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Carterton District Councillor Tracey O’Callaghan resigned from council last week, saying it was a matter of personal integrity. Full story P10

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Seatbelts save lives Emily Ireland Last week, Wairarapa was reminded to buckle up as Wellington and Wairarapa police ran a seatbelt compliance campaign in the region. Police took to Wairarapa roads to spot drivers and passengers not wearing seatbelts with 56 offences spotted over five days ending Friday. This was a substantial drop from phase one of the project which rolled out in November where 117 notices were issued for offences. Wairarapa Road Policing Sergeant Tim Crum said it has been said for years that “seatbelts save lives”. “Everybody knows it, but people tend to get a little bit lax and forget about it,”

I’ve attended one fatal crash already this year where the driver was not wearing a seatbelt. he said. “If they were at the pointy end of the stick and were dealing with the consequences of people not wearing seatbelts, with fatal and serious injury crashes, it would certainly change their opinion very quickly.” Crum said front seat passengers and drivers were 60 per cent less likely to be killed in a crash if they were wearing a seatbelt, and back seat passengers were 44 per cent less likely to be killed. “Wairarapa historically

hasn’t been the greatest of places for seatbelt compliance. “I’ve attended one fatal crash already this year where the driver was not wearing a seatbelt. “If you are driving a vehicle that has a seatbelt in it, you should be wearing it.” He said the seatbelt compliance campaign targeted incorrect seatbelt use which was one of the four “biggest killers” on New Zealand roads. Others were driver impairment – alcohol or drugs, fatigue, and distractions – mobile phone use or passengers fighting. Wairarapa Road Safety Council manager Bruce Pauling said it was great to see the Wairarapa

community taking on board the messaging around seatbelt use. “While it’s surprising to see any local drivers still not taking their safety seriously, the vast majority of Wairarapa folk know that seatbelts save lives and are buckling up,” he said. “Crashes happen in an instant, and seatbelts for drivers and their passengers are essential. “It’s also so important that the ‘littlies’ are taught this from a very early age, so it becomes a natural thing to do when they get into a motor vehicle.”

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‘Michelle wanted to fight for her life’ Continued from page 1 district nurses became concerned with how her wound was looking. “[The surgeon] dismissed that and sent Michelle home,” Anita said. “She then got a phone call from him a short time later to say that he needed to see Michelle right away. “He said, ‘I’ve got good news, bad news, and embarrassing news. The bad news is that it’s cancer, the good news is that we can do a mastectomy, embarrassing news is that we only just found your biopsy results today’.” On January 14, Michelle went to the Hutt Valley DHB Breast Clinic and the surgeon told her it was stage three and entirely treatable, Anita said. A scan was booked for the first week of February, but the following day Michelle’s husband Chris Peterson called to have the scan moved forward and it was done that day. On January 17, Chris requested results from the scan and read them out to Michelle – she had an upcoming consultation

with Intergrative Oncology at Verita Life Thailand. They wanted to know more about Michelle’s results and wanted her to start cancer treatment immediately. The results showed the mass in Michelle’s breast had increased from 39x37mm to 58x40mm. There were now also several abnormal lymph nodes and four lung nodes present – the original 8mm node now measured 13mm – the lung node had metastasized. The next day,

Michelle had an oncology appointment in Wellington where she was told she was “stage four and terminal” and had been that way since her first biopsy in November, two months previous. Now, in her sixth week of treatment at Verita Life Thailand, Michelle and her family are hoping for a miracle. “The oncologist said that left untreated, she would have two to three months, and with chemotherapy and radiation, she would have maybe 12 months,” Anita said. She will find out on

Friday what the prognosis is now following treatment at Verita Life. “Michelle is already having a far better quality of life than she would have if she had stayed in New Zealand,” Anita said. “The open surgical wound that she was told would never close has almost fully healed. “The lump on her breast has shrunk to the point that she can’t feel it anymore. “When she got to Thailand … she was nearly bound to a wheelchair. Now she is swimming almost every day –her energy levels have risen significantly”. Thanks to medical marijuana that is available in Thailand, Michelle also has the appetite to eat. Anita said her sister’s cancer treatment “doesn’t come cheap”, and the family have set up a Givealittle page to fund costs associated with

Michelle Dykstra supported by husband Chris Peterson. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

the treatment. “You can’t put a price on the quality of life and the chance of a miracle,” Anita said. “Michelle wanted to fight for her life, and in her words, ‘you have to do what you can to stay alive’.” Michelle will have ongoing treatment at home with regular free online consultations with staff at Verita Life. Her family have not yet made a complaint with either Wairarapa or Hutt Valley DHB, but plan to lodge a complaint with the Health and Disability Commission. “We want Michelle’s case investigated so that if there have been mistakes made, then people learn from them in the hopes that no one else has to suffer like she has,” Anita said. Hutt Valley DHB Chief Medical Officer Dr Sisira Jayathassa and Wairarapa DHB Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr Tim Matthews said their thoughts were with Michelle and her family “at what is clearly a difficult time”. “We are unable to comment further at this

stage, as we do not discuss individual cases publicly in respect to the patient’s privacy. “However we can confirm neither DHB has received a complaint regarding her treatment. “There are robust processes in place at both DHBs for patients to provide formal feedback about their treatment and we would fully investigate any complaint if one was made. “Not withstanding this, we will be reviewing the matters the family has raised.” Michelle is thankful of the support and donations she has received already from the community. • To support Michelle’s journey, visit givealittle. co.nz/cause/michellesfight-for-life. • Verita Life offers integrated cancer treatment which incorporates low-dose chemotherapy enhanced by hormone, biological Treatment, viral immune therapy, and herbal medicine, among other therapy.

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Championing our waterways Erin Kavanagh-Hall

community, is important – so it’s important they get paid for their mahi.” Ludden said he hoped WAI would “continue the conversation” about the imminent dangers facing local waterways, such as industrialised farming, dairy run-off, and urban refuse – and, eventually, inspire community action. “We want to reconnect people with the waterways – stir up the memories of the rivers they used to swim and fish in during their childhoods. “It is important the community gets involved with the conversation – the political dialogue about water quality has been intense, but we can’t expect the council or the government to have all the answers. Ludden, known up and down the country for his expressive eel sculptures, said WAI has been in the works since 2014 – but he began work on the first installations in 2016, after having raised funds for the materials via Boosted. The centrepiece of the exhibition will be a sculpture featuring more than 80 pottery eels – bursting from an underground stream and making their way through a section of water, before being blocked by a large wall. The sculpture, 6m long and weighing 400kg, represents the challenging life cycle of an eel and the dangers it has to navigate – especially those posed by water quality issues, Ludden said. “I’ve made the eels’ faces look more anguished and desperate. “Eels were once so plentiful in Wairarapa, and now they’re battling to survive. “It’s quite a confronting piece.” Another major piece is a detailed vinyl map of the Makoura Stream – the largest of three urban

A renowned Wairarapa potter has teamed up with local artists, some historians, a musician, a digital technology specialist, and an environmentalist turned poet to advocate for the rivers of Wairarapa – in the form of an immersive multimedia exhibition. WAI: Manga Maha, Awa Kotahi – One River, Many Streams, to open at Aratoi this month, is the brainchild of Masterton ceramics artist Sam Ludden: a creative showcase to raise awareness of issues facing the region’s waterways and the creatures within. WAI, a project five years in the making, will include several large-scale works with water as the central theme – among them a sound installation featuring “interviews” with the waterways, a map of a forgotten network of urban streams, a sculpture composed of materials found at a typical Masterton creek, and close to 100 of Ludden’s famous eels. What started as a solo undertaking for Ludden has evolved into a collaborative effort, with a group of creatives and conservationists, from Wairarapa and beyond, coming on board to lend their various skills. To bring the final product to fruition, Ludden has turned to crowdfunding – hoping to raise $6000 using the New Zealand Art foundation platform Boosted. The money raised via the Boosted campaign, which closes on March 12, will be used as payment for Ludden’s co-creators “aboard the exhibition waka”. “Collaborating with these [creative people] has allowed us to create something that has pushed my artistic boundaries and taken my work to another level,” Ludden said. “So far, they have been working out of goodwill and passion. “But the art they are creating for us, the

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the dubious honour of being one of the most polluted water bodies in the Wellington region, with refuse dating back to the 1980s being fished from its bed. This will be captured in a natural installation by Featherston artist Siv B Fjærestad, made up of specimens she has collected from the Makoura catchment, which will be arranged and named in the style of a botanical taxonomic chart. Making a strong statement about the effects of human civilisation on the natural specimens will also include “found objects” from the area, including litter. Arguably the most powerful installation will be a “sculpture soundscape”: combining melodies from Masterton musician and former UCOL tutor Cody Field with spoken word poetry by Ra Smith, community leader and iwi representative for Masterton District Council. In his writing, Smith conducts interviews with the river, receiving both anguished and hopeful

creeks running through Masterton and feeding the Waipoua River. The map, the handiwork of Masterton Fab Lab co-founder and digital specialist Kirsten Browne, includes a network of creeks which feed the Makoura catchment: most of which have been obscured by urban growth, and their names lost to history. Ludden partnered with former lawyer and keen environmentalist Tony Garstang to research the history and trajectory of the “missing” creeks – now all listed by name on the map installation. Mr Garstang has also written historical profiles of each of the creeks making up the Makoura catchment. “Our map paints a picture of the catchment before the urban development,” Ludden said. Back then, people would have lived alongside the creeks – they would have been an important source of food and water.” The Makoura Stream, Ludden said, also has

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Notice a heavy burden to beer Gianina Schwanecke An iconic Carterton brewery may be forced to close following the news that the building which houses the operation is earthquake-prone. For the past 10 years brew master Brent Goble has operated out of a twostorey brick building down Stubbs Ln just off the main road in Carterton. “We’re a true craft brew. Everything from making crates to bottling beer is done by hand,” Goble said. He said the location and the building were “perfect” as the brick helps keep the brewery an even temperature. However, the brick exterior is also what threatens to close the brewery. More than 20 years ago, Goble started brewing his own beer with friend Gary Fisher and soon realised he could probably sell the stuff. Regent 58 was born – the name coming from the old Regent theatre the brewery was based and

the year Goble and Fisher were born. “We’re trying to keep it traditional,” Goble said. “Breweries should be a local product. When you industrialise, it’s not really a craft anymore.” He now makes half a dozen varieties including, IPAs, pale ales, red ales, stouts, porters, Though he describes the current setting as convivial, he started looking for a new brewery about five years ago as the number of loyal customers increased. “We realised [the building] was a bit small.” Finding a new venue in Carterton had been difficult though as residential areas had increased making it more difficult to get consents and liquor licenses. Moving to another town was a possibility though less favoured. “We’d have to build up our client base again. People love coming here because it gives them somewhere to go at night.” The brewery often organises musicians to play and food trucks for

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small get togethers. Goble said he had thought about buying the existing building from his landlords, but the cost of

seismic strengthening was too great. He’s got until April 21 to find somewhere new and is looking for somewhere off

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Finding the ideal candidate for clients Steph Burling found her perfect job at Drake New Zealand - as manager of its Masterton branch. Steph has lived all her life in Masterton and previously worked in the hospitality industry, including four years as Restaurant Supervisor at The Grill at Copthorne Solway Park. Her first introduction to Drake was as Customer Services Representative for a local function hire business. “We would use Drake when we needed temporary staff for events like Wings Over Wairarapa and Toast Martinborough. “I was then asked if I would like to apply for a position as a Permanent Consultant. I love my job. I never saw myself in recruitment but now I wouldn’t want to work anywhere else.” Stepping into her new role as branch manager recently, Steph is often out visiting clients to help them find suitable candidates for permanent positions. Drake fills positions right across the range of industries in the Wairarapa including health, construction, accounting, marketing, engineering and sales - “You name it, we do it. There is no position we can’t fill.” Finding the right candidate is an in-depth process, says Steph.

