Wairarapa Midweek Wed 6th Oct by Wairarapa Times-Age

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2021

INSIDE: Netball grant for college P3

OUT & ABOUT P4-5

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Breast Cancer Foundation NZ’s biggest annual fundraising campaign, the Pink Ribbon Street Appeal, is at risk of being canned in Carterton and Featherston this month if much-needed volunteers can’t be found. Ten thousand Pink Ribbon volunteers across New Zealand will take to the streets on October 29 and 30 to collect donations for breast cancer research, education and patient support. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Kiwi women. But the appeal may have to be cancelled in some Wairarapa towns unless volunteer area coordinators can be urgently found to oversee local collection sites. Area coordinators manage small teams of collectors and are supplied with all materials needed to look after their local sites. Breast Cancer Foundation NZ chief executive Ah-Leen Rayner said covid-19 disruptions were the main reason their fundraising/volunteer eﬀorts had been rocked in the region. “As a charity that receives no government funding, we rely entirely

on the generosity of New Zealanders to keep our vital work going,” she said. “But once again, the uncertainty caused by covid-19 lockdowns has dealt a crushing blow to our fundraising efforts. And without more volunteers in the Wairarapa, we can’t run our street appeal here.” Masterton-based Pink Ribbon collecting volunteer Anna Keen understands the pain and difficulties of breast cancer, having seen her mother Raewyn deal with the disease twice in her lifetime. She now vigorously gives up her time to collect for the appeal, knowing well that the funding accumulated is “absolutely life-saving”. “When I was 11 years old, my mum had her first diagnosis of breast cancer, and she needed Continued on page 6

Pink Ribbon Day volunteer Anna Keen and her mum Raewyn collecting in 2020. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

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Community

Mitre 10 lads get toolkits out

Sport

A bunch of Mitre 10 MEGA Masterton blokes have got their tools out for a good cause, stripping down and posing virtually naked for a calendar in a bid to raise $100,000 for charity. Full story P8.

From the old to the new

It was 2006 when Makoura College’s netball teams last had brand new gear at their disposal. Full story P3.

Out & About

Community

Venturer’s fine dine at Maccas

Carterton

Leaders take on time

Businesses rally behind Cancer Society

Through the support of 97 Wairarapa businesses, the Wairarapa Cancer Society has received a sizeable donation to support people affected by cancer in Wairarapa. Full story P3.

McFormal: If you happened to be out at McDonald’s in Masterton last Thursday, you may have witnessed a group of teenagers dining in such a way you wouldn’t normally associate with the fastfood chain. Full story P4.

Southland town Te Anau recently made headlines after claiming it would not go back once it moved into daylight saving time last Sunday. Full story P10.

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Local News 1-8

Lifestyle 17-29

Puzzles 36

Carterton 10

Rural 30-31

Classifieds 37-38

Opinion 12-13

Business 32-33

Sport 39

Extra 14

Events 34-35

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Passing from the old to the new John Lazo-Ron

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It was 2006 when Makoura College’s netball teams had brand new gear at their disposal. Now, after 15 years of scrapping through each season with minimal and worn out resources, the Masterton college can step onto the court with conﬁdence again after being awarded an ANZ Netball Grant, worth more than $1000, to replace their outdated gear. The bank chain gives netball clubs and teams throughout Aotearoa a chance to apply for a grant to help them advance their training and put their best foot forward on game day. Makoura College’s netball coach Georgina Lologa along with the school’s sports coordinator applied for the grant on behalf of the college’s three teams after feeling “disheartened” with the gear her players had been using. “We didn’t even have our own netball bags and cones,” she said. “We had two training balls and we’d have to scrape together the money to buy a match ball. These kids deserve a little bit more than having handme-downs.” Lologa said after being with the school for 11 years, something more had to be done for the kids who

Makoura College’s netball teams have been awarded an ANZ Netball Grant to replace their outdated gear.

We had two training balls and we’d have to scrape together the money to buy a match ball. These kids deserve a little bit more than having hand-me-downs. wanted to play netball. “I’m passionate about netball. I’m here to make sure the kids will progress into the sport. “It’s a struggle when it comes to bringing on

new teams and trying to provide volunteer coaches with the gear they need. I’m looking at the teams and I’m thinking we need to bring back the mana to these kids. They’re

talented young kids and we want them to look good and feel good.” Lologa said the new gear, which includes training and match balls, bibs, spot markers, a timer, and a gear bag, had given the kids a muchneeded boost. “They were ecstatic when they saw the gear for the ﬁrst time. The girls were like, “Is this

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all for us”?” she said when describing the girl’s reactions to the gear. “The Year 13 girls who have been playing netball for the five years they have been there, they were saying, “wow, we finally get some stuff.” “We’re very blessed to receive this. It’s very nice to be awarded something we deserve. This gear makes them know that

they’re going to have worthwhile training and skills.” Lologa said netball was a vital pathway for these girls future, and it was her duty to make sure they embraced it. “I want to create something for these kids so they can learn the basics and become good players,” she said. “I want to make sure we can bring talent from Makoura College out into the community so they can be seen and acknowledged. “The Wellington region club coaches are interested and are ready to grab them when they leave school.” Although the college netball season is now over, Lologa said the three teams had already put the gear to good use. ANZ Head of Sponsorship Sue McGregor said they were proud to be supporting netball from grassroots teams in Wairarapa right up to the ANZ Premiership and Silver Ferns. “It’s local schools such as Makoura College that introduce our youngsters to netball and nurture their love for the game into the passion we see in our elite players today,” she said. “We hope this grant helps keep the passion for netball alive in the community for many seasons to come.”

Businesses back Cancer Society John Lazo-Ron

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Through the support of 97 Wairarapa businesses, the Wairarapa Cancer Society has received a sizeable donation to support people aﬀected by cancer in Wairarapa. This year’s Daﬀodil Day street appeal did not go ahead due to covid restrictions, which put a considerable dent in the Cancer Society’s fundraising plans.

However, businesses rallied to support the Cancer Society through a seven-page feature recently published by the Wairarapa Times-Age and Wairarapa Midweek. Wairarapa Cancer Society acting centre manager Donna Holmes said she was “extremely grateful” to the Times-Age and all businesses contributing to their annual Daﬀodil Day fundraiser. “Without the generous

support of our local businesses, like the Times-Age, we would not be able to provide support to cancer suﬀerers within our region. It’s as simple as that,” she said. The centre provides supportive care to those undergoing cancer treatment and their whanau. This includes counselling, various group sessions, nurse support and referrals, and wrap-around care packages individualised to client need.

Times-Age commercial manager Andrea Hay said the support the businesses displayed through the feature showcased the Wairarapa Cancer Society’s important role within the community. “We are delighted to have supported this appeal and help with the fundraising eﬀorts in our community. The Wairarapa Cancer Society provides an exceptional service in our community,” she said.

Wairarapa Cancer Society acting centre manager Donna Holmes receiving a donation from Wairarapa Times-Age. PHOTO/KAREN BLADE

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Out & About

WAI, WHAT, WHEN Under level-2, more communitybased gatherings and events are starting to pop up. JOHN LAZORON and GRACE PRIOR went out and about to see what was happening in the community. McFormal

If you happened to be out at McDonald’s in Masterton last Thursday, you may have witnessed a group of teenagers dining in such a way you wouldn’t normally associate with the fast-food chain. Greytown Venturers – part of Scouts New Zealand – had a rare black tie event at the famous restaurant. Every Thursday night, when the group gets together, group members

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will organise an event under the supervision of a leader. This time a pair from the group organised a ‘McFormal’. The idea was for the group to dress up like they were going to a formal, but having it at McDonald’s. Two tables were set with white linen and candles while the group fine-dined on burgers, fries, chicken nuggets and shakes. Venturers assistant

leader Cheryl Hamlyn said it was a great night and was proud of the group for putting on such an event. “It went so well and was so much fun for so many different reasons,” she said. “What I love about Venturers is that they are at an age where they can be conscious of appearances etc, but I love how these teenagers are willing to go out and dress up in bowtie and a formal gown and go to a public space and feel

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comfortable with that. “McDonald’s was so accommodating and lovely and kind. It was just a huge success.” One of the group members, Harrison, who spontaneously dressed up in a red dress for the evening, was dared to eat 100 chicken nuggets. He took on the challenge, but Hamlyn quipped he couldn’t get through them all.

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Holiday bookings rise

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School holiday bookings to Wairarapa are signiﬁcantly higher than the same time last year as people choose breaks closer to home. New ﬁgures from online accommodation provider Bachcare show Wellington and Wairarapa bookings are 28 per cent up for the period. General manager of Bachcare Matthew Clews said covid had caused a change in destination choices. “What this data is telling us is that Kiwis are eager for a break, but at the same time, they want somewhere close to home or driving distance in case alert levels change. “We know that after every

level 3 or 4 lockdown, there is a spike in demand for travellers wanting to escape from home and this trend continues to be strong.” He said Wairarapa was a popular destination because of its scenic coastlines, vineyards, food and outdoor options like hiking and cycling. The data showed regional accommodation providers were set to beneﬁt as domestic travellers outside Auckland holidayed closer to home due to uncertainty about lockdowns. Owner of Greytown’s White Swan Hotel, Nick Rogers, said they had strong bookings for the next two months.“For the school holidays, we are seeing lots of midweek bookings.

It’s unusual because even though it’s the school holidays, it’s not just families,” he said. Rogers said Wellington was a good market for Wairarapa. Destination Wairarapa marketing manager Barbara Hyde said uncertainty about covid alert levels could mean many were reluctant to commit to ﬂying these school holidays if they could avoid it. “The Wairarapa being such a good drive destination [helped by our proximity to Wellington] is a really attractive proposition for families hoping to have a short break. Once they get here, there is so much for them to see and experience,” she said.

