Wairarapa Midweek Wed 5th Oct

Wowzers:

The intriguing history of soft drinks in Wairarapa

A new local history book pops the cap on rise and fall – and multiple scandals –of Wairarapa’s softdrink manufacturing industry.

ERIN KAVANAGHHALL reports.

Huge profits, underhanded business practices and suspected black market dealings, high-profile court cases, and an illicit brewery masquerading as an innocent carbonated water plant: Wairarapa’s oncethriving soda industry had all the drama and intrigue of an episode of Boardwalk Empire.

The meteoric rise, successive “skulduggery”, and eventual demise of the region’s top soft drink

producers is captured in Wairarapa Wowzers – a new book by Greytown writer and long-time antiques collector Gary Hall.

Wairarapa Wowzers, Hall’s first self-published project, delves into New Zealand’s soda-making boom – which, for close to a century, saw manufacturers spring up in almost every town of 500 or more people.

From the 1860s to the mid-20th century,

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An enduring institution turns 101

Erin Kavanagh-Hall

Two Greytown friends –one a long-time local, the other a seasoned writer and historian – have teamed up to tell the story of an enduring South Wairarapa institution.

Viv Green and Anne Hayden are the authors of Kahutara Hall Celebrates 101 Years, a self-published history of the small farming town’s meeting hall – a fixture of its community since 1921.

Relocated to the area from the old Featherston Military Training Camp, the hall has played host to everything from dance competitions, to political discussions, to Sunday School classes, to muchanticipated neighbourhood Christmas parties.

As well as the history of the building itself, Kahutara Hall Celebrates 101 Years, to be launched at the hall’s 101st birthday celebrations next month, chronicles a diligent and enterprising rural community.

For co-writers Green and Hayden, the soul of the story was the resilient and “quirky” characters who have ensured the hall’s survival: From the first assembly who sought out community meeting place after the previous one burnt down, to volunteers organising numerous working bees and potlucks to welcome new residents, to the presentday committee determined to keep the doors open.

Kahutara Hall Celebrates 101 Years, designed and printed by Greytown’s Lamb-Peters Print, has been a labour of love for Green, who settled in Kahutara with her young family in 1978.

As an active member of the former Kahutara Country Women’s Institute, founding member of the Kahutara playgroup, and past president of the hall committee, the turnof-the-century wooden building was a second

home to Green for much of her 34 years in the area.

To produce the book, she teamed up with close friend Hayden, combining her local knowledge and wealth of contacts with Hayden’s writing experience — as author of Cobblestones Museum He Taonga: Wairarapa’s Heritage and various academic publications.

For both women, it was

important not to let the hall’s centenary pass by without preserving its history — especially as many of its counterparts throughout Wairarapa have shut down.

“If we don’t record our history, it gets lost. And the Kahutara Hall is part of Wairarapa’s story,” Green said.

“Community halls were the heart of rural New

Zealand — life in the community has always revolved around them.

“The hall has survived all these years because of the people — who were willing to work together to achieve a wonderful community asset.”

“It’s the people’s stories that really make the book — so many delightful, quirky stories about country life,” Hayden added.

“Their stories are funny, poignant and insightful, and reveal extraordinary generosity of time and resources.

“You can sense that when you visit the hall itself— it’s got such a lovely and comforting feel to it. You feel all the aroha that has gone into it over the years.”

Kahutara Hall started its life as part of the Soldiers’ Club building at the Featherston Military Training Camp, also serving as a hospital during the 1918 flu pandemic.

In 1921, a delegation from the Kahutara community approached the camp in the hope of securing a new

community building — after the Kahutara School gymnasium was destroyed by fire several years earlier.

The committee bought part of the Soldiers’ Club for 325 pounds, and it was relocated onto land donated by well-known landowner W.E. Bidwill.

The community banded together, pooling their resources to furnish the hall and organising a community dance as an opening celebration — charging “three shillings for gentlemen and two shillings for ladies”.

Locals also paid one shilling to enter a waltzing competition, with the winner taking home a prize of 2 pounds.

The committee continued to organise fundraiser functions to “pay the mortgage”: Proving challenging in the early years, as the hall had no electricity until 1926, and copper boilers were used to “make cups of tea and do the dishes”.

Several renovation projects followed, with working bees organised to build a new supper room and expanded kitchen.

The hall has had various uses over the century — for events, meetings between farmers and local body politicians, church and school gatherings, and as the headquarters for community groups, some of the earliest being the local rifle shooting and bowls clubs.

It was particularly active throughout the 1980s, thanks to an influx of new arrivals: Housing the Kahutara District Gymnastics Club, Rimutaka Judo Club, and Kahutara Playgroup [the latter still going strong today].

“That was back in the days of the ballot farms, so there were a lot of young families moving to the area,” Green said.

“Kahutara was a thriving community back then –very busy.”

Green and Hayden were thankful to the locals, who were willing to contribute their stories to the book: the farmers who recalled wedding receptions the whole community would attend and the parties including Euchre matches for those not so keen on dancing, the Kahutara School past pupils who would have to march across the road in pairs to use the hall, and the volunteers who discovered the water tasted strange — thanks to a deceased possum in the water tank.

One community member shared a charming story about the community Christmas parties: Her sister insisted she knew the identity of “Father Christmas”, so she waited, concealed from view, in the changing rooms to find out for herself.

“Her suspicions were confirmed!” Hayden said.

“It was very cute.” • Kahutara Hall will be holding two events to celebrate its centenary on November 11 and

12.Copies of Kahutara Hall Celebrates 101 Years will be on sale at both events for $20. To order a copy, contact Viv Green at roto. farm@xtra.co.nz.

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Anne Hayden [left] and Viv Green – authors of Kahutara Hall Celebrates 101 Years. PHOTO/ERIN KAVANAGH˜HALL

The rise and fall of Wairarapa’s soft drink industry

Wairarapa was no exception, with each major town – from Martinborough to Pahiatua – housing at least one aerated drink factory.

Some were phenomenally successful, producing almost 10,000 units on a daily basis. Others less so, “disappearing off the map” after being squeezed out of the market, or falling foul of the law and public opinion – and some suspicious fires.

Hall was partly inspired to research and write Wairarapa Wowzers by his life-long love of vintage soda bottles – and his extensive collection of locally-branded receptacles, found discarded on farm land, behind hedges and under old houses.

Having previously helped a friend with research for a book on New Zealand soft drink manufacturers, Hall decided to dig deeper into the Wairarapa scene – spending the 2020 lockdown researching the sales figures, product evolution and colourful characters behind some of the heavy hitters.

He hoped Wairarapa Wowzers would “help spark an interest” in a lesser known – but no less engrossing – aspect of local history.

“It’s a portrait of rural

New Zealand – and an insight into an industry that’s now practically defunct, but was once a significant employer in Wairarapa,” he said.

“Plus, it’s fascinating stuff, especially with all the skulduggery going on.

“Several factories went bankrupt. A few ended up burning down –some people suspected something to do with the insurance. One factory owner had to make a public apology for illegal behaviour.

“It’s an interesting snapshot into a part of Wairarapa a lot of people won’t be aware of.”

Soft drink production in New Zealand began in earnest in the 1840s and gained particular popularity in the early 20th century – with 164 factories established around the country by 1918.

Wairarapa boasted some of the top performing manufacturers, among them the Fuller Company in Greytown and Masterton’s Dixon Brothers and WACO – filling, at their peak, close to 650 dozen bottles per day.

Though profits were high, so were recorded injuries on the factory floor – the result of exploding glass from gas pressure during the carbonation

process.

“Some people would wear fencing masks and gloves to work. But there was no real compulsion to wear protective gear, and there was no such thing as ACC,” Hall said.

“A few people got quite badly injured.”

Also causing a headache for manufacturers were the bottles themselves. The original stone receptacles were outlawed by health

and safety legislation as they were difficult to clean, and their glass equivalents – introduced in the

1870s – were expensive to reproduce.

Factories relied on consumers to clean and

return the glass bottles after use: But this proved challenging, with children smashing the bottles to retrieve the marble [used to seal the carbonation inside], and people using them for clandestine home brewing, or illegal trout fishing.

What’s the rush? Slow down to keep kids safe

For the final instalment of Students Against Dangerous Driving’s [SADD] SAFER

September column, the rangatahi of SADD WAIRARAPA have a simple message for local drivers – slow down.

A message to Wairarapa motorists from your SADD/Kaitiaki o ara crew.

The speed you drive affects all road users – drivers, pedestrians and cyclists

alike.

In 2018, speed was a factor in almost 50 per cent of fatal and injury crashes involving a driver under 25. Speed has been

a factor in over 25,000 crashes since 2014.

The faster you go, the less time you have to react – and the longer it takes

would like their kids to get to school independently but are understandably concerned about fastmoving traffic.

“They’d place bottles filled with calcium carbonate in the rivers, which would explode and kill the fish,” Hall said.

“It was a major problem. People wanted fizzy drinks, but there’d be no bottles to store them in.

“Factories would

advertise in the paper for people to bring their bottles back. At one point, anyone destroying bottles would be charged a 2 pound fine.

“Eventually, they introduced a deposit system, where people would get cash for returning bottles. But I

strongly suspect there was a bit of a black market — people bringing bottles over the hill, and selling them for a premium.”

In the absence of containers, some factories resorted to less-thanethical tactics.

All glass bottles were branded with the manufacturer’s name –though that didn’t stop some businesses using a competitor’s bottles, covering them with their own labels.

Eventually, Joseph Dixon of Masterton took Pahiatua factory owner F Holder to court for his thievery of Dixon Brothers’ property, and Holder had to make an apology, printed in the newspaper.

“I guess they thought the odds of them being caught weren’t high. Plenty of others got away with it.”

The Dixon brothers would later court controversy themselves after clashing with a local beekeeper – who discovered their honey developed a “raspberry after-taste”, thanks to their bees feasting on the Dixons’ raspberry syrup.

In Pahiatua, factory owner Alex White, a usually “reputable gentleman”, found himself in literal hot water, after he was discovered washing bottles

at 1am during a severe water shortage.

More scandal followed in 1915, when wealthy Wellington wine and spirits merchant Harold Brown arrived in Carterton, and bought the local soda factory.

At the height of the prohibition era, Brown used the factory as a front for what became a lucrative beer brewing and bottling operation – which continued until 1919 when the law caught up with him.

“I don’t think he made a lot of soft drinks!” Hall said.

“He kept it going for a while – clearly, the profits outweighed the risks. In the end, he was fined 50 pounds, which was a lot of money back then.”

Hall said Wairarapa Wowzers was made possible with a treasure trove of information from Papers Past, the Wairarapa Archive, and the soda bottle enthusiast community – who were particularly helpful with sourcing photos.

• To order a copy of Wairarapa Wowzers, contact Gary Hall via email at garsho@xtra. co.nz.

Radio fundraiser is the top banana

While their schoolmates slept through the early hours of a Saturday morning, Mākoura College’s Jeremy Leveridge and Camryn Charles [pictured] dressed in banana costumes and duct-taped each another to a classroom wall – all in the name of mental health awareness.

The Year 13 students were the host of Mākoura’s annual 24-hour radio marathon fundraiser, held from September 23 to 24, which raised $2,064 for the Mental Health Foundation.

