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Ripple Effect is a 9-piece band that played at Gladstonebury.

BY GERALD FORD The newest Wairarapa music festival was launched on Saturday to a sold-out crowd and good feedback from audience and musicians, according to its organiser. Gladstonebury – the name was inspired by the massive UK Glastonbury festival – aims to pitch “emerging” talent to audiences and the chance for people to see bands they don’t yet know. Organiser Nikki King is herself a musician, who played in the festival with her band, Spank. Twenty bands or performers turned

before, and ﬁnd out they’re all right.” The festival was licenced for 400 people and had sold out, with some attending from Picton or Auckland. King said larger numbers next time would help the festival to sustain momentum, as “some people did leave as it was getting dark” and a larger crowd would see people arriving and leaving at diﬀerent times of the day. “On the whole it was a really good festival.”

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out and played on two stages, a larger and a smaller, through from 11am to 10pm at Gladstone Vineyard. “People were all enjoying themselves; there was a nice vibe to it,” King said. Plenty of children turned up, and took advantage of the WBS bouncy castle on site. “And certainly when we were performing we had children up front dancing. “We are deﬁnitely going to do it again. It was great to see people attending grassroots music that they haven’t seen

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Gerald Ford Nobody likes to think of being so unwell they are unable to communicate with health professionals, but the reality is that will happen to many of us. At that point, somebody would have to make decisions on our behalf. The Wairarapa DHB is encouraging people to think about these things, with today being Conversations That Count Day. Rod and Liz Garden, who feature on page 4 of Midweek this week, have done the hard yards and filled in their children, a son and a daughter, on their plans should they become too unwell to care for or make decisions for themselves – and also what to do if one or both of them were to pass away suddenly. Facing up to death is not something we do particularly well as a society, but it makes sense to prepare ourselves and our loved ones for its eventuality, which as Mr Garden points out is actually an inevitability. Such a serious topic needs a little light relief, which in the Gardens’ case began with a few jokes about a one-ply coffin. Having looked at the tough

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issues and fulfilled my social responsibility to raise awareness, I’ve decided to try to angle on the lighter side of death myself for the remainder of this column. I watched a Monty Python skit recently where the skeletal and black-robed Death turned up unexpectedly to a dinner party and was welcomed in by an obnoxious group of social climbers as a “Mr Death – he’s a reaper”. There followed some general lamentations about the weather and why a reaper would be grim in such circumstances, and by the end of the end of the skit in which an increasingly frustrated Death fails to be taken seriously, the audience is hoping he’ll just get on with it and put them all – and the audience – out of their misery. Brad Pitt plays a more fleshly version of death, who falls in love with the daughter of his next assignment, in a movie called Meet Joe Black. Beyond the grim personifications of humanity’s mortal enemy (see what I did there?) there are also a number of light-hearted ways of referring to our end, with which I would like to hereby close. So before you croak, kick the bucket, cash in your chips, buy the farm, shuffle off this mortal coil, pass away or simply die, think about some of the practicalities you might run into on the way. FOR NEWS Editor Gerald Ford (06) 370 0925 gerald.ford@age.co.nz FOR ADVERTISING Commercial Manager Andrea Hay (06) 370 0936 (021) 814 767 andrea.hay@age.co.nz

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Matiu te Maari of Pirinoa, 23, seen here with Reuben Tipoki who chairs the Maori Standing Committee of Masterton District Council, is taking part in a national leadership development programme. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

BY HAYLEY GASTMEIER Pirinoa’s Matiu Te Maari hopes to reconnect with his roots, while giving back to the South Wairarapa community. Of Ngati Kahungunu ki Wairarapa, Te Maari is taking part in a programme aimed at connecting Maori youth all over the country, as well as linking them with their respective councils. The 23-year-old is being mentored by South Wairarapa Mayor Viv Napier in the national leadership develop programme, Tuia. “It’s about bringing people together, creating a network of like-mined individuals that have similar passions and goals. “It gives them a forum to discuss issues and feed off each

other,” Te Maari said. When he was 13, the former Kuranui College student moved from the Kapiti Coast to South Wairarapa, where his family hails from. He is the descendant of Piripi Te Maari, who was a prominent defender of the rights of the Wairarapa people to their lands and lakes during the 1800s. “For me [the programme] is about reconnecting from where you come from and giving back to the community in whatever way you can.” As an offshoot from taking part in the one-year course, Te Maari has been offered work as a teacher aide at Martinborough School, where he will “help put children on a good path” a couple of hours each week day.

Earlier this week he attended the Maori Standing Committee meeting, and is looking forward to being a part of a citizenship ceremony to be held later this month. He said it was neat to “see how things operate” within the council. “It’s also a way where youth can have a bit of a say in their respective regions,” he said. “And it’s a way for the mayor to get a gauge on how the youth are thinking and feeling in the area.” Te Maari earns his living as a children’s outdoor instructor as Camp Kaitoke, and also works part-time at Green Jersey Cycle Tours in Martinborough. Environmentalism and “bringing Maoritanga back to the people” were two issues Te Maari wanted to focus on this year.

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Iwi history, future on show

Princess Ngaio Rangitakaiwaho, in an 1880 Gottfried Lindauer portrait that appeared at a previous Kahungunu exhibition at Aratoi. The coming exhibition will feature 12 Lindauer portraits among more than 200 exhibits. PHOTO/FILE

A major Ngati Kahungunu exhibition opening this weekend will form the background to a historic treaty signing between the iwi and the Crown at Aratoi in a few weeks. Te marae o Rongotaketake - Redressing our Kahungunu History runs from April 8 to September 3, 2017 and fills the entire museum. After two years of preparation, the exhibition brings the largest exhibition of Ngati Kahungunu taonga ever on display. The more than 200 historical items include a 7.5m waka, 12 Gottfried Lindauer portraits of influential Kahungunu leaders, an intricately carved wahaika (hand club) on loan from the prestigious Fowler Museum in Los Angeles, more than 70 items from Aratoi’s own collection, and taonga from museums throughout New Zealand. Sources include Auckland Museum, MTG (Napier), Puke Ariki (New Plymouth), Te Manawa (Palmerston North) and Te Papa (Wellington). “It is significant that the exhibition corresponds with the Treaty settlement between Ngati Kahungunu and the Crown, and Aratoi Museum is incredibly

The word ‘Rongotaketake’ in the exhibition title translates as ‘enduring peace’ honoured that, after a 30-year process, the initialling of the deed will occur here at our museum, in late May,” acting Aratoi director Susanna Shadbolt said. “While the exhibition has a strong historical link to Kahungunu’s repudiation of the Crown’s land purchases, with 2.5 million acres taken under duress, the exhibition is as much about the future as the past, and is more about harmony than conflict. How can the Wairarapa community move forward with the settlement?” The “exhibition-as-marae” is interspersed with key Kahungunu narratives and uses the powhiri process to guide the visitor through the museum experience, complete with karanga, whaikorero, followed by a coming together, including the use of the kihini or

kitchen space as a place of learning and socialising. The word ‘Rongotaketake’ in the exhibition title translates as ‘enduring peace’. Haami Te Whaiti, curator of the exhibition as well as treaty negotiator with the Kahungunu, says, “This peace speaks to our future relationships with the Crown and the community here, just as much as it did to our ancestors back then”. Mr Te Whaiti said it was well known that “Wairarapa was the ‘bloodless province’ of Aotearoa”. “The exhibition aims to publicly present the Treaty settlement to both the iwi community and the wider public. The visitor will be enabled to discover and relearn some of the key events that happened during this historical period – the loss and disenfranchisement, as well as the iwi’s hopes and aspirations postsettlement.” Among the items on display: waka, wahaika, karakeke waistcoat, korowai (cloaks), cloak pins, hei tiki, hinaki (eel trap), shark tooth necklaces, calabashes, whale ivory amulets, pounamu spearheads, fish hooks, adzes, adze heads, and needles. Along the highest wall of the museum stands the entire front of a wharenui carved by Te Nahu Haeata.

Injury resource prepares teams for season New sports resources developed locally will make it easier for coaches and team managers to know what to do when a player gets injured this season. The resources were developed by Compass Health and Sport Wellington Wairarapa with input from local sports clubs and secondary schools sports co-ordinators. The range of materials outline what to do straight away when a player gets injured and then where to suggest they go for further treatment depending on the severity of their injury. The resources include signage at facilities, posters for changing rooms and treatment areas and quick check guides for first aid kits. Injury prevention information has also been prepared for coaches’ handbooks and training sessions. Compass Health GP Leader Dr Annie Lincoln said the materials were designed to take the guesswork out of what to do when a player gets injured. “Injuries are inevitable when playing sport at any level. The resources are designed to provide quick at-a-glance information to support the injured player and allow the game to keep going,” she said. Wairarapa Bush regional development

Wairarapa Bush Regional Development Officer Stacey Grant, Compass Health GP Leader Dr Annie Lincoln, Sport Wellington Wairarapa Community Sport Adviser Cameron Hayton and St Matthews Collegiate Sports Co-ordinator Adela Knottenbelt with the new sports injury resources. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

officer Stacey Grant said the resources ensure “everyone has the information they need to help someone when they get injured”. Mr Grant said the resources provide handy quick tips on how to prevent injuries which

would help with pre-season training. Sport Wellington Wairarapa regional development manager Dayle Clarkson said that having the resources and a consistent approach to handling sports injuries would build understanding about what to

do when something happens on the sports field or court. “Developing the resources with input from the people that will be using them also means they’re fit for purpose and more likely to get used,” she said. “The resources have filled a gap in the information available to sports clubs and school sports staff and will be a useful resource for people involved in sport across the different codes.” One of the drivers for the materials was the number of people going to Wairarapa Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED) with sports injuries, a large proportion of which could just as effectively be treated by medical centres and the Wairarapa After Hours weekend service. “The resources are designed to outline the healthcare treatment options available to injured players depending on how severe their injury is,” said Dr Lincoln. “This will help them get the care they need in the right place, first time. It will also assist in avoiding lengthy waits in ED for minor injuries.” Wairarapa Hospital’s ED team provided input into the resources along with staff from local medical centres.

