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Foodbank demand stays high BY GERALD FORD Demand for the services of Masterton Foodbank was at a record high in April for the second month in a row, spokeswoman Lyn Tankersley said on Monday. “There is genuine need out there in the community, there’s no doubt about that. People are hurting. It’s not just people who are without jobs, it’s people with jobs – especially those renting. “They’ll be going along sweetly and then the car breaks down, and they need the car for work, so for a couple of weeks they just can’t afford food and they get food parcels, just to feed their family. “We had our busiest month ever in March and that’s what the Times-Age story was about, but we were equally busy in April. We’re doing 24 food parcels a day, and that’s huge.” Ms Tankersley said three-quarters or 75 per cent of all food parcels are referred by social agencies. “That’s churches, the DHB, alcohol and drug people, all the budgeting people, Winz,” Ms Tankersley said. “Sure, we’ve probably got a few people abusing the system but it’s very small... people all have to show ID with address. “People find it hard to ask for food parcels, especially women. They’re often in tears.” Ms Tankersley said rental costs are “definitely” a factor. We have a young mother whose rent’s gone up $150 a week, she just struggles. “Power has increased, and food is increasing for the first time in years.” The types of food that are increasing in price, are particularly “fruit and veges, the healthy stuff ... all the nasty sugary stuff is still on special, isn’t it?” Lyn Tankersley of Masterton Foodbank receives a table full of supplies from Bill Johnson, manager of the Masterton Club. PHOTO/GERALD FORD

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Rent costs a nationwide social issue Ford Every Stream

Gerald Ford BY GERALD FORD Poverty is again on the agenda of Wairarapa social agencies. Volunteers at Masterton Foodbank are noticing higher than ever demand for the second month running. Spokeswoman Lyn Tankersley cites increasing rent, power and food rises as contributing factors – with some working people getting by most of the time — but then struggling as they strike occasional expenses such as car repairs. Meanwhile demand continues for rentals, pushing up rents further. This demand is fuelled by house sales and a building boom. There is a growing realisation in New Zealand that housing is an issue. The solutions are less than clear, but it highlights for me a problem with the welfare state. So long as we have the government giving accommodation supplements, and private individuals collecting the rent, we will have investors and banks effectively milking the taxpayer for profit. Without the guaranteed supplement fattening the landlord’s pay-packet, would rents have risen as high as they have? Would property investment be as attractive an option? On the other hand, now that this system is in place, when the supplement falls behind, the rent payer falls through the cracks

and has less money to come and go on. Unless wages increase, or Working for Families goes up, the amount of spending money available in the community also drops and everybody suffers. The latter is no solution because once again it is the taxpayer artificially holding prices up. Those who can afford to buy their own home often have support from parents for the deposit, and those without that advantage will have more of a struggle to set money aside the more rents increase. Without a platform to start from, renters are stuck in the cycle of not being able to save their way into home ownership. Are we destined as a nation to become ever increasingly divided into landlords and tenants? How many of our MPs with a guaranteed tax-funded income are also property investors, with a vested interest in maintaining the inequitable status quo? A biblical rebuke of this practice springs to mind. “You take over house after house and field after field, till there is no room left for anyone in the land.” The banking industry will also continue to take its cut, and money that could have been passed on to the next generation is instead collected from successive generations as interest. Perhaps Trust House, Wairarapa’s own social housing agency, could look at divesting itself of some of its properties, giving rent-to-own options to longterm tenants of good standing, creating a platform of wealth which can be passed on to the next generation? FOR NEWS Editor Gerald Ford (06) 370 0925 gerald.ford@age.co.nz

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Muddy or turbid water after heavy rain has created problems for Tararua District Council especially at the Woodville supply. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

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The recent heavy rainfall has caused a few issues for Tararua District Council. The most severe was the increased water level of the Mangapapa Stream; turbidity (cloudiness) of the water became very high and this prevented taking any usable water to treat for well over 24 hours. With help of the Woodville and Dannevirke Fire Brigades, the council were able to pump

the water from the Kliptank back into the reticulation, which gave us some breathing space over the weekend to recover. The treatment team worked over the weekend to treat the incoming water and refill the reservoirs. By the weekend’s end, we had three quarters of our storage back and leading up to the Easter weekend, we had the Kliptank storage tank two-thirds full again.

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Foodbank helpers chip in BY GERALD FORD

These residents of Lindale resthome also decided to help out the Masterton Foodbank on Friday. Back from left Cass Clarke, Gordon Campbell, recreation officer Jo Hayes, Terry McCaffery and Hazel Crombie. Front row from left Rod Sutton, Lyn Tankersley of the food bank and Peggy Carver. PHOTO/SUPPLIED.

The Masterton Foodbank had two donations last week from separate groups of people who had read of their plight in a story in the Wairarapa Times-Age. Midweek spoke to Lyn Tankersley (see page 1) following contact from the groups. The Masterton Club donated the proceeds of a meat raffle to the foodbank. Manager Bill Johnson said the club is now holding the raffle monthly and donating the proceeds to a Wairarapa charity. The winner of the raffle also donated his prize to the foodbank and enhanced the donation. “We decided rather than ask donate the money we would ask them what they needed,” Mr Johnson said. “They said noodles, pasta, jam, and longlife milk. Everyone else was giving them tins of baked beans and spaghetti.” After the groceries had been purchased a club member chipped in with a donation of $63 of cheese. Lyn Tankersley said while

need is high, donations have dropped since last year. “I think a lot more middle income earners are really hurting and haven’t got that extra cash, she said.” While non-perishable items are standard, the foodbank does taken “anything edible” including vegetables and other items. A second group to notice the need and contribute was residents of Lindale Rest Home in Masterton. As a recreation officer at Lindale, Jo Hayes regularly reads the paper aloud to her charges, and when they were heard of the needs of people using the foodbank service, “it really touched them”, Jo said. “They brought out money and made donations. “I thought it was so neat. These people are 80, 90, touching on 100.” With donations of money and food from residents and staff, a hamper of food was prepared and residents received a visit from Lyn Tankersley who spoke to them about the foodbank and received the donation.

Rare albino hedgehog found at Wainuioru A rare albino hedgehog was found on a farm in Wainuioru, and now the owners want to ensure its protection. Harrison Deal’s Jack Russell, named Bigglesworth, was foraging around the farm on Friday and uncovered the bright white creature. They were yet to give the little red-eyed hedgehog a name, but said they were looking after it in the hope a local wildlife sanctuary might be interested in taking it in. “We’re hoping someone will . . . it seems like it would be quite vulnerable to predators because it’s not camouflaged at all.” If nobody had collected the hedgehog in the next few days they would return it to its “natural habitat”. According to the Department of Conservation, hedgehogs were first brought to New Zealand by acclimatisation societies to remind settlers of their homeland. They were later introduced

in greater numbers to control garden pests such as slugs, snails and grass grubs. Hedgehogs have voracious appetites and pose a threat to native weta, skinks, and the eggs and chicks of ground-nesting birds, the DoC website states. They are also known to eat the

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Kapa haka skills for life BY BECKIE WILSON

A three-day journey for Wairarapa Kapa Haka students was about more than just strengthening their performances. It was about learning skills that can be transferred into their studies and life, says a kapa haka tutor. The 2017 Wairarapa Kapa Haka Academy was held a Makoura College this week. About 36 students from secondary schools across the region attended the intensive course.

Kapa haka isn’t just about costumes, singing, and performing... it is part of who we are. Three tutors, Rawiri Toia, Kereama Te Ua, Alexia Greening from one of the country’s top senior kapa haka groups Te Waka Huia, lead the academy. But Tararua College teacher Rihari Daymond said the students who attended got an experience they weren’t going to get out of an ordinary day. “Some kids don’t want to get involved because they don’t know what it can do for them,” he said.

“It’s about learning who they are culturally and socially, especially in modern society where culture isn’t valued as much as it should be.” Too many children can’t handle challenges thrown at them, so “we are teaching them how to take them on”. Kapa Haka should be a family, community and cultural driven experience for the younger members of society, he said. Lisa Walker has a daughter at Wairarapa College who attended the academy. She was one of a handful of parents and whanau who dedicated time to weaving costumes for the upcoming performances. She has encouraged her daughter to be involved in Kapa Haka, just as was. “Kapa haka isn’t just about costumes, singing, and performing... it is part of who we are,” she said. “The weaving is a family effort, we are supporting our kids and benefitting their learning.” Wairarapa REAP school liaison Trudy Shears said the academy is also about strengthening voice projection, chorography, team work, and discipline. Some of the students will go on to represent Wairarapa in regionals using the skills they learnt here. The academy was a pathway for those going into adulthood, she said.A performance last Friday night bought together all the skills and learning from the three days.

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Poppies, spuds and rosemary time Carterton Lions Club The annual “Spud n Bag” contest was completed recently, with competitors very happy after receiving their prizes. The club raised in excess of $1000 from Spin the Wheel raffles held on the day. Winners in various categories were: ADULT: Heaviest total spuds John Fauvel, Heaviest potato Ian Reid, Most potatoes Donald Mellink, Least potatoes Jody James, Smallest potato June Pinfold, Most unusual potato Bill Steven JUNIOR: Heaviest total spuds Jade Bradnock, Heaviest potato Tora Bradnock, Most potatoes Lauren James, Least potatoes, Pheonix Grahamm, Smallest potato, Jacob Watkins-Reid, Most unusual potato Siera Sage. Lions Club of Carterton would like to take this opportunity to thank all the amazing sponsors and competitors for their continued support of this community event. Carterton Central Lions Club were treated to a very interesting and informative speaker on Wednesday evening. Peter Giddens from Richmond Funeral Homes spoke to us about the importance of conversation with your family regarding your funeral wishes. Planning is under way for a Ballentynes fashion parade on May 10. Tickets available, phone 379 7379. Masterton Holdsworth Lions Club members recently took part in

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C. Sasanqua has a robust nature and can be grown in full sun to partial shade – not deep shade, as bud set will not take place. Hybrids come in a large colour range from white through pink and into deep red and many varieties have a delicious light scent. Delicate ° owers usually appear at the beginning of April and continue through until the end of May. All camellias are evergreen and cope easily with many di˜ erent soil types, although they prefer acid soils rich in organic material. They need adequate water but are surprisingly tolerant of drought once established. They dislike wet soils or bad drainage. Camellia Sasanquas have, on the whole, smaller blooms than their more well-known cousin C. Japonica. Sasanqua’s tend to drop their blooms as they age which maintains a clean appearance, as dead blooms do not hang on spoiling the e˜ ect. Autumn ° owering camellia’s also have the beneÿ t of escaping the worst of the harsh winter frosts which can bruise the ° owers. Camellias have a naturally beautiful form and

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Camellia ‘Yuletide’ require no pruning. If pruning for size is required, it is best done in early spring before next season’s buds form. There is a range of varieties which have willowy habits and can easily be trained fan-like against a wall, fence or trellis. These espaliered camellias are great for providing evergreen screens and varieties suitable for this come in a wide range of colours. Some forms also make great topiary or standard plants. Varieties such as ‘Yuletide’ with scarlet-red blooms has a tight form and can easily be shaped into rounded heads and even make striking pompom shapes with two tiers of bloom. Espaliered and standard plants take 4-6 years to grow in the nursery and require a lot of shaping before being o˜ ered for sale - do bear this in mind when you see the price! Sasanqua camellias excel as hedging plants producing neat evergreen plants with rich glossy foliage. Some compact upright varieties have been bred with this in mind and ‘Setsukegga’ is probably the best pure

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Camellia ‘Gay Sue’ white. ‘Plantation Pink’ is an excellent soft pink, and for a smaller hedge ‘Yuletide’, in clear bright red, cannot be beaten. ‘Fairy Blush’ has small ° owers and small leaves, but is not small growing. Another special feature of this camellia is the foliage colour. The new growth is red-orange in spring and has another burst of foliage colour in February. Varieties such as ‘Apple Blossom’, and ‘Mine-no-yuki’ have a more open form and are great espaliered against walls or on trellis making good, hardy evergreen screens. Camellia ‘Gay Sue’ is a hardy, dense shrub that is suitable for many uses. Considered slow growing, they eventually ÿ ll out to be wonderful ÿ llers or hedges and provide colour in those dull autumn and winter months.

