Wairarapa Midweek Wed 4th October

Let’s champion our own health

Karen’s distress was matched by her husband’s.

“I was in denial, personally, because I thought they’d made a mistake. It can’t happen to her,” he said.

Getting that call was “surreal” Karen said, perhaps all the more so because she and Steve were on holiday in Fiji when they received the bad news.

“It didn’t make any sense. I cried and cried and cried.”

The weather matched their dismay.

“It was raining the whole time. We went to Fiji to get away from the rain and we had one day of sun and that was on the way back to the airport.

“The rain came down and so we sat with a drink watching the rain under this veranda. And that’s how we dealt with it at first.”

Upon returning to Aotearoa, however, things stepped up a gear with Karen undergoing a five-hour surgery in midAugust to remove a piece of her bowel.

While the last few months have been difficult and upsetting, the couple are in no doubt the outcome for Karen could have been much worse had she not participated in the bowel cancer screening programme.

“When you think that if

“Bowel screening saves lives.”

Screening is free and offered every two years to men and women aged 60 to 74 years who are eligible for publicly funded health care.

In the 2022 Budget, funding of $36 million was announced to lower the eligible start age for bowel screening from 60 to 50 years for Māori and Pasifika to help address health inequity for those groups.

“You don’t need to do anything to join the programme,” Cundy explained. “When you turn 60, you’ll be invited to participate and be sent a faecal immunochemical test [FIT] kit.

“The test can be done at home and is simple to do. It just takes a few minutes and could save your life.”

Liaising with Cundy, Karen and Steve are championing bowel screen participation in their community.

The couple admit that, initially, they were shy about talking about bowel cancer.

“I was a bit embarrassed. I didn’t tell anybody,” Karen said. “Only my best friend who’s also my boss at work.”

But after her successful surgery, Karen “just wanted to tell the world”.

She started where many do – with a post on Facebook – and the responses she’s had have given the couple the

“Both of them are now going to make an effort and sort it and get it done. And I thought, brilliant, that’s all I want.”

As well as giving t-shirts to friends and work colleagues, Karen and Steve have encouraged New World and Newbolds in Masterton to wear the Time to Screen t-shirts in-store to help raise awareness.

“We were just happy to help,” Jacob CookeTait, retail manager at Newbolds in Masterton said.

“Whatever way we can help support [Karen] we were pretty keen to and then obviously, if other people are kind of having the same thing going on, then people can get behind them and help them.”

The experience has made both Karen and Steve fierce advocates of people proactively managing their own health and see screening as a fundamental part of that approach.

“Let’s champion our own health,” she said. “If you’ve got the chance to do any screening, do it.

“You take your car in to get its warrant of fitness. Well, this is part of your ‘manage your own health’ warrant of fitness. It’s free, you know, your mammograms, your bowel screening, your smear tests, all those

ABOVE: Steve and Karen Hoodless.

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BELOW: The bowel screening test is quick, simple and done at home.

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What a difference 24 hours makes

to do,” said McLellan, who has a background in scriptwriting and theatre sports.

for Mike Smith, Kate Sheppard and Peter Blake’s engineer,” Bailey said.

they were all phenomenal. And shout out to Mary [Phillips, arts coordinator] for driving us up there.”

Five Kuranui College actors brought history, humour and wit to the stage with their play, God Helps Those...., to win best youth performance and best use of dialogue at the 24-hour play challenge at Gryphon Theatre in Wellington recently.

To compete in the event, organised by the Wellington District Theatre Federation [WDTF], groups of no more than six actors and crew must devise, write, rehearse and perform a play, which can be no longer than 10 minutes, all in 24 hours.

Though the process can be hectic, the competition isn’t a complete freefor-all, the college’s performing arts team leader Juanita McLellan said.

Teams were required to work five sections of compulsory dialogue into their script and incorporate three random props, including a green recycling bin and a stuffed Pink Panther.

The process started for Kuranui student thespians Jonte Savage, Bailey Cox, Owen Wos, Heath Dunnet and Finn-Oskar Mikkelson, along with McLellan, at

Listen to the birds and the gentlemen

show tunes and jazzy numbers and musicals,” she said.

5.30pm on a Friday in Greytown, with a group Zoom with the other seven competing teams and WDTF organisers.

As soon as the Zoom call ended, the Kuranui team, which included Year 11s and 12s, leapt into action, sharing ideas in a Google doc and working up scripts.

“A few hours later we compared scripts and took a vote on which one

Marguerite TaitJamieson is rehearsing the two choirs and will be directing the performances, which include four numbers the choirs sing together.

“And then at two in the morning, I vetoed them all.”

McLellan’s final script was “absolute genius”, Jonte said, and created “a safe space to come into and mould the play and its characters into what we wanted them to be”.

And there were characters a-plenty in God Helps Those...

Politician Kate Sheppard, civil rights activist Martin Luther King, yachtsman Sir Peter Blake, Māori activist Mike Smith and the eponymous God all made an appearance.

Some actors played more than one character.

“I played the person who killed Martin Luther King JR, someone waiting

As well as enjoying McDonald’s on the way to Wellington, “hot nibbles” during the event and pizza before they headed back over the hill in the school mini-bus, the 24-hour players “really enjoyed this challenge”, FinnOskar said.

Bailey agreed: “I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience and it was so much fun to work with all the people who contributed to getting us there with a good play.”

Jonte described playing God as the “ultimate role of a lifetime”.

“It was a great experience learning so much in a matter of hours and working with the junior students was so cool.

“I’m so proud of everyone who took part,

“The judges thought they were fabulous,” McLellan said. “They thought the play and the students’ performances were very well-rounded.”

McLellan is proud of the group’s achievements in a challenging competition against teams which included adult actors and how well they worked together.

“It was so much fun and they pulled together so well.”

The team will continue their creative endeavours for the rest of the term.

Jonte is assistant director in the upcoming performance of Seussical the Musical, which opens at Kuranui College on October 12, and others have chosen Dungeons and Dragons or gliding for their topics next term.

Well-known local choral groups the Songbirds and the Featherston Gentlemen Singers will perform together in two concerts this month at Aratoi in Masterton and the Anzac Hall in Featherston.

The concerts will feature a diverse repertoire, including classics by Gershwin, melodies by Burt Bacharach, theatre tunes, traditional Māori songs, folk music and popular hits.

The aim is to appeal to “a wide demographic of attendees”, Lucy Griffiths of the Songbirds said.

“We wanted to challenge ourselves with some of the more traditional choral pieces and then

“So we’ve really got something for everyone.”

This will be the fourth time the Songbirds and the Gentleman Singers have performed together, Griffiths said.

“It’s great for the men to sing combined music with the women,” TaitJamieson said.

“We in fact open with a combined song, Why We Sing by Greg Gilpin.”

The Featherston

Gentlemen Singers have been a staple of Featherston’s music scene for 20 years and “have been consistently delivering captivating performances”, Griffiths said.

The Songbirds choir was co-founded by Griffiths and fellow singer, Christine Wratt, about 12 years ago.

“Both of us had a real heart for a female vocal ensemble and

small and agile so that we can perform easily at different events and sing a wide range of music,” Griffiths said.

One of their first public performances was singing the Georgian national anthem at the town hall for the Rugby World Cup in 2011.

The choir was helped with the “very difficult language” by an accomplished opera singer who was in the Georgian entourage.

“He had bellows,” Griffiths said. “We all followed quickly behind what he was singing.”

The Aratoi concert will be performed in the gallery currently hosting the Rita Angus exhibition.

“It promises

to be a memorable experience,” Griffiths said. ‘Singing with Rita’ will be performed at Aratoi in Masterton on Friday, October 6 at 5.30pm. A pre-concert gathering with drinks and snacks in the foyer will start at 4.30pm.

The second concert will be held at the Anzac Hall in Featherston on Sunday, October 8 at 4.30pm.

• Tickets for both concerts are $20 each and can be purchased at Aratoi reception [for the Masterton concert] or by emailing info@songbirds.co.nz Limited door sales.

CLARIFICATION

The Midweek published on 13 September included a story called Say My Name We would like to clarify that the Performing Arts [M˜ori and Paciÿ c dance] course referred to in the story can be accessed at institutions other than UCOL. For a full list of locations, please visit www.tep˛kenga. ac.nz

Cast members of God Helps Those.

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The Songbirds and the Featherston Gentleman Singers will perform together at two concerts.

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Lucy Cooper lucy.cooper@age.co.nz

Joy for writer over playground

recommendation at its meeting yesterday and agreed unanimously.

Sue Teodoro sue.teodoro@age.co.nz

A much-loved New Zealand writer and local literary icon is to be honoured by having a children’s playground named after her.

Featherston resident and children’s author Joy Cowley is delighted by the decision the town’s local playground will soon have her name.

The playground is popular with children in the area and boasts a flying fox, climbing gear, a seesaw, picnic tables, and a range of fun equipment for children of all ages.

Cowley will be able to add the playground naming to her other awards, which include the Order of New Zealand and the Order of the British Empire.

She is extremely happy to accept the accolade and said it is wonderful news.

“My heart is dancing with delight, and if the rest of me could

remember how to dance, it would, too,” Cowley said.

She said she

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heard years ago the playground was to get her name.

“I wanted to believe it,

but there was no followup, and I dismissed it as rumour,” she said.

“My love of children

gets into books, and now it will be part of a place where children play. I can’t think of any honour higher than that.”

The Featherston Community [FCB] Board asked South Wairarapa District Council [SWDC] to name the public playground in Featherston the Joy Cowley Children’s Playground.

SWDC considered the

“Joy Cowley is a much-loved New Zealand children’s author, a long-term resident of Featherston, and the patron of Featherston Booktown,” the recommendation said.

“We, the Featherston Community Board, recommend that we celebrate Joy, our living taonga who lives in and champions our community, by naming the public playground in her honour.”

An online survey on the proposal had 129 responses with 125 in favour of the new park name. More than 80 of the responses were from current Featherston residents, with the balance from people with a connection to or interest in Featherston.

In 2020, Cowley received the Arts Foundation of New Zealand Icon Award, which is limited to 20 living people. – N ZLDR • Pu blic Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air

ABOVE & LEFT: Featherston playground is to be named after Joy Cowley. PHOTOS/SUE TEODORO

And the winner is...

with a special WRAZE framed award.

The votes are in.

The best fish and chip shop among Wairarapa Radio and Zello Enthusiasts (WRAZE) is... the Green Frog on Colombo Road in Masterton.

WRAZE’s twist on general election fever proved highly popular, with more than 100 votes cast by the group’s operators, members, and their families and friends from various locations.

Net administrator Brian Hart presented the Green Frog’s owners, Chanthou and Touch Bin

Community organisations across Wairarapa are invited to apply to the second of Wairarapa Building Society’s [WBS] two community grant funding rounds when it opens this month.

The fund is open to any charitable or non-profit community organisation with a project that will benefit the Wairarapa community.

Fellow net administrator Shaun Evans said the owners of the Green Frog were “ecstatic” with their award, which came as “a bit of a surprise”.

The aim is to run the award annually.

Evans describes WRAZE as “a communications group” that provides a way to talk with others using technology in a safe and legal way.

