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Vivacious Bella is a quick study Lisa Urbani For a young professional, Bella McClymont, 28, has had many varied experiences, including running for Masterton District Council in Masterton in 2019. “I think we need some younger faces in key decision-making roles and to me, being on council seemed a good way to have some inﬂuence over the future of Masterton and make it a place I’m proud to live in.” Born and raised in Masterton, she now works for the Masterton District Council as the digital communications advisor – holding responsibility for all the digital channels, including social media. Bella had to quit her job at council for the campaign as a legal requirement and lost by 200 votes – however, she did beat two incumbents and it was valuable life experience, she said. Her schooling began at the tiny Bideford School where she was one in a class of 24. Moving on to Opaki School and then later Wairarapa College, she was always artistically inclined in her subject choices, and made the most of her time

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS there, as Head of her House and as a school prefect. University beckoned and, encouraged by an aptitude test which showed she had a strong entrepreneurial streak, Bella did a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Marketing and Psychology. She co-founded a studentled agency to help match design students with SME’s, charities, and start-ups to oﬀer work experience. Like many young Kiwis, she wanted to go on the traditional OE [overseas experience] and worked hard at various jobs to save the money to fund her adventures. She spent six months in Thailand doing her divemaster training on an island, discovering that these “were the best years of my life”, but a cold Christmas in London was a shock, and with no contacts or relevant experience in Continued on page 4

Bella McClymont in her ofÿ ce at the Masterton District Council. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

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Health

Dramatic drop in housing stock

DHB told to reinstate fired staff

Housing stock in Wairarapa has plummeted by 46.4 per cent, new data from realestate.co.nz has shown.

The Employment Relations Authority [ERA] has ordered the Wairarapa District Health Board [DHB] to temporarily reinstate four staff members it dismissed this year while an investigation into their claims is underway.

Business

15 new jobs to be created

Smiths City, the furniture and white goods retailer, has announced it would be opening a new store in Masterton this October, creating up to 15 new jobs.

Crime

Armed robbery at Jackson St Bar

Arson

Mercedes-Benz destroyed

Several Masterton residents were woken up on Friday by car airbags exploding and the smell of smoke – the result of a Mercedes-Be�� , in what appeared to be an arson.

A man armed with �� arm, robbed Jackson St Bar last Tuesday night and got away with an “amount of cash”, police said.

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Local News 1-8

Lifestyle 16-24

Events 30-31

Carterton 10

Rural 25

Classifieds 32-33

Opinion 12-13

Business 26-27

Sport 34-35

Extra 14

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For love of community and land Each week, the Wairarapa Midweek will proÿ le one of Wairarapa’s political candidates. This week, LISA URBANI talks with Mike Butterick. Lisa Urbani Mike Butterick, National Party candidate for Wairarapa, is proud of being a businessman and a farmer, “a custodian of our land” as he puts it, “we are here to improve the land and the environment” Growing up on a farm in Ashburton, he said, “farming gets in your DNA, it was the best place as a kid, lots of space, working outdoors with dogs and animals, chopping ﬁrewood, trapping possums, mixing with diﬀerent people, for me it was one giant playground”. This is the lifestyle he has tried to replicate with his own family, his wife of 25 years, Rachel, and his four children who are now young adults. “Farming is one of the few businesses where the whole family can get involved, it gives you a good grounding in life and teaches you about hard work, the job is done when it’s done.” Coming to Wairarapa in 1990 with a South Island polo-crosse team to compete in the nationals in Taupo, Mike ended up getting a job at Wairere Station with highly-regarded sheep and beef farmer, Derek Daniell.

“I’m another graduate of the University of Wairere,” he joked. He worked as a shepherd in various places including Wairoa where his wife Rachel had her ﬁrst placement as a police oﬃcer. By 1995, they were married and bought Rocky Hills, in the Te Wharau area, a tough steep hill country farm of about 2,260 hectares, and 11 thousand stock units, which they eventually sold in 2016, after trying to sell it for six years. Mike tried to get the farm turned into a national park with a feasibility study by the Greater Wellington Regional Council, but despite 132 hectares being in a QEll covenant, and it being declared

The Butterick family in their festive gear, Jack, Emma, Rachel, Charlotte, and Mike [daughter Annabel was not present]. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

‘nationally signiﬁcant’ by the Department of Conservation [DOC] – and in the top three projects under consideration for the Native Forest restoration Trust– this was not to be, and it was bought for forestry conversion. Previously he was the spokesman for the ‘50 Shades of Green’ movement which aims to limit the number of trees being planted on good productive land, and he is open about this perceived contradiction, saying, “it really was a case of right place, right tree”.

National Party candidate for Wairarapa, Mike Butterick. PHOTO/FILE

Feeling that the government policies around tree planting were wrong, he wanted to help change the conversation and make a difference by standing up and tackling the issues with reason and logic. The family now farms at Manaia Rd, and all his children are adept at farming, with multiple skills, and good work ethics, being able to hunt and fence and use a handpiece for shearing. He has always followed politics and says, “it has the greatest influence on how you live your life day to day”. Feeling humbled when he was asked to stand, he agreed because he believes you can “have a greater influence inside the tent”. Listening, being approachable and getting things done – even though it might be a slow process at times – is what he is aiming for. Having “lived and breathed provincial New Zealand” all his life, Mike felt strongly, that he wanted to contribute to his community. Family comes first, “I have been very lucky with my wife and kids and couldn’t ask for

much more,” but even so, life hasn’t always been easy for him, he has had his difficulties, but says, “that builds resilience,” and he knows that “hard work brings rewards”. “Nothing is ever handed to you – you’ve got to get skills, find opportunities, work hard, it isn’t easy, life is about challenging yourself and taking calculated risks.” As a mentor, he credits his father, who passed away last year, with being his role model and showing him the importance of being a “people person”. “It was never about him – he was completely unselfish,” he said. Farming is his ‘hobby’, but when he has downtime, he admits to having a love for reading just about anything. Mainly, he feels he is fortunate to have lived the life he has, and is privileged to do a job he loves, in a spectacular environment. • Next week, Midweek will profile New Conservative Party candidate for Wairarapa Warren Butterworth.

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Help to bridge the digital divide Lisa Urbani “Ten or 15 years ago, broadband access was a lifestyle choice”, Masterton Library’s digital services manager Paul Greville says. “Now it’s impossible to function in society without the internet, and once 80 per cent of government services moved online, many people who were not digitally literate, were left behind. “Applying for tax refunds, or visas, or farm subsidies for example, were suddenly inaccessible to anyone who wasn’t connected, or didn’t know how to use the technology.” Paul likened it to having some people being able to ascend a slope gradually as they learned from an early age how to manage technology, while those who were not familiar with it, had to “scale a cliﬀ ”. The digital divide is very much on the government radar, but not enough is done to measure how many people have been left ﬂoundering, and an indication of this is the failure of the last census, when there was

Now it’s impossible to function in society without the internet, and once 80 per cent of government services moved online, many people who were not digitally literate, were left behind. - Paul Greville no infrastructure for the people not able to participate online. It mainly affects senior members of society and the less well-off, but also families that are separated, and those in rural areas where broadband is limited, and thus leaves a proportion of the population isolated and digitally adrift. Often, there is a feeling of shame or stigma attached to being unfamiliar with the technology. A lot of infrastructure needs to be in place first in order to access the internet, and this is confusing and daunting, and can be expensive for many people. As Paul puts it, “our generation has ‘koumpounophobia’[fear of buttons], whereby, having lived through the Cold War with the threat of nuclear missiles being

launched by red buttons, we are cautious when it comes to pushing buttons, whereas younger people have no such fears about experimenting with them”. For those of us who were not exposed to computers at an early age, there is a psychological barrier to learning which makes us feel stupid, embarrassed, and inadequate. In Masterton, as of the 2013 census, there was a 63 per cent uptake of broadband, dipping to about 48 per cent in the poorer areas, even our best areas were well behind the national average of 72 per cent. Fortunately, there are organisations trying to address this problem. Through the Spark Foundation, Skinny Jump has helped about 350 families in Masterton, or about 1400 people,

to access the internet – an almost six per cent increase in connectivity – over the past three years. They have addressed the problem by setting people up with cheap 4G internet deals – which hook up to cell towers and put internet access into households, with “pay as you go” deals and no contracts. Clients can connect to the wifi and have an instant network connection, using an ipad, which they can also unplug and bring to the library if they need help. Paul is proud of the efforts of the Masterton Council District Library in prioritising digital literacy. They offer courses such as ‘Device Advice’ on Tuesdays and ‘Digital Seniors’ on Wednesdays, or ‘Stepping Up’ courses on how to write a CV or use Google, and the basics of using tablets, computers and mobile phones. “It’s not hopeless, don’t think you can’t catch up,” Paul said. “Help is at hand.”

Paul Greville, digital services manager at the Masterton District Library. PHOTO/FILE

Resourceful, adventurous and versatile, Bella Continued from page 1 marketing, ﬁnding a job was not that easy. Ever resourceful, she landed a job in a friendly pub, and a contact in recruitment oﬀered her a job as their receptionist. She then found a job in marketing, as a junior project manager for The Marketing Store in London. It was a fun time, socialising and meeting lots of creative people everywhere, but the allure of handling a McDonalds account for ‘Happy Meals’ began to wane, especially as she was working in a more senior role but earning

the salary of a junior. Being young and inexperienced, she freely admitted she “didn’t know how to place value on my time and skills”. Moving to a larger agency, Leo Burnett, London, she worked on McDonalds, Max Factor, and British Airways rewards [Avios] accounts, but the company culture was not great, and eventually she said she “couldn’t handle another meeting about chicken nuggets”. She then trained to work on a superyacht and sailed brieﬂy across the North Sea before someone was involved in a minor accident and the trip

was cut short. With her family connection to Scotland, Bella had always wanted to attend the Edinburgh Festival and after a busy month working in a very hectic bar, she joined a small marketing ﬁrm aptly named -‘Sunshine Communications’ - with lovely clients, and a great boss – but after ﬁve-and-a-half years of travelling, she was homesick. During the lockdown, she worked in the Emergency Ops Centre [EOC] for civil defence, helping to keep people in

Bella McClymont, young professional and entrepreneur. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

the Wairarapa informed about covid-19 related developments. It was an intense time with lots of pressure involved in making sure that they got the rapidly-changing information correct. A highlight was helping to produce a Tik Tok video to the tune of ‘Uptown Funk’, to reach younger people, and having it featured on the TV programme ‘7 Sharp’. In her spare time, Bella is working together with a family friend and builder, to build a tiny home, hoping to fulﬁl her philosophy of living simply.

Not one to relax too much, she also has her own clients that she works with, has written extensively about her travels for her blog – www.abirdabroad.com – has been a columnist for the Wairarapa Times-Age and is the creator and designer of Gotcha! – an app for a word game, as well as running her Booboo Magoos silent disco business. Enterprising and energetic, Bella said she could never have done all these exciting things without the support of her parents, Graham and Teresa – “just knowing I had that safety net encouraged me.”

