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2 Wairarapa Midweek Local News Wednesday, March 4, 2020 Council
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$59K fine for driver involved in fatal crash
A narrow vote of six to five has saved the Masterton Town Hall from being demolished. Masterton district councillors voted in favour of an amendment raised by Frazer Mailman, to only demolish the town hall auditorium, but keep the building’s historic façade, civic buildings and civil defence offices. The original recommendation was for all the buildings to be demolished, and for a new event centre and library to be built. Further discussion on the idea of an event centre will be held, with the council making provision for $2.1 million in its 2020-21 budget for the project.
Fatigued drivers on the road are a danger to others, was the warning given by Judge Barbara Morris when the driver involved in a fatal collision at Tauherenikau last January appeared for sentencing. Brenton Donald Poole, a Hamiltonbased commercial truck driver, appeared in Masterton District Court having earlier pleaded guilty to one charge of careless driving causing death and one charge of breaching commercial driving regulations which require a break every 5.5 hours. Poole had only slept for four hours before departing Hamilton on January 29. He fell asleep at the wheel and crossed the centre line on the Tauherenikau bridge before colliding with another vehicle. The crash claimed the life of Carterton man, Craig Shields, 53, who had been on the passenger side of the vehicle driven by his wife, Nicky. Poole, 28, was sentenced to 250 hours community work, ordered to pay reparations of $59,000, and disqualified from driving for 12 months.
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Kit de Silva remembered
One of Masterton’s most experienced physicians, Dr Kirthi Sukumar [Kit] de Silva, died in his 90th year on February 15, following a distinguished 40-year career at the Wairarapa District Health Board [DHB]. Fellow physician, Tim Matthews said “he was very unusual in that he was a GP as well as a hospital doctor. His arrival brought specialist medical services to Wairarapa that they didn’t have before.” De Silva was responsible for much of the development of the DHB’s cardiology unit and had to be convinced to retire at the age of 83. Close friend and fellow physician, London-based Dr Nihal D Amerasekera said he would be best remembered for “his wit and humour and extraordinary energy and enthusiasm for life”.
Motoring
New dealer for Hyundai
After nine years of holding the franchise, Eastwood Motor Group in Masterton will no longer be trading Hyundai vehicles. This was the longest Hyundai franchise operation in New Zealand to date. Another local dealer will take over the franchise, but who that will be, has yet to be announced. Eastwood Motor Group managing director Mike Eastwood and dealer principal Gary Allan gave the assurance that “as a team we will be doing all we can to continue best customer support and our ongoing community development.”
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Scooting towards better stats Lisa Urbani
Mobility scooter accidents are on the rise. From 2000 to 2018 there has been an increase from 12 to 43 wheeled pedestrians killed and injured, statistics from Ministry of Transport reveal. In 2000 there were eight minor and two serious injuries, and two deaths. By 2018 there were 32 minor and nine serious injuries, and two deaths. In light of this information, there is a need for education around mobility scooter safety. In an effort to reduce the number of incidents, the Wairarapa Road Safety Council [WRSC] and Masterton business, Mobility Wairarapa, combined forces to host safety sessions. Twenty-nine mobility scooter drivers recently burned some rubber on the tarmac at Wairarapa Village, a Masterton retirement complex, and brushed up on their driving skills during the training day. The aim of the session was to educate scooter drivers on the legalities of
Wairarapa mobility scooter users brush up on their road safety skills.
being a mobility scooter user. This included information about safe speeds and courtesy to other footpath users, the use of flags and bright clothing for visibility, planning their route to avoid peak hour traffic and avoiding busy intersections, and the safe use and maintenance of their scooters. WRSC manager Bruce
Pauling said they took part in a challenging skills course, that replicated situations they faced every day, such as manoeuvring in confined areas like shops and narrow pathways, and negotiating uneven terrain and curbs. “This group of road users are very vulnerable, as their mobility devices offer little in protection in case of a crash or fall, and the users are usually
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older people who are often frail and either sustain life threatening injuries or spend a lot longer to recover, when situations go wrong.” Bruce said ACC claims from these types of crashes were growing as more people choose mobility scooters because of physical limitations, not being able to drive a car for whatever reason, or simply choosing this mode of transport as
it was cheaper and easier to own and maintain than a car. Mobility Wairarapa owner Steve Taylor said it was a fun day for all. “Public transport can be expensive, and without help, their ability to do things is very limited. “A scooter provides them with independence and supports wellbeing as they regain their independence.” Amelia Kilioni, daughter
of scooter-owner David Kilioni, said his scooter had been “life-changing”. “He had very limited independence due to his health issues that stopped him from being able to do things and made him reliant on others. Since having his scooter he has gained his independence and enjoys his freedom, he is much happier and is enjoying his life.” Having won the Allied Medical, ‘Dealer of the Year’ for the biggest regional growth NZ-wide, from January to December 2019, Taylor said he had sold 10 mobility scooters in one week, at the beginning of this year. He said that any interested scooter drivers were welcome to take his scooters for a test drive and he would explain the safe use and maintenance of the devices, including information about regular checks on tyres and batteries, and accessories. Free flags and copies of Ready to Ride booklets would also be available. It is hoped that further training days will be organised throughout Wairarapa in future.
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New role tips towards hopes of zero waste Hayley Gastmeier A mattress for $5, clothes for $1 and books for 50 cents – at the Wairarapa Resource Centre you can buy more than you can carry with a $20 note. But the Masterton centre is much more than a place where you can dress the entire family or furnish your house on a tight budget. It offers employment, workplace training, opportunities to give back to the community, and environmentally friendly initiatives. Kim McGuckin is the latest staff member on the team. Resource centre coordinator Trudie Jones said Kim had been employed on a threemonth term, through a partnership with Work and Income NZ that focused on helping people re-enter the workforce. A new role has been created especially for Kim, with her job to increase recycling and reduce waste to landfill. The aim was to repurpose anything that could be saved. “We’re stripping everything that’s coming into the shop, that’s not good enough to sell,” Trudie said. “We’re not here to take people’s rubbish, we’re trying to keep things away from the dump.” Kim has had a diverse work history so brings many skills to the role. “It’s about giving things a second life.” A keen gardener, she said it was also about
Poverty is huge in Wairarapa. We want to be a space where people can come in and get free bread at the door, they can get affordable clothing, and if they have a broken door handle, they can come here to find one to fix it. “thinking outside the box”. Demonstrating her creativity, she has repurposed four bedheads and turned them into a raised vegetable patch. She said she was loving the job, working with “awesome” people, and helping her community. Kim has been removing handles and hinges from broken furniture to be repurposed, and buttons from damaged clothing, which she’s then been making into cleaning rags. “It’s learning to break down things.” She said she hoped to encourage the community to get into the habit of reusing and recycling and that it would “become more in the forefront of people’s minds”. Trudie said she wanted people to come to the resource centre to replace missing or broken pieces for items, so they could be fixed instead of thrown away. “When we opened six years ago, this is what we wanted to be. We didn’t want to be known as
another op shop. “Poverty is huge in Wairarapa. We want to be a space where people can come in and get free bread at the door, they can get affordable clothing, and if they have a broken door handle, they can come here to find one to fix it.” Trudie said life was hard for many whanau, and the centre’s purpose was to make life a little easier for people. “We’ve always wanted to be a centre for the good of the people, and this year that’s what we’re trying to do – empower the community.” The centre is the only Wairarapa drop-off point for many items that can be recycled but often end up in the landfill. It accepts coffee capsules and pods, baby food pouches, old toothbrushes and toothpaste tubes, and batteries for recycling. The resource centre is also a drop-off point for old or unused cell phones, which are recycled and the money raised is going towards the building of the new Wellington Children’s Hospital. As well as contributing to a worthy cause, this initiative reduces hazardous waste from ending up in the landfill. • The Wairarapa Resource Centre is on King St and is open Tuesday through Friday 9am-5pm or Monday and Saturday 9am-2pm. You can call on (06) 377 2090.
