range of cultural practices. The service has a strong focus on Vanuatu’s vulnerability to natural disasters. For example, the archipelago has nine active volcanoes, is surrounded by volatile tectonic activity, and has been battered by severe weather events in recent years, including Cyclone Pam in 2015. On account of climate change, sea level rise is a pressing concern, as is the effect of changing weather patterns on the country’s subsistence farmers.

For Vanuatuan women, some of the biggest concerns are sanitation, access to education, and gender-based violence. “Women tend to work as homemakers, and are responsible for finding water - and often have to walk 30 minutes to an hour to the nearest water source,” Harvey said. “Boys’ education is prioritised, so girls from poorer families have to end their schooling quite young. “Over 60 percent of women in Vanuatu have experienced physical or sexual violence.” Harvey said Friday’s service will feature slide shows, stories of overcoming adversity penned by the Vanuatuan women’s committee, and a presentation from World Vision schools partnership manager Leilani Baker about World Vision’s work in the Pacific. St Luke’s will be also collecting donations, which will go towards women’s health organisations and employment schemes in Vanuatu. The St Luke’s service, Harvey said, is a truly “multi-denominational” event, with members of various Wairarapa churches and Christian faiths stepping in to help organise. “It’s great when people can step outside of their bubble, and come together for a good cause. “It’s a pretty userfriendly event. It is a Christian worship service, but we’ve made it accessible for people who don’t usually attend church.” • The St Luke’s World Day of Prayer service will be held on Friday, March 5 at 7pm, with refreshments to follow. The Gladstone Church service will be held at 11am.

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Police warn against phishing John Lazo-Ron Police are reminding locals to be aware of who they’re dealing with on social media when it comes to money after an elderly Masterton man recently became the victim of an online phishing scam. On February 17, the man received a message on Facebook from someone he believed to be an overseas friend. His supposed friend sent him a link in the message and told him to send money to that account and that he would receive a significant amount in return. As it turned out, his friend’s Facebook account had been hacked. He initially paid a small amount to the account before receiving another message asking him to pay a larger sum. Believing the message was legitimate, the man then went to his bank to make the deposit. Luckily for him, his bank intervened after being alerted to the scam and saw the account was an overseas one and advised him to go to the police. The case was now under investigation. Wairarapa police response manager Jennifer Hansen said the incident was a reminder to

Wairarapa police response manager Jennifer Hansen is reminding locals to be aware of online scams. PHOTO/JOHN LAZO-RON

watch for online scams. “Online scams are common, and scammers are sophisticated and often target elderly people,” the senior sergeant said. “Scammers prey on people’s insecurities and vulnerabilities and work

by appealing to the desire for ‘easy’ financial gain. “In this instance, it looked legitimate as it was his friend, but his friend got hacked too. “If it sounds to be good to be true, it probably is.” Hansen said online phishing wasn’t a common

occurrence in Wairarapa compared to the rest of the country but still happened from time to time. “It certainly has happened before, and it’s a pretty hard thing for some people to get their head around,” Hansen said. “The fact that people

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message linked to money that they checked it out thoroughly first. “If someone is offering a significant amount of money in exchange for you paying a small amount, I’d imagine they’re going to pick up the phone and explain why and not through a social media message. “What you need to ask yourself is: ‘Is this for real? Why would you want to give me money? “If it sounds dodgy, it will be.” Hansen praised the bank for stepping in for the man as their actions stopped him from losing more money. “Credit to the bank for their vigilance. “I imagine it’s something they have become increasingly aware of and are looking out for their customers, probably more so for some of our elderly members of the community that seem to be a little bit more susceptible to these sorts of scams.” • Anyone concerned about scams should talk to police, friends, or family members, and report anything suspicious to 105, or make a report to Netsafe at netsafe.org.nz.

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8 Wairarapa Midweek Local News Wednesday, March 3, 2021 OBITUARY: JUNE DOYLE [NEE LARSEN]

Makoura College students sing waiata to welcome new UCOL students onto the campus. PHOTO/TOM TAYLOR

Last of the Larsen’s Rob Webb

The recent passing of 93 year-old June Doyle in Masterton closed a chapter on a whole generation of the pioneering Larsen family from Mauriceville. Born to Clara and Adolf Larsen in June 1927, she was the youngest of their eight children, having an older sister Margaret who had been born in 1908. They were a musicallytalented family who went to church every Sunday, forbidding any work on that day of the farming week except for the essential milking of cows. With a good ear for tunes, June taught herself to play the piano. Aged only seven, she performed “Won’t you buy my pretty flowers?” at a women’s division fundraiser. After she married she received some training for her wonderful natural voice from Jean Bassett and went on to perform at many shows and family events. In later years she reflected “people said I had a lovely voice and I guess the number of times I was asked to sing confirmed that.” June’s one year at Wairarapa College

June Doyle was a self-taught and resourceful in developing so many of her talents. Singing, ˜oral arrangements, cooking, sewing, homemaking and often, simply improvising.

involved a train trip and a lot of walking at either end of the day. June often recalled her rural childhood, with cousins visiting from Wellington or Manawatu to share in the country life and play tennis. Even a haymaking accident that saw her fall from a haystack onto a pitchfork did not deter her from enjoying rural life. When her father died at 63 during the war years and with her older siblings gone from home, June ran the farm with the help of her mum. When the property was sold, she lived with her mother in Opaki Road. Sadly her favourite eventing horse, ‘Sergeant’ had to be sold. Whilst working as a receptionist at the

June Doyle. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

Masterton Hospital in the post war years, through her brother Owen Larsen and mutual friend Bill Thompson, she met Murray Doyle who had returned from war service in Italy and was working for the stock and station ﬁrm, Levin and Co. Murray, now 97 years of age, can still recall their wedding day at Masterton’s Methodist Church in November 1948. “June was 21, and we set oﬀ on our honeymoon in her mother’s near new Hillman car”, he said. “We came back to a house we had bought in Bannister St.” The Doyles later rented a property

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UCOL welcomes new students Tom Taylor UCOL Wairarapa welcomed its newest intake of students onto campus with a powhiri on February 22. Students studying a variety of subjects, from animal care to construction, gathered in front of Whakaoriori Marae until they were welcomed on with a karanga. Staff members greeted students with speeches interspersed with waiata sung by Makoura College students. As a covid-19 precaution, instead of pressing noses in a traditional hongi, students were invited to come forward and bump elbows with staff. After the formal powhiri ceremony, staff invited students to ‘The Hub’, where they shared food and advice about UCOL’s learning services. It would be the first year studying beyond

high school for Marshal McLaughlan and Brooklyn Rimene. McLaughlan came to UCOL to study a yearlong course in mechanical engineering, which he hoped would lead to a job. Fees for UCOL’s trades, engineering, care work, and primary industry courses would all be covered under the Targeted Training Apprenticeship Fund. Rimene would study hairdressing and hoped to transition to salon work, taking his inspiration from Instagram inﬂuencer Vic Blends. A Kuranui College student attending the powhiri said he would attend UCOL several days a week to study construction alongside his regular schoolwork. He said he had ﬁgured out quite early on in his education that he wanted to get into the construction industry and hoped to secure a full-time apprenticeship next year.

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THE IMPORTANCE OF SOIL

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 Choose a spot that gets 5-6 hours of sun each day;

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PLANT WHAT YOU EAT!

Why would you waste your time, money and effort growing cabbage if you don’t like cabbage? Some things you can grow now are silverbeet, spinach, cauliflower, onions etc. We are spoilt for choice these

If you grow in the same spot all the time you really should consider crop rotation. This means growing different crops, rather than members of the same vegetable “family” year after year. This prevents the build-up of soil-borne pests and diseases, as well as helping with efficient use of soil nutrients. No garden is too small for rotation. A simple map showing where everything is planted will help you plan what to plant in that spot next year. Focus on strips or blocks and try not to plant vegetables from the same crop family (see chart for explanation on this). If you have had issues with pests & diseases in a particular area then giving the garden a rest and sowing it with green crops is recommended. Green crops (or cover crops) are a fabulous way to sterilise the soil and replace lost nutrients as well. The process takes a few months but there are loads of things you can grow in containers instead.

AN EXAMPLE OF DIFFERENT VEGETABLE FAMILIES ARE: PLANT FAMILY

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SQUASH (Cucurbitacaeae)

Melons, squash, cucumbers, pumpkins

Heavy feeders

Plant after the grass family and then follow with legumes.

CARROT (Umbelliferae)

Carrot, parsley, dill, celery

Light to medium feeders

Can follow any group the follow with legumes, onions or cleanse with green crops.

LETTUCE (Asteraceae)

Lettuce, endive, artichokes,

Heavy feeders

Follow with legumes.