“We advertise for every single role - at no cost to the client. We do an initial screening, including having our white collar candidates complete a proprietary behavioural assessment, called Drake P3, to ensure a strong role and cultural fit. We then draw up a long list of candidates who we interview. “Then we shortlist candidates for the client to interview, followed by a reference check, and finally contract negotiations.” The job satisfaction for Steph comes from making a perfect match of candidates to clients. “We try to go above and beyond for both our clients and candidates. It is very satisfying to get someone into their dream job. “Often people are happy enough where they are but then a position comes up in our books, that really is the job for them.” Outside of work, family is most important to Steph and husband Tim who have three children. They are a very sport focused family, especially cricket and soccer, with Steph and Tim cocoaching Connor’s soccer team for the last two seasons.

Meeting the demand for flexible staffing Being a Consultant at Drake New Zealand has opened up new worlds for Matt Lenz. And it is a role that is allowing him to open new worlds for others as well. Matt grew up in Masterton and moved back to the Wairarapa six years ago with his wife Alicia. His background had been in sales in both New Zealand and Australia, but most recently Matt has been involved in web design and development. Last December he joined Drake Masterton as its Flex Consultant, a role he is really enjoying.“I discovered I like people more than sitting staring at a computer screen. I like helping people to find employment.” There is a very high demand for temporary staff at the moment, with more positions than candidates to fill them, says Matt. As such, it is the perfect time for people who want something different or more flexibility to become a candidate. “It is great for people who do not want a nine-to-five job. It is possible to get ongoing work as a temp, working for one employer for a few days and then move on. If you want variety you can certainly get that.” At the same time, it is a great

way to find a job you like that can often become a permanent position, says Matt. “There is often an option to be taken on permanently, usually after six months.” The Wairarapa offers a wide range of short or long-term positions. Reflecting the employment landscape of the region, they are most often blue collar, such as factory, construction, labouring, cleaning and transport. Because of the demand, most people who walk into the Drake Masterton office will walk out with a job, says Matt. “Come in and have a chat. If we don’t have a job immediately for a candidate, we can certainly find one for them.” Outside of work, Matt enjoys supporting Alicia in her passion as a volunteer fire fighter, and together raising their daughter Sophia, who is 3 ½, and their about-to-be-born second child.

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The final reminisce on theatre So, the final reminisce of life in the amateur theatre. Of the 19 years I spent on the committee at Harlequin Theatre, seven of those were as president – a position I felt very privileged to have. One heart-stopping event happened in my second term as president. It was a Friday afternoon, I had a phone call from a lady whose group had booked the whole theatre out for a show. “Could you please tell me what time we could have access to the kitchen?”. I told her that as soon as the matinee was over

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Graeme Burnard the following afternoon, around 4pm, they could start arriving and setting up for the evening. “But we are coming tonight” she said. I explained to her that we had another group booked in and that her group was booked for the Saturday night. “No! We are coming tonight”. That feeling when your heart sinks when you realise you have 160

people booked into an 80-seat theatre is not a nice feeling. Lots of phone calls were made, trying to find a solution. We couldn’t put on an extra show because one member of the cast worked in Wellington and wouldn’t be back in time. But I am a firm believer that everything is fixable and fixed it was. Amazingly, one of

the groups was able to contact all of their people and move them to the following night. And we updated our booking system! The biggest thrill for me as president was to be in office the year Harlequin celebrated their 50th jubilee in April 2011. We had a weekend full of reminiscing, catching up with old friends, looking at old photos and programmes. We had people turn up from around the country who had only been names on posters or in programmes for us newer members and here they were back in our wonderful

theatre in person. It was a very emotional experience for me. We re-enacted the very first play ever performed in the theatre. We even had one of the original cast members. Claire Hills played the child in the original production and the mother in the 2011 performance. Our gala dinner was held at Copthorne Solway Park. What a night it was. Our guest of honour was Dame Kate Harcourt who was quite taken aback at our dear little theatre. She was very surprised at the backstage facilities we have and told me that they were better than some

professional theatres. We were delighted when she graciously accepted an invitation to become our patron. So, that’s about it. I could write a book. There is so much more to tell. I have really enjoyed thinking back over the last 29 years, recalling some of the adventures and challenges. But at the heart of it all, it is the people. I have made so many friends. Oh, that’s right. Twenty-one years I met my wife there too. It can’t get better than that.

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Wairarapa’s Remutaka Hill curfew began on Sunday night. It was the first of five consecutive nights in which the Remutaka Hill road will be closed in both directions, from 9pm to 4am, so road maintenance work can go ahead. Additional closures over five consecutive nights are scheduled from March 24-28, with the last closure ending at 4am on

29 March. The New Zealand Transport Agency [NZTA] announced the work in January in an effort to give anyone needing to travel the hill during the closures time to plan well in advance. But with limited train services between Wairarapa and Wellington, and a detour route that adds threeand-a-half hours to the trip, some people say more effort should have gone into providing

alternative travel options for commuters. Masterton resident Craig McBride said more planning should have been done. “As soon as they said the road would be closed, there should have been an alternative.” He believes Metlink have missed an excellent PR [public relations] opportunity. “I would have thought that the train operator, who has received a considerable shellacking

of late, would have grabbed the opportunity to get a few brownie points and put a couple of trains on.” A spokesperson for Metlink said NZTA had not been in touch about the prospect of additional trains during the hill closures. “Even if they did, we would be at capacity already and we would be unable to put on extra services to cope with the closure.”

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representing the region again,” Jaden said. “It’s a shame Blair can’t make it, but I know I’ve got the skills. “A lot comes down to nerves. “Last year I was nervous. This year I was happy with my round… Thanks to Civil Contractors New Zealand. “This year has been amazing.” The National Excavator Operator Competition is an annual event operated by Civil Contractors New Zealand that consists of regional ﬁnals at CCNZ branches, with the regional winners going on to compete at the national championships. The National Excavator Operator Competition will be held from March 14-16 at Central Districts Field Days in Feilding. Carterton man Jaden Field is off to represent the wider Wellington region at the national competition. PHOTO/ FRASER MAY

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Projects to inspire Wow, what a week to be a Wairarapa Midweek reader! There have been some exciting things in the works including a partnership between the Wairarapa Midweek and the lovely Pukaha Mount Bruce which means New Zealand’s special native species will be spotlighted each week in the paper in a very quirky way. You’ll see what I mean if you flick to P19. The new series is called Peek @ Pukaha, and it’s designed to give you readers an insight into the lives of our precious native animals that live just up the road, north of Masterton. Each piece in the series is easy and fun to read and you’ll learn a lot about each species as you go along. Because of this, I would encourage sharing the articles with your kids, grandkids, or the young people in your lives – maybe you could read it as a special bedtime story. The more we know

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Emily Ireland about our natives, the better custodians we can be of their conservation. As a newspaper, I want to ensure we are doing all we can to inspire positive change on a local level. This project is just one of many treats I have in store for you all this year – after all, reading the news should be informative and inspiring – and maybe a little bit of fun. I’m interested to know what you all love to read and what you would like to see more of. Send me an email with your feedback any time at emily.ireland@age.co.nz. Starting back at work from a brief period of annual leave, I was met with a beautiful letter from a Midweek reader, and I want to tie the message of that in with

Have you got a photo you want to share with Wairarapa? Whether it’s a reader photo, a cutie, or a snap of you with your Midweek, email it to midweek@age.co.nz with ‘Midweek Photo’ in the subject line, and it could be featured in this segment.

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one of Tim Nelson’s Midweek Musings of the week, which you can see on P26-27. Purpose is what can make or break a person. If you don’t have one, you’ll feel lost, and if you do have one… well, the world is your oyster. Tim Nelson shares that to enhance your perception of your own purpose, you should ask yourself why what you do is important and meaningful three times. My purpose, at least in my capacity as a community newspaper editor is to inform, involve, and inspire my readers. If you start your day knowing just three good things you contribute to the world, you’re doing well.

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This is my daughter Aubrielle Algie. In this picture, she’s 18 months old and she has the attitude of a teenager! PHOTO/EMMA PAKU

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If I could have any animal as a pet, it would be... Bernadine An Christopher Chameleon.

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Aaron Pinkham Capybara!

miniature poodles thanks!

Cindy Trieste A man.

Kristyn Harman A beautiful white unicorn with golden mane and tail.

Anna Patete An otter.

Robyn Mackey A bobcat.

Carrie Groves Another miniature foxy.

Graeme Burnard You cannot beat the love of a dog.

Robert Mackenzie My dogs who’ve passed on.

Carolyn Henson A chimpanzee!

Elaine Leggott WC A crocodile eek.

Felicia Andrews Reptile.

Steph Burling A panda … to eat through

Susan J Stark A racoon.

Adele Pentony-Graham Happy with my two

Bronwyn Robinson A squirrel or a raccoon.

Mandy Cairns A baby elephant.

Jennie Taylor Monkey.

Jan Abernethy Dogs are number one. Emma Ayling Flamingo. Jean Cretney Already have my Bichon + Shiztu dog and she makes me happy. Richard Alan Dahlberg A stuffed parrot – easy to keep.