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Death and what comes first BY GERALD FORD

Masterton couple Rod and Liz Garden were nominated recently by Wairarapa District Health Board as examples of those who have had “conversations that count” about healthcare towards the end of their lives. Today, April 5, is “Conversations That Count Day”, in which health boards around the country are encouraging people to think and talk about “advanced care planning” for difficult health decisions. Wairarapa District Health Board is doing its bit with an awareness campaign, according to spokeswoman Anna Cardno. Ms Cardno said older people should think about “what they want their family to be aware of” in the event they become seriously ill. “Some people are positive they don’t want to die in hospital,” Ms Cardno said. “Some people are equally positive they don’t want to be at home.” People could start to talk with their families about these things, with one option being a written “advanced care plan” which outlines a person’s wishes ahead of time. “It’s your plan, it can be changed at any time,” Ms Cardno. “It’s having something that is a decision you make now, while you can, in the event you might not be able to.” The Gardens saw the Wairarapa District

Health Board advanced care display at a recent Wairarapa expo, and Mr Garden said he thought “well, we’d better sort some of this stuff”. Mr Garden is 77 and Mrs Garden 72, “so we qualify as old farts”, Mr Garden said. They phoned up their son, 49, who lives in Napier, and daughter 46, who is in Christchurch, and arranged a time where both could come and visit them. The talk started with Mr Garden commission his son, a builder, to do his coffin. “He said ‘I could probably fix you up in a one-ply’,” Mr Garden said. “That set the tone for a very sensible conversation… Neither of our kids had really thought through the complications.” The talk covered the events of both a sudden death and of them becoming too unwell to make decisions for themselves. Mr and Mrs Garden had set up Enduring Power of Attorney should they become unable to make decision for themselves, with one of their children the EPA for medical decisions and the other for financial. Each would still make decisions for the other, however, as long as they themselves are able. “Liz would know what was best for me,” Mr Garden said. Each has also planned for when the other won’t be around. Mrs Garden said she has a disability, with lameness in one

Liz Garden and Rod Garden have different plans for where to live and find healthcare when the other one dies. Rod wants to be cared for at home, and dreams of continuing to fish, while Liz would be happier with a resthome. PHOTO/GERALD FORD

leg, and she is “happy to go into resthome care if I get even frailer.” Mr Garden feels differently and would want to remain at home for as long as possible even if it meant help was sent in. “This is my turangawaewae (place to stand),” he said of their home. “They’ll have to drag me out of here. I’ll just watch television for days and days.” Both have decided on a do not resuscitate order, and have signed up as organ donors.

“There is an inevitability of life having to end,” Mr Garden said. “If you know you’re going to die, and you have to die at some stage, you can get some preparation work done. “The reality is most people in our age bracket probably haven’t done what we’ve done. If (this story) prompts someone else to do something about it which has a serious effect, then it’s worth it.” More information can be found at www. advancecareplanning.org.nz.

Gladstonebury festival grooves to new tunes Jade Cvetkov snapped some of the action at Wairarapa’s newest music event – Gladstonebury, at Gladstone Vineyard on Saturday.

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“Now is the best time to get vaccinated, before winter arrives to ensure you’re protected before the ﬂu season starts. The three Wairarapa mayors are happy to support a campaign to help keep the community well during the cold Wairarapa months. “I encourage everyone to have the ﬂu vaccine as it provides the best protection against an unpredictable and potentially life-threatening virus. It’s not just about protecting yourself, it’s also about protecting your family and others you come into contact with,” Masterton Mayor Lyn Patterson said. Carterton Mayor John Booth urged people “to look after themselves and look out for their loved ones and neighbours this winter, particularly those who are elderly or vulnerable”. “With winter on the way now is the time to ensure that you and people you know are as well prepared for winter as possible.” Viv Napier, Mayor of South Wairarapa, said those who get immunised can protect

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Golden eye on Lions success District 202M Convention held in Masterton recently saw two major awards come to clubs in Wairarapa. “Top Club of the Year” – was awarded to Masterton Holdsworth Lions Club and the “Best Project for the Year” went to Carterton Lions Club for the Charles Rooking Carter Statue project. Fifty clubs in the district including the Wairarapa clubs can be proud of their achievements. The awards were presented at the “James Bond” themed dinner by district governor Sam Browne.

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Carterton Lions Club members were all treated to a thorough ear examination by Liz Kirkland - Ear Health Nurse from “Ears to You” Wairarapa Ear Health Clinic at a recent meeting. Members were schooled on the various aspects of Ear Health. Liz spent a good 45 minutes looking through an Otoscope, and advised several the members to make a future appointment with an Ear Health Nurse. Carterton Central Lions Club recently held annual Charity Breakfast, tickets sold well and there was also a cake auction. $2000 was raised and proceeds will go to Life Flight Trust.

Members also baked for the “Relay for Life” quiz fundraising night. A Ballentynes Fashion Parade is scheduled for Wednesday May 10. Masterton Holdsworth Lions Club members collected for Red Puppy Street Appeal recently and also held a very successful Fashion Parade at Ballentynes Fashion Central Store. The club was well represented at the Annual District 202M Convention and members were very proud to receive the “Top Club” Award. Three members continue to be “Granny Readers” at the Masterton Primary School once a week.

Wairarapa Ruamahanga Club Branch members were very delighted to learn that Rebecca Heath, the Special Olympics Winter Downhill skier, won a Gold and a Bronze medal at the games in Austria. The club ran a huge Garage Sale last year to help Rebecca with her expenses to the Games. Greytown Lions Club has had a report from former Lion Geoff Walker in Uganda advising young Kica Emmanuel is now doing well at secondary school. Geoff is coordinating a northern Uganda visit by Andrew Parker from the ‘Flying High For Kids’ World Balloon Project.

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Andrew, who has flown in Wairarapa balloon fiestas, is now touring the world encouraging kids to follow their dreams, raising awareness about their right to education and bringing smiles to their faces. Martinborough Lions Club members John Taylor and Toby Sutherland have recently cycled over 2000 km from North Cape to the Bluff and raised over $6000 for the Catwalk and Life Flight Trusts. A huge effort and a great result! The club has supported two young people to Outward Bound. Members continue their predator control mission by checking and rebaiting 9 Timms possum traps and 22 DOC traps fortnightly. The mustelids (weasels, stoats and ferrets) around the coast have been avoiding the traps but other pests have been caught. Five cord of firewood has been cut up and sold or donated to older residents thanks to the dedication of the club members. Greytown Lioness Club provided a Sausage Sizzle for the March Greytown Country Market and also afternoon tea for the residents of Ultimate Care Resthome. Members from others Clubs joined the club for a social themed fun night with good food and a fun quiz made for a very enjoyable evening. Featherston Lioness Club visited Richmond Funeral Home, owned by Peter and Jenny Giddens, their South Wairarapa Office and viewed the facility which was very informative. Members collected for Red Puppy Street Appeal. Members attended the Annual Lions Convention in Masterton.

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YARN DOUG’S TIPS Be sure to store crops such as pumpkins, onions and potatoes in a cool dry place and check regularly to make sure no infections have set in on any of them. This is the time to sow broad bean seeds for late winter harvest. Broad beans are best picked when young and sweet and make a tasty addition to late winter meals. They are easy to grow - do provide support for them and are heavy croppers. Another busy month in the flower garden clearing up the last of the summer annuals and preparing ground and planting autumn/ winter varieties. This is really the last month for planting spring flowering bulbs. Mix bulb food into the soil when planting - this will get them off to a good start once the roots start developing.

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Youth support boosted

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

TEN THINGS you didn’t

know about … Catherine Lord, new Wairarapa A&P Show Secretary.

BY JAKE BELESKI From gang member to community leader, Wayne Poutoa’s story is proof there are ways out of a life of violence. Growing up he had stints with both the King Cobras and the Mongrel Mob, and has several jail terms to his name. But Mr Poutoa is now a respected member of the community who has led powerful changes in the last seven years in youth work and community development. He turned his life around while in prison, after seeing people leaving only to come back, and eventually realising that it is a dead end. He now has a degree in social work, and has received several awards for his community work including the Vodafone World of Difference award and a Kiwibank Local Hero medal. Five months ago, he moved to Carterton as part of a youth guarantee for tertiary provider Te Wananga o Aotearoa, and is now a pastor for the Carterton Baptist Church. He came with a vision and background aimed at working with youths at risk. Last Wednesday he organised for ‘It’s Not Ok’ campaign champion, Vic Tamati, to visit the Carterton Baptist Hall and speak to youths from all over Wairarapa. Mr Poutoa said family had played a significant role in turning his life around. “Having children and a family definitely changed things for me. “I got a degree, did all those sorts of things, and it changed my life.” He said there was no point “beating around the bush”, and that people had to acknowledge Wairarapa was renowned for “violence, suicide and a whole range

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of things”. Getting Mr Tamati to come and speak to youths in the area had been on his agenda for a couple of months, and he said many of the target audience would be facing the same problems. “It’s good to bring someone here to speak to youths early in the cycle when they’re young, to give them an option before they head into their 20s. “The first part of our strategy is getting Vic here, and the second part will be navigating a real suicide programme.”

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Many pets seem anxious or stressed during vet visits. “Fear free” handling helps to reduce their anxiety. What triggers anxiety? • Being separated from their owner. • Unfamiliar people or animals. • Storms, loud noises and vacuum cleaners. • Older pets can experience more anxiety. • Previous negative experiences can lead to stress when the situation is repeated. What to look for? • Aggression, attention seeking or pacing. Some dogs will hide under furniture, pace the floor or drool when they have anxiety. • Some pets just drop and are frozen with fear too frightened to move. • Some dogs who are anxious will urinate on the floor or start to chew themselves.

noise level - up to normal. This works well with fireworks and thunderstorms. • Many vets offer behavioural modification or medication to reduce the symptoms. • Many natural remedies work really well on pets. • Seek professional veterinary help and advice. What not to do. • Dogs can mimic their owners anxieties. • When in doubt - stop talking. • Avoid overreacting - this makes things worse. • Distraction is best. • Encourage your pet to perform positive behaviour, then reward them. Anxiety can be scary for pets and people. Avoid judgement - you don’t know what early life experience may have caused this reaction. Many dogs have been abused by previous owners. Keep calm yourself, be quiet and gentle. Other medical issues can impact your pet’s overall health. Hormonal imbalance and malnutrition can contribute to anxious behaviour. See your local vet for care and further details.

