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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2023

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Douglas Park pupils check out their 100-year-old pool on the first day of summer 2023. From left: Mila-Kay Paku, Willow Matthews, Carter Heberley and AJ Setu. PHOTO/JULIA MAHONY

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The school pool is a symbol of the summer term. While Douglas Park School [DPS] has a brand new roof, a refurbished administration block and is winning awards

for modern sustainability, its school pool has just turned 100 years old and is still going strong. The pool was oﬃcially opened on November 11, 1923, at what was then Masterton West School. Pupils lined the poolside

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in celebration of their new facility. Over a century, the pool has had thousands of children pass through its waters, giving them basic water skills and the joy of swimming in a group. Last Friday, all pupils at DPS walked out to the pool

on the ﬁrst day of summer, to sing happy birthday and inspect where they will be swimming in February. “Every day, for six or seven weeks, every DPS kid gets to go into the water, from their ﬁrst day in Year 1,” principal Gareth Sinton said.

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Local News 1-9 Carterton 10 Opinion 12-13 Extra 14

Food

Christmas Crackers

Health and fitness

Pool Masters Friday night fitness in Masterton with a watery twist. Full story P5.

Swapping the gluts

Parades and pop-ups

Fresh market ideas are sprouting in Greytown. Full story P8

Keep your eyes peeled for events around Wairarapa. Full story P6.

Community

Toast the terror

Charity

Golf with a pie cart

One man describes his fear of public speaking. Full story P10.

Lifestyle 15-39 Rural 40-41 Business 42-43 Events 44

Puzzles 45 Classifieds 46-47

Hospice event offers tasty treats. Full story P10

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Little legs are racing Lucy Cooper

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There’s a champion in Martinborough’s midst. With his longish body [compared to his little legs], wide grin and big ears, he might not look like your typical athlete, but Bryn Parker is a racing legend. He’s also a corgi. Bryn [2] was crowned Champion of Champions at the annual Blackhawk Corgi Races in Lower Hutt last month. According to Michael Romanos, a former journalist and founder of both the Wellington Welsh Corgi Walking Club and the race event, corgi racing is the third most popular form of dog racing after greyhounds and whippets worldwide. So popular, the 60m corgi dash has become a regular halftime feature at NFL [National Football League] matches in the US. Strange but true. Unlike the increasingly unpopular sport of greyhound racing, however, corgi racing is “totally amateur and fun”, Romanos said, with typical race-day tactics being owners ‘greeting and treating’ their dogs at the end of the course. As recent royal history shows us, behind every great corgi is a great owner, with Bryn no exception. Lifetime corgi owner Cath Parker – who “could talk about corgis forever” – is the power behind Bryn’s throne. He is the younger of Parker’s two dogs, with nine-year-old Gryﬀ also something of a racing powerhouse, having placed second in previous years on the track. From the age of six, when Parker’s mum

Bryn, Champion of Champion at this year’s BlackHawk Corgi Races last month.

bought the family their ﬁrst corgi, Becky, this breed of “medium-sized dog with short legs” has been part of her life. “They sort of get into your blood. They’re a very intelligent dog, very personable, very loyal, so fun and very independent.” Parker can’t recall clearly how she ﬁrst

heard about corgi racing, but in 2019, “oﬀ we went, all tongue in cheek, to this corgi race in Belmont and low and behold, this one [pointing to Gryﬀ ] came second, which was absolutely a surprise. He’s easily distracted, he just loves people.” It’s hard to imagine, but the corgi is a cattleherding dog, with several YouTube videos attesting

to their herding prowess and surprising speed and agility. Bryn’s engagement with his shepherding instinct is a little hit-andmiss, Parker admits. “He goes to work [on the farm] with my husband and sometimes he wants to work and sometimes he’s ‘yeah, nah’,” she said. Bryn prefers to watch the farming action from the comfort of his own home. He’s a fan of Country Calendar and is known to drop everything as soon as the theme tune plays to follow all the action from the carpet. While corgis are undoubtedly modest in stature – standing on average about 30cm tall [about the height of a piece of A4 paper] – they have big personalities, as demonstrated by Bryn and his housemate, Gryﬀ. “They are highmaintenance dogs, very assertive. They are not a lap dog. They are a very busy dog,” Parker said, while her mum, also a corgi owner, describes them as “having too much grey matter”. For Romanos the corgi

Corgis racing in one of the heats at the BlackHawk Corgi Races last month. PHOTO/MY CORGI ART

ABOVE: Cath Parker and Bryn showing how it’s done. LEFT: Bryn in full flight.

is the ‘little dog that could’: “They are a small dog that can do things big dogs do and they are playful and loveable and most of them have a big smile.” He started corgi racing in his backyard as part of his involvement with the walking club. This year, the races attracted over 20 competitors and their enthusiastic support crews. “It’s all nonprofessional. We do it as part of a fun day out. There’s no betting, it’s a family-friendly aﬀair.” The corgis are not trained for racing, though Romanos encourages owners to do

“some training of some sort”. “A lot of them are now; they’re going out in a field and calling them.” While Parker claimed she did no training with Bryn before his championship run this year, he learned to race down the 60m track in response to her husband Mike’s “next level whistle”. Gryff, on the other hand, is “very foodoriented”, encouraging him down the track with the offer of treats. Regardless of the tactics deployed to urge the dogs to travel in a straight line, “corgi racing can be chaotic”, Romanos said. “They can go anywhere. They are on the loose. Many of them are overweight. It’s all fun.”

Nine year-old Gryff has done well in past corgi racing events. PHOTOS/LUCY COOPER

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Ten decades of watery memories Continued from page 1 “After the lesson, we were given a bit of free time and generally acted the goat. Swimming togs were a bit different in the 1940s too – there were no bikinis!” Shackleton took extra swimming lessons at the ‘Ladies Pool’, now the sunken garden opposite New World supermarket. “A canvas strap was put around our waist and the teachers would hold a rope attached to us – if we didn’t do what we were told, the rope was lowered, we would go under and come up spluttering. But it did the job, I suppose.” Diana Roseingrave started at West School in 1950. “Once we could float, we learnt the dog paddle. But we weren’t allowed to jump in, it was all very formal. Of course, there was no sunscreen used by the children, as back then, everyone wanted to get a suntan,” she said. “I remember the walk down to the pool from the classroom and the dressing rooms – my mother would have insisted I wore a bathing cap. The water was cold but we were used to it, because no pools were heated back then.” Kerryn Osborne [nee Ryan], who started at West School in 1953, lived behind the school in Kumar Crescent and said her father Kerry Ryan paid for a key to the pool, to use at weekends. “Half the kids from our street would end up over there,” Osborne said. “There used to be a diving board at one end. “One summer, the boys let slip there was a hole in the wall between the boys’ and girls’ changing rooms and the caretaker had to quickly fix it up.” Today’s DPS caretaker, known to everyone as ‘Mr Blue’, said the pool

ABOVE: The former West School in Masterton held a ceremonial opening of its school pool in November 1923. PHOTO/ WAIRARAPA ARCHIVE. BELOW: DPS pupils recreated the opening of the pool and sang Happy Birthday last week. PHOTO/ JULIA MAHONY

Mila-Kay Paku [10]: “It’s been here for so long. Everyone can use it and learn in it and it’s nice in the summer heat. I like diving for the sticks and rings on the bottom of the pool.” Willow Matthews [11]: “It is freezing cold. The first time I went in, I was terrified, but the teachers taught us how to hold our breath underwater. I think that 100 years ago, they wouldn’t have been allowed to do bombs, probably just boring dives or pencil jumps.” Carter Heberley [10]: “We get to go in the deep end in about Year 3. It’s very cold. We do challenges and rate our bombs and bellyflops. I did a bellyflop and got a 10/10, but I was pretty red afterwards. It’s better swimming with your mates, than without them.” AJ Setu [11]: “I like the bomb competitions and the free swimming is the best part.”

ABOVE: Togs [swimming costumes] in 1930 were very different than those of today, as this line-up at the West School pool shows. RIGHT: How many children have learnt to swim in the DPS pool? This certificate from 1940 proves that Joan Hunt could swim 325 yards. PHOTOS/WAIRARAPA ARCHIVE

had been painted a couple of times since he started the job more than 25 years ago. “I knew nothing about pools – we were not professional pool people, but it’s been pretty easy to maintain,” he said. The pool is a bit bigger than others at Wairarapa

schools. Over the decades, the tin fence has been replaced with wire netting, the changing rooms were “done up” in the 1960s and there have been sand ﬁlter and pump replacements. “Some kids say it’s freezing cold and others say it’s lovely. We don’t

get a lot of 30 degree days in a row anymore,” Mr Blue said. A “shallow end” had been added to the pool at some point, he said. A group of this year’s senior students said they had happy memories of summer terms in the pool.