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Helping pupils shine at school Erin Kavanagh-Hall “It’s not if you’re bright – it’s how you’re bright.” This quote, pinned in block letters on the notice board of her new office, is Marion Harvey’s personal philosophy for educating young New Zealanders. As Makoura College’s acting principal, Harvey plans to put this conviction into practice – empowering students to discover their talents, gain fulfilment in their education, and “find their bright”. Harvey, who settled in Wairarapa with her husband and daughter last year, has a long and varied career in education. As a secondary teacher, deputy principal and New Zealand Qualifications Authority School Relationship Manager, her work has taken her into schools all over the country. She joined the team at Makoura as deputy principal in November last year, and has stepped into the role of acting principal, following on from former principal Paul Green, who returned to his native UK this week. Harvey says one of the most important lessons she has taken away from her teaching and public service careers
is there are many paths to success: the key is encouraging children to pursue their passions, and making space for those passions within the school environment. She believes Makoura College, with its progressive and inclusive approach to learning, embodies this philosophy. “As educators, we can help empower young people to follow their passions – pour petrol on those flames, rather than water,” Harvey said. “I’ve worked with kids who aren’t traditionally academic – they’ll tell me, ‘there’s no way I’ll get an Excellence [in NCEA]’. But it’s up to us to help them find what they’re good at and enjoy – and how we, as teachers, can drive that. “Makoura has a passionate staff who are all about helping young people find their bright and discover their legacy. I’m excited to learn alongside them.” Harvey grew up in Christchurch, and completed her teacher training at Canterbury University. In 1992, she landed her first job teaching music at St Thomas of Canterbury, an integrated boys’ school, before heading north to Taupo, where she was head of performing arts
at Tauhara College until 2001. She was then appointed deputy principal at Otorohanga College, south of Hamilton – a tight-knit school community of 380 students, with a strong bicultural character. There, Harvey knew each one of her students by name and played sport with the young people at lunchtimes. It was also during her time in Waikato that she met her
As educators, we can help empower young people to follow their passions – pour petrol on those flames, rather than water. Marion Harvey, Makoura College’s acting principal. PHOTO/ERIN KAVANAGH-HALL
husband – former Otorohanga mayor, Dale Williams. “It was interesting – everyone under 20 in Otorohanga knew me, while everyone over 20 knew Dale,” Harvey said. “We had our first date several kms out of town.” Harvey and her husband share a passion for working with youth. As mayor, Williams
implemented a suite of initiatives supporting every young person to transition from school to the next stage of their life. Otorohanga achieved zero youth unemployment as a result. Williams also chaired the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs, working alongside former Makoura principal Tom Hullena to support the kaupapa of zero waste of youth. “Dale comes from a trades background, whereas myself and my parents were university educated – that was the world I knew. “When it comes to education beyond school, Dale helped me see there were many different options and possibilities, which I think helped me become better-rounded in my approach to teaching.” After 12 years at Otorohanga College, and eight months travelling around the world, Harvey and her family settled in Porirua, where she accepted a role as a school relationship manager with NZQA. Providing support managing their assessment processes, Harvey worked with “a huge variety” of schools in Auckland and Waikato: urban co-ed schools with thousands of pupils, remote country
schools, small kura kaupapa Maori, private girls schools, and two Islamic schools. Last year, craving the tranquillity of a small town, Harvey and family moved to Wairarapa, where, around the same time, the role of deputy principal at Makoura had become vacant. She was impressed by Makoura’s range of initiatives to engage its diverse student population – such as its weekly project-based learning programme, teen parent unit, alternate education curriculum, and services academy. “The interview felt right – I’d never felt a connection like that before. “It’s a school that doesn’t rest on its laurels and makes it a priority to challenge the status quo. “It’s a great environment – we’ve got a supportive board, talented and interesting staff, and students who are genuine, empathetic, compassionate and extremely bright.” She looks forward to helping implement Makoura’s upcoming initiatives – a crosscurricular learning programme and a student mentorship service, helping young people succeed academically and find their purpose.
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The weather is still hot, and we’re waiting for rain, but March signals the beginning of Autumn - a very important time in the gardening world. Here’s some bits and pieces to do this month in the garden.
Feed your trees Your fruit trees have been working hard to produce fruit for you, so now reward them by fertilising with Kings Citrus & Fruit Tree Fertiliser (if in the garden) or Tui Novatec (if in pots). This will send goodness down to their roots and give them a boost before the autumn growth kicks in.
Stock up on spring bulbs Get first pick of the new season bulbs, but hold off planting until the weather starts to cool down. If you have cold climate bulbs (ie tulips) stored from last season put them in the fridge to chill.
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Control Thrips Thrips are tiny, long insects, that range in colour from white to yellow to black. They attack flowers, fruit and foliage on a range of plants such as roses, azaleas, gladioli and even vegetables such as onions and beans. They are sap suckers, often leaving a silver appearance on leaves, browning on petals and fruit and can cause flowers and leave to wilt and die. We have a range of products instore to deal to thrips including Yates Natures Way Pyrethrum and Grosafe Enspray 99.
Plump up your pumpkins Try and give your pumpkins a bucket of water each day to help them swell up as much as possible before the skins harden too much. Once you have about 4 or 5 fruit on each plant nip the growing tips from the vine. This will ensure the energy goes into the fruit that’s already established.
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Once you have harvested your summer vegetables then decide if you are going to grow crops for winter or leave the ground for spring. If you are going to leave the area bare until spring planting then it’s a good idea to sow a patch of Green Crops. Mustard, Oats and Lupin sterilise the soil and replace nutrients. If you are going to leave the area until spring planting, then it’s a good idea to sow Green Crops. Mustard, Oats and Lupin sterilise the soil and replaced nutrients.
Passionvine Hoppers Passionvine Hoppers are a problem at the moment, but because they quickly ‘flit away’ they can be hard to control. Spray with Pyrethrum early morning or late evening while they are less active. It’s easiest to get on top of these critters while they are still in their ‘fluffybum’ stage, before they turn into the moth.
We eradicated the Pea Weavil, which is fabulous news for home gardeners because this now means we can grow peas again !!! For those of you who want to try and squeeze in a crop now we have pea plants in punnets, or seeds.
BRIEFLY Keep on top of weeds don’t let them steal your plants needed moisture. Deadhead Spent Blooms - This will give annuals, roses, azaleas etc a chance to put more energy into flower production rather than seeding. Plant seedlings of brussel sprouts, cabbages, cauliflowers, leeks, broccoli, onions, silverbeet, spinach & kale. Protect your edibles from white butterfly and other pests by covering with bug netting and spray with a mixture of Grosafe Bactur and Enspray 99. Plant Avocados and Citrus now while the soil is nice and warm
MOON PLANTING TIPS THIS MONTH March 1 - 8: Transplant seedlings of silverbeet, parsley, lettuce, cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower for winter harvest. March 9 - 12: Harvest and preserve your crops. Tackle weeds before they set seed. MARCH 13 - 14: Sow lawn seed. MARCH 15 - 19: Cultivate the soil and dig in fertiliser. MARCH 20 - 25: Sow root crop seeds such as turnips and beetroot. Plant spring flowering bulbs. MARCH 26 - 31: Plant fruit trees. Take cuttings. Plant leafy vegetables such as kale, kohlrabi, broccoli and spinach.
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Carterton
Seeking out talent The search is on for talent in Wairarapa as entries open for this year’s Talent Wairarapa competition. This would be the third year the talent quest has run. Carterton Rotary is once again looking for the next “big thing” in the region, whether its singing, gymnastics, juggling, ventriloquism, comedy, or something else. “We are looking for everything,” Vickie Pickering from Carterton Rotary said. “People have got the talent and we want to see it.” The competition is open to all ages, with categories for 14 and Under and Over-14s. It could be groups, bands, skits or a party trick – there are no restrictions to acts as long as they are appropriate. Vickie said the aim was to get people on the stage and grow in confidence. Then for the finale, “it is like a proper performance” with all the bells and whistles. For the 14 and Under category, there is a top
prize of $500. For the Over-14s, there is a winner’s prize of $1000. Entries cost $5 and are open until March 31 before the heats on May 16-17. The semi-finals will take place at Makoura College in Masterton on May 31 and Kuranui College in Greytown on June 6. Each semi-final will see an allocation of acts go through to the final which is at the Carterton Events Centre on June 13. • For more information or to enter visit talentwairarapa.co.nz.
Get fit and make friends Looking for something to do to keep you physically fit? Or a social activity to meet people? Or maybe a mentally stimulating activity? You get all three from Scottish country dancing. This gives you physical exercise at your level, mental stimulation from working out the patterns of dances selected from literally thousands, and socialising with many other
dancers, locally, nationally and internationally. Come and join the Carterton Scottish Country Dance Club on Mondays to find out why so many people world-wide enjoy this social activity. You don’t have to be Scottish or need any special attire except a pair of soft shoes. Club nights are every Monday, except public holidays, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at the Carterton
School hall. It is not necessary to have danced before or to have a partner. All you need is enthusiasm. It is a great way to make new friends and boost your social life. Scottish country dancing is enjoyed across the world by people of all ages. • For more information contact: Elaine and Michael on (06) 377 0322.