Working in a close-knit community such as Featherston can be hard when you’re a firefighter, because as a rule you know everyone. Firefighters are generally first on the scene at car crashes, and are called on to assist with almost all other emergency-type events. Nobody knows this better than Kevin Lett, who was earlier this week awarded a Gold Star medal. The award is reserved for those who have completed 25 years of service to the New Zealand Fire Service. Born and bred in Featherston, Mr Lett joined the Featherston Volunteer Fire Brigade in his 20s. Thirty-five years later, and the deputy fire chief of the station for over a decade, he says he is still loving the job. But that was after a reluctant start. “A couple of guys who were already in it and who I knew quite well asked me if I was interested in joining. “At the time, I said no, not really. “I had watched the old [Batavian] Rubber Company burn to the ground and I thought those jokers were bloody mad doing that — there’s no way I’m doing that.” Eventually, after his firefighter friends persisted, Mr Lett joined the team. He said once he gained experience, he found pleasure in training recruits and then watching them develop and succeed in the role. His least favourite element to the job was attending medical calls. “I have been in here for 25 years now and in that time, I have never had a successful CPR. “That’s one of the down sides of the job,

Kevin Lett receiving his Gold Star medal from Martinborough Volunteer Fire Brigade chief Bill Butzbach, a director on the United Fire Brigades Association Board of Directors. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

and a lot of the time, being a local small community, it’s someone you know. “But you get satisfaction from thinking we gave it a crack, we gave it our best shot.” Attending vehicle crashes or house fires were rewarding when a person was rescued or a building was saved from destruction, he said. The reason it took Mr Lett 35 years to achieve a medal awarded at 25 years of service was because he took an eight-year break from the Featherston station when he moved to Pirinoa. During this period, he served on the Lake Ferry Rural Fire Party, but “at that time the fire parties were run by the councils so that [time of service] wasn’t recognised by the New Zealand Fire Service”. Mr Lett said above all, his time as a firefighter had led to life-long friendships, and he was not thinking of throwing in his hat anytime soon. “I’m still enjoying it so that’s why I’m there.”

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Heart stops but the show must go on

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

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It’s Only Me

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Have you ever got into a situation or had something happen unexpectedly that just doesn’t seem fixable? That moment when you think your heart is about to stop, when you think, I don’t know how to get out of this? Some years ago when I was President of Harlequin Theatre, I received a phone call one Friday morning. A woman who was part of a group who had booked the theatre out for one of our shows wanted to know when they could get access to the kitchen. I said that because they were coming on the Saturday and that we had no matinee, they could get in whenever they wanted. But we are coming tonight she said. No, I said, we have another group who has booked the theatre tonight, you are coming tomorrow night. It was then clear that we were in trouble – 160 tickets sold for an 80-seat theatre. There was no point arguing over who was right or wrong, it had to be fixed. We considered putting on two performances that night but that wasn’t possible. One of the cast members worked in Wellington and wouldn’t be home in time for an earlier performance.

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Harlequin Theatre, Masterton, scene of a president’s heartstopping moment. PHOTO/GERALD FORD

I rang the other group to see if they could change to the following night, but they couldn’t. My anxious lady on the phone kindly agreed to try and contact all her members, which she did and they were able to switch to the following night. It was a heart-stopping moment and one of those times you wish you were not Mr President but my experience does not even compare to the problem Maria Joao Pires encountered. Pires, a Portuguese concert pianist, was invited to play a Mozart Piano Concerto in Amsterdam in 1999. The conductor, Riccardo Chailly, started the performance and poor old Maria suddenly realised she had learnt the

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TOP ALCOHOL CHALLENGE PROMISES FAST FINALE TO FABULOUS SEASON Some of the fastest dragsters in New Zealand will be racing at Masterton Motorplex this weekend in the Top Alcohol Challenge. This is the second time the dragstrip next to Hood Aerodrome has featured Dragsters, Funny Cars and Altereds with upwards of 10 competitors expected to appear in these three categories of Top Alcohol.

Some will be attempting to go under six seconds over 400 metres for the first time, including Burt King whose personal best is 6.0. MMP Chairman Bob Wilton promises some spectacular racing with all the top alcohols capable of reaching speeds over 200 miles per hour (322 kmh). There will locals to cheer on with Duane Garrett and Scott Miller, both from Masterton, competing in Dragsters. Paul Davidson and Bert King from Upper Hutt will making return appearances in Dragsters as well. Other confirmed racers include Wayne Curry in an Altered from New Plymouth,

Simon Fawke from Christchurch in a 57 Chevy, Frank Bogaart from Auckland in a Funny Car, and Bryan Norman from Invercargill who has just achieved a personal best in his front-engined nostalgia class dragster. Some will be attempting to go under six seconds over 400 metres for the first time, including Burt King whose personal best is 6.0. Spectators will also see racing in nine other classes of drags, street cars and bikes. This is the sixth and last meeting of

a very good 2016/2017 season for Masterton Motorplex which saw the late addition of the 49th Nationals to bump the number of meetings up to one more than usual. The Nationals have attracted the most spectators of the season with the track continuing to impress first time visitors, Bob says. Racing at the Top Alcohol Challenge this Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th April kicks off at 10am with gate entry $20. Kids 14 and under free. No dogs and no alcohol allowed.

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BEATING â&#x20AC;&#x153;SIXâ&#x20AC;? THE NAME OF THE GAME Upper Hutt Top Alcohol Dragster Burt King is no stranger to Masterton Motorplex. In fact, he took part in the first official race at the new strip, against fellow dragster Paul Davidson. Both Burt and Paul will be competing in the Top Alcohol Challenge this weekend. It is more than 40 years since Burt got

interested in drag racing, thanks to an ex-drag racing neighbour. Burt used to head north to Hastings to be part of the crew at meetings but unlike his mentor who was â&#x20AC;&#x153;smart enough to get outâ&#x20AC;?, Burt has never been able to resist the lure of accelerating from zero to around 180mph (290kmh) in three seconds. He admits that even after four decades, â&#x20AC;&#x153;my heart is pounding for the first run of the dayâ&#x20AC;?. Burt is sitting on a personal best of 6.01 over 400 metres - a speed of 226 mph (364kmh). He would like to get a â&#x20AC;&#x153;5â&#x20AC;? in

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Wednesday, April 5, 2017

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APPEAL WEEK 3RD – 9TH APRIL 2017 ST JOHN IN YOUR COMMUNITY St John in Wairarapa offer a range of valuable and reliable community, health services and products all designed to improve the health and well-being of all New Zealanders. We have six area committees and volunteers throughout Wairarapa working within each community. We would like to acknowledge and thank the following groups who have assisted us in funding our programmes, grants from Trust House, Eastern and Centre and Tom and Ann Cunningham Trust, and donations from McManaway Estate, Ian Dymock Estate. Health Shuttles The St John Health Shuttle service operates between Monday and Friday and transports people who have problems getting to medical-related appointments with doctors, specialists or to hospitals for minor day surgery or outpatients visits. Youth Our Youth programmes are for 6- to 18-year-olds, and

are designed to help young people become responsible young adults who are self-reliant, capable and community aware. St John in Schools In 2016 St John in Schools was trialled in South Wairarapa with positive feedback. From this year the service will be offered throughout Wairarapa, providing young people with the skills and confidence to take action in response to an emergency situation. Events We provide medical coverage at some of the largest and most high-profile events in the country as well as sporting and communitybased events. Some of the local events we have covered are Toast Martinborough, Balloon Fiesta Nightglow and Featherston Booktown. St John Caring Caller St John Caring Caller is a free telephone friendship service that offers people who are housebound, live alone or feel a bit lonely

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April fall prevention

Stacks of books from a previous Heart Foundation sale. It returns next month.

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Of books and balloons Sole Food

Shirley Nightingale

This monthly sole food news is a little late and I do apologise for being tardy. There is a good excuse and it is not just that I have had to bake numerous cakes for my son’s birthday. I have over-indulged myself in correspondence study and am doing 24 hours study a week as well as my full-time job in the library. Needless to say the dust is becoming a bit of a nuisance in the house as it is left to its own devices – we have dust bunnies the size of small birds. Still it is worth it to get the papers done. In today’s world it is harder and harder to get a job as more people want the job you

are after. Any qualifications or ‘bits of paper’ as my mother used to say, are useful and may just give you the edge over the other 3 million people interviewing alongside you. I wish my kids would listen when I tell them how important it is to get good marks in their exams and to do well at school. Unfortunately, it is usually only when they leave school that they realise just how hard it is in the world and it tends to be a bit late by then. My study is all about computers and technology and it’s hard for an old bird like me to understand it all. Youngsters seem to have it in their blood and instinctively know how to use the new Smart phones and program their grandparents’ DVD players. Thank goodness they are quite happy to help us in our dotage. One thing the kids do love probably just as much as computers are watching hot air balloons and yes, it’s that time again! They will be airborne on April 13

in Masterton, April 16 in Martinborough and April 17 at Rathkeale. Let’s keep our fingers crossed the wind and the rain stays away, for a change. But before that, my favourite book sale is on – the Heart Foundation Sale in Greytown. Last time I bought nearly 20 banana boxes of books, hubby nearly had a fit. It starts on Friday, May 7 at 3pm and carries on over the weekend. See you there at 3.01 ready with all my bags and boxes. On May 3 and May 4, head over to the Carterton Events Centre with your small ones for a children’s puppet show by Little Dog Barking. They are very good as we had them at the library for the summer reading programme over Christmas – better book tickets though as I suspect they will be popular. Well, back to the computer study. Give me shoes any day, they are so much more fun.