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Lisa Urbani Statistics show that every day, four people in New Zealand will need the help of Life Flight’s Westpac Rescue Helicopter or Air Ambulance Plane, and to date they have helped more than 36,000 people in their time of need, and for many of those – such as Masterton resident, Raewyn Voice - the emergency ﬂight saved their life. Last year on July 13, Raewyn was leading her horse through the gate when it touched the electric fence, slamming her into the gate and then trotting right over her. “All in all, I was pretty lucky, I wouldn’t have been alive without Life Flight” she said. Recently, Business Wairarapa held a Business After 5 event at Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, and a silent auction was held to raise funds for Life Flight. Local accounting ﬁrm Sellar and Sellar, who have supported Life Flight for over 13 years – hosted the event. Several clients of Sellar and Sellar, including ViMo, local wheelchair manufacturers, Wairarapa Skin Clinic, Heaven Scent Florist, and Evie May – a new shoe shop in Kuripuni – were invited to highlight their businesses. Wairarapa Business Board member, Teresa McClymont, said “it was a great night and I am thrilled it went so well, as it shows that these events are bringing the business community together after the lockdown”.

Orthopaedic surgeon, Konrad Schwanecke tries out ViMo wheelchairs at the Sellar and Sellar Business after 5 event at Aratoi.

Amanda and Nic of Evie May for Shoes in Kuripuni.

In the last six months of 2019, Life Flight flew a total of 779 missions, with 101, or 13 per cent of those, being for Wairarapa. Thirty-four of the missions were in the Westpac rescue helicopter and 67 were in their air ambulance planes. They need to raise $2500 on average to cover the shortfall for every mission flown. Life Flight is a non-profit emergency air rescue service operating out of Wellington Airport, servicing the Wellington region, saving lives and helping people in their greatest moment of need. Life Flight chief

executive, Mark Johnston said Life Flight often flew to Wairarapa because it was a rural community with rough terrain and rigged hills, and had a higher risk of accidents. “With the long distance travelling by road between the Wairarapa and Wellington Hospital, our flight teams are called on a lot to get those in their greatest moment of need to specialist care urgently, and we are proud to work closely alongside the local emergency services to make this happen. I would like to extend a huge thank you to all our friends in the community who help make our lifesaving work possible.” He also said he was grateful to the Wairarapa community for their” vital support especially during the extraordinary covid-19 period where fundraising was extremely tough. It’s been amazing to see people sending in donations to help keep us afloat and keep our flight teams in the air.”

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Dance like no-one is watching Lisa Urbani A few years ago, big Norm Hewitt, the burly wellknown All Black on-ﬁeld enforcer, made it quite acceptable for men to twirl the light fantastic on the dance ﬂoor when he won the ‘Dancing with the Stars’ competition. Unashamedly shaking his booty and letting loose, he had so much fun with his dance partner, that many men were inspired to join in too. Locally, it’s possible to learn some steps at the Douglas Park School Hall in Masterton, on a Wednesday night. Organiser of the ballroom dance classes, Julian Moss, says, “although these types of role-models do give more men the courage to give it a go, it still seems too many would rather stay in front of the TV watching rugby, which is why we want spread the word”. “We know we are mostly aging hippies, but we see ourselves as a group of fun-loving big kids that just want to go out at every opportunity and party.” Loving the music from the 50s and 60s, and jiving to the rock ‘n’ roll music of Johnny Cash, Tom Jones, and Engelbert Humperdinck is fun, but the group also learn how

Ballroom dancing at the Douglas Park School Hall.

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It’s a great way to keep ÿ t in a relaxed environment, with everyone able to learn new techniques at their level of dance. - Debbie Lyster to waltz, foxtrot, quickstep, and cha-cha-cha to their tunes as well. Line-dancing is another possibility for those who enjoy country and western music, and you don’t need a partner for that. Not only does dancing have obvious health beneﬁts, but it stimulates the brain, learning the moves makes one concentrate, and it is

good for balance and coordination. It helps you destress and relax, while building conﬁdence, and adds to your social life as these participants can attest. Debbie Lyster said it’s a “great way to keep ﬁt in a relaxed environment, with everyone able to learn new techniques at their level of dance”. Martin Grice added that,

“couples dancing is our cultural Taonga, which is in danger of being lost”. It would be nice to see some more men showing

that they’re not frightened to share the joy of dancing with their lady.” For Peter and Heather Kavanagh, it’s about

“sharing our love of dancing with a group of other social dancers; and Kevin and Yvonne’s teaching skills provide us with the opportunity to keep improving our dancing”. “We always wanted to learn after going out and watching others on the dance ﬂoor so graceful and able to get up and dance to any music,” Chrissy Hymers said. Julian’s enthusiasm is infectious, “we don’t want to go out to a dance and just disco jiggle, most of us want to hold our ladies close when we are dancing. Our group is always socialising, going to parties, community clubs, and organised dances all the time, just to let loose. We love the music, we love the dance, and we love the action. The choice is easy, stay at home and watch TV or go for it.” • Locally, dance classes are held at Douglas Park School Hall in Cole St, Masterton, each Wednesday night from 7-8.15pm, led by professional ballroom dancing teachers from Wellington – Kevin Bold and Yvonne Matthews – who have spent 50 years perfecting their moves.

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MARAE DEVELOPMENT FUND 2020-21 The Masterton District Council / Te Kaunihera ā-rohe o Whakaoriori is inviting applications from eligible marae for the 2020-21 Marae Development funding round. The Marae Development Fund supports marae within the Masterton District to protect, maintain, restore and/or develop marae structures. Projects that will be considered for Marae Development funding will meet the following criteria: y Protection/Restoration of the marae and/or taonga that are part of the marae structure. y External works - protection of the fabric of the building, ensuring it is structurally sound and watertight. y Health and safety - work that ensures the building is safe and secure for all using it.

y Hygiene - matters related primarily to drainage, kitchens, bathrooms and toilet areas. y Interior structures - walls, ceilings, and other internal structures/fabrics not already covered by the areas above. y Aesthetic and new development projects - new developments and/or desirable projects.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 4:30PM, FRIDAY, 4 September 2020 Application forms and funding criteria can be obtained from www.mstn.govt.nz or alternatively phone us on 06 370 6300 and hard copies can be posted to you. Applications should be posted to: Tia Tuuta, Kaitakawaenga, Masterton District Council, PO Box 444, Masterton, 5840. Alternatively, hand deliver applications to our office at 161 Queen Street, Masterton or email: tiat@mstn.govt.nz Please contact Tia Tuuta if you have any questions about the Marae Development Funding round: Phone: 06 370 6300, or email: tiat@mstn.govt.nz 06 370 6300 - 8am to 5pm 06 378 7752 - 5pm to 8am (After hours) 161 Queen Street, PO Box 444, Masterton 5840 mdc@mstn.govt.nz WWW.MSTN.GOVT.NZ

TIME TO TAKE THE LEAD Our feathered friends are starting to nest at Henley Lake, so it’s once again time for dog-walkers to make sure their four-footed friends are on the lead in the wetland area (highlighted in yellowbelow). Leads are required in this area from 1 August until the end of November.

areas. There is still plenty of room for dogs to roam free in other areas of Henley Lake.

We’ll be out and about at Henley Lake touching base with dog walkers to make sure they are clear about on-lead

And remember, dogs should be on a lead whenever they are on a street footpath.

For information on off-lead areas in the Masterton district, search “Where can I take my dog?” on the council website: www.mstn.govt.nz

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Probus Club gives generous donation Lisa Urbani Lyn Tankersley of the Masterton Foodbank was recently a guest speaker at the Masterton Probus Club and was delighted to receive a $1000 cheque from club president, Loris Whitcombe. Loris, said that the donation had come from the funds accumulated during the covid-19 lockdown, when subscriptions that had been paid, were not needed for funding activities, and had been saved. Telling the audience of about 120 that she was very grateful for all the kind donations, and that the Foodbank had been gifted more money during covid-19 than at any period of the same time frame before, Lyn Tankersley said that they were still very busy and overrun with requests. She mentioned that donations of garden produce were very welcome as were empty egg cartons and banana boxes, margarine containers, plastic and paper bags. Explaining how the

Lyn Tankersley of Masterton’s Foodbank receiving a donation cheque from Loris Whitcombe of the Masterton Probus Club. PHOTO/LISA URBANI

Foodbank worked, she said that the “community involvement was really lovely”. The big news of the day was the fact that, finally the committee overseeing the homeless of Masterton had a house – 13 Elizabeth Street, Masterton – which would serve as a transitional house for the

homeless of Wairarapa. Their numbers are growing and there is no social housing available in Masterton. Gifted by a generous benefactor, they were hoping to be able to house up to eight people. The house has four bedrooms, and the plan is to also build cabins to

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accommodate more people on the back section. Calling it ‘Project Manaaki’ which means ‘enriching or supporting’, the house would be staffed mainly by volunteers. Those living in the “transitional home” will work with staff to slowly better their lives and would work towards independence. The committee is working closely with the Wellington City Mission, who are willing to offer advice and support. Volunteers with the skills to help with upgrading and refurbishing of the house – and supplies to do so – would be most welcome. It is hoped to have the home up and running by late August and they will have an official opening before this happens. • The Masterton Probus Club meets on the last Wednesday of each month at 10am at the Chapel St Masterton Club. New members were welcome and anyone wanting information can contact: Loris [06] 929-8955.

Basketball gets boost YMCA Central has joined forces with Capital Basketball to help hundreds of kids and young people in the Wairarapa get started in basketball. Together the organisations are teaming up to deliver free basketball leagues, train coaches and referees, and boost the sport’s profile across the region. About 500 kids will be involved in the new leagues, estimates Ben Keat, chief operations officer for YMCA Central; they start with miniball, then move on to intermediate and secondary school leagues. Thanks to local fundraising, new hoops have just been installed at the YMCA in Masterton and the facility is looking better than ever. “We have had a vision to make the Y the home of basketball within the Wairarapa,” Ben said. “We’ve committed to funding a development officer position with Capital Basketball and

free basketball leagues for the rest of 2020 as part of our postlockdown “Let kids be kids again” campaign, so we can grow the sport and get more kids moving.” The new development officer will be Jackson Stubbins, a current NBL player with the Manawatu Jets who was part of the championship-winning Saints team in 2017. “Jackson is a great resource; he’s been involved in our Kiwihoops programme in schools and the kids really love working with him,” Capital Basketball general manager Damien Ekenasio said. “Thanks to the YMCA we have an exciting opportunity to get kids activated, by giving them a safe and fun environment where they can get moving.” Basketball has been growing in popularity for many years – it’s now the second mostplayed sport at New Zealand secondary schools, just behind netball.

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A peak at some of the wonderful varieties we have to choose from:

There should be no such thing as a drab winter or spring garden, especially with beauties such as Rhododendrons to colour the landscape. Rhododendrons are a great hardy addition to the garden and because there are so many to choose from you should have no trouble finding the perfect one for you.

or Daphne’s grow well then that will be the perfect spot for Rhodos too. Their ideal soil has a pH of 4.5 - 6.0, they don’t like lime. Correct soil conditions is the key to success with rhododendrons - more so than feeding. If you have quality, acidic soil then they will be fine with no additions (but we recommend mixing in some ican 24-Plus Slow Food to all new plantings). They naturally grow under a forest canopy where their shallow roots are cool and moist, but they catch rays of light. If you need to improve the

There are early, mid and late varieties so you can have flowers from late autumn to early summer. Some range in size from dwarf all the way up to 4m tall trees, but the majority grow to around 2m, making them perfect for home gardens. Most enjoy dappled shade but some tolerate full sun as well. As a guide the smaller the leaf the more sun tolerant they are.

soil and drainage then Daltons Premium Potting Mix, coir fibre, gypsum or peat moss can be incorporated. Adequate moisture is essential in the beginning stages of the Rhododendrons life. If they don’t have enough moisture then their flower production can be compromised for the following season. Mulching is a great idea to keep their shallow roots cool and moist. If you are planting in bulk then you could extend the flowering season by selecting a mixture of early and late season varieties.