This year’s show, “Going Bananas For 24 Hours”, featured candid discussions about mental health, interviews with guests, and various banana-themed activities – streamed live on social media.

Activities, made possible with a large donation of bananas from New World Masterton, included banana-related art projects, making banana splits, and “banana sword fights”, as well as constructing toilet paper wedding dresses and the aforementioned ducttaping experiment.

Camryn and Jeremy said the marathon was “an amazing experience”, and were thrilled with the support from sponsors, listeners and donors.

“We were happy all our activities brought a smile to the faces of our dedicated listeners and viewers –many of whom stayed up all night to support us,” Camryn said.

“We left the studios with memories we will treasure forever.”

to stop.

Children are most at risk, especially when walking and cycling to and from school. Many parents

Schools have signs to indicate a slower speed [40kmh] during those peak times. Most drivers are considerate and look out for us and wave when we cross the road but we still see drivers breaching the speed limit when passing our schools. It’s not okay.

We live in a culture of moving fast, overtaking, and thinking “she’ll be right”. But it’s important

to remember: Just a 5 per cent reduction in your speed is equal to a 10 per cent decrease in crashes.

What’s the rush? There is no rush. You may not have your own kids, but please – look out for us.

Join the movement.

Get in touch with your local SADD/Kaitiaki o Ara representatives or follow us on Facebook –search “Wairarapa SADD Group”. You can also go to the sadd.org.nz website and subscribe to our newsletters.

It takes everyone to get to no one.

Greytown’s Gary Hall, author of Wairarapa Wowzers – a history of the region’s at-times scandalous soda industry.

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The students and coordinators of SADD Wairarapa at a recent symposium.

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George Vincent, owner of Martinborough’s soft drink factory, with his delivery truck, circa 1918.

The Dixon Brothers factory on Chapel St in Masterton – where the Departmental Building is now.

Thriving

Traversing the challenges of a hectic lifestyle can often leave us feeling stressed, tired and with a body which can feel tense and even broken. The issues which Covid has caused in recent years has made many people anxious, from children, students through to the elderly.

Traditional Chinese medicine is a holistic approach to treating the mind and body with herbal medicines and acupuncture. Dawn Lucia has been practising this treatment for over 23 years, these days from her peaceful rooms on Papawai Road, in Greytown.

Clinic Manager is Jessie Glasser and between the two women they have created a warm, restful oasis where health and happiness can be restored with gentle healing.

Acupuncture has been used by the Chinese for physical and emotional disorders for thousands of years.

Dawn holds a Master of Science degree in Oriental Medicine, is a California Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist, a member of Acupuncture NZ, and an ACC accredited provider.

If you have addiction issues, Dawn is certi ed by the National Acupuncture Detox Association for treating addiction and holds a quali cation in counselling. A skilled practitioner, she may help with conditions such as chronic pain, injuries, anxiety, depression, and stress. Other health conditions she assist with are infertility,

pregnancy issues and menopause. Her goal is to empower every patient to reach their full health and potential in a safe and comfortable way.

The range of treatments are as vast as the issues facing their patients. Acupuncture is offered, along with electro-acupuncture, cupping and moxibustion, to Emotional Freedom Technique or Tapping (EFT), Tui na massage and nutritional counselling.

Dawn and Jessie genuinely care about helping people and they offer patient resources they are happy to share. One includes an E-book: “How to Thrive in the Modern World – a layperson’s guide to Chinese Medicine.” This can be accessed free of charge via their information packed website www.acuherb.co.nz

However, there is nothing better than experiencing Dawn’s traditional form of medical practice.

You’ll be pleased you did.

Yarns in Barns to inspire love of reading

A key element of this year’s Yarns in Barns is the Inspire a Child to Read initiative – encouraging hundreds of children across Wairarapa to pick up a printed book.

This push results from new research which found New Zealand is grappling with a growing literacy crisis, particularly among young people.

A 2022 report by The Education Hub identified decreasing literacy and reading for enjoyment in school-age children, with a staggering 35 per cent struggling to read and write by the age of 15.

The Education Hub report suggests that encouraging children to read for pleasure is a key solution to the growing literacy crisis. Other studies note that reading on paper provides an opportunity to disconnect from the digital screens dominating our lives – and helps increase concentration, comprehension and enjoyment.

These findings spurred Wairarapa bookseller David Hedley, publisher Ian F. Grant and librarian Charlotte Algie to develop a new initiative aimed at igniting a love of books in young people for this year’s Yarns in Barns: Wairarapa Festival of Reading.

As part of the wider festival, Inspire a Child to Read includes free author events, specifically for children, at Masterton District Library.

On Saturday, October 15, Donovan Bixley will host a “Draw Some Awesome” interactive drawing workshop and introduce the characters from his series Flying Furballs

At 4pm on Tuesday October 18, Fifi Colston will introduce the mad puppets of her latest story Masher and show how to make a puppet.

At 5pm on the same day, former What Now presenter Jason Gunn will entertain and inspire kids to get started reading his new series [very much in the David Walliams tradition] Jason Mason and the World’s Most Powerful Itching Powder.

The Inspire a Child to Read initiative will also see every Year 5 and 6 pupil in Masterton receive a free book, thanks to the generous support of Masterton Trust Lands Trust.

“While it’s never too late to foster a love of books, Year 5 and 6 are particularly important,” Charlotte Algie, children’s librarian for Masterton District Library, said.

“We hope the

opportunity to meet these incredible authors at the library, be introduced to their characters, then leave with a signed book in their hands, is the spark to ignite a lifelong love of reading.”

“Our experience shows that one of the best ways to ignite a love of reading in people of all ages, genders and ethnicities is to connect them with storytellers and a community of other readers, and put a printed book in their hand,” festival organiser David Hedley added.

The organisers want to make Yarns in Barns accessible to as many as possible, so ticket prices are low [from $10-$25], with some events free –including all events for children.

• The Yarns in Barns festival runs from October 14 to 23. For more information, go to yarnsinbarns.co.nz.

Children’s entertainer Jason Gunn will be doing a presentation at this year’s Yarns in Barns Festival.

Taup˜-based children’s author and illustrator Donovan Bixley will be running a drawing workshop at Masterton District Library.

100

celebrating 100 years of Wairarapa College in 2023 with an exciting schedule of events.

the dates 10-12 March 2023

A dedicated Centenary organising committee has been working hard organising an awesome range of events to celebrate Wairarapa College’s Centenary. Join us to catch up with old friends, make new ones, and enjoy the range of events we have on offer for the weekend.

out waicolcentenary.nz for all the details and to register your attendance. Your registration affords you entry to over 15 free events over the weekend.

1923-2023

The WaiCol Centenary Golf Day

Join Sir Bob Charles and other NZ sporting icons (to be announced) in the eld at the Masterton Golf Club for a fun 18 hole Ambrose golf event.

WaiCol Centenary Breakfast

Start the day with a full buffet breakfast at Copthorne Solway. Former college house pupil - Luther Toloa will host this special event 'A conversation with the two bobs' - Former Mayor Bob Francis and 1963 British Open winner Sir Bob Charles.

The Centenary Dinner

Join us for a relaxing formal 2 course buffet dinner at Copthorne Solway Park. Time to unwind for the day and relax over ne food and wine

a chance to mix and mingle and an opportunity to reminisce.

The WaiCol Centenary Ball

The weekend's agship event is to be held in the iconic school hall. Our theme is the 1920's. Enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbles, and a two-course dinner, and be entertained by the incredibly talented "[The] Beat Girls".

About 11 years ago, I returned to Wairarapa where I’d grown up, and started a garden. Looking for fruit trees that grow well here, I was startled to find a variety of peach tree for sale called the Black Boy. The phrase “black boy” is widely acknowledged as being associated with the denigration of people of colour.

Since then I’ve had many conversations with nurseries, garden centres and gardeners about the name of this fruit. One nursery said they now call it ‘sanguine’. Some gardeners refer to it as the ‘blood peach’ or ‘the black peach’.

However, most growers and garden centres continue to use the name ‘Black Boy’. They seem to feel it is more important to maintain an established brand than remove a racist term. Some even say there

is nothing wrong with the name – after all, there’s a White Lady peach. Some have said changing the name would be ‘PC gone wrong’.

It’s easy to overlook racism when you have never been the subject of racism yourself. When you have never been treated as less trustworthy, less smart or less likely to succeed in life.

Try to imagine this from someone else’s perspective – what it would be like to experience a myriad of negative messages on a daily basis. To have the history of your culture and language being squashed out.

If you buy that fruit tree, why not ask the garden centre to first take the label off?

Anne Nelson, Taratahi

: Some extra information: The term “boy” is considered a racial epithet when used to describe Black men. Calling a man of colour “boy” has historically been used to demean and belittle men of colour – and was commonly used for enslaved Black men in the US. Therefore, the term “black boy peach” can be considered problematic. Interestingly, New Zealand is the only country that uses “black boy peach” – it’s called “peche de vigne” or “sanguine” everywhere else.

A verse for Her Majesty

A poem I wrote for our lovely Queen Elizabeth II:

Long ago, a young woman inherited a Crown Vowing then lifelong

service to country and town

She ruled with wisdom, resolute until the end

As she took on tradition, injustice to fend

Years rolled on, her head held high and proud

Her manner always inspired, never loud

She has now entered Paradise to take her place

Amongst all rulers of creed and race

And now she rests before God’s throne

Reunited with Philip, no

longer alone

She takes her place with the Almighty King

As angels on high sweetly sing.

Cheryl Cavanagh, Masterton

Taking responsibility?

On August 20, the TimesAge featured the news that Wairarapa’s covid death rate was the highest in New Zealand per capita.

Now that we have the local body elections upon us, it is interesting to note that

Jill Greathead is seeking election in Carterton. This is the same councillor who was actively opposing covid vaccines and encouraging others to join her with their placardwaving protests. Not one word about this in her electioneering blurb. Is Jill Greathead going to take some responsibility for her actions contributing to the highest death rate per capita in New Zealand?

Coral Aitchison, Carterton

The late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip at her coronation in 1953.

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YARN

It's Time to Get Busy

LAWN CARE

Help your lawn recover from winter and prepare it for the hot summer months ahead by doing the following:

FEED: If you haven’t applied lawn fertiliser recently do this now using a quality food. Liquid seaweed tonic is also beneÿ cial for lawns.

WEED: There are lots of lawn weeds so if you need help identifying what you have it helps to take some photos and bring in a sample so we can help you select the right product.

SOW: If you’re sowing a new lawn you should get onto it ASAP so it has time to establish before summer arrives. The ÿ rst thing to do is to kill o° the existing patch with a non-selective weedkiller, we can help you pick the right one for you.

Come and pick up a ‘How To’ brochure for easy to follow advice.

PROTECT: Treat your lawn for grass grub and porina moth caterpillar with KiwiCare LawnPro Protect. The wet weather has likely caused fungus issues such as red thread, brown patch, fairy rings & mushrooms as well as moss. We can help you pick the right spray for the job.

THE FLOWER GARDEN

Plant a wide range of summer ˛ owers to encourage bees & beneÿ cial insects, increase pollination and to add beauty and fragrance. Some fast-growing summer ideas include lobelia, dahlia, cosmos, gerbera, marigolds, petunias, and sweet peas.