The month of April is the focus of a home safety campaign, supported by Wairarapa DHB. April Falls, a play on the April Fools, is a nationwide programme endorsed by health boards nationwide to warn of the dangers of falling for older people. In Wairarapa, 250 people over 50 years old are hospitalised each year after suffering a fall, according the DHB. In the region, it has been estimated that one third of people aged over 65, and half of people over 80 years, suffer at least one fall per year. The following tips are recommended to avoid falls: • Exercise to improve balance and strength with exercise right for you. • Have annual eye check-ups and update your glasses. • Keep a careful eye out for frosty paths and steps during the winter season. • Wear sensible, non-slip footwear. • Make a safer home for yourself by: • Identify any potential trip hazards throughout your home – check cords, carpets, and rugs • Clear obstacles from hallways • Make sure furniture is easier to get into and out of. • Place grip rails in bathrooms and stairways. • Check that lighting is adequate. • Keep items used regularly within easy reach. • You can help the older people you care about by: 1. Ask how they are doing in mobility and coordination, 2. Assess their activity and strength, vision and cognition, and 3. Act by referring to a specialist or helping safeguard their home and lifestyle. ACC can provide more information. Call 0800 101 996 or visit www.acc.co.nz.

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Ears To You - Liz Kirkland - on your ﬁrst birthday!

Ears To You - Wairarapa’s only independent ear health clinic celebrates its first anniversary this April. The business was started by Liz Kirkland, a registered nurse with a special interest in ears who wanted “to make a difference in people’s lives”. Since opening, her youngest patient at the Wellness Centre at Masterton Medical in Colombo Road has been a nine month old baby, and the oldest a 103 year-old woman. Liz sees referrals from audiologists, doctors, nurses and the Emergency Department at Wairarapa Hospital, as well as visiting rest homes and palliative care home visits in the Wairarapa and further afield. Since opening, Liz has become the first port of call for people wanting a check-up, or concerned about problems they are having with their hearing. The first step is to clean out the ears and look for abnormalities. In the last year, Liz has found three or four cancerous growths. “It’s all about ear health. I can give advice and where appropriate direct patients to the right person for further help, whether it is their GP or a hearing specialist.” Liz recommends an ear check-up once a year. Issues can include simple wax removal, a feeling of fullness in the ear, pain, tinnitus, even ear infection or hearing loss.

Getting wax removed is a necessary first step, Liz says. “This allows me to see inside the ear canal. It can bring an immediate improvement to problems like tinnitus, and clears a passage for antibiotic drops if required.” Liz has installed the most up-to-date equipment including a hospital grade suction machine which is her primary tool, along with manual extraction. While most patients will see Liz at the clinic, she also offers mobile clinics for workplaces, rest homes and anywhere else where visiting is the best practical option. Liz’s original career was in sales and hospitality. She was also a volunteer fire fighter for six years. A serious illness gave her an insight into the important role nurses play in helping people who are ill and she decided to become a nurse herself. Liz spent two years as an ear nurse before starting Ears To You, learning valuable skills alongside ear nurse specialists around New Zealand. She enjoys working with all ages and is the only person in the Wairarapa offering suction for children. Liz’s face lights up when she talks about children and the elderly, and the social and behavioural impact of altered hearing that can go unnoticed.

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• If you are experiencing blocked ears, discomfort, itchiness or have a wax issue, then come in for a consultation. • Wax removal and ear health advice. • Best practice wax removal manually or by low grade suction. • See an experienced registered ear nurse to get your ears cleaned and checked. Ears to You Wellness Centre, Masterton Medical 4 Colombo Road, Masterton Phone 06 3706730 for an appointment or text 0275 545 175 Book online: www.ears2you.co.nz Liz Kirkland NZRN

Languages and choices BY AROHA WITINITARA

In many countries, it is expected that students will study a second language. New Zealand isn’t one of these places. The number of students picking up a language during their time at school shows languages are not a skill prioritized byKiwi students. Making it compulsory to pick up a language would be a surefire way to boost the cultural diversity in our country. The first question that arises is: Which language would our students be learning? As it’s already the second most widely spoken language in New Zealand, Maori is a top contender for the spot. Boosting the number of Maori speakers would let the language thrive. It would provide more people with a deeper understanding of Maori culture, something that would be valued by those to whom Maori traditions are a vital part of their identity. But simply teaching our students a language isn’t enough to maintain that knowledge. When they finish school, students would be released into a world where, typically, no Maori is spoken. For the average person, maintaining their understanding of the language would be a struggle. While Maori language and culture is an important part of our history, not every person is passionate about it. If students were offered a range of languages they would be more likely to find something that interests them. Thus making it more likely that they would continue to develop

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and maintain their language skills beyond the classroom. There are many proven benefits of learning a language. In the case of foreign languages, they can open up job opportunities and have become more important as technology has connected our world. Surprisingly, one of the benefits of learning a language is that it improves your understanding of English because we gain a better knowledge of how languages work – and learning a language is a great way to give your memory a workout. Despite the catalogue of benefits that come with learning a language, it’s not enough to make an argument convincing enough to make the learning of them compulsory. Students should be encouraged to take up a language but if they head into the class without self-motivation and passion they won’t fully reap the benefits.

Rural

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Wairarapa Midweek

GDP up 3.6 per cent

Sheep markets still open

The Gross Domestic Product of the Wellington region – including Wairarapa – increased by 3.6 per cent last year, just behind the national increase of 4.1 per cent, according to Stats NZ. In the year to March 2016, twelve of the 15 economies recorded nominal increases, while decreases were experienced in Taranaki (8.5 per cent), the West Coast (2.8 per cent) and Southland (1 per cent) – according to ﬁgures released last week. The largest increases were in Bay of Plenty (7.7 per cent), Auckland (6.0 per cent), and Otago (4.8 per cent). Christchurch was just behind Wellington with 3.5 per cent. Wellington contributed $34 billion, 13.5% of the national Gross Domestic Product total of $251.8 billion. The Wellington Gross Domestic Product per person was $67,888, second only to Taranaki at $71,297, which was the still highest despite its fall in output for the year.

Access for New Zealand sheepmeat to EU and UK is protected by World Trade Organization rules, says Meat Industry Action Group.

Overnight the United Kingdom (UK) triggered Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, beginning the process of exiting the European Union (EU). “Under WTO rules, the quantity and quality of New Zealand’s sheep and beef access into both the European Union and United Kingdom cannot be eroded as a result of this process,” said James Parsons, Chairman of Beef + Lamb New Zealand. A key component of the quality of New Zealand’s access is the ﬂexibility the industry has in deciding whether to export to the United Kingdom or European Union depending on market conditions. “We are pleased there have been statements by the UK that its intention is

that trading partners should be no worse oﬀ as a result of Brexit,” Parsons said. “This is one of the most important market access issues our industry has faced in recent years,” John Loughlin, chairman of the Meat Industry Association, said. “The important thing to remember is that the UK’s negotiations with the EU are likely to take at least two years under the Lisbon Treaty.” The EU28 currently takes nearly 50% of New Zealand’s total global sheepmeat exports, worth almost NZ$1.3 billion. Of that nearly half goes to the UK. The EU is also a highly valuable market for beef, despite access being signiﬁcantly

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constrained by low levels of current access. Consumers in these markets prefer New Zealand’s highest value lamb and beef cuts. All of these exports currently enter the EU under quotas bound in the EU’s WTO schedule. Without this quota access there would be virtually no sheep or beef exports to the EU or UK as the out of quota tariﬀ rates are so high. “The sheep and beef industry will continue to work closely with the New Zealand government over the next couple of years as this process unfolds,” Mr Loughlin said.

Weaner cattle sell well at yards BY BECKIE WILSON

Going once, going twice, sold – top prices matched with quality oﬀerings made for happy vendors and purchasers at last Wednesday’s weaner fair at the Masterton Saleyards. The annual Masterton and Martinborough weaner steer and bull sale drew buyers from across the North Island seeing cattle selling at top prices. PGG Wrightson area livestock manager Steve Wilkinson said the quality of the weaners were such that prices were up on last year. “Vendors were very happy with the prices achieved, and the purchasers were also pretty happy — they got to get some good lines of quality cattle.” Quality was very good amongst the

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2100 steers and 100 bulls, with top lines being sold for $1000 to $1100 a head, up about $150 on last year, he said. Purchasers herded in from across the North Island from as far as Pukekohe, King Country, and Manawatu, “and a few locals as well”. The strong attraction for buyers was in part due to contributions from good grass growth throughout the lower North island resulting in good quality stock. “People come to Wairarapa because the cattle ship really well up to the northern parts of the country. “It is also to do with the positive outlook for beef at the moment,” he said. Farmers were willing to invest more in cattle because the return was greater as beef cattle prices were buoyant in the North Island, he said.

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Cattle at the weaner and bull sale in Masterton. PHOTO/BECKIE WILSON

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Hart moves up Greens list

MIRROR MIRROR HAIR DESIGN

NOW OPEN IN CARTERTON Carterton has a new hairdressing salon where one once stood before. On Monday Lizzie Keedwell opened Mirror Mirror Hair Design at the former address of Asrina’s, next to Nature Rules OK. Lizzie grew up in Carterton, starting her hairdressing career at First Class in Lansdowne, Masterton, followed by a stint at Simon & Sarah Hair in Petone, then Creative Image in Featherston, and finally hairdressing in London for six months. While Lizzie enjoyed Britain, she missed her friends, family and former clients and wanted to start her own business.

Lizzie has a flair for men’s hair with a wash and cut $20. She stocks the superb Bed Head By Tigi for Men range of shampoos and conditioners for use in the salon, which customers can also purchase for home. Lizzie enjoys doing hair-ups for special occasions like balls and anniversaries, and takes a lot of pleasure in doing wedding packages. Children and older people are very welcome at Mirror Mirror Hair Design with a $10 Gold Card dry cut for men and $30 for women.

Wairarapa’s Green Party candidate John Hart was one of the big movers in the party’s list released Last week. Hart has moved up six places to No 12 on the draft list, compiled by the party’s delegates. It means that if he remains in that position when the list is finalised, and if the Green Party does as well as it did in the 2014 election, he will be in Parliament. Hart said he had always been working towards 2017. “I didn’t expect to get in last time — this year was always the aim.” The list had a good mix of experienced campaigners and new names, he said. “There’s some good continuity and fresh faces. “The members still have to do their final vote, but the list doesn’t change all that much.” Chloe Swarbrick and Jack McDonald were the other big winners in the draft list. Newcomers Swarbrick, who placed third in the Auckland mayoral contest, and Golriz Ghahraman, an Iranian refugee and human rights lawyer, have ranked within the party’s top 15 candidates and within reach of Parliament. Another high-profile candidate, Hayley Holt, is well down in the rankings at 29 and almost certain to miss out on election if her ranking does not change in the final list. Based on the draft list, the party would have three new MPs after the election if it maintained the same level of support — Swarbrick, McDonald and Hart.

