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Life hacks for happiness Lakeview School principal Tim Nelson is the king of positivity. And this Friday, he will be launching his ﬁrst book, Small Steps for a Happy and Purposeful Life, published by the Wairarapa TimesAge. Nelson has been a weekly contributor to the Wairarapa Midweek since February last year, sharing with readers inspirational ideas in his column Midweek Musings each week. His new book is a selection of 365 inspirational thoughts and ideas aimed to encourage readers to think about ways to live a happy and purposeful life. “We can all get better, we just need to take the small steps to get to where we want to be.” Nelson said writing a book was never his intention when he began penning his inspirational ideas.

Lakeview School principal Tim Nelson with his new book. PHOTO/EMILY IRELAND

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He originally posted one thing he had learned from books, podcasts, and real life experiences each day online via LinkenIn. “It was getting a lot of views, which I thought was pretty cool,” he said. “The rule was, it needed to be nice and positive.” Nelson then pitched an idea to former Wairarapa Times-Age editor Seamus Boyer to publish the writing in the newspaper. Boyer ran the idea past Midweek editor Emily Ireland who was enthusiastic to share Tim’s positivity to readers in a weekly column. “When I ﬁrst took on the role of Midweek editor, I wanted to do three things: involve, inform, and inspire readers,” Ireland said. “Tim’s columns never fail to inspire, and through them, people can learn to become the best versions of themselves that they can be.” From being published in the

Midweek, Nelson then approached David Hedley at Hedleys Books in Masterton and asked how he could become a published author. “He said, why don’t you go see the TimesAge? – so that’s what I did.” Staﬀ at the TimesAge have been busy over the past few months collating the 365 inspirational ideas and designing the book, which will be launched on Friday night at the Lakeview School hall. The process of writing his inspirational ideas each day has had a massive impact on how Nelson sees the world. “I’m pretty positive anyway – I nearly always look on the bright side, which is really important when you are a school principal. “There’s a lot of talk that the world is the most diﬃcult it’s ever been, but that’s Continued on page 3

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Wednesday, September 4, 2019 Local News Wairarapa Midweek

Kokomai: Braunias, blues, and the circus to feature Eli Hill

Creativity, arts, and culture will take centre stage across Wairarapa in October. The Kokomai Creative Festival will showcase more than 30 events involving music, theatre, dance, visual arts, film, and literature from October 10-19. This year’s programme brings top New Zealand performers, artists, and writers to Wairarapa, said Wairarapa Arts Festival Trust chair Jo Beetham. International artists from Germany, US, Scotland, and the Czech Republic will also be performing. The aim was to “create more amazement, excitement, and colour for the Wairarapa region” while keeping ticket prices affordable, Beetham said. There would be free events for children and families. “The festival is about engaging with our local rural communities so they can easily access the best of creativity.” The festival starts on October 10 at Tinui Hall with an exclusive show – As Far As The Eye Can See – developed just for the festival.

Arts festival trust chair Jo Beetham, Tranzit representative Katie Farman, Eastwood Motor Group’s Aaron Pinkham, and Gary Allan at the launch on Friday. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

It will feature musicians Barry Saunders [The Warratahs], Ebony Lamb [Eb and Sparrow], and Caroline Easther [The Chills]. A second performance will be held at Pirinoa Hall on October 11. Singer/songwriter Moana Maniapoto will perform her tribute to the

ocean, My Name Is Moana on October 12 at the Kouraru Woolshed. Other Kokomai highlights include performances by Scottish folk band Shooglenifty which infuses “heartstirring rhythms” into traditional Scottish-Celtic music, and Wonderwombs – a circus troupe featuring

some of New Zealand’s favourite performers from the circus, theatre, and dance worlds. American bluesman Greg Copeland will also perform during the festival. Kokomai will also include the popular Readers and Writers literary events featuring

writers such as Paula Morris, Steve Braunias, and Mike Chunn. The full programme is available at www.kokomai. co.nz. Tickets are available from Wairarapa i-SITEs, Carterton Events Centre, and through www. eventfinda.co.nz from 9am this Friday.

Youth-led project is well-supported Emily Ireland Kids who play at McJorrow Park in Masterton East will have access to all kinds of sports equipment thanks to a new youth-led initiative. As of last week, kids can freely borrow balls and sports gear from a pouaka hākina (sports box), installed by a group of Te Kura Kaupapa Maori O Wairarapa (TKKM) students. The youths were supported by Connecting Communities Wairarapa, and Masterton District Council.

Connecting Communities youth development coordinator Cherie McNamara said the group of students came up with ideas and initiatives for their area, “to meet needs, create opportunities, connect with their community, or enhance spaces”. “One of their initiatives was pouaka hākina, which is a sports box where kids can have access to balls and anything that will encourage physical activity,” McNamara said. “If anyone in the community has any

unused sports equipment, or old balls they don’t use anymore, they can come down and leave it in the box to become community equipment. “The idea is for people to use the equipment and the equipment to then go back, but these guys have said if the equipment doesn’t go back, then that’s not a loss because at least it is still being used by someone in the community who needs it. “They see it as a positive.” The box was made by the Henley Men’s Shed.

Te Kura Kaupapa Maori O Wairarapa students Iraia Matthews, Maioha Riwai-Couch, Matua Davidson, and youth development coordinator Cherie McNamara from Connecting Communities. PHOTO/EMILY IRELAND

Take small steps to be happy Continued from page 1

actually completely wrong. “The world is the safest it’s ever been. “The chances of something terrible happening to you are far less than they have ever been before in human history. “It’s important to understand that the world is an extremely positive place. “As a principal, I really like the interactions I’ve learned to have with all of our community. “You have to see the goodness in people and give people opportunities to be good.” Nelson said if anything was to be taken away from his book, it would be to practise gratitude every day. “Every single day, I write down one thing I’m grateful for, one thing I’m looking forward to, and one thing I’ve enjoyed today.” Publisher Andrew Denholm said, “if everyone read the book, the world would be a better place”. Tim Nelson’s book launch will be at the Lakeview School hall at 5.30pm on Friday. The event is open for anyone to attend. RSVP by emailing timnelson.nz@gmail.com by 3pm on Thursday. • Special thanks goes to Times-Age operations manager Bevan Wills who collated and designed Small Steps for a Happy and Purposeful Life, and Times-Age production editor Christine Dornan who proofread it. • The book, which was printed by Printcraft, will be sold at Paper Plus, Hedleys Books, Almo’s Books, Take Note Carterton, and the Wairarapa Times-Age. • The Midweek Musings column is on hold until after the local body elections.

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4 Wairarapa Midweek Local News Wednesday, September 4, 2019 SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS

Prevention:

The voice of our youth Wairarapa District Health Board is working with teams of local youths who share a passion for making sure New Zealand’s health providers are listening, understanding, and taking action on what works, what doesn’t, and where the gaps are in youth mental health services.

Seni Iasona Makoura College

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Living in a country that currently has the highest youth suicide rates in the developed world is a devastating statistic, and very hard to swallow. In 2018, at least 3500 young New Zealanders attempted suicide. We are losing about two of Aotearoa’s brothers and sisters each day. It is time for change. It is time to educate our youth about how to speak up, seek help, and how they can be supported. It cannot be about raising awareness of suicide, it needs to be about raising awareness of preventing suicide. We need to see some serious change so that New Zealand never ever has to face these heart-breaking suicide statistics again.

I believe it is essential that we talk more about our mental health as it influences everything we do. We need to start acknowledging that suicidal thoughts and mental health issues are becoming increasingly more common, and we need to develop better strategies to support people to help them find a way out. I want to know that young people all over New Zealand have options to turn to so that they don’t have to face their issues alone and can find the love and support they need to help them work through it.

Local youth want to be there at the beginning of Wairarapa’s success story. We are a driving force for positive change within our community’s mental health services. The new PIKI resources and our government strategy are there to support us being innovative. I want to support our local rangatahi by connecting them with services to ensure that they are getting the best outcomes they can. I strive to ensure that all youth are able to have their voice heard, by helping to bridge the gap between bureaucracy and young people.

Keep going – don’t make it a full stop Anna Cardno Suicide is an ugly full stop bang smack in the middle of an unﬁnished sentence. It is an emotive topic, a tough discussion, but bringing suicide into the realm of real conversation is important if we are going to make a diﬀerence. Wairarapa’s suicide statistics are ugly and we really need to improve. Suicide is endlessly complicated. It leaves behind unresolved anger, guilt and blame; the burden of never knowing why, and the stolen opportunity to help. The frustration of raw hindsight that sees things clearly but all too late. Suicide prevention is everyone’s business. Suicide prevention is not about system-wide service change.

It is about having empathy and taking action. In floods and fires, we act, we care, and we seek and provide help for the affected community. Suicide prevention is no different. Only the emergency is less visible and the effects last far longer. A suicide forever alters the lives of all those left behind. Not only is the deceased cheated of a life unlived, but the lives of all those that loved them are forever changed. So, when we consider our suicide statistics it’s never just as simple as a number on a page, one count per person. It’s a whole community to count – the family, friends, neighbours and all the people touched – it’s a much bigger number. And collectively, as that bigger number, we can all make an effort

to make a diﬀerence. Finding the tools to help people through their hard times is a great place to start. Encourage people to talk about what’s going on for them in the tough times, and to seek help long before suicide becomes an option. Look out for each other and notice when someone seems to be struggling. Check in with them. Take a minute to ask if they are okay. Show you care. And know where help is, if you think it’s needed. • Anna Cardno is the communications manager at Wairarapa District Health Board and has been working in suicide prevention since the region topped the national table for suicides in 2017.

Next Tuesday is World Suicide Prevention Day, but Wairarapa’s interagency team is hard at work every day to prevent suicide. Here’s how you can help. “Sobering” statistics on suicide have prompted experts to remind communities “we are all responsible for suicide prevention”. Eight Wairarapa families lost a loved one last year, according to ﬁgures released by Chief Coroner Judge Deborah Marshall. Nationally, there were 685 suicides in the year to June 30, a rise of 17 on the previous 12 months. Wairarapa District Health Board’s (DHB) acting suicide prevention and postvention coordinator Anna Cardno said “New Zealand’s suicide statistics are sobering”. The Too Many Wairarapa campaign was run in 2017, supporting suicide awareness to start the community talking about what “our responsibilities are” and “what can we all do”. She said data showed that women tended to die by suicide younger than men, while men took their own lives into their 70s and older. Cardno said there was a consistent trend of men and Maori being overrepresented in these ﬁgures – Maori youth are particularly vulnerable. “Suicide is a really hard subject. There’s an element of fear involved in discussing it. “There’s sometimes a concern that talking about it can cause suicide. This is not the case. “The reality is that for a person to take their life,

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something has not worked for them. “We need to work out what intervention may have helped them, and when, and work to ﬁll those gaps.” She said we all are responsible for suicide prevention. “Look out for your neighbours, whanau and friends and if you notice they seem to be struggling, take some action.”

How you can help If you’re worried that someone might be thinking about suicide, don’t be afraid to ask them directly. If someone has thoughts or feelings about suicide, it’s important to take them seriously. It can be really hard to tell someone you care about that you are feeling suicidal. If someone tells you they are thinking about suicide, thank them for telling you. Invite them to keep talking with you. Let them know there is professional help available to them and encourage them to access it. A person who is thinking about suicide might not ask for help, but that doesn’t mean that help isn’t wanted. They might feel ashamed of how they’re feeling, like they

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don’t deserve help, or like no one can help them. People who feel suicidal

often feel like they are alone and that their family, whānau and friends would

be better off without them. Most people who attempt suicide don’t really want to die, they just want their troubles to go away and often can’t see another way out. Lots of people feel suicidal at some time in their lives. Getting support, being listened to, finding a connection and a sense of purpose can help them to find a way through. If you know someone who may be in trouble, literally take a minute. Ask the question. It just might change their life.

Where to get help If you are worried about your or someone else’s mental health, the best place to get help is your GP or local mental health provider. However, if you or someone else is in danger or endangering others, call 111. For local mental health services, phone 0508 432 432.