ONIONS (Amaryllidaceae)

Garlic, leeks, shallots, onions

Light feeders

Plant after beans, or heavy feeders.

BEANS (Leguminosae)

Beans, peas, clover

Help build & enrich the soil

Plant before or after any other family EXCEPT onions.

TOMATOES (Solanaceae)

Tomato, potato, eggplant, peppers

Heavy feeders

Plant after the grass family then follow with legumes.

BEETS (Chenopodiaceae)

Beets, spinach

Heavy feeders

Follow with legumes.

GRASS (Graminae)

Corn, oats, rye, wheat

Grains

Follow with tomato family.

CABBAGE (Cruciferae)

Broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauli, kale, radish, turnip

Heavy feeders

Follow with legumes then green crops.

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Global films to take stage Wairarapa’s only film society will begin screening its 2021 season at Carterton Events Centre later this month. Carterton Film Society, otherwise known as Sunset Cinema, had selected 11 films from seven different countries for the community to view at its monthly screenings. Founding member Lucia Zanmonti said the committee had tried to select films that offered a diverse range of genres and cultural experiences. “The films are mainly festival films that prompt thought and discussion,” she said. Committee member Minty Hunter said the films were “quite often ones that you’re not going to see anywhere else. We also aim to show a short film that

Members of the Carterton Film Society, known as Sunset Cinema, Lucia Zanmonti, Odette Rowe, and Minty Hunter. PHOTO/FILE

compliments the feature ﬁlm”. Sunset Cinema began six years ago when Zanmonti got together with friends to watch and discuss ﬁlms. “Together, we came

up with the idea of using movies as a way of bringing the community together,” Zanmonti said. “We all liked nonmainstream movies, so we applied for funding from

the Creative Communities Scheme, and that made it possible for us to set up as an incorporated society.” They began by screening New Zealand feature ﬁlms and documentaries, which

proved to be popular. “Joining up with the New Zealand Film Society was the next step and enabled access to a huge catalogue of film.” Member Jane Ross encouraged all film enthusiasts to become members. “We are a charity and operate with noncommercial screening rights. For this reason, we offer memberships rather than box-office ticketing.” The films would screen on the second Friday of each month from February to December, except for November, when the screening would be on the first Friday. They would be shown in the Rangatahi Hub, which could be accessed from the back of the events centre.

Carterton couple honoured for their joint service Continued from page 1 in Porirua where George would train “adults” to get their ﬁrst-aid certiﬁcates, while Dorothy trained the cadets. They have continued with their service to St Johns since they arrived in Carterton in 2002. While they no longer

trained ﬁrst aid, they were still ‘caring callers’ where they frequently call people to check up on them and remind them to take their medication. The couple’s involvement in St John’s has not gone under the radar as both were acknowledged for their service and received Queen’s Service Medals for

their 30-plus years in the organisation. “It was a great honour to receive that medal for our service to St John’s”, George said. Dorothy added, “Doing it together made it even more special and we are still happily doing it together.” Although they have managed to stay together

for 70 years, they both joked it hasn’t always been a joyful ride. “These people that say you’ve never had an argument, I think they’re telling lies because you do have arguments,” Dorothy said. “It would be a very boring marriage if you’ve never had an argument.

“As long as you go to bed and it’s all over, that’s the thing.” George jokingly added, “Yeah, we kiss and make up, and then we start all over again the next day, and then we kiss and make up that night too. “You can still have an argument and have a successful marriage.”

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Opinion

Recognise, respect your fellow colleagues The people you surround yourself with can significantly influence your day-to-day walk down that road called life. Most people know that family members or close friends can make a huge difference, whether negative or positive, on our lives. But what about the people who are in your daily lives but are not family or who you consider close friends. Yes, I’m talking about work colleagues. When you take up a position, you don’t really have the freedom to choose who you work with whatever it may be. And in your standard 9am-5pm job, you’re going to spend a fair amount of time surrounded by those people. So that time can have a massive impact on whether you thrive or crumble at your job, and life in general. I’ve heard many stories of how much work bullying is very much alive.

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CUTIE OF THE WEEK Peace of Mind

John Lazo-Ron Horrific stories that not only have affected people’s jobs as they can’t concentrate on their daily tasks, but also had a catastrophic ripple effect as the consequences spill onto their lives outside of work. Depression, fear, anxiety, you name it. It is very sad, especially because when that 5pm bell rings, most will go home not really knowing what that victim is going through. This is why I’m saying it is vital we all foster a respectful behaviour attitude in the workplace. Now I know realistically not everyone is going to be your cup of tea. But trying to be positive and understanding, even with a good morning and a smile to follow, can have make a big difference

on someone’s day. Right from day one, everyone in the Times-Age office has made me feel extremely welcome. The work is taken very seriously here as it should be, but no one shy’s away from a good laugh, or taking that time to help you out when you need it. It’s made me realise how key it is to have a welcoming attitude towards your work colleagues. Some tips on how to treat your fellow colleagues from Indeed.com: Acknowledge each person’s basic dignity; have empathy for every person’s life situation, avoid gossip, teasing and other unprofessional behaviour; and validate other people’s contributions. Do that, and you’ll set yourself up for a great healthy work environment.

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STREET TALK

If I could be a SuperHero, I would be ...

Richard Alan Dahlberg The Invisible Man.

Jocelyn Konig Wonder Woman.

Adele Pentony-Graham Super Woman.

Jean Cretney Someone who spreads love and kindness everywhere.

Cheryl Cavanagh Lyn Tankersley.

Emma Ayling Wonder Woman.

Cijina Kunnath Iron Man! Using smarts and skills to build stuff to help people.

Renée Manick I’d have to say Dr Strange. Powers to protect and travel anywhere whenever I want! David Marinan Spiderman! Jason Felderhof Barnacle Boy!

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Catherine Rowe Penny I’m currently Wonder Woman but I would love to be Dr Strange.

Elaine Leggott WC Florence Nightingale. She’s my superhero.

Nikki Rose Myself but with superpowers.

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14 Wairarapa Midweek Extra Wednesday, March 3, 2021 ARATOI VOICES

Extra

The Banshee and the Lifeboat exhibition The title is enigmatic, it’s supposed to be. You need to delve below the surface to understand it. It is a sign that Rob McLeod’s newest exhibition is also going to get you scratching your head. But that’s a good thing. Sometimes, it’s nice to have pieces of art that you can easily explain, especially when we show school children around. They get it. But McLeod’s work is different. The more you look, the more you will get out of it. On first glance, it is a room filled with giant, outof-proportion figures, legs going different ways, heads on the wrong bodies and

strange looking mash-ups. It’s a colourful riot of body parts, all painted on wood, cut out and placed very precisely on the white gallery wall. It’s nothing like a traditional ‘painting’ although McLeod refers to himself as a painter. These huge crazy, wacky paintings hold a secret. They are meant to be wacky and crazy. These paintings represent the crazy, wacky world we live in right now. The world of celebrity, strange politics, environmental change and all the other incomprehensibly large and difficult world problems we face today. The more you see, the

more you will notice. A recognisable figure who looks like she’s twerking, a space man holding a footprint perfectly balanced, Mickey Mouse ears, superheroes reaching out as if trying to help and pigwolf mash-ups are reminiscent of children’s nursery stories. An alien reaching out with a coloured pill. You might remember such a pill from the Matrix or Total Recall sci-fi films. Take the red pill and you will understand everything or take the blue pill and live in happy blissful ignorance. Take the red pill and take a journey into the

difficult, crazy and wacky world we find ourselves in. The Banshee and the Lifeboat is now showing at Aratoi Wairarapa Museum

of Art and History until May 2. It is one of Aratoi’s newest exhibition along with Victor Berezovsky’s Waiting at the Curb.

A CLIMATE FOR CHANGE

World under a massive technological change Anne Nelson There is a massive technology change under way in the world. A growing number of countries are moving rapidly from petrol and diesel vehicles to electric – and alongside this, transitioning to 100 per cent renewable electricity. In Norway, about 40 per cent of all new cars sold are now electric. Britain will ban new petrol and diesel cars from 2030 – and other European countries have similar targets. A huge shift in perspective is happening in manufacturing and business. Vehicle, petroleum and electronics companies are investing heavily in new technologies. Innovation is happening very fast. General Motors has announced it will not produce fossil fuel vehicles after 2035 – and in partnership with a Chinese company, is rolling out small ‘city’ EVs that sell in China for just $US5000.

