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22 hours stranded Woman wishes she had worn her medical alarm Emily Ireland It was a windy day in Featherston last month when 90-year-old Rhona Fraser was knocked off her feet at her rural property. She was stranded for almost 22 hours, painstakingly bumshuffling her way home to get help. But she never quite made it back inside. Rather, she owes her life to a chance delivery of home kill sausages but says she would have been fine if she had been wearing her medical alarm. Now, she is urging others to wear their alarms at all times, just in case. Rhona was the first woman after World War II to gain her private pilot’s license, and to fly solo in a tiger moth from the Wellington Aero Club. She also established the New Zealand Association of Women in

Aviation 58 years ago to support fellow ﬂyers. And it seems Rhona also enjoys ﬂying solo through life, opting not to wear either of her two medical alarms, one for her neck and another for her wrist. “I’ve never had them on.” All that will change now though, she said. It was 2.30pm on Saturday, July 21, when Rhona was knocked over by the wind outside. She had been feeding her cows. “That’s when I heard the wind coming. “I was hoping to get inside before the wind got to my area. “I staggered around

fighting against it, but finally I couldn’t keep my footing, and down, bang I went.” She said it didn’t matter what she had tried to do, she just couldn’t get back up. “I tried using a farm gate to help me get up – but I couldn’t get up. She knew she would have to climb under the gate to get out because she couldn’t get up to open it. “I wriggled and squeezed, and I got under the 12ft five barred gate and then I finally got to the car port at 6pm at night by shuffling on my bum.” Once in the car port, Rhona tried grasping at things around her to pull herself up. “I tried and I tried to use the springs on the trailer; I tried to use my Continued on page 3

Featherston’s Rhona Fraser, 90 is recovering at Wairarapa Hospital. PHOTO/EMILY IRELAND

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Wairarapa Times-Age reporters went on the search for the region’s best steak and cheese pie. Full story P18.

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Mums embrace breastfeeding About 100 Wairarapa mums got together last week for The Big Latch On event in Carterton. Full story P22.

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Crash investigated

Welfare

Kitten found in trap

Police are hearing conflicting stories about how a car flipped into a rural Masterton ditch last week. Although the crash was deemed “serious” by police, the woman driver was not injured. The Serious Crash Unit is investigating.

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Rhona Fraser

Not wearing medical alarm ‘foolish’ Continuued from page 1 fingers somewhere on the mud guards; I tried to use the tail light mountings – but I couldn’t get up.” She said it would have been about midnight when she started to feel “very exhausted”. She laid back onto the earth floor of the car port to rest – “it’s a bit irregular with stones . . . it wasn’t very comfortable”. Rhona laid there until midday on Sunday – almost 22 hours after she fell. In that time, she had no access to food or water. “I was hoping to goodness I wouldn’t overflow.” “I was thinking, I hope when the ambulance or someone does arrive that I haven’t wet myself.”

Luckily at midday on Sunday, Rhona’s home care assistant called in to drop oﬀ some home kill sausages. “On the Friday, she had said to me, sometime over the weekend, I will drop you in some home kill sausages. “Well she appeared midday Sunday with the sausages, and I called out, Bev, please, before anything else, will you ring the ambulance?” Rhona was taken by Wellington Free Ambulance to Wairarapa Hospital where she remains today. She is being treated for three broken ribs on her right side, and one on her left. “It doesn’t matter whether you breathe deep or shallow – the pain gets

you,” Rhona said. Her weight had also dropped to just 39kg. “The worst thing is that I haven’t been able to taste the sausages,” she said. “They weren’t pork ﬂavoured – they were pork!” Rhona hoped that by sharing her story, other people with medical alarms would be encouraged to wear them at all times. “I must say, I didn’t shed a tear – I think it was down to sheer pig-headedness. “Because I still believed in my heart that there must be a way. “But if I had been wearing my medical alarm, I would have got help earlier. “I’m a complete fool if I damned well don’t wear it again.”

Rhona Fraser at Hood Aerodrome ahead of the Queen’s Birthday weekend NZ Association of Women in Aviation rally in 2012. PHOTO/FILE

PM Jacinda Ardern coming to Wairarapa Pam Graham Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is Mastertonbound, and she could be bringing the most talkedabout baby in the country – her daughter, Neve. She will be in town on the morning of August 16 for an invitation-only ribbon-cutting event at Breadcraft and a Digital Seniors “high tea” for a couple of hundred people at the Copthorne. It will be Ardern’s ﬁrst regional visit since she formally resumed the role of Prime Minister after returning from maternity leave last Wednesday. Labour list MP Kieran McAnulty said it was not possible to ﬁt any public appearances into the schedule but there would be an attempt to get Ardern back to the region for a more comprehensive visit. It is not yet known

whether baby, Neve, will come with Ardern. “That is something they are playing by ear,” he said. “It certainly hasn’t been ruled out. “I think that is a call she will be making on the day.” Ardern’s partner, Clarke Gayford is likely to be attending if Neve comes along. At Breadcraft, she will officially unveil a significant piece of new manufacturing equipment. Breadcraft chief executive Phil Holden said the visit would be “a great day for Wairarapa”. Holden contacted the prime minister’s office in April in the hope Ardern would be available. “Given the government’s focus on regional development, I felt Breadcraft was a local success story and the perfect example of regional success that may

hold some appeal in terms of the prime minister coming to visit,” he said. She will be given a tour of the site, followed by the ceremonial cutting of a ribbon.

Her arrival coincides with the 75th anniversary of the Cockburn’s family ownership of Breadcraft. Holden believes her visit is a vote of conﬁdence in the region. “I’m thrilled and absolutely delighted

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern with her daughter Neve. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES

that two weeks back from maternity leave, and her ﬁrst visit out of Wellington is to Breadcraft and Wairarapa.” National media will be present in numbers for the visit, and McAnulty said that would put the spotlight on the events. “Wairarapa has a tremendous story to tell and Breadcraft investing in their manufacturing capacity is an indication of that,” McAnulty said. Following the ceremony at Breadcraft, Ardern will attend a high tea for about 200 people to launch Digital Seniors, an initiative to support people aged over 65 to use technology. She is expected to acknowledge the lifetime contribution made to the region by former Masterton mayor Bob Francis. McAnulty said the Digital Seniors

programme had potential to be a nationwide programme and had started from an initiative in Wairarapa. The initiative is being led in part by Francis, McAnulty said, with Unitec masters student Cathy Hardinge. “We do have a higher than average proportion of older people in Wairarapa and they all have something to contribute,” he said. Ardern took over as Labour leader on August 1 more than a year ago, and inherited previous leader Andrew Little’s schedule. Little had been to the Wairarapa several times and Ardern did not visit during the election campaign. She attended the Labour Party’s away caucus meeting in Martinborough in January, an event that has been conﬁrmed to return next January.

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Kitten saved from horrific fate Cal Roberts

A kitten left to die in a rat trap, surrounded by filth in the Masterton landfill, has been saved by a cat rescue group after a call from a member of the public. Sally McLennan, a member of the Dump Cats animal rescue charity, came across the kitten last week after a concerned member of the public told her they heard the distressed animal two days in a row, but could not locate it. Searching for the kitten, a slight movement caught her eye. “I pulled a stack of rubbish away to find an extremely small kitten in an equally small rat trap. “She couldn’t sit upright, and she was in her own faeces. She had no food or water.” A wire near the handle of the trap was digging into the kitten whenever she moved. McLennan said she initially thought the trap had been placed by dump staff trying to catch rats, and had instead caught a

Sally McLennan with the rescued Penny. PHOTO/SUPPLIED [Right] Penny 24 hours after being rescued. PHOTO/CAL ROBERTS

wild kitten. However, she was assured that no such traps were used on site. She now believes the trap was ditched at the landfill with the kitten in it by a member of the public. “You make excuses for why it’s not what it looks

like – but this time it is what it looks like.” She said it appeared Penny had been in the trap for at least two days. The kitten was starved, dehydrated, had cat flu and both eyes were infected. McLennan and fellow rescuer Tamara Olliver

took the kitten to Vetcare, who prepared to free the kitten, but when they released her, they were surprised to find Penny was placid, purring and looking for hugs. “She doesn’t have a

wild bone in her body,” McLennan said. Vetcare’s Dr Heidi Ward-McGrath said Penny was checked over by a colleague. “I saw her on the way out, much happier obviously. “It’s a pretty cruel thing to do, to leave an animal like that, so we were very concerned.” Ward-McGrath said if people for whatever reason could not take care of a pet any longer, the first thing they could do is reach out to one of the many local charities. She worked alongside KittyCat Rehoming Wairarapa, SPCA, and was involved with Pet Animal Welfare Service Wairarapa – better known as PAWS. Dump Cats humanely capture and rehome cats found at Masterton’s landfill site. They closely monitor live

traps, with no longer than 12-hour intervals between checks. To date they had rescued and rehomed about 20 cats since getting approval to operate on-site this year. Both McLennan and Olliver said the staff at the landfill were “fantastic,” and the support they received from them to carry out safe capture and rehoming of wild and displaced cats was invaluable. The landfill is operated by Masterton District Council, assets and operations manager David Hopman said there were options available to owners with unwanted pets. “The first point to reiterate is that we urge all members of our community to contact the SPCA or their vet if they have unwanted animals, and certainly not abandon them. McLennan said anyone interested in providing assistance, financial or otherwise, could contact her through the group’s Facebook page Dump Cats.

Schools out for full day while teachers strike Elisa Vorster Parents around the region will be pondering what to do with their children after primary teachers and principals voted last week for full-day strike action on August 15, instead of the previously planned threehour strike. About 80 per cent of primary teachers around the country are members of the NZEI Te Riu Roa teachers’ union, leaving many schools with no option but to close for the day. The decision of whether to stay open will come down to individual school boards and depends on how many of its teachers are union members. Non-unionised teachers are not allowed to strike. The Ministry of Education is offering few

solutions. “We acknowledge that strike action is difficult for parents and their employers,” said Ellen MacGregor-Reid, deputy secretary of early learning and student achievement. “If your school cannot provide supervision then we suggest you talk to your employer about working from home.” MacGregor-Reid said the ministry “values the work principals and teachers do and progressing these negotiations is a priority for us”. “We are disappointed the union has decided to take strike action while we are still in the negotiating process.” Fernridge School principal and head of the principals’ cluster, Janine Devenport, said the decision to strike was not something any teacher

would have taken lightly. “We know it doesn’t win the hearts and minds of parents, but we think it’s necessary to show teachers are overworked,” she said. She said the initial threehour strike was a “pretty silly idea” as it would only inconvenience people for about an hour, but would cut into the teachers’ own time, which they typically used for marking and lesson planning. “If being a teacher was just teaching and learning, it would be amazing,” she said. “Teachers are pretty lucky to be in this profession, but the government needs to stop taking us for granted.” Devenport described the stark reality of teachers as being educators, anxiety councillors, sports coaches, speech and language therapists, as well as

attending camps, chasing up unreturned permission slips and communicating with parents via social media – most of which is done in the evenings and at weekends. “If the cleaner calls in sick, I pick up the mop and clean the toilets,” Devenport said. “Teachers do anything and everything. “I would really love to encourage young people to become teachers, but I want them to come into it with their eyes open. “I love this job and I love coming here, but I don’t think right now I could hand-on-heart talk someone into the profession.” She was aware her staff often spent their own wages on supplying extra resources for their classrooms and doing things far outside of their

job description. “I’ve seen my teachers at the supermarkets, not buying food, but buying stuff for their classrooms.” She said she didn’t want to take anything away from the children by going on strike but had seen teachers’ workloads increase substantially over the last decade. “We’re pretty lucky to be in this profession but why should we keep doing it when no one rewards us?” She said while a pay increase was one aspect of the action, she hoped the strike would result in more time and resources for all teachers and schools. She called the school’s teacher aides “vital” and without them, teachers were expected to cater for special needs they weren’t equipped to deal with on top of all their other duties. “We’re number eight

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Delicious meals were served up at the Teen Parent Unit’s pop-up restaurant. PHOTO/EMILY IRELAND

TPU cooks up a flavour storm Emily Ireland The Wairarapa Teen Parent unit in Masterton was transformed into a starstudded pop-up restaurant last month. The event, which was the result of a project-based learning initiative, was attended by supporters of the Teen Parent Unit (TPU), including early childhood teachers, representatives from colleges, Carterton Rotary, Trust House, former and current TPU staff, youth workers, and some staff

from Makoura College. TPU teacher Jo Booth said the pop-up restaurant concept was “big enough for everyone to contribute to”. “Students were divided into the ‘look’ group, the ‘book’ group, or the ‘cook’ group. “The look group were decorating, the book group was all about who we were going to ask along, and the ‘cook’ group was a small team of four out the back with one of our staff members.” Booth said the girls had

come up with tasks they felt comfortable contributing to which included waitressing, and entertainment like singing. About 60 guests were asked to attend, and the restaurant was decorated with fairy lights as a nod to Matariki. “Every guest here was involved in helping the TPU in some way, so it was great to have them come in here. “These girls are really capable and it was nice to see them all step up and do their thing.”