Volunteers needed for Pink Ribbon fundraising campaign Continued from page 1 a drug that wasn’t yet publicly funded,” she said. “So the community fundraised for mum. From memory, the treatment cost $120,000. People put on shows in the park, an auction was done, there were helicopter rides plus so much more and all of the money went to mum. “There were buckets around all the shops and petrol stations, so it was pretty amazing. It saved her life.” Being so young back then, Keen felt like she

wasn’t a lot of help but now uses the Pink Ribbon Appeal as her way of giving back. “This is my opportunity to give back to a charity that has helped my family, along with so many other amazing people I know.” Her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer for a second time in lockdown last year but has since recovered. Anna is now calling for Wairarapa locals to rally together and give up one hour of their time for a good cause that

significantly affects women in Wairarapa. Each year, around 40 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in the Wairarapa District Health Board area, and every year about seven will die from it. “Breast cancer always affects somebody you know,” she said. “It’s absolutely life-saving for families and not only women but men as well. I think if you were to turn to your boss and say, ‘hey, do you mind if I take an hour out to go volunteer to collect’, surely people will

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Mitre 10 lads get toolkits out John Lazo-Ron

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A bunch of Mitre 10 MEGA Masterton blokes have rallied for a good cause, stripping down and posing near naked for a calendar in a bid to raise $100,000 for charity. Staff from the hardware store have put their hammers on the frontline, teaming up with Masterton’s Printcraft and Pete’s Photo and Framing to raise funds for emergency air service Life Flight. All four parties got together last week to commemorate the starting of the print process, which would see 5000 calendars printed and sold for $20 each. Every dollar from the calendar purchases, not just profits, will be donated to Life Flight. Mitre 10 MEGA Masterton team leader Alistar Pike said he came up with the idea for the cheeky calendar after wanting to help Life Flight after seeing it lose potential funding from cancelled open days. “For me, Life Flight is a really important charity. I live in a rural area where it flies over regularly, and I got introduced through one of their open days – since then, hooked on Life Flight. “One night late at work,

[From left]: Alistar Pike [Mitre 10 MEGA], Sherry Herrick [Life Flight], Peter Watson [Printcraft], Pete Nikolaison [Pete Nikolaison Framing and Photography], and Brent Stewart with the cover of the calendar they hope will raise $100,000 for Life Flight. PHOTO/NICOLE LIVELY

some of us were talking about all the money Life Flight lost over the continually cancelled open days, so I said, why don’t we do a calendar to raise funds for them.” After getting the thumbs up, it was about finding team members to get on board which they found 13 keen staff members willing to bare all in the name of charity. Asked if the de-robing process was complicated for the boys, Mitre 10 MEGA Masterton general

manager and participant Brent Stewart said “it was very nerve-racking”, not helped by the fact it happened to be a “very cold night”. “We went from a bunch of guys who are always fully clothed when we’re around each other to all of a sudden naked, so it was tricky at first. “However, once we derobed, we were just great mates, so it was great. “Plus, our minds were put at ease when we were told they could photoshop

anything,” Stewart quipped. Pike jokingly added, “It was a bloody cold night, so the props got smaller and smaller.” Pike also made it clear the calendar was not in the form of a sexy fireman’s calendar but based around the calendars the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation would put out in the early ’90s where women would strip down for the charity. Pete Nikolaison of Pete Nikolaison Framing and

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Photography said he had no hesitation in getting on board the project and donated all the photography and design work for the calendar. “It was one of the best shoots I’ve ever been involved in,” he said. “Just watching guys who were well and truly out of their comfort zone step up and do something like this is really cool.” Owner of Printcraft Peter Watson said getting involved and doing his part by printing the calendars

was a “no-brainer”. “I take my hat off to these guys. I got the easy part,” he laughed. “It’s for Life Flight, promoting men’s health, and it’s about local businesses helping each other out. It’s fantastic.” Life Flight Partnerships and Development manager Sherry Herrick was lost for words by the generosity shown towards supporting Life Flight, saying the calendar was a brilliant idea. “I absolutely loved the idea,” she said. “I was that excited I almost lept over the table – a bunch of amazing guys de-robing for a good cause, really cool. “I can’t even put it in words how enormously grateful [Life Flight] are. It’s been tough because we’ve had to cancel some major events because of covid that would normally raise funds for us. We want to thank everyone involved in getting this calendar done.” Although the calendar pictures can’t be released yet, Watson said they were a “real good laugh” and would be worth the buy. The calendar will be released on October 22 [Labour weekend] and available for purchase at Mitre 10 MEGA Masterton and www.lifeflight.org.nz.

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Cash to splash on an indoor pool upgrade

Leaders take on time Tom Taylor

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Grace Prior

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Carterton’s indoor pool has been given a new boost to its life with community funding. The community of Carterton have voted in support of a volunteerled initiative to upgrade the Carterton indoor pool building on Pembroke Street. Ka Pai SOUP, an online fundraising event hosted by community development organisation Ka Pai Carterton, awarded $1,500 to the Carterton Swimming Club to further its ambitions to replace the indoor pool building. The pool was constructed by volunteers in the 1980s from donated materials and has been used by a variety of community groups and swim schools in its time. A spokesperson said the indoor pool building was well used and is now nearing the end of its natural life. Carterton Swimming Club secretary Kellee McCurdy said upgrading the indoor pool building was a huge job.

Students from Ponatahi Christian School enjoying swimming lessons at the Carterton Indoor Pool. PHOTO/FILE

“We appreciate the support of the community. Ka Pai Carterton have been awesome, along with volunteer project lead Anna

Beetham, and local ﬁrm Planalytics NZ who have helped free-of-charge.” McCurdy said the next steps included preparing

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021 Wairarapa Midweek

PROHIBITION ON THE CONSUMPTION OR POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL (ALCOHOL-FREE ZONE) CASTLEPOINT AND RIVERSDALE BEACH

Riversdale

Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Masterton District Council Alcohol Control Bylaw 2018 and Section 147 of the Local Government Act 2002 the Masterton District Council has placed a prohibition on the consumption or possession of intoxicating alcohol in the places and at the times listed below.

Orui Station/Riversdale Road intersection, and along Riversdale Road to Riversdale township, Bodle Drive to the lagoon and including Riversdale Beach from the lagoon to the Southern Riversdale Reserve to the water’s edge. From Blue Pacific Parade and Bodle Drive intersection along Blue Pacific Parade to and including the Southern Riversdale Reserve including the beach to the water’s edge.

TIME OF PROHIBITION

From Riversdale Road and Pinedale Crescent intersection along Pinedale Crescent to the intersection with Blue Pacific Parade.

The prohibition on Alcohol will run from: 7pm Friday 22 October 2020 to 7am Saturday 23 October 2021 7pm Saturday 23 October 2020 to 7am Sunday 24 October 2021

The southern terrace off Palm Parade and the middle terrace off Pinedale Crescent, being Rochdale Road, Otaraia Road, Bull Lane, Tama Road, Pukeko Place and Knoyle Road.

7pm Sunday 24 October 2020 to 7am Monday 25 October 2021

This includes all public places, public parks and accessways into the defined area where the prohibition will be extended to.

AREAS COVERED

Castlepoint

During the period of prohibition it will be an offence to be in possession of or consume any alcohol in the following areas.

From the Castlepoint motorcamp to the Castlepoint Lagoon, including Jetty Road and Castlepoint Beach, to the water’s edge. From in front of the motorcamp to the Castlepoint Lagoon, including Castlepoint Reserve. Also including Guthrie and Balfour Crescents and all public roads and places to which the public have access within the township of Castlepoint.

OFFENCES A $250 infringement notice can be served by a constable, or a person who is convicted of an offence against a bylaw is liable to a fine not exceeding $20,000. Powers of arrest, search, and seizure – Section 169 (2) A constable may, without warrant — (a) for the purpose of ascertaining whether alcohol is present, search — (i) a container (for example, a bag, case, package, or parcel) in the possession of a person who is in, or entering, a restricted place; or (ii) a vehicle that is in, or is entering, a restricted place: (b) seize and remove any alcohol (and its container) that is in a restricted place in breach of an alcohol ban: (c) arrest any person whom the constable finds committing an offence: (d) arrest any person who has refused to comply with a request by a constable (i) to leave a restricted place; or (ii) to surrender to a constable any alcohol that, in breach of an alcohol ban is in the person’s possession. (3) Alcohol or a container seized under subsection (2)(b) is forfeited to the Crown if the person from whom the alcohol or container is seized pays the infringement fee. Conditions relating to power of search - Section 170 (1) Before exercising the power of search under section 169(2)(a) in relation to a container or a vehicle, a constable must — (a) inform the person in possession of the container or the vehicle, as the case may be, that he or she has the opportunity of removing the container or the vehicle from the public place; and (b) provide the person with a reasonable opportunity to remove the container or the vehicle, as the case may be, from the public place.

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12 Wairarapa Midweek Opinion Wednesday, October 6, 2021 EDITORIAL

Opinion

Time to get checked October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and if you’re looking to support an organisation such as the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ while becoming more aware of the severity of the disease, now is the time. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Kiwi women and the third most common cancer overall. It affects one in nine New Zealand women over their lifetime. About 70-75 per cent of women who are diagnosed with breast cancer are over the age of 50, while 6 per cent are under age 40, and approximately 25 men are diagnosed with breast cancer in New Zealand each year. About 40 women in the Wairarapa District Health Board area are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, while seven will die from it each year. Going on those stats, this October is also a timely reminder for people to go and get their breasts checked. Overall, 80 per cent of people with breast cancer survive 10 years or more, and that rises to 92 per cent if detected on a screening mammogram.