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BY CHELSEA BOYLE

Carterton District Council has dug in its heels in a bid to nab the top office as it signed off on its Local Government Commission submission this week. The submission was accepted despite some councillors saying that it missed the mark and was not as neutral as it claimed. Under the commission’s draft proposal for a Wairarapa District Council, the principal public office would be in Masterton but the new council could relocate the office. Carterton council had previously stated it wanted the ‘principal office’ because with the geographical size of the proposed district “a central location will be important both practically and symbolically”. This submission goes beyond that to note a Carterton head office would make for a convenient five-minute walk from the train station for those needing to see the mayor. There would also be car parks nearby. The submission also claims ratepayers will get the best bang for their buck if they trade off assets in Masterton, where there is higher land value, and invest in a Carterton office. “Both Masterton and Carterton have property that will potentially be surplus, depending on the decisions made about the location of a head office,” the submission reads. “The relative value of the property should be a consideration in the decisions made about a head office location, so that ratepayers get the best value from any sales and investment in new facilities. “Land values in Masterton are significantly higher than those of Carterton. “If the leadership centre was created

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in Carterton then this would enable some of the property currently owned by the Masterton District Council to be made available for commercial use, thus creating economic opportunity.” Another key issue addressed in the submission was lack of rural representation. “We believe the rural wards should have at least two representatives.” Other suggested options including introducing community boards into rural areas. At the policy and strategy committee meeting, Mayor John Booth said throughout the discussions, which included three meetings, there had been times when councillors had agreed to disagree. “That was always going to be the case on this because there are varying views around the table.” He said he believed they had done their

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best to make a neutral submission. “I think we have done a really good job.” That was not felt unanimously around the table, as councillors Tracey O’Callaghan and Jill Greathead said the submission did not represent their concerns. “I fully respect what John is saying but I am not in favour of this at all,” Ms O’Callaghan said. It did not reﬂect her views, she said. The submission appeared as if the council was in favour of amalgamation with a few changes, she said. “I am totally in favour of the status quo.” The pair produced a single page document that summarised the risks an amalgamated council faced and the risks faced by maintaining the status quo. They both believed these risks needed to be addressed by the submission. The risks listed included — the loss of

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Play better and avoid injuries this season The winter sport season is now underway. Injuries are inevitable in any sport but there are things you can do to avoid getting hurt this season. Here are some tips to keep you o˜ the bench and in the game: n Warm up before matches or exercise – to play better and be kind to your muscles. n Cool down and stretch afterwards – to avoid cramp and muscle injuries. n Drink before, during and after sport – to keep energy levels up. n Wear a mouthguard, shin pads and other protective gear – your body will thank you for it! n Watch out for others – on the field or court. n Exercise in between games – to keep fitness levels up. n For sprains and strains, follow the RICED guidelines: Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation and get a Diagnosis if needed.

Help your team to keep in top form, have fun and stay injury-free this season. Here’s a quick checklist:

Call them on 06 370 0011 or Healthline on 0800 611 116 for free medical advice 24 hours a day.

If you do get an injury, call your medical centre to see if they can help. Medical centre staff can treat a range of sports injuries including sprains and wounds.

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10 pet tips your vet wishes you knew

Heidi Ward-McGrath BVSc 1. Buy healthy food for your pet. The quality of the food your pet is eating is directly related to their health. Low quality in......poor quality health output out. Quality foods such as rabbit, possum, venison and meat blends are available. It pays to feed carnivores food with meat in it. 2. Keep your pet trim. Please don’t over feed your pet. Many health issues in pets stem from being very overweight. 3. Play with your pet. Exercise and mental stimulation for your pet are the hallmarks of a good pet owner. 4. Be nice to our nurses. Our nursing staff are the people who take the greatest care of your pet when you are not there. They give them a comfy bed, change them when they need it and ensure regular comfort stops. If you love your pet, you will want the best of care for them when you are not there. Nurses are in this profession because they truly care about pets. 5. Trim your own pets nails. Over the period of a lifetime the average small pet dog might have his nails trimmed 120 times. At $10 each visit, you can save yourself some pet treat money by learning the right way to trim their nails when your dog is a puppy.

8. Regular pet checkups save you money. A regular check up can pick up a minor issue before it becomes a major problem. Schedule 6 monthly visits for senior pets and 12 monthly visits for normal healthy pets. From smelly breath to itchy skin, we can sort out your pets problems and make them more comfortable. 9. Arrange kennels early for holidays. Every year there are emergency calls regarding kennelling requirements for the holidays. Plan ahead. Pets deserve a thoughtful holiday too. 10. Pet insurance is a good idea. Plan ahead for emergency visits and afterhours calls to your vet. A good pet plan can help you to be in control of your pets health needs. By budgeting for them weekly or monthly, you can minimise the stress on the family when Rover needs a knee reconstruction. Your pets’ surgeon is there to help manage your pets optimal health - the responsibility of your pets health rests with you, the owner.

Taueru cross country There were 60 finishers in the second race of ACM Masterton Harriers’ cross country series held at Elmley Farm, Taueru. This is a long standing venue, also used by the club for their summer road racing event, and is the family farm of Tom Lett who estimates races have been held there for at least 40 years. The two-lap course followed the traditional route with a number of climbs and descents but the main obstacle being a stream crossing which had more water than in recent years, making wet feet and ankles guaranteed. This water crossing also had a very muddy and slippery approach which led to at least two runners (one in the midget grade and one in D grade) looking rather the worse for wear when they eventually made it to the finish line! The requirement was for A grade runners to complete four laps (8kms), other adult runners and walkers three laps, junior two laps and intermediates one lap while the midget grade turned around after 500m to complete a 1km distance. Michael Macklin continuation his domination in A grade, comfortably winning in 35mins 9secs for the 8kms with Dominic Green second in 38mins 22secs, just 9secs ahead of Graeme Butcher. The handicap section was won by Gavin Champion from Macklin and Green and at this every early stage Macklin leads the overall handicap points list from Green with Anthony Rowe-Penny third. The first runner home in B grade was Liam Lamb but such was time and lead it was considered appropriate to reclassify him within the A grade results. Thus the declared winner of B grade was Stephen Yeats, who completed the 6kms in 33mins 8secs. Sally Duffy was second in 33mins 47secs and Sarah Higgins third

11. Please don’t leave eye or ear problems to “see how they go.” Your pets sight and hearing is precious. Leaving minor problems can mean disaster for your pet.

in 34mins 14secs. Fourth placed Therese McGillicuddy took handicap honours from Vicki Paine and Michael Duthie. Overall handicap leaders are Duthie and Yeats with Duffy third. Chris Ladd took out the C grade race in 37mins 48secs, almost a minute clear of Wayne Robinson (38mins 44secs) and, rather unusually, they tied for first place on handicap. Annie Jerling was third finisher in 39mins 10secs, and Rachel Gawith was third on handicap. Overall Robinson leads the handicap points list from Gawith and Norm Chu. There was plenty of sibling rivalry evident in the younger grades, particularly amongst the intermediates and midgets. In the junior division Jack Britland was a clear winner in 19mins 30secs for 4kms with Jordon Robinson second in 21mins 10secs and Jacob Day third in 22mins 21secs. The same three took the major handicap placings but in the order of Robinson, Day and Britland while Robinson leads overall from Britland and Sydney Blackburn. Japhy Fuller and Nare George recorded the same time of 10mins 15secs at the head of the 2kms intermediate race and Enzo Fuller was third in 11mins 5secs. Here too the same three led the handicap placings with George first, Enzo Fuller second and Japhy Fuller third but overall the lead is held by Bailey Robinson from Brooke Miller and Justin Miller. The midget grade saw Toby Ladd cover the 1kms in 5mins 21secs. Just 11secs behind him was Charlie Day and William Orsborn was third in 5mins 38secs. Amelia Roberts took handicap honours from William Gawith and Juno Fuller while overall Amelia Roberts and William Gawith are in a tie for first with Sam Gawith third.

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Juniors on ranger duty BY GERALD FORD They call them Junior Rangers. Children taking part in the Pukaha Mt Bruce school holiday programme proved their willingness last week to get their hands dirty with a bit of hard work. The programme takes children from across Wairarapa and introduces them to the behind-the-scenes work of the rangers at Pukaha, giving them a chance to join in.

George Farman reaches in to clean out the locust poo, watched by Fiona Elton, as part of the Junior Rangers school holiday program at Pukaha Mt Bruce.

So we feed the insects, and they feed our birds.

Children George Farman, Poppy Delmonte, Ava Saba and Hunter Farman watch as ranger Bex Ingran (top right) checks and weighs kiwi MB99, as part of the Junior Rangers school holiday program. PHOTOS/GERALD FORD

Jobs include feeding the insects – crickets, locusts, mealworms and slaters, which are fed fresh grass, carrots and other vegetation. “So we feed the insects, and they feed our birds,” staff member Kyleigh Cork said. The insects are also used to feed the tuatara. The locusts are housed in separate glass containers in one of the centre’s buildings. The brightly lit containers encourage speedy growth and breeding. Containers are labelled, “Breeding, do not use”, “Medium to large, can feed out”, “Hatchlings, do not use” and a popcorn maker filled with smaller insects labelled “Small, can feed out”. Besides the feeding, a few brave children also took turns reaching into the enclosures

to clean out the locust droppings with a gloved hand. This was a nerve-wracking experience as the locusts would fly around and sometimes bump into the child’s hand, but ranger Fiona assured the children that “they don’t bite”. The Junior Rangers programme is different each day with the chance to see different birds up close, including the kiwi MB99 – (the 99th kiwi hatched at Pukaha Mt Bruce) – who the children saw being checked over and weighed by ranger Bex Ingran.

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Japan honour for Staples BY DON FARMER A special honour is to be bestowed on former South Wairarapa mayor Adrienne Staples by the Japanese government. Mrs Staples, who retired from the mayoralty at last year’s local body elections, is to receive the Order of the Rising Sun as recognition for her contribution to international relations. During her 12 years as mayor Mrs Staples several times hosted the top Japanese choir ChorFarmer that visits Featherston every two years on a goodwill tour. The choir members are billeted and gather at the garden of remembrance at Tauherenikau to honour 48 Japanese and one New Zealand serviceman who lost their lives when a dispute erupted into a shooting incident at the Featherston Prisoner-ofWar camp in 1943. Last year Mrs Staples took the choir party by surprise by declaring all its members to be honorary citizens of South Wairarapa. A citation released by the Embassy of Japan credits Mrs Staples with a huge contribution towards promoting friendship and mutual understanding between Japan and New Zealand. It stated Mrs Staples had encouraged local and national participation in the memorial ceremonies in remembrance

of the Featherston Incident in which both Japanese and New Zealanders together “remembered a common juncture in history” where lives had been lost. “She fostered mutual exchanges and understanding between Japan and New Zealand at grass-roots level by strongly supporting the hosting of biannual visits by Chor-Farmer Male Voice Choir.” The Japanese order has many classes with Mrs Staples to receive the 4th Class, Gold Rays with Rosette. Classes above that are to recognise royalty, top level politicians and outstanding historical figures. The 1st class, Grand Cordon recipients include former Australian prime ministers Robert Menzies, Malcolm Fraser, John Howard and Gough Whitlam, along with Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew, English prime minster Sir John Major, wartime figures Douglas MacArthur and Curtis LeMay, and the Maori Queen Te Atairangikaahu. The Order of the Rising Sun was first set up in 1875 by Japanese emperor Meiji and can be awarded to Japanese and non-Japanese nationals for achievements ranging from international relations, promotion of Japanese culture, welfare development and preservation of the environment.