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Carterton District Council [CDC] is taking steps to deal with coronavirus should the pandemic hit. Measures to deal with the virus’ potential threat are on the agenda for CDC’s audit and risk committee today. The council’s pandemic response policy is a key agenda topic. The virus is now present in more than 40 countries, and New Zealand reported its first case on Friday. Further travel restrictions into New Zealand were introduced the same day. New Zealand will not allow any exemptions for overseas students from China to enter the country. And temporary restrictions will be placed on travel from Iran. There is no Wairarapaspecific pandemic plan. Instead, district councils fall under the Ministry of Health National Plan, as directed by the Wellington Region Emergency Management Office [WREMO].
CDC chief executive Jane Davis said in the event of any threat, CDC will follow the lead set by the Ministry of Health National Plan, as directed by WREMO. “Under that plan it will be the Wairarapa District Health Board [DHB] that will be the lead agency and may ask for emergency management support from WREMO,” Davis said. “WREMO would coordinate the support and we would likely be able to provide logistics and, or, welfare services into that process. “Our role will also be to support the DHB directly if requested, potentially providing facilities for isolation cases if possible.” Davis said there has been no impact to council operations yet as a result of the port closures or the virus’ impact overseas. A Regional Public Health incident management team was overseeing a regional response to coronavirus, supported by watch groups from Capital and Coast, Hutt Valley and Wairarapa
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Flu vaccinations available from 1 April While we’re still enjoying summery weather, flu season is just around the corner. Fast flu facts: • Influenza (flu) is a serious illness that can affect anyone, even people who are young and healthy. • Around one in four New Zealanders are infected with flu each year. • Almost four out of five people who get the flu virus don’t have any symptoms and aren’t aware they may be spreading it to others. • Flu is very contagious and easily spread through breathing, coughing and sneezing.
• Pregnant women and their babies, young children and older people with certain medical conditions can suffer serious health issues from getting flu. • A flu vaccination each year is the best way to help avoid getting flu and passing it on to friends, family and co-workers. • Contact your medical centre to book your flu vaccination. Vaccinations are also available at some Wairarapa pharmacies.
Free flu vaccinations Available for people aged over 65 years, pregnant woman and for people with certain medical conditions. Children aged 4 years or under who have had a respiratory illness are also eligible and encouraged to have a free flu vaccination. Contact your medical centre for more details.
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12 Wairarapa Midweek Opinion Wednesday, March 4, 2020 EDITORIAL
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Rethinking drinking Occasionally, it’s good to step back and reflect on things. Just because everyone around us is doing something, doesn’t mean it’s the decent thing to do. Wairarapa Bush Rugby Union [WBRU] has reviewed its code of conduct and introduced changes that turns traditional sporting culture on its head. The new code promotes positive changes to drinking habits and behaviour on the sidelines that in the past have been socially accepted and even encouraged by those at the top. The wellbeing of players and the wider rugby community is at the forefront of the new guidelines, which were launched in partnership with Tu Ora Compass Health last week with a film screening I was lucky to attend. The Ground We Won is a beautifully shot black and white documentary that takes a candid look into the lives of a rural rugby team.
Piece of mind
Hayley Gastmeier Filmed in Reporoa, a farming community in the Rotorua District, the film follows the team vying to turn their losing streak around through hard training sessions, which are invariably followed with hard drinking sessions. There’s the side of drinking that breaks down mental barriers and is seen to promote camaraderie. Then there’s the darker side – the peer pressure, the unpredictable emotional outbursts, the loss of self-control and ability to make sensible and safe decisions. It’s a culture not only ingrained in sports but many other pockets of society. Back in my teens and 20s my life revolved around alcohol. Throughout my 12-year hospitality career, the bars and restaurants I worked
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at offered “staffies” [free drinks after your shift], half-price alcoholic drinks to staff, and allowed drinking on the job. While this will not sound like ‘normal’ behaviour to many readers, it was very much ‘normal’ for those of us working in hospitality at the time. While it’s nice to enjoy a glass of wine with dinner, it’s good to also consider the social harm alcohol is responsible for. New Zealand’s shamefully high domestic violence rate would no doubt diminish if alcohol was taken out of the mix. Every now and then, ask yourself, is my behaviour contributing positively or negatively to my life and those around me? Am I being the best version of myself? Good on WBRU for kicking off the conversation.
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Jake, Iris’ blind Retired Working Dog, celebrating life with his mates. PHOTO/WILLIAM BOOTH
Elder Law – A Specialist Area As our population grows older lawyers and other adviser need specialist knowledge of issues which affect the elderly. Furthermore, I regularly attend “legal education” seminars to “upskill” about these issues. Issues which elderly need to consider include: • Enduring Powers of Attorney and Wills – I have memorandums about these matters which I can provide free of charge • Residential care subsidies, including capital income consideration and gifting when consideration needs to be given when applying for a subsidy particularly in view of WINZ “tightening” the criteria • Family Protection Claims, particularly where there are “blended families” which often creates tensions within the blended families and children • Advising about moving into rest homes and consideration to the different types of “Occupation Rights Agreements” • Advising in respect of Trustee issues including, in particular, aging Trustees and removal of those Trustees • Winding Up Trusts • Trust structures and property relationship agreement for re-partnered older clients • Late life asset and estate planning including Property Relationship Agreements
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STREET TALK
There’s so many great community groups in Wairarapa. My favourite is... Richard Alan Dahlberg Resource Centre, unsung heroes at this place. Maureen Mcghie Hospice society! Donna Laing Motuoru Development Services Ltd. Bob Pringle Wairarapa Spinners and Weavers Guild.
Kat Reid King Street Artworks.
Jean Cretney The Cancer Society.
Gavin Hodder Hospice Wairarapa.
Vanessa Maxwell King St Artworks.
Susan Rutene Hospice Wairarapa.
Niamh Wingate Connecting Communities Wairarapa.
Helen Dew Resilient Carterton. Debbie Paardekooper King Street Artworks. Donna Marie Gray Te Awhina Cameron Community House.
Michael Wilson Arrow FM, Access Radio Wairarapa. Patricia Pye Breakfast in Page 42 Café & Gelato, we have a great ‘group’ of locals.
Miriam Coulter My Place. Jade Waetford Te P˜ ! Te P˜ tukituki o Wairarapa Inc. Whatahoro Cribb Fox Te Rangiura o Wairarapa. Dan Broughton Carterton Farmers’ Market. Pretty Riki Te P˜ tukituki o Wairarapa Inc. Michelle Trueman Te Awhina Cameron Community House.
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A love story across time and distance to be performed in the refurbished Rangatahi Hub of the Carterton Events Centre 13 March 7.30pm - Danny Clenott and Yvonne Way 14 March 7.30pm - Danny Clenott and Lilla Csorgo 15 March 2.30pm - Danny Clenott and Lilla Csorgo 19 March 7.30pm - Danny Clenott and Yvonne Way 20 and 21 March 7.30pm - Jim Palmer and Barbara Barr 22 March 2.30pm - Jim Palmer and Barbara Barr
14 Wairarapa Midweek Extra Wednesday, March 4, 2020 ARATOI VOICES
TRAMPING
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Seeing Masterton’s cellophane sea Educator Kate Devenny talks about ‘Cellophane Drift’, this artwork made with repurposed plastic and rubbish found in Masterton by Dani Henke, an artist originally from the United States and now living in Wellington. Kate also explains why she loves her job as one of two Museum Educators at Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History. This week at Aratoi we are proud to again join Seaweek, the national celebration of our precious Moana. One part of our foyer display is this intriguing Cellophane Drift. Artists are keen observers and recorders of their environment, and Dani is no exception. As an artist in the era of climate crisis, Dani says she has at times struggled to justify making, or at least making in particular ways. “As the choices made in my day-to-day life have shifted over time, so have my art practices,” she told me. “Found objects and repurposed materials have always been prevalent in my work but this focus on plastic is relatively new to my process.” Dani found herself in Masterton in January of this year, having been awarded the Masterton District Fellowship with New Zealand Pacific Studio. “The three weeks spent there granted me the first solid amount of time to truly immerse myself in repurposed plastic exploration,” Dani said. “Cellophane Drift, one of the pieces I created during the residency, is an installation specific to Masterton, not only because of the place of
Dani Henke with her Cellophane Drift, on display at Aratoi for Seaweek, until March 8. PHOTO/SUPPLIED
construction, but also because the objects drifting in its waves were all collected on the city streets during two short walks.” To me, as an educator, Cellophane Drift is full of curiosity. The objects embedded in the work have stories to tell of the people who discarded them and of the world we live in. They talk of our sometimes careless and contrived nature. As I look at the hanging sheets of plastic, a modern tapestry of ‘artefacts’, I wonder about what collection might have been gathered in the streets of our past, and what might be found in the future. I am reminded of the poignant phrase, ‘the less we know the less we care, the more we know the more we care’. I am curious about how children will see Cellophane Drift – I love the part of my job where I get to ask children what they think about the art, what they feel. You would be amazed at the depth of ideas that can come when a child sees a work in its true flesh for the first time. As a teacher for many years, I have tried different ways to help children learn more about their world, and art as a medium for
discussion is by far the best method I have found. The act of creating brings true joy and sharing this joy with children brings so much richness to my world. I am so thankful I get to spend my days sharing my passion for art with others. My teammate Becky Bateman and I both love working with the diverse art at Aratoi, the important taonga, and historical items – we love helping tamariki grow as creative thinkers. We want kids to look forward to their visits to Aratoi – we want children to value art and to love it. Art is amazing and it is fun! Aratoi offers free activities all year during school term, thanks to the generosity of Masterton Trust Lands Trust. To book a slot, contact (06) 370 0001 or email education@aratoi.co.nz. Seaweek @ Aratoi runs until March 8 and in addition to Cellophane Drift by Dani Henke and Ika Moana by Paula Coulthard, we’ll have a table full of beach-combed treasures for families to create with. Come and see what trash has drifted into Dani Henke’s artwork, come and see Paula’s large painted whales, and come experience the joy of making for yourselves! • Wairarapa Midweek has partnered with Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History to record stories of people at the regional museum – enjoy these first-hand accounts.