John Hart, Wairarapa’s Green Party candidate. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

It is Hart’s second time standing for the Greens. He has a small organic sheep and beef farm in Wairarapa, which would be run by his wife and possibly some further help if he made it into Parliament.

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Athletic wins Lyon Rodger provided the highlight for a successful Wairarapa Track and Field squad at the Wellington junior athletics championships held in Wellington. Rodger won no fewer than four medals — two gold, one silver and one bronze — in the boys 9yrs grade. His first gold came in the long jump when he recorded an impressive leap of 4.26m which was a personal best. In fact, come the start of this season and Rodger had not bettered the 4m mark. The second gold for Rodger was in the 200m where he was involved in a thrilling finish with Stase Van Haeren from Paraparaumu, Rodger being given the nod by 0.02secs. His time of 29.45secs was another personal best. The silver medal for Rodger came in the 100m and he was the bronze medallist in the 400m. Of all his efforts he considered his 200m win the best. “It was a tough race, we had to fight all the way to the finish line.” he said. Rodger’s efforts over the summer months also saw him place second in the boys 10yrs points competition. He finished with a total of 48pts from the six meetings involved, beaten only by Van Haaren who had 62pts. There were other successes too, for the Mark Harris-coached Wairarapa Track and Field team at the championships. McKay Scott won a silver medal in the boys 7yrs long jump, beaten by just 4cm by Karori’s Leevae McDonald. Ian McCrae, 10, battled a foot injury sustained at school to place second in the 1000m walk, his time of 9mins 31.07secs being a personal best. Alex Clark was in a jump-off for third in the 11yrs boys high jump and claimed

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FAGAN MOTORS WINS MAZDA NEW SALES AWARD The success of Fagan Motors in selling Mazda models was recognised at the Mazda New Zealand annual Dealers Awards on Thursday 9th March in Auckland. The Masterton dealership won the Provincial Category of the Excellence In New Sales Performance.

Lyon Rodger with his medal haul. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

the bronze medal with a best height of 1.30m. Also competing with distinction were Ocean McCrae and Matthew Rodger who both made finals in their age groups. Matthew Rodger, older brother of Lyon, was later named in the Wellington 13yrs team for an inter-provincial event to be held in Masterton over Easter weekend.

Fagan Motors Dealer Principal Keith Allen and Sales Manager Terence O’Hara accepted the Award on behalf of the team of Stephen Parkinson, Jason Farley and Nick McGruddy. Since joining Fagan Motors two and half years ago, Terence and Keith have put a lot of effort into raising the profile of the Mazda range at the Dixon Street dealership.

NEW FAGAN MOTORS SALES CONSULTANT Fagan Motors is delighted to welcome our new sales consultant Nick McGruddy to the team. Nick’s a local man who has considerable customer service experience having previously managed a Retirement Village in Masterton. Nick also brings car industry knowhow coming from completing an automotive technician apprenticeship as a ‘youngster’. Nick calls Wairarapa home and is married with two teenage children who currently attend Wairarapa College.

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With a fantastic model mix, from the largest, the CX9, to the smallest Mazda 2, the team have lifted awareness through more promotion. It’s been helped by Mazda offering a great range of product that is functional as well as very appealing, Terence says. The results of these efforts has seen the number of Mazda vehicles sold by Fagan Motors annually almost double from 76 to 124. Nationally, Mazda is New Zealand’s most popular brand amongst the New Zealand public (excluding rental & govt sales). “It’s been a real team effort,” says Terence.

Nick McGruddy 0275 600 836 both new and existing customers as I help them find vehicles that best suit their needs. As a car guy, I’m also excited to learn about and drive the many brilliant Ford and Mazda vehicles available.” At Fagan Motors, Nick joins the highly experienced new and used vehicle sales team of Stephen Parkinson and Jason Farley. Nick said the following about Stephen and Jason; “Everyone has been very welcoming and Stephen and Jason have been awesome showing me the ropes and helping me find my feet.” To learn more about Fagan’s new Mazda’s, Fords or their quality used vehicles, give Stephen, Jason or Nick a call or just pop in any time for a chat and a great coffee. Fagan Motors, great people, great vehicles, great service.

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Holidays roundup

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WAIRARAPA

Wow! Where has the first term gone? The school holidays are almost here, and the children will want to be kept busy. Check to see some activities on offer throughout the Wairarapa, for a cost or for free, to keep everyone happy.

Wairarapa

Pukaha Mount Bruce: Junior Ranger Programme. Be a Junior Ranger and go behind the scenes, ages 6 to 12 years, April 18-21, and April 24, April 26-28, 11am to 3pm. Cost $25 per child per day, including lunch. Bring water bottle, gumboots and jacket. Phone 06 375 8004 or email info@pukaha.org.nz Aratoi Museum of Art and History: ‘Shelters and Sanctuaries’, for ages 7 to 13, April 18-20, 10am to 2pm, (bring own lunch), Cost for three days $80, including materials. To book – phone 06 370 0000 or info@aratoi

Eketahuna

Eketahuna Library: School Holidays Digital Literacy Programme for students 8-18 years. Build, Create and Animate with OGOBILD. Learn the basics of stop motion animation. Make your own short animated movie. Register for a 90m session at the Eketahuna Community Library. April 27-28 11am-12.30

Masterton

Masterton Library – 3 Craft sessions 10.30am-11.30am, open to all and free: April 19 Lantern Making, April 21 Anzac Craft, April 26 Garland Craft. April 22, 11am, a book launch for Michelle O’Connell’s new children’s book Tinui: The Last Post. Other activities will also be available, with limited spaces, register by going to the website http://library.mstn.govt.nz/ and following the events link on the right-hand side. Genesis Energy Recreation Centre – ‘Chill Out Kids’ - Wide range of fun activities, games and day trips, ages 5 to 14, every weekday during both weeks, April 18-21 and April 24-28, available

Junior Rangers will go behind the scenes at Pukaha Mt Bruce.

from 7am to 5.30pm. Oscar approved and WINZ subsidies available. Cost of $40 to $56 per child per day. Book online at www.chilloutkids.co.nz or phone 06 370-0060 or 027 467 7156. Equippers Church Brave Holiday Programme – 2 Akura Rd, a fun-filled programme of themed days, games, crafts and cooking, swimming, outings, climbing wall and giant swing, for ages 5-8 years and 9-13 years, from April 17 to April 28. Care available from 7.45am till 6pm. Oscar approved and WINZ subsidies available for working families. Prizegiving and family dinner on the final Friday evening. Cost is $5.85 per hour. Download enrolment forms from the website. www.outofschoolcare.co.nz, print out and deliver. Jill’s Swim School - Learn to Swim classes, all ages and abilities, for one or both weeks, phone for details 06 377-5775. Mandy’s Gymnastics Club general gym on Wednesdays April 20 and April 27, 4pm-6pm, $8 per child. Tiny Tots 9.30am, $4 per child. View on Facebook or phone 06 377-2111.

Carterton

Carterton District Council, for Carterton children aged 5 to 12, who choose their daily programme from a wide variety of workshops April 24 and April 26-28, 9am to 3pm, morning tea of fruit and baking provided, but bring lunch (healthy food options) and drink bottle, free. Places are limited,

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register with the Carterton Information Centre, infocentre@ cdc.govt.nz. Phone 06 379-4081. Carterton Hart 4 Kids - ‘April Holiday Programme’, Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. Wide range of fun activities, age 5 to 14, April 18-28 except weekends and public holidays. Care available from 8am to 5.30pm. CYF approved, WINZ subsidies available and supported by MSD. Cost $35 per child per day or $175 for a full week. Contact 06 3797821 after 7pm, or 027 716 5652, or email cartertonhart4kids@ gmail.com

Greytown

The Village Art Shop – Art Workshops, ages 7 to 15 years, Thursday April 28-29, 9.30am to midday, at 28 Wood St. Cost $25 per child per day, plus the cost of the canvas. Bookings essential, phone 06 304 8255 or email villageartshop@xtra.co.nz.

Featherston Golf Twilight Cup winner Julie Dondertman celebrates her win last week. Julie outplayed fellow club members, including the men, in the competition which is played on Wednesday evenings during Daylight Saving. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

The nurse from the Vein and Skin Clinic will be at Amberlee Beauty on Monday 24 April

Featherston

Featherston Library - activities for primary school-aged children, free. Follow the Facebook page www.facebook.com/ FeatherstonLibrary for updates. Featherston Holiday Programme - primary school children, at Assembly of God, Birdwood St, April 18-19, 9.30am to 12.30pm, and April 20, 9.30am to 2.30pm. Free but donations accepted. Register if possible. Contact Eileen Trail 06 308 9123 or 027 406 2929 or eileentraill6@ gmail.com.