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What’s going on here then? Every week until Christmas, Midweek will visit one of the groups listed on our events page. This week, JULIA MAHONY visits the Masterton Masters Swimming Club. For a Friday night dose of ‘impressive’, the Masterton Masters Swimming Club delivers. Toned bodies glide through the Trust House Recreation Centre’s back pool, completing length after length for an hour. Members’ occupations include farmer, wheelwright, office worker, police officer, ex-mayor, lawyer, mechanic, film editor, events promoter, DOC worker and teacher – but jobs are left on land, as swimmers aged from their 30s to their 80s take to the lanes. Watching poolside is “the glue of the club”, treasurer Lola, who’s been handling things for 33 years. “Masters swimming is

Swimmers work on stroke technique during the club session.

about ﬁtness and fun,” she said. “This isn’t a learn to swim school – we cater for people who have their own personal goals, be it open water swimming challenges, Masters games, triathlons.” As a guide, new members should be able to swim 400m in about 15 minutes. “Sometimes we get people who only stay for six months to train, if they have an event coming up,” Lola said. Friday night sessions attract between 10-19 swimmers, coached by former secondary school

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PE teacher Richard Swallow, who organises swimmers according to their abilities, sets them challenges and helps with stroke technique. This time, it’s dolphin kicks underwater with swimmers on their backs, for as far as they can go, then carrying small timers with beepers. “It’s all about cadence,” Swallow said. He tells the swimmers to ﬁnd their rhythm with the beep, beep, beep of the timer, then try to pick up the pace. “With new swimmers, I follow them with an

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underwater camera, to show their style – they say, ‘is that really how I swim?’” The ‘Shear Magic’ Masterton Masters Swimming Club celebrated 40 years this year, formed in 1983 with a goal of fun, friendship and competition in Wairarapa. It’s active all year round, with members travelling to compete. “Our club has an easygoing nature; swimmers being able to join as social members without engaging in the competitive side of things. All swimmers are very accepting of new members who quickly

enjoy the camaraderie that comes with membership,” foundation member Paul Maguire said. “Sessions are never boring and members ﬁnish each one knowing they have had a workout, while also improving their swimming.” Events throughout the year include open water swimming in Lake Taupo and ocean swims in the Wellington and Hawkes Bay area. In addition, there are many pool carnivals, all with a fun and social emphasis, Maguire said. Earlier this year, Wairarapa masters swimmers Robyn Wells, Swallow and Maguire returned with a host of medals from the National Masters Championships in Hastings. • Masterton Masters Swimming Club sessions are Monday to Friday 6am [informal, self paced session]; Saturday and Sunday 8am [informal, self paced session] and Friday 5.30pm [club night with coach on deck]. Call Stu 027 295-4189 or Lucy 021 0204-4144.

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Seven stars’ parade lights up the street

New sleigh for Santa A glimpse of Santa’s new sleigh, built by the people of Martinborough, which is being held in a secret location.

Motorists travelling down Cole St last Friday were treated to a pop-up Christmas Parade by seven staff from Lyndale Care in Masterton. The women, some dressed in inflatable costumes, waddled from Lyndale Villa up the road to Lyndale Manor, receiving lots of cheerful toots from drivers passing by. The snowman and Christmas tree wearers stepped up to the challenge of making the journey in large puffy outfits which restricted their walking, to the merriment of their colleagues. The Christmas characters called in to Cole Street Early Learning Centre, before no doubt finishing their parade with some seasonal treats shared with staff and residents at the manor. The parade prepares to set off down Cole St in Masterton.

PHOTO/JULIA MAHONY

Martinborough residents have built a special sleigh for Santa for his appearance in the town’s Christmas Parade this Saturday, December 9 from 5pm. The parade will include many ﬂoats, travelling in line with the South Wairarapa Pipe Band. The Men’s Shed blokes have made Santa a new sleigh to use during his visit, with paint donated by Mitre 10 and painting by Nat Hodder. The sleigh is now hidden in a secret location until the big day, when the Big Man arrives. The parade will be complemented by the Martinborough Christmas Market, photo opportunities with Santa and kids’ activities at the Town Hall thanks to the Toy Library. Children can also post a letter to Santa

and will receive a reply. It will be a great day in Martinborough for the family – food trucks will be around to keep everyone fed, or bring a picnic and listen to the music. MADCAPs amateur players are performing, Lions and Rotary are getting involved and the Martinborough Community Board is oﬀering support.

The mayor will be attending and has chosen an “unlikely mode of transport”, a spokesperson for the South Wairarapa District Council said. • Featherston’s Christmas parade is Saturday, December 9 at 12pm. • Carterton’s parade is Sunday, December 10 at 3pm.

A Martinborough Christmas Parade float from the past. PHOTOS/SUPPLIED

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Market to swap gluts A new fruit and vegetable market in Greytown is designed to help backyard gardeners share their gluts of grapefruit, basil, zucchinis and other fresh goodness. Crop Up kicks off on Saturday, December 9 from 9am. An idea by Millie and Adam Blackwell, the seasonal market will be held at the Truckstop, 102 Main Street, rain or shine. Crop Up “differs from traditional farmer’s markets” by allocating a space for locals growing their own fruit and vegetables, who find themselves with too

much produce to eat on their own, Adam said. “They’ll be able to swap or trade their excess with others, so no money needs to change hands, or sell it to other locals if they prefer. I know everyone tends to have the same products at the same time, so I’m sure we’ll see good deals on feijoas next autumn. “Our backyarders change out, depending on whether their rocket has launched into outer space, or their mizuna has gone maniacal.” Running on December 9 and 16 [with a break over the Christmas

Little Farms will be a regular at the new Crop Up market in Greytown. PHOTOS/SUPPLIED

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period], Crop Up will also offer coffee, breakfast food and guest sellers such as fresh fish supplier Tora Collective. “I didn’t want it to conflict with the Greytown Country Market, which offers a much broader range

People keen to have a stall should book and apply via the Facebook page CropUpGreytown. Meanwhile, Greytown business Vagabond Vege has launched its summer season of Community Supported Agriculture [CSA], havesting every

of products. This one is entirely focused on freshly grown, sourced, or prepared local food,” Adam said. Wairarapa organic vegetable farmers, Little Farms, will be at Crop Up each week.

Easter balloons to offer day-glow action The much-loved Wairarapa Balloon Festival will return in 2024, with a five-day festival of flying to delight locals and draw crowds from around the country. One of Wairarapa’s flagship events, the festival will take place over Easter, running from March 28 to April 1, with New Zealand and international balloons taking to the skies. The lift-offs, known as ‘ascensions’ in the

ballooning world, will be over Masterton, Carterton, Greytown and Martinborough, wrapping up with a mystery location on Easter Monday. The ticketed Night Glow event will take a break next year, returning in 2025. Ballooning Wairarapa president Dean O’Brien said it was exciting to provide an event that everyone could look forward to over Easter. “The Wairarapa’s big, wide-open spaces and

settled weather make our region one of the bestsuited and most popular ballooning regions in the country,” he said. “We’re excited to be able to bring back this free part of our festival again next year. We encourage everyone to make the most of it, by having a picnic in their garden or in a nearby park, and creating some great memories.” Another fun element will be balloon competitions, where

balloonists use their technical skills to complete a series of challenges. Ballooning Canterbury will be offering hot air balloon flights over Wairarapa. Destination Wairarapa general manager Anna Nielson said the festival was always a much anticipated event in Wairarapa. “The balloon festival is firmly linked in people’s memories to Wairarapa’s big open skies and a

wonderful drawcard for attracting visitors from surrounding regions.” The full programme for 2024 will be announced in the New Year. • For more information visit www.nzballoons. co.nz or contact Larissa O’Brien at wairarapa balloons@gmail.com or 027 533 658.

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with me and unless I had a more permanent reason, such as death, I ended up at some horrible stage, having to speak to a crowd in a semi-formal or [worse] formal setting. Someone suggested Toastmasters. This someone had heard me try to articulate noises from my mouth on a previous occasion. So I went to Toastmasters [admittedly a whole year afterwards] and learnt how to speak, well, properly. Toastmasters has since become a source of continuous learning, self-challenge, friend making, leading and more importantly has removed my biggest fear – public speaking [well, next

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After a two year hiatus, Hospice Wairarapa is bringing back its Charity Golf Day next March, with tickets going on sale today. Supported by local real estate team Jo Kelly & Co, the event is on March 22 at Carterton Golf Club, with gourmet food and a full day of entertainment. The sporting contest has an entry fee $320 for teams of four. Hospice Wairarapa is a holistic wraparound service of care that supports people who have a life limiting illness. Funds raised from the event will be used to provide a range of programmes and therapies. Kelly McIsaac of Jo Kelly & Co said: “Having experienced ﬁrst-hand the services Hospice Wairarapa have to oﬀer while navigating the unknown, we know how

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12 Wairarapa Midweek Opinion Wednesday, December 6, 2023 EDITORIAL

Growing strong roots of understanding Anne Nelson

news, but I knew nothing about the history. The ﬁrst book I read was The Lemon Tree by Sandy Tolan. As immersive as a novel, it is a non-ﬁction account of the two families that occupy a house in a Palestinian village over time – and the enormous historical events that shape their lives and perspectives. One is the Palestinian family who build the stone house, on Palestinian land, and plant a lemon tree in the backyard – but are later forced to leave [on foot] by the Israeli militia, along with the other occupants of the village. Their lives from then on are characterised by a longing known as ‘The Right of Return’. The second occupants of the house are a Jewish family who survive the holocaust in Europe and emigrate to what is becoming known as Israel. They settle in the

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One day at the little Wairarapa primary school I attended in the 1960s, I made a choice that set me on a course to be a reader for the rest of my life. As all the kids rushed outside for playtime, I asked our teacher if I could stay inside and read in the little library at the back of our classroom. The teacher agreed and a new practice was born in my life that would bring me not only enjoyment, but also literacy and knowledge. Later, as an adult, I made another important choice – to use reading to be informed about the world. There were so many histories, conﬂicts and events that I did not fully or even partially understand. I decided to start by reading about Palestine. The Israeli-Palestinian conﬂict was often in the

apparently abandoned house and start to build a new life there. Personal stories like this speak to many of us. Mornings in Jenin by Susan Abulhawa is a novel that spans four generations of a Palestinian family living in a refugee camp through major upheavals. I Shall Not Hate by Palestinian doctor Izzeldin Abuelaish tells of the death of his beloved daughters when a Israeli tank destroyed part of their house in Gaza in 2007. And Still Lives: A Memoir of Gaza by Canadian-born Kiwi Marilyn Garson describes her four years running a large social enterprise in Gaza and enduring two wars. When Garson spoke at WaiWord last year, a key message I took from her presentation was “Hamas is not Gaza and Gaza is not Hamas”. Many of you will have watched with shock as the current war in

Gaza has unfolded and escalated. Unprecedented in its intensity, ordinary civilians, health workers and first responders have been hit with white phosphorus, sniper fire, carpet bombs and missiles while in their homes, refugee camps, hospitals, schools, churches and mosques, UN facilities and so-called ‘safe zones’ – and as they have tried to flee in their cars and donkey carts. The scale of the suffering is unimaginable. At the time of writing, half the residential buildings in Gaza have been destroyed and over 15,000 Palestinians have died – many of them children and women – while thousands are missing, buried under the rubble. One of the things we can do to directly help is donate towards emergency aid. With this in mind, I have set up a fundraiser on Givealittle – it’s called Be a lifeline for Gaza’s children. The aid will be distributed by the Palestinian partner of a NZ-based charity called

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Kiwi Trust For Palestinian Children Relief. This charity is volunteer-run and has no admin fees: every dollar donated goes to the families who need it. At the moment their focus is on food and emergency supplies; longer-term they support education, wellbeing and the creation of opportunities for children and young people in Gaza. • Anne Nelson is an avid reader and huge fan of the Wairarapa Library Service. She has worked in communications and as an editor for most of her adult life. She lives in Carterton.