One of the group’s aims is to reach people in the community “who are on their own. It’s one way to socialise on

air without leaving your house”, Evans said. “We are about trying to get people talking again.”

Joining in WRAZE activities is very simple, Evans said.

“All you need is your cell phone and wi-fi. We load a programme on the cell phone called Zello which is the free app.”

Members are given a call sign with the rest of the group, and “you can be on in less than five minutes and be talking to people locally and internationally, learning amateur radio concepts and that sort of thing”.

WRAZE also run the Kudos programme,

“designed to teach you all you need to know about radio, like call signs and phonetics”.

As people build up their skills through the

programme, they are awarded certificates to celebrate progress.

“WRAZE is open to any age and you don’t need previous radio

building society’s 150-year celebrations.

Chief executive John Healy said WBS has always had a community focus.

experience to join in,” Evans said.

• For further information contact net admin Shaun Evans: 06 377 5064.

Earlier this year, over 30 local arts, sports, educational, environmental and community support projects and organisations were supported in the first funding round.

Recipients of the April funding round included pregnancy support agency Hōkai Tahi, dog fostering charity Ellie’s Canine Rescue, and Wairarapa Eventing which

promotes and develops the equestrian discipline in the region.

The grant is part of WBS’s $150,000

commitment to supporting the Wairarapa community to be distributed over two years and is part of the region’s only

“A lot of what we do is focused on helping the community,” he said. “It aligns with our purpose, which we refreshed in February this year: ‘To help the community prosper’.”

“Our members, those who invest with us, not only get the satisfaction of competitive rates but can also feel good knowing that they’re helping support our community.

“That’s a major point of

difference for us, compared to mainstream banks.” Grants and sponsorship are vital to the organisation’s purpose and Healy is looking forward to seeing the line-up of applications.

• Applications can be made through the WBS website, www. wbs.net.nz/funding. Projects involving arts and culture, sports and recreation, environment and sustainability, education and community support will be considered.

The Green Frog serves the best ÿ sh and chips, according to a poll by communication group, WRAZE. [From left] Lem Bin, Sreyla Bin, Touch Bin, Chanthou Bin from Green Frog and Brian Hart and Ian Real from WRAZE.

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The team at Ellie’s Canine Rescue: [from left] Vicky Hayward, Nathan Hayward and Nicole Doriguzzi. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

Pull on the leathers

Tui Brewery is set to host an epic gathering of two-wheeled engine enthusiasts this month.

On Sunday, October 29, motorists are invited to “gather their friends, gear up in their finest leathers and get ready for an epic adventure to

Mangatainoka, for the one and only day dedicated to two-wheels in the Toki Motors series”, Tui Brewery’s Jesse Robinson said.

“Toki Motors Two Wheels Day is the secondto-last event in the 2023 series,” Robinson said.

“Expect to see new bikes, vintage, sport, custom and even some scooters.

“And of course, we have refreshing beverages, some great food and live music. It’s going to be an epic day out.”

If you have a Harley, Chopper, Indian, or Vespa

worthy of some accolades, register today. Entry is $10 and participants can win prizes, including the sought-after $500 Tui Voucher for Star of the Show. Register today for just $10. Spectators are also very welcome, with free entry, and are invited

to join motorists in the garden bar under the iconic Tui tower. All proceeds from registration will go toward the show’s regular beneficiary, the Mangatainoka Reserve Restoration Project, Robinson said.

The Mangatainoka Motors series is in its fifth year. From March to November, Tui Brewery hosts monthly car events. The 2024 events dates have been announced, so visit their website and register at www.tuihq.co.nz

Tui Brewery is expecting a colourful collection of two-wheeled vehicles at its event this month.

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Participants can expect motorcycles bearing some famous brands.

The Tui Brewery event will be heaven on Earth for two-wheel fans.

GARDEN JOBS

Edible Garden Ornamental Garden

PLANT

 Direct sow beans, beetroot, carrot, leeks, lettuce, spinach, radish

 Sow heat-lovers such as sweet corn, tomatoes, melons etc into Ji˛ y Pots and keep warm until it’s time to plant out

 Plant garden or pots of herbs ÿ lled with parsley, basil, coriander, dill, thyme, chives, sage, mint, oregano

 Main crop potatoes planted now will be ready for harvesting in Jan/Feb

 Berry fruit and other heat-loving plants such as passionfruit and tamarillos

 Blueberries in pots or as an edible hedge

FEED

 Potato crops with Tui Potato Food, keep covering the shoots as they emerge

 Strawberries, leafy greens & berries with ican Fast Food

 Citrus & fruit trees with ican Fruit Food

Around the Garden

 Install an irrigation system in preparation for the hot months ahead, or check and maintain existing systems

 Check all plants regularly for pests and diseases. It’s easier to deal with them early before they take hold and do too much damage

 Take cuttings from softwood plants such as lavender, rosemary, buxus, hydrangeas and fuchsias. It’s important to use clean, sharp pools and to improve strike success use Yates Purple Clonex Gel

 Regularly apply our local seaweed tonic Seamite to everything in the garden to improve overall health

 Repot indoor house plants and feed with ican Indoor Plant Food

PROTECT

 Keep caterpillars on brassicas under control with Success Ultra

 Prevent heat-loving bugs by spraying with Grosafe Enspray 99

 Protect seedlings from slugs and snails with Tui Quash and/or cover with protective netting

 Early potato shoots can be sprayed with FreeFlo Copper & Enspray 99 to prevent blight, aphids and tuber moth

 Hang Codling Moth traps in apple & pear trees. When traps indicate the presence of male moths, spray trees with Yates Success Ultra. Spray again after 14 days.

 Come and choose your tomato plants and prepare the garden ready for planting when the weather consistently warms up. This is often well after Labour Weekend, don’t be in too much of a hurry.

It’s Time To Plant

PLANT

 Fill the garden and pots with ˜ owering shrubs such as lavenders, petunias, boronias, hebes, daisies and climbers

 Sow or plant summer annuals such as lobelia, alyssum, petunias and corn˜ owers

 Sow sun˜ owers in an open sunny spot

 Get swan plants established before the monarch butter˜ ies arrive

PROTECT

 Spray roses with Combat 3-in-1 regularly to prevent pests and diseases

 Boost the soil quality for trees & shrubs and add in Saturaid to help with moisture retention

 Box hedging can be sprayed with Grosafe Free Flo Copper°and°Enspray 99 Oil°or Buxus Blight Fighter

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FEED

 Give all seedlings and plants a boost with ican Fast Food

 Roses with a quality rose food and mulch to conserve moisture

 Apply potash or bulb food to spring bulbs as they come to an end to enhance ˜ owering for next year

 Feed gladioli and lilies with bulb food

Lawns

 Prune back and shape winter and spring ˜ owering shrubs (azaleas, camellias, leucadendrons, viburnums) as they come to an end to encourage new growth

 Trim lavenders, taking care you don’t cut too hard into the old wood, and sprinkle Dolomite Lime around

 Add a layer of mulch around shallow rooted plants, taking care not to touch the stems

 Spray lawns with KiwiCare Turfclean Ultra to control a range of lawn weeds including clover, oxalis, daisies, prickles + more

 Sow a new lawn, or patch up an existing one before the weather gets too hot.

For best results use Tui Lawn Force Preparation Mix as the soil base

 Apply gypsum to your lawn to safely improve soil structure, help drainage and neutralise the mineral salts from pet urine

Begonia Satin BowBegonia Non Stop Mix

Gladioli Mix

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Carterton community pitches perfectly

An innovative response to a real estate agent’s dilemma led to a lively and informative night for Carterton newcomers and established locals, to learn about their town and the people, businesses and groups that make it tick.

Community-led development group, Ka Pai Carterton, heard that Jo Kelly and Co real estate agents couldn’t host their usual get-together for newbies and stepped in to help out.

Ka Pai Carterton’s community facilitators, Cimone Grayson and Lucy McKenzie, mobilised their extensive network and invited businesses, groups and community leaders to “come and give

a 30-second pitch of what your business does and the different ways you want the community to get involved”.

Over 70 groups and businesses registered and delivered more than 80 quick pitches to an audience of 120 at the Carterton Events Centre, many of whom had recently made Carterton home.

“It was awesome,” Grayson said, and it had wide appeal.

“The newbies loved it because they heard lots of different groups and organisations in one place. They immediately felt connected with each other and with their new community,” she said.

“Current residents there were saying, ‘well, I didn’t know this was going on. I didn’t know about this

group. I’ve never met this person’. So they were also appreciating making the connections.”

“There was a real buzz in the room,” Carterton District Council [CDC] councillor Lou Newman said. She used the opportunity to talk about A Very Carterton Christmas, a carols-in-the-park style event in Carrington Park on December 10.

While an established resident herself, Newman’s in-laws are recent arrivals to the region and they appreciated the opportunity to see and hear “everything happening in our amazing wee town”.

“It is always tricky when

move somewhere new and to be able to find some groups where you feel you fit, is such a great way to join the community,” Newman said.

The councillor also enjoyed hearing from presenters and has added to her social calendar as a result.

“I’ll be off trying a new yoga class next week.”

Celia Wade-Brown used her 30 seconds to talk

about the Wairarapa Walking Festival, which launches on November 10 and she really valued the “positive and friendly atmosphere”.

“I think any new resident would have felt absolutely justified in their decision to move to Carterton,” she said.

The 30-second pitch format was designed to ensure the audience received a lot of information in a short amount of time.

“We had the gong at the ready,” Grayson said. Pitchers “knew that if they went over 30 seconds they’d be gonged”.

“It became a bit of fun. If you beat the gong, there was cheering.”

LEFT: Newcomers and established residents came to enjoy the community event.

A crowd of over 120 people came to enjoy the 30-second pitches from Carterton businesses and organisations. PHOTOS/LUCIA ZANMONTI

Lucy Cooper lucy.cooper@age.co.nz

Showcasing the Wairarapa Skills Leadership Group

WellingtonNZ is the economic development agency tasked with enhancing prosperity, vibrancy, and liveability across the Wellington region, including Wairarapa. WellingtonNZ’s work in Wairarapa is underpinned by the Wairarapa Economic Development Strategy (WEDS). Go to www.thrivewairarapa.nz to ÿ nd out more about WEDS.

WEDS underpins the work of the Wairarapa Skills Leadership Group (WSLG).

Wairarapa Skills Leadership Group (WSLG) Paul Southey, Chair.

Wairarapa local Andrew Freeman, former lawyer, schoolteacher, and farmer and now operator of a disputes mediation business, has successfully established the Wairarapa service Good2Great, supported by co-founder Steve Grevatt and a second year of funding from the Ministry of Primary Industries. It’s a bold and innovative venture.

“Good2Great provides workshops, tools, and 1-on-1 mentoring for leaders, 2ICs and teams in agricultural businesses,” Andrew Freeman says. “The nine-month programme is all about skills development in workplace communication, leadership, listening well, understanding employees, how to get the best out of them, and more.”

Having helped 35 farming teams and 200 employees already, Good2Great supports farmers and other rural leaders to attract and retain sta° through the growth of positive workplace cultures.