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THE IMPORTANCE OF GETTING ANNUAL HEALTH CHECKS By Nicola Haglund BVSc What do we check during an annual health exam? This often called a “tip to tail” exam – the whole body will be examined or palpated (as long as temperament allows) including: teeth, eyes, ears, skin, feet, joints, heart, lungs, lymph nodes, abdomen, genitals and a body weight recorded. The vet will also ask questions about your pet, this can include questions about: appetite, thirst, flea control, worm control, other pets in your household, lifestyle (eg. indoor or outdoor cat) and socialisation. Why do we recommend seeing your pet for a checkup each year, even if they aren’t due for a vaccination, and seem healthy? There are a number of reasons why annual checks are really important. • Cats & dogs age approximately 7 times faster than people. This means only seeing the vet every 3 years would be similar to you not seeing a doctor for over 20 years! • Early detection can result in better outcomes for many diseases. Subtle changes may not be noticed at home, but may be detected during an exam. • Pets on long term medication need annual checks to allow us to continue prescribing their medication. This helps in the monitoring of their condition, as well as to check the success of the treatment, and whether any changes are needed. Blood tests may be recommended when some drugs are used long term to check liver and kidney health.

• Dental disease is extremely common by the age of 4-6 years in both cats and dogs – regular dental checks and treatment can help avoid tooth loss and dental pain. Dental disease if left untreated can also lead to heart and kidney disease. By the time cats and dogs are showing discomfort eating, or have bad breath, there can be severe dental disease present. • Regular weight checks can help detect either an increase in weight which may require diet and exercise changes to avoid obesity, or a decrease in weight which can be an early symptom of disease. • Life stage discussions can help owners to understand what potential symptoms to keep a lookout for, and when to be concerned. The types of conditions seen commonly in senior pets can be quite different to those seen in younger animals. So if your pet hasn’t had their annual health check make sure you contact our clinic to make a booking.

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The Wairarapa Aero Club will be celebrating its 90th Anniversary in September of next year. To commemorate the occasion, a book on the history of the club is being put together by Aero Club members Carol and John Hill, of Masterton. The Hills moved to Masterton from Adelaide in July last year, and in their first week had already signed up as Club members. Both are academics, and John is a former pilot with an interesting connection to the Hood Aerodrome. “Most of the time when a club releases a book on its history, it’s the same old chronological stuff,” John said. “We’re trying to track down people’s stories, memories, photos, anything that linked them to the Club or Hood Aerodrome.” John’s father, Leighton ‘Lee’ Hill was a pioneer filmmaker in New Zealand and was born in Carterton. He was a surviving prisoner of war in WWII, and earlier in life was part of the search party that went looking for Lieutenant John Moncrieff and Captain George Hood, two New Zealanders who vanished in 1928 while attempting the first trans-Tasman flight from Australia to New Zealand. No trace of the aviators or their aircraft was found. Hood Aerodrome in

Many people may have memories of the Hood Aerodrome. PHOTO/FILE

Masterton is named after George Hood. But it was Sir Peter Jackson’s collection of vintage aircraft at Hood Aerodrome that convinced the Hills to move to Masterton of all places. John and Carol, who have been tasked with collating the book for the Wairarapa Aero Club’s 90th anniversary said after the First World War, it took a while for flying to “take off” in New Zealand. “People in the Wairarapa wanted to

form a club,” John said. “They had a meeting in the late 1920s and started looking around for air fields all over the place. “In the end, they settled on Masterton.” He said in the Club’s early days, there were about 30 members, but only one aircraft between them. “There were a lot of pilots who came back from the war and many of them became instructors.” The first meeting was at the Masterton Town

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Hall. “The club gradually grew, but there were a lot of mishaps with the aircraft – it wasn’t like today where safety is number one. “In those days it was very ad hoc – jump in and see if you like it – though, there was a syllabus attached to it.” John said, over the years, “hundreds” of pilots had been trained in Masterton. He himself had learned to fly in England – he was 13 when he started to fly gliders, and got his licence when he was 17. “I always worked in the light aircraft industry. I wasn’t interested working in the big stuff.” Now, John can no longer fly because of his Parkinson’s. But the book is keeping him and his wife busy enough as it is – there are hundreds of documents for them to sort through and collate. “Usually with these sorts of histories, you do it in chronological order. “But every time the anniversary comes around, the same old history is regurgitated. “To some extent, you can’t help that because it’s what happened. “What we want to do is try to add into that other dimension. “People who enjoyed watching flying, stories of the air shows, pageants, people who have taken photographs with their box cameras. “I reckon there would be a lot of photographs out there, and stories.”

If you have any photos linked to the aerodrome or a story, let John or Carol Hill know about it. Address: John Hill, c/- Wairarapa Aero Club, PO Box 122, Masterton 5840 Phone: 029 128 7385 Email: jghill48@gmail.com

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Silence is golden There are friends and relations we can sit with comfortably in silence, no need for chatter. With others, that would make for discomfort. Why is that? Because your loved ones know that you’re hopelessly flawed but adore you anyway. For the rest, you foolishly keep trying to convince them otherwise. According to Wikipedia, “an awkward silence is associated with feelings of anxiety as participants feel pressure to speak but are unsure of what to say next”. But where does this pressure come from? Why do we feel the need to have to say something to fill the gaps? In some circles, for example monasteries and religious or spiritual retreats, silence is highly revered. Some consider it to be a loss of inner energy to speak. Others describe it as an experience of being honest: it’s easy to deceive with our words but more difficult with our body. Imagine inviting a bunch of people to a cocktail party but with a twist – no talking allowed. Before we get too deep into our silent gathering, here’s something you can try at the next social

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Mike Osborne function you attend. As people converse, with you or others, listen to their talk as though they’re delivering a sales pitch about themselves. Do they want you to buy their success, failure, shyness, allure, worthiness or perhaps – star quality? Meanwhile, how’s that silent party getting along? The people most uncomfortable will game the situation. They’ll be literally silent but making a lot of noise: made-up sign language, going full out with charades or cringeworthy mime. Why? Because we often use talk and noise as a cloak to hide the real us. Simply sharing the space in silence without trying to “do” something makes most of us extremely anxious. Silence is powerful in communication. As Mark Twain said, “No word was ever as effective as a rightly timed pause”. In public speaking new Toastmasters can struggle with using the pause, being silent.

In that silence, it’s easy to feel exposed with all eyes on you and saying nothing. But a pause can underline what’s just been said; allow it to sink in; enable momentary reflection. Donald Norman, the cognitive scientist, talks about two types of thinking; experiential and reflective. We mostly occupy ourselves in experiential (habitual or automatic) thinking; driving, playing sport, computer games, household chores. Reflective thinking isn’t quick or predictable and may involve running through different scenarios in our heads. Creation and invention are products of reflective thinking and for that we need silence. Turn off the iPod, the radio, the TV for a bit. You’d be surprised what can show up in reflection, in silence. • To keep up to date with Mike Osborne, visit his Facebook page, Mike Osborne – Wairarapa Midweek.

Logan Lambert gets her hair shaved by Ray the barber at the Kuripuni tavern last month. PHOTO/JADE CVETKOV

$8000 raised for chemo More than $8000 was raised for the Wairarapa Cancer Society at the end of last month thanks to the Kuripuni Sports Bar’s “Get Your Hair Off” event. Twenty-six people in total shaved their hair off on the Friday night, and punters put their money up for shave sponsorship, raffles, and auctions on the night and throughout

the month of July. Wairarapa Cancer Society centre manager Jacinta Buchanan said they were delighted that the fundraising night was such a success. “There are a lot of empathetic people in our community who understand that this disease interrupts lives sometime for a long time.

“We are grateful for the funds donated by all the generous participants. “This money is being tagged for equipment in the Wairarapa DHB Chemotherapy unit.” The Wairarapa Cancer Society is partnered with Wairarapa DHB in establishing the ongoing resourcing of the unit.

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And there you have it, we’re already into the last month of winter! We had some beautiful warm days last week, which has encouraged more people out of hibernation and back into their gardens. Make the most of the sunshine when you can and do some of the following August tasks.

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CHOOSE YOUR NEW SEASON STOCK It’s a massive job for the GardenBarn team – ordering, sorting, bagging & labelling … but they’ve done it with a whistle and a smile! We are now fully stocked with Fruit Trees, Deciduous Trees & Roses. Our range is huge - which can be overwhelming - but we try and make it easier for you to choose by putting things in alphabetical order and having easy to read, simple signs. If you want to do a bit of research before you buy our descriptive lists are a good place to start. Send us a message through our Facebook page if you would like one emailed to you.

Sow cauliflower, cabbage, lettuce & silverbeet seeds under cover and if you have a glasshouse or a heat pad get a head start on your sun loving plants such as tomatoes, chillis etc. It’s also the time to get your asparagus crowns and to plant strawberries (strawberries love to have a dose of the winter chill). One of our varieties, Monterey, are certified organic! And of course we always have a great selection of vegetable punnets, berry fruit, citrus and we now have a new range of herbs “Herberts Herbs”.

MAGNOLIAS will start to bloom soon - if you see one you like, take a photo, or even better ask the owner if they know the name.

How impressive is this ‘Offshore Dream’ Dahlia!

DELIGHTFUL DAHLIAS The selection of bulbs and tubers seems to get prettier and prettier each year – and Dahlias are no exception! They vary in size and form there’s decorative, pom pom, cactus , anemone + more. It’s too early to plant them yet (the soil needs to warm up) but we recommend coming in and getting yours as soon as you can because when they’re gone – they’re gone! We still have Paeonies available, and a good selection of Lilliums. Spring is just around the corner!

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SPROUT YOUR SEED POTATOES. It’s fun to grow your own spuds, and they’re very easy too. We only sell Certified Seed Potatoes – this ensures that you are getting a true to type potato that hasn’t been sprayed (some supermarkets spray spuds with a sprout inhibitor) and it minimises the threat of disease.

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10 Wairarapa Midweek Carterton Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Soil makes for great build

Carterton

Emily Ireland

It may have taken a lot of work, but the rammedearth walls are all up at Wairarapa’s first consented rammed-earth home. Owned by Timo Jaegle and his partner Erin Betteridge, the rural Carterton home is well on the way to completion. The last of the house’s 26 walls was erected at the end of July, with the help of students from Wairarapa UCOL’s building school, and help from the rammedearth guru himself Paul Geraets, company director of Terra Firma Earth Building Co. Geraets, who had come down from Auckland to help the couple start the building process, said the process was a scientific one – and that Wairarapa’s soil was a great match for it. The rammed-earth building process involves ramming moist earth into movable formwork, forcing it into a compact structure. The formwork is then removed, leaving behind a wall with a texture similar to sedimentary rock. But it is not the first time Geraets had seen the potential of Wairarapa earth for building rammedearth structures. He came close to building a rammed-earth monastery in Dannevirke 12 years ago,

Timo Jaegle and his partner Erin Betteridge outside their rammed-earth home. PHOTO/EMILY IRELAND

but the construction never went ahead. “That’s when we first tried the soil here and I realised the soil would be a good fit. “When we tested it here, we got the highest test results we had ever got. “We test for strength, shrinkage, erodibility, and water penetration.” The earth mixture contains limestone, earth, and a bit of cement. “The theory is that with concrete, it is fully cement and there is a chemical reaction that occurs for it to set. “Even though we do add a bit of cement in this mix, the ramming machine itself – that’s pounding it in – that’s setting it.

“We don’t have to wait for the concrete to set to strip the formwork. “It is set immediately – it’s like an engineered aggregate.” Geraets said the mix was all about “particle size distribution”. “You need about 20 per cent clay particle size to about 80 per cent sand particle size. “When we ram it, if the molecules could speak, they would describe it as an uncomfortable relationship. “But over time, at a molecular level, these particles are vibrating away. “They vibrate themselves into a comfortable matrix – that’s the curing of it.”

The ramming in process at the Carterton home. PHOTO/WILLIAM HEATH

He said as time went on, the particles formed a “very tight matrix” and the structure became “stronger and stronger”. “We’re basically building sedimentary rock, but we’re doing it in a hurry with the rammer, rather than a slow compression

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It’s that time again! Rates are due by 20 August. If you are paying quarterly, these are due on 20 August . Unless you are on a direct debit, penalties for any

LIBRARY NEWS AUGUST 2018 CARTERTON DISTRICT LIBRARY

Representation Arrangements Review

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Have your say on the proposal 11 Aug - 17 Sep We’re reviewing the way Carterton residents are represented at Council in preparation for the 2019 local body elections. From the 11 August - 17 September we will be seeking your thoughts on our initial proposal.

Brooklyn Road Tree removal Although we don’t like removing trees, sometimes we need too so that important infrastructure isn’t impacted.

Clareville Cemetery, as well as over 200 plants and trees in parks and reserves around Carterton in the past year.