Community services:

WAVES Supporting families and friends bereaved by suicide WAVES is an 8-week programme, designed to support families and individuals bereaved by suicide. If you know someone interested in attending a WAVES programme, contact Donna Rameka, Supporting Families, on 06 377 3081, or Jill Renata, Adult Mental Health, on 0273018445 Supporting Families Wairarapa 323 Queen St, Masterton, 06 3773081 Victim Support Suicide bereavement specialist, Central region, Wairarapa based 0800 842 846 or 021 343 328 East Coast Rural Support Trust John Roberts: 027 200 0851

Sarah Donaldson: 021 504 089 Steve Thomson: 06 372 3877 Te Hauora Runanga O Wairarapa 15 Victoria St, Masterton, 06 378 0140 or 0800 666 744 Changeability 7 Victoria St, Masterton, 06 377 0933 OASIS Network Inc support@oasisnetwork. org.nz, 04 566 1601 Wairarapa Safer Community Trust 185 High St South, Carterton, 06 379 5407 MOSAIC www.mosaic-wgtn.org.nz 06 377 7209 Confidential text – 022 419 3416

0800 111 757 or free text 4202 OUTLINE NZ: 0800 688 5463, sexuality/gender identity THELOWDOWN.CO.NZ – or free text 5626

Free Helplines, online and text support:

ALCOHOL AND DRUG HELPLINE: 0800 787 797 or online chat ARE YOU OK? 0800 456 450 family violence helpline GAMBLING HELPLINE: 0800 654 655 ANXIETY PHONE LINE: 0800 269 4389 SENIOR LINE: 0800 725 463 a free information service for older people SHINE: 0508 744 633 confidential domestic abuse helpline WOMEN’S REFUGE CRISIS LINE: 0800 733 843 RAPE CRISIS: 0800 883 300 for support after rape or sexual assault

TE HAIKA: 0800 745 477 NEED TO TALK? call or text 1737 DEPRESSION HELPLINE: 0800 111 757 LIFELINE: 0800 543 354 SAMARITANS: 0800 726 666 YOUTHLINE: 0800 376 633 or text 234 KIDSLINE: 0800 543 754 (under 18yo) WHAT’S UP: 0800 942 8787 (for 5–18yo). SUICIDE CRISIS HELPLINE: 0508 828 865 HEALTHLINE: 0800 611 116 DEPRESSION HELPLINE:

Help for parents, family, and friends:

COMMONGROUND: www. commonground.org.nz PARENT HELP: 0800 568 856 FAMILY SERVICES HELP LINE: 0800 211 211 SKYLIGHT: 0800 299 100 (for support through trauma, loss, and grief) SUPPORTING FAMILIES IN MENTAL ILLNESS: 0800 732 825

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Loss, grief, and recovery People who are bereaved by suicide may find healing through a workshop being held this month. Loss, Grief, Recovery is a seminar led by Paul Ranby who worked as a chaplain for 12 years in the clinical team at Arohanui Hospice in Palmerston North. In the workshop, which will be held on September 14 from 9am until 4pm, Paul will share with participants information about the grieving process, acknowledging that everyone’s journey is different. There will be an overview

of loss and grieving, information about processing your own grief and offering aid to others, and information about the challenges of suiciderelated grieving. The seminar will also offer participants hope, healing, and new discoveries. It will be held at St James Church Hall, 116 High St Masterton, and is a followup of a mental health awareness event featuring singer-songwriter Julia Grace last month. Both events have been facilitated by bereaved

Masterton mother Gael De Hertog who lost her son Aaron to suicide in December, 2016. Gael said some positive feedback she received from the Julia Grace event was that people felt “freer to talk about how they feel”. She said the help desk at the event was “inundated” with people wanting more information about mental health support. This upcoming seminar would give people an opportunity to work through their grief.

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Digital Seniors is here to stay Marcus Anselm

A love of lifelong learning has led one Martinborough woman back to familiar surroundings. The Digital Seniors programme was launched in the town in April. It is open for business Thursday mornings at St Andrews’ Church Hall. The programme has been inviting elderly folk with technology issues to meet and work out solutions. It’s also offered time for them to enjoy company and meet others. As well as technology, it is also a time for wellbeing. But for at least one resident, it brought back plenty of memories. Noeline Thomas has lived in Martinborough most of her life. Thomas lived in the old postmaster’s house as a child as her father was postmaster. Now 89, Thomas said she was straight in when the project started in the town earlier this year. Thomas was delighted with the programme. She was getting up to speed with her smart phone. “A lot of people watch television, but I don’t watch it – except for Country Calendar,” she said. “I like positive things. I like to learn. I always say,

Martinborough resident Noeline Thomas and Digital Seniors’ Tony Southall meet at the town’s Thursday technology session. PHOTO/MARCUS ANSELM

‘you can’t un-ring a bell’.” That’s just one phrase among many words of wisdom she had to share. She also said, “a day without learning is a day wasted” and said the same about a day without laughter. She enjoyed the sessions at the town hall, but said they were a reminder of her school days. The local school moved into the hall after the

1942 earthquakes. She left at 15 and after a brief spell working for her father, enjoyed a long career in catering and hospitality and raised a family in the area. Thomas is one of many similar stories Digital Seniors volunteers have seen over its pilot phase. The free service is moving soon from a pilot to a permanent programme. The team has made

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more than 1000 coaching sessions and is aiming to extend the programme to rural Wairarapa and the leadership team are seeking funding for a nationwide launch. Former Masterton mayor Bob Francis is the board chair. The group’s new coordinator Tony Southall said it offers help “in a fun, non-threatening setting, where no question is

too silly”. Southall joined the programme last week and said he “can see immediately the huge positive impact that Digital Seniors is having on seniors in the Wairarapa community”. “We find our seniors are never too old to learn – we even have a 95-year-old senior and a volunteer coach who is 91 – and have one coach who is 14.

“My own mum lived in small town until she died in 2016 at 89. “She benefited a lot from learning technology that enabled her to be connected to her family, friends and digital services. She joined Facebook and undertook online banking at 83. “I have heard about seniors who speak regularly to grandchildren and other family members in New Zealand and overseas online – one senior even taught her grandson living overseas to read via online video.” • Call Tony on 021775353 if you would like to know about becoming a coach. • Seniors who need help with technology can call 0800373846, or visit one of the Digital Seniors hubs: • Every Tuesday, 9.30am-11.30am at Carterton Fire Station and Greytown Fire Station. • Every Wednesday, 10am-midday, Masterton District Library, 54 Queen Street, Masterton. • Every Thursday, 9.30am-11.30am, St Andrew’s Church Hall, 41 Dublin St, Martinborough; 1.30pm3.30pm, Featherston Fire Station.

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Alix Cooper and Bob Francis out collecting on Daffodil Day in Masterton. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

Graeme Burnard Continuing on my journey of displeasure about the quality of hospital food. On my diabetic menu, I was offered chocolate brownie, lemon cheesecake, ice cream, and fruit salad, among other things. When I asked my doctor if they were really diabetic options, his words to me were, and I quote, “the diabetic meals are not diabetic”. This made me very angry. Are the creators of these menus that incompetent that they cannot even put together a diabetic menu? I know I can’t eat it but there will be others who will think, ooh good, the hospital is giving me chocolate brownie, it must be okay. And when they go home, they will think, oh well, I had it in hospital, so I can have it at home. Does this mean that gluten free meals are not actually gluten free? Vegan meals are not vegan? And where is the nutritionalist at the hospital?

Certainly not making sure that the right food is getting to the right people that’s for sure. And fish and chips night! Silly me, I should have known, but the taste buds ruled the head and so yes I ordered fish and chips. I didn’t mind it was frozen chips and frozen crumbed fish fillets. But is there not one person in the kitchen who thought, let’s not put a lid on it? Yeah, nah! So, when a covered scoop of chips and two fish fillets arrived beside my bed after a slow stroll around the hospital, it was cold, limp, soggy, tasteless, and revolting. I hit it with the back of my fork to put it out of its misery, and put the cover back on the uneaten food. As I have said last year in my first rant, how come I can be 40,000 feet over the Atlantic in an aeroplane and be served a hot, delicious meal and hospitals cannot even do that 100m down the corridor? For goodness sake, it’s

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the 21st century. It’s Queen Elizabeth the second on the throne, not the first. I have set up an email address badhospitalfood@ gmail.com and I am in the process of writing letter to all the newspapers in the country and inviting people to share with me their stories and

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their pictures and then I am going to talk to the Ministry of Health. I am not interested in the good stories, because good, tasty, healthy food is the least we should expect from a hospital. I don’t care how basic it might be but it has to be hot, tasty and full of nutrition.

I would love to compare it to what prisoners are served. Oh yes, the picture I have included this week is of my large fruit salad (yes, I know, it’s not diabetic). Four pieces of tinned fruit salad in a plastic cup. I was so relieved I didn’t order a small one.

Daffodil Day last Friday brought back special memories for street collectors Alix Cooper and Bob Francis. This year marked five years since both lost their significant others Craig Cooper and Eva Francis to cancer. “We are both involved with so many organisations and activities but the Cancer Society, as you will appreciate, is the one that tugs at our hearts the most for obvious reasons,” Alix said. “Our bond is forever with what we’ve experienced, as four friends are now only two, and having our losses just six months apart makes it even tighter.” The pair were stationed at Food For Thought in Masterton where Alix’s husband was previously a collector. “It was such a fab day and people so generous,” Alix said.

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There have also been possible links to the decrease in minerals in the soil to an increase in chronic diseases – MINERALS GO DOWN, DISEASES GO UP.

known as potash, this is essential for growth, disease resistance, fruit & vegetable development & flavour.

FOR EXAMPLE: A decrease in magnesium in soil may have increased problems with asthma; a decrease in calcium, magnesium & zinc may have increased Tinniutus + more.

There are many other nutrients needed in the soil for healthy plant development such as calcium, magnesium and sulphur. Plants also use tiny amounts of micronutrients such as iron, zinc, boron, copper + more – don’t be fooled by the term ‘micro’ - they’re very important!

So this goes to show – you are what you eat, and we have the ways and means to change this and make a positive difference, so let’s do it!

Once again, it’s a good idea to do a soil test before adding fertilisers etc to your garden. Just as under-feeding your plants can cause problems, so too can overfeeding, and often the symptoms can be mixed up.

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Time for spring cleaning

Carterton

Emily Ireland

If anyone is most aware of spring’s arrival, it is the residents of Carterton. The town is busy preparing for the biggest day of the year – the Carterton Daffodil Festival to be held this Sunday, attracting thousands of visitors each year. And a tradition for the past few years has been a big “spring clean” of shop frontages in the leadup to the event. This volunteer initiative has been driven by Carterton resident Sean Mulcahy for the past few years. The idea came to him when, as a new Carterton resident, he volunteered at Carterton’s ‘Paint the Town’ project held in 2015. He was so impressed by that project he wanted to do something to contribute to his new community. Sean had noticed that the shopfronts were dirty with diesel and petrol fumes and he felt a spring clean would help local business owners to show their best face at the Daffodil Festival. “We are keen to show our best face for Daffodil Day and support the Carterton High St

The Daffodil Festival attracts thousands of visitors to Carterton each year. PHOTO/JASON IRELAND. [Left] Sean Mulcahy is organising a spring clean working bee of Carterton shopfronts in time for the Daffodil Festival. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

retailers by offering to give shop frontages a spring clean,” he said. The spring clean will take place this Saturday from 2pm and Sean is looking for volunteers. “Bring with you a friend, a squeegee, and a bucket – but we will have these available as well. “Last year many people

remarked how tidy the town looked for our visitors, it only took a couple of hours, some retailers even provided refreshments.” He added, “we do not have to clean the clocktower”. Carterton’s Daffodil Festival offers an abundance of activities ranging from the famous daffodil picking at Middlerun, markets along

High and Holloway streets, the Big Wai Art sale in the events centre, and Daffodil Express Steam Train experiences. The train will be hauled by the steam locomotive Ja1271, and will be using the set of vintage carriages, some with open balcony ends. The train includes a souvenir counter for all sorts of railway and steam memorabilia.

A diesel locomotive is attached in front of the steam locomotive for the sectors through the 9km long Remutaka Tunnel. • If you would like to volunteer for the spring clean on Saturday, contact Sean Mulcahy on mulcahy@xtra. co.nz, or phone 0274 803194. • For more details on the Daffodil Festival, see P30-35 of the Midweek.

