Wairarapa Midweek Wed 7th October by Wairarapa Times-Age

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Brewing a good story Eli Hill The trials, tribulations, and celebrations of Masterton’s brewing history have been set down in a book by Masterton historian Mark Pacey. At 44 pages long Burridge’s Famous Brewery – A history of the Eagle and other Masterton Breweries tells of the bankruptcies, ﬁres, and prohibition that Masterton’s early brewers faced. Pacey, who works at Wairarapa Archive, found inspiration for the book after writing an article for the Wairarapa Times-Age in 2017. “I’m a bit of a bottle collector so I want to know the story behind these things. But once I got into it, it just became more and more interesting. “I wrote one article

and it just got bigger and bigger and bigger, so instead of trimming it I thought I’d just split it down the middle and do two articles and it went from there.” After a long time spent researching Pacey started writing the book at the start of this year, and was ﬁnished by March. “Then Covid-19 came along and because I was printing it overseas it took forever for the proof to get here, and of course there’d be something wrong with the proof and you’d need another proof, then it’d take another eight weeks to get here. “In the end, after six months of this I

thought, I’m just going to get it printed locally, so I went and saw Peter at Printcraft who was really, really helpful and within about a week and a half of seeing him and giving my ideas

it was finished.” The book begins with the first brewery in Masterton, opened on February 3, 1877, it was called Wairarapa Brewery and was started by Greytown brewer Robert Vernon. Within days it was sold to Wanganui brewer William Lingard who after five months put the brewery on the market. Lingard later

went bankrupt. It’s next owner, German-born Johann Gottlieb Rockel, seemed to have things under control as the brewery went through a period of growth and recognition. Ales and stout from the ﬁrm, which had its name changed to Waipoua

Brewery won top prizes at the Wairarapa A&P Society shows. Despite his product being well-liked throughout the district Continued on Page 3

Masterton historian Mark Pacey (left) enjoys a brew at CBK Masterton, while SUP Brewery’s Mark Harris checks out the new book. PHOTO/ELI HILL

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Newsweek

Fire in kid’s bedroom mid-morning

Electric trains in Wairarapa?

A household of eight, including six children, were forced to evacuate after a ﬁre started in a child’s bedroom in a Masterton house on Sunday morning.

Greater Wellington Regional Council [GWRC] could be bringing electric trains to Wairarapa by 2025, a new document has revealed, at a potential cost of $346 million – although a decision has yet to be made.

Emergency Services

Two vehicle crash

Police, ﬁre, and ambulance services attended a two-vehicle crash on SH2 north of Mauriceville on Sunday at about 4pm. Two people were treated for minor injuries at the scene.

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Covid-19 has failed to ground the 2021 Wings Over Wairarapa event. Organisers conﬁrmed on Thursday the biennial air show would be running in February at up to Alert Level 2.5.

The 350 strong team working under Wairarapa election returning ofﬁcer Chris Giles are rearing to go, and glad to be ﬁnally underway.

Inside

Interact

Local News 1-8

Lifestyle 16-33

Events 38-39

Carterton 10

Business 34-35

Classiÿ eds 40-42

Opinion 12-13

Rural 36

Sport 42

Extra 14

Puzzles 37

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Volunteers protecting Wairarapa lizards Eli Hill Two weeks ago a group of 12 volunteers spent their Saturday putting in tracking tunnels at the Ponatahi Lizard Sanctuary. The volunteerrun work is part of Sustainable Wairarapa’s Citizen Science project. The tracking tunnels will be followed up in a couple of weeks with the instillation of lizard monitoring

equipment. In November or December predator control stations will be

put in place, including about 200 traps, as well as bait for mice. Volunteer Jim O’Malley said they were targeting rats, weasels, hedgehogs, feral cats, ferrets, and mice. “The enclosure was built around a lizard hotspot, there are ﬁve species but one lizard in particular, the spotted skink, is quite rare.” It’s only known in two locations in the lower North Island – Tim and Jenny Hewitt’s farm is one of them.

Masterton ratepayers could be in the money if they opt to receive their rates notices via email. Masterton District Council is on a drive to cut printing and postage costs, and wants to encourage more people to receive their bills online. As an incentive MDC has oﬀered to hand three locals $500 cash back each on their November rates bill from those signing up for its eRates service this month. David Paris, the council’s ﬁnance manager, said lowering print and postage costs was an obvious area to reduce costs. Every three months the council sends notices to ratepayers about the amount owing on their rates accounts. Paris said MDC could save $40,000 a year if everyone got their notices via email. Paper billing costs around $25,000 a year in postage alone, and the cost of printing the rates notices is another $17,000 a year, Paris said. • Visit mstn.govt.nz/ services/rates or call the council on 06 370 6300 during October.

go – including surveys of lizards, native moths, birds, bats, and katipo numbers and populations throughout Wairarapa. People who want to volunteer can contact Jim on 027 821 9216.

“The only other location is the Wainuiomata River in Lower Hutt.” The sanctuary pest control project is going to become a long term one – but Sustainable Wairarapa also has a number of short term projects on the

Volunteers in action at the Ponatahi Lizard Sanctuary. PHOTOS/SUPPLIED

Masterton breweries had a rough start Continued from Page 1 Rockel began to face ﬁnancial diﬃculty and had to put the brewery, and his properties up for auction. Despite fair attendance at the auction, ‘there was not a single bid for the valuable properties put up’. Rockel was declared

bankrupt and lived as a boarder for a time before he committed suicide. Things didn’t get much better for the brewery which was eventually burnt down, allegedly by ‘the careless actions of a homeless swagman’. Other breweries opened

up, and found some success – but just as things seemed to be getting going – prohibition came along and the sale of alcohol was banned in the Masterton District. Luckily for those who loved a local brew the Eagle Brewery got around

the ban by brewing in Masterton but selling it’s beer from a depot in Carterton. There are plenty more stories in the book, which also includes images, articles from the time, and photos of bottles. Fittingly the latest

iteration of Masterton’s brewery scene – the SUP Brewery’s Mark Harris wrote an introduction to the book. Harris said every town deserves to have something local. “It creates unique ﬂavours which are then

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Waihenga township turns 150 October 8 will be 150 years since the settlement of Waihenga was founded. The town predated Martinborough by ten years but became part of Martinborough when the two areas merged. Reporter ELI HILL spoke to Martinborough historian Mate Higginson about the history of the settlement. The settlement of Waihenga was formed in 1870 when James Daniel Baird bought 100 acres of Waihinga from the estate of E. Meredith, Higginson tells me. Spread over his coffee table is an orderly clear folder with names, newspaper clippings, photographs, and dates detailing everything Higginson has been able to find on the settlement. Over the course of its life the settlement has also been called Waihinga, Wharekaka, and Bairdsville. It was predated by a small Maori village called Waihinga. Mate flicks through the folder and stops at a sheet of paper. “The first official notice of Waihenga was in the Wairarapa Mercury on the 8th of October 1970. By me, that was the first time we saw it advertised.” Baird turned the 100 acres into 60 one-acre sections, and six five-acre blocks, with roads drawn up. “The next advertisement in the papers was a quote that in December 1870 that most of the sections had sold.” Exactly how fast the sections were taken up is hard to determine. “A lot of people bought these sections in speculation, but in reality, you’ve got to move from where you are situated in Greytown, which is the next populous. The question is: when you’re over here what are you going to sell?” The first person to set up was Mr Bright, a blacksmith from Greytown

who set up a smithy and forge. “Those are the sort of things – you had to be practical, there was no point setting up a baker’s shop or a butcher’s shop here because you had to be practical. “He was a blacksmith and they needed him. One room of his house also acted as the post oﬃce.” The next to move in was the Presbyterian Church which opened in June 1871. After that a boot maker arrived and gradually other things came and took up the sections. “I want to emphasise that it was not taken up immediately as soon as they bought them. Things just had to improve. “There was just nothing – that’s what we’ve got to get across.” One of the big things that changed the early town of Waihenga was the construction of the Waihenga bridge in 1873. People changed their direction of travel and the Waihenga business area moved from Weld St to Lower Valley Rd [Now Jellicoe St] in order to catch more patrons. “Human beings go the shortest way possible, so shops all had to change place.” Ten years after Waihenga was founded, Martinborough began being developed by John Martin who shared a family tie with Baird through his wife. “There was always the rivalry that Martinborough was the business place and people lived down in Waihenga. “They set up

Mate Higginson looks out at the Weld Rd, Jellicoe St intersection - both roads had been important business areas for Waihenga. PHOTOS/ELI HILL

There’s the old saying, money talks, in the end the ÿ nancial gains of being a town, being a borough, and getting things done collectively meant Waihenga didn’t survive. small businesses as they saw the town was going to develop this way – you couldn’t develop the other way.” Gradually the town evolved and in 1905 the two areas amalgamated to become one town – although the merge wasn’t universally popular. “There was discussions alright – It’s never recorded because of the taste in the mouth at the time. “The to-be commissioners had a job on their hands convincing them to join and to obtain the name Martinborough.” Before the merger the area had been governed by Greytown Ward Five – Otaroa Roading, by becoming an

Mate Higginson with his research on Waihenga.

oﬃcial town Waihenga and Martinborough would be able to have its own commissioners and a town clerk. This also allowed the town to apply for roading. The combined town was named Martinborough and had a population of 605. “Once they accepted that we became a town and in 1928 became a borough everything died out in Waihenga – the post oﬃce came up here

in Martinborough, the churches wanted to come up here.” Higginson says there was a great divide in 1890 among the Presbyterian Church. “Half left the church because they wanted to stay [in Waihenga], the other wanted to come up here. “There’s the old saying, money talks, in the end the ﬁnancial gains of being a town, being a borough,

and getting things done collectively meant Waihenga didn’t survive.” To commemorate the 150th anniversary 150 trees will be planted on Pain Farm, and a seat of reﬂection will be installed outside the Martinborough Museum facing Martinborough Square. On the 26th of October – Labour Weekend there’ll be a cycle tour of the Waihenga area, with Higginson guiding.

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STICKMAN’S WEEKLY SPECIALS paknsaveonline.co.nz Ron Mark, left, Mike Butterick, Sam Rossiter-Stead, Celia Wade-Brown, and Kieran McAnulty. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

Politics at the pub popular with punters Emily Ireland It was as much a public roasting as it was a candidate debate – and punters were glad it was so. Politics at the Pub, held at the White Swan in Greytown on Thursday night, was a candidate debate like no other. Emceeing the night on Thursday was Sam Rossiter-Stead whose daughter Amy enforced strict timekeeping with the blaring of an air horn after a minute of blabbing – “because we don’t want long boring answers”. White Swan owner Nick Rogers said he “couldn’t think of anything worse” than listening to candidates in a town hall talk about serious politics, hence the idea of having Politics at the Pub. Alcoholic beverage in hand, Ron Mark [NZ First], Mike Butterick [National], Celie WadeBrown [Greens], and Kieran McAnulty [Labour] took turns answering burning questions and being roasted by RossiterStead and the audience. “All four of our candidates have arrived here tonight on a different mode of transport,” Rossiter-Stead said. “Celia on a bike, Mike on a tractor, Kieran in the red Ute, and Ron – whereabouts did you park the Defence Force helicopter?” Mark quipped back that he had parked it in his barn. A piece of paper plucked

from a jar of audience questions asked McAnulty: “Kieran, you’ve grown a beard since the 2017 election and look about 15 years older. Did a Labour spin doctor advise you to do that?”. McAnulty said he didn’t even know he could grow one – “but to my delight, I could”. Butterick was asked if he would be capitalising on the similarity of his name to fellow candidate Warren Butterworth. He replied that he had been telling people who were confused to “tick the rick”. He was also asked whether “Kieran and Ron have done more for the region than Alastair Scott ever did”. “Everybody goes into the job wanting the best for their community,” Butterick said “We’ve got slightly different ideas about how we do it, but I would acknowledge everyone has done their best.” Mark and McAnulty praised each other’s efforts in Parliament over the past term. “Collectively across Wairarapa we do a pretty good job,” Mark said. “If you’ve got more MPs in the region, it is better for the region as a whole.” There were six MPs currently living in Wairarapa, Mark said. These were Mark, McAnulty, Scott, Meka Whaitiri, Kris Faafoi in Greytown, and Tracey Martin in Carterton. “When you have more

voices in parliament stuff gets done.” If successful in his bid for the Wairarapa electorate seat, Mark said he would like to see investment in vital infrastructure; Butterick said he would like investment in water resilience and good agriculture policies that were “achievable and based on science and evidence”; Wade-Brown wanted a far better train service and support for farmers to farm sustainably; McAnulty said he was proud of Wairarapa and the way the government had encouraged growth and recovery in the region post-lockdown. “We are in a prime position to make the most of this rebuild,” McAnulty said. “Primary sector is vitally important, but it isn’t the only show in town.” Each candidate disclosed how they would personally be voting in the upcoming referendum for the Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill, and the End of Life Choice Act. Mark and Butterick voted a double no, and Wade-Brown and McAnulty voted a double yes. A show of hands in the audience indicated a majority of people were voting yes to both. McAnulty appeared to have won his audience over, faring the best in a tally of voters above the other candidates. He even won the vote of Wade-Brown.

Blaze destroys tramping hut Gianina Schwanecke A family’s beloved tramping hut near the Waingawa River was destroyed in a suspicious fire on Tuesday last week. But it won’t take away more than three decades of memories there, one of the owners said. Wellington-based Ross Hampton’s family had been going to the Upper Waingawa Rd hut, which they owned with another Christchurch-based family, for close

to 35 years. It’s where their children spent many weekends, he said. “It started off as a hut with one room and as kids have arrived over the years, we’ve extended it. “It’s a beautiful spot by the river and the bush. “It’s still a beautiful spot despite what’s happened.” Firefighters were called to the property at around 7.30pm on Tuesday night but were unable to save the large hut which could sleep up to 20 people.