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Speaking to one of the Pink Ribbon Appeal Wairarapa volunteers this week, it is easy to see how vital is it to get regular check-ups. The volunteer, Anna Keen [who is in this week’s lead story], spoke about her mother’s difficulties, having been diagnosed with breast cancer twice in her lifetime. She said it was a horrid time for her family, but thankfully her mother recovered both times. Keen spoke about how “breast cancer always affects somebody you know” and that it was crucial for people to support the Pink Ribbon Appeal as a volunteer or giver. But check-ups are just as crucial as some women may not even know they have an issue or are simply uncomfortable with the procedure. The Royal New Zealand College of General

Practitioners President Dr Samantha Murton said it was important to get into the habit of checking your breasts regularly, so you know what is normal and if there are any changes to your body. She said conversations centred on breast cancer can sometimes be daunting or uncomfortable for some. Therefore, encourage people to bring a friend or whanau member to support you while you do it. I personally have seen the difficulties breast cancer can do to someone and their families. I can only encourage anyone who feels they may need to get checked to do so immediately. Do not let fear get in the way. Getting regularly checked will be vital for you in the long run. And to everyone else, take the time to support the Pink Ribbon Appeal, whether you’re giving or volunteering.

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STREET TALK

The best takeaways around is … Brent Gare Chans. David Marinan Subway. Ross Vickery Vixen Burger Featherston. Jean Cretney Chopsticks.

Peter Welsh Crying Onion fish n chips. Daryl Sykes QuinWah in Featherston. Always good. Victoria Albert My local Fish ‘n’ chip shop. Cheryl Cavanagh Solway Fish and chips. Divine on a Friday night. Elaine Leggott WC Crying Onion. Plus the service is really good.

June Keating Subway – good healthy food.

Pamela Feiertag Aroy Maak Thai Masterton.

Daniel Borrie Any house with the front door unlocked.

Emily Rose Anatolia salad is my go to … or if yah want something a bit naughty go to Tasty takeaway and get one of their burgers, they are $11 and worth every penny lol.

Julie Ritchie Mr Chips … Fish is lovely.

KJ Liddle Saint Sebastian. ABC all day errr day.

Breonna Claude Aroy.

Mary Smith 5711 Burgers.

Halie de Lara-Bell Thai Master Chef.

Bob Pringle The neighbour’s freezer.

Sean Herbert The Green Frog.

Anna Cardno Koi.

Vanessa Maxwell Kuripuni takeaways.

Marie Charlene Lonestar takeaway.

Jess Harrison One Sushi – Chicken Katsu [hands down]. Richard Alan Dahlberg Takeaways now but a dream. Home cooked is the go.

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14 Wairarapa Midweek Extra Wednesday, October 6, 2021 ARATOI VOICES

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Aratoi is thinking all about faces Inspired by our newest exhibition Eye to Eye – Portraits from the Collection, we are inviting viewers the take a close look at the wide range of portraits from our collection. Some well-known, some less familiar, some recently donated, we ask visitors to ponder whether they can know everything about a person just by looking at them? You may be able to see their physical features, but what about their deeper qualities? If a portrait is more than just a record to how someone looks it should show us some of the hidden qualities too. The sitter’s power, their importance, beauty, wealth, taste, learning or other qualities. During the school holidays we have three fun activities planned to help get you thinking and keep the whole family busy. All our activities are free with no need to book. Sketch artist Antonette Sail will be in residence in the Main Gallery on Saturday, October 9, 11am-2pm, for Portrait Me! She will be creating fun quick sketches of visitors in our purpose-made portrait stage area. What kind of portrait would you like? Abstract? Cartoon? Serious? Funny? Use the props to show us something about you, your personality and your hobbies. Mask Makeovers! Are happening in the foyer Tuesdays and Thursdays during the school holidays, 11am-2pm. A fun drop-in activity for everyone. We all know masks

are really important right now, but they do look really boring, jazz up your mask with fun materials, pompoms, sequins, string, all sorts! New Art Discovery Cards are dotted throughout the exhibition. See if you can hunt out all 10 of them as you walk through Eye to Eye. Each Discovery Card offers a different challenge to look closer at the work on show and to see it in a new light. • Eye to Eye is open from now until 21 November 21. The family fun activities will run on different days throughout the October school holidays, October 2-17. All activities are free, for more details check out our website www.aratoi.co.nz

LETTERS

Misunderstandings corrected I read Mark Pacey’s feature on the White Swan wreck with interest. I’m not sure how much of my book ‘The White Swan Incident’ [Wairarapa Archive, 2002] was used as source material but I recognise parts of it there. Given that association, and to avoid confusion, I’d like to correct some misunderstandings that have slipped into his version of events. The White Swan was contracted to the government for a regular, subsidised, mail, passenger and freight service between the main New Zealand ports, not to “transport politicians” speciﬁcally. The “eerily similar” fate to that of a “famous

shipwreck” is, I assume, an oblique reference to the Titanic. That is Mark’s interpretation, not mine. The Storm Bird’s destination was not a secret to be “revealed” in a conversation at Napier. Her timetable was printed in the newspapers. The fact that the Swan “had struck a reef” was not a “rumour” circulating among the passengers. The steward told them as much when he roused them from their bunks. After the initial impact the White Swan did not strike “rocks for the second time”. She was steered directly for the beach but, because she was down by the bow, embedded her

The White Swan, which was shipwrecked along the Wairarapa coast. PHOTO/FILE

forefoot in sand 400 yards short of high water mark. The two survivors

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who walked to Moore’s homestead, the people who checked on the wreck next

day, and the two men who were guided to Wellington by George Moore, were all passengers, not crew. For the Wellington expedition they were Robert Graham, an Auckland member of the House of Representatives, and RJ Duncan, a member of the Wellington Provincial Council and Secretary of the company that owned the rival Storm Bird. Graham used the publicity to advance his political career. The White Swan was a nationally signiﬁcant wreck because of the people on board. “Several politicians” translates to 30 per cent of the House of Representatives, including most of the government ministers, in addition to their civil service heads of department. Mike Warman Masterton

Wednesday, October 6, 2021 Lifestyle Wairarapa Midweek

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Trio hopefully ready to play in Greytown Covid level permitting, the NZTrio will perform in Greytown on October 10, with a back-up date of Sunday, October 17, if the trio are unable to leave Auckland on the 10th. Founder member, cellist Ashley Brown, and new members Amalia Hall on violin and Somi Kim on piano will present their Dramatic Skies: Cumulus programme, which opens with Grieg’s Andante Con Moto in C minor. The piece has been described as a “fragment”, as Grieg was intending to compose a piano trio, started work on it, and then put it on one side, to be discovered after his death by a friend. It was not published until 1976, a century after it was written. Argentinian Lalo Schifrin, pianist, composer, arranger and conductor, is best known as a Hollywood

composer, having won an Oscar and five Grammys. He was a great fan of Ravel, and was inspired, after visiting Ravel’s grave, to compose a tribute – Hommage a Ravel – incorporating things Ravel had loved: African rhythms, Middle Eastern scales, and interesting textures. Two NZ compositions follow, a new commission, Clouds, from Jenny McLeod, and burlesques mecaniques, a series of dances, by Alex Taylor. Smetana’s Piano Trio in G minor, written in memory of his first daughter’s death from scarlet fever at the age of four, rounds out the programme. NZTrio has been described as a “national treasure”, and “NZ’s most indispensable ensemble” [William Dart]. Amalia Hall has received widespread acclaim

for her sumptuous and sweet tone, inherent musicality and natural facility. She has been performing since the age of nine. Ashley Brown is one of NZ’s leading soloists, chamber musicians and recording artists, and is a passionate advocate for NZ music. South Korean born Somi Kim has established herself as one of today’s most highly regarded young pianists, with many competition successes and extensive concert experience. • NZTrio performs at 4pm Sunday, October 10 – Backup date 4pm Sunday, October 17 – at 57 Wood St, Greytown. Adults $25, students $10. Contact Ed and Juliet Cooke to book: 06 304 9497 or efjacooke@gmail. com

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18 Wairarapa Midweek Lifestyle Wednesday, October 6, 2021 ADVERTORIAL

THERE IS A CURE FOR YOU!

How hard it must be for a doctor to tell a patient after examining them that they have cancer! To break it to them that they only have a few months to live must be so hard. You would believe the doctor if it was you, right? You would ask, “What can be done? Is there is a cure? How high is my success rate of surviving?” You would do everything that is in your power to survive. All though you don’t know the doctor, you would believe him or her. But what if I tell you that you have a sickness far worse than cancer—the disease of sin? That there is a God who knows you and cares about you? He points out to you your problem of sin and your need of a Saviour. Am I right that you don’t want to hear it? You would rather just live on as if there is nothing wrong with you. It is not easy to hear from the doctor that you have cancer and that you are dying. It hurts. Your whole world will turn upside down. But it is love that makes the doctor tell this terrible news. I would love to tell you that you will all go to heaven and everything will be okay, but that’s not the truth. God clearly says that you are a sinner. Even your conscience convicts you of that. Just examine yourself. Are your actions or your thoughts pure and good all the time? Maybe in your own eyes, but what would God say about it? God says that the wages of sin is death-- which means to be forever separated from God. That’s what hell

will be like. What a terrible place to be! I love you, my friend, and I don’t want anybody to go there. Jesus is reaching out to you. He desires to gather you under His wings like a hen gathers her chicks for safety and protection. But will you let Him? Jesus is the cure for your lost state. God doesn’t end by saying that the wages of sin is death. He goes on to say “But the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” He has made a way to be restored in a good and perfect relationship with God. You need to be convinced that you are sick otherwise you will not accept the medicine to cure you. Are you convinced that what God lovingly says is true? That you are a sinner in need of His forgiveness? Will you say with the jailor in Acts 16:30 “What must I do to be saved?” Paul and Silas answered, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you shall be saved.” God is faithful and just to forgive your sins and to cleanse you from all unrighteousness when you confess your sin.