Thank you Masterton District Council staff Masterton pedestrians may not have noticed but the tiled, raised pedestrian crossings on Queen St were becoming grooved because of the tyres of vehicles travelling across them and some of the tiles were tilting and becoming a real trip death trap for older people. Without being prompted, Masterton District Council staff have had the crossings re-laid so they offer a safe and effective way of getting from one side to another on Queen St. Too often, we forget about the good things that the district council staff do. So, may I, through your newspaper, say in Kiwi to Masterton District Council

staff: “Thanks, guys. Ya done good!”. Allan Kirk Masterton

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Fascinating, Graeme Burnard’s amateur stage recollections, notably Melinda Francis’ version of ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’, performed in the 76-seat Phoenix Hall. A little-known secret is the lighting gear used is now in padlock storage with the rest of the collection of ‘The Baby Boomers’ Old Technologies, Communications, and Entertainments Museum – all awaiting a permanent display home. Originally built in Paekakariki, 1979/80 for

the touring stage show of the Rangiatea Anglican Maori Club’s ‘Children of Earth and Sky’ by the lighting/sound fx man, using four kitset 700 watt dimmers (a fifth added later), 15 switches, using an old petrol pump switchboard from Silverstream, lights, large and small spaghetti tins, car lamp reflectors, and shop display lights – all to work from a single powerpoint. Sound effects: two cassette players, and a stereo. The scary “hum” sound was made on a Juno synth in ‘Cuckoo’. Melinda’s two other productions there used the same technology. This

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setup was also used for the ‘Life Skills’ courses and the Phoenix Theatre plays until the hall was closed down and replaced. The lighting may have been primitive, but it worked well, and ‘Cuckoo’ won awards and good reviews. Very memorable – I watched every performance! But then, I would have, being the above lighting/sound man, loving every minute of it. I started my involvement in theatre as sound man for Dame Ngaio Marsh’s Henry V, Christchurch, 1970s, and court theatre – but that’s another story for another day. Thank you Graeme. Errol Bruce Carterton

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Wonderous waistcoat This ﬁnely crafted waistcoat was made by weavers at Te Ore Ore Marae for Augustus Cave in about 1890. It is made from long blades of ﬂax, harvested, stripped and boiled, some dyed with gentian violet. The back and lining are cotton fabric. The maker is unknown, perhaps a Mrs Hakaraia.

Barbara Nichol gifted it to Aratoi. Born in England in 1840, Augustus Cave arrived in Wellington in 1862 and farmed at Woodleigh, at Te Ore Ore. He was highly regarded by both Pakeha and Maori as a man of honesty and integrity. He became a pillar of

the community, involved with the Masterton A&P Society, racing clubs and various sporting clubs and societies. His relationship with his Te Ore Ore Marae neighbours must have been one of deep respect for him to be honoured with this gift. • The waistcoat is currently on display at Aratoi, as part of the exhibition, Nga Aho Raranga – Textiles from the Taonga Maori Collection, until April 7.

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Blue Range Hut working bee Nigel Boniface A small, but enthusiastic, group of trampers from the Masterton Tramping Club left on a Saturday morning in early February to make a start on a number of outstanding maintenance jobs at Blue Range Hut. We were pleased to have cool temperatures for the climb, unfortunately the sun failed to materialise, and it remained a cool afternoon. So, after an early lunch, we started sanding and cleaning exterior windows and walls, cleaning the interior ceiling and walls, and also replaced the two door bolts with a sliding shaft so one bolt can be operated from both sides. Later in the afternoon, Jason arrived after working on the farm, so after another cuppa we had a short ﬁnal burst to ﬁnish all the pre-painting preparations in hope of a warmer day on Sunday. Overnight we had six in the hut, with a brother and sister team in from Dunedin and Wellington, so it was a bit cosy, the old mattresses came in handy. Sunday took a little while to warm up but soon after 9am we were into painting, undercoat on the bare metal, primer on wood where needed, and as the

Laura, from the Masterton Tramping Club, on painting duty. PHOTO/NIGEL BONIFACE

day wore on, ﬁrst and top coats. Great to have two-hour recoat paints. In between waiting for the paint to dry, there were various weeding expeditions to remove plants growing too close to the hut, and to remove seedlings before they got to the chainsaw size. The gutter was cleared of some leaves, it appears few were getting through into the water tank. A spare piece of skylight was also used to extend the rooﬁng iron where it did not quite reach the guttering.

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The only job not completed was that to replace the ﬂashing on the northern window, this did not go quite as planned so another visit with new parts will happen before too long. At the moment the exterior walls are looking a bit of a patchwork with the fresh paint a diﬀerent shade from the more weathered paint. It’s doubtful we will get the time, or the weather for a full repaint this year, so a job for next summer. Those on the working bee were Mike, Laura, Nigel, and Jason.

Ever want a pair of matching house panthers? Sable and Siri are bonded siblings who can be told apart by the white on Siri’s chest and the extreme length of her tail. Siri is inquisitive and brave. She has a great sense of humour. Sable is slightly shyer with people and adores dogs. She is famous with her fosterers for mysteriously appearing on laps using her ninja skills. These babies can be found sleeping together anywhere and everywhere. They know how to use a litter box and the cat flap. Send us your email address if you’re keen to take either or both cats home. Their adoption fee is $140 each. They are ready for adoption now. • Dump Cats take cats from the Masterton rubbish dump, rehabilitates them, and helps them into loving homes. They are vaccinated, de-sexed, and treated for worms and fleas. • Their injuries are cared for and they are taught to believe in people again. • We want to thank Masterton District Council, dump staff, many volunteers and donors, and Vetcare, for helping us to help these cats. • Dump Cats on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ DumpCat/ • Our Give a little Page is https://givealittle. co.nz/cause/help-the-dump-cats# • E-mail: dumpcatsmasterton@gmail.com • We use Advocate, Royal Canin Baby Mousse tins, Breeder Celect cat litter, and Nutrience biscuits. • Donations of these, or other products, can be left for us at Vet Care on Chapel St in Masterton. • If you want to take one of our cats home, email us for an adoption form and we’ll help you through the process.

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My name is Archie and I am a handsome boy!

What’s special about me I will be your best friend and ally, and people keep telling me I am a handsome dude! I have had some training in my past, I am toilet trained and I am very good at listening most of the time! I have plenty of energy and would love to go on long walks with my special human. I absolutely LOVE the water so if my new home had a paddling pool or better yet a stream or was close to a river I would be in heaven! I am not suited to a home with cats and small animals but I seem to get on great with the other dogs, I have had a health check, my vaccinations are up to date and I have been desexed. If you would like to give me a forever home call the SPCA on 0800 467 732

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New faces but same services as C&F Industries closes

Pat Finn officially ended an era when C&F Industries closed at the end of January. He would like to sincerely thank all the hard-working, loyal staff and clients who have enabled the business to survive all these years. But the good news is that all the services C&F Industries offered are still available and Pat will continue to play a part in these. C&F Industries had two sides to its business. One was manufacturing custom-made corrugated iron and flashings, the other was engineering and construction. The corrugated iron and flashings service is still available at C&F Industries’ former address at 34 Dalefield Road, Carterton. This side of the business has been purchased by building company Ticehurst Construction Ltd. The engineering and construction side has been taken over by Scott’s Ag Contracting Ltd who will continue to provide all its services, but from their Parkvale, Carterton, address. Pat has created a new business called C&F Design which will continue to produce designs and plans for engineering and construction work. Carterton Corrugated Iron & Flashings Ticehurst Construction Ltd is owned by Craig Ticehurst who has been building in Wairarapa for many years. He has named this new part of his business Carterton Corrugated Iron & Flashings and employed Matt Griffith, who has an engineering and mechanics background, to operate the roll forming and flashing machines. The machines will remain at

Dalefield Road where Matt will operate them on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 7.30am to 5pm. All you have to do is come in or ring him and tell him what you want. Being able to cut corrugated iron to any length has obvious benefits. The flashings can be standard galvanised iron, zinc or Colorsteel, shaped in a variety of ways, and cut to any length, meeting the increasing demand for different types of flashings for buildings. Customers range from builders, to farmers wanting to repair or build a shed, to the home handyman. A same-day service is provided whenever possible. You can contact Matt on 027 210 1878 Scott’s Ag Contracting Ltd Scott’s Ag Contracting has been operating in Wairarapa for over 30 years, with a special focus on agriculture and farm engineering. Among its recent jobs has been an 800sqm storage shed, bridge for a subdivision, and 2500sqm feed pad. Taking over the engineering construction side of C&F Industries was a good fit, says Managing Director Rhys Scott. Working with Pat, who will do the design work, Rhys can give clients the exact building or structure they want. Rhys, Pat and Construction Manager Ryan Goodall are all highly experienced so will be able to offer advice when asked for. Farmers - and commercial clients who are also an important part of the business - can have a structure built to any dimension they want. A range of materials can be used and in any combinations. This means the structure is purpose-built and cost-effective To contact Rhys P (06) 379 8146. To contact Pat P (06) 379 8126

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Death without a will It can be hard to know where to start when you’ve lost a loved one. It can also be very stressful if your loved one left no will; this is called “dying intestate”. In this situation, the law determines who will inherit their property and possessions. There is a formal process that needs to be followed to wind up the estate. If the estate has no property or assets worth more than $15,000 in any one category (cash/ Kiwisaver/shares/bonds) it is called a “small” estate and the next of kin can manage the administration and distribution of the estate themselves. If the assets are worth more than that or there is property, someone needs to apply to the court to be the administrator of the estate. That person closes accounts, files tax returns, sells property, then distributes the estate (what an executor would do if there had been a will left). A family member or friend of the deceased can be the administrator, which must be recognised as a big responsibility. The person chosen needs to be able to: • Act impartially to make the right decisions • Understand the legal

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responsibilities • Have the time to do it properly • Can manage family disagreements if they arise • Have a good understanding of business law, accounting and tax Obtain Court Authority to act as the administrator of the estate – an application to the High Court needs to be prepared and filed to be granted ‘letters of administration’ giving the authority to deal with the estate assets. The court needs to see: • There is agreement by all those with similar relationships to the deceased about who will be the administrator • Steps have been taken to find a will, so the court is satisfied there isn’t one

• Proof of the deceased’s family relationships to prove the key beneficiaries and showing all children have been accounted for Once the letters of administration are granted, the person chosen can do all the necessary paperwork and settle debts. The estate will now be distributed according to the law; there is an order of priority for who gets what and how much. Without a will, the process of winding up an estate can take a lot longer than if a will were in place, depending on the estate’s complexity – maybe six to 24 months. • This information has been provided by the Public Trust in their pamphlet ‘When there is no will’ and you can refer to their website www.ptnz/no-will for more details. • We will also have more copies of the pamphlet at the Wairarapa Citizens Advice Bureau so please ask us for one.