LAVENDERS: Sprinkle some dolomite lime around the dripline of existing lavenders and give them a trim, making sure you don’t cut too hard into the old wood.

FEEDING

Just about everything in the garden needs to be fed in spring to boost them after the winter, to support them through the burst of spring growth and prepare them for the upcoming summer months. There are a lot of fertilisers available but don’t always assume you have to buy a speciÿ c one for speciÿ c types of plants, they’re often suitable for a range of plants. The NPK levels stated on the bags are a good gauge. Fertilisers with high nitrogen will encourage leafy growth; phosphorus stimulates overall growth and plant development; potassium helps with ˛ owering.

IT’S TIME TO FEED:

ROSES: Rose food is high in potash and is suitable for many other plants in the garden including hedges, trees & shrubs. A spoonful of Epsom salts (magnesium sulphate) around the base of each bush will give an extra boost.

THE EDIBLE GARDEN

TOMATOES: It’s still too early to plant tomatoes in the ground but we suggest you come in choose what varieties you want while you’re waiting — some are selling out fast. Labour Weekend is usually the earliest time to get them in the ground but don’t be too hasty, you can wait even longer than that, just judge it by the weather. When planting your tomatoes bury them deep to encourage a bigger, stronger root system.

START SOWING: Prepare the garden with ican Compost and ican Organic Vegetable Food. When the soil temperatures warm up you can direct sow beans, beetroot, buttercup, carrot, corn, courgette, cucumber, leek, lettuce, parsnip, radish, spinach & tomatoes. We recommend our ican Chef’s Best seed range for best results. It’s a good idea to stagger planting of seedlings and sowing seeds to extend your harvest.

Lavenders are a versatile addition to the home garden. Looking incredible as a border or edging plant, in pots or herb garden.

ROSES: It’s incredible how fast roses burst into life after a bare winter. Protect the emerging foliage from pests & diseases at the same time as giving a boost with ÿ sh fertiliser by spraying with Combat 3-in-1 for Roses & feeding with Rose Food.

We have lots of lovely roses to choose from, either for yourself or for a gift. Come and have a browse and pick up a Rose Guide while you’re here.

STRAWBERRIES: Feed plants in the garden with Tui Strawberry Food every 4 weeks during the growing season. Those in pots need a slow release or liquid food such as ican Fruit Food for Pots. Other berries can be fed with strawberry food.

VEGETABLES: Feed with ican Organic Vegetable Food, liquid fed with ican Fast Food & have regular applications of Seamite liquid seaweed tonic.

CAMELLIAS: These will be ÿ nishing ˛ owering shortly, when they do feed with an acid fertiliser. The same food can be used for magnolias, rhododendrons, daphne, azalea and even blueberries.

HERBS: Plant a mixture of herbs for cooking & medicinal use. Herbs can be grown in pots on the windowsill, in troughs on the patio or in the vegetable and ˛ ower gardens.

PLANT: This is the time of year when an exciting assortment of edible plants come in stock. Tamarillos, guavas, pepinos, currants, berries and citrus are some examples but there will be more.

If you don’t want prickles in your lawn then October is the time to spray with Grosafe Prickle Weedkiller.

PROTECT

HYDRANGEAS: Make your blue hydrangeas ‘bluer’ and pink ‘pinker’ by changing the soil with aluminium sulphate or liquid lime & dolomite. It takes a few applications for the change to happen so start now.

FRUIT TREES & CITRUS: Trees in the garden can be fed with Kings Citrus & Fruit Tree Food or ican Fruit Food. For potted plants our ican Fruit Food for Pots & Planters is a simple choice.

SPRING BULBS: Bulbs that have ÿ nished ˛ owering can have potash or bulb food applied to enhance ˛ owering for next year.

DID YOU KNOW…

You need to be very careful what fertiliser you use when applying it to plants in pots. Plants in pots need slow release or liquid fertilisers - general ‘granule’ fertilisers are too strong and can burn the plants roots. Our ican range of fertilisers make feeding all plants simple.

The Slow & Fast Food can be used safely on everything, both in the garden and pots and for fruiting plants we have two choices, one for the garden and one for pots and planters.

STOP CODLING MOTHS: Lay traps and stock up on Success Ultra to prevent your fruit being attacked.

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No doubt you’re noticing a burst of life in your garden – spring has sprung! There are some important tasks to tackle this month so make the most of the extra hour each day and get out into the garden.

Youth heading2work

Wairarapa’s Youth2Work initiative has teamed up with Kuranui College to help rangatahi [young people] get “work-ready”.

Youth2Work, facilitated by REAP Wairarapa, supports young people to find sustainable employment in Wairarapa – helping with everything from developing jobhunting capabilities to organising work experience placements.

As at June this year, 12 months since it launched, the programme had helped 48 young people secure part-time and full-time employment.

At present, the programme is working with Kuranui College students on a one-toone basis, helping them develop their career goals as they transition from school into the work environment.

With support from the school’s careers advisors, Youth2Work mentors Kylie Brady, Jenny Gasson and John Roberts assist rangatahi with investigating further study, connecting with potential employers, and sharpening key skills such as CV writing and interviewing.

Youth2Work also recently partnered with Kuranui College and Wairarapa businesses

to host its Moving On expo – a one-day event introducing students to employers, tertiary institutes, and speakers from various industries.

Youth2Work team leader Kylie Brady said this is the second year the programme has worked with Kuranui students one-to-one.

“We found that approach really benefitted the rangatahi so we just had to come for another year,” she said.

“It’s been great to see the students already have

part-time jobs and getting vital skills needed in today’s work environment.

“With covid-19 less of a focus, gap years have been a topic of discussion among the students, with a number opting to defer university to work and save money.”

Youth2Work, founded in 2021, is supported by Carterton District Council and the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs.

It has supported young people into job placements across a wide variety of industries,

such as farming, forestry, hospitality, marketing and retail.

The programme has signed an agreement with the council to help another 50 youth into employment by June 2023.

Carterton Mayor Greg Lang said he was “excited” about the partnership.

“Youth2Work creates the best possible results for the students. With the preparation before, and the pastoral care after, it’s built for success,” he said.

“It’s cool to be part of the mahi.”

We’re o˜ to see the wizard

The Pantoloons are making their way back to Wairarapa for the school holidays – bringing a delightfully wacky take on a childhood favourite.

The Wellington-based theatrical troupe will be making an appearance in Carterton next week, performing a pantomime version of L. Frank Baum’s classic The Wizard of Oz.

Director Amanda Stone said the troupe promises to deliver a “hilarious” spectacle for kids and kids at heart – with “fabulous costumes, traditional panto one-liners and gags, plenty of music and interactive fun, and a healthy dose of

adult humour”.

“This fun-packed story is guaranteed to have you cheering Glinda the Good Fairy, booing the evil Wicked Witch of the West, and rolling in the aisles with laughter,” she said.

• The Pantoloons performance of The Wizard of Oz will be held at Carterton Events Centre on Tuesday, October 11, at 2pm. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $12 for holiday programmes, and $50 for a family pass. For more information, go to www.thepantoloons. com.

The Pantoloons will be performing an irreverent take on The Wizard of Oz at Carterton Events Centre.

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Kuranui College students with Youth2Work mentors John Roberts [left], Katie Brady and Jenny Gasson, careers advisor Rachel Butler-Peck [right], and Carterton Mayor Greg Lang.

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Announcing the winners!

SENIOR PERSON OF

YEAR AWARD

This was made very di icult by the very high calibre of finalists, each very deserving of recognition for their voluntary service to the community

Senior Person of the Year

Winner: Lesley Hurst

Lesley has been a committed volunteer for many years – Age Concern, Wellington Free Ambulance and many more organisations. Her active involvement in the community, care and concern for people especially our seniors, made her a standout candidate. She is passionate about people with low mobility or dementia, highlighted by her work with the Wairarapa Care Network. Lesley is someone who has a strong focus on community and wellbeing and this is very evident in her voluntary service to the community.

First Runner Up: Luther Toloa

Luther is well known for his voluntary work in the community. He is a founding member of the Pasifika o Wairarapa Trust, set up during Covid to address social disparity and the lack of services for Pasifika. He facilitated communication with the DHB to encourage culturally appropriate engagement and increase of vaccinations amongst Pasifika. He was a strong advocate for the new netball facility in Colombo Road.

2nd Runner Up:Frances Reiri-Smith

Lovingly known as Nanny Frances, she has worked tirelessly in the community and for Māori. Some of her work has included membership of Te Pae Oranga (Iwi justice Panel), Wairarapa Women’s Welfare league, Kuia for the Carterton District Council, support to Māori Mental Health Tautoko Ora Wananga, strong advocacy of Te Reo Māori, kaumatua and Kaikaranga for Hurunui o Rangi Marae – to name just a few!

Age Concern Special Mention for Community Service

Masterton: Archdeacon Hariata Tahana

Lovingly known as Aunty Sally, Hariata has has worked tirelessly for the community in many ways. These include taking services at Rangimarie Marae, and providing support and guidance to many. On numerous occasions she supports grieving families either with tangi or liaising with Police to enable a smoother transition to get their loved one home. Aunty Sally has participated in many civic openings and dedications and has served on many boards o ering support. She is always a strong voice for Māori.

Carterton: Rev Maki Lauvi

A long serving Minister, the Rev Lauvi has shared his language with the community, especially our youth. He supports many, lending a sympathetic ear and encouragement. He is an advocate of keeping the Samoan culture alive with language, tradition and faith. He is involved in many Pacific community groups and his kind, gentle, caring nature is an inspiration to all.

South Wairarapa: Colleen and Ken Paddon

Colleen and Ken are long-standing community members and supporters of the Martinborough Bowling Club, having been involved with its establishment and taking on many roles over the years. They always work to ensure people are made to feel part of the community and both support social connection through sports and activities. Their involvement has enabled many to find friendship, through using sport as a way to enjoy the company of others.

Congratulations to each winner, and keep an eye on the papers for features about their big hearts!

We encourage everyone to celebrate the awe-inspiring, older people in their lives, today and every day!

Judges; Masterton Mayor Lyn Patterson, Carterton Mayor Greg Lang and South Wairarapa Mayor Alex Beijen decided on the Senior Person of the Year.

Opinion

Mermaid creates waves – of racism

Stop me if you’ve heard this one.

Disney does a live-action remake of The Little Mermaid and casts an African-American actress in the title role. Grown adults throw a collective tantrum. Because a makebelieve woman with a fishtail cannot possibly be Black.

Honestly, Wairarapa –these columns could write themselves.

Let me catch you up. The trailer for the re-vamped Disney classic, featuring Halle Bailey as Ariel, recently dropped on Youtube. Bailey doesn’t look anything like the flame-haired,

Erin Kavanagh-Hall

fair-skinned Ariel from the 1989 animated film people grew up with. So, the trailer received no fewer than 1.5 million dislikes, the hashtag #notmyariel started trending, and some Twitter accounts used AI to white-wash Bailey’s features.

Let me remind you, folks. This is a children’s movie. About mythical creatures that can belt Broadway show tunes underwater. Give me strength. The detractors have tried, bless them, to come up with cogent arguments. Because I’m feeling generous, let’s unpack some of them.

Firstly, “The Little Mermaid is based on a story by Danish author set in 13th century Europe –therefore, Ariel should be white”.