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If the answer is yes, you may be eligible for our responsible dog owner status, saving you 25 per cent off your dog registration fee. There is a one-off cost of $20 for applications through the council website or at the Queen Street office. Applications close 31 March.
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Masterton Tramping Club at Atiwhakatu Hut. PHOTO/SUPPLIED
Pleasant walk to Atiwhakatu Hut With high cloud and light northerly breezes, the Masterton Tramping Club set off for Atiwhakatu Hut on February 16. Ten keen walkers left Holdsworth carpark at 9am, just after the group photo – too many even for Paul’s longarmed selfie shots. We walked against the tide of probably 30 young women and their leaders who had what must have been an interesting night at Atiwhakatu Hut. A few other earlybirds out for their morning run passed us in both directions. Speaking of birds, a tree near the lodge hosted a kereru and perhaps a dozen tui. We watched them for several minutes with gratitude to the successes of the rodent bait and trapping efforts in the area. The Atiwhakatu stream could have been boulder-hopped for crossing in several places. And the dry conditions are starting to tell among the juvenile trees and especially in clusters of fern. These conditions did
not deter Robyn from her quest to identify and learn the names of a few of the more common trees that complement the mature podocarps along the track. The hut was empty when we arrived although doors and windows were open but otherwise tidy. Settling into an early lunch we were joined by a handful of others with the same idea of enjoying the easy walk and pleasant destination of Atiwhakatu Hut. Easier walks like this one are a great way to get to know others from the tramping club and to introduce newcomers to the beautiful and invigorating bush that we are blessed to have access to. Being a very warm day we were grateful to have no hills to climb. Upon our return to the carpark at 2pm it was wonderful to see the carpark full as locals and visitors access the Tararua Forest Park and its first-class facilities. Those on the trip were Chris, Pamela, Nick, John, Robyn, Ginny, Dylan and Fletch (dog), Tim, Paul (scribe) and Thea (trip leader).
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Kandahar residents enjoy visit to Castlepoint A recent trip to the beach helped to spark memories for residents from Enliven’s Kandahar Home. The group of residents from the Masterton rest home visited Castlepoint beach and took the opportunity to get their feet wet and enjoy the water. “Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it; we had fish and chips at the store,” says Kandahar Home and Court recreation team leader Di McCuish. “One of the residents grew up out there and he talked about how he’d played on the beach in front of the store as a child. “It was a great opportunity for him to reminisce.” Di says the feedback from residents about the beach trip was so good they organised for residents from Kandahar Court, Enliven’s specialist dementia home, to visit Castlepoint as well. “We had lunch out there, which they all enjoyed and once again it was beautiful weather.” Residents at Enliven rest homes and retirement villages have the option to participate in regular trips out and about. This type of activity helps residents to maintain a connection with their community and aligns with Enliven’s elder-centred philosophy,
Kandahar Home residents (from left) Kate Apanui, Jeanne Bell and Joy Parsons enjoy a refreshing dip at Castlepoint.
which encourages elders to enjoy companionship, spontaneity, variety, independence, choice and meaningful activity. Di says residents recently went on a garden tour and there are plans to have a game of mini putt in Masterton and take a trip to Cobblestones Museum and Early Settlers Village in Greytown. Kandahar Home and sister site, Kandahar Court, are both located in Lansdowne, Masterton. To find out more about the homes visit www.enlivencentral.org.nz. You can also call the homes directly on 06 370 0447 (Kandahar Home) or 06 370 0449 (Kandahar Court).
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A CLIMATE FOR CHANGE
Oceans need our help Anne Nelson
Just about every kiwi loves the sea. We know its roar, its smell, what the wet sand and moving shingle feel like between our toes. If you had to think of a word to describe the ocean, would it be tranquillity – or adventure? Life – or a food source? Relaxation – or invigoration? For millions of years, the ocean has been the stabiliser of the world’s climate. It exchanges heat, moisture and carbon with the atmosphere, maintaining an overall balance. But with accelerating climate change, the ocean’s chemistry, systems and ecosystems are coming under enormous stress.
Venus shell.
A ram’s horn.
form the bottom of the food chain, so over time, whole marine ecosystems will be affected. Studies indicate that acidic waters may also directly affect fish. Their immunity, behaviour, reproduction and metabolism could be compromised. The acidity of seas around Aotearoa has risen 26 per cent since pre-industrial times.
What are the effects?
A bit of science
Warmer and warmer
The ocean has absorbed about one-third of the carbon dioxide that has been emitted from the burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil and petrol, aviation fuel, natural gas) during the industrial era. But when the CO2 dissolves in sea water, chemical changes occur that result in higher acidity and reduced calcium carbonate. Calcium carbonate is essential for phytoplankton, crustaceans and shellfish (including crayfish, paua, mussels, crabs and oysters) to build their shells and protective skeletons. And these little creatures
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Other climate change-driven threats to the world’s oceans include warming waters, deoxygenation, nutrient decline, melting ice and coastal erosion. In February this year, hundreds of thousands of mussels died on Northland’s west coast – something marine scientists put down to changing conditions caused by global warming. The shellfish suffered heat stress and a lack of oxygen in unusually calm waters. Tuatua and clams have also died in large numbers in recent years.
Shell on sand.
Commercial fisheries – and businesses and jobs that rely on them – are already being affected in parts of the world. In 2018 in the US, the Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Associations filed a lawsuit against 30 fossil fuel companies. In countries that rely on seafood as a food source, there could be increased hunger and poverty. Recreational fishers and kaimoana gatherers will be affected. And let’s remember that species have intrinsic value, beyond their usefulness to humans. The ocean is another ecosystem that is likely to experience widespread biodiversity loss from climate change.
What can we do?
There is only one effective solution – we must dramatically and quickly reduce our use of fossil fuels. As individuals, we can join millions of people globally who have made a commitment
HAND HELD WATERING ONLY IN MARTINBOROUGH, FEATHERSTON & GREYTOWN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE The following restrictions apply to outdoor water use:
Seaweek science
This week is Seaweek Kaupapa Moana (February 29 to March 8). Look out for science displays at libraries and other places in our towns. Carterton Climate Community will be running a continuous story outside Carterton Library, where people can write about the ocean and what it means to them. Aratoi has exhibitions and activities and Te Pātukituki is holding a Kai and Kōrero networking event on Thursday, March 5 – check their websites or Facebook for more info. to consume less, waste less (especially food and clothing), stop recreational flying, and use a small car or electric vehicle. But we also need to stand up and demand change from the companies that are causing the most damage. Alongside that, we must support government initiatives to address climate change – and in fact, advocate for faster and more effective action from them.
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• HAND HELD watering devices only • No sprinklers, irrigation systems or unattended hoses. This is in addition to year-round alternate day watering even numbered properties on even numbered dates and odd numbered properties on odd numbered dates.
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Notice is given under section 56(1)(b) of the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017 that a Prohibited Fire Season has been declared from 0800 MONDAY 3RD FEBRUARY 2020 encompassing all urban, rural and costal areas of the Wairarapa region including DOC land until revoked or amended by Fire and Emergency New Zealand.