In Aotearoa/New Zealand, our emissions from road transport increased by more than 100 per cent from 1990 to 2018. Road transport now makes up more than 19 per cent of our gross emissions, according to the New Zealand Greenhouse Gas Inventory. It is little surprise, then, that the NZ Climate Change Commission is recommending an end to the importation [and manufacture or assembly] of light vehicles that run on fossil fuels, starting in about a decade. It’s a big change – but we have made big changes before to protect our well-being. Think back to when we introduced laws to protect people from cigarette smoke, corporal punishment, discrimination – and, latterly, the risk of covid infection. Ministry of Transport fleet statistics tell us that at January 2021, there were just over 24,000 EVs in this country [including about 6000

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plug-in hybrids [PHEVs]]. Unsurprisingly, Auckland has the highest number, while Wellington has the highest concentration by population. On Waiheke Island, there is a project under way to become the world’s first ‘fully EV’ residential island by 2030.

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If you want to learn more about light electric vehicles, come along to an EV demo day. You can meet some EV owners [all volunteers], find out about their experiences and ask them any questions you may have. There will be a range of EVs and also

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some hybrids and plug-in hybrids for you to look at. Masterton: Saturday, March 6, 11am-noon, Farmers’ Market, Solway Showgrounds Carterton: Saturday, March 6, 12.30-1.30pm, Memorial Square/bottom of Park Rd Greytown: Sunday, March 7, 11am-noon, East St [near Kuranui College] Featherston: Sunday, March 7, 12.30-1.30pm, top of Lyon St [near main road] Martinborough: Sunday, March 7, 2-3pm, Martinborough Square [near Texas St].

Heavy vehicles make up less than five per cent of the vehicle fleet in this country – but produce 29 per cent of our land transport emissions. The growing number of electric heavy vehicles here will help make a dent in this figure. Electric heavy vehicles produce no emissions, are much cheaper to run [and have almost zero engine maintenance] and are much quieter. The first intercity EV truck in NZ went on the road in 2019. Supermarkets are using refrigerated electric trucks, a waste collection company has electrified its collection trucks, and businesses are starting to use electric trucks to transport goods. Also in use are specialist vehicles such as electric quarry dump trucks, excavators, container handlers and more ...

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Lawyer looks at future of food Environmental lawyer Catherine Iorns will visit Wairarapa next week to describe what might be happening to the world’s food production by 2050. Professor Iorns says, ‘I collect predictions about the future of our food. Perhaps the scariest are the ‘business as usual’ scenarios. The only certainty is change!’ She says the future of food is tied up with what we do about water, soil, climate, waste, pollution and our population growth. ‘It also depends on how we respond to threats, and how we use new technologies’. ‘There are many possible future scenarios for our food supply’, she says. ‘I can’t tell which will apply, but all will involve change. My talk will summarise a range of these predictions.’ Catherine Iorns is a Professor in the School of Law at Victoria University of Wellington. She has more than 25 years’ experience on

Environmental lawyer Catherine Iorns. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

environmental law, indigenous rights, international law and statutory interpretation, and has received awards for her environmental law teaching and research. She has particular interests in the future of food and has written on pesticide regulation. Professor Iorns is the Academic Adviser to the NZ Council of Legal Education, a member of the IUCN World Commission on Environmental Law, and

New Zealand’s nominee to the IUCN governing Council. She is also a member of the International Law Association Committee on the Implementation of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, a Trustee of RIVER [Revitalising Indigenous Values for Earth’s Regeneration] and a Board member of the New Zealand Centre for Global Studies. Catherine is related to the Iorns family of Masterton and a descendant of Joseph Masters. A 2020 documentary about her work on the legal ramifications of sea-level rise is available on line; search for “The power of water - newsroom”. Professor Iorns will present her talk, ‘The future of food’ to a meeting of Science Wairarapa at 7.30 pm on Monday 8 March at the Education Centre, 22 Dixon St, Masterton. All are welcome; a door charge of $5 will apply.

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8369: Peter Bull with the oldest machine to be on display at the national vintage motorcycle show on Sunday, March 14. It is a 1904 Belgian Fabrique Nationale 2 3/4hp (300cc) belt-drive machine loaned by Tommy Bull. In the aftermath of World Wars I and II money was tight and fuel scarce and expensive. For returning soldiers, getting about was a problem, often solved by the purchase of a motorcycle. Large numbers of these machine are still in regular use, restored and maintained by enthusiasts. Names like Norton, Triumph, Harley-Davidson, Sunbeam, Matchless, Ariel and BMW frequently turn out for specialist outings, where riders pit their skills against each other and share the camaraderie of two-wheel transport. On Sunday, March 14, anything up to 200 survivors of those years – and even earlier – will gather at Solway Showgrounds as part of the national Vintage Motorcycle Rally, being run by the Wairarapa branch of the Vintage Car Club. The bikes are coming from as far apart as Auckland and Invercargill and range from “dinosaurs” to modern Japanese machines with electric starters (30 years is the age limit for bikes). The family name Bull is synonymous with motorcycling in Wairarapa, as a result of the determination of parents Glen (deceased) and Maureen, and oldest son Peter is responsible for the public image of the occasion. Like most of the siblings Peter became involved in his early teenage years. “As each of us reached 15 Dad would say ‘Righto, you need a bike.’ He had always had vintage bikes and he’d start us on an old one where you had to keep pumping the oil up. Once we’d mastered that he’d move us up to something bigger and more powerful.”

Not only did the kids learn how to ride, but they did so safely, becoming mechanically proficient at the same time. Peter is in charge of the riding elements of the rally, involving 180 competitors, and has a “small army” of about 30 volunteers who will be on duty during the four days, from registration on the Friday at the Masterton showgrounds, followed by a welcome barbecue. On the Saturday there will be a road rally to a secret destination. There are three routes, varied to suit the capabilities of bikes and riders, which means there will be something for everyone, he says. The distances, all in miles, are short (50 miles), medium (70 miles) and long (110 miles). There is only one section of gravel and that is on the long route. The bikes will be accompanied by three vehicles provided by Fagan Motors. The routes should not present a challenge to the riders, says Peter. The challenge will be in getting everybody to the same place at the same time for lunch. That night there will be a catered event at the showgrounds, followed by a celebrity discussion. Sunday will be a public highlight, Peter said. The bikes will all be seen at their best and for the price of a gold coin the public will be able to check them out and chat with owners. Riders will be able to tackle a series of skills tests at the showgrounds. There will be food trucks and stalls to keep spectators happy.

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Use of a pencil favoured Midweek Musings

Tim Nelson I remember primary school when I graduated from using a pencil to being able to use a pen for my schoolwork. Doing so gave me a sense of pride, I had moved on in the world and pencils, for the most part, became a distant memory. Many years later [today], after leaving my special pen [I have used it for years] at work, I pulled out the pencil that I have also had for some time to use. This made me think, why don’t I use pencils more often, especially as a left-hander who is cursed with always having to be careful when writing in pen. After doing some research, it turns out that there is a large pro pencil community out there. This group shares many reasons why pencils are better than pens, from the lack of smudging [especially for lefthandlers], to being able to easily rub out mistakes, all the way to being able to use them in outer space. I’m going to give the pencil another chance for my daily writing. With the exception of signing documents or awards, I think the experiment could be a rewarding one for a person who is enjoying more and more analogue experiences!

There’s a lot you can do right now

This post follows a similar theme to an earlier one in which I shared how the time will never be perfect to start something new, so just start anyway. Looking at this from a slightly different perspective, there’s a lot of experiences that we would all like to do, but often we feel that we don’t have the resources to do them. For example, take getting fit. There’s no reason to wait to do

this. Access to quality gyms can be as little as $1 a day, or you could use the numerous free programmes online, or simply put on some good shoes and go for a run or walk. Another option is a holiday. These don’t need to be elaborate overseas trips; there’s likely to be so many things that can be done on your own doorstep. In Masterton we have wonderful camping opportunities a short drive away, including fabulous huts that are inexpensive and accessible. A further option is to learn new things. Take languages; there’s the awesome Duolingo online programme that is free to use. Within minutes you could speak phrases in any of a range of languages, including, very soon, Te Reo Māori. Don’t hold off with enriching your life, instead look for ways you can start doing things right now!

A simple idea to make the world a better place

Author Adam Grant shares an incredibly important idea from his new book on The Rich Roll Podcast, with the idea shared being one that many people seem to have considerable issues with understanding or adhering to. The idea is a remarkably simple one that, if more people practised it, the world would be a better place in so many ways. The idea is ... there’s a lot of good people who don’t agree with you! Grant’s idea can apply to so many things: religion, politics, sports teams supported, parenting ... these being just a few examples. Not agreeing with someone isn’t a reason to hate

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them, rather, it’s a reason to try to think about and understand the reasons why they, for example, voted for a different politician than you did.