“There are plenty of outstanding rural employers in Wairarapa. But there are some who are struggling, especially if they’re required to intensively upskill new sta° at a time when they’re under ÿ nancial pressure and are time poor.”

Pipeline of future workers across all workforce sectors

The Youth2Work team for people aged 16 to 24 years | REAP Wairarapa.

Wairarapa’s Youth2Work team, based at REAP Wairarapa, help a rangatahi transition into meaningful employment and pathways.

Youth2Work is funded through the Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs programme.

In the year to 1 July 2023, 110 jobseekers engaged with Youth2Work with 67 percent ÿ nding employment and 14 percent going on to further study.

“We build a relationship with rangatahi who come to us for help,” says team leader and employment facilitator, Kylie Brady. “We work with them individually, supporting their journey into employment or further study. We also use our close connections with other community providers for additional support or referrals if required”.

“We provide support with recruitment and training, as well as in work support for both employers and employees” says Jenny Gasson, youth manager with Youth2Work and DeputyChair of WSLG. A second REAP team (Ng˛ P˝munawa T˝puna) works with rangatahi on work readiness and pathways within the context of tikanga, whanaungatanga, and whakapapa.

Paul Southey, Chair of the Wairarapa Skills Leadership Group, has overseen the compilation of the Wairarapa Workforce Action Plan “to support our region and meet the workforce needs of the future.”

“The Action Plan is a matrix of Wairarapa industry sectors and actions to address identiÿ ed pressure points,” Paul says. “We will know we’ve succeeded when our actions give employers conÿ dence in the supply of the workforces they need, and we have a well-connected region.”

Ultimately, the aim of the Action Plan is that people “work, learn and thrive, here”. “The plan, funded by MBIE, has an ambitious goal to grow the Wairarapa workforce by 2000 people by 2030”. Paul points to some examples of activities that are already making gains (included below): one in the agriculture sector, the other relevant to all the sectors – the work readiness of the pipeline of young people.

The Wairarapa agriculture sector Andrew Freeman, Good2Great.

The Good2Great programme is all about developing fantastic leaders that enable employees to grow and thrive, thereby supporting agri-businesses to succeed.

“At a time when agri-businesses are squeezed by the climate and the marketplace, it really pays to broaden measures of success beyond proÿ t and productivity,” Andrew says. “Growing young people into happy and productive workers and team members should also be embraced as a constant and achievable success criterion.”

Happy sta° and reduced sta° turnover helps agri-businesses to survive and thrive while also developing to ensure our pipeline of future farmers.

Go to www.good2great.nz. Email info@good2great.nz.

“Depending on the rangatahi, they may get the opportunity to recognise their skillset, visit businesses, learn about what sorts of roles and job opportunities exist locally in the Wairarapa. They may also work towards a licence, practice interviewing, learn how to write a CV, and moreall part of becoming work ready”. It’s all about identifying passions, growth, and development to support meaningful employment. This is enhanced by the continuation of pastoral care once rangatahi commence their employment. “For some of our rangatahi this is their ÿ rst job, and our pastoral care supports both them and the employer as they transition,” Kylie says.

For Youth2Work: www.youth2work.nz | info@youth2work.nz | 0800 968 842.

For Ng˜ P°munawa T°puna : www.reapwairarapa.nz/nga-pumanawatupuna | ricky.d@youth2work.nz | 06 377 1379.

The Youth2Work team: From left, John Roberts, Jen Turner, Kylie Brady and Jenny Gasson.

With the flip of a fork

Julia Mahony julia.mahony@age.co.nz

Do you spear and pack, or switch and scoop?

The British method of using cutlery, popular in New Zealand, is a fork in the left hand [tines pointing down] and knife in the right. Piercing and slicing, then packing extra bits onto the fork’s back, in a coordinated partnership.

A table or steady lap is best for this.

Different European countries use variations of this method but generally keep the knife and fork working together, each utensil staying in its lane.

Americans, however, prefer the ‘silverware switch’, also called the ‘zigzag’. They use the knife in their dominant hand to cut, while the upright fork holds things still. [While they’re there, they’ll slice up two or three bites.]

Then the knife is ditched and diners swap the fork back to the dominant hand to lift the food, like a spoon. Basically, one hand does most of the grunt work.

There are other, quirky ways of spinning the

cutlery, as demonstrated by toddlers.

In Hawaii recently, on our first trip overseas for several years, we were loving the gentle ways of the Hawaiian people, the swimming in warm seawater, the American shops and the food. How we ate it didn’t cross our minds.

At an evening luau – a feast with entertainment – we were seated at long tables and collected our food from the buffet. The four of us squashed lumps of delicious pork and sweet potato onto the backs of our downturned forks. This went on for a few minutes, before we noticed the Americans sitting on either side were staring at us over their Mai Tais. Really staring.

It must look odd. Using the knife to craft little sculptures atop four curved tines, helped along by soft tubers in which to mash smaller veg.

Why balance a combo of food on the back of a narrow utensil, when flipping the fork and scooping is a safer trip? Fork-scooping is certainly handy at stand-up BBQs.

But then, in a more formal setting, switching the cutlery back and forth in a constant tangle of wrists, American style, looks slow and a bit frustrating.

But reportedly, young British folk think it’s more modern, so it’ll be interesting to see how future New Zealanders choose to freight food to the cake hole.

According to an article on the website of the National Maritime Museum in London, forks were used by the ancient Greeks.

In Europe, they were considered a feminine luxury until about the 18th century, when their straight tines became curved [Germans thought of that]. Their use became accepted as more hygienic than the natural fork –fingers – at communal meals with shared food boards and pots.

Several online sources say the method of onehanded fork-eating arrived in North America from France. The French then abandoned it for the speedier system of keeping the knife and fork flashing in tandem.

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The difference between American and British/ Continental styles has been used as plot points in the 1946 film O.S.S. and the 2014 series Turn: Washington’s Spies, when fork etiquette threatens to expose undercover agents. Brilliant.

In Hawaii, they eat shrimp shells and all, pineapple pickled with jalapenos, coffee-coated macadamia nuts, raw fish poke bowls, meat wrapped in taro leaves and ‘Loco

Moko’ [crazy burger]. Our teenagers also enjoyed delicacies called ‘Cinnabon’, ‘Chick-fil-A’ and ‘Panda Express’ – with their fingers or a lone fork.

Eating with chopsticks is quick and precise. Scooping up saucy morsels with a bit of flatbread, or spicy food with a crunchy corn chip, is equally satisfying. Whatever your method of transport to the tastebuds, bon appétit.

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Juanita McLellan… performance leader at Kuranui College

As a child, I spent a lot of time…

Reading and knitting. I think I was a much more quiet kid than the adult I’ve turned out to be.

My favourite character in a play/book/film is… Hermione in Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale. I think she just has one of the greatest monologues and then a pretty cool storyline that’s open to interpretation – did she turn into a statue through magic, or did she just lay low for 16 years secretly?

The dramatic character I’d most like to play on the stage is…

Probably any member of the cast of Starlight Express but it is fair to say that my ability to sing and skate at the same time is limited.

The superpower I’d most like is… Telekinesis. I always find

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my coffee cup is just out of reach.

Wairarapa needs…

A stronger sense of self belief. We have all these really cool and wonderful things, from Booktown to farmers’ markets, to incredible beaches and walks but we do tend to think we are second class citizens to the cities.

My friends would describe me as…

A lot. I know that I’m an acquired taste and in feetfirst and full volume and I tend to get distracted and focus on big projects.

The best thing about teaching drama is…

That everyday is completely different. I get to read books, put on plays, write stories, sew costumes, create makeup effects, nerd out on character discussions and then stand back and watch the kids take over.

Then that part becomes part travel agent and part dramaturg and part spreadsheet artist. I admit to being terrible at the last bit.

In my spare time I like to… Knit. I design knitting patterns to wind down my brain.

The most famous person I have met is… Martin Freeman. I was completely overwhelmed trying to thank him for working on Hitchikers Guide to the Galaxy. But I also got to hang out with Ian McKellan and then invite him to the prom.

My favourite meal is… Pie. I like making pastry. Anything in pie form is a win.

My favourite local shop is… I love Good Wool Hunting and Miss Maude and For

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The Love of Books… but Shoc has the best hot chocolate and the Offering has amazing garbage fries.

A song I know all the words to is…

The entire musical Seussical – it’s the only music in my head right now.

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Juanita McLellan of Kuranui College.

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Shop features visual artist

Each season, Aratoi chooses one artist to be the Featured Artist in their shop. This spring we have asked artist Sheyne Tuffery to show a series of his works in the retail space.

Tuffery’s art practice has evolved over the course of his 27-year career as a visual artist, and his mixed heritage of Samoan and Scandinavian/Celt ancestry has played a significant role in his work.

He attended art school at the Auckland Society of Arts from 1992 to 1995, majoring in printmaking and experimenting with various disciplines before settling on relief woodblock as a medium that suited his dynamic style.

Tuffery has included a variety of work for his

featured artist wall. The first work you notice is the circular impressive work Cloak, made from routed plywood with wood stain, hanging in the centre.

“The concept of Cloak stemmed from a series of projects in which I deconstructed a Siapo Tapa design from Samoa to create a new form of identity reflective of my mixed heritage background,” Tuffery said. Tuffery’s inspiration for works comes from the unlikeliest of places. Like most of us during the lockdowns a few years ago, he would go on walks with his son.

“During the initial covid-19 lockdowns, my son and I embarked on a

Early risers get to see space station

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On Saturday the 7th, if you are an early-riser, or must be on the road early, take a look in the SW sky about 6.15am. The international Space Station [ISS] will make a bright appearance above that SW horizon. In the next three-and-ahalf minutes it will climb almost overhead, before dipping down towards the eastern horizon, before fading out.

This is a particularly bright appearance of the ISS and will be the brightest pinpoint object in the sky except that as it gets closer to the eastern horizon it is outshone by our sister planet [in size]. Venus is lurking right there having just risen, and

giving its best shine before the sun rises and fades it out. However, Venus is at its brightest now and if you keep an eye on it you may be able to see it after the sun has risen. Venus and the moon are the only regular celestial objects that can be seen in daylight.

The moon gets in the way of things at the end of the month, but on the 24th it plonks itself right by planet Saturn. The moon will be in its gibbous state, about three-quarters full, on its way to getting full by the 29th.

This is a particularly good time to see two of our nearest dwarf galaxies – yes, with the unaided

leaf and feather collection adventure in our local park as a way to pass the time. We brought these natural finds home and attempted hand-printing without the use of a press,” he said.

“This activity reconnected me with the serene essence of our city amidst the lockdown’s stillness, offering a respite from the usual urban noise

and daily pollution.”

The monoprint results from those excursions are Forage II, All Living Entities, Rangiora and Kawakawa and Kete 101.

Tuffery enjoys using a multi-disciplinary approach to art making, utilising various mediums to explore his mixed heritage, futuristic Pacific architecture, environmental issues, and

popular science, including a newfound love of astronomy.

Since working on a project with Carter Observatory/Space Place a few years ago and Tuffery discovered astronomy. “I learnt so much there,” he said, “I’m quite the space nerd now.”