Business grants applications open Go Carterton, the town’s business support group, is launching the second round of the Go Carterton Growth Fund this week. The Growth Fund is a contestable grant that’s available to members and non-members of the group to boost their business, and Go Carterton makes two awards of $1000 each,

twice per year. It is aimed to encourage and support the growth of existing businesses and the attraction of new businesses to Carterton. Applications are reviewed by an impartial committee of the Go Carterton executive team and grant recipients will be asked to present to the committee once

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Health matters

Antibiotics: when to take and when to avoid Antibiotics have become a major way of treating some illnesses since they were ﬁrst discovered nearly 100 years ago. Here are some fast facts about how antibiotics can help when you’re unwell – and when they won’t work.

When to take

When to avoid

Antibiotics can help treat bacterial infections including: • chest infections

Antibiotics are not eﬀective in treating viral illnesses including: • colds

• wound infections

• inﬂuenza

• ear infections

• most sore throats

• urinary tract infections.

• sinus infections.

Antibiotics work because bacteria have certain diﬀerences from human cells, so they can kill bugs without harming our bodies.

Taking antibiotics to treat viruses may increase the risk of other bacteria in your body developing resistance. This may aﬀect how well antibiotics can treat bacterial illnesses in the future.

Your doctor or nurse practitioner know when antibiotics can be used to treat your illness. Talk to them about any queries or concerns you may have.

Spring clean your medicine cabinet Make your home safer this spring by clearing out your cupboards of unused or expired medication. Unused medication can be a risk to children and adults if taken accidentally, or if used when out of date. You can drop oﬀ any unused medication to your local pharmacy or medical centre.

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12 Wairarapa Midweek Opinion Wednesday, September 4, 2019 EDITORIAL

MIDWEEK PHOTOS

Opinion

Are you okay? Next Tuesday is suicide prevention awareness day. I’ve been staring at the page for so long trying to describe what losing a loved one to suicide feels like. The truth is, I don’t think any words really cut it. I don’t know what it is like to lose a parent, a child, or a sibling to suicide. But I know first-hand the devastation suicide brings to families, friends, and colleagues. I’ve been privileged enough to meet people in our community who have been bereaved by suicide and trust me enough to share their journey with others in the hope that by starting the conversation about mental health, we can remove the stigma. By starting those conversations and raising awareness about suicide prevention, hopefully we will save lives. There are three positions you can be in regarding suicide. You may be suicidal, you may be a friend or family member of someone who

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Piece of mind

Emily Ireland has taken their own life, or you may know someone who has been bereaved by suicide. You may be each of the above. If you are suicidal, please talk to someone about what’s going on. It’s so easy to get stuck inside your own mind: to feel hopeless, alone, and stuck. You may feel like you do not want to burden anyone with how you are feeling. You may think the world would be a better place without you. It’s not. You are so loved. You have a purpose. You are not alone. If you are bereaved by suicide, understand that your journey through grief is unique. There are people who will offer you help. Some of this may work for you, some of it may not. That’s okay.

You are allowed to grieve. You are allowed to talk about your loved one. And, one day when you are strong enough, you are allowed to be happy. You are a warrior. Finally, if you know someone who has been bereaved, reach out. Most of us feel like we don’t know what to say to someone who has lost a loved one to suicide – but to be frank, I don’t think they want us to say ‘the right thing’. They just want to know that you’re there, you care, and that you love them. We all need someone like this, but most importantly, we all need to be someone like this to others. For more information on suicide prevention awareness, including helplines, see P4-5 in this week’s Midweek.

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STREET TALK

If I had a time machine, I’d travel to the year... to go into the future for winning numbers.

Jocelyn Konig 1965.

Alanna Saunders Woodstock.

Elisabeth van Niekerk 1959.

Patricia Pye 1977.

Sophia MacPherson 1991.

Graeme Burnard I would put the machine on Trade Me and stay right where I am.

Joanna Scott 1960.

Richard Alan Dahlberg To 1945. To witness Allies victory in WWII.

Adele Pentony-Graham Dot.

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Wake N Renee Matthews 1979 save my older bro from being hit by a car, go back to earlier this year and warn doctors of my moko’s sickness and save her too.

Cath O’Driscoll 1989, the year mother died.

Jean Cretney 1963 New Year’s Eve dance at the town hall where I met my husband to be. Gail Marshall 1974 ... got married to the man of my dreams. Would do it all over again.

Bob Pringle Nov 2016 … with the winning Powerball numbers.

The year zero. Actually, the first billionth of a second, as I’d love to see the Big Bang. Course, I’d need some sort of protective shield thingy.

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Niamh Wingate 1995 when my gran died unexpectedly... I’d ask her all the questions I never got to and more importantly tell her just how much I loved her.

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14 Wairarapa Midweek Extra Wednesday, September 4, 2019 ARATOI KEEPERS

He toki pounamu - treasured stone This significant taonga was found on the beach at Otahome, south of Castlepoint, by Stephen Pye in the 1970s. After some debate over what should happen to it, it was returned to the finder, who presented it to the Wairarapa Arts Foundation, with the approval of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. This was before the days of the Antiquities Act and the later Protected Objects Act that make reporting of such finds mandatory, setting in motion a process

by which iwi, who may be the rightful owners, can claim the taonga. There is no way of

knowing who made this adze, or how it came to be on the beach. Although made of

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Active transport for Wairarapa Economist Ralph Chapman will visit Wairarapa next week to explain how we can make our towns better places to live in. “Most of the world’s people now live in towns and cities, but urban life affects our environment in increasingly unsustainable ways,” he said. “How can we make towns and cities more humane, sustainable, healthy, joyful, and productive places?” In their present form, towns and cities are running up against environmental limits, Dr Chapman said. “Car thinking has shaped the way we live; but in future, cycling, walking, and other active ways of getting around, including e-scooters, may shape the way we live. “The view from the saddle and the scooter could save us.” Dr Chapman and his colleagues recently carried out a cost-benefit analysis on active transport. “There had been few robust evaluations of active travel, and hardly any of them valued the benefits in the areas of health, carbon emissions, and reducing congestion and pollution. “We used data from a trial Model Communities Programme run by the

Dr Ralph Chapman. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) in 20102012 to promote walking and cycling in two cities: Hastings and New Plymouth.” NZTA and local councils funded infrastructure such as walkways and cycle lanes and the provision of education about active transport. The idea was to show the potential returns from investing in active travel. Masterton was one of two control cities that weren’t in the programme. “Compared with the control cities, the use of active travel increased significantly in the programme cities. “We found the net economic benefits of the investment in active transport outweighed the costs by more than 10 to 1,” he said.

Dr Chapman’s talk will place these findings in context and make wider observations about the implications of increasing cycling and walking in towns and cities at a time of steadily worsening climate change. Dr Chapman has worked in government, the private sector and academia. He is an associate professor at Victoria University of Wellington, where he directs the School’s Graduate Programme in Environmental Studies. He is also co-director of the New Zealand Centre for Sustainable Cities, where his work focuses on urban policies and their implications for carbon emissions. He is interested in mitigation policies in transport, energy, housing and cities. “I want to find practical ways of doing something about climate change.” Ralph Chapman will present his talk, ‘Active transport for new Zealand’s towns and cities’ to a meeting of Science Wairarapa at 7.30pm on Thursday, September 12, at the Education Centre, 22 Dixon St, Masterton. All are welcome; a door charge of $4 will apply.

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pounamu, which is found only in the South Island, there was a strong trade in stone in pre-European

times, so it could well have been made in the Wairarapa. Pounamu is a treasured stone for Māori, valued for its beauty, strength and durability, and classified by its appearance. Geologically, pounamu refers to three types of stone: nephrite, bowenite and serpentinite. This item, gifted by Stephen Pye is in the Collection of Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, on view as part of the museum’s 50th anniversary exhibition.

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Rupert is a very handsome ginger boy, about two or three years old. He is a little timid until he gets to know you, but once he does, he enjoys being patted and is an affectionate boy. He is a smoochy character who likes his independence outdoors but will also sit on a comfortable lap to relax! Rupert gets on well with other cats, but we don’t know how he is with dogs. He has been desexed, vaccinated, and vet checked. His adoption fee is $90. Rupert is living with his foster carer in Pahiatua. If you’re interested in giving this lovely boy a home, call Lee on 021 0843 8935 or email kittycatrehoming@gmail.com. • KittyCat Rehoming Wairarapa (KRW) is a registered Charitable Trust CC54963. • Its mission is to rescue and tame feral kittens and adopt them into loving homes. • KRW also supports a colony of feral cats at Wairarapa Hospital. • Visit their Facebook page KittyCat Rehoming. • Cash donations to help them continue their work can be made either to their Givealittle page, to the KittyCat Rehoming Kiwibank account number 38-9019-0699166-00, or to their account at their vet, Vetcare 06-06890191117-00 Reference Kitty46.

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Witness the waxing moon If clear this evening or tomorrow, probably the highlight of the evening is the waxing moon. It’s actually a good time to see its features. You don’t need much magnification (binoculars will do) to see the craters and other features, like the big dark and flat expanses of the Maria (Latin plural of Mare). Nothing to do with horses: the name is Latin for sea, as early viewers of the moon speculated that they were in fact bodies of water. Of course, with the advent of high-powered telescopes, it was realised that these are simply flat plains, and the Apollo lunar astronauts certainly did not get their feet wet walking around on them. Note the picture of the far side of the moon (the side we never see from Earth) and that it is far more cratered and has far less of these Maria than “our” side. The Maria are the dark areas – only two relatively small ones with one on the limb that is shared with the Earth-facing side. You can easily see the extensive dark areas on “our” side any time you look at the full moon. Studies from the Apollo missions confirmed that

Far side of the moon taken from Apollo 16 in 1972. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES

Sky Watch

Nick Sault the Maria plains are ancient volcanic outflows – basalt rock, same stuff as found on Earth. However, there is

currently no consensus of opinion of why there are so many Maria on “our” side. One theory, that it is due to gravitational influence

from Earth, has been discounted. And why more craters on the far side? If you can come up with a well-thought-out reasoning, get it to NASA. Even top scientists have been known to miss the simple solution. The craters are nice and circular, especially those that have not

been pulverised by later bombardment. There circularity was always a puzzle – surely some incoming bolides would hit at shallow angles making elongated (elliptical) craters. The answer is also more recent. The actual hit would instantly make an elliptical shape but the consequential explosion of such a large body hitting at many times the speed of a rifle bullet, vaporises the rock, excavating a crater that obliterates that initial hit. Space rocks – meteoroids, asteroids, comets – travel at between five to seventy kilometres a second relative to Earth. If they hit a body like Earth or the moon at any of the speeds in that range, the result is like giant nuclear explosion. The Earth hides its old craters due to its fluid crust – plate movement, volcanism and weather. But many still show some evidence of their happening. There will be more, but not to worry, you are more likely to win lotto in your lifetime than die in an impact from space. Good luck with that. Next week: The brightest star in the sky (and it’s not Sirius).

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with a smile on your face and feeling more confident about yourself. Volunteering gets you out in the community, meeting people and improving English language skills, which gives the best chance for a migrant to find a job opportunity here in Wairarapa. Volunteering also provides local references which helps you gain work in your community.

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Donna Robinson From Brazil to Featherston, Marina Lira moved with her Kiwi partner to start a new life in Wairarapa. As a journalist graduate from Brazil, Marina is seeking opportunities in the Wairarapa to work as a journalist or in an office/administrative role which uses her journalist training. Marina rang Volunteering Wairarapa in May as she wanted to connect with her new Wairarapa community. Within a few weeks, she was volunteering in administration roles at the Women’s Centre, Connecting Communities, and at Featherston Community Centre. Marina said registering with Volunteering Wairarapa was the best option for someone coming to live in Wairarapa, either from overseas or from somewhere else in New Zealand. “Volunteering helps you connect with your new community by meeting lots of interesting people and organisations.”