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Meka Whaitiri targets primary industries BY JAKE BELESKI Ikaroa-Rawhiti MP Meka Whaitiri would love to see a woman in charge of primary industries in New Zealand. Whaitiri, of the Labour Party, took over as MP for the Maori electorate in 2013 following a by-election after the death of her predecessor, Parekura Horomia. She remained the incumbent after the 2014 election, winning by over 4000 votes from Te Hamua Nikora of the Mana Party. Masterton’s Marama Fox, of the Maori Party, finished third. The electorate runs from Wainuiomata in Lower Hutt, right up to the top corner of the east coast above Gisborne. Whaitiri knows the work she has done in the last few years will ultimately be judged at the general election in September. As always, she is prepared for anything. “To be an effective MP, I believe you have to have a plan that reflects the people you represent,” she said. “When I look across my electorate I see absolute challenges, but I also work in that development space and I’ve always had a passion for unlocking the potential in our primary industries.” Targeting the primary industries had allowed her to engage with growers and farmers, key stakeholders including iwi, councils and tertiary institutions. “I’d love to see a woman in charge of primary industries in this country . . . I’ve made no secret that primary industries is my angle.” Whaitiri was born in Gisborne but raised in Hastings, and was head girl at Karamu High School. She was also a talented sportswoman, playing both netball and softball at national level. She worked at a local freezing works and eventually completed a master’s degree in education at Victoria University. Whaitiri currently holds multiple roles within the Labour Party, including spokesperson for local government, associate primary industries spokesperson, associate food safety spokesperson, economic development, and trade and

export growth. She identified plenty of local issues she was keen to address, with the proposed amalgamation of Wairarapa’s three councils at the top of the list. “I’m going to meet the mayors, so I want to hear what they think. “Of course I’m going to support what the locals want, but there’s still a lot of detail to come through.” She was concerned about the way the process was being run, particularly when the “large council and its voters can outvote the smaller ones”. “It’s about making sure the process is robust and people’s voices are properly recorded.” Another area of concern for Wairarapa was the declining number of social workers, she said. There had clearly been a “lack of resourcing” in the region around social workers, and Masterton in particular had a “chequered past”, she said. “If it morphs into this new entity, I want to make sure their resourcing decisions change from what we currently witness under CYF (Child, Youth and Family).” Ongoing problems with water storage was another issue she was looking to combat. Although she agreed water storage was needed, she was not convinced a proposed dam was the solution. “I saw figures saying the dam would be used to irrigate 10 per cent of the land area, so what happens to the other 90 per cent? “There need to be red flags in place so that if you don’t meet a certain condition, you have to make a decision on whether it’s the best way to spend the money, or you opt out.” Ultimately, she urged voters to vote “strategically”. “We just want our people to be in the moment. “Opposition always take us back to the past, and I get it, but we’re not back in that time. “If there’s a better deal in town, by all means go and do it, but we want to provide a clear outlook of the Labour picture.”

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12 Ukulele Classes: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Neil (06) 308-9341. Pilates: 6-7pm Featherston Community Centre. Call Kathy (027) 285-5595. Featherston Amateur Wrestling Gym: 52 Fitzherbert St (behind Totem), kids wrestling classes, term time only, 5.30pm, 5 to 8 years, 6.15pm, 8 and over, first class free. Call Dannii (027) 920-6751. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Club: Craft and chat afternoon 1-3pm, bring your crafts or just come for some company, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton.

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NOMINATIONS FOR

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COMMUNITY AWARDS 2017

The Charles Rooking Carter Community Awards was created by the Carterton District Council in 1994 to publicly acknowledge and celebrate the outstanding volunteer work, business innovation and achievements of members in the community.

CEL

Sheilah Winn Wairarapa Regional Shakespeare Festival: Come and support our colleges as they perform extracts from Shakespeare, at Kuranui College Auditorium. Drop in Centre: Pop in for a cuppa and a chat, gold coin donation for tea/coffee and a biscuit, 2-4pm, at St Johns Hall, Main St, Greytown. Call Bronwyn Hallot (06) 304-8442 or 027 2288651 or Pam Lloyd (06) 304-7997. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 9am-noon, at Red Star Sports Association, 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 3702511, or Hugh 377-4880. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 10am. Juesday Art: 10am-1pm Featherston Community Centre. Call Julia (06) 308-8977. Tai Chi for Health: 9.15-10.15am, St John’s Hall, Greytown. Carterton District Historical Society: Open 2-4pm, Cnr Broadway & Masson St. Call 379-7827 or 379-7150. Clareville Badminton Club: Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm. Call Steve 379-6999. Central Indoor Bowls Club: 7.30pm, Hogg Crescent hall. Call Mathew or Graeme 378-7554. Carterton Playcentre: Open 9-noon, Belvedere Rd (next to Howard Booth Park). Call 379-7875. Dance Fitness Classes: Greytown, with Justine Eldred at Kuranui College Dance Studio, 6.30-7.30pm. Call Justine (0274) 761-996. Masterton Taekwon-Do Club: 5.15-6.15pm, Te Runga Scout Den, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Call Simon O’Hara 3708844. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Association: Meet for social indoor bowls, 500 cards, or a chat 1-3pm. Call Ngaire 377-0342. Free Community Fit Club: 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di (027) 498-7261. Carterton Tennis Club: Midweek tennis 9am-noon. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway, Carterton, open by appointment. Call 379-7827 or 379-9021. Woops A Daisy Marching Team: March for fun, friendship and fitness, 5-6pm. Call Cheryl 372-5522. Yoga Works: Masterton 9.30am. Greytown 5.30pm. Call Robyn 377-1802. Hatha Flow Yoga: 5.30pm, 22 Dixon St, Masterton. Txt Tulletha (022) 176-4296. Pilates: Power 9am, 50s Forward 9.30am (at Lansdowne Park), Beginners 10am, 50s Forward 11am, Core 2pm, Power 5.30pm at Bodymind Pilates, 6 Queen St, Masterton. Call 370-1121. Karate Classes for Children: Masterton Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate-Do. 5.30pm, 49 Te Ore Ore Rd, Masterton. Call Steve or Sharron Riley 378-8814 or (027) 680-7738. Judo Classes: Kids (4-9) 5pm to 6pm, Cadets (10-16) 6-7pm and Seniors (14+) 7-8.30pm, Masterton Judo & Ju Jitsu Academy, 149 Queen St. Call Simon (021) 248-6111. Self Defence: Ju Jitsu, 7-8.30pm, Masterton Judo & Ju Jitsu Academy 149 Queen St. Call Simon (021) 248-6111. Karate-Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Wairarapa Inc: Martinborough: Martinborough Primary School Hall. Under12s at 5-6pm. Call Corina Ngatai (027)432-6870. All at 6pm. Call Anna Börjesson (021) 163-8867. Toy Library: Masterton -10am-noon, rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St; Featherston: 10am-noon, in the Community Centre, 24 Wakefield St. South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club: Games afternoon, including cards, board, darts, pool etc. Call Doff 304-9748. Girl Guiding: Pippins (5-7 years) 3.45-5pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646. Carrington Bowling and Croquet Club: Bowls: 1.20pm for 1.30pm start. Call Ray Beale 379-8242. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf croquet 9.15am, behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Norma Wilton 377-3165.

COMMUNITY AWARDS 2017

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FRIDAY, APRIL 7 Greytown Book Sale: Heart Foundation, South Wararapa Workingmen’s Club, West St entrance, 4-6pm, second-hand books, CDs, DVDs, records, magazines, jigsaws. The Noodles: From 7.30pm, Wellington’s favourite party band playing classic rock through to contemporary from the 60s to today, at Club Wairarapa, 20 Essex St, Masterton. Members, Affiliated Members and their guests welcome. Gentle Yoga: 9.30-10.30am, bookings essential, at the studio, 268 High St N, Carterton. Call Colleen (021) 177-1956. Dance: At Carterton Club, Broadway, at 7.30pm. Call Liz 379-5108. Needlework & Craft Drop-in: 10am-noon, Featherston Community Centre. Call Virginia (06) 308-8392. Masterton Tennis Club: Club night from 5pm. 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, High St, Carterton, opp Almo’s Book Shop. Call Robyn 379-7099. Kids’ Song And Story: Fun songs, finger plays and stories for under-5s, 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 Wairarapa Steampunk: We meet as required, 10.30am2pm, at Kingstreet Artworks. Call Gaylene 377-4865 evenings or (0274) 494-596. Dance Fit: At Carrington Park, Carterton, at 6-7pm. If weather not good it’s in youth centre of Event Centre. Text dance groove to (022) 321-2643. Masterton Social Badminton Club: Play 7-9pm, all year round, at Masterton YMCA gym (371 Queen St). Contact by text Hamish (021) 259-7684 or Sam (0210) 552-113. Linedance: Greytown: 10.30-11.30am at St John’s Hall. Hatha Yoga + Yin Mix: 5.30pm , St Johns Hall, Greytown.

Txt Tulletha (022) 176-4296. Yoga: Greytown: 9-10.15am, St John’s Hall, Greytown. Call Nicki (06) 308-6598. Carterton: 9am, at Gain Momentum, opposite the Event Centre. Call Odette (021) 180-9452. Pilates: Men Only 9am, Core 10am, 50s Forward 11am, Core Plus 12.10pm, Core 5.30pm at Bodymind Pilates, 6 Queen St, Masterton. Call 370-1121. Masterton Masters Swimming Club: Club night 6-7pm, Genesis Recreation Centre back pool. Call Graeme 377-0507 or Lucy (021) 0204-4144. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am, behind the Hosking Garden in the Park. Call Norma Wilton 377-3165. Carterton Senior Citizens: Meet 1.30-4pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, Senior Citizens Hall, 150 Main St, Carterton.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 6 Housie: At Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club (Carterton), behind the Clocktower, at 1.20 pm. Call Pauline Hodgson 379-5923. Book Group: Noon-1.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Sheridan (06) 308-9059. Drop in Centre: Pop in for a cuppa and a chat, gold coin donation for tea/coffee and a biscuit, 2-4pm, at St Johns Hall, Main St, Greytown. Call Bronwyn Hallot (06) 304-8442 or 027 2288651 or Pam Lloyd (06) 304-7997. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9am-noon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 5-7pm, at Red Star Sports Association, 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511, or Hugh 377-4880. Opaki Tennis: Clubnight 7pm. Call Greg 377-4261 or 3772201. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 6.30pm. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 1-2.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Oasis Network Inc: A free service for all people who need advocacy and support for their mental health issues and well-being. Mon-Fri 10am-3pm, Wairarapa Community Centre, 41 Perry St, Masterton. Call Gaylene (06) 929-0961 or (0274) 604-796. Feldenkrais: 5.45-6.45pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Rupert (027) 585-3822. Yoga: 7.30-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Odette (021) 180-9452. Carterton Community Choir: Meet 7.15-9pm, at Carterton School hall, Holloway St. Email cartertonsinging@gmail.com Westside Playcentre: Open 9-noon, 165 Renall St, Masterton. Call 378-2224. Martinborough Playcentre: Open 9-noon, 38 Venice St. Call (06) 306-9068. Carterton Playcentre: Open 9-noon, Belvedere Rd (next to Howard Booth Park). Call 379-7875. Mums & Bubs Fit: Open to everyone, 10am. For details text ‘Fit Mums’ to (027) 349-8962. Masterton Taekwon-Do Club: 5.15-6.15pm, Te Runga Scout Den, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Call Simon O’Hara 3708844. Masterton Senior Citizens & Beneficiaries Association: Meet 1-3.30pm for cards, Scrabble and bowls, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Ngaire Walker 377-0342. Wairarapa Fern & Thistle Pipe Band: Band practises 6.308.30 pm, Savage Club Hall, Albert St, Masterton. Tai chi for Health: Martinborough, St John’s Hall, 9.3010.30am. Chair Yoga: Breath lead movements. The Spot, 365 Queen St, 1.30pm. Call Karina (021) 0820-0132. Yoga Beginners: Course-bookings essential, 5.30-7pm , St Andrews church, Greytown. Txt Tulletha (022) 176-4296. Yoga Works: Masterton 9.30am. Call Robyn 377-1802. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association Croquet: 9.15am for 9.30 start. Call Veronica George 379-8644. Aquarobics: 11am at Lansdowne Village. Pilates: Power 9am, Beginners 10am, 50s Forward 11am, Core Plus 5.30pm at Bodymind Pilates, 6 Queen St, Masterton. Call 370-1121. Judo Classes: Kids (4 to 9) 5-6pm, Cadets (10 to 16) 6-7pm and Seniors (14+) 7-8.30pm, Masterton Judo & Ju Jitsu Academy, 149 Queen St. Call Simon (021) 248-6111. Self Defence: Ju Jitsu, 7-8.30pm, Masterton Judo & Ju Jitsu Academy 149 Queen St. Call Simon (021) 248-6111. Masterton Toy Library: 2.30-4.30pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. Alcoholics Anonymous: Masterton, 7.30pm, Soulway Church, 227 High St. Call Darren (027) 334-2685. Karate-Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Wairarapa Inc: Carterton: 6pm, at Carterton South End School hall. Call Thomas Duncan (06) 308-8844 or (027) 302-8923.

