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Laughter is the best medicine, and when it comes to loneliness, there’s no exception. A group of mums are bringing joy to Wairarapa rest homes with their little bubs in tow, thanks to an initiative sparked by Carterton mother Lucy Adlam. Lucy, who has previously lived in Wellington, London, and most recently Perth, worked as a project coordinator for a not-for-proﬁt organisation in Australia. Just before going on maternity leave to have her ﬁrst daughter, Sage, she was asked to assist a team who were responsible for assessing home help for older people and those with disabilities.

Carterton mum Lucy Adlam with her daughter Ruby, 5 months, and Roseneath Lifecare resident Barbara. PHOTO/SARAH MACDONALD

“In this role, I had to call up usually older people and have a chat and ask how they are going and whether they needed help with cleaning or food or anything like that. “I found that some people were so lonely and they just wanted to keep talking. “I felt so sad because I knew as soon as I hung up, they were going to be alone again.” When Sage was four months old, Lucy began taking her to visit rest homes, and before long, other

mothers began to do the same, all connected through a Facebook group, designed to support woman through motherhood. “By the time I left Perth six months later, there were 300 mums doing it,” she said. Since getting her footing in Wairarapa, she has followed the same model as before, meeting mothers through social networking, and clocking up ﬁve rest home visits throughout South Wairarapa, Carterton, and Masterton. “You learn which residents are getting visitors, and which are not. “Some people always have someone coming around to visit, and others would just be sitting in the same chair with no one. “You walk in and they’re just expressionless, staring at a wall. “But when you come in with a baby it’s just like so emotional. “Their face just lights up.” She said the transformation was particularly moving in people with dementia – “they start to try to entertain the babies, and begin to actually make sense, and tap into memories they haven’t visited in so long”. The rest homes, Lucy and other Wairarapa mums have visited so far include Wharekaka in Martinborough, Roseneath Lifecare in Carterton, and Lansdowne Court and Glenwood Masonic in Masterton.

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We are edging closer and closer to Christmas. The pool has been filled, carols are playing in shops, and the Christmas tree is up. And nobody loves the Christmas tree more than me – except maybe my cat who has managed to launch himself into it multiple times. And with all the wish lists going out to Santa, and Christmas shopping now underway, it is so easy to get caught up in the commercial side of things that we tend to lose sight of what Christmas is all about. According to Google definitions, Christmas is the annual Christian festival celebrating Jesus Christ’s birth, held on December 25 in the Western Church. Though, judging by the first links that pop up when searching ‘Christmas’, we seem to have lost sight of that. On Monday, these were the top three relevant news items relating to my ‘Christmas’ Google search. ‘Use a ping pong ball to tell if your Christmas tree needs water’. ‘Finally, proof that Christmas songs really do your head in’. And, ‘Confusion over wheelie bin collection prompts changes for Christmas and New Year.’ How festive. Regardless of what you believe, it is important to make Christmas

a time of giving, and a time dedicated to family and friends. And by giving, I don’t just mean presents. Give patience, give kindness, give sympathy, give your time to someone who needs it. We can get so busy during the year with work and responsibilities that everything important to us seems to take second place. This upcoming holiday season is a chance for us to reset to our default settings of putting family, friends, and faith ﬁrst. And I don’t know about you, but I am really looking forward to a reset and fresh start. Today’s front page is not a ‘Christmas’ story. It has no mention of using ping pong balls to tell if your Christmas tree needs water, there’s no mention of Mariah Carey or Michael Buble songs driving people crazy, and I didn’t interview anyone about the changes in bin collections. Sorry to let you guys down. But, what this story represents is more ‘Christmassy’ than any of that. It’s about giving time and love to those in our community who need it most. Sometimes coming face to face with the harsh realities of what people go through in our world like loneliness can be too much for us to bear and we put it in the ‘too hard’ basket. This Christmas, we should all look into that ‘too hard’ basket of good deeds, pluck one out, and do it. I’d love to hear from those who take this on board. FOR NEWS Editor Emily Norman (06) 370 0925 midweek@age.co.nz

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Mauriceville farmer Alan Stuart shearing Maureece in front of the crowd at the Mauriceville Country Fair. PHOTO/BECKIE WILSON

14kg ﬂeece shorn for good BECKIE WILSON It was uncertain how many years Mauriceville’s version of Shrek the Sheep, a wooly romney named Maureece, had not been shorn, but on Sunday its hefty ﬂeece clocked in at 14kg after a public shearing. The 20th annual Mauriceville Country Fair attracted hundreds of visitors to Clarke Memorial Domain on the weekend. Among the many attractions,

the midday shear involved a guess-the-weight-of-the-fleece competition with a Christmas Hamper at stake. The winner’s guess came in at 13.75kg. When Shrek, from central Otago, was shorn in April 2004, the merino’s fleece weighed a whopping 27kg. Mauriceville farmer Alan Stuart clipped his romney sheep in front of an eager crowd. It took him no more than five

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Respected kaumatua dies BECKIE WILSON

Wairarapa has lost a kaumatua who was a motivating force in laying the foundations for Rangitane O Wairarapa, and laying down a path for the community’s youth of today to travel. James Rimene, known as Jim or ‘Uncle Jim’, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his whanau on Saturday at the age of 86. He had been in poor health for the past 12 months. Mr Rimene, a Rangitane O Wairarapa and Ngati Hamua kaumatua, was well-known for his work as a founding member of Rangitane O Wairarapa since 1976, a volunteer and board member of Rangitane. Rangitane Tu Mai Ra Trust chair Mavis Mullins and past Masterton Mayor Bob Francis described Mr Rimene as a “wise man who offered constructive advice”, but also had a commitment towards Rangitane and the youth of today. As a strong representative for Maori, he sat on many boards, and worked as kaumatua with the Youth Court. He was recognised for his work with youths when he received the New Zealand Order of Merit award in 2007. Mr Rimene will be well-remembered for his single term on the then Masterton Borough Council after being elected as a councillor in 1986. He was one of two Maori to be elected in the Masterton borough and county between 1877 and 1989. Mr Rimene and his eight brothers were

Jim Rimene in 2010.

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raised by their grandmother in Te Ore Ore, published records show. They grew up speaking Maori as their grandmother could not speak English. Mr Rimene left school at a young age and went to work on farms and woolsheds, but then developed a passion to help others. He was a loving father of five children, grandfather of 10 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, and 14 great great grandchildren.

He outlived his late wife, Margaret Rimene. Bob Francis said the relationship between Mr Rimene and the council remained strong after his stint as councillor. “He was a very good councillor, and it was great that the people of our district selected him to come onto council,” Mr Francis said. The council continued to turn to Mr Rimene for advice even after he left,

he said. Mr Francis said Mr Rimene had left behind one important legacy. “One of the legacies that he has left is that Rangitane now has a strong base and I think he has to take a lot of credit for that.” The pair had a good personal relationship which Mr Francis valued. “He was a wise man, he will certainly be missed.” Rangitane Tu Mai Ra Trust chair Mavis Mullins has known ‘Uncle’ Jim for many years, but recently worked with him through treaty negotiations. “Wise comments, gentle growlings, and always with a deep commitment for the full restoration of the Rangitane identity,” she said. “I am grateful for his support as we navigated difficult issues and sometimes came to compromises that he struggled with, but ultimately allowed us to complete.” Rangitane trustee Jason Kerehi said Mr Rimene’s death was a loss to the community but he left behind many achievements. Mr Kerehi credited Mr Rimene as being one of the main figures in “making Rangitane prominent again”. “I think he was a very significant person from Wairarapa, an incredibly strong leader for his iwi and for his people,” Mr Kerehi said. He was also well known throughout the country, among his peers, other iwi leaders and kaumatua. “He’s going to be incredibly missed but his legacy is amazing.”

Loneliness a crushing reality for elderly people CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “Loneliness is the biggest thing for me – it just crushes me to think about people sitting in a room by themselves,” Lucy said. “Even though people do have company at rest homes, they can still get quite lonely, which is so sad because like, you’ve lived this amazing life, and then you end up alone. “It crushes me, I hate it.” Lucy said people tended to underestimate older people. “They are so interesting. I met this one lady who was one of the first female police officers in the UK. “You would never guess that she had this incredible past.” Lucy calls the initiative ‘Intergenerational Playgroup’. “It’s just a win-win-win situation. “It’s great social development for children, it’s great for the elderly, and it’s great for Wairarapa mums to meet each

other and have that support network. “It’s like ‘adopt a grandparent’.” At the latest playgroup at Carterton’s Roseneath Lifecare, one of the residents became so overwhelmed with happiness at seeing the babies that she began to cry, Lucy said. “That set off one of the mums who was crying and then me too, but it was so funny because at that moment none of the babies were crying. “It affects everyone, the mums, the babies, the residents, and the staff.” Ann Wilson, Diversional Therapist at Roseneath Lifecare said it has been “a pleasure” to hold the Playgroups in their Village Hall. “It is great to see how animated our residents become when they see the babies. “Having the opportunity to hold them brings back lots of special memories.” To keep up to date with the Intergenerational Playgroup, join the Wairarapa Mums group on Facebook.

Mums brought their bubs to Roseneath Lifecare last month.

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Childhood friends get PhDs EMILY NORMAN Claire Hills (nee Ayson), and Jackie Bews have been friends since the age of five. Now aged 73, the pair meet regularly to bond over their recently acquired PhDs, and plan their next steps to take the world by storm. Safe to say, the pair have come a long way since their primary school years in the 1950s. Claire, a long-term Chanel College teacher remembers when she first became friends with Jackie, a 5-year-old with long plaits that fell down to her waist. They both attended Masterton Central School, went on to Wairarapa College, and both lived on Cornwall St. “Claire was always the forceful, intelligent one – and it was like that all through college,” Jackie said. “I became the sporty achiever, not enjoying the 60s style of class teaching methods – I dreamed my way through lessons.” Claire, on the other hand, lived with crossed eyes until she had surgery at the age of 11, so hitting and catching balls were not her forte. “I knew bullying up close and personal, and it gave me a lifelong understanding that I take into work every day,” Claire said. “As long as you let the bullying crush your spirit, the people who are doing the bullying have the victory. “At some point you have to make the decision to take your life and your dignity back, and forgive the people who have been doing it to you, let go, and move on.” But Claire’s crossed eyes were never obvious to Jackie, who stood by her as a close friend throughout school. “Then it gets to the stage when you split from your friends because you leave school and go off on your own path,” Claire said. “You make new friends, have new experiences, and the friendship is still there but it’s kind of long-distance. “Then, when you marry and have children, that part of your life becomes a very strong focus, and everything else is secondary.” It wasn’t until much later in life that the pair began to rekindle their childhood friendship. At this stage, Jackie had two children, and Claire had “excelled” with eight kids. “We didn’t really bond our friendship again until our children were grown up and lots of things had happened in our lives,” Jackie said. Even though the women had gone down separate paths, they both ended up at a similar academic destination, conquering PhDs late in life. Claire had always had an interest in tertiary study and it was a major component throughout her life,

Dr Claire Hills and Dr Jacqueline Bews.