Give good advice

Another great episode of the Rich Roll Podcast, co-hosted with Adam Skolnick. The episode included how Skolnick has signed up to take part in the 4x4x48 Challenge, set up by fitness legend David Goggins. The event involves running four miles every four hours for 48 hours; completing this will push most people to their very limits. Skolnick is fortunate to have Roll, an endurance athlete, to give him advice, which was shared on the show. The great thing about what Roll shared was that a lot of it was contrary to the plans that Skolnick had for training and for how he planned to do the event. What Roll shared was based on years in the sport and what he knows will be the best way to complete such an event. For Roll it would have been easy to go along with the ideas Skolnick had shared. However, at the potential risk of getting offside with his friend and co-host, Roll contradicted some of Skolnick’s plans. This was done to give Skolnick a greater chance of success, even though it can sometimes be hard to both say what’s right and accept the advice when it comes your way.

Take part

I was very fortunate to be able to take part in the Round the Bays run

in Wellington as part of the Run and Become programme. This involved a very early start for Lakeview School team of 34 pupils, staff and families on a Sunday morning, then a two-hour bus ride, as well as some logistics and organisation added to the mix. It’s the sort of thing that would be easy to pass on. However, I am so glad that the organisation was done beforehand by event coordinators and school staff [thanks Naomi and Maree] and that we had a group of pupils, caregivers and staff who were so keen to take part in the event. It was fantastic seeing so many participating in this iconic event. There was a real buzz at the start line, a wonderful atmosphere throughout the 6.5km run, a fantastic sense of achievement at the finish line and beyond. Being part of the occasion was like being caught up in a groundswell of positiveness, with so many people in the same place doing something that was so good for general well-being. Events such as the Round the Bays aren’t just a case of turning up. There’s a lot of work that needs to be done beforehand to ensure it’s a success. However, the hard work is worth it, taking part is a pathway to happiness.

Value time

A discussion between authors Ryan Holiday and James Clear I heard centred around the concept of time. The pair

share the opinion time is our most valuable resource, one that we can’t replace once it’s lost, yet all too often we don’t value it, letting it pass us by as we spend too much time on the likes of click bait as we aimlessly scroll through the social media feeds we scrolled through just a few minutes before. Holiday gives the example that we will give time to those we don’t want to, yet would be very unlikely to give that person $10 if they asked for it. Take each item separately, the time and the money; one of these can’t be replaced, yet it’s the one we are far more likely to give up. There is nothing wrong with relaxing and crashing on the couch when you get home from work and scrolling through your YouTube favourites or watching Seinfeld reruns [I do both], but there is something wrong if you do so day after day and let the hours slip by. Time is a truly finite resource, we need to plan how we use it and make the very most of what we are given. • Tim Nelson is principal of Lakeview School and author of the book Small Steps for a happy and purposeful life. He endeavours to learn something new every day by reading books, listening to podcasts, and engaging with a wide range of other content.

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BE A PART OF MASTERTON’S REVAMP Northern entrance visualisation 1: Opposite Cashmere Oaks Drive

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MASTERTON REVAMP COMMUNITY REFERENCE GROUP We’re looking for a passionate group of locals to help us revamp the centre of Masterton and the welcome we give to people arriving by road. Many of the planned developments are set out in the Town Centre Strategy adopted in 2018, and together they are the biggest changes the town has seen for a generation.

Over the next 10 years we are planning to complete key parts of our vision to make Masterton a modern town – that includes revamping three sections of Queen Street, Charlie’s Lane, and bringing more green space into Park and Bruce CULTURAL OR Streets. We also want to develop Dixon Street and create a Waipoua River precinct. We need to make sure that what we do will make Masterton a place our tamariki and mokopuna are proud of. We expect the Masterton Revamp Community Reference Group will have 8-10 members, reflecting a broad range of interests and perspectives, and ensuring the different needs of our diverse community are well represented.

d benefit from To register your interest, fill out the online form at www.mastertontown.nz its presence or pick one up at the Council office, 161 Queen Street or the Library. this should be Applications close at 4pm, Monday 15 March. For more information email: communications@mstn.govt.nz

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Bird’s role highlighted Dear friends, We often talk about the rare or endangered bird species that are ﬁghting for survival, but perhaps less so our more common ones. Those who are not so threatened but who still play a vital role to the life within Pūkaha’s ecosystem. Some individuals in particular contribute massively to the ongoing diversity and conservancy of our forest, but you may never know it, much less think about it. One bird especially deserves a mention – heck even a medal – for its unwitting contribution to the cause. And the neat thing is, this bird might even be found in your very own garden. The bellbird is a sleek looking brighter shade of khaki with barely a feather out of place. It’s a bird that appears serious and businesslike. As if it’s just come back from military boot camp and is constantly practising drill commands with incisive accuracy. Perhaps it’s the snappy head whip or the permanent ‘stay frosty’ [military speak for stay alert] mode that it always

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appears to be in, but it deﬁnitely looks like a bird that’s forever on a mission. And it kind of is. And that mission is conservation. Bellbirds feed on fruits, insects and ﬂowers. They have a very long brushlike tongue which they use to extract nectar from the base of the petals. In turn they end up being a key pollinator for many of Aotearoa’s native plants. In eating the berries [fruits] of many of these plants they will also often consume the seeds therein. These can’t be digested so when they poop them out throughout the forest, they are not only fertilising

them with their own dung – and giving each seed a great start – they are also dispersing them widely away from the point of origin. It’s these contributions to both regeneration and the spread of biodiversity that make bellbirds such great conservationists. Others do it too though. Some you’ll notice, others maybe not. A tui on harakeke [ﬂax] taking the nectar from its ﬂowers is an iconic sight. But did you know that kererū and North Island kōkako are the only two birds in our forest known to eat tawa tree berries and regenerate the tree in the manner just described? To ensure such things continue into the future, we need to be conservationists ourselves and acknowledge the importance of nature’s conservationists who work tirelessly on forest restoration. So to nature’s helpers everywhere, and In the immortal words of ACDC, “we salute you”. Your friends, The Pūkaha Rangers.

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Wedding to remember - no stress because “we have a Kadia.” When it comes to hosting an event, nobody does it better than Kadia Merralls and her team at Lansdowne House in Masterton. The grand Tudor mansion has been hosting events for over 50 years, the last 18 in Kadia’s careful hands. She hit the ground running early in 2021 noting interest in her beautiful venue from people around Wairarapa and outside the region. Several weddings are on the horizon and Kadia is currently catching her breath from the latest one held recently at Lansdowne House. Ash Garstang and Deana Collis married in the landscaped grounds under huge heritage trees. “It was a perfect day, in a perfect setting, and although it was hot, the trees gave wonderful shade,” enthuses Deana, the daughter of the Mayor of Tararua, Tracey Collis. After the ceremony, Tracey and husband Mike, joined their guests for drinks and a wide selection of canapés under the trees and on the covered veranda which opens into a sunny side lounge. Kadia ensured an extensive menu to cater for coeliac, vegetarians, vegans, and a nut allergy.

Watering curbed due to sustained dry Garden watering in Masterton is now limited to handheld hoses, after a sustained period of dry weather and falling levels in the Waingawa River, the source of Masterton’s drinking water. Sprinklers cannot be used. The river has now fallen below a ﬂow rate of 1300 litres a second, the trigger for the watering restriction level to move to use of handheld hoses only. Handheld hoses can be used at any time, but Masterton District Council assets and operations manager David Hopman urged residents to continue to limit unnecessary use of water. “Water conservation

We have been fortunate this summer, with a very late start to restrictions, but the lack of recent rain means the river level is now low. measures do make a real difference to the health of the river,” he said. “We appreciate that water restrictions make life difficult for gardeners, but they are not unexpected. “We have been fortunate this summer, with a very late start to restrictions, but the lack of recent rain means the river level is now low.” A total watering ban will be imposed if the flow in the Waingawa River falls below 1100 litres per second. “We aim to respond to

changes in the river level as quickly as possible – up or down, Hopman said. “Water restrictions can change fast so people should keep an eye on our roadside signs and our website and social media pages, and an ear on the radio.” In Carterton, residents are asked to restrict water use to handheld hoses only on alternate days. In South Wairarapa, only handheld watering devices can be used outdoors and alternate watering days still applies.