Organic group in action Featherston Organics would like to invite everyone to their holiday programme for families. Organic week has not gone away, due to lockdown they have organised organic events over the next few months. This month there are some weekend events for families through the school holidays for everyone of all ages. Everyone welcome. For more information check their Facebook page @ Featherston organics or

call Claire [06] 308-9842 or Josje [06] 304-8116.

EVENTS:

Thursday, October 7: 10am-noon, Fareham Creative Space [80 Underhill Rd, Featherston], School holiday programme: Pottery and sawdust plant pots; making beeswax wraps; spring gardening for children. Sunday, October 10: 10am-3pm, host Pae tu Mokai o Tauira, [Lake Domain, Wairarapa Moana], He Aroha

Debussy concert will go on Andrew Atkins [piano] and Caitlin Morris [cello] will present a selection of their favourite music by French composer, Claude Debussy, on Sunday, October 17, 2pm at Rosewood. These two ﬁne young musicians will delight with their musical

French composer Claude Debussy. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

prowess and passion. This is a fundraiser for Wairarapa Singers.

Whakato, He Aroha Puta Mai [Love sown is love grown] Introduction to Hugelkulture Picnic at the site – barbecue kai provided Saturday, October 16: 10am-12.30pm, citrus care with Frank [Lavenders Green, 298 Underhill Rd]. Thursday, October 28: 7.30-9pm Short ÿ lm – Building Indigenous Food Sovereignty with Hua Parakore [Kiwi Hall, Birdwood St], Dr Jessica Hutchings will be the speaker for the evening.

Tickets are $25 and include afternoon tea after the concert. Availability is strictly limited due to covid restrictions and can only be booked by emailing friendlychoir@gmail.com. Bookings will be confirmed on a first-comefirst-served basis. When emailing to book, please provide the names of those attending, along with a phone number. Masks will be mandatory during the performance.

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October 1, is the International Day of Older Persons, a United Nations initiative celebrated around the world.

lives, who give their time and service and contribute to Wairarapa community life.

It’s a time for everyone, families and organisations to acknowledge and say thank you for the huge contribution older people make to communities throughout New Zealand.

This year, members of the public put forward the names of twenty-one exceptional individuals, each with a story of dedication, commitment and kindness. We were humbled to read about each person, and all nominees will receive a letter of thanks from us, on behalf of the community, for being wonderful! Winners will each receive a prize and be featured in future articles.

The Age Concern Senior Person of the Year award celebrates those who make an impact on other people’s

WINNERS Mayor Lyn Patterson, Mayor Greg Laing and Deputy Mayor Garrick Emms have agreed:

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

Senior Person of the Year: Maureen Shute is active at St Patrick’s, regularly feeding the congregation and Father Julian. Also a member of St Vincent de Paul’s and the Catholic Women’s League, a longstanding cancer society volunteer, a Probus speaker and consistent supporter of the Fred Hollows Foundation.

This year we have also added the Age Concern Wairarapa Special Mention for Community Service:

First Runner Up: Joseph Gillard, Chair of Heritage Wairarapa, gives tirelessly of his time, ensuring acknowledgement and restoration of Wairarapa’s built heritage. He raises funds for major projects including the Carterton Courthouse and Cobblestones in Greytown. Second Runner Up: Kay Halligan helped found Little Bundles Wairarapa, collecting, sorting, washing and delivering baby and children’s clothing, bedding and equipment for families in need. She raises funds for the hospital chapel, is treasurer of the Wairarapa Camera Club and has been a volunteer accredited visitor with Age Concern for over 20 years.

Masterton: Peter Martin for service to the Cancer Society, the Henley Trust, the Masterton Foodbank, assisting local youth with reading and coaching soccer, and supporting tennis and St Patrick’s. Carterton: Bill Knowles for service to the Carterton Foodbank, Rotary, Junior Chamber of Commerce and currently chair of Sparks Park. South Wairarapa: Pauline Cave for service to Wisdom & Wellbeing, Featherston’s Own Charitable Trust, Family Works foodbank, fundraising for ‘the van’, teaching and donating quilting. We encourage everyone to make a big deal out of the awe-inspiring, older people in their lives, today and every day!

Please note: The judges’ decision will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.

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Make up with people you care about Watching a documentary on the Bee Gees something comes to mind about a comment I once heard from Barry Gibb, the only one of the four brothers still alive; the comment was that when each of his three brothers died he wasn’t getting on with them at the time. When he said this it was with huge regret; three people he loved and cared about so much passed away at a time in which their relationships weren’t in a positive place. The message here is something I could definitely learn from myself, this being to be the first person prepared to say sorry, patch things up, forgive, or ask for forgiveness. Maybe doing so won’t have an impact on the other person, but maybe it will. Life is too important to carry petty grievances and bear grudges. We need to look to rebuild relationships with those who are so important to us; Barry Gibb wishes he had done so.

What are you aiming at?

There’s a great line in the new Marvel Film ShangChi. It comes when Kelly, one of the characters, is learning archery. Kelly’s

teacher says to her ‘if you aim at nothing you’ll hit nothing’. The message the teacher was sending to Kelly wasn’t just about archery, it was about life in general. For Kelly she had until that time been meandering through life with no real purpose. The comment from her tutor had an immediate effect, there are things that are important in life that we do need to focus on and work hard to achieve; we need to know where we want to go and have a plan to get there. This doesn’t mean that the fun stops and life becomes an endless pursuit of goals; Kelly is great fun. It’s more a case of knowing what’s important and knowing that hard work and consistency do pay off.

Don’t wait for permission

It wasn’t too long ago that I had a discussion with a colleague about something I would like to see happen in education in New Zealand. Both of us had the same wish that we would like to see the idea introduced and mandated in our schools, but knew that it was unlikely. We shared the opinion that it

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looking beautiful. This conformity is an important factor in creating positive change. Regardless of where a community or organisation is positioned, if you want positive outcomes focus on the things that are going well and it will become ‘normal’ for members to behave in a way that will maintain and build on the positive status quo. Success in one area will build and lead to success and positive change in other areas too!

up doing things because everyone else is doing it. We have seen this with panic buying during the covid-19 pandemic with people buying excessive amounts of items [flour and toilet paper being two examples] based on the supposed fact that there will be a shortage of them, despite there being no actual evidence that this will be the case. However, the supposed shortage does create one because of the behaviour of the crowd. An example of the same type of behaviour happened in Singapore, but this time it was a run on a bank, when everyone panics that the bank is in trouble so will withdraw all of their money. In this case the run was caused because of a bus strike that led to a crowd forming outside the bank. People mistakenly thought that the crowd was there to urgently access their money, so also felt they needed to do the same thing, adding to the sense of panic and causing the bank to shut its doors to avoid a total collapse. It’s so important to base our decisions on what is true, as opposed to the panic of the crowd. It’s so easy to get caught up in a frenzy when what we should be doing is checking the facts and behaving accordingly, making our own reasoned behaviour that which the crowd should be following.

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Tim Nelson would have a significant positive impact on student achievement, yet knew in our hearts that the idea isn’t in vogue and would be very unlikely to be encouraged by outside agencies. A chance discussion with a person from another school led to me finding out that an aspect of the idea was in place at his school. This made me realise that instead of waiting for the Ministry of Education to take the lead we could instead just do it ourselves; we didn’t need to wait for permission. A few months down the track the initiative has been trialed at my school in one syndicate and is popular with both students and teachers. It will be extended to another syndicate in 2022, with half of the students taking part in the initiative. I am confident that it will lead to higher engagement and improved achievement. The message here is that

we can wait and hope for change or we can make change happen ourselves. My advice is to be proactive and make things happen!

Make the most of your opportunities to get more opportunities

This week the third round of the English League Cup Football Tournament took place. This isn’t the most prestigious of tournaments and many teams, especially in the early rounds, don’t field their best teams, preferring to save them for later rounds or more important matches. One of the third round matches had Manchester United play West Ham. Both teams are near the top of the Premier League and both fielded teams made up of players who aren’t usually first team regulars. However, according to the pundits who saw the match, the teams went into the fixture with different attitudes. The players from Manchester

Maurice, Robin, and Barry Gibb, of the group the Bee Gees, perform in concert, New York, New York, circa 1991. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES

United appeared to have the perspective that there was very little likelihood they’d be picked for more important matches and this showed in their performances, which were lacklustre. However, the West Ham players played like this was an opportunity to impress and did all they could to play well, which led to them winning the match. Opportunities don’t come across often in life in some areas. This means that when they do, we need to make the most of them, and

doing so, although being no guarantee, will vastly increase your chances of being offered the same or even better opportunities in the future. This could apply to playing for a Premier League football team, or leading a project in the business or organisation that you work in.