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Auction ahead of shop sale An auction of artworks by the late Carol Anne Bauer and her friend Pat Fry at No.23 Gallery in Carterton ran successfully last Saturday, organisers said. “No. 23 shout a huge thank you to all those who participated in the auction and made it such a success,” spokeperson Judith Jagger said. “All purchasers went away with smiles and some wonderful investments at terrific prices. Graeme Burnard, our auctioneer extraordinaire, did a fantastic job encouraging hearty competition between bidders. He may be adding another skill to his increasing CV.” The silent and blind auctions were also a success, with more than 20 “happy art lovers”, Jagger said. “We also wish to thank the Bauer family for helping No.23 in their fundraising efforts. Our shop’s building is on the market, so we will be utilising the funds to find a new location when the building has been sold.” Meanwhile, Heart of

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Auctioneer Graeme Burnard in action during the Carterton auction of works by Carol Anne Bauer and her friend and fellow artist Pat Fry. PHOTOS/SUPPLIED RIGHT: Part of a larger work by Ursula Macfarlane.

Arts gallery is hosting an exhibition of works by Ursula Macfarlane, who uses her science and technology background to create photographs with “oﬀ-kilter subjects”. Macfarlane was an artist in the SOLO51 exhibition at the NZ Academy of Fine Arts in Wellington this year. THIS IS NOT AI runs in Carterton until December 14.

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Exhibits ready for summer Madison Emond’s extraordinary photography exhibition in the Main Gallery explores the The Kaiwharawhara Awa/river using handmade pinhole cameras. River stones, river clay and decaying plant material on the Kaiwharawhara’s banks have been shaped into light proof structures resembling wells that sit in the awa’s current; each is a pinhole camera, and their apertures face the forest canopy above. Emond is fascinated by the river/awa undergoing the process of obtaining legal personhood and her creative process and resulting images seek to mirror this legal framework by highlighting the awa’s intrinsic personhood and vitality. In the Wesley Wing, the New Zealand Sotheby’s

International Realty Wairarapa Art Review 2023 exhibition brings new and established artists from the region together for the region’s prestigious art competition. Held every two years, The Friends of Aratoi invite artists from across the region to submit a piece for the show in the hope of scooping one of the art prizes on oﬀer. The Wairarapa Art Review has been running for nearly 25 years and has given artists the opportunity for the community to see their work. Previous winners have included notable artists Sam Ludden, Gina Jones and Jason Burns. This year’s guest judge is Sophie Davis from Hastings City Art Gallery. “I’m looking forward to seeing this exciting

Detail from Madison Emond’s exhibition The River Sees.

showcase of Wairarapa art and being part of a celebration of artists working in the region,” she said. Sandra Debney, chairwoman of the Friends of Aratoi said, “The great thing about the review is that any artist living in Wairarapa is welcome to submit a piece of work,

whether it be a photograph, painting, 3D or anything in-between. If you have never entered anything before, there is an emerging artist section too.” All work needs to be brought into Aratoi on Friday, December 8, between 10am and 4pm. The Summer Full Gallery opening on Friday,

Quake sensors on ocean floor

New Zealand-based research organisations, through the Strategic Science Investment Fund. The study is also supported by funding from Toka Tū Ake EQC, the Canadian Foundation for Innovation, and the University of Ottawa. Toka Tū Ake EQC head of research Natalie Balfour said the agency invests around $10 million each year into natural hazard research and this project could be hugely beneﬁcial to New Zealanders. “If we better understand the locked portion of the fault and the smaller earthquakes that occur, it will help us prepare for the impacts of a large earthquake and potential tsunami should the fault come unstuck.”

December 15, includes the award ceremony for the review. • Madison Emond: The River Sees December 9-March 10 • The New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty Wairarapa Art Review 2023 December 16February 18

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A research vessel has begun to glide through Wairarapa waters, equipped with sensors to detect tectonic movement that will be deployed along the coastline for the next 12 months. The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research’s Tangaroa was launched last week from Wellington, as part of a project looking at earthquake and tsunami risk. Seismic sensors will be deployed along the bottom of the ocean to record data for a year. Led by GNS Science and with a team of international scientists on board, the goal of the project is to gain a better

understanding of the Hikurangi Subduction Zone, which is where the Pacific and Australian plates collide. The sensors will also be able to detect earthquakes that are either too small or too far offshore to be recorded by the GeoNet network onshore. Team leader and Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington Professor Martha Savage said this is the first study of its kind. “We’re effectively blind to small earthquakes occurring offshore,” Savage said. “Previous studies have investigated areas of the Hikurangi Subduction Zone where slow-slip events are occurring, relieving stress on the plate. “This is the first study to look for earthquakes

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on the locked part of the fault.” In some spots, the plates in the Hikurangi Subduction Zone are sliding past each other, but in others they are locked together and building up pressure that has the potential to be released as a major earthquake. Savage said that in tracking the more frequent smaller earthquakes caused by the zone, we can learn more about the larger, less frequent shakes. “We’re expecting to see 10 times more earthquakes on the locked zone than are currently reported.” The Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment provides 135 days of voyage time a year on Tangaroa for

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Group revisits roots Midweek Musings

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Tim Nelson I have just watched an episode of the fabulous Yes Theory on YouTube. The episode was one in which the original group went back to Montreal, the place where the channel started over seven years ago. In the episode the originals talked about the ideas they have had that led to the creation of videos that viewers have found so fascinating, with millions of views on single episodes alone. One idea that has been a recurring theme throughout the time of the channel has been Thomas, one of the crew, exploring abandoned places. This started with the exploration of an abandoned building in his own city, the sort of place that becomes almost invisible, with no one having any interest in it whatsoever. However, Thomas’ video unearthed things that truly captured the attention of the audience. Thomas’ fascination with abandoned places

started small in his own town, but has spread to destinations all over the world. It shows that, although visiting other places is such a rewarding and exciting thing to do, we can still get immense satisfaction and enjoyment out of a slightly unusual interest in the very place we are living right now.

Combat depression

Catherine de Lange is a science author, specialising in bioscience. Interviewed on the RNZ Sunday Show she shared a strategy that has been proven to have a significant impact on reducing depression. The great thing about the strategy is that anyone can do it, and it can be done in a wide range of ways. The strategy is … exercise, and from what de Lange has found, the best type of exercise is strength based or resistance exercise. Research shared by de Lange demonstrated those who do strength-

based exercise have a 43 per cent less chance of experiencing depression. If there was medication that did the same thing, and also had the many other positive side effects, it would be declared and absolute miracle pill. Unfortunately, there is one problem for some in regards to exercise, this being you have to put in the effort to do it. However, as a self confessed fan of exercising, I can assure anyone who is prepared to commit to exercising that it’s life enhancing in the most positive way.

It’s not all bad

In education there has always been a tendency to jump on fads. I have seen this countless times since I started my training 30 years ago. At the time in which they are “discovered” [more often, just the repackaging of something that has happened before], there will be a lot of hype, with plenty hopping on board what is really just a case of ideology gone mad. However, another tendency is to go in the complete opposite direction, dumping everything that has happened in the

implementation of the fad when, the truth is, examples emerge that show how the idea can work and be effective. These examples do become evidence of good practice, as opposed to an ideological case of jumping on the bandwagon. Societies develop positively when people are prepared and willing to try new things, to take risks and do something quite different to the norm. This is the way things should be; accepting what others may be prepared and willing to try, even when it doesn’t quite fit with our own perspectives.

Getting out of a rut

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is a group of people who genuinely care and want to help really does give that boost, making the problem seem more manageable, while also becoming aware others have been through the same situation and come out the other side. I can’t emphasise enough how important it is to ask for help. If you have any doubt, picture yourself as the person who is being asked; you will know what you’d be prepared to do for others. It’s just as likely that others will be willing to provide the same level of support and help to you.

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[wherever “there” may be], it’s just a case of moving forward in the right direction, one step at a time.

Support from sharing

Today I was in a situation in which I had the opportunity to share with a group I am a part of about an issue I am facing. Initially, I hadn’t intended to, but after a few moments of silence as the question was asked I

decided to share. Sometimes it’s not easy to do so, as it can make us feel vulnerable, unable to do something on our own, perhaps even a little weak in a role where strength is required. Within minutes of sharing I was very glad I did. The sincere oﬀers of support and the general camaraderie was just so very much appreciated by me. The sense there

I have just been out to dinner with a wonderful group of people, the Lakeview School PTA [parent teachers association]. This small group of people [less than 10, from a school with over 500 children] put hours of time and eﬀort into raising money for the entire school community. Over the course of the year they will organise and run various fundraising activities to support children, most of whom they don’t even know, other than they go to the same school as their own children or attend the school where they work. Something I notice about the group is that they are such positive

people. This is reflected in pretty much everything they say and do; they really are good people to be around. It’s hard to say the group is positive because they volunteer, or if they volunteer because they’re positive. Either way, my feeling is that when you deliberately do things to help the lives of others your own life will get better to; you get that sense of purpose that makes it easier to get up in the morning, knowing the actions you take will make the world a better place for other people. Volunteering can be for anything: coaching a sports team; helping out in a charity shop; working with vulnerable people in your community. Start as small as you want, the benefits will come to yourself and the recipients of your efforts from the very first moment you start.