At the Women’s Centre, Marina is learning about their programmes and the support they give to empower women. She’s also writing articles for the Midweek about the organisations that are connected with the centre. This helps to promote these organisations and helps Marina expand her network in her new home. At Connecting Communities, she works with a big team and learns about the different programmes they offer to help the community, such as Neighbourhood Support and their budget management workshops. At Featherston Community Centre, she helps out at reception, does their social media and assists with their administrative activities. “I am so lucky to volunteer with such nice people who have made me feel welcome and part of my new community,” Marina said. “Coming from a big country like Brazil, it is fascinating to see how

Opportunities at Volunteering Wairarapa

Marina Lira choosing an outfit with Dress for Success coordinator Mel Keatch at the Wairarapa Community Centre at 41 Perry St in Masterton. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

things work here in New Zealand and how, as a community, you help each other. “In Brazil, we have community programmes, but with a such a big population, it is hard to see things actually working if you are not involved at a community-level.” Marina was also referred to Dress for Success

who provide clothing for women who are seeking employment. She got a perfect outfit that will help her with confidence to find employment. She said that to be able to empower women through clothing was impressive. You will definitely leave the Dress for Success office

Keep New Zealand Beautiful Week Tuesday, September 10 from 2pm to 4pm at Henley Lake. GJ Gardner are sponsoring this event – access Henley Lake from Colombo Rd. Volunteering Wairarapa AGM Monday, September 16 at 4.30pm at the Wairarapa Community Centre. Guest speaker is Bob Francis telling us the story about how we became an event-filled province. All are welcome. • Interested in finding out more: contact Donna Robinson on 06 929 0960 or email admin@waivc.org.nz.

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Journey of the longfin eel Dear friends, There are a number of wonderful things to see and do when visiting Pukaha National Wildlife Centre. One of the visitor favourites is hand feeding our tuna (longfin eels). These taniwha (sea monsters) can look quite large and menacing but are actually tame and nonthreatening. Rangers have been feeding the eels at Pukaha for more than 40 years. They grow 2cm every year and many are thought to be about 60-80 years old. Few people are aware of the long journey an eel may take during its lifetime; so, let’s begin the tale… Every year some eels undertake a huge swim from their home at Pukaha in Te Wai Rere o Hina (Bruce stream) to Tonga in the Pacific Islands.

A journey of more than 6000km. They do this in order to spawn. In preparation for the journey, an eel will transform itself. The head becomes streamlined to better pierce through seawater. The eyes double in size to improve vision. The gut shrinks to develop the reproductive system. The eels will then migrate downstream towards the ocean and swim on the currents towards Tonga. They will not eat for the entire 160-day journey! Once in Tonga, a female eel will lay between one million to 20 million eggs that are then fertilised by male eels. Tuna only reproduce

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once during their lifetime so soon after this feat – having completed their life’s purpose – the eels will pass away. Their microscopic offspring will continue to

develop though. Eventually floating along the ocean currents for around three years before the sea will push them back up the streams in New Zealand from whence they came. No one knows how tuna manage to navigate their way over such a long journey or even why they choose Tonga as their breeding grounds. Mysterious? Miraculous? We think so! Despite the large number of eggs that tuna lay, they remain greatly endangered due to pollution, overfishing, and changes to their waterways. We can all help by keeping streams and rivers clean and clear from pollutants.

Well, that’s it for today! We have to get off and feed the kiwi! Until the next time! The Pukaha Rangers. The Rangers at Pukaha give a daily talk and feed tuna (longfin eels) at 1.30pm. The talk is free with every entrance ticket. Contributed by Alex Wall • The Wairarapa Midweek has partnered with Pukaha National Wildlife Centre to put a spotlight on wildlife conservation efforts locally and allow readers to get up close and personal with New Zealand’s amazing native species.

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Finally, spring has now sprung Finally, it is officially spring. Nature thought it was spring at least a month ago, despite the morning frosts, trees full of blossoms, and lambs everywhere. It is certainly uplifting to know winter is behind us. Unfortunately, the weather has a mind of its own and you never really know what the day is going to throw at you. However, at least we don’t have tornados or raging forest fires all around us as other places have at present. Nature is certainly taking a bit of a hit and really needs us to lend a hand. Now that all the scientific evidence proves climate change is happening, there is no excuse for anyone to sit on their hands and do nothing. Every little bit helps, even just by reducing your household waste and if you want help on how to achieve zero-waste in your house, then go along to the Featherston Community Centre at 6.30pm on September 19 to find out. We have such inventive and curious minds in New Zealand that with a bit of effort we can be at the forefront of initiatives to reduce our impact on the

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Shirley Nightingale environment. I love the idea that a couple of New Zealand guys in Waikato are taking used plastic milk bottles and plastic bags and turning them into fence posts – how wonderful is that. What’s more, you can buy them at the Farm Source Stores in Carterton and Featherston. That is far better than shipping our plastic waste overseas for them to burn and produce toxic gas. What more can we do to help? Well, take a look at South End School who have been an Enviroschool since 2012 and are featured on the Department of Conservation (DOC) website as a shining example of how children can get involved. The 50th anniversary of Conversation Week takes place from September 14 to 22. DOC advise us that more than 4,000 of our species are threatened or at risk and Conservation Week is their way to encourage us to get involved and help to

do something about it. Caring about each other and caring about nature go hand in hand – a little kindness and consideration go a long way. I recently discovered the Wairarapa Earth School Charitable Trust and can recommend ﬁnding out more about them. They have a really informative and interesting Facebook page all about nature and getting children involved in caring about and for the environment – they are a great example for the rest of New Zealand to follow. Our youngsters are taking the initiative and have been marching and protesting for change all over the country. Young people today are far more environmentally aware than I ever was at their age and far more conﬁdent about expressing their opinions. Let’s support them and do what we can to help even in small ways. Be kind to others and the world around you and enjoy the beautiful spring days.

Burger hits the spot Emma Brown A burger featuring king prawn toast and caramelised pork belly has earned Martinborough’s Cafe Medici a place in the final of the Burger Wellington category of the Wellington On A Plate (WOAP) food festival. The cafe’s creation, Prawn Underbelly, sits in a sesame and buttermilk bun with toffee crackling and served with Sichuan pepper fries. Cafe Medici is the only finalist from Wairarapa in one of the festival’s three categories – Burger Wellington, Dine

Wellington, and Cocktail Wellington, Prawn Underbelly is one of five finalists chosen from more than 200 burgers that were entered for the festival. The finalists will be judged by industry peers whose results are then combined with public ratings to determine the overall winner. Staff had been “working flat stick” cooking and serving hundreds of the burger for the competition, cafe owner Nick Arnold said. The cafe has been competing in the festival for the past eight years and

this was the fourth time it has made a final for the competition. “It’s great news,” Arnold said. “It is an overwhelming feeling to get into the final. “It is an amazing team effort. “As the boss, it is great to be able to say to them, ‘you have done well’.” He said he would like to see more places in Wairarapa competing as the whole thing was “a real buzz”. Festival director Sarah Meikle said the WOAP team were thrilled to see a Wairarapa eatery in the Festival finalists.

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Over half of Kiwis don’t have the willpower to make a Will September is Wills Month but over half of New Zealanders have yet to make a Will. A survey last year of 2000 New Zealanders by the Commission for Financial Capability (CFFC), found only 47% had a Will, and even fewer women – 44% of women to 51% of men. There were also ethnic di˜ erences. Compared with 53% of Europeans who had a Will, only 31% of M°ori, 25% of Asian and 20% of Pasiÿ ka people had a Will. The CFFC’s head of Community Programmes, Peter Cordtz, said low uptake by M°ori and Pasiÿ ka could be due to a cultural ethic of “collectivism”, where money and possessions are expected to be shared, and if a family strikes hardship the wider family and community will look after them. Among Pasiÿ ka particularly, there may also be a religious overlay, believing “God will provide’”. Retirement Commissioner Diane

“If you die without sorting this stu˜ , it can create tension and ÿ ghting within your extended family, and your partner’s extended family. The law gets involved and things can end up very di˜ erent to how you might like,” said Maxwell.

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People put o˜ making a Will because they were busy, didn’t like to think about dying and were worried about cost.

Maxwell said she had been told by Asian people that there was a superstition about Wills, with many believing drawing one up invited death into the home. “Wills don’t just cover your money and stu˜ , but everything you care about: who will raise your children, care for your pets, how you want your funeral to be run and where you want your ÿ nal resting place to be,” said Maxwell. The increase in the number of blended families made Wills even more important, as couples had to consider their children, stepchildren and former partners.

Once you have a Will, check every few years that it’s still relevant – is there a new partner or children on the scene? Have you changed your mind about who you want to care for your children, or who you want to leave stu˜ to? Have you acquired something new that’s valuable that you want to include in your Will? “Ultimately, in our last moments, we want our thoughts to be peaceful, happy and re˝ ective, and to feel secure that our Will has everything sorted for the people we’re leaving behind. It’s an act of love, made in advance,” says Maxwell. For guidance on Wills visit

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The Festival of Adult Learning Ahurei Ākonga Adult learning can take place at many different places and levels of the community. The Festival of Adult Learning Ahurei Ākonga celebrates adult learning wherever it is happening - at home, at the local library, community centre, sports club, private training organisation or university. Leading by example Nobody knows the value of adult education better than Michelle,

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Ngā Hau e Whā REAP Wairarapa has a new Kōwhaiwhai to adorn their walls: Ngā Hau e Whā, the four winds. This is especially impressive because it’s been created by John, Rebecca and Riki-lee.

Of course, teaching is the best way to learn, and Shannon and Destiny Rose went on to tutor at Te Whare Tāpere o Manukura. Shannon performed at Te Matatini in February this year, with Destiny Rose as a reserve.

The three learners worked together over six months as part of the Toi Whanāke programme Te Reo Māori in Action, learning how to read and create traditional patterns, and to understand the origins, tikanga and karakia appropriate to each whare toi. The kōrero (meaning) of the REAP Kōwhaiwhai refers to the four winds Akoranga, Matauranga, Kotahitanga, Whakawhanaungatanga. John and Rebecca painted the artwork and Riki-lee wrote the kōrero, which translates as: “Weaving together the fabrics of knowledge and learning, uniting our people of all ages and backgrounds, bringing us closer together as a community/ family to pave a clearer way towards the future.”

Shannon (front, right) and Destiny Rose (second from left, back row)

Shannon and Destiny Rose have become confident ambassadors for their culture, their whanau, hapū, iwi and community, and are role models to their peers. Their degree course will take them on performance tours both nationally and internationally, as they carve a pathway for others to follow.

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Digital divide Learning never stops - even for teachers. Karolyn Donald is a Digital Literacy tutor in the North Wairarapa, and has taught nearly 50 classes in the last four years. She’s also a model student, having recently achieved the National Certiﬁcate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy (Level 5) in between all of her teaching. In 2016, Karolyn was working for Heartland Services Pahiatua,

Whakapapa quilts: learning for (and about) the family Education happens ever y where, not just at school. For Maungarongo “Ron” Te Kawa, learning is most powerful when it has meaning. An artist, storyteller and quilter, Ron has a special afﬁnity for encouraging people to tell their own stories in visual, tactile form. “The quilts are a whānau learning resource - a gift for the next generation,” says Ron. “Most end up on a wall, telling their whānau story.”

and her way with people and excellent computer skills caught the attention of REAP. It wasn’t long before she started tutoring Stepping Up, starting with a single class at the Eketahuna Library, and spreading to classes in Pahiatua and Pongaroa. Karolyn now teaches computer skills and digital literacy classes in Pahiatua and Eketahuna, and received a tutoring award in 2018.

Learning on stage Former Mākoura College students Shannon Pani Martin and Destiny Rose Cocks will soon be touring the world - and it’s all thanks to their dedication to kapa haka. Now studying a three year degree course at Te Whare Tāpere o Takitimu, Shannon and Destiny Rose began their journey at secondary school and went on to take part in REAP-supported kapa haka programmes including academies and campaigns such as Wairarapa ki Uta, Wairarapa ki Tai, Nga Tama Toa and Poi Porotiti and the senior group Te Rangiura o Wairarapa.

Artist and storyteller Ron Te Kawa (right) teaches whakapapa quilting.