If we’re arguing fidelity to the source material, Hans Christian Andersen never specified his eponymous heroine’s skin colour. Also,

people of colour lived in pre-modern Europe. As free members of society, no less — arriving as merchants or explorers via well-established trading routes with Africa and Asia. “White” and “European” are not necessarily synonymous.

Secondly, “a Black Ariel doesn’t make sense, because mermaids are a European mythological figure”.

Not quite – almost every culture in the world features sea-dwelling humanoid creatures in its fairytale lore. You can find merpeople in everything from ancient Philippine mythology, to Zimbabwean spiritual folklore, to The Arabian Nights

Third, “a Black mermaid would be scientifically impossible”. Not enough light under the sea for sufficient melanin production. A “real” mermaid would be

“practically translucent”.

Nice try – melanocyte production is dependent on genetics, not light exposure

Fourth, “by casting Bailey, Disney is pandering to a woke ideological agenda.”

This one’s hilarious when you [again] consider the source material. Andersen’s novel The Little Mermaid is a queer allegory – inspired by the author’s unrequited love for his friend Edvard Collin. In the novel, the mermaid becomes human: But she has no voice to express herself, every step she takes feels like walking on glass, and her love interest rejects her in favour of someone else. A clear metaphor for Andersen’s experience as a closeted gay man in 1800s Denmark.

Detractors are calling out Disney for prioritising “wokeness” over “historical accuracy” – when the historical text the film is based on is inherently progressive. Mindblowing, no?

In all seriousness – mermaids aren’t real. Racism, however, absolutely is. All these calls in favour of historical purity, science, and

nostalgia are mere obfuscation. Some people do not want to see darkskinned women in film – so they hide behind thoughtful discourse and claim melanin can’t exist in the ocean. Like their “scientifically accurate” Ariel, you can see right through them.

I do have some faith in humanity [and the internet], however. Parents throughout the world have been posting videos of their Black daughters watching the trailer – overjoyed to see a Disney hero who looks like them. Children deserve to see themselves represented in the media they enjoy. An obvious cash grab though the live-action Little Mermaid is, a Black princess is a step in the right direction.

If you’re opposed to mermaids of colour, I invite you to subscribe to Disney+ and watch the animated Little Mermaid on repeat. There’s more than enough room in the fictional ocean for all races.

In the meantime, if you’re interested in protecting sea creatures, I’ve heard the real ocean could do with some help.

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response,

In my opinion, the most overrated movie is…

Jocelyn Konig

Fifty Shades of Grey.

Mike Filmnerd

Tough one. Top four: The Godfather, The Pianist, The Avengers [2012], Inception.

Graeme Burnard

Anything with Tom Cruise or Nicole Kidman in it.

Jean Cretney

Avatar.

Christina Schofield

Any of the Fast and Furious movies, Jaws, or just about anything that has multiple sequels [more than 3].

Richard Alan Dahlberg

Lorraine Hooper

Power of the Dog –great scenery but an overrated, silly drama.

Damian Matthew Hall Probably Ocean’s Eleven for me.

Elisa Brown

The Notebook.

Karen Roberts

Maggie Flynn Nomadland.

Jacqui Spooner

The Power of the Dog. Nothing appealing about it at all – just dramatic rubbish.

Desiree Feast Thor: Love and Thunder. A trashy movie with bad acting

Sheryl’s kōrero a national champion

New Zealand Police deputy commissioner Wally Haumaha [left] and superintendent Raikesh Naidoo presented Solway College student Sheryl Chand with the Race Unity Speech Award. Sheryl came first equal in the Race Unity Speech Awards in June, which she shared with Joe Howells of Kerikeri High School. Sheryl was presented with the Race Unity Speech shield at her school assembly on Friday, September 23. She also received the NZ Police National Champions Award, the Manukau Institute of Technology award for Manaakitanga, and the Wellington Regional Championship award.

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In her speech, Sheryl proposed suggestions for schools to dismantle racism – including abolishing academic streaming, a practice which has been discriminatory towards ākonga Maori [Maori students] and other young people of colour.

fHaumata was the chief judge of this year’s speech awards. He congratulated Solway College for supporting Sheryl, so she could address racism on a national stage.

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Wairarapa art now in focus

Have you noticed the difference?

Over the past couple of years Aratoi has been focusing on improving our sustainability and environmental impact. We have added over 300 solar panels to reduce our energy consumption by almost 50 per cent and switched to LED lights in the offices and back of house.

In our retail space we have been experimenting with greener packaging and putting more of a focus on local artists and suppliers.

Wairarapa favourite Esther Bunning is just one of the artists we have been showcasing, to focus on supporting local and telling our Wairarapa stories.

Bunning is recognised as an innovative photographic artist. She has a style that is both instantly recognisable and difficult to pin down. Drawn to quiet beauty and resplendent light, she weaves elements into a dreamy pastiche that provides the viewer with a glimpse of the subject that cuts breezily below the surface.

Bunning’s new landscape work on display in the foyer is a further extension of PHOSPHENE, her first solo exhibition held

at Aratoi earlier this year. These new pieces exploring our landscape, featuring the hills around Whangaimoana and South Wairarapa in a unique presentation.

Bunning said, “One of our favourite places to go for some time out is Whangaimoana, it’s a quick easy drive, and the landscapes around the

south coast are breathtaking at any time of the year, and in any weather. I spent a summer evening creating double exposures of the beautiful hills around that area. The warm russet colours and foliage touched by the late afternoon sun, coupled with crazy big skies and cloud formations are one of Wairarapa’s best kept

Clubs combine for the annual match

In 1953 a committee was formed for Wairarapa Ploughing Match Association, with the first match taking place at Arthur Southey’s property on Moreton Rd, Carterton. Wairarapa has hosted several New Zealand’s finals, the first in 1969 at Est HA Evans, West Bush

Rd, Masterton, second in 1977 at Mick Rayner’s at Gladstone and a third in 2008 at Stout and Clarkson properties at Kahutara.

The Wairarapa Ploughing Match Association and Wairarapa Vintage Machinery Club have combined to make the

annual match which attracts over 20 entrants. This year’s annual match is on October 9, at 117 Gladstone Rd, Carterton, from 11am Admission is by gold coin. For more information phone Barbara Wilson 379-7403 [evenings].

secrets I think.”

These photographs had handcrafted words added before being printed on silk georgette. Bunning then rephotographed the silks out in the landscape again, using the light to show the texture of the fabric and to add to the organic feel. The selection of works in the shop have been printed on various

substrates, including smaller pieces reprinted on silk, stitch stories with over embroidery, and some featuring her quirky, organic shaped frames.

We are striving to make our museum as sustainable as possible, so watch this space!

What Wairarapa artists and supplier would you like to see in the shop?

In 2018, Wairarapa Ploughing Match Association president Gavin Jones all concentration. PHOTO/FILE

Retail featured artist wall.

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Emotional journey needs thought

even looked after their two girls one afternoon while Alison went to the doctor.

In my last column I said I wanted to share a couple of stories about helping people finding their birth mothers. When I found mine, it was very soon after the law had changed allowing us adoptees access to our birth records.

I shared my story with friends and was very surprised to discover two people who I had known for a long time, were also adopted.

In the first case, my friend Alison, who lived in Wellington, was planning a move to Perth with her husband and two daughters.

One day she told me that she would like to find her birth mother before she left New Zealand, and asked if could I help.

When we applied for her birth certificate, like mine there was no veto so the process was reasonably quick. We set about searching for her birth mother and we were positive we found her living in the central North Island.

Once Alison found the

courage, we contacted this lady only to discover we had taken a wrong turn somewhere and had the wrong person! She was very good about it [it could have been a disaster] and wished us well on our search.

After a lot more work, we found Alison’s birth mother, who was now living in Florida. We only had an address, no phone number. Alison wrote to her, included her phone number and a few weeks later she received a phone call from a phone box in a suburb of Miami. As you can imagine, it was a very emotional phone call. But the bigger surprise was yet to come.

At the time this was all happening, Alison and her husband were in the middle of selling their home. They had a chosen a real estate agent who lived in the same suburb as they did, thinking local knowledge would help with the sale. They had become quite friendly with the agent and she would pop in for a coffee and

So, imagine the utter astonishment when after some research, Alison discovered her birth father was still in Wellington. Not only that, he was living in the same suburb. And not only that, their real estate agent was married to him! It sounds too unreal to be true doesn’t it? But I was there and witnessed it for myself.

The other experience I had was with a young lady I worked with. Jane was getting married to a lovely young man who was adopted but it had not been a particularly happy life for him. He was an only child and when he was in his teens, his adopted parents divorced.

One headed south and the headed north and he was basically left to fend for himself. Jane decided to try and find his birth mother as a wedding present for him and I was asked to help.

It didn’t take us too long to find her. She was living in Tauranga and was very excited when we contacted her. But there was a big surprise in store for our young man. His birth mother had married his birth father and they had two more sons, so he found

his whole complete family with two full blooded brothers. What a wedding present that was.

I am sure most of you have seen David Lomas connecting families on his TV programme. I have been lucky enough to have had my own experience and helped others achieve theirs. It is

a very emotional journey to go on.

Not everyone has a happy ending and I would strongly advise anyone who is considering it but has “issues” relating to their adoption, to hold back and reassess the reasons why they want to do it.

It would be quite

unfortunate for all concerned if you went about it with resentment or anger emotions.

Some of the discussions around adoption law reform going on at the moment, I believe, are not healthy and could open a can of worms. I think things should be left well alone.

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Opening Day on 15 October 2022 will be an opportunity for everyone to meet the new Head Coach at MTC, Harry Gotze, an ITF-qualified professional coach with more than a decade of coaching experience. Harry is looking forward to helping everyone improve their tennis while growing the club.

Harry, with the support of other Red Clay Tennis coaches, will be running a coaching programme for juniors in Term 4 of 2022 and Term 1 of 2023, as well as CardioTennis for adults (fun drills with a fitness focus) and Tennis Xpress (small group sessions for adults new to the sport or wanting to improve their game).

Masterton Tennis Centre at 147 Dixon St is the hub of tennis in the Wairarapa, with 11 Astro Turf courts, (including 3 floodlit courts for night play), a wellappointed club rooms, plenty of ostreet parking and stunning views of the beautiful Tararuas.

The Opening Day will be a fun afternoon of tennis for young and old, with spot prizes, a chance to meet Head Coach Harry and enjoy some afternoon tea, homemade lemonade or a sausage with a glass of something from the club bar. This season, the club is o ering significantly reduced subscriptions for

primary and secondary school players, combined with the opportunity to take part in regular after-school coaching on a user-pays basis, with a built-in development pathway for juniors wanting to take the sport further.

McCaw delights at Pukaha open day

Helen Holt

Hundreds of people came to Pukaha National Wildlife Centre for the Community Open Day on Sunday, September 25.

The open day brought more than 900 people, of whom 43 per cent were from Wairarapa, 29 per cent from Tararua and 28 per cent from other areas.

Marketing manager Sarah Watkins said that, despite the rain leading up, the whole day went smoothly

School, MenzShed and many more.”

The wildlife centre offered free entry and free buses from Masterton, Eketahuna and Dannevirke.