Masterton Fire Station officer Kevin Smith said accessing the property was difficult, as there is a bridge with a weight limit on it and there was no access for a truck. Instead they sent in two off-road vehicles with portable pumps. “We met one of the farmers at the end of the road who informed us it had pretty much burnt to the ground. “When we arrived, we found [the hut] had collapsed.”

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Local photographers win at national awards A group of Wairarapa photographers have done well at the national Nikon Iris Professional Photography Awards. Greytown photographer Esther Bunning won the overall NZ award. ‘Professional Photographer of the Year’ as well as the Creative Photography category, the Portrait Open category, and also the regional award for Wellington Photographer of the Year. Amber Griffin, of Masterton won the commercial category, with a gold distinction for a series on members of the

New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Sharisse Eberlein was thrilled to receive three silver awards and nine bronze awards. “I wasn’t going to enter this year it’s been such a rollercoaster. “But I did, and I love the learning, the professional development, and seeing your work judged by your fellow professional photographers,” Sharisse said. Rebecca Kempton of Greytown received five

silver awards and 14 bronze awards. Sharisse Eberlein, Rebecca Kempton, Terry Wreford Hann and Esther Bunning are regular entrants into the NZIPP awards, and this year they encouraged other local photographers to challenge themselves and enter. “The results from the region have been fantastic. It has been a highlight of the awards seeing so many of our first-time entrants do well,” said Esther. “We’ve loved

mentoring them through the process of entering, as it can be a daunting process for those who haven’t entered before.” said Rebecca. “And it’s a way that we can pay it forward and it’s been so exciting seeing how well everyone has done, and following their progress throughout the judging,” said Sharisse. The group even came together to watch the final awards evening online. The awards are highly contested and coveted as they have helped launch and establish many careers.

Wairarapa photographers (from left): Terry Wreford Hann, Esther Bunning, Amber Griffin, Andrew Stewart, Lucy Cooper, Kylie Alexander, Belinda Pratt, Sarah Watkins, Sharisse Eberlein, Rebecca Kempton. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

“The Iris awards is a wonderful opportunity for me to push the boundaries creatively as well as sharing my everyday client work for review from both international and national judges. “The awards give me a great sense of belonging and community. The coming together of likeminded people and the support and camaraderie is like nothing else.” said Rebecca. All entries were judged anonymously and this year, due to covid-19, the judging

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Peace in a poster Eli Hill Wairarapa students’ creativity was on display last week at Aratoi as part of the Lions International Peace Poster Contest. Sol Hansen of Opaki School won first prize, while Hadlow’s Gabriella Nicholson and Abel Va’afusuaga were awarded runner up prizes. Ava Wilson and Jack McGrath were highly commended.

The students’ peace posters.

$100 was given to the winner, $50 went to the runners up, and $20 for highly commended. The awards were judged by Aratoi director

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Susanna Shadbolt. Prizes given by Masterton Host Waipoua Lions Club. President Rene Clough

said helping youth was one of the club’s core sponsorships. “Probably because our members are in the generation of having grandchildren. “It’s something we do every year, it’s fun for the kids to think about and it just gives nice exposure to Lions.” Sol Hansen will now go into the national competition, the winner of which will go into the global competition.

Lions youth coordinater Ross Bonnett, Chair of Aratoi Regional Trust Barb Roydhouse, Opaki student Jessica Harvey, and Lions president Rene Clough. PHOTO/LYNDA FERINGA

Motor neuron fundraiser takes off Eli Hill A fundraiser started by army veterans to raise money to assist those affected by motor neuron disease is taking off. The fundraiser was started after Morris Edwards was diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease [MND]. He, his family, and fellow Vietnam veteran Tweet Bird decided to raise money for Motor Neuron Disease Association of New Zealand. Bird, said they already raised $26,000, partly from their upcoming charity dinner, and charity auction night, but were looking to raise more. “Because Morris is such a popular guy around Wairarapa people just say ‘What do you want?’ and it goes from there. “What we’re doing now is we’ve decided because we’ve got all these vouchers and stuff we’re going to put together a gift basket worth over $1000 and ask everybody who hasn’t donated so far to make a cash donation into this account and they go into the draw to win this basket. “And there’ll be a second prize of a truckload of wood - 12 cubic meters of firewood.”

Tweet Bird and his army friend, Morris Edwards who has motor neurone disease. PHOTO/FILE

MND affects the motor neurons, or nerve cells which control the voluntary movement of muscles. It impacts the muscles for swallowing, chewing, tongue movement, facial expression, breathing, coughing, and limb movement, and degeneration of the motor neurones results in progressive muscle wasting and weakness, because the nerve supply to the muscles is impaired. People can donate to the Wairarapa Vietnam Vets Group through its bank number 010682013472611, if they reference their full name and number they’ll go into the draw to win the gift basket.

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Tomatoes can be grown in the garden, in pots or even hanging baskets and are a perfect choice for growing in smaller home gardens. They need a nice sunny spot to soak up the rays (the sunnier the better) and protection from harsh winds (staking is very important for taller growing varieties). It’s a good idea to grow your tomatoes in a different place from the previous season. This can ensure that no pests or diseases are lurking around. Growing in bags or containers are a great way to avoid this happening.

in a bucket of seaweed tonic (Seamite is a Wairarapa product which would be ideal). This will help prevent transplant shock & helps fight against pests & disease.

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Dig a big hole for your plant. We highly recommend planting your tomato plants very deep, about 2/3 of the plant could be buried. The buried stem will help ensure a strong root system is developed, helping to anchor the plant and protect from wind as well as supplying food & water. Place a stake or two into the hole and gently place the plant in the centre of the hole (on an angle if possible). Back fill with Tui Tomato Mix & pour over the left over seaweed tonic water if available.

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Marching to the beat in Carterton

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Eli Hill The New Zealand Army Band is coming to Carterton as part of its concert series ‘New Zealand Army Band Live’. The band will deliver a memorable evening of big band, classical, and brass band music featuring world-class vocal and instrumental soloists. Held at the Carterton Events Centre on November 5 from 7.30pm the concert is family friendly and will include

The New Zealand Army Band will be performing in Carterton next month.

something for everyone. This follows a recent sold-out concert in the

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including an hour-long Anzac Day concert. These weekly recordings were watched by more than two million viewers from all around the world. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, and $10 for under 18s. • Tickets available from www.eventﬁnda. co.nz or at the Carterton Event Centre – Holloway St, Carterton.

Vandalism attack on Sparks Park trees dismays Karen Coltman Police are investigating the deliberate destruction of more than 30 trees in Carterton’s Sparks Park on Saturday night. Most of the trees won’t survive. Carterton Mayor Greg Lang went to the park on Sunday morning and said it was clear loppers and a handsaw had been used to cause the damage. “It’s only part of the park, but they were new plantings,” Lang said. The damaged trees were a mix of fruit trees and native trees. Sparks Park Trust chair Bill Knowles, Pippa Cain, and many other friends

Nobody is going to stop this park continuing to provide so much pleasure to so many and a plan for replanting is our response. – Pippa Cain of the park, planted and watered them all through last summer. “Nobody is going to stop this park continuing to provide so much pleasure to so many and a plan for replanting is our response,” Cain said. “For anyone that is able to show their support to

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People with passion In my job I get to meet a lot of passionate people. From councillors, to farmers, to kids, to school principals, there so many areas of Wairarapa society that you’re able to find someone who gives 110 per cent. While being passionate about what you do is not essential to earn a living, and can quite often come with disadvantages such as extra-long days, or biting off more than you can chew, I think overall the rewards outweigh any shortcomings. When you’re passionate about something there’s a connection between you and the work, and that connection provides a feeling that a paycheck can’t quite replicate. I want to talk about two people who this week displayed a passion that went beyond the call of duty. Firstly, it was Mate Higginson ‘The Martinborough Historian’ whose knowledge of the area he’s spent his entire life in was astounding.

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Eli Hill He showed me piles of clear files, which all hold detailed notes on the area and its history, and he went so far as to call the Midweek up just to make sure people knew about Waihenga’s anniversary. In his 80s, Mate was still able to rattle off figures and dates so quickly my pen had a hard time keeping up. If he wanted to he could easily put his feet up, leave the area’s history to others. But I’m sure his passion for the subject keeps him going. In a newsroom you can tell when someone’s passionate about the stories they’re writing – the stories are easy to read and genuinely interesting. I’m sure many Midweek, and Times-Age readers are familiar with

the work of reporterextraordinaire Gianina Schwanecke who has recently left to work at the Hawke’s Bay Today. We started at the TimesAge at around the same time, and she always stuck out as someone who gave 110 per cent, whether it was putting her hand up for anything, working longer than she had to, or being aware of, and giving a kind word to the people around her. By caring about what she did she saw value where others would see a whole lot of work. I think Mate and Gianina are great examples of why we should encourage both young people, and ourselves to follow the things that put a smile on our face and give us a feeling of satisfaction.

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STREET TALK

My favourite book is ... Graeme Burnard The Wind in the Willows. I read it every year. Jan Abernethy I just read ‘Girl in the Mirror’ great read, recommend it. Jocelyn Konig Any book by Lucinda Riley.

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Richard Alan Dahlberg Life and times of Rd. Not written yet. Jean Cretney Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. David McMaster Anything from James Patterson. Emily Ireland The Century Trilogy by Ken Follett is amazing. But have always been drawn back to reading Perfume by Patrick Suskind, and George Orwell’s 1984.

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Mortgage Repayment Insurance included in the original loan? I’m now getting letters from debt collectors talking about my credit rating. We cannot overemphasise the importance of avoiding getting a bad credit rating, as it is. At the Wairarapa Citizens Advice Bureau we’ve had several inquiries over recent weeks from people experiencing financial hardship , often due to the covid-19 pandemic. The following are examples of questions we might get asked and our responses. I’m really desperate about my money situation. Unpaid bills are banking up and I’m getting letters from debt collectors. Can you people help? We can put you in touch with the budget adviser services, who will help you by working with creditors to sort out your financial situation and then work with you to get you “back in the black”. Their services may be free of charge . I’ve got money tied up in KiwiSaver. Can I access that to help with my present difficulties? If you’re suffering considerable financial hardship, you may be able to withdraw some of your KiwiSaver funds early , but this should be an absolute last resort action, as the prime purpose of KiwiSaver is to assist you in retirement. For this reason, KiwiSaver funds managers are always most reluctant to release your money early and will need to be convinced by you that you are experiencing

significant financial hardship. Having the support of a budget adviser should assist your application. You can only access yours and your employer’s contributions. Not the Government’s tax credits. I believe my problems arose as a result of covid-19. If you lose your job (including selfemployment) from March 1 to October 30 due to covid-19, you may be eligible for the covid-19 Income Relief Payment from Work and Income. The payment is for up to 12 weeks to help with living costs after sudden job loss, and to give time to find other work. It’s getting on top of my mortgage and hire purchase repayments that’s the main problem. It is very important to contact the lender as

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soon as you realise you’re having problems. The sooner you take action, the more likely the issue can be resolved. Many lenders are willing to negotiate a payment plan to tide you through a difficult time. Most mortgage and hire purchase agreements include hardship clauses whereby the lender should give relief, such as a repayment holiday, or extension of the term etc. Was there almost certain to make life difficult for you in the future. Having a budget adviser working with you, is likely to give confidence to lenders etc that your problems are under control. Justice of the Peace: We have a JP service available at CAB for legal document work but please call us first to see when available.

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Kotahitanga Coming together Our latest exhibition, Kotahitanga - Coming Together is incredible. Not just for the artists, but also you, the public who have embraced the diverse talent that we have here in Wairarapa and have been buying artworks straight off the wall in droves. We created this exhibition to stand together in unity with Wairarapa’s artistic community after the impact of covid-19. With hundreds of items on display, and changing almost daily, this is becoming a really exciting exhibition to visit. Each week we will be taking a closer look at a group and this week it is the turn for the Wairarapa Camera Club. I love looking at photographs, each image tells a story. Whether it be a landscape, a portrait or an action shot, the colours, detail, and textures are all there, adding depth to the narrative. Cosmos by Helen Smith is a beautifully simple shot of a lone purple flower, but I love the story behind it. She tells me that she loves flowers, of all different types, colours, and shapes. Ideally her

garden would be a mass of wildflowers. The Cosmos flower is a wild spirited flower which spreads on its own, some may call it a weed. I love this image because it is taken from a different perspective that you don’t normally get with flower images. It is taken with a macro lens so you can really see the detail. Lucy Cooper’s Moa is beautifully coloured and detailed. The corroded metal of the feathers gives a hauntingly beautiful look. Jan Abernathy works at Lavender Abbey and there is no surprise that she is constantly surrounded by honeybees and lavender. This image perfectly captures the relationship between flower and insect, both needing each other to survive. The bee almost looks too heavy for the delicate lavender stalk. Jan says she loves watching the bees do their work, gathering pollen for the hive. This image sums up her two favourite things, lavender, and photography. Kotahitanga - Coming together is running until November 15 at Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History.