It’s this rich, double-layered experience that brings people to Ron’s classes. For Makuini Kerehi, Kaitakawaenga and one of REAP’s ACE coordinators, the course is successful because it is an emotional and rewarding journey, embedding Te reo Māori learning with a purpose. Ron received the Māori Educator of the Year award at the ACE Conference this year. To learn more about Adult Community Education courses and to enrol online, visit http://www.reapwairarapa.nz/courses/

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Full house for choir An audience of well over 100 people spilled out through doorways last Monday at The Landing at Lansdowne Park for the aged care facility’s resident choir performance. The Lansdowne Park Residents’ Choir have been singing together for about a year with the help of choir pianist and administrator Christine Wratt and choir director Deborah Percy. The choir performed traditional jazz standards and hits from the 60s and 70s including The Carpenters. Also featuring at the concert was Sasha Hart, a talented soprano who was a star in the recent Masterton Amateur Theatre Society show “Ladies in Black”.

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Sasha Hart wowed audiences with her performance. PHOTOS/EMILY IRELAND

The Lansdowne Park Residents Choir and choir director Deborah Percy.

Alastair Scott, MP for Wairarapa and Business Wairarapa invite you to a lunch with Hon Paul Goldsmith, National List MP based in Epsom and National Party Spokesperson for Finance and Infrastructure.

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Early Wairarapa settler continues to support future farmers Applications are now open for a fund supporting students who want to pursue a career in farming or agriculture. The Ann Sinclair Charitable Trust, administered by Presbyterian Support Central, provides funds to students wishing to study any form of farming. Trust secretary Jackie Wierenga explains the trust was initially established in 1957 when Miss Ann Sinclair of Pirinoa signed a deed setting up her farm as a home for training future farmers. Carpenters Regan Brown, Dion MacGregor and Dan Stokes plan the build with Peter Pan Lead Actor Hayden Tankersley. PHOTOS/CATHERINE ROSSITER-STEAD

Peter Pan: All hands on deck It’s all hands on deck to build the set for Kuranui College’s production of Peter Pan as students begin the construction of a pirate ship of immense proportions, the largest set the college has ever built. “We didn’t want just a facade for the ship, because even though this is for fun, we are going to do it right,” Kuranui Team Leader for Technology Doug Juggins said. “We are transforming the entire stage into a three-dimensional ship. “It is a lot of framework, and we are recreating it as a real ship would be, which means the hull will be curved, and the stage will have depth.” The set is an inspiring collaboration across multiple school departments and involving a huge team of students,

including Year 13 actor Hayden Tankersley, who plays Captain Hook. “Mr Juggins talked to me about the idea, working together we had to ﬁnd out what we can and can’t do, based on where people will be on the stage. “Because the pirate ship is staying on stage the whole time, we are getting the art students to paint canvas tarps, and we will throw them over the side to show diﬀerent scenes, like this is a bedroom wall, this is the lagoon, and so on. “The pirate ship will become our backdrop, rather than being a ship the whole time.” This multi-purpose prop will really set the stage for the entire play, with Juggins and his group of carpentry students hard at work creating the frame

for the whole structure. The frame is being made out of repurposed packing crates donated by Plumbing World Masterton. “I don’t think we’ve had a single set piece this big before,” Tankersley said. “Last year with HMS Pinafore, the set was large, but it was made up of separate pieces which came together. “This is the largest set we’ve ever done.” • Peter Pan matinées will take place on Wednesday September 25 and Thursday September 26 at 1pm, while evening shows will be on September 26-28 at 7pm. • Tickets will be available through the school oﬃce with proceeds going to the Wellington Children’s Hospital.

“However only a couple of boys - as it was in those days - could be helped at one time, so in 1983 a judge approved a variation to the trust allowing the farm to be sold and the funds invested to help young people who want to train in all areas of farming.” Ann Sinclair was born at Pirinoa in the 1860’s to Scottish settlers Katherine McCallum and Donald Sinclair. She was one of seven children. The family purchased hundreds of acres of farmland in the south Wairarapa and developed strong ties with local Māori. In 2018 a total of $80,800 in Ann Sinclair Charitable Trust grants were approved and distributed to 44 different recipients. Of this, $4,000 was granted to students from Wairarapa.

Applications are now open for grants from the Ann Sinclair Charitable Trust.

Grants are provided for tuition fees, travel and/or accommodation expenses for students living or studying in Wairarapa, Wellington, Manawatu, Horowhenua, Whanganui or Taranaki. As well as supporting farming students, the Trust also provides funds for people and organisations who want to establish or conduct Christian camps, and supports non-churched youth to attend Christian camps. Applications for the Ann Sinclair Charitable Trust are now open and will close 31 October. Visit www.psc.org.nz/ ann-sinclair for more information or to apply.

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NOMINATIONS FOR

2019

2019 WAIRARAPA MĀORI SPORTS AWARDS NGĀ TOHU KAIHAKINAKINA MĀORI O WAIRARAPA

NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN The annual Wairarapa Māori Sports Awards (WMSA) is about promoting, encouraging and celebrating Wairarapa Māori sporting excellence. The Award period runs from 1st September 2018 to 30th September 2019. WMSA was first established in 2007 by the late Jeff Workman. Jeff developed the Awards to celebrate Wairarapa Māori sporting participation, achievement and excellence, and to showcase our positive role models within the Wairarapa rohe. There are 9 Award Categories available for Nomination, which recognise sports participation, achievement, excellence, commitment, and impact. TAUMATA HĀKINAKINA – OVERALL SPORTS PERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD, sponsored by Rangitane o Wairarapa Inc., is chosen from the 9 Award Category Winners. OUR PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD, THE JEFF WORKMAN MEMORIAL AWARD, sponsored by Whaiora, is awarded to the Nominee with the most public votes.

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Please complete the Nomination Form and return to the WMSA, based at Whaiora. Nomination Forms are also available from Whaiora’s Reception and Website. Whaiora | 394 Queen Street Masterton www.whaiora.nz Nominations close on 1 October 2019. Nominees will be announced from 28th October 2019. All Nominations received go in the draw to win a $200 voucher! For all enquiries or assistance with WMSA Nominations please contact Whaiora: Ph: (06) 370 0818 E: wmsa@whaiora.org.nz The WMSA Ceremony is being held Thursday 28th November 2019 at Copthorne Solway Park. Tickets go on sale from Monday 4th November and are available from Whaiora.

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TO MAKE A NOMINATION

Please complete this form and return to the Wairarapa Māori Sports Awards. Address: Whaiora | 394 Queen Street Masterton | PO Box 497 Masterton

3. NOMINEES ACHIEVEMENTS

Please include documentation/additional information to support your Nomination.

Regional Achievements

E: wmsa@whaiora.org.nz | Subject line ‘2019 WMSA’

1. NOMINEES DETAILS

Please complete the details of the person or team that you are nominating.

National Achievements

Name of Nominee __________________________________ Sport/s ___________________________________________ Mailing Address ____________________________________ Email Address _____________________________________

International Achievements

Phone (home) _____________________________________ (work) ______________________________________ Iwi/s ____________________________________________ Hapu ____________________________________________

Complete this form and return to Wairarapa Māori Sports Awards, at Whaiora, 394 Queen Street Masterton

Marae ____________________________________________

2. SPORTS AWARDS CATEGORY INFORMATION

Kaiārahi and Tino Tautoko Categories Only Please include additional information to reflect cumulative achievements. These two categories are not restricted to a specific timeframe.

Commitment

Please list any sport qualifications and OR relevant training undertaken.

Please select an Award Category for your Nominee. Mark your selection with a tick.

Tai Tamariki Tāne

Kahungunu ki Wairarapa

Any male that has excelled in one or more sport and attended Primary/Intermediate School or is of Primary/Intermediate School age.

Impact

Please list individual/teams coached and OR mentored.

Tai Tamariki Wahine

Hau Ariki Marae

Any female that has excelled in one of more sport and attended Primary/Intermediate School or is of Primary/Intermediate School age.

4. NOMINATOR INFORMATION

Tai Ohi Tāne

Please record your full name and contact details.

Sport Wellington Wairarapa

Your Name and/or Organisation _______________________

Any male that has excelled in one or more sport and attended Secondary School or is of Secondary School Age.

__________________________________________________ Relationship to Nominee _____________________________

Tai Ohi Wahine

Your Phone Number (home) __________________________

Te Hauora Runanga o Wairarapa

Your Phone Number (work) ___________________________

Any female that has excelled in one or more sport and attended Secondary School or is of Secondary School Age.

Tai Pakeke Tāne

Papawai Marae

Any male that has excelled in one or more sport.

Tai Pakeke Wahine

Your Email Address __________________________________

NOMINATION CRITERIA

The Award period runs from 1st September 2018 to 30th September 2019.

Closing date for receiving nominations is 1st October 2019 at 5pm.

You, your sports club, school, community group, or whānau can make a Nomination.

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Nominees must be of New Zealand Māori descent and whakapapa to the Wairarapa or resided in the Wairarapa for the majority of the Award period or represented Wairarapa in their chosen sport/activity.

Tino Tautoko

Any person for their outstanding contribution as a volunteer to sport e.g. Administrator/Official or those outside of a committee.

All Nominees must have resided in New Zealand during the Award year. Sport performance will only be considered when it has occurred during the Award period.

PLEASE NOTE: Resident of the Wairarapa, for the purposes of Wairarapa Māori Sports Awards, is Cape Palliser to Eketahuna.

Judge’s decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into.

The Finalists are required to attend the Awards ceremony held on Thursday 28th November 2019 at Copthorne Solway Park.

Wairarapa DHB

Any female that has excelled in one of more sport.

Kaiārahi

Any volunteer, who has shown time and dedication to the “craft” of coaching via clinics, mentorship, and professional development in one or more sports.

South Wairarapa District Council

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Any team with the majority of the members being of Māori descent who have excelled in their code representing Māori at a regional or higher level.

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Another great Daffodil Festival coming up this Sunday!

Wairarapa’s annual spring celebration - the Carterton Daffodil Festival - takes place this Sunday 8th September. The Festival will again offer an abundance of activities including the famous Daffodil picking at Middlerun, street markets, horse drawn surrey carriages, the Big Wai Art Sale in the Carterton Events Centre and loads more. FREE buses will be running throughout the day starting at 10am to shuttle people to and from Middlerun. BROUGHT TO YOU BY

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There is no parking out at Middlerun to ensure safety of visitors to the Daffodil fields. Please leave your cars in town and make use of the FREE bus service with the bus stop located on Masson Street just off Broadway. SPCA volunteers will help you at the bus stops. A small fee is charged to pick the daffodils with all proceeds going to

the local charities of Plunket and St John.

Railway Station at 8.20am and arrive in Carterton around 10.40am.

A coffee cart, Carterton Scouts sausage sizzle and More FM face painting will be on site.

There will also be a chance to enjoy a short ride on the Steam Train Excursion between Carterton and Masterton.

The Festival’s street market will boast hundreds of stalls featuring local arts & crafts, yummy treats, children’s rides and live entertainment. This year’s Festival will also see the welcome return of the Daffodil Express, an historic steam train that brings visitors from Wellington. Operated by Steam Incorporated, the train will depart Wellington

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People attending the Festival will also be able to view remarkable local and regional artwork at the Big Wai Art Sale in the Carterton Events Centre and listen to live music at Memorial Square. The Festival is organised by the Carterton District Council and local community groups. The Street Market is proudly

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Buses the only way to get to Middlerun

Like last year, access to Middlerun will be by bus only. There is no parking out at Middlerun to ensure safety of visitors to the Daffodil fields. People wanting to pick daffodils at the historic farm must catch the

FREE Daffodil Express bus from Carterton’s Masson Street, just off Broadway, with a continuous circuit from Carterton CBD to Middlerun. SPCA volunteers will help you at the bus stops.

Surrey with a fringe on top returns

Plunket Rooms open The Plunket Rooms at the Carterton Events Centre will be open and offering a space for parents and caregivers to feed, change, heat bottles for little ones etc.

Carterton Daffodil Festival will again feature the beautiful Surrey with a Fringe on Top. Restored by Eion Clarke, the historic horse drawn Surrey will be taking passengers on short rides throughout the day for a donation which will go towards the upkeep of the surrey and charitable causes. In 1947, at age 16, Eion joined Carterton business Masson Implement Company as a blacksmith’s apprenticeship, working there for over 40 years. It was at Massons that Mr Clarke learned wheelwrighting making carriage wheels from wood

and fire-forged metal. Mr Clarke continued wheelwrighting as a hobby after retiring in the early 1990s, beginning work on the Surrey in 2013. Since then, the carriage has carried Mayor John Booth at the 140th anniversary of St Mark’s Church, World War II veterans at Carterton’s Anzac Day parade - and given rides to everyone from children to rest home residents.