Encouraging positive conformity

Human beings have been proven to adhere to social proof with many of the decisions that we make. If most other people in a group act or behave in

a particular way, then others in the group are more likely to do the same. This factor can be both a positive and a negative thing. For example, if a community is known for its untidy and messy streets it will be likely that a new member in the community will behave in the same way and will themselves litter. Conversely, the same person moving to a community renowned for its tidy and clean streets will more than likely make sure that their habits will be about keeping the area

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Kobe Bryant was one of the all time great basketball players was because he didn’t have any identifiable weaknesses; there really were no parts of his game that opponents could exploit, making him hard to stop on attack and hard to score past on defence. Bryant was always prepared to self assess his game; to look for those areas that needed work, always looking to improve. He knew that any flaw would be picked up by opponents, making him susceptible. Bryant’s belief was that there should be no holes in his game, if you knew you had a weakness then others would too. The only way around the issue was to work hard to build it into a strength. Most of us aren’t Bryant. However, in our lives there are things that we know we could do better at. It is our responsibility to ‘fill in the holes’ as doing so makes us better. There may be ways and means for getting support to do this, but ultimately the hard work comes down to you. • Tim Nelson is principal of Lakeview School and author of the book Small Steps for a happy and purposeful life. He endeavours to learn something new every day by reading books, listening to podcasts, and engaging with a wide range of other content.

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Masterton Foodbank manager Jenna Matchett, centre, receiving a donation from Rotary Club of Masterton South president John Murray and director of youth and vocational services Alison Seta. PHOTO/TOM TAYLOR

“You don’t get a lot of money donations like this,” Matchett said. “It means that we have a little more flexibility to fill the gaps that aren’t donated.” She said although members of the public generously donated goods that the foodbank requested, some additional items were necessary. “For instance, this week we’re buying cheese sauce because we want to make

macaroni cheese. That’s not something the public would normally donate, but it means that we can have variety in our parcels.” Matchett said cash donations were also helpful for keeping the administration side of the organisation running. “If we need paper for the printer – all that stuff adds up. It’s something you can’t eat, but you need it to run.”

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Horses due for retirement Sue Teodoro A pair of horses at Wairarapa Riding for the Disabled Association [RDA] are looking forward to a well-earned retirement. Although healthy, two of the seven-strong team were nearing the end of their working life. They wouldn’t retire until replacements were found. Branch president Kim Gabites said the two, Tara [in her early 20s] and 31-year-old Princess, had performed well. They had a combined service of 26 years. “We are always on the lookout for more horses, especially now that we need to plan to retire some of our older ones,” she said. The charity partnered horses with people who had a range of disabilities. The branch had two outdoor arenas, a sensory trail, and a covered arena. It oﬀered clients the opportunity to gain conﬁdence and learn new skills while working with horses. There were 24 riders

with up to three helpers, including a leader, two side-walkers and a coach. All riders had a tailored programme. For some children, this meant strength

Former Kaimanawa rescue horses Argo and Tara in 2019. PHOTO/FILE

and muscle toning. For others, it meant building conﬁdence, self-esteem and helping to improve concentration.

Many skills learned at RDA were transferrable, with much of the credit attributed to the horse, Gabites said. When pairing horses and riders, temperament was just as important as gait. “The movement of the horse is so essential to the movement of the rider.” Working one day a week at Wairarapa RDA was not hard work for the horses and offered benefits. The other six days, they remained at the RDA facility. During the school holidays, they lived at homes in the community. The branch had 19 volunteers but was always looking for more. The majority were ‘leaders’ and ‘side walkers. There were four coaches and an additional three are completing Equine [Assistant Coach] qualification certificates.

“The association could not operate without the generosity of the community,” Gabites said. Wairarapa was one of 56 RDA branches across New Zealand. The branch and the horses were dependent on donations, grants and legacies to operate. • More information about RDA can be found online at www.rda.org.nz

Wairarapa Riding for the Disabled Association horse Ben with Kim Gabites, Samantha McIntyre and Veronica Marwitz. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

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Venus shines its brightest Sky Watch

Nick Sault We are in for a couple of days of planetary shows. On the 15th, Venus reaches just about as high in the western evening sky as it is going to get. That also means it will be about as bright as it can get – the third brightest object in the sky after the sun and moon. On this occasion it will be right beside the first magnitude star, Antares, a red giant that won’t look so giant up against the brilliant Venus. Of course, Antares, the brightest star in Scorpius, is many millions of times farther away than Venus and the giant star would fill our sky if it was as close as Venus. Now, that would be a sight. On the same night, looking almost overhead towards the east, twothirds of a moon grazes past the fourth brightest object in the sky – Jupiter. These planets, including Saturn just west of Jupiter in Sagittarius, grace our mid-evening skies throughout the month. The show will be even better later in the month when the full moon has finished washing everything out of the sky.

Earlier in the month, if you are out after 11pm and away from lights, and assuming the sky is clear, watch out for the Southern Taurid meteors in the lower eastern sky. The 10th will be best. These shooters emanate from the direction of Taurus, while most of that constellation will be over the horizon waiting to rise after midnight. I have just been reading about the ongoing excavation of Tall elHammam, an ancient city sited in the Jordan valley that was blasted almost out of existence 3600 years ago. Fifteen years of exploration by scientists of many diﬀerent ﬁelds have concluded that due to the evidence left there, the city and surrounds were destroyed by a giant meteor that exploded several kilometres overhead. The major evidence is a 1.5 metre layer of ash, charcoal and melted mudbricks and pottery, that tests showed would have required temperatures in excess of 2000C. This level of intense heating would not be possible with a volcanic event, which was

The Biblical destruction of Sodom was very likely a meteoric impact [engraving by H. Pisan and drawing by Dore]. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES

the major theory before this scientific revelation. A firestorm on this level would have vaporised all living things in the area. The blast sheared off the top half of the giant palace that had massive rampart walls many metres thick. More evidence is in the form of finely fractured sand grains called

shocked quartz, which is only created under the most immense heat and pressure. This meteor is estimated to have been similar in size to the one that blasted down millions of Siberian trees in much more recent times, 1908. Fortunately, in that Asian wilderness there was no great loss of life.

But this event 3600 years ago should echo in the minds of those schooled in the Biblical stories of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. It was also revealed that the blast that devastated Tall elHammam blew down the massive walls of the more distant city of Jericho. Go ﬁgure.

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Otaki battered by storms WAIRARAPA SHIPWRECK

The tale of the ketch Otaki is one tragedy after another. Mark Pacey writes in his occasional series highlighting Wairarapa shipwrecks. The 14-ton Otaki is first mentioned in the newspapers in February 1876 sailing from the settlement that shares her name. In September the Otaki was off Baring Head between Wellington Harbour and Palliser Bay, when she encountered a heavy gale. Darkness had fallen so both anchors were dropped so she could ride out the night in safety. By the time morning came, the Otaki had taken on some water but was still afloat. Then both her anchor lines broke. The sails were raised, but these were soon ripped and useless. A steamer, the SS City of Sydney, was passing by. Otaki managed to signal to her, and a tow line was thrown out and she was soon being towed back to the safety of Wellington. All went well until the two vessels had sailed into Wellington Harbour, then the tow line somehow got under the schooner Endeavour, which was at anchor. The captain on board the Endeavour looked in horror as he was sandwiched between a steamer that was sailing away, and a dead ketch that was now cruising towards him. He cut the towline before his vessel was destroyed, but not before the Otaki bumped into his vessel. The now powerless Otaki then started to drift and eventually became

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stranded on a beach at Te Aro. She only sustained a small amount of damage, and was taken off on the high tide. The following year brought no better luck for the Otaki. In January she was sailing from Otaki with a cargo of wool under Captain Bilby. Running into foul weather, she sought shelter in Porirua Harbour. After waiting for the squall to pass, the Otaki sailed again. Straight back into the weather she was trying to escape. A massive wave hit her, rolling her and taking off everything from the deck that was not fixed down. Her cargo of 40 bales of wool was also damaged. Captain Bilby was in a delicate situation. His vessel was on her side in a heavy sea. He was confident that she would right herself, and luckily, she did. But she was now damaged and unable to make port. She was partially filled with water and the seas were not getting any calmer. Launching a lifeboat was not an option. The Otaki didn’t have one. It was decided the best thing to do would be to drop anchor and to raise distress colours and hope that someone would come to their rescue. Luck would

find them for the second time when the SS Kiwi passed close by and noticed their distress colours. The Otaki was towed to Wellington and safely docked. Captain Bilby then had to explain why he did not have a life boat for his ketch. He said that there was one, but he had not seen it for some time. Attention then was directed at the customs authorities for allowing her to sail in the first place. In a strange turn of events, a solution presented itself for the lifeboat issue. The yacht Secret had found one morning, a dinghy tied to her stern. Where had it come from? They went over the small vessel and tried to find out who it belonged it. It was none other than the Otaki’s missing lifeboat. Bilby tried to take the matter to court, but the judge said the Secret’s owners were not to blame, it could not be proven where the dinghy had come from. The good news was the Otaki now had its lifeboat back. But Bilby did not

want to captain her for her next trip. This job went to Swedish Captain Malmrose. The Otaki was to sail back to Otaki. On January 26, 1877 she left Worser Bay and attempted to round the bottom of the North Island. For the second time in as many weeks, the Otaki found herself in turbulent seas and screaming winds. Instead of heading west and up the coast, she was being driven east. Night had fallen and the Otaki was looking at facing a stormy night at sea. They passed the Pencarrow Lighthouse, continuing up the wrong side of the coast. Soon she found herself in Cape Palliser. Many of her sails had been reduced to tatters and she was dangerously close to the rocky shore. Despite the conditions of the sea and what was happening to their sails, they were still afloat by the next day. But it was a miracle that she was. Her cabin was filling with water and the pump had stopped working. The