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Tim Nelson In the timeless self-help classic The 7 Habits of Highly Eﬀective People, author Stephen Covey shares a strategy for building integrity. Essentially the process starts at a personal level by making small promises to yourself (the easy part), then keeping them (the harder part). The promises we make can be simple, such as limiting your time on social media to a certain amount of time a day, to starting a ﬁtness programme with a daily 10-minute walk. As the promises are kept your sense of personal integrity will grow and the level of future promises can be a little more challenging, growing that feeling of self-worth and belief.

A passion for life

I read an inspirational article in Life and Leisure magazine about Jennie McCormick, a person who had an interest in amateur astronomy that has led to a career and being recognised in astronomy circles around the world for work she has done and discoveries she has made, including the co-discovery of a planet three times the size of Jupiter. I love the way that Jennie has been able to ﬁnd a passion and take it so far. She has earned national awards, featured in prestigious journals, and had a movie star (from Star Trek) ask for her autograph. The thing I like most about McCormick’s story is that the success and career are just the frilly bits on the side. She didn’t need these added beneﬁts and would have had just as much satisfaction had she just kept enjoying astronomy for the personal interest she has. I believe having an interest is a big part of who we become as people. Jennie’s is astronomy, but yours

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could be anything, from gardening to heavy metal music. Find that one thing and you’ll have a passion to keep you fulﬁlled for life.

Be proactive

The ﬁrst of the seven habits in Covey’s book is to be proactive. I am completely on board with Covey here, as being proactive gives us more control over our lives, where we’re heading, as well as managing the things that happen to us. The idea of being proactive is what has got so many through the toughest of circumstances, such as Viktor Frankl, who, in his book Man’s Search For Meaning, shared how this philosophy was a key reason why he survived the time he was in a concentration camp. Sean Covey (Stephen’s son) gives two components of what it takes to be proactive, these being to: take responsibility; and use your initiative. Essentially Sean believes that if we don’t take responsibility for our lives someone else will and we will be overly inﬂuenced by others to take us in directions we don’t necessarily want to go. Using our initiative lets us set our direction as we look for and take opportunities, many of which would not have been apparent to us if we hadn’t been proactive.

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don’t necessarily lead to happiness. An example of this could be binge eating a packet of biscuits. The eating (at least, to start with) is a pleasurable experience. However, afterwards we are more likely to feel a sense of shame or self-disgust, this being far from happiness. Pleasurable experiences are still a part of a good life, but we need to do them in strict moderation (in most cases). Happiness, to me, comes from doing things that aren’t always enjoyable in the moment, but give you a great deal of satisfaction afterwards. An example of this is going to the gym, an experience that can be hard to get motivated for on a cold night in winter, but the feeling of happiness is certainly there afterwards with the sense of accomplishment. Do the things that make you happy and avoid the things that don’t to have a rich and satisfying life.

Ask for help

The Daily Calm meditation had a focus on support, with the idea being in the context of supporting a daily or regular meditation practice. Ideas included: having a support group, with each member

sending a text or message when their session was completed to motivate the group; and talking to family to ensure you have a quiet place that isn’t disturbed for the time that you practise. The general idea of the Daily Calm message was to ask for help and seek support so that you can be successful. The session ﬁnished with this quote from unknown: ‘Don’t be shy about asking for help. It doesn’t mean you’re weak, it only means you’re wise’. This can be extended far beyond a meditation practice. In so many areas of our lives we need help and support, but we’re often afraid to ask because we think it makes us look weak and we should just grit our teeth and handle whatever it is that we’re struggling with. A much better approach is to ask for help; not only will it give you the support you need, it has also been shown through research that the person giving the support also gets a signiﬁcant boost in their own sense of self-worth.

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any learning situation, such as a course, conference, class, or any experience when you will be introduced to new knowledge or skills. These three questions will make you more accountable, more likely to implement new ideas, as opposed to attending, for example, a oneday course as a part of your work professional development, then forgetting about what you learned as ‘life gets in the way’. The three magic questions are: How can I use this? Why must I use this? When will I use this? Even in the most unlikely situations there are learning experiences we can beneﬁt from. Conversely, we may go into a situation that is speciﬁcally tailored for our professional development needs. In both types of situations asking the three questions will lead to you doing something with what you learn.

Look for someone like you

Olivia Vivian is a former gymnast who represented Australian in the Olympic Games. More recently she became the ﬁrst female to reach the ﬁnal of Australian Ninja Warrior, a phenomenal achievement as

an athlete. When Vivian was growing up she was repeatedly told that she was too tall to be a top gymnast. What a demoralising thing to hear about something that you have so much passion for. However, what Vivian did was a little research in which she found a past highly successful Russian Olympic gymnast who was about the same height as her. Instead of listening to the naysayers, Vivian found someone just like her who had done what she wanted to do. The evidence was there and she tracked it down and used it as a source of motivation. For almost whatever your dream or goal is, regardless of your circumstance there’s likely to be someone like you who has done what you want to do. If they can, learn from this person and do it yourself. • 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.

For lovers of home decor, Willa Designs is a treasure trove. Sumptuous locally-made cushions, vintage lampshades, English pottery, soaps from France, scented candles and artful fabric ˜ ower arrangements: customers with a discerning eye and elegant tastes have plenty to choose from. However, the Queen Street shop, brainchild of skilled seamstress Linda McCarthy, has humble origins: starting with a notebook. Linda, who opened Willa Designs in July last year, returned to Wairarapa in 2016 after living in Western Australia. On re-settling, she was unable to ÿnd the range of notebooks she had often used before leaving the country hand-made in Masterton by Ray and Barbara Roydhouse, and sold at local markets. “I loved those notebooks - they’d been around for years,” Linda says. “I did some research, and found Barbara and her husband were living one street over from me.” Linda made contact, and eventually started making her own line of notebooks, mentored by the Roydhouses and bookbinder Jill Rose. Having perfected her product, Linda hit the Wairarapa market circuit, selling the notebooks along with a range of curtains and lampshades she made from scratch. In 2018, she teamed up with Izzy Rogers, of Papillion Studio in Kuripuni Village, to do a pop up shop on Queen Street. “That was wonderful,” Linda says. “The next year, the old Nikolaisons Photo Centre became available - so I decided it was time to take a leap of faith, and open my own shop.” Willa Designs, named for Linda’s niece, stocks a range of homeware and interior decorations, many of which are handmade on site by Linda and sta˛ members, Tina Cheer, Lisa Isaac and

Lynn Schaefer. These include curtains, cushions, Roman blinds, lampshades and dish covers - as well silk ˜ ower arrangements and wreaths, impeccably assembled by Lynn, and Linda's notebooks. As well some items sourced internationally, Linda is committed to selling New Zealandmade products: including luxury plant-based paints from the Auckland-based Artisan Company, baby snugs from Me 2 U gifts in Whanganui, and a range of candles made by sta˛ member Tina Cheer from her Carterton home. Linda is also passionate about upcycling - and she and her team Willa Designs run regular workshops to help customers breathe life back into their worn-out furnishings and ÿxtures. So far, they have run workshops on painting and re-upholstering furniture, decoupage, recovering lampshades, and making blinds from pre-loved and new fabrics. “We live in such a disposable society. We want to encourage people to minimise waste, and give them the inspiration and tools to do so as much as possible at home. “We have some customers who come in on limited budgets - so we’ll give them advice on where they can source a˛ ordable fabrics.” The Willa Designs team also does custom-made curtains, lampshades, blinds and painting of furniture, commissioned by individual customers. Linda is thankful for the support she has received so far, especially during COVID-19, from customers, both local and from out-oftown and her amazing team. “We’ve had some lovely comments - lots of great feedback.” Willa Designs is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 4.30pm, and Saturday from 10am to 2pm.

The team at Willa Designs are dedicated to bring classic, sophisticated styling to your home. We stock timeless ranges of furniture, home-wares, décor items, chalkpaint and accessories. In-house made to measure service for curtains, blinds and lampshades. Plus a range of workshops. 215 Queen Street, Masterton. P 021 502 962 SHOP OPEN Mon-Fri 10am-4.30pm. Sat 10am-2pm E willadesigns@outlook.com www.willadesigns.nz

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Yarns in Barns set to go Arthur Hawkes Yarns in Barns, Wairarapa’s popular literary festival, will be taking place from October 8 to October 18, with many famous authors and attendees congregating from across the country. There will be many events, taking place all across Wairarapa – from Mt Bruce to Martinborough. The origins of the festival go back to 2003. It was the brainchild of Ian F. Grant, renowned cartoon historian and publisher with Fraser Books; David Hedley, publisher and owner of Hedley Books; and various libraries throughout Wairarapa. The aim was to try and foster a love of the printed book, and reading generally. “It was seen as a way of celebrating those things, especially when digital was becoming such a big thing,” Hedley said. “We just wanted to foster a love of the printed book.” Grant said he’d moved to Wairarapa before establishing Yarns in Barns, and noted a snooty attitude from those over the hill. “I’d escaped from Wellington … It was interesting the way that Wairarapa was viewed,

David Hedley and Ian Grant with some of the books that will be showcased at this year’s Yarns in Barns. PHOTO/ARTHUR HAWKES

At the end of the day, the festival is for locals to enjoy, and to get the chance to meet nationallyrecognised identities.It’s very much every person’s festival. We never wanted it to be a highbrow literary festival. in that superior way that cities often do, as being a kind of ‘rural backwater’. “Because we’d come from one world to another, we saw all

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was one that should be questioned, preferably crushed.” Hedley said that Yarns in Barns’ ideal was to draw a varied audience, and to present a veritable cornucopia of New Zealand literature, in a variety of different venues throughout Wairarapa. “At the end of the day, the festival is for locals to enjoy, and to get the

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chance to meet nationallyrecognised identities. “It’s very much every person’s festival. We never wanted it to be a highbrow literary festival.” Grant was also keen to stress the importance in having a spread of venues across Wairarapa, as things tended to be “Masterton-centric” due to the town’s size and population density. “So many things in Wairarapa, if they’re based in Masterton, tend to be very Mastertoncentric. “So, from the start, we wanted to do things all through Wairarapa, and to appeal to young people right through to old people.” The first event is with celebrity chef Chelsea Winter, who will be discussing her new book Supergood at Carterton Events Centre, although this has now sold out. Hedley was able to assure attendees that the festival would stay true to its name, with a few events “definitely” taking place in barns. • Events are listed on the Yarns in Barns website [yarnsinbarns. co.nz] where there are Eventfinda links available.

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

TIME OF PROHIBITION The prohibition on Alcohol will run from: 7pm Friday 23 October 2020 to 7am Saturday 24 October 2020 7pm Saturday 24 October 2020 to 7am Sunday 25 October 2020 7pm Sunday 25 October 2020 to 7am Monday 26 October 2020

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

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

ROAD CLOSURE Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulation 1965, notice is hereby given that the Masterton District Council proposes to close the following road to ordinary vehicular traffic for the period indicated hereunder, for the purpose of permitting the Wairarapa Car Club to hold a speed event. Road to be closed to Ordinary Vehicular Traffic: Dorsets Road Period of Closure: Sunday 15 November 2020 – 7:30am to 6pm During the period of closure the following provisions will be made for ordinary vehicular traffic which would otherwise use the road:(1) A notice shall be displayed at each end of the closed section advising motorists that a speed event is underway. (2) The Wairarapa Car Club shall provide marshals for the convenience of residents who may require to use that section of road to be closed. Any person objecting to the proposal is called upon to lodge notice of objection and grounds thereof in writing before 4 pm Monday 20 October 2020 at the Masterton District Council Office, 161 Queen Street, (P O Box 444), Masterton. Dated this 1st day of October 2020. S T Southey - Planning and Building Manager 06 370 6300 - 8am to 5pm weekdays except Tue 9am to 5pm 06 378 7752 - after hours 161 Queen Street, PO Box 444, Masterton 5840 mdc@mstn.govt.nz WWW.MSTN.GOVT.NZ

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

Castlepoint 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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Wednesday, October 7, 2020

THE 2020 GENERAL ELECTION AND REFERENDUMS

Find your nearest voting place. WAIRARAPA, IKAROA-RĀWHITI ALFREDTON Alfredton School Classroom, Corner Alfredton Road & Route 52 Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

CARTERTON 'Number 23' Gallery, 23 Holloway Street (opposite Carterton District Council) Sat 3 Oct - Sun 4 Oct 10am - 3pm Mon 5 Oct - Fri 9 Oct 10am - 4pm Sat 10 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 10am - 3pm Mon 12 Oct - Fri 16 Oct 9am - 5pm Carterton Memorial Club, 35-37 Broadway Mon 12 Oct - Fri 16 Oct 9am - 5pm Carterton School Hall, Corner Holloway & Dixon Streets Sat 10 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 9am - 4pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm South End School Hall, 275 High Street South Sat 10 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 9am - 4pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Carterton Playcentre (access from Howard Booth Park carpark), 188 Belvedere Road Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Dalefield School Classroom, Corner Dalefield & Thomas Roads Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm West Taratahi Community Hall, 713 Chester Road Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

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DANNEVIRKE Dannevirke South School Hall, Corner Stairs & Hunter Streets Sat 10 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 9am - 4pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Dannevirke Sports Club Lounge, 298 High Street Sat 10 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 9am - 4pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm The Hub (access from Allardice Street carpark), 23 Gordon Street Sat 3 Oct - Sun 4 Oct 10am - 4pm Mon 5 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 10am - 6pm Mon 12 Oct - Fri 16 Oct 9am - 6pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Ruahine School, 333 Maharahara Road Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

EKETĀHUNA Eketāhuna Community Centre, 4 Haswell Street Sat 10 Oct - Fri 16 Oct 11am - 4pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

VOTING PLACE INFORMATION CORRECT AS AT 17 SEPTEMBER 2020

South Featherston School, South Featherston Road Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