A gratefulness reminder

Throughout every day numerous things happen without us really being conscious of them. These things happen from the moment we get up to the moment we lay our heads down to go to sleep. For so many of these things, if they didn’t happen or we didn’t have access to them our lives

would be considerably harder. Here are just a few examples:  Running water straight from a tap that is drinkable  Hot water  A bed to sleep in  A house to live in  Transport, be it a car, bike, or public transport  A fridge to store food in  The Internet  A job or source of income  Public libraries  Easily accessible food  Toilet paper  Family  That friend you can always call I could go on and ﬁll up pages. Yes, there will always be things we want that we don’t have access to. However, we are blessed with so many things that make our lives easier. If we took the time to acknowledge gratitude for everything we do have, we might start to realise how good life really is. • Tim Nelson is principal of Lakeview School and author of the book Small Steps for a happy and purposeful life. He endeavours to learn something new every day by reading books, listening to podcasts, and engaging with a wide range of other content.

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Film raises funds for chicks Chris Peterson

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Forest & Bird Wairarapa

On the subantarctic Auckland Island, the chicks of threatened albatross species are at risk of marauding feral pigs. Glenys Robertson, from Wairarapa, was inspired to raise funds towards the project to eradicate pigs from the island, to help save future albatross chicks. To help, Forest & Bird’s Wairarapa branch screened the awardwinning Australian documentary, The Giants. The screening raised $500 for this worthy cause. It also offered a fitting way for the branch to celebrate Forest & Bird’s centennial doing what it does so well – protecting our precious and unique natural heritage. The film was inspiring, covering the 1980s public mobilisation across Australia to protest the Tasmanian government’s plan to dam the wild Franklin River. The Franklin flows through extensive tracts of forest

A wandering albatross, the Gibson’s wandering albatross is threatened by pigs on Auckland Island. PHOTO/LUC HOOGENSTEIN

home to eucalyptus towering 100 metres or more – the world’s tallest tree. This campaign was for Australia what Save Manapouri was for Aotearoa, driving a surge of interest nationally that made environmental conservation mainstream. Today, the work of nature protection continues. Much of our native biodiversity is in a perilous state with some 4000 species at risk. It comes down to those familiar threats: how we use our land, pollute our waterways,

expand our cities, exploit our resources, grow our economy, and generally live as if the planet exists to satisfy our wishes and is inexhaustible. In the face of such a challenge, we do what we can to protect and restore nature in our patch. For Forest & Bird Wairarapa, that means speaking up for nature in a submission on the Combined District Plan. This plan states how our three district councils will ensure that what happens in their communities is

consistent with the Resource Management Act, including that much quoted line: “to ensure the sustainable management of the natural and physical resources of the district”. The plan sets objectives, policies and rules to achieve that. As a legally enforceable document, it’s vitally important in determining how Wairarapa will develop in the near term. The plan encompasses much of what happens in communities from subdivision to noise

to heritage. Our submission will concentrate on biodiversity protection and addressing climate change. This includes encouraging our councils and communities to pursue actions such as urban pest trapping. Join us at Forest & Bird [wairarapa.branch@ forestandbird.org.nz] • The Wairarapa Midweek has partnered with conservation groups to put a spotlight on conservation eﬀorts locally.

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Nga Mihi Nui

Over the past 100 years sport has played an integral part in our students education at Wairarapa College. It would not be possible without the generous volunteers and sponsors in our community and we would like to thank you all. Happy holidays and we look forward to a great year of sport in 2024! From the staﬀ and students at Wairarapa College.

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Teachers have a blast Elise Pallesen The teachers of Featherston Theatre Company have had such a blast this term. We are excited to say we have ended up with a class of 13 students for our, student-named, Drama Llama group. We have students ready to start off a senior group in the new year, multiple requests for a younger group, we’ve been asked to be a part of the Moving On Student Conference, which our teachers have been busy planning for, and we are in conversations to run our classes at Fareham Hall next year [who are supportive in helping us keep our costs down at koha for the community]. Our students have also been having a great time, begging to be dropped to class, bringing their friends along, and now ready to demonstrate to the community what they’ve been doing all term. Our first end-of-year performance, brought to you by the Drama Llamas is Monday, December 18, at 6pm

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Tanvi and Cherish Patel are proud to unveil Masterton’s newly refurbished Café Strada. “We worked closely with local interior design company The Whole Nine Yards,” says Tanvi, “to develop a look unique to Café Strada.” The outside of the café and the outdoor seating have been painted in greens and blacks to give a crisp, art deco, feel. The café is, after all, part of the iconic Regent Theatre complex, which was built in 1930 and is now recognised for its architectural and historic value. The interior of the café pops with colour, in a contemporary design. The walls are covered with paper imported from England, showing blowsy pink flowers and green foliage layered over a black background. The paper complements the hot pink of the couch coverings. The old wood panelling around the sides of the counter has been completely refreshed, and a new area with a floating wooden shelf has been created for the display of products sourced from the local community. Café Strada spills out onto Queen

Street, providing cabinet and cooked food as well as amazing coffee to eager customers ready to enjoy the pleasure of being part of Masterton’s dynamic and thriving community. The word Strada is Italian for ‘street’, which works perfectly.

Cherish and Tanvi Patel with their two children.

Cherish and Tanvi thank their “amazing team” of about 20 kitchen and front-ofhouse staff, without whom, “none of this would be possible” and they’re lucky enough to have a wonderful baker. “We try to buy local as much as we can, too,” Cherish says. Fruit, vegetables (including organic), eggs and more are all sourced from the district.

Your love affair with Café Strada can start from as early as seven in the morning and, over the long hot summer ahead, doesn’t need to finish until nine in the evening as the sun goes down. The café has a liquor licence to match, offering beer, local wines, spirits, and cocktails. It’s open seven days a week. Strada’s new menu features dishes described by Tanvi as “KiwiEuropean.” These are available for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and at times of hunger in-between. There are now more vegan, vegetarian, keto friendly, and gluten-free options to choose from, with lots of light summer offerings with a modern twist sitting alongside old favourites such as lemon pepper hand cut calamari, lambs fry, and smashed avocado. Much-loved top sellers from the cabinet, such as the delectable slices, will continue to tempt you. Cakes and deserts, and some savoury cabinet options, will change regularly to keep you guessing.

You might decide to go to a movie one evening and then redeem the meal part of the deal for breakfast a few days later.

Cherish and Tanvi say they get their menu inspiration from market research, books, and magazines, and from “keeping an eye on what’s trending.” Look out for a Taco Tuesday offering, menu specials that change every week, and the Movie Meal Deal. For $35 you can take in a movie and have a meal valued at up to $25 along with a hot or cold non-alcoholic drink. And the ‘deal’ doesn’t all have to be redeemed on the same day.

Without a wider family in New Zealand, the Patels relish the local, friendly, community-focused feel of Wairarapa that has embraced them. Tanvi says, “everyone looks out for everyone else.” Still only in their early 30s, the couple have previously owned a couple of local businesses. Four years ago, they bought Café Strada and, since then, they’ve also had two children. “We are absolutely where we want to be,” they agree. Life couldn’t get better than this. Come and be nourished at Café Strada.

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Not just a tasty cuppa Cindy Munn Herbal tea is something many of us enjoy, and most of us have some chamomile or peppermint herbal tea bags in the cupboard. What might not be quite so familiar to you is using herbs to make decoctions and infusions. Infusions and decoctions are made to extract the nutritive and medicinal properties of dried herbs and are much stronger than teas. Infusions are made by pouring boiling water over the herbs and leaving them for at least four hours, and up to 12 hours. One example, among many great options, is red clover infusion, which can be prepared in the evening, left overnight and then strained the next morning for drinking. You can happily make enough for a few days, and keep it in the fridge, once it’s cooled down. It might take a wee while to get used to the stronger ﬂavour of infusions, but in my experience they soon become delicious. A decoction is made by simmering herbs for about 15 minutes. This is

done to extract minerals, and other properties, from barks, dried fruit, citrus peel, and harder, woody herbs. Oatstraw comes into this category. By simmering it, the silica, iron, manganese, and other minerals, are released into the water. This method isn’t useful for soft, leafy herbs. Other herbs you could experiment with decocting are dandelion root, ginger, ashwaganda root and citrus peels. Dried berries and rosehips can also be used. Some of my favourite herbs to infuse are nettles, red clover, dandelion leaf, and lemon balm. They can be drunk hot or cold, with honey or stevia if desired. Adding in small amounts

of peppermint or lemon verbena can be tasty. Feel free to experiment, but please make sure you check your herbs are safe. Enjoy your nutritive and beneﬁcial drink! If you would like to know more about using and growing herbs, join us at one of the meetings of the Wairarapa Herb Society in 2024 at the Old Court House in Carterton. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, February 20, at 1.30pm For any inquiries please email waiherbs@gmail. com • [Disclaimer; This information is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered as a recommendation for any health treatment]

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The recipient of a prestigious award recognising how his research has significantly advanced our understanding of climate change has contributed to shaping Masterton district’s climate response, report MARLEE PARTRIDGE and GRACE PRIOR. Professor Nicholas Golledge has been awarded the Hutton Medal for his cuttingedge contributions to the modelling of the Antarctic ice sheet and research on climate change, including his role as a lead author for the most recent assessment report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change [IPCC]. During the course of establishing capability in observational and theoretical approaches to Antarctic ice-sheet modelling for New Zealand, Golledge has become a world leader in his ﬁeld. Golledge spoke about his work and latest achievements. “In simple terms, I combine real-world measurements with computer models to make

sure that the models are reliable. Only by ensuring that models accurately reproduce what we see and measure today can we have conﬁdence that they also give us a reliable picture of what will happen in the future,” he said. Golledge has signiﬁcantly advanced knowledge of the ice sheet’s response to climate change and the impacts of melting ice on global sea level, ocean circulation, and climate variability. “It’s a real honour to be awarded the Hutton Medal, and I am extremely grateful to my colleagues, collaborators, and students with whom much of the work recognised with this award has been carried out,” he said. Golledge was part of

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“We are totally exposed to what happens in the vast Southern Ocean, and one of the keys to anticipating future change are the ice sheets of Antarctica and elsewhere.” The supporter said the complexities of the interaction of ice sheets with the ocean, and in turn with the atmosphere, can only be dealt with by careful observation backed up by numerical models. “Nick is a world-leader in this simulation and modelling ﬁeld, as is well demonstrated by his publication record, the quality of the researchers

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Wairarapa Economic Development Strategy (WEDS) Jacinda Johnston, Programme Manager WEDS promotes industry-led water solutions and land optimisation initiatives. It also supports the delivery and implementation of the Wairarapa Water Resilience Strategy.

