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Students create new solutions Young people are learning about the power of both art and science to protect our environment. ERIN KAVANAGH-HALL reports. Wairarapa youth are giving a voice to their local waterways – in the form of hundreds of hand-sculpted river creatures scattered throughout Masterton. For the past two years, students from Makoura College and Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Wairarapa have taken part in Mokomoko, a community education programme funded by the Department of Conservation and Greater Wellington Regional Council and facilitated by Kahungunu ki Wairarapa. Mokomoko aims to empower young people to become kaitiaki (guardians) of Wairarapa’s waterways – educating about local rivers and their inhabitants, monitoring water conditions, and exploring solutions to combat environmental degradation. This year’s programme has also had a strong creative component: with guidance from Mokomoko facilitator and renowned ceramics artist

Sam Ludden, the students have created close to 100 clay geckos, which they have installed in public spaces throughout the community. The purpose of the students’ “ceramic graﬃti” is to make visible the tiny river dwellers which, though they may seem small and inconsequential, Students have made ceramic kokopu to install around Masterton’s storm drains – raising awareness of the impact of stormwater on waterways.

Mokomoko facilitator Sam Ludden shows students from Makoura College how to feed tuna in the Makoura Stream. PHOTOS/SUPPLIED

play a crucial role in our ecosystem. Native geckos (known as mokomoko in te reo – after which the programme is named) pollinate native plants and disperse seeds through eating fruit – and are rapidly disappearing, due to water pollutants and urban development. The next phase of the students’ project is a school of ceramic kokopu – one of the galaxiid ﬁsh species endemic to New Zealand to be inserted around Masterton’s stormwater drains.

Ninety per cent of the town’s stormwater drains empty directly into the Makoura Stream and, eventually, into the Waipoua River – sweeping waste and refuse into the water and posing danger to the creatures within. Each of the clay kokopu, to be installed once classes resume next year, are emblazoned with the names of the creeks which feed the Makoura Stream – such as Makakaweka, Waiwaka, Kiripuni and Mangamutu. “When we give something a name, we’re

giving it personality and an identity – and therefore, giving it value,” Ludden said. “When water just leads to a nameless drain, it’s easier to abuse and ignore.” Ludden, a long-time environmental advocate, said art plays a signiﬁcant role in starting political and social dialogue – and his students are excited to continue to the conversation. “They are learning all about positive, creative Continued on page 3

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Passion wins garden project Mary Argue

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A passion project has won this year’s Challenge Shield School Gardening Competition, with South Featherston School crowned the champion. The long-held dream of transforming a paddock into a sensory garden won the school a cash prize of $350 from the Wairarapa A&P Society and the coveted shield. Competition convenor Coral Aitchison said the shield had been awarded to the best agricultural plot in Southern Wairarapa since 1906. In a ceremony last week, Aitchison said she was delighted to announce South Featherston School the winners for their “magnificent work with the sensory garden”. She said it had been a strong contest with interesting and imaginative entries but that the judges from the Carterton Gardening Club had been particularly impressed by South Featherston School’s efforts. Florist and flower farmer Lola Walker had designed

the garden for the school more than two years ago. She said sensory gardens helped ground people when they were lost in emotion by connecting them to their senses. Walker said creating the calming outdoor space had been “a real passion project”. “I knew how beneﬁcial it would be, especially for kids who don’t always have the language to express themselves. “Everything is edible, and all the plants have diﬀerent textures that they can feel.” She said it would take a while for the garden to be fully established, and the students would continue to contribute to it. “They have taken real ownership of it, and seeing them in there using it makes it all worthwhile.” Walker said developing the garden was “a pleasure” and “right up her alley,” but it would not have happened without help. She said another parent at the school, Callum Lord, was a behind-the-scenes hero. “He did all the digging, I did the planting, but I would ask for something,

and he would just do it. He has been an amazing help.” The garden included, among other elements, an outdoor classroom space, a dry river bed to be filled with tussock grasses, a butterfly garden, a rainbow of flowers, natives and edible plants, and wooden tepee structures that would eventually be wrapped in vines. Student Beatrix MillerHolley said her favourite flowers were the yellow gazanias. “They’re bright, and they give a good vibe to the garden.” She also enjoyed the edible plants and reading comic books in the outdoor classroom, while student Vena Johansson said she loved everything about the garden. South Featherston School principal Tana Klarich said the idea for a sensory garden arose from a need. She said the school had seen how nature could settle children, particularly those with behavioural needs. “We saw it first with Coral Burrows garden. It has always been a pretty

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From Left sensory garden designer Lola Walker with the Challenge Shield. Student Olia Wildman and competition convenor Coral Aitchison. PHOTOS/MARY ARGUE

South Featherston School’s winning sensory garden.

school, but we had a vision of how it could be more meaningful.” Klarich said Walker had taken on the concept “100 per cent”, and Lord and real estate agent Steve

Chapman had helped them overcome the obstacles of money and physical labour. “They just fell out of the sky and made it happen.” Carterton Rotary

awarded a $200 cash prize to Gladstone School for second place and $100 to Kahutara School for third place in the Challenge Shield School Gardening Competition.

Young kaitiaki create solutions for waterways Continued from page 1 activism,” he said. “Art is such a powerful tool – it puts big concepts right in front of you in a physical form. “Public art is especially powerful: it captures ideas people may not have otherwise thought of and makes them a part of their everyday life and regular surroundings. The rangatahi (young people) got to see this ﬁrsthand when they were out gluing the mokomoko around Queen Street and Queen Elizabeth Park. “At ﬁrst, doing the pottery was a chance to get dirty and do something

diﬀerent and fun. “But when they got to chat with people about what they were doing and what the mokomoko represented, it hit them – they are starting a conversation, and having an impact.” As a facilitator for the Mokomoko programme – a role he took over from fellow advocate Joseph Potangaroa this year – Ludden spends about 16 hours per week working with the students. While on walks along the Waipoua and Makoura Stream catchments, the rangatahi learn about freshwater ecosystems and the lifecycle of aquatic

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species, how water is used and treated in local infrastructure, and the history and “whakapapa” of Wairarapa waterways. The students have used citizen science kits to test bacteria levels in the water and have learned to track and monitor numbers of ﬁsh, invertebrates, and lizards. “We’ve compared the number of species they’ve

managed to ﬁnd with historical references – and it’s blown them away,” Ludden said. “Kokopu, for example, were a big source of kai for Maori, but they have now virtually disappeared from Wairarapa. “We ask them the question – if we’re not ﬁnding these species where they should be, then why? What impact have humans had, and what can we do about it?” While working on the ceramic kokopu, Ludden had several conversations with the rangatahi about the impact of roading on waterways. Rubbish discarded,

dairy eﬄuent spilt, and heavy metals deposited on roads from vehicle exhaust are washed away by stormwater, down storm drains and straight into rivers and streams. “We tend to think of roads as separate from nature – but what ends up on our roads, ends up in the environment. “When it comes to environmental protection, there’s still a division between rural and urban – we blame each other for the state of our water. “But both urban and rural communities use roads. So, both need to shoulder the responsibility. “This is the message

we’re aiming for – that we all have a part to play in safeguarding our waterways.” Ludden is hopeful Mokomoko will create a potential career path for young people – inspiring them to one day work in science and environmental protection. “We especially need more opportunities for young Maori in that space. So, it’s important we create these spaces within education – so we can pass on our knowledge and empower rangatahi to continue the work their tipuna began. “I’m just keeping the seat warm for the next generation to take over!”

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New space for artistic freedom Erin Kavanagh-Hall

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Nowadays, you won’t see many sentences handed down at the old Featherston Courthouse. But you will ﬁnd plenty of evidence of homegrown talent – eye-catching, virtuosic artworks from a “wonderful assortment” of Wairarapa artists and craftspeople Featherston’s latest attraction is the Old Courthouse Art Gallery – housed, as the name would suggest, in the historic Featherston Courthouse building on Fitzherbert Street. The gallery was the brainchild of Featherstonbased couple Therese Quinlivan and John Dennison – spurred into action after seeing their fellow Wairarapa artists struggling to display their work, thanks to covidrelated cancellations. After securing permission to use the courthouse from South Wairarapa District Council, Quinlivan reached out to the local creative community via social media. Artists, mostly from South Wairarapa, responded in their droves: potters, multi-media sculptors, goldsmiths, linoleum artists, and felters, to name a mere few. The Old Courthouse Gallery, which shares the space with the Featherston Information Centre, had an informal opening on November 22 – and, since then, art work has been steadily making its way to new homes, just in time for Christmas. Quinlivan said she is “extremely excited” to showcase South Wairarapa artisans – and is hopeful the gallery will be yet another incentive for visitors to stop in Featherston. “There are so many creative people in Featherston, so an art gallery lends itself perfectly to the community,”

Left: A small selection of the artworks on display. Right: Steampunk-themed works by gallery co-founder Therese Quinlivan – made with objects she has sourced from op-shops. PHOTOS/SUPPLIED