Sheyne Tuffery’s work is on display in the Aratoi shop until December.

eye. Around mid-month when the moon is not in the picture, get out to a dark place and give your eyes five minutes to adjust to the dark. Both galaxies, the small [SMC] and large [LMC] Magellanic clouds, as they are called, are visible in the southern sky.

Halfway up the southern sky is the bright star Achernar and SMC is just southwest of it. It’s just a small patch of light, but it

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is over 18,000 light-years across [that’s almost 20 quadrillion kilometres, by the way] and contains several hundred million stars. The reason it looks just a patch of light is that it is 200,000 light years away, which is beyond the far reaches of our galaxy, the Milky Way, which you can see as that great band of light across the sky.

The large Magellanic cloud, LMC, lies south

of SMC, just above the brilliant star Canopus that is lurking on the southern horizon. It is somewhat closer to us than the smaller cloud, and much larger at 32,000 light years across, encompassing about 20 billion stars.

[Note that our Milky Way, contains about 400 billion stars.] Interestingly, the LMC is predicted to merge with our Milky Way in about 2.4 billion years.

Sheyne Tuffery.

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Milky Way and the Magellanic Clouds.

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I spend a lot of time on my mobile phone. Not for talking though. In fact I don’t like talking on the phone much at all. I very rarely ring any one, I could think of nothing worse than a long chat on the phone. It is only in the past year that we have finally got good reliable full mobile coverage where I live and we don’t have a landline so it has been really nice not having the phone ringing all the time.

However, I really enjoy a good yak using Messenger or WhatsApp. I have a couple of groups of friends who chat most days using social media and another

small group of newly-found family. I prefer this form of communication because the conversation is always there to refer back to and you can include photos and videos.

But I use my phone for just about everything else. Banking, paying bills, managing all my health requirements, checking our daily power usage. I have my Fly Buys card on an app, so I just hold my phone under the scanner at New World and bingo, done. I use the calendar/ diary app, and I play a game similar to Scrabble with approx 40 people around the world.

I do most of my emailing and Facebook on my phone. I do all my Trade Me trading. I check the daily weather forecast. I don’t watch any news bulletins on TV apart from Al Jazeera every now and then so I have downloaded the Radio New Zealand app onto my phone and I just have a quick flick through the news headlines a couple of times a day and ignore anything that starts with Election 23.

I have a few apps which I really like.

The first one is called Air Traffic. Purely for fun, this app allows you to see what planes are flying. For instance, click on the map of the middle of the Pacific Ocean it shows you all

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Continued from page 17 the aircraft that are flying over it. And if you click on the individual aircraft, it tells you the airline, the flight number, where it is going from and to and its departure and arrival times.

Not much use to daily life but fun to play with and if you do have someone you know travelling on a plane you can track them. And here is something you might find fascinating. At any given time there are approximately 9728 planes in the air carrying 1,270,406 passengers. And did you know, 2017 was the safest year in aviation

since 1905.

Another very useful app a friend told me about and I now use, is called Out Of Milk and it is for creating a grocery list. So, during the week, if you suddenly think of something you need, you just type it in. And this app is quite clever. It will put your items into categories so you can shop in order.

No more getting to the far end of the shop and thinking bugger, I forgot bananas and having to traipse all the way back to the beginning. This app will also store any of your items so when you start a new list, all you need to do is to click on anything you need again and it restores

it into your new list. Very clever and so easy to use.

Gaspy is another very useful app. This will tell you where the cheapest petrol is in town on a daily basis. I have saved up to 20 cents a litre by checking Gaspy before I go into town. That’s a significant saving when you are filling the tank.

I am still looking for two more apps.

One that will give me next week’s lotto numbers. And when I find it, I won’t be sharing it, sorry. And another that will automatically top up my bank account when it gets low. There must be one out there somewhere.

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Opening the door to feeling great

WE HAVE MOVED! NOW AT THISTLE AVENUE, MASTERTON

Six years after he opened the door to his hair salon in Upper Plain Road, owner Jordon Watene has moved Madison Lincoln Hair & Nails to bigger premises. It’s now situated in Ngaumutawa Road’s brand spanking new Poplars Business Park.

With your hair and nails both transformed, you’ll step out of Madison Lincoln feeling renewed.

Jordon and his wife Steph say that Madison Lincoln (named after their children) is “in the business of making people look and feel great”. Hair options include cuts, colouring, extensions, styling and treatments.

A self-proclaimed ‘hair nerd’ with a love of streetwear and a slightly concerning sneaker addiction, Jordon has a passion for creative cutting both precision and free owing. He focuses on the personal style of each guest who sits in his chair. Whether it’s super short fades, long lush locks, or classic bobs - he’s got you covered.

Jordon describes himself as the creative director of Madison Lincoln. For him, hair is important but even more critical is the ability to “relate to people and create an in-studio environment where both clients and staff feel good.”

Clients having their hair done are

pampered, and Lincoln Lounge Nails is the perfect addition to the Madison hair experience. Steph, the mistress of nails, specialises in soft gel extensions and gel polish manicures. She has a true passion for nails & loves nothing more than sending her guest out with hands that will have heads turning.

A new chapter

@ Poplars Business Park

Having outgrown the Upper Plain Road premises and moved to Poplars Business Park, Madison Lincoln now has the space for nine stylists and a nail technician to operate at the same time, as well as room for future additional team members.

Situated near LW & Co Building Company, Sugar Café, and Festival Hire, Madison Lincoln is in the perfect place to meet the needs of its highly loyal and ever-growing clientele. The parking is great too.

The journey

Jordon has come a long way since starting out in hairdressing aged just 17, doing work experience one day a week at Masterton’s (then) Maggie B’s, while still at school. It wasn’t long before the work experience became

an apprenticeship.

“School didn’t really work for me,”

Jordon says with his trademark smile. “I went there to eat lunch and play rugby.”

And it was at school that he met Steph. Born and bred on an isolated farm in Bidford, Steph went to Wairarapa College with her twin brother, where Jordon noticed her. “He got my number off a friend,” she laughs, “but I thought he was someone else when agreed to a rst date.”

That rst date was at Masterton Master Fried Chicken. She can’t remember what they ordered but being vegan Steph probably only had chips. She can remember what Jordon looked like: “he had really interesting hair - all different colours and bits sticking up all over the place.”

Like Jordon, Steph is naturally calm and peaceful. She says she keeps life simple through having routines, doesn’t like stress, and that she and Jordon each thrive off each other’s calmness. She does yoga and has enormous respect for nature. Each morning, Steph gets up early and takes their dogs for a walk out into the country near a river. “It clears my head,” she says.

Like Jordon, Steph was pulled to beauty therapy at a young age, doing

a course in cosmetology and nail technology at UCOL straight after leaving school at age 16. She worked as a beauty therapist for a few years and then became pregnant with their daughter.

“Everything in our lives has happened naturally and organically,” she says.

Family ties

After moving from school to an apprenticeship at Maggie B’s, Jordon stayed for eleven years. In 2017 he decided to go out on his own, choosing the Upper Plain premises after noticing the empty shop while visiting his grandmother who lives just around the corner.

And the new address in Poplars Business Park is not that far from Upper Plain.

Just as relationships with staff and clients at Madison Lincoln are important to Jordon, so too is family. His roots go deep into Ngati Kahungunu (Hastings) and his wife and children are the lights of his life.

“Steph and I have been together since our late teens,” Jordon says. Their children are aged 11 and nine, with nine-year old Lincoln diagnosed as autistic. “He’s an awesome kid but full-on.”

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HAIRCUTS:

Check out the costs of a cut on Madison Lincoln’s website –there are discounts for children, students, and gold card holders, and different rates for men and women.

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There are products designed to increase the volume or your hair, or repair, colour or smooth it. Other products hydrate, protect, cleanse, control oil, or curl. Madison Lincoln sells a range of Angel, Evo, Teknia, Color WOW and Olaplex products for your hair to condition, spray, cream, treat, or mask. Masks work by moisturising, adding softness and shine, and helping to detangle and improve manageability.

Jordon, Steph, Madison and Lincoln Watene at the new Madison Lincoln Hair & Nails premises.

Jo Houston, SENIOR STYLIST

Maddie Oakly SENIOR STYLIST

Hannah’s been hairdressing for more than 15 years, since leaving Wairarapa College. She grew up in Carterton, but now lives in Masterton with husband Joel and a cat called Milo.

Described by many as the human hairdresser version of the Swiss Army knife, Jo can adapt and whip out whatever technique is necessary to give you the hair you want. She’s learned all the tricks over many years of experience in the hair game and can create stunning, bespoke and on trend looks for her loyal followers. Jo also loves a big restyle. You’ll have to wait a week or two to book her, however, because she and husband Daniel are currently on their longanticipated OE in Europe.

Lisa has always done hair and wouldn’t want to work at anything else. What does she like most about being a hair stylist? “Every day is different. Customers, conversations, hair styles, techniques – they’re always changing.”

Based in Masterton with builder husband Aaron and their three-yearold (with another one on the way), hairdressing is the only job Maddie’s has had since age 15.

“I love it,” she says. “I love making people feel better before they walk out the door. I also like encouraging people to consider changing their look.”

Victoria Johnson SENIOR STYLIST

Victoria is another of Madison Lincoln’s loyal stylists. She’s been with the salon for six years, and fully qualified for three.

Leah Tafa , MASTER COLOURIST

Brand new to the team, Leah brings 11 years of hairdressing experience to Madison Lincoln.

Jordon

“if you’re after a vibrant colour and an on-trend cut, then look no further than Ashlee.”

With partner Ondre (a team leader at JNL) and a dog named Korah at home, Ashlee is very settled in the district and the salon.

Customer Ngaire says she’s been with Hannah since she started at Madison Lincoln about two years ago. “She’s a good listener,” Ngaire says. “We’ve shared some great stories. And she’s a fabulous hairdresser. She knows how to make me feel good.”

Hannah is also “a guru of hair for weddings and balls,” Jordon says.

Customer Bev, aged 91, comes in weekly for a wash and blow wave –“it’s the only thing do for myself,” she says. The day the Wairarapa Times-Age dropped in, however, she was giving herself a treat in the form of a perm.

“Things are always changing in hair styles and techniques,” Jo says. “I used to do perms a lot for women of all ages. Now, it’s mainly teenage boys asking for them.”

A customer, also called Lisa, says she’s happy to put herself into stylist Lisa’s hands for her regular colour, cut, and straightening. “I trust her,” she says. Jordon refers to his stylist as the Queen of colour.

Firmly established in Wairarapa with her stock agent partner, and with their two girls at Wairarapa College, stylist Lisa manages to find time out of work hours to run, swim, and get to the gym. “She’s an elite athlete,” Jordon says.

Customer Tracey was in for a trim and some foils the day the Wairarapa Times-Age popped in, looking relaxed and happy to be there and be pampered. Jordon says, “if you’re all about hair that makes a real statement, then Maddie is the stylist for you. She’s a modern-day Picasso.”

Maddie is also the hair extension extraordinaire of the team, sending guests out with long, lush locks. “Let Maddie loose on your hair today … you know you want to.”