The good news is that we have replanted 6 replacement trees, in the more suitable location at

Letters to residents in the affected Brooklyn Road area have been sent.

How can I find out more? We will be updating our website shortly with information about the Representation Review, including how to have your say.

Social Media Follow us on:

Web Our website is updated most days, and continues to be the main source of Council information. Email For general enquiries you can email info@cdc.govt.nz

Watch this space! Keeping you in the loop! There are plenty of ways that you can stay up to date with what is happening at your local Council.

Phone The Customer Service team are available between 8.304.30pm Monday - Friday to help answer your queries. 06 379 4030

Club Cabaret- Tue 14TH Aug, 7.30pm Welcome to Club Cabaret. The band is rocking, and the performers are ready to entertain you. Slip into your best outfit, grab your best friends, and join us for a spellbinding evening of dazzling circus, sultry songs, and mindbending magic. It’s a variety show of epic proportions that will leave you in awe.

Zealand has to offer for a night you will never forget. Upgrade to the VIP experience to get up close and personal with the stars, and enjoy nibbles and a platter at your own private table. A cash bar will be serving drinks throughout the event. Hang your coat up, grab a drink, and bathe in the glitz and glamour that is Club Cabaret.

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Relive the past and travel on the spectacular Daffodil Express Steam Train (travels return Wellington-Carterton or Carterton-Masterton). From Carterton catch the Daffodil Bus to Gladstone and enjoy Daffodil picking at Historic Middlerun Follow the Carterton Daffodil Page and Event on Facebook for more information and details.

IT’S HAPPENING AGAIN! To make room for all our lovely new books, we will be holding our big book sale in the library from 13th – 20th August. Come in and bag yourself a bargain or two!

SATURDAY CRAFTERNOONS ARE COMING! If you’d like to try out some basic crafts, put your name down for a pair of our afternoon craft tutorials. In August we’ll be learning how to make crocheted Granny Squares, in September we’ll look at English Paper Piecing patchwork, and in October we’ll do an introduction to knitting. Sign up today to secure your spot and get a list of the materials you will need to bring. Open to ages 12 upwards (adults welcome!) and numbers are strictly limited.

www.cdc.govt.nz HAVE YOUR SAY AND TELL US WHAT YOU THINK go to our website: cdc.govt.nz, email us on info@cdc.govt.nz or send us your thoughts by mail to: Carterton District Council PO Box 9 | Carterton 5743

12 Wairarapa Midweek Opinion Wednesday, August 8, 2018 EDITORIAL

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Time to lock up the card and save money Piece of mind

Opinion

Emily Ireland My name is Emily, and I’m bad at saving money. Usually, I’m the sort of person that regardless of what money comes in each fortnight – I’ll go through it like there’s no tomorrow. So, short of locking up my Eftpos card for good to make spending more inconvenient, I wanted to find out some tips and tricks to budgeting appropriately and saving money. Experts say that at least 20 per cent of your income should go towards savings. They also say 50 per cent should go towards necessities, while 30 per cent should go towards discretionary items. Trouble is, and I guess it will be the same with many Wairarapa people, 50 per cent of my wage each

fortnight after tax goes towards rent. So immediately, I’ve already blown my ‘necessities budget’, and I haven’t even started on my groceries and petrol bills. For context, 7 per cent of my wage goes on petrol, and 20 per cent goes on groceries. And if I’m also putting aside 20 per cent for savings like I’m ‘supposed’ to do, I’m left with just three per cent to spare for my ‘discretionary items’ and hobbies – instead of a recommended 30 per cent! To put it into perspective – if I budgeted according to experts, with the amount of rent, groceries, and petrol I am paying, I have $21 per week to splash on whatever I want. Did I hear someone say

shopping spree?! All joking aside, I know that I’m lucky with my financial position. We don’t have any kids to worry about, and we’re on good money. But if I’m struggling to get ahead, I can’t imagine what it is like for Wairarapa families who are raising children on low wages with rising rents. The trouble is, a one size fits all budget is doomed to fail from the start. Budgeting needs to be personal, unique, and tailored to each person. You need to have goals, long term and short term. Maybe you just want to put aside a few dollars a week to cover Christmas expenses. The fact of the matter is that any amount you save is a good place to start. And like my dad always says, “A dollar saved, a dollar earned”. Though, on second thought, I may still have to lock up my Eftpos card to save that dollar.

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Wednesday, August 8, 2018 Opinion Wairarapa Midweek

STREET TALK

If I won the lotto, the first thing I’d do is... f ONLINE VIEWS leave work and then do humanitarian work. Lisa Laursen Pay my mortgage and my brothers mortgage. Karli Hunter Take my family on holiday. Andrea Beckett Pay oﬀ mortgage, set the kids up for their futures, help out family and friends and put some away for retirement. Alix Cooper Open a home for abandoned dogs – with Juliet Qualtrough. Jasmine Hawthorn Pay debt and book a holiday! Would need time to think about it. Adele Pentony-Graham If a big win, it would go to the town for a lovely new swimming complex both indoor and outdoor pools. Kuri Ft Aylaneah Pay all my siblings and mum’s bills. Bridget Louise Wellwood Pay my bills, then set up a social enterprise to give people an opportunity to do what they love, and make a living.

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Pam Curry Quit work.

the house and bakery? Then move lol.

Heather Bannister Keep doing what I do without having to chase funding.

Cindy Trieste Take my three namesakes to the city of Trieste in Italy. Melodie Diamond (Melodie Irirangi Trieste), Honey Gillies (TriesteLouise), Cadence-Louise Ngaio Trieste.

Fiona Howard Create an animal haven. Fiona Mac Faint. Janette Campbell Set myself and family up stop work n do voluntary work for the disabled and elderly Awhina Davidson Corbin Davidson, pay oﬀ

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Fiona Beattie Buy my family a home and set us all up for the future. I would also donate some to our local school to help children in need.

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Sue-Anne Shannahan Help my parents out and then take a family holiday.

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Carolyn Henson Open a dog shelter Janelle Herbert Go on a four-week worldwide cruise with my family. Adele Dalton Buy new cars and new houses for us all. Lizzy Pullman Set my kids up for the future! Jean Cretney Help my family ﬁrst, then travel all over the South Island before heading back to Scotland. Graeme Burnard My wife rang me at work and said come home immediately and pack your bag, I have just won lotto. I said, great! Where are we going? And she said, I don’t care where you go, just get out. Jason Ireland Get a decent internet connection. Kiri Collier Pay debts, buy house. Jacqui Malcolm Claim the lotto ticket and get the money into the bank account. Holly Hullena Pay myself a wage and

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Cloak of muka and wool This Kakahu cloak of muka and wool was donated to Aratoi by Jim Rimene, who had been given it by Mrs Barton of Rangiwhakaoma, Mataikona, so it was likely to have been made by a

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Rank/Position held: Firefighter Length of service: 5 years Occupation: Portfolio Coordinator – Fire and Emergency New Zealand Nicknames: Lesh, Ally How did you find out about volunteering at Fire and Emergency New Zealand? I have friends who are volunteers at the Tapawera Volunteer Fire Brigade so when I felt the need for that something extra in my life I enquired at my local station.

What/who inspired you to be a volunteer? I have always had a passion for being involved in my community. I initially wanted to volunteer as an ambulance officer but did not have the required prerequisites at that stage so pursued being a volunteer firefighter instead and I haven’t looked back.

What do your family and friends think of your volunteering role? My family are supportive, my fiancé is always encouraging and takes care of our daughter when I’m off at training or need to go to a fire call. My daughter thinks it’s cool, every time we drive past the fire station she gets

excited, points to the fire engine and says Mummy’s truck, Mummy’s truck, or if she sees me in my uniform she starts to make siren noises. I would love for her to follow in my footsteps when she is old enough

What would you say to someone who is thinking about volunteering? Do it! Not only is it a way to look after and give back to the community, but you also make friends and learn lots of new skills.

What is something surprising about your volunteer role that people may not be aware of? There are many events that volunteers have the option of attending such as waterway competitions, combat challenges, the Sky Tower stair climb, conferences. These are all

great ways to hone your skills, network and make new friends.

Who has been the biggest influence in your life? There are many people who have been big influences in my life at different points – my parents, my brother and sister, my fiancé and daughter, friends and other family. Each individual in some way has influenced me and helped to shape the person I am today

What are some guilty pleasures you like to indulge in?

Binge watching TV series like Gilmore Girls. • To find out more about volunteering with Fire and Emergency New Zealand, visit fireandemergency.nz/ volunteering

Your next BFF? I am a good natured male cross breed dog found by Animal Services roaming on a country road. I am friendly, playful and generally a good guy, looking for my forever home. I love to walk on a leash and I sit and wait for my meals, which is a great start but more training would be awesome. I like to play with other dogs and the other animals I’ve met so far don’t bother me. If you have the time to exercise and train me then give MDC Animal Services a call. I could be your next BFF. For more information please call Animal Services 06 370 6300

Mini and Murphy are besties. Both are ex-feral kittens who were lucky enough to be trapped and plucked from a feral existence. Mini is about four months old and Murphy six months. Mini is the sister of Mr Baby from another litter — unfortunately their feral mum hasn’t been trapped yet, despite our best efforts, so is still out there producing kittens. They come from opposite ends of the Wairarapa — Mini from Masterton and Murphy from rural Featherston. Thrown together at a foster carer’s house in Masterton, they are great playmates. They are both affectionate and love cuddles. They’re typical kittens who race around playing then collapse and nap for hours. Due to their feral background they will be shy with their adopted family for a few weeks and potential adopters need to have patience until they get to know you. They would be best suited to a quiet home. Both girls are desexed, vaccinated and up to date with flea/worm treatment. As the girls are bonded they will need to be adopted together. Their combined adoption fee is $160. If you’re interested in these two munchkins, call Lee on 021 0843 8935 or email kittycatrehoming@gmail.com. • KittyCat Rehoming Wairarapa is a registered Charitable Trust no.CC54963 that works across the Wairarapa to find loving homes for stray and abandoned cats and assists owners in difficult circumstances to rehome their cats.

Wednesday, August 8, 2018 Wairarapa Midweek

Masterton monthly wrap August 2018

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR

FACILITY USE AT HIGH LEVELS

Kia ora koutou,

Following the end of the financial year we’ve had some fantastic figures come back regarding use of Council facilities.

This month we officially welcome our new Chief Executive, Kath Ross.

 More than 170,000 people visited the library in the year to the end of June and 12,214 online books or magazines were issued – a 50 per cent increase on the year earlier.

Kath has joined us from the Far North District Council where she led the strategic planning and policy team. With more than 20 years’ experience in local government, we’re excited to learn from her experience. Masterton District Council officially welcomed Kath with a powhiri last week and we have numerous meetings planned with different stakeholders in our community. Look out for Kath around town and introduce yourself. Kath is keen to hear from the horses’ mouth when it comes to items of importance to our community. I’m also pleased to highlight traction being made on the civic centre project – we are calling for expressions of interest from developers that may want to partner with Council on progressing the project. This is part of us firming

up options for the centre – we’ll share updates on the project as soon as we can. This is one of the most important projects we will undertake for our community in the next ten years – with an investment of $15.5 million, we want to make sure we get it right. It’s exciting to see plans taking shape. For now, noho ora mai. Lyn Patterson.

CONSULTATION DOCUMENT RIVALS COUNTRY’S BEST Earlier this year Masterton District Council asked the community for feedback on what we’re planning for the next ten years.

Last week we were given the news that our document had been judged as one of the top ten in the country – based on its clarity and ease of reading. Ka mau te wehi!

To do this we went out with a consultation document outlining the key issues we were considering as part of our planning process.

It’s fantastic news for our team, especially following positive feedback on our financial reporting from Audit New Zealand.

Traffic Calming We’re going to be undertaking some important traffic safety projects over the next few weeks. It means we will have some road closures coming up with the first one around Clyde Street. Keep an eye on our website for updates.

safety and keep traffic moving as the Wairarapa region grows. NZTA is holding two public meetings to get your thoughts on what improvements you think could be made:

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 Our Aerodrome is also experiencing significant demand – there were 4,665 landings in the first half of 2018 and an average of 25 landings every day in June.

PLAY YOUR PART, GET WATER SMART While summer may still seem a prospect far into the future, now is the time to start getting prepared around water conservation.

need for immediate conservation.

We’re committed to preserving and enhancing our natural environment to create a better future for our people – that includes managing water demand.

Consider bringing more droughtresistant plants into your garden.

Explore ways to maximise your water use. For example reuse shower or washing machine water in your garden.

Invest in a water storage tank. We have a few options on display in our Council office at 161 Queen Street.

We’re working to balance the health of our rivers with our water use and are urging everyone to play their part. This summer it’s likely that those in the Masterton urban area will be asked not to water their gardens for a few days. It will only happen if the water level in our rivers reaches a low-point – forcing the

With that in mind, there are a few things you might want to consider now before we get into the heat of summer.