Now is a great time to plant Rhododendrons. They prefer acidic soil, so if you have an area where Camellias, Azaleas

Some quick tips for growing healthy Rhododendrons

BLUEBELL. Upright deep purple blooms opening to a star white centre with an amber upper dorsal

PARISIENNE: Has a spreading habit (approx. 1.5m) with lightly scented sulphur yellow flowers

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10 Wairarapa Midweek Carterton Wednesday, August 5, 2020

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MIDWEEK PHOTOS

Opinion

La Dolce Vita, the sweet life we enjoy “I meant to do my work today – but a brown bird sang in the apple tree, and a butterfly flitted across the field, and all the leaves were calling me.” These inspiring words were written by Richard Le Galliene, and sometimes when I look up from my computer, I think about my lovely garden and the spring bulbs that are emerging, how there are signs of blossoms to come, and lambs might soon frolic in the fields. Most of us are fortunate to be in good health following our scare with covid-19, and can only be thankful that, thus far, our beautiful valley remains relatively unscathed – although that is not to minimise the financial repercussions that may ensue. Some of our citizens are facing hardships, and we must not become complacent and overly secure, there is still much to be done, and our team of five million needs to stay strong and focussed.

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CUTIE OF THE WEEK Piece of mind

Lisa Urbani Now more than ever, we need to remember the lessons we learned during the lockdown, being kind, helping each other, continuing to pay attention to those in need, and living more simply. Lockdown was good for my family – we suddenly had more time together, and my husband had a well-deserved rest. My daughter was very industrious and started a vegetable garden which has delivered plenty of produce for our kitchen table. My sons, who were already proficient chefs, experimented and added a few new recipes to their repertoire. There was time to slow down, to read, to take long walks and relax, and whoever made banoffee

ice-cream needs to be called to account, because we ate far too much of it – although it was strictly for medicinal purposes. Sadly, it didn’t take too long to hop back on the treadmill and find ourselves all very busy and wrapped up in our usual pursuits. Looking across the ditch at our neighbours should give us pause for thought. The world has changed, we have been lucky so far and we have much to be grateful about. Just like spring, a time of renewal and growth, we can take the opportunity to shed old habits that didn’t serve us well and look for new ways of being. Important decisions need to be made about our future, we’re all in this together.

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STREET TALK

A Wairarapa cause that needs more funding is… Jean Cretney The SPCA and a new base for the ambulances. Lisa Johnston Plunket. Hospice. SPCA [animal rescue/welfare]. Any community non profit could always do with help. Liz Dunning Night shelter.

Richard Alan Dahlberg Funding for toilets around town.

– they do great things for people in our community.

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Caress Chantelle Dittmer I second this

Lisa Antunovich Entertainment for young to middle aged that doesn’t involve drugs.

Kim Mckinley Me too, awesome place.

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Kim Mckinley Animal rescue.

Miriam Coulter Same.

Trudi Roberts Riding for Disabled Joe Stewart King Street Artworks

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14 Wairarapa Midweek Extra Wednesday, August 5, 2020 ARATOI VOICES

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Arts and business join A screening of ‘Military Wives’ at The Screening Room marks the beginning of the Friends of Aratoi’s post-lockdown fundraising for 2020. Set for August 20 at 6pm, the evening promises to be a load of fun. This light-hearted film, sure to appeal to a wide audience, is based on a true story about a choir of military wives whose husbands are in Afghanistan. The evening would not have been possible without Eve Buchanan, owner of The Screening Room, who has been most generous in her support of Aratoi. Not only has Eve made the theatre available for this event, but she has given members of the Friends of Aratoi a special price for this year’s Art on Screen-season, which continues from September to October with three films, the last of which, ‘Tintoretto: A Rebel in Venice’, will have its premiere hosted by the Friends.

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This collaboration with The Screening Room is certainly of immense benefit to Aratoi and to the members of the Friends, but what prompted Eve to be so generous? “I see this relationship as a symbiotic one,” Eve says, “there is a natural match between the Friends of Aratoi and The Screening Room. This partnership opens up the theatre to a

larger audience of likeminded people who have a genuine interest in this niche type of film. I see the relationship as a perfect collaboration, giving value to both the Friends and The Screening Room and I am very happy that the arts in Wairarapa benefit from this.” The Screening Room is also benefiting a younger audience too. “The Art

on Screen-season is proving to be popular with secondary school art history classes who are taking advantage of the screenings”, Eve said. Friends of Aratoi deputy chairwoman Megan Slight is organising the ‘Military Wives’ fundraiser. She feels that The Screening Room has a special place in the Wairarapa community.

“It suits all sorts of people – retired, younger people, foodies, moviegoers, art people,” she said. “The evening is a perfect opportunity to celebrate the end of winter and to hear about the benefits of membership of the Friends, such as invitations to openings, occasional discounts at the Aratoi retail shop and The Screening Room offers.” “We are so grateful to Eve for her support,” said Sandra Debney, chairwoman of The Friends. “It is so wonderful to have this ongoing relationship with The Screening Room and we look forward to many more collaborations.” • Tickets [$30] for the fundraiser can be bought at Aratoi or through the online shop at www.aratoi.org.nz • There is a special promotion for the film – a ticket to the film and discounted membership of the Friends of Aratoi for $65.

Entitlement of beneficiary to see will WAIRARAPA

Entitlement of a beneficiary to see the will Sometimes one may have grounds to consider they are a beneficiary of a deceased’s will but have not been contacted by the “executor”. Let’s look at these applicable words first though ... The “executor” of a will is someone who is responsible for managing the distribution of the will maker’s belongings [ie, their estate] after the will-maker’s death. Any person can be executor as long as they are over the age of 18 at the time of the

deceased’s death and of sound mind. Most people have chosen a family member or friend, or a professional executor like a lawyer or the Public Trust. When making a will consult with that person you have chosen so they are aware of their responsibilities well in advance . “Probate” – this is a court order recognising a will as being authentic and confirms that the executor has the legal authority to deal with the deceased’s estate. Now, once probate has been granted, a will becomes public record and anyone can apply to the Probate Unit, High Court, PO Box 1091 , Wellington 6140 to view it for a fee of around $30. You’ll need to write a letter including a] the

full name of the deceased person; b] the date of their death or the date on which probate was granted; c] where they lived just before they died . But, if probate hasn’t yet been granted the executor can see the will and if the executor has authorised it, copies of the will are sent out to all of the beneficiaries [if, of course, the executor knows where to contact you]. However, unless you are the executor you don’t automatically have the right to see the will as there is no legal obligation. If you are wanting to find the lawyer that holds a deceased person’s will and can’t remember who that is, if they owned some real estate you can do a search of the property to get access to the transfer

document. This document usually records the name of the lawyer that acted for the deceased when they bought the property. You could then contact that lawyer to see if they hold the will. The Justice Department website advises you should talk with a lawyer if you want specific information about court applications relating to estate matters such as contesting a will, distributing an estate or proving the validity of a will. • Helpful websites for more information: www.cab.org.nz/ article/KB00000840 or KB00000539 or 852 or 854 or 537 • or www.justice.govt. nz and type in what you are looking for – there is heaps more

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Plan for less golden times Midweek Musings

Tim Nelson At the moment there’s a sense that the world is reacting to covid-19 in a way that suggests that not a lot of planning or foresight went into preparing for what could, and has, potentially happened. There’s a feeling that people are scrambling all over the world to deal with the crisis; some countries are doing one thing and others are doing the complete opposite, yet both will state that their approach is the best course of action. On the Living the Change documentary an interesting and essential idea was shared in relation to climate change, but I feel it could be applied to anything, and would have been so beneficial in relation to the covid-19 pandemic. The idea is to ‘set things up when the sun is shining, as opposed to in a howling gale’. Too often we act as if the golden run will carry on forever, without planning for challenging times. We need to put strategies and plans in place to set things up when times are hard by preparing when times are good. This will lead to the tough times being considerably easier to handle.

Hard start to day

be your thing, you might instead choose to go on a run, head to the gym, drink a green smoothie [that isn’t tasty], spend 15 minutes tackling a difficult task on your to-do list ... anything really, provided it’s challenging and not easy. From this point onwards, whatever you face for the rest of the day, you will know that you’ve overcome at least one difficult obstacle already.

Star keeps promises

How many times have there been opportunities to do ‘something better’ after you have already made a commitment to something else? The temptation is to renege on what you promised originally to instead do what was offered afterwards - we don’t want to miss out on the perceived better opportunity. However, Hugh Jackman has a different view; he is a person who will always keep promises and stick with commitments. On the Tim Ferris Podcast, Jackman shared this position. If he commits to a mate’s BBQ, but is then offered an invite to dinner with the queen at Buckingham Palace [or, for example, Super Bowl tickets], there is only one choice ... his mate’s barbecue. This shows that Jackman is a person of absolute integrity; his word is his word and he will stick to it – what a worthy position to take!

To be honest, this isn’t the easiest thing to do [as you can tell by the heading], but it’s recommended by personal trainer and podcast host James Smith. Smith says we should start the day by Outside comfort zone doing something hard More wisdom here from and uncomfortable [and Jackman, this time around beneficial], as doing so opportunities that come will make everything your way. easier from that point Very early in his acting onwards. Smith’s example is to have a cold shower; career Jackman was HEAT PUMPS it will definitely wake you offered the part of Gaston, REFRIGERATION up and, in his opinion, a singing role in Beauty develop internal COOL strength& FREEZER and theROOMS Beast. At this time and resilience. VEHICLE AIRCON he had never considered Pumps Cold showers may not singing roles, but, knowing

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physically impossible to break this barrier; the belief was that the human body simply wasn’t capable of running a mile in less than four minutes, and that this had been ‘proven’ by the number of phenomenal athletes who were falling short of the mark. Roger Bannister was a person who didn’t share this belief. He instead went about training for and putting in place a plan that included the right support and conditions. Sure enough the plan led

Fighting the easy part

In an interview with Anthony Robbins, Mike Tyson shares a reason why he was such a successful boxer, especially in the earlier part of his career. His success essentially came down to the level of his training, with the intensity of his training being so high and challenging that he found the fights to be the easy part. Tyson’s belief was that he needed to be doing what his opponents weren’t prepared to do; the 4am training runs in the cold, the extra sparring sessions, all of which added up to making him more prepared and ready for any fight – he knew that he had worked harder than his opponent. Not too many of us are professional fighters, but most of us are doing something; a career, a sport, a cultural activity. Although these aren’t always areas in which we’re competing, they can be areas in which we want to be the best that we can be. For this to happen the best pathway to choose is putting in the hard work to get us to the level we want to be.