Anzac Hall Supper Room, 62-64 Bell Street Sat 3 Oct - Sun 4 Oct 10am - 3pm Mon 5 Oct - Fri 9 Oct 10am - 4pm Sat 10 Oct 9am - 4pm Mon 12 Oct - Fri 16 Oct 9am - 4pm Featherston School Hall, Corner Lyons & Revans Streets Sat 10 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 9am - 4pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

Martinborough School Hall, 14 Dublin Street Sat 3 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 9am - 4pm

GLADSTONE Gladstone School Hall, Te Whiti Road Sat 10 Oct 9am - 4pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

Saint Andrew's Church Hall, 41 Dublin Street Mon 12 Oct 12pm - 4pm Tue 13 Oct - Fri 16 Oct 9am - 4pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

GREYTOWN Greytown Town Centre, The Forum, 89-91 Main Street Sat 3 Oct - Sun 4 Oct 10am - 3pm Mon 5 Oct - Sat 10 Oct 10am - 4pm Sun 11 Oct 10am - 2pm Mon 12 Oct - Fri 16 Oct 10am - 5pm Greytown School Hall, 73 East Street Sat 10 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 9am - 4pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Kuranui College Student Centre, Bidwells Cutting Road Sat 10 Oct 9am - 4pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

KAHUTARA FEATHERSTON

MARTINBOROUGH

Kahutara School Sports Centre, 990 Kahutara Road Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

MANGAMAIRE Mangamaire Community Hall, 192 Tutaekara Road Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

MANGATAINOKA Mangatainoka School, Corner Makuri Street & State Highway 2 Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

MASTERTON REAP 'The Spot', opposite The Warehouse, 367 Queen Street Sat 3 Oct - Sun 4 Oct 10am - 4pm Tue 6 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 10am - 5pm Tue 13 Oct - Fri 16 Oct 9am - 6pm Te Awhina Cameron Community House, 2 Stuart Crescent Sat 10 Oct - Fri 16 Oct 9am - 4pm Te Rangimarie Marae, 131 Cole Street Sat 3 Oct - Fri 16 Oct 9am - 4pm

38 Queen Street, between ASB and the Library, 38 Queen Street Sat 3 Oct - Sun 4 Oct 10am - 4pm Mon 5 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 10am - 6pm Mon 12 Oct - Fri 16 Oct 9am - 6pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

Fernridge School Hall, 264 Upper Plain Road Sat 10 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 9am - 4pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Lakeview School Hall, Corner Te Ore Ore & Colombo Roads Sat 10 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 9am - 4pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

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THE 2020 GENERAL ELECTION AND REFERENDUMS

Find your nearest voting place. Masterton Intermediate School Hall, 38 Intermediate Street Sat 10 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 9am - 4pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Solway School Hall, 318 Ngaumutawa Road Sat 10 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 9am - 4pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Wairarapa Hall, 37 Johnstone Street Sat 10 Oct 9am - 4pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm War Memorial Stadium Foyer, Recreation Centre, 2 Dixon Street Mon 5 Oct - Wed 14 Oct 10am - 6pm Thu 15 Oct - Fri 16 Oct 9am - 6pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Douglas Park School Hall, 136 Cole Street Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm IDEA Services (IHC Centre), 46 Bentley Street Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

OMAKERE

TAKAPAU

Omakere School, 46 Long Range Road Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

Takapau School Hall, Nancy Street Sat 10 Oct 9am - 4pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

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Opaki School Hall, 36 Waipipi Road Sat 10 Oct 9am - 4pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

Tinui School Library, 25 Charles Street Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

PAHIATUA Tararua District Council Chambers, 136 Main Street Mon 5 Oct - Fri 9 Oct 9am - 4pm Mon 12 Oct - Fri 16 Oct 9am - 4pm Pahiatua School Hall, Corner Albert Street & Mangahao Road Sat 10 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 10am - 5pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

PIRINOA Pirinoa School, 2782 Lake Ferry Road Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

PONGAROA

Senior Citizens Hall, Perry Street Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

VOTING PLACE INFORMATION CORRECT AS AT 17 SEPTEMBER 2020

Pongaroa School, 9 Makomako Street Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

WAINUIORU Wainuioru School Classroom, 1340 Stronvar Road Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

WAIPAWA Waipawa School Technology Block, 6 Harker Street Sat 10 Oct 10am - 4pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm St Peter's Church Hall, Corner Kenilworth Street & Church Street Sat 10 Oct - Thu 15 Oct 10am - 4pm Fri 16 Oct 1:30pm - 6pm Central Hawkes Bay District Council Chambers, 28-32 Ruataniwha Street Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

Waipukurau School Hall, St Marys Road Sat 10 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 9am - 4pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm A W Parsons Pool Meeting Room, 10 River Terrace Sat 3 Oct - Sun 4 Oct 10am - 2pm Mon 5 Oct - Fri 16 Oct 9am - 4pm

WEBER Weber School, Dannevirke-Weber Road Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

WHAREAMA Whareama School Library, 82 Langdale Road Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

WOODVILLE Woodville Sports Stadium, 64 Ross Street Sat 10 Oct - Fri 16 Oct 9am - 4pm Woodville School Hall, Ross Street Sat 10 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 9am - 4pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

WAIPUKURAU MAURICEVILLE

PŌRANGAHAU

Mauriceville Community Hall (next to school), 1378 Opaki-Kaiparoro Road Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

Pōrangahau School Senior Classroom, 58 Keppel Street Sat 10 Oct 9am - 3pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

NORSEWOOD Norsewood School Staffroom, Coronation Street Sat 10 Oct 9am - 4pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

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Central Hawkes Bay College Library, 45 Tavistock Road Sat 10 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 9am - 4pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm The Terrace School Staffroom, 164 Porangahau Road Sat 10 Oct 9am - 4pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

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You can vote from Saturday 3 October to 7pm, Saturday 17 October. For the latest information visit vote.nz or call 0800 36 76 56.

22 Wairarapa Midweek Lifestyle Wednesday, October 7, 2020 A CLIMATE FOR CHANGE

New Zealand ShakeOut - Whakahaumaru Aotearoa - Thursday 15th October 2020 at 9.30am New Zealand ShakeOut is our national earthquake drill and tsunami h˜koi. ShakeOut is held across the world to remind people of the right action to take during an earthquake — Drop, Cover and Hold — and to practise a tsunami h˜koi (evacuation) if in a coastal area.

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Sign up for ShakeOut To take part in the drill, sign up your school, organisation or household at getready. govt.nz It takes two minutes to sign up everyone and you will be sent all the information you need to do the drill. How to shake out Wherever you are during New Zealand Shakeout, you can take part in the drill.

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Know your school’s responsibilities

Make an emergency plan for your business

Your school or ECE may face an emergency. It’s important to be prepared for emergency events and know how to respond if they happen.

Businesses have an obligation to be prepared for an emergency.

Just Drop, Cover, and Hold for up to one minute, and if you are in a coastal area practice your tsunami hikoi.

In most cases we can’t predict when an emergency will happen, but we can make plans to make sure our sta° are safe, our ÿ nancial and personal losses are reduced and we are able to get back to business as soon as possible.

Get your household ready for an emergency It’s up to you to make sure your family, and the people you care about, know what to do and that you all

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In 2050, the earth’s human population will be at 9.7 billion [estimated by the United Nations, and based on current patterns]. The countries where the highest population growth is expected include India, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Congo, Ethiopia, Tanzania and Indonesia. [China’s population is expected to decrease.] It’s simple maths to calculate that more people in the world means more carbon emissions. So getting countries to reduce their population growth would be the best thing we could do to slow climate change, right? As it turns out, this isn’t entirely true. Without doubt, there would be less greenhouse gases in the atmosphere if there were fewer humans on earth. But the biggest driver of climate change is high consumption in developed economies. As an example, the emissions produced by an ‘average’ person in Britain over a fortnight are higher than those produced by a citizen in any one of seven African countries in a whole year. In 2018, the average annual emissions

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people on the planet, there is an ever-growing demand for energy, transport, food, clothing – and all the other products and activities that produce greenhouse gases. Ecosystem destruction, species decline and pollution are undoubtedly exacerbated in countries where there is pressure from overpopulation. But the main cause of climate change and environmental destruction is the demand for development and wealth. Endless economic growth is not sustainable on a ﬁnite planet. This year, Earth Overshoot Day fell on August 22 – the calculated date from when demand for resources exceeds what the Earth can regenerate in the year. For Aotearoa/New Zealand, it fell on May 5. Now is the time for discussions in government, businesses and communities about the hard decisions and changes that need to be made. We must recognise the links between the current economic model and the environment, and get back on track for a safe and sustainable future for our children and planet.

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It’s time Wairarapa had an MP at the heart of Government.

Kieran McAnulty for Wairarapa

This term, we have: Secured $176m to upgrade the Wairarapa rail line, including a new platform in Featherston. Given at least $50,000 to every state school in the electorate, with $9m for Wairarapa College. Secured $7.11m for community water storage, unlocking growth opportunities for our region. Supported businesses and jobs through COVID-19 with the wage subsidy, small business loans scheme and redeployment training programmes. Made apprenticeships and trades training for critical industries free, to help get people into work. Made record investments in Wairarapa DHB, with increased youth mental health and substance abuse services. Commenced work on the Norfolk Road & Ngumutawa Road intersections, improving our community road safety.

I am asking for your support to become your local electorate MP so that I can build on what we’ve already achieved together. It will mean I can have a stronger and more frequent presence here in Wairarapa, and it will mean I have more clout in Parliament. We haven’t had an MP with influence in Government in over a generation. It’s time we changed that.

Back me, so I can back Wairarapa. kieran.mcanulty@labour.org.nz

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Referendum considerations In making our decisions on the referenda, a key benefit we have is that other jurisdictions have made similar changes already. We can see what happened and assess whether or not we would get similar outcomes. Remembering, of course, that we do have our own idiosyncrasies so it’s not completely certain that things would play out the same here. The case for cannabis reform is the easier one to resolve in my opinion. However, it is a drug. Proponents tend to understate the drug’s harms and opponents tend to overstate. You all know the arguments for and against, let’s look at what happened elsewhere. An April 2020 survey of 32,342 Americans by YouGov asked whether “cannabis reforms were more or less of a success than a failure”. In nine states, fewer than 20 per cent said reforms had been a failure or more of a failure than a success. In the same states, those who said they had been a success or more of a success than a failure varied from 47 per cent up to 71 per cent. If relaxing the laws had been an unmitigated disaster we would surely have heard about it. The End of Life Bill is, to me, much more complicated. It is a life and

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Mike Osborne death matter. There is a lot more to it than simply – faced with a painful end, I’d like to die now. If palliative care was properly funded instead of needing raffles and cake stalls, would we even need this bill? Why doesn’t the bill follow the Oregon model of self-administered drugs as recommended by the NZ Human Rights Commission in their submission on the bill? It removes the medical profession from administering death. More remarkably, many patients often feel a surge in well-being and hope to live longer when they have the option of legally ending their own lives. This could have provided the palliative benefit without immediate termination of life. [tiny.cc/ OregonParadox] Unfortunately, once we make a small opening in what constitutes allowable suicide then the experience from other places is that the opening gets bigger. In Oregon, deaths by assisted suicide increased sixfold from 2001 to 2016. How have the protections worked in other places? In Oregon [similar population

to New Zealand], from 2001 to 2007 just three doctors wrote 23 per cent of the death prescriptions. In The Netherlands, a right-to-die group provides 30 mobile teams making house calls for people wanting to die but whose own doctors are unwilling to participate. The rules and eligibility have been progressively relaxed over time in jurisdictions that at first had strict rules when assisted suicide was introduced. While the Yes lobby is cornering the word “compassion”, is it applying compassion to the whole of our community? People with disabilities, a sector that struggles to be heard, are much concerned about this law change. Read the Disabled Persons Assembly’s submission at tiny.cc/DPAEoLCBill. The inclusion of choice to end one’s life becomes a problem, not a release, for those with disabilities or those who fear being a burden to family and friends. What is more important? The rights of those who want to die or those who want to live.

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Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ and Indian Motorcycle are calling on bikers across the country to once again ride in solidarity, in the annual Bikers in Blue, Sunday, November 22, a show of support for the thousands of Kiwis affected by prostate cancer. “If you haven’t been personally affected by prostate cancer, you’re bound to know someone who has,” says Indian Motorcycle’s country manager Glenn Veal, “and as such it is important that we all do our part to help raise awareness for this disease and help break the stigma around regular testing.” Registrations are now open for the rides in Auckland, Hamilton, Wairarapa, Wellington, Christchurch and Invercargill, and in a Bikers in Blue first, riders from Auckland and Hamilton will converge in a festival finish at Port Waikato. Bikers in Blue is a great opportunity for fellow bikers to come together en masse in what is always a great day, for a good cause – people from all walks of life, on all sorts of bikes with a common goal, raising awareness in the fight against

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Graeme Woodside. Up for grabs this year is a great range of raffle prizes as well as a special Bikers in Blue Trade Me Charity Auction featuring Indian Motorcycle apparel for some lucky bidders. Bikers in Blue raises vital funds to support the Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand in raising public awareness, funding ground-breaking research, providing support services for men living with prostate cancer, and their families, including welfare grants, and advocating for improved diagnosis and treatment outcomes. • For more information and to register, visit bikersinblue.org.nz

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TOP TIPS FOR KEEPING SAFE WITH HURI HURI The numbers of cyclists in our region are growing. Safety must always be top priority when cycling. These are our top tips to keep

both yourself and your bike safe: Know your code.... NZTA provides a code specifically for cyclists that use our roads in NZ. Check it out on NZTA’s website nzta.govt. nz/resources/ roadcode/cyclistcode/ to ensure you know your responsibilities before heading out on your journey. This will help to keep you safe. Helmets are a must! It has been a legal requirement in NZ to wear a helmet while riding

a bike since 1994. Ensuring helmets are correctly fitted is one of the main factors in preventing head injuries in the event of an accident whilst riding. Info on fitting instructions and what to look for when you buy are included in the code for cyclists.

stay, hire and tour tab on the hurihuri.co.nz website. Be seen, be safe! Cyclists are vulnerable road users. It is vital to be seen by all other vehicles on

our roads. Anything from a gloomy day to sunstrike can affect how other road users see cyclists. A tip is to wear something bright (hi-vis if you have it), and a bright sticker on the back

of your helmet may also help you be seen. Using front lights, rear flashing lights and having good reflectors is important especially if riding in hard to see conditions.