Head to our website www.mstn.govt.nz for more water saving tips and tricks.

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 More than 67,000 visits to the Trust House Recreation Centre were made for a casual swim and the number of school children enrolled in schoolbased learn to swim classes increased 240 per cent.

 We’ve also started monitoring usage of recreation trails. They are proving popular with as many as 740 people using parts of our recreation trails network every day.

24 AUG

Representation review consultation closes

Rates due Masterton Arts Fund and Masterton District Creative Communities Scheme applications close

We have completed the designs for the earthquake strengthening and changing room upgrade work at the Cricket grandstand. We’re now working to procure

a building contractor to carry out the work. We expect to be able to announce this in the next few weeks.

PIC OF THE MONTH How good is this snap taken in Masterton’s very own secret garden? It was a chilly start when this was taken at Millennium Reserve. A big thanks to all the volunteers who work to maintain this precious park. Taken a great photo recently? Email it through to us at communications@mstn.govt. nz and go in the draw to win a prize!

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Giant planets a wonder We still have evenings full of bright planets, so get them while you can. Venus is now riding high in the north-west sky after dark and getting close to greatest elongation. That is just astro speak for its maximum visual separation from the sun, and for us it means we get it in the sky longer before it sets. Jupiter is still dominating overhead in Libra and will be an early evening feature for a few more weeks yet. Mars is currently at its brightest and rivalling Jupiter for the second spot to the brilliant Venus. As described a couple of weeks ago, Mars is doing a funny little loop in the sky and temporarily almost stationary. Well, not really. Imagine you are in a car doing 100kmh and overtaking a car doing 97kmh. That car is going to be in your sights for quite a long time as you seem to crawl by it. The same effect is out there on the race track that is the planetary orbits. Earth is overtaking Mars on the inside track, and the effect is that Mars will tend to be in almost the same part of the sky for the next few weeks, assuming you are viewing at about the

Cassini spacecraft shot of Saturn with sun behind it.

Sky Watch

Nick Sault same time each evening. Most of the stars and all the planets rise and set in the night. But with us being about 41 degrees south of the equator it means that everything in the sky within 41 degrees of the south celestial pole scoots

around the pole in the course of the day, never setting. To appreciate that effect, go out around 6.30pm and locate the Southern Cross just south of overhead. The cross is about as high in the sky as it can get.

Relationship Property Advice When considering the degree of protection required for personal assets when you enter into, or are in a relationship, there are many legal issues to consider and on which you need legal advice. Some of these include:

Do you have joint names on assets or do you operate joint bank accounts? Everyday actions that you take for granted can have a direct consequence on your property entitlements.

[1] What is a relationship? [4] My role There are many criteria defined under the Property There are several issues to consider when looking to (Relationships) Act and the Act covers marriage, de protect property which you would wish to keep as your facto and civil union scenarios. separate property on entering into a relationship or if you are already in a relationship. You need to consider whether you are actually in a relationship that would give wise to the presumption of An agreement recording “what is mine” and “what equal sharing or some other form of entitlement if the is yours” can be included in a Section 21 Agreement relationship was to breakdown in the future or on death. commonly known as a Pre-nuptial Agreement. The duration of the relationship will be relevant as will I can also advise on property aspects of separation having children or assuming parental responsibility relating to the distribution of relationship property and for children. the preparation of Relationship Property Agreements following separation. [2] What is separate property? I can also help you decide if the following matters If your relationship was to break down during require your attention: your lifetime or on your death, would you want to [a] Transferring separate property into a family trust keep certain property you already owned at the in which you are a Trustee (together with other commencement of the relationship or have acquired Trustees) and a beneficiary (including other during the relationship for yourselves as "your separate discretionary beneficiaries). property" without being bound to share it? The timing of a transfer into a Trust is an important Is property you receive by way of inheritance consideration to minimise risks against property automatically separate property? relationship claims. Assets should be transferred to The identification of and treatment of this property in a Trust before a relationship commences. the context of your relationship has had a direct bearing [b] Entering into a “Contracting Out Agreement” on whether it is separate property or relationship under Section 21 of the Property (Relationships) property. Act. This Agreement would specify what is separate Also, you need to give consideration to whether assets property in the event of a relationship breakdown owned in a Trust for your benefit was your separate or death. property? Property relationship issues where Trusts are The Agreement must follow certain format and involved has become incredibly complex as there have independent legal advice for both parties must be been many court cases in recent times where assets obtained before the Agreement is signed. held in trust, have been attacked. [c] To up-date or make a new Will. [3] What is relationship property? If you wish to receive any advice on the above To what extent has any property you owned prematter or buying and selling property, Wills, relationship been intermingled in the relationship? Trusts, Enduring Powers of Attorney, subdivisions i.e. have you used income from such property for daily or any other matter I offer a free initial appointment living expenses as you incur as a couple? to discuss your particular circumstances then What about assets acquired by you since the I can be contacted on 0800 249 529 or e-mail simon@thepropertylawyer.co.nz relationship began?

Freephone: 0800 249 529 Email: simon@thepropertylawyer.co.nz 222 Chapel St, Kuripuni, Masterton www.thepropertylawyer.co.nz

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Get up next morning about 6.30am and the cross will be just above the southern horizon, having gone around half that circle overnight. Mars is getting high in the eastern sky at 8pm and looking as red as ever. If it’s not too cold, drag a camp bed out and just lay there for a while. The Milky Way is awesome overhead, and you can’t miss the curly tail of the scorpion which is directly overhead at 8pm.

Then, just a little north-east and still almost overhead, Saturn is currently feeling a bit overwhelmed by the superior brightness of Mars, Jupiter and Venus. In a sky devoid of those other planets, the ringed planet is a bright object, but at nearly 1.5 billion kilometres away, its light is seriously disadvantaged by distance. Up next: The moon takes on Venus.

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Judging pies no gravy train Last week’s national pie awards left Wairarapa in the dark on where to go locally for a topquality pie. The Wairarapa TimesAge took on the task of finding Wairarapa’s best steak and cheese pie – and developed a new appreciation for pie judges, writes CAL ROBERTS. It just didn’t seem right that no Wairarapa pies made it on to the podium in the Bakel’s New Zealand Supreme Pie Awards. We know for a fact that there are plenty of good pies out there . . . but not all pies are created equal. We decided to take a closer look at what’s really going on inside the pastry in the region. Debate raged only briefly on what sort of pie to choose for our own tasting – after all, you can’t beat a good steak and cheese pie

THE PIES WE TRIED MARTINBOROUGH Providore The Bach GREYTOWN South End Diary Cahoots The Corner Café FEATHERSTON Pioneer Bakery CARTERTON Wild Oates Clareville Baker

Wild Oats manager Crystal Thompson with Wairarapa’s top pie.

can you? The editor drew up a list of likely contenders and last Wednesday morning, 13 pies from around the region made their way to the plates of five hungry reporters. A couple of places had already sold out of steak and cheese by the time we reached them, which could itself be a testament to the preference of customers and the quality of the pies. Pies were picked up by three different reporters, with no prior warning to suppliers that they were being judged. We wanted to ensure we were getting an everyday offering from each bakery. Contrary to what you

might think, pie judging is a tough gig. Pies were lined up for the blind tasting, with judges scribbling down notes on texture, flavour and whatever else grabbed their fancy. Comments ranged from “Firm crust, good dark colour”, “Great filling, pastry a bit thick?”, to the less poetic “Yum-as filling”. The adage “there’s no such thing as a free lunch” rang in my ears as pie fatigue began to set in around the table. Spectators remarked there was almost three pies worth of steak and cheese for each judge to get through and

MASTERTON Pak’n Save Village Bakery Kuripuni 10 O’Clock Cookie Old Bakehouse Lansdowne Sammies

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I began to wonder how much gravy a person could eat in one sitting. There was no consultation between judges during tasting but results were remarkably consistent. The top scoring steak and cheese pie came from Wild Oats in Carterton scoring 39/50 overall. Second place went to Clareville Bakery on 37/50, and third was 10 O’clock Cookie Company with 36/50. Production of the paper slumped shortly after official judging concluded. “Remind me never to let us do this again,” a senior staff member and judge said.

Pies we tried to try – Solway Pie Shop and Taste Café had both sold out of steak and cheese by the time we arrived. We found pies baked in-house typically ranged from $3.99 to $5.50 in Wairarapa.

Wild Oats manager and “quality controller”, Crystal Thompson, was thrilled to hear its offering had beaten a dozen others, but was modest about her role, saying “I just put the pie in the bag.” Thompson said full credit went to the team who baked out the back – Ben Clarke, Daniel Miller and Shane Quirke.

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OF THE YEAR AWARD To be eligible your nominated senior person will be: • A Wairarapa resident of over 5 years - Over 65 years of age • A committed volunteer in our community or a “good sort” who unconditionally donates their time and services Your nominated senior person will have made significant contribution to Wairarapa community life either through volunteer or community work. They will have made an impact on other people’s lives through the sharing of their life experience, skills and time. Completed forms can be dropped into to the Age Concern office, Solway Showgrounds or post to PO Box 865, Masterton or the Wairarapa Times-Age, or email manager@acww.nz

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South Wairarapa Working Men’s Club invites anyone thinking of joining the 137 year-old club to pop in and see just what it has to offer. It has a full TAB facility, two full sized snooker tables and three pool tables, and 10 dart boards. The biggest night of the week is the Wednesday Draw night. There is usually live music once a month on a Friday Night with a variety of styles from country to swing era. The club is popular for weddings, funerals and anniversaries. Its restaurant has an excellent reputation, offering full dinners on Saturday and Sunday and snack meals on Wednesday and Friday.

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Winter is a time for roasts, of which Greytown Butchery has a great selection ready to pop into your oven. For lamb lovers there are traditional whole lamb legs, as well as boneless rolled shoulders seasoned with rosemary & pepper. Also a selection of mini lamb roasts which are quick & easy for smaller roasts & great for one or two people. Ezy carve boneless lamb is a huge favourite. From butterflied lamb legs to mini primal roasts, there are sizes to suit all your, or your family’s needs. If instead you’re feeling like a traditional roast beef, roast pork rack, succulent roast chicken prepared various ways, or game meat roasts, you are sure to find them all at Greytown Butchery.

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Look out for mobiLity van fundraising tickets July has been another busy month for us, with all of our regular entertainers, playing Housie, doing Tai Chi exercises (good for mobility and lung function) and a packed house with our little visitors from Early Years Childcare & Play group. We will be out and about selling raffle tickets to continue our fundraising for a replacement mobility van. The mobility van is used to pick-up and drop-off folk who attend day activity, to take people on outings and to do home visits for those residents who wish to share part of their day with family in their own home. Thank you everyone for your support!

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PINEHAVEN KEEPS GREYTOWN’S FRUIT GROWING TRADITION ALIVE When you buy apples – and many other fruits – at Pinehaven’s shop just north of Greytown you can be certain they were home-grown. Pinehaven Orchards marked its 104th anniversary this year and is still owned and operated by the Meyrick family. It grows and sells many Kiwi classic varieties including Gala which was ﬁrst discovered in one of its orchards, along with 11 other varieties of apples. Pinehaven Orchards grows six varieties of pears, stone fruit including nectarines, plums and peaches, berries, and some vegetables. There’s always a wide selection of other fresh fruit and vegetables in store, as well as some gourmet foods, and basic groceries like eggs and soft drinks. You can enjoy its real fruit ice cream – or some home grown fruit – in the picnic area beside the shop which is open 8.30am to 5.30pm every day.

An artist’s impression of the new four-storey apartment development planned for Greytown. IMAGE/SUPPLIED

Apartments hit new heights Beckie Wilson Wairarapa is set to get its first purpose-built apartment block – a four-storey building in the heart of Greytown. Westwood Land Developments Ltd managing director Steve Pilbrow announced last week that the company had bought the Greytown Little Theatre building on Main St which will make way for the development. The plan is to have 10 high-end residential apartments on the upper levels, with two retail spaces on the ground floor, along with garaged parking. The two- to threebedroom apartments will range in size from 130m2 to 240m2, each with decking and open-plan living areas. They will be accessed by an elevator. The earthquake-prone theatre building will be demolished with construction expected to begin next year. Pilbrow said the development was likely to be the tallest building in Greytown, and “it would be the region’s first apartment block”. The apartment building

The plan is to have 10 highend residential apartments on the upper levels, with two retail spaces on the ground floor, along with garaged parking. will comply with the Wairarapa Combined District Plan which mandates buildings cannot exceed a height of 15 metres. “As property prices have soared in the Greytown area, it’s about maximising the use of the site to meet the market,” Pilbrow said. Resource consent was required as the site sits within the Greytown heritage precinct. David Kernohan, a heritage architect and deputy Environment Commissioner, was asked by the developers to assess the suitability of the concept within the precinct. Pilbrow said Kernohan’s report, included in the resource consent application to South Wairarapa District Council [SWDC]

but not available to the Times-Age, indicated the building attempted to be in tune with the street’s architecture, and the historic heritage precinct, by using familiar materials such as weatherboard, timber railings, and glass. Westwood Land Developments Ltd was behind the Greytown Hub development in 2016, and the apartment building has been designed by the same architect, Daniel Casas. Westwood was also the developer behind the Westwood Av subdivision, the Mike Pero/Alluminus Beauty building at the south end of Greytown, and several residential projects in the South Wairarapa area. The sale of the building which the Greytown Little Theatre group had occupied for 17 years would not be the end of the show for the group. Chairman John Gilberthorpe said plans for a new home on council-owned land along West St was “welladvanced”. It was hoping to complete it in the next two years.