“I love colour, particularly foiling,” she says. “I’m a perfectionist and so foiling is very satisfying.” Jordon says, “Victoria brings a fresh eye for modern hair trends to the studio. She has a bag of tricks involving all the latest hair colouring techniques.”

Customer Helen, on a trip from Australia to visit family, dropped in to have her hair done and said, “When I’m in New Zealand, always come here for a hair do.”

Born and bred in Masterton, Victoria lives with her builder partner and their two-year old toddler. And with extended family from both sides also living locally, family is Victoria’s focus when not at work.

Leah was brought up in Wairarapa and attended St Matthews. After living over the hill for a while, Leah, her Police officer husband, and their two young sons moved back to Wairarapa last year. Even in her spare time, Leah says she lives, sleeps, and breathes hair. She even won an Australian award as a Transformational Stylist last year with a peach and coral shag mullet. While she’s winning awards, her husband is playing Bush Rugby. “I like creative, bright colours and balayage, lived in blonds,” she says. “I like making clients feel beautiful.”

Lisa Meaclem SENIOR STYLIST

Hannah Macklin SENIOR STYLIST

Bringing youth and all the energy that comes with it, meet Alecia. She loves her sports and is on the netball court every chance she gets.

Alecia is the studio’s protégé. She’s an absorbent hair knowledge spongesoaking up every piece of information that comes her way from the senior members of the team, and taking the best parts that each one has to offer to blend them into her own unique style.

“This is a great team,” Alecia says. She took an introductory course through UCOL while still at Wairarapa College and was instantly hooked on hairdressing.

Experts in

THE BUSINESS’S TRAINER AND ADMINISTRATOR

Fully qualified as a hairdresser for over ten years, Teegan was born in Masterton and has settled here with husband Dylan, a mechanic and electrician with Ordish & Stevens, and their two little girls. She keeps customers happy with bookings that work for them and supports the smooth running of Madison Lincoln.

In her down time, Teegan also uses her creative and businesses skills making and selling baby bids, headbands, scrunchies and more. Visit bows.to.toes.nz on Instagram.

Teegan Graham

Alecia Burt

JUNIOR STYLIST

Autism in the family

Jordon and Steph Watene juggle the running of their hair and nail business with raising a young family. With their youngest, Lincoln, diagnosed with autism, their hands are full.

Nine-year old Lincoln is non-verbal but can get his parent’s attention with his hands and body language.

“Lincoln is really into the movie Cars,” Jordon laughs, “which he’s watched every day since he was about 18 months old – sometimes in different languages.”

Lincoln goes to Douglas Park School and has a teacher aide. “He’s a happy kid and doesn’t want for much,” Jordon says.

Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects more than 90,000 New Zealanders, with an estimated 100 autistic people in Wairarapa. An autistic person may

experience challenges with social communication and interaction, have intense interests and a strong need for routines and predictability, and be hyper- or hypo-reactive to sensory input. They tend to have sensory needs that are different from those in the neurotypical population.

Jordon and Steph Watene are keen to support Autism New Zealand in its endeavour to raise awareness of autism, so that society will make more accommodations for people with cognitive, often not immediately visible, disabilities.

Autism New Zealand has uploaded to its website a guide to help parents seeking an assessment and diagnosis of autism for a child.

Autism can be de ned as a disability. FOCUS (under the umbrella of Te Whatu Ora) is the Needs Assessment Service Co-ordination agency for the Wairarapa region that provides a single point of entry for referrals to disability support services,

including for those with an autistic family member.

GPs, hospital paediatricians, and Work and Income may also be able to help. You can apply for a Disability Allowance from Work and Income, for example, for your autistic child.

Te Whatu Ora may be able to help with pull-ups for incontinent children.

CCS Disability Action may be able to help with early intervention schooling assistance and with Ministry of Health wraparound support and individualised funding.

Assistance Dogs New Zealand Trust

Contact details for Autism New Zealand’s Wairarapa outreach coordinator are: 41 Perry Street, Masterton.

OPEN 8.30am to 5.00pm, Mon & Fri.

E wairarapa@autismnz.org.nz

P 04 803 3501

FP 0800 288 476

Contact details for Wairarapa’s FOCUS are: Level 2, 49-51 Lincoln Road, Masterton.

OPEN 8.00am to 5.00pm, Mon to Fri.

E focus@wairarapa.dhb.org.nz

P 06 946 9813

FP 0800 900 001

Contact details for Assistance Dogs New Zealand Trust are: 9.30am to 2.30pm, Mon to Thurs. info@assistancedogstrust.org.nz 0800 966 342

Ridgeline Construction

Building a house – we’ve got you covered

Chaz Matthews is a third-generation builder who is proud in equal parts of his busy building company, the team he has gathered, and his heritage.

At just 28 years old, he’s a registered Master Builder and a man on a mission. With a well-established construction company, Ridgeline, he has also incorporated his father’s (Albie Matthews) building ÿ rm into the mix. It’s a bit hectic too. Currently Ridgeline has several houses on the go “three must be ÿ nished by Christmas”.

Chaz leads a construction team of about 15, depending on the contracts, who work at numerous sites, including his father, who is still on the tools, and is building a house at Mahia Peninsula.

They have worked in several places in the North Island and as far south as Christchurch but most jobs are in Wairarapa, and the team works out of their yard on Papawai Road in Greytown.

“We do a good job and people pass us on to other projects, which takes us all over,” says Chaz.

Ridgeline Construction comprises seven carpenters, four apprentices, a digger driver, a builder/joiner, a concrete placer – all organised and kept in check by Kelly Juno who does the administration.

This is the major point of di° erence which Chaz explains is a huge asset.

“We have all the skills within our team and don’t have to sub-contract. It means work is regularly generated and team members are constantly learning new skills. It also means we can go in, dig the foundations, build the house, landscape the section, and even set up the washing line and letterbox.” It’s a streamlined and e˛ cient exercise.

Chaz especially enjoys working with ÿ rst homeowners and likes to share his experience with them in ensuring value for money.

All the team are incredible and competent workers according to Chaz, who also points to one of the carpenters, Pearl Baker, is a female and has been the face of advertising for the BCITO (Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation) – keen to encourage women into the building trade.

Chaz was born and raised in Greytown and did his building apprenticeship with his father.

“It’s all I ever wanted to do, was build things,” re˝ ects Chaz. “It began with tree forts and whenever there was spare nails and wood, I’d grab them.”

Chaz is proud and aware of his Ng˙ti Kahungunu and Rangit˙ne heritage. He is especially proud of his grandfather, Kingi Matthews, the last surviving 28th M˙ori Battalion veteran from the Wairarapa region. Kingi was the ÿ rst builder, Chaz

looked up to and was inspired by. Kingi joined the Battalion in 1944 and served in Italy with the 12th Reinforcements. He was a M˙ori All Black, represented Wairarapa-Bush, and was a past president of the Wairarapa Bush Rugby Union. When he died in 2014, his tangi was held at P˙p˙wai marae, and he is interred at Te Uru o Tane urupa near Greytown.

P˙p˙wai marae neighbours the Ridgeline Construction yard and amongst jobs the team has done, is the meticulous and careful taking apart of some carvings at P˙p˙wai, which need to be restored.

Chaz and his team also helped at the DIY programme on the marae, Te Hˆpara Pai in upper Cole Street in Masterton. Known as a Church Marae, it is one of only ÿ ve in New Zealand and is part of the Wairarapa Anglican M˙ori Pastorate.

In fact, when asked what other work the Ridgeline team have done on maraes,

Chaz Matthews and his team are a force to be reckoned with and can create great homes without breaking the bank. Get in touch.

P: 027 844 1759 | E: info@ridgelineconstruction.co.nz

www.ridgelineconstruction.co.nz

Chaz lists them o° – Hurunuiorangi marae at Gladstone; Te Ore Ore marae; Ng˙i Tˇmapuhia-a-Rangi ki Okautete marae at Homewood near Riversdale; and Hau Ariki Marae at Martinborough.

Papawai Marae Greytown

Ridgeline Construction house build

Ridgeline Construction team

Chaz Matthews

Act as if it’s advice for someone else

Tim Nelson Midweek Musings

I heard some really good advice from author Arthur C. Brooks on how to overcome adversity. For all of us our lives will be full of very challenging times. Sometimes these will seem almost overwhelming. There will also be times in the lives of those we care about that are extremely challenging; when this happens we will see strategies and pathways they will be able to use to battle through, regardless of the situation they may be in. Unfortunately, when we face our own challenges it’s often the case we aren’t able to see as clearly as we can when we want to help another person. What we do need to do is take our own situation and look at it from the perspective it is happening to someone else, a person we really care about. We know we

would have advice for this person to follow, and we also know we would truly believe there would be a way through. We need to learn to treat ourselves in the same manner we would for someone who matters to us. If we can do what we would hope and know others could, then no situation would be too challenging to overcome. Worth ÿ ghting for Pericles was a Greek politician and general during the Golden Age of Athens. When speaking to his people on what was worth fighting for he shared ideas that may have seemed

different to what others had said who had gone before him, and certainly to many who have come after, yet the ideas he shared may strike a note with more of us because they relate to the way in which we live and enjoy our lives on a daily basis. Examples of what Pericles thought were worth fighting for included:

• The way in which citizens were open and polite in public places

• For the manner in which citizens entertained at home

• For the attitudes of citizens to beauty

• For the way in which citizens approached exercise

• For the sensitivity of citizens towards their natural surroundings

To many, the values expressed by Pericles may seem trivial. However, it’s these ‘trivial’ things that really are worth fighting for. When they are eroded we lose a little of our identity, and the sum of these parts really do make a whole that is worth fighting for to maintain and build upon the communities we already have. Choose carefully I read today there have been over 130 million books published. A person who reads a lot will read approximately 6000 in their lifetime. It’s pretty easy doing the maths here; a huge number of books will never be read by even the most enthusiastic of readers.

There’s some learning with what I have just shared about the number of books published and

the number any of us are likely to read, this being that we need to choose our books carefully, and also be ready to abandon those books we don’t enjoy or aren’t providing us with the content we need.

We can also take a different perspective – because there are so many books, there will be a huge number that won’t be to our taste or needs, so there is a case for rereading books of quality we have previously enjoyed.

A final comment on this theme is that with 130 million books published there’s likely to be books on anything a reader is looking for, so if we take the time to investigate and explore, we’ll always be able to find what we’re looking for in a book.

Timely advice

Catching up with a friend after a meeting,

I shared an assumption I had made about a situation involving me at work. Immediately my friend talked about a book he had just read, The Four Agreements. The agreements are essentially the values of an ancient culture, with one of the agreements being not to make assumptions.

Thinking about this advice, it couldn’t have been more timely. It’s so easy to make assumptions, but it’s equally easy for these assumptions to be wrong. What we should do is focus on what we know for sure, to only look at the facts in regards to any decisions that we make. I appreciated the advice from my friend. It couldn’t have been more timely and it was exactly what I needed to hear at that very moment.

• 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.