Debunking ideas

I have just been reading about the history of the four-minute mile. For a long period of time it was ‘proven’ that it was

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to Bannister running the first sub-four-minute mile in 1954. After this was achieved something incredible happened – it was broken again soon after by different athletes who had now seen that it could be done with the right training, preparation and conditions. John Walker ran 100 sub-four-minute miles. The evolution of the four-minute mile carries a powerful message, this being that we are often told that things can’t be done simply because no one has done them before you. This can be challenged with a deliberate plan backed up by taking action. It might not always work, but there will be times that you prove the naysayers wrong.

Celebrating positivity

I have just started reading Humankind by Rutger Bregman. The book is essentially about the overwhelming goodness of people, in the past and in the present. This is contrary to what we may believe, as any evening news bulletin will almost always be dominated by news of tragedy and despair, perhaps with the occasional feel good story at the end, usually just before or after the weather report. Watching the news it is so easy to feel that the world is collapsing around us, especially in times like this. I, however, feel that there is so much good happening; acts of kindness, support and love in our own communities. In the broader picture there aren’t the worldwide conflicts there have been in the past, and medical progress has almost eradicated the likes of polio and smallpox. There are many world leaders who are demonstrating the kind of leadership that can only be admired – Denmark, New Zealand, Germany, Taiwan and Finland all being examples with [female] leaders getting their countries through challenging times. We shouldn’t have our heads in the sand, pretending the world is perfect. Conversely, we shouldn’t believe that things are as bad as the media would have us believe. • Tim Nelson is principal of Lakeview School and author of the book Small Steps for a happy and purposeful life. He endeavours to learn something new every day by reading books, listening to podcasts, and engaging with a wide range of other content.

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Political advertising explored The dark skills of political advertising, of particular interest in the lead-up to a general election, will be the topic at the August meeting of the Wairarapa branch of the Institute of International Affairs. The meeting on August 12 will be held at a new Masterton venue – the Copthorne Hotel and Resort at Solway. The speaker, Claire Robinson, will give an illustrated history on the international influences on election campaigning in New Zealand. As she says: “Long before anyone could have conceived of foreign powers interfering with elections or the corrosive power of social media, there existed something simple but effective: the political advertisement.” The political advertisemnent was, she says, seductively written

and knowingly illustrated, and designed to scratch itches and appeal to selfinterest. ‘Dog whistle’ politics, in other words. It started back in the 1930s. Drawing on images from her recent book Dr Robinson will talk about the inﬂuences of international practices on the choices voters make in elections. Claire Robinson is Professor of Communication Design, Pro Vice-Chancellor of Massey University’s College of Creative Arts, and a member of Massey University’s Senior Leadership Team. She is also a graphic designer, political scientist, political commentator and one of the leaders of the Design +Democracy Project, the Massey University research team that created the Best Gold Award winning and popular youth

voter advice applications On the Fence and VoteLocal, and the soon to be released Cannabis Convo. In 2019 her book on the history of political advertising in New Zealand: Promises Promises: 80 Years of Wooing New Zealand Voters, was published by Massey University Press. The meeting will be held in Masterton, at 8pm on Wednesday, August 12, at the Copthorne Hotel and Resort, High Street, Solway, Masterton. Tea and coﬀee from 7.30pm. All are welcome. Nonmembers: $5 door charge. • For more information about the Institute of International Aﬀairs contact secretary Aileen Weston, phone: [06] 372-5741, email: aileen.weston@orcon. net.nz

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The cross is one of the most recognized symbols ever. People wear a cross as a piece of jewellery, and many churches have crosses. A cross can symbolize lives lost in car accidents or soldiers who died in service. Most people think about a cross as something religious or spiritual. When I think of the cross my thoughts are on the cross that Jesus died on 2000 years ago. Jesus, the Son of God, died on a cross outside Jerusalem. How could God show to this world a greater love for you? He shows you that He has no desire for you to die, instead He wants you to turn to Him. He wants you to give your life over to him and let Him lead your life. The Bible says in John 3:16,17 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. Jesus was innocent and did not commit any crime. He gave Himself willingly to be nailed to the cross—a punishment for bad criminals in those days. While Jesus hung there with nails through His hands and feet, did He think about Himself? No, He prayed

for those who nailed Him to the cross. When He was on the cross, He thought about you. By dying on the cross, Jesus paid the price/ punishment that you deserve. Only through the cross—believing and trusting in Jesus—can your sins be forgiven. God says in the Bible: The wages (what we earn) of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Romans 6:23) What does it mean to believe in Jesus? To follow and obey Him. To make Him Lord of your life. To let Him take control of your life and trust Him for everything. Then you don’t have to go through life on your own, for Jesus will be with you all the way. Because He died on the cross, He can forgive your sin and take your guilt away. You will experience real joy and peace in your heart. No wonder Paul said in Galatians 6:14 But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. Have you believed and trusted in the Lord Jesus Christ as your Saviour? Would you like to hear more? Please join me Sunday 23rd August at 2pm in the Little Haven, Carterton. All welcome. Afternoon tea will be served.

I would love to talk to you. Please give me a call or send me an email. Contact Johan on 027 210 2768 or johannesvanrijn@hotmail.com

The Little Haven A place for the Carterton community to meet on a Friday

You can find us at 5 High Street North between the Balter and TLC in Carterton. You can contact us on 06 379 7937 or 027 210 2768.

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Wednesday, August 5, 2020 Lifestyle Wairarapa Midweek

OUR BUYERS ARE IN WAIRARAPA & TARARUA THIS WEEK GOLD, OLD COINS, WAR MEDALS, OLD BANKNOTES AND VINTAGE WATCHES

New Zealand (Maori) Wars (Virtutis Honor) – paying from $300 Boer War (South Africa) to NZMR – paying from $200 WWI Trio to NZEF – paying from $200 WWI Pair to NZEF – paying from $100 WWI Single Medals to NZEF – paying $30 each WWI Memorial Plaque to NZ’er – paying from $80 ($150 with named medals) *Please note WWI medals to British Units are bought at lower prices.* WWII SINGLE MEDALS AND STARS 1939-45 Star – paying $15 Africa Star – paying $25 Italy Star – paying $25 Pacific Star – paying $50 Burma Star – paying $25 Atlantic Star – paying $50 France & Germany Star – paying $30 Air Crew Europe Star – paying $150 New Zealand War Service Medal – paying $50 British War Medal – paying $10 Defence Medal – paying $20 New Zealand Memorial Cross – paying from $150 Military Medal (MM) (for Bravery in the Field) WWI Single named to a NZ’er – minimum $700 (in a named group – from $1,000) WWII Single named to a NZ’er – minimum $1,000 (in a group with paperwork – from $1,500) Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) WWI Single named to a NZ’er – minimum $1,000 (in a named group – from $1,500) WWII Single named to a NZ’er minimum $1,500 (in a group with paperwork – from $2,000) Military Cross (MC) Singles – paying from $500 (In a group to a NZ’er with paperwork – paying from $1,000) Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) Singles – paying from $1,000 (WWII to a NZ’er with paperwork – minimum $1,500) *Please note all prices are for un-damaged and complete full sized medals, with un-altered original naming* OTHER WORLD MEDALS NEEDED INCLUDING BRITISH, AUSTRALIAN AND ALL FOREIGN COUNTRIES. MILITARY BADGES ALL COUNTRIES, ALL ERAS, ALL NEEDED—ANY QUANTITY

DO YOU HAVE ANY OF THE ABOVE? HAVE YOU HAD A GOOD SORT OUT DURING LOCKDOWN? THEN ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS… • • • • • • • • •

Shouldn’t I be selling now at these extremely high NZ gold prices? Now that I’ve sorted them do I need to keep them? Will the kids or grandchildren really want or appreciate them? Isn’t the money better off in my pocket? Will the museum want them considering how much they already have in storage? Will the burglars get them? Will they be safe in an earthquake or other disaster? Do I have the expertise to sell them myself on the Internet? Shall I give the items away or give them the money instead?

YOU KNOW THE ANSWERS – WE WANT TO BUY – SO CASH IN NOW!

Anthony Grant from John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd. will be visiting the Wairarapa and Tararua this week on a buying trip for the company. See the page opposite for a full list of venues. He is very keen to purchase a wide range of collectables, especially the following items:

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Old Gold & Silver • Old Banknotes War Medals • Old Coins Vintage Watches • Military Badges Maori & Pacific Artefacts Pre 1920s Postcards (collections and accumulations)

VINTAGE POCKET & WRIST WATCHES

Collectable Brands Gents Wrist and Pocket Watches – Rolex, Omega, IWC, Patek Philippe, Breitling, Tudor, Jaeger Le Coultre. All wanted, in any condition, going or not. Gold & Silver Pocket Watches Chiming or Moon Phase Pocket Watches Novelty Pocket Watches MOST OTHER NON-COLLECTABLE BRAND MECHANICAL WATCHES ACCEPTED, BUT FOR PARTS VALUE ONLY (no quartz or battery operated watches, please)

SEE THE PAGE OPPOSITE FOR EXAMPLES OF THE ITEMS WE WANT TO BUY, SAMPLE BUYING PRICES, AND THE VENUES WE WILL BE BUYING AT

PRE 1920’s PICTURE POSTCARDS

WHOLE COLLECTIONS, IN ALBUMS OR ACCUMULATIONS WANTED STAMPS AND POSTAL HISTORY

FIVE GOOD REASONS TO DEAL WITH ME • • • • •

BANKNOTES

New Zealand Individual “Trading Banks” – Notes dated 1932 or before: Ten Shillings – minimum $300 One Pound – minimum $300 Five Pounds – minimum $800 Ten Pounds – minimum $2,000 Twenty Pounds – minimum $4,000 Fifty Pounds – minimum $10,000 One Hundred Pounds – minimum $15,000 New Zealand “Reserve Bank” – Notes dated 1st August 1934 (1933): Ten Shillings – minimum $60 One Pound – minimum $50 Five Pounds – minimum $120 Fifty Pounds – minimum $4,000 New Zealand “Reserve Bank” – Notes undated: Ten Shillings – paying from $4 One Pound – paying from $4 Five Pounds – paying from $15 Ten Pounds – paying from $40 Fifty Pounds – paying from $1,000 *Please be aware that all prices are for un-damaged notes without tears, holes or rust spots. Damaged notes will be purchased at a discount* ALL WORLD BANKNOTES WANTED COLLECTIONS AND ACCUMULATIONS

JOHN BERTRAND (COLLECTABLES) LTD

John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd T: 04 232 9832 E: info@bertrand.co.nz PO Box 323, Wellington 6140

OUR BUYERS ARE IN WAIRARAPA & TARARUA THIS WEEK Mr Anthony W. Grant

Fellow of the Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand Inc. Author of the John Bertrand™ New Zealand Coin & Banknote Catalogue. Director, John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd.