She is basking in the positive feedback she has received, some guests claiming it was the best wedding they had ever

attended. “The food, sta˜ , venue were all just perfect,” they chimed. Tracey Collis had been asked prior to the big day if she was stressed, and immediately replied “no, not at all – I’ve got a Kadia!” The wedding had 71 guests. Lansdowne House o˜ ers a honeymoon suite upstairs complete with en-suite. All retaining the grandeur of yesteryear but with modern conveniences. There are other rooms available upstairs too and additional accommodation is in a house on the grounds. It all makes for an intimate occasion where very few must travel. On Sunday morning, Kadia and her team treated 47 guests to a three-course brunch. There were juices, cereals, croissants, toast, home-made condiments, bottomless pots of tea and freshly brewed co˜ ee, breakfast sausages, bacon, mushrooms, baked tomatoes, hash browns, mashed potato, sweetcorn sou° é and scrambled eggs. It was a leisurely a˜ air and a wonderful opportunity for guests to reminisce. Weddings are what Lansdowne House is all about. Beginning on Friday afternoon through to late Sunday morning – a leisurely, unhurried, weekend extravaganza – stu˜ of memories. So, if you’re looking for that unique, memorable venue – Lansdowne House and Kadia are the answer.

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Planets are all the go Skywatch has become a monthly article, so perhaps we can pack a bit more into it. Planets are very much the thing this month, especially with the landing of Nasa’s latest baby on Mars – Perseverance. Perseverance is the latest and greatest of the Mars roving explorers and is planned to dig up Mars rock and dust material [called regolith] and store it on site for later missions to come and pick up and take it home for analysis. As exciting as this will be, the recovery of the material is probably not going to happen until around 2030. So, we have to wait a bit longer for news of any bio stuﬀ being found up there. The other exciting aspect of this mission is that a robot helicopter called Ingenuity will launch itself into the horrendously thin Martian atmosphere. Unfortunately, on this occasion it is not going to do much more than simply prove it can be done. The nice thing for Earthbound viewers at the moment is that we can get to see Mars buzz past our iconic star cluster, Matariki, or

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Nick Sault Pleiades. Mars is around in our nor-west evening skies for a good while yet, but this Thursday, Friday and Saturday, it will be nestled right near Matariki, with Friday being the closest. Get to a dark space to see the cluster at its best and also to compare the apparent redness of Mars and the nearby star, Aldebaran. You will see that Aldebaran is part of the V-shaped head of Taurus the bull, and that Mars and Aldebaran are almost equal brightness. Mars is still around Matariki on March 19 when it is joined by the moon. Mind, the moon may wash out the little cluster, but the four objects – Mars, Aldebaran, Matariki and the moon – will make a fantastic binocular sight. At the bottom end of the day, planet Mercury has caught up on Jupiter and given us a ﬁne planetary conjunction above the eastern horizon. It’s best on Thursday, March 5, around 6am. You’ll note

that Jupiter is much the brighter of the two, even though it is about six times as far away. Slightly to the west is Saturn, which should be fairly close to Mercury in brightness. On the morning of Thursday, March 11, the very thin crescent moon makes a neat triangle with Mercury and Jupiter. You’ll notice that Mercury has parted company with Jupiter as it is going back towards the horizon and the rising sun. You have to bear in mind that Mercury nips around the sun in 88 days compared with Jupiter’s 12-year ‘year’. So, its Mercury doing all the apparent motion that you will see from night to night. Its closeness to the sun means it spends a lot of time in the sun’s glare, making an appearance to us only when it is in the parts of its orbit where it has maximum separation from the sun as seen from Earth. • For April: The moon chases four planets.

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Wellington Water and South Wairarapa District Council have noted an increase in the number of reports of bathroom ﬁxtures in Featherston and Greytown showing signs of blue staining, often around plugholes and where tap ﬁxtures tend to drip. Wellington Water chief adviser Laurence Edwards said the blue colour was an indication of copper corrosion, typically seen in older homes with copper plumbing. It can happen when water sits still in copper piping for a while, often overnight.

“South Wairarapa’s water, like many parts of New Zealand, is naturally slightly acidic, which can exacerbate the problem. “We are upgrading the systems for balancing this acidity at the Waiohine and Memorial Park water treatment plants this year, as part of our ongoing programme of capital upgrades.” Blue staining commonly occurs where taps have slow drips or leaks, often under the hot tap, so householders experiencing the issue should endeavour to ﬁx those. Regional Public Health

have advised that copper leaching from household pipes is very unlikely to be a health concern, especially when taking the precaution to ﬂush pipes. South Wairarapa District Council operations and partnerships manager Euan Stitt said the number one priority for the water treatment plants serving Featherston and Greytown was completing the upgrades that ensured all of South Wairarapa’s town water was compliant with drinking water standards and met peak demand.

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NGĀ KŌRERO HOU March 2021 With a fantastic group of new students and several new additions to the teaching staff, the year at Makoura College started positively. All students finalised their course selections, and focused learning is well underway. Year 9 students enjoy a collaborative classroom space, with their teachers working closely together to deliver engaging learning opportunities. Makoura College continues to breakdown barriers in learning. This year, Year 13 students are provided with a laptop to assist with their studies.

The schoolwide innovative learning programme – Arotahi – continues this year with students working within the theme of Matariki. Groups of students, supported by teachers, will develop reallife projects to explore Matariki with a grand event planned to take place in Term 2. The aim of Arotahi is to enable students to enhance employment and life skills. Watch this space for more details about how you can interact with student work. The Makoura Services Academy is currently away on their annual two week trip to Waiouru Army Camp. Students get physically and mentally challenged in a tough, but rewarding environment.

The first major sporting event took place in the last week of February. Athletics’ Day provided students the chance to participate in traditional athletic events as well as fun ones too. It was the first time for our new students to join with their houses to show pride by wearing house colours – they did not disappoint. The house tugo-war demonstrated that house rivalry is strong, competitive and respectful. The term is full of opportunities for Makoura students with Learning, Culture and Sports - check back soon to find out more. Kia Manawanui.

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HEAD FOR THE CASTLEPOINT RACES The Castlepoint Races are back again this year, on Saturday 13th March, and it is going to be another great day filled with lots of sun, sand, horses and good �mes. “Fun” is the key word to describe the event which has been organised to be a real family day. People are encouraged to bring a picnic to have at the beach and to get there early to get a good spot. Alterna�vely, we are pleased to have the Castlepoint Store on board to provide you with all your food and refreshments on race day. It’s an early start with the first race to kick off around 10am, but you can never be sure what the �des might do on the day. There will be seven races, star�ng with the “Sta�on Hack” which is open to all comers. A highlight is the fourth race, the Fagan Motors Castlepoint Cup with a stake of $2000, says Lorina Goldsworthy, Secretary/ Treasurer of Castlepoint Racing Club (Inc). Horses from throughout the North Island will be taking part with their trainers seeing the Castlepoint Races as a good opportunity for a pre-season warm up. There will be lots of entertainment between each

of the races. There will be a pony race, lots of kid’s games and the Westpac Big Dig a�er the last race where one digs for a prize, money and treats. There will be a compe��on to find the “Castlepoint Races Best Dressed Person” with the first prize of a roman�c getaway at the Copthorne Solway Park Hotel & Resort for two from Trust House. Second prize is a $100 voucher from Hebe Designer Bou�que in Kuripuni. Due to its popularity the “Undie 100” is back, sponsored by Jolt Coffee House, Whanganui. Each of the winners gets $50 plus the $2 entry fee, so wear your best underwear and bring your A game to the start line. For those who want to take a punt, there will be an equalizer be�ng system with $2 numbered �ckets. The horse with that number will be announced just before the race.

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Survey reveals children want time with whanau Time is one of the best things families can give their children, a survey has found. Life in Lockdown, a survey of more than 1400 tamariki and rangatahi aged from 8 to 18, was undertaken by the Ofﬁce of the Children’s Commissioner immediately after the level 3 and 4 lockdowns in March to May this year. It asked young New Zealanders about their living situation, relationships, learning, general wellbeing and how they spent their time during lockdown. While the survey’s ﬁndings highlighted

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how Covid-19 can make existing inequalities worse, it also revealed how much tamariki and rangatahi valued spending more time with their whānau, says Children’s Commissioner Judge Andrew Becroft. “We learned that young people really valued time with their family. A third of students described strengthened family relationships as the one positive thing about Covid-19 lockdown. “In addition, nearly half told us that their relationships with whānau and friends improved during lockdown. “On the other hand, when asked what the worst thing about lockdown was, relationships also rose to the top. “About half replied that, along with missing friends, tough family dynamics or annoying siblings were what made lockdown most difﬁcult.” Digital inequality was also highlighted by the survey. About 22 per cent of respondents in weighted results did not have access to their own device and three per cent had no access to a device. Māori and Paciﬁc children were even less likely to have access. This was one of the many challenges and opportunities shared through the report that learning online during

A positive that came out of the survey was that children and young people enjoyed having control over their time, having more free time, and having opportunities for new activities. “Children and young people appreciated being able to have more control over when they did things. “They enjoyed being able to decide when they did school work and what schoolwork to focus on.