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Mums unite to feed bubs Hayley Gastmeier

Masterton’s Elese McLachlan has two sets of twin girls, despite being told she probably couldn’t have children. The young mum breastfed her two youngest – Adeline and Alexis, who are eight months old – at the same time at the Big Latch On, which was held in Carterton last Friday. She was just one of about 100 mothers who participated in the event, run annually during World Breastfeeding Week to celebrate breastfeeding for wahine and pepe [women and baby]. This year’s Big Latch On focused on mothers who were breastfeeding and working. Kelly Meyrick, who is the practice administrator at Whaiora, said breastfeeding mothers needed to be encouraged to be able to do so in public. “It’s still frowned upon in some towns.” Fortunately, Masterton wasn’t one of those places, she said. Meyrick said it took about five days for her 15-month-old daughter, Maia-Jayde, to latch on. She said breastfeeding

About 100 mothers came together for the Big Latch On 2018, at the Carterton Events Centre yesterday. PHOTOS/JADE CVETKOV

Masterton’s Elese McLachlan with her twins, Adeline and Alexis, 8 months, at the Big Latch On in Carterton.

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might take a while to get the hang of, and mothers that had trouble should be persistent and patient. “Look for your supports, like other mums, but at the end of the day, feeding baby is best. “If you can’t breastfeed or you’re struggling to then don’t pull yourself down about it. “A happy and healthy and fed baby is the most important thing.” McLachlan said she had

a “special nook” equipped with everything she needed to breastfeed her twins at the same time. She said before the arrival of her twins it was very disappointing to be told she had conditions which would restrict her from being a mother. “So, we just prayed and prayed and prayed.” She soon fell pregnant with her first set of twins, whom she miscarried. But a few months later, she became pregnant again and had Briana and Karliarna in January 2016. The next set followed

less than two years later. McLachlan said, surprisingly, there was absolutely no history of twins in her or her husband’s families. Being a mother-of-four is “pretty chaotic”, she said. “But we have very good routines and structure that we stick to as much as we can, and when we need to we just go with the flow and figure it out as we go.” Expressing mums, and mothers who bottle fed and formula fed their babies also took part in the Big Latch On.

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Political volunteering Volunteering Wairarapa

Jill Greathead The word ‘political’ in this title has possibly turned many of you off! The word politics often conjures up ‘distrust’. Politician is near the top of surveys as one of the least trusted professions. That said, politics – the activities, actions, and policies that are used to gain and hold power in a government are hugely important as they direct how we run our country, how we look after our people, how we spread our wealth and how we look after our environment. In fact, politics in the truest sense of the word is everything. We are experiencing low voter turnouts with 42 per cent of registered voters nationally casting their postal votes in the Local Body Elections in 2016. When asked why people don’t vote they usually say, “my vote won’t count”, or “I have no faith in the current system”. So where does volunteering come in? Members of political parties support the party’s endeavours as volunteers. If there is a groundswell of discontent, often a group of people create a campaign to foster social or environmental change. These groups work tirelessly in a volunteer capacity, often directly paying for goods and services that are required. In the Wairarapa, we have seen examples of groups speaking out such as Sustainable Wairarapa, Waiohine Action Group and Wairarapa Voice that have taken up causes to challenge the status quo, and to campaign for change. Environmental care groups have started to inform and promote

environmental action by organising community planting groups and putting on events such as Farming for the Future held in Carterton in April each year. To make changes in our world we need to speak out and act. Armies of volunteers will be needed to put talk into action. If you want to put your care into action, then join a community group whose purpose is to make a difference and create a better world. An example of this is the thousands of native trees being planted all over the Wairarapa this winter in both in public and private spaces – this is a great way to make a contribution to the protection of our environment and get out in the fresh air and enhance your wellbeing at the same time.

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“Information Advisors” required at Wairarapa Citizen’s Advice Bureau Volunteers are needed to assist members of the public either face to face, by phone or email, and provide solutions and advice. You will be asked to do a session from either 9am to 12.30pm or 12.30pm to 4pm weekly or fortnightly. Training will be held in Masterton on August 13, 14, 20 and 21, from 10am to 2pm. Following the four-day training there will be orientation in the bureau. Skills Required: Great listening skills, an interest in helping people, a sound knowledge of computers and the ability to undertake research. “Planting Days” –

August 11 and 12 in Masterton Saturday, August 11, at 9.15am – Meet at Henley Lake carpark off Columbo Road with a spade – For more information please give Gavin a call on 027 651 4114 or email gavmanfielding@gmail. com. Sunday, August 12, at 1.30pm – Meet at the entrance from Titoki St outside Lansdowne Village Complex with a spade – For more information give Sandy a call on 370 8375. • Interested in finding out more: Contact Jill Greathead on 0274 884 376 or email admin@waivc. org.nz to discuss these opportunities.

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Special mural enhances play based learning Emily Ireland Walking into the learning areas for St Patrick’s School’s new entrant pupils, you would think you had walked straight into a child’s imagination. There’s dress ups, wobble chairs for active kids, and colours burst from the walls in the form of murals and artwork. It’s all part of St Patrick’s play-based learning strategy for young pupils, and one mural, designed by a Masterton artist, is at the centre of it all. The mural, which was recently completed and is interactive, was designed by artist Katie Gracie. “When you think interactive, you do tend to think digital,” she said. But that’s not the case at all. The mural features an analogue clock, a clothesline, plant boxes, a chalk board, mailbox, and sections where students can log the weather and

It’s been a collaborative thing which is what I’m all about, and it’s been a really fun process actually. day of the week. Room 3 teacher Terri-Ann Coltham said play-based learning was something the school had been exploring this year. “It’s about meeting the children where they are developmentally. “We found that a lot of the children starting school weren’t quite ready for that very structured learning environment. “Katie, being the artist she is, said she wanted to do an interactive wall, which just ﬁts so beautifully with our curriculum.” Terri-Ann said the interactive mural enhanced the kids’ engagement hugely, “but also it is brilliant for their

imaginations”. “You can see them come along and just create their own world. The mural makes the space inviting and the tactile elements are amazing. “We love the ﬁne motor opportunities for the children. Terri-Ann said children were at the height of exploring their imaginations at the ages of ﬁve and six years old. While some kids were playing dress ups inside, others were playing house, and some were outside “making potions”. Katie said the mural brightened up what was otherwise a bland and dark space. “It’s been a collaborative thing which is what I’m all about, and it’s been a really fun process actually. She wanted to thank “the two Johns”, caretakers John Parsons and John McCann, who helped with the murals’ installation.

Ayva Miller draws butterflies on the mural’s chalkboard.

Tayla De Lara-Bell checks the mail on the interactive mural wall.

Artist Katie Gracie in front of a mural she designed with St Patrick’s schoolkids in the assembly hall. PHOTOS/EMILY IRELAND

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Go to bed with happy thoughts

Some of these habits he has maintained, while others haven’t been. What has happened is the process has enabled him to identify things in his life that could be beneﬁcial and to then implement the process, leading to an overall sense of positive wellbeing.

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This is an idea shared by Stephanie McMahon, the chief brand oﬃcer for the incredibly successful World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). Before Stephanie goes to bed each night she thinks of three things that have happened during the day that have made her happy. She believes that doing this makes her focus on the things in life that are really important.

Take your opportunities

Zooko Wilcox has achieved a lot of success in the area of crypto currencies and the wider world of ICT. While struggling and not enjoying university life he was oﬀered a job in a career that he was passionate about. Initially he turned the position down, as he felt it was necessary to complete his degree. However, after receiving advice from a friend he changed his mind, took the position and has never looked back, having

achieved considerable success. I am a huge advocate for education, but in the case of Zooko Wilcox, clearly he did the right thing. Sometimes opportunities come up that you just have to take; the timing might not seem quite right, but they may not come up again.

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Get the slightly older version

At a local bookstore I was looking through the discount table. On it I found a copy of the Lonely Planet guide for Singapore, where I will be going with my family this year. As much as I appreciate the use of the internet for accessing information, I still love having access to books, even though the information isn’t updated to the very present time. In the case of the Lonely Planet guidebook it was two years old and probably on the discount table because a new version was in store. However, at $5, a fraction of the price

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The message I hear a lot these days is to “learn from your mistakes”, or “your best teacher is the things you try that don’t work”. In some ways this is true, you certainly want to make the most of these ‘opportunities’ to do something diﬀerent to avoid the same thing happening again. However, a more

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I just heard an awesome discussion on National Radio in which the editor of the New Zealand chess magazine was interviewed. While chess, despite being a fabulous game, isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, I loved a ﬁnal comment from Bill Forster in which he stated how the hundreds of hours he has spent on designing software for the game has given him huge satisfaction. Throughout the interview it was clear how much enthusiasm and joy Bill has gotten out of the game in his life, this without having reached the heights of success of others (he states how he may not even be in the top 100,000 players in the world). Your passion can be anything, from crochet to kickboxing. This key is to ﬁnd and immerse yourself into something that could potentially give you a lifetime of joy.

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Who do you wear your Daffodil for? I wear my Daffodil for me! On Tama Lakes track looking toward Ruapehu.

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Snow thrills on chilly tramp Paul Carson

The Masterton Tramping Club’s excursion to Tama Lakes began with the drive from Ohakune to Chateau Tongariro, early enough to miss the influx of families and tourists seeking some snow thrills. Te maunga Ruapehu glistened brilliant in the morning sun while the ambient temperature of just under zero degrees at our elevation reminded us to be properly prepared. Heading northeast the first 3.5km section of track is common with the Taranaki Falls loop track – a pleasant mix of tundra and beech forest, part of which follows one of the many streams that radiate off the mountain – this one the Wairere (waterfall). We were heading for Upper Tama Lake viewing point at around 1450m elevation though not a lot of steep climbing – more undulating over the 9km journey – as our starting elevation was already 1100m. The visibility was clear with a keen breeze on our cheeks – enough to stay covered with the essential clothing for the alpine environment we were

traversing. Beyond the Falls our eyes – and cameras – were regularly taking in the changing cloud buildup over Ngauruhoe and eventually over Ruapehu too. At the 7km mark we pass the turnoff that bears southeast toward the strategic Waihohonu Hut, being a section of the Round the Mountain track network. Continuing in a general northeast direction we are soon standing above the Lower Tama Lake at about the 8km mark. This crater was all the more magnificent with the rivulet lacework on its snow-covered silt flats. There is no easy access to the lake, so we enjoyed the vista with Ruapehu as a backdrop. The last kilometre rises 150m in elevation. While there was only a few centimetres of snow on the ground, where others had walked it was compacted and slippery, and there are sections where the security of an ice-axe – if not also crampons – would be considered advisable. Our party started out thinking that there would be few people on the

track. We were surprised as the numbers of young adults and families filed past us while we ate lunch just down from the Upper Tama Lake view point. From our perspective, most were ill prepared for that environment and its potential to change rapidly from glorious to life endangering. Nonetheless it was great to see so many people enjoying the beauty of this part of the Tongariro National Park, made very accessible by the quality track formed across the vegetated lava flow. We followed the Taranaki Falls loop track back to the Chateau carpark. The Falls are amazing. Round trip is about 18km over six hours more or less. Party members were Sandra, Nigel and Paul. • The Masterton Tramping Club meets at 7.30pm on the first Wednesday of each month (except January). • Venue is the Wairarapa Community Centre, 41 Perry Street. • Visitors welcome.

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I am Emma and I survived bowel cancer in 2017 and here I am 1 year later at 34 years of age looking back at the experience and thinking that really did happened to me. I received amazing support not only from friends and family and my local community in Alfredton but also the Cancer Society Wairarapa which is why I want to acknowledge publicly the work that our local Society does. I knew the Cancer Society was a “safe“ friendly place to go to discuss what came as a big shock to my husband Brian and I. Hospitals are okay and were very efficient, but I don’t like hospitals and I wanted to ask what seemed like stupid questions and for someone to treat me in a caring way. The Nurse at the Cancer Society spent time talking us through the many issues facing us as a family. She invited us to join a 1-day workshop demystifying bowel cancer. “I felt lighter after leaving that workshop as many of my questions were answered”. It was great timing as we were just about to start treatment and I was able to understand some of what was ahead for me. My husband also connected with another carer from that workshop and they were able to discuss the impact for them of having wives with cancer. I know now how important it is to be aware of changes in my body and just how difficult it can be when you don’t fit the demographic for bowel cancer. I am too young for the typical diagnostic age, which is between 60-74. I never thought I would get cancer. Following my intensive treatment, which took about 6 months after surgery in Wairarapa Hospital and chemotherapy in Palmerston North, I joined the Bowel Cancer Support group at the Wairarapa Cancer Society. So good to discuss and get

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I knew the Cancer Society was a ‘safe’ friendly place to go to discuss what came as a big shock to my husband Brian and I. treatment you forget that at the other end, is a journey into surviving this disease and you want to do everything you can to prevent the cancer coming back. Having a Nurse and a Counsellor available to talk to and help me particularly in putting new skills and ideas in my basket kete, to cope has made me feel valued as a person and more confident in managing my recovery. I have everything to live for and am grateful for everyone’s support. I say to people now, “don’t be fools; check your poos!” To support the Cancer Society on Daffodil Day 31ST August you can go to: daffodilday.org.nz or look for a collector near you.