Maintenance is key Having a fit for purpose bike is important. There is info available in the code, or take advantage of our knowledgeable bicycle mechanics locally which are listed on our buy,

Huri Huri Bike Wairarapa Keen on cycling in Wairarapa? Huri Huri Bike Wairarapa is where to find all you need to know:

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This celebration of cycling runs for the month of October. There are many ways to get involved as we have a local line-up of events not to be missed! There are community events to enjoy and it’s walk

or wheel to school week 19-23 October. Check out Huri Huri Bike Wairarapa website and Facebook page for a list of all events to get out and spend some quality fun time on your wheels.

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New citizens welcomed Aleyna Martinez They may have been citizens for a few months now, but a group of new Kiwis were welcomed to the Masterton community formally at Te Rangimaire Marae last week. Mayor Lyn Patterson said the 20 individuals representing 11 families had been sent their certificates during covid-19, but the formal gathering was to give them a real introduction to the Masterton community.

Let us all as New Zealand citizens celebrate our differences and appreciate and respect one another. Introduced in true marae style, the new Kiwis filed in shoeless. A mixture of nationalities from England, Egypt, the Philippines, Australia, Samoa, Thailand, and Ireland, were represented in the cohort of new citizens. Each family at the ceremony was presented with a kowhai plant. Patterson said it was a gift for them to plant as a memorial of receiving their citizenship to

Lyn Patterson welcomed new Kiwi citizens to Masterton at Te Rangimarie Marae.

New Zealand. German Sotalbo, a beekeeper from the Philippines began his journey in New Zealand 11 years ago. Starting off in Taihape with his wife Emma and five children Ann, Mark, Jhermaine, Eloisa,

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His wife works at St Matthewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Collegiate School. During the ceremony, Patterson encouraged the new citizens to add their cultures to the community, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Let us all as New Zealand citizens celebrate our differences and

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Spiders – they’re special Dear friends, Spiders are like Marmite. You’ll either love them or hate them. At Pūkaha we love them. They are one of those special creatures that we find fascinating. We also know from experience that the more you discover about them, the more you can’t help but become endeared to them. So be careful, it’s a slippery slope. What’s so amazing about them you ask? Why are they so special? Well, where do we start? How about with their hair. Spiders have fine hairs called trichobothria on their bodies and legs. They use these to hear because they don’t have any ears. These fine hairs pick up vibrational air movement so spiders can distinguish between predators and prey. Even spiders that appear to be hairless have

these hairs, you just can’t always see them. They also use the hairs to smell, taste, and feel. This perceptive ability is known as ‘spidey sense’ and is very well honed. It’s what Spiderman uses to evade his enemies and stay ahead of the game. Some spiders have hairs on top of these hairs located on their feet. These ultra-fine hairs allow the spiders that have them to cling to flat surfaces. There are other amazing facts about spiders too. Jumping spiders can jump up to 50 times their body length. They can move their legs so quickly to attract a female mate that their legs cannot be seen by the human eye. How many eyes does a

Dolomedes Minor found in the Pukaha reserve. PHOTO/ZACH WHITE

spider have? Ninetynine per cent have eight eyes, but some can have six, four or two. All spiders are near-sighted

short-sighted] meaning they do not have great vision of things that are further away. This is particularly good news if you don’t like spiders and are in the habit of shrieking when you see one. Just know that because of their poor vision the spider may not have seen you. With 40,000 different species of spiders on the planet you are bound to bump into one eventually. Just like ranger Zack did who found this Dolomedes Minor [known as a nursery web spider] in our Pūkaha reserve. Unsurprising really as some scientists

think there are that many spiders in the world that we are never more than three metres away from one at any one time. Crikey! As the Spider said to the fly; Catch you again next week, The Pūkaha Rangers Contributed by Alex Wall • The Wairarapa Midweek has partnered with Pukaha National Wildlife Centre to put a spotlight on wildlife conservation efforts locally and allow readers to get up close and personal with New Zealand’s amazing native species.

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grapefruit and rosemary), all sourced from the Provence region. All Angel En Provence products are cruelty free, and contain no parabens, vaseline, paraffin oil or propylene glycol. Keri says the Christmas packs are sold on a strictly “first come first served” basis - and encourages customers to do their Christmas shopping sooner rather than later. The salon has been “flat out” since the Covid-19 Alert Levels lifted, and is booking up fast ahead of the Christmas season. So, clients are advised to book in for their holiday hairdos as soon as possible. “We’re predicting we’ll see a lot of shorter hairstyles over the summer bobs, particularly textured ones, have been all the rage of late,” Keri says. Call First Class Hair Studio on 06 377 5571 to make an appointment.

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Election elves now under way Karen Coltman The 350 strong team working under Wairarapa election returning officer Chris Giles are glad to be finally under way. Many advance voting places were open from Saturday and others opened on Monday. “It’s been tough this year as we had voting places booked and had to rejig things when election day was moved from September 19, and we have to be covid-19 safe and aware,” Giles said. “Many people are still anxious about the covid-19 environment, so we are keeping to the twometre spacing and asking people to sign in or use their covid app tracer.” Giles said the team had been debating whether the two referendum votes will bring out more or fewer voters, but the consensus was that as many people will be passionate about the referendum questions and this could bring the numbers up. He expected voter numbers would be low for the first few days, which suited him well as it gives the team time to practise and get their efficiencies up. “We could see over 60 per cent of voters voting before election day itself

Pat Fairhall, at left, with voting place manager Doug Mende setting up a Masterton polling booth for advanced voting. PHOTO/KAREN COLTMAN

so I am preparing for a 120 per cent turnout so that no matter what, we are ready,” Giles said. There are more voting places this year so that there are not queues to put people oﬀ. The social distancing will make any

queues seem longer than they are. Elderly people and others who would like help voting or want to have voting papers delivered to them can call the Electoral Commission number: 0800 367656.

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Parkinson’s is now the fastest growing neurological condition on the planet, according to Bastiaan Bloem, MD, a neurologist and professor at Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Center in the Netherlands. Winemakers Briony Carnachan and Paddy Borthwick. PHOTOS/KAREN COLTMAN

Borthwick pinot wins gold Karen Coltman Gladstone winemaker Paddy Borthwick says the soil and climate his grape vines grow in makes great pinot noir and New World wine judges agree. Paper Road Pinot Noir 2019 has won gold in the ‘New World Wine Awards Top 50’. The judges waxed lyrical about the wine. “Perfumed cedar, ripe black cherry and tamarillo fruit aromas extend through the palate, giving a genuine complexity,” they said. “Beetroot, mushrooms and duck are all extraordinary when paired with this pinot noir.” Borthwick said the gold pinot noir was made with a blend of his grapes and others from around the Gladstone valley. This blend started with pinot vine clones from Burgundy, France. Another factor involved in the success was that he brought in experienced winemaker Briony Carnachan a couple of years ago. She was most recently the winemaker for Matahiwi Wines. Carnachan said to get the wine right it started with rigorous vine selection, and 2019 was a good vintage. The Borthwick family bought the 27 hectares on Dakins Road in 1996.

The Borthwick 2019 pinot noir range.

The land borders the Ruamahanga River where it is stony, free draining, with a ‘micro climate’ that has warm daily temperatures and cool nights. The two winemakers use French oak barrels to add flavour. From the vine to the glass was about 18 months but the wine can last in the bottle for many years. “There is an earthiness that comes through our pinot, a savoury flavour that you can chase in this wine and we are very pleased with it,” Borthwick said “There are plenty of berry flavours in it because of the breeze and good drainage being right on the Ruamahanga River.” Paper Road Pinot Noir is not their top-of-therange pinot. That is the Left Hand and Right Hand brands which retail for about $50 a bottle, but the New World judging was

based on bottles retailing for less than $25. “It’s pretty cool to be a winner, we are really chuﬀed to be in the top 50 and to be getting national exposure for the wine we love,” Borthwick said. “It is superb for us to get this gold medal in this price range.” Most of Borthwick’s wine was exported to overseas buyers including in China and the United States. Borthwick said for a small area, unlike Otago where pinot noir was produced in large quantities and renowned for producing good quality pinot, “Gladstone valley is doing very well”. New World judges assessed more than 1200 wines across New Zealand. The judging team consists of 18 independent wine experts from around the country.

Parkinson’s is a disorder, in a group of conditions called ‘movement disorders’, caused from a loss of the brain’s control on voluntary movements. A diagnosis of Parkinson’s is a life-altering event but not a life threatening one. It is a chronic and progressive condition with no known cure (at present) and there is no one way to deal with it. Every person with Parkinson’s has a unique set of circumstances, each story is different and the progression of the disorder can range from very gradual to a more rapid onset of symptoms. Managing Parkinson’s is a team effort, involving physicians, neurologists, pharmacists and many healthcare professionals, along with family and friends. Parkinson’s New Zealand, our national body, works tirelessly to provide support and education. The Wairarapa has over 100 people living with Parkinson’s along with their carers. There is a great support system and a band of loyal volunteers providing a variety of events and activities each week,

under the watchful eye of our local Parkinson’s nurse – Jane Flowerday. Having a strong positive attitude is one of the best ways to cope with Parkinson’s. Another is to learn as much as possible, which is why the Parkinson’s Wairarapa Action Group is holding an educational seminar in October. The aim of the seminar is to provide useful information to people with Parkinson’s, their carers and any healthcare professionals who want to learn a bit more. Our seminar will be held at Copthorne Solway on Thursday 22 October, so join us for an exciting, informative and thought-provoking seminar! This seminar is open for all Parkinson’s New Zealand clients, their whānau, friends and healthcare professionals. Speakers for the day include Carol Reid, Phillipa Page, Dr Tim Matthews, Marya Hopman, Aniki Heydenrych and Rachel Horwell from Danzability! Two tickets for this day have been kindly donated, so if you know of any health-carer who would like to attend but is restricted by cost please nominate them to go into a draw. Names can be sent to our Community Engagement Advisor at janeane.summerfield@parkinsons. org.nz by Wednesday 14 October 2020. For further information, or for any advice, support and help with Parkinson’s please contact us on 0800 306844 or visit www.parkinsons.org.nz

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From cow to the creamery

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When he was a New Zealand Times reporter in 1905, GUY SCHOLEFIELD, then 28, visited north Wairarapa and wrote about creameries, critical components in the dairy industry of the day. His autobiography will be launched during ‘Yarns in Barns’, Wairarapa’s Festival of Reading, which runs from October 8-18. This is the second of three articles written by Scholeÿ eld at the time.

DR. GUY SCHOLEFIELD No sooner has the hush fallen to the axeman than the cattle-bell is heard in the clearing; and within a few months at the latest a creamery springs into existence as the symbol of permanent settlement. It may be one of twenty supplying a factory twenty miles away. The outstanding fact is that it collects the milk from at least ten suppliers, and saves the long drive to the central station that would make the milk sour and the industry proﬁtless. Not a house is in sight, but the roads in the newest settlement are well worn, for every day every farmer comes along with his milk and takes back his skimmed milk. This Forty-mile Bush – though the bush is now only a memory made vivid by stark, dead trunks and blackened logs – is typical dairying country. Every settler is a milker. When the everyday world begins to look abroad spring carts, with rattling cans, are hurrying along the roads in all directions, converging on one or another of the skimming stations or factories that are dotted all over the country. There is scarcely a dairyman in the district who is more than a couple or three miles from a delivering station of some kind; and the roads are invariably good. If a man does not keep a horse and cart of his own there is a stand at the gate, and he puts the milk on it, to be picked up by a neighbour, and carried along to