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St James Union Church Hall, 116 High Street

9 am to 12 noon

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Sat 8 Aug

St Luke’s Church Hall, Church Street entrance

1 pm to 3 pm

FEATHERSTON

Sat 8 Aug

St John Ambulance Training Room, Lyon Street

3.30 pm to 4.30 pm

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Sun 9 Aug

Discovery Motor Lodge, Conference Room, 210 Chapel Street

9 am to 12 noon

CARTERTON

Sun 9 Aug

Carterton Events Centre Foyer, 50 Holloway Street

1 pm to 3 pm

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St Paul’s Union Church Lounge, 12 Arthur Street

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Fri 7 Aug

War Memorial Hall, Corner SH2 and Main Street

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New Zealand 1935 “Waitangi” Crown – paying from $4,000 New Zealand 1949 Crown – paying from $10 New Zealand 1953 Crown – paying from $3 New Zealand 1940 “ Centennial” Halfcrown – paying from $8 New Zealand 1935 threepence – paying from $80 Gold Sovereigns – paying from $500 Gold Half Sovereigns – paying from $250 (but note: prices are for un-damaged and un-cleaned coins) WORLD COIN ACCUMULATIONS – ANY ERA, ANY QUANTITY. WHOLE COLLECTIONS, ESTATES AND ACCUMULATIONS OUR SPECIALITY. 1 to 10,000 items

• New Zealand and World Medals, Medallions and Badges – including Agricultural, Horticultural, Exhibitions, Royal Humane Society, Jubilees, School, Military, Exploration, Scientific, Political, Public Service • Police and Fire Brigade Medals • Polar Medals • Military Badges • Gold Fob Medals to WWI Returning Soldiers • Tokens • Old Fountain Pens • Old Postal Notes and Money Orders • Maori & Pacific Artefacts • Vintage Film Cameras

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WE BUY ALL COINS ESPECIALLY WANTED New Zealand silver coins up to 1946 Australian silver coins up to 1963 English silver coins up to 1946 We will pay (for the above silver coins) at least: $2.50 for a halfcrown, $2 for a florin (two shillings), $1.00 for a shilling, 50 cents for a sixpence, 25 cents for a threepence Higher prices paid for larger quantities New Zealand coins from 1947 onwards also purchased but only at 50% of face value (No pennies or halfpennies, please) ANY CONDITION – ANY QUANTITY

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Up front with customers Professional attention Confidential one on one service Immediate payment, no waiting No commission or hidden fees

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CASH IN NOW Unwanted Jewellery, Gold Racing & Trophy Cups, Broken Rings, Gold Chains, Gold Watch Cases, Alluvial (river) Gold, Dental Gold, Gold Coins, etc. Also Scrap Silver (but no EPNS please). ANY QUANTITY - ANY CONDITION

John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd J B T: L 04 232 9832 • E: info@bertrand.co.nz GROUP OF COMPANIES PO Box 323, Wellington 6140

Please note: Suitable ID is required if you wish to sell any items. No appointment necessary. Members of the Australasian Numismatic Dealers Association and the New Zealand Numismatic Dealers Association

20 Wairarapa Midweek Lifestyle Wednesday, August 5, 2020 ADVERTORIAL

Familiar face promoting Enliven’s Kandahar Retirement Village Nell Tawera MacDonald may be familiar to many people in Wairarapa. She has spent the past 20 years selling real estate on behalf of many clients in the area and has loved it. “I like people and one of the reasons I initially went into real estate was because I got to meet a lot of people!” When the opportunity arose to be the Sales Agent for Enliven’s new Kandahar Village retirement villas – currently under construction – Nell decided to put off her own retirement for a little longer. “I’m ecstatic to be working with a team of special people who have the welfare and wellbeing of our older generation at heart.” Kandahar Village is being constructed adjacent to Kandahar Home, located in Lansdowne in Masterton. Up to 52 two-bedroom retirement villas will be built at the site. The development will also include a community centre which will be available for use by village residents and the wider Wairarapa community. The first 12 villas are expected to be completed in September and October this year. Nell says the location in Lansdowne will be a popular choice for retirees. “Lansdowne is buzzing. It is close to town, shops, the hospital, and now, with

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Nell Tawera MacDonald is the agent for Enliven’s new Kandahar Retirement Village.

this development that’s happening in the neighbourhood, this is yet another positive attraction to the area.” Residents in the new villas will have access to some of the great services provided by Enliven, including meals, cleaning, health recovery care and a discreet continence product delivery service. Nell says there is a lot of interest in the project and she’s keen to have a chat over coffee with anyone who wants to hear more. To find out more about Enliven’s Kandahar Village, visit www.enlivencentral.org.nz/ kandahar-village or call Nell on 06 370 0662.

Kandahar Village BY ENLIVEN MASTERTON’S NEWEST RETIREMENT VILLAGE

Enquire today! Situated to make the most of the Wairarapa sunshine, you’ll find the modern villas at the new Kandahar Village to be light and bright in summer and warm and snug in winter. Crafted with retirees in mind, these architecturally designed two-bedroom villas have Lifemark 4 accessibility features. Only a short walk to Lansdowne cafes, convenience stores and Wairarapa Hospital, a few minutes from Masterton town centre – at Kandahar Village everything you’ll ever need is at your fingertips.

Enjoy your retirement in a safe, caring and friendly neighbourhood at Kandahar Village.

Call 06 370 0662 or visit

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Donna Robinson There are many ways in which you can volunteer – and there are so many groups and organisations that depend on volunteers to do the work they do. Just think about all the sports clubs, arts societies and community support groups that wouldn’t exist but for volunteers!

Getting involved with groups or projects provides you a sense of purpose and achievement – it feels good to help others and support your community. But it isn’t just the groups that benefit. You, as a volunteer do too: Volunteering connects you to others Volunteering is good for your mind and body Volunteering can advance your career Volunteering brings fun and fulfilment to your life Connection to other people is so important for our well-being and through volunteering you can meet many people who share your interests. If you find yourself stuck in the house feeling lonely, volunteer. It may be on-going or it might be one-off events – be it getting into nature or helping run events – it is up to you what you put your hand up for. Getting involved with groups or projects provides you a sense of purpose and achievement – it feels good to help others and support your community. Volunteering has been shown to help manage anxiety and depression. It might be something to get out of bed in the morning for – something worth doing and to focus on. It can also align with things you are interested in such as the arts, sport, gardening or the environment. Volunteering provides you the opportunity to

get ‘work’ experience. It may not be paid, but you are demonstrating skills such as teamwork, customer service, time management or you may be gaining governance skills through joining a board or learning something new. All of this you can take to a potential employer – and, by signing up with Volunteering Wairarapa, you get to build your own social CV. Not least, volunteering can be a lot of fun. Many of the events in Wairarapa are supported by volunteers. So, not only do you get to do something useful, you get to attend Festival, the event Sunday, – for September example 13 the Marshals Pukaha are wanted Mt to direct Bruce traffic, Garden wrangle Show people or PHOTO/SUPPLIED and Wings prevent over improper parking at Wairarapa. You also the Middlerun site. The get to build lasting event runs from 10am friendships and you get to 3pm, volunteers can to spend time with those if necessary catch a ride people. from Carterton on the To get automatic buses. notifications of Treasurer – Masterton volunteering Art Club opportunities that suit Someone with you, register your details accounting experience with Volunteering wanted to join this Wairarapa, https:// volunteer committee waivc.org.nz/… see what and help to run the club, is available, and when providing a place for you volunteer, keep track artistic people to meet, of what you have done. practise and learn. • Interested in finding Opportunities out more: Contact at Volunteering Donna on 06 929 Wairarapa 0960 or email Event Marshal – Carterton Daffodil admin@waivc.org.nz

Wednesday, August 5, 2020 Lifestyle Wairarapa Midweek

Terry O Brien knows cancer … he knows when cancer just won’t go away Star clusters M6 and M7 in Scorpius.

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Milky Way star clusters Now that Orion has left our evening skies, the most prominent constellation is Scorpius. Apart from its bright collection of stars in something like a scorpion shape, it has several interesting objects visible to the unaided eye. If you have some binoculars, so much the better, but they are not necessary if you can get away from the lights. Scorpius is right overhead these evenings, with its curly tail towards the southeast and its arrow shaped head towards the northwest. Just short of the head, sort of where its neck would be if scorpions had necks, is the bright and red star Antares. You can’t miss that one. But cast your eyes back towards the east, down the body of the scorpion and follow that curly tail around to its end. Then just off the northeast of the tail are two open clusters of stars, M6 and M7. The most northerly, M6, is 1500 light-years away and is about 12 light-years across. When you consider our very nearest star, Alpha Centauri, is 4 or so

Sky Watch

Nick Sault light years away, you can imagine this cluster spans a lot of space, though it looks like a little patch to our eye. Without binoculars you might not make out the individual stars, but there are about 120 of them, many of which are hot blue stars. M7 is almost next door to M6, towards the southeast. This one is nearer, at 900 light years, and is more spread out than M6, with an estimated width of 25 light-years (let’s not forget that one light year is around 10 trillion kilometres). There are about 80 of stars in M7. Despite the sizes of these open clusters, the stars are all gravitationally connected. They are not just a random grouping, as are most of the stars in this glorious part of the sky. Skipping a little north of the scorpion’s tail we

enter the constellation of Sagittarius. If your eyes by now have really adjusted to the dark sky, you should see the large open cluster M24. This Messier object is not really a separate cluster, but is a particularly dense part of the spiral arm of our galaxy. This is a spectacular part of the sky. There are several smaller clusters here, and the region is particularly amazing to see through binoculars. And it is graced by the magnificent pairing of Jupiter and Saturn just off the east of Sagittarius. The easiest cluster to see of course is Pleiades or Matariki. However, you will need to be up before dawn. Before 6.30am is best. There is a half moon, but you should still see the cluster in the north. Next week: Venus at its best.

Terry O Brien knows cancer … he knows when cancer just won’t go away. His cancer journey has been a long journey spanning nearly his whole adult life. He is a cancer survivor and lives with the legacy of his treatments. Terry moved to Masterton in 2014 from Auckland for a better lifestyle and sense of community. He admits he is abit of a petrol head with a love of everything cars. He has also taken up Tenpin bowling and uses the rowing machine at the gym regularly at least x2 times a week Terry had to consider support for his health as well when he moved because he was already a survivor when in 1984 he had his first brush with cancer while only in his early 30’s. Introduced to the Cancer Society Nurse, the Oncology team and ostomy and urology specialty services he felt secure that his care would be consistent. He has a family history of cancer and so wasn’t entirely surprised when in his 40’s he developed a second cancer. Another two operations later … Terry had to make friends with his colostomy bag but 16 months after recovering fully the colostomy bag was removed. Anxiety kicks in when he goes for

his regular colonoscopy checks. This procedure checks his bowel to make sure the cancer hasn’t come back. Terry gets abit down about it all, and in 2015 having just got settled in the Wairarapa he had to face yet another cancer diagnosis, his third. Terry joined the cancer society; coming to support groups and a Living with Cancer workshop initially. He has made friends with people who are all sharing a similar experience. When he became well again Terry decided to give back to the Cancer Society. He became a volunteer driver taking other people to treatment for cancer. Living with cancer is challenging but Terry knows that at the Cancer Society he can call a Nurse anytime or go back to a support group. Terry has left a bequest to the Cancer Society in his will. If you would like to know more about the Cancer Society services or leave a bequest in your will phone or email us 06 378 8039 Email: waisupport@xtra.co.nz for more information. You Can For Cancer

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First Class Hair Studio

A touch of French luxury in Lansdowne First Class Hair Studio in Masterton’s Lansdowne shopping centre is home to the beautiful French haircare product Angel En Provence which is managed by Keri Mignot. The Angel En Provence range is speciÿ cally formulated using allnatural ingredients Helichrysum, Verbena, Orange Flower, Lavender, Rosemary, Green Tea, Rose and Grapefruit - all sourced from the Provence area in the south of France. The range does not use any of the nasties - Sodium Laureth, Laurel Sulphate, Parabens, Mineral Oil, Para° n Oil or Propylene Glycol. The range is also 100% cruelty free, never tested on animals. Keri is proud and excited to o˛ er this range of hair care. She points to one particular great product – the Helichrysum Wakening hydration cream – describing it as ‘pure moisture for the hair.’