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Adrienne Staples is to receive a top Japanese honour. PHOTO/FILE

Mrs Staples will not be travelling to Japan to be presented with the award but the Japanese Ambassador to New Zealand is organising a special ceremony in June for the honour to be bestowed on her. Mrs Staples said the honour was “totally unexpected”. “It is fair to say I was speechless when the ambassador phoned me to ask if I would accept.” Mrs Staples said the work she had done developing the Featheston Incident Commemoration Service and supporting Chor-Farmer visits was the right thing to do as mayor of the district. “There were many others who contributed to these events and so while I am the recipient of this wonderful award, it is on behalf of the Featherston community,” she said. Although Mrs Staples is no longer mayor she is still involved in local body politics being Wairarapa’s sole representative on the Greater Wellington Regional Council.

Trust House is launching a $1.3 million housing regeneration programme which will add eight new Masterton properties to its portfolio. Earlier this month, Trust House chief executive Allan Pollard confirmed they were at “full occupancy”, with a waiting list of more than 100 people. He said the eight new properties, which would help ease the pressure on affordable social housing, would be built on land the trust owned at Kuripuni St. Six would be one-bedroom, and two would be two-bedroom, “all built with state of the art building materials”. “The houses will be fully insulated with all of the mod cons including heat pumps, carpets, curtains et cetera,” Mr Pollard said. “This will be an investment of $1.3 million.” Construction of the houses will start in May. They are scheduled to be finished in October. “We have also been working with the Ministry of Social Development who have guaranteed income-related rent subsidies for the properties,” Mr Pollard said. “Therefore, properties will be available to those in the community most in need.” Trust House will also be partnering with Pathways group, who will assist with the provision of social services if required. If this move proved to be successful, it would be introduced across the trust’s entire portfolio, Mr Pollard said. “Trust House is serious about making a positive difference to our communities, this is just the start and we hope to announce further housing regeneration programmes soon.”

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It’s Booktown time again. My hasn’t that year flown by? Do try to catch at least one of these events as they are quite special. Everything kicks off with a fish and chip supper in the Anzac Hall on Friday, May 12 with guest speaker Lloyd Jones and carries on over the weekend. The lovely Joy Cowley will be in residence as well teaching us how to write for young people or if you prefer writing for adults then Lee Murray will lend us his skills. The expertise of Philomena Van Rijswijk will be put to good use showing us how to write short stories and when you have finished writing you can make your own book after learning Bookbinding with Robyn Ramsden. With Featherston making the big time now after being on Seven Sharp several weeks ago, you may want to spend a few extra hours getting some cheese, having a coffee or checking out some of the boutique shops. Well done Featherston, keep it up. Things are looking pretty good for all our towns despite the weather. The grape harvest in Martinborough was challenging to say the least with all the rain, however the ducks loved it so I guess that’s something. What’s more the weeds in my garden are now over my head so if anyone wants a truly stunning crop of dock or thistles

Booktown is returning to Featherston, May 12-14.

please let me know. It has been a good time for gumboot sellers but I am a bit disgruntled with gumboots these days. They seem to rot in the sun after a few months – does anyone else have this problem? I can’t seem to keep a pair very long at all before the water starts coming in and they start flapping round the toes. Perhaps a new pair of gumboots for mum on Mother’s Day is a good idea? If your mum is not an outdoorsy sort of person then perhaps take her for a special afternoon tea at the Martinborough Hotel or Peppers Parehua, or down to Featherston for a Booktown event.

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Whatever you do, remember Sunday May 14 is a day to celebrate your mum – without her you wouldn’t be here. Books are always a good gift or perhaps a library card. It doesn’t cost anything and think of all those books she will be able to read. Talking books are also great for those mums that spend a lot of time in the car or older mums who can’t see to read any more. Pop into Masterton, Martinborough, Carterton, Greytown or Featherston libraries and see what we have to offer, you may be surprised!

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Bric-a-brac sale for chemo Wairarapa DHB has teamed up with Cancer Society Wairarapa and Masterton Host Waipoua Lions to hold a huge auction and garage sale to clear the decks of surplus hospital furniture and equipment. All proceeds will go towards supporting the establishment of an outreach chemotherapy service in Wairarapa, so that most of our cancer patients won’t have to travel out of the area for much of their chemo treatment. “We’ve been storing stuff, sometimes for decades, and it’s such a waste when someone else could have the use of it,” organiser Jill Stringer said. “It’s a complete mixed bag. We have miles of shelving, tables, desks, filing cabinets, bench tops, chairs, beds, trollies, pin-boards and lots more. Then there are quirky items like old teaching charts of body systems, a hydraulic lifting platform and a lovely vintage print that must have hung in the children’s ward. “For the macabre minded, there is the old mortuary trolley complete with wooden headrest, body bag and a framed notice of the average weights of body organs. “I even found an old WWII ambulance stretcher with retractable wooden handles in the darkest part of the basement!” Most items have been replaced by updated models but still have useful life left in them, or can be upcycled. “I’ve re-covered a few chairs for fun and they look great”, Ms Stringer said. “I have also heard of a staff member who converted an old bed into a lift for his motorbike, and another who made a variable height work bench – they can take up to 200kg so they are pretty sturdy.” • Viewing starts at 10am, May 6. Auction, run by Guy Mordaunt from Property Brokers, starts midday at Wairarapa Hospital, entrance from Colombo Rd. Catalogues are on the DHB website and Facebook page.

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There were medals galore for Wairarapa College students at the Oceania Canoe Polo Championships last weekend. Five Waicol students represented New Zealand in the under-18 divisions at the event, held at Centennial Lagoon in Palmerston North. Abbie Sawkins (Year 13) brought home a gold medal for her efforts in the women’s under-18 A side, while Roslyn Gray (Year 13), Jessica Forbes (Year 13) and Mia Thomas (Year 11) won silvers with the women’s under-18 B team. Alex Hare (Year 13) also claimed a silver medal as part of the men’s under-18 B team. The women’s under-18 A team beat the New Zealand B side 2-1 in the final, while on the men’s side the A team also triumphed over the B side, 4-3. Hare said winning silver was a pleasing result, but also rued a missed opportunity. “In the final we kept it to 3-3 at fulltime against the A team, and then we lost in extra time. “We were pretty unlucky not to get the gold.” He said they played about nine matches over the three-day event, and had been training since September last year to get themselves ready for the competition. It was the first time he had come up against international opposition, and he was thrilled to get the opportunity to test himself against high-quality players. “That was a first for me and it was a very high level . . . it was great. “It’s good to test yourself against those guys.” Goals had been set before heading to Palmerston North, but gaining experience

Novelist turned publisher Mary McCallum will discuss publishing options at the next Wai Word event in Carterton. These range from the traditional relationship to an author contribution model, to self-publishing. McCallum founded Makaro Press in 2013 and has already published 50 titles, mainly poetry & fiction, with some memoirs. She is the author of the award-winning novel The Blue (Penguin 2007), the children’s novel Dappled Annie and the Tigrish (Gecko 2014), and the poetry chapbook The Tenderness of Light. Mary recently judged the Wai Word ‘Flight’ competition.The event is on Sunday, May 7 at Carterton Events Centre, from 3pm. Entry by koha.

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was the main priority, he said. “You’re always going for gold but just to learn and hopefully play at a high level.” Hare said the quality coaching they received was the reason Waicol was producing so many successful canoe polo players. “We actually have a lot of good players that come back and help us and teach us.” Local club, the Wairarapa Paddlers, had

extra reason to celebrate as three other present or former members also enjoyed success at the competition. Carl Duncan was part of the senior New Zealand A team that dominated the open competition, eventually beating the New Zealand B side 7-0 in the final. Kyzen McDonald was in that B side, while Ryan Stevens was in the under-21 B team that picked up a bronze medal.

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Marae houses break ground BY BECKIE WILSON The building of a new Maori community is underway on one of rural Wairarapa’s most prominent maraes. The six-house social housing papakainga development will be offered to descendants of the ancestors of Hurunui o Rangi Marae, Gladstone. Papakainga is a form of housing development which occurs on multi-owned Maori or ancestral land.

We want to encourage families to come back to Hurunui o Rangi Marae to live, and live in the environment where our ancestors lived before. Last Tuesday, members of the community and the marae “turned over the soil” to begin the building of four three-bedroom homes, two two-bedroom homes and a new marae. The six homes are expected to take about two years to build, with the new marae to follow. Hurunui o Rangi Marae trust member and Papakianga committee member Henare Manaena said it will be a thriving community which he believes is the first type of papakainga development on marae reserve land in the country. The marae was a bustling settlement back in the 1930s, so this development was “nothing new” for the land, he said. “We want to encourage families to come back to Hurunui o Rangi Marae to live, and live in the environment where our ancestors lived before.”

Marae and community members met to bless the land ahead of the construction.

“There is a lot of history there and a number of important cultural values important to us,” he said. The six houses will be built on a block of land, with an “open-plan” style settlement, meaning no individual sections. The building is expected to start in the next couple of months. Maori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell applauded the start of the build of affordable rental housing options for

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whanau of Wairarapa. “Developments like these are fundamental to building strong communities, and it’s great to have these new homes being developed and led by whanau, for whanau,” she said. This papakainga development is a collaborative effort and includes funds of $1.6m from the Maori Housing Network led by Te Puni Kokiri and a Kainga Whenua bank loan secured by the Trust.

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about 2 weeks. You can apply for the card a month before you are 18, but it will not be delivered until you turn 18. Do you have an REALME account? This is a secure way to prove who you are on line. Once you have this you do not need to produce your birth certificate or passport to prove who you are. Your REALME verified identity is all you need to prove who you are if you are making applications on line. It can be useful for accessing all kinds of online services, such as applying for a student loan, opening a bank account, enrolling to vote, or dealing with Work and Income. Once you have this identity it is quick, simple and secure. There are two types of REALME accounts. The simplest one is a LOGIN account, to do this you need to provide a user name and password, and set up answers to three security questions. The second option is a REALME Verified account which can be set up by getting a passport type photo taken at your nearest Post Shop, and setting up your identity details online as above. This then becomes your Digital ID. You can use this to immediately access all kinds of services online, and skip those queues and those trips into downtown offices and you will have more time to do the things you enjoy. For more information on REALME Digital ID go to http://www.realme.govt. nz. If you require more information on the 18+ card you can phone Hospitality NZ on 04 3819937. We can provide you with more details on either of the above at our Bureau. Call in to 43 Perry Street Masterton. Telephone us on 06 3770078 or 0800 367 222. E-mail: wairarapa@cab.org.nz

Norman Meehan and Hannah Griffin joined by multi-instrumentalist, Blair Latham Saturday 13 May, 3 – 4 pm St Andrews Union Church 64 Fox Street FREE (Koha) Composer, pianist, writer and teacher, Norman Meehan, has performed original music at festivals and in concerts throughout the country and in Europe during his career, and vocalist Hannah Griffin has been collaborating for more than 10 years with Norman, performing poetry as song. The pair have achieved a unique rapprochement of words and music and enjoy a significant critical reputation in New Zealand/Aotearoa.