I had so many doubters in New Zealand, mainly because of the ‘age thing’. In the UK, age has not been a problem. completing her first degree in 1985, and continuing on to do Masters programmes, before commencing her PhD through Massey University. Her area of expertise was analysing the relationship between communities and their schools, particularly in relation to school closures and mergers. All of this study was done alongside her teaching position at Chanel College. “People have interesting stereotypes about older people, and let me assure you that ageism is alive and well,” she said. Common remarks both Claire and Jackie had experienced from people included, “What are you doing this for at

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your age?”, and, “We’ve got grandchildren who are trying to get into university, don’t you feel guilty you are taking their place?” Claire said of all the major contributions made to civilisation, 64 per cent of them were accomplished by people older than 60 years old. “And those aged between 60 and 70 accomplished 35 per cent of the world’s greatest achievements. “Jackie and I are now in the 70th decade. Who knows what’s going to happen, but we are enjoying the journey.” Jackie’s story to gaining her PhD is completely different to Claire’s. She went to teacher’s college, graduating with distinction. Liberal inspirational lecturers kindled her thirst for learning, which included teaching primary to secondary physical education, hearing impaired, and gifted education. She was involved in developing early childhood music and movement programmes when, at the age of 66, a serendipitous moment took her to Edinburgh to begin a university career. “A visiting professor from Edinburgh heard I was developing fundamental bilateral movement programmes

through music. “He phoned me and invited me to the University of Edinburgh for conversations which I thought was just to extend my knowledge – but I was actually offered a PhD scholarship. “I accepted and returned to Edinburgh University for the most productive academic years I had experienced.” Jackie said her life changed in a way that few thought could be possible. The topic of her PhD project, “A Rhythm Concept of Musicology, Kinaesthetics & Mathematical Sciences”, has evolved into neurosciences and genetics. She will go on to work as a Senior Fellow Researcher in the discipline of Cognitive Neuroscience and Functional Genomics at the University of Oxford “I had so many doubters in New Zealand, mainly because of the ‘age thing’. “In the UK, age has not been a problem.” The pair look forward to their future studies, and encourage people of all ages to step outside their comfort zones and live to their fullest potential. They regularly bond over curries at Curry Twist whenever Jackie is in Masterton.

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EMILY NORMAN A visitor to Wairarapa has returned to Auckland with glowing reviews of a Greytown business that couriered some left-behind items to her last week. Rosezanne Hope-Ross, a key account manager at the NZ Herald, had been Christmas shopping in the South Wairarapa town, when she stopped in to The French Baker in Greytown for “a coﬀee and a bite to eat”. “I had bought some glass Christmas decorations in a homeware store and a fantastically cool dog collar from the pet shop in Greytown,” she said. “After our coﬀee and cake, we then headed over to Wellington and I then realised that I had left the package with these items back at the bakery. “In the morning I called and spoke with the manager Leo. “She said that they had found the

package with these lovely items – they were safe – and were sad to think that they had no way to contact the person who had left them.” Upon ﬁnding out where Rosezanne lived, the bakery couriered the items to Auckland free of charge. “She went to the trouble of bubble wrapping the glasses Christmas decoration and took care to put them in a cardboard box.” Inside the box was a handwritten note from the staﬀ at The French Baker. It said: “…we were upset that you had left your treasures at The French Baker, so it is our pleasure to return them to you”. “Have a wonderful, festive time, and we hope to see you soon back in Greytown.” Rosezanne described the gesture as “going beyond the call of customer service and certainly something that would not happen here in Auckland”.

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Another side to gullibility Soapbox Mike Osborne Have you heard that if you say “melons” really slowly it sounds just like “gullible”? That went the rounds on Facebook a couple of years ago and unsurprisingly some people tried it and fell for it. We can marvel at the human development of technology, we’ve done some pretty smart things. As an example, working with the internet daily for the past 15 years I should be over it but it continues to blow me away. Instant access to volumes of information is an amazing resource. There’s everything from the sublime to

the ridiculous. However, we humans, despite our technological brilliance, are very poor judges of the truth. Why do we need lie-detector machines? Why do we need juries of 12? And even then, they can get it wrong. We can look at this two ways. On one hand, from an evolutionary standpoint it would seem that our species selects for gullibility otherwise it’s a trait that would have been selecting out. It seems that we seek mates who are poor at discerning the truth, despite no doubt praising their wit and intelligence for having selected us. On the other hand, for

those that eschew evolution and prefer the idea that humans are God’s creation or are at least the product of intelligent design, it seems troublesome that we should be created with such weakness in this regard, susceptible to false prophets. To quote from the book “The Confidence Game” by Maria Konnikova (it’s a book about being conned and how we fall for it – not that other kind of confidence) – we see the world as we want it to be and that’s what a con-artist sells you, your vision of the world (but for their advantage). However, it turns out that being trusting (gullible) is a blessing.

Those who trust more do better. The reason is that we are social beings who clan together and we value that bonding very highly. In short, it’s better to be connected to and in agreement with your clan than to be right. An expression of this is groupthink, where unity and agreement trump objectivity. In extreme, this leads to the Abilene Paradox in which group members make a collective decision that is counter to the thoughts and feelings of individual members. In other words, preference for a joint lie over individual truth. That can have unwelcome consequences and lead to really bad decision-making. However, we do like lies. No sophisticated, socialised adult tells no lies. Of course your bum doesn’t look big in that, the curried sausages were really something else, you’ve got a lovely singing voice. And we believe them.

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Many of us associate the hydrangea with our grandparents gardens where they would bloom in their ˜ ower patches with hundreds of bee’s happily buzzing through the garden. Today people are falling in love all over again with hydrangeas because of their beautiful appearance, easy maintenance and fantastic display of colour all summer long. As a beneÿ t for those with busy lifestyles, hydrangeas perform well in areas that require low maintenance and little e˛ ort. They are deciduous and can be easily pruned. There are two main groups to describe hydrangeas. One is Mophead (which is the most common); the second is Lacecap. Lacecaps are identical to mopheads in every way except the shape of their blooms. Mopheads feature large round ˜ ower heads resembling pom-poms. Lacecap hydrangeas bear ˜ at round ˜ ower heads. Hydrangeas are, by nature, woodland plants and are happiest in such settings. And they are not fussy either, growing just as well in full sun or the dappled shade of a deciduous tree (though they will not thrive if the sun is shaded out by dense, evergreen trees). In general, the more sun they receive, the better they will ˜ ower. In very hot situations it would be wise to give them a small amount of shade to stop the plants drying out too quickly. This will also prevent the ˜ owers from wilting or scorching. Hydrangeas perform best in a rich loamy soil with plenty of available moisture,

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though they will tolerate poorer soils. The mophead variety will even grow in damp parts of the garden. So, is blue your colour, or do you prefer pink? Hydrangeas are unique plants and allow you to transform the colour of their ˜ owers to compliment your garden. This is as simple as whether your soil is acidic or alkaline. If your soil is acidic, then gradually the plant will become established and give you the dazzling blue you wanted. To help achieve your hydrangeas to become blue, you can add sulphur and lightly dig it into the soil. Another option is adding aluminium sulphate. But be cautious, as too much aluminium added to the soil can be harmful to the plant roots. To get pink or even red ˜ owers, you need to grow your hydrangeas in limey soil. To help them along, add lime twice a year to increase the Ph. Remember, little and often is safer for plants. Too much lime at one time can cause chlorosis, which is when the leaves turn yellow and green veins appear on the leaves. Dolomite lime is by far the best form. For those of you whom prefer the serenity of white, then at GardenBarn we also sell white ˜ owered hydrangeas. These will not change their colour, so will remain white whatever the soil composition. Be aware that when you buy a hydrangea, it may take two or three years to settle down to a permanent colour. You may buy what is described on the label as blue, only to ÿ nd it grows pink in your soil.

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Foster parents going strong BECKIE WILSON Long-time foster parents David and Carol Mullany agreed retired life would “just be boring” without fostering children. The retired couple have cared for seven children throughout their 16 years as foster parents, and they would take on more if they had a bigger home, they said. The Carterton couple, who foster through Open Home Foundation, now have three girls in their care – two 7-yearolds and a 5-year-old. It is looking like they would be in their care permanently. Years ago, the couple helped raise their granddaughter which was the trigger to signing up as foster parents. “We knew there was a need out there for carers, so we thought we would give it a go,” Mrs Mullany said. “The children come to us and they’ve seen assaults, drugs, police come and take someone away from the family, horrible, horrible things you and I wouldn’t even think about.” They were usually scooped up in a hurry, and arrive with no belongings, but Mrs Mullany said they had wised-up to that and now have spares of everything. They do it for the love of the children, “it’s their security, they are safe, they are well fed.” Watching each child’s confidence grow is the biggest reward, Mr Mullany said. One of the children in their care arrived

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for the Mullany family. The Carterton couple have six adult children of their own, plus 14 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The pair, both in their 70s, were originally from Woodville, then moved to Carterton about 12 years ago. “Then we retired – well we’ve never

retired, we were supposed to have a quiet life, but it didn’t happen,” she said. “We’ve done the full circle – now we are starting again, except with us the circle keeps going.” Oranga Tamariki currently have 92 children in Wairarapa care as of June this year. This is 18 more than the same period last year. The couple say they aren’t the only carers out there their age. There are plenty of grandparents bringing up grandchildren, and others in similar situation to the Mullany’s. They recently reignited the local branch of Wairarapa Fostering Kids, a support network for foster parents. They felt foster parents in the region needed more support to help them through the highs and lows of caring for children. Due to the Privacy Act, parents were limited to what they could discuss about children in their care, Mr Mullany said. “You just need someone else to talk to, but not many people know who are foster parents.” They have a night meeting once a month, and the opposite month we have a morning tea at Open Home Foundation in Masterton. • For more information on Wairarapa Fostering Kids, visit fosteringkids.org.nz.