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hatches for the cabin were refusing to open, so a hole had to be cut so they could bail the water out. With the initial danger over, Malmrose gave the order to drop an anchor in 12 metres of water. For a while it held, then the line gave way. A sail was raised to they could try and get away from the coast, but the wind again reduced it to tatters. The Otaki was in a rather serious situation. The rocky coast was getting closer and they would not be able to sail away from it. They would have to beach. Malmrose skilfully steered her towards the shore, sailing through a gap in the rocks and coming to rest on a sandy beach near White Rock. The Otaki had been in a dangerous situation, and now that she had her life boat, she had not needed it. All the crew were able to climb out of the vessel and stand safely on the beach at Palliser. Nearby station hands came to assist and all the cargo was safely removed from the Otaki. Despite several attempts by the crew to relaunch the Otaki, all had failed. They would need some help. The first help came from the steamer SS Hinemoa. The steamer was signalled by the beached ketch, and came to investigate. Captain Fairchild of the Hinemoa was reluctant to try and tow her off the beach as ’he might only succeed in taking half of her off’. For now, the Otaki was staying put. In April the Otaki was still stuck on the beach. A group of three men from Porirua thought a beached ship would be a sight to see, so they set off in a small sailing boat. They made it as far as Cape Palliser, but then the unpredictable weather of that area rose and they barely made it to Pencarrow safely. By December the Otaki was still ashore at White Rock. Bilby had given up on trying to save her by this stage, and she was put up for auction on December 13 with no reserve. After this she disappears from the newspapers.

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CONSERVATION KŌRERO Ali Mackisack

Wairarapa Pukaha to Kawakawa Alliance

To some, it looks just like another small urban creek, channelling water away from homes and into the river. But for one group of neighbours, it looked instead like a challenge and a chance to bring their community together: is it possible to turn this nondescript stormwater drain into an attractive and functioning habitat? And with the Awatotara Project finally under way, those neighbours and the community who have joined them, are now on their way to finding out! A spring feeds the little watercourse as it trickles its way alongside the railway line at the northern end of Masterton, down to Mahunga Drive and across Oxford Street. It collects some urban runoff and makes its way into the Waipoua River. “People are familiar with the concept of planting up a wetland or a riverbank, but the fact that this is a constructed waterway with a number of landowners involved has added a layer of complexity. It’s taken a number of meetings with a wide range of people over at least a year, but the council, who manage the waterway, and Amatiatia Trust, who own some of the land it passes through, have been supportive.

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From stormwater drain to urban ecosystem We’re delighted to be able to give it a go,” said Karyn, one of the neighbours who has galvanised the plan of turning the waterway into a functioning habitat. The plan is to plant in a way that provides shelter and shade for the waterway, creating the best possible habitat for the creatures that might live in it. The group plans to use the least invasive techniques they can. The council has used diggers to remove some willows, but the group hopes that diggers won’t generally be needed to maintain the stream. They want to clear any obstructions manually. The willows were turned into mulch which, over the course of three working

bees, has been piled up over layers of cardboard to suppress weeds and prepare the ﬁrst section for planting. Two planting days have followed, with over 500 plants put in the ground by volunteers who have come on board, both from the immediate neighbourhood and beyond. “People are keen to do something positive and constructive and we’ve had all sorts of individuals and groups get involved,” said Anna, another neighbour. Some people are interested in the ecology, others are interested in creating something that will be beautiful, and others are keen to get to know people in the street

Hugo Adams helps at the Awatotara Planting Day. PHOTO/JOE POTANGAROA

and surrounding area. Neighbours have donated plants or materials as well as time. The local Tribe Church got hands-on planting and also provided “lovely manaakitanga” and kai for the ﬁrst planting day. The Lansdowne Residents Association provided plants, and the Greater Wellington Regional Council loaned one of their Stream Health Assessment Kits, enabling a group of children to discover 14 kōura in the waterway. These were carefully returned to the creek in the hope that they will multiply as conditions for them improve. “It’s neat to do something right outside our own backdoors,” said Karyn.

“Climate change gives us direct evidence that we need to do a better job of understanding our world and looking after the environment we are part of. So why not start right here? We should end up with a beautiful, vibrant and healthy ecosystem and we’ve had the opportunity to build relationships and get to know the place we live along the way.” • Follow the Awatotara Project on Facebook at www.fb.com/ AwatotaraProject • The Wairarapa Midweek has partnered with conservation groups to put a spotlight on work on conservation eﬀorts locally.

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Laing Trust chairman John Dalziel worked as a cadet under Laing at Castlepoint Applications are now open Station. He said the trust was a for this year’s Peter Laing Memorial Trust grants that fitting tribute to Laing, who give young farmers a boost made a real difference to the district by bringing the into the industry. Laing, a long-time station back to productive manager of Castlepoint land from being covered in Station, was known for his gorse and also helped other support of young people farmers. looking to go farming. The grants aim to help The Laing Trust was people gain practical established in 2004 after training for entry into PUMPS his death at 74. ItHEAT provides the agricultural industry grants every year.REFRIGERATION through a cadet scheme, or The grants have helped certificate, diploma level of COOL & FREEZER ROOMS about 70 young people get study; or for people starting VEHICLE their first farm employment into farming to date. Peter AIRCON Pumps grace.prior@age.co.nz

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8.30pm. Call Jacqui [027] 325-3370. Housie: 1pm, at Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club, Carterton [behind Carters], raffles, afternoon tea supplied. Call 379-5923. Narcotics Anonymous: 7.30-8.30pm, at St Matthew’s Church, Church St, Masterton. Carterton Community Choir: 7.15-9pm, at Carterton School, Holloway St. Call [022] 373-4299. Masterton Petanque Club: 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Myrna Lane 377-3064. Social Learners Bridge: 1-3.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Barbara [06] 304-9208. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9am-noon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Red Star Table Tennis Club: 5-7pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter [027] 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066. 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 Toy Library: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8 Justice of the Peace: Carterton library noon-2pm; Masterton District Court 11am1pm; Eketahuna Library 1.30-4.30pm. Aratoi: School holiday programme until Oct 14; A Year and More of Magical Thinking: New work by Linda Tilyard to Nov 14; Wairarapa Camera Club: Drawn to the Light a biennial exhibition of selected photographs by members, to Nov 21; Eye to Eye: Portraits from the collection to Nov 21; Breadcraft Wairarapa Schools Art Exhibition to Oct 17; Esther Bunning: Phosphenes – A Portrait of a Landscape to Nov 21. Masterton Social Badminton Club: Chanel College gymnasium, Herbert St. Enter through treelined entrance [ie by the bus stop], 7-9pm. Call Hamish Macgregor [021] 259-7684 or Sam [021] 055-2113. Masterton Variety Club: Practice 1.30pm, 10 Albert St, Masterton. New members welcome. Call Eric McEwen 377-0792 or Doreen Wakefield 370-4606. Seniornet Wairarapa: Computer/cellphone

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9 Wairarapa Embroiderers Guild: At the Ranfurly Club Rooms, Chapel St, Masterton. Call Billie Sims 378-2949 or Jenny 377-0859. Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Sat, Sun and public holidays 10am-4pm, groups by arrangement. Call Jean [06] 372-6623 or Gael [06] 372-6808. Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Family History Research Rooms, 79 Queen St, Masterton, open 10am-1pm. Cobblestones Museum: Daily 10am-

4pm. Printing Works: Sat/Sun, 1-4pm. Cobblestones Museum, 169 Main St, Greytown. Call [06] 304-9687. Greytown Menz Shed: 9am-noon. Learn new skills, fix things, help others. Meeting room and kitchen available to community groups by arrangement. Call Paul Dodge [021] 0262-6595. Wairarapa Farmers’ Market: 9-1pm, Solway Showgrounds Masterton, entry from Fleet and York Sts, under the grandstand and nearby redwood tree. Featherston Weekly Market: 8am-2pm, 33 Fitzherbert St. Women’s Self Defence: With Dion, 9am, band rotunda, Queen Elizabeth Park. Call [020] 4124-4098. Parkrun: Weekly 5km run/walk. Measured, timed, free. 8am start, at the Woodside end of the Greytown rail trail. Info: parkrun. co.nz/greytownwoodsidetrail Martinborough Museum: Open Sat and Sun at No 7 The Square, 10.30am2.30pm. No admission charge but donation/koha appreciated. Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Sat and Sun 10am-2pm, other times by arrangement, groups welcome. Call Elsa [021] 263-9403. Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Masterton Library, 10am-noon. Carterton District Historical Society: 150 High St North, Carterton. Open by appointment. Call 379-9021 or 379-5564. Toy Library: Masterton: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St. Featherston: 14 Wakefield St, 10am-noon. Carrington Bowls & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet: 1.15pm for 1.30pm start. Call Helen Waldron 379-5671. Bowls: 1.20pm for 1.30pm start at the clubrooms behind Carters, Carterton. Call Rex Kenny 379-7303. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 378-7109.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10 Masterton Marauders Wargaming Club: At the Masterton Croquet Club, 1-5pm. Call Vince Cholewa [027] 344-1073. Carterton Farmers Market: Memorial Square, 9am-12.30pm when covid level is 2 or under. Call [027] 663-9011.’