The Mauriceville Dairy Company’s Hastwell Creamery about 1905. PHOTO/WAIRARAPA ARCHIVE

the creamery. These shock-headed, illdressed farmers who back up their carts represent a variety of methods of farming. Some of them are ﬁrst-class men, who have listened to advice, and made their milkingsheds on approved plans. They keep up the standard of the creamer, that their more careless neighbours would lower. The cans are hoisted out and emptied into a weighing vat, the sediment, if bad, being left behind. The scale is read, the weight called and marked down, and the cart moves oﬀ to make way for another. A small sample, a fraction of an ounce, is taken out and put into the particular supplier’s bottle for testing, the cock is opened, and the milk rushes out into the vat ready for separation. The real and sharp division between the carelessness of the farm and the methodical cleanliness of the factories is the separator. The milk passes out of the vat over the heaters, which bring it up to a proper temperature for separation, and thence into the De Laval separators, which are in universal use. ‘Observera’ says the Swedish

inscription; ‘5600 hoart pr minut’. And at that speed the machines are driven. If they fall below 5600 revolutions, the separation, which is brought about by the varying centrifugal tendencies of light and heavier substances, would be faulty. Cream would run away in the milk. A tiny bell is put in gear, and for each ring a hundred revolutions are counted. It never rings less than fifty-six times a minute, and the cream and milk pass out in divergent streams. The cream goes to the ripening vat, to be churned tomorrow; the milk is pumped up into a reservoir at the back of the creamery. Here the carts are backed in again, and each farmer fills can after can until the Olsen indicator shuts off his allotted supply. The carts rattle away again to the farms where the cows, knee-deep in grass, are browsing among the logs. In the afternoon the creamery waggon starts off with the morning’s cream for the railway station or the factory. Creameries are generally worked by one man, who receives and separates the milk, acts as engineer and drives to the station or factory. The work requires

considerable knowledge and attention, but it is not hard, and the hours are not long. It is a valuable part of the education that equips a man for management. The opening up of a separator, after it has been working for a few hours, is an instructive sight. In a factory that takes in – as that at, say, Konini – 3500 gallons a day, the separators work for three hours, separating about 400 gallons each per hour. A liberal allowance of water is then put through, and the separator is taken to pieces for cleaning. The bowl invariably contains an india-rubberlike coating of impurities about half an inch thick. At some creameries the oﬀal is carelessly thrown outside, where it is at once devoured by dogs and fowls. At others cleaner methods prevail, and the refuse is burned and placed beyond power of contaminating. The creamery, as the outpost of a factory, can only be regarded as a preliminary to the

establishment of a factory when settlement becomes closer. In the Wairarapa the factories themselves are within a radius of a few miles, because all the land is suitable for dairying, but on the fringes of the Bush district, where dairying is not so well advanced, the creamery is a necessity. Eighteen creameries supply the Eketahuna factory of the New Zealand Farmers’ Dairy Union. They represent about 320 suppliers, and last year drew two and a half million gallons of milk from an area of country forty miles long and about ﬁfteen in width. This is probably the largest ‘catchment area’ of any concern in the North Island, but it is worked at the same time by half-a-dozen co-operative companies. As a by-product, skim milk is one of the most useful perquisites of the dairy. First and foremost, it is used for the rearing of calves, an important consideration now that young animals have a value. It is also employed for the exclusive food of bacon pigs, and a small portion comes into use for human consumption. The allowance of skim milk enhances considerably the price paid to the farmer for butter-fat. • Dr Guy Scholeﬁeld’s autobiography, The Little Doctor, will be launched at the Masterton Library on October 10. It is published by the Wairarapa Times-Age and Fraser Books.

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Hot Rod v V8s at brewery It was an epic day of noisefilled action at Tui Brewery on Sunday, September 27, for the Mangatainoka Motors Hot Rod v V8 Day. The weather gods warded off stormy weather, with over 200 people attending in cloudy conditions to check out the roaring engines and attitude-filled displays. Over 40 impressive Hot Rod and V8 beauties were on show, some travelling from Napier, for the second Mangatainoka Motors Show & Shine event of the year. There were a wide range of makes, models, sizes and colours to impress the spectators and participants, who enjoyed the music and refreshments on offer,

Peter Ayers, Star of the Show winner.

and made the most of the photo opportunity in front of the famous Tui Tower. This was the first time that Hot Rods and V8s had been brought together to sit side by side at Tui Brewery for one event. Event organiser Kate Steminger said, “Given the foul weather that was

forecast, we’re thrilled with the turnout. The variety we could show, with both V8s and Hot Rods was brilliant, and made for some great displays. “People have said that they’ve loved an excuse to get their vehicles out of the garage and head to Mangatainoka, and now

that we’ve back in Level 1, we’re full steam ahead for our remaining Toki Motors events.” Motoring expert Richard Bosselman, Editor for MotoringNZ.com and contributor for Top Gear NZ magazine, and Kerry “Chic Pics” Keeys from Petrolhead and NZ Rodder magazines judged the lineup of vehicles, dishing out seven prizes. This included Furthest Travelled, which went to Matthew Adams, from Napier, with his 2004 Holden Commodore SS. Peter Ayers picked up the highly-sought-after $500 haul for Star of the Show for his 1956 Ford F100. Over $400 was raised towards the Mangatainoka Reserve Restoration

Project which the Tui Brewery have been investing in for the past two years. Two Wheels Day is the next Mangatainoka Motors Show & Shine event, which will take place over Labour Weekend, on Sunday, October 25.

Prize winners Most Original: Paul James, 1970 Ford F250 People’s Choice: Rob Service, 1975 Ford Thunderbird Local Star: Laura Thompson, 1964 Pontiac Catalina B Matthew Adams, from Napier, 2004 Holden Commodore SS. Best V8: Tony Fitzgerald, 1971 Ford Falcon GTHO Best Hot Rod: Peter Maxwell, 1930 Model A Ford Star of the Show: Peter Ayers, 1956 Ford F100

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How many stars are there? Last week I wrote about how bright is Mars at the moment. This week it reaches opposition, which is when it is lined up: SunEarth-Mars. So, basically it is at its brightest, and that shows as it rises after 9.30pm, looking very much the red planet. Shortly after sunset, Jupiter and Saturn are directly overhead, while in the west the fleeting Mercury is apparent for a half hour before it sets. At least without the moon we can see all the stars. So, how many are there? I read the other day that astronomers estimate the number of stars in the visible universe at septillions. That is such a short word for a number with 24 zeroes on it. But does saying that give any idea of what that number really means? Every time you add a zero, it multiplies by 10. And as a billion is 1000 times a million, you realise that every time you go up an “illion”, you multiply by 1000. So, here’s my illustration of what that septillion means. I am going to collect desert sand grains. These generally measure half a millimetre. It takes only 25 heaped teaspoons to get a MILLION sand

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Nick Sault grains. Not a lot, you say? Well, try counting them. Next up, a billion. You will need to fill 160 wine bottles with desert sand to make a BILLION. And we’ve only just started. Next up again, one of those big wine barrels you see at the wineries.

But no, you need 500 of those to hold your TRILLION grains. Or you could just use a couple of those super long shipping containers. We’re up in leaps and bounds. Have you seen the great pyramid of Giza outside Cairo? Pictures

don’t tell the story. It is 145 metres high and its base covers 13 acres of desert, a reasonably sized paddock. It was built with well over two million huge blocks of stone. In the picture you can see tiny figures at the robbers’ tunnel. But you would need five of those pyramids hollowed out to hold a QUADRILLION sand grains. Next, our Lake Wairarapa. It’s 7800 hectares, but only 2.5 metres deep. Your

QUINTILLION grains of sand would fill it 60 times. But then step up to our largest lake, Taupo, containing 60 trillion litres of water. Drain that out and you could get 5 SEXTILLION sand grains in it. Finally, cover the whole of Australia with 40 metres depth of sand. That’s just about one SEPTILLION grains. A lot of stars. Next week: What’s flying by at the moment?

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34 Wairarapa Midweek Business Wednesday, October 7, 2020

people who mean business After years of running a successful enterprise over the hill, Wayne Crosswell has introduced his business, TGT Property Maintenance, to Wairarapa.

And thanks to an experienced and highly professional team, personable and reliable service, and competitive prices, TGT is “cornering the market”. TGT has been based in Wellington for the past 10 years - and Wayne opened a Wairarapa chapter when he relocated to Masterton in November last year. The business offers a range of al fresco maintenance services for commercial and residential properties: such as house painting, fence and deck repairs, water blasting, soft washing, and yard work. Wayne aims to keep TGT’s prices affordable - and doesn’t charge a deposit for maintenance work, only accepting payment once the job is complete. He says he has enjoyed meeting and working with TGT’s new Wairarapa clients - and thanks his customers for their support and patience during COVID-19. “We have met some lovely people, and made some great connections,” he says. To book a job with TGT, call Wayne on 021 133 0877, or email waynecross.tgt@gmail.com

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Chef Tript Dhillon, 27, really has done it all, despite being so young. Having spent time at some of the most wellregarded restaurants in Auckland and Wellington, he has ascended the ranks to become a culinary talent in New Zealand, having moved here 12 years ago from India. Restaurants such as Scouts, Hello Friends + Allies, Little Sister Cafe, and Woolfy’s might mean nothing to you, or they may resonate with those more familiar with our largest city’s dining scene. Either way, they regularly topped Metro Magazine’s top-50 lists, with Dhillon helming the gustatory output. In 2018, he was head chef at Auckland’s The Lunchroom, where they were counted as one of the top five eateries in the country. Since then, he’s made a move to Wellington, where he was head chef at Los Banditos, the popular Mexican restaurant, and Hummingbird on Courtenay Place. For the next step in his career, though, he’s moved to greener pastures – specifically, Wairarapa. He and business partner Guru Gill, 32, have bought Balter Bar and Kitchen in Carterton – not as a long-distance venture, nor as investors, but as co-owneroperators. Dhillon said that the fact they’re going to own the eatery and work inside it will ensure the best quality and the highest passion for their culinary output. “We found there was a need here for something

eclectic and a bit funky. “There are a few places like that, but everyone’s doing a similar kind of food, and they’re just the owners, but not workingowners – that’s where the biggest difference is going to be.” In preparation for their life at Balter, the two have, as of three weeks ago, moved into a new place in Carterton. They said they were already loving life in Wairarapa, having grown up in rural India. “If you need an honest answer, people are more humble and more friendly here – in the city, everyone’s in a rush, out here people have the time to smile and to talk. “I really like places like this, when people know you by your face and your name.” Dhillon will be head chef at Balter, with sous chef Karamvir Sarao, 25, assisting him. Gill, a talented barista in his own right, will focus on coffees and drinks. Dhillon said they’d been looking for a suitable place to start their first business for about four years. “In all that time, this was the first place that really clicked,” Gill said. Before purchasing Balter, they’d toured the entire country looking at potential venues, but found Carterton’s location, cultural status, and proximity to the capital made it the ideal venue. The duo also wanted to thank former owner Kylie Mole, who they said had been “extremely helpful” with the changeover. Everything they serve will be made from scratch and produced locally – not a single base, paste, or

puree will be bought in. The aim will be to serve an eclectic mix of highquality local ingredients. The menu will change every three months but boasts a range of styles, cuisines, and flavours, all honed through Dhillon’s multifaceted career. To call it a fusion restaurant wouldn’t be wholly true – the menu is familiar in terms of the dishes, but the components will aim to be new and exciting, and of no one single cuisine or school. Dhillon lights up talking about some of his creations: a smoked mango cheesecake, and a flaming sheep’s cheese, similar to halloumi, ignited by the waiter. “The style of the food is very eclectic, but will be rich in flavour, and presented really, really well. “Nothing on the menu will be more than $29. We want something that’s affordable. We want to be a destination for people all over the region.” Cocktails will also be a big feature of the establishment, with local distilleries given preferential treatment – the locally-produced Lighthouse Gin will be the house choice. Again, these won’t be priced to break the bank – they want people to feel like they’re getting something of excellent quality for an affordable price. The same goes for the food. Their goal is to shy away from being too pretentious, and offer good hearty meals, from brunch through to dinner, but finessed and infused to a degree that only a chef like Dhillon would be able to.

36 Wairarapa Midweek Rural Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Calf plan works

Rural

Gianina Schwanecke A Carterton dairying couple attribute their increased milk production and livestock income to their Christmas calving. Rob and Nicola Bassett run 410 spring-calving Holstein Friesian cows and up to 50 cows which calve in December, on a 100-hectare irrigated property which has been in the family for more than 100 years. It’s something they only started doing about seven years ago and which they feel is totally unique. “No other farms in our area calve in December,” Rob said Milk production jumped by 18,000 kilograms of milksolids the first season alone. The move to Christmas calving was driven by the farm’s soil type – it sits on a drained swamp, he said. “We have a completely different type of soil to our neighbours. The property is wet in the winter, but it grows grass in the summer.” Instead of empty cows being culled when livestock prices are low, they are kept milking and run with Hereford bulls in March. Cows that get in-calf are dried off with the rest of the herd in late May. They

The Bassett’s Carterton dairy farm has been in the family for more than 100 years, with Lachie,10, and Campbell, 12, likely to carry on the work of grandfather Don Bassett. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

follow the milking herd in the spring and tidy up uneaten grass. “Having a higher stocking rate at that time of the year is extremely beneficial,” Rob said. “Those dry cows help us hit residuals and maintain pasture quality and it means we don’t have to top paddocks with a mower.” While pasture growth was supported with an irrigation system, he said it didn’t take much to keep the soil wet and in the past decade, the family has only used about half of their yearly allocation. The farm is also wellequipped to combat weather extremes such as a drought, with a 40-bale

rotary milking shed with in-shed feeding and a 450cow feed pad. The herd is fed crushed barley, which is grown on a 129-hectare support block a few kilometres down the road. Growing their own barley, offers the Bassett’s more control over feed costs. “We can grow it for a third of the cost of what we could buy in straight barley for. It’s a huge saving.” The straw left behind also finds use after the crop is harvested – it is baled and used to hold the cows’ gut capacity and give them fibre while they are on a winter kale crop at the runoff block.

COUNTRY LIVESTOCK Report for Week Ending 02/10/2020, by Ian Hicks. Calves:

HX Bulls up to $150, Red Poll Bulls up to $85, HX Heifers up to $140.

Sheep: Dagg 1 Wether at $130, Hodgins 4 Wethers at $150, Ellison 2 Rams at $70, Dagg 4 Ewes at $170, Rutherford 3 Ewes & 6 Lambs at $64, Bruere 4 Ewes & 5 Lambs at $72, Swansson 1 Ewe at $162, Bockhop 1 Ewe at $162.