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Any fire permits issued during a Restricted Fire Season are suspended from the date on this notice. You commit an offence if you knowingly or recklessly light, or allow another person to light, a fire in open air in an area that is in a Prohibited Fire Season unless under a special permit issued by Fire and Emergency New Zealand and in accordance with any conditions of the permit.
Nick Pyatt Principal Rural Fire Officer Wairarapa/Tararua District
This measure has been taken to ensure that there is enough clean, clear, and safe drinking water for our community.
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IS YOUR PARKING A PAIN? Think before you park. It’s annoying and illegal to have cars parked on footpaths. You may think you’re making life easier for traffic on the road, but please think of other users – kids and other pedestrians, mobility scooters, people pushing prams and wheelchair users - before you park off-road. Vehicles parked in these areas increase risk by forcing users on to the road and reducing visibility for people leaving driveways. That also applies to parking on berms – and across kerbs -- which prevents grass being mowed and can cause damage. And it is against the law to park in the opposite direction of traffic flow – that creates a risk parking and moving out of a park. These are all ticketable offences, but we don’t have to go there, do we? Drive well, park well.
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The door’s always open A place that accepts and reminds you of home is what Te Awhina Cameron Community House is for many families in Masterton. Established in 1982, Te Awhina is a community house that offers a range of programmes and services to the community. Its aim is to help people and make them feel good about themselves, feel strong and well connected. Organisations such as the Wairarapa Women’s Centre also provide programmes from there. Te Awhina is located at corner of Church St and Stuart Cres in Masterton. The idea of having a community centre in a big villa gives you the feeling of being at home. An open-door policy invites individuals to come in and get involved or just to have a cuppa and a nice conversation. The coordinator Donna Gray and 11 volunteers keep the house open from Monday to Friday with a full timetable during the week. Volunteers are well trained and
Through my eyes
Marina Lira from Te Awhina and the supported into their career. Masterton Foodbank Last year a few delivers parcels from there. volunteers at Te Awhina Additionally, had the chance of organisations like finding work. Whaiora and Donna said Literacy Aotearoa a lot of people have courses who walked available there. through the Next to the door arrived house a garage “with broken Wairarapa sale operates, wings”. Women’s helping to teach “Everybody Centre people how has something to interact with they could offer members of the somebody else and community, to deal with they could teach. money and to get cheap “I watch them for a clothes and other goods. while, see what their There’s always qualities are and help build something happening to up their confidence.” keep everyone busy and Some of the activities involved to develop the are spinning classes, basic community spirit. cooking, crochet, knitting, For Donna, Te Awhina patchwork, computer skills, is important to the youth group, and craft community because classes with the Women’s people could go in and get Centre. information, advice or a A men’s support group phone number. to support men in the “Sometimes they just community also operates need someone to talk to. Something happens in their lives and it’s catastrophic to them. When they share, they can see that it’s not too bad.” The Wairarapa Women’s Centre offers cross stitch classes on Wednesday at 10am-noon. • For more information about the courses or supporting Te Awhina, visit the @ teawhinacamhouse Facebook page or call (06) 378 9638.
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Some clarification has been requested regarding people over the age of 75 renewing their driver licences. Information from the New Zealand Transport Agency [NZTA] is that drivers must renew their driver licence at age 75, 80 and every two years after that. NZTA send you a driver licence renewal pack about six weeks before your licence is due to expire. To apply to renew your licence you need to visit a driver licensing agent, such as AA, in person, taking with you: a completed application form; a current medical certificate issued by your doctor within the last 60 days; your current photo driver licence or other acceptable evidence of your identity; a cheque, cash, or Eftpos card to pay for your new licence.
To renew your driver licence past your 75th birthday, you will need to visit your doctor to get a medical certificate. Your doctor will discuss your present state of health and test your eyesight. Wairarapa Road Safety Council says that it is the normal practice by GPs nowadays to undertake those tests above as well as cognitive/memory tests. If the GP thinks there is an issue, they may refer the client to an occupational therapist to get a report and then decide if the client should be allowed to drive. The GP can also limit the client to only driving around town and will supply a letter to the client so NZTA is aware and this will be printed on their new licence if renewed. If the client disagrees with the GP or the occupational therapist’s assessment, they can get an independent assessment (which may cost upwards of $500 $600) then NZTA’s chief medical officer will decide if the two reports differ in
their recommendations. Another option for the doctor is to recommend you are medically fit to drive subject to an on-road safety test. This test checks you still have a good knowledge of the road rules and you continue to practise safe driving skills – it takes about 30 minutes. NZTA have a driver licensing helpline, 0800 822 422, and more details are on its website www. nzta.govt.nz The team at Wairarapa Road Safety Council can also help with your queries. Contact them on (06) 377 1379.
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Wind down and walk the talk Midweek Musings
Tim Nelson Be deliberate to reduce stress
A really good idea around reducing stress is shared by author Rachel Grunwell in her book Balance. Rachel is a wellness expert who believes that it’s important to have deliberate strategies to reduce stress. Rachel includes exercise, watching comedy, spending time in nature, playing a musical instrument, yoga, adequate sleep, and other ideas among her strategies. Someone else may have quite different ideas (although I believe Rachel’s are great!), but the important thing is to have those ideas in place to give us the balance that makes our lives less stressful and more enjoyable.
Don’t tell people to be kind, be kind!
Another life lesson from Rachel Grunwell that’s shared in her book, Balance. Rachel is a volunteer for
the charity Achilles. Achilles supports athletes with disabilities, from blindness to amputees. One way in which Rachel helps is by guiding blind runners through marathons. Her view is that it’s not just the athletes who benefit, she does too as she is inspired by the incredible people who achieve so much despite having the odds seemingly stacked against them. There’s another benefit that Rachel writes about, this being that her children have seen what she does for the Achilles Foundation, they see the time she puts into volunteering and the joy and satisfaction that both Rachel and the athletes get from the experience. Essentially, they see how their mother’s kindness has such a positive impact. The message here is that when we tell people to
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sharing, enabling us to be more responsive to their needs. Imagine how this could positively impact on a loved one, friend, or work colleague who needs a little help.
New Year resolutions, don’t give up on them!
do things it often doesn’t carry a lot of weight; telling someone to be kind when we aren’t kind ourselves isn’t going to have a lot of impact. However, when we do kind things just for the sake of kindness three groups of people will benefit – the person who is the recipient, the person who is the giver, and the person who sees the kindness happening.
How can I help?
Author Elena Brower has what I consider to be great advice when it comes to supporting our children. The same advice could be spread far and wide to helping anyone; a friend or work colleague, and even beyond this to whole communities, towns, and countries supporting each other. The beauty of the idea is that it’s so simple, being just asking the question ‘how can I help?’ This question gives whoever needs the support the ability to be specific in what they want, as opposed to someone else telling them what they think they need, which can lead to more frustration. In many cases the ‘help’ that people receive
Spending time in nature is a good way to relax.
doesn’t necessarily address any actual problems specifically. If those who need support are able to ask for what they need I believe there is a far more likely chance of addressing the issue.
Pay attention
Another idea shared by author Elena Brower is to be aware and pay attention. This means that in our lives we need to be more attentive to what is happening around us, both directly and indirectly. When having a
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conversation with someone give them your full attention, as opposed to thinking about a text alert, or the next person you would like to speak to, or the previous interaction you had. It doesn’t mean remaining stuck in a long
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drawn out conversation at, for example, a party that you want to get out of, but it does require you giving that person your full attention while he or she is talking to you. By paying attention we will be aware of the words and cues that people are
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About a year ago I wrote a post about a day a few weeks after new year resolutions are set in which most have been given up on. I can’t remember what the actual day was, but I am guessing it’s around this time, maybe a little earlier. Rather than give up on goals, habits and dreams, instead take the time to look back and remember the excitement and promise you felt when you set them on December 31. Maybe they need to be modified a little, smaller steps might be a better pathway to success than the lofty goals you set a few weeks ago. Take the time to think about how you will feel if you persevere and follow through on a goal you have set, even if the goal is a modified one; perhaps you complete a 10km race instead of a marathon. This is still a significant achievement that you can be so very proud of doing!
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programme that has had proven and researchbacked success. My impression was that the staff who took part in the session were very impressed with the structure of the programme that was shared and many will now be doing it with their classes this year. From my perspective I thought the presentation was excellent and if I was teaching a class, I would certainly be implementing the programme, with a key factor being simplicity and consistency, for both the teachers and the students. I believe that too often things we are expected to do can be far too complex, time demanding and generally difficult to do, leading to people simply giving up. This can be for anything, from exercise programmes to a new learning initiative. As I have posted about so many times, simplicity and consistency are so very important for long term success and progress. I’m looking forward to seeing this happen with Chuck’s fabulous spelling programme at Lakeview School.