Narcotics Anonymous: Featherston Community Centre, 7-9pm. Call 0800 628 632 Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9am-noon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 1pm. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Myrna Lane 377-3064. Masterton Car Boot Sale and Market: 6.30-11.30am, Essex St car park. Call ja.murray@xtra.co.nz Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 1pm for 1.15pm start, at clubrooms behind Carters, Carterton. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 11 Literacy Aotearoa: Free computing and digital device classes for adults. Call 377-4214. Creative Hands Programme: At Hospice Wairarapa 59 Renall St, Masterton, 10amnoon. Call Kirsten 399-1050. Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB 9.30am-12.30pm. Steady as you Go: Falls Prevention Class, A/G Church, Featherston, 9.30-10.30am. Call Age Concern [06] 377 0066. Age Concern: Keep Fit!, 9.30am; line dancing, 10.40am, at the Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. East Indoor Bowling Club: 7pm. Call Julie 377-5497 or George 378-9266. Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate: Greytown St John’s Hall, Main St, 6.30-8.30pm. Call Paul [027] 376-9804. Featherston Music Club: 7-9pm. Call Shaun O’Brien [027] 672-6249. Carterton Scottish Dance Club: 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. No partner required. Call Elaine 377-0322. Wairarapa Services Club: Cards – 500, 1.30pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. Mah Jong: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Pat Hamilton [06] 308-9729. Senior Citizens Club Cards: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Val [06] 308-9293. Art for Everyone: Featherston Community Centre, 7-9pm. Call Sandie [021] 1574909. Red Star Table Tennis Club: 6-8pm at Red

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892-0730. Caregivers Programme: At Hospice Wairarapa 59 Renall St, Masterton, noon1.30pm. Call Kirsten 399 1050. South Wairarapa Badminton Club: Featherston Sports Stadium, Underhill Rd, at 7.30pm. Justice of the Peace: Masterton library 11am-1pm. Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate: Martinborough Primary School Hall, cnr Dublin and Roberts sts, juniors 5.306.15pm. Call Clare [027] 832.9743; juniors and adults 6.15-8pm. Call Anna [021] 163-8867. Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Family History Research Rooms, 79 Queen St, Masterton, open 1-4pm. Martinborough Community Choir: 7.15-9pm, First Church Hall, Weld St. Martinborough. Call Vicki Jones: vicbjones@gmail.com Seniornet Wairarapa: Computer/cellphone help 1.30-2.30pm, Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton. Call John [027] 383-5654. Digital Seniors: Drop in or call freephone 0800-373-646. Carterton: 3 Mile, 66 High St, 9.30-11.30am. Greytown: Greytown Library, 1.30-3.30pm. Paint/draw: From live model,10am-noon, at Masterton Art Club, Victoria St. Call Elissa Smith [027] 470-6528. Free Literacy and Numeracy Classes: At Literacy Aotearoa Masterton. Call Carol [022] 524-5994 or visit us at 340 Queen Street, Masterton. Masterton Alcoholics Anonymous: 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 378-2338 or David [021] 116-5505. Social Bridge: At South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club, 1.30-3.30pm. Call Lesley [021] 299-6389. Wairarapa Services Club: Cards – Euchre, 1pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Pippins, 5-7 years, 3.45-5pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Dance Fitness: 6.30-7.30pm, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830. Chair Exercise: Gentle chair exercises, 2-2.45pm, at St John’s Hall, Greytown. Red Star Table Tennis Club: 9am-noon at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter [027] 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066.

Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 10am. Featherston Wahine Singers: 7-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Susan [021] 246-4884. Carterton District Historical Society: 150 High St North, Carterton. Open by appointment. Call 379-9021 or 379-5564. Clareville Badminton Club: Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm. Call Steve [027] 333-3975. Central Indoor Bowls Club: 7.30pm, Hogg Crescent hall. Call Mathew or Graeme 378-7554. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Association: Social indoor bowls, 500 cards, or a chat 1-3pm, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St. Call Ngaire 377-0342. Free Community Fit Club: 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. Woops A Daisies: Leisure Marching Team practice 4-5pm, at the Trust House Rec Centre Stadium. Call Cheryl [06] 370-1922 or [027] 697-6974. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club: Games afternoon, including cards, board, darts, pool etc. Call Doff 304-9748. Girl Guiding: Pippins [5-7 years] 3.455pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet: 1pm for 1.15pm start. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000. Bowls: At 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind Carters, Carterton. Call Rex Kenny 379-7303. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401.

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7-9½ years, 5.30-7pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Digital Seniors: Drop in or call freephone 0800-373-646. Masterton: Masterton Library, 10am-noon. Dance Fitness: 9.30-11am, pre-schoolers with parents or caregivers, music and movement and art, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830. Wairarapa Services Club: Rummikub, 1pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. Cards: “500”, 1.15-4.15pm, at the Carterton Club. Call Barbara 379-6582 or Val 379-8329. AA Meeting: At 7.30pm, Departmental building, level one. Entry on the carpark side. Call [027] 557-7928. Silver Ukulele Club: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Jan [06] 3088556. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, improvers 5-6.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Kiddie Gym: For 0-3-year-olds, 9.30-11am, at St David’s Church, corner High and Victoria Sts, Carterton. Call Lorna or Abby 379-8325. Rangatahi to Rangatira Youth Group: Join us for sports, food, and leadership, Carterton Events Centre. Text “R2R” to [027] 742-2264. Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm, tutored classes available, also print on Fridays, at 12 Victoria St. Call Elissa [0274] 706-528. Recreational Walking Group: 9.30am, Essex St car park. Call Ann Jackson, 3725758, or Ann Duckett, 378-8285. Te Runga Scouts: Cubs, 6-7.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Wairarapa Singers: Choral singing, based in Masterton. Call Sean Mulcahy 379-9316. Soulway Cooking and Crafts: 10am-noon, High St, Masterton. Call Nikki Smith 3701604 [church office]. Carrington Bowls & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet: 1.15pm for 1.30pm start. At the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Helen Waldron 379 5671. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 378-7109. * To have an event listed please email event@age.co.nz by noon Thursday prior

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Fell Locomotive Museum

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

MASTERTON RETURNED & SERVICES ASSOCIATION INC. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

AGM

Wednesday 20th October 2021, 3.00pm at The Museum

Properties Wanted

CASH BUYERS Family relocating back to the Wairarapa looking for either bare acreage or acreage with a house preferably close proximity to Masterton. We are cash buyers ready to buy now. Phone Andrew 027 283 8771

Financial

FARM FINANCE REQUIRED Dannevirke Hawkes Bay grazing beef farm, Kanuka Firewood block, 10% Tax Paid better than 1% in the bank. 346 hectare farm, good water. Phone 022 656 1785 for more information

To Let

The Annual General Meeting of the Greytown RSA is to be held at the South Wairarapa at 1400hrs (2.00pm) on Sunday 10th October 2021. Nominations for the Committee (including position) and Any items for inclusion on the Agenda are to be with the Secretary, Dave Hayden 30 West St, Greytown 5712 0r email: dkh777@outlook.co.nz by Wednesday 6 October 2021.

Garage Sales

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WAINUIORU RURAL WATER SUPPLY SCHEME ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Ph 370 1110 35-37 Lincoln Rd, Masterton www.wairarapafunerals.co.nz

REAP WAIRARAPA Tertiary Scholarship 2022 Applications for 2022 are now OPEN Purpose: To assist Wairarapa people to begin or continue undergraduate tertiary study at any New Zealand Tertiary institution. Amount: Two scholarships of $1,000, decided at the discretion of the selection panel. Application forms can be downloaded from our website www.reapwairarapa.nz

CARTERTON DISTRICT COUNCIL

PROPOSAL TO CLOSE ROADS 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 Admiral Road for the purpose of a Sealed Hill Climb for the period indicated hereunder: Period of Closure: Sunday 17th October 2021 8.00am – 5.00pm Roads affected: Admiral Road for 2.1kms starting 1.4kms and finishing 3.5kms from the Te Whiti Road turnoff 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

28 Holloway St, Carterton. info@cdc.govt.nz

Employment

Applications close Friday 5 November 2021 For more information, please contact: Trudy at REAP Wairarapa Phone 0800 WAIREAP (0800 924 7327) or email : schools@reapwairarapa.nz

Here at Goldpine, we are proud of being not just Kiwi-owned, but family-owned. We are the ‘Outdoor Timber Specialist’, run by and focused on rural people. We are committed to working as a team, to deliver value to our customers and achieve our company and individuals’ success.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2021 Saturday 30th October 2021, 10am Held at “Kahurangi” Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Wairarapa, Johnstone Street, Masterton AGENDA

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Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Wainuioru Rural Water Supply Scheme will be held on: Monday 18 October 2021 6.30pm Wainuioru Hall Peter Retemeyer Secretary Ph 06 370 6231

Time 10:00am 10:10am 12:30pm 1:30pm • • • • • •

Mihi Whakatau Meeting commences Lunch Close

Mihi whakatau Karakia Maumahara Apologies Previous minutes from 31st October 2020 Reports o Chairperson – Hera Edwards o General Manager – Taiawhio Gemmell o NKII Rep – Melissa Ihaka • Financial Report and Annual Accounts • Honorarium Increase • Appointment of Auditor • Election announcement • Special business Amendments to Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Trust Deed ▪ Section 9 – SUBSEQUENT BOARD OF TRUSTEES ▪ 9.3.1 - The Board shall consist of no less than five (5) and no more than seven (7) democratically elected members. ▪ 9.4 (b) The Trustees retiring in accordance with the rotation of 3-2-2 shall immediately be eligible to stand for re-election and if re-elected shall be considered for the purpose of rotation as a new trustee. • Close AGM

Masterton - Is this the post for your next job? If helping awesome customers find the best products for their job or working outside/driving machinery sounds like you we have an opportunity. Wood other jobs stack up? We’ve got wood, all types of wood, and great career opportunities; and we’re just down the road in Masterton. If helping our awesome customers find the best products for their job or working outside driving (or learning to drive) machinery sounds like you, we have a permanent full-time opportunity currently available! No experience? Different experience? Just the right experience? All considered, just bring your enthusiasm and energy (and physical fitness), and we’ll offer you: • A great team discount from day one • Help with getting the right endorsements for the job (full class 1 required) • In-store learning and development opportunities • A great team culture, and • A nationwide store network, giving you further scope to grow outside the region! Hours of work will be 47.5 per week worked Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Rostered Saturday mornings are also worked amongst the team. APPLY NOW! Visit https://careers.goldpine.co.nz to complete our online application or alternatively call into the store for a printed application form (89 Ngaumutawa Road).