Quinlivan said. “Featherston has had so much growth and development – and the gallery could really help give the town another boost. “We’re thrilled with how it’s all worked out. I’ve always wanted my own gallery – I was telling my Mum all about it on the phone, and she said, ‘yes, you’ve been talking about doing this for a while!’” Setting up the gallery has been a “whirlwind” for Quinlivan and Dennison – she a textile artist and needle felter, and he a leadlight and stained-glass artist. Over the last couple of months, Quinlivan noticed artist friends express frustration that exhibitions and markets had been called oﬀ due to covid, leaving them with fewer opportunities to sell their work. She made enquiries into a possible gallery space – and a friend contacted her and suggested using the Featherston Information Centre, based in the old courthouse. “She said the Information Centre was often closed, because they couldn’t get enough volunteers,” Quinlivan said. “I went and had a tour of the building – and it

was amazing! “It’s got all this history – the clerk’s and magistrate’s desks are still there in the same place. And it’s got those big sash windows that let in all the natural light.” In late October, Quinlivan pitched her idea to South Wairarapa Mayor Alex Beijen, who encouraged her to make a proposal to the council. Within two weeks, she met with council amenities manager Bryce Neems – who “thought the idea was brilliant” and arranged a six-month trial lease of the courthouse building. Quinlivan and Dennison spread the word via Facebook and, within days, 11 artists had agreed to exhibit – and more are waiting in the wings. “I emailed Mayor Beijen on October 22, and we had our soft opening a month later,” Quinlivan said. “Everything just fell into place.” The current exhibition, curated by Dennison, features a wide variety of work, including ceramics by Howie Griﬃn, photography by Pete Monk, encaustic paintings (using hot wax) by Nikki Stewart, and “some gorgeous woodturning” by John McKenzie. Other showpieces

include resin paintings, linocut prints, paper clay sculptures, jewelry, and large scale felt ﬁgurines – by one of Quinlivan’s needle felting students. Quinlivan is also exhibiting her own needle felted landscape images and steampunk-themed mixed media works. She and Dennison are keen to hear from both emerging and established artists – and would love to exhibit work

by Maori creators. She said setting up the gallery has formed a close bond between the exhibiting artists, who plan to hold regular gatherings. “It’s created a lovely community. It can be a bit of a lonely life as an artist – especially if you’re working full-time from your own studio. “A lot of artists are hermits, and it’s nice to have that quiet space.

Co-founder and curator John Dennison works on the signage for the Old Courthouse Art Gallery in Featherston.

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But you do need some company from time to time!” The gallery will hold an oﬃcial opening on Friday, December 10, at 7pm. • The Old Courthouse Art Gallery, 70 Fitzherbert Street, Featherston, is open daily from 10am to 5pm.

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After a break of three years because of covid, one of Wairarapa’s biggest events is heading skywards again next year. The Wairarapa Balloon Festival, one of the region’s most colourful and popular jamborees, is on track to be back next Easter. Expected to be bigger and better than before, up to 20 balloonists from around the country are on the ticket, more than any other festival so far. Set down for five days from April 14, balloon take-offs at different Wairarapa towns are planned for each day. The festival’s centrepiece ‘Night Glow’ will be at Clareville Showgrounds north of Carterton on the evening of April 16. That display alone is expected to draw a crowd of up to 20,000. A fixture on Wairarapa event calendars for more than 20 years, Event director Peter Amyes said the festival could now go ahead under the ‘orange’ setting for the government’s new traffic light system. He said the two-year hiatus had allowed organisers to rethink the popular event. A reimagined festival for next year will be the first in a new focus, especially the ‘Night Glow’. The large evening event would rely on ticketing,

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including vaccine passport requirements for entry. Unvaccinated people would not be able to go. “We are very excited about the future of ballooning in Wairarapa,” he said. “We’ve decided to shift the Night Glow to the Clareville Showgrounds, which we believe enables us to take the festival to the next level.” As a non-residential area, Clareville provided more flexibility for organisers. “We are working on creating a spectacular event that will feature skydivers, Tiger Moths flying over-head, model aeroplanes, drones, a laser light show and of course the balloons.” In addition to the spectacle in the air, on-theground entertainment will include live music and a range of food options. “The 2022 Night Glow promises to be a joyful and vibrant extravaganza that’s not to be missed irrespective of what the weather throws at us,” Amyes said. With uncertainty about whether the international border would be open, the festival is expected to be attended by balloonists from inside New Zealand only. The region’s open spaces, relatively settled weather and minimally controlled air-space

made it one of the bestsuited and most popular regions in the country for balloonists. “Ballooning has the potential to have a very strong future here.” “As part of our strategy, we’re aiming to attract commercial ballooning operators to be based in Wairarapa and help establish a training environment for people wanting to learn to become a pilot,” Amyes said. Work was under way to host an annual balloon flying competition. “Hot air ballooning is a sport, and we want to do all we can to keep Wairarapa top of mind among balloonists.” Destination Wairarapa marketing manager Barbara Hyde said confirmation of the return of the festival was good news. “It is an iconic event that showcases our beautiful region and is loved by literally thousands.” “We often enjoy settled weather at Easter, and with it being a long weekend, people won’t be rushing to school or to work, so they can take the time to enjoy watching the balloons and the special entertainment at the Night Glow.” • Early bird tickets and family packages for the event are available from 1 December. More information is at www. nzballoons.co.nz

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Providing vaccine tech support Erin Kavanagh-Hall

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As New Zealanders adjust to the “new normal” of traffic light systems and vaccine passports, four Wairarapa organisations have teamed up to ensure one of our most vulnerable communities is not left behind. Age Concern Wairarapa, together with Digital Seniors, has organised two free training clinics for senior citizens, helping them access and download their covid-19 vaccine passes. Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) Wairarapa and the Featherston Community Centre have also come on board – each playing host to one of the two training events, held next week. The first clinic was held at CAB’s Masterton office yesterday, with the second going ahead tomorrow afternoon in Featherston. Seniors are invited to bring along their smartphone, plus a form of ID, and volunteer tutors will guide them through the process of downloading their vaccine pass and saving it onto their device. Those without a digital device needn’t worry – if they come to a clinic with their NHI number, they will receive support as they access their pass over the phone and print out a

hard copy. Nik Rikloff, manager for Age Concern Wairarapa, said she often works closely with seniors who do not feel comfortable using smart devices or digital apps. While it is often said that, thanks to the internet and ever-evolving technologies, humans are more connected than ever, seniors have struggled to adapt to this “brave new world”, leading to social isolation and loneliness. This isolation, Rikloff said, has worsened during covid-19, with society increasingly moving online. Rikloff said she is hopeful the clinics will give seniors the confidence to embrace digital technology – starting with their vaccine pass. “Not feeling comfortable with technology shouldn’t be a barrier to getting a vaccine passport and, therefore, participating in your community. “For many seniors, modern technology has passed them by – many don’t even have an email address. “And that’s okay – but they shouldn’t be excluded from society because of that. “We want to help our seniors feel empowered around technology, rather than worried, anxious or left out.”

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The official opening for its new sportsground, its first whole-school gathering in months, an appearance from the local MP on a hoverboard, and a closely-contested basketball match: last week was full of excitement for the Carterton School community. Last Thursday, Carterton School held an informal opening ceremony for its new all-weather sports turf, completed in Term 3 after several years in the planning. Following an address by Wairarapa MP Kieran McAnulty, the turf received a blessing from Ra Smith, kaumatua of Hurunui-oRangi Marae, which was followed by a karakia and waiata from the school’s kapa haka team. The students then challenged the staff to a celebratory turf-side game of basketball. The event was a special occasion for the school – as it marked the first time all its 270 pupils were able to gather in person since before this year’s covid-19 lockdown in August. Since the start of Term 4, the school has held its assemblies online to prioritise the children’s safety. The children were clearly

Staff and students at Carterton School played a celebratory basketball game on their new allweather turf – with Principal Matt Jackett and Wairarapa MP Kieran McAnulty on the staff team. PHOTO/ERIN KAVANAGH-HALL

delighted to celebrate together as a student body: charmed to see principal Matt Jackett and special guest McAnulty give speeches from the school hoverboards, and providing an enthusiastic cheering squad for their classmates on the basketball court. The turf was funded by a $150,000 grant from the Ministry of Education – part of a 2019 Budget commitment to invest in schools’ infrastructure. Jackett said the school community decided to invest in the turf as it fits in with its philosophy

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course, three cycle tracks, and plenty of climbing trees. The school has its own fleet of 50 bicycles, funded by the Bike On New Zealand Trust, and several hoverboards for staff and student use. Open air learning is a key part of school life – with students enjoying on-site gardening projects, hikes up Mt Holdsworth, and a beach education programme at Castlepoint. “We’re all about offering our kids authentic, hands-on, real-world experiences,” Jackett said. “There is more to education than just reading, writing and maths.” On the same day as the opening event, the school hosted a morning tea to thank its large ensemble cast of volunteers for their commitment to the school community. Volunteers include the school’s PTA, Breakfast Club (supported by Carterton Rotary), grants committee, parent helpers, caretakers, coaches, and community members who do regular fundraisers. “Our volunteers don’t necessarily have the time – but they have the heart,” Jackett said. “We’re so grateful for everything they do.”