A different way to meditate
The benefits of meditation are being shared more and more these days, with numerous articles and research papers confirming why we should be taking up the practice. However, for many the
idea of sitting in silence while concentrating on our breath is something that just doesn’t push our buttons. For those who struggle with the concept, a recent Listener article on active meditation gives an option, this being to do meditation through an action that requires you to concentrate absolutely on the task at hand, essentially going into what psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi called the flow state. An extreme example of active meditation could be free solo climbing, where there are no safety aids. The climber must concentrate on every move, as a slip in concentration could lead to the ultimate cost. A not so extreme example is indoor climbing; there’s still the need to focus on every move, but safety equipment means that a fall has no adverse consequences. • Tim Nelson is principal of Lakeview School and author of the book Small Steps for a happy and purposeful life. He endeavours to learn something new every day by reading books, listening to podcasts, and engaging with a wide range of other content.
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Look-a-me! Look-a-me! Dear friends, I want to announce that March is Whio Awareness Month! Everyday! All of March! It’s an extremely important month for us, because without it we may not get noticed. If we don’t get more attention, then there is a real chance that whio (pronounced ‘fee-oar’) could become extinct well within your lifetime. The good news is there are things you can do to help us, but first let me tell you why we are so special. We are rare and found only in New Zealand. We live in wild, clean, clear and very fast flowing white-water rivers in isolated locations. You may not know us because of our remoteness and because we prefer venturing out at dawn and dusk. Our camouflage colouring also makes us harder to spot against our
grey river environment. We are different from other duck species. Most of them have been around for a million years, but whio have been around for about ten million years. Those additional years have allowed us to evolve a super set of advanced features that are not found in other ducks. One of these is a unique bill, with a black set of ‘lips’ around the tip. This fleshy membrane enables us to eat insect larvae straight from rocks by acting as a bumperbar similar to fairground dodge-em cars. Without it our bill would get bashed and abraded by coarse rock surfaces. This bill also has filters like those of baleen whales which filter out water and allow us to extract aquatic invertebrates direct from rivers. Our webbed feet are larger and designed to hold and propel water. They act like flippers
and can fold away like an umbrella, helping to reduce drag and provide extra pace. With all these upgrades, you could say we are like a suped-up-version-of-aduck with extra abilities that have been adapted and honed over millions of years to suit our fastflowing aquatic habitat. Well… you’d be 100 per cent right. Don’t you just love us? So why is our survival threatened? Urbanisation. Deforestation. Agriculture. River diversion. All are reasons. So too are stoats. They are decimating our numbers. My friends and I have become an ‘indicator species’ for the environment. This means if we disappear it indicates wider
catastrophic problems. Want to help us? Get involved in trapping pest species in your local area – it all helps. Keep rivers and waterways clean. Consider your wastage and where it goes. Especially don’t litter in the backcountry. Support centres like Pukaha which are contributing to our preservation by breeding us for release. Visit them over Whio Awareness Month for fun games and activities. Advocate by finding out more about us at www. whioforever.co.nz and telling others. We desperately need your help to survive. Cr-ack, cr-ack (thanks for listening) everyone! The Whio
Whio (blue duck) are rare and found only in New Zealand. PHOTO/TARA SWAN
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28 Wairarapa Midweek Rural Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Rural
The Tux North Island Sheep Dog Trial Championships were held in Wairarapa in 2004.
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Dog trial sport brings highs Merv King’s lengthy involvement with dog trialling has led him to some interesting highs. A life member of the Hilton-Gapes Valley Collie Club, the sport’s Canterbury centre and the New Zealand Sheep Dog Trial Association, the 76-year-old former Southlander would prefer to highlight the best parts. Enjoying a beer on the back of a Toyota Hilux, watching the world – and some trials – go by, King said the Hilton-Gapes Valley course was familiar territory. “This is my farm but my son, Logan, runs it now. I help here and there but he gets it to tick along quite nicely. Looking for a new place to hold our event years ago, I had a wander down to this spot and thought you know what, we could have a trial here, a trial over there ... not many spots where you can stand in one place and watch three or four trials.” The list of King’s achievements is long. He was NZSDTA president for four years, vice-president for four years and also served as Canterbury centre president. He was also
“It has been a great life. I have enjoyed everything I have done so far. Now my son runs the place and he is pretty good at it.” secretary for 14 years of the Hilton-Gapes Valley club. “Look, the camaraderie in this sport is unbelievable. There are never any arguments around here mate ... Makes it very easy to stay.” His biggest highlight was when, during his tenure as New Zealand president, he got into the New Zealand long head run-off in Blenheim. “Another one was getting a South Island placing at Waitaki in the long head. Possibly an Island zig-zag run-off in St Bathans. To get in those run-offs, in something like 200 runs is a pretty good effort.” His property, which had been used for dog trials since 1973, was all gorse before he planted 13,000 trees and thinned them out. “I actually bought the farm as a stepping stone and I am still here.” King moved from Southland to the North Island for seven years in 1966, before returning in
1973 to buy the property the Hilton-Gapes trials are run on today. “It has been a great life. I have enjoyed everything I have done so far. Now my son runs the place and he is pretty good at it.” King is semi-retired and lives just out of Geraldine, and helps around the farm where he can. “Fatting a few lambs, run a few cattle. Whatever Logan [my son] wants from me I come down and help. What is next? I do not know really,” he said. “We have done all the overseas stuff we have wanted to. I have just finished building a bach in Twizel and it is coming together quietly. Between bowls and dog trials and race horses, I am flat out, it keeps me busy.” He is grandfather to five grandchildren: four young boys and a girl. His daughter lives in Orari and his eldest son flies helicopters in Alaska. “It is 12 years now since I was president but the role was full-on. Always a crisis arising somewhere but it was pretty rewarding too,” he said. “I am happy someone else is having a go ... Yeah mate, it is all looking great.”
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Wednesday, March 4, 2020 Puzzles Wairarapa Midweek
WORDSEARCH
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BUMPER WORDFIT
Can you find all the words hidden in the grid? Read backwards or forwards, up or down, or diagonally. The words will always be in a straight line. Cross them off the list as you find them.
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Find the threeletter sequence which will complete all these words
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30 Wairarapa Midweek Community Events Wednesday, March 4, 2020 Men’s Group Wairarapa: At Carterton Community Courthouse, Holloway St, for any men 17+ or 14+ accompanied by father/grandfather/caregiver, 7-9pm, info at www.mensgroup-wairarapa.nz The Salvation Army Oasis: Gambling addiction help, free service, counselling service available, 41 Perry St, Masterton. Call [06] 370-3317/[021] 804-339 [any time] – Ramil Adhikari. Ruamahanga Club: Cards – 500, 1-4pm, at Wairarapa Services Club, Essex St, Masterton. Wairarapa Genealogists: Rooms open 1-4pm, at the Research Rooms, next door to Wairarapa Archive, Queen St, Masterton. The public are most welcome to seek help with their family history research. GirlGuidingNZ: Carterton Pippins, 5-7 years, 4.15-5.30pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Carterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 6-7.30pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Digital Seniors: Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching: Martinborough, St Andrew’s Hall, Dublin St, 9.30-11.30am. Featherston, Featherston Fire Station, Fox St, 1.303.30pm. Age Concern: SayGo, 9am, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Housie: At Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club [behind clock tower Carterton], at 1pm. Narcotics Anonymous: Meet at 6pm, at 15 Victoria St, Masterton. Carterton Community Choir: Meet 7.15-9pm, at Carterton School, Holloway St. Ability to read music not essential. Call [022] 373-4299. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 4pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Joan Miller 377-7983. Social Learners Bridge: 1-3.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Barbara [06] 304-9208. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9amnoon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 5-7pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61
FRIDAY, MARCH 6 World Day Of Prayer: Ecumenical service, St Patrick’s Church, corner Queen and Russell sts, Masterton, at 2pm. Prepared for 2020 by the World Day of Prayer Committee, Zimbabwe. Afternoon tea to follow. All most welcome. Emerald: From 7.30pm, a night of non-stop humour, music and dancing – something for everyone, all welcome, Club Wairarapa 20 Essex St, Masterton. Aratoi And City Gallery Wellington Te Whare Toi Present ‘Gone Home’, an exhibition showcasing photographs by Gavin Hipkins and Peter Peryer in a game of visual snap. Opening night from 5.30pm all welcome. Exhibitions at Aratoi: 12 Bruce St, Masterton. Open daily, 10am-4pm. Our Town – The Changing Face of Masterton [60 photographs of Masterton over six decades, by Pete and his late father George [Ted] Nikolaison], until March 1; One Hundred Plates: Exhibition of 100 handmade plates by Paul Melser, until March 29; Under Pressure: A selection of contemporary Wairarapa print artists, by independent selector Liz Bondy, until April 27. Wairarapa Senior Net: Drop-in 1-2.30pm Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton. Call John [027] 383-5654. Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Fri-Mon 10am-4pm, groups by arrangement. Call Jean [06] 372-6623 or Pam [06] 372-6459. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Quit Clinic at Whaiora 9am-noon. Support
Wednesday, March 4, 2020 Community Events Wairarapa Midweek available across Wairarapa at no cost to you. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246. Needlework & Craft Drop-in: 10amnoon, Featherston Community Centre. Call May [06] 308-6912 or Virginia [06] 308-8392. Cloth Collective Sewing Workshop: 10am-2pm Featherston Community Centre. Call Petra [021] 234-1554. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. Carterton Craft Market: Open 7 days, 10am-2pm, 41 High St North, Carterton. Call Desley [027] 787-8558. Kids’ Song And Story: Fun songs, finger plays and stories for under-5s, during school terms, 9.30-10.30am, at Epiphany Church Hall, High St South, Masterton. Call Pam 378-6740 Greytown Music and Movement: For pre-schoolers, 10am, at St Luke’s Hall, Main St. Contact: email admin@ stlukesgreytown.co.nz Dance Fit: At Carrington Park, Carterton, at 6-7pm. If weather not good it’s in youth centre of Event Centre. Text dance groove to [022] 321-2643. Masterton Social Badminton Club: Play 7-9pm, all year round, at Masterton YMCA gym [371 Queen St]. Contact by text Hamish [021] 2597684 or Sam [0210] 552-113. Masterton Masters Swimming Club: Club night 6-7pm, Genesis Recreation Centre back pool. Call Stu [027] 2954189 or Lucy [021] 0204-4144. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401. Carterton Senior Citizens: Meet 1.30-4pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, Carterton Memorial Club, Broadway.