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A WHEELY BIG THANK YOU to all our biketastic supporters, sponsors and volunteers for helping to raise funds so Parkinson’s Wairarapa can continue to employ a nurse to help Parkinson’s patients and their families in our region. Alastair Scott MP Anna Rossiter-Stead Ata Rangi Vineyard Avanti_Plus Masterton Barb Wilton Bill Crawley Bob Green Breadcraft Brian Lambert Carterton District Council Catherine Rossiter-Stead Chris & Jenny Bargh Chris Falk City Fitness Clive Peters Copthorne Solway Park Hotel & Resort Dan Riddiford Deb Doyle Department of Conservation Derek Bamford Derk & Karen Koers Entice café Eric Barber Firewatch Food for Thought Gemma Keen Gill Flower Gordan Reid Graeme Thomson Green Jersey Explorer Tours

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PEEK @ PUKAHA

In the kaka circus Dear Friends, It was great to catch up over coffee yesterday! I’m a regular on the café deck as I’m partial to a nice cuppa to start the day (hence the name!). I tend to make it over at least once an hour to see what’s going on and who’s having what – don’t get me started on those cheese scones! I’m not actually allowed to eat dairy (I know!) so I live in a state of constant jealousy of all you cheeseeaters! I actually have to be really careful about what I eat because a lot of human food isn’t good for me– did you know that avocados are deadly to us kaka? The girls in the Visitor Centre are always telling us to go look for larvae and seeds in the forest, but it’s a challenge to stay

away from something as delicious as those scones! That reminds me – LOVED that handbag you were rocking yesterday (I’m a big fan of anything shiny with chains). I’ve always wondered – what do humans do all day? It must be terribly hard not living in a tree or being able to fly – why, I can fly all the way to Wellington in a day and not get tired! You are missing out on some truly scrumptious food groups- just check out a rata tree when it’s in flower if you don’t believe me (you’re welcome). After you’d gone, I had a mosey over to see what was happening at the kaka feed station. Yesterday there was a great turnout, so many heads with hats and glasses. In fact, there was one guy with his family that I

just couldn’t seem to stay away from. He stood right next to my favourite branch with a shoulder absolutely perfect for perching, and he had the most unbelievable wide-brimmed hat. I just couldn’t resist popping down to investigate. Like most days, the last humans trickled out from the forest around 6pm. This is one of my favourite times, when we kaka get together for some real bird business. We make an awful racket, it’s true, but there is simply nothing better than greeting the sunset with a good gossip. Don’t think I didn’t hear what you said yesterday – you know we look nothing like kea! Kea are bigger and greener with a longer beak

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plus they have very different lifestyles to us kaka. It’s an easy mistake to make so I’ll forgive you. Before I sign off, I’ll just let you know that some of my South Island kin – South Island kaka that were hatched here at Pukaha – are doing really well and have grown nearly all their feathers. Soon they will be released into the wild they can’t wait! Sincerely your friend, Mocha. Contributed by Helen Cordery

Kaka at Pukaha Mount Bruce. PHOTO/TARA SWAN

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The firebird and the clock The easiest of the brighter stars to identify is Achernar. We mentioned it last week as the brightest star in the snaky constellation of Eridanus. If you look in the southwest sky these evenings after dark, it is the only bright star there. Achernar is a very weird star. For a start, it is one of the hottest and consequently the bluest of the visible stars (can you see its blue?), but it also has one of the fastest spins. Its axial rotation is so fast that it squashes the star down at the poles into an oblate shape – that is, like a squashed ball. Like the stars of the Southern Cross, and its bright companion stars Alpha and Beta Centauri, Achernar is circumpolar. That is, its angular separation from the south celestial pole is small enough so that it never sets. Over 24 hours, it describes a circle in the southern sky, never dipping below the horizon. Just south of the highest point in the sky, the very bright star Canopus (second visually brightest in the sky) is also

Time lapse picture of the southern stars.

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shows there are no stars marking the pole. Now you’ve got Achernar, we can locate a couple of the southern hemisphere constellations. Between Achernar and the south-western horizon is Phoenix, the firebird. It’s rather a non-descript constellation for all its grand name. It’s brightest star, Ankaa, is on a par with the dimmest of the Southern Cross, but is actually an orange giant, 77 light-years away. On other side of Achernar, just a little higher in the sky, is the constellation Horologium, or the Clock. This one is even more obscure, and even its brightest star, Alpha Horologii, would be impossible to see with town lights. You will need a dark location to see the rest of the stars. But if you are hoping to see stars in a round aspect, something like a clock, forget it. It beats me how anyone could have seen a bent line of stars as a clock, but that is ancient observers for you. Up next: The brightest stars adorn the sky overhead.

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Mentors helping migrants As more migrants and refugees are settling in Wairarapa, it is important that we ensure that we make them feel welcome. Driving in a new country and not speaking English must be scary. One way to help them is to make sure they feel confident and safe driving on our roads. Connecting Communities are looking for driving mentors for non-English-speaking migrant participants through their WEconnect programme. They are working with the Wairarapa Road Safety Council’s Community Driving Mentoring programme and are hoping to extend this to include participants from the WEconnect programme. The driving mentors do not teach migrants to drive – that is a driving instructor’s job. Driving Mentors supervise a range of practice driving experiences for as long as it takes the WEconnect participant to successfully gain a restricted driver licence. There is a training session on March 13 from 12.30pm to 2pm at REAP house for people who are interested in volunteering for the Community Driving

Connecting Communities Wairarapa’s neighbourhood support project WeConnect Puck Lie and Sergeant Ian Osland of New Zealand Police. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

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for this training session, please contact Cathy Cameron on 027 333 2137 or email her at cathy@ connectingcommunities. org.nz.

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Hospice Wairarapa in Masterton Store and general maintenance, office house and retail transport volunteers are needed now for weekly or fortnightly shifts at the Hospice in Renall St and the Hospice Store in Queen St. Carterton School Gala – Friday March 22

Volunteers needed for manning a stall, running games, cooking food, or set-up or pack-down. Shifts are from 4.30pm - 6.30pm or 6.30pm 8.30pm. A dinner voucher will be provided. • Interested in finding out more: Contact Jill Greathead on 0274 884 376 or email admin@ waivc.org.nz

Youth matters When I talk to young people in Wairarapa it’s often about a recent success or a life challenge. We have some amazing people in our region. I would like to hear the views of all the young people in the electorate. What’s important to you or the young people in your life now and into the future? Go to my website at: alastairscott.national.org.nz and take the survey. Contact Alastair Scott on 0800 687 596.

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Shirley Nightingale How do you act like a dog when you are not under the age of 10 and not look like a wally? My colleague in the library is certainly above the age of a springy youth and yet will be prancing around on stage acting as a dog in front of a rather large audience. Yes, it has to be Victoria and she is part of The Greytown Little Theatre’s production of Sylvia at the ANZAC Hall from March 14 to 23. I have to go to it just to see how bouncy and full of woof Victoria can be. Perhaps she can give us a preview in the library? We are also rather blessed to have another stage production on at the Majestic Theatre in Masterton in early April. This time for the kids and, what a surprise, my daughter is performing again so I guess I will be watching all three shows – besides, someone has to take her there and back again. The MATS shows are always good, so it will be fun and it gets me away

from the lure of Facebook for a while. Talking of digital stuff, how do kids know instinctively how to work anything with a computer chip in it? I feel positively redundant in the world sometimes. If you also have that feeling, then I would suggest you join me in listening to an expert. The man himself, Nigel Latta, will be talking in the Carterton Events Centre about how those of us with a ‘stone age brain’ can cope with technology. Knowing his style, it will be very funny and we will learn something at the same time which is always a good combination. I will be brushing up on my French by going to as many films at the French Film Festival as I can possibly squeeze in. This time we are so lucky to have an excellent selection being shown at the Circus Cinema in Martinborough through the month of May. Yay, no more having to trek down to Wellington to

Abby Wallace, Zophia Roberts, Libby Dalziell for the Wairarapa Youth Council in the 2017 Relay for Life, which is happening again this month. PHOTO/JADE CVETKOV

see them. One thing I won’t be going to this year is the Relay for Life on March 16. Not because I don’t want to as I have done one or two before and it is a great event. My memory is rather hazy but I do recall getting up on stage at QEII park a number of years ago and performing Rocky Horror (in costume) in the middle of the relay – vast

embarrassment looking back now of course, so don’t expect that to happen again. No, unfortunately I have something else on. I also won’t be going to the Castlepoint Races on March 9, but it will be a great day with good weather (I hope) but Saturdays are always a bit full – thanks to kids’ activities. Now it looks like we are

definitely on the slippery slope to Autumn, it is a push to get on with the garden and get all the washing done before the drying weather disappears for another six months. This summer has been fantastic albeit a bit dry and my trees are looking decidedly worse for wear now but I shall be sad to see the warm weather go. Have a great month of March.

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Park the car this Movin’March Movin’March is a free month-long challenge run by Greater Wellington Regional Council in partnership with the Wairarapa Road Safety Council (WRSC) which focuses on encouraging walking, cycling and scooting to school. As well as providing a fun way to get to and from school, walking and ‘wheeling’ helps students improve independence, physical wellbeing and mental health, decisionmaking, risk assessment and road safety skills.

“But we know our region is challenged demographically for all students to travel sustainably to school”, says WRSC projects coordinator and school travel planner Holly Hullena. So, we have come up with an idea to promote active travel to all our primary schools in the region. “We have a Wairarapa based competition called Park the Car – Whakatungia te waka, with ﬁve Micro Scooters

and helmets to give away valued at $230 each prize pack. “All students (with help from parents) have to do is share their active travel photos, either to/from school or recreationally, on their school Facebook page with #waimovinmarch to be in to win. “All terms and conditions are on our Facebook event page”. Holly said she wanted to create a concept that was about the inclusion of all Wairarapa schools. “We don’t just need to

instil good road safety practices getting to and from school – we need to look at all of our journeys. “This starts from a young age and includes the recreational activities we take part in.” The competition ends March 31. • To register your school or for information and resources go to: www. movinmarch.com or visit the Wairarapa Road Safety Council Facebook page.

Wairarapa kids are gearing up for Movin’March, which focuses on encouraging walking, cycling and scooting to school. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES

Young star celebrates mums and daughters Hayley Gastmeier While most kids are having fun on their scooters or playing games after school, Grace Chase has been donning a pair of headphones and learning to navigate a sound desk. Until recently, the 12-year-old was “really shy”, but last Monday she became Eketahuna Radio’s youngest host, with her new show being broadcast all over the lower North Island. Grace is producing and presenting Mother Daughter Mondays,

which explores the unique relationship between mothers and daughters. The Eketahuna School pupil said it was about comparing diﬀerent generations of women. “Basically, it’s about mothers now, and when they were daughters, and what it’s like to be a daughter in the 21st Century.” Grace has a co-host for the show, her mother and Eketahuna Radio committee secretary Everlyne Chase, but it’s clear who is in charge. Grace has been going to

Grace Chase, 12, with her mum Everlyne Chase. PHOTO/HAYLEY GASTMEIER

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Helping out in the kitchen The ROAR from Zone 4 Wairarapa Lions Activities for February 2019

Carterton Lions Club have been extremely busy in the food caravan with outings to Martinborough Fair, drag racing, and a big couple of days at Wings over Wairarapa. Members and partners recently enjoyed a lovely luncheon down at Tirohana Estate which was a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of fundraising for our community. Carterton Central Lions Club supported the Pedal for Parkinson’s cycling event by baking cakes and muffins to go into the packed lunches. Last weekend, members collected for the Heart Foundation’s Big Heart Appeal and lent a hand at the Carterton Lions Clubs food van at Wings Over Wairarapa. The annual charity breakfast was held recently, and the funds raised this year will be donated to the Life Flight Trust.