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FOR SALE FIREWOOD MULCH TOP SOIL COMPOST Call 021 220 3694

Employment

NOTICE OF LANSDOWNE RESIDENTS ASSN AGM

Wanted to Rent

The LRA executive invites you to attend their AGM, Monday 18th October 2021 at 6.30pm. Location Lakeview School Staffroom. RSVP judirendalllra@gmail.com

EMPLOYED MALE Mid 50 s and well behaved 13 yr old dog seek somewhere to park self-contained caravan, would require power and water, prefer Masterton or as close as poss Phone 021 991 609.

Sports Notices

COACHING AND MANAGERIAL ROLES Gladstone RFC are inviting you to express your interest in the Coaching and Managerial roles for Premier and Reserves teams for the 2022 season. We would love to welcome you to our family friendly, country club to help us build on our history of success. To express interest or for more details please email our President Andrew McKay at mckayandrewt@gmail.com Expressions of interest close 15 October

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EXPERIENCED CARPENTERS & LABOUR ONLY CARPENTRY CREWS WANTED Material Supply an Issue? Tired of the slow commute South into the city and then the hassle and cost of finding a car park? How about a change of direction and a 25 minute commute North to the sunny Wairarapa? Holmes Construction NZ is loo king for Experienced Carpenters and to fill permanent positions and Labour only Carpentry Crews to undertake carpentry packages at a significant residential project in the Wairarapa. We provide top pay rates, employee benefits and a supportive working environment. Contact us now to find out how you can join our team. All applications are treated in the strictest confidence. Please send your CV and Cover letter to: Human Resources office@holmes.co.nz Alternatively contact Graeme on 027 442 0000 To be considered you must be eligible to work in NZ.

GROUNDSMAN/CARETAKER Applications are invited for the full-time position of Groundsman/Caretaker at Wairarapa College. Wairarapa College is a state co-educational college with a roll of over 1100 students. This role is responsible for maintaining top-quality grounds and sports fields at the College and caretaking duties. The successful applicant will: be knowledgeable in sports turf management and groundskeeping have handyman and mechanical skills be physically fit have good communicative and time management skills be able to work under pressure hold a current license have basic computer skills If you are interested, please apply via email to: Michelle Stanley School Business Manager mstanley@waicol.nz Please attach a copy of your CV and two referees. A job description is available on request. Closing date for applications is 9 October 2021 with a starting date on the 18 October 2021.

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RUGBY

Chris Cogdale Wanganui Wairarapa-Bush

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Farriers WairarapaBush turned in a muchimproved performance to pick up their first point of the Heartland Championship away to Whanganui on Saturday. That was despite some forced late changes, which left the green and reds with only six players on the bench, after former All Black Zac Guildford was a late withdrawal when he strained a calf muscle in the warmup. That had Moomoo Falaniko come into the starting line-up on the wing, and a reshuffle in the midfield, with centre Tafa Tafa moving into second-five and Tristan Flutey coming off the wing into centre. Wai-Bush brushed aside the disruption and produced their best 40 minutes of the championship so far, taking a handy 11-0 lead approaching halftime, through a try to Flutey, and a penalty each to Sam Morison and Falaniko. The home side could not be denied though, and fought back two minutes either side of halftime with two tries to hooker Roman Tutaha, both from lineout drives. A third try

Tristan Flutey [centre], playing against Whanganui in 2018, scored the opening try on Saturday but was carried off injured. PHOTO/FILE

to centre Jason Hughes and a penalty to Ethan Robertson extended Whanganui’s lead to 22-11 with 14 minutes to play. Wai-Bush dug deep though and hammered away at the Whanganui line for a bonus point, and they were eventually rewarded when Falaniko touched down and slotted the conversion. Wai-Bush went into the clash with the six-time Meads Cup champions on the back of heavy losses to Thames Valley [10-42], and South Canterbury [17-61], and needing to show sharp improvement to stay in the hunt for a

playoff spot. “It was a much better display,” said Wai-Bush coach Mark Rutene, “We were in the game the whole 80 and pumping away in the last minute and we were lucky enough to get over and get a bonus point. “It’s just good for us to get some points on the board and get started.” Rutene said the big difference was the determination shown by the players. “Commitment to the tackle, commitment to getting off the deck and playing for each other that was the big improvement. “We learned some

lessons from the last two weeks around our shortside defence, and we got where we needed to be, and we defended well. It was just a good all-round eﬀort and the guys really put their hands up.” Once again, Wai-Bush were outsized, however, Rutene feels the players acquitted themselves well against their much bigger opponents. One player to stand out for Rutene was halfback Isaac Bracewell, who was outstanding on debut, giving the coach a potential selection headache. The 21-year-old is the sixth loan player

used by Rutene in the championship, and his first-up performance could make it difficult for him to be left out in the future. “It’s a good problem. That’s what we want good problems, and that does create a good problem for us,” said Rutene. The versatile Sam Gammie had a strong game in the unaccustomed role of lock, captain and openside flanker Johan van Vliet had his typically abrasive powerful game, Tafa was sharp when he had the opportunity to run, while prop Lewis Bush continues to impress with another standout performance at scrum time and with his strong ball carrying in open play. As well as Guildford, Flutey with a potentially serious ankle injury and prop Tupou Lea’aemanu with a lower leg injury are injury concerns for the week ahead. Wai-Bush are 10th in the 12-team competition, and although a place in the top tier Meads Cup final is already out of reach, the Lochore Cup for third and fourth, or the new trophy for fifth and sixth remain realistic goals. Wai-Bush are at home on Saturday for their next encounter, against Mid Canterbury, who were beaten by North Otago on Saturday.

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First points for Wai-Bush

South Wairarapa Club

Martinborough Charity Fun Ride Martinborough

Distances 115km - start time 9:00am 67km - start time 9:30am 48km - start time 9:45am (E-bikes, 9:15am)

Sunday 31 October 2021

Registration Martinborough Rugby Club Cnr New York & Regent Sts

Charity Fun Ride

www.mcfr.org.nz

SUNDAY 31 October 2021

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Sat 30 Oct - 7:00-8:00pm Sun 31 Oct - from 7:00am Entry Online at www.mcfr.org.nz download from www.mcfr.org.nz and send to: 32A Broadway Street Martinborough 5711

SPOT PRIZES worth $6,000

Entry Fees (Early bird to 26/9/2021) Individual $65 E-Bike (48km) $65 Junior $30

New E-Bike 48km

– (must finish before 1.30)

Tandem Late entry fee

$90 $15 additional

The Ride:

Included in Entry Fee • Ride Pack goodies • Spot prizes in excess of $6000 Distances • Main Prize: 115km start time 9:00am $500 Cycle Science voucher 67km start time 9:30am • Main prizes mailed to winners start time 9:45am • 48km Delicious lunch for riders

(E-bikes, 9:15am) The Event • Registration Ride will be held wet or fine • Martinborough Electronic timing Rugby Club York & Regent Sts • Cnr DrinkNew stations 30isOct 7:00-8:00pm • Sat As this a charity event no Sun 31will Oct refunds be givenfrom 7:00am • Entry Course marshalling Online: www.mcfr.org.nz Course details orfinish download form and Start, and prize-giving all send to: 32A Broadway St, at Martinborough Rugby Club Martinborough 5711

The Event Entry Fees Individual $65 • Ride held wet or fine E-Bike (48km) $65 • Electronic timing Junior $30 • Drink stations – (must finish before 1.30) • As this is a charity event Tandem $90 no refunds will be given Late entry fee additional $15 • Course marshalling Included in entry fee Course details • Ride Pack goodies Start, finish and prizegiving • Spot prizes in excess of all at Martinborough Rugby $6000 Club • Main Prize: $500 Cycle Prizegiving Science voucher Commences 1.30pm. • Main prizes mailed to Official times posted on: winners • Delicious lunch for riders www.mcfr.org.nz Organised by the Rotary Club of South Wairarapa

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Organised by the The Wellington Children’s Hospital will receive Rotary Club of all proceeds from this year’s event. Head over All enquiries to: Cam • cam@mcfr.org.nz to their web-site to Sutherland ﬁnd out what they are doing. South Wairarapa

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Kandahar Village BY ENLIVEN MASTERTON’S NEWEST RETIREMENT VILLAGE

These beautiful villas are selling fast! Stage two is already underway – don’t miss out. Enliven, the trusted name in positive ageing services, is excited to bring to the Wairarapa the very best in modern retirement living. Don’t miss the opportunity to retire with ease, comfort, style and community connection at Kandahar Village. This meticulously designed development offers 52 private villas with Lifemark 4 accessibility features. The spacious brick and tile villas include open plan kitchen, living, dining, two bedrooms, a large bathroom and an adjoining garage. To top it off the development will boast an impressive village community centre – perfect for performances, social gatherings and recreation activities. At Kandahar Village you can focus on enjoying your retirement while we take care of the rest. We’ll look after the property maintenance and gardening; we even provide meals and housekeeping services.

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