Water resilience can help preserve economic development opportunities, especially in agriculture, horticulture, manufacturing, and tourism. A recent example is the WEDS-led initiative to pursue water resilience infrastructure at Waingawa Industrial

Estate. The aim is to preserve local productivity and employment over dry summer periods when water restrictions are in place. The project was awarded $1.75M from Kānoa, the Government’s Regional Economic Development and Investment Unit,

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“Wairarapa’s rural businesses invest in technologically innovative irrigation systems that avoid waste,” Geoff says. The aim is always to apply water when and where it’s needed, and in the exact quantity required.

examples of irrigation being taken to the next level. “They’re all about accuracy and precision,” says Geoff.

WEDS is aiming to deliver tactical-level solutions with significant regional impact. If you have an initiative to share, email: info@thrivewairarapa.nz.

Wairarapa Water Users Society (WWUS) Geoff Copps, representative Established over 10 years ago, the WWUS is made up of local rural water users. Their members all operate in the food and fibre market and rely on irrigation for their businesses to thrive. “We focus on upskilling, best practice techniques, promotion, and advocacy,” says Geoff Copps, representing WWUS. Working in Wairarapa and Wellington in economic development for 30 or so years, and with qualifications in

land use and geography, as well as experience in dealing with food and fibre producers, Geoff is a solid voice for WWUS. WWUS is a peak body with, collectively, a significant amount of first-hand knowledge and expertise. The overriding concern of the group is efficient and sustainable water use, to support productivity gains. “We’ve joined forces with WEDS,” Geoff says, “to showcase three rural enterprises in the Ruamahanga Valley that rely on irrigation in innovative ways.”

Craggy Range at Te Muna Road, Martinborough. 6 December 2023. At this vineyard (one of the largest in Wairarapa), water is needed for both irrigating the vines and for frost protection. To ensure the supply of water meets its demands, Craggy Range has built one of the biggest on-farm storage ponds in Wairarapa. It’s been consented to take water from the river when levels are high (i.e., winter), which it can then store and use when required. Craggy Range has high-capacity nozzles to cover the vines for frost protection and, at the other extreme, small drippers to irrigate the vines.

To help irrigators meet this needed accuracy, the Masterton-based tech company, ‘Harvest Electronics’, is a local company that is leading the way with software for on-line farm systems such as efficient water use in vineyards, orchards, and farms. Three showcased events, below, are

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Geoff says that most members of the WWUS grow grass to feed livestock. Turanganui Stud is one of those. The Stud has a long history of genetic improvements in livestock, partly fuelled by high-quality pasture.

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THE 2023 Carterton Christmas Parade SUNDAY 10 DECEMBER

Roll up, roll up for the 2023 Carterton Rotary Christmas Parade Carterton Rotary is pulling out all the stops to give Carterton families lots of free fun and the opportunity to be part of something magical on Sunday 10 December this year. Rod O’Leary, Carterton Rotary’s convenor of the Parade says that Christmas is a Christian celebration but it’s first and foremost a celebration of life. That message is common across all religions. Everyone, from every walk of life and whether they’re religious or not, can help make this day a success whether they enter a

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come together and simply relax and have fun. It reflects the spirit of Carterton.” The Council is in charge of getting the Traffic Management Plan approved by Waka Kotahi, so that the main road can be closed for the parade. The Carterton Rotary Christmas Parade will begin at 3pm on Sunday 10 December this year, starting from Belvedere Road. Families will be able to move seamlessly from cheering on the parade to singing along with Christmas carols in Carrington Park. Read on to find out more about A Very Carterton Christmas with carols, food, and fun. “Meri Kirihimete and Merry Christmas to you all.”

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THE 2023 n o t r e t r a C s a m t s i r Ch Parade SUNDAY 10 DECEMBER High st, carterton 3pm Starting in belvedere road

Floating the Music and Magic of Christmas “All floats are welcome,” says Rod O’Leary, convenor of the Carterton Rotary Christmas parade. “You can enter at any time, including on the day of the parade itself.” If you’d like to enter in advance, email Rod at rodneyoleary@gmail.com with the subject line Float Entry. Or you can turn up to Belvedere Road by 1.30pm on the day: Sunday 10 December 2023. Entry is free. Themed as ‘the music and magic of Christmas,’ you only need to be creative and decide the category to which your float belongs. There are different prizes and sponsors depending on the category. Plus Premier Beehive will be donating a free sausage to every participant in the parade.

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Community Carolling: A Very Carterton Christmas Carterton has partnered for a second time with Nick Tansley and his troupe of musical Christmas elves, to give the community two hours of free carols. “It’s a professional but fun and interactive show for kids of all ages,” Nick Tansley says. “We put the community’s spirit to music.” The fun and frolics kick off in Carrington Park as soon as the Carterton Rotary Christmas Parade finishes, between 3.30 and 4pm on Sunday 10 December 2023. Tansley’s Christmas troupe includes himself on keyboard, alongside several professional musicians and singers. The other musicians are Nick Granville (guitar), Nick Tipping (bass), and Lance Philips (drums). And the singers are Andrea Sanders (from the Beat Girls), Phil Darkins, Dave Feehan, and Lisa Tomlins. “We get together just for our Christmas shows,” Nick says. “It’s a delight to bring our energetic turnkey show to local communities. The kids love it, they’re up on their feet dancing, and the adults are singing along. Local community groups will get up on the stage with us too, to

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38 Wairarapa Midweek Lifestyle Wednesday, December 6, 2023 The Rotary Club of Carterton inc. Presents:

THE 2023 n o t r e t r a C s a m t s i r Ch Parade SUNDAY 10 DECEMBER High st, carterton 3pm Starting in belvedere road

Christmas celebrations are coming to a town near you Christmas will be spreading its way throughout Wairarapa and coming to a town near you soon. Here are some of the events planned near your place. South Wairarapa District festivities Experience the magic of the holiday season in Martinborough, Greytown, and Featherston this December. Christmas Parades are filled with joy, community spirit, and twinkling lights. Don’t miss out on these heartwarming traditions that bring our towns together in celebration. Get ready to kick off the most wonderful time of the year!  FEATHERSTON CHRISTMAS PARADE – Saturday 9 December, starting at 12 noon. The parade will move down the main road, Fitzherbert Street, Featherston. It goes from down by Wakefield St, pass The Royal and the

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 MARTINBOROUGH CHRISTMAS PARADE – Saturday 9 December, starting around 4pm.  GREYTOWN CHRISTMAS PARADE – Saturday, 16 December, starting at 1.30pm. Participants will congregate on East St at the junction that meets Jellicoe St before moving down East St to finish at the Greytown Rugby Club to join with the Carols at Cobblestones event. The Greytown Community Board Trust has helped with the cost of traffic management.

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 CAROLS AT GREYTOWN’S COBBLESTONES From 4pm on Saturday 16 December, straight after the Christmas Parade, join in the festivities and fun at Greytown’s Cobblestones. (Sunday 17 December is the back-up ‘rain day’.) Koha entry. Join in with the carol singing, dance with a live band, and get into the spirit of things with a visit from Santa. Delicious food will be on sale from food carts, including marvellous ice-creams. A cash bar will be open for wine and beer.

Masterton’s festivities  SATURDAY 16 DECEMBER IS THE FINAL WAIRARAPA’S FARMERS’ CHRISTMAS MARKET BEFORE CHRISTMAS. You can do all your Christmas shopping in one place! Solway Showgrounds. 9am to 1pm. Feel free to dress up in the Christmas spirit because the stall holders certainly will! Bring joy and laugher. If you’re interested in having a stall for the Christmas Markets, please get in contact with Lyn at lyn@foresthome.nz

The biggest and best in Christmas parades The Carterton Rotary Christmas Parade is a wonderful Wairarapa tradition and certainly draws the crowds. But it may have a way to go to gain an entry in Wikipedia as the biggest Christmas pageant in the world. That accolade goes to our almost neighbour, Adelaide, in South Australia. Established in 1933, the Adelaide Christmas Pageant is staged on the second Saturday of November and draws crowds reaching 500,000. More than 60 floats, 1,700 volunteers, and 15 bands are involved, along with more than 160 clowns, dancing groups, and walking performers. Father Christmas, of course, is there too. Like many Christmas parades, the Adelaide Christmas Pageant was founded by the owner of a department store. Edward Hayward (who was later knighted) worked for, and then owned, the family’s chain of South Australian department stores called John Martin’s. A bit like Wairarapa’s very own familyrun P&K, John Martin’s was originally established in the late 1800s by a couple of chaps. It started out by selling curtains.

stores. It was on this trip that he was inspired by Toronto’s Santa Claus Parade and New York City’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and came up with the idea of the Adelaide Christmas Pageant. It made its first appearance on 18 November 1933 at the height of the Great Depression and was an immediate success. That first pageant ran for about 40 minutes with just eight floats and three bands, but still managed to attract 200,000 spectators. The tradition of the pageant finishing at the Magic Cave was initiated in 1934. The Cave itself was created way back in 1905. The South Australian Government acquired the event in the mid-1990s and, today, the pageant is managed by Events South Australia, a division of the South Australian Tourism Commission. It’s broadcast live on TV every year. The pageant is officially recognised as a ‘heritage icon’ by the National Trust of Australia and a ‘state institution’ by the Government of South Australia. Help move the Carterton Rotary Christmas Parade closer to the size and success of Adelaide’s Christmas Pageant by bringing family, friends, and cheers of encouragement to Carterton’s streets at 3pm on Sunday 10 December 2023.