Poetry and Song Aspects of the music are jazz-like, but it is also a little like modern chamber music including improvisation; and a little like the music of some singersongwriters (perhaps Randy Newman or Joni Mitchell). Both Norman Meehan and Hannah Griffin will feature at Featherston’s Booktown this year, joined by multi-instrumentalist, Blair Latham. They will perform poems by a number of New Zealand’s most powerful writers: Bill Manhire, Hone Tuwhare, James K. Baxter, Alistair Te Ariki Campbell, Eileen Duggan and David Mitchell.

Hannah says that the collaborations with Norman Meehan introduced her to a new area of interpretation, in which poetry has been set within musical frameworks. She remembers being instantly captivated when Norman first presented the songs for Sun Moon Stars Rain to her. “The music was jazz, but with a semi-classical character. The words were so descriptive, moody and beautiful. I was extremely excited by the project. It was the challenge I had been looking for.” Of the pair’s adaptations of the writing of contemporary New Zealand poet, Bill Manhire, Hannah says, “There is so much depth in this material. The songs are meaty, with so much to grasp and express. The songs help me reflect on life around me, my relationships and my view of the world - which shows how fantastic Bill’s writing is.” Bill Manhire on the subject of his poetry set to music: “I felt that he [Meehan] had somehow found new cadences and melodies in the words that were as true as anything I felt was there originally. And I love Hannah’s voice”. The full programme for Featherston Booktown, 12 – 14 May 2017, can be found on www.booktown.org.nz. This includes information about which sessions you will need to book for and which are free sessions. In both cases there may be limited attendee numbers so you will need to book promptly.

Housing ‘improving’ BY GERALD FORD A Masterton property manager says she believes a shortage of rentals in the town is beginning to ease. “My personal opinion is it is starting to improve,” Christine Osborne of Masterton Property Management said. “There is stock around, we’ve got a few now. “(Though) there are a lot of people applying, so some of those who don’t have references are missing out.” Factors which contributed to the shortage is the number of houses currently for sale, which sparks tenants

to begin looking around even if does not immediately sell. “As soon as their house goes on the market they’re out looking for a new rental, so that’s crowding the market,” Miss Osborne said. Another factor in the increase of renters is that people are now building their own homes. “Building is booming,” Miss Osborne said. “A lot of people have sold their (homes) and need somewhere to live while they’re building, whereas people weren’t building before because nobody had any money.

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QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY WEEKEND 2017

A weekend 100 years in the making at Saint Mary’s School Saint Mary’s School is about to celebrate 100 years with a Jubilee this coming Queen’s Birthday weekend! “The Jubilee will bring together the school, parish and Carterton community”, says St Mary’s Principal of four years, Tim Nelson. People are expected to attend from all around the world– particularly Australia and New Zealand. Past students, staff, principals, priests, Brigidine Sisters and community leaders, including Mayor John Booth, will be at the events throughout the weekend to celebrate. For some, the school will have changed a lot. In fact some won’t have seen the ‘new’ school, which is situated in an entirely different spot from where it originally stood. The school has grown considerably with additional rooms being added reasonably recently to accommodate an increasing roll – now at 137.

The Jubilee starts with a get together on Friday 2nd June, which will be a wonderful opportunity for old friends to reunite and to see the school. On Saturday there will be a lunch and photo session at the school, which will include a kapa haka performance by St Mary’s schoolchildren and plenty of fun and games for the kids – big and small alike. Saturday evening the festivities move to the Carterton Events Centre for a formal dinner catered by Jonathan Tanner with school board chair, Tom Roseingrave, playing the role of Master of Ceremonies. A very special Mass will be held on Sunday morning at the Carterton Events Centre, led by Cardinal John Dew. Cardinal John is the fourth New Zealand to be appointed to the College of Cardinals. It’s such an important role that Cardinal John

will help choose the next Pope, and technically at least, could even be the next Pope! So it is a great honour to have him lead the Mass, along with the Wairarapa’s own priests, Father Bruce and Father Stefano, on Sunday. Tim describes Cardinal John as “A total class act - a truly outstanding leader. Just the sort of person you want representing the Catholic Church. He has incredible empathy and is a real people person. The sort of person who meets you once, remembers your name months later”. It has been a huge effort to pull together the Jubilee programme and the accompanying booklet that attendees will receive. Principal Tim Nelson is hugely grateful to the committee, and particularly Sandra Edwards, a parent and ‘Old Girl’ of the school, and Laurie Williams, a former principal. “I’m fully aware that we will

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all turn up and no doubt the entire weekend will go without a hitch and most of us will be oblivious to all the hard work that went on behind the scenes to make it a success. We couldn’t have done it without the incredible dedication of the committee”. Tim goes on to say he’s looking forward to true occasion where the whole parish, the school and the Carterton community can come together – past and present – to celebrate 100 years of Saint Mary’s school. It’s also clear just how quietly proud of his school Tim is, saying “We have wonderful children here, a strong board and a great teaching team”. Tim goes on to talk about how Catholic schools have changed over the decades, now being a partnership between the Catholic Church and

Ministry of Education. “It’s a very effective relationship and that is part of what we will be celebrating”. The Ministry pays salaries and operation grants for example, but the Church maintains the buildings. The school has an excellent reputation - and a waiting list to match. Even the most devout Catholic child wouldn’t be able to start school on Monday – they would have to join the waiting list. Tim is also proud of the fact that Catholic schools are accessible to any Catholic child regardless of socio-economic status thanks to the very reasonable school fees. One somewhat sad aspect about the Jubilee is that the Mass won’t be able to be held in the Catholic Church as it isn’t deemed earthquake safe. Unfortunately it would cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to bring it up

to standard. However the Anglican community has been very supportive and school masses have been held in the local Anglican Church, St Mark’s. Tickets to the Jubilee which give participants access to all four events can be purchased online at the Saint Mary’s website – www. saintmarys.school.net.nz for $75. Tim is encouraging people to register as soon as possible as the committee is hoping as many as 200 people will attend. It is easy to get the sense that this will be a very special occasion for everyone involved. So make sure you get in quick to get your ticket and take part in this special time and place in history!

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ALFREDTON, APRIL 6-9

Event One, Long Head Judge: Ken Lobb 1 Art Eastham Finnegan 94, 2 Bruce D’Ath Pip 91.5, 3 John Bartlett Honk 91, 4 Bob Bruce Susan 90.5, 5 Gary Smith Ned 90.25. 1 Intermediate Chris Shaw Bolt 90.1, 1 Maiden J Small Hoax 82.

A passion for delivering one of life’s special life events When a new human life comes into this world, the Wairarapa’s Lead Maternity Carers (LMC) are the midwives who share this experience with women and their families. The majority of the Wairarapa’s midwives are employed by Wairarapa DHB while a small number are self-employed Lead Maternal Carers. Where there are serious medical issues or complications obstetricians are involved in the care with the midwives to deliver the baby. The Wairarapa has around 10 LMC midwives including Laura Ashwell. Laura was a 26 yearold studying physical education and nutrition at university when she decided to become a midwife. “I’ve always loved the idea of helping to achieve healthy outcomes for mums and their babies. I have a really passionate sense of birth as a normal physical life event. Often birth can be portrayed sensationally on television and in movies, compared to actually having a baby.” Laura’s rough estimate is that she has supported around 350 families to birth their babies over the past five years. After giving birth herself to Tom eight months ago, Laura is easing back into a full-time workload of six clients at any one time. Delivering the baby is only part of the role of a LMC. The story begins as soon as a woman

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Event Two, Short Head and Yard

New Zealand is lucky in that all maternity care is free, Laura points out, and women are encouraged to find a midwife as soon as they know they are pregnant. Midwives come from all types of backgrounds, Laura says. “Women should contact the midwife they feel is the best fit for them. An excellent source of information is the website www.findyourmidwife.co.nz” Once a midwife has been chosen, they will be involved with the mother for around nine months through both pre-natal and postnatal care. “Early pregnancy is a very important time to ensure the mother is healthy, while the first four to six weeks after birth are important to help families as they welcome their new baby and transition into parenthood.” The majority of babies are born at Wairarapa Hospital, although Laura says “there is definitely a strong culture of home births and we really encourage home births for primary care women. “There is evidence based and strong supporting research saying the home is a safe and appropriate setting for low risk women.” Midwives are open-minded about what type of birth their clients choose. “We are receptive to what the mother and her family want in terms of the pregnancy, labour and birth, and are there to support them in their choices.” Like all the midwives in the Wairarapa, Laura has a fellow midwife, Kate Wilson, who was her LMC and is also her “Practice Partner” to give her support. “We can’t be on call 24/7 so I am there when Kate needs back up and vice versa.” Being a midwife is a “massive commitment,” Laura says. “It takes a really special person to be a midwife because you give so much of your time to the mother and her family. “At the same time we recognise it is the greatest privilege for us to be a part of this life changing event for women.”

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Judge: Ian Burling 1 Dave Wallace Slug 93, 2 Bob Bruce Susan 90, 3 Nigel Clark Jan 89.5, 4 Chris Redmond Rose 89, 5 Lindsay Schmidt Jill 88.5. 1 Intermediate Chris Redmond Rose 89, 1 Maiden Alan Schnell Rose 68.

Event Three, Zig Zag Hunt

Judge: Dave Stuart 1 George Falloon Wag 96.5, 2 Corey Caseley Tux 96, 3 John Bartlett Spoilt 95.5, 4 Rob Kjestrup Tom 95, 5 Hamish Henricksen Joe 94.5. 1 Intermediate George Falloon Wag 96.5, 1 Maiden Steve Ponsonby Brodie 91.

Event Four, Straight Hunt

Judge: Craig Johns 1 Adam Roe Occy 98.5, 2 Tim Hunter Rusty 98, 3 Kerry Kilmister Cobb 97.75, 4 Vaughan Marfell Torque 97.5, 5 Gerard Brown Tempo 97.25. 1 Intermediate Kerry Kilmister Cobb 97.75, 1 Maiden Kerry Kilmister Cobb 97.75.

COMMENTS

Alfredton Club had a horror preparation for their annual trial which also coincided with hosting the Wairarapa Centre Championships. Cyclone Debbie left extremely wet paddocks and meant that the intended sheep were unable to get to the trial ground. So, a quick whip around the district and sheep were offered for the club to use, unfortunately they were not able to be worked in preparation but at least it meant that the show could go on – given the circumstances; many clubs would have cancelled or postponed their trial. Newcomer to the district Art Eastham scored his second win for the season with Finnegan in the challenging Long Head; he was joined by two other old Wairarapa heads in John Bartlett and Gary Smith. Bideford-bred George Falloon returned to steal the Zig Zag Hunt win, his first open win. Corey Caseley took another 2 continuing what has been a consistent season for him featuring with both a heading dog and huntaways. John Bartlett with Honk lengthened their lead to 22 points in the Top Heading

Dog. Nigel Clark with Jan moved up in to 2 equal with Stuart Ross and Badger. The gaps closed up in the Huntaway. Simon Prouting and Vince still lead but only by 1 point. Third is Tim Hunter with Rusty on 17 then Adam Roe and Occy 4 on 16.