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Rodney Algie at Masterton’s Mawley Holiday Park, which he has run with his wife, Jelena, for the past seven years. PHOTO/PAM GRAHAM

Couple retire from holiday park life Pam Graham Rodney Algie says he’s a shy person so it’s quite funny that he has been running a holiday park that 27,000 people stayed at last year. When Wings Over Wairarapa is on, 400 people stay at Mawley Holiday Park, in Masterton, which Algie has run with wife, Jelena, for the past seven years. The holiday park is owned by Masterton District Council, and last month, councillors attending the infrastructure services committee paid tribute to the couple who are leaving the park on September 30. Algie, who recently turned 65, said the park was “a jewel” – a valuable asset for Masterton. He describes it as one of the best holiday parks in New Zealand. The couple are moving to the Bay of Plenty but will do relief work at holiday parks. “I think in life, you have to recognise when one stage ﬁnishes and another one starts,” he said. “We feel we have accomplished what we set out to do,” he said. Algie had been running shearing gangs for 30 years when he took on the park. He was born in Masterton and grew up in South Wairarapa. Much of it had been

refurbished when the couple arrived, but in their time a shower block has been added, and a security fence, and units were further upgraded. Algie said he did the “day-today stuﬀ ” and Jelena worked to get the four star-plus Qualmark rating and on time-consuming regulatory matters. “One of the things we concentrate a lot on is our online reviews. because reviews are everything,” he said. He said the park got some of the top reviews for accommodation in Masterton through all sorts of diﬀerent channels. The couple had a vision when they arrived and a simple basic philosophy – keep the park clean and looking good, “and the third thing is how we relate to you”. “We work very hard to create an atmosphere in the park and to do that, it starts with the people.” But it’s no easy ride running a holiday park. If you want to sit around all day and drink beer, you are in the wrong place. The park had a warm and friendly environment and the couple have made friends for life running it. At this time of the year, they have as many as 30 young people from Europe and elsewhere staying for up to six weeks at a time as they worked

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locally. They slept in their cars and used camp facilities. On a Friday night, they sometimes gather and cook up food from their homeland. Bookings from school groups are also a growth area. Algie has ﬁrm views on freedom camping. He says Masterton is fortunate not to be on the main tourism route but would one day have to deal with the issue. Mawley, with 11 acres on the banks of the Waipoua River a short distance from Masterton’s main attractions, was still an expanding business even with freedom camping becoming so popular. Algie said he had been around the world six or seven times but had never seen mess like that which is left in popular freedom camping areas of New Zealand. “As a nation we pat ourselves on the back because our tourism numbers are rising but so many people are travelling around with no money,” he said. “We are encouraging all these people to come to New Zealand with no money and travel around for next to nothing and they are not putting anything back into our economy,” he said. But he said Mawley adapted to the challenges. “It hasn’t stopped the park being successful.”

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It’s taken seven years but Toby and Hannah Blundell have become the proud owners of the Fastway Couriers Masterton Regional Franchise. Hannah Blundell says they looked at the Fastway Regional Franchise seven years ago after selling their family farm and were looking for new business opportunities. However, the business had just been sold to Russell and Therese Boniface. Fast forward to 2018

and the Blundell’s were again looking at business opportunities and Hannah decided to approach businesses the good old fashioned way, door knocking. “We liked the Fastway business seven years ago, and that hadn’t really changed, so I thought ‘why not’ and I went and approached Russell to see if they were interested in selling.” The rest they say is history as the Blundell’s took over ownership of

Fastway Masterton on August 1. With a background in farming, they see little similarities between delivering parcels and working the farm, but that’s the attraction. The Blundell’s are focused on growing the business from their Bentley St depot and currently have a team of ﬁve courier drivers that pick up and deliver between Eketahuna through to Lake Wairarapa. All existing staﬀ are being retained including

Grant Boniface, who will ensure there’s a smooth and successful transition. “We’re looking forward to managing and leading the business and driving the team to deliver the highest levels of courier services and technology to the customers across our region,” Hannah said. Fastway Couriers chief executive Scott Jenyns said the Blundell’s are well-known throughout Wairarapa with a reputation as hard workers, and they are

joining an already great team. “We’re thrilled that Toby and Hannah are joining the Fastway Franchisee family. “We’re celebrating 35 years this year and it’s great to welcome a new family into the fold. “They have lived in Wairarapa all their lives so know the people and the area very well. “They are well supported by the existing team, so I’m sure everything will work seamlessly.”

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Complacency among farmers is a key risk after the number of Mycoplasma bovis infected properties peaked nationally in May, the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) has warned. Bovis response director Geoff Gwyn said many farms previously infected were back up and running, having had herds culled and farms cleaned, a year after the cow disease was first found on an Otago farm. He confirmed five Wairarapa properties were under regulatory control. Two properties have been issued a restricted place notice, including the Bideford infected property, meaning they are infected or suspected of having the disease. An additional three have a Notice of Direction (NoD), meaning an inspector considers the movement of stock from a farm is a risk of spreading the disease. About 20 per cent of properties under a NoD end up being infected, he said. On July 10, the last load of 65 bulls was taken to be culled from the Bideford property confirmed to be infected. The farm is now about halfway through 60-

Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) response director Geoff Gwyn. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

day stand-down period, during which time their farm must be cleaned and remain stock-free. Gwyn said it was “a bit hard to say” if the three Wairarapa properties with NoDs could all end up infected, but said there was a chance one might. While the number of infected properties hitting the news had slowed in recent weeks, he urged farmers to continue good biosecurity and risk management processes. “I do worry at times that complacency might settle in because we are starting to get some figures that show the problems aren’t getting bigger,” he said. “The vast majority of the industry do just that [manage the risk properly] but there are those who might start to cut corners and that’s what will unpick us, if anything,” Gwyn said.

He admits it took MPI some time to understand the disease. “The reality is [the disease] had freedom of movement for some 18 months before regulatory controls were put in place.” Gwyn said it took time to trace movements, which was made more difficult by incomplete National Animal Identification and Tracing (NAIT) records leaving the ministry to rely a lot on farmer’s memories. In recent months, MPI had been criticised for its ‘slow reaction’ to the spreading disease. “I understand why people think this is slow, but the reality is that it is a slowly moving disease.” While eradication is the government’s aim, Gwyn even if this was not possible there were benefits in the work being done. “I think we are all realistic and understand there is no cast iron guarantee of success here, but I would also say even if we weren’t successful in eradication . . . we will be a good step towards long-term management,” he said. MPI will undertake another round of milk testing this month to get a better idea on the full extent of the disease.

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32 Wairarapa Midweek Wai Write Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Mary the ‘worrywart’

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Patricia Byl Mary always had something to worry about. When she was 10 she started to be what her brother called a “worrywart”. She worried about every little thing. By the time she was a teenager, she was very good at worrying. The teenage years were a nightmare for her family and friends. There cannot be a story about all the boyfriends who – following a predictable pattern – left Mary after a short time. But mention must be made of the three boyfriends who preceded the final one. John asked Mary out a few times and then suggested she join him on a cycle ride with his cycle club. Mary turned this down worrying she might fall off going downhill. Soon after this John no longer came calling. Then there was Timothy who took her out a few times and then suggested she ride behind him on his motorbike and go to the next town for lunch. This Mary turned down worrying they might have an accident. Timothy soon found

another girl who would ride behind him to go for lunch in the next town. Then there was Daniel, a quiet boy. After a few dates one hot day he suggested they go for a swim in the local baths. Mary did not go, worrying about the large scar on her thigh from a childhood accident. Soon he too was history. Mary’s friend Jill came visiting one evening. “Why this constant string of beaus – surely they’ve not all been asking you away for a naughty weekend.” “Nothing like that, I just worry about what they ask me to do.” “Such as?” Jill asked. “Cycling, motorbike riding, swimming in the local baths.” Swimming in the local bath sounds harmless.” “But he would see my scar.” “Girl! You need your head read. You are so busy worrying, life will pass you by. What’s the name of this new bloke I hear about?” “Quentin.” “Don’t like that name much.” “It’s a lovely name.” “What does Quentin do.?” “He’s a draughtsman,” replied Mary.

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“Good. He can make you some little round draughts and you two could play that board game. It should be safe enough even for you.” “Don’t be facetious.” “Using big words now.” “Quentin is very intelligent. He has a degree in English.” “Do you like Quentin,” asked Jill. “More than all my previous boyfriends put together.” “Wow! That’s saying something. Take my advice, if Quentin asks you to do

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something that worries you, do it. A little bit of stress will not kill you. If you don’t you’ll lose him too.” “You think so?” “I know so, and so do you with your track record.” One day Quentin asked Mary if she’d go bungy jumping. Brightly she said she would. Quentin said, “That’s my girl. I’ve asked other girls to do that and they wouldn’t. Too busy worrying that the rope would break, or they would be strapped up

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properly. Have you ever met people that would worry about every little thing?” Mary replied, “Never.” “Well you’ve been spared meeting a lot of boring people.” One Friday a few weeks later Jill was back full of questions. “What are you doing tomorrow?” “Going on Quentin’s motorbike to meet his parents who live in Pahiatua.” That sounds promising.” “Doesn’t it just. And wait for it Jill.” “What?’ queried her friend? “Next Saturday, Quentin and I are going bungee jumping.” Jill shook her head, much agape, “You must be mad or in love. I guess it’s the same thing.” • Patricia Byl is a member of the Blairlogie Writers’ Group.

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WORDSEARCH

BODY PARTS

BUMPER WORDFIT

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

E N I P S L A R Y N X R Z B P X M G

N G Q M U S C L E S T O M A C H A V

T Z L N F O R E H E A D T E P O N Z

E P B I N T E S T I N E S R A J D H

S T M O L A R R P U L E J N N C I C

D L T G R N E X E L H B E O C S B E

I Q I L L V I L A I M R V S R T L L

ABDOMEN ADENOIDS APPENDIX BLADDER BRAIN CARTILAGE CLAVICLE EARLOBE EYELID FIBULA FOLLICLE FOREHEAD

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N B N L N I E A Z E L I E R A R N I

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D N P L M T T T H O R A X L U U D A

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A F R L Z K D A G L A N D S K W W C

F T A A I K A B T H Y R O I D J P E

C G J D O L I G A M E N T N R C I X

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P E T E N D O N P V S H O U L D E R

Y E O R G A N S K E L E T O N Z O X

ORGANS PANCREAS PATELLA SHOULDER SKELETON SPINE STERNUM STOMACH TENDON THORAX THYROID TONSILS

GLANDS HEART INTESTINES KIDNEY LARYNX LIGAMENT LIVER MANDIBLE MOLAR MUSCLE NERVES NOSTRIL

S O H

Fit the words into the grid to create a finished crossword 3 LETTERS ADO AIR APE ARE COG EAT GEN GUM HAG ILL LAB LAP MET NAP NOR OBI ROC RUT SEE SHE SOH STY

WET WIG 4 LETTERS IOTA MESS MOVE NEWS NODE OMEN PIGS SAKE SING SKEW TEAR THAI TRAP YAPS 5 LETTERS ABEAM ACUTE ADORE

AGATE ALERT ALGAE ALONE ARISE ASIAN AWAIT COMPO CORKS CRAMP EGEST ELDER ELITE ERECT GREAT INERT INURE IRATE KATIE KOREA LEAPS NOTES OCEAN

6 LETTERS CAPTOR DESERT DOGLEG REAPER

OCTAL PALMS PENAL PINTO PRISE PSALM RENAL SERUM SLEEK SLOTH SPEND STALE SWAMI TAPED TAPES TENOR TITLE TRIES WAGON WHALE

7 LETTERS ADAPTED AIRPORT EMPEROR PRAIRIE SULTANA VERTIGO 8 LETTERS COALESCE MEDIATOR MEMORIAL PERMEATE 11 LETTERS APPROPRIATE SMORGASBORD

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34 Wairarapa Midweek Community Events Wednesday, August 8, 2018 THURSDAY, AUGUST 9

FRIDAY, AUGUST 10

Age Concern: SayGo, 9am, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Housie: At Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club (behind clock tower Carterton), at 1pm. Narcotics Anonymous: Meet at 6pm, at 15 Victoria St, Masterton. Carterton Community Choir: Meet 7.15-9pm, at Carterton School, Holloway St. Ability to read music not essential. Call (022) 373-4299. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Miriam 377-7974. Social Learners Bridge: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Barbara (06) 304-9208. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9am-noon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 5-7pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 6.30pm. Whakaoriori 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, Masterton. Call Ngaire Walker 377-0342. Wairarapa Fern & Thistle Pipe Band: Practice 6.30-8.30pm, Savage Club Hall, 10 Albert St, Masterton. Call president, Diane (027) 210-8069 or secretary, Gloria (027) 6285889. Masterton Toy Library: 10am1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton.