Come

Redheaded Ronnies

Long-time radio hosts and best friends, Katie Abbott and Lucy Cooper [Coops], are bringing their special brand of “chaos and gentle irreverence” to a live studio audience at Studio 73 on Saturday, October 7, as a fundraiser for Greytown Little Theatre.

ReCooper8 is a monthly chat show on community access radio station Arrow FM 92.7 and has

light” format to “real live people”, Abbott said. “I think we can safely say it’ll be a surprising night of music, chat, laughter, and optional audience participation.”

Coops credits Abbott’s “exquisite music taste” for the show’s appeal. “She can cobble together a playlist like no one else,” she said. “Katie also has excellent research skills and a head of wickedly natural red hair.”

About herself, Coops is

quite good at finishing other people’s sentences and talking over others.”

Asked what their style was, Coops said: “Think the Two Ronnies with a dash of Kim Hill.”

Live music and Abbott’s curated tunes will be a big feature of the night.

“If folk are moved to dance, that’s okay with us. I think. As long as you don’t cause any damage to yourself or others,” Coops said.

Tickets to the show are $25 and can be booked by calling or texting John on [027] 458-6126 or emailing greytownlittle theatrenz@gmail.com

As its cabaret style you can bring your own booze,” Abbott said. “Coops prefers a shiraz. like a zero per cent beer. Thank you for

A light supper will also be available, “which sounds utterly delightful”, Coops said. The show starts at 8pm. Doors open 7.30pm. Tickets are limited so be

Katie Abbott, left, and Lucy Cooper.

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MP for Wairarapa

Back me so I can continue to back you!

I passionately believe that every New Zealander should be able to access world-class health care, no matter where they live. That’s why:

We are ending the post-code lottery that was a feature of the DHB system and developing a rural health strategy.

We have built a new mental heath and addiction service from the ground up with more than one million sessions now delivered.

We are increasing the number of training places so we can grow more of our own doctors and nurses.

We have boosted Pharmac funding by more than 50%, removed the $5 prescription charge and extended free GP visits to under-14s.

I've delivered on every promise I made in 2020.

If re-elected, I will advocate strongly for an expansion of the Masterton hospital and the services it o ers.

Topdressing

Rebecca King rebecca.king@age.co.nz

If you run a low to medium input farm system and have thought about trying deferred grazing, this is the year to do it. Most farms make 10 – 20% of the farm into pasture silage each season from surplus grass. Shut up 5-10% of the farm in mid – late October for deferred grazing and graze it off in mid Jan to mid March during the summer droughts.

Why

• Reduce contractor and regrassing costs (seed drop will provide self-regeneration of the pasture and improve future pasture growth and persistence).

• The impact on pasture quality, compared to the pasture in a dry summer round is negligible.

local areas, airstrips, and the people in these communities have come to the fore.”

Michelle acknowledges that the ever-changing demands of consumers, technology development,

and environmental regulations will help pick up the threads for the aerial application sector again.

“Topdressing operators have moved to accommodate a market shift to lighter

Agricultural product of 637,000 tonnes was dispensed throughout New Zealand’s farmland last year.

fertiliser applications and the rapidly growing interest in aerial lime applications coupled with innovations such as variable rate technologies, while maintaining high levels of operational safety,”

Michelle said.

“Topdressing companies are also actively being looked to by farmers looking to minimise the onfarm risks associated with ground-based applications.”

• Peace of mind for drought management and ˜exibility: deferred grazing paddocks can have supplement fed out and be used as stand-off paddocks during stress periods. Great to help extend the round and reduce the risk of overgrazing.

• Paddocks grazed in January are likely to be available again as high-quality feed in March.

• Better for Stock: Positive effect on BCS and increase in days in milk, and a proven reduction of Facial Eczema risk. Plus, cows love eating it! Once they’re used to it… usually within two days.

• Increase soil moisture, and plant root mass and depth.

For more of the positive impacts of deferred grazing, types of deferred grazing and how to do it, visit Deferred Grazing – DairyNZ

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WE’VE GOT PLANS FOR HENLEY LAKE PLAYGROUND

For a start, the word “playground” doesn’t cover what we want in this corner of our fabulous wilderness park. That’s why we’re calling it an “active space” – somewhere people of all ages can get active.

We want to know what you think should go in the active space. There are a few things we are clear about already:

y We want something di erent to what we have in the fantastic Queen Elizabeth and Burling Parks, and Masterton skatepark.

y We want the active space to reflect the wilderness nature of Henley Lake.

y We want a space that promotes active recreation and play – and is accessible to a wide range of users of all ages.

y We want the design to incorporate eco-friendly, sustainable, and recyclable materials and equipment.

For more information on this project and to have your say visit: www.mstn.govt.nz

Jumbo crossword

Sudoku

ACROSS: 1 After, 4 Spur of the moment, 14 Tough, 15 Droop, 16 Misfortune, 17 Match, 19 Son, 20 Liberal, 21 Manifesto, 22 Secret, 25 Advancing, 27 Aboard, 28 Jammed, 33 Upholstery, 35 Run, 36 Stuffy, 37 Trio, 39 Eat, 41 Plagues, 42 Gloves, 43 Primitive, 44 Irish, 45 Footstep, 50 Pa, 51 Magician, 55 Drama, 58 Melbourne, 59 Radius, 60 Tidiest, 61 Gas, 63 Sake, 64 Shelve, 65 Lea, 66 Leadership, 68 Denial, 69 Frosty, 71 Efficient, 76 Meagre, 77 Heartbeat, 79 Perplex, 81 Tie, 84 Exude, 85 Tomfoolery, 86 Alloy, 87 Outer, 88 The back of beyond, 89 Steep.

DOWN: 2 Fervid, 3 Erode, 5 Prim, 6 Refrain, 7 Forbid, 8 House, 9 Maestro, 10 Mime, 11 Nutmeg, 12 Quest, 13 Shunned, 14 Thermal, 18 Harassment, 23 Screw, 24 Triumph, 26 Drought, 27 Amnesia, 29 Martini, 30 Apollo, 31 Gravy, 32 Africa, 34 Yolk, 36 Strip, 38 Ocean, 40 Mini, 45 Fumes, 46 Oilskin, 47 Slow, 48 Earthy, 49 Range, 50 Parsley, 52 Guidelines, 53 Crimson, 54 Austin, 55 Declare, 56 Ideal, 57 Lull, 62 Cabin, 67 Manager, 68 Destroy, 70 Sceptic, 72 Frailty, 73 Trough, 74 Absorb, 75 Remove, 76 Melts, 78 Romeo, 80 Pilot, 82 Kerb, 83 Grin.

the missing letters to complete ten words — five across the grid and five down. More than one solution may be possible.

WAIRARAPA

For

TOMLIN WATER TANK SERVICES

Spring is a great time of year to get your water tank cleaned and/or repaired to ensure you’re ready for the summer months ahead. Tomlin Water Tank Services o ers a complete clean and repair service for water tanks. They can repair splits, cracks and holes in concrete tanks and apply a new waterresistant cement lining that is safe for drinkable water. Regular maintenance will keep your water healthy, tank in service for longer and

help prevent pumps from expensive breakdowns.

Ian and Jodi’s industrial cleaning and repair equipment sits on a purpose-built trailer to make it manoeuvrable –ideal for constricted areas. If your tank is in town, on a lifestyle block or farm ‘out the back’ they can get pretty much anywhere. Ian has had many years of experience in water tank servicing. Give him or Jodi a call to discuss your tanks needs. Phone:

St Andrew’s Church; Featherston 1.303.30pm, Featherston Community Centre.

Fareham Creative Space Also Fri/ Tues, open studio, 10am-3pm, 80 Underhill Rd, Featherston. Email: registrations@farehamcreativespace. nz Featherston Menz Shed 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 6.30pm. Food Market Food trucks, 4.30-7pm outside the Masterton Town Hall, rain or shine.

GirlGuidingNZ Carterton Pippins, 5-7 years, 4.15-5.30pm. Carterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 6-7.30pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550.

Justice of the Peace Masterton CAB 9.30am-12.30pm.

KeepFit! 10.30am, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066.

Masterton Art Club 10am-2pm, tutored classes available, also print on Fridays, at 12 Victoria St. Call Sue 377-7019 or Elissa [0274] 706-528. Masterton Petanque Club 2pm,

Thursday Morning Bikers Meet at the fountain at the Queen Elizabeth Park entrance, 9.30am. Contact David [021] 246-0295.

Wairarapa Fern and Thistle Pipe

Band Weekly practice, Masterton Brass Bandrooms, Park Ave, Masterton. Email fernandthistle21@gmail.com

Wairarapa Model Aero Club 9amnoon, at the Masterton Aerodrome.

Whakaoriori Shufflers Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 1-2.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER

Aratoi Breadcraft Wairarapa

School’s Art to Oct 21; Wairarapa

Camera Club: Reflecting on Our Place to Oct 29; Choice: Staff picks from the collection to Oct 29; Light and Space: Sculptures from the collection to Nov 26; Rita Angus: New Zealand Modernist/He Ringatoi

Hou o Aotearoa to Nov 26.; Rebekah

Farr: O Deluge, Stop Singing, We’re

Drowning to Dec 3.

Carterton Craft Market Mon-Sat: 9am-4pm, Sun: 10am-3pm, 25 High St North, Carterton. Call Desley [027]

787-8558.

Carterton Senior Citizens 12.303.30pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, at the old courthouse next to the library.

Cloth Collective Sewing Workshop 10am-2pm, Kiwi Hall Supper Room. Call Sara Uruski [0274] 474-959. Dance Fit At Carrington Park, Carterton, at 6-7pm. Text dance groove to [022] 321-2643.

Greytown Music and Movement

For pre-schoolers, 10am, at St Luke’s Hall, Main St. Contact email admin@ stlukesgreytown.co.nz

Justice of the Peace Carterton library noon-2pm; Masterton District Court 11am-1pm; Eketahuna Library

1.30-4.30pm.

Masterton Croquet Club Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward

377-4401.

Masterton Masters Swimming Club Club night 5.30-6.30pm, Trust House Recreation Centre back pool. Call Stu [027] 295-4189 or Lucy [021]

0204-4144.

Needlework & Craft Drop-in

10am-noon, Featherston Community Centre. Call May [06] 308-6912 or

Virginia [06] 308-8392.

Spontaneous Dance Kiwi Hall, Featherston, 6.30-8pm. Call Pavla

Miller [022] 075-3867.

Sunset Cinema Carterton Events Centre, Rangatahi Hub. Doors open

7pm, movie starts 7.30pm. Info at

sunsetcinemacarterton.com

Wairarapa Kids Choir For children

aged seven years up, 3.50-4.50pm, during school terms, Courthouse, Holloway St, Carterton. Call Jill [027]

347-5891.

Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service

Quit Clinic at Whaiora 9am-noon.

Support across Wairarapa. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246.

Walk and Talk Meet outside Dish

Cafe, First St, Masterton, 9.30am.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER

Carrington Bowling Club 57 High St, Carterton, behind clock tower. Call Pauline [027] 406-6728.

Cobblestones Early Settlers

Village Open 10am-3pm seven days.

Featherston Heritage Museum

Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Sat/Sun 10am2pm, other times by arrangement.