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Rural

If there’s a wool ... there’s a way

Brancepeth woolshed, c1859, was built with pit-sawn timber framing and roofed with split totara shingles; it has had several additions and uses, and is today used for storage.

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A conservation architect is exploring a unique slice of New Zealand farming history by documenting remaining examples of woolsheds before they are lost. It is an idea that Martinborough-based Chris Cochran has been “hovering around for 10 years” but he has “become absorbed by it since retiring in recent times”. Cochran’s Woolsheds of Wairarapa – An Architect’s Appreciation of a New Zealand Vernacular was one of 10 history grants awarded by the Ministry for Culture and Heritage [MCH] to a wide range of histories that will tackle topics from the revival of Moko Mataora [facial tattoo] to a 1795 shipwreck in Tamatea Dusky Sound in the south. “The annual Whiria Te Mahara New Zealand History Grants support historians, researchers and writers working on non-ﬁction projects that will signiﬁcantly enhance our understanding of New Zealand’s past,” Manatū Taonga MCH chief executive Leauanae Laulu Mac said. Cochran’s project will explore the history of sheep farming in the

The woolshed at Brancepeth, built in 1938 to the design of Masterton architect Raymond Lee. PHOTOS/JIM SIMMONS

region, and the evolution of the design and construction of woolsheds since the establishment of the ﬁrst sheep runs in Wairarapa in the 1840s. “Quite ordinary-looking woolsheds can actually turn out to have amazing stories,” Cochran said. “The social history of these buildings is as important as their architectural history.” Cochran said woolsheds are the most important buildings on any sheep farm, and in his work as a conservation architect, he has always been interested in being commissioned to aid in the repair and conservation of farm buildings. “I helped the Shears History Trust with the relocation of the two woolsheds that today form the heart of the museum, and I have worked on the conservation of the farm buildings at Brancepeth, a

complex of great national importance,” Cochran said. “Farm buildings have been at the very heart of the economy of Wairarapa – indeed the country – and their architecture is uniquely of this place.” The funding will help cover Cochran’s research and photography costs, with Jim Simmons doing much of the photography. Woolsheds are more than just a place to shear sheep, Cochran said, saying that penning, shearing, classing, pressing, and storing all require conditions of a sensible sequential layout, functional spaces for the various parts of the operation, and appropriate lighting and ventilation – “Not forgetting the allimportant smoko room.” “Internal layouts have changed quite dramatically since the 1860s, and I am interested

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in tracing these changes over time, as blade shearing went to machine, petrol engine to electric,” Cochran said,” and also assessing the influences that came from Australia in the early years, and of the contributions of farmers, shearers, architects and builders. “Not surprisingly, farmers themselves were the greatest innovators in improving the design of woolsheds.” Most of the woolsheds Cochran has documented have common features – most are built in timber, the early sheds in totara felled from the land; there is widespread use of corrugated iron for roofing and wall cladding, and many have simple geometric gable-roofed forms. They are unadorned, functional buildings, built to fulfil a very specific functional need. “These features add up to them being special to Wairarapa, a local vernacular architecture,” Cochran said.

“Having said that, they are each unique in the stories they tell, of their owners, designers, builders, and of course the shearers, classers, pressers

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and rousies.” • If you would like to share a story or a woolshed with Cochran, contact him at: chris@ thewedge.co.nz

UNIVERSAL ADAPTER

Wairarapa Data week ending – Wednesday 29 November 2023 Farm Sys

Soil Temp

Growth

APC

Rain mm

MS cow

MS ha

Rot

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15.2

2200

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2260

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5.00

Greytown Irr#

15.5

2225

1.84

5.36

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For more information view the full farm walk data on the DairyNZ website Farmwatch page at dairynz.co.nz/farmwatch. *Kaiwaiwai is a split calving/winter milk farm.

DairyNZ Update Estimating your herds mature weight is important for assessing young stock progress and cow efficiency, assisting in farm management decisions, highlighting potential challenges, and informing actions like supplement use and stocking rates. Three methods to estimate mature liveweight include: • Liveweight breeding value (Lwt BV): Obtain a ‘breeding value trait report’ from your herd recording provider (e.g. CRV, LIC). From this report calculate the average Lwt BV using the following equation: Mature liveweight = 503kg ± Lwt BV • Mature herd average weight: Average herd liveweight can be determined by weighing a cross section of the mature herd. Now is a good time to do this for most spring calving herds. Choose 20-50 cows of a 4.5 body condition, 6-8 years old and 100-200 days in milk. Weigh after morning milking. • National breed average mature liveweight: Estimate the likely average mature weight from an assessment of the breed composition of the group of heifers using the table: Jersey 423kg Crossbred 467kg Friesian 499kg For more info, and the strengths and weaknesses of each method of estimating herd mature liveweight, visit Liveweight Targets – DairyNZ | DairyNZ

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7 Al-Anon Family Groups: Help and hope for family and friends of alcoholics. See al-anon.org.nz for more information. Alcoholics Anonymous: Featherston Community Centre, 7.30-8.30pm. Call 0800 229 6757. Belly Dance for Beginners: Kiwi Hall, Featherston, 6.30-7.30pm. Call Antonia Blincoe [021] 105-7649. Carrington Bowling Club: 57 High Street, Carterton,1pm for 1.30pm start. Call Pauline Hodgson [027] 406-672. Carterton Community Choir: 7.15-9pm, St David’s Presbyterian Church Youth Wing, 164 High St South. Call [0278] 205-801. Carterton District Historical Society: 142 High St North, Carterton, open 2-4pm or by appointment. Call Vivienne 3795564 or email carterton.hist.soc@ gmail.com Carterton Scout Group: At Rangatahi Hub [behind Carterton Event Centre], Scouts [11-14 years] 6.30-8.30pm. Contact Sylvia [027] 249-3395. Danzability Class: 11am-noon, at Studio 73, Greytown. Contact physio. rachel.horwell@gmail.com or [022] 077-2654. Digital Seniors Wairarapa: Call [0800] 373-646 to book or for advice. Martinborough: 9.30-11.30am, St Andrew’s Church; Featherston: 1.30-3.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Fareham Creative Space: Also Fri/Tues, open studio, 10am-3pm, 80 Underhill Rd, Featherston. Email: registrations@ farehamcreativespace.nz Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 6.30pm. Food Market: Food trucks, 4.307pm outside the Masterton Town Hall, rain or shine. GirlGuidingNZ: Carterton Pippins, 5-7 years, 4.15-5.30pm. Carterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 6-7.30pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB 9.30am-12.30pm. KeepFit!: 10.30am, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm, tutored classes available, also print on Fridays, at 12 Victoria St. Call Sue 377-7019 or Elissa [0274] 706-528. Masterton Petanque Club: 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Myrna Lane 377-3064. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St. Men’s Group: Meet for support and friendship, at the Salvation Army Village, Ngaumutawa Rd, Masterton, 7-9pm. Narcotics Anonymous: 7.30-8.30pm, at St Matthew’s Church, Church St, Masterton. Parkinson’s Exercise Class: 1.30pm, at the Wairarapa Boxing Academy, Dixon St. Call Roslyn [027] 264-8623. Patient Activity Programme: At Hospice Wairarapa, 59 Renall St, Masterton, 10am-1pm. Call 3788888. Red Star Table Tennis Club: 5-7pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter [027] 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066. Ruamahanga Club: Cards, 500, 1-4pm, at Wairarapa Services Club, Essex St, Masterton. Social Learners Bridge: 1-3.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Barbara [06] 304-9208. Steady As You Go: Falls Prevention and Balance Class, 9.30am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. Thursday Morning Bikers: Meet at the fountain at the Queen Elizabeth Park entrance, 9.30am. Contact David [021] 246-0295. Wairarapa Fern and Thistle Pipe Band: Weekly practice, Masterton Brass Bandrooms, Park Ave, Masterton. Email fernandthistle21@ gmail.com Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9am-noon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Wairarapa Word: Featuring Jack Remiel Cottrell and Anthony Lapwood, 6-8pm, Hurunui o Rangi Room, Carterton Events Centre. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 1-2.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 3771135.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8 Aratoi: Kathy Bartlett: Teas Light Lunches until Feb 18; Natasha Ratuva: Buiniga to Feb 18. Carterton Craft Market: Mon-Sat: 9am-4pm, Sun: 10am-3pm,