Former All Black captain Richie McCaw was a special guest at the open day.

packed room of tamariki [children] and adults.

Three Little Kiwi is written by Pukaha ranger Tara Swan and illustrated by local teenager Angelique Hicks.

The programme will be run by Harry, one of three professional coaches working with Jacob Emery of Red Clay Tennis, and sessions are available only to junior members of Masterton Tennis Centre.

For more details, go to the MTC website: clubspark.kiwi/mastertontenniscentre

No need to register for this event. Just turn up on the day and stay as long as you like.

“Everyone enjoyed the ranger talks such as tuna [eel] feeding, as well as kids activities, kai from Kaka Cafe, market stall from local Tararua and Wairarapa creatives, and stands from Rangitane, Wairarapa Garden Tour, Eketahuna

McCaw was given a formal powhiri welcome by Rangitane o Wairarapa and Rangitane o Tamaki nui a Rua; followed by a tour of Te Wananga Taiao the Environmental Education Centre under construction at Pukaha.

He greeted his many fans on a walk-through of the ngahere, fed the long-finned eels and tried his hand at carving. McCaw read the children’s book Three Little Kiwi to a

McCaw said the highlight of the day was meeting Kahurangi the Kokako.

General manager Emily Court said they were delighted to have McCaw.

“The day was a great success with Richie McCaw being a wonderful presence.

We couldn’t do the conservation mahi [work] we do without our partners. The whole community right from Dannevirke to Featherston turned out to enjoy our wildlife and ngahere [forest].”

Richie McCaw interacts with a k˜kako at Pukaha Wildlife Centre.

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The very best in life is, in my conviction, being gripped by the most remarkable person in the history of the world—Jesus.

He is extraordinary. He is of such a character and personality that it makes no sense to not admire Him.

He is God’s great definition of a proper man. He is the One who is offering men and women everything they need for a blessed life now and lasting joy and peace forever.

I am glad you have read this far and maybe you are not religious at all. But your curiosity is awaked in you and you want to know this person, Jesus.

If this is you, I am convinced that God is working in you. Nothing happens to you and me because of luck or chance. The best things we’ve enjoyed in life—loving parents, a dear wife or husband, precious children, health, long life, employment and prosperity— have all been the gifts of God.

The worst things in this groaning and fallen world did not occur because God was looking away. God is always in control of our lives even when the news is the worst.

The fact is that somehow you came across this article, started reading it and have kept on reading it so far. I believe that God directed your eyes to this article

and planted the curiosity in your mind that caused you to read it.

The truth is that the God of love lives, acts and is in charge of your life at this very moment. Can you see now that this God has not given up on you even though you may have neglected Him for decades?

Remember that God, your Creator, is the one who lies behind this unexpected reading in the paper. You are not in charge of what is happening. God is in charge of this encounter and as the God of measureless love, He alone can make someone a lover of Himself.

It is possible for us to learn what life is all about and to receive from God all we need for a lifetime’s enjoyment and fulfilment.

This world cannot offer you this, but you can receive it from God through Jesus Christ His Son.

Jesus said in John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid”.

You can read it all in the Bible and I would love to share with you from out of the Bible. We do this every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 2pm at The Little Haven. Everyone is most welcome. Our next service will be Sunday 9th October.

The Little Haven

A place for the Carterton

Tree for the Queen

A commemorative tree planting was held in memory of Queen Elizabeth II in Masterton last week. Mayor Lyn Patterson and Kaumatua Mike Kawana planted a Totara in Queen Elizabeth Park as a memorial to the late Queen, who died on September 8. After the planting historian Gareth Winter gave a talk on the history of the park and its association with the royal family. The Queen visited the park as part of her tour in January 1954. Formally known as Masterton Park, its name was changed after the visit.

Jupiter nears closest point

Nick Sault Sky Watch

Suddenly the evening light lasts another hour, and if you rely on a modern digital device for telling the time, you never had to do a thing to bring that about.

What a world we live in! [a little sarcasm there]. It means for us stargazers we need to stay up somewhat later to see the sky at its best.

No matter, the season brings us other joys. Let’s see what the October evening sky brings us.

Jupiter is the main luminary. He’s brighter than normal as he is coming to his nearest point to us. That’s a whole 300 million kilometres nearer than it will be in October, when it will be behind the sun from our aspect. So, around mid-October, Jupiter is high in the eastern sky at 9 pm.

Almost overhead is Saturn, now in the constellation of Capricornus. It’s normally a bright object, but unfortunately pales in comparison with Jupiter.

Follow an imaginary line from Saturn towards where you saw the sun set

a couple of hours before, and you pass through Sagittarius and the much more prominent Scorpius above the western horizon.

This time of year, our own evening winter constellations of Southern Cross [Crux] and Centaurus, are scraping the southern horizon, never able to slip over it.

Alpha Centauri [also called Rigil Kentaurus] is the third brightest star in our sky and is hovering above the southeastern horizon.

Canopus, the second brightest star is guarding the low southwestern horizon. Between them, Crux sits almost duesouth.

Right at the end of the month, you can welcome the brightest star Sirius, as it rises in the east after 11.30pm along with the return of Orion with his triple-star belt.

The appearance of these in our evening sky mark the return of summer, as they will be prominent in the sky throughout the season.

I am not sure how

excited you have become regarding Nasa’s strike on the tiny asteroid Dimorphos, but it is more important than might be imagined.

Although huge asteroids the size of the one that destroyed the dinosaurs are believed to be 50 million-year events, ones the size of this one are

frequent enough to cause concern on a near historic scale.

Dimorphos is just 160-metres across but travelling fast enough to destroy a whole region if it hit, bearing in mind we have many more populated regions these days.

The point is, if you can shift an approaching

asteroid the size of Dimorphos by a tiny fraction of a degree while it is at a distance, it will bypass Earth. But don’t worry about Dimorphos. It orbits its parent asteroid, Didymo, and will merely take up a slightly different orbit.

Jupiter is currently bright in the evening sky.

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Lifestyle

When

For years it was a furniture and appliance store, but during the war it had a much livelier role. MARK

of the Wairarapa Archive

the antics of the short-lived American Red Cross Services Club.

Early in 1943, it was decided that the US Marines stationed at Guadalcanal needed a break away from the horrors of the islands and some much-needed rest and recreation.

One battalion from the Solomons was to camp at Masterton, and a battalion from another area would also camp here. There was plenty of room for the men, but there wasn’t a place where they could go for a meal, a dance, or a game of cards. The people of Masterton would ensure that this would be sorted out before the worn-out Marines arrived.

In the weeks before the arrival of the men, the furniture shop of WE Cody Ltd. was repurposed. There was no secret made of the building’s intended purpose, the Times-Age

published several pieces detailing the new club.

“The object of the club is to provide recreational facilities and entertainments, and also food prepared and cooked in the American manner, for the men of the Allied services. The opening of the club will provide the women of Masterton and district with an admirable opportunity of showing their hospitality to visiting servicemen from overseas, and a large band of helpers is required for canteen work, as dance hostesses and in other ways.”

As the article stated, the main purpose of the club was to have a place where the American and Allied servicemen could go for some relaxation or entertainment. The club was staffed by selected women from the area,

Marines

and several hundred were carefully selected, and each had to show a membership card to get in. The club organisers only wanted well-

in

recognise and enjoy, but what was delectable to an American was strange or repulsive to a New Zealander as Phyl Daniell later recalled.

week, the club was a very popular dance hall. It was an entry by invitation only, but the Marines had no problems finding dance partners to take along to the club.

The Marine band provided much of the dance music, but local groups were also able to perform there. Dancing was perfectly fine, but the stern glares of the supervising women would evolve into a scolding if you tried to leave the club with your new American friend. Dancing was fine, but all relations with the Marines had to be civil, polite, and most of all, well-behaved.

The dances were not simple affairs, they often had a theme. On the Fourth of July, the club was decorated with American flags in honour of Independence Day. The night wasn’t just about the usual dancing. The paper reported that there were several “novelty dances”, musical chairs and a potato race.

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behaved girls working at the club, no hanky-panky was permitted.

The club went out of its way to provide food that the Americans would

“I can still remember what they used to eat. They used to eat these pancake things … and then they’d put a whole lot of golden syrup on the top and then eggs on top of that, and bacon. Yuck.”

Aside from the provision of meals, which at the height numbered from 4000 to 6000 a

From time-to-time other groups were allowed into the club.

The Wairarapa College pipe band was allowed in for refreshments after

leading the Marines in marches. Children from the local orphanages were also invited in for a meal and entertainment that was provided by the Americans.

In October 1943, plans were well under way for the Marines to leave

Masterton and head back overseas to the war. One of the last events was a special backwards dance in which the Marines wore their uniforms backwards.

Popular American sayings were written down and placed on

the walls. Less than a week later, the cheerful American boys who had livened up the town so much were gone, back into the hell of war.

After the war the American Red Cross Club reverted to a retail shop, becoming Smith

and Browns and selling whiteware and furniture. This building is gone, demolished to make way for Kathmandu. The memories of those “nice young boys” and all of the dances and festivities at the club are now just a memory.

The club was a place where the soldiers could go for a meal, a dance, or a game of cards.

The club was a very popular dance hall. It was an entry by invitation only, but the Marines had no problems ÿ nding dance partners. The Marine band provided much of the dance music.

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American Red Cross Services Club became Smith and Browns after the war had ended.

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It’s a deep dive into stream at Papawai-Mangar

found when there was a search for invertebrates could tell us a lot about water quality and habitats.

Aquatic invertebrates vary among species in their sensitivity to poor water quality and impacted habitats; some species can only live in clean, cool, stone-bottomed streams with lots of oxygen.

While others are more tolerant of pollution, sediment, low oxygen and a lack of shade.

More sensitive species are often a crucial food source for our native freshwater fish.

Wairarapa residents are curious about what’s really going on in the freshwater streams.

That’s why the volunteer-led Stream Care Group and Liz Gibson from Mountains to Sea Wellington joined forces to explore beneath the surface of Papawai-Mangarara Stream.

Gibson said the group’s aim was to get some baseline information around the biodiversity and ecology of the stream.

“The intention is that as [PapawaiMangarara Stream Care Group] do more restoration actions and we continue to monitor over time, we’ll start to see a shift,” Gibson said.

“We’ll start to see a return of more biodiversity. We’ll start to see improvement in water quality. We’ll start to see more shade.

“It helps us to get a good understanding of: Is our restoration action working?”

Papawai-Mangarara stream flows alongside

Papawai Rd in Greytown to join the Ruamahanga River.

The Papawai Maraebased group expects restorative plantings to reach target numbers in the next three years.

Gibson said it was mainly humans impacting the health of our water and the biodiversity of our freshwater species, with sediment and a “significant” lack of trees held largely to blame.

“So this would have originally been part of what was a

wetland complex that surrounded Wairarapa Moana, and those wetlands were drained for farmland, and a lot of the trees were cut down,” she said.

“The release of those trees means that a lot of sediment was ending up into the waterways, and it also reduces a lot of that habitat for biodiversity.

“So that would have been a big problem as sediment fills up all the gaps in the bottom of those streams, it can take away all those spaces for the food

to grow, but also the places for things to live and hide.

“That’s had a really big negative impact.

“Also, the stream flows through quite an urban environment ... because of that, it can have impacts from stormwater, from roads, from farm runoff as well can be an issue.”