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Event One, Long Head Judge: Ken Lobb 1 Art Eastham Finnegan 94, 89, 183. 2 John Bartlett Honk 91, 89, 180. 3 Gary Smith Ned 90.25, 88, 178.25. 4 Kerry Kilmister Queen 90, 86.5, 176.5. 5 Chris Shaw Bolt 90.1, 20, 110.1

Event Two, Short Head and Yard

1 John Aldworth Zip 84.5, 92.5, 176.75. 2 John Bartlett Bluey 87.25, 65.5, 152.5. 3 Gary Smith Ned 87, 62, 149. 4 David Poole Emma 87.5, 52.5, 140. 5 Nigel Clark Jan 89.5.

Event Three, Zig Zag Hunt

1 Rob Kjestrup Tom 95, 97, 192. 2 Hamish Henricksen Joe 94.5, 95, 189.5. 3 Corey Caseley Tux 96, 92, 188. 4 John Bartlett Spoilt 95.5, 88, 183.5. 5 Rupert Barton Tune 94.5, 75, 169.25

Event Four, Straight Hunt

1 Adam Roe Occy 98.5, 98, 196.5. 2 Vaughan Marfell Torque 97.5, 97, 194.5. 3 Tim Hunter Rusty 98, 93, 191 4. Gerard Brown Tempo 97.25, 85, 182.25. 5 Kerry Kilmister Cobb 97.75, 65, 162.75.

COMMENTS

Art Eastham and Finnegan held on to their lead after the first round to take out the Long Head Centre Championship. John Bartlett and Honk were unable to lift their standard enough to catch up. John Aldworth and Zip being the only ones to yard in the Short Head scored an easy win. John Bartlett, this time with Bluey had to be content with second again. In the Zig Zag Rob Kjestrup and Hamish Henricksen climbed over some higher placed competitors from the first round for 1 and 2 respectively Adam Roe and Occy have been consistent over the last couple of weeks and kept the momentum going and put up another winning run in the Straight Hunt run off. Vaughan Marfell and Torque climbing the ranks for 2 in the final. It was a great effort from the Alfredton Club to put together what was a well-run trial under difficult circumstances.

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Stronger lamb prices and plenty of grass have bumped up the season’s forecast profit for sheep and beef farmers, according to Beef + Lamb New Zealand. The B+LNZ Mid-Season Update revises up its forecast for profit before tax to $75,200 for the All Classes Sheep and Beef Farm. Six months ago, the outlook had not been so good ($67,000 per farm), but with plenty of feed in most areas and better lamb prices, it’s a better outlook, Beef + Lamb New Zealand Chief Executive Sam McIvor said. “This is still not great, but farmers are in a better space and are confident of their ability to feed stock. We’re seeing ewes in excellent condition for mating and we also expect to see strong hogget mating numbers,” he said. Late last year, B+LNZ’s New Season Outlook was based on the farm-gate price for prime lambs averaging 485 cents per kilogram. However, after a poor start to the year, farm-gate prices for prime lambs are now around 560 to 580 cents per kilogram.

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John Tulloch, Dealer Principal at TFM (Tulloch Farm Machines), is conscious of bringing the next generation through the business and believes their youthful enthusiasm is necessary for long-term success – combined with the experience and wisdom of the more senior sta˜ . John is pleased to see the positive e˜ ects of the new refurbishment and extension, including the opportunity to take on a new trainee. John is positive about the future of TFM and The Tool Shed, which is locally owned and operated. He strongly believes Wairarapa is a great place to do business, citing the closeness of Wellington’s port and relatively low overhead costs.

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Exciting new developments at The Tool Shed and TFM (Tulloch Farm Machines) in High Street, Masterton, mean that The Tool Shed now has 144sqm of its own space for the trade, professional and the more serious DIY-ers out there. The new extension also means that the agricultural sector can claim back its own space at TFM. Together, the two departments become a ‘one stop shop’ for anything machinery-related in the agricultural and trade/DIY sector. Retail Parts Manager, Craig Amundsen, describes the new store layout as being important to distinguish between the two di˜ erent businesses, but still next to each other to provide that ‘one stop shop’ feel to make it easy for customers. “The new layout makes it easy for those customers who know what they want – either agricultural or trade and DIY – to

come in and ÿ nd what they need quickly”.

Craig is thrilled with how the showroom refurbishment is coming along. “It’s still a work in progress, but it’s coming together really well. We have everything here from the smallest nuts and bolts through to complete engines for your tractor. It’s great to ÿ nally be getting everything into its place and be able to display the equipment and tools to make it easier for our customers. Our customers love it, we love it, we couldn’t be happier”. The Tool Shed franchise joined the rest of the TFM family in 2013. The Tool Shed’s customers appreciate the product knowledge and problem-solving ability the team provides. Products are often sourced directly, meaning that customers can beneÿ t from TFM’s buying power, helping keep prices

Anyone outside the agricultural sector would be forgiven for not realising TFM’s size. TFM imports and distributes various brands from Europe, such as Krone. It is the local franchise holder for Agco brands such as Massey Ferguson, Fendt and Iseki tractors, and holds many other agencies for attachments. During the busy season, TFM will be unloading several containers every week.

reasonable. Over the past few years, there’s been no looking back as The Tool Shed and its committed team go from strength to strength. John Tulloch, Dealer Principal at TFM, credits Craig and the team with much of the success of The Tool Shed, adding “The Tool Shed is the perfect complement to what we do at TFM”. Check out The Tool Shed in all its newly refurbished glory at the Milwaukee and King Tony Expo from 7.30am to 5pm on Thursday 4th and Friday 5th of May. There will be a great prize on o˜ er - a battery operated Milwaukee heated jacket to keep you warm during the cooler months and charges your phone at the same time! Sausages will be sizzling until 1.30pm, and The Tool Shed team will be demonstrating some of the latest products. Come and indulge your inner DIY-er.

John regularly travels but thoroughly enjoys being a part of Wairarapa business community, saying, “Inevitably I’m away a lot. But the Wairarapa is home - and a great place to be based from a business perspective.”

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BAS SCHOT hails from Holland (i.e. ‘the import’) and has a strong parts and mechanical background including working with the likes of Audi and Volkswagon. Bas has only been in New Zealand a few years and loves living here in Wairarapa with his Kiwi wife, Jess, and their three young children.

The team members enjoy playing the role of detective, thriving on ÿ guring out the best tool to solve their customer’s problem. The collective knowledge of the team is one of the biggest reasons The Tool Shed is so popular with its customers. They have a strong reputation for sound, friendly advice.

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DOG TRIALS

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Harvey Bob 95, 3 John Linton King 94.75, 4 Howard Ingles Trim 94.5, 5 Graham Wellington Murphy 94.25. 1 Intermediate Jayde Parker Moss 92.5, 1 Maiden Jayde Parker Moss 92.5.

Event Two, Short Head and Yard

TINUI COLLIE CLUB, FEBRUARY 2-3

Judge: Brent Mathews 1 Art Eastham Finnegan 98 2 Bob Bruce Cheat 97.5 3 J Foss Dell 97 4 Guy Peacock Chief 96.75 5 John Harvey Bob 96.5 1 Intermediate Tim Poulton Blue 96.25 1 Maiden Tom Lilley Tyke 94.5

Event One, Long Head

Judge: Scott Wedd 1 John Harvey Bob 95, 2 Brent Mathews Reef 94.5, 3 John Harvey Rose 94, 4 John Bartlett Fetch 93.5, 5 John Linton King 93. 1 Intermediate John Harvey Bob 95, 1 Maiden Matt Murphy Gypsy 90

Event Two, Short Head and Yard Judge: Rob Kjestrup 1 Graham Wellington Rachael 97, 2 Stu Henson Sneaky 94.5, 3 Kerry Kilmister Queen 94, 4 John Linton King 93.5, 5 Graeme Ryder Skip 92.5. 1 Intermediate Stu Henson Gert 92, 1 Maiden Helen Worsfield Coal 87.5.

Event Three, Zig Zag Hunt

Judge: Ian Healey 1 Chris Shaw Gift 98.5, 2 Adam Roe Occy 98.25, 3 Guy Peacock Tom 98, 4 Mark Duffy Vella 97.75, 5 Tim Hunter Tess 97. 1 Intermediate Simon Prouting Spur 96.5, 1 Maiden J Shrubsall Stag 96.

Event Two, Short Head and Yard

Judge: Bruce D’Ath 1 John Bartlett Honk 96.5, 2 Stu Henson Sneaky 94.5, 3 Stu Ross Badger 94, 4 Hamish Johnson Stone 93.5, 5 Mike Hodgins Max 93.25. 1 Intermediate Hamish Johnson Stone 93.5, 1 Maiden Vaughan Marfell Glen 91

Event Three, Zig Zag Hunt

Judge: Dan James 1 Rob Kjestrup Tom 96, 2 Joel Chambers Rain 93.5, 3 Joel Chambers Mouse 93, 4 Greg Dickson George 91, 5 Selina Birchler Dora 90, 1 Intermediate Joel Chambers Rain 93.5, 1 Maiden Joel Chambers Rain 93.5.

Event Four, Straight Hunt

Judge: Jim Chaffey 1 Alan Schnell Bruno 98.5, 2 Guy Peacock Tom 98.25, 3 Mark Duffy Sheild 98, 4 Vaughan Marfell Torque 97.75, 5 Michael Hart Jude 97.5. 1 Intermediate Alan Schnell Bruno 98.5, 1 Maiden Alan Schnell Bruno 98.5.

Event Three, Zig Zag Hunt

Judge: Tony Fairweather 1 Michael Hart Jude 95.5 2 Mike Hodgins Phoenix 94.5 3 John Bartlett Spoilt 93 4 Brett Harvey Bango 92 5 Joe Wyatt Brute 91 1 Intermediate Michael Hart Jude 95.5 1 Maiden Brett Harvey Bango 92

COMMENTS

A successful trial for Dannevirke with 385 runs all up. Very hot conditions on Saturday but the wind came out to play again on Sunday. Great to see Alfredton secretary Alan Schnell snare a trophy with Bruno.

Event Four, Straight Hunt

Judge: Mark Lowry 1 Terry Bould Slam 98, 2 Vaughan Marfell Rox 97, 3 Laurence Patterson Print 96.5, 4 Brett Harvey Bango 96.25, 5 Stu Henson Prue 96. 1 Intermediate Brett Harvey Bango 96.25, 1 Maiden Brett Harvey Bango 96.25.

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COMMENTS

The Wairarapa Dog Trialling season kicked off with the Tinui Collie Club hosting its trial on the Rewa Rewa and Larchbank properties that also provided very well presented sheep. Fortunately Maria (the wind) also attended in a gentler manner than of late. Without her the gully would have been stifling. Tinui Club members had a good trial and especially pleasing to see new comer to the district Hamish Johnson in the results and Jo Wyeth sneaking up into the Open placings with huntaway Brute.

PAHIATUA-MAKURI,FEBRUARY 17-18

Event One, Long Head

Judge: David Evans. 1 John Bartlett Honk 97.5, 2 Rocky Hawkins Ted 97, 3 Guy Peacock Chief 96.5, 4 Bob Bruce Cheat 95.5, 5 Stu Henson Sneaky 94.5. 1 Intermediate Tim Poulton Blue 93.5, 1 Maiden Gerard Brown Cheat 89.5.

Event Two, Short Head and Yard

Judge: Grant McGee. 1 John Bartlett Honk 96, 2 Hamish Henricksen Lace 95.75, 3 Bob Bruce Susan 95.5, 4 John Linton Jack 95.25, 5 Stuart Ross Celt 95. 1 Intermediate Chris Redmond Watch 94, 1 Maiden Gerard Brown Cheat 90.