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 Voluntary Community Services  Award Boosting Business Award  Young Leader Award  Achievers Award  Courage & Commitment Award  Charles Rooking Carter Civic Award More information and nomination forms are available: Collection at the Carterton Events Centre, Holloway Street, Carterton www.cdc.govt.nz Contacting Gerry Brooking on 06 379 4030 or gerry@cdc.govt.nz

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United kicks off well BY GARY CAFFELL

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It was, as they say, just what the doctor ordered. A very much new-look Wairarapa United squad hit the ground running with their 4-1 win over Miramar Rangers in their opening round Central League football match played at Memorial Park, Masterton, on Saturday. As a start to a long season which will encompass 18 games in all it could hardly have been more impressive, especially when you consider that because of national league commitments the full squad has only been together for two training sessions before mounting their 2017 campaign. Miramar Rangers missed an open goal in the opening minute of the game and might well have added another couple to the one they did score had the finishing work of last season’s runner-up for the league title been up to their usual high standard. However, when the overall run of play is assessed it’s hard to dispute that Wairarapa United thoroughly deserved their success and that they did enough to already suggest the dream of winning the Central League crown for the first time could well be within their capabilities. Tactically, Wairarapa United played a style of football which required all 11 players on the field to be very much part of the action. On attack the emphasis was on the short passing game with the long kick seldom being used to clear the ball from deep in their territory. Defensively they were constantly in the faces of their opposition, looking to close them down quickly and force them to hurry their passes. It was the potent strike force of skipper Sam Mason-Smith and Paul Ifill who were responsible for the Wairarapa United goals, both scoring one in each half. They were constantly nagging away at a somewhat tentative Miramar Rangers defence, with Mason-Smith tending to pose problems with his bustling, aggressive approach, and Ifill relying more

Ifill scoring one of his two goals. PHOTO/JADE CVETKOV

on his clever ball skills to effect the same result. Between them they promise to be a real handful for opposing defences as the season progresses. A group of “imports” from Tasman’s national league side had every reason to feel satisfied with their debut in the Wairarapa United colours, in Daniel Allan, Cameron Lindsay, Alex Ridsdale and Coey Turipa. Allan and Turipa would surely have been front runners for any player of the match award. Allan showed calmness and strength defence, and goalkeeper Turipa was agile and courageous whenever his goal was threatened. Callan Elliott showed pace, verve and determination particularly in the first half where he made several scintillating bursts down the right flank. Seule Soromon also made a positive impact when he came off the bench and it will be interesting to see which of them are part of the run-on team for the clash with defending CL champions, Olympic, in Wellington next weekend.

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Featherston Amateur Wrestling Gym: 52 Fitzherbert St (behind Totem), school term only, kids wrestling classes, adults and kids sports/groups training available 8 years and over, experienced wrestlers 6-7.30pm. Call Dannii (027) 920-6751. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 5.30-7pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Kiddie Gym: For 0-3-year-olds, 9.30-11am, at St David’s Church, corner High and Victoria Sts, Carterton. Call Lorna or Abby 379-8325. Longbush Playgroup: 9.30am-noon, 1135 Longbush Rd, Masterton. Call Eileen (06) 372-7861. Westside Playcentre: Open 9-noon, 165 Renall St, Masterton. Call 378-2224. Martinborough Playcentre: Open 9-noon, 38 Venice St. Call (06) 306-9068. Club Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll basic steps and more, 7.30-10pm, at Club Wairarapa, Masterton. Call (027) 3331793. Rangatahi to Rangatira Youth Group: Join us for sports, food, and leadership, Carterton Events Centre. Text “R2R” to (027) 742-2264. Wairarapa Spinners and Weavers: Meet 10am-2pm, in the Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Lynette 377-0236. Masterton Art Club: Open 10am-2pm for browsing or painting, at 12 Victoria St. Call Sue 377-7019. Dance Fit: 6pm at the YMCA Masterton. For details text ‘Dance Fit’ to (027) 349-8962. Walk Fit: Open to everyone, 9.30am. For details text ‘Walk Fit’ to (027) 239-9001. Age Concern: Sit and Be Fit, 1.30pm followed by gentle exercise class, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St, Masterton. Wairarapa Asthma Society Inc: South Wairarapa, Easy Breathers Gentle Exercise Group, 10.30-11.30am, at the St John rooms. Call Sylvia 377-1175 or Cathy (027) 359-3625. Club Carterton: Two-course barbecue meal, 6.30pm. Belly Dance: 1-2pm, at St Johns Hall, Greytown. Call Tamara (06) 308-8343 or text (021) 022-31893. The Dance Shed: 450 Belvedere Rd Carterton. Rock N Roll Class, 7-9pm. Call Wendy or Don 379-6827 or (027) 319-9814. Carterton Women’s Golf: 9-hole golf at 10.45am. Call

Colleen 377-0841 or Alison 377-5709. Quit Smoking Support Group: Run by Whaiora quit coaches, free, noon-1pm, at 22 Dixon St, Masterton. Recreational Walking Group: 9.30am, Essex St car park. Call Ann Jackson, 372-5758, or Ann Duckett, 378-8285. Chair Yoga: At Wairarapa Village, 140 Chapel St, Masterton. Gentle movements, 9.30am. Call Karina (021) 0820-0132. Yoga Works: Masterton 5.30pm. Call Robyn 377-1802. Pilates: Core 9am, 50s Forward 11am, Core 5.30pm, Beginners 6.30pm at Bodymind Pilates, 6 Queen St, Masterton. Call 370-1121. Tai Chi for Health: 9.30-10.30am, St Mark’s Church Hall, Carterton. Yin yoga + Restore: 6.30pm, 22 Dixon St, Masterton. Txt Tulletha (022) 176-4296. Call 370-1121. Beginners Yoga: 9am, Carterton. Call Odette (021) 1809452. Pregnancy Yoga: 12.30pm, Hot Yoga Studio, Kuripuni. Call Karina (021) 0820-0132. Te Runga Scouts: Cubs, 6-7.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Karate: Masterton Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate-Do, 6.30pm, 49 Te Ore Ore Rd, Masterton. Call Steve or Sharron Riley 3788814 or (027) 680-7738. Self Defence/Ju Jitsu: 8-9.30pm, Masterton Judo & Ju Jitsu Academy, 149 Queen St. Call Simon (021) 248-6111. Wairarapa Singers: 6.45pm, at Rosewood, 417 Queen St, Masterton. Call Pete 370-4574. Esperanto Club: 2pm, write to people using the international language worldwide. Call 377-0499. Soulway Cooking and Crafts: 10am-noon, High St, Masterton. Call Nikki Smith 370-1604 (church office). Alcoholics Anonymous: Martinborough, 7.30pm, 9 Jellicoe St. Call Mark 906) 306-6013 or (021) 02442870. Karate-Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Wairarapa Inc: Featherston: Primary School Hall, at 6pm. Call Paul Cantwell (06) 308-9839 or (027) 376-9804. Masterton Petanque Club: From 5.30pm, at Masterton Bowling Club, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Graeme 378-7331. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm. Call Ian Wyeth 378-6425 or 377-5762. Carrington Bowling and Croquet Club: Golf croquet: 1.15pm for 1.30pm start. Call Steve Davis (06) 304-7155. * To have an event listed please email event@age.co.nz

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Shear, wool champs reign

Hot favourites Rowland Smith and Joel Henare kept their places at the top of New Zealand shearing sports by retaining their New Zealand Open shearing and woolhandling titles respectively in Te Kuiti on Saturday. Doug Laing reports.