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Councillor Kōrero Dr Alex Pezza, GWRC Climate Scientist presented the latest climate change assumptions for Wairarapa as outlined in NIWA’s (National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research) Climate change projections for Wairarapa report last month. The report recognises that Wairarapa is a climate hot spot. It also recognises the need to empower communities and decision-making, use the best possible science from a balanced viewpoint showing the positives and the negatives, and confirms that it is compatible with the

latest IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) release. The report’s principles include emphasising what is most relevant, keeping a broad view, and ensuring debate is had on future strategies especially when making projections and decisions. The report highlights an increase in extremes for floods, droughts, heat waves and wind gusts; and suggests that water reliability is likely to be the greatest impact. It also emphasises that it is still possible to stabilise the climate if emissions

decrease to zero. The cover image includes a quote from Alex: “Climate change might be the inspiration we need to cross the bridge to a sustainable future”.

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I love Alex’s positive viewpoint. Most of us understand the need for a sustainable future. As Alex suggests, if climate change is the inspiration we need, then we must all start our contributions to a carbon net zero future.

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Latest Council Updates What does Orange mean for Carterton District Council facilities and services? Council services are now operating under the Orange setting of the COVID-19 Protection Framework, or traffic light system. Please remember your Vaccine Pass, to wear a mask, and keep a safe distance when using Council facilities.

8 years old need to be accompanied by an adult with a Vaccine Pass. Children aged 12 years and older will need to show a Vaccine Pass upon entry. Children aged 12 years and need to bring their Vaccine Pass with them every time. No pass = no swim. Details on accessing Council services and facilities at Orange are available from our website at cdc.govt.nz/covid19.

Swimming pools, libraries, the Carterton Events Centre, and Carterton Courthouse. All attendees at Council and committee meetings will also require a Vaccine Pass. For Carterton District Council Outdoor Pool, Children under

Which facilities can I use without a Vaccine Pass? Vaccine Passes are not required at transfer stations, parks, cemeteries, or recreation trails, but requirements for mask use and social distancing remain in place.

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Our Jenni scoops national award Jenni Hall, Sales and Marketing Coordinator at the Carterton Events Centre, earned national honours at the recent Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand [EVANZ] awards night. Jenni beat tough opposition from large Auckland venues to land the winning the EVANZ Rising Star of the Year Award. EVANZ is an industry association with more than 130 members, representing the entertainment venue industry in New Zealand. Its annual awards recognise the efforts that individuals, venues and associated businesses have made over the past 12 months. The Carterton Events Centre and staff were nominated for three awards – Small venue of the year, team member of the year and rising star of the year. Both Jenni and Senior Technician Simon Rayner were named as finalists in their respective categories. Mayor Greg Lang said Jenni brings a dynamism and enthusiasm to her role which is inspirational.

team. The judges acknowledged her contribution to the Events Centre’s international reputation as a top class venue.”

EVANZ awards: l-r: Simon Rayner, Mayor Greg Lang & Jenni Hall

“Jenni doesn’t let the fact that we have a smaller sized venue in a small rural district dampen her aspirations. She has successfully attracted big acts and events against the odds, such as Sir Dave Dobbyn, which is no mean feat for a venue of under 400. “She also recognises the needs of the community and how to coordinate exciting and successful, yet affordable, family-oriented festivals such as the Heart of Winter Festival and the Charles Rooking Carter Awards amidst the challenges of a pandemic. For her to win against peers from some of the country’s bigger venues shows we are lucky to have her on the

Greg said to have a winner and a finalist in the EVANZ awards shows that the Carterton Events Centre and its team should be the pride of Wairarapa. “Although Simon missed out on the win in his category, his commitment, work ethic and diligence made him a deserving finalist. His years of experience, and specialist knowledge and skillset mean shows such as the hugely successful Mrs Krishnan’s Party can take place at smaller venues such as the Events Centre. “The calibre of finalists was exceptionally high, with the winner of the Team Member of the Year award contributing towards a successful Eden Park bid for the 2023 Women’s FIFA World Cup. I’m extremely proud that we have staff here in Carterton who are in this same calibre.”

Remembering Mabel Smith Carterton lost one of its most dedicated citizens and most enthusiastic volunteers with the passing of Mabel Smith on November 19. Mabel, who was 89, was the president of Keep Carterton Beautiful Group for the past 6 years, and attended the Carterton Placemaking Advisory Group on their behalf. She was involved with Keep Carterton Beautiful Group for the past 15 years, and spent hundreds of hours weeding, pricking out plants for the hanging baskets, and

brightening up fences and seating in our public reserves. Rebecca Vergunst, Deputy Mayor and Chair of the Carterton Placemaking Advisory Group, said she would like to acknowledge the large amount of volunteer hours that Mabel dedicated to Carterton. “Mabel regularly offered her support at working bees and meetings - an inspiration for community contribution. Our thoughts are with her family. Moe mai rā.”

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We’re doing right thing Last week, 1News ran a story to mark the 30th anniversary of World Aids Day. They interviewed Michael, who was diagnosed with HIV at 27 – and warned he had two years left at most. He is now 60 – thanks to antiretroviral therapy. Even back in the 80s, Michael said, conspiracy theories were rife: including that Aids was a hoax, fabricated by the government and pharmaceutical industry to sell drugs and control the masses. Sound familiar? Over 40 years since Aids reared its head, and amid another pandemic, misinformation is still circulating – and faster now, thanks to the internet. People have given many reasons for not getting the covid-19 vaccine: religion, fear of vaccine injury and “altered” DNA, reliance on “natural” immunity and, like Michael’s acquaintances, resisting government overreach. And then we have vaccine mandates, which have sparked protests nationwide – including one in Queenstown, featuring a flock of V for

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Erin Kavanagh-Hall Vendetta masks. To vaccinate, or not to vaccinate – people can choose. Our law provides the right to refuse medical treatment. People can make their own decisions. However, freedoms come with responsibilities. You have the right to refuse the jab, but you also have the responsibility to keep others safe – vulnerable communities, those unable to be vaccinated, and our tamariki. Watching the “profreedom” sentiment explode online has been upsetting. This individualism is antithetical to what Aotearoa stands for – responsibility to the collective; to each other. However, it helps to stay positive – and remember that New Zealanders are still putting their communities first. In Wairarapa, as at last Friday, 85 percent of our eligible population were

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double jabbed. Wairarapa residents have volunteered at vaccine drives, set up iwi-led vaccine centres for vulnerable populations, ran clinics at residential homes for disabled people, and (on page 8) are helping seniors access their vaccine passes. Not to mention all the community projects throughout the region, continuing despite covid: young people advocating for the environment in Masterton, a sensory garden in Featherston and (in last week’s paper), delivery of Christmas hampers to 300 whanau doing it tough. This is a loving community – a pandemic, fraught politics, and Facebook misinformation campaigns haven’t changed that. Take heart, Wairarapa: we’re doing all the right things.

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The National Party needs to… Richard Allan Dahlberg Stop dreaming.

arrogant and greedy people we have now.

Jean Cretney Start proving that it is able to work together for the good of our country.

Rachael Cato Make a behind closed doors alliance with ACT to make the centre right look like a cohesive and viable option and depose the current centre left.

Mandy Gibbins Have some actual real people in it as opposed to the white, upper class, male, entitled, bigoted,

Fern Cameron Care more about the

community as a whole, rather than catering to the rich. Jocelyn Konig Realise that there are people out there who are homeless and rely on foodbanks for food. Rachel Allomes Accept that its days as a mainstream political

own trumpet and mudslinging. Roll its sleeves up and do meaningful mahi.

party are coming to an end. Daniel Borrie Become more conservative.

Elaine Leggott WC Get on with the job.

Andrew Dench Go out and talk to the people.

Anna Florencia Koata Patete Stop.

Linda Voice Stop blowing its

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14 Wairarapa Midweek Extra Wednesday, December 8, 2021 ARATOI VOICES

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Autumn colour patterns inspiring A visit to Kaitoke Regional Park one day in May resulted in Esther Bunning’s evocative exhibition Phosphene, she told the audience at her artist talk at Aratoi. There she unexpectedly came across a tree in autumn colour reflected in the water of a pond and was caught up in capturing it. “I was photographing the reflection, not the surface of the water,” she said. “A little wind stirred it up and the reflections rapidly changed to create new mosaics and patterns.” Her images were taken only minutes or even seconds apart, and every one was different, as the works in the exhibition show. On leaving school, Bunning studied textile design for three years at the Wellington Polytechnic School of Design. Photography was one of the subjects of the course and she was drawn to it. She is not primarily a landscape photographer, having been a portrait

Esther Bunning during her talk.

photographer for around 35 years, working creatively and experimenting with processes, techniques, and mood, often ethereal. Her work has led to many awards, including the final selection for the Parkin Drawing Prize 2021 and the Nikon Iris Professional Photography Award and NZ Photographer of the Year title for 2020. Many will recall her work as ANZAC Bridge Fellow for

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NZ Pacific Studio, when her flags, depicting the Mounted Rifles and World War I horses, flew at the bridge and in Wairarapa towns during the 2021 ANZAC commemorations. Subsequently, she donated the main flag to the collection of Aratoi. It is not surprising then, that the photographs taken that autumn day morphed into something new and extraordinary.