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Event Three, Zig Zag Hunt

DANNEVIRKE AND DISTRICTS DTC, FEBRUARY 11-12

Judge: Peter McFetridge. 1 Simon Prouting Spur 98, 2 Gerard Brown Tempo 97, 3 Rocky Hawkins Toss 96.5, 4 Sam Benoit Rose 96, 5 Charlie Lee Steel 95. 1 Intermediate Simon Prouting Spur 98, 1 Maiden Sam Benoit Rose 96.

Event One, Long Head

Judge: Rob O’Sullivan 1 Bob Bruce Cheat 96, 2 Bob Bruce Susan 95, 3 Paul Evans Bryte 94.5, 4 Don White Jazz 94.25, 5 Hamish Henricksen Lace 93.25. 1 Intermediate Jim Wilson Jed 92 1

Event Four, Straight Hunt Judge: Kerry Kilmister.

Event Four, Straight Hunt John Bartlett, who won the long head and the short head with Honk, and the straight hunt with Spoilt, at the Pahiatua-Makuri dog trials this season. PHOTO/FILE

1 John Bartlett Spoilt 96, 2 David Sheild Rock 95.5, 3 Simon Prouting Vince 95, 4 Tony Fairweather Slave 94.5, 5 Rocky Hawkins Toss 94.25. 1 Intermediate David Sheild Rock 95.5, 1 Maiden Tony Fairweather Slave 94.5.

COMMENTS

Big entries were handled with aplomb by the very cohesive Pahiatua Club. As usual Pahiatua presented well prepared sheep for the heading courses which were greatly enjoyed by the majority of competitors. The Long Head is a great challenge to head correctly without worrying about getting the sheep back in the correct fashion as well. Those in the top five can well be pleased with themselves. The Short Head sheep were like little troopers going into the yard for most people. John Bartlett was more than happy to win two heads and a hunt for the day. Thank you to the landowners, sheep providers and sponsors.

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LEADING DOGS APPEAR WAINUI VALLEY, MARCH 3-4

Event One, Long Head

Judge: Simon McDonald 1 Nigel Clark Jan 97, 2 Brendon Bishop Spur 96.5, 3 Tom Hunter Doll 96.25, 4 Dave Wallace Blue 96, 5 Charlie Lee Bobby. 95.5. 1 Intermediate Nigel Clark Jan 97, 1 Maiden John Bartlett Bluey 94.5.

Event Two, Short Head and Yard Judge: Hamish Johnson 1 Dave Stuart Jip 97.5, 2 Dave Wallace Blue 95, 3 Jim Wilson Jed 94.5, 4 Dave Wallace Duzar 94, 5 Adam Roe Dougal 93.5. 1 Intermediate Dave Stuart Jip 97.5, 1 Maiden Peter McFetridge Dash 93.

Event Three, Zig Zag Hunt

Judge: Mike Hodgins 1 Corey Caseley Tux 98.5, 2 Gerard Brown Tempo 98, 3 Dave Stuart Nudge 97, 4 Tony Fairweather Slave 96.5, 5 John Bartlett Spoilt 96. 1 Intermediate Corey Caseley Tux 98.5, 1 Maiden Dave Stuart Nudge 97.

Event Four, Straight Hunt

Judge: Richard Finnie 1 Simon Prouting Faith 98, 2 Simon Prouting Vince 97.75, 3 Vaughan Marfell Torque 97.5, 4 David Sheild Toss 97, 5 Rob Gallien Pound 96.75. 1 Intermediate David Sheild Toss 97, 1 Maiden Hamona Craft Chemis Rain 95.25

COMMENTS

An enjoyable trial for all at Tautane Station this weekend. Entries were just shy of 300 runs so the club filled their days in nicely. A big thank you to the landowners and all who helped or sponsored the trial. At more than a third of the way through the club season, the cream is starting to come to the top for the leading Heading Dogs and Huntaways. John Bartlett has had 3 wins with Honk to put him on top with 15 points, John Harvey and Bob are on 10 after a win and two minor placings and Stu Henson and Sneaky are on 9 all from placings. John Bartlett is also leading the Huntaway division with Spoilt on 10 points garnered from a win and some placings. 2016 winners Gerard Brown and Tempo have had 2x2 placings for 8 and on 7 are Guy Peacock with Tom and Simon Prouting with Vince.

OLD DOG’S TRICKS AKITIO, MARCH 10-11

Event One, Long Head

Judge: Peter Williams 1 Chris Redmond Watch 94.75, 2 Adam Roe Dougal 94.5, 3 David Sheild Clyde 94.25, 4 Gary Smith Ned 94, 5 Corey Caseley Chief 93.5. 1 Intermediate Chris Redmond Watch 94.75, 1 Maiden Matt Watson Jane 91.

Event Two, Short Head and Yard

Judge: Nigel Clark 1 Gary Smith Ned 96, 2 Vaughan Marfell Dave 91.5, 3 Simon McDonald Jack 90.75, 4 Hamish Henricksen Lace 90.5, 5 Laurie Horsfall Raid 89.5. 1 Intermediate Vaughan Marfell Dave 91.5, 1 Maiden R Stewart Flo 72.

Event Three, Zig Zag Hunt

Judge: Mark Lowry 1 Bert Edmonds Pearl 97.5, 2 Simon Prouting Vince 97.25, 3 Brett Harvey Reggie 97, 4 Chris Shaw Dixie 96.5, 5 Matt Smith Bully 96.25. 1 Intermediate Bert Edmonds Pearl 97.5,

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1 Maiden Bruce Dillon Griff 95.75.

Event Four, Straight Hunt

Judge: Greg Dickson 1 Simon Prouting Faith 95, 2 Matt Watson Thor 93.5, 3 Chris Shaw Gift 93, 4 Chris Shaw Dixie 92.75, 5 Brett Harvey Banjo 92.5. 1 Intermediate Chris Shaw Dixie 92.75, 1 Maiden Hamish Henricksen Joe 86.

COMMENTS

Rain held off for most of the Akitio trials with just a couple of heavy showers on the second day. At the tender age of 9-and-a-half years Gary Smith’s Ned proved it is the old dog for the hard road, scoring a 4.5 point win on the Short Head and Yard. We won’t comment on Gary’s age. They were also close up in the points on the Long Head where they placed fourth. It is great to see those low-profile people who go out of their way to help their own and other clubs get their day in the sun. This was the case with Bert Edmonds winning the Zig Zag with Pearl. This is possibly Bert’s first Open win. Recently Bert was one of the people who gave time to help the short staffed Kapiti Club. Heading Top Dogs remain John Bartlett with Honk on 15 points, then John Harvey with Bob on 10. Hunts have changed a bit with Simon Prouting’s Vince moving up into pole position on 11 points followed by John Bartlett with Spoilt and Simon’s Faith both on 10.

OUTSIDERS DOMINATE WEBER, MARCH 12-13

Event One, Long Head

Judge: Guy Peacock 1 Graeme Wellington Murphy 97.75, 2 Bob Bruce Cheat 97.5, 3 Graeme Wellington Rachel 97.25, 4 Larry Horsfall Raid 94.5, 5 Peter Williams Trump 94.25, 1 Intermediate Peter Williams Trump 94.25, 1 Maiden Eric Forsyth Pat 92.75.

Event Two, Short Head and Yard Judge: Bob Bruce 1 Guy Peacock Chief 97.5, 2 Stuart Ross Badger 96.5, 3 Gerard Brown Cheat 95, 4 Noddy Halley Spike 93.5, 5 Brenda O’Leary Tote 93.25, 1 Intermediate Gerard Brown Cheat 95, 1 Maiden John Carrad Fleet 89.

Event Three, Zig Zag Hunt

Judge: Brent Mathews 1 Simon Prouting Spur 96.5, 2 Tim Hunter Tess 96 3 Matt Smith Bully 95, 4 Rob Kjestrup Rick 94.25, 5 Simon Prouting Vince 94, 1 Intermediate Matt Smith Bully 95, 1 Maiden Rob Kjestrup Rick 94.25.

Event Four, Straight Hunt

Judge: Mark Loye 1 Simon Prouting Vince 97, 2 Bert Edmonds Pearl 96, 3 Rob Kjestrup Tom 95.5, 4 Greg Dickson George 95.25, 5 Simon Prouting Faith 95. 1 Intermediate Greg Dickson George 95.25, 1 Maiden Rob Kjestrup Rick 92.

COMMENTS

Outsiders dominated the Long Head at this year’s Weber trial and only three of the top five in the Short were centre members. Simon Prouting is hogging more than his fair share of the Hunts book ending both events. This will put Vince well out in front in the Aerospread Top Huntaway. Especially pleasing to see was Bert Edmonds back up his win at Akitio with a second in the Straight Hunt.

Faavae Sefo credits family and sponsors for fantastic result at the Woodchopping Competitions

Fresh back from the Woodchopping competitions at the Sydney Royal Easter Show, Faavae Sefo is thrilled with his success and says he couldn’t have done it without the support of his sponsors and family. The event has 260 competitors from all around the world. Six thousand people watch on as 32 of the competitors battle it out for world titles, in the event known as the “Wimbledon of Woodchopping”. This year, Faeevae entered two world titles and placed third in the Single Saw World Title and Runner Up in the Double Saw World Title. Woodchopping is a serious sport that takes Faavae training and competing around the world and needs very specialised training and tools. Faavae has ÿ ve sponsors that have shown him an incredible level of support helping him to achieve such great results. Wai Weight provides 24 hour access to the gym for his specialised weight and ÿ tness training. Juken New Zealand Ltd provide him with pre-cut logs, saving signiÿ cant time ÿ nding and cutting down trees to practice on. Three other major sponsors, Enumerate Chartered Accountants, Motor Trade Finance and Stihl Shop Masterton, ensure Faavae has the best tools for the job. Given that the saw blade alone can cost several thousand dollars, Faavae says he is incredibly grateful to his sponsors and simply couldn’t do it without them. When the di° erence between ÿ rst, second and third place is a matter of hundredths of a

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FRIDAY,MAY 5 St Matthew’s Connect Group: 9.30-11am, informal, coffee and speaker, St Matthew’s Community Hall, Church St, Masterton. Call Yvonne 377-4929, Wendy 378-0035 or parish office 370-8589. Don Wilson: From 7.30pm, at Club Wairarapa, 20 Essex St, Masterton. Members, Affiliated Members and their guests welcome. Dance: At Carterton Club, Broadway, at 7.30pm. Call Liz 379-5108. Needlework & Craft Drop-in: 10am-noon, Featherston Community Centre. Call Virginia (06) 308-8392 Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di (027) 498-7261. Carterton Craft Market: Open 7 days, 10am2pm, High St, Carterton, opp Almo’s Book Shop. Call Robyn 379-7099. Kids’ Song And Story: Fun songs, finger plays and stories for under-5s, during school terms, 9.30-10.30am, at Epiphany Church Hall, High St South, Masterton. Call Jill 377-4614. Greytown Music and Movement: For preschoolers, 10am, at St Luke’s Hall, Main St. Contact: email admin@stlukesgreytown.co.nz Wairarapa Steampunk: We meet as required, 10.30am-2pm, at Kingstreet Artworks. Call Gaylene 377-4865 evenings or (0274) 494-596. Dance Fit: At Carrington Park, Carterton, at 6-7pm. If weather not good it’s in youth centre of Event Centre. Text dance groove to (022) 321-2643. Masterton Social Badminton Club: Play 7-9pm, all year round, at Masterton YMCA gym (371 Queen St). Contact by text Hamish (021) 259-7684 or Sam (0210) 552-113. Linedance: Greytown: 10.30-11.30am at St John’s Hall. Masterton Masters Swimming Club: Club night 6-7pm, Genesis Recreation Centre back pool. Call Graeme 377-0507 or Lucy (021) 0204-4144. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am, behind the Hosking Garden in the Park. Call Norma Wilton 377-3165.