Every client gets this beautiful hydration cream on their hair before styling and Keri says they love the healthy feeling it gives. “We literally sell it by the bucketload too,” admits Keri who can’t rave about it enough. And a little bit of history of where Angel En Provence originated. Gilles le Bret, is a chemical doctor and botanist, ˝ ourishing in his natural environment in southern France. In the late 1950s he set up a laboratory to research the beneÿ ts of botanic extracts and how they work on human body and hair cells. His research morphed into leading hair products being created and the Angel En Provence company moved into leading salons around the world. From a practical sense, the pump action containers o˛ er ease of use and the travel packs are a perfect size for your wash bag.

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THE PERFECT VENUE FOR Weddings • Special birthdays Milestone anniversaries • Soirée dinner parties Staff & Client functions • Cocktail parties

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New Zealand led the world in creating a law to deal with illegitimate children. PHOTO/STOCK.ADOBE.COM

When young girls were ‘naughty’ Comment – Pick ‘n Mix

Graeme Burnard In days of yore (in fact, not even that far back) when naughty girls were “sent away” for the duration, what happened to the naughty boys? I suppose they got a cuﬀ around the ear from their father and told that it is important to have a bit of fun before you settle down but be more bloody careful next time. Yet it was the same fathers that shipped their daughters out of town to avoid bringing shame on the family. When I was a young lad, I grew up on a farm at Te Horo. On the main road heading towards Waikanae was a place called Mary Crest. Its name was never mentioned in our conservative Baptist house, but I knew it was a home for naughty girls. I was totally unaware what the meaning of the word naughty was under those circumstances, but if one ever escaped, which was quite frequently, I always hoped dad would ﬁnd her hiding in our barn so I could see

one up close. Whenever we drove past Mary Crest, I would always look up the driveway hoping to see one actually being naughty out in the open! Poor boy! Such innocence. If my birth mother, [16 years old at the time], hadn’t been “naughty” with a visiting Australian lad [why couldn’t he have been French or Italian!!] then I wouldn’t even be here. So, I am most grateful to her for her naughtiness in August of 1955, though, it must have been rather cold and bleak in the middle of winter behind the stables at the Foxton racecourse where the incident occurred. No class, the Ozzies!! But I digress and I don’t really want to make light of the subject because girls who got “into trouble” were treated very badly indeed for a long time. Did you know that a street in Masterton is named after a man who did more for adoption law reform in this country that any other

single person. George Waterhouse introduced The Adoption of Children Act in New Zealand in 1881, the first such act in the British Empire. It was not a government policy, but a hard fought private members bill. He also introduced a Women’s Rights Protection Bill the same year. He said, “Adoption was to benefit children deprived of their natural parents, that would otherwise be exposed to want and privation” And, “Adoption would confer full parent status at a time when illegitimate were ‘nullis fillis”, the child of no one”. New Zealand led the world in creating a law to deal with illegitimate children. There have been numerous law reforms since then but sadly, it is now harder than ever to adopt a child. One hundred and forty years later New Zealand leads the world again. But this time it is at the other end of the spectrum. We lead the world in the abuse and murder our children and we have a government and a controversial agency that doesn’t seem to want or be able to stop it. SHAME ON US!!

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24 Wairarapa Midweek Lifestyle Wednesday, August 5, 2020 PEEK @ PUKAHA

We tell a forest fairy tale Dear friends, This week’s Peeky is dedicated to lovers of garden fairies everywhere – young and old. Thank you for your letters and requests for photographs and information on our forest fairies. This week we’ve sent our rangers deep into the forest for a peeksy and to report back. Fairies are quite tiny and not all our rangers have great eyesight, so it was not easy for them to pick out minute fairy footprints or notice the tiniest of remains from a fairy picnic, which actually looks like left over breadcrumbs. Sometimes closer inspection of a picnicking site can also reveal leftover fairy items like tinsy tiny cutlery – knives, forks, the odd goblet or a discarded empty bottle of ‘Wizard Hoozardz Famous Fairy Juice’ which is a favourite apparently [even though

its floral scent can give inexperienced drinkers the hiccups!]. There is of course the odd leftover pancake or crust of toast with fairy glitter sprinkle, but these are usually very hard to find with the naked eye. You really need a magnifying glass Fairy inkcaps. for these items. PHOTO/TARA SWAN The weather was fine. One of those ultrasunny days that we’ve been having, which really made their way over hills helps with any fairy finding and around kiwi burrows adventure as forest fairies in search of The Magical love coming out in warm Forest Fairy Kingdom – weather. where apparently most of Not all our rangers are Pūkaha’s forest fairies live. in the shape that they used to be in though so there was lots of huffing and puffing and spluttering at times as they

After many false leads and fairy clues they came across a flutter of forest fairies. They were a little shy at first, but after sharing some thighslapping jokes and fairy shenanigans they finally agreed to have their photo taken. But wouldn’t you know it, it started to rain. Light drizzle at first and then a wee bit heavier. So all our rangers could photograph was their fairy umbrellas. These are made from little mushrooms called Fairy Inkcaps. Then before you could say ‘Jiminy Cricket!’ the fairies were gone. Just like that. Poof! Disappeared!

That’s fairies for you though. Always up to mischief and not big fans of the rain. Well, we hope you enjoyed this week’s fairy tale. More shenanigans from us again next week. Your friends, The Pūkaha Rangers. Contributed by Alex Wall • The Wairarapa Midweek has partnered with Pukaha National Wildlife Centre to put a spotlight on wildlife conservation eﬀorts locally and allow readers to get up close and personal with New Zealand’s amazing native species.

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Federated Farmers backs the chorus of voices across diverse sector groups saying the Resource Management Act is broken and no longer fit for purpose. “What started off as a relatively simple, one-stopshop piece of legislation formed 30 years ago to promote sustainable development and environmental protection has been chewed over so much it is no longer recognisable,” said Feds resource management spokeswoman Karen Williams. “The RMA has become unwieldy and cripplingly expensive. It creates huge hurdles for development and economic well-being, and struggles to provide the environmental outcomes everyone wants, including addressing cumulative effects.” Federated Farmers supported, and participated in, the full review of the RMA commissioned by the government last November. The review panel, led by Tony Randerson QC, was excellent to engage with, Williams said. “We are a little mystified why the government is pushing ahead as we speak with changes to the RMA when they’ve admitted a fundamental overhaul of the legislation is overdue.” Federated Farmers’ preference is for resource management legislation to remain within one statute, and more importantly that it sticks with its core ‘effects based’ principles. “We must retain the existing requirement to balance economic, cultural, social and environmental outcomes so that the legislation can deliver what Kiwis need going forward in a very different world,” Williams said. “We certainly hope that the process of developing a new RMA framework is inclusive and enables parties to engage in robust and fair discussion.”

Dairy safeguards please Federated Farmers counts it as a signiﬁcant win that safeguards will likely be written into the Fonterra constitution for dairy farms that change hands under a succession plan or are in a remote area. The Dairy Industry Restructuring Amendment Bill passed its third reading on July 24. “While Federated Farmers agreed the original open entry requirements on Fonterra were no longer necessary [and will now go by June 2023], our submission and our sustained advocacy over many months insisted key safeguards remain,” Feds dairy chairman Wayne Langford said. Some late changes were added to the DIRA Bill through a supplementary order paper, and the end result is that Fonterra has undertaken to give its suppliers surety: on farm price when the farm changes

hands under a succession plan that for those farms in remote areas, at the end of a valley or with geographical hurdles [eg Golden Bay, Kaikoura], milk would still be picked up and no transport differential would apply. “Feds worked really hard to get Fonterra to understand and agree on these issues of fairness. We knew that farmers would need this and it’s our job to do this work so our farmer members can get on with farming,” Langford said. “These provisions are to be written into Fonterra’s constitution [subject to a shareholder vote], something which the Fonterra Shareholders’ Council also pushed for. The co-operative was initially very reluctant about that, so we’re really pleased our efforts have paid off and that this will now happen. “Generally, we’re pleased

The Dairy Industry Restructuring Amendment Bill passed its third reading on July 24. PHOTO/STOCK.ADOBE.COM

with other outcomes and we’d particularly like to thank MPI and the Primary Production Committee for recognising Feds’ role as the voice for farmers,” Langford said. Goodman Fielder will receive up to 350,000 million litres of raw milk from Fonterra suppliers [up from 250,000 million litres] to protect domestic competition, but the supply will be at a better price.

While Feds might have wished the trigger amount to be smaller, Fonterra does not have to supply other independent processors with raw milk if in any three consecutive seasons they received 30 million litres or more from their own suppliers. “The DIRA will be reviewed again in four to six years, which is an aspect we also sought,” Langford said.

COUNTRY LIVESTOCK Report for Week Ending 31/07/20, by Ian Hicks. Calves: Red Poll Bulls up to $150, Speckled Park Bulls up to $215, Speckled Park Heifers up to $180, Red Poll Heifers up to $180, Ang Bulls up to $120, Murray Grey Heifers up to $100. Sheep: Ewes: Williams 1 at $150, 1 Ewe & 1 Lamb at $97, Wilton 3 Ewes & 5 Lambs at $110, Tyer 5 Wethers

and 1 Ewe at $166. Lambs: Herrick 5 at $142, Dette 2 at $109, Richardson 7 at $90, 5 at $70, Cox 3 at $66, Lafrentz 4 at $90, Herrick 6 at $113. Cattle: Sargent 3 HX wnr Heifers at $470, 2 HX wnr Heifers at $455, 2 Ang wnr Heifers at $450, Williams 1 FrX wnr Steer at $380.

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Great plans for P and K stores Karen Coltman

Resource consent has been granted to Pain and Kershaw for the familyowned company to do a multi-million-dollar redevelopment of the Martinborough P and K General Store and Four Square. It’s an exciting time for the husband and wife team, Pip and Conor Kershaw. Conor said, “it was a development we have been planning in our heads for a few years,” so receiving resource consent was “very exciting”. Pip Kershaw has been working on the fit out of the temporary location of the general store on Kitchener Street. ‘We are really excited to be moving forward with the project,” she said. The company is restoring the 1905 original building on the square to a 1950s period look with suspended verandas. This will become the home of the new general store. But the supermarket is to move into new premises adjacent the original building along Jellicoe Street that will eventually connect back with the old store. These buildings are to be demolished because it is not viable to get them to earthquake proof standard. South Wairarapa Mayor Alex Beijen said he was pleased that the development was set to go ahead. He had been told the application was one of the best the council had seen. “These buildings do have an economic life and it is great they can do what is necessary,” Beijen said. “The whole process

Husband and wife team, Pip and Conor Kershaw, are ready to get on with the rebuild and redevelopment of their general store. PHOTO/HAYLEY GASTEMEIER

has been very well done and it is great for Martinborough.” The council encouraged P and K to include a redesign of the footpath and parking area adjacent to the town square. Conor said the council was keen for the south side of the square to have a more attractive and active frontage. “The council has been helpful and was keen to see us make the area more in keeping with the rest of the square,” he said. “The outdoor seating and planting will enhance the corner dramatically from the current back end of a supermarket. “We have consent for a tenant that could deliver a family style café, bar and restaurant that we think would be a good addition to town.” The current inwards goods bay on the square will move out to make way for the eatery. The designs were done by HDT Architecture and the project will be

completed by Holmes Construction. The build includes a zone for delivery trucks to drive into the new supermarket building rather than be parked on the road. The redevelopment includes plans to expand the garden centre of the Mitre 10 store. The building consent applications will go to council soon and then final pricing can be completed. P and K consulted with an accredited heritage architects to ensure the only building to remain was representative of its past and connects well to the town centre. All the buildings set for removal have had their physical and social histories documented and this was to be archived with Heritage New Zealand. Demolition is slated to start later this year with final completion expected to be by early 2022 at the latest.