Hawke’s Bay shearer Rowland Smith with the big prize after a successful defence of the New Zealand Open shearing championship and winning two other titles at the championships in Te Kuiti. PHOTOS/SUPPLIED

Smith and Henare each defended their Golden Shears and New Zealand titles this year, dominating the New Zealand season. Smith won 24 finals, with an unbroken sequence of 17 in the last two months, and Henare 13, including regaining the title of World Woolhandling Champion in Invercargill in February. Completing a cleansweep of the two major Open crossbred second-shear titles and the two major multibreeds series’, it was Smith’s fifth New Zealand Open title, with previous wins in 2011, 2013, 2014 and last year. It was a fourth NZ Open Woolhandling title for Henare, who’s third successive win in the event followed his first in 2010, and a Junior title at the championships in 2005 when aged just 12 years old. It was a particularly special three days in Te Kuiti for Smith who added the Open title to the New Zealand Shears Circuit title he won earlier in the night and the North Island Shearer of the Year title he won on Friday night, becoming the first to win all three at one championships since Te Kuiti legend David Fagan won all three in 2002. Acclaimed a Master Shearer by national body Shearing Sports New Zealand last August, a rare disappointment was finishing just third in the New Zealand World Championships team selection trial in November, and missing out on a chance to retain the World title he won in Ireland in 2014. Eventual World champion and three-time New Zealand Open champion John Kirkpatrick, who had also won the North Island title twice and the Circuit once, was runner-up in both the Open and North Island finals, meaning he had been placed second 11 times in Smith’s winning sequence. Kirkpatrick was also third in the Circuit final in which the runner-up was his World Champion teammate, Nathan Stratford, of Invercargill.

World champion woolhandler Joel Henare, from Gisborne.

The Open final was a furious six-man affair over 20 second-shear sheep each, with Te Kuiti shearer Mark Grainger hitting halfway in front at 7min 44sec, almost 10 seconds clear of next man and 2015 winner Dion King, of Alfredton, who hit the lead on the 12th and eventually finished first in 15min 27.58sec, as all but 2012 World champion Gavin Mutch finished in under 16 minutes. King ultimately had to settle for fourth place overall. Smith and Kirkpatrick are now expected to tour the UK as a New Zealand team in July, but the 30-yearold Smith has another assignment, an attempt on the World record of 605 strongwool ewes in eight hours on July 24 in Cornwall, England, where brother Matthew set the ultimate nine-hour record of 731 last July. The Te Kuiti championships provided him rich pickings, including $5000 in cash across the three wins, and the Open final’s trademark Can-Am Outlander 570 Pro Quad Bike, valued at over $15,000. Henare completely dominated the woolhandling final winning by almost 40pts from runner-up and sixtimes winner Sheree Alabaster, of Taihape, while first time NZ Open finalist Eramiha Neho, of Dannevirke, was third. Earlier in the night, Taranaki shearer Darren Alexander completed a Golden Shears and New Zealand Championships double when he won the Senior final by almost three points from season’s Senior rankings No 1 Paraki Puna, of Napier, with third place going to Taumarunui shearer Conan Te Kene, who’d finished almost 40 seconds quicker than the eventual winner and runner-up in shearing the 12 second-shear sheep in 12min 41.15sec. Alexander had the best quality points in both shearing board and pen points.

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Office Administrator Are you looking for a new challenge? Would you like to work in a busy team for a growing company? Then this may be the position for you. Woodnet is a Masterton-based forestry consultancy company that is searching for a new office administrator. To be our ideal candidate you will have previous office admin experience that includes processing financials (in Xero or similar) and payroll (in ACE or similar), providing PA support to a Company Owner or Senior Manager, and you will definitely need to know your way around Microsoft Office and computers as you will be the company’s first-call IT trouble-shooter. To be selected for this role you will need to be willing to learn, and learn quickly, as we realise you may not have prior forestry industry experience. The boss is away a bit so you will also be self-motivated, and capable of prioritising and managing a busy workload (both yours and his!). The rest of the team all work either in the office or out in the field, so you will require good interpersonal skills to keep in touch with where they are, and what they are doing. Once you are up to speed you will also need to turn your hand to drafting marketing material and our client newsletter. This position is permanent and full-time, and is based out of the company office in Waingawa. This is an opportunity to work for a small, family-run company that provides a flexible-working environment in an important primary industry. Applicants must be NZ resident or have a valid NZ work visa. For a job description, further information, or to apply for the position, please contact Jennifer Taylor at jennifer@taylorcorporatesolutions.co.nz or call 027 8181 015. Please do not contact Woodnet directly. Applicants must provide a current CV and a covering letter by 14 April 2017.

A position has become available for a Registered nurse to cover all shifts at our hospital and rest home level aged care facility in Martinborough. To be successful in this role you will need to have well developed, expert clinical knowledge and experience as well as excellent leadership and time management skills. You will have a natural enthusiasm and be able to relate well at all levels of the organisation. Wharekaka is a positive and supportive environment for a Registered Nurse. We encourage ongoing education and maintenance of competencies. Our ideal candidate will have great people skills and a caring approach to healthcare. • We are looking for Registered Nurses with: A current Annual Practising Certificate, • Passion to provide person centred care and to encourage and mentor staff, Experience and an understanding of aged care, Clinical leadership, knowledge and vision, A high standard of written and verbal communication, • Experience with care planning and assessment. • Experience with and InterRAI training preferred. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Aged care experience would be desirable. If this role sounds like you, please contact the General Manager 306 9781 or email manager@wharekaka.org to request an information pack. Application close 7 April 2017.

For Sale TROPHIES & ENGRAVING ‘The Sign Factory’, 45-47 Victoria St, Masterton. Phone 06 378 7179.

Employment BUILDER WANTED HW Construction Ltd is looking for a qualified builder or experienced hammer hand. Enquiries to Hamish Walker 021 349 223 hamish@hwconstruction.net.nz

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Have you thought about a career in Building Control? Building control is a constantly evolving sector where no two days are the same. Carterton District Council is looking for someone to join our building control team as a full time building control officer. We are after someone who is enthusiastic to learn and works well in a team. Of course you’ll also have excellent people skills as sometimes you may need to deliver challenging messages to customers tactfully but firmly. It would also be preferable if you had completed some tertiary studies in construction but applications demonstrating relevant experience and technical competency in compliance sectors will also be considered. If you are interested can you please complete an application form which can be downloaded from our web site. Simply go to www.cdc.govt.nz and you will find the application form on the Vacancies subsection of Your Council. Send your application form and completed C.V. to Peter Rickman, Human Resource Manager, at peter@cdc.govt.nz Applications close at 5.00pm on Friday the 21st of April 2017

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Joys of autumn fruit

Financial The seasonal shift to autumn brings with it a new crop of great tasting and delicious fruit to enjoy. Autumn is a feast of riches for fruit lovers. From crisp new-season apples and crunchy pears, to the delicate sweetness of persimmons and the tropical tang of passionfruit, autumn fruit is a healthy medley of textures and ﬂavours. Pick a variety of bright, colourful fruit to provide your body with all the nutrients it needs to stay happy and healthy. Here are tips from 5+ A Day on how to enjoy seasonal fruit this autumn.

Passionfruit

Nutrition: The seeds in passionfruit are a source of dietary ﬁbre which helps to keep our digestive system healthy. Tips: Ripe when it’s wrinkled, passionfruit can enhance the taste of many desserts: try topping oﬀ low-fat yoghurt with the pulp and seeds. If you have a bumper crop of passionfruit, freeze pulp in ice cube trays for later use, or simply freeze passionfruit whole. When you want to use it, bring it out to defrost and use it as you would fresh.

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Feijoas

Nutrition: Green fruit have varying amounts of lutein, which also promotes eye health. Fresh feijoas are a good source of vitamin C and provide around 50 percent of our daily requirements. Vitamin C helps the body to absorb iron from food. Tips: Native to South America, feijoas are a popular autumn fruit. They can be used in a number of diﬀerent ways, from

chutneys and crumbles to muffins and smoothies – or simply cut open and eaten raw. For a zingy salsa, finely chop fresh feijoa, red onion and coriander, and mix together. Add a drizzle of olive oil and season. Mix and serve with steak, chicken, or fish – or use the salsa as a dip. The season is short, so get in quick and make the most of this delicious fruit.

Apples

Nutrition: Fresh apples are a good source of vitamin C and contain ﬁbre, which helps to satisfy hunger without the calories – very handy when you are watching your weight! Tips: Expect to see a bumper crop of New Zealand-grown apples in store, as an excellent growing season has resulted in fruit that will be bursting with ﬂavour and sweetness. For a tasty autumnal fruit salad, cut up apple, pear, and nashi pear and mix through passionfruit pulp. Or try baked apple slices for a healthy snack: thinly slice apple, place on a baking tray, sprinkle with a little cinnamon and bake until soft.

Pears

and blood sugar levels. Tips: A quick way to get around 10 percent of your daily vitamin C is to toss a cup of sliced pear into a lunchtime salad. Start the day with an easy pear parfait: place pear chunks in the bottom of a clear glass, add layers of low-fat yoghurt and muesli, followed by more pears. For a onepan dinner, add halved and cored pears to your next roast chicken dish. Mix together olive oil, balsamic vinegar and honey and drizzle over the pears while cooking.

Persimmons

Nutrition: Pears a good source of dietary ﬁbre which can help improve cholesterol

Nutrition: Persimmons are a source of vitamin A, which is important for good eyesight, and vitamin C, which is necessary for the immune system and cell function. Tips: New Zealand-grown persimmons can be eaten like an apple. As ﬁnger food, persimmons make a healthy addition to a platter. Cut persimmon into wedges and use as an alternative to crackers on a cheese platter. For a frosty treat, freeze ripe or over-ripe persimmons for 8 hours (or up to a month). To serve, lop oﬀ the tops with a serrated knife and spoon out the sweet, custard-like frozen fruit.

COLOUR IN TO WIN! WIN FAMILY PASSES TO THE COPTHORNE SOLWAY PARK NIGHT GLOW SHOW To enter, colour in this picture of Alien Rocket and High Kitty and drop off this completed form to: Wairarapa Times-Age Chapel Street, Masterton or post to: Wairarapa Times-Age P.O. Box 445, Masterton 5840 Name ...................................................... Age........................................................... Phone...................................................... Address .................................................. ................................................................... Entries close Tuesday 11 April.

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Be Considerate To Your Neighbours Residents are reminded to be considerate to their neighbours at all times, particularly if they are carrying out work on their houses or sections. Activities such as panel beating and the use of log splitters, chainsaws, concrete mixers and generators for a prolonged period of time can cause a great deal of annoyance, so ensure that you take regular breaks. If you are planning to carry out a lot of noisy activity, then inform your neighbours in advance and plan if there are times when it would be more suitable for you to carry out the work. Masterton District Council | 161 Queen Street | PO Box 444 | Tel (06) 370 6300 admin@mstn.govt.nz | www.mstn.govt.nz

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