25 High St North, Carterton. Call Desley [027] 787-8558. Carterton Senior Citizens: 12.30-3.30pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, at the old courthouse next to the library. Cloth Collective Sewing Workshop: 10am-2pm, Kiwi Hall Supper Room. Call Sara Uruski [0274] 474-959. Dance Fit: At Carrington Park, Carterton, at 6-7pm. Text dance groove to [022] 321-2643. Greytown Music and Movement: For pre-schoolers, 10am, at St Luke’s Hall, Main St. Contact email admin@ stlukesgreytown.co.nz Justice of the Peace: Carterton library noon-2pm; Masterton District Court 11am-1pm; Eketahuna Library 1.30-4.30pm. Masterton Bowling Club: Funzie Friday, 12.30pm for 1pm start. Call 377-4664 after 4pm. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401. Masterton Masters Swimming Club: Club night 5.30-6.30pm, Trust House Recreation Centre back pool. Call Stu [027] 295-4189 or Lucy [021] 0204-4144. Needlework & Craft Dropin: 10am-noon, Featherston Community Centre. Call May [06] 308-6912 or Virginia [06] 308-8392. Wairarapa Kids Choir: For children aged seven years up, 3.50-4.50pm, during school terms, Courthouse, Holloway St, Carterton. Call Jill [027] 347-5891. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Quit Clinic at Whaiora 9am-noon. Support across Wairarapa. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246. Walk and Talk: Meet outside Dish Cafe, First St, Masterton, 9.30am.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 Carrington Bowling Club: 57 High St, Carterton, behind clock tower. Call Pauline [027] 406-6728. Cobblestones Early Settlers Village: Open 10am-4pm seven days. Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Sat/Sun 10am2pm, other times by arrangement. Call Elsa [021] 263-9403. Featherston Weekly Market: 8am-2pm, 33 Fitzherbert St. Greytown Menz Shed: 9am-noon. Call Paul Dodge [021] 0262-6595. Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Masterton Library, 10am-noon. Lions Book Sale: 9am-1pm, under the grandstand, Solway Showgrounds, Judds Rd, Masterton. Martinborough Men’s Shed: Old Courthouse, 20 Cork St, 9amnoon. Call John [021] 314-2485. Martinborough Museum: Open Sat/Sun at No 7 The Square, 10.30am-2.30pm. Donation/koha appreciated. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm behind Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 378-7109. Masterton Tennis Centre: Organised doubles from 12.30 pm at 147 Dixon St, Masterton. Contact Sue McRae [027] 449-0601. Parkrun: Weekly 5km run/walk. 8am start, at the Woodside end of the Greytown rail trail. Info: parkrun. co.nz/greytownwoodsidetrail Saturday in the Park: Food trucks by the Skate Park, QE Park 10am-2pm, rain or shine. Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Sat/Sun 10am-4pm. Call Lesley Hodgins [06] 372-6433. Toy Library: Masterton: 10am1pm, 365 Queen St. Featherston: 14 Wakefield St, 10am-noon. Wairarapa Cancer Society Supportive Care Services: For anyone needing support after a cancer diagnosis. Call (06) 378-8039. Wairarapa Farmers’ Market: 9am1pm, Solway Showgrounds, Judds Rd, Masterton. Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Family History Research Rooms, 5 Church St, Masterton, 10am-noon. Women’s Self Defence: With Dion, 9am, band rotunda, Queen Elizabeth Park. Call [020] 4124-4098.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10 Carterton Farmers’ Market: High St, Carterton, 9am-12.30pm. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 1pm. Masterton Marauders Wargaming Club: At the Masterton Croquet Club, 1-5pm. Call Vince Cholewa [027] 344-1073 or visit http:// mastertonmarauders.blogspot.co.nz Masterton Park Bowling Club: Queen Elizabeth Park, bowls roll up

at 1pm, names in by 12.45pm. Call [027] 957-1012. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Myrna Lane 377-3064. Masterton Tennis Centre: Social doubles from 10 am at 147 Dixon St, Masterton. Blackboard draw. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St. Narcotics Anonymous: Featherston Community Centre, 7-9pm. Call 0800 628 632. Rotary Sunday Market: 7-11.30am, Essex St car park. Contact thehodsons@xtra.co.nz South Wairarapa Pipe Band: Practice at St John’s church hall, Featherston, 4-6pm. To confirm time please call [027] 628-5889 or [027] 453-0182. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9amnoon, at the Masterton Aerodrome.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 11 Art for Everyone: Featherston Community Centre, 7-9pm. Call Sandie [021] 157-4909. Carterton Alcoholics Anonymous: 8pm, Salvation Army Community Rooms, 210 High St. Call Bob [021] 042-2947 or Martin [06] 372-7764. Carterton Community Toy Library: Events Centre, Holloway St, Mon-Sat during CDC Library hours. Carterton Food Bank: 10-11am Mon-Fri at Haumanu House. Call 379-4092. Carterton Scottish Dance Club: 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. Call Elaine 377-0322. Carterton Scout Group: At Rangatahi Hub [behind Carterton Event Centre], Keas [5-8 years] 4.30-5.30pm; Cubs [8-11] 6-7.30pm. Contact Sylvia [027] 249-3395. CCS Disability Action Wairarapa Office: 36 Bannister St, Masterton, 10am-1pm Mon-Fri. Call 378-2426 or 0800 227-2255. Citizens Advice Bureau: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, 43 Perry St, Masterton. Call 377-0078 or 0800 367-222. Creative Hands Programme: At Hospice Wairarapa, 59 Renall St, Masterton, 10am-noon. Call Kirsten 399-1050. East Indoor Bowling Club: 7pm. Call Julie 377-5497 or George 378-9266. Featherston Music Club: 7-9pm. Call Shaun O’Brien [027] 672-6249. Free Community Fit Club: Mon/ Tues/Fri, 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. Call Di [027] 4987261. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Rangers, 12½-18 years, 6.30-8pm. South Wairarapa Guides [Greytown], 9-12½ years, 6-8pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Hospice Wairarapa Support Services: For anyone dealing with a terminal illness. Call [06] 378-8888. Housie: 7pm, Club Carterton, Broadway. Call 379-8069. Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB 9.30am-12.30pm. Keep Fit!: 9.30am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. Line Dancing: 10.30am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. Literacy Aotearoa: Free computing and digital device classes for adults. Call 377-4214. Mah-jong: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Pat Hamilton [06] 308-9729. Masterton District Brass Band: Rehearsals at 7pm, in the Band Room, Park Ave, Masterton. Call [022] 574-0742. Masterton Food Bank: 9 Church St, Mon-Fri 10am-12.30pm. Call 370-8034. Play Gym: St James Church Hall 116 High St, Masterton, 9.30-11am, for 0-3-year-olds. Red Star Table Tennis Club: 6-8pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter [027] 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066. Senior Citizens Club: Cards 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Val [06] 308-9293. Steady As You Go: Falls Prevention and Balance Class, Featherston: 9.30am, A/G Church. Masterton: 1.30pm, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. The Dance Shed: 450A Belvedere Rd, Carterton. Beginners Linedance Class: 6-7pm. Linedance Intermediate Class: 7.30-8.30pm. Call Wendy [027] 319-9814. Troubadour Music Group: 6-8pm, Wairarapa Community Centre, 41 Perry St, Masterton. Contact Stefan [027] 226-6019. Wairarapa Futsal: 6pm Clareville Showgrounds. Call Robyn [027] 235-8673.

Wairarapa Services Club: Cards, 500, 1.30pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Call a Quit Coach based at Whaiora 0800 494 246.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12 Caregivers Programme: Caring for your loved one who is unwell, at Hospice Wairarapa, 59 Renall St, Masterton. Call Kirsten 399-1050. Carrington Bowling Club: 57 High St, Carterton, behind clock tower. Call Pauline [027] 406-6728. Carterton District Historical Society: 142 High St North, Carterton, open 2-4pm or by appointment. Call Vivienne 3795564. Central Indoor Bowls Club: 7.30pm, Hogg Crescent hall. Call Mathew or Graeme 378-7554. Chair Exercise: Gentle chair exercises, 2-2.45pm, at St John’s Hall, Greytown. Clareville Badminton Club: Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm. Call Steve [027] 333-3975. Dance Fitness: 6.30-7.30pm, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830. Digital Seniors Wairarapa: Call [0800] 373-646 to book or for advice. Carterton: 9.30-11.30am, Carterton Library; Greytown: 1.303.30pm, Greytown Library. Featherston Amateur Wrestling Club: During school terms. Classes are weight and skill dependent; Beginners, 5-9 years, 5.30-6.15pm; 10 years+ [including adults] 6.157.30pm. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 10am. Featherston Wahine Singers: 7-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Susan [021] 246-4884. Free Literacy and Numeracy Classes: At Literacy Aotearoa, 340 Queen St, Masterton. Call Carol [022] 524-5994. GirlGuiding: Masterton Pippins [5-7 years] 3.45-5pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646. Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB 11am-1pm. Knit and Natter: 3pm, Wairarapa Community Centre, Perry St; 7pm, Te Awhina Cameron Community House, 2 Stuart Cres, Masterton. Mah-jong: Carterton RSA, 1pm. Call Margaret 379-8681. Masterton Alcoholics Anonymous: 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 378-2338 or David [021] 116-5505. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401. Masterton Judo Club: Tues/Thurs, youth class 5-6pm, adults 7-8.30pm, Nga Totara Dojo, 205 Ngaumutawa Rd, Masterton. Contact Simon [021] 248-6111. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Association: Social indoor bowls, 500 cards, or a chat 1-3pm, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St. Call Ngaire 377-0342. Masterton Toastmasters: Meet fortnightly, Salvation Army Hall, 210 High St, Carterton, 7.30pm. Call Wayne [027] 335-5825. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. Paint/draw: From live model,10amnoon, at Masterton Art Club, Victoria St. Call Elissa Smith [027] 470-6528. Red Star Table Tennis Club: 9am-noon at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter [027] 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066. Scallyrag Border Morris Dancing: 7-8 pm at the Auditorium, Kuranui College, Greytown. Contact Alison [021] 111-1894. Social Bridge: At South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club, 1.30-3.30pm. Call Lesley [021] 299-6389. South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club: Games afternoon. Call Doff 304-9748. Taoist Tai Chi: 6-7.30pm at St Mark’s Church Hall, 185 High St, Carterton. Contact www.taoisttaichi.org Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Family History Research Rooms, 5 Church St, Masterton, 1-3.30pm. Wairarapa Modern Jive: Carterton School hall, 7.15-7.30pm Intermediate workshop; 8-8.45pm Beginners class. Contact Lance [021] 134-5661. Wairarapa Services Club: Cards, Euchre, 1pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. Woops A Daisies: Leisure Marching Team practice 4-5pm, at the Trust House Rec Centre Stadium. Call Cheryl [06] 370-1922 or [027] 6976974.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13 AA Meeting: At 7.30pm, Epiphany church hall, High St, Solway, Masterton. Call [027] 557-7928. Athletics Wairarapa: Club night, 5.45-7pm, Colin Pugh Sports Bowl, Masterton. Cards: “500”, 1.15-4.15pm, at the Carterton Club. Call Barbara 3796582 or Val 379-8329. Carterton Cycle Group: From Belvedere Rd [weather permitting]. Call Irene [027] 634-9167 or Lesley [021] 299-6389. Dance Fitness: 9.30-11am, preschoolers with parents or caregivers at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830. Digital Seniors Wairarapa: Call [0800] 373-646 to book or for advice. Masterton: 10am-noon, Masterton Library. Free Classes: Literacy, language, numeracy for adult learners. Call Literacy Aotearoa 377-4214. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 5.30-7pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Greytown Menz Shed: 9am-noon. Call Paul Dodge [021] 0262-6595. Healing Rooms: Confidential prayer for healing or any situation, 2-4pm, at St Matthews Church Hall, Church St, Masterton. Call [027] 245-2819. Heart of Arts Wairarapa: A community gallery, 47 High St North, Carterton, Wed-Fri, 10am4pm, weekends, 10am-2pm. Juesday Art: 10am-12.30pm, AOG Church, Birdwood St, Featherston. Call Julia [06] 308-8109. Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB noon-2pm. Kiddie Gym: For 0-3-year-olds, 9.3011am, at St David’s Church, corner High and Victoria Sts, Carterton. Call Lorna or Abby 379-8325. Martinborough Men’s Shed: Old Courthouse, 20 Cork St, 9am-noon. Call Doug [027] 444-7331. Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm, also print on Fridays, at 12 Victoria St. Call Elissa [0274] 706-528. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 378-7109. Masterton Park Bowling Club: Queen Elizabeth Park, 1pm, names in by 12.45pm. Call [027] 957-1012. Men’s Group: Meet for support and friendship, at the Salvation Army Village, Ngaumutawa Rd, Masterton, 7-9pm. Parkinson’s Singing Group: 10am, at the South Wairarapa Workingman’s Club, Main St, Greytown. Call Marguerite Chadwick 379-5376. Rangatahi to Rangatira Youth Group: Sports, food, and leadership, Carterton Events Centre. Text “R2R” to [027] 742-2264. Recreational Walking Group: 9.30am, Essex St car park. Call Ann Jackson, 372-5758, or Ann Duckett, 378-8285. Scrabble Club: 1-4pm, in the stadium meeting room of the Trust House Recreation Centre, 2 Dixon St, Masterton. Phone Sue McRae [027] 449-0601. Silver Ukulele Club: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Jan [06] 308-8556. Soulway Cooking and Crafts: 10am-noon, High St, Masterton. Call Nikki Smith 370-1604]. South Wairarapa Caregivers Programme: Caring for your loved one who is unwell, at a café in South Wairarapa. Call Kirsten 399-1050. Te Runga Scouts: Cubs, 6-7.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton. The Dance Shed: 450A Belvedere Rd, Carterton. Line Dance Class 6-7pm; Rock N Roll Dance Class: 7.30-8.30pm, Beginners/Couple Coaching, Social/Competitive. Call Wendy [027] 319-9814. Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll. Couple inquiries to [027] 333-1793. Wairarapa Services Club: Rummikub, 1pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. Wairarapa Singers: Choral singing. Call Sean Mulcahy 379-9316. Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: 10am in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, improvers 5-6.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 3771135. Wisdom and Well-being: Featherston Community Centre, 10.30am-12.30pm. Call Pauline [021] 102 8857. * To have an event listed please email event@age.co.nz by noon Thursday prior.