The full ﬁndings of the survey Life in Lockdown can be found at https:// www.occ.org.nz/publications/reports/ life-in-lockdown/

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lockdown presented to children and young people.

“Having more free time, to focus on extending hobbies and interests which they wouldn’t otherwise be able to do, was also seen as a positive experience of lockdown.

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Children appreciated more control over when they did things such as school work

Discover simple and fun activities to help you celebrate Te Rā o Ngā Tamariki | Children’s Day at home with your family whanau/family.

friends and head to the nearest park. Let the kids run and play or if you prefer you can use the opportunity to play some outdoor games.

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BREAKFAST IN BED. Get Mum or Dad to make you an extra special breakfast in bed (for instance, a bowl of cereal decorated with fruit in the shape of a happy face).

Te Rā o Ngā Tamariki - Children’s Day, provides New Zealanders with an opportunity to celebrate and give time to children. It is a day of national awareness, annually recognised on the ﬁrst Sunday of March. It was introduced by the ﬁrst Children’s Commissioner in the year 2000. Children’s Day is all for tamariki.

While Wairarapa’s main Children’s Day event at Carrington Park, Carterton has been cancelled due to Covid, you can still celebrate Children’s Day by spending time at home with your family. Children have let us know that a day at home with their whānau can be just as exciting as going out. The most important thing to kids is time with their caregivers doing fun stuff. Here are a few family fun ideas:

Children’s Day is an opportunity for families, and communities to celebrate and nurture the children of New Zealand.

FAMILY CONCERT. Have a family concert. Each person could make up a song, dance or skit and perform it to the rest of the family.

The day is as much a celebration of children as an opportunity to engage all of New Zealand to think about their responsibility to support the lives of tamariki in their communities.

SWAP STORIES. Ask your Mum or Dad to tell you a story about something special you did when you were little. Find out a story about their childhood too. You could tell them about some of the special things you remember.

The key messages of Children’s Day are:  Mō ngā Tamariki te Take: All for tamariki - Let’s all come together as a nation and celebrate tamariki

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NZ IDOL. Hold your own NZ Idol show. Pick one or two family members to be the judges and let the rest compete to see who will be the next NZ Idol. To make the show more real, you could even try using a karaoke machine or microphone. PLANT A SPECIAL CHILDREN’S DAY FLOWER OR TREE. How about planting something together in honour of Children’s Day? You could enjoy watching it grow Children’s Day after Children’s Day! GET OUTDOORS. Go on an adventure outdoors with the family. Take advantage of some of the great national parks and hiking tracks and spend your day hiking, exploring, and picnicking. Even if it’s raining, throw on your raincoats and gumboots and splash in the puddles.

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HEAD FOR THE BEACH. If there’s a beach near you why not pack a family picnic and head off for the day? You could make shaped sandcastles and pretend to be Hector’s Dolphins diving in and out of the sea. If you’re very lucky you may even spot a real one! Almost all swim the east, west and south coast waters of the South Island. Remember to be water safe and sun safe. CAMP OUT IN THE BACKYARD. Pitch your tent in the backyard and roast marshmallows over the coals of a charcoal grill. You can tell ghost stories and if it’s a clear night try to spot some of the major constellations in the sky. FAMILY MOVIE AND PHOTO SESSION. The evening might be a good time for watching old family movies (if you have some) or looking through family photos and reminiscing. BOARD GAME CHALLENGE. Play your favourite board game together as a family. FAMILY FUN CONTEST. Plan a family fun contest some time during the day or in the evening. Competitions should be something that everyone can participate in. Source: www.childrensday.org.nz

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Wairarapa farmer and catchment group member Mark Guscott installing a Good Nature trap as part of the leptospirosis project. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

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on-farm rodents cattle and I have friends who have had it, and it’s a disease that can hang around for a long time, you wouldn’t want it if you can avoid it”. Further north at Carterton, dairy farmer Scott Dormer has also been participating in the programme, with traps sited near the farm creek and around the farm dairy and buildings. “In the ﬁrst week, one trap took out eight mice in one night.” He welcomed the chance to nail any rodents on his farm. “Rodents in the stock feed is something we try to avoid, they destroy the quality and spread lepto when they get into it and the cows eat it.” While Scott has never had lepto, he knew some

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Jumbo crossword ACROSS 1 Jeer (5) 4 Facial expression of gloom and unhappiness (4,4,1,6) 14 Offence (5) 15 Saltwater solution (5) 16 Averse to the company of others (10) 17 Showily manly (5) 19 Groove (3) 20 Tedium (7) 21 Brief (9) 22 Pliant (6) 25 Carrier for injured (9) 27 Film holder (6) 28 Home soundsystem (6) 33 Fluent and clear in speech (10) 35 Hankering (3) 36 For example (4,2) 37 Balanced (4) 39 Enjoyment (3) 41 Hair ties (7) 42 Tea, sir? (anag) (6) 43 Earnest attempt (9) 44 Angle (5) 45 Brain part (8) 50 In the role of (2) 51 School break (8) 55 Perfume (5) 58 Tyranny (9) 59 Wanting food (6) 60 Perform surgery (7) 61 Long fish (3) 63 Ballerina’s skirt (4) 64 Save from danger (6) 65 Self-image (3)

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66 Accountable (10) 68 Settle beforehand (6) 69 Save from danger (6) 71 Obtain oil (anag) (9) 76 Accumulate (6) 77 Fastest (9) 79 Learning establishment (7) 81 Couple (3) 84 Dangerous (5) 85 Seaside tower (10) 86 Beach birds (5) 87 Synthetic fabric (5) 88 Celebrate uninhibitedly (5,3,4,3) 89 Small crowbar (5) DOWN 2 Police line (6) 3 Steeplechase obstacle (5) 5 Relation (4) 6 Serial part (7) 7 Pressed (6) 8 Oust (5) 9 Pivot point (7) 10 Junkyard (4) 11 Secure away (4,2) 12 Bishop’s hat (5) 13 Dizziness (7) 14 Vie (7) 18 Precursor (10) 23 Sea (5) 24 Handicraft with hooked needle (7) 26 Sewer’s protection (7) 27 Own up (7) 29 Filled pasta envelopes (7)

30 Contusion (6) 31 Eagle’s nest (5) 32 German composer (6) 34 Cheese (4) 36 Prowl (5) 38 Health professional (5) 40 Undulating (4) 45 Trainee (5) 46 Supporter’s badge (7) 47 Sound of explosion (4) 48 Merged (6) 49 Brawl (5) 50 Runner (7) 52 One learning a trade (10) 53 Windstorm (7) 54 Strength of character (6) 55 Struck (7) 56 Pester (5) 57 Region (4) 62 Sacred song (5) 67 Light (7) 68 Make believe (7) 70 Flying assistant (2-5) 72 Blown instrument (7) 73 Japanese hostess (6) 74 Small restaurant (6) 75 Symbol (6) 76 Aims (5) 78 Bird of prey (5) 80 Tennis game call (5) 82 French city (4) 83 Small island (4)

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34 Wairarapa Midweek Community Events Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Parkinson’s Exercise Class: 1.30pm at the Masonic Village Hall, 35 Edith St. Contact Jane Flowerday [027] 221-1878. Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Family History Research Rooms, next to Wairarapa Archive, Queen St, Masterton, open 1-4 pm. Research assistance available if required – free service but donations appreciated. Open Mic: 7.30pm start, at the Tin Hut, Tauherenikau. All welcome. Belly Dance for Beginners: Featherston Community Centre. 6.30-7.30pm. Call Antonia Blincoe [021] 105-7649. The Salvation Army Oasis: Gambling addiction help, free service, counselling service available, 41 Perry St, Masterton. Call [06] 370-3317/[021] 804-339 [any time] – Ramil Adhikari. Danzability Class: 10.30-11.30am, at St John’s Hall, 73 Main St, Greytown. Contact physio.rachel.horwell@gmail.com or [022] 077-2654. Ruamahanga Club: Cards – 500, 1-4pm, at Wairarapa Services Club, Essex St, Masterton. GirlGuidingNZ: Carterton Pippins, 5-7 years, 4.15-5.30pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Carterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 6-7.30pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Digital Seniors: Free one-on-one Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching. Drop in or call to make an appointment [Level One only]. Free phone and video help 0800-373-646. Martinborough: St Andrew’s Church, 9.30-11am. Featherston: Union Church, 1.30-3.30pm. Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm, tutored classes available, also print on Fridays, at 12 Victoria St. Call Sue 377-7019 or Elissa [0274] 706-528. Age Concern: Steady As You Go-Falls Prevention Class, 9.30am at the Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Housie: At Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club [behind clock tower Carterton], at 1pm. Narcotics Anonymous: 7.30-8.30pm, at St Matthew’s Church, Church St, Masterton. Carterton Community Choir: Meet 7.15-9pm, at Carterton School, Holloway

St. Ability to read music not essential. Call [022] 373-4299. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Myrna Lane 377-3064. Social Learners Bridge: 1-3.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Barbara [06] 304-9208. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9am-noon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Red Star Table Tennis Club: 5-7pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter (027) 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 6.30pm. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 1-2.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Masterton Senior Citizens & Beneficiaries Association: Meet 1-3.30pm for cards, Scrabble and bowls, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St. Call Ngaire Walker 377-0342. Wairarapa Fern & Thistle Pipe Band: Practice 6.30-8.30pm, Savage Club Hall, 10 Albert St, Masterton. Call secretary, Gloria [027] 628-5889. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St.