Masterton Holdsworth Lions Club turned donated food into ‘Emergency and Crisis’ meals for the Wairarapa Community Kitchen project being co-ordinated by the Wairarapa Community Centre Trust. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

Masterton Holdsworth Lions Club members recently took another turn at turning donated food into “Emergency and Crisis” meals for the “Community Kitchen” project being coordinated by the Wairarapa Community Centre Trust. Four members spent four hours in the kitchen and cooked up 52 main meals, 12 vegetarian meals and 40 desserts. It was a great community service project for the club. A recent guest speaker gave members an insight into the Polish Camp at

Pahiatua and how she was one of the Polish children who arrived there with her siblings and mother in the 1940s. The Greytown Lions Club “Cycling with Attitude” branch are keen to learn of elderly or disable people in the wider Greytown community who would enjoy an occasional outing in the fresh air. The group has a pool of six trained tri-shaw pilots to take passengers but need more. If you are available for an hour or two a week (or just occasionally) give John a

call on 021411311. Masterton Host Waipoua Lions Club had a marquee at the Wings Over Wairarapa air show, kindly sponsored by Jennian Homes. There was a firewood raffle as well as a “Guess the number of lollies in the Jar”. Winners will be announced in the next few weeks. The club recently catered for a vintage motorcycle club touring through the Wairarapa for a few days which the organisers of the event highly commended. The club was also involved with some of the catering and manning of the bar at the Golden Shears recently. Further news on the date of the Masterton Lions Book Sale (formally Heart Foundation), will be announced very soon. Donations of books can be dropped off at the Colour Centre. Greytown Lioness Club held a very successful ladies evening entitled “Love Yourself” raising funds for Wellington Free Ambulance. Anne Firmin spoke at our recent dinner meeting on her involvement with the Breakfast Club for Children and the afterschool homework group in Martinborough. Plans for the annual

Garage sale are underway and any items suitable to donate may be given by phoning Christine 3048677 or Helen 3049407. Wairarapa Ruamahanga Lions Club members recently spent an afternoon at the ANZAC Bridge Reserve weeding recently planted trees and preparing the ground to plant some more. This is an ongoing project for the club and it is gratefully appreciated by the Friends of the ANZAC Bridge committee. Featherston Lioness Club’s Lost Children’s Memorial at the cemetery was blessed by Arch Deacon May Croft and South Wairarapa District Council Mayor Viv Napier, and our Lioness President Shirley Jamieson cut the ribbon marking the official opening. Huge thanks go to all of the businesses and individuals from our community and beyond who donated time and resources to this fantastic project. The club is delighted to have three prospective new members. • For information about joining a Lions Club, go to www.lionsclubs.org.nz

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Without their own theatre building anymore, Greytown Little Theatre have become somewhat of a travelling company, bringing the art of theatre to hotspots around the region. After performing White Rabbit Red Rabbit at The Oﬀering Café in Greytown, the next stop for the theatre company is Featherston, with their production of Sylvia at the Anzac Hall. There will be seven performances of Sylvia at the Featherston venue this month. “Without our own theatre we will presenting our future productions at a number of ‘pop-up’ locations,” theatre president John Gilberthorpe said. “ANZAC Hall is well setup to host this production. “We have many

supporters and members living in the area and we hope they will support this entertaining production”. Sylvia by A.R Gurney is a heart-warming comedy about the special relationship between a man, his dog and his wife. Director, Lynn Bushell said, “we treat our dogs as if they are human and this is what we see in Sylvia”. “We really learn what the term a man’s best friend means.” Greg, played by James Riley is suﬀering from a midlife crisis, whereas his wife Kate (Lucy Cooper), enjoys the freedom of no kids and a new career which leads to a relationship on opposing paths. Into this mix comes a lost dog, the irrepressible, adorable Sylvia (Victoria Stevens) who adopts Greg

as her saviour and follows him home. Chaos reigns as Sylvia’s attempts to ﬁt into the household create havoc. With well-meaning but often dubious advice from Tom, Phyllis, and a therapist (Rachel Hope), Greg and Kate come to learn the power of unconditional love to heal a relationship. Whether you love dogs, or prefer to leave them, this comedy will pull at your heartstrings in a wonderful feel good way, John said. Performance dates are March 14, 15, 16 at 8pm, Sunday March 17 at 2pm matinee, and March 21, 22, 23 at 8pm. • Tickets are available from Greytown Hotel, 06 304 9138 or you can call 06 390 0001

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Relax and reset your mind: Lakeview School principal Tim Nelson endeavours to learn something new every day by reading books, listening to podcasts, and engaging with a wide range of other content. Don’t undo the good work

Shahroo Izadi, author of The Kindness Method, shared great advice when interviewed on The Dream Life Podcast, this being around what not to do when you have achieved a goal or established a new positive habit. Shahroo’s advice is to avoid having a reward in place that compromises the goal or habit that you have achieved. For example, if your goal was to lose 4kg in four weeks, don’t celebrate your success by eating a huge slice of chocolate cake. Instead look to do something like purchasing a new item of clothing or anything else that pleases you, but in a positive and affirming way.

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Tim Nelson Learn to breathe

The power of breathing is such a simple yet amazingly beneficial and powerful thing. At its most basic level, breathing keeps us alive – we can’t survive without it. However, when we pay more attention to our breathing it becomes more than a life support system, it becomes a life improvement system. Four benefits of deep breathing are: 1. It relaxes your muscles, meaning it reduces tension in the body 2. Oxygen delivery improves, enhancing mental concentration and physical stamina 3. It lowers blood pressure 4. Endorphins are released, improving feelings of wellbeing and provides pain relief.

Look at what has been accomplished

In a recent interview, Bill Gates was asked to share something that is a great cause for celebration in today’s world. His response was a very

‘glass half full’ one. In recent times we have reached a level in which six million children aren’t reaching 10 years of age; every single one of these deaths is a tragedy, especially for their families and immediate community. However, this is a huge improvement, with the number of deaths halving in recent times from 12 million. Bill Gates has set a target of this halving again within the next 10 years, greatly reducing the human suffering in the world. Although there is still so much to do, we can be optimistic about the progress that is being made to make the world a safer place for our most vulnerable.

The power of purpose

At this time, there are a lot of mental health issues that many people are facing and dealing with every day. Without attempting to oversimplify the many causes of these issues, one strategy that could at

least help people through tough times is shared in Dr Rangan Chatterjee’s fabulous book The Stress Solution. Dr Chattergee’s idea looks at asking yourself why what you do is important and meaningful three times. The example he shares is that of a truck driver: this role is important because people in other vocations

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why three times what we do is meaningful. Doing this gives us a greater sense of purpose and reminds us of the impact we have on the lives of others.

Your daily 3 Ps

Another great piece of advice shared by Dr. Ranjan Chatterjee in his book The Stress Solution (as I read the book I am sure I’ll be sharing many more of his ideas!).

This one is around a daily reﬂection in which we do our 3 Ps. This is the practice of recognising three things each day to make us appreciate life. The ﬁrst P is a person who has enriched your life in some way, regardless of how small. It could be a retail assistant with good service or a taxi driver who loaded your bags in the boot of the car. The second P is for a

It is often said that people grow up too fast. As we become adults we become extremely busy doing the things that we have to do and there’s little time left over to do things for fun. Two remedies for this state are to get into the habit of scheduling your time, always ensuring that within your schedule the things you enjoy are included as ‘locked in’ appointments that can’t be missed. For example, something I love to do is reading books in cafes; real books, not books on electronic devices or my phone. There are times that doing this is part of my schedule and it is something I look forward to. The second thing is to reﬂect back on what you

enjoyed doing as a child and start doing it again. This could include anything from mountain biking to creating things with Lego. It’s not about what people might think you should be doing as an adult, it’s about doing something that really does bring you joy.

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Alex Honnold is an incredible athlete. He is a free solo climber who scales cliff faces with no support or ropes – climbing shoes and a bag of chalk to keep his hands dry are his only tools. While not suggesting that anyone does what Alex does, one thing we can do is take up an activity like indoor climbing. The reason for this is that it’s an activity that really does make you focus on the present, as there’s no room for day dreaming as you scale a wall – if you do, you’ll fall off (fortunately saved from injury by ropes and safety devices). Activities like indoor climbing are almost a form of active meditation; you are not thinking about the past or the future, you are simply concentrating on what needs to be done to get to the top of the wall, being in the moment, which is a great place to be to live a fulfilling life.

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A new start

Wai Write

Enid Meyer

Miss Hawkins looked at the young girl seated at the desk, but Maria did not appear to be doing any work on the project she’d set her. It was so hard to get through to these young people. The girl was quite good at art, and the design for the new poster should have been of interest to her. “Maria.” “Yes Miss Hawkins.” “Have you had any ideas? It needs to be colourful and eye catching. Right?”. The teacher gave a sigh, “Now you know the new play is being cast soon, so we need to print a few copies and post them around the town. Have you ever tried to do any acting? There is a part I think would be just right for you”. “Not really. I used to take drama lessons but had to give them up when Josie was good at ballet. Mum said she couldn’t afford both after Dad left.” “That’s a shame. Look, you come with me after three o’clock and I will give you the part to read. All right?”

“If you like, Miss Hawkins. Thank you.” “So, I will wait for you in the car park. Now have your lunch and think about the poster.” “Yes Miss Hawkins.” Maria looked at the words she had written about the play. There was not much for her to go on. Once she had read the script this afternoon she might have a better idea. A part in the play? That would make Josie mad, mused Maria. Miss Hawkins was waiting as promised and Maria sat in the front seat beside her. As they drove off, Maria said thank you, and tried to think of something else to say. “I’ve had an idea for the poster,” she said. “Since the play is about animal cruelty, perhaps we could offer a dog walking service to people who find it hard to exercise their dogs. If they come to see the play, they could write their names down and we could have a raffle with prizes of ‘dog walking’. Perhaps no-one will enter but there is always a chance some will. Walking is good for us as well.”

“So, what is the art work you have in mind? I think you have come up with a really good idea,” said the teacher. “Perhaps we could have before and after photos of the girls who take on the job of walking the pets. As they look now, and after a month. What do you think?” “That sounds like it could be a good idea. Would the people pay the girls?” asked Miss Hawkins. “If they passed a test of treatment for the pets and the people were happy, I think a small charge would be all right. Dogs can walk the legs off people. I know. We had a lovely dog before dad left.” “You miss your father, don’t you Maria?” “Oh yes I do. I always thought he would come home. Even now I still hope he does.” Six weeks passed quickly, and the play was in the last stages of production when Maria told her mother about her part. She looked surprised and said, “Well I hope it is not on the same night as Josie’s ballet recital. I can’t be in two places at once.” “It’s all right Mother, the

play is on for a week. You can come and see it one night. Okay?” “I am going out Maria. Will you be all right?” asked her mother. “Yes, of course. I’ve plenty to do,” replied Maria. As soon as her mother had left, Maria went into her mother’s bedroom and looked through the rubbish

in the bin. She was looking for an envelope that had arrived last night. Surely her mother had not thrown it away already. No here it is. She looked for an address and saw it printed on the back. “So, this is where my father lives?”, she thought, and copied it down

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carefully. Looking about she saw everything was in order, made her way to her room and sat down to write a letter to her father. “I’ll ask him to come and see the play. He would like that,” she thought as she looked at the time. “Better get a move on.” Miss Hawkins was in the Green room waiting for the

cast to dress as this was the first dress rehearsal. “Hurry up Maria,” she called. “Why are you late?” “I was looking for something and lost track of the time. Now about the photos for the posters. We will pick out two girls and find some clothes for them. They can bring us an old photo of when they

were younger. If they are dressed the same, it will look better.” Maria stopped speaking and waited for the teacher to give her the go ahead. “Yes, that will be good.” agreed Miss Hawkins. “The two boy ruffians that steal the puppies are doing well. I think you do a great job of bringing them to order.”