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Eyeing a more humane way of living Anne Nelson It is estimated that every year, humans on this planet eat more than 50 billion chickens, 1.5 billion pigs, 500 million sheep, 400 million goats and 300 million cows. In 2019, we consumed 852 million tonnes of dairy. In 2018, we consumed 179 million tonnes of fish. We have come to think of animals as a commodity. We farm and harvest them on a massive, industrial scale. In Aotearoa, about two million young ‘bobby’ calves are killed every season. Dairy cows, artificially inseminated, are pregnant for much of their lives and bred specifically to be heavy milk producers. Their natural lifespan is about 20 years, but they are culled as young as four-

and-a-half years. Nitrate runoff from dairy farms causes serious pollution in waterways and contaminates drinking water. In dry areas, summer irrigation requires massive quantities of water. But oversight of this resource has been lax and creeks, rivers and aquifers can dry up or run periously low. In wet regions, restricted winter grazing can result in cows standing and birthing in deep mud, while high rain events can result in pollution of waterways by runoff. There is a similar story for almost every species we use as a food source: profit over animal welfare and environment. Chicken is cheap in Aotearoa because of the high-volume, intensive nature of the mainstream

poultry industry. Fastgrowing varieties are favoured, which go from hatching to slaughter in just four to six weeks. Because they grow so fast their legs can be too weak to hold up their bodies, and on some farms thousands of chickens are housed in huge, dark barns. In many of the world’s oceans, industrial fishing methods and an exploitative mindset have damaged ecosystems and caused fish stocks to reach critical levels or collapse. Sea birds and mammals die as bycatch while plastic waste, including massive abandoned ‘ghost nets’, traps and kills thousands of marine creatures every year. In Aotearoa, a small number of corporate quota holders have got rich while

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The changing shapes were significant to Bunning, who saw them as representative of “how our vision of life can change instantly” and she set about presenting them as she had in her ANZAC Bridge flag sequence, on fabric. She then rephotographed and printed the images to give “another sense of the unravelling of that landscape” so that complementing the larger

original photographs are two series of smaller images, Stitch Stories and Unravel. The latter is composed of irregularly shaped images which with softer edges, Bunning said, “capture the natural organic process and are not uniform and rigid”. Bunning came across the word Phosphene by chance after the photos were taken, but it certainly fits the exhibition. Phosphenes are the bursts of random and colourful lights we see when we close our eyes and press them with our fingers. On the morning of the artist’s talk, silk fabrics in the exhibition stirred in the breeze from the open door, and you could easily feel what Bunning calls “an organic sense of movement and energy” and be entranced by the shimmering colours and shapes. • Esther Bunning: Phosphene – A portrait of a landscape is on at Aratoi until February 7.

smaller fishers have struggled. And weak government intervention has enabled catastrophic overfishing of some species and the continuation of unethical practices, such as the dumping of less profitable species when more lucrative fish are caught. I’m sure that for many of you, none of this is news. And no doubt you’re also aware that nearly half of Aotearoa’s greenhouse gas emissions come from agriculture. The main source is methane, which is many times more potent

In Aotearoa, more than two billion young ‘bobby’ calves are killed every season. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

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Graeme Burnard It’s not long now!! That moment when you open a gift and try and hide your disappointment. Like the poor man who got a pineapple wrapped in newspaper from his grandmother. What made it worse was that his brother got a CD player from the same granny. How about the young lady who refused to accept a gift from her parents of a gold Mercedes convertible because “you knew I wanted a black one” [Ooh, I wish she was my daughter.] And how embarrassed would you be if you witnessed a man throwing a tantrum at his aunt because she had given him a $50 Amazon gift voucher. He gave it back to her and demanded the cash equivalent. Oh, I forgot to mention, he was 40 years old. And what would you do if you were at a Christmas Eve party and the children of the house were so incensed that they weren’t allowed to open their gifts that night, they threw them in the roaring fire

it arrived here, using a friend’s trailer, we knew straight away we wouldn’t be keeping it. Apart from being in need of a lot of repair, it was too long for our deck. I put it on Trade Me and sold it within a week to a woman in Hamilton for $250. She was thrilled to bits with it. And I have just had great success selling three pieces of English china that we picked up very cheaply at an op shop as possible gifts for someone. Their value was obviously not recognised in the shop but it was by my wife who got a real bargain. I couldn’t resist popping them on Trade Me to see what interest

in front of all the guests. I understand six gifts were destroyed. My wife and I have a golden rule about giving gifts to each other. If we don’t like it, we say so. I may not suit everyone to be so blunt but it works very well for us. I get it wrong more often than she does. I think sometimes I buy things because I like it and assume she will too. Once we have gushed over the things we like, we then tackle the job of dealing with the unwanted stuff. There are three options. Take it back and exchange it for something else. Put in our “gift” trunk so someone else can enjoy it, or pop it on Trade Me. Trade Me is my preferred option. I am on there every day and I have made some very good sales. A few years ago my wife bought a church pew. It was advertised in the Times-Age. She rang the seller and brought it over the phone, sight unseen PHOTO/STOCK.ADOBE.COM for $100. When

there was and I have just sold all three for four times what we paid for them. Another very good buy from my clever wife was seven little Fun Ho toys that were all the rage when I was a kid. Little tractors, fire engine, ambulance etc. She bought seven of them for $1 each at an op shop. I am going to give these to Adam [our seven-year-old grandson] she told me. Oh, no you’re not, I yelped as I whipped them out of her hand. They’re going on Trade Me. I have sold three of them so far for $75. It’s not all about the money. It’s also the thrill

of the chase or the thrill of watching a bidding war unfold. It did nearly backfire on us once. We were having a garage sale before moving house and on the table was a wedding gift that we both disliked intensely. It had been in a cupboard since the day we got it. I happened to look up only to see the couple who had given us the gift coming up the driveway and was able to quickly remove the item before they saw it. If you get a chance on Christmas Day, have a look at Unwanted Gifts on Trade Me. You will be staggered how early it starts filling up. Who knows, I might sell you something.

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Course has changed lives “Without you, our lives wouldn’t have been changed. We are very grateful.” These were the words spoken by Kuranui College student Jorja Holden thanking the financiers of Outward Bound courses. The event celebrated the achievements of 14 Wairarapa students who successfully completed the high endurance three-week course of outdoor pursuits in Anakiwa. Masterton Trust Lands Trust [MTLT] contributed $10,000 and was acknowledged for its financial support, along with other community groups. Guest speaker Christine Brewster, deputy chair of MTLT, wore her late husband’s Outward Bound pin gained in 1969. She read from the words of Outward Bound’s founder – Kurt Hahn. “Without the instinct for adventure in young people, any civilisation, however enlightened, any state, however well ordered, must wilt and wither.” She explained how the Korowai programme of outdoor activities such as rock climbing, kayaking, tramping and a halfmarathon were a “natural fit” for the trust to fund.

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Without the instinct for adventure in young people, any civilisation, however enlightened, any state, however well ordered, must wilt and wither. “Over the past 10 years, we have provided grants of $10 million, with around half of this going to education, predominantly Masterton schools,” she said. Cooper Griffin, a year 12 Wairarapa College

student, spoke about the challenges of completing the Korowai programme. He described being pushed mentally and physically but when the going got tough he learned how to break down the obstacles to focus on

“getting around the next corner”. Holden said she would carry with her the experience and skills of learning how to work with a group to achieve a common goal. She is looking forward to pursuing a leadership role in her final year of college and plans to study astronomy and astrophysics at Canterbury University. Early next year, the

students plan to run another half-marathon to fundraise for Outward Bound. The idea was sparked by Annie Ferguson of Solway College who wanted to keep the momentum of the group going. • Donations can be made to team Cookie Bears #682 via https://outwardbound. wellingtonroundthe bays.co.nz/t/cookie bears682

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MAKE CHRISTMAS A CRACKER! The festive season might look a little different this year – but we’re keen to keep the spirit strong with our Christmassy competition! Run a local business? Decorate your window to celebrate the season! Love decorating the outside of your house? Add it to our map so we can let people know where the best displays are. Enter our competition and be in to win a full page ad in the Times Age (if you’re a business) or some great prezzie card prizes (if you’re a private home) - decided by a public vote. Pack the kids into the car, download the map, feast your eyes of the festive fare and vote for your favourite! Head to our website for details!

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Simpliÿ cation is central to your success I have written about a beginners meditation course I’m doing on the Calm programme. I’m doing this after already having established a meditation habit that has been in place for many years. In the forementioned post I wrote about how good it can be at times to take a beginner course, especially when things might be a little stale or we’ve forgotten the basics. This is something I’ll continue to do, as it’s always good to go back to the foundations, some of which we overlook as we become more ‘experienced’. Acknowledging this, I also feel some things can be overly complicated, with the 30-day meditation course being one such example. I will continue it as it is still a pleasant thing to do and I’m two-thirds through. However, now being through a majority of the course I do feel the concept of meditation is being painted as a lot more complex than it is. There

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Tim Nelson has been a lot of repetition of similar concepts that I really don’t feel require repetition, making the process seemingly intricate, when it’s quite straightforward. The example I have shared here is one of numerous cases of how the basic can be made to look a lot more complex than it is. My preference is for simplicity, something I would like to see a lot more of in the world.