Just Us: From 7.30pm. Bernie and Tira are back to entertain us. Their wide range of music from classic hits to rock will have you tapping your feet and dancing the night away. Club Wairarapa, 20 Essex St, Masterton. Members, Affiliated Members and their guests welcome. Masterton Savage Entertainers: Meet 10am, at Savage Club rooms, 10 Albert St, Masterton. Come share your talents with us on stage. We are looking for new members. Call Judith 377-1750 or Doreen 370-4604. JP Service Centre: At the Carterton Library noon-2pm , no appointment neccessary. Wairarapa SeniorNet: People aged 50 to 100 are invited to attend their “Drop In”, 1-2pm with their computer problems, at the Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton, from 1.30-2.30pm. Call Maryanne (06) 370-2197 or email: endless.summer.nz@gmail.com Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Need support to quit smoking? Quit Clinics are available at Whaiora 9am-noon. Our support is available across Wairarapa and it’s at no cost to you. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246. Needlework and Craft DropIn: 10am-noon, Featherston Community Centre. Call Virginia (06) 308-8392. Sewing and Craft: 10am-2pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Petra (021) 234-1554. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di (027) 498-7261. Carterton Craft Market: Open 7 days, 10am-2pm, High St, Carterton, opp Almo’s Book Shop. Call Robyn 379-7099. Kids’ Song And Story: Fun songs, finger plays and stories for under-5s, during school

Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Displays of WWI Featherston Military Camp, Featherston WWII Japanese POW Camp, and of Featherston and surrounding districts. Open 10am-2pm, other times by arrangement, groups welcome. Call Elsa (021) 263-9403. Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Sat and Sun 10am-4pm, groups by arrangement. Call Jean (06) 372-6623 or Pam (06) 3726459. Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Masterton Library, 10am-noon. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway. Open by appointment. Call 379-9233 or (027) 271-6280. Toy Library: Masterton: 10am1pm, at rear of YMCA, 162 Dixon St. Featherston Toy Library: 14 Wakefield St, 10am-noon. Call Merle (06) 308-8109. Farmers’ Market: 9am-1pm, at at Farriers, 4 Queen St, Masterton. Locally grown and made food and artisan products. Find us on Facebook or see www.waifarmersmarket. org.nz Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet at 1.15pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Steve Davis (06) 304-7155. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Bowls at 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Rex Kenny 3797303. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm. Call Ian Wyeth 378-6425 or 377-5762.

terms, 9.30-10.30am, at Epiphany Church Hall, High St South, Masterton. Call Jill 377-4614. Greytown Music and Movement: For pre-schoolers, 10am, at St Luke’s Hall, Main St. Contact: email admin@ stlukesgreytown.co.nz Wairarapa Steampunk: We meet as required, 10.30am2pm, at Kingstreet Artworks. Call Gaylene 377-4865 evenings or (0274) 494-596. Dance Fit: At Carrington Park, Carterton, at 6-7pm. If weather not good it’s in youth centre of Event Centre. Text dance groove to (022) 321-2643. Masterton Social Badminton Club: Play 7-9pm, all year round, at Masterton YMCA gym (371 Queen St). Contact by text Hamish (021) 259-7684 or Sam (0210) 552-113. Masterton Masters Swimming Club: Club night 6-7pm, Genesis Recreation Centre back pool. Call Graeme 377-0507 or Lucy (021) 0204-4144. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am, behind the Hosking Garden in the Park. Call Pauline Lamb 377-3388. Carterton Senior Citizens: Meet 1.30-4pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, Carterton Memorial Club, Broadway.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 11 Wairarapa Branch NZ Society of Genealogists: DNA public open day, family trees and DNA queries covered, be in for a DNA raffle kit, 10am-noon, 1-4pm, 79 Queen St (next to Wairarapa Archive), Masterton. Wairarapa Embroidery Guild: Meet at the Ranfurly Club Rooms, Chapel St, Masterton, 10.30am-3pm. Call Nola (027) 687-8599 or Jenny 377-0859 or email Wairarapaembroiderers@gmail. com Featherston Heritage Museum:

Displays of WWI Featherston Military Camp, Featherston WWII Japanese POW Camp, and of Featherston and surrounding districts. Open 10am-2pm, other times by arrangement, groups welcome. Call Elsa (021) 263-9403. Masterton Toy Library: 10am1pm, 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. Carterton Farmers’ Market: High St, Carterton, 9am12.30pm. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Miriam 377-7974. Masterton Car Boot Sale and Market: 7am-noon, Essex St car park. Call Warwick Dean (0274) 484-728. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 1pm for 1.15pm start, at clubrooms behind clock tower Carterton. Call Veronica George 379-8644.

MONDAY, AUGUST 13 Literacy Wairarapa: Offers free help with reading, spelling and maths at Te Awhina/Cameron Community House, 9am-noon. Masterton East Indoor Bowling Club: Opening night at 7pm, Hogg Cres. All welcome. Friends to Friends: Peer support group, 10am-noon, at Wairarapa Community Centre, 41 Perry St, Masterton. For adults 18 years-plus, for mental health consumers or disabilities, a place to create, safe, fun and participate or discuss, socialise, with good company. Call Gaylene (06) 929-0961 or (0274) 604-796. Carterton Scottish Dance Club: Meet at 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. No partner required. Call Elaine 377-0322 or Julie 370-4493.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 12 Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre.

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Mah Jong: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Pat (06) 308-9729. Senior Citizens Cards: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre Call Val (06) 308 9203. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 6-8pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511 or Brian 377-4066. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Need support to quit smoking? Quit Clinics are available at Whaiora 9am-noon. Our support is available across Wairarapa and it’s at no cost to you. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246. Play Gym: St James Church Hall 116 High St, Masterton, 9.3011am, for 0-3-year-olds. Carterton Food Bank: 11.30am-noon 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. CCS Disability Action Wairarapa Office: 36 Bannister St, Masterton, 10am-1pm MonFri. For Mobility Parking Permits, Disability Support and Advocacy. Call 378-2426. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di (027) 498-7261. Age Concern: Sit & Be Fit classes, 9.30am; line dancing, 10.30am, at the Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. The Dance Shed: 450 Belvedere Rd Carterton. Line Dancing Class, 7-9pm, beginners followed by intermediate. Call Wendy or Don 379-6827 or (027) 319-9814. Epilepsy Support Group: 11am at the Salvation Army office, 210 High St South, Carterton. Call 0800 20 21 22. Citizens Advice Bureau: Free and confidential advice, Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, 43 Perry St, Masterton. Call 377-0078 or 0800 367-222.

Te Runga Air Scout Group: For boys and girls (year 7 to year 10), 6.30-8.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Call Lyndon 377-0687. Masterton District Brass Band: Rehearsals at 7.30pm, in the Band Room, Park Ave, Masterton. Call (022) 5740742. Not Your Nanna’s Sewing Circle: 7-9pm, Cobblestone’s Administration Room, 169 Main St, Greytown. Call Christine Healy (06) 304-8110 or Lynda Saint-Merat (06) 304-7026. Alcoholics Anonymous: Masterton: 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 378-2338 or Pete (020) 4005-9740. Carterton: 8pm, Salvation Army Community Rooms, 210 High St. Call Dennis 377-5355 or Martin (06) 372-7764. Girl Guiding: Brownies (7-10 years) 4.30-6pm. Guides (914 years) 5.30-7.30pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 14 Masterton Toastmasters: Meet in the Salvation Army Hall, High St, Carterton, at 7.30pm. All welcome in a supportive, friendly environment for participation in public speaking, communicative and leadership opportunities. Call Pam (027) 669-9666. Wairarapa Embroidery Guild: Meet at the Ranfurly Club Rooms, Chapel St, Masterton, 10.30am-3pm. Call Nola (027) 687-8599 or Jenny 377-0859 or email Wairarapaembroiderers@gmail. com Music Co-creation Workshops: Enjoy 100+ instruments, at Aratoi, 12 Bruce St, Masterton. Community music-making led by Jonas Koukl during school term, 6-7.30pm. Wairarapa SeniorNet: People aged 50 to 100 are invited to their meetings, at Departmental

Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton, from 1.30-2.30pm. Call Maryanne (06) 370-2197 or email: endless.summer.nz@ gmail.com South Wairarapa Badminton Club: At 7.30pm at Featherston Sports Stadium, Underhill Rd. Rackets available. Chair Exercise: Gentle chair exercises, 2-2.45pm, at St John’s Hall, Greytown. This is combined with Drop-in club. Tribal Fusion Bellydancing: At 91 Harley St, Masterton, 7-8pm. Call Wai steampunk, Gaylene (0274) 494-596. Wai Steampunk NZ: Check Facebook for upcoming events. For joining or enquiries call Gaylene (0274) 494-596. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 9am-noon at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 3702511 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 10am. Juesday Art: 10am-1pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Julia (06) 308-8977. Featherston Wahine Singers: 7-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Susan (021) 246-4884. Art For Everyone: 7-8pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Sandie (021) 157-4909. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway, 2-4pm, or by appointment. Call 3799233 or (027) 271-6280. Clareville Badminton Club: Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm. Call Steve 3796999. Central Indoor Bowls Club: 7.30pm, Hogg Crescent hall. Call Mathew or Graeme 3787554. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Association: Meet for social indoor bowls, 500 cards, or a chat 1-3pm. Call Ngaire 377-0342. Free Community Fit Club: 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di (027) 498-7261. Woops A Daisy Marching

Team: March for fun, friendship and fitness, 5-6pm. Call Cheryl 372-5522. Masterton Toy Library: 10am1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club: Games afternoon, including cards, board, darts, pool etc. Call Doff 304-9748. Girl Guiding: Pippins (5-7 years) 3.45-5pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 1pm for 1.15pm start, at clubrooms behind clock tower Carterton. Call Veronica George 379-8644. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Bowls at 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the clock tower, Carterton. Call Rex Kenny 3797303. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf croquet 9.15am, behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Pauline Lamb 377-3388.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15 Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: Meet 10am in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531. Cards: Come and join other enthusiastic “500” Players 1.15-4.15pm, at the Carterton Club. Call Barbara 379-6582. AA Meeting: At 7.30pm. Call (027) 557-7928. Ukulele Classes: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Neil (06) 308-9341. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Club: Craft and chat afternoon 1-3pm, bring your crafts or just come for some company, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, beginners 4.30-5.30pm; intermediate, 5.30-7pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Kiddie Gym: For 0-3-year-olds,

9.30-11am, at St David’s Church, corner High and Victoria Sts, Carterton. Call Lorna or Abby 379-8325. Club Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll, beginners 6-7pm; Intermediate level 7.15-8.15pm, at Club Wairarapa, Masterton. Call (027) 333-1793. 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 for browsing or painting, at 12 Victoria St. Call Sue 377-7019. Age Concern: Sit and Be Fit, 1.30pm followed by gentle exercise class, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St, Masterton. Carterton Women’s Golf: 9-hole golf at 10.45am. Call Colleen 377-0841 or Alison 377-5709. Recreational Walking Group: 9.30am, Essex St car park. Call Ann Jackson, 372-5758, or Ann Duckett, 378-8285. Te Runga Scouts: Cubs, 6-7.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Wairarapa Singers: 6.45pm, at Rosewood, 417 Queen St, Masterton. Call Pete 370-4574. Esperanto Club: 2pm, write to people using the international language worldwide. Call 3770499. Soulway Cooking and Crafts: 10am-noon, High St, Masterton. Call Nikki Smith 370-1604 (church office). Alcoholics Anonymous: Masterton, 7.30pm, Soulway Church, 227 High St. Call Darren (027) 334-2685. Featherston: 7.30pm. Call Mark (06) 306-6013. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet at 1.15am for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Steve Davis (06) 304-7155. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm. Call Ian Wyeth 378-6425 or 377-5762. * To have an event listed please email event@age.co.nz

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36 Wairarapa Midweek Classifieds Wednesday, August 8, 2018

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DRY PINE 50 year old, $180 per 3.5cm. Product is rain wet but good to burn. WHITEBAIT NET Phone Phone 021 060 8324 027 561 1920. weekends only.