Opening night went well. The applause was rooflifting. Maria took three bows on her own before the cast joined in. The ruffians also got in on the act as they played with the two real dogs that had been lent for the parts. There were several names in the folder for people who would be happy to have their poodles taken care of, saving them from tiring walks first thing in the morning. When Maria looked through a slit in the curtain she saw her father and mother sitting together in the second row alongside Josie. Mmm, she thought. “Stranger and stranger, I don’t suppose they will get married again, but if they are friends I will still get to see my dad.” Miss Hawkins heaped praise on the cast. The newspaper had

made much of the innovative way the pupils had used their time. Dogs were also pleased to have regular care from loving young ones. A good outcome all round. • Enid Meyer is a member of the Blairlogie Writer’s Group. The group usually meets on the last Friday of each month in the Wairarapa Genealogy Society Rooms next to the Archive on Queen St in Masterton.

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Maria – Young girl, about 15 years old Hair: Light brown Eyes: brown Build: Slightly overweight. Height: Five feet, four inches or 140cm. Dress: Shorts and top. Well-worn and sporting the usual torn knees that seem to be in fashion. Nature: Smiles at strangers but finds it hard to get to know people who wish to be friends. Avoids sport as she thinks other girls laugh at her efforts. Lives at home with mother and stepfather. Has one sister who is taking ballet lessons.

South Wairarapa District Council

Wellington Water Proposal HAVE YOUR SAY Council is inviting feedback on its proposal to join Wellington Water.

Submissions close 4pm, 15 March 2019, with a hearing to be held on 27 March 2019 (if required). Before making a final decision, we’d like to have your input.

We welcome submissions from any interested person or organisation on any aspect of the proposal. IN SUMMARY, THE PROPOSAL IS:

■ SWDC retains ownership of the ‘three waters’* infrastructure and water race infrastructure. ■ SWDC becomes a shareholder in Wellington Water. ■ Each shareholder has an equal right on the ‘Wellington Water Committee’. ■ Each council retains a direct relationship with the Wellington Water Committee via service level agreements and Water Committee. ■ Most staff currently employed by SWDC who work on three waters and water races will transfer to Wellington Water. ■ Some operational assets will transfer to Wellington Water, but not infrastructure assets. ■ SWDC contracts Wellington Water to provide infrastructure management services for its three waters networks, and water races.

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ABOUT WELLINGTON WATER Wellington Water Ltd is owned by the Greater Wellington Regional Council and Upper Hutt, Porirua, Lower Hutt and Wellington city councils, and provides them advice and three waters management services. The company is overseen by a board of independent directors, which reports to the Wellington Water Committee, made up of a representative from each of its owners. Wellington Water manages four drinking water treatment plants, four wastewater treatment plants and has a staff of about 200. You can find out more at wellingtonwater.co.nz, and in their Statement of Intent and annual report at wellingtonwater.co.nz/publication-library/ statutory-reports/.

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Liz Kirkland loves supporting the Wairarapa community with their ear health needs. Don’t put up with annoying ear issues, altered hearing, itchiness or that blocked feeling. Get them checked by someone who specialises in ear health.

But you will still find the same friendly faces in the office, and in its trucks and vans. Michelle is still with Rosie’s, co-managing with Carterton’s Petra Miller who has now taken ownership of the business. But other than that, it is shifting as usual for Wairarapa’s only locally-owned furniture moving company. The philosophy of the business remains the same too - to make moving as stress-free as possible. Rosie’s has a team of hard working men who can think

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Currently, the base clinic is located in the Wellness Centre at Masterton Medical on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday. A Saturday clinic is held once a fortnight at the Life Pharmacy in Masterton. Liz is at the Carterton Pharmacy on the first Tuesday of every month. Greytown residents can be seen at the Bay Audiology clinic on the second Tuesday of every month.

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Pea ban still in place – for now

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Steve Rendle and Gianina Schwanecke Wairarapa’s pea ban remains in place, despite speculation to the contrary following news that no pea weevils were detected in in trap crops trap crops planted in the 2018/19 season. Federated Farmers Arable Chairperson Karen Williams, herself a grower, said that while a return to pea production was on the horizon, the ban had not been lifted. “I did have one person calling me asking if it had been lifted but the ban is still on, I want to emphasise that,” she said. All but two testing sites in the region have been clear of pea weevils for two years – but two “hot spot” sites to the east of Masterton have only 12 months of weevil free tests. Two years of “area freedom” is technically required to assure industry, government and trading partners that the pea weevil has been eradicated. The Pea Weevil Governance Group, made up of Ministry of Primary Industries officials, Federated Farmers and grower representatives, will meet at the end of March to decide on future response options. A partial lifting of the ban may be an option, Williams said, if it is practical. “It’s a good time to

discuss the idea, and whether it’s practical. “But there may be issues if you have the likes of spraying or cartage contractors moving from an area where the ban still applies to areas where it has been lifted, with the chance of having a weevil hitching a ride.” Williams believed that was unlikely, but the risk had to be considered. “The last thing we want to do is fall at the final hurdle by coming back too quick.” She paid tribute to farmers and home growers. “The farmers have done the hard yards, and so have the home growers. “By not growing peas, there have been no pea flowers for the weevils to breed on.” Pea weevils were first found in Wairarapa in April 2016, leading to a controlled area notice being issued that July which prevented peas from being grown on farms or home gardens throughout the region. A small number [15] of weevils were found in trap crops at two sites east of Masterton in late 2017 but the rest of the region was

Federated Farmers arable chairperson Karen Williams. PHOTO/ REBECCA KEMPTON

clear, and no weevils were found in the region’s 25 trap crops this season. If the ban is maintained for the full two years, the next testing would take place in 2019/20 season, with trap crops planted around October and flowering in DecemberJanuary. Williams said whatever the governance group’s decision, she hoped Wairarapa growers would be supported. “I would be extremely disappointed if merchants were at all hesitant about offering pea production contracts in the Wairarapa once the ban is lifted,” she said. “Local growers have been assiduous and committed to eradicating this pest weevil, at considerable cost to their incomes.” MPI figures show that in 2016 New Zealand produced 60,000 tonnes of peas, earning $50 million in domestic sales and $80 million in exports – with Wairarapa contributing to about 10 per cent of the national output.

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Wednesday, March 6, 2019 Puzzles Wairarapa Midweek

WORDSEARCH

ARCHAIC

BUMPER WORDFIT

Can you find all the words hidden in the grid? Read backwards or forwards, up or down, or diagonally. The words will always be in a straight line. Cross them off the list as you find them.

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THY TOM TON TOO 4 LETTERS ABED ANTE ATOM CASE COBS DEAL DEED DIET DINE EACH ECHO EKED EMIR EMIT EVEN FROM HAFT IDOL

KNOB LEEK MEMO MOVE NIBS OBOE OMEN OSLO OWES PAYS PROP RAVE RICH SCAB SEEM SIDE SNOW STAR TACK TEAM THIS TROT UNIT

5 LETTERS ACUTE AGREE BASIN BERET BORED CACTI DOLTS ENURE FLOAT GENIE HELLO HIPPY IGLOO LUNGE MATTE NEAPS OBESE OCCUR OPERA

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G N C W E Z C J E H S Q S E D

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34 Wairarapa Midweek Community Events Wednesday, March 6, 2019 THURSDAY, MARCH 7

FRIDAY, MARCH 8

Wairarapa Genealogists: Rooms open 1-4pm, at the Research Rooms, 79 Queen St, Masterton. The public are most welcome to seek help with their family history research. Age Concern: SayGo, 9am, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Housie: At Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club (behind clock tower Carterton), at 1pm. Narcotics Anonymous: Meet at 6pm, at 15 Victoria St, Masterton. Carterton Community Choir: Meet 7.15-9pm, at Carterton School, Holloway St. Ability to read music not essential. Call (022) 373-4299. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Miriam 377-7974. Social Learners Bridge: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Barbara (06) 304-9208. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9amnoon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 5-7pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 6.30pm. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 1-2.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Masterton Senior Citizens & Beneficiaries Association: Meet 1-3.30pm for cards, Scrabble and bowls, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St. Call Ngaire Walker 377-0342. Wairarapa Fern & Thistle Pipe Band: Practice 6.30-8.30pm, Savage Club Hall, 10 Albert St, Masterton. Call secretary, Gloria (027) 628-5889. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St.

Just Us: From 7.30pm. This Taranaki duet has a wide range of music from classic hits to rock that will have you tapping your feet and dancing the night away. Club Wairarapa, 20 Essex St, Masterton. Members, Affiliated Members and their guests welcome. Try Your Luck At Housie: Team Whakawhanaungatanga is running housie evenings, at the Masterton Trust Lands Trust Education Centre, Dixon St, Masterton, at the Spot. Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Fri to Mon 10am-4pm, groups by arrangement. Call Jean (06) 372-6623 or Pam (06) 372-6459. MSC Variety Entertainers: Meet 10am, at Savage Club rooms, 10 Albert St, Masterton. Come share your talents with us on stage. We are looking for new members. Call Judith 377-1750 or Doreen 370-4604. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Need support to quit smoking? Quit Clinic at Whaiora 9am-noon. Our support is available across Wairarapa and it’s at no cost to you. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246. Needlework and Craft DropIn: 10am-noon, Featherston Community Centre. Call Virginia (06) 308-8392. Sewing and Craft: 10am-2pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Petra (021) 234-1554. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di (027) 498-7261. Carterton Craft Market: Open 7 days, 10am-2pm, High St, Carterton, opp Almo’s Book Shop. Call Robyn 379-7099. Kids’ Song And Story: Fun songs, finger plays and stories for under5s, during school terms, 9.3010.30am, at Epiphany Church Hall, High St South, Masterton. Call Jill 377-4614.

Greytown Music and Movement: For pre-schoolers, 10am, at St Luke’s Hall, Main St. Contact: email admin@stlukesgreytown.co.nz Wairarapa Steampunk: We meet as required, 10.30am-2pm, at Kingstreet Artworks. Call Gaylene 377-4865 evenings or (0274) 494-596. Dance Fit: At Carrington Park, Carterton, at 6-7pm. If weather not good it’s in youth centre of Event Centre. Text dance groove to (022) 321-2643. Masterton Social Badminton Club: Play 7-9pm, all year round, at Masterton YMCA gym (371 Queen St). Contact by text Hamish (021) 259-7684 or Sam (0210) 552-113. Masterton Masters Swimming Club: Club night 6-7pm, Genesis Recreation Centre back pool. Call Graeme 377-0507 or Lucy (021) 0204-4144. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am, behind the Hosking Garden in the Park. Call Pauline Lamb 377-3388. Carterton Senior Citizens: Meet 1.30-4pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, Carterton Memorial Club, Broadway.