Share the good ideas

I read an article about Allbirds co-founder Tim Brown. Brown shares a lot of advice that relates to the development of his incredibly successful brand, but one thing stood out to me that really shows the measure of both the brand and Brown as its leader and developer, this

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being the open source sharing of the technology behind their carbon neutral SweetFoam sole technology. Whereas it seems most companies would keep the development of such a great idea to themselves, Allbirds has instead made it accessible to anyone who wants to use it. The reason why Brown gives is that the environmental impact on the planet will be a positive one, and it would bring the price point of the shoes down, making shoes using SweetFoam something that more could acquire. I love the way Brown and Allbirds are thinking about more than just proﬁt. Ironically though, this selﬂessness is likely to encourage more to support such an ethical brand.

There’s so much to be interested in

There is so much in the world for us to be interested not. Not only is this true, there’s also so much information we can access about anything we want to learn about. You may want, just for the sake of curiosity, to ﬁnd out what the most isolated inhabited island in the world is, or you could be interested in the basics of

physics. The choices are endless, all that’s needed is a smartphone with access to the Internet, or you could use a more traditional approach, such as visiting your library. I believe this appetite for knowledge is going to do two things: make you a more interesting person, as you’ll have more knowledge to share with others, and make you smarter, as knowledge

builds on knowledge and the capacity of our minds is endless. This thirst for knowledge isn’t a thing brought on by easy access to online content, it is something that has been around for thousands of years, going back at least until the time of the Stoics. This morning I was reading about the philosopher Posidonius who had a huge desire for learning, wanting to ﬁnd

It’s amazing how we put up with things that are so easy to remedy, but we just don’t ﬁx them. An example of this was shared with me this morning when my wife said we really should get an oven mitt. To be honest I can’t remember the last time we had one of these, despite the fact there have been countless times in which I have needed one. The same thought process can apply to so many things we could easily ﬁx: changing the time on the car clock after daylight saving; replacing the remote control battery or the broken lightbulb in the hallway. The list can easily become a long one. My suggestion is to take the time to have a look around a particular environment, it could be at home or work, and list all of the things that need to be done. Once the list is completed the next step is even more important, this being to do every job on the list and don’t stop until they’re all done.

Live the talk

We are all capable of saying things we think are right and true, values we

believe we should live by, regardless of the situation we are in. True values shouldn’t change, they should be consistently applied, as, if they aren’t, then they’re not in fact values, they’re merely catchphrases that are more than likely to serve a purpose that is based on a very shaky foundation. Reading the story of the Roman statesman Cicero, his was a case of not living the values and philosophy he so often wrote about. He was very capable of saying the right things, but far less so with doing them. The way he lived his life did serve him well in many ways as he acquired great wealth and power, far beyond what a person of a relatively modest background could be expected to. However, when situations really demanded him to be values-based he often compromised himself for personal fame, power and greed. Cicero’s life didn’t end well. He was sentenced to death and died horribly. When it really mattered he didn’t do and act as he had written about. To me it’s clear all he acquired counted for nothing in the end and his life would have been a far more satisfying one had he practised the kind of things he admired in others and encouraged others to do.

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Today at work I received a lovely anonymous gift from a person who reads my newspaper column, thanking me for the weekly dose of positivity. I can’t tell you how grateful I was for this feedback, it’s the sort of thing that has kept me writing the weekly Midweek article for almost five years. I definitely don’t do it for gifts [but the one today was very much appreciated by me and the staff at my school who enjoyed the lovely platter], but to hear another person likes reading my contribution gives me such a great feeling, knowing that what I have shared has made someone else’s day just that little bit better. Although there were a few challenges I had to address in my job today, these paled in comparison to the glow that I had from receiving such lovely feedback from a person I don’t even know. Thank you so much, my anonymous friend. • Tim Nelson is principal of Lakeview School and author of the book Small Steps for a happy and purposeful life. He endeavours to learn something new every day by reading books, listening to podcasts, and engaging with a wide range of other content.

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Meetings for next year:

Celebrating Women in Business Going out on your own and becoming a business owner can be both a great and also terrifying experience. Often if you are on your own it can also be very isolating.

Swan in Greytown. It was the picture-perfect evening to enjoy the infamous deck at the White Swan, with several drinks, food, and a lot of laughs. That however was just the warmup as 3 December was the Wellington Regional Christmas party held at Nga Pari Estate (formally Cottier Estate) where the Wairarapa groups were joined by members of the other 10 groups from throughout the Wellington Region. Having regular events where the members get together to network and socialise is one of the many beneﬁts of being a member and likely the Wairarapa women’s favourite part of their membership.

At this time of year when everyone is getting together for the work Christmas parties to celebrate the achievements of the year can really highlight the isolation you can feel. Sometimes having a wine and telling the cat about your wins just doesn’t cut it. That’s where being part of Venus Women’s Business Network can help connect you to other likeminded businesswomen, who also want to have the chance to celebrate and commiserate with others on what they have achieved in business. The past two years have been

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Vet Services Wairarapa By Sanneke Neal, BVSc

HAPPY HOLIDAYS WITH YOUR PETS! The holiday season is upon us once again and well deserved after the 2021 we have had! As we gear up for a much needed celebration, a lot of us will be including our furry friends in the festivities. During the holiday, there may be temptations around that can be detrimental to your pet’s health. While many people are aware of the dangers of chocolate and alcohol to our companions, it is important to avoid ingestion of fatty meats (which can cause inflammation of the pancreas), cooked bones (can cause obstruction), grapes or raisins (can cause renal failure) and onions and garlic (can cause fatal anaemia). Also avoid your animal having access to tinsel and Christmas lilies. Tinsel can lead to intestinal blockages and Christmas lilies, if ingested, are highly toxic to cats and lead to kidney failure. If you are hitting the road for the holidays,

there are a few tips and tricks that can avoid unneeded stress. Ensure your pet’s vaccinations are up to date if they are going to a cattery or a kennel. If neighbours or friends are looking after your furry friends, make sure that they have an emergency contact and veterinarians details. If your fiery Fido is coming with you for the ride, try and tire them out with a long walk and stay stocked up on toys and treats to help keep them occupied during the trip. If your festivities are closer to home and you have a shy pet, make sure a quiet place is available where they can feel safe if they are a bit more introverted. Fireworks can cause extreme stress and anxiety in some of our furry friends, so talk to your vet about tools or medications to help. Let’s all have a happy and safe end to our 2021 and celebrate a new beginning when 2022 rolls in!

Vet Services wishes you and your pets Happy Holidays!!

A section of the dried up Solway Stream at South Belt.

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Dried-up stream a threat to eels David Famularo People with Solway Stream running through their property are being urged to look out for any eels that may be stranded in the increasingly dry waterway. Some South Belt residents have been transferring eels stuck in mud in their part of the stream to nearby waterways to help save them.

The stream has been drying up over a period of time, with one couple saying their section of the stream has been completely dry since November 2020, while another couple say their section of the stream dried up completely only two or three months ago. When the subject was brought up on Masterton district councillor Gary Caffell’s Facebook page Masterton Matters, several

people commented on the impact the dried stream had had on the eels they used to feed. The source of the stream comes from springs located in and near a forest reserve to the west of Copthorne Solway Park. The stream eventually connects with Fleet Stream near Manaia Road, east of Masterton.

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Accessing Council facilities at orange Some Council facilities will now require a Vaccine Pass to enter

The Government’s new COVID traffic light framework is place, with Wairarapa currently at the Orange setting. Under this system, most businesses and facilities can choose whether or not they require Vaccine Passes. However, without them, our facilities would have much tighter restrictions on how we could operate them, and some wouldn't be able to operate at all.

Which facilities will require a Vaccine Pass? Swimming pools, all libraries (excluding Masterton), the Carterton Events Centre, Carterton Courthouse, Waihinga Centre, Greytown Town Hall, and all sites within them (iSite, café, libraries). All attendees at council, community board and committee meetings will also require a Vaccine Pass.

What can I expect at a Vaccine Pass area? Anybody aged 12 years and over will be required to show their Vaccine Pass to access those facilities. Passes will be checked each time people enter any of the three councils’ Vaccine Pass areas. Both printed Vaccine Passes, and digital versions saved to phones will be accepted, but not purple vaccination cards. If you don't have a pass you won't be able to enter.

Which facilities can I use without a Vaccine Pass? Vaccine Passes are not required at main council office buildings, transfer stations, parks, cemeteries or recreation trails, but requirements for mask use and social distancing remain in place.

How are the swimming pools operating? South Wairarapa and Carterton pools: Children under 8 years old are required to be accompanied by a supervisor 16 years and over with a Vaccine Pass. Trust House Recreation Centre in Masterton: Children under 12 years old are required to be accompanied by a supervisor 16 years and over with a Vaccine Pass. Children aged 12 years and older will need to show a Vaccine Pass upon entry. Please remind your child aged 12 years and over to bring their Vaccine Pass with them every time. No pass = no swim.