FRIDAY, MARCH 5 Spontaneous Dance: Featherston Community Centre, 6.30-8pm. Call Pavla Miller [022] 075-3867. Sunset Cinema: Carterton Events Centre, Rangatahi Hub. Doors open 7pm, movie starts 7.30pm. Memberships available at door or online at sunsetcinemacarterton. com Aratoi Exhibitions: Crystal Chain Gang In Flux and Sam Duckor-Jones HI! to March 7; Victor Berezovsky: Waiting at the Curb to April 5; Rob McLeod: The Banshee and The Lifeboat to May 2. Masterton Social Badminton Club: Wairarapa College gym, Cornwall Street entrance, 7-9pm. Contact Hamish Macgregor [021] 259-7684 or Sam [021] 055-2113. Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Fri-Mon 10am-4pm, groups by arrangement. Call Jean [06] 372-6623 or Gael [06]

SATURDAY, MARCH 6 Featherston Fusiliers: Wargaming and boardgames club, meet at Featherston Assembly of God cafeteria, 22 Birdwood St, 10am-4.30pm. Contact featherston.

fusiliers@gmail.com Rediscovering John de Joux: An exhibition of works until mid-March by Featherston potter John de Joux, at Mazzola Jewellery & Gallery, corner of Fitzherbert St and Boundary Rd, Featherston. Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Family History Research Rooms, next to Wairarapa Archive, Queen St, Masterton, open 10am-1pm. Research assistance available if required – free service but donations appreciated. Cobblestones Museum: Open daily 10am4pm. Printing Works: Sat/Sun, 1-4pm. Our resident printer recreates the activity of a letterpress job-printing shop in the early 1900s. Cobblestones Museum, 169 Main St, Greytown. Call [06] 304-9687. Wairarapa Farmers’ Market: 9-1pm, Solway Showgrounds Masterton, entry from Fleet and York Sts, under the grandstand and nearby redwood tree. Featherston Weekly Market: 8am-2pm, 33 Fitzherbert St. Hospice Wairarapa Support Services: Available free of charge for anyone dealing with a terminal illness. Call [06] 3788888, or www.hospicewairarapa.co.nz Women’s Self Defence: With Dion, 9am, band rotunda, Queen Elizabeth Park. Call [020] 4124-4098. Parkrun: Weekly 5km run/walk. Measured, timed, free. 8am start, at the Woodside end of the Greytown rail trail. Onetime registration essential. Info: parkrun.co.nz/ greytownwoodsidetrail Martinborough Museum: Sat: 11.30am3.30pm Sun: 11.30-1.30pm, 7 Memorial Sq, Martinborough. Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Sat and Sun 10am-2pm, other times by arrangement, groups welcome. Call Elsa [021] 263-9403. Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Masterton Library, 10am-noon. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway. Open by appointment. Call 379-9021 or 379-5564. Toy Library: Masterton: 10am-1pm, at rear of YMCA, 162 Dixon St. Featherston: 14 Wakefield St, 10am-noon. Call Abby Waterson [021] 0256-6719. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Golf croquet, 1.15pm for 1.30pm start, at clubrooms behind clock tower Carterton.

Call Rex Kenny 379-7303. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 378-7109.

SUNDAY, MARCH 7 TK Markets: At Martinborough’s Te Kairanga Vineyard from 10am to 2pm. Wairarapa Word: Welcomes Tom Doig, author, academic and journalist, at 3pm, at Carterton Events Centre, 50 Holloway St. Carterton Farmers’ Market: High St, Carterton, 9am-12.30pm. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9am-noon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 1pm. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Myrna Lane 377-3064. Masterton Car Boot Sale and Market: 6.30-11.30am, Essex St car park. Contact ja.murray@xtra.co.nz Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 9am for 9.15am start, at clubrooms behind clock tower Carterton. Call Robin Brasell [06] 2224000.

MONDAY, MARCH 8 Featherston Music Club: 7-9pm at Featherston Community Centre. Call Shaun [027] 672-6249. Age Concern: Exercise For Seniors, 9.30am; line dancing, 10.40am, at the Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. East Indoor Bowling Club: Meet at 7pm, all members and visitors welcome. Call Julie 377-5497 or George 378-9266. Featherston Music Club: 7-9pm. Call Shaun O’Brien [027] 672-6249. Carterton Scottish Dance Club: Meet at 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. No partner required. Call Elaine 377-0322 or email carterton@ dancescottish.org.nz Watercolour For Beginners: Class at Masterton Art Club, Victoria St, 10am-

noon. Call Elissa Smith [027[ 470-6528. Wairarapa Services Club: Cards – 500, 1.30pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. Mah Jong: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Pat Hamilton [06] 308-9729. Senior Citizens Club Cards: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Val [06] 308-9293. Art for Everyone: Featherston Community Centre, 7-9pm. Call Sandie [021] 1574909. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 6-8pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter (027) 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Support available across Wairarapa at no cost to you. Call a Quit Coach based at Whaiora 0800 494 246. Play Gym: St James Church Hall 116 High St, Masterton, 9.30-11am, for 0-3-year-olds. Carterton Food Bank: 10-11am Mon-Fri at Haumanu House [down the lane between Carters and the Clock Tower]. Call 379-4092. Carterton Community Toy Library: Events Centre, Holloway St, Mon-Sat during CDC Library hours. https://www.facebook.com/ CartertonToyLibrary/ CCS Disability Action Wairarapa Office: 36 Bannister St, Masterton, 10am-1pm Mon-Fri. For Mobility Parking Permits, Disability Support and Advocacy. Call 3782426 or 0800 227-2255. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. The Dance Shed: 450A Belvedere Rd, Carterton. Beginners Linedance Class: 6-7pm. Linedance Intermediate Class: 7.30-8.30pm. Call Wendy [027] 3199814. Epilepsy Support Group: 11am at the Salvation Army office, 210 High St South, Carterton. Call 0800 20 21 22. Citizens Advice Bureau: Free and confidential advice, Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, 43 Perry St, Masterton. Call 377-0078 or 0800 367-222. Masterton District Brass Band: Rehearsals at 7pm, in the Band Room, Park Ave, Masterton. Call [022] 574-0742. Carterton Alcoholics Anonymous: 8pm, Salvation Army Community Rooms, 210 High St. Call Bob [021] 042-2947 or Martin [06] 372-7764.

GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Rangers, 12½-18 years, 6.30-8pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. South Wairarapa Guides [Greytown], 9-12½ years, 6-8pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550.

TUESDAY, MARCH 9 Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Family History Research Rooms, next to Wairarapa Archive, Queen St, Masterton, open 1-4pm. Research assistance available if required – free service but donations appreciated. Martinborough Community Choir: 7.15-9pm, First Church Hall, Weld St. Martinborough. We are an unauditioned, allcomers, primarily cappella choir. Contact Vicki Jones: vicbjones@gmail.com Seniornet Wairarapa: Computer/cellphone help 1.30-2.30pm, Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton. Call John [027] 383-5654. Digital Seniors: Free one-on-one Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching. Drop in or call to make an appointment [Level One only]. Free phone and video help call 0800-373-646. Carterton: 3 Mile, 66 High St, 9.3011.30am. Greytown: Greytown Library, 1.30-3.30pm. Free Literacy and Numeracy Classes: At Literacy Aotearoa Masterton. Call Carol [022] 524-5994 or visit us at 340 Queen Street, Masterton. Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Masterton Library, 11am-1pm. Masterton Alcoholics Anonymous: 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 378-2338 or David [021] 116-5505. Social Bridge: At South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club, 1.30-3.30pm, no partner needed. Call Lesley [021] 2996389. Wairarapa Services Club: Cards – Euchre, 1pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Pippins, 5-7 years, 3.45-5pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Dance Fitness: 6.30-7.30pm, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830. Chair Exercise: Gentle chair exercises, 2-2.45pm, at St John’s Hall, Greytown. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 9amnoon at Red Star Sports Association 10

Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter (027) 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 10am. Juesday Art: 10am-12.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Julia [06] 3088109. Featherston Wahine Singers: 7-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Susan [021] 246-4884. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway, 2-4pm, or by appointment. Call 379-9021 or 379-5564. Clareville Badminton Club: Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm. Call Steve 379-6999. Central Indoor Bowls Club: 7.30pm, Hogg Crescent hall. Call Mathew or Graeme 378-7554. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Association: Meet for social indoor bowls, 500 cards, or a chat 1-3pm, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St. Call Ngaire 377-0342. Free Community Fit Club: 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. Woops A Daisies: Leisure Marching Team practise 4-5pm, at the YMCA. Call Cheryl [06] 370-1922. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club: Games afternoon, including cards, board, darts, pool etc. Call Doff 304-9748. Girl Guiding: Pippins [5-7 years] 3.455pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet: 9am for 9.15am start. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000. Bowls: At 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the clock tower, Carterton. Call Rex Kenny 379-7303. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10 Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Family History Research Rooms, next to Wairarapa Archive, Queen St, Masterton, open 7-9pm. Research assistance available if required – free service but donations appreciated. Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: Meet

10am in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531. Scrabble Club: 1-4pm at Masterton District Library in the Learning Centre, 54 Queen St. All welcome. Contact Sue McRae [027] 449-0601 or sue.mcrae.nz@ gmail.com Age Concern: Exercise for Seniors 1.30pm Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Featherston Amateur Wrestling Club: For the school term. Classes are weight and skill dependent; Beginners, 5-9 years, 5.30-6.15pm; 10 years+ [including adults] 6.15-7.30pm. The Dance Shed: 450A Belvedere Rd, Carterton. Line Dance Class 6-7pm; Rock N Roll Dance Class: 7.30-8.30pm, Beginners/Couple Coaching, Social/ Competitive. Call Wendy [027] 319-9814. Healing Rooms: Confidential prayer for healing or any situation, 1-3pm, Ranfurly Rooms, Chapel St, Masterton. No appointment necessary. Call [021] 159- 4160. Carterton Cycle Group: An informal group of ‘leg power’ and e-power cyclists, from Belvedere Rd [weather permitting] for 20km or 40-60km rides. Call Irene (027) 634-9167 or Lesley (021) 299-6389. Heart of Arts Wairarapa: A community gallery showing work from Wairarapa artists [Caroline Percy to Mar 24], 47 High St North, Carterton, Wed-Sun, 11am-3pm. Club Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll, beginners 7.30pm; Intermediate level 8pm, at Club Wairarapa, Masterton. Call [027] 333-1793. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 5.30-7pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Digital Seniors: Free one-on-one Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching. Drop in or call to make an appointment [Level One only]. Free phone and video help call 0800-373-646. Masterton: Masterton Library, 10am-noon. Dance Fitness: 9.30-11am, pre-schoolers with parents or caregivers, music and movement and art, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830. Wairarapa Services Club: Rummikub, 1pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. Cards: Come and join other enthusiastic “500” Players 1.15-4.15pm, at the Carterton Club. Call Barbara 379-6582 or

Val 379-8329. AA Meeting: At 7.30pm, Departmental building, level one. Entry on the carpark side. Call [027] 557-7928. Silver Ukulele Club: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Jan [06] 3088556. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Club: Craft and chat afternoon 1-3pm, 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, improvers 5-6.30pm. 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. Rangatahi to Rangatira Youth Group: Join us for sports, food, and leadership, Carterton Events Centre. Text “R2R” to [027] 742-2264. Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm, tutored classes available, also print on Fridays, at 12 Victoria St. Call Sue 377-7019 or Elissa [0274] 706-528. Recreational Walking Group: 9.30am, Essex St car park. Call Ann Jackson, 3725758, or Ann Duckett, 378-8285. Te Runga Scouts: Cubs, 6-7.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Wairarapa Singers: Choral singing with at least two performances each year, based in Masterton. Call Sean Mulcahy 379-9316. Esperanto Club: 2pm, write to people using the international language worldwide. Call 377-0499. Soulway Cooking and Crafts: 10am-noon, High St, Masterton. Call Nikki Smith 3701604 [church office]. Carrington Bowls & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet: At 1.15pm for 1.30pm start. Call Helen Waldron 379 5671. Bowls: At 1.20pm for 1.30pm start at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Rex Kenny 379 7303. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 378-7109. * To have an event listed please email event@age.co.nz by noon Thursday prior

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Community Events Wairarapa Midweek 372-6808. Masterton Variety Club: Practice 10am-noon, 10 Albert St, Masterton. New members welcome. Call Eric McEwen 3770792 or Doreen Wakefield 370-4606. Seniornet Wairarapa: Computer/cellphone help, 1-2.30pm, Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton. Call John [027] 383-5654. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Quit Clinic at Whaiora 9am-noon. Support available across Wairarapa at no cost to you. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246. Needlework & Craft Drop-in: 10am-noon, Featherston Community Centre. Call May [06] 308-6912 or Virginia [06] 308-8392. Cloth Collective Sewing Workshop: 10am-2pm Featherston Community Centre. Call Sara Uruski [0274] 474-959. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. Carterton Craft Market: 7 days, 10am2pm, 41 High St North, Carterton. Call Desley [027] 787-8558. Kids’ Song And Story: Fun songs, finger plays and stories for under-5s, during school terms, 9.30-10.30am, at Epiphany Church Hall, High St South, Masterton. Call Pam 378-6740 Greytown Music and Movement: For preschoolers, 10am, at St Luke’s Hall, Main St. Contact: email admin@stlukesgreytown. co.nz Dance Fit: At Carrington Park, Carterton, at 6-7pm. If weather not good it’s in youth centre of Event Centre. Text dance groove to [022] 321-2643. Masterton Masters Swimming Club: Club night 5.30-6.30pm, Trust House Recreation Centre back pool. Call Stu [027] 2954189 or Lucy [021] 0204-4144. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401. Carterton Senior Citizens: Meet 1.304pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, Carterton Memorial Club, Broadway.

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Wellness chair a welcome addition to Kandahar Court

The new Nordic Wellness Chair is a welcome addition at Enliven’s Kandahar Court.

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Residents and staff at Enliven’s Kandahar Court are already finding immense value in a new state-of-the-art Nordic Wellness Chair after receiving one recently.

The chairs can recline to a lying position and have high sides so if a resident falls asleep in the chair they are safe and comfortable.

A grant of close to $11,000 from the Tom and Ann Cunningham Trust enabled Enliven to purchase a chair for residents at its specialised secure dementia home in Masterton.

There is also a built-in audio system feature on the chair so when a resident sits back they are surrounded by calming sounds.

The state-of-the-art technology uses soothing music, gentle movement, tactile stimulation and a weighted blanket to relax, calm and soothe those who might be feeling anxious, angry or agitated. Kandahar Home and Kandahar Court manager Peter Newman says the chair provides another option for staff to help residents who might need some extra assistance. “It is a great addition because it provides relief from the physical and mental effects of anxiety and agitation without the need for medication.”

Generous donations like the one from the Tom and Ann Cunningham Trust have allowed Enliven to purchase these chairs for its other dementia care facilities in Whanganui, Palmerston North, Feilding and Levin. Kandahar Home and Village and sister site, Kandahar Court, are both located in Lansdowne, Masterton. To find out more about the homes and the eldercentred Enliven philosophy, visit www. enlivencentral.org.nz. You can also call the homes directly on 06 370 0447 (Kandahar Home) or 06 370 0449 (Kandahar Court).

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Giants wrapped up their Intercity Premier Two Championship with a convincing 9-4 win over Hutt Valley Marist at South Park on Saturday. The home side were on the ball from the side, with pitcher Justin ‘Chunky’ Karaitiana, who quickly had the first three batters back in the dugout. Giants lead-off batter Terry Waitere made an immediate impact, putting the first pitch over the fence for an automatic home run. Waitere cleared the fence again in the fourth inning, while Gordon Wilmshurst also scored two automatics in the dominant performance. Karaitiana’s involvement in the game was again limited. The recurrence of an Achilles injury had the lead pitcher replaced by Tony Nixon after two innings. Club president and team member Chris Feary said it was a satisfying way for the team to finish. “It was a good win. It wasn’t overly challenging, but it was a good way to end the season and there was a great atmosphere at South Park.” Giants finished with two wins after being

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D CON Y E S FREE BATTER 0 AK 2

$690 KIT PRICE

Standard kit includes tool, AK 20 Battery and AL 101 Charger

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$695

D CON Y E S FREE BATTER 0 AK 3

KIT PRICE

Standard kit includes tool, AK 30 Battery and AL 101 Charger

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