SATURDAY, MARCH 9 Women’s Self Defence: With Dion, 9am, band rotunda, Queen Elizabeth Park. Call 020 41244098. Parkrun: Weekly 5km run/walk. Measured, timed, free. 8am start, at the Woodside end of the Greytown rail trail. Onetime registration essential. Info: parkrun.co.nz/ greytownwoodsidetrail Wairarapa Genealogists: Rooms open 10am-1pm, at the Research Rooms, 79 Queen St, Masterton. The public are most welcome to seek help with their family history research. Martinborough Museum: Open 1.30-3.30pm, 7 Memorial Sq,

Martinborough. Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Displays of WWI Featherston Military Camp, Featherston WWII Japanese POW Camp, and of Featherston and surrounding districts. Open 10am2pm, other times by arrangement, groups welcome. Call Elsa (021) 263-9403. Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Fri to Mon 10am-4pm, groups by arrangement. Call Jean (06) 372-6623 or Pam (06) 372-6459. Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Masterton Library, 10am-noon. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway. Open by appointment. Call 379-9021. Toy Library: Masterton: 10am1pm, at rear of YMCA, 162 Dixon St. Featherston Toy Library: 14 Wakefield St, 10am-noon. Call Merle (06) 308-8109. Farmers’ Market: 9am-1pm, at Farriers, 4 Queen St, Masterton. Locally grown and made food and artisan products. Find us on Facebook or see www. waifarmersmarket.org.nz Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet at 1.15pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Steve Davis (06) 304-7155. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Bowls at 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Rex Kenny 379-7303. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm. Call Ian Wyeth 378-6425 or 377-5762.

SUNDAY, MARCH 10 Greytown Country Market: Stella Bull Park, Main St, 9am-1pm, fundraising to help maintain the Greytown cycle trail. See What I Can See NZ:

Photography for the young and curious. At Aratoi, 10am-4pm daily until March 31. Hélène Carroll: Alphabet Series, at Aratoi, 10am-4pm daily until March 31. A child of Holocaust survivors, Carroll contrasts the alphabet with the Holocaust in her 26 paintings. Nga Aho Raranga: Textiles from the Taonga Maori Collection, 10am4pm daily until April 28. Korowai, kahu kiwi, taniko, kete, puipui, poi, tukutuku and other woven taonga in Aratoi’s collection. Martinborough Museum: Open 1.30-3.30pm, 7 Memorial Sq, Martinborough. Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Displays of WWI Featherston Military Camp, Featherston WWII Japanese POW Camp, and of Featherston and surrounding districts. Open 10am2pm, other times by arrangement, groups welcome. Call Elsa (021) 263-9403. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9amnoon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 1pm. Carterton Farmers’ Market: High St, Carterton, 9am-12.30pm. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Miriam 377-7974. Masterton Car Boot Sale and Market: 6.30-11.30am, Essex St car park. Contact ja.murray@xtra. co.nz Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 9.15am for 9.30am start, at clubrooms behind clock tower Carterton. Call Robin Brasell (06) 222-4000.

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Masterton. Literacy Wairarapa: Offers free help with reading, spelling and maths at Te Awhina/Cameron Community House, 9am-noon. Carterton Scottish Dance Club: Meet at 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. No partner required. Call Elaine 377-0322 or Julie 370-4493. Mah Jong: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Pat (06) 308-9729. Senior Citizens Cards: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre Call Val (06) 308 9203. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 6-8pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511 or Brian 377-4066. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Need support to quit smoking? Quit Clinic at Whaiora 9am-noon. Our support is available across Wairarapa and it’s at no cost to you. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246. Play Gym: St James Church Hall 116 High St, Masterton, 9.3011am, for 0-3-year-olds. Carterton Food Bank: 11.30amnoon Mon-Fri at Haumanu House (down the lane between Carters and the Clock Tower). Call 3794092. Carterton Community Toy Library: Events Centre, Holloway St, MonSat during CDC Library hours. https://www.facebook.com/ CartertonToyLibrary/ CCS Disability Action Wairarapa Office: 36 Bannister St, Masterton, 10am-1pm Mon-Fri. For Mobility Parking Permits, Disability Support and Advocacy. Call 378-2426 or 0800 227-2255. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di (027) 498-7261. The Dance Shed: 450 Belvedere Rd Carterton. Line Dancing Class, 7-9pm, beginners followed by intermediate. Call Wendy or Don

379-6827 or (027) 319-9814. Epilepsy Support Group: 11am at the Salvation Army office, 210 High St South, Carterton. Call 0800 20 21 22. Citizens Advice Bureau: Free and confidential advice, Mon-Fri 9am4pm, 43 Perry St, Masterton. Call 377-0078 or 0800 367-222. Masterton District Brass Band: Rehearsals at 7.30pm, in the Band Room, Park Ave, Masterton. Call (022) 574-0742. Not Your Nanna’s Sewing Circle: 7-9pm, Cobblestone’s Administration Room, 169 Main St, Greytown. Call Christine Healy (0274) 670-195 or Lynda SaintMerat (06) 304-7026. Alcoholics Anonymous: Masterton: 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 3782338 or Pete (020) 4005-9740. Carterton: 8pm, Salvation Army Community Rooms, 210 High St. Call Dennis 377-5355 or Martin (06) 372-7764. Girl Guiding: Brownies (7-10 years) 4.30-6pm. Guides (9-14 years) 5.30-7.30pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646. Masterton Bridge Club: Beginners lessons. Call Pam 377-7966.

TUESDAY, MARCH 12 Wairarapa Senior Net: Invites people 50 years-plus to the Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton, 1.30-2.30pm. Call Maryanne 370-2197 or email: endless.summer.nz@gmail.com Wairarapa Genealogists: Rooms open 1-4pm, at the Research Rooms, 79 Queen St, Masterton. The public are most welcome to seek help with their family history research. Chair Exercise: Gentle chair exercises, 2-2.45pm, at St John’s Hall, Greytown. Tribal Fusion Bellydancing: At 91 Harley St, Masterton, 7-8pm. Call Wai steampunk, Gaylene (0274)

494-596. Wai Steampunk NZ: Check Facebook for upcoming events. For joining or enquiries call Gaylene (0274) 494-596. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 9am-noon at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 10am. Juesday Art: 10am-1pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Julia (06) 308-8977. Featherston Wahine Singers: 7-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Susan (021) 2464884. Art For Everyone: 7-8pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Sandie (021) 157-4909. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway, 2-4pm, or by appointment. Call 379-9233 or (027) 271-6280. Clareville Badminton Club: Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm. Call Steve 379-6999. Central Indoor Bowls Club: 7.30pm, Hogg Crescent hall. Call Mathew or Graeme 378-7554. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Association: Meet for social indoor bowls, 500 cards, or a chat 1-3pm, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St. Call Ngaire 377-0342. Free Community Fit Club: 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di (027) 498-7261. Woops A Daisies: Leisure Marching Team practise 4-5pm, at the YMCA. Call Cheryl (06) 370-1922. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club: Games afternoon, including cards, board, darts, pool etc. Call Doff 304-9748. Girl Guiding: Pippins (5-7 years) 3.45-5pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646.

Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 9.15am for 9.30am start, at clubrooms behind clock tower Carterton. Call Robin Brasell (06) 222 4000. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Bowls at 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the clock tower, Carterton. Call Rex Kenny 379-7303. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf croquet 9.15am, behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Pauline Lamb 377-3388.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13 Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: Meet 10am in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531. Open Mic Night: From 7.30pm until 10pm at the Welsh Dragon Inn, 43 Fitzherbert St, Featherston. Call Jo and Mike (06) 308-9081. Wairarapa Genealogists: Rooms open 7-9pm, at the Research Rooms, 79 Queen St, Masterton. The public are most welcome to seek help with their family history research. Cards: Come and join other enthusiastic “500” Players 1.154.15pm, at the Carterton Club. Call Barbara 379-6582 or Val 379-8329. AA Meeting: At 7.30pm. Call (027) 557-7928. Ukulele Classes: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Neil (06) 308-9341. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Club: Craft and chat afternoon 1-3pm, bring your crafts or just come for some company, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, beginners 4.30-5.30pm; intermediate, 5.307pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Kiddie Gym: For 0-3-year-olds, 9.30-11am, at St David’s Church, corner High and Victoria Sts, Carterton. Call Lorna or Abby 379-

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3.6M³ Mixed Pine & Mac or Gum $495 guaranteed to burn. Phone 027 459 4130 or www.ezyburn.co.nz 40-50YR OLD PINE DRY 3.6m2 (cord) $200 delivered. Wkends only Ph/Txt 027 754 7207. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE MESSAGE .

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FEATHERSTON HOCKEY CLUB INC AGM Will be held on Thursday 14th March 2019, 7.00pm, Brac & Bow in Featherston All existing and new members welcome Any queries please contact Jenny Devenport 027 233 1804

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A REGISTERED ELECTRICIAN Pembroke Street St2 now available for certified $265 $265 46 98b Kippenberger wiring at $40/HR. Phone If you need help with your $285 rental 15 property, Jeans St Richard Haxton on 027 call us today! 270 5050. We have preapproved $295 47 Michael St

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Hui-a-Hapū –MANAGEMENT Saturday 30 MarchLTD 2019, 1pm – 4pm Masterton Land Trust Education Centre – 22 Dixon Street, Masterton The meeting is being called for beneficiaries to vote on the amendment of the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tūmapūhia-ā-rangi ki Wairarapa Trust Deed to enable the Trustees to receive and hold assets for the benefit of ngā uri o Ngāi Tūmapūhia-ā-rangi and the Beneficiaries. Beneficiaries in attendance at the meeting that are registered on the Membership Roll and were aged 18 or over at the last Annual General Meeting of the Trust will be asked to vote on the following amendments: (a) The amendment of clause 3(d): “To receive, hold and administer the Trust Fund and to do any things that the Trustees and/or ngā uri o Ngāi Tūmapūhia deem necessary to promote the economic, social, cultural, spiritual, environmental, technological and educational wellbeing of ngā uri o Ngāi Tūmapūhia-ārangi and the Beneficiaries, including issues regarding justice, housing, employment, the environment, health.” (b) The insertion of a new winding up clause 68: “On the winding up or dissolution of the Trust, the Trustees must give or transfer all of the Trust Fund after the payment of costs, debts and liabilities to such exclusively charitable organisation within New Zealand as the Trustees shall decide, or, if the Trustees are unable to decide, shall be disposed of in accordance with the directions of the High Court pursuant to section 27 of the Charitable Trusts Act 1957”. (c) Discuss any other amendments to the Deed, followed by a Rūnanga Hui

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DALEFIELD HOCKEY CLUB Annual General Meeting To be held at the Marquis Hotel Carterton at 7.30pm Monday 18th March 2019. All Past, Present, Interested Players and Supporters Should Attend this Important Meeting. Gail Miller Secretary Ph 06 379 8341

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OFFICIAL NOTICE. CARTERTON DISTRICT COUNCIL

PROPOSAL TO CLOSE DAKINS ROAD TO ORDINARY VEHICULAR TRAFFIC PURSUANT to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that the Carterton District Council proposes to close Dakins Road for the purpose of Wairarapa Wines Harvest Festival 2019 for the period indicated hereunder: Period of Closure: Saturday 9th March 2019 (or alternatively Sunday 10th March 2019, if the event is unable to proceed on Saturday due to weather conditions) 8.00am – 8.00pm Roads affected: Dakins Road (from the western boundary of Urlar Vineyard down to and including the Carterton District Council Reserve known as ‘The Cliffs’). The closed section will be adequately and properly signposted at the beginning of the closed road, being manned with radio communication to allow the passage of through traffic in an emergency. D Gittings Infrastructure, Services and Regulatory Manager www.cdc.govt.nz

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Register early to go into the draw to win a trailer load of firewood. The auction is a fundraiser for the Wairarapa A&P Society. This year’s fundraising objective is to enhance and upgrade our camping grounds. To obtain a copy of the sellers list email office@waiaps.org.nz or phone (06) 379 8124 during business hours. www.clarevillecomplex.co.nz

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CLASS 2 TIP TRUCK short or long term. Phone James Trucks & Machinery on 06 377 0550.