Carterton Senior Citizens: Meet 1.30-4pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, Senior Citizens Hall, 150 Main St, Carterton. MONDAY,MAY 8 Carterton Scottish Dance Club: Meet at 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. No partner required. Call Elaine 377-0322 or Julie 370-4493. South Wairarapa Badminton Club: Play from 7.30pm, Featherston Sports Stadium, Underhill Rd. Mah Jong: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Pat (06) 308-9729. Senior Citizens Cards: 1-4pm Featherston Community Centre. Call Val (06) 308-9203 . Drop in Knitting & Crafts: 6.30-9.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Del (06) 308-9418. Featherston Amateur Wrestling Gym: 52 Fitzherbert St (behind Totem), school terms only, kids wrestling classes, adults and kids sports/ groups training available, 5-8 years 5.30-6.15pm, 8 and over and new to wrestling 6.15-7.30pm First class free. Call Dannii (027) 920-6751. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 6-8pm, at Red Star Sports Association, 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511, or Hugh 377-4880. Ceroc Dance Classes: 8pm, Carterton School hall. Call Mandy (021) 238-4230 or check Facebook group Ceroc Wairarapa for more info. Westside Playcentre: Open 9-noon, 165 Renall St, Masterton. Call 378-2224. Martinborough Playcentre: Open 9-noon, 38 Venice St. Call (06) 306-9068. Carterton Playcentre: Open 9-noon, Belvedere Rd (next to Howard Booth Park). Call 379-7875. Play Gym: St James Church Hall 116 High St, Masterton, 9.30-11am, for 0-3-year-olds. Carrington Bowling and Croquet Club: Golf croquet: 1.15pm for a 1.30pm start. Call Tricia Moran 379-7071. Carterton Food Bank: Open 11.30am-noon Mon-Fri at Haumanu House (down the lane between Carters and the Clock Tower). Call 379-4092. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di (027) 498-7261. Age Concern: Sit & Be Fit classes, 9.30am; line dancing, 10.30am, at the Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. The Dance Shed: 450 Belvedere Rd Carterton. Line Dancing Class, 7-9pm, beginners followed by intermediate. Call Wendy or Don 379-6827 or (027) 319-9814. Call Louise 377-0760 or Jan 378-2891. Epilepsy Support Group: Meet at the Salvation Army office, 210 High St South, Carterton, at 11am. Call 0800 20 21 22. Citizens Advice Bureau: Free and confidential advice, Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, 43 Perry St, Masterton. Call 377-0078 or 0800 367-222. Te Runga Air Scout Group: For boys and girls (year 7 to year 10), 6.30-8.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Call Lyndon 377-0687. Ballet for Women: Noon-1pm at St Andrew’s Church, Greytown. Call Maree (06) 304-9913. TUESDAY,MAY 9 Drop in Centre: Pop in for a cuppa and a chat, gold coin donation for tea/coffee and a biscuit, 2-4pm, at St Johns Hall, Main St, Greytown. Call Bronwyn Hallot (06) 304-8442 or 027 2288651 or Pam Lloyd (06) 304-7997. South Wairarapa Badminton Club: 7.30pm, at the Featherston Sports Stadium, Underhill Rd.

Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 9am-noon, at Red Star Sports Association, 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511, or Hugh 3774880. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 10am. Juesday Art: 10am-1pm Featherston Community Centre. Call Julia (06) 308-8977. Tai Chi for Health: 9.15-10.15am, St John’s Hall, Greytown. Carterton District Historical Society: Open 2-4pm, Cnr Broadway & Masson St. Call 379-7827 or 379-7150. 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. Carterton Playcentre: Open 9-noon, Belvedere Rd (next to Howard Booth Park). Call 379-7875. Dance Fitness Classes: Greytown, school terms only, with Justine Eldred at Kuranui College Dance Studio, 6.30-7.30pm. Call Justine (0274) 761-996. Masterton Taekwon-Do Club: 5.15-6.15pm, Te Runga Scout Den, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Call Simon O’Hara 370-8844. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Association: Meet for social indoor bowls, 500 cards, or a chat 1-3pm. Call Ngaire 377-0342. Free Community Fit Club: 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di (027) 498-7261. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway, Carterton, open by appointment. Call 379-7827 or 379-9021. Woops A Daisy Marching Team: March for fun, friendship and fitness, 5-6pm. Call Cheryl 372-5522. Karate Classes for Children: Masterton Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate-Do. 5.30pm, 49 Te Ore Ore Rd, Masterton. Call Steve or Sharron Riley 378-8814 or (027) 680-7738. Judo Classes: Kids (4-9) 5pm to 6pm, Cadets (10-16) 6-7pm and Seniors (14+) 7-8.30pm, Masterton Judo & Ju Jitsu Academy, 149 Queen St. Call Simon (021) 248-6111. Self Defence: Ju Jitsu, 7-8.30pm, Masterton Judo & Ju Jitsu Academy 149 Queen St. Call Simon (021) 248-6111. Karate-Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Wairarapa Inc: Martinborough: Martinborough Primary School Hall. Under-12s at 5-6pm. Call Corina Ngatai (027)432-6870. All at 6pm. Call Anna Börjesson (021) 163-8867. Toy Library: Masterton -10am-noon, rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St; Featherston: 10am-noon, in the Community Centre, 24 Wakefield St. South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club:Games afternoon, including cards, board, darts, pool etc. Call Doff 304-9748. Girl Guiding: Pippins (5-7 years) 3.45-5pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association Croquet at 1pm for 1.15pm start at clubrooms behind the Clock Tower, Carterton. Call Helen Smith (06) 3048840 or Stella Smith 379-9259. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf croquet 9.15am, behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Norma Wilton 377-3165.

Fitzherbert St (behind Totem), kids wrestling classes, term time only, 5.30pm, 5 to 8 years, 6.15pm, 8 and over, first class free. Call Dannii (027) 920-6751. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Club: Craft and chat afternoon 1-3pm, bring your crafts or just come for some company, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 5.30-7pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Kiddie Gym: For 0-3-year-olds, 9.30-11am, at St David’s Church, corner High and Victoria Sts, Carterton. Call Lorna or Abby 379-8325. Longbush Playgroup: 9.30am-noon, school terms only, 1135 Longbush Rd, Masterton. Call Eileen (06) 372-7861. Westside Playcentre: Open 9-noon, 165 Renall St, Masterton. Call 378-2224. Martinborough Playcentre: Open 9-noon, 38 Venice St. Call (06) 306-9068. Wairarapa Spinners and Weavers: Meet 10am2pm, in the Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Lynette 377-0236. Masterton Art Club: Open 10am-2pm for browsing or painting, at 12 Victoria St. Call Sue 377-7019. Dance Fit: 6pm at the YMCA Masterton. For details text ‘Dance Fit’ to (027) 349-8962. Walk Fit: Open to everyone, 9.30am. For details text ‘Walk Fit’ to (027) 239-9001. Age Concern: Sit and Be Fit, 1.30pm followed by gentle exercise class, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St, Masterton. Wairarapa Asthma Society Inc: South Wairarapa, Easy Breathers Gentle Exercise Group,

10.30-11.30am, at the St John rooms. Call Sylvia 377-1175 or Cathy (027) 359-3625. Club Carterton: Two-course barbecue meal, 6.30pm. Belly Dance: 1-2pm, at St Johns Hall, Greytown. Call Tamara (06) 308-8343 or text (021) 022-31893. The Dance Shed: 450 Belvedere Rd Carterton. Rock N Roll Class, 7-9pm. Call Wendy or Don 3796827 or (027) 319-9814. Carterton Women’s Golf: 9-hole golf at 10.45am. Call Colleen 377-0841 or Alison 377-5709. Quit Smoking Support Group: Run by Whaiora quit coaches, free, noon-1pm, at 22 Dixon St, Masterton. Recreational Walking Group: 9.30am, Essex St car park. Call Ann Jackson, 372-5758, or Ann Duckett, 378-8285. Te Runga Scouts: Cubs, 6-7.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Karate: Masterton Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate-Do, 6.30pm, 49 Te Ore Ore Rd, Masterton. Call Steve or Sharron Riley 378-8814 or (027) 680-7738. Alcoholics Anonymous: Martinborough, 7.30pm, 9 Jellicoe St. Call Mark 906) 306-6013 or (021) 02442870. Karate-Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Wairarapa Inc: Featherston: Primary School Hall, at 6pm. Call Paul Cantwell (06) 308-9839 or (027) 376-9804. Masterton Petanque Club: From 5.30pm, at Masterton Bowling Club, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Graeme 378-7331. * To have an event listed please email event@age.co.nz

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WEDNESDAY,MAY 10 Ukulele Classes: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Neil (06) 308-9341. Pilates: 6-7pm Featherston Community Centre. Call Kathy (027) 285-5595. Featherston Amateur Wrestling Gym: 52

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THURSDAY,MAY 4 Book Group: Noon-1.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Sheridan (06) 308-9059. Housie: At Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club (Carterton), behind the Clocktower, at 1.20 pm. Call Pauline Hodgson 379-5923. Drop in Centre: Pop in for a cuppa and a chat, gold coin donation for tea/coffee and a biscuit, 2-4pm, at St Johns Hall, Main St, Greytown. Call Bronwyn Hallot (06) 304-8442 or (027) 228-8651 or Pam Lloyd (06) 304-7997. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9am-noon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 5-7pm, at Red Star Sports Association, 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511, or Hugh 377-4880. 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. Oasis Network Inc: A free service for all people who need advocacy and support for their mental health issues and well-being. Mon-Fri 10am-3pm, Wairarapa Community Centre, 41 Perry St, Masterton. Call Gaylene (06) 929-0961 or (0274) 604-796. Westside Playcentre: Open 9-noon, 165 Renall St, Masterton. Call 378-2224. Martinborough Playcentre: Open 9-noon, 38 Venice St. Call (06) 306-9068. Carterton Playcentre: Open 9-noon, Belvedere Rd (next to Howard Booth Park). Call 379-7875. Mums & Bubs Fit: Open to everyone, 10am. For details text ‘Fit Mums’ to (027) 349-8962. Masterton Taekwon-Do Club: 5.15-6.15pm, Te Runga Scout Den, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Call Simon O’Hara 370-8844. Masterton Senior Citizens & Beneficiaries Association: Meet 1-3.30pm for cards, Scrabble and bowls, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Ngaire Walker 377-0342. Wairarapa Fern & Thistle Pipe Band: Band practises 6.30-8.30 pm, Savage Club Hall, Albert St, Masterton. Tai chi for Health: Martinborough, St John’s Hall, 9.30-10.30am. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association Croquet: 9.15am for 9.30 start. Call Veronica George 379-8644. Alcoholics Anonymous: Masterton, 7.30pm, Soulway Church, 227 High St. Call Darren (027) 334-2685. Karate-Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Wairarapa Inc: Carterton: 6pm, at Carterton South End School hall. Call Thomas Duncan (06) 308-8844 or (027) 302-8923.