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Over 500 passengers headed to Carterton by steam

Carterton Daffodil Festival will again welcome the return of the Daffodil Express, an historic steam train that will bring visitors from Wellington.

Hauling the train will be coal fired steam loco JA1271 which was built in Dunedin in 1956. Steam Incorporated completed the restoration of the loco 20 years ago and it has hauled many excursions all over the country since then. The oldest carriages are over a century old, being built in 1909 and 1912. The others date from the 1930s and early 1940s. Apart from the guards van, all the carriages on the train were built in New Zealand. The train has been gradually growing in size as additional carriages are restored and included in the consist.

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The Big Wai Art Sale back again

The Big Wai Art Sale has become a major attraction at Carterton’s Daffodil Festival. The giant cash and carry art sale is held in the Carterton Event Centre over three days from Friday 6th to Sunday 8th September from 9am to 5pm each day. 5.30pm on Thursday 5th September is the Gala Opening evening. Tickets are $10 a person (purchase

at the door), with wine and finger food provided. This is an excellent early bird opportunity to view and purchase artwork! Sales will continue for the next three days culminating with Carterton’s Daffodil Festival on Sunday. Artists will be present on opening night and during the three-day sale, giving a unique opportunity for buyers to learn more about the artists, their artwork and inspiration. Over 80 artists will be exhibiting their work in the main auditorium, featuring over 1500 beautiful twodimensional artworks. A larger percentage of artists are from Wairarapa, and this year the Sale will also welcome several artists from the Wellington region,

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A passion for daffodils becomes a fund raising tradition

The area now occupied by Middle Run farm was once the central part of the extensive holdings of Wellington businessman, farmer, and Carterton benefactor Charles Rooking Carter (after whom Carterton is named).

In 1889 it was purchased by Alfred Booth, who had come to New Zealand with his parents William and Jane Booth in 1859. The Booth family were saw millers in the Ohariu Valley near Johnsonville and Alfred worked in the family mill. When the Booth family extended their milling operations further north to Upper Hutt and Taratahi, Alfred and wife Mary moved to Carterton. Although his main farming efforts were pastoral with high class Romney sheep and a renowned Jersey stud, Alfred also followed agricultural and horticultural interests. He grew oats and potatoes and erected three glasshouses.

plants, especially his favourite flowers – daffodils.

Alfred died in 1918 and the Middle Run property was subdivided among his three sons, Alf, Bert and Henry, who inherited the homestead block. As well as being a keen rugby player and Jersey stud breeder, Henry was also interested in his father’s daffodil growing enterprise, and like his father took to breeding new varieties, also naming his best new varieties after family members. The Booth family still grow some of these. In the 1920s Henry’s wife Alice decided to put the blooms in the original front paddock to good use for the community. Groups of women picked the blooms which were sent to the Wellington vegetable and flower market with local grower Willie Wong, the proceeds going to the recently formed Carterton branch of the Plunket Society.

ABOVE: Phyllis Jones and her grandmother, Ella Thornton, with arms filled with daffodils at Middle Run in the 1950s Photo: Wairarapa Archive. BELOW: Picking daffodils at Middle Run in the 1920s Photo: Wairarapa Archive.

In the 1950s, teams of volunteer pickers were replaced by an open day where the public picked their own for a small fee. Since then The Middle Run daffodils have raised thousands of dollars for charity.

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38 Wairarapa Midweek Wai Write Wednesday, September 4, 2019

How the tree fire started

Wai Write

Sam Te Tau

The flickering of flames flashed onto their curtains, alerting them to the fire that had taken hold in the large tree on the fence line When the brigade arrived, they were bewildered as to how the tree had caught alight. There was only one obvious answer: arson! The homeowners were distressed and didn’t sleep very well after that. As there was no evidence that could lead them to the culprit, this crime went unsolved. A few decades later, I happened to visit the same residence while on business and because I was curious I asked the occupier how long she had lived there. “Over 40 years” she replied. Staring up at the power pole that flanked her Pownall St property, I recounted a story about an incident that had occurred when I was working for the local power board. I was an enthusiastic 17-year-old at the time, training to be an electrical lineman. “Sam”, called out the foreman, “do yah know how to operate an airbreak switch?” “Sure”, I answered with confidence, as I had seen it done many times before –

Powerlines on Pownall St, Masterton. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

a piece of cake. Mistakenly, my boss assumed that I knew the correct procedure, and of course I thought that as well. The switch sat on top of the power pole and the handle was only a few meters from the ground. After climbing the ladder, I pulled on some thick rubber gloves for protection

and got into position. “Clear to open,” crackled the command across our radio network. “Clear to open Sam,” repeated the foreman. Gripping the handle, I looked up at the switch which was about four meters away. Then I slowly opened it – big mistake! Unknowingly, I did

the two big no’s when operating an 11,000 volt switch. You should always pull the handle down sharply to avoid an electrical current leaping between the contacts. Also, you don’t look at the switch opening because the intensity of the electrical arc can harm your eyes. Watching with the curiosity of a novice I slowly pulled the lever down. Suddenly, powerful electrical currents began to leap between the contacts, causing molten brass to spray out from the top of the pole. A ﬁreball raced along the power lines causing some to break. Droplets melted into the truck windscreen below and even my supervisor’s overalls were smoking. A car, stopped at Essex St intersection, had cables lying over its roof. “What do I do?” a trembling voice muttered. That was the question that everyone was asking. I had removed myself from the pole only to be ordered back up there to open the switch right out. It was my cautious approach that halted when the ﬂames caused a forceful explosion, ending with a black smoke cloud like a mini hydrogen bomb.

It was 8am and industries, schools and residences were now without power. Swinging into emergency response mode, our engineers, supervisors, and line staff collaborated to remedy the situation. To my dismay, I was commanded to open and close several more airbreak switches around town to reroute power supplies and allow us to repair the damage. My attentive listener looked intrigued. “So how did this incident cause the fire in my tree?” she asked. The tree in question had been cut off halfway up leaving a circular platform. This made an ideal landing spot for the molten brass. I can only imagine that it smouldered away during the night until it burst into flames. “Well I never,” she gasped, “I can’t wait to tell my husband – we may finally get a good night’s sleep.”

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Gianina Schwanecke

COUNTRY LIVESTOCK Report for Week Ending 30/08/19, by Ian Hicks. Calves AngX Bulls up to $215, HX Bulls up to $200, Fr Bulls up to $90, HX Heifers up to $190.

Sheep Ewes: Sharratt 3 at $160, Lambs: Boden 5 at $130, Wilson 3 at $156, 1 at $100, Gray

7 at $151, Sharratt 4 at $168, M Herrick 7 at $132, G Herrick 10 at $136, Southey 3 at $134, Orphan Lambs up to $90.

Cattle Garlick 1 RP/HX wnr Bull at $580, Hughes 1 HX wnr Bull at $360.

Scholar makes the most of every carcass A 20-year-old Lincoln University student from Pahiatua, with a special interest in maximising the value from every carcass, is the recipient of First Light Foods’ annual scholarship. Lucy Hewitt, in her third year of a Bachelor of Agribusiness and Food Marketing degree, grew up on a sheep and beef farm and returns each summer to help her “pretty busy”

father on his land. Established in 2003, First Light is New Zealand’s only commercial producer of 100 per cent grass-fed Wagyu beef, and also markets premium venison. The First Light scholar, chosen annually since 2014, receives $5000 as well as the opportunity to attend an immersion week at First Light’s Hawke’s Bay headquarters.

Members of the Carterton District Water Race committee expressed concern about its future following the local government elections at the last meeting with committee chair and outgoing Carterton Mayor John Booth last week. Committee member Neil Wadham expressed concern that future councils would not take the water race as seriously. “We all appreciate how special the water race system is to Taratahi and Carrington,” he said. “I want to ensure that is maintained. “The possibility of a council with diﬀerent views on water concerns me.” Wadham said it was up to the current committee members, made up of elected oﬃcials and water race ratepayers, to ensure people understood how important the water race was. “Taratahi would be a desert in summer without the water race.” Members of the committee also highlighted how the loss of about 1300 rateable hectares had reduced the collection of rates by about $15,000, as a key issue for future committees. Asset engineer Tony Pritchard explained that the issue related to the subdivision of properties where the water race

ran through. “If you decide to now subdivide that land into four lots of 24 hectares and the water race only goes through two of those lots, that’s where you lose it.” Booth said this issue needed to be highlighted to future committee members. “There could be quite a severe financial impact as this is done on more and more properties.” Carterton farmer John McFadzean said that 1300 hectares seemed like a “hell of a lot [of land]”. He also questioned the $63,000 spent on expanding a pre-existing a box culvert under the Clareville railway line. McFadzean said this cost shouldn’t be covered by the water race committee and that the council had agreed to this two years ago. “I don’t think it can be brought back into water race expenditure two years after the council agreed to pay for it. “As far as I’m concerned, it’s done.” Wadham agreed and said the committee could not afford to pay for it. Accountant Geoff Palmer explained that the culvert was not in a road reserve and wasn’t part of the urban storm water system so it would be inappropriate for council to cover it. “The expenditure is a maintenance cost to continue the full

Carterton District Water Race committee members thanked outgoing mayor John Booth for his work. PHOTO/FILE

functionality of the water race,” he said. “Therefore, it belongs to water race infrastructure.” Booth suggested sharing the costs between council and the water race committee might have been a better option as both beneﬁted from the culverts. But he agreed that council had earlier voted to cover the costs and should honour that arrangement. Palmer agreed to remove it from the list of water race infrastructure for this year, and that he would write a report about who should cover the cost next year. Councillor Brian Deller said he would push for the water race committee if re-elected. “I see the value in our rural areas. We’ve got to carry it on.” Booth agreed it was a “critical” point, and as a water race ratepayer himself, understood its value. “The two systems we have are absolutely crucial to the areas they serve. “It’s a really important part of our infrastructure and for our farming community which relies on that water.” McFadzean said it was also important to emphasise the environmental role the water race played. “The ﬁsh life, the plant life – all that is part of the system,” he said. Committee members thanked Booth for his work.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Open Mic Night: At the Greytown Hotel Top Pub, 8-10.30pm. Wairarapa Genealogists: Rooms open 1-4pm, at the Research Rooms, 79 Queen St, Masterton. The public are most welcome to seek help with their family history research. GirlGuidingNZ: Carterton Pippins, 5-7 years, 4.15-5.30pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Carterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 6-7.30pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Digital Seniors: Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching: Martinborough, St Andrew’s Hall, Dublin St, 9.30-11.30am. Featherston, Featherston Fire Station, Fox St, 1.303.30pm. Age Concern: SayGo, 9am, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Housie: At Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club [behind clock tower Carterton], at 1pm. Narcotics Anonymous: Meet at 6pm, at 15 Victoria St, Masterton. Carterton Community Choir: Meet 7.15-9pm, at Carterton School, Holloway St. Ability to read music not essential. Call [022] 373-4299. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 1.30pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Joan Miller 377-7983. Social Learners Bridge: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Barbara [06] 304-9208. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9amnoon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 5-7pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 6.30pm. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 1-2.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Masterton Senior Citizens & Beneficiaries Association: Meet 1-3.30pm for cards, Scrabble and bowls, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St. Call Ngaire Walker 377-0342. Wairarapa Fern & Thistle Pipe Band:

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Need support to quit smoking? Quit Clinic at Whaiora 9am-noon. Our support is available across Wairarapa and it’s at no cost to you. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246. Needlework and Craft Drop-In: 10amnoon, Featherston Community Centre. Call Virginia [06] 308-8392. Sewing and Craft: 10am-2pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Petra [021] 234-1554. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. Carterton Craft Market: Open 7 days, 10am-2pm, 41 High St North, Carterton. Call Desley [027] 7878558. Kids’ Song And Story: Fun songs, finger plays and stories for under-5s, during school terms, 9.30-10.30am, at Epiphany Church Hall, High St South, Masterton. Call Jill 377-4614. Greytown Music and Movement: For pre-schoolers, 10am, at St Luke’s Hall, Main St. Contact: email admin@ stlukesgreytown.co.nz Dance Fit: At Carrington Park, Carterton, at 6-7pm. If weather not good it’s in youth centre of Event Centre. Text dance groove to [022] 321-2643. Masterton Social Badminton Club: Play 7-9pm, all year round, at Masterton YMCA gym [371 Queen St]. Contact by text Hamish [021] 2597684 or Sam [0210] 552-113. Masterton Masters Swimming Club: Club night 6-7pm, Genesis Recreation Centre back pool. Call Graeme 3770507 or Lucy [021] 0204-4144. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am, behind the Hosking Garden in the Park. Call Pauline Lamb 377-3388. Carterton Senior Citizens: Meet