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12 Down 1 What word can be preceded by sea and tea? (5) 2 Which state produces a quarter of the US’s potatoes? (5) 3 What are microbes commonly called? (5) 4/6 In 1983, which Dad’s Army actor said in his selfcomposed obituary in the Times that he had conked out? (4,2,8) 7 Death Valley is below it; Lake Tahoe is above it. What? (3,5) 12 What is a long, narrow French loaf called? (8) 13 Which 1995 film was the first fully computer-generated feature film? (3,5) 14 Americans call it “zee”. What do we call it? (3) 15 What divides a tennis court? (3) 19 Which flower was named in honour of Swedish botanist Anders Dahl? (6) 21 What is the top or bottom supporting post of a stairrail? (5) 22 Which English locksmith (Jeremiah ____) patented a “pick-proof” lock in 1818? (5) 23 What were formerly called roentgen rays? (1-4)

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Across 7. Excessively pious (13) 8. And so on (2,6) 9. Nervous (4) 10. Young men (6) 12. Choice (6) 14. Family (3) 15. Operational (6) 17. Profited (6) 19. Chess piece (4) 21. Time without end (8) 23. Industrial action (7,6)

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GK CROSSWORD Across: 5 Amish, 8 Hedgehog, 9 Oscar, 10 Schumann, 11 Green, 14 Zen, 16 Capote, 17 Eleven, 18 DDT, 20 Kursk, 24 Thresher, 25 Stook, 26 Tiger Bay, 27 Kenya. Down: 1 Chest, 2 Idaho, 3 Germs, 4/6 John Le Mesurier, 7 Sea level, 12 Baguette, 13 Toy Story, 14 Zed, 15 Net, 19 Dahlia, 21 Newel, 22 Chubb, 23 X-rays.

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30 Wairarapa Midweek Community Events Wednesday, August 5, 2020 Men’s Group Wairarapa: At Carterton Community Courthouse, Holloway St, for any men 17+ or 14+ accompanied by father/grandfather/caregiver, 7-9pm, info at www.mensgroupwairarapa.nz The Salvation Army Oasis: Gambling addiction help, free service, counselling service available, 41 Perry St, Masterton. Call [06] 370-3317/ [021] 804-339 [any time] – Ramil Adhikari. Danzability Class: 10.30-11.30am, at St John’s Hall, 73 Main St, Greytown. Contact physio.rachel.horwell@gmail. com or [022] 077-2654. Ruamahanga Club: Cards – 500, 1-4pm, at Wairarapa Services Club, Essex St, Masterton. GirlGuidingNZ: Carterton Pippins, 5-7 years, 4.15-5.30pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Carterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 6-7.30pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Digital Seniors: Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching: Martinborough, St Andrew’s Hall, Dublin St, 9.30-11.30am. Featherston, Featherston Fire Station, Fox St, 1.303.30pm. Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm, tutored classes available, also print on Fridays, at 12 Victoria St. Call Sue 3777019 or Elissa [0274] 706-528. Age Concern: Steady As You Go-Falls Prevention Class, 9.30am at the Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Housie: At Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club [behind clock tower Carterton], at 1pm. Narcotics Anonymous: Meet at 6pm, at 15 Victoria St, Masterton. Carterton Community Choir: Meet 7.15-9pm, at Carterton School, Holloway St. Ability to read music not essential. Call [022] 373-4299. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Joan Miller 377-7983. Social Learners Bridge: 1-3.30pm,

Featherston Community Centre. Call Barbara [06] 304-9208. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9amnoon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 5-7pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter (027) 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 6.30pm. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 1-2.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Masterton Senior Citizens & Beneficiaries Association: Meet 1-3.30pm for cards, Scrabble and bowls, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St. Call Ngaire Walker 377-0342. Wairarapa Fern & Thistle Pipe Band: Practice 6.30-8.30pm, Savage Club Hall, 10 Albert St, Masterton. Call secretary, Gloria [027] 628-5889. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 Aratoi: Matariki and Astrophotography – Six Wellington- and Wairarapa-based artists show the power and beauty of the night from their own perspectives. To August 30. ROARR! – Aratoi’s animal kingdom, from lion scull and Moa bones to Huia skins and wallaby. To August 30. Toi Raranga – The Art of Weaving: Features traditional and contemporary raranga from our collection. To September 30. Masterton Social Badminton Club: Wairarapa College gym, Cornwall Street entrance, 7-9pm. Contact Hamish Macgregor [021] 259-7684 or Sam [021] 055-2113. Seniornet Wairarapa: Drop-in [1to1 help with your Smartphone, laptop, tablet, iPad or desktop], 1-2.30pm, Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton. Call John [027] 383-5654. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Quit Clinic at Whaiora 9am-noon. Support available across Wairarapa at no cost to you. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246. Needlework & Craft Drop-in: 10am-

noon, Featherston Community Centre. Call May [06] 308-6912 or Virginia [06] 308-8392. Cloth Collective Sewing Workshop: 10am-2pm Featherston Community Centre. Call Petra [021] 234-1554. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. Carterton Craft Market: Open 7 days, 10am-2pm, 41 High St North, Carterton. Call Desley [027] 787-8558. Kids’ Song And Story: Fun songs, finger plays and stories for under-5s, during school terms, 9.30-10.30am, at Epiphany Church Hall, High St South, Masterton. Call Pam 378-6740 Greytown Music and Movement: For pre-schoolers, 10am, at St Luke’s Hall, Main St. Contact: email admin@ stlukesgreytown.co.nz Dance Fit: At Carrington Park, Carterton, at 6-7pm. If weather not good it’s in youth centre of Event Centre. Text dance groove to [022] 321-2643. Masterton Masters Swimming Club: Club night 6-7pm, Genesis Recreation Centre back pool. Call Stu [027] 2954189 or Lucy [021] 0204-4144. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401. Carterton Senior Citizens: Meet 1.30-4pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, Carterton Memorial Club, Broadway.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 Wairarapa Embroiderers Guild: Meet at the Ranfurly Club Rooms, Chapel St, Masterton. Call Nola [027] 6878599 or Jenny 377-0859 or email Wairarapaembroiderers@gmail.com Te Kura Whakaora Mauri: Super Soul School; volunteers welcome, 6-7pm; Te Awhina Cameron Community House. Contact: Aileen Haeata goddessfitnz@ gmail.com Wairarapa Farmers’ Market: 9-1pm, Solway Showgrounds Masterton, entry

from Fleet and York Sts, under the grandstand and nearby redwood tree. Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Sat, Sun and public holidays, 10am-4pm, groups by arrangement. Call Jean [06] 372-6623 or Gael [06] 372-6808. Featherston Weekly Market: 8am2pm, 33 Fitzherbert St. Hospice Wairarapa Support Services: Available free of charge for anyone dealing with a terminal illness. Call [06] 378-8888, or www. hospicewairarapa.co.nz Women’s Self Defence: With Dion, 9am, band rotunda, Queen Elizabeth Park. Call [020] 4124-4098. Parkrun: Weekly 5km run/walk. Measured, timed, free. 8am start, at the Woodside end of the Greytown rail trail. Onetime registration essential. Info: parkrun.co.nz/ greytownwoodsidetrail Martinborough Museum: Sat: 11.30am-3.30pm Sun: 11.30-1.30pm, 7 Memorial Sq, Martinborough. Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Open Sat and Sun 10am-2pm, other times by arrangement, groups welcome. Call Elsa [021] 263-9403. Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Masterton Library, 10amnoon. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway. Open by appointment. Call 379-9021 or 379-5564. Toy Library: Masterton: 10am1pm, at rear of YMCA, 162 Dixon St. Featherston: 14 Wakefield St, 10amnoon. Call Merle [06] 308-8109. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet at 1.15pm for 1.30pm start. Call Steve Davis [06] 304-7155. Bowls: At 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Rex Kenny 379-7303. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 378-7109.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 Masterton Marauders Wargaming Club: Meet at the Masterton Croquet Club, 1-5pm. Call Vince Cholewa [027] 344-1073 or visit http:// mastertonmarauders.blogspot.co.nz Carterton Farmers’ Market: High St, Carterton, 9am-12.30pm. Martinborough Museum: Open 1.30-3.30pm, 7 Memorial Sq, Martinborough. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9amnoon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 1pm. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Joan Miller 377-7983. Masterton Car Boot Sale and Market: 6.30-11.30am, Essex St car park. Contact ja.murray@xtra.co.nz Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 9am for 9.15am start, at clubrooms behind clock tower Carterton. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000.

MONDAY, AUGUST 10 Age Concern: Exercise For Seniors, 9.30am; line dancing, 10.30am, at the Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. South Wairarapa Badminton Club: Featherston Sports Stadium, Underhill Rd, at 7.30pm. Rackets available. East Indoor Bowling Club: Meet at 7pm, all members and visitors welcome. Call Julie 377-5497 or George 378-9266. Carterton Scottish Dance Club: Meet at 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. No partner required. Call Elaine 377-0322 or email carterton@ dancescottish.org.nz Wairarapa Services Club: Cards – 500, 1.30pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. Mah Jong: 1-4pm, Featherston

Community Centre. Call Ian [027] 436-5811. Senior Citizens Club Cards: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Val [06] 308-9293. Art for Everyone: Featherston Community Centre, 7-9pm. Call Sandie [021] 157-4909. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 6-8pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter (027) 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Support available across Wairarapa at no cost to you. Call a Quit Coach based at Whaiora 0800 494 246. Play Gym: St James Church Hall 116 High St, Masterton, 9.30-11am, for 0-3-year-olds. Carterton Food Bank: 11.30am-noon Mon-Fri at Haumanu House [down the lane between Carters and the Clock Tower]. Call 379-4092. Carterton Community Toy Library: Events Centre, Holloway St, Mon-Sat during CDC Library hours. https://www. facebook.com/CartertonToyLibrary/ CCS Disability Action Wairarapa Office: 36 Bannister St, Masterton, 10am-1pm Mon-Fri. For Mobility Parking Permits, Disability Support and Advocacy. Call 378-2426 or 0800 227-2255. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. The Dance Shed: 450 Belvedere Rd Carterton. Line Dancing Class, 7-9pm, beginners followed by intermediate. Call Wendy or Don 379-6827 or [027] 319-9814. Epilepsy Support Group: 11am at the Salvation Army office, 210 High St South, Carterton. Call 0800 20 21 22. Citizens Advice Bureau: Free and confidential advice, Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, 43 Perry St, Masterton. Call 377-0078 or 0800 367-222. Masterton District Brass Band: Rehearsals at 7pm, in the Band Room, Park Ave, Masterton. Call [022] 574-0742.