Call Elsa [021] 263-9403.

Featherston Weekly Market 8am2pm, 33 Fitzherbert St. Greytown Menz Shed 9am-noon.

Call Paul Dodge [021] 0262-6595.

Justice of the Peace Service centre available at Masterton Library, 10am-noon. Lions Book Sale 9am-1pm, under the grandstand, Solway Showgrounds, Judds Rd, Masterton.

Martinborough Men’s Shed Old Courthouse, 20 Cork St, 9am-noon.

Call John [021] 314-2485.

Martinborough Museum Open

Sat/Sun at No 7 The Square, 10.30am-2.30pm. Donation/koha appreciated. Masterton Croquet Club Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm behind Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 378-7109.

Masterton Tennis Centre

Organised doubles from 12.30 pm at 147 Dixon St, Masterton. Contact Sue McRae [027] 449-0601. Parkrun Weekly 5km run/walk.

8am start, at the Woodside end of the Greytown rail trail. Info: parkrun.

co.nz/greytownwoodsidetrail

Saturday in the Park Food trucks by the Skate Park, QE Park 10am-

2pm, rain or shine.

Tinui Craft Corner and Museum

Open Sat/Sun 10am-4pm. Call Lesley Hodgins [06] 372-6433.

Toy Library Masterton 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St. Featherston 14 Wakefield St, 10am-noon.

Wairarapa Cancer Society

Supportive Care Services For anyone needing support after a cancer diagnosis. Call (06) 378-8039.

Wairarapa Farmers’ Market 9am-

1pm, Solway Showgrounds, Judds Rd, Masterton.

Wairarapa Genealogy Branch

Family History Research Rooms, 5 Church St, Masterton, 10am-noon.

Wairarapa Spinners and Weavers

10.30am-2pm, in the Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 3788775 or Lynette 377-0236.

Women’s Self Defence With Dion, 9am, band rotunda, Queen Elizabeth Park. Call [020] 4124-4098.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER

Carterton Farmers’ Market High St, Carterton, 9am-12.30pm. Featherston Menz Shed 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 1pm. Masterton Marauders Wargaming Club At the Masterton Croquet Club, 1-5pm. Call Vince Cholewa [027] 344-1073.

Masterton Park Bowling Club

Queen Elizabeth Park, bowls roll up at 1pm, names in by 12.45pm. Call [027] 957-1012.

Masterton Petanque Club Club day

2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Myrna Lane 377-3064.

Masterton Tennis Centre Social doubles from 10 am at 147 Dixon St, Masterton. Blackboard draw. Masterton Toy Library 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St. Narcotics Anonymous Featherston Community Centre, 7-9pm. Call 0800

628 632.

Rotary Sunday Market 7-11.30am, Essex St car park. Contact thehodsons@xtra.co.nz

South Wairarapa Pipe Band Practice at St John’s church hall, Featherston, 4-6pm. To confirm time please call [027] 628-5889 or [027] 453-0182. Wairarapa Model Aero Club 9amnoon, at the Masterton Aerodrome.

MONDAY, OCTOBER

Art for Everyone Featherston Community Centre, 7-9pm. Call Sandie [021] 157-4909.

Carterton Alcoholics Anonymous

8pm, Salvation Army Community Rooms, 210 High St. Call Bob [021]

042-2947 or Martin [06] 372-7764.

Carterton Community Toy Library Events Centre, Holloway St, Mon-Sat during CDC Library hours. Carterton Food Bank 10-11am Mon-Fri at Haumanu House. Call 379-4092. Carterton Scottish Dance Club

7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. Call Elaine 377-0322.

Carterton Scout Group At Rangatahi Hub [behind Carterton Event Centre], Keas [5-8 years]

4.30-5.30pm; Cubs [8-11] 6-7.30pm. Contact Sylvia [027] 249-3395. CCS Disability Action Wairarapa Office 36 Bannister St, Masterton, 10am-1pm Mon-Fri. Call 378-2426 or 0800 227-2255. Citizens Advice Bureau Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, 43 Perry St, Masterton. Call 377-0078 or 0800 367-222. Clareville Indoor Bowls 7pm at Tom Bubb Lounge, A&P complex. Call Colleen 379-8399.

Creative Hands Programme At Hospice Wairarapa, 59 Renall St, Masterton, 10am-noon. Call Kirsten 399-1050. East Indoor Bowling Club 7pm. Call Julie 377-5497 or George 3789266. Epilepsy Support Group 11am at the Salvation Army office, 210 High St South, Carterton. Call 0800 20 21 22. Featherston Music Club 7-9pm. Call Shaun O’Brien [027] 672-6249. Free Community Fit Club Mon/ Tues/Fri, 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. Call Di [027] 4987261.

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

Hospice Wairarapa Support Services For anyone dealing with a terminal illness. Call [06] 378-8888. Housie 7pm, Club Carterton, Broadway. Call 379-8069.

Justice of the Peace Masterton CAB

9.30am-12.30pm. Keep Fit! 9.30am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. Line Dancing 10.30am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066.

Literacy Aotearoa Free computing and digital device classes for adults.

Call 377-4214.

Mah-jong 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Pat Hamilton [06] 308-9729. Masterton District Brass Band Rehearsals at 7pm, in the Band Room, Park Ave, Masterton. Call [022] 574-0742.

The Dance Shed 450A Belvedere Rd, Carterton. Beginners Linedance Class: 6-7pm. Linedance Intermediate Class: 7.30-8.30pm. Call Wendy [027] 319-9814. Troubadour Music Group 6-8pm, Wairarapa Community Centre, 41 Perry St, Masterton. Contact Stefan [027] 226-6019. Wairarapa Services Club Cards, 500, 1.30pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service Call a Quit Coach based at Whaiora 0800 494 246.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10

Caregivers Programme Caring for your loved one who is unwell, at Hospice Wairarapa, 59 Renall St, Masterton. Call Kirsten 399-1050. Carrington Bowling Club 57 High St, Carterton, behind clock tower. Call Pauline [027] 406-6728.

Carterton District Historical Society 142 High St North, Carterton, open 2-4pm or by appointment. Call Vivienne 379-5564. Central Indoor Bowls Club 7.30pm, Hogg Crescent hall. Call Mathew or Graeme 378-7554. Chair Exercise Gentle chair exercises, 2-2.45pm, at St John’s Hall, Greytown. Clareville Badminton Club Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm.

Call Steve [027] 333-3975.

Dance Fitness 6.30-7.30pm, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830. Digital Seniors Wairarapa Call [0800] 373-646 to book or for advice. Carterton 9.30-11.30am, Carterton Library; Greytown 1.30-3.30pm, Greytown Library. Featherston Amateur Wrestling Club During school terms. Classes are weight and skill dependent; Beginners, 5-9 years, 5.30-6.15pm; 10 years+ [including adults] 6.157.30pm. Featherston Menz Shed 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 10am.

Featherston Wahine Singers

GirlGuiding Masterton Pippins

[5-7 years] 3.45-5pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646. Justice of the Peace Masterton CAB

11am-1pm.

Knit and Natter 3pm, Wairarapa Community Centre, Perry St; 7pm, Te

Awhina Cameron Community House, 2 Stuart Cres, Masterton. Mah-jong Carterton RSA, 1pm. Call Margaret 379-8681.

Masterton Alcoholics Anonymous

7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 378-2338 or David [021] 116-5505.

Masterton Croquet Club Golf

Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward

377-4401.

Masterton Judo Club Tues/Thurs, youth class 5-6pm, adults 7-8.30pm, Nga Totara Dojo, 205 Ngaumutawa Rd, Masterton. Contact Simon [021]

248-6111.

Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Association Social indoor bowls, 500 cards, or a chat

1-3pm, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St. Call Ngaire 377-0342.

Masterton Toy Library 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon

St, Masterton.

Paint/draw From live model,10am-

noon, at Masterton Art Club, Victoria

St. Call Elissa Smith [027] 470-6528.

Red Star Table Tennis Club 9am-

noon at Red Star Sports Association

10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter [027] 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066.

Scallyrag Border Morris Dancing

7-8 pm at the Auditorium, Kuranui College, Greytown. Contact Alison [021] 111-1894.

Social Bridge At South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club, 1.30-3.30pm.

Call Lesley [021] 299-6389.

South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club Games afternoon. Call Doff 304-9748.

Taoist Tai Chi 6-7.30pm at St Mark’s Church Hall, 185 High St, Carterton. Contact www.taoisttaichi.org

Wairarapa Genealogy Branch

Family History Research Rooms, 5 Church St, Masterton, 1-3.30pm.

Wairarapa Modern Jive

Carterton School hall, 7.15-7.30pm

Woops A Daisies Leisure Marching

Team practice 4-5pm, at the Trust House Rec Centre Stadium. Call Cheryl [06] 370-1922 or [027] 6976974.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11

AA Meeting At 7.30pm, Epiphany church hall, High St, Solway, Masterton. Call [027] 557-7928.

Athletics Wairarapa Club night, 5.45-7pm, Colin Pugh Sports Bowl, Masterton.

Cards: “500”, 1.15-4.15pm, at the Carterton Club. Call Barbara 3796582 or Val 379-8329.

Carterton Cycle Group From Belvedere Rd [weather permitting].

Call Irene [027] 634-9167 or Lesley [021] 299-6389.

Dance Fitness 9.30-11am, preschoolers with parents or caregivers at Fareham House Hall Featherston.

Call Justine [0204] 105-2830.

Digital Seniors Wairarapa Call [0800] 373-646 to book or for advice. Masterton 10am-noon, Masterton Library.

Free Classes Literacy, language, numeracy for adult learners. Call Literacy Aotearoa 377-4214.

GirlGuidingNZ Masterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 5.30-7pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Greytown Menz Shed 9am-noon.

Call Paul Dodge [021] 0262-6595.

Healing Rooms Confidential prayer for healing or any situation, 2-4pm, at St Matthews Church Hall, Church St, Masterton. Call [027] 245-2819.

Heart of Arts Wairarapa: A community gallery, 47 High St North, Carterton, Wed-Fri, 10am-4pm, weekends, 10am-2pm. Juesday Art 10am-12.30pm, AOG Church, Birdwood St, Featherston.

Call Julia [06] 308-8109.

Justice of the Peace Masterton CAB noon-2pm.

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.

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

Masterton Park Bowling Club

Queen Elizabeth Park, 1pm, names in by 12.45pm. Call [027] 957-1012.

Parkinson’s Singing Group 10am, at the South Wairarapa Workingman’s Club, Main St, Greytown. Call Marguerite Chadwick 379-5376.

Rangatahi to Rangatira Youth Group Sports, food, and leadership, Carterton Events Centre. Text “R2R” to [027] 742-2264.

Recreational Walking Group

9.30am, Essex St car park. Call Ann Jackson, 372-5758, or Ann Duckett, 378-8285.

Scrabble Club 1-4pm, in the stadium meeting room of the Trust House Recreation Centre, 2 Dixon St, Masterton. Phone Sue McRae [027]

449-0601.

Silver Ukulele Club 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call

Jan [06] 308-8556.