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Featherston Fusiliers: Wargaming and boardgames club, meet at Featherston Assembly of God cafeteria, 22 Birdwood St, 10am-4.30pm. Contact featherston.fusiliers@gmail.com Greytown Craft Market: At the St John’s Hall, Main St, 10am-3.30pm. Wairarapa handcrafted gifts, knitting, fabric crafts and sewing, preserves, plants, fresh produce and flowers, cards, jewellery and much more. Stall enquirers call Wendy [06] 304-9287. Wairarapa Spinners and Weavers: Meet 10.30am-2pm, in the Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 3788775 or Lynette 377-0236. Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Sat and Sun 10am-4pm, groups by arrangement. Call Jean [06] 372-6623 or Pam [06] 372-6459. Featherston Weekly Market: Fresh produce, fine food producers, creators and much more. Great atmosphere, amazing food and community spirit, 8am-2pm, 33 Fitzherbert St. Harlequin Theatre: Wardrobe hire, 10am-1pm. Call 377-4066. Women’s Self Defence: With Dion, 9am, band rotunda, Queen Elizabeth Park. Call [020] 4124-4098. Parkrun: Weekly 5km run/walk. Measured, timed, free. 8am start, at the Woodside end of the Greytown rail trail. Onetime registration essential. Info: parkrun.co.nz/ greytownwoodsidetrail Wairarapa Genealogists: Rooms open 10am-1pm, at the Research Rooms, 79 Queen St, Masterton. The public are most welcome to seek help with their family history research. Martinborough Museum: Open 1.30-3.30pm, 7 Memorial Sq, Martinborough. Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Displays of WWI Featherston Military Camp, Featherston WWII Japanese POW Camp, and of

Featherston and surrounding districts. Open Sat and Sun 10am-2pm, other times by arrangement, groups welcome. Call Elsa [021] 263-9403. Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Masterton Library, 10amnoon. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway. Open by appointment. Call 379-9021. Toy Library: Masterton: 10am-1pm, at rear of YMCA, 162 Dixon St. Featherston Toy Library: 14 Wakefield St, 10am-noon. Call Merle [06] 308-8109. Farmers’ Market: 9am-1pm, at Farriers, 4 Queen St, Masterton. Undercover, wheelchair and dog friendly. Call [027] 356-6592. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet at 1.15pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Steve Davis [06] 304-7155. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Bowls at 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Rex Kenny 379-7303. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm. Call Ian Wyeth 378-6425 or 377-5762.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Taking Action: On climate and the ecological crisis, public information sessions hosted by Extinction Rebellion Wairarapa, 4-6pm, St Mark’s Church, Carterton. Call [0274] 332-215. FilmTalks’ Jane Ross: Presents a special introduction to the NZIFF film Helen Kelly – Together, followed by a Q&A session with film-maker Tony Sutorius, at 4.15pm, at Regent 3 Cinemas, Masterton. XploratioNZ: 4pm tea and start at 4.30pm in the Wesley room Crossway church. Dr Jim Veitch will lead us in questions and discussion on Michael Dowd’s talks. Masterton Marauders Wargaming Club: Meet at the Masterton Croquet Club, 1-5pm. Call Vince Cholewa [027] 344-1073 or visit http:// mastertonmarauders.blogspot.co.nz Carterton Farmers’ Market: High St,

Carterton, 9am-12.30pm. Martinborough Museum: Open 1.303.30pm, 7 Memorial Sq, Martinborough. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9am-noon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 1pm. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 1.30pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Joan Miller 377-7983. Masterton Car Boot Sale and Market: 6.30-11.30am, Essex St car park. Contact ja.murray@xtra.co.nz Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 9.15am for 9.30am start, at clubrooms behind clock tower Carterton. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Age Concern: Exercise For Seniors, 9.30am; line dancing, 10.30am, at the Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. East Indoor Bowling Club: Meet at 7pm, all members and visitors welcome. Call Julie 377-5497 or George 378-9266. Literacy Wairarapa: Offers free help with reading, spelling and maths at Te Awhina/Cameron Community House, 9am-noon. Club Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll, beginners 6-7pm; Intermediate level 7.15-8.15pm, at Club Wairarapa, Masterton. Call [027] 333-1793. Carterton Scottish Dance Club: Meet at 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. No partner required. Call Elaine 377-0322 or Julie 370-4493. Mah Jong: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Pat [06] 3089729. Senior Citizens Cards: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre Call Val [06] 308 9203. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 6-8pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 3702511 or Brian 377-4066. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Need support to quit smoking? Our support is available across Wairarapa and it’s at no

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cost to you. Call a Quit Coach based at Whaiora 0800 494 246. Play Gym: St James Church Hall 116 High St, Masterton, 9.30-11am, for 0-3-year-olds. Carterton Food Bank: 11.30am-noon Mon-Fri at Haumanu House [down the lane between Carters and the Clock Tower]. Call 379-4092. Carterton Community Toy Library: Events Centre, Holloway St, Mon-Sat during CDC Library hours. https://www.facebook. com/CartertonToyLibrary/ CCS Disability Action Wairarapa Office: 36 Bannister St, Masterton, 10am-1pm Mon-Fri. For Mobility Parking Permits, Disability Support and Advocacy. Call 378-2426 or 0800 227-2255. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. The Dance Shed: 450 Belvedere Rd Carterton. Line Dancing Class, 7-9pm, beginners followed by intermediate. Call Wendy or Don 379-6827 or [027] 319-9814. Epilepsy Support Group: 11am at the Salvation Army office, 210 High St South, Carterton. Call 0800 20 21 22. Citizens Advice Bureau: Free and confidential advice, Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, 43 Perry St, Masterton. Call 377-0078 or 0800 367-222. Masterton District Brass Band: Rehearsals at 7pm, in the Band Room, Park Ave, Masterton. Call [022] 5740742. Not Your Nanna’s Sewing Circle: 7-9pm, Cobblestone’s Administration Room, 169 Main St, Greytown. Call Christine Healy [0274] 670-195 or Lynda Saint-Merat [06] 304-7026. Alcoholics Anonymous: Masterton: 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 378-2338 or Pete [020] 4005-9740. Carterton: 8pm, Salvation Army Community Rooms, 210 High St. Call Bob [021] 042-2947 or Martin [06] 372-7764. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Rangers, 12½18 years, 6.30-8pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. South Wairarapa Guides [Greytown], 9-12½ years, 6-8pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550.

Wairarapa Spinners and Weavers meet each week at The Wool Shed in Masterton. PHOTO/STOCK.ADOBE.COM

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Taking Action: On climate and the ecological crisis, public information sessions hosted by Extinction Rebellion Wairarapa, 7.30-9pm, Victoria St, Masterton. Call [0274] 332-215. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Pippins, 5-7 years, 3.45-5pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Digital Seniors: Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching: Carterton, Fire Station (new venue) 9.30-11.30am. Greytown, Greytown Fire Station, 1.30-3.30pm. Wairarapa Consumer Complaints Support & Advisory Group: 11am - noon, at Te Awhina House, Cameron Cres, Masterton. Contact adviser Aileen Haeata goddessfitnz@gmail.com South Wairarapa Badminton Club: Featherston Sports Stadium Underhill Rd, at 7.30pm. New members welcome and rackets available. Harlequin Theatre: Wardrobe hire, 10am1pm. Call 377-4066. Dance Fitness: 6.30-7.30pm, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830. Wairarapa Senior Net: Invites people 50 years-plus to interesting computer and Smartphone course, at the Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton, 1.30-2.30pm. Wairarapa Genealogists: Rooms open

1-4pm, at the Research Rooms, 79 Queen St, Masterton. The public are most welcome to seek help with their family history research. Chair Exercise: Gentle chair exercises, 2-2.45pm, at St John’s Hall, Greytown. Tribal Fusion Bellydancing: At 15 Queen St, Masterton, at 6.30pm. Text Toni [021] 105-7649 or visit Wairarapa Steampunk Tribal Bellydance on FB for more information. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 9am-noon at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 3702511 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 10am. Juesday Art: 10am-1pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Julia [06] 308-8977. Featherston Wahine Singers: 7-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Susan [021] 246-4884. Art For Everyone: 7-8pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Sandie [021] 157-4909. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway, 2-4pm, or by appointment. Call 379-9233 or [027] 271-6280. Clareville Badminton Club: Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm. Call Steve 379-6999. Central Indoor Bowls Club: 7.30pm, Hogg Crescent hall. Call Mathew or Graeme 378-7554. Masterton Senior Citizens and

Beneficiaries Association: Meet for social indoor bowls, 500 cards, or a chat 1-3pm, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St. Call Ngaire 377-0342. Free Community Fit Club: 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. Woops A Daisies: Leisure Marching Team practise 4-5pm, at the YMCA. Call Cheryl [06] 370-1922. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club: Games afternoon, including cards, board, darts, pool etc. Call Doff 304-9748. Girl Guiding: Pippins [5-7 years] 3.455pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 1.15pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind clock tower Carterton. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Bowls at 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the clock tower, Carterton. Call Rex Kenny 379-7303. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf croquet 9.15am, behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Pauline Lamb 377-3388.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 5.30-7pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Digital Seniors: Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching at Masterton Library, 10am-noon. Dance Fitness: 9.30-11am, preschoolers with parents or caregivers, music and movement and art, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830. Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: Meet 10am in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531. Cards: Come and join other enthusiastic “500” Players 1.15-4.15pm, at the Carterton Club. Call Barbara 379-6582 or Val 379-8329. AA Meeting: At 7.30pm. Call [027] 557-7928. Ukulele Classes: 1-3pm, Featherston

Community Centre. Call Neil [06] 308-9341. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Club: Craft and chat afternoon 1-3pm, bring your crafts or just come for some company, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, beginners 4.30-5.30pm; intermediate, 5.30-7pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Kiddie Gym: For 0-3-year-olds, 9.3011am, at St David’s Church, corner High and Victoria Sts, Carterton. Call Lorna or Abby 379-8325. Rangatahi to Rangatira Youth Group: Join us for sports, food, and leadership, Carterton Events Centre. Text “R2R” to [027] 742-2264. Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm for browsing or painting, at 12 Victoria St. Call Sue 377-7019. Age Concern: Exercise For Seniors, 1.30pm, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St, Masterton. Carterton Women’s Golf: Nine-hole golf at 10.45am. Call Jane Brooking [021] 171-9249. Recreational Walking Group: 9.30am, Essex St car park. Call Ann Jackson, 3725758, or Ann Duckett, 378-8285. Te Runga Scouts: Cubs, 6-7.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Wairarapa Singers: 6.45pm, at Rosewood, 417 Queen St, Masterton. Call Sean Mulcahy 379-9316. Esperanto Club: 2pm, write to people using the international language worldwide. Call 377-0499. Soulway Cooking and Crafts: 10amnoon, High St, Masterton. Call Nikki Smith 370-1604 [church office]. Alcoholics Anonymous: Masterton: 7.30pm, Soulway Church, 227 High St. Call Darren [027] 334-2685. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet at 1.15am for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Steve Davis [06] 304-7155. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm. Call Ian Wyeth 378-6425 or 377-5762. * To have an event listed please email event@age.co.nz

Events

Wednesday, September 4, 2019 Community Events Wairarapa Midweek

42 Wairarapa Midweek Puzzles Wednesday, September 4, 2019

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BUMPER WORDFIT

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Wednesday, September 4, 2019 Classifieds Wairarapa Midweek

Classified Hairdresser

Hairdressing Mobile Services

Hair 2 U

Renee Whitcombe Enjoy getting your hair done in your own home. Great Rates! Try me now! Ph 06 377 1617 or 027 246 1617 Entertainment

Masterton Horticulture Society Daffodil Show 7th September 2019 Young Citizens Hall, Kuripuni Open 1pm - 3pm Admission $2 All Welcome

Firewood

Public Notices

FIREWOOD

OPTOMETRIST

Featherston Ratepayers & Residents Association

SEASONED: Gum 4m³ $580, 2m³ $350: Douglas-Fir 4m³ $570, 2m³ $340: Macrocarpa 4m³ $570, 2m³ $340: Split Pine 4m³ $460, 2m³ $280: Gum & S/Pine $490 (BEST BUY): Gum & D/Fir $600: Gum & Mac $600: D/Fir & Mac $590: D/Fir & S/Pine $530: Mac & S/Pine $530: Bagged Kindling $15ea. WINZ Quotes. Prices incl. GST & del. Wholesale Firewood Supplies Ph (04) 232-9499, www.firewoodsupplies.co.nz

Barry and Sargent Optometrists

MARTINBOROUGH MEDICAL CENTRE Next visit Friday 27th September 2019.