Can I still access library items? A Vaccine Pass is not required at Masterton Library. Passes are required at Featherston, Martinborough, Greytown and Carterton libraries. Remember your library card gives you easy access to hundreds of ebooks and emagazines. Call the library if you’re not already set up. The Councils are looking into additional ways to provide access to library items.

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Eels suffering in dry

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Continued from page 26 At present, water from the spring is only getting as far as the new subdivision being built on the former golf driving range of Solway Park, before petering out. Masterton District Council utilities services manager James Li says there have been quite a few comments and complaints. “We have been to the site, including the source water and the subdivision sites, and could not find any diversion or blockage. Apparently it has been referred to Greater Wellington Regional Council as well. “My observation is that although rainfall in the past 12 month has been about normal, groundwater table in general has been much lower than normal. “We are not sure what happened in the ground. We used to have flooding in the bush reserve behind Copthorne, but in the past year or two the flow in the bush reserve has been very low.” Masterton district councillor Chris Peterson is investigating what is happening to the spring to see if he can find out more about the cause. While the stream has been dry for some time, there appears to still be some eels in muddy patches with one couple transferring several remaining eels last weekend.

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We are not sure what happened in the ground. We used to have flooding in the bush reserve behind Copthorne, but in the past year or two the flow in the bush reserve has been very low. They hope other people with Solway Stream running through their property will look to see if there are any eels

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that still need help. Masterton tuna enthusiast Sam Ludden has had previous experience transferring fish to locations where there is plenty of water and a good habitat in which the eels can thrive. Sam has several recommendations for anyone who wants to save fish in any waterway that is drying up. The rescue needs to be wellplanned with the release site decided before the rescue is carried out. The new location needs to

have enough water until it rains, the cooler the water the better, Sam says. The bucket or other container should be filled with water taken from the pool of water the fish is in. This should then be mixed half and half with the water from the new location for about 15 minutes. “This allows the fish to acclimatise and reduces stress. All fresh water fish and tuna are prone to stress,” Ludden said.

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GET YOUR FILL OF DELICIOUS PRODUCE AT PINEHAVEN Much has changed in Greytown over the years - but Pinehaven Orchards, and its delicious, home-grown apples, has been going strong since the early 1900s. Pinehaven is the last commercial orchard in Greytown to grow its wares on site and to sell directly to the public. From its two large orchard spaces, Pinehaven produces 12 varieties of apples, six varieties of pears, stone fruits, berries, quinces, feijoas, and a selection of vegetables - including outdoor saucing tomatoes.

The business thrived throughout the 1980s and 90s with many overseas contracts - however, when Stuart’s son Stephen took over in 1997, the export market was on the decline so Stephen and Sarah began to focus solely on the local market.

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THE CLUB - GREYTOWN’S ENTERTAINMENT & SOCIAL CENTRE With several active sporting groups, good food and entertainment, and a membership of over a thousand, the South Wairarapa Working Men’s Club is a staple of the district’s social calendar. The club, based at 120 Main St, was founded in 1877 - by royal charter signed by Queen Victoria - in Greytown – then the first inland planned settled town in the country. Nowadays, it has 1350 active members, ranging in age from 15 to 102. The club rooms include a bar and recently renovated restaurant, full TAB facilities, and a big screen television for the major sporting matches. It hosts live musical entertainment each month, featuring both local and visiting acts.

It also has an adjunct for its senior members - Club 60 - whose members meet weekly for cards and bowls. Manager and secretary David Linton says the club supports the community through its education and Welfare Trust – providing grants for members’ children and grandchildren to go towards their school activities and tertiary studies. “The club is a great place to come for social interaction – we’ve got a lovely, very diverse bunch of members,” says David. “In fact, some of our members are from several generations of the same family.”

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‘Bad eggs’ ruin Masterton’s new skate park surface

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Impatient skaters have damaged the surface of Masterton’s new $1.3 million skatepark, weeks out from its oﬃcial opening. The council is assessing costs of remedying the damage if needed. Hunter Civil, the company constructing the new skatepark issued a statement on Facebook condemning skatepark users who were jumping the worksite fences and skating on the concrete

which wasn’t cured yet. “We are putting in a huge amount of eﬀort to get as much of this park open by Christmas, and if areas get damaged by people skating, then we simply won’t be able to open.” Masterton District Council [MDC] was awarded $1.3 million in government money to fund the project last year.

Construction began in June. A council spokesperson said on Monday that members of the Hunter Civil team were working long hours throughout the week to deliver the project before Christmas. Reckless behaviours such as trespassing and skating on uncured surfaces was extremely disappointing, they said. MDC manager of community facilities and activities Corin Haines said

the incident could possibly delay the project by a few weeks. “People jumping the fences and skating on it just runs the risk of damaging the surface. That could delay us – we just don’t know right now,” he said. “What we are really asking people to do is to just be patient and give us a few more weeks so we can get this open for the whole community. “We don’t want to open the park with damage and

Masterton District Council staffers Kane Harris, left, and Corin Haines, assessing the damage at the skatepark.

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We don’t want to open the park with damage and lines through it, we want to open this park so the community can feel proud of this fantastic thing. the incident, from the perspective of a council staﬀer and also as a skater. This was the second time someone had jumped the fence and skated on the uncured surface, he said. “The ﬁrst time, we went out to the community and told them to please be patient.

“This time, we will do the same again.” He knew how tempting it was to try out the new skatepark but urged people to wait until it was oﬃcially opened in a few weeks time. “I know it’s really tempting. You saw me out there, I was salivating, I

can’t wait for it to be open. “But just a few more weeks and then it’s all ours – and we will just have a fully ﬁnished well-cured product. “You won’t be able to do any damage once it’s got that curing.” He said it was disappointing there were “a few individuals” who were breaking the rules and “potentially causing us delays and damage”. “It’s just frustrating. We all want to get in here but

the more people mess it up, the longer it could be.” Masterton resident Darren Nolan, who has been skating for more than 30 years said the damage was due to “a few bad eggs that simply couldn’t wait just a few more weeks to have what would be an epic skatepark”. “Come on guys. Respect the time, hard work, and eﬀort that goes into the park.” He said the opening would be “sick” and had

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Reclassification of land welcomed The announcement by the Department of Conservation that it will look to streamline the process for reclassifying or selling stewardship land it administers is excellent news, Federated Farmers said. “We’ve been calling for the process to be made more efficient and practical for all involved for many years,” Federated Farmers environment spokesman Chris Allen said. “The end result should be better protection of land with high conservation values, both on private and public land, as well as more secure public access to the outdoors, and provision for greater economic outcomes for the nation.” DOC made public a discussion document last month and is seeking public feedback as it considers changes to the legislation. The goal is to speed up and simplify the reclassification process so land with conservation value is identified and managed appropriately, while land with very low or no conservation value can be made available for other uses.

Building on several requests over many years by the High Country Committee, in August 2020 Federated Farmers asked the Minister of Conservation to consider a concerted eﬀort to identify land administered by DoC that was better suited to private ownership. This should oﬀer greater ability for landowners adjoining the DoC estate to undertake boundary adjustments to achieve improved conservation/ indigenous biodiversity and economic outcomes. High Country chairman Rob Stokes also welcomed news of the

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10 Justice of the Peace: Carterton library noon-2pm; Masterton District Court 11am1pm; Eketahuna Library 1.30-4.30pm. Aratoi: King Street Artworks, 24th annual exhibition, to Dec 5; PHOSPHENE 1, a portrait of a landscape, Esther Bunning, to Feb 7; Distant Kinship-Verre Verwanten, Dutch and NZ Printmakers, to Feb 20; Beyond the red flowers, Natasha Cousens, to Feb 20. Masterton Variety Club: Practice 1.30pm, 10 Albert St, Masterton. New members welcome. Call Eric McEwen 377-0792 or Doreen Wakefield 370-4606. Seniornet Wairarapa: Computer/cellphone help, 1-2.30pm, Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton. Call John [027] 383-5654. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Quit Clinic at Whaiora 9am-noon. Support available across Wairarapa at no cost to you. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246.