SATURDAY, MARCH 7 Greytown Craft Market: At St John’s Hall, Main St, 10am-3.30pm, Wairarapa hand-crafted gifts, knitting, fabric crafts, sewing, preserves, olive oils, plants, fresh produce, cards, jewellery and much more. Featherston Fusiliers: Wargaming and
boardgames club, meet at Featherston Assembly of God cafeteria, 22 Birdwood St, 10am-4.30pm. Contact featherston.fusiliers@gmail.com Aratoi, And City Gallery Wellington Te Whare Toi: Present ‘Gone Home’, an exhibition curated by City gallery curator Robert Leonard and Gavin Hipkins, showcasing photographs by Hipkins and Peter Peryer in a game of visual snap. Hipkins and Leonard will give a free public talk at Aratoi at 11am, all welcome. Greytown Craft Market: At St John’s Hall, Main St, 10am-3.30pm. Stall enquiries call Wendy [06] 304-9287. Featherston Weekly Market: Fresh produce, fine food producers, creators and much more. Great atmosphere, amazing food and community spirit, 8am-2pm, 33 Fitzherbert St. Hospice Wairarapa Support Services: Available free of charge for anyone dealing with a terminal illness. Call [06] 378-8888, or www. hospicewairarapa.co.nz Women’s Self Defence: With Dion, 9am, band rotunda, Queen Elizabeth Park. Call [020] 4124-4098. Parkrun: Weekly 5km run/walk. Measured, timed, free. 8am start, at the Woodside end of the Greytown rail trail. Onetime registration essential. Info: parkrun.co.nz/ greytownwoodsidetrail Wairarapa Genealogists: Rooms open 10am-1pm, at the Research Rooms, next door to Wairarapa Archive, Queen St, Masterton. The public are most welcome to seek help with their family history research. Martinborough Museum: Sat: 11.30am-3.30pm Sun: 11.30-1.30pm, 7 Memorial Sq, Martinborough. Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Open Sat and Sun 10am-2pm, other times by arrangement, groups welcome. Call Elsa [021] 263-9403. Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Masterton Library, 10amnoon. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway. Open by appointment. Call 379-9021 or 379-5564. Toy Library: Masterton: 10am-1pm, at
rear of YMCA, 162 Dixon St. Featherston Toy Library: 14 Wakefield St, 10am-noon. Call Merle [06] 3088109. Farmers’ Market: 9am-1pm, at Farriers, 4 Queen St, Masterton. Undercover, wheelchair and dog friendly. Call [027] 356-6592. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet at 1.15pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Steve Davis [06] 304-7155. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Bowls at 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Rex Kenny 379-7303. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 378-7109.
SUNDAY, MARCH 8 Masterton Marauders Wargaming Club: Meet at the Masterton Croquet Club, 1-5pm. Call Vince Cholewa [027] 344-1073 or visit http:// mastertonmarauders.blogspot.co.nz Emerald: From 7.30pm, a night of non-stop humour, music and dancing – something for everyone, all welcome, Club Wairarapa 20 Essex St, Masterton. Greytown Country Market: At Stella Bull Park [next to the White Swan Hotel], 9am-1pm. Carterton Farmers’ Market: High St, Carterton, 9am-12.30pm. Martinborough Museum: Open 1.30-3.30pm, 7 Memorial Sq, Martinborough. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9amnoon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 1pm. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Joan Miller 377-7983. Masterton Car Boot Sale and Market: 6.30-11.30am, Essex St car park. Contact ja.murray@xtra.co.nz Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 9am for 9.15am start, at clubrooms behind clock tower Carterton.
Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000.
MONDAY, MARCH 9 Age Concern: Exercise For Seniors, 9.30am; line dancing, 10.30am, at the Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. East Indoor Bowling Club: Meet at 7pm, all members and visitors welcome. Call Julie 377-5497 or George 378-9266. Literacy Wairarapa: Offers free help with reading, spelling and maths at Te Awhina/Cameron Community House, 9am-noon. Carterton Scottish Dance Club: Meet at 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. No partner required. Call Elaine 377-0322 or Julie 370-4493. Wairarapa Services Club: Cards – 500, 1.30pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. Mah Jong: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Ian [027] 436-5811. Senior Citizens Club Cards: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Val [06] 308-9293. Art for Everyone: Featherston Community Centre, 7-9pm. Call Sandie [021] 157-4909. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 6-8pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511 or Brian 377-4066. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Support available across Wairarapa at no cost to you. Call a Quit Coach based at Whaiora 0800 494 246. Play Gym: St James Church Hall 116 High St, Masterton, 9.30-11am, for 0-3-year-olds. Carterton Food Bank: 11.30am-noon Mon-Fri at Haumanu House [down the lane between Carters and the Clock Tower]. Call 379-4092. Carterton Community Toy Library: Events Centre, Holloway St, Mon-Sat during CDC Library hours. https://www. facebook.com/CartertonToyLibrary CCS Disability Action Wairarapa Office: 36 Bannister St, Masterton, 10am-1pm Mon-Fri. For Mobility Parking Permits, Disability Support and Advocacy. Call 378-2426 or 0800 227-2255. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and
11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. The Dance Shed: 450 Belvedere Rd Carterton. Line Dancing Class, 7-9pm, beginners followed by intermediate. Call Wendy or Don 379-6827 or [027] 319-9814. Epilepsy Support Group: 11am at the Salvation Army office, 210 High St South, Carterton. Call 0800 20 21 22. Citizens Advice Bureau: Free and confidential advice, Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, 43 Perry St, Masterton. Call 377-0078 or 0800 367-222. Masterton District Brass Band: Rehearsals at 7pm, in the Band Room, Park Ave, Masterton. Call [022] 574-0742. Alcoholics Anonymous: Masterton: 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 378-2338 or Pete [020] 4005-9740. Carterton: 8pm, Salvation Army Community Rooms, 210 High St. Call Bob [021] 042-2947 or Martin [06] 372-7764. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Rangers, 12½-18 years, 6.30-8pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. South Wairarapa Guides [Greytown], 9-12½ years, 6-8pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550.