Carterton Alcoholics Anonymous: 8pm, Salvation Army Community Rooms, 210 High St. Call Bob [021] 042-2947 or Martin [06] 372-7764. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Rangers, 12½-18 years, 6.30-8pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. South Wairarapa Guides [Greytown], 9-12½ years, 6-8pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 11 Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Masterton Library, 11am1pm. Masterton Alcoholics Anonymous: 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 378-2338 or Pete [020] 4005-9740. Martinborough Community Choir: 7.15-9pm, First Church Hall, Weld St. Martinborough. We are an unauditioned, all-comers, primarily a cappella choir, and we welcome anyone who enjoys group singing in harmony, across a wide variety of musical styles. Contact Vicki Jones: vicbjones@gmail. com Seniornet Wairarapa: 1.30-2.30pm, Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton. Call John [027] 383-5654. Social Bridge: At South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club, 1.30-3.30pm, no partner needed. Call Lesley [021] 299-6389. Wairarapa Services Club: Cards – Euchre, 1pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Pippins, 5-7 years, 3.45-5pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Digital Seniors: Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching: Carterton, Fire Station (new venue) 9.30-11.30am. Greytown, Greytown Fire Station, 1.30-3.30pm. Dance Fitness: 6.30-7.30pm, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830. Chair Exercise: Gentle chair exercises, 2-2.45pm, at St John’s Hall, Greytown. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 9amnoon at Red Star Sports Association 10

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Wednesday, August 5, 2020 Community Events Wairarapa Midweek Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter (027) 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 10am. Juesday Art: 10am-12.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Julia [06] 308-8109. Featherston Wahine Singers: 7-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Susan [021] 246-4884. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway, 2-4pm, or by appointment. Call 379-9021 or 379-5564. Clareville Badminton Club: Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm. Call Steve 379-6999. Central Indoor Bowls Club: 7.30pm, Hogg Crescent hall. Call Mathew or Graeme 378-7554. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Association: Meet for social indoor bowls, 500 cards, or a chat 1-3pm, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St. Call Ngaire 377-0342. Free Community Fit Club: 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. Woops A Daisies: Leisure Marching Team practise 4-5pm, at the YMCA. Call Cheryl [06] 370-1922. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club: Games afternoon, including cards, board, darts, pool etc. Call Doff 304-9748. Girl Guiding: Pippins [5-7 years] 3.455pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 9am for 9.15am start. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000. Bowls: At 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the clock tower, Carterton. Call Rex Kenny 379-7303. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401.

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CORPORATE SERVICES MANAGER Are you a talented financial manager looking for a step up to executive leadership? Or are you already an experienced leader seeking a better work and lifestyle balance? Carterton District Council is a rural council located in the heart of beautiful Wairarapa. We pride ourselves on being a close-knit team that is well engaged and responsive to our residents, embracing innovative and agile ways of providing services to achieve community wellbeing. We are looking for a senior financial professional to join our Executive Leadership Team, and manage the Council’s strategic and operational financial performance, including responsibility for the District’s annual and long-term planning. You will also lead a dedicated team responsible for a broad range of corporate services roles including financial management, information technology, democratic services, administration, payroll, and customer services. You will be CA qualified, and have eight plus years’ experience in providing sound financial management for a diverse and complex organisation. You will be able to provide prudent, robust technical advice, and have an ability to explain complex financial concepts in plain terms, enabling sound decision making from Council staff and elected members. You will have proven leadership ability and a commitment to maintaining strong relationships, and promoting a culture of teamwork. You will seek to develop capability in your team, and encourage collaboration and a positive work environment. A copy of the job description is available at www.cdc.govt.nz/yourcouncil/vacancies/. Prior experience in local or central government is an advantage, but not essential. If you think this is the opportunity for you, please send your covering letter and C.V. to Gerry Brooking, People and Wellbeing Manager, Carterton District Council - gerry@cdc.govt.nz. Applications will close at 5.00pm on Friday 14th August 2020.

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Tight at the top in club rugby

Pua Tafa scored a crucial try for Marist. PHOTOS/JADE CVETKOV

Four teams share the lead in the race for the Tui Cup semifinals. CHRIS COGDALE reviews the fifth round of premier club rugby. Greytown, East Coast, Carterton and Marist share the lead, on 17 points, and only six points separate seven of the eight teams on a congested Moose Kapene Cup points table, with just two rounds to play until the semifinals. Marist overcame a 12-point halftime deficit to beat defending champions Martinborough 41-35 at Memorial Park No. 2 and cap off their 75th Jubilee celebrations in style. The omens didn’t look good after 16 minutes with Martinborough taking an 18-3 lead through two penalties to second-five Tipene Haira and tries to first-five Tim Priest and right winger Charles Fisa. The latter was a beauty from a potential star of the future. The Makoura College student ran deep from his own half, was tackled short of the line, and then got into position to score on the opposite wing. The home side closed the gap to five points through a converted try to winger Soli Malatai and a Paddy Gluck penalty. But Martinborough went into the break with a 25-13 lead after winger Nathan Hunt ran on to a beautiful pass from first-five Tim Priest. Fisa went close to extending the lead further but was tackled just short of the line. Marist came out firing after the break and were rewarded almost immediately when Malatai scored under the posts. A converted try to impressive Marist centre Leo Eneliko closed the gap to 27-28 with 28 minutes to play. The defining moment came after 64 minutes when Martinborough blindside flanker Logan Flutey, who had been in outstanding form in a weakened forward pack, was yellow carded for a dangerous tackle on Malatai. Marist capitalised adding two converted tries through replacement centre Senitula Tafa and second-five Pua Tafa

for a 41-28 lead with seven minutes to play. The drama wasn’t over though and the sinbinning of two Marist players for professional fouls, including captain Peter Beech, opened the door for Martinborough and they took the chance with Flutey scoring from a five-metre scrum. But it was Marist who had the final opportunity. Gluck had the chance to deny Martinborough a bonus point, but the kick hit the post and the entertaining game finished at 41-35. Beech said he couldn’t have been prouder of the team. “We went out there and talked about playing for the 75th Jubilee,” he said. “If you want to be at the top of the table you have to beat the defending champions and at halftime [coach] Gerald [Lologa] just came in and said that’s out of the system, and I want to see the best 40 minutes this year and the boys just clicked straight away.” Former All Black and Auckland midfielder Bernie McCahill, who was guest of honour for the Marist Jubilee, liked what he saw. “I was quite impressed with the skill level, and the speed of the game,” he said. “Some of the midfield play was class. In our day you held on to the ball, but these guys know how to flick it and they know there’s someone running into holes. The Martinborough second-five [Haira], it’s good to see skills out there like that and some of the other midfielders are a bit bigger than our day.” McCahill added that it was great to catch up with some old friends. “I met a couple of guys I haven’t seen for about 20 to 30 years from Spillane Cup tournaments so to catch up with them has been wonderful, and Shannon Paku, I coached him

Tim Priest beats the Marist defence to score the opening try.

when he came up to Auckland, and Tony Hargood has been a good mate over a number of years,” he said. “Marist is a family community and it doesn’t matter if you’re Masterton, Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch we all have the same sort of ethics and values. We’re very lucky in that regard. We’ve got mates all around the country. It’s a wonderful organisation.” A strong ﬁnish by their experienced forward pack saw Eketahuna come from behind to beat Greytown 19-17 at Eketahuna. Greytown went out to a 12-0 lead and had the better of the forward exchanges early on, even scoring a pushover try in the ﬁrst half. The complexion of the game changed though when Greytown lost tighthead prop Lewis Bush to concussion. The home side’s forwards gradually gained more dominance and did enough to secure the narrow win in a game dominated by uncompromising defence. Carterton held on for a deserved 32-29 bonus point victory over East Coast at Carterton.

In an entertaining open game, both teams traded tries with the scores tied 22-22 midway through the second half. A converted try and penalty gave the home side a 32-22 lead, only for the Coasties to close the gap to three points with a converted try. East Coast opted for attacking scrums instead of penalty kicks at goal in an effort to win the game but in the end, Carterton came away as deserved winners. Gladstone captain Josh Gatenby led by example as Gladstone recorded only their second win of the season, beating Pioneer 33-17 at Gladstone. The blindside flanker scored three of the home side’s tries as they cruised to a bonus point victory. Again Pioneer paid for a slow start, falling behind 19-3, and although they fought back in the second half it was too little, too late. A try to veteran Gladstone midfielder Cameron Hayton in the last few minutes sealed the victory. The lack of depth at Pioneer was highlighted with coach Nathan Riwai-Couch, who is in his mid-40s, taking the field in the second half.

SCORES

[HOME TEAMS FIRST]

Premier Moose Kapene Cup

Marist 41 Martinborough 35; Carterton 32 East Coast 29; Eketahuna 19 Greytown 17; Gladstone 33 Pioneer 17.

Standings

Greytown, East Coast, Carterton, Marist 17*; Eketahuna 14; Martinborough 13, Gladstone 11; Pioneer 1. * Marist deducted three points for a team sheet breach in the ÿ rst round.

SENIOR RESERVES Eketahuna 22 East Coast 43; Featherston 0 Greytown 58; Marist 31 Martinborough 0; Carterton 27 Gladstone 19; Puketoi 28 Pioneer 0.

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Bonus point wins for Dalefield 9 1

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Yeo scored a late goal for the winners. Dalefield co-manager Bernie Lett said it was a much better performance than the stuttering 2-0 win over Harbour City the previous Saturday. “Consistently across all four quarters there was much better control of the game and it was nice to see the goals going in,” he said. “We created a lot of good opportunities and finished them off.”

Dalefield crushed Indians 9-1 at Clareville to consolidate their lead in the Hockey Wellington Men’s Premiership. The home team were in control from the outset and opened the scoring in the first quarter through Michael Caldwell, and player-coach Dane Lett, who scored the WOMEN’S HOCKEY first of his three goals, Dalefield 7 all from penalty Kapiti 0 corners. Dalefield Katherine van Woerkom In the second continued their scored a hat-trick. quarter Dane good form in Lett added the Hockey his second, Wellington and goals Women’s to captain premiership Rowan Yeo with a and Hamish commanding Finlayson gave 7-0 win over Dalefield a 5-0 Kapiti. halftime lead. The win retains Dane Lett with his Dalefield’s three-point third, Dylan Price and Jordan lead over Hutt United at the Cohen scored in the third top of the table. period. Morgan Percy, Katherine van A drop in concentration saw Woerkom, and Felicity Reidy Indians score a consolation scored in the first quarter. goal in the final quarter before The second quarter was

scoreless but assistant coachplayer van Woerkom netted her second goal in the third quarter. Van Woerkom completed her hat-trick in the ﬁnal quarter, while Percy scored a second goal and Brigitte Mossman wrapped up the scoring. Coach Michael O’Connor was pleased with outcome and the consistent performance of the team throughout all four quarters.

Captain Rowan Yeo scored two goals in Dalefield’s 9-1 win. PHOTOS/FILE

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