December 2021 Merry Christmas to you all and thank you for supporting us so we can support the cancer community. The Centre is closed from noon Friday 12th December, reopening 9am Monday 10th January. All driving bookings need to be arranged for the new year, prior to closure. All support groups are on hold until further notice.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11 Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Sat/Sun 10am-4pm, groups by arrangement. Call Lesley Hodgins [06] 372-6433. Cobblestones Museum: Daily 10am-4pm. Printing Works: Sat/Sun, 1-4pm. Our resident printer recreates the activity of a letterpress job-printing shop in the early 1900s. Cobblestones Museum, 169 Main St, Greytown. Call [06] 304-9687. Greytown Menz Shed: 9am-noon. Call Paul Dodge [021] 0262-6595. Wairarapa Farmers’ Market: 9-1pm, Solway Showgrounds Masterton, entry from Fleet and York Sts, under the grandstand and nearby redwood tree. Featherston Weekly Market: 8am-2pm, 33 Fitzherbert St. Women’s Self Defence: With Dion, 9am,

band rotunda, Queen Elizabeth Park. Call [020] 4124-4098. Parkrun: Weekly 5km run/walk. Measured, timed, free. 8am start, at the Woodside end of the Greytown rail trail. Onetime registration essential. Info: parkrun.co.nz/ greytownwoodsidetrail Martinborough Museum: Open Sat and Sun at No 7 The Square, 10.30am2.30pm. No admission charge but donation/koha appreciated. Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Sat and Sun 10am-2pm, other times by arrangement, groups welcome. Call Elsa [021] 263-9403. Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Masterton Library, 10am-noon. Carterton District Historical Society: 150 High St North, Carterton. Open by appointment. Call 379-9021 or 379-5564. Carterton District Historical Society: In conjunction with Carter Court have a display of stories and photographs in the foyer of the Carterton Events Centre about “The Story of Carter Court” from its early beginnings in Moreton Rd to present day, ends Dec 31. Toy Library: Masterton: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St. Featherston: 14 Wakefield St, 10am-noon. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: 57 High St [behind Carters], Carterton. Golf Croquet: 1.15pm start. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 378-7109.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12 Masterton Marauders Wargaming Club: At the Masterton Croquet Club, 1-5pm. Call Vince Cholewa [027] 344-1073 or visit http://mastertonmarauders.blogspot. co.nz Carterton Farmers Market: Memorial Square, 9am-12.30pm. Call [027] 663-9011.’ Narcotics Anonymous: Featherston Community Centre, 7-9pm. Call 0800 628 632 Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9am-noon, at the Masterton Aerodrome.

Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 1pm. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Myrna Lane 377-3064. Masterton Car Boot Sale and Market: 6.30-11.30am, Essex St car park. Call ja.murray@xtra.co.nz Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: 57 High St [behind Carters], Carterton. Association croquet, 9am start. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 13 Steady As You Go: Falls Prevention and Balance Class, 9.30am, A/G Church, Featherston. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. Steady As You Go: Falls Prevention and Balance Class, 1.30pm, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. Keep Fit!: 9.30am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. Line Dancing: 10.40am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. Literacy Aotearoa: Free computing and digital device classes for adults. Call 377-4214. Creative Hands Programme: At Hospice Wairarapa 59 Renall St, Masterton, 10amnoon. Call Kirsten 399-1050. Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB 9.30am-12.30pm. East Indoor Bowling Club: 7pm. Call Julie 377-5497 or George 378-9266. Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate: Greytown St John’s Hall, Main St, 6.30-8.30pm. Call Paul [027] 376-9804. Featherston Music Club: 7-9pm. Call Shaun O’Brien [027] 672-6249. Carterton Scottish Dance Club: 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. No partner required. Call Elaine 377-0322. Wairarapa Services Club: Cards – 500, 1.30pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. Mah Jong: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Pat Hamilton [06] 308-9729. Senior Citizens Club Cards: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Val [06] 308-9293. Art for Everyone: Featherston Community Centre, 7-9pm. Call Sandie [021] 1574909.

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Red Star Table Tennis Club: 6-8pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter [027] 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Support available across Wairarapa at no cost to you. Call a Quit Coach based at Whaiora 0800 494 246. Play Gym: St James Church Hall 116 High St, Masterton, 9.30-11am, for 0-3-year-olds. Carterton Food Bank: 10-11am Mon-Fri at Haumanu House [down the lane between Carters and the Clock Tower]. Call 379-4092. Carterton Community Toy Library: Events Centre, Holloway St, Mon-Sat during CDC Library hours. https://www.facebook. com/CartertonToyLibrary/ Hospice Wairarapa Support Services: Free of charge for anyone dealing with a terminal illness. Call [06] 378-8888, or www.hospicewairarapa.co.nz CCS Disability Action Wairarapa Office: 36 Bannister St, Masterton, 10am-1pm Mon-Fri. For Mobility Parking Permits, Disability Support and Advocacy. Call 378-2426 or 0800 227-2255. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. The Dance Shed: 450A Belvedere Rd, Carterton. Beginners Linedance Class: 6-7pm. Linedance Intermediate Class: 7.30-8.30pm. Call Wendy [027] 3199814. Epilepsy Support Group: 11am at the Salvation Army office, 210 High St South, Carterton. Call 0800 20 21 22. Citizens Advice Bureau: Free and confidential advice, Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, 43 Perry St, Masterton. Call 377-0078 or 0800 367-222. Masterton District Brass Band: Rehearsals at 7pm, in the Band Room, Park Ave, Masterton. Call [022] 5740742. Carterton Alcoholics Anonymous: 8pm, Salvation Army Community Rooms, 210 High St. Call Bob [021] 042-2947 or Martin [06] 372-7764. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Rangers, 12½18 years, 6.30-8pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. South Wairarapa Guides [Greytown], 9-12½ years, 6-8pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14 Caregivers Programme: At Hospice Wairarapa 59 Renall St, Masterton, noon1.30pm. Call Kirsten 399 1050. Justice of the Peace: Masterton library 11am-1pm. Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate: Martinborough Primary School Hall, cnr Dublin and Roberts sts, juniors 5.306.15pm. Call Clare [027] 832.9743; juniors and adults 6.15-8pm. Call Anna [021] 163-8867. Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Family History Research Rooms, 79 Queen St, Masterton, open 1-4pm. Research assistance available if required – free service but donations appreciated. Martinborough Community Choir: 7.15-9pm, First Church Hall, Weld St. Martinborough. Call Vicki Jones: vicbjones@gmail.com Seniornet Wairarapa: Computer/cellphone help 1.30-2.30pm, Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton. Call John [027] 383-5654. Digital Seniors: Free one-on-one Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching. Drop in or call freephone 0800-373-646. Carterton: 3 Mile, 66 High St, 9.30-11.30am. Greytown: Greytown Library, 1.30-3.30pm. Paint/draw: From live model,10am-noon, at Masterton Art Club, Victoria St. Call Elissa Smith [027] 470-6528. Free Literacy and Numeracy Classes: At Literacy Aotearoa Masterton. Call Carol [022] 524-5994 or visit us at 340 Queen Street, Masterton. Masterton Alcoholics Anonymous: 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 378-2338 or David [021] 116-5505. Social Bridge: At South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club, 1.30-3.30pm, no partner needed. Call Lesley [021] 2996389. Wairarapa Services Club: Cards – Euchre, 1pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Pippins, 5-7 years, 3.45-5pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Dance Fitness: 6.30-7.30pm, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830. Chair Exercise: Gentle chair exercises, 2-2.45pm, at St John’s Hall, Greytown.

Red Star Table Tennis Club: 9am-noon at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter [027] 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 10am. Featherston Wahine Singers: 7-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Susan [021] 246-4884. Carterton District Historical Society: 150 High St North, Carterton. Open by appointment. Call 379-9021 or 379-5564. Clareville Badminton Club: Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm. Call Steve [027] 333-3975. Central Indoor Bowls Club: 7.30pm, Hogg Crescent hall. Call Mathew or Graeme 378-7554. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Association: Meet for social indoor bowls, 500 cards, or a chat 1-3pm, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St. Call Ngaire 377-0342. Free Community Fit Club: 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. Woops A Daisies: Leisure Marching Team practise 4-5pm, at the Trust House Rec Centre Stadium. Call Cheryl [06] 3701922 or [027] 697-6974. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club: Games afternoon, including cards, board, darts, pool etc. Call Doff 304-9748. Girl Guiding: Pippins [5-7 years] 3.455pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: 57 High St [behind Carters], Carterton. Association Croquet: 9am start. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000. Bowls: Roll-up 1.30pm start [unless tournament or gala scheduled]. Call Pauline Hodgson [027] 406-6728. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15 Keep Fit!: 1.30pm, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. Free Classes: Literacy, language and numeracy for adult learners. Call Literacy Aotearoa 377-4214.

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South Wairarapa Caregivers Programme: At a café in South Wairarapa, 10am. Call Kirsten 399-1050. Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB noon-2pm. Wisdom and Well-being: Kiwi Hall, Featherston, 10.30am-12.30pm. Call Pauline [021] 102 8857 Wildflower Yoga: Kiwi Hall Featherston, 7-8.15pm. Call Kate [022] 390-9798. Juesday Art: 10am-12.30pm, AOG Church, Birdwood St, Featherston. Call Julia [06] 308-8109. St John: Greytown Penguins, boys and girls 6-8 years, 6-7.30pm, St John Hall, Main St. Call Esther [027] 637-4110. Parkinson’s Singing Group: 10.30am, at the South Wairarapa Workingman’s Club, Main St, Greytown. Call Marguerite Chadwick 379-5376. Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: 10am in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531. Scrabble Club: 1-4pm at Masterton District Library in the Learning Centre, 54 Queen St. All welcome. Call Sue McRae [027] 449-0601 or sue.mcrae.nz@gmail. com Greytown Menz Shed: 9am-noon. Call Paul Dodge [021] 0262-6595. Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate: Featherston School Hall, Lyon St, kobudo 5.15-7pm, karate 6.30-8.30pm. Call Paul [027] 376-9804. The Dance Shed: 450A Belvedere Rd, Carterton. Line Dance Class 6-7pm; Rock N Roll Dance Class: 7.30-8.30pm, Beginners/Couple Coaching, Social/ Competitive. Call Wendy [027] 319-9814. Healing Rooms: Confidential prayer for healing or any situation, 1-3pm, Ranfurly Rooms, Chapel St, Masterton. No appointment necessary. Call [021] 159- 4160. Carterton Cycle Group: An informal group of ‘leg power’ and e-power cyclists, from Belvedere Rd [weather permitting] for 20km or 40-60km rides. Call Irene [027] 634-9167 or Lesley [021] 299-6389. Heart of Arts Wairarapa: A community gallery showing work from Wairarapa artists, 47 High St North, Carterton, WedSun, 11am-3pm. Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll. Couple inquiries to [027] 333-1793. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 5.30-7pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550.