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Hire Services CLASS 2 TIP TRUCK short or long term. Phone James Trucks & Machinery on 06 377 0550. FORKLIFT For Hire. Short and long term. Phone James Trucks & Machinery on 06 377 0550. PIVOT STEER LOADER, long or short term hire. Phone James Trucks & Machinery on 06 377 0550 TRANSPORTER 8 tonne, complete with winch. Phone James Trucks & Machinery on 06 377 0550.

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MILLS BROS

Excellent opportunity to become your own boss delivering mail and parcels in the beautiful South Wairarapa around Martinborough. First time on the market for 36 years so this is the time to secure a good part time income that is rising steadily due to increasing parcel numbers and customer base with many new houses being built on the run. Very well set up with no need to leave the vehicle to deliver mail unless there are parcels as all mailboxes reached via the truck window, a great asset in poor weather. One year old Nissan double cab and canopy available to purchase if required. Four weeks training given and I will be available as relief driver for the new owner along with any assistance you require. Full details and financials available to prospective purchasers upon a confidentiality agreement being signed. Genuine reason for sale. Please contact George Sanderson on 06 306 9603 or 027 447 8009

Wairarapa Provincial Gladstone Inn 9th August 2018 6pm Liz Hancock 06 308 8812

Sunday 26 August 2018 To be held at the Wairarapa Car Club Motorsport Park Manaia Road Masterton at 3.00pm All members welcome th

Notice of Athletic Cycling Masterton AGM 7.30pm, 15th August At the Sports Bowl, Blair St, Masterton

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A long established retailer of high quality Furniture, Beds and Flooring seeks the right person to join our busy sales team in our Pahiatua store. This is an exciting opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in a wide range of products and services. We require a person who is energetic, punctual, at ease with people, and someone who really wants to succeed. What sets us apart from the rest? INNOVATION Foster new ideas and challenge the status quo to be game changers PROACTIVITY “Work it like you own it” Be empowered to make change, act proactively and take ownership RESPECT in everything we do, we aim to be good citizens showing respect, openness and integrity CARE We are a family organisation caring for sustainability, each others well being, success and happiness FUN Life is short – work somewhere awesome EMPOWER “let you go and watch you grow” we set no limits on what you can achieve PRIDE in our store, people, workmanship and all we do. Our pride has us always raising the bar If you feel this sounds like you, we would welcome your application by sending your resume and covering letter to chelsea@millsbros.co.nz To request a job description email admin@millsbros.co.nz

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RURAL MAIL DELIVERY RUN FOR SALE

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PROGRAMME COORDINATOR 20 hours per week, but must be flexible with hours as required We are a not for profit organisation looking for a person who has a genuine interest in senior people. You must be able to demonstrate skills and experience in the following areas: amazing time management skills thinks outside the square experience in organising a variety of programmes know how to work within a budget empathy computer savvy full drivers licence be the creative visionary behind the programs and activities for our senior people in the Wairarapa The key tasks of this role will continue to evolve along with the Annual Plan, reflecting the current status of Age Concern work and the environment we are working in. You will be required to continue to adapt to the requirements of future plans, as part of your core work. For further details and to receive a copy of the job description please email manager@acww.nz or call 06 377 0066. A covering letter with your application, telling us why you would be perfect for this role is required. Applications close on Wednesday 16 August 2018

TAMARIKI SERVICES MANAGER Permanent full time - Masterton

About Whaiora: Whaiora offers a wide range of kaupapa hauora Māori services to our Wairarapa community, including: • a Very Low Cost Access Medical Centre; • no cost health and social services About this role: After many years of service our existing manager is relocating out of the region. He leaves behind a high performing team of nurses and social workers committed to the wellness of tamariki and whānau. We are looking for a new person to lead this passionate team in their mahi to support parents, caregivers and whanau to surpass their full potential. Your key focus is to make a difference for children/ tamariki by providing excellent client service to whānau. You will be responsible for the day to day management of the Tamariki Services team, developing and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and collaborative partnerships as well as meeting contractual requirements. Skills and knowledge You will have a proven work history in Māori health or social services. You will influence outstanding service delivery, continuous quality improvement and exceed key performance indicators. This position would suit a highly experienced social service or health professional, who is multi-skilled and passionate about working with whānau. If you have a Level 7 minimum qualification/registration (preferable) with a post graduate supervision qualification we would welcome your application. Please note that this role will require safety checking through the police vetting system under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014. If you want to apply go to: http://www.whaiora.nz/vacancies and follow the application process Closing date: Sunday 12th August 2018

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Wednesday, August 8, 2018 Classifieds/Sport Wairarapa Midweek

Three-peat quest ends Classifieds HOCKEY

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Employment

TRUCK DRIVER/DIGGER DRIVER Parkers Roading and Contracting is an expanding Contracting Business centrally located in the Wairarapa servicing Farmers, Lifestylers and Developers. We are currently seeking the skills of a Truck Driver/Digger Driver with relevant licenses. Full Time and Part Time. If you are interested and would like to discuss this position please contact Robin Parker on 0275 468 909 or email galtimore@wise.net.nz Applications close by 20th August 2018.

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requires a permanent Cleaner for 15 hours per week and an additional 2 hours gardening may be available. Start date: 27th August 2018. A job description is available from the office on 06 308-9064 or office@teresas.school.nz Please forward your CV and letter of application by Monday 20th August to: 63 Bell Street, Featherston 5710. Please be aware that police vetting is required.

The Farriers Dalefield premier women’s quest for a three-peat of titles was crushed by Harbour City in Wellington on Saturday. Harbour City won 4-1 to advance to this weekend’s grand final against Hutt United, while Dalefield will battle Victoria University for third place. Coach Michael O’Connor had no qualms about Harbour City’s win, saying they were simply the better side on the day. “I thought the score was a little bit flattering for them, but they definitely deserved their win. “They played really, really well and we didn’t play badly, but we just got outplayed.” Harbour City – featuring former Wairarapa College player and former Black Stick Felicity Reidy – opened up a 2-0 lead in the first quarter, but from there Dalefield got into their work. Both teams added a goal in the third quarter to make the score 3-1, and with time running out Dalefield took their goalie off to get another attacking player on the turf. That left them vulnerable at the defensive end, and Harbour City added another goal with fulltime

Dalefield may not have won, but they gave it their all.

approaching. “I can’t fault our girls – they gave everything they had but they were a bit more polished than us,” O’Connor said. “From just before halftime right until the end we were the ones who were pressing really hard, but it just wasn’t to be. “I can’t take anything away from Harbour – they’re a good side.” Petra Hall scored Dalefield’s goal, while Amy McAnulty was named player of the match after an outstanding display at the back. Others to impress were Lauren Mahoney and O’Connor’s daughter, Michael

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O’Connor. Playing for third position is not where Dalefield wanted to be this season, but even getting to this point is a remarkable achievement after losing several players from last year’s victorious team. Ten players who had never played at premier 1 level were brought into the team, and that should hold them in good stead moving forward. “To get to the playoff round is pretty outstanding, and I just can’t praise them enough,” O’Connor said. “They worked really hard to get to where they were and we didn’t get to where we wanted to be but it was a great effort by them.

“The girls really gave it their all.” The Dalefield men’s team played a friendly match against Northern United on Saturday in preparation for this week’s grand final against Hutt United, and won 5-2. Hutt United advanced to the final courtesy of beating Naenae 3-2 in Saturday’s grand final qualifier. Dalefield and Hutt have met three times this season, with Dalefield winning two of those clashes and the other ending in a 1-1 draw. Their most recent clash was on July 28, when Dalefield won 2-1.

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Campbell ties for third GOLF

Masterton golfer Ben Campbell had to settle for a share of third place with South African Ernie Els, at the Fiji Open, which finished on Sunday. Indian Gaganjeet Bhullar, 14-under, won the event, a stroke ahead of Australian Anthony Quayle, with Campbell and Els a stroke back. Campbell had a share of the lead at one stage during his final round of 6 under.

Special Guest Appearance by Soprano Georgia Jamieson Emms Sponsored by Steve Chapman (Mr Sold)

Pre concert entertainment from the Featherston Gentlemen Singers

ANZAC Hall Featherston 4 September 7.30pm

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38 Wairarapa Midweek Sport Wednesday, August 8, 2018

United beaten in thriller FOOTBALL

Sport

Jake Beleski A stirring second-half fightback wasn’t enough for Wairarapa United to keep their hopes of a second Chatham Cup title alive on Saturday. Wairarapa took on Birkenhead United in a quarterfinal clash at Memorial Park, and it looked as if the match could be over at halftime with the visitors dominating and leading 2-0 at the break. But Wairarapa rallied in impressive fashion to throw everything at Birkenhead in the second half, and went agonisingly close to forcing the match into extra time. It was clear from the outset that Birkenhead were going to be tough to beat, as they controlled possession and looked more likely to make something happen on attack. A couple of strong saves from Wairarapa goalkeeper Scott Morris kept the visitors at bay, but they eventually found the back of the net in the 22nd minute through Sam Burfoot, after a well-placed freekick was headed into his path and he nudged it into the back of the net.

Wairarapa United goalkeeper Scott Morris diving the wrong way as Birkenhead United score a penalty. PHOTO/JADE CVETKOV

Ten minutes later they extended their lead after a freekick from almost the exact same position was ruled to have hit the arm of a Wairarapa defender. Christian Gray stepped up to comfortably slot in the resulting penalty. Wairarapa were getting desperate and the crowd rose to its feet as the inspirational Paul Ifill was introduced into game just before halftime. Wairarapa came out

with a sense of purpose in the second spell, but it wasn’t until the 76th minute that they made it count on the scoreboard. Captain Cam Lindsay launched a counterattack from his own end with a searching run, and lobbed a perfectly-timed through ball which landed at the feet of Hamish Watson. The Wairarapa striker calmly navigated the ball past the keeper and suddenly the match was

alive again. The final 20 minutes produced some of the most entertaining football you could hope to see, as Wairarapa launched wave after wave of attack in a frantic search for an equaliser. Ifill had a freekick nudged just wide of the goal by the Birkenhead goalkeeper, while Daniel Allan fired a header just over the bar with five minutes remaining.

Morris was brought up into the attacking end as Wairarapa tried everything over the dying stages, but it wasn’t to be as Birkenhead were able to celebrate a thrilling victory. Nobody could begrudge Birkenhead their place in the semifinals, but Wairarapa will be desperately disappointed after showing they were more than a match for their opposition in the second half. Watson was a standout for Wairarapa, while the complexion of the match changed when Ifill was introduced. Lindsay and Brian Kaltack controlled proceedings from the back in the second half, and Morris made several stunning saves. Joining Birkenhead in the Chatham Cup semifinals will be Cashmere Technical, Western Suburbs and the winner of Sunday’s match between Nelson Suburbs and East Coast Bays. Meanwhile, the Wairarapa United women’s team scored a convincing 5-0 Kelly Cup win over Western Suburbs on Saturday to advance to the next round of the knockout competition.

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Wednesday, August 8, 2018 Sport Wairarapa Midweek

Pioneer get premier status

RUGBY

Pioneer started strong and finished even stronger as they earned promotion back into premier club rugby, with a pulsating 3329 win over Masterton Red Star at Memorial Park on Saturday. The slippery conditions made it difficult for either team to give the ball much air, and that was reflected in a scoreless opening of 20 minutes. It was Pioneer who were the dominant team through that period, however, and they scored the first try of the match in the 22nd minute through powerful No 8 Laurence Titter. Titter had a match to remember for Pioneer, making several strong carries and constantly getting his team on the front foot. He was in the thick of the action again a few minutes later as he made a strong break off the back of a scrum before kicking ahead. The ball was regathered, and Pioneer spun it wide, only to be bundled out in the corner. They disrupted the resulting lineout and scored again through some strong forward play. Red Star needed to hit back and they scored two quick tries just before

Pioneer No 8 Laurence Titter on the charge during Saturday’s promotion-relegation rugby match against Red Star at Memorial Park. Titter scored two tries as Pioneer won a tight match 33-29, and with it, promotion back to premier division. PHOTO/JADE CVETKOV

halftime to grab a 12-10 lead against the run of play. Both teams worked hard for the ascendancy in the second spell, but it was Red Star who found themselves ahead 29-20 with 15 minutes to go after some impressive passages of play. But Pioneer hit back with two tries in three minutes to give themselves a onepoint lead with 10 minutes

to play, and they added a penalty in the final minute for good measure. Pioneer were deserving winners after putting in a committed performance, and they outscored Red Star six tries to four. Even a horror goalkicking display – which saw Pioneer miss all six conversions – could not stop them from taking the spoils.

Titter was a standout for Pioneer and his hard running was rewarded with two tries, while Mike Harmon was also prominent in their forward effort. Red Star had plenty of opportunities to secure the win, but their inability to stay on the task after scoring points came back to haunt them. Both teams were guilty

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of giving possession straight back to the opposition with their failure to cleanly receive kick-offs, but in the end it was Red Star that this hurt the most. The joy in the Pioneer players and supporters was clear to see when the final whistle went, and they can now start preparing for a return to premier rugby in 2019.

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