Richard Shanks

Martinborough • Phone: (06) 306 9501

CARTERTON MEDICAL CENTRE

Next visit Wednesday 9th October 2019.

Geoff Sargent

Carterton • Phone: (06) 379 8105

For Sale

COLLECTABLES FAIR

Run by the NZ Postcard Society Free valuation and advice given on Postcards by Society Expert 5 dealers attending Palmerston North Community Leisure Centre 569 Ferguson Street Palmerston North 10am - 4pm Sunday 15 th September Phone 027 907 2879

SEASONED PINE stored outside $80 per cube, delivery available. Phone 027 596 7710 or 06 372 4005.

Funeral Directors

WAIRARAPA SPINNERS & WEAVERS GUILD SPIN IN

Opening Hours: Tues, Wed, Thurs 7:30 - 5pm For all your iron and roofing needs call 34 Dalefield Road, Carterton Email: admin@CtnCF.co.nz

Wairarapa College 7th September 2019, at 10am Door Entry $5

Special General Meeting

Sunday 15 September 2pm Featherston Community Centre Wakefield St Featherston

Go Carterton Annual General Meeting 17th September, 5.30pm 3mile Coworking, Carterton All welcome!

Need to place your AGM notice? Call or email us and we can place it in the Wairarapa Times-Age or the Wairarapa Midweek

Phone: 370 6033 or Email: classads@age.co.nz

Wanted to Buy

Public Notices

Hire Services FORKLIFTS, TRUCKS, TRACTORS, DIGGERS, LOADERS, TRANSPORTER Long or Short term all at James Trucks & Machinery, Railway Road (off old yard. Phone Gary 06 377 0550.

Public Notices

WAIRARAPA FREE BUDGET ADVISORY SERVICE INC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Is to be held 20 September 2019 at 2.00pm in the Conference Room, Wairarapa Sports House, Cnr Jackson & Chapel Sts, Masterton All interested parties welcome Any enquiries Phone 377 0017 Susan Brader Chairperson

WANTED RECORDS

Cash paid for pop, rock, jazz records. Call or text Wakefield Antiques 72 Main St Greytown to discuss what you have 06 304 9807 0274 422 502

Employment

Part-time Cook / Kitchenhand Lansdowne Park requires an experienced Cook to join our Kitchen team. The Cook will be required to assist in providing an outstanding culinary service to our residents. The ideal candidate will: Have a passion for food Have training and experience in all aspects of food service To work alternative weekends e-mail: mail: reception@lansdownepark.co.nz reception@lansdownepark.co.nz or phone: 06 377 0123 Mon Fri during business hours for application form.

YOUR LOCALLY

OWNED NEWSPAPER

Public Notices

OFFICIAL NOTICE. CARTERTON DISTRICT COUNCIL

PROPOSAL TO CLOSE ROADS TO ORDINARY VEHICULAR TRAFFIC PURSUANT to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that the Carterton District Council proposes to close multiple roads for the purpose of the Carterton Daffodil Festival 2019 for the period indicated hereunder: Period of Closure: Sunday 8th September 2019 6.00am – 4.00pm Roads affected: • Holloway Street – from High Street to Dixon Street Intersection • Nelson Crescent- from Holloway Street to number 30 and carpark area • Memorial Square - from Park Road entrance around to exit on High Street • Broadway – from High Street to William Wong Place • Masson Street – from Broadway to Stubbs Service Lane intersection The closed sections will be adequately and properly signposted. Each end of section can be opened to allow the passage of through traffic in an emergency. D Gittings Infrastructure, Services and Regulatory Manager www.cdc.govt.nz

28 Holloway St, Carterton. info@cdc.govt.nz

OFFICIAL NOTICE.

Public Notices

CARTERTON DISTRICT COUNCIL

ATHLETICS & CYCLING MASTERTON AGM Date: Wednesday 18 September 2019 Time: 7.00pm Venue: Sports Bowl, Clubrooms Agenda:Presidents Report Financial Report Election of Officers Subscriptions for the 2019-20 Year General Business

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MEETING SCHEDULE.

PROPOSAL TO CLOSE ADMIRAL HILL ROAD TO ORDINARY VEHICULAR TRAFFIC

CARTERTON DISTRICT COUNCIL

The following meeting is to be held at the Council’s Main Office Building, 28 Holloway Street, Carterton. Cancelled Meeting Tuesday 10 September 2019 Extraordinary Audit and Risk Committee Meeting Wednesday 11 September 2019 Extraordinary Audit and Risk Committee Meeting The item of business will be public excluded

3.30pm 3.00pm

The agenda will be available for public inspection two days prior to the meeting and will be available at the Council’s Main Office Building, the Carterton Library and on Council’s website www.cdc.govt.nz www.cdc.govt.nz

28 Holloway St, Carterton. info@cdc.govt.nz

PURSUANT to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that the Carterton District Council proposes to close Admiral Road for the purpose of sealed road hill climb event organised by Wairarapa Car Club Inc. for the period indicated hereunder: Period of Closure: Sunday 20th October 2019

8.00am - 5.00pm

Roads affected: Admiral Road (for a distance of 2.1km – starting 1.4km and finishing 3.5km from Te Whiti Road turn-off) The closed section will be adequately and properly signposted, each end of that section being manned with radio communication to allow the passage of through traffic in an emergency. Any person objecting to the proposal is called upon to lodge his/her objection and grounds thereof, in writing before 25 September 2019 at the office of the Carterton District Council, Holloway Street, Carterton. D Gittings Infrastructure, Services and Regulatory Manager

www.cdc.govt.nz

28 Holloway St, Carterton. info@cdc.govt.nz

44 Wairarapa Midweek Classifieds Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Classified Employment

Employment

WAIRARAPA COLLEGE 1 XI Cricket Coach Wanted

STORE PERSON

Coach required for WaiCol 1st XI Boys cricket team. This team has progressed to the Premier One grade in the College Sport Wellington Competition and compete in a range of interschool fixtures in the Lower North Island. Commitment required will be for two trainings per week as a well as games (these alternate between home and away). A sound knowledge of the game and the ability to communicate with young men will be a pre-requisite. Expressions of interest by September 30th to: Principal Ms S Power e:principal@waicol.nz

VINEYARD / MACHINERY OPERATORS We are looking for multiple energetic and motivated individuals to join our Martinborough team in permanent roles to assist with the development of new plantings and the ongoing management of existing plantings on Te Muna Road. Duties will include vineyard machinery operations and general vineyard work. Previous machinery and viticulture experience is an advantage, but not essential. Call Anton on 027 282 6500 or email hrmanager@craggyrange.com for more information.

Team Leader Opportunities We are Henergy. A clever, innovative, ethical Egg producer based in the sunny Wairarapa, on an exciting journey as we expand our operation. We are looking for experienced Team Leaders who are confident leading others but equally happy rolling up their sleeves and mucking in to get the job done.

Hen Keeping Team Leader (x 2)

Running a team and one of our Hen Houses you will oversee everything from making sure our hens are cared for through to their Hentertainment program – that’s play for the Hens! You will have great attention to detail and be confident with numbers. You will have a passion for livestock and while previous experience in hen poultry care would be ideal, we are also keen to hear from you if you are willing to develop in this area.

Grading Team Leader

You will be responsible for leading a team and ensuring the smooth running of our grading area so that we always deliver quality eggs to our customers. This includes staff training and making sure we meet our various obligations such as health and safety and food standards. So you are more than capable juggling a number of things at once, while not taking your eye off the detail. A couple of other important things – these roles are full time and include weekend work, and to ensure we keep our hens healthy you will not be able to have any birds, pigs or chickens at your place of residence if you work for us. If any of these opportunities sound like you, email your CV to kerititherington@gmail.com. Applications close 6 September 2019.

We have had a full time position become available for a store person with an immediate start date. A suitable candidate would be an honest, enthusiastic person with an outgoing personality who is able to work well within a team or on their own. Accurate paperwork entry is a must. The candidate is also required to lift a maximum of 25kg and there is weekend work involved. Comprehensive farm experience would be beneficial along with suitable Tertiary qualifications. This job has the possibility of multiple career options within the business. These include (but not limited to) Administration, Animal Technician and Field Representative. Please send a handwritten cover letter along with your C.V. to: The Manager Keinzley Agvet Limited PO Box 95 Carterton Or email: desire@keinzley.co.nz Applications close 5pm, Sunday 15th Sept 2019

Employment

School Administrator

The person we seek will deliver outstanding customer service as the first point of contact for students, whanau, visitors and staff. The successful applicant must have a high standard of administrative skills, and have sound IT capabilities. Tasks include general office work, finances, enrolling students and first aid. The applicant needs excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work successfully in a team environment. Flexibility is important. We will provide training. Salary: Support Staff Collective, Grade C $20.69-$24.70 depending on experience. Hours: 27 hours a week (Mon/Tues: afternoons, Weds-Fri: full days). Please apply with your CV and a cover letter to: office@douglaspark.school.nz or PO Box 313, Masterton 5840. Closes 16th September with negotiable start date, not later than 14th October Gareth Sinton, Principal Douglas Park School

Heard it through the grapevine?

Payroll Manager Live locally and want to work locally? An exciting career opportunity based in the sunny Wairarapa… About our team Tranzit Group is one of the largest family-owned and operated coach companies in the country delivering high-quality, award-winning transport and tourism services all over New Zealand. With a team of 1600+ and a fleet of over 1800 vehicles across all areas of the transport industry - we pride ourselves on offering honest, trustworthy and no-fuss transport services, big or small. About the role We're seeking a highly motivated Payroll Manager to join our head office team based in Masterton. You will be responsible for coordinating the end to end payrolls for thirteen companies, resolving payroll matters and managing our close-knit payroll administration team. Candidates should possess: A natural ability for numbers and an eye for detail A solid working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel - and quick to pick up new software Accurate data processing and proven analytical skills An ability to problem-solve and work under pressure Previous experience in high-volume payroll or a similar role A thorough understanding of the New Zealand Payroll legislation and the Holidays Act Experience leading a team - preferable but not essential. This could be your next career step! If you are an excellent communicator with a positive outlook, who isn't afraid of a challenge, please apply with your covering letter and CV. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Be quick to catch this opportunity and come along for the ride! To apply for this job go to: http://tranzit.recruitmenthub.co.nz & enter ref code: 4838891 Applications close 17 September 2019

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REGISTERED NURSE - AGED PALLIATIVE CARE Arbor House is a not for profit charitable trust providing round the clock care for the local Greytown community and surrounding district. Arbor House is a 25 bed facility which delivers excellent nursing care within a friendly and homely setting. Arbor House provides nursing care to the older adult, respite and day care services as well as providing inpatient palliative care. We provide a multidisciplinary focus with strong links to the local medical centres, consultant nurse specialists and Wairarapa Hospital. The position is for 64 hours per fortnight on a rostered rotating schedule. Job tasks and responsibilities: • Have a passion for enabling people to reach their potential • Must have at least 2 years aged care • Have sound knowledge regarding health of the older person, palliative care and a desire to grow and share your knowledge? • Do you have excellent assessment skills and documentation? • Can you direct and delegate tasks to care staff? • Ability to work in a busy environment • Fluent in use of computer applications e.g. Interai & Medi-Map • Work in New Zealand's best small town in the Country Apply to: Nurse Manager Email: arbor-house@xtra.co.nz

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Employment

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