Digital Seniors: Free one-on-one Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching. Drop in or call freephone 0800-373-646. Masterton: Masterton Library, 10am-noon. Dance Fitness: 9.30-11am, pre-schoolers with parents or caregivers, music and movement and art, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830. Wairarapa Services Club: Rummikub, 1pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. Cards: “500”, 1.15-4.15pm, at the Carterton Club. Call Barbara 379-6582 or Val 379-8329. AA Meeting: At 7.30pm, Departmental building, level one. Entry on the carpark side. Call [027] 557-7928. Silver Ukulele Club: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Jan [06] 3088556. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, improvers 5-6.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Kiddie Gym: For 0-3-year-olds, 9.30-11am, at St David’s Church, corner High and Victoria Sts, Carterton. Call Lorna or Abby 379-8325. Rangatahi to Rangatira Youth Group: Join us for sports, food, and leadership, Carterton Events Centre. Text “R2R” to [027] 742-2264. Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm, tutored classes available, also print on Fridays, at 12 Victoria St. Call Elissa [0274] 706-528. Recreational Walking Group: 9.30am, Essex St car park. Call Ann Jackson, 3725758, or Ann Duckett, 378-8285. Te Runga Scouts: Cubs, 6-7.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Wairarapa Singers: Choral singing, based in Masterton. Call Sean Mulcahy 379-9316. Soulway Cooking and Crafts: 10am-noon, High St, Masterton. Call Nikki Smith 3701604 [church office]. Carrington Bowls & Croquet Club: 57 High Street [behind Carters]. Golf Croquet: 1.15pm start. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 378-7109. * To have an event listed please email event@age.co.nz by noon Thursday prior

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Steady As You Go: Falls Prevention and Balance Class, 9.30am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. Thursday Morning Bikers: Discover your town and country pathways safely by bicycle. Short rides for everyone. Call Liz Mikkelsen [06] 216-2187 [after 5pm]. Patient Activity Programme: At Hospice Wairarapa 59 Renall St, Masterton, 10am1pm. Call Kirsten 399 1050. Parkinson’s Exercise Class: 1.30pm, at the Wairarapa Boxing Academy, Dixon St. Call Roslyn [027] 264-8623. Alcoholics Anonymous: Featherston Community Centre, 7.30-8.30pm. Call 0800 229 6757. Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB 9.30am-12.30pm. Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Family History Research Rooms, 79, Queen St, Masterton, open 1-4pm. Research assistance available if required – free service but donations appreciated. Wairarapa Fern and Thistle Pipe Band: Weekly practice, Masterton Brass Bandrooms, Park Ave, Masterton. Email fernandthistle21@gmail.com Belly Dance for Beginners: Kiwi Hall, Featherston, 6.30-7.30pm. Call Antonia Blincoe [021] 105-7649. Danzability Class: 10.30-11.30am, at St John’s Hall, 73 Main St, Greytown. Call physio.rachel.horwell@gmail.com or [022] 077-2654. Ruamahanga Club: Cards – 500, 1-4pm, at Wairarapa Services Club, Essex St, Masterton. GirlGuidingNZ: Carterton Pippins, 5-7 years, 4.15-5.30pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Carterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 6-7.30pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Digital Seniors: Free one-on-one Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching. Drop in or call freephone 0800-373-646. Martinborough: St Andrew’s Church, 9.30-11am. Featherston: Union Church, 1.30-3.30pm. Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm, tutored classes available, also print on Fridays, at 12 Victoria St. Call Sue 377-7019 or Elissa [0274] 706-528. Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate: South End School Hall, 275 High St South, 6.30-

Wednesday, December 8, 2021 Community Events Wairarapa Midweek Needlework & Craft Drop-in: 10am-noon, Featherston Community Centre. Call May [06] 308-6912 or Virginia [06] 308-8392. Cloth Collective Sewing Workshop: 10am-2pm, Kiwi Hall Supper Room. Call Sara Uruski [0274] 474-959. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. Carterton Craft Market: Mon-Sat: 9am4pm, Sun: 10am-3pm, 25 High St North, Carterton. Call Desley [027] 787-8558. Kids’ Song And Story: Fun songs, finger plays and stories for under-5s, during school terms, 9.30-10.30am, at Epiphany Church Hall, High St South, Masterton. Call Pam 378-6740. Greytown Music and Movement: For preschoolers, 10am, at St Luke’s Hall, Main St. Call: email admin@stlukesgreytown. co.nz Dance Fit: At Carrington Park, Carterton, at 6-7pm. If weather not good it’s in youth centre of Event Centre. Text dance groove to [022] 321-2643. Masterton Masters Swimming Club: Club night 5.30-6.30pm, Trust House Recreation Centre back pool. Call Stu [027] 2954189 or Lucy [021] 0204-4144. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401. Carterton Senior Citizens: 1.30-4pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, Carterton Memorial Club, Broadway.

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8.30pm. Call Jacqui [027] 325-3370. Narcotics Anonymous: 7.30-8.30pm, at St Matthew’s Church, Church St, Masterton. Carterton Community Choir: 7.15-9pm, at Carterton School, Holloway St. Ability to read music not essential. Call [022] 373-4299. Masterton Petanque Club: 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Myrna Lane 377-3064. Social Learners Bridge: 1-3.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Barbara [06] 304-9208. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9am-noon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Red Star Table Tennis Club: 5-7pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter [027] 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 6.30pm. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 1-2.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: 57 High St [behind Carters], Carterton. Bowls: Roll-up 1.30pm start [unless tournament or gala]. Call Pauline Hodgson [027] 4066728. Housie: 1pm raffles, afternoon tea supplied. Call 379-5923.

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Are you keen for a new challenge and would like to work in ab rand new work environment with all new equipment in one of the coolest little towns in the country? This could be the job for you!! Gr e y town Orch ards Reti rement Village is a new development and we are in need of a gardener who can also do af ew other maintenance activities in and around our villa s includin g maintaining our orchard trees. The village currently has 8 occupied villas and we are expecting an average of 3 villas per month to be completed from here up to a total of 180 independent living villas in future years. This role is the first gardener role to be advertised. As the village grows so will the gardening and maintenance team. If you have experience in gardening and lawn management, enjoy working in a community setting and have af un sense of humour we would love to hear from you! This is af ulltime role starting lat e January 2022. Interviews are expected to take place early January 2022. Please send your expression of interest including your C.V to: Andrew.bos@greytownorchards.co.nz b y 5J anuary 2022. Also check out our website Greytown Orchards - Retirement Village

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Mitchell Shields slides in for a run for Giants in their 9-0 win over Dodgers White. PHOTO/JADE CVETKOV

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STOREMAN/DELIVERY PERSON

School Bus Drivers Masterton & Carterton Get on Board with Go Bus Transport and come join our great team in Wairarapa! This is an ideal chance to make a change in your life and try something diﬀerent with a great company. If you are thinking of re-joining the workforce or looking for extra hours this role may well suit you. We are looking for Part Time & Casual on Call School Bus Driver to cover runs in the Masterton & Carterton areas. The role is driving a regular school run. Runs are in the morning and afternoons at normal school start and ﬁnish times during school terms.

What you need: • Enjoy being with young people and have their safety and welfare at heart • Class 2 licence and a P endorsement • A responsible and caring approach Do you want to be part of a business that is making a diﬀerence in your community? Apply today! Our recruitment process includes a Drug and Alcohol Test and Police Vetting check.

Contact Dave Gordon on 021 617 455 or email dave.gordon@gobus.co.nz

A full time position has become available. Must have a full clean driver s license and also forklift license would be ideal but not essential and heavy lifting is required.

PART TIME PERSON Also required for counter work. Must be able to work nights and weekends, training will be given. Please bring your CV to the store or email manager.masterton@liquorland.co.nz

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Chris Cogdale

chris.cogdale@age.co.nz

AUTOGLASS CUSTOMER SERVICE CO-ORDINATOR The successful applicant will be required to: • Identify windscreens & body glass for all types of vehicles. -ordinate and schedule daily bookings. Have good computer ability and some knowledge of the automotive industry. repairs. Some heavy lifting will be required. n and customer service skills. ver attitude and work ethic. Hours of employment, Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. Overtime may be required. Applications including CV can be forwarded to ewenglass@xtra.co.nz

Seeking Live-in Carer & Companion Poto College House, Wairarapa College, Masterton

BOARDING HOSTEL MANAGER