Gibson said effluent from farm runoff could also make its way into the stream.

The group set freshwater traps looking for eels and fish species and collected

water samples to look at the different bug species that may be floating around.

“So the banded, the giant, the short jaw kokopu, koaro are another fish that likes really clean, healthy, quite bouldery rivers and streams, and then inanga as well.

“This is a place where I would expect to probably find inanga. It’s low-lying, if there is access to the ocean for these fish to get back up here, then that would be really amazing.

that some fish would be present too, and they’re really good at helping to clean up the water themselves as well.”

“Our findings on this day tell us there are some water quality and habitat issues which we then investigated with further tests,” Gibson said.

“If we found all of the different kinds of whitebait species, that would be incredible,” Gibson said.

“Kakahi or freshwater mussels are another species that you see in some of the streams around the area, so the presence of those tells us

Over a few hours, the team found one injured kokoputuna [longfin eel] and a broad mix of medium to low-sensitivity species like water boatmen, sandfly and midge larvae, amphipods, worms and damselfly larvae, and a very small number of the more sensitive mayflies.

Gibson said what was

In order to restore biodiversity, volunteers will need to continue with riparian plantings, increase shade cover over the stream and stabilise areas around the riverbed to reduce erosion.

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Mountains to Sea’s Liz Gibson investigates the set-nets.

Papawai-Mangarara stream health survey, September 2022

Ellie Dranco

Papawai-Mangarara Stream Care Group volunteers and organisation Mountains to Sea joined forces to measure the health of Papawai-Mangarara Stream.

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Papawai-Mangarara stream health survey, September 2022

The wettest of winters

for the region.

This winter has been the wettest on record for the Wellington region, according to the Greater Wellington Regional Council [GWRC].

Figures provided by GWRC’s environmental science team confirmed that the 2022 winter was the wettest on record after a summer that was also the wettest on record

Meanwhile, Mt Bruce saw a whopping 368mm of rain in June, 535mm in July, and 272mm in August.

GWRC said this winter was the wettest Mt Bruce had been since records began in 1985, totalling 1175mm of rain.

The largest rainfall total of all was in Tararua’s Bannister Basin, with 1157mm in July – the

largest for the region this year.

Bannister Basin had the largest accumulation of rainfall in the region, clocking 2894mm of rain, but this was only the basin’s second-wettest winter since records began in 1975.

Tauherenikau had its second wettest winter since records began in 1953, counting 525mm of rain over the winter.

Masterton had its third-wettest winter since records began in 2002, with 363mm of rain falling on the district.

Despite the overall wet weather, the National Institute for Water and Atmospheric Research [Niwa] said coastal Wairarapa had been an exception to the rule. It said near-normal rainfall fell on our coast.

GWRC said the figures

painted a portrait of suburbs soaked and districts drenched by record amounts of rainfall which exceeded many of the previous highest totals recorded across the region.

On average, June rainfall was about 160 per cent up on long-term seasonal averages, with July coming in higher at 200 per cent and August at 170 per cent.

GWRC senior climate scientist Dr Alex Pezza said that the main causes of the extremely wet pattern were obvious.

“Background global warming increasing moisture in the air and leading to higher rainfall, a third consecutive year of a developing La Nina and the development of semi-permanent marine heatwaves around New Zealand.

“These factors contributed to an enhanced northerly flow and formation of the phenomenon known as atmospheric rivers, which brought large amounts of tropical moisture to our region.”

He said the compounding factors of the wet season were important and had led to lasting, disruptive and expensive consequences.

He said a chain of significant rainfall prevented saturated soils from drying out, contributing to the severe slips ezperienced in many areas by the end of winter.

GWRC said downfalls also raised the threat of flooding in the region, resulting in a handson winter for GWRC’s flood response team,

which responded to eight flooding events in various parts of the region alongside the Wellington Regional Emergency Management Office [WREMO], including one where the team was in action for over five days.

“While the heavy rain and high river flows ultimately presented no major flooding issues, they did result

in significant erosion in Wairarapa’s rivers.”

It said the Waihenga Bridge on SH53 near Martinborough was closed several times this year, a clear indicator of a strong La Nina pattern, which brings early summer floods.

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Niwa said this winter was the warmest on record.

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Kapa haka fun kicks o˜

Flynn Nicholls

There was palpable energy and excitement at REAP Wairarapa’s 2022 Schools Kapa Haka Festival last week. After spending three years as an online event, this year’s event kicked off in person on a day of sunshine at Chanel College.

The festival, over two days, had 20 schools showcase their performances to packed-out audiences of whanau, friends, and members of the public.

Chanel College principal Myra Coley said the school fully supported the event and was proud to host it this year.

Emily Paku, a year 13 student and one of the leaders of Chanel’s kapa haka group, performed alongside her sisters Tessa and Madelyn.

Paku made the feathers for Chanel’s costumes while their group instructor Nanaia Martin drew moko on each student.

Paku said the festival was the highlight of

the school kapa haka calendar.

Te Reo Maori was compulsory at Chanel until year 10, and lots of students moved into the kapa haka group through that.

There were several strong performances.

Tararua College travelled from Pahiatua to perform a stirring set of waiata and haka.

A strong cohort of senior students took a leading role and helped to choose the waiata for the performance.

One of the finest

performances of the day came from Kura Teina, the years one to three students at Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Wairarapa.

They performed beautifully to roars of applause.

After their performance, the senior students acknowledged their Kura Teina with a powerful haka.

It was clear that a huge amount of practise and passion has gone into each school’s performance.

Twenty-five

performances from primary, intermediate and high schools made for a complete programme over the two days.

Whanau, friends, and members of the public were invited to attend the free event.

After three years of virtual festivals, the community of Wairarapa Schools is coming together again in person.

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Students from Tararua College perform.

Students from Chanel College’s kapa haka group, from left, Ariana Miller, Tessa Paku, Madelyn Paku, Emma Jackson, Emily Paku,

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Year 1-3 pupils from Kura Teina [junior school] at Te Kura Kaupapa M˜ori o Wairarapa.

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Bovis eradication needs more work

Grace Prior

Mycoplasma bovis is inching closer to being fully eradicated, with only one pocket of land in Mid-Canterbury. However, the number of properties with the disease has increased.

Although Wairarapa successfully eliminated Mycoplasma bovis [M. bovis] last year, the Ministry of Primary Industries [MPI] said there were now three confirmed properties with the disease in Canterbury, up from only one in June.

From 2017, the Wellington region, which is largely Wairarapa, had six farms locked down with the disease.

MPI M. bovis programme director

Simon Andrew said it could be possible that infected properties would be found in other parts of New Zealand.

“Although we are at the tail-end of this outbreak, it is possible we may find other infected properties in other parts of the country in the future and so we must remain vigilant and maintain our nationwide surveillance programme.”

Andrew said the eradication programme would target the sole pocket of confirmed infection with depopulation starting on a Mid-Canterbury feedlot and strict new biosecurity measures for the surrounding area.

He said the nationwide testing programme

proved the M. bovis infection was isolated to a small area in MidCanterbury, where there were infected properties, including the feedlot.

“We are working hard to investigate the exact transmission route, but at present that remains unclear.”

He said that without an exact understanding of why the transmission had happened, a different approach was needed to protect cattle and farmers in the area.

Andrew acknowledged the role farmers had played in helping to better understand the situation.

He said that to bolster understanding, the programme would bring in extra technical advice.

“We’ve come a long

way from the height of the programme when there was a peak of 40 confirmed properties across the country to the small number of farms now and farmers have made huge sacrifices.

“We are committed to hunting down the last remaining infection.

There’s been 275 confirmed properties to date out of 30,000-plus farms in New Zealand.”

Andrew said the M. bovis Programme, with DairyNZ and Beef and Lamb New Zealand [Beef and Lamb] would work with the feedlot’s owners, Anzco, to start progressive depopulation of the property from October 13.

He said the depopulation would coincide with a

Controlled Area Notice for the Wakanui area, affecting 14 cattle farms. Three of the 14 properties are owned by Anzco.

All 14 properties in the high-risk area would be depopulated by midJanuary as part of the Controlled Area Notice.

Andrew said a round of testing and census would be carried out for farms in the low-risk area of the Controlled Area Notice.

“The controlled area notice steps up the already tight controls in the area as we think it’s important to take all possible steps to ensure this pocket of infection is contained and the progressive depopulation of the feedlot successful.”

He said that after the

depopulation of the high-risk area, there would be a standdown period of two to three months to allow the properties to be cleaned and disinfected.

Beef and Lamb and DairyNZ would work closely with impacted farmers in the area and compensation would be provided where needed.

Andrew said MPI knew the controlled area notice would be “extremely challenging and disruptive” for the affected farms, and the organisation would support them through the process.

“Since the start of the programme, M. bovis has predominantly spread by animal movements and we ask farmers to continue

keeping their National Animal Identification and Tracing [NAIT] records up-to-date to protect themselves and others.”

On August 18, a Kaikohe beef farmer was fined $18,000 for not registering 496 cattle under the NAIT Scheme.

John Emile Schepens, 67, was sentenced in the Dargaville District Court on two charges under the National Animal Identification and Tracing Act 2012, after a prosecution by MPI.

Andrew said it was easy for farmers to become complacent, especially with low numbers of M. bovis infections across the

country.

“But now is the time where we must be more cautious than ever and that’s why we are taking these prudent steps.”

He said the programme’s bulk milk test programme was going reasonably well and August 2022 was on track to be the first August since 2018 with no confirmed infection through bulk tank milk surveillance.

“While this is positive, it doesn’t mean the job is done. It is likely that we’ll find more confirmed infections before we declare eradication successful.

“When we find any infection, we will deal with it.”

Cultivation for summer crops has started on some farms already.

The type of cultivation and timing has a big impact on soil structure and life. While full cultivation produces a nice seedbed, it plays havoc with soil structure and beneficial soil organisms, especially if a rotary hoe is used. Many contractors now offer notill or strip-till options which are kinder on the soil and can achie the same yields at often less cost as shown by the Foundation for Arable Research (FAR). These options also retain more soil organic matter and carbon due to the decreased time between spray out and the new crop emerging. The “worm test” is an easy means of assessing if soil conditions are right for cultivation.

Take a small amount of soil from operating depth of the tillage equipment and roll it between your palms. If you can roll a ‘worm’ less than 4mm in diameter, the soil is too wet to cultivate safely. If you can roll a worm less than 3mm, the ground is too wet to even drive on. If the soil crumbles before it gets to 4mm thin, it is suitable for cultivation.

people who mean business

Jude Clark of “Sold On Jude at Ray White Leaders” would like to say a sincere thank you to all the businesses and individuals who sponsored a Care Pack for Wairarapa DHB nurses.

Around 300 of the pamper packs were given to each of the registered nurses working at Te Whatu Ora / Health NZ (formerly Wairarapa DHB) including hospital, community and palliative.

Jude was inspired to organise the Care Pack gift as a loved one has been cared for in the health system for several years.

had witnessed the stress and workload during covid, and since then, have witnessed how the nurses have been under even more pressure. But they were still able to do an amazing job.

I want to say thank you all of those who sponsored a nurse, with some sponsoring up to ten.”