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Wanted to Buy BUYING NOW - Estates, Collections, Antiques, Silver, Gold, Jewellery etc. Phone Charles 06 929 8266 CLEARING OUT the house or sheds, finalising an estate? Don’t throw it out or give it away. Call us, we make instant decisions and pay instant cash. Phone 0274 484 531.

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Wish to appoint a new Club Administrator/Bar Manager for its popular Golf course. A full description of the role can be obtained on request to riversdalebeachgolfclub@xtra.co.nz Written applications and CV to RBGC, P O Box 775 Masterton or to riversdalebeachgolfclub@xtra.co.nz by 15th May

ALFREDTON SCHOOL Teacher Aide

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12 hours per week We have a position available at our wonderful country school. We are looking for a special person who can work well as part of a team, has a great sense of humour and enjoys supporting students to achieve the best they can. Experience would be helpful but not necessary as full training will be given to the right person.

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Mirror Mirror Hair Design, a busy new salon in town is looking for someone passionate in all aspects of hairdressing, must be reliable and customer friendly. Fully qualified is a must as you will be managing the salon at times. The new salon is in Carterton on High Street. Apply to Lizzie at lizziekeedwell@gmail.com and send cv and cover letters or Phone 06 379 5617or 021 833 637.

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Employment Required Up to 30 hours per week Weekend Work Experience Required Email CV to: inquiries@turkeyredhotel.co.nz or Phone 06 304 9569

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Part-time Nanny Wanted Very part-time actually. Just a couple of hours on weekdays, 7.15 - 9.15am to get a couple of small people (5 and 8) fed, dressed, brushed, kept away from i-pads, and put on the school bus. Some experience working in a zoo would be an advantage as would the ability to dress an octopus. Availability for some flexible hours during school holidays would be a plus too! Start May 29. We’re in the Te Ore Ore area just a couple of km’s out of Masterton. Call Warwick: 021 877 700 or Sarah: 021 511 223

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Greytown spice takes award

Greytown food producer Rachel Priestly, owner and creator of The Prodigal Daughter and La Pancetta restaurant in Greytown, was won one of eight category awards at the inaugural Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards 2017. Rachel launched The Prodigal Daughter combining small-scale production of authentic salumi (cured meats) with the importation of Italian food and wine and works with Wairarapa based supplier Longbush Pork. Rachel won the Outstanding Producer, Paddock Crafted award with her Spicy Sicilian Sausages. Absolute NZ Meat is the Supreme Winner of the awards with their Absolute Angus Porterhouse was named alongside seven category winners representing horticulture, aquaculture, cheesemaking, butchery and creators of premium crafted products. The winners were announced in Auckland last Thursday after a panel of 10 expert food judges tasted more than 150 products from 82 growers, farmers and crafted producers in early March 2017 at the Fresh Factory in Auckland. Absolute Angus is the brand East Cape farmers Sean and Jodi Brosnahan developed for their pure NZ Angus stud that they sell online via www.absolutenzmeat. com. Head Judge Lauraine Jacobs said the porterhouse was a standout, with the judges “smitten” from the very first bite. “Not only did it have terrific texture and intense meaty flavours, but the Brosnahan’s

commitment to sustainable management of their East Cape farm and the online business they have created is worthy of this recognition. It is a joy to see the hard work of our farming sector being carried out in such an exemplary manner.”

Category winners are: • Jersey Girl Organics, Jersey Girl Organic Whole Milk - Outstanding Producer Dairy Primary • Whitestone Cheese Company, Vintage Windsor Blue - Outstanding Producer Dairy Crafted • Farm Eighty4, Heirloom Tomatoes?Fresh.co.nz Outstanding Producer Earth Primary • Fix and Fogg, Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter - Fresh.co.nz Outstanding Producer Earth Crafted • Absolute NZ Meat, Absolute Angus Outstanding Producer Paddock Primary • The Prodigal Daughter, Spicy Sicilian Sausages - Outstanding Producer Paddock Crafted • Cloudy Bay Clams, Wild Harvested New Zealand Diamond Shell Surf ClamsLabel & Litho Outstanding Producer Water Primary • Keewai New Zealand, Live Freshwater Crayfish - Spirit of New Zealand The judges took the opportunity to recognise Runners-Up in two categories. Clevedon Valley Buffalo, Buffalo Mozzarella and Wooden Spoon Boutique Freezery, Movie Night Ice Cream were recognised in Dairy. Paneton Bakery, Paneton Flaky Puff

Pastry was an Earth Runner-Up. As well as awarding products from judging, the Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards encouraged foodies to vote for their favourites.

People’s Choice Awards: • Fix and Fogg peanut butter makers L’aﬀare Outstanding Producer • Otago Farmers Market - Outstanding Farmers’ Market • Farro Fresh Food - Outstanding Specialty Food Store or Supermarket • Hawke’s Bay - T & G Global Outstanding Food Region Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards winners will carry a gold sticker in the shops. In March more than 50 products from 42 producers were also endorsed for their quality and innovation and these products may carry a black ﬁnalist sticker. Organiser Kathie Bartley said it “particularly pleasing to see the quality of New Zealand’s primary produce shine through. “One of the drivers for these awards was to celebrate and promote the amazing local produce that kiwis have on their back doorstep.” The judging panel was; respected food writer and champion of New Zealand cuisine, Head Judge, Lauraine Jacobs; Kathy Paterson, food writer; Enzo Bettio, founder of Delmaine Foods and owner of Vin Alto; Anna Tait-Jamieson, NZ Life & Leisure, food editor; Lucy Corry, NZ Life & Leisure contributor and food writer;

Rachel Priestly, owner and creator of The Prodigal Daughter and La Pancetta restaurant in Greytown, won one of eight category awards at the inaugural Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards 2017. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

Mat McLean, head chef/owner of Palate Restaurant, Hamilton and Beef & Lamb New Zealand Platinum Ambassador; Sam Mannering, chef/co-owner of The Homestead Company, Auckland; Nick Honeyman, head chef/owner of Paris Butter, Auckland; Trudi Nelson, food writer, broadcaster and co-owner of The Fresh Factory and Emily King (Sustainable Business Network food program).

Rugby win for Gladstone Jade Cvetkov captured these images from Gladstone’s 25-20 home win against last year’s champions Greytown. See story page 35.

Inia katie clears the ball.

Brad Gri˜ ths looks to pass.

Team photo with the new domain sign.

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Gladstone win on a newly named domain BY GARY CAFFELL Steve Thompson had plenty to savour on Saturday. The longtime head coach of Gladstone’s premier division rugby team had the playing field which has been such a focal point of his recreational activity over the past four decades officially named the Steve Thompson Domain, and a few hours later his side maintained their unbeaten record in the 2017 Tui Cup series with a 25-20 victory over defending champions Greytown. Never one to seek personal accolades, Thompson thoroughly deserved every tribute which came his way. A detailed examination of his service to the Gladstone club since he joined their under-21 side as a player in 1975 would probably fill a book. Suffice to say it has been considerable and involved not only playing and coaching but administrative duties, fundraising and groundsman. And, what’s more, he has also found the time to serve the Wairarapa-Bush union with distinction as well, both in the playing and coaching spheres. Appropriately Gladstone also held it’s old-timer’s day on Saturday so, not surprisingly, there was a big crowd on hand to watch the battle with old foes Greytown and the majority of those present got the result they wanted. There were more than a few nervous moments for them, however, with most of them coming in a first half which saw Gladstone have the edge in territory and possession but Greytown make the better of their scoring opportunities and lead 15-8 at the break. The visitors recorded tries through wing AJ Manley and No.8 Tavita Isaac with Nick Olson landing a penalty and a conversion while Gladstone scored a try through flanker Bryn Henderson and Brad Griffith kicked one penalty. The main problem for Gladstone through the opening 40 minutes was a frustrating trend of either making basic

handling or passing errors or conceding penalties just when the goalline beckoned but whatever coach Thompson had to say to them during the interval worked the oracle as they were a completely different team in the second half. In fact, it was pretty much a complete turnaround with Gladstone stringing phases together with impressive precision and Greytown struggling to get any continuity into their game because of regular turnovers. From 15-8 down Gladstone not only made up the leeway but raced out to a 25-15 advantage. Flanker Scott Harpham scored the first try, which was converted from the sideline by Brad Griffith, and then replacement winger Matthew Macrae bashed his way to the tryline on a spectacular 30m run. Griffith again converted from well out and with Tim Griffith soon after kicking a penalty the home side were clearly in the box seat. Greytown did have the last say on the scoreboard after a superb Tavita Isaac break and kick ahead ended with Manly winning the race for the ball over the goalline, enough to give Greytown a bonus point but not soon enough for them to have any chance of spoiling Steve Thompson’s party. Individually there were a number of standouts, Andrew McLean, Andrew Smith, John Stevenson and Bryn Henderson up front for Gladstone and Tavita Isaac, Chaz Matthews, Regan Pope and Kurt Simmonds likewise for Greytown. In the backs a couple of young first-fives in Brad Griffith (Gladstone) and Raniera Peterson (Greytown) enhanced their reputations and the experience of Kingi Kaiwai (Greytown) and Cameron Hayton (Gladstone) in midfield was always evident. In other Tui Cup matches Pioneer moved to a clear second on the points table with a 30-13 win over Marist at Memorial Park, Carterton scored a surprisingly comfortable 37-22 win over Martinborough in a game which

Junior Taulago on attack.

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Steve Thompson with wife Cath Thompson, by the new sign for his namesake domain at Gladstone.

saw referee Graeme Reisima control in 200th premier division club fixture and Eketahuna broke their “duck” with a 41-22 beating of the still winless East Coast.

Provisional competition points: Gladstone 18, Pioneer 17, Greytown 14, Carterton 12, Marist 11, Eketahuna 7, Martinborough 2, East Coast 0.

Big win for Dalefield men, draw for women BY GARY CAFFELL Dalefield chalked up their first win in this season’s Wellington premier men’s hockey competition on Saturday, and they did it in style. A failure to make the most of their scoring opportunities had hampered Dalefield in their opening three games of the season, all of which had ended in draws, but the defending champions capitalised big time from them against Karori at Clareville on this occasion, winning by a staggering 16-0. Coach Willie Schaefer said it was simply a case of Dalefield constantly moving the ball with accuracy and speed and not only probing holes in the Karori defence but turning them into goals on a regular basis, something they had not been doing in previous games. ”I’m pretty sure we would have won all games so far had our finishing been up to this sort of standard….it was always only going to be a matter of time before we clicked in that area and I guess Karori bore the full brunt of it.” In what was an impressive effort from the entire playing staff two of the standouts for Dalefield were Joseph

Robertson and Rowan Yeo, both of whom were often at the forefront of attacking movements, and while goalkeeper John Forsyth had a relatively quiet game overall he was calm and composed in any pressure situations. If goals came thick and fast in the men’s game it was a completely different state of affairs in the game which preceded it. There the Dalefield and Karori women’s team fought out a scoreless draw in their Wellington premier division match with Dalefield ruing a large number of missed scoring opportunities. “We couldn’t buy a goal, we probably would have had five or six on any other day but the ball just wouldn’t go in the net,” Dalefield coach Mike O’Connor said. At the same time, however, O’Connor was quick to praise the effort of a young Karori side which showed plenty of tenacity in all areas of the game. “I don’t want to take anything away from them, they fought really hard all the way through.” Players to stand out for Dalefield were Litia Jane, Michael O’Connor and Annabel Butterick.

Dalefield’s Kirsty Anderson, right, battles for possession with a Karori player in the premier division women’s match which ended in a scoreless draw. PHOTO/JADE CVETKOV

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