TUESDAY, MARCH 10 Masterton Toastmasters: Meet in the Salvation Army Hall, High St, Carterton, at 7.30pm. All welcome in a supportive, friendly environment for participation in public speaking, communicative and leadership opportunities. Call Pam [027] 669-9666. Martinborough Community Choir: From 7.15-9pm, First Church Hall, Weld St, Martinborough. Contact Vicki Jones: vicbjones@gmail.com Social Bridge: At South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club, 1.30-3.30pm, no partner needed. Call Lesley [021] 299-6389. Wairarapa Services Club: Cards – Euchre, 1pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Pippins, 5-7 years, 3.45-5pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Digital Seniors: Computer, Tablet and
Smartphone advice and coaching: Carterton, Fire Station [new venue] 9.30-11.30am. Greytown, Greytown Fire Station, 1.30-3.30pm. Wairarapa Consumer Complaints Support & Advisory Group: 11amnoon, at Te Awhina House, Cameron Cres, Masterton. Contact adviser Aileen Haeata goddessfitnz@gmail.com Dance Fitness: 6.30-7.30pm, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830. Wairarapa Senior Net: How Do I? sessions, 1.30-2.30pm Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton. Call John [027] 383-5654. Wairarapa Genealogists: Rooms open 1-4pm, at the Research Rooms, next door to Wairarapa Archive, Queen St, Masterton. The public are most welcome to seek help with their family history research. Chair Exercise: Gentle chair exercises, 2-2.45pm, at St John’s Hall, Greytown. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 9amnoon at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 10am. Juesday Art: 10am-12.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Julia [06] 308-8109. Featherston Wahine Singers: 7-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Susan [021] 246-4884. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway, 2-4pm, or by appointment. Call 379-9021 or 379-5564. Clareville Badminton Club: Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm. Call Steve 379-6999. Central Indoor Bowls Club: 7.30pm, Hogg Crescent hall. Call Mathew or Graeme 378-7554. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Association: Meet for social indoor bowls, 500 cards, or a chat 1-3pm, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St. Call Ngaire 377-0342. Free Community Fit Club: 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. Woops A Daisies: Leisure Marching Team practise 4-5pm, at the YMCA. Call Cheryl [06] 370-1922.
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Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club: Games afternoon, including cards, board, darts, pool etc. Call Doff 304-9748. Girl Guiding: Pippins [5-7 years] 3.455pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 9am for 9.15am start, at clubrooms behind clock tower Carterton. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Bowls at 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the clock tower, Carterton. Call Rex Kenny 379-7303. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 Club Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll, beginners 7.30pm; Intermediate level 8pm, at Club Wairarapa, Masterton. Call [027] 333-1793. Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: Meet 10am in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531. Cross Creek Blues Club: From 7.15pm with guest artists. Dinner from 5pm, www.CrossCreekBlues.co.nz Housie: Eyes down at 7pm, at the Martinborough Bowling Club, Regent St. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 5.30-7pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Digital Seniors: Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching at Masterton Library, 10am-noon. Dance Fitness: 9.30-11am, preschoolers with parents or caregivers, music and movement and art, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830. Wairarapa Services Club: Rummikub, 1pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. Cards: Come and join other enthusiastic “500” Players 1.154.15pm, at the Carterton Club. Call Barbara 379-6582 or Val 379-8329. AA Meeting: At 7.30pm, Departmental building, level one. Entry on the
carpark side. Call [027] 557-7928. Silver Ukulele Club: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Jan [06] 308-8556. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Club: Craft and chat afternoon 1-3pm, bring your crafts or just come for some company, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, beginners 4.30-5.30pm; intermediate, 5.30-7pm. Call 3775518 or 377-1135. Kiddie Gym: For 0-3-year-olds, 9.3011am, at St David’s Church, corner High and Victoria Sts, Carterton. Call Lorna or Abby 379-8325. Rangatahi to Rangatira Youth Group: Join us for sports, food, and leadership, Carterton Events Centre. Text “R2R” to [027] 742-2264. Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm for browsing or painting, at 12 Victoria St. Call Sue 377-7019. Age Concern: Exercise For Seniors, 1.30pm, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St, Masterton. Carterton Women’s Golf: Nine-hole golf at 10.45am. Call Jane Brooking [021] 171-9249. Recreational Walking Group: 9.30am, Essex St car park. Call Ann Jackson, 372-5758, or Ann Duckett, 378-8285. Te Runga Scouts: Cubs, 6-7.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Wairarapa Singers: Choral singing with at least two performances each year, based in Masterton. Call Sean Mulcahy 379-9316. Esperanto Club: 2pm, write to people using the international language worldwide. Call 377-0499. Soulway Cooking and Crafts: 10amnoon, High St, Masterton. Call Nikki Smith 370-1604 [church office]. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet at 1.15am for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Steve Davis [06] 304-7155. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 378-7109. * To have an event listed please email event@age.co.nz by noon Thursday prior
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With the 60th Golden Shears starting today, Gareth Winter from the Wairarapa Archive looks back at the first competition in March 1961. Although the first largescale competitive shearing festival was held in the War Memorial Stadium in 1961, the idea was not new. There had been competitions in the 1930s, some of which included the two men whose name was to become synonymous with New Zealand shearing – the Bowen brothers, Ivan and Godfrey. They worked on developing the most efficient method of shearing, their “Bowen technique” eventually becoming ubiquitous world-wide. Young Farmers Clubs also held competitions at Agricultural and Pastoral Shows. In February 1958 large crowds who gathered for the competition at the Masterton show encouraged YFC members to think there might be
a place for a large-scale shearing competition. Laurie Keats, Masterton YFC president, and Roy O’Hara, from Federated Farmers, pitched the idea to the Masterton Public Relations Officer Les Laing. Together, with many others, they worked on setting up the Golden Shears International Shearing Championships Society, their first competition to be held in the War Memorial Stadium in the autumn of 1961. Some in the community thought the idea was a bit grandiose, fearing they could not attract the sort of crowd the stadium could hold – 1800 spectators at least. As it turned out they need not have worried. A demonstration of shearing in a disused garage in July 1960 drew a crowd of
over 600. The originators were sure they were on to something big and the community got in behind the competition. As March approached street decorations featuring blade shears and woolly sheep were hung from the balconies of businesses, and many shops made elaborate window displays of goods associated with shearing. The Wairarapa Times-Age thought the competition was a great idea. In an editorial on March 8 it said that both Australians and New Zealanders could look forward with keen interest in the competition, and predicted a great future for the whole concept of the Golden Shears. There were lots of logistical problems to overcome. An army of
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volunteers was required to keep the competition running, with a team arranging the selection and delivery of sheep for the shearers to work on, plus their return to their farms. In the end some 5000 sheep were required for the competition. All the wool had to be processed to the usual standards of the shearing shed, with teams of woolhandlers and pressers. By the time the first Golden Shears had finished over 90 bales of wool had been processed. Other people had to make sacrifices too. One of the features of the competition was to be a five-man transtasman contest, but there were only four members in the Australian team. Wairarapa shearer Jack Morris made the supreme sacrifice, and pretended to be an Australian for the purposes of the contest. The competition got under way on Thursday, March 9, with marshal Roy O’Hara saying the shearers were making history and probably paving the way for a future world championships. Masterton mayor WL Marchbank opened the competition, saying his town was the most appropriate for it as the district housed over 3,000,000 sheep. He went on to say he was sure the organisers were on to a winner and that their
efforts would result in “good sport, good fun and the better production of wool”. The events started with the junior heats, but it was the Australasian open final, to be held on Saturday, March 11, that attracted the most attention. The two Bowen brothers were sure to be in the mix, with popular sentiment suggesting Godfrey would prevail. On the other hand, many thought ‘Bing’ Macdonald, the Waikato gun would carry the day. Finals night was chaotic. On Saturday afternoon and evening, well before the doors opened, long queues formed in Dixon St, but some were bound for disappointment – hundreds had to be turned away. When the Open final got under way it was Macdonald who made the pace. He had become the crowd favourite when it became known that he was competing with a broken collarbone. Despite the obvious handicap, halfway through the shear the well-strapped MacDonald had opened up a big gap on the rest of the field. The newspaper reported that he was trying to spread-eagle the field, but it did not pay off – his rate slowed over the second half of the shear and he was pipped at the post by Ivan Bowen, who won the speed component of the contest by 16 seconds.
To understand the advances made in speed shearing, and to better appreciate the athleticism of the later champion David Fagan, Ivan Bowen’s average time per sheep was a shade over 1 minute 20 seconds. When David Fagan won the 2003 final he averaged just over 46 seconds. It all came down to the shearing quality points. Ivan Bowen just beat Macdonald on quality too, and thus became the first Golden Shears Open champion. His brother Godfrey, although slower off the board, had much better quality points, and he too overtook the unlucky Macdonald, who had to settle for third. The initial Golden Shears had been a sporting and marketing success. The public had been able to see first-hand the excitement generated when top shearers competed with each other. The shearers had come to test themselves against the best in the trade. The organisers had proven that their concept of an international shearing competition could stand scrutiny. After the shearing had finished Jack Morris could go back to being a New Zealander, and ‘Bing’ Macdonald could plan his attack on the 1962 Golden Shears, where without a broken collarbone, he became the Open champion.
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