WTT

Alcoholics Anonymous: Featherston Community Centre, 7.30-8.30pm. Call 0800 229 6757. Belly Dance for Beginners: Kiwi Hall, Featherston, 6.30-7.30pm. Call Antonia Blincoe [021] 105-7649.

Carrington Bowling Club: 57 High Street, Carterton,1pm for 1.30 pm start. Call Pauline Hodgson [027] 406-672.

Carterton Community Choir: 7.159pm, at Carterton School, Holloway St. Call [022] 373-4299.

Danzability Class: 11am-noon, at Studio 73, Greytown. Call physio.rachel.horwell@gmail. com or [022] 077-2654.

Digital Seniors Wairarapa: Call 0800 373 646 for an appointment.

Martinborough: St Andrew’s Church, 9.30-11am; Featherston: Featherston Community Centre, 1.30-3.30pm.

Fareham Creative Space: Open studio, 10am-3pm, 80 Underhill Rd, Featherston. Email: registrations@ farehamcreativespace.nz

Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 6.30pm. Food Market: Food Trucks, 4.307.30pm outside the Masterton Town Hall, rain or shine.

Red Star Table Tennis Club: 5-7pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter [027] 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066.

Ruamahanga Club: Cards – 500, 1-4pm, at Wairarapa Services Club, Essex St, Masterton.

Social Learners Bridge: 1-3.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Barbara [06] 304-9208.

Steady As You Go: Falls Prevention and Balance Class, 9.30am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066.

Thursday Morning Bikers: Meet at the fountain at the Queen Elizabeth Park entrance, 9.30am. Contact (06) 216-2187

Wairarapa Fern and Thistle Pipe Band: Weekly practice, Masterton Brass Bandrooms, Park Ave, Masterton. Email fernandthistle21@ gmail.com

Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Family History Research Rooms, 5 Church St, Masterton, open 1-4pm. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9amnoon, at the Masterton Aerodrome.

Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 1-2.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 3771135.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7

[0274] 474-959.

Dance Fit: At Carrington Park, Carterton, at 6-7pm. Text dance groove to [022] 321-2643.

Greytown Music and Movement: For pre-schoolers, 10am, at St Luke’s Hall, Main St. Contact email admin@ stlukesgreytown.co.nz Fareham Creative Space: Open studio, 10am-3pm, 80 Underhill Rd, Featherston. Email: registrations@ farehamcreativespace.nz Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261.

Justice of the Peace: Carterton library noon-2pm; Masterton District Court 11am-1pm; Eketahuna Library 1.30-4.30pm.

Needlework & Craft Dropin: 10am-noon, Featherston Community Centre. Call May [06] 308-6912 or Virginia [06] 308-8392.

Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401.

Masterton Masters Swimming Club: Club night 5.30-6.30pm, Trust House Recreation Centre back pool. Call Stu [027] 295-4189 or Lucy [021] 0204-4144.

Carterton District Historical Society: 150 High St North, Carterton. Open by appointment. Call 379-5564.

Cobblestones Museum: Daily 10am-4pm Printing Works: Sat/ Sun, 1-4pm. Cobblestones Museum, 169 Main St, Greytown. Call [06] 304-9687.

Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Sat and Sun 10am-2pm, other times by arrangement. Call Elsa [021] 2639403.

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

Call Paul Dodge [021] 0262-6595.

Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Masterton Library, 10am-noon.

Lions Book Sale: 9am-1pm, next to Wairarapa Farmers Market, Solway Showgrounds, Judds Rd, Masterton, under the grandstand.

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

Wairarapa Ploughing Match: At 117 Gladstone Rd, Gladstone, from 10.30am.

Masterton Marauders Wargaming Club: At the Masterton Croquet Club, 1-5pm. Call Vince Cholewa [027] 344-1073 or visit http:// mastertonmarauders.blogspot.co.nz

Carterton Farmers Market: Memorial Square, 9am-12.30pm. Call [027] 663-9011.’

Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 1pm.

Masterton Park Bowling Club: Queen Elizabeth Park, bowls roll up at 1pm, names in by 12.45pm. Call 377-5458.

Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Myrna Lane 377-3064.

Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St.

Narcotics Anonymous: Featherston Community Centre, 7-9pm. Call 0800 628 632

Rotary Sunday Market: 6.3011.30am, Essex St car park. Contact thehodsons@xtra.co.nz

377-0078 or 0800 367-222.

Creative Hands Programme: At Hospice Wairarapa, 59 Renall St, Masterton, 10am-noon. Call Kirsten 399-1050.

East Indoor Bowling Club: 7pm.

Call Julie 377-5497 or George 3789266.

Epilepsy Support Group: 11am at the Salvation Army office, 210 High St South, Carterton. Call 0800 20 21 22.

Featherston Music Club: 7-9pm.

Call Shaun O’Brien [027] 672-6249.

Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton.

Call Di [027] 498-7261.

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

Hospice Wairarapa Support Services: Free of charge for anyone dealing with a terminal illness. Call [06] 378-8888.

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

Call Wendy [027] 319-9814.

Troubadour Music Group: 6-8pm, Wairarapa Community Centre, 41 Perry St, Masterton. Contact Stefan [027] 226-6019.

Wairarapa Services Club: Cards –500, 1.30pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton.

Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Call a Quit Coach based at Whaiora 0800 494 246.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11

Masterton Toastmasters: Meet in the Salvation Army Hall, 210 High St, Carterton, at 7.30pm. Call Ben [027] 892-0730.

Caregivers Programme: At Hospice Wairarapa, 59 Renall St, Masterton, noon-1.30pm. Call Kirsten 399 1050.

Clareville Badminton Club: Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm.

Call Steve [027] 333-3975.

498-7261.

Free Literacy and Numeracy

Classes: At Literacy Aotearoa Masterton. Call Carol [022] 524-5994 or visit us at 340 Queen Street, Masterton.

GirlGuiding: Masterton Pippins [5-7 years] 3.45-5pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646.

Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB 11am-1pm.

Paint/draw: From live model,10amnoon, at Masterton Art Club, Victoria St. Call Elissa Smith [027] 470-6528.

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

Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401.

Village, Ngaumutawa Rd, Masterton, 7-9pm.

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

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

Carterton Cycle Group: An informal group of ‘leg power’ and e-power cyclists, from Belvedere Rd [weather permitting] for 20km or 40-60km rides. Call Irene [027] 634-9167 or Lesley [021] 299-6389.

Dance Fitness: 9.30-11am, preschoolers with parents or caregivers, music and movement and art, at Fareham House Hall Featherston.

Call Justine [0204] 105-2830.

Digital Seniors Wairarapa: Call 0800 373 646 for an appointment.

Masterton: Citizens Advice, 10noon.

10.30am, at the South Wairarapa Workingman’s Club, Main St, Greytown. Call Marguerite Chadwick 379-5376.

Rangatahi to Rangatira Youth Group: Join us for sports, food, and leadership, Carterton Events Centre.

Text “R2R” to [027] 742-2264.

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

Scrabble Club: 1-4pm in Masterton. Phone Sue McRae [027] 449-0601 for venue details.

Silver Ukulele Club: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Jan [06] 308-8556.

South Wairarapa Caregivers

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

Martinborough Museum: Open Sat and Sun at No 7 The Square, 10.30am-2.30pm. Donation/koha appreciated.

South Wairarapa Pipe Band: Practice at St John’s church hall, Featherston, 4-6pm. To confirm time please call Gordon [027] 414-7433 or [027] 628-5889.

Carrington Bowling Club: 57 High Street, Carterton,1pm for 1.30 pm start. Call Pauline Hodgson [027] 406-672.

Keep Fit!: 9.30am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066.

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.

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

Greytown Menz Shed: 9am-noon.

Call Paul Dodge [021] 0262-6595.

Programme: At a café in South Wairarapa, 10am. Call Kirsten 3991050.

Soulway Cooking and Crafts: 10am-noon, High St, Masterton. Call Nikki Smith 370-1604 [church office].

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

Carterton District Historical Society: 150 High St North, Carterton. Open by appointment. Call 379-5564.

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

Masterton Social Badminton Club: Chanel College gymnasium, Herbert St, enter through treelined entrance [by the bus stop], 7-9pm. Contact Melissa [027] 327-0505.

Parkrun: Weekly 5km run/walk.

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

Line Dancing: 10.30am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066.

Spontaneous Dance: Kiwi Hall, Featherston, 6.30-8pm. Call Pavla Miller [022] 075-3867.

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

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

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

Masterton Petanque Club: 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Myrna Lane 377-3064.

Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St.

Narcotics Anonymous: 7.308.30pm, at St Matthew’s Church, Church St, Masterton.

Parkinson’s Exercise Class: 1.30pm, at the Wairarapa Boxing Academy, Dixon St. Call Roslyn [027] 264-8623.

Patient Activity Programme: At Hospice Wairarapa, 59 Renall St, Masterton, 10am-1pm. Call Kirsten 399 1050.

Sunset Cinema: Carterton Events Centre, Rangatahi Hub. Doors open 7pm, movie starts 7.30pm. Info at sunsetcinemacarterton.com Aratoi: Masterton Museum: A Cabinet of Curiosities to July 2023; John Christeller: Shared Histories to Oct 16; Andrea Gardner: This is the rabbit hole to Oct 16; Wendy Bornholdt: Drawing on Resources to Oct 16; Breadcraft Wairarapa Schools’ Art to Oct 30.

Carterton Craft Market: Mon-Sat: 9am-4pm, Sun: 10am-3pm, 25 High St North, Carterton. Call Desley [027] 787-8558.

Carterton Senior Citizens: 1.304pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, Carterton Memorial Club, Broadway.

Cloth Collective Sewing Workshop: 10am-2pm, Kiwi Hall Supper Room. Call Sara Uruski

Seniornet Wairarapa: Computer/ cellphone help, 1-2.30pm, Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton. Call John [027] 3835654.

Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Quit Clinic at Whaiora 9am-noon.

Free support available across Wairarapa. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246.

Walk and Talk: Meet outside Dish Cafe, First St, Masterton, 9.30am.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8

Wairarapa Embroiderers Guild: At the Ranfurly Club Rooms, Chapel St, Masterton. Call Billie Sims 3782949 or Jenny 377-0859 or email

Wairarapaembroiderers@gmail.com

Carrington Bowling Club: 57 High Street, Carterton, 1pm for 1.30 pm start. Call Pauline Hodgson [027] 406-672.

Measured, timed, free. 8am start, at the Woodside end of the Greytown rail trail. Info: parkrun.co.nz/ greytownwoodsidetrail

Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Sat/Sun 10am-4pm. Call Lesley Hodgins [06] 372-6433.

Toy Library: Masterton: 10am1pm, 365 Queen St. Featherston: 14 Wakefield St, 10am-noon.

Wairarapa Cancer Society

Supportive Care Services: Free services for anyone needing support after a cancer diagnosis. Call (06) 378-8039.

Wairarapa Farmers’ Market: A Spring Fling and Plant Market, 9am-1pm, Solway Showgrounds, Judds Rd, Masterton, under the grandstand and nearby redwood tree.

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

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9

MONDAY, OCTOBER 10

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

Carterton Alcoholics Anonymous: 8pm, Salvation Army Community Rooms, 210 High St. Call Bob [021] 042-2947 or Martin [06] 372-7764.