Lambs: Hodgins 7 at $140, Porter 6 at $105, Bruere 1 at $45, Swansson 2 at $159, McCartney 4 at $94, Allen 10 at $104, Huck 6 at $102, 2 at $92, Glenstrae Trust 10 at $121. Cattle: Rosentorp Farm 2 RP 1 yr Heifers at $730, Gibson 4 HX ylg Hefers at $505, Olsen 1 Fr wnr Bull at $350, Haami 2 HX 2yr Heifers at $990, 1 HX & 1 Ang 2yr Heifers at $720.

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G E N E R A L K N O W L E D G E

Across 1 Which ocean earned its name by giving explorer Magellan a calm crossing? (7) 4 What is a trimmed tree trunk tossed in Highland games? (5) 7 Which city was formerly named Christiania, then Kristiania? (4) 8 Which world heavyweight champion boxer successfully defended his title 25 times? (3,5) 10 What words from Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew are the title of a 1948 Cole Porter musical? (4,2,4) 12 Whose 1969 drowning (__ __ Kopechne) led to senator Ted Kennedy appearing in court? (4,2) 13 What does the German word Panzer mean? (6) 15 Which film by Wallace and Gromit’s creator is set on a 1950s farm? (7,3) 18 Who reigned over France for 72 of his almost 77 years? (5,1,1,1) 19 Which river is closest to Shakespeare’s birthplace? (4) 20 Large earthenware beer mug (5) 21 What is the capital of Uganda? (7)

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Down 1 What word for cheap wine originated in Australia, probably a corruption of the word blanc? (5) 2 What is the most common manifestation of the herpes virus? (4,4) 3 What prevent an aircraft’s wheels from moving when parked? (6) 4 What describes the abrupt complete cessation of the use of an addictive drug? (4,6) 5 Which snooker ball scores five points? (4) 6 What is a stealer of livestock called? (7) 9 Who was the first British woman to be granted a ground aeroplane engineer’s licence? (3,7) 11 What is the capital of Liberia? (8) 12 Hit and span, ringtaw and moshie are variations of what game? (7) 14 Who (Jacob __) manufactured the first electric razors? (6) 16 What is a person skilled in ninjutsu called? (5) 17 What word is applied to a courier of illegal drugs? (4)

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Find a finished crossword by deleting one of the two letters in each divided square.

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Down 1. Personified (8) 2. Reveals, makes visible (5) 4. Moose (3) 5. Echoed (12) 6. Relating to wedlock (7) 7. Sketched (4) 8. Miser (5,7) 12. Unit of geological time (5) 13. Forgave (8) 15. Give off (7) 19. Subject (5) 20. As a result (4) 22. Tin (3)

Across 1. Recedes (4) 3. Thickly covered with dirt (8) 9. Frenzied, out of control (7) 10. Edge (5) 11. Break apart (12) 14. Look at (3) 16. Lying face down (5) 17. Meadow (3) 18. Timid (5-7) 21. Moor (5) 22. Devalue (7) 23. Cursing (8) 24. Move quickly (4)

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Solve the anagrams. Each solution is a one-word anagram of the letters beside it, and the five solutions are sequential. For example, if the five-letter solution starts with J, the six-letter solution starts with K, and so on.

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38 Wairarapa Midweek Community Events Wednesday, October 7, 2020 Belly Dance for Beginners: Featherston Community Centre. 6.30-7.30pm. Call Antonia Blincoe [021] 105-7649. The Salvation Army Oasis: Gambling addiction help, free service, counselling service available, 41 Perry St, Masterton. Call [06] 370-3317/[021] 804-339 [any time] – Ramil Adhikari. Danzability Class: 10.30-11.30am, at St John’s Hall, 73 Main St, Greytown. Contact physio.rachel.horwell@gmail. com or [022] 077-2654. Ruamahanga Club: Cards – 500, 1-4pm, at Wairarapa Services Club, Essex St, Masterton. GirlGuidingNZ: Carterton Pippins, 5-7 years, 4.15-5.30pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Carterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 6-7.30pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Digital Seniors: Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching: Martinborough, St Andrew’s Hall, Dublin St, 9.30-11.30am. Featherston, Featherston Fire Station, Fox St, 1.303.30pm. Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm, tutored classes available, also print on Fridays, at 12 Victoria St. Call Sue 377-7019 or Elissa [0274] 706-528. Age Concern: Steady As You Go-Falls Prevention Class, 9.30am at the Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Housie: At Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club [behind clock tower Carterton], at 1pm. Narcotics Anonymous: Meet at 6pm, at 15 Victoria St, Masterton. Carterton Community Choir: Meet 7.159pm, at Carterton School, Holloway St. Ability to read music not essential. Call [022] 373-4299. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call 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: Meet 5-7pm at Red Star Sports Association 10

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Carterton Library noon-2pm. Aratoi: Kotahitanga – Coming Together: An exhibition to stand together in unity as Wairarapa’s artistic community after the impact of covid-19, hundreds of items on display and for sale on a cash and carry basis, until Nov 15. Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Fri-Mon 10am-4pm, groups by arrangement. Call Jean [06] 372-6623 or Gael [06] 372-6808. Masterton Variety Club: Practice 10am-noon, 10 Albert St, Masterton. New members welcome. Call Eric McEwen 377-0792 or Doreen Wakefield 370-4606. Masterton Social Badminton Club: Wairarapa College gym, Cornwall Street entrance, 7-9pm. Contact Hamish Macgregor [021] 259-7684 or Sam [021] 055-2113. Seniornet Wairarapa: Drop-in, 1-2.30pm, Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton. Call John [027] 383-5654. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Quit Clinic at Whaiora 9am-noon. Support available across Wairarapa at no cost to you. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246. Needlework & Craft Drop-in: 10amnoon, Featherston Community Centre. Call May [06] 308-6912 or Virginia [06] 308-8392.

Wednesday, October 7, 2020 Community Events Wairarapa Midweek Cloth Collective Sewing Workshop: 10am-2pm Featherston Community Centre. Call Sara Uruski [0274] 474-959. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. Carterton Craft Market: Open 7 days, 10am-2pm, 41 High St North, Carterton. Call Desley [027] 787-8558. Kids’ Song And Story: Fun songs, finger plays and stories for under-5s, during school terms, 9.30-10.30am, at Epiphany Church Hall, High St South, Masterton. Call Pam 378-6740 Greytown Music and Movement: For pre-schoolers, 10am, at St Luke’s Hall, Main St. Contact: email admin@ stlukesgreytown.co.nz Dance Fit: At Carrington Park, Carterton, at 6-7pm. If weather not good it’s in youth centre of Event Centre. Text dance groove to [022] 321-2643. Masterton Masters Swimming Club: Club night 6-7pm, Genesis Recreation Centre back pool. Call Stu [027] 2954189 or Lucy [021] 0204-4144. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401. Carterton Senior Citizens: Meet 1.30-4pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, Carterton Memorial Club, Broadway.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 Wairarapa Embroiderers Guild: Meet at the Ranfurly Club Rooms, Chapel St, Masterton. Call Billie Sims 3782949 or Jenny 377-0859 or email Wairarapaembroiderers@gmail.com 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. Hospice Wairarapa Support Services: Available free of charge for anyone dealing with a terminal illness. Call [06] 378-8888, or www.hospicewairarapa. co.nz 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. Onetime registration essential. Info: parkrun.co.nz/greytownwoodsidetrail Martinborough Museum: Sat: 11.30am3.30pm Sun: 11.30-1.30pm, 7 Memorial Sq, Martinborough. Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Open 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, 10amnoon. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway. Open by appointment. Call 379-9021 or 379-5564. Toy Library: Masterton: 10am-1pm, at rear of YMCA, 162 Dixon St. Featherston: 14 Wakefield St, 10am-noon. Call Abby Waterson [021] 0256-6719. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet at 1.15pm for 1.30pm start. Call Steve Davis [06] 304-7155. Bowls: At 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Rex Kenny 379-7303. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 378-7109.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 Masterton Marauders Wargaming Club: Meet at the Masterton Croquet Club, 1-5pm. Call Vince Cholewa [027] 344-1073 or visit http:// mastertonmarauders.blogspot.co.nz Carterton Farmers’ Market: High St, Carterton, 9am-12.30pm. Martinborough Museum: Open 1.303.30pm, 7 Memorial Sq, Martinborough. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. 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. Contact ja.murray@xtra.co.nz Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 9am for 9.15am start, at clubrooms behind clock tower Carterton. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 12 Featherston Music Club: Featherston Community Centre, 7-9pm. Call Shaun O’Brien [027] 672-6249. Age Concern: Exercise For Seniors, 9.30am; line dancing, 10.30am, at the Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. South Wairarapa Badminton Club: Featherston Sports Stadium, Underhill Rd, at 7.30pm. Rackets available. East Indoor Bowling Club: Meet at 7pm, all members and visitors welcome. Call Julie 377-5497 or George 378-9266. Featherston Music Club: 7-9pm. Call Shaun O’Brien [027] 672-6249. Carterton Scottish Dance Club: Meet at 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. No partner required. Call Elaine 377-0322 or email carterton@ dancescottish.org.nz Watercolour For Beginners: Class at Masterton Art Club, Victoria St, 10amnoon. Call Elissa Smith [027[ 470-6528. 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] 157-4909. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 6-8pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter (027) 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Support available across Wairarapa at no cost to you. Call a Quit Coach based at

Whaiora 0800 494 246. Play Gym: St James Church Hall 116 High St, Masterton, 9.30-11am, for 0-3-year-olds. Carterton Food Bank: 10-11am Mon-Fri at Haumanu House [down the lane between Carters and the Clock Tower]. Call 379-4092. Carterton Community Toy Library: Events Centre, Holloway St, Mon-Sat during CDC Library hours. https://www. facebook.com/CartertonToyLibrary/ CCS Disability Action Wairarapa Office: 36 Bannister St, Masterton, 10am-1pm Mon-Fri. For Mobility Parking Permits, Disability Support and Advocacy. Call 378-2426 or 0800 227-2255. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. The Dance Shed: 450A Belvedere Rd, Carterton. New six-week Beginners Course, Linedance Class: 6-7pm, starting October. Linedance Intermediate Class: 7.30-8.30pm. Call Wendy [027] 319-9814. Epilepsy Support Group: 11am at the Salvation Army office, 210 High St South, Carterton. Call 0800 20 21 22. Citizens Advice Bureau: Free and confidential advice, Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, 43 Perry St, Masterton. Call 377-0078 or 0800 367-222. Masterton District Brass Band: Rehearsals at 7pm, in the Band Room, Park Ave, Masterton. Call [022] 5740742. Carterton Alcoholics Anonymous: 8pm, Salvation Army Community Rooms, 210 High St. Call Bob [021] 042-2947 or Martin [06] 372-7764. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Rangers, 12½-18 years, 6.30-8pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. South Wairarapa Guides [Greytown], 9-12½ years, 6-8pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13 Masterton Toastmasters: Meet in the Salvation Army Hall, 210 High St, Carterton, at 7.30pm. All welcome in a supportive, friendly environment

for participation in public speaking, communicative and leadership opportunities. Call Ben [027] 892-0730. Free Literacy and Numeracy Classes: At Literacy Aotearoa Masterton. Call Carol [022] 524-5994 or visit us at 340 Queen Street, Masterton. Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Masterton Library, 11am1pm. Masterton Alcoholics Anonymous: 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 378-2338 or David [021] 116-5505. Martinborough Community Choir: 7.15-9pm, First Church Hall, Weld St. Martinborough. We are an unauditioned, all-comers, primarily cappella choir. Contact Vicki Jones: vicbjones@gmail. com Seniornet Wairarapa: 1.30-2.30pm, Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton. Call John [027] 383-5654. Social Bridge: At South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club, 1.30-3.30pm, no partner needed. 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. Digital Seniors: Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching: Carterton, Fire Station (new venue) 9.30-11.30am. Greytown, Greytown Fire Station, 1.30-3.30pm. 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: Meet 9amnoon 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. Juesday Art: 10am-12.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Julia [06] 308-8109. Featherston Wahine Singers: 7-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Susan [021] 246-4884.

Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway, 2-4pm, or by appointment. Call 379-9021 or 379-5564. Clareville Badminton Club: Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm. Call Steve 379-6999. Central Indoor Bowls Club: 7.30pm, Hogg Crescent hall. Call Mathew or Graeme 378-7554. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Association: Meet for social indoor bowls, 500 cards, or a chat 1-3pm, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St. Call Ngaire 377-0342. Free Community Fit Club: 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. Woops A Daisies: Leisure Marching Team practise 4-5pm, at the YMCA. Call Cheryl [06] 370-1922. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club: Games afternoon, including cards, board, darts, pool etc. Call Doff 304-9748. Girl Guiding: Pippins [5-7 years] 3.455pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 9am for 9.15am start. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000. Bowls: At 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the clock tower, Carterton. Call Rex Kenny 379-7303. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14 Housie: Eyes down at 7pm, at the Martinborough Bowling Club, Regent St. Maungaraki Probus: Meet at Masterton Club, Essex St, Masterton, at 10am. Call secretary Susan Brader 370-8699/[027] 272-1892. Age Concern: Exercise for Seniors 1.30pm Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Housie: 7pm at the Martinborough Bowling Club, Regent St. Featherston Amateur Wrestling Club: For the school term. Classes are

weight and skill dependent; Beginners, 5-9 years, 5.30-6.15pm; 10 years+ [including adults] 6.15-7.30pm. The Dance Shed: 450A Belvedere Rd, Carterton. Line Dance Class 6-7pm; Rock N Roll Dance Class: 7.30-8.30pm, Beginners/Couple Coaching, Social/ Competitive. Call Wendy [027] 3199814. Healing Rooms: Confidential prayer for healing or any situation, 1-3pm, Ranfurly Rooms, Chapel St, Masterton. No appointment necessary. Call [021] 159- 4160. Carterton Cycle Group: An informal group of ‘leg power’ and e-power cyclists, 9.30am from Belvedere Rd (weather permitting) for 20km or 40-60km rides. Call Irene (027) 634-9167 or Lesley (021) 299-6389. Heart of Arts Wairarapa: A community gallery showing work from Wairarapa artists, 47 High St North, Carterton. Open Wed-Sun, 11am-3pm. Club Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll, beginners 7.30pm; Intermediate level 8pm, at Club Wairarapa, Masterton. Call [027] 333-1793. Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: Meet 10am in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531. Cross Creek Blues Club: From 7.15pm with guest artists. Dinner from 5pm, www.CrossCreekBlues.co.nz Housie: Eyes down at 7pm, at the Martinborough Bowling Club, Regent St. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 5.30-7pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Digital Seniors: Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching at Masterton Library, 10am-noon. Dance Fitness: 9.30-11am, preschoolers with parents or caregivers, music and movement and art, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830. Wairarapa Services Club: Rummikub, 1pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. Cards: Come and join other enthusiastic “500” Players 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. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Club: Craft and chat afternoon 1-3pm, bring your crafts or just come for some company, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, beginners 4.30-5.30pm; intermediate, 5.30-7pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Kiddie Gym: For 0-3-year-olds, 9.3011am, at St David’s Church, corner High and Victoria Sts, Carterton. Call Lorna or Abby 379-8325. 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 Sue 377-7019 or 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 with at least two performances each year, based in Masterton. Call Sean Mulcahy 379-9316. Esperanto Club: 2pm, write to people using the international language worldwide. Call 377-0499. Soulway Cooking and Crafts: 10amnoon, High St, Masterton. Call Nikki Smith 370-1604 [church office]. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet at 1.15am for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Steve Davis [06] 304-7155. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm 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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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 Senior Citizens & Beneficiaries Association: Meet 1-3.30pm for cards, Scrabble and bowls, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St. Call Ngaire Walker 377-0342. Wairarapa Fern & Thistle Pipe Band: Practice 6.30-8.30pm, Savage Club Hall, 10 Albert St, Masterton. Call secretary, Gloria [027] 628-5889. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St.

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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 2.1kms and finishing 3.5kms from the Te Whiti Road turn off for the purpose of a Sealed hill climb for the period indicated hereunder:

PURSUANT to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that the Carterton District Council proposes to close Belvedere Road and Upper Belvedere Road from the Belvedere/Cobden Road intersection to the Cobden/Upper Belvedere and Hinau Gully Road intersection for the purpose of the WaiTri Kids Triathlon Event for the period indicated hereunder:

Period of Closure: Saturday 17th October 2020

8.00am – 5.00pm

Period of Closure: Saturday 21st November 2020 Roads affected: Belvedere Road

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

Any person objecting to the proposal is called upon to lodge his/her objection and grounds thereof, in writing before 27th October 2020 at the office of the Carterton District Council, Holloway Street, Carterton.

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AGM

Notice is hereby given that the AGM of the Pāpāwai Pā Trust will be held: When: Saturday, 31 October 2020 Where: Pāpāwai Pā, Greytown Time: 1pm-3pm - Karakia - Minutes AGM 2019 - Chairman’s Report - Financial Report - Election of four (4) Trustees - Light Supper Nominations are being called for four (4) vacant Pāpāwai Pā Trustee positions. Nomination forms are available from the Secretary, papawai.marae@gmail.com Please include: - Confirmation of a mover and seconder for your nomination, by way of name and signature. - Nominees must whakapapa to a Pāpāwai Pā hapū - Movers and seconders should sign the nomination form and should be people who whakapapa to the hapū of Pāpāwai Pā and are required to be in attendance at the AGM. - Confirmation of agreement of the nominee to be nominated - the nominee must sign the nomination form. - A one-page Profile is to be included. Closing date for nominations will be no later than 5pm, Sunday 25 October 2020. All nominations/documents must be sent to: The Chairperson Pāpāwai Pā Trust PO Box 518 Masterton 5840 or email to: papawai.marae@gmail.com

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO TAKE LAND FOR A SERVICE LANE - CARTERTON

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DAVE GITTINGS, Infrastructure, Services and Regulatory Manager (acting under delegated authority) for and on behalf of: JANE DAVIS, Chief Executive, Carterton District Council. 23 SEP 2020 Notice Number 2020-ln4467

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Take notice that the Carterton District Council proposes to take, under the provisions of section 23 of the Public Works Act 1981, the land described in the Schedule to this notice ("Land"). The Land is required for Service Lane and it is intended to usethe Land The October for vehicle access to the adjoining properties. meeting of the The reasons why the Carterton District Council considers it reasonably MASTERTON necessary to take the Land are as follows: TRUST LANDS a. the Land contains existing formed and sealed access, which TRUST BOARD provides vehicle access to adjoining properties; will be held at 3.30pm b. the Land contains existing Council owned infrastructure on Monday, (wastewater and water supply); and 19th October 2020 c. the last legal proprietor of the land, Joseph Ingley, died intestate in in the Trust Office, 189 Queen Street, December 1928. Masterton. Those persons with a registered interest in the land have been served with notice of the Carterton District Council's intention to take the Land Andrew Croskery and have been advised of their right to object. General Manager Any other person having the right to object may send a written objection to the Registrar, Environment Court Registry, 5th Floor, District Court Building, 49 Ballance Street, Wellington 6011, or by post To Let to DX SX10044, Wellington, within 20 working days after the date of publication of this notice. If any objection is made in accordance with this notice, a pub lic hearing will be held with the right of the objector to appear and be heard personally, unless the objector otherwise requires, and each objector will be informed of the time and place of the hearing. Any person requiring further information in respectof this advice MASTERTON should contact Dave Gittings, Infrastructure, Services and Regulatory MASTERTON Manager, Carterton District Council, 28 Holloway Street, Carterton $275 12 Alamein Court 1 5713. Postal Address: PO Box 9, Carterton 5743. Telephone: (06) 379 $200 6 Alamein Ct $300 33 Alamein Court 1 4095. Mobile: $210 145H Perry St 027 54 7 2717. $300 34 Alamein Court 1 $220 56 Boundary Road Wellington Land District-Carterton District $405 10/82 Colombo Road 2 Schedule $220 $525 81 210 Manuka St South Road 3 Area Description 3 Riverstone Place 3 $220 $600 5/53 Opaki Rd ha 0.0649 Part Section 206 Taratahi District (Part Deeds Index $260 If80D Rd with you South need help 20/544); shown marked Section 1 on SO 548419. The Land is located at Nobel Street, Carterton. Dated at Carterton this 23rd day of September 2020.

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TWO POSITIONS MASTERTON DRIVER AND LOADER DRIVER YARDIE BRANCH MANAGER MASTERTON We are a Progressive Farm Supplies Business with a growing clientele, we require a motivated Manager for our Masterton Branch. This is a great opportunity to show leadership and help grow a strong business. The position is hands-on and will require maintaining good customer relationships. A background in Farm Merchandise would be an advantage. Please email your CV and cover letter to ross@turtons.co.nz or phone 06 374 8193 Applications close 14th October 2020

Optical Assistant We are currently seeking a motivated individual to join our team as an Optical Assistant. Whether you are meeting and greeting customers, providing advice on our products or placing specialised orders. You will be constantly busy as no two days are the same at Specsavers. This exciting role will see you become a vital part of our store team. You will provide excellent customer service to our customers on our range of fashionable frames and guide those who are trying contact lenses for the first time. In return we will provide you with a supportive team environment and develop you to be the best you can be. As a confident, hardworking individual who knows how to build rapport. Some of your fantastic talent, skills and attributes will include: A passion for providing excellent customer service An interest retail, optics A high standard of personal presentation Punctuality and reliability An ability to work well under pressure No experience in optics? But you have a passion for professional healthcare and a willingness to undergo training with us to help you reach your full potential? How to apply: Interested? Please bring a CV with a cover letter outlining your skills and experience into our store, 227 Queen St, Masterton. Please apply by 23rd October 2020 Please note due to the high volume of applications only successful candidates will be contacted. We thank you in advanced for your interest in Specsavers.

Allied Concrete specialises in the production of ready mix concrete, with 54 plants nationwide. Two vacancies have arisen at the Masterton plant. To be considered for these roles you will be required to: â&#x20AC;˘ Have a current class 2 licence with the opportunity to gain Class 4 under training â&#x20AC;˘ Be punctual and reliable â&#x20AC;˘ Be flexible in your working hours â&#x20AC;˘ Be customer focused â&#x20AC;˘ Be fully committed to the highest levels of Health and Safety While previous industry experience may be an advantage, it is not essential as on the job training will be given to the successful candidate. Opportunities to learn new skills and take on more challenging roles are very real and expected. If you are interested in a long term career then this may be the industry for you. Allied Concrete are committed to providing a safe and drug free workplace. The successful applicants will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test and a driving assessment by our regional driving trainer prior to confirmation of employment. Applications should be in own hand writing attached to a current CV posted to: Allied Concrete PO Box 2037 Masterton 5842 Attention: Cole Haywood If you have any questions about these positions please contact the Masterton plant Phone 06 370 5187 Email cole.haywood@alliedconcrete.co.nz Applications for these positions close Friday 9th October 2020

Client Services Specialist CRS Software Join a growing kiwi owned business Vital role in our supportive environment Based in the beautiful Wairarapa A bit about us... CRS Software Ltd is the leading provider of farm management software in New Zealand. We are a 100% kiwi owned agribusiness company company with with ce in the development of software for the rural sector. With more than 10,000 farmers and businesses throughout New Zealand and Australia using our software, our roleis to help them to measure and manage their business performance and make better decisions for their future. The recent release of our next generation solution Cash Manager Focus almost completes our evolution to a fully cloud based SaaS business. But there is still plenty to do and we would love you to come and join us on the journey! We aim to keep our customers at the heart of everything we do and are looking for a Client Services Specialist to join join us us on on our our mission. mission. IfIf The role Based in our Masterton office, the Client Services Specialist is a pivotal part of our business and provides exceptional service to our customers. Every day, you will be building strong relationships with our customers and assisting them with queries in a timely way. You will also be the one to share information with customers about new products and services that may help them with their farming or agricultural business. Day to day this role will: Engage with customers over the phone, email and chat to resolve issues and problem solve Escalate issues when appropriate to the CST Manager Share customer feedback with the CST Manager to assist with product or process improvements Look for ways to add value to customers by suggesting additional products Keep up to date with our product, including any new features or upcoming releases Share knowledge with the wider Client Services Team and contribute to our collaborative culture About you You will be a natural when it comes to engaging with a varie ty of people and have a customer-centric approach to your work. Ideally, you will come from a farming or accounting background and be able to connect with our customers quickly. You will be a self -starter who is motivated and passionate towards providing exceptional customer service. You will also have: Proven customer service experience Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal An ability to pick up new technologies and technical concepts quickly An analytical approach towards problem solving A highly organised and proactive approach to your work A drive towards promoting our product in a positive way A background in farming or agriculture would be an advantage. Our CST are a busy team and will need someone who can hit the ground running. In return we offer a supportive and flexible environment where you will have room to learn and grow. If you think you have what it takes, then what are you waiting for? We have partnered with Kin to fill this exciting role. If you have any questions, or would like to apply, please email Tracey Fletcher on tracey.fletcher@kin.co.nz. We are reviewing applications as we go, so apply now!

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REGISTERED TEACHERS Needed for relieving at Wairarapa Montessori Preschool in Masterton. Please contact Pauline or Julia on 06 370 1471 or 021 1140 777.

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Hadlow Preparatory School is looking for a Anglican primary school for boys and girls aged 5-13, located on High Street, Masterton. We are looking for someone with excellent relationship and administrative skills with a passion for books and reading, reading, particularly particularly

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Husband, wife qualify Chris Cogdale Masterton coaches Mark and Andrea Harris can now officiate at toplevel athletics events after gaining valuable technical officials’ A level qualifications at a course in Hastings. The course, focused on getting throwing officials to a higher level, was made possible by a Prime Minister’s Scholarship. Mark Harris said he and his wife Andrea were surprised to be invited and decided to give it a go as she had been accumulating her throwing experience for several years which is a stipulation to attain A qualifications. “She also asked if I

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could attend and sit my A level track certificate as it was something, I had been working towards for almost three years.” Both passed their tests with flying colours – Andrea on 94.5 per cent for her throwing qualification, and Mark 94 per cent for his track certificate. That allows the couple to referee national championships and other significant events in New Zealand which will help fill a void of qualified track and field officials. Athletics NZ officials development manager Trevor Spittle who is also on the World Athletics Council for officiating said

there is a shortage of such officials in New Zealand. “They are at an age that they are either retiring or passing away and it’s leaving a big hole,” he said. “In Wellington, we just don’t have enough officials,” Spittle said. “As an example, if a New Zealand track record is set in Wellington, there could be no one with a high enough qualification to certify it, so the athlete is disadvantaged, and the record won’t stand.” There was a double reason for celebration in the Harris household with Mark named Athletics Wellington Male Coach of the Year and Andrea, the Female Coach of the Year.

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