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FORKLIFT For Hire. Short and long term. Phone James Trucks & Machinery on 06 377 0550. ORCHARD TRACTORS complete with cabins long or short term. Phone James Trucks & Machinery on 06 377 0550.

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REGISTERED ELECTRICIAN We have an opportunity for a Registered Electrician to join our Team. Our work is varied working both in a domestic and commercial setting. To be part of our great team you will: Be Registered with the EWRB and hold a current practising certificate Have good work ethic and a can do attitude Enjoy a challenge and be an excellent all rounder In return we are offering an excellent hourly rate, with overtime payable, a modern company vehicle and cell phone. We are also very willing to support the right person to gain another trade in the Refrigeration Industry. If 2019 is the year for change, and this sounds like you pop in or call for a confidential chat. For more information please call Ashleigh on 027 463 4784, pop in to 138 Dixon Street, Masterton or Email bwobrienandco@xtra.co.nz

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Carter Court is a community owned and governed facility providing rest home and hospital level care, committed to providing quality aged care services to our community. We are looking for a Registered Nurse, permanent part-time to join our team. For further details please contact the Nurse Manager, Lynley Batson on (06) 379 8075 during usual business hours. Please email your CV and covering letter to: nursemanager@cartercourt.co.nz

We are looking for a fully qualified technician to come and join us in our busy, friendly workshop who has a solid experience working on a wide variety of makes and models To be part of our team you will need: • A relevant trade qualification such as: Petrol or Diesel Mechanics • Previous experience with Auto Logic scan tool diagnostics (not compulsory) • Electronics and electrical • Willing to participate in advance training • A current drivers licence • To carry out WOF Inspections • Be able to carry out general workshop responsibilities as directed For inquiries or if this sounds like you, please get in touch via email with a cover letter and CV to : neilskuripuniautos@yahoo.co.nz Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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HORNE LOGGING We have recently put on a third crew and need the following: Hauler Driver - either an experienced operator or maybe someone who has been breaking out and would like to move off the side of the hill. We run a BE85 and Falcon Claw.

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Faller - The position of faller is predominately with the Hauler crew however on some occasions manual falling is required at either ground base operations. L4 preferred however L3 if working towards L4. A pre-employment drug & alcohol test will need to be undertaken. Good hourly rates and benefits to those that are motivated and turn up daily.

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We are seeking a professional Committee Advisor to join the governance area to provide additional support for a newly created meeting structure. You would provide specialist support services and advice to our elected representatives and staff on Standing Orders and meeting protocols, undertake agenda preparation and provide minute taking services. To be successful in this role you need to be organised, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, have the ability to work flexibly and have a positive attitude. You will have excellent computer skills and the confidence to work with elected members, staff and the public at committee and community board meetings. We are looking for someone with the following qualities and skills: • The ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities. • Demonstrated strong communication skills, both verbal and written. • The ability to work under pressure with a high degree of accuracy. • The ability to exercise sound judgement, discretion and political understanding. • Adaptable and able to work flexibly, including evening work (attendance at evening meetings of the Martinborough, Featherston, and Greytown Community Boards and the Māori Standing Committee every six weeks is required; meetings are generally two – three hours in length). • Demonstrated experience taking formal minutes in a local government environment, steering committee or at board level. • Demonstrated word-processing skills to an advanced level and speed, using the range of Microsoft Office products. • Ability to build and maintain effective, successful and professional working relationships. • Have a ‘can do’ attitude and be a ‘team player’. You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this job. The job description can be found on our website: http://www.swdc.govt.nz/job-vacancies Applications for this position close on Wednesday 20 March 2018. Applications should be sent to: enquiries@swdc.govt.nz

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Class 4 & 5 Truck Drivers Looking for some variety in your driving career? Want to be part of a young and enthusiastic team? If you hold your class 4 or 5 licence and interested in finding out more, Call Rhys Scott on 027 273 2400 or email rhys@scottsagcontracting.co.nz

MACHINERY OPERATIONS MANAGER Martinborough Foley Wines is a collection of iconic iconic New New Zealand Zealand wineries wineriesand andbrands brands story of New Zealand wine to tell, our wineries are linked by a common unrelenting purpose; to make great wine wine that that people people love love to to drink drink around the world made by land & hand. We have an exciting opportunity for a Machinery Operations Manager to manage a small team of vineyard workers based at our Martinborough Vineyards in the Wairarapa region. The successful applicant will need o A current and clean car license, preferably a class 2 licence and Wheels, Tracks and Rollers endorsement would be a n advantage. o Competent at operating and managing the maintenance/servicing aintenance/servicing off machinery and implements in a safe o o o o o

Have a focus of excellence for our fleet of machinery and take pride in your work. To be able to work unsupervised and be a leade r of our machinery team. Previous viticulture canopy experience & Grow Safe To have excellent oral and written communication skills. A desire to produce and enjoy great wine.

In this role you will: Supervise staff on a daily basis to optimise the quality and quantity of the grapes grown on vineyards owned and leased by FWL. Supervise the operation of all equipment to ensure it is done safely and efficiently; with minimum wastage and downtime. Work as required in a hands-on role, operate all equipment safely and efficiently; with minimal wastage and downtime. Ensure all training is completed for any machinery operated and all SOPs and Health and Safety policy are adhered to at all times Be required to work extended hours depending on the season In this role you will report to the Viticulturist/Vineyard M anager and work together to plan and execute the seasonal machinery demands. Work will include fungicide and herbicide spraying, mowing, trimming, mulching, harvest operations, irrigation R&M and general vineyard duties. If this sounds like you, please email your CV to Dave Shepherd, Viticulturist and Vineyard Manager at dave.shepherd@foleywines.co.nz by 15th March 2019. The Company has a Drug and Alcohol Policy and employment will be subject to the successful completion of a Pre-Employment Drug Test.

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38 Wairarapa Midweek Sport Wednesday, March 6, 2019

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Chris Cogdale Central Hinds cricket captain Anlo van Deventer was in a record-breaking form on the weekend, leading her team to the top of the table and home advantage for the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield one-day ﬁnal with a 247-run victory over the Otago Sparks. The former St Matthew’s Collegiate student came to the wicket on Sunday for the Round 10 match against the Sparks in Palmerston North with the Hinds 11 for one, after Jess Watkins was dismissed for a second ball duck. Van Deventer (right) and Natalie Dodd then turned on a batting masterclass, smashing a record partnership of 328, surpassing the previous record of 308, which was set by Northern Spirits batsmen Felicity Leydon Davis [131] and Kate Anderson [160] on Saturday. Van Deventer’s 169 not out [148 balls, 27 fours] is a record for the Central Hinds and is the second highest score in New Zealand’s women’s domestic cricket, only

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behind Suzie Bates’ record of 183. It was the highest individual score for the Central Hinds in the history of the 50-overs competition, beating Kate Pulford’s unbeaten 153 against the Magicians in the 1999-2000 season. The partnership ended when Dodd was run out on the ﬁnal ball of the innings. The Otago Sparks were dismissed for 92. They lost to the Hinds by nine wickets on Saturday. Wairarapa Koru Melissa Hansen, making her ﬁrst

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appearance for the Hinds this season, impressed with six economical overs conceding only 11 runs. The Hinds will host the final against Auckland Hearts at Pukekura Park, New Plymouth on Saturday. Van Deventer, Hansen, Kerry Tomlinson and Georgia Atkinson are the Wairarapa Korus named in the 13-strong squad named for the final. In Wairarapa premier club cricket, Marist Old Boys are the surprise leaders after two rounds of the Bidwill Cup. Five teams are contesting the championship, which will be decided over five rounds, with the leading points scorer claiming the title. Red Star, who played in the Coastal Challenge, and Lansdowne, who made up the bulk of the United team in the Coastal Challenge, are joined by Marist Old Boys, Greytown and Red Star 2nds, who have moved up from the Open Grade.

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Marist Old Boys 15 [2 games], Lansdowne 10 [1], Red Star 7 [1], Greytown 5 [2], Red Star 2nds 5 [2].

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Mark Clement The opening night of the Wairarapa District Darts Association was held last Thursday, February 21 over a few different venues. With 12 teams in the first division, and six teams in second division, there were some big results and a couple of surprises results. Last year champions Leopards cruised to victory with a 13-3 win over Pioneer Black. The other big one for the night was from the game between Panthers and Over 60-1, which Panthers took out with 15-1 win. Other teams to win in the first division were Pumas, Spellbound, Blazers & SWWMC Gold. In the second division, last year’s championship team Skulls were defeated by a strong Waingawa side 11-4. Other second division wins were by Chathams and Cheetahs. Last week some

Wairarapa players travelled to Hamilton to play in the North Island Chartered Clubs Darts Tournament. On the Saturday the Men’s singles were held and local player Greg Moss playing out of the Feilding Sports Association club successfully defend his North Island Chartered Clubs Single Championship beating John Kelly from Mount Maunganui club in the ﬁnal. Greg Moss was selected for the North Island Chartered club’s men’s team along with former Wairarapa local Peter Hunt to play against the South Island Men’s Team at National Chartered Clubs Darts Tournament in July at Hamilton Working Men’s Club. 1st Division

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Thanks to our volunteers, in the hundreds, that helped us with all things big and small over the weekend. Also thanks to the schools who made the most of our first ever Schools STEM Day on Friday, what a treat seeing so many happy faces and budding aviators.

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