MADELEINE SLAVICK The Big Book Bash was indeed a bash at the weekend, with people of all ages joining the festival of 30 Wairarapa and Wellington writers, artists and storytellers led by Wairarapa Word. Te Ao Maori, Sci-fi and fantasy, zines, robots, storytellers, drag queens, activist poets, young writers (aged 11, and 15), music-making, a session on Antarctica, another featuring Cape Palliser and Castlepoint lighthouses, a reading by five Wairarapa writers, making hats, and drawing monsters, dogs, geckos, teddy bears, hen and chick. A fantastic range of 25 free events over seven hours in four Carterton venues: Plunket Rooms, Library, Events Centre, and the newly renovated Courthouse. The Festival kicked off with Carterton Mayor John Booth opening a superlarge book made for the Festival by artist and Carterton District Library Assistant Jacqueline Hocquart – and the mayor stayed on to enjoy a session or two. It was fitting for korero with Ra ‘Sun’ Smith to be the first session, joyfully interactive, and then the closing Finale seven hours later with Marama ‘Moon’ Fox who brought tears to many eyes with her unifying warmth and wisdom. Wairarapa storyteller and author Gaye

Kids show off their paper bag dogs with Anne Manchester, left, and Fifi Colson at the Big Book Bash in Carterton. PHOTO/MARGOT SORENSEN

Sutton attended both Ra’s and Marama’s sessions, as well as Mandy Hager’s “inspiring” workshop. She called the Big Book Bash “a perfect day”. Kat Pretak, who runs JK Food Truck which supplied food and drinks all day long, wrapped it up well: “I saw one lady gran reading the book to her grandson in the shade of the tree and it was just an awesome and precious moment. “The day was full of moments like this.”

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Keeping Christmas merry The countdown to Christmas is on! While it’s the season of fun and festive cheer, Christmas can also be a time of family stress and seasonal illness. Here are some tips to help keep Christmas happy and healthy.  Keep it simple – Christmas can become a hectic time of year. Keep the menu for social gatherings simple and remember it’s about having fun and creating memories – not extra stress!

Hosting the family Christmas or social club break up? Here are some ideas for being a good (and responsible) host.  Offer guests a range of drinks including non-alcoholic beverages.  Serve food alongside drinks and have plenty of water on hand.

 Be sun smart – wear a hat, re-apply sunblock regularly and stay in the shade during the hottest times of the day.

 Only top up empty glasses so guests know how much they’re drinking.

 Avoid injuries – wear covered shoes and gloves when getting the garden Christmas-ready and remember your protective gear if you’re playing summer sport.  Keep food safe – cook meat thoroughly and keep salads and cold meats covered and chilled to avoid food going o˜ in the summer heat.  Stock up – check your ÿ rst aid kit for expired medication and replace anything that’s been used. If you’re on medication, make sure you have enough for the holiday break.

 Consider going alcohol-free, particularly if children are invited.  Plan ahead – talk to family about sharing the workload for festive events and set a budget limit for gifts. Consider joining a Christmas club to start saving towards next year.

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Gazing at the river in the sky Nick Sault Sky Watch

The river in the sky dominates the overhead skies in early December evenings. This is Eridanus, one of the 48 constellations listed by Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. You will need to put on your imaginative cap to see a river, but it does wander across the sky, which I guess is why those ancient people saw a river. The source of the river starts right by the super blue-white star Rigel in Orion. Find Orion in the NE sky around 10.30pm; best after December 7 as there could be a “bad moon rising”, to quote the song. Orion’s belt of three stars in a row gives him away quite readily. Equidistant from the belt at top and bottom of Orion are the bright stars Betelgeuse and Rigel; the red star Betelgeuse nearer the horizon and Rigel higher in the sky. Eridanus starts right there by Rigel and winds west until almost overhead. Then the string of stars turns south, ending up almost directly overhead with its brightest star Achernar – the name conveniently means ‘river’s end’. At 144 light years (that’s 1440 trillion km), Acherner is a blue-white giant. It is a weirdly squashed star, which due

One of the many galaxies in Eridanus. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES

to its incredible fast spin, is half again as wide across the equator as across its poles. It is a challenge to follow all the stars in the constellation, but if you are in a dark place you should see them. Eridanus is unusual in the contrast between the large number of galaxies visible within its boundaries, and an area called a supervoid.

The supervoid is a part of the sky in which no galaxies can be seen, even to the edge of the visible universe. This may not seem odd at first, but it must be borne in mind that with giant telescopes like the Hubble Space Telescope, there are almost as many visible galaxies as there are stars in a large galaxy – like hundreds of billions.

So, it would seem weird that there would be parts of the sky devoid of galaxies when looking right to the edge of the universe – around 15 billion light-years. This week’s picture shows the beautiful NGC 1232, a face-on spiral galaxy in Eridanus. Up next: Naked-eye galaxies

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Support & Information 1st December: Look Good Feel Better workshop. (Full) Next workshop 9th Feb 2018. 12th December: Breast Care Fitter here. Book by phoning Nicola 0800264822. Wairarapa Cancer Society closes 22nd December until January 8th 2018. Driving service will not be available until 10th Jan 2018. Bookings for this year close 18th December. All support groups recommence February 2018.

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Hana Andersen, 4, Audrey Soto, 4, Cassey Say, 3, and Harvey Fairbrother, 3, standing in front of an ice palace.

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Zavier Hughes, 4, and Leo Cutÿ eld, 4. PHOTOS/EMILY NORMAN

Kids’ Christmas cave Children from the Lansdowne Kindergarten in Masterton have been busy over the past term creating a special Christmas cave. Complete with an ice castle, nativity scene, and a ‘Polar Express’ train set, the hidden area is a delight for visitors and children alike. The creative project has helped the children develop skills in collaboration, literacy, and creative arts – all necessary skills they need to continue their learning journey on to school. The Christmas cave is open Monday to Friday until December 20 from 8.30am until 2.30pm. Midweek editor Emily Norman was shown around last week.

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So where did that year go? Anyone able to tell me because it certainly beats me. Last thing I remember was Easter and a very long winter and suddenly we are in drought and boiling to death. Honestly the cracks in my lawn are growing deeper by the day. Well, there’s not much I can tell you about the coming few weeks in the Wairarapa that you don’t already know. Basically, we are full on with Christmas parades, school prizegivings, carol services and shopping madness – just to mention a few things. Our lives really get so hectic this time of year that it is a relief when we can close the doors on the 24th and just relax for a few days. I have a great friend who is a vicar so we usually go to her service at midnight. It can be really magical with candles and all that goodwill ﬂoating around, it also means I don’t have to get out of bed early in the morning to go to a service. Christmas has got so commercial and we have been saying that for years, but it has got worse. Really it should be about family and love and caring for others so we are cutting down on buying and are spending more time together with family and friends. There are no shortage of places to spread the love so we try to do something

if we can. Turret House in Featherston always collects presents for children who don’t have much and it is good to give something to them instead. The Sallys provide for those in need as

well and collect food for Christmas giving. Every little bit helps. Anyway, my kids will be lucky to find the Christmas tree this year with all the piles of fabric taking up space in our house. Every spare corner is devoted to Boomerang Bags. We have delivered around 50 to Fresh Choice but another 50 are being made by our tremendously talented sewers and I have more than 200 cut out and ready to go. By being much more aware through the fabric bag making, I have been quite astounded at how much plastic has insinuated itself into us and our lives. Almost everything we touch has plastic in it or is made totally of it. I have undertaken an exercise to do my supermarket shopping without buying any plastic. It was a cheap shop because I could only find loose fruit and veg. Come on supermarkets, get a grip and lose the plastic packaging – we don’t need it as there are compostable or paper alternatives. We (as a country) seem to be lagging behind as so many other countries have banned plastic bags and are finding environmental packaging alternatives. It seems such a shame to clog up our beautiful country with rubbish. We compost everything we possibly can and you don’t need a big amount of land to do it, just space for a couple of pallets – the worms do all the rest. So, do rest over the Christmas time, spread the love and don’t eat too much – well okay, do eat too much but leave some for Boxing Day. Happy holidays everyone and may the New Year bring you everything you need.

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Mistakes make art EMILY NORMAN

Carterton artist Martin Doyle prides himself on imperfect art. He uses no rulers, no set squares, and no compasses, just his own eyes, mind, and his unique perception. And he wouldn’t have it any other way. Doyle, who moved to Carterton about three years ago, has been drawing since the age of 10, but it was in his 20s that it became a strong part of his selfexpression. “When I was in my 20s I would always send postcards home, and I would draw things that had happened. “When I do this art, it’s almost a journal of things that have happened.” Upon moving to Carterton, he first began to draw the buildings, “then I drew people, then I noticed the hills, and finally I started drawing our times together. “And that, I think, is what I’m really drawing.” His exhibition, ‘Drawing us together’, opened last Friday at Carterton’s Heart of Arts. A signature of the exhibition is a custom drawn triptych across three window panels. “On the last Wednesday of November, in preparing for our launch, I did a triptych to fill out the Heart of Arts windows on three long strips of paper,” Doyle said. “I worked on an art table in the middle of Heart of Arts with people here, and I just started drawing at the top of the lefthand one and worked my way down over a six-hour period and let it evolve. Doyle said there was no pre-planning in the work, “I was just making it up as I

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In one of his ink works in the exhibition, Doyle was drawing a picture of his little granddaughter eating. “She had her whole hand buried in her mouth. “I then drew more people around, but one of the people I drew, the pen leaked its ink. “Instead of screwing it up, I decided to use the ink spot as the woman’s mouth, and people love it. “If something goes wrong with your ink, you either have to screw up expensive paper, or you use it.” Doyle’s exhibition will remain at Heart of Arts until December 14.

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Popular lighthouse fenced HAYLEY GASTMEIER A new fence to keep visitors to Cape Palliser safe has been put up around the iconic lighthouse. It replaces an old corroded fence that did not fully enclose the lighthouse, which is set on a concrete pad 78 metres above sea level. Maritime New Zealand is responsible for all the country’s lighthouses, on which it carries out regular maintenance. A spokesperson for the organisation, Vince Cholewa, said the new fence was “more complete” than the former fence, so it would now be harder for people to make their way onto the rock.

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What a first for our Practice and also for Wairarapa - free dental treatment for those patients in pain and financial need On the 5th September, with the support of the New Zealand Dental Association, Masterton Dental Clinic offered the whole of our Practice, dental surgeons and all of our superb ancillary staff to provide totally free treatment to as many patients as we were able to see within the working day. The qualifying criteria was that the patients needed to be in pain or discomfort and possess a Community Services card issued by WINZ for financial hardship.

it is a lamentable fact that there is no National Health Scheme in operation to soften this financial burden. This dichotomy is never more evident when one considers the availability of free treatment for children and young adults under the age of 18. We are fortunate here in the Wairarapa to have the Country’s best and most effective collection of Dental Therapists looking after the dental health of the under 13’s and thereafter, I believe the Wairarapa is unique in that every private practitioner is contracted to the DHB to provide free treatment to intermediate and college agednever children - for small product but have seen theapatient. population we certainly punch above This is no reflection on the quality of our weight looking after young adults. service delivered by our these nurses, many I know are someafter of the I have Unfortunately, 18best thereinjectors is little or ever encountered, but the fact no financial help, other than forremains those that their training is given by representatives of who are receiving a hardship benefit the major companies who are themselves from WINZ and we commend them rarely medically or dentally qualified. for their support, compassion and the Dr Robert Jonesthey hasshow trained in understanding in extensively helping such the UK and Europe the field of Aesthetic people resolve theirindental pain. Southern medicine and is ahas fullyrecently accredited member Cross Insurance announced of AADFAAustralasian Academy of a range of Dental packages to their Dento Facial organisation portfolio and Aesthetics we are so –faranvery impressed dedicated to the teaching and certification and are pleased to say that Masterton of Dental Surgeons. He established Dental is Wairarapa’s first Southern Cross Wellington Cosmetic Clinic 3 years ago Easy-claim Providor ….. Might be worth to offer a dedicated checking this out! cosmetic service at realistic prices compared to the large For the–majority, we cheaper. have to fund our own chains often 50% treatment and as such as we all would We have now introduced this full service at welcome government assistance for, Masterton Dental, where these treatments what is undoubtedly an essential and are provided at the moment by Dr Jones necessary well weavailable can only himself but service soon to -be also hope!! Until that Utopian day we through Dr Akash Kota and Drarrives Michelle at Masterton Dental Clinic strive to make McSweeney who are completing their all of ourand treatments as affordable as training certification. possible and I know that we and all of our Ifdental you are interestedininthe these treatments, colleagues Wairarapa always give us a call for a free consultation have the best interests of our patients, and assurance your individual firstly,the secondly andthat lastly. treatment will be prescribed and Roll on Summer! administered by qualified Dental Surgeons, Dr Robert Jones not by visiting nurses.

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We made available three surgeries and there were three dental surgeons in attendance, myself, Dr Akash Kota and Dr Michelle McSweeney. The nursing team was led by Carla Mowbray and Charlotte What’s that?! I thought this a blog Macdonald-Winiata and thewas administration about dentistry and is all about letting us by Vivienne Gerritsen and Teresa Laffey. know what Masterton Dental Clinic is up to and all the exciting offers and treatments that they bring to their patients. So what’s the story with Botox and Fillers?

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Reducing Hunger is one of the five core concerns for Lions Clubs International. Lions clubs throughout the world are supporting their local food banks, feeding low-income children at schools and donating to Lions Clubs International Foundation, to help support the highly effective Lions’ projects to lessen hunger. Carterton Lions Club’s Food Van has had a number of outings already this season, with good support from the local community; Wairarapa A&P Show, Masterton Fireworks display, Masterton Motorplex Drags and Gladstone School Gala. The annual “Spud n Bag” contest has more than 100 entrants this year. Carters Reserve project is high on the list for future working bees. Carterton Central Lions Club members catered for the Carterton Fire Brigade competitions in Carrington Park. Members have restained the seats in Sparks Park. Some members attended Featherston Lioness Birthday Celebrations and raided an informal Masterton Holdsworth Club evening. Members will be hosting Malaysian students during December. Masterton Holdsworth Lions Club continued supporting “Mr Foureyes” with the vision screening at local schools. About 1250 children have been screened in two months with approximately 100 children needing further testing. All students from Fernridge, Lakeview, Douglas Park and the Year 8s at Masterton Intermediate School have been screened. A donation of goods to the local Food Bank has been made. A “Monster Christmas Raffle” is being held during December and the club is grateful for the support from local businesses. Martinborough Lions Club worked with Toast Martinborough for a very successful event.

The crowds were well behaved and enjoyed the wine, food and good weather. About 50 people attended an ‘Amalgamation Forum’ at the Den recently with President Lee Quayle chairing the meeting to debate the concept of combining three councils into one. Greytown Lions Club has been busy selling their garden products and this helped generate funds to donate back to the community. The club recently held a debate at the South Wairarapa Working Men’s club, hearing arguments for and against the amalgamation of the Wairarapa councils. This was a great evening and very informative for those who attended. Greytown Lioness Club members assisted Parkinson’s Wairarapa with their street collection. A recent guest speaker was Alex Tomlinson from Essentially You Beauty Therapy who enjoys making people look good and feel good. The Garden Ramble in November was a great success with funds being donated to Greytown Little Theatre for their new building project. Featherston Lions Club has recently made a donation for local school prize giving. Members have assisted individuals with tree removal following recent winds. Members Ian and David, our resident musicians, have provided entertainment for the elderly at Rest Homes in the district. The club in conjunction with the Featherston Lioness Club hosted the Over 70’s Christmas Luncheon at Messines Restaurant. Thanks to Trust House Foundation for their generous financial assistance towards this project. Featherston Lioness Club’s recent guest speaker was Rob Harris from Carterton speaking of his teaching experiences in China teaching English to students. A donation has been made to Camp Quality. Member Doreen and her team provided great support for the Over 70’s Christmas Luncheon recently held at Messines Restaurant. • For information about joining a Lions Club, go to www.lionsclubs.org.nz

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Craig Goodwin celebrating the 50th anniversary of the RNZAF Red Checkers with Ron Thacker. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

ELISA VORSTER As a current United Nations worker in Lebanon and former Royal New Zealand Air Force squadron leader, Craig Goodwin has experienced things most of us could only ever imagine. But the Masterton man and old boy of Rathkeale College said he still loves to come home to the beauty of Wairarapa. Mr Goodwin returned to New Zealand last month to attend the 50th anniversary celebration of the RNZAF Red Checkers aerobatic flying team held at the Air Force museum in Wigram. He was joined there by more than 80 people, including guest speaker, squadron leader Pete Cochran, who has flown 18 seasons with the Red Checkers. “There was a whole group of guys from old chaps to me and lots of younger guys and we had a formal dining in amongst the aircraft at the air force museum.” Mr Goodwin returned last week to Wairarapa having grown up on a farm in Homebush and attending Rathkeale College. He was recruited by the RNZAF in 1976 after meeting Kiwi ex-pilots in Ardmore who suggested he try for the air force. He spent much of his career in Britain before returning to Ohakea to oversee and instruct pilot instructors. Between 1988 and 2001, he was a squadron leader for the Red Checkers, where his signature move was “the mirror”, a stunt where one plane flew straight while another plane flew upside down directly above it. He said they used to practice the move every day for three months leading up to the flying season. “It’s all about being safe but giving the illusion of it being dangerous”.

Red Checkers commemorative coin given to Craig Goodwin at the 50th anniversary celebration last month. PHOTO/ELISA VORSTER

The Red Checkers disbanded in 2015 and were taken over by the Black Falcons, who maintain the red check pattern on their cummerbunds. Mr Goodwin said he was glad to have the opportunity at the reunion in Wigram to place a poppy on the wall of remembrance under the name of his close friend and fellow pilot, John Dick, who died when a Skyhawk crashed in the Ruahine Ranges in 1981. Mr Goodwin and his wife, Dawn BlalockGoodwin, returned to work for the United Nations in Lebanon on the weekend with their daughter, Gwynneth, but said the things they enjoyed most about Wairarapa was visiting family and seeing the beauty of places such as the Tararua Ranges and Lake Ferry.

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Setting out an easy overnight NIGEL BONIFACE Overnight trips with Masterton Tramping Club do not always involve carrying a large pack with all your food and equipment. Occasionally we are able to drive to our destination, as we did on November 25. The Department of Conservation have a number of bookable lodges in the Wairarapa, well-equipped with bunks, cooking and eating utensils. The Te Kopi Homestead is 15km from Ngawi and beside the Putangirua Pinnacles. We arrived Saturday morning to a warm and cloudy day, as it remained for the weekend. After an early lunch we set off to walk to the lookout platform overlooking the Pinnacles. A steady climb soon gave us good views over the rock formations. At the campground there were a number of locals getting ready to go

A wet morning at Palliser Lighthouse.

fishing, as well as a few groups of tourists also walking up to the lookout. The Pinnacles must be on the “tourist map” no doubt helped by filming on site for the Lord of the Rings movie. That evening there was no “de-hi” meals on the menu as we enjoyed a group meal, followed by a walk down to the coast to fossick among the rocks and chat to some fisher folk. After breakfast on Sunday, we cleaned up the house and packed our gear. After a visit to Cape Palliser lighthouse, where it was raining, we made our way home having had an enjoyable weekend away. Those tramping on the weekend were Graham, Jan, Kay, Ian, Flo, and Nigel. The Masterton Tramping Club meets at the Community Centre, 41 Perry Street, at 7.30pm on the first Wednesday of each month, except January. Visitors are welcome. • For more information, visit www.mastertontc. org.nz or www. facebook.com/ mastertontc

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France-bound tour company Martinborough based Green Jersey Explorer Tours is going international and taking a cycle tour to France in 2018. Green Jersey Managing Director and co-owner Stuart Edwards is excited about this major milestone for the company, which began life in 2011 with 20 bikes for hire. “We are supporting a 15-day off road cycle journey from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean coasts, from Bordeaux to Sete, in the northern hemisphere summer which is late June, early July 2018. My colleagues and Green Jersey coowners Joe and Pam Howells are hosting this tour and are aiming to attract up to a dozen like-minded individuals to make up the tour group”, Mr Edwards said. “We have arranged the accommodation, luggage transfers and bikes, including electric assist bikes if that’s required. “We are now planning Italian tours for 2019 and 2020.” The Howells are also excited. They travelled the same route three years ago and said it was a fantastic adventure. “We cycled on easy going canal pathways that weaved under 300-year-old Plane trees,” Mr Howells said. “We covered between 45km and 60km a day and discovered it was an enjoyable way to see the country side, improve our fitness whilst having a fantastic holiday.” Mrs Howells said the French country side was “awesome”. “The history and beauty of the area just takes your breath away at times. “The fine cuisine and wine experienced along the way is an added bonus.” Green Jersey Explorer Tours is a successful local business story with its head office and

Pam Howells at the Canal du Midi in France.

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that we now offer a real variety of experiences for people of all ages. “I’m really proud that we’re able to help visitors explore Wairarapa in a special way and look forward to expanding our business to international destinations next year.” • Interested people can find out more information about the tour by emailing tours@greenjesrey.co.nz

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Scorching Christmas parade The beginning of summer was made very clear at the Masterton Christmas parade on Saturday. Hundreds gathered to soak up the festive spirit in the blistering heat, as organisations and businesses took to Queen St to show off decorated floats, music, and hand out lollies to eager children. The parade kicked off at 12.30pm, and was followed by an entire afternoon of live entertainment and cultural performances ranging from Filipino, to Indian, and Cook Island groups. As performances wrapped up, Mayor Lyn Patterson invited the community to come forward to donate gifts at the 8m tall giving tree in the Library Square.

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Food Bank vegies KEVIN BALL

It’s not just toys and furniture that come out of the Masterton Henley Men’s Shed. Green-fingered members maintain a vegetable garden, from which fellow shedders can help themselves. Any surplus goes to the Masterton Food Bank, which is what happened last week. Gardener Bruce Austin harvested the last of the silver beet, which he handed to Food Bank volunteer Krystal Logan for immediate distribution. Bruce, who doubles as a computer tutor at the shed, then began preparing the beds for the next crop, plants being donated by a regular benefactor, Lansdowne Nurseries. Trimmings from the silver beet will be composted and added to Bruce’s worm farm, by-products from that going to enrich the shed garden soil. The fresh produce is a welcome addition to the Food Bank’s stores in the run up to Christmas, a time of great need.

Bruce Austin hands Men’s Shed produce to Food Bank volunteer Krystal Logan. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

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Dog walkers and lake visitors will be relieved to learn the water quality at Henley Lake has improved significantly compared to December last year, although some algae can be seen floating on the surface.

The Wairarapa Waka Ama club trains on the lake six nights a week. Club captain Paddy Rimene said he had noticed a substantial improvement in the clarity and cleanliness of the water. “Whatever they’ve done, there’s been a massive difference from a year ago. This time last year, it was

Ken Downing out on a boat testing Henley Lake for levels of toxic cyanobacteria. PHOTO/ELISA VORSTER

just dirty water.” Mr Rimene said toxic algae had previously affected training sessions on the lake — last year’s levels were the worst he had ever seen. Although there appeared to be a high volume of algae floating on top of the water at present, it was non-toxic and covered just 10 per cent of the surface area of the lake, Masterton District Council assets manager David Hopman said. Mr Rimene and Mr Hopman said the algae was more of an annoyance than a health hazard. Technical services officer Ken Downing has been regularly testing the water for toxic cyanobacteria, and keeping Mr Rimene informed on the lake conditions. The council has been working hard to avoid a repeat of last year’s toxic algae situation. That the lake was in such good condition at present was likely due to a good inflow from the river. Testing will continue during and after the waka ama season.

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Banter at the barber shop ERIN KAVANAGH˜HALL Christmas is, once again, just around the corner. And, for the Wairarapa Green Dollar Exchange, festivities are starting early – with a visit from one of our national champions of alternative currencies, and men’s mental health. Sam Dowdall, also known as The Barter Barber, will be guest of honour at this weekend’s Green Dollars market – providing haircuts and beard trims in return for some snacks, a few cans of dog food, some inspirational stories, and even, if he’s lucky, a quad bike ride at a Wairarapa farm. Sam, recognisable by his shoulder length curls, handlebar moustache, numerous tattoos, and poodle cross Bo bouncing along beside him, has spent the past year travelling the length and breadth of New Zealand in a 1971 Bedford ambulance, towing a mobile barber shop from town to town. His mission: to get his fellow Kiwi blokes to open up and talk about their mental health, while sitting in the barber’s chair. Tauranga-native Sam – who hopes to spend two years touring the country, ﬁlming his adventures as he goes – was inspired to start his Barter Barber project after losing four close male friends and many clients to suicide. Noticing how easily his clients were able to share their emotions while having their cut, and feeling disheartened by New Zealand’s typically “stoic” male culture, Sam decided it was time to reach out to men and open up the conversation on a wider scale. “The barber’s chair is one of the only places where men feel they can talk about anything. “So, I thought what better way to spread the message that we men need to start talking about depression and suicide than to take the chair on the road,” Sam told Green Dollars. “I realised the more [clients] felt comfortable with me, the conversation quickly became one of frustration. “Men feel frustrated that they’re unable to communicate their emotions, and with the ‘harden up’ attitude we have in New Zealand. “We have a real issue expressing ourselves as guys – we’re more

emotionally stunted here than anywhere else I’ve lived or visited. “So, I decided we could not wait for governmental change, I needed to do it myself, and get our guys to start talking.” At the tender age of 27, Sam has enjoyed a lucrative career in the barbering industry, at times earning up to $2500 a week cutting hair, and opening his own barber shops in Australia and New York. However, he eventually became “disillusioned with the financial system” – and decided he’d rather shave a face in exchange for some dog treats for Bo or a bit of help with the Bedford than rake in the cash. “After owning businesses, I realised what it takes to be ‘successful’, and I wasn’t comfortable with that. “I wasn’t comfortable with inflation, and the gap between the rich and poor. “No matter how many things I could accumulate [in business] it never satisfied me – I have found that satisfaction in altruistic actions. “I especially love doing haircuts in return for an experience – like when someone takes us out to a farm to shoot skeets or ride motorbikes. “That’s the satisfaction!” Sam said he has had some moving experiences as the Barter Barber – he has at least one man a week cry in his chair – and especially loves chatting to men in the provinces and rural areas. Provincial men, he said, can be particularly vulnerable to depression, thanks to social isolation and socioeconomic struggles. Wairarapa, for example, currently has the highest rate of suicide per head of population. “Guys in the provinces are ready to talk, really because they need to. “A lot of the time, they just need someone to come along and say, ‘hey, talking about your feelings is okay, and it’s necessary to be a better, husband, brother and friend’. “Some guys open up the moment you touch their face, others don’t want to talk at all. And that’s completely okay, because even the act of self-care of getting a haircut is positive.” But, if the guys do want to open up, Bo is always on hand to help out. “Bo is more than just a dog, he’s a form of therapy. “Guys talk best when their hands are busy, and, boy, does Bo love a good pat!” Sam, who has struggled with anxiety for several years, said his work as the Barter Barber has also helped him feel more comfortable in himself. “I used to feel emasculated by the men in my world, as I didn’t fit the physically or emotionally dominant stereotype of what a ‘man’ is. “But this has proven to me we’re all the same.”

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Sam Dowdall, the ‘Barter Barber’, will be guest of honour at this weekend’s Green Dollars market. PHOTOS/SUPPLIED

Sam Dowdall and his poodle cross Bo.

We at Green Dollars are sure Sam will be a wonderful edition at our market. His work perfectly encapsulates our philosophy of community support, forming relationships and connections through trade, and using our talents and skills to contribute to a more loving, inclusive community. We’re sure Masterton will give him and Bo a warm welcome! We have two Green Dollar markets this month. All are welcome to have a browse - and

hopefully ﬁnd the perfect Christmas gifts, while making the household budget go further. Wairarapa Green Dollars wishes you a happy and safe festive season. See you in 2018! • The December Green Dollar markets will be held on Saturday, December 9 at the Senior Citizens Hall in Masterton; and Saturday, December 16 at the Carterton Senior Citizens’ Hall. Both will be held from 9.30am to 12.30pm.

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Planes in Bangkok.

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Feeding the poor in Cambodia When Masterton chef Drew Johnstone left his job to travel in Asia, he never expected how much poverty he would come across on the journey, writes Emily Norman.

Armed with his camera, Masterton’s Drew Johnstone set off on a solo Asian adventure at the end of September, not expecting how much it would change his life. He spent seven weeks travelling through Beijing, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Cambodia, taking snaps of scenery, monuments, and everyday life. And though beautiful, it wasn’t long before Drew saw the extreme levels of poverty just outside the tourism centres. “When I saw the poverty I saw, it hit me quite hard,” he said. “In Cambodia, there was a lot of poverty, a lot of people with literally nothing, no access to fresh water, very little access to food, no electricity at all, no healthcare, children growing up with just a pair of shorts, no shoes, no shirt. “It really affected me. “Seeing two or 3-year-olds running around without parents and without clothing was heart-breaking.” Instead of turning a blind eye to the poverty, Drew, took to the markets to feed a village of about 40 people who lived a 90-minute tuk-tuk ride from Siem Reap. “I took a lot of my spending money that I had for my trip, and just used that to buy them food and water.” He went around a market with a translator to buy big bags of rice, bottles

of fresh water, school books, pads, pens, fresh fruit, and he took that out to the small village. “It was all dirt roads, and it was very out in the sticks, so to speak – miles away from everyone and everything, and a long way away from the tourist buzz.” He said most of the villagers had never seen a white person in the area, and so they were “very surprised” to see him, especially with a couple of tuk-tuks carrying school supplies, and a month’sworth of food and water. “I thought, I can actually do something to help these people, and change their lives. “Even though it is for a short period of time, at least it gives them what they need to move forward.” Drew said the entire haul cost him “only about $250”. “It wasn’t much at all, but it was enough to make a change to people in dire need of it. “When I saw what I saw I knew I could make a change.” His advice for people wanting to make a real change was to “just do it”. “Get out there and actually do it. Talk is cheap. Anyone can talk about it. If you want to do it, just go do it. “Until you actually see it, you don’t realise how lucky we are in New Zealand. “They get no help from anyone, and we are in a position where we can help, and it only costs a couple of bucks.” Drew said photography is his next passion after his job – he now works as a sous chef at The Grill at Solway Park Restaurant. He plans to return to Cambodia in the future and “do a similar thing, but this time on a much larger scale”.

Drew Johnstone with the villagers in Cambodia.

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Tararua’s global dairy farmer BECKIE WILSON

One hundred years on, and a Pahiatua farmer is still being recognised for his invention that revolutionised dairy farming on a global scale. In the early 1900s, Norman Daysh invented the first commercial vacuum-pump milking machine. Norman secured more than 20 patents for his machine before travelling from Wairarapa to New York in 1913 in the hopes of finding a global company interested in helping him perfect the machine he had designed. He was recognised for his invention by global dairy equipment company DeLaval in Hamilton on Wednesday. Norman’s grandchildren, John Daysh and Mary Daysh, were the guests of honour at the centenary event. John said he was thrilled his grandfather received recognition 100 years after his

Norman Daysh invented the first commercial vacuum-pump milking machine. PHOTO/WAIRARAPA ARCHIVE

machine was launched to the world. “It’s been an untold story until now.” “It’s something we Kiwis should be really proud of. Norman grew up as a farm boy in Pahiatua and he was fascinated by all the machinery being developed at that time, and he decided to find a way to milk cows mechanically.” Norman experimented with early machines on a cow Daisy in his Pahiatua farmhouse kitchen, he said. According to a news story published on May 7, 1910, Norman lived in Carterton at the time. The story described the machine as simple with a “pulsator, which is merely a double-holed brass tube with a leather plunger like that on a bicycle pump…”. In New York, DeLaval recognised the potential of Norman’s machine. They fine-tuned it, and then in 1917, launched it to the world. “People had been trying to find a milking

machine for 50 years or so, including Edison the great inventor in America, but none of them were actual dairy farmers. “My grandfather was successful because he was a dairy farmer, and he knew how sensitive cows were, and how to extract milk in a way which was comfortable to the cow and efficient for the workers, which was revolutionary really,” John said. DeLaval CEO Joakim Rosengren said what Norman achieved remained the basis of the company today. “His innovative thinking, his concern for the welfare of dairy cows, his insistent on engineering excellence, his vision for an efficient and safe industry, all those things remain just as important to us today as they were to him one hundred years ago,” Mr Rosengren said. Norman died aged 42, fittingly while he was demonstrating his milking machine at the Palmerston North showgrounds in 1924.

Concern after peas found for sale in region BECKIE WILSON Two stallholders at a Carterton and Featherston market have been found selling pea seeds and plants 16 months after a total ban was placed on the them by the Ministry of Primary Industries [MPI]. MPI last week confirmed the noncompliance at the markets, and is checking another “possible sighting” from the public who attended the Wairarapa Garden Tour recently. The total ban of growing peas in Wairarapa and Pahiatua, was introduced last July after the pea weevil was found on various properties across the region. The ministry placed controls on the movement of any pea material, including seeds and untreated pea straw, within

that period. Pea weevil larvae feed on peas, so the growing ban would eradicate the insect. MPI inspectors visited markets in Featherston, Carterton and Masterton earlier this month to check compliance was being met. “Two stallholders were selling pea seeds and pea plants. The inspectors instructed them to remove the products immediately and provided them with copies of the Controlled Area Notice (CAN) and pea weevil information leaflets,” a MPI spokesperson said “Most stallholders were fully aware of, and compliant with, the restrictions in place.” At the markets, some stallholders were handing out information on the pea ban

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It was vital for the region’s industry that local gardens and market goers do not plant, buy or sell the plants, she said. If the insect was found in the trap crop, the ban would be extended. This would affect the local cropping farmers who are suffering from the ban, she said. In the controlled area, garden peas, sugar snap/snow peas, pea seeds and straw cannot be grown. If anyone thinks they see peas growing in Wairarapa, they are encouraged to call the MPI hotline 0800809966.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS THURSDAY,DECEMBER 7 Twilight Touch Rugby: Featherston Rugby Club casual touch rugby session for all ages and ÿ tness levels, at the clubrooms in Johnston St, teams worked out on the night. Book Group: Noon-1.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Sheridan (06) 308-9059. Narcotics Anonymous: Meet at 6pm, at 15 Victoria St, Masterton. Carterton Community Choir: Meet 7.15-9pm, at Carterton School, Holloway St. Ability to read music not essential. Call (021) 258-8029. Featherston Muay Thai: (Thai kickboxing) Muay Thai Class, in the Featherston School Hall, 6.30-8pm. Call Kelly (027)2115702. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 5.30pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Miriam 377-7974. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9am-noon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 5-7pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 6.30pm. Whakaoriori Shu˜ ers:Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 1-2.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Oasis Network Inc: Free service for all who need advocacy and support for mental health issues and well-being. Mon-Fri 10am3pm, Wairarapa Community Centre, 41 Perry St, Masterton. Call Gaylene (06) 929-0961 or (0274) 604-796. Feldenkrais: 5.45-6.45pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Rupert (027) 585-3822. Yoga: 7.30-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Odette (021) 180-9452. Westside Playcentre: 9-noon, 165 Renall St, Masterton. Call 378-2224. Martinborough Playcentre: 9-noon, 38 Venice St. Call (06) 306-9068. Carterton Playcentre: 9-noon, Belvedere Rd (next to Howard Booth Park). Call 379-7875. Masterton Taekwon-Do Club: 5.15-6.15pm, Te Runga Scout Den, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Call Simon O’Hara 370-8844. Masterton Senior Citizens & Beneÿ ciaries Association: Meet 1-3.30pm for cards, Scrabble and bowls, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Ngaire Walker 377-0342. Wairarapa Fern & Thistle Pipe Band: Practice 6.30-8.30pm, ÿ rst ° oor, Savage Club Hall, Albert St, Masterton. Plus free drum lessons 6.30-7.30pm on ground ° oor. All ages and experience, bring your drum pad and sticks. Chair Yoga: Breath lead movements. The Spot, 365 Queen St,

weather not good it’s in youth centre of Event Centre. Text dance groove to (022) 321-2643. Masterton Social Badminton Club: Play 7-9pm, all year round, at Masterton YMCA gym (371 Queen St). Contact by text Hamish (021) 259-7684 or Sam (0210) 552-113. Yoga: Greytown: 9-10.15am, St John’s Hall, Greytown. Call Nicki (06) 308-6598. Carterton: 9am, at Gain Momentum, opposite the Event Centre. Call Odette (021) 180-9452. Pilates: Men Only 9am, Core 10am, 50s Forward 11am, Core Plus 12.10pm, Core 5.30pm at Bodymind Pilates, 6 Queen St, Masterton. Call 370-1121. Masterton Masters Swimming Club: Club night 6-7pm, Genesis Recreation Centre back pool. Call Graeme 377-0507 or Lucy (021) 0204-4144. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am, behind the Hosking Garden in the Park. Call Pauline Lamb 377-3388. Carterton Senior Citizens: Meet 1.30-4pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, Senior Citizens Hall, 150 Main St, Carterton.

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Sewing & Craft: 9.30am-2.30pm, at the Featherston Community Centre. Call Sandie (021) 157-4909. Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Fri-Mon 10am4pm, groups by arrangement. Call Jean (06) 372-6623 or Pam (06) 372-6459. Gentle Yoga: 9.30-10.30am, bookings essential, at the studio, 268 High St N, Carterton. Call Colleen (021) 177-1956. Needlework & Craft Drop-in: 10am-noon, Featherston Community Centre. Call Virginia (06) 308-8392. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all ÿ tness levels. Call Di (027) 498-7261. Carterton Craft Market: Open 7 days, 10am-2pm, High St, Carterton, opp Almo’s Book Shop. Call Robyn 379-7099. Kids’ Song And Story: Fun songs, ÿ nger plays and stories for under-5s, during school terms, 9.30-10.30am, at Epiphany Church Hall, High St South, Masterton. Call Jill 377-4614. Greytown Music and Movement: For pre-schoolers, 10am, at St Luke’s Hall, Main St. Contact: email admin@ stlukesgreytown.co.nz Wairarapa Steampunk: We meet as required, 10.30am2pm, at Kingstreet Artworks. Call Gaylene 377-4865 evenings or (0274) 494-596. Dance Fit: At Carrington Park, Carterton, at 6-7pm. If

Literacy Wairarapa: O˝ ers free help with reading, spelling and maths at Te Awhina/Cameron Community House, 9amnoon. Friends to Friends: Peer support group, 10am-noon, at Wairarapa Community Centre, 41 Perry St, Masterton. For adults 18 years-plus, for mental health consumers or disabilities, a place to create, safe, fun and participate or discuss, socialise, with good company. Call Gaylene (06) 9290961 or (0274) 604-796. Oasis Network Inc: Free advocate service for mental health consumers and issues, at Wairarapa Community Centre, 41 Perry St, Masterton. For your well-being and stress relief. Call Gaylene (06) 929-0961 or (0274) 604-796. General Yoga: 6.15-7.15pm, bookings essential, at the studio, 268 High St N, Carterton. Call Colleen (021) 177-1956. Carterton Scottish Dance Club: Meet at 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. No partner required. Call Elaine 377-0322 or Julie 370-4493. Mah Jong: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Pat (06) 308-9729. Senior Citizens Cards: 1-4pm Featherston Community Centre. Call Val (06) 308-9203 . Drop in Knitting & Crafts: 6.30-9.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Del (06) 308-9418. Featherston Amateur Wrestling Gym: 52 Fitzherbert St (behind Totem), school terms only, kids wrestling classes, adults and kids sports/groups training available, 5-8 years 5.30-6.15pm, 8 and over and new to wrestling 6.15-7.30pm First class free. Call Dannii (027) 920-6751.

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TUESDAY,DECEMBER 12 MS Wairarapa Christmas Lunch: Noon-2pm, in the Meeting Room, Carterton Events Centre. All welcome. Bring a plate if convenient. Featherston Muay Thai: (Thai kickboxing) Bootcamp, in the Featherston School Hall, 6.30pm-730pm. Call Kelly (027)211-5702. Tribal Fusion Bellydancing: At YMCA, 371 Queen St, Masterton, 7-8pm. Call Wai steampunk, Gaylene (0274) 494596 or YMCA 377-5499. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 9am-noon at Red Star

Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 3702511 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 10am. Juesday Art: 10am-1pm Featherston Community Centre. Call Julia (06) 308-8977. Hatha Yoga: Suitable for anyone. REAP House, 5.15pm. Call Karina (021) 0820-0132. Ceroc Dance Classes: 8pm, Carterton School hall. Call Mandy (021) 238-4230 or check Facebook group Ceroc Wairarapa for more info. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway, 2-4pm, or by appointment. Call 379-9233 or (027) 271-6280. Clareville Badminton Club: Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm. Call Steve 379-6999. Central Indoor Bowls Club: 7.30pm, Hogg Crescent hall. Call Mathew or Graeme 378-7554. Carterton Playcentre: 9-noon, Belvedere Rd (next to Howard Booth Park). Call 379-7875. Dance Fitness Classes: Greytown, school terms only, with Justine Eldred at Kuranui College Dance Studio, 6.30-7.30pm. Call Justine (0274) 761-996. Masterton Taekwon-Do Club: 5.15-6.15pm, Te Runga Scout Den, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Call Simon O’Hara 3708844. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Association: Meet for social indoor bowls, 500 cards, or a chat 1-3pm. Call Ngaire 377-0342. Free Community Fit Club: 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di (027) 498-7261. Woops A Daisy Marching Team: March for fun, friendship and fitness, 5-6pm. Call Cheryl 372-5522. Pilates: Power 9am, 50s Forward 9.30am (at Lansdowne Park), Beginners 10am, 50s Forward 11am, Core 2pm, Power 5.30pm at Bodymind Pilates, 6 Queen St, Masterton. Call 370-1121. Karate Classes for Children: Masterton Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate-Do. 5.30pm, 49 Te Ore Ore Rd, Masterton. Call Steve or Sharron Riley 378-8814 or (027) 680-7738. Judo Classes: Kids (4-9) 5pm to 6pm, Cadets (10-16) 6-7pm and Seniors (14+) 7-8.30pm, Masterton Judo & Ju Jitsu Academy, 149 Queen St. Call Simon (021) 248-6111. Self Defence: Ju Jitsu, 7-8.30pm, Masterton Judo & Ju Jitsu Academy 149 Queen St. Call Simon (021) 248-6111. Karate-Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Wairarapa Inc: Martinborough: Martinborough Primary School Hall. Under12s at 5-6pm. Call Corina Ngatai (027)432-6870. All at 6pm. Call Anna Börjesson (021) 163-8867. Toy Library: Masterton -10am-noon, rear of YMCA, 162 Dixon St; Featherston: 10am-noon, in the Community Centre, 24 Wakefield St.

South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club: Games afternoon, including cards, board, darts, pool etc. Call Doff 304-9748. Girl Guiding: Pippins (5-7 years) 3.45-5pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association Croquet at 9.15am for 9.30am start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower , Carterton. Call Veronica George 379-8644. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Bowls at 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. All welcome. Call Rex Kenny 379-7303. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf croquet 9.15am, behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Pauline Lamb 377-3388.

WEDNESDAY,DECEMBER 13 Literacy Wairarapa: Offers free help with reading, spelling and maths at Featherston Community Centre, 9am-noon. AA Meeting: At 7.30pm. Call (027) 557-7928. Ukulele Classes: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Neil (06) 308-9341. Featherston Amateur Wrestling Gym: 52 Fitzherbert St (behind Totem), kids wrestling classes, term time only, 5.30pm, 5 to 8 years, 6.15pm, 8 and over, first class free. Call Dannii (027) 920-6751. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Club: Craft and chat afternoon 1-3pm, bring your crafts or just come for some company, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 5.30-7pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Kiddie Gym: For 0-3-year-olds, 9.30-11am, at St David’s Church, corner High and Victoria Sts, Carterton. Call Lorna or Abby 379-8325. Longbush Playgroup: 9.30am-noon, school terms only, 1135 Longbush Rd, Masterton. Call Eileen (06) 372-7861. Westside Playcentre: 9-noon, 165 Renall St, Masterton. Call 378-2224. Martinborough Playcentre: 9-noon, 38 Venice St. Call (06) 306-9068. Club Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll basic steps and more, 7.30-10pm, at Club Wairarapa, Masterton. Call (027) 3331793. Rangatahi to Rangatira Youth Group: Join us for sports, food, and leadership, Carterton Events Centre. Text “R2R” to (027) 742-2264. Wairarapa Spinners and Weavers: Meet 10am-2pm, in the Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Lynette 377-0236. Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm for browsing or painting, at

12 Victoria St. Call Sue 377-7019. Age Concern: Sit and Be Fit, 1.30pm followed by gentle exercise class, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St, Masterton. Club Carterton: Two-course barbecue meal, 6.30pm. Belly Dance: 1-2pm, at St Johns Hall, Greytown. Call Tamara (06) 308-8343 or text (021) 022-31893. The Dance Shed: 450 Belvedere Rd Carterton. Rock N Roll Class, 7-9pm. Call Wendy or Don 379-6827 or (027) 319-9814. Carterton Women’s Golf: 9-hole golf at 10.45am. Call Colleen 377-0841 or Alison 377-5709. Quit Smoking Support Group: Run by Whaiora quit coaches, free, noon-1pm, at 22 Dixon St, Masterton. Recreational Walking Group: 9.30am, Essex St car park. Call Ann Jackson, 372-5758, or Ann Duckett, 378-8285. Chair Yoga: At Wairarapa Village, 140 Chapel St, Masterton. Gentle movements, 9.30am. Call Karina (021) 0820-0132. Pilates: Core 9am, 50s Forward 11am, Core 5.30pm, Beginners 6.30pm at Bodymind Pilates, 6 Queen St, Masterton. Call 370-1121. Beginners Yoga: 9am, Carterton. Call Odette (021) 1809452. Pregnancy Yoga: 12.30pm, Hot Yoga Studio, Kuripuni. Call Karina (021) 0820-0132. Te Runga Scouts: Cubs, 6-7.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Karate: Masterton Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate-Do, 6.30pm, 49 Te Ore Ore Rd, Masterton. Call Steve or Sharron Riley 3788814 or (027) 680-7738. Self Defence/Ju Jitsu: 8-9.30pm, Masterton Judo & Ju Jitsu Academy, 149 Queen St. Call Simon (021) 248-6111. Wairarapa Singers: 6.45pm, at Rosewood, 417 Queen St, Masterton. Call Pete 370-4574. Esperanto Club: 2pm, write to people using the international language worldwide. Call 377-0499. Soulway Cooking and Crafts: 10am-noon, High St, Masterton. Call Nikki Smith 370-1604 (church office). Alcoholics Anonymous: Martinborough, 7.30pm, 9 Jellicoe St. Call Mark 906) 306-6013 or (021) 02442870. Karate-Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Wairarapa Inc: Featherston: Primary School Hall, at 6pm. Call Paul Cantwell (06) 308-9839 or (027) 376-9804. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet at 1.15am for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower , Carterton. Call Steve Davis (06) 304-7155. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm. Call Ian Wyeth 378-6425 or 377-5762. * To have an event listed please email event@age.co.nz

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He dashed along Pet Supplies while Brendon set oﬀ in pursuit. “Cool, Frankie! You’re a winner!” I confronted them beside the Deli counter. “Where’s your mother?” ‘’Who?”, Brendon asked, wiping his nose on the back of his hand. “Your mother!” I felt inclined to ask if he had one but decided the question might be too much of a challenge. “Aw! She’s around somewhere, I s’pose. That right, Frankie?” “Think so!”

Chuckling, I checked my watch. Must get loo paper. Red-headed Frankie gazed vaguely about before tearing along the nearest aisle and disappearing while Brendon, thumping his chest and grunting, “Hoo! Hoo! Hoo!”, loped after him. I next spotted him on my way to Toiletries for toothpaste. As he knuckle-walked around the ﬁxtures, a grim-faced woman poked him in his rear with her toe. “Get up you silly boy!” Chuckling, I checked my watch. Must get loo paper. Ah! Yes, eggs. I hurried to Baking. That’s when patience blew up in my face. Eggs were out of bounds. Two large women with two packed trolleys parked side by side prevented me from reaching them. The women were engrossed in conversation, oblivious to my presence. “Do you know what he said? I couldn’t believe!” “You poor thing! Report him Miranda! He’s a –” “Excuse me,” I said. No response. “Excuse me, please.”

So engrossed were they that I didn’t have a chance. Should I bang their trolleys with mine? Should I ram their legs with it? Should I call for assistance? Inconsiderate women – I hate you! I hate your trolleys. I hate the rubbish you’re buying. I hate your silly conversation. I hate your tight jeans and your green ﬁnger nails. I hate the way you ignore me. I hate the way you totally and utterly ignore me! I hate your “Poor darling!” and your “Oh! Dear! Simply ghastly! You’ve got to do something!” Absolute garbage! A red head peered around the corner. “She’s down here, Brendon, talking to whats’a-name! Hide!” I hate your energetic, happy, funny kids. I hate absolutely everything about you. I hate Oh! Drat the eggs! I took a long, slow, deep breath, then manoeuvred my trolley to check-out. The elderly fellow whom I’d chatted with a few minutes ago stepped back from the queue to allow me access to the counter. “Thanks a heap! You’ve made my day,” I said. Yes, there are some decent people in the world. It was a cheering thought. I made it to the dentist on time. On the way home I took a detour to a free-range poultry farm. Chickens scratched about the yard clucking and gossiping, I was impressed by those hens. They waddled politely out of my way allowing me to stroll across their space. I bought two dozen large brown eggs. So began a long, rewarding and very pleasant relationship. • Blairlogie Writer’s Group usually meets on the last Friday of each month (except in December) in the Wairarapa Genealogy Society rooms, next to the Archive, on Queen St in Masterton at 1.30pm. • If you wish to submit your creative writing for consideration, email midweek@age.co.nz.

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AGE CONCERN WAIRARAPA (WOOPS) INC. Future Proofing Workshops for our Aging Population We would like to invite the general public to attend any of the following workshops to share their thoughts and ideas on how Age Concern Wairarapa can better serve the community in 2018 and beyond. This is your chance to have your say and help us grow and expand our services If you are a member or a volunteer of Age Concern Wairarapa and missed or were unable to attend the member or volunteer workshops please come along to any of the following:

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Apiary Manager This role is charged with supporting Kiwi Bee to secure annual quantities of high grade Manuka honey to ensure our Apiary operation is both sustainable and profitable. The role will contribute towards this goal by: • Leading a team of highly motivated Bee keepers and support staff • Developing long term relationships with land owners and key stake holders • Evaluating winter and Manuka hive sites • Leadership of Health and Safety activities • Responsible for developing and managing operating budgets • Responsible for staff development and performance evaluation • Driving the deployment of Kiwi bee Apiary strategy activities To achieve the above you will need to have a minimum of 5 years working in a relevant role. It is equally important for you to be able to quickly build relationships and influence at all levels of the organisation. Your passion for Bee keeping, challenging the status quo and problem-solving will be key to your success.

Part Time Branch Administrator We are also seeking a fixed term, part time Branch Administrator. This role will have an immediate start, and continue till April next year. Involving approximately 10 hours per week, the successful incumbent will be responsible for helping with the administration involved in running our Apiary. Tasks will include processing of invoicing and payroll support. If you have previous Administration experience then we would love to hear from you.