Soulway Cooking and Crafts

10am-noon, High St, Masterton. Call Nikki Smith 370-1604].

South Wairarapa Caregivers

Programme Caring for your loved one who is unwell, at a café in South Wairarapa. Call Kirsten 399-1050.

Te Runga Scouts Cubs, 6-7.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton.

The Dance Shed 450A Belvedere Rd, Carterton. Line Dance Class 6-7pm; Rock N Roll Dance Class: 7.308.30pm, Beginners/Couple Coaching, Social/Competitive. Call Wendy [027] 319-9814.

Wairarapa Rockers Rock’n’roll.

Couple inquiries to [027] 333-1793.

Wairarapa Services Club

Rummikub, 1pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton.

Balance Class, Featherston 9.30am, A/G Church. Masterton 1.30pm, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066.

7-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Susan [021] 246-4884. Free Literacy and Numeracy

Classes At Literacy Aotearoa, 340 Queen St, Masterton. Call Carol [022] 524-5994.

Intermediate workshop; 8-8.45pm

Beginners class. Contact Lance [021]

134-5661.

Wairarapa Services Club Cards, Euchre, 1pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton.

Martinborough Men’s Shed Old Courthouse, 20 Cork St, 9am-noon. Call Doug [027] 444-7331.

Masterton Art Club 10am-2pm, also print on Fridays, at 12 Victoria St. Call Elissa [0274] 706-528.

Funeral Directors

ROSEWOOD

Gardening

Firewood

Paul August Landscape Design

Landscape Consultation & Design Service 027 446 8256 august.landscape@orcon.net.nz www.augustlandscapes.co.nz Entertainment

SPRING

GUM 4m3 $700, 2m3 $410

DOUGLAS˜FIR 4m3 $690, 2m3 $400

MACROCARPA 4m3 $690, 2m3 $400

SPLIT PINE 4m3 $580, 2m3 $340

MANUKA 2m3 $590

BAGGED KINDLING $15each

COMBO’S °2M3 X 2= 4M 3 ˛

GUM & D/FIR $720 GUM & MAC $720

GUM & S/PINE $660 D/FIR & MAC $710

D/FIR & S/PINE $650 MAC & S/PINE $650

MANUKA & D/FIR $960

SOUTH WAIRARAPA DISTRICT COUNCIL ANNUAL EAST WEST ACCESS ROAD MOTORCYCLE SPRINTS

Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that the South Wairarapa District Council, for the purpose of the Annual East West Access Road Motorcycle Sprints, will close the following roads to ordinary vehicular traffic for the period indicated hereunder.

Cliffhanger Promotions have been running sprint events at Dalefield Road and East West Access Road for over 20 years as well as our annual motorcycle hill climb – a.k.a “The Cliffhanger’. Roads to be closed:

• East West Access Road between the bridge and Te Hopai Road

Period of closure:

• From 9am to 4pm on 19th November, 2023. Between runs (approximately 40 minutes) we will open the road for normal traffic.

Stefan Corbett Group Manager Partnerships & Operations

Sports Notices

COACHING AND MANAGERIAL ROLES

Gladstone RFC invite you to ex press your interest in the Coaching and Managerial roles for Premier and Reserves teams for the 2024 season. eki essi ve in iv id ls us st su ccess.

To ex press interest or for more details please email our President Andrew McKay at mckayandrewt@gmail com Expre ssion s of intere st clo se 22 O ctober 2023.

PROPOSAL TO CLOSE ROADS TO ORDINARY VEHICULAR TRAFFIC

PURSUANT to the Transport (Vehicular Traf c Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that the Carterton District Council proposes to close Puketiro Road for the purpose of a Gravel Hill Climb for the period indicated hereunder:

Period of Closure: Sunday 15th October 2023 7.00am – 6.00pm Roads

Road

The closed section will be adequately and properly signposted, at the beginning of the closed road, being manned with radio communication to allow the passage of through traf c in an emergency. Johannes Ferreira Infrastructure Manager

Public Notices

LABOUR WEEKEND ALCOHOL-FREE ZONES

Castlepoint and Riversdale Beach

Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Masterton District Council Alcohol Control Bylaw 2018 and Section 147 of the Local Government Act 2002 the Masterton District Council has placed a prohibition on the consumption or possession of intoxicating alcohol in the places and at the times listed below.

Time of prohibition

The prohibition on Alcohol will run from:

7pm Friday 20 October 2023 to 7am Saturday 21 October 2023

7pm Saturday 21 October 2023 to 7am Sunday 22 October 2023

7pm Sunday 22 October 2023 to 7am Monday 23 October 2023

Areas covered

During the period of prohibition it will be an o ence to be in possession of or consume any alcohol in the following areas.

Riversdale - Orui Station/Riversdale Road intersection, and along Riversdale Road to Riversdale township, Bodle Drive to the lagoon and including Riversdale Beach, from the lagoon to the Southern Riversdale Reserve to the water’s edge. From Blue Pacific Parade and Bodle Drive intersection along Blue Pacific Parade to and including the Southern Riversdale Reserve including the beach to the water’s edge.

From Riversdale Road and Pinedale Crescent intersection along Pinedale Crescent to the intersection with Blue Pacific Parade.

The southern terrace o Palm Parade and the middle terrace o Pinedale Crescent, being Rochdale Road, Otaraia Road, Bull Lane, Tama Road, Pukeko Place and Knoyle Road.

This includes all public places, public parks and accessways into the defined area where the prohibition will be extended to.

Castlepoint - From the Castlepoint motorcamp to the Castlepoint lagoon, including Jetty Road and Castlepoint Beach, to the water’s edge. From in front of the motorcamp to the Castlepoint lagoon, including Castlepoint Reserve. Also including Guthrie and Balfour Crescents and all public roads and places to which the public have access within the township of Castlepoint.

O ences

A $250 infringement notice can be served by a constable, or a person who is convicted of an o ence against a bylaw is liable to a fine not exceeding $20,000.

Powers of arrest, search, and seizure – Section 169

(2) A constable may, without warrant —

(a) for the purpose of ascertaining whether alcohol is present, search —

(i ) a container (for example, a bag, case, package, or parcel) in the possession of a person who is in, or entering, a restricted place; or

(ii) a vehicle that is in, or is entering, a restricted place:

(b) seize and remove any alcohol (and its container) that is in a restricted place in breach of an alcohol ban:

(c) arrest any person whom the constable finds committing an o ence:

(d ) ar rest any person who has refused to comply with a request by a constable

(i ) to leave a restricted place; or

(ii) to surrender to a constable any alcohol that, in breach of an alcohol ban is in the person’s possession.

(3) Alcohol or a container seized under subsection (2)(b) is forfeited to the Crown if the person from whom the alcohol or container is seized pays the infringement fee.

Conditions relating to power of search - Section 170

(1) Before exercising the power of search under section 169(2)(a) in relation to a container or a vehicle, a constable must —

(a) inform the person in possession of the container or the vehicle, as the case may be, that he or she has the opportunity of removing the container or the vehicle from the public place; and

(b) provide the person with a reasonable opportunity to remove the container or the vehicle, as the case may be, from the public place.

Employment

Property Maintenance

We currently have a full time position to join the Trinity Schools Property Team The role y p y work across the Rathkeale College and Hadlow Preparatory school sites This position is primarily responsible for maintaining the extensive property and g ve p p y includes swimming pool maintenance as well as minor painting wo rks. Applicants will have great communication, organisational and time management skills a s well as being flexible and able to work independently Applicants will need to be proficient in the use of technology and be able to undertake a variety of odd jobs. A clear understanding of Health & Safety requirements and environmental sustainability is essential

For further details of the position, please contact the Trinity Schools Trust Board Property Manager, Brian James on brian.james@trinityschools.nz or call 027 334 0763.

Classified

Employment

Thanks

After a hugely successful season in 2023, Douglas Villa management, players and supporters wish to acknowledge the following sponsors and supporters, without whom we would not be able to do what we do.

JUNIOR TOURNAMENT SPONSORS:

FRIENDS OF DV:

WBS, Masterton District Council, Ray White Real Estate, Auto Electric Services, Eastwood Motors, BNZ, Sign Factory, PGG Wrightson, Cross Country Rentals, Carters Building Supplies, Festival Hire, Mitre 10 Mega, Environmental Serices, RMF Engineering, Rec Services, Pioneer Rugby Club.

JA Russell, Carroll’s Joinery, Grace Riddell Photography, Gilmours, Masterton Turf Trust, the Logan Family, Ant North Catering, Select Signs, Dr Septic, the Riddell Family, Joe Quirke Electrical, Lance Riddell Builders, the Burling Family.

And although we have thanked them elsewhere, a special acknowledgement goes out to Mitre 10 Mega Masterton, for their ongoing and generous support given to our Junior Club. T˜n ā koutou.

Celebrating our clients’ achievements

At WBS we’ve been supporting our local community for 150 years. One of the ways we do this is by supporting people to achieve their goals and financial aspirations. We know how hard people work to reach these goals and we like to celebrate with them when they get there.

Congratulations to Dan Childs for undertaking a GJ Gardner new build in Masterton. We are proud to have worked alongside Dan as well as some of the clients he shares with business partner Nathan Haglund, at HaglundChilds, to help them achieve their goals too.

‘The people-first approach to lending at WBS has been such a breath of fresh air for our accounting clients and for me personally. I’ve found WBS’s lending process so straightforward and transparent. I really like that I can call up and have a meaningful discussion with somebody that I know is working in my best interest. That’s a real luxury in the modern lending environment, and one I’m very grateful for.’

A big shout out to Shelley and Greg Mason for reaching their dream of creating vibrant new premises for their Festival Hire business in Masterton.

‘We are super proud of our dream coming true (5 years of hard work) BUT we couldn’t have done it without the support of WBS. The fact that they are local, understand the local market and demands, and help make all the legal and accounting jargon make sense made what could have been an overwhelming processes sooooo much easier.’

Keen to look into a loan from WBS?

Our experienced local team will work in partnership with you to provide quality lending solutions to help you reach your goals. Simply give us a call on (06) 370 0070, or pop into our Queen St o ce to make an appointment. We’d love to see you.

Exciting news for Angela TernentJames and Paul James who recently teamed up with WBS and Presidential Homes to achieve their goal of a new transportable home in Masterton. Angela and Paul are already running the property as an Air BnB rental, with plenty of bookings reaching into the new year.

‘After just one phone call to WBS, we had a face-to-face appointment booked in just a couple days. What a relief to be able to actually talk to and work with a real person. It was so lovely to be treated as a customer and not just a number. Their communication skills and flexibility are one of their absolute strengths. WBS have been great partners in helping us reach our goal of a rental property and a sound retirement plan.’

The lending team at WBS: from left, Mortgage and Lending Specialists, Rose Stevens and Stephen Parkinson, and Head of Lending, Ruth Kilmister.

Business partners Nathan Haglund, left, and Dan Childs, from accounting firm HaglundChilds, outside Dan’s GJ Gardner new build in Masterton.

Shelley and Greg Mason outside the new premises of their Masterton business, Festival Hire.

Angela Ternent-James and Paul James in front of their new Presidential Homes prefab house in Masterton.

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