Carterton Community Toy Library: Events Centre, Holloway St, Mon-Sat during CDC Library hours.

Carterton Scottish Dance Club: 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. No partner required. Call Elaine 377-0322.

Carterton Food Bank: 10-11am Mon-Fri at Haumanu House. Call 379-4092.

CCS Disability Action Wairarapa Office: 36 Bannister St, Masterton, 10am-1pm Mon-Fri. Call 378-2426 or 0800 227-2255.

Citizens Advice Bureau: Free and confidential advice, Mon-Fri 9am4pm, 43 Perry St, Masterton. Call

Literacy Aotearoa: Free computing and digital device classes for adults.

Central Indoor Bowls Club: 7.30pm, Hogg Crescent hall. Call Mathew or Graeme 378-7554.

Red Star Table Tennis Club: 9amnoon at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter [027] 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066.

GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 5.30-7pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550.

Healing Rooms: Confidential prayer for healing or any situation, 2-4pm, at St Matthews Church Hall, Church St, Masterton, no appointment necessary. Call [027] 245-2819.

Call 377-4214.

Mah Jong: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Pat Hamilton [06] 308-9729.

Masterton District Brass Band: Rehearsals at 7pm, in the Band Room, Park Ave, Masterton. Call [022] 574-0742.

Play Gym: St James Church Hall 116 High St, Masterton, 9.30-11am, for 0-3-year-olds.

Red Star Table Tennis Club: 6-8pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter [027] 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066.

Senior Citizens Club: Cards 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Val [06] 308-9293.

Steady As You Go: Falls Prevention and Balance Class, Featherston: 9.30am, A/G Church. Masterton: 1.30pm, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St.

Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066.

The Dance Shed: 450A Belvedere Rd, Carterton. Beginners Linedance Class: 6-7pm. Linedance Intermediate Class: 7.30-8.30pm.

Chair Exercise: Gentle chair exercises, 2-2.45pm, at St John’s Hall, Greytown.

Dance Fitness: 6.30-7.30pm, at Fareham House Hall Featherston.

Call Justine [0204] 105-2830.

Digital Seniors Wairarapa: Call 0800 373 646 for an appointment.

Carterton: 3 Mile, 66 High St, 9.30-11.30am; Greytown: Greytown Library, 1.30-3.30pm.

Fareham Creative Space: Open studio, 10am-3pm, 80 Underhill Rd, Featherston. Email: registrations@ farehamcreativespace.nz

Featherston Amateur Wrestling Club: Beginners, 5-9 years, 5.306.15pm; 10 years+ [including adults] 6.15-7.30pm.

Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 10am.

Featherston Wahine Singers: 7-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Susan [021] 246-4884.

Free Community Fit Club: 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027]

Seniornet Wairarapa: Computer/ cellphone help 1.30-2.30pm, Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton. Call John [027] 3835654.

The Dance Shed: 450A Belvedere Rd, Carterton. Line Dance Class 6-7pm; Rock N Roll Dance Class: 7.30-8.30pm, Beginners/Couple Coaching, Social/Competitive. Call Wendy [027] 319-9814.

Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll.

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

Call Lesley [021] 299-6389.

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

Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Family History Research Rooms, 5 Church St, Masterton, open 1-4pm

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

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

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OCTOBER 12

Men’s Group: Meet for support and friendship, at the Salvation Army

Heart of Arts Wairarapa: A community gallery, 47 High St North, Carterton, Wed-Fri, 10am4pm, weekends, 10am-2pm. Juesday Art: 10am-12.30pm, AOG Church, Birdwood St, Featherston. Call Julia [06] 308-8109.

Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB noon-2pm.

Kiddie Gym: For 0-3-year-olds, 9.3011am, at St David’s Church, corner High and Victoria Sts, Carterton. Call Lorna or Abby 379-8325.

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

Masterton Park Bowling Club: Queen Elizabeth Park, bowls roll up at 1pm, names in by 12.45pm. Call 377-5458.

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

Parkinson’s Singing Group:

Couple inquiries to [027] 333-1793.

Wairarapa Services Club: Rummikub, 1pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton.

Wairarapa Singers: Choral singing, based in Masterton. Call Sean Mulcahy 379-9316.

Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: 10am in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531.

Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, improvers 5-6.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 3771135.

Wisdom and Well-being: Featherston Community Centre, 10.30am-12.30pm. Call Pauline [021] 102 8857.

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Masterton AFC would like to invite expressions of interest for Coaching and Managerial roles for both our first team playing in the Wellington Capital 4 competition and our Senior Reserve side playing in the Wairarapa competition.

further details or to express interest please email masterton afc@outlook com Applications close 27 th October 2022

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Financial dminis trator

Eketahuna Health Centre is seeking a person to fill a vacancy for a Financial Administrator for 7 8 hours per fortnight

For a job description contact Ross 027 458 1162 or Rena 375 8503.

FABRICATOR

A vacancy exists in our Masterton factory for an Aluminium Joiner

We are looking for a keen applicant to be part of our busy team

• Experience in the industry is preferred but not necessary as full tr aining will be given

• We want you to be honest and reliable

• We need you to be physically fit and healthy

• Do you have an eye for detail and pride in your work?

If this sounds like you, please write to us at accounts@hollingsfirst.co nz and tell us why you would like the job. Forward a CV and references if you have them For enquiries phone Ian on 06 377 3676

roperty and round Manager/C aretaker

Lakeview is currently looking for a new Property and Grounds Manager/Caretaker for our wonderful school based in Masterton.

You will have previous experience in gardening and grounds maintenance, general caretaking, property maintenance or relevant trade related industries

Key Attributes:

Previous experience in gardening and general grounds care Skills and experience in general property maintenance and caretaking responsibilities

Able to manage multiple tasks and organise workload appropriately

Quick to learn new skills or procedures, adaptable and flexible Clear communication and using their initiative is key to this role

Team player with ability to work independently

Experienced in working with Health and safety requirements is highly desirable

Confident communicator with the ability to engage with a wide range of people

Positively interacts with students and our community

This is a full time role

If this sounds like you, please email your cover letter and CV to principal@lakeview.school.nz by 5pm, Friday 14th October 2022.

A job description can be requested from the email address above.

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CENTRE MANAGER/ CENTRE MANAGER

Experience in centre management is helpful, but not essential

A passion, energy and love for early childhood is essential though

You must be a full regist ered teacher for our leadership roles, and a fully/ provisionally registered teacher for our reliever positions

We are also looking for registered relievers to join our team

Pay rate: Centre Manager salary: $80,080 Assistant Centre Manager salary: $6 5,000 $75,000 depending on experience and qualifications

Reliever: $26 to $34 an hour, and $27 to $37 in 2023.

Please contact: Dee 021 17 91143 dee@ohua.co.nz for a Job description or to apply.

Job applications for the management roles close Friday, 14 October 2022, 5pm

YOU TH E TO

Applications are invited for a part time fixed term position of Youth Mentor at Wairarapa College This position will provide pastoral care to young people and support to staff to improve learning and wellbeing with a focus on mentoring at Wairarapa College.

Running the Rock and Water programme and Te Hononga

Strong interpersonal skills and a confident communicator

Willing to seek advice when necessary

Working collaboratively with other team members

Contributes creative ideas and strategies to engaging students in school activities

Be reflective and have a good sense of looking after own well being

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This position is for a total of 30 hours per week, starting Term 1 to the end of Term 4 2023

Closing date for applications is 21 Oct ober 2022.

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Email to: grodgers@waicol.nz

Please include a covering letter and a copy of your CV

A job description is available on request

Lochore Cup chances gone in the rain

but the heavy ground and constant rain meant conditions weren’t conducive to open, freeflowing rugby.

EAST COAST

WAIRARAPA-BUSH

Any chance of Farriers Wairarapa-Bush sneaking into the Lochore Cup semifinals disappeared at a wet and windy Whakarua Park, Ruatoria, on Saturday.

Wai-Bush needed to win their penultimate game in the Heartlands Championship against Ngati Porou East Coast, probably with a bonus point, to have any hope of making the playoffs,

First-five Aidan Champion opened the scoring for the Green and Reds with an easy penalty after 14 minutes only for the home side to take the lead through a try to hooker Joe Royal from a lineout drive, converted by first-five Carlos Kemp, who shortly afterwards added a penalty for a 10-3 lead.

scrums close to the East Coast line, but a technical scrum infringement gave the home side a relieving penalty, much to the frustration of coach Mark Rutene, who rued his team’s errors and failure to capitalise.

“We probably tried to play a little bit of dry weather rugby but we changed that in the second half.”

leapt high, gathered a loopy pass and ran 40m unopposed, to give WaiBush a chance of victory at 10-8.

“At the end of the first half we had five minutes on their line and should’ve scored but we just didn’t have enough patience,” Rutene said.

Simple errors by both teams plagued the start of the second 40 minutes before the injection of Inia Katia, who made an immediate impact on his 100th appearance for Wai-Bush, forcing a crucial turnover and winning a penalty.

A penalty to replacement first-five Tipene Haira soon afterwards gave the visitors the lead.

at the first breakdown ended the game keeping alive the home side’s hopes of semifinal rugby and locking away the Bill Osborne Taonga for the summer.

first centurion since prop Bryan Styles in 1995.

this Saturday at home to Buller, and Rutene said the team are determined to finish on high.

Wai-Bush had their chances to close the gap right on halftime with a series of dominant

“Our scrum was strong but we lost about six lineouts, and they would kick down and then win the ball back on our lineouts, so that didn’t function.

However, the tricky conditions made it difficult to get any attacking rugby going and it took a well-timed intercept by winger Charles Mataitai, who

However, that was shortlived, as a missed tackle in midfield had flanker Will Bolingfield score in the corner from a planned backline move from a lineout. A Kemp penalty extended East Coast’s lead to 20-11 with nine minutes to play.

“They’ve had a lot of rain and it rained during the game, so the ball was wet and slippery although the handling wasn’t too bad, but it was hard to get the ball wide, and I don’t think we got it wide until Soli scored,” Rutene said.

The 34-year-old was presented with a special embroidered jersey by his father-in-law Bernie Lett, himself a centurion, and a cap by mother-in-law Karen Lett, as well as a gift from the team. His wife Jenna, and three children – daughters Honor and Nani, and son Manoa – were also there to celebrate the rare feat.

“There will be a new team next year, so hopefully it will be a good day and we can express ourselves.”

BRIEF SCORES

Wai-Bush pushed hard for a late comeback, but

it wasn’t until the 78th minute when winger Soli Malatai dived over in the corner.

“It was winnable but we didn’t play as well as we did last week.”

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They then had a chance from a scrum on halfway after Kemp’s kick-off went dead, but a turnover

“It was a great occasion for him apart from the result. Both teams performed a haka to him – it was good.”

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Ngati Porou East Coast 20 [Joe Royal, Will Bolingÿ eld tries; Carlos Kemp 2 pen, 2 con] Farriers WairarapaBush 16 [Charles Mataitai, Soli Malatai tries; Aidan Champion pen, Tipene Haira pen] HT 10-3

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Soli Malatai scored a late try against East Coast. PHOTO/FILE

Inia Katia, with oldest daughter Honor, speaks to Radio Ngati Porou after his 100th game. PHOTO/FACEBOOK