Truck Driver We also require casual truck drivers to help us during our busy season. The role will be responsible for helping our Bee Keepers move our hives to/from sites and will largely be completed during the night. We’re looking for someone with a clean full HT licence and someone who is physically fit.

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We’re looking for experienced beekeepers to join our close-knit bee keeper team. The role will involve night and weekend work, so flexibility is required. You will also need to be physically fit as heavy lifting and physically demanding tasks will happen on a day-to-day basis. Comvita has their own in-house training programme which is NZQA Accredited which may be offered to those employees who show the right commitment to the business. We encourage people to upskill and make a career out of Beekeeping and provide opportunities to those who want to progress. If you have a passion for bee keeping and want to work for a top New Zealand Apiary who prioritizes employee retention and engagement then we would love to hear from you. Come and join Kiwi Bee Comvita, a growing company that’s going places! To apply visit our website today: http://comvita.force.com/careers Applications for all roles close 11 December 2017. Any queries can be submitted to Kristen.brown@comvita.com

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Wednesday, December 6, 2017

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MAURICEVILLE SCHOOL 0.6 Fixed Term Junior Room Position WAIRARAPA COLLEGE NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR Wairarapa College is an established coeducational school of over 1000 students. We are seeking a qualified and experienced Network Administrator with energy and enthusiasm to fill a position consisting of 37.5 hours per week. The successful applicant will need to demonstrate the ability to: • Be familiar with a Windows Server environment • Be familiar with the Microsoft Office 365 Admin Centre • Competent in the use of data-bases and have a strong degree of computer literacy • Work in conjunction with schools’ IT provider • Monitor and maintain the school's network services • Provide IT user support and training to staff and students • Assist in overseeing the schools’ database systems including KAMAR Please send your CV and cover letter to: Michelle Stanley via mstanley@waicol.nz Applications close 5pm Monday 11 December 2017 with proposed starting date 8 January 2018.

WAIRARAPA COLLEGE PRINCIPAL’S PA Wairarapa College is looking to employ a PA to provide clerical/administrative support to assist / facilitate the effective and efficient discharge of responsibilities attached to the role of our Principal. The role will include but is not limited to: • Maintaining the Pr’s diary and coordinating meetings and appointments • Providing secretarial support for various meetings (this includes some meetings after 5.00pm) • Using discretion and judgement in the absence of the Pr to manage or refer urgent matters to appropriate senior staff To be considered for this role you will need to: • Demonstrate strong time management and organizational abilities • Demonstrate the ability to succeed in all aspects of a PA’s role • Deal with confidential documentation and information in the strictest confidence • Possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral Hours for this role are Mon- Fri, 8.00am to 5.00pm during term time and up to 16 hours over each two-week holiday break and appx 24 hours over the Christmas break. Please send your CV and cover letter to: Michelle Stanley via mstanley@waicol.nz Applications close 5pm Monday 18 December 2017 with proposed starting date 24 January 2018.

Come and join our team! If you have experience working with learners that have diverse needs, you have a holistic view of children and education, enjoy working with whanau and want to be a part of an amazing little community we would love to hear from you. Please have a look at our Facebook page, or come in and see us. We are only 15 minutes away from Masterton. For more information or an application pack ring Rebecca on 06 372 5800 or principal@mauriceville.school.nz

Small Order Person We at Davis Sawmilling Co Ltd are looking for a person who has experience in the timber industry to collate small orders for our customers. There will be some forklift work involved in this position. You will need to be able to work unsupervised as well. We offer a good rate of remuneration for an experienced person and staff buying privileges. The hours of work are 6.30am to 2.45pm. There may be a need for working overtime at times when the demand for orders is high. If you think you would like to join our team please contact: Murray Oakly, General Manager on 06 308 9099

NORTHCO INSURANCE BROKERS MASTERTON Life Insurance–Client Service role (Part time) Maternity Leave position 12 month contract - Feb 2018 We are looking for a confident dynamic team player to assist our Life team with a range of duties while our Client Service manager is away on leave. Key responsibilities: • Updating our Client Management system • Compiling letters, quotes, liaising with Insurers, service queries • Assistant to Advisers Candidate would require: • Sound level of Computer systems • Good friendly phone ability • Attention to detail • Ability to multi task Previous Life insurance or similar experience would be preferred. Training will be provided. Please email your CV to life@northco.co.nz

Wairarapa players Mark Childs, left, and Seth Rance keep a close eye on the action in Furlong Cup match. PHOTOS/CATHERINE ROSSITER-STEAD

Ingham leads from front with the bat CRICKET GARY CAFFELL Skipper Daniel Ingham took centre stage as Wairarapa battled their way to an upset first innings advantage over Manawatu in their Furlong Cup senior men’s cricket match at Queen Elizabeth Park, Masterton over the weekend. The home team seemed to hold all the cards with Manawatu struggling at 110-6 at stumps at the end of the first day in reply to Wairarapa’s first innings score of 242, a total which relied heavily on the contributions from Brock Price and Mark Childs. Price’s unbeaten 116 came from 120 deliveries, including 21 fours and Childs notched 56 from 82 balls with 10 fours and a six. At that stage, Manawatu’s chances of wresting a first innings lead looked practically non-existent but dogged batting from their lower order got to them through to 237, five runs short of that target. Stefan Hook-Sporry was the most successful of the Wairarapa bowlers with 4-47 from 25.1 overs but even he had to play second fiddle to Black Cap Seth Rance. Under a restricted workload at the request of Central Stags management keen to have him back for their firstclass campaign after a brief injury break, Rance put down only six overs but was too hot to handle, finishing with 3-17. Their slender lead going into their second innings meant the emphasis for Wairarapa was now as much on occupation of the crease as scoring runs to deny Manawatu any chance of an outright win. They did not start well, having arguably their three top batsmen, Childs, Price and Liam Burling, all back in the pavilion with only eight runs on the board. Suddenly, it was Manawatu who were in the box seat. If ever there was the need for a true captain’s knock as Ingham came to the crease to join young

In-form Wairarapa batsman Brock Price.

opener John McKenzie, this was it. And he duly obliged, showing extreme concentration and patience as he ground out an unbeaten 36 made from 128 balls and including just the four boundaries. McKenzie might never have looked entirely comfortable but his 34 from 86 balls was also very valuable as was the 24 from 49 balls from Robbie Speers and handy efforts from tailenders, George Deans [13 from 22 balls] and HookSporry [11 from 23 balls]. Wairarapa’s second innings lasted 61.2 overs and their 157 meant Manawatu were left with the near impossible target of scoring 163 runs in 15 overs for the outright win. Manawatu gave it a decent crack against the two-pronged attack of medium pacers Hook-Sporry and Ingham but with wickets falling at regular intervals, stumps arrived with their tally at 128-8. Hook-Sporry finished with 3-73 from eight overs and Ingham 5-45 to complete a long day under the hot sun.

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Wairarapa Midweek

Utting ready to give back FOOTBALL JAKE BELESKI Former All Whites keeper Michael Utting wants children playing football to have the same opportunities he was afforded as a talented youngster. The 2017 inductee into Wellington football’s hall of fame is now living in Clareville, and will help with the Douglas Villa Football Club’s academy in Masterton. “It’s all positive — I just want to help kids,” Utting said. “We just want to help them have a pathway to play at a higher level, and not be restricted because of financial restraints.” Utting is working for Professionals in Masterton, and admits his post-football career has been eventful. He battled with alcoholism throughout his playing career, and other health issues have taken hold since his playing career ended. “I ended up in hospital about four months ago — I’ve got a bad heart. “It works at only about a third of what it should be, and it means I’ve put on weight.” Utting grew up in Wellington as the youngest of four children, his parents separated when he was 10 years old. He said his mother would never have been able to afford the “astronomical” costs some football academies are charging these days, and he was keen to make sure everybody had a chance to fulfil their potential. “I get very frustrated some people are making a living out of this. “The game has been so good to so many people, and I think as a right you should be giving it back. “I reckon I can run an academy as good as anyone in New Zealand, but I’m not going to be charging an arm and a leg.” Utting has recently been working with Radio Sport to offer his opinions on the All Whites, and said his preference to “call a spade a spade” and speak his mind would never change.

Being inducted into the Wellington Football hall of fame was a career highlight for Utting, but there are other memories he looks back on fondly, including a remarkable recovery from a car crash. “Playing Brazil in Mexico in 1999 was amazing — the fans were fanatical.

“I’d broken my neck and was told I’d never walk again, so to get back into the team and play in front of those crowds was great.”

Utting said he had never lost his love for the game, and now was the time to keep giving back to the next generation.

Michael Utting (right) celebrating with his Football Kingz teammates Hiroshi Miyazawa (left), Jonathan Perry and Jonathon Taylor in 2002. PHOTO/ GETTY IMAGES

Riding academy to move on-site at Solway EQUESTRIAN JAKE BELESKI

Solway College student Anna Rossiter-Stead riding Highbridge Zephyr at the equestrian academy. PHOTO/DAVE LINTOTT

Solway College boarders who are part of the school’s equestrian academy in 2018 won’t even have to get out of their pyjamas to visit their horses. The academy — which was launched this year and based 3km from the school at Winstar — will be moving on-site at the school next year. The academy’s main facility will be at the school, and they will use the Solway Showgrounds as their training base. There are also plans in the pipeline for the school to eventually have its own training arena in future. Solway College sport coordinator, Jane Borren, said the school was coming full circle after previously having a riding academy on-site in the 1930s. “For the long-term sustainability of the academy, having the horses on-site means we have total management of it — it’s easier for the girls. “If they’re boarding they can wake up in the morning, put their gumboots over their pyjamas and go to the horses.” The school will have private access to the showgrounds through their own gate, and will continue to host prestigious riding events for riders from the lower North Island.

This year, there were seven athletes in the academy, and next year they were expecting that number to rise to 12. Principal Beth Rogerson said the change would allow them to work on the future development of the academy. “There are three parts to it — the ﬁrst part is the performance part with the riders we’ve already got, the second part is to go with the concept of equestrian for all, and the third part is the concept of equestrian career pathways. “We’ve got parts of the third pillar in place — we’ve got kids doing equine studies.” Having the facility on-site means there will be no travelling back and forward to Winstar, making everything “that much easier”. “We’re hoping when it is established it will be something for the Wairarapa which can be seen as really forward-thinking,” she said. “It will be much more an integral part of the school, and more central to the life of the school.” The school had received plenty of support from various companies and organisations, she said. “The whole year has been a good learning curve, but we’re really happy — the quality of the programmes and people involved has been superb.”

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