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Gardening & Landscaping Paul August Landscape Design

Landscape Consultation & Design Service

027 446 8256 august.landscape@orcon.net.nz www.augustlandscapes.co.nz

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For Lease

RURAL LAND FOR LEASE IN SOUTH WAIRARAPA 27.8 hectares of flat land on State Highway 53, Tauherenikau. For a term of 3 years and ~6 months to 31st May 2027, immediate start. No dairy or beef cattle grazing. For expressions of interest please contact Chris Morris at Wairarapa Property Consultants, 28 Perry Street, Masterton 027 495 6127 / chris@wpcltd.co.nz

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GUM 4m3 $720, 2m3 $420 DOUGLAS-FIR 4m3 $710, 2m3 $410 MACROCARPA 4m3 $710, 2m3 $410 SPLIT PINE 4m3 $600, 2m3 $350 BAGGED KINDLING $17each

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GUM & D/FIR $740 GUM & MAC $740 GUM & S/PINE $680 D/FIR & MAC $730 D/FIR & S/PINE $670 MAC & S/PINE $670 Delivery & GST included, Winz Approved

Public Notices

25 hours per week Monday to Friday, must be available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and flexible with hours as required Do you have a passion for older people? Are you a planning extraordinaire, able to work flexible hours, self-motivated with a desire to deliver to a high standard? We are a not for profit organisation looking for a person who has a genuine passion for older persons: You must be able to demonstrate skills and experience in the following areas: planning and coordination effective time management strong communication abilities both written and verbal know how to work within a budget and fundraise think outside the square and on your feet fit and caring and enjoy serving and leading others proficient Microsoft office skills full drivers licence willingness to work alone and within a team evidence of local community and network relationships would be desirable The key tasks of this role will continue to evolve along with the Annual Plan, reflecting the current status of Age Concern work and the environment we are working in. You will be required to continue to adapt to the requirements of future plans, as part of your core work. For further details and to receive a copy of the job description please email manager@acww.nz or call 06 377 0066. A covering letter telling us why you would be perfect for this role is required with your application. Applications close on Monday 8th of December 2023 at 5pm.

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SOUTH WAIRARAPA DISTRICT COUNCIL

NOTICE TO CLOSE ROADS TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC

People you can DEPEND ON

ANNA WOLFFRAM FUNERAL DIRECTOR

MASTERTON $330 5/21 Alamein Court Incl Power and Internet 1 ROOM $400 31 Alamein Court 1 $380 3 Alamein Court 2 $400 145j Perry Street 1 $400 145f Perry Street 1 $440 104c Colombo Road 2 $430 Westbush Road 2 $440 25a River Road 2 $465 80b South Road 2 $550 7 Madden Place 3 $520 30 South Road 3 $500 36 Kummer Cres 3 $565 14 Cooper Street 3 $590 37 John McDonald Mews 2 $590 52a Taranaki Street 3 IF YOU NEED HELP WITH YOUR RENTAL PROPERTY, CALL US TODAY! WE HAVE PREAPPROVED TENANTS WAITING FOR A HOME.

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Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that the South Wairarapa District Council, for the purpose of the New Zealand Cycle Classic 24 will close the following roads to ordinary vehicular traffic for the period indicated hereunder. The NZ Cycle Classic has been an annual sporting fixture for over three decades and is recognised as the premier international road cycling event in New Zealand. Each year the NZ Cycle Classic unearths new talent, and a number of these riders have gone on to win stages in the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, world championships, Commonwealth Games and Olympics. Roads to be closed: • Full closure of Cambridge Road from Strasbourge Street to Memorial Square. • Memorial Square from Kansas Street to Oxford Street (last 2 laps of racing). • Full closure Texas Street from Memorial Square to Strasbourge Street. Period of closure: 11 January 2023: • Cambridge Road from 10am – 2pm • Memorial Square at 2pm • Texas street from 10am -2pm Stefan Corbett Group Manager Partnerships & Operations

SOUTH WAIRARAPA DISTRICT COUNCIL

NOTICE TO CLOSE ROADS TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that the South Wairarapa District Council, for the purpose of the Martinborough Christmas Parade will close the following roads to ordinary vehicular traffic for the period indicated hereunder. Roads to be closed: • Memorial Square o Closed at the below intersections Venice St and Jellicoe St Naples St and Jellicoe St Kansas St (Both Kansas’s Streets) and The Square Texas St (Both Texas’s streets) and The Square Oxford St and The Square Cambridge Road and The Square Kitchener St and The Square Period of closure: • Parade Closure- 4.30pm to 6.00pm - Christmas Carols in the Square- 6pm-10pm Martinborough Christmas Parade is on Saturday 9th December 2023, No Postponement date for this event, if the event is unable to occur it will be cancelled. Stefan Corbett Group Manager Partnerships & Operations

Wednesday, December 6, 2023 Classifieds Wairarapa Midweek

Employment

Retired? Night Owl? Earn extra dollars?

WAIRARAPA TIMES-AGE DELIVERY PERSON REQUIRED MASTERTON RUN

WE NEED

Late night early morning start 6 days a week. We are seeking a fit and reliable person to deliver our newspaper into our readers letterboxes. You will need your own reliable vehicle.

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CONTACT NICK on 027 251 0616 or email nicolkelly71@gmail.com

Missed Your We NEED a deliverer for Masterton. We are seeking a self-starter, who is fit and reliable to deliver the Times-Age into the letterboxes of our loyal subscribers. You will require a reliable vehicle and be available Monday - Saturday, with the ability to start work late night/early morning.

Does this sound like you? Contact Nick today on 027 251 0616 or email nicolkelly71@gmail.com

This week or had a late delivery?

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TO VIEW ONLINE times-age.co.nz/e-editions/ midweek-e-edition

9th DECEMBER 2023 2107 LAKE FERRY ROAD PIRINOA - LAKE FERRY

WALKERS WANTED ● Paper boys and girls wanted for delivering the local paper ● No experience necessary ● Materials to be delivered are dropped right to your door ● Regular delivery days, great way to earn extra pocket money and keep ﬁt

APPLY NOW!

Phone: Epi Vise 0272592336 or sign up on https://www.reach.nz/walker-signup

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New Zealand Memories is a unique and absorbing bi-monthly publication cherishing New Zealand’s heritage with superb photographs and stories capturing part of our history for an annual subscription which may otherwise be lost. Freephone: 0800 550 075 | Email: admin@memories.co.nz Visit our website W W W . M E M O R I E S . C O . N Z TO S U B S C R I B E

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Kandahar Village BY ENLIVEN 16 TOTARA STREET, MASTERTON

Live the best years of your life at Kandahar Village Nestled in Masterton’s ever so beautiful and leafy suburb of Lansdowne, Stage 4 of popular Kandahar Retirement Village by Enliven is selling now. Designed with retirees in mind, these boutique, high specification villas offer single level, low maintenance living in a great location with like-minded neighbours. Enjoy independence and peace of mind in this modern village environment. With our recently completed community centre located in the heart of the village, you will enjoy companionship, lifestyle and independence at Kandahar Village.

Stage 4 selling now - these won’t last! Call Liz to view the show home and secure your preferred villa.

Contact Liz 06 370 0447 | liz.mather@psc.org.nz www.enlivencentral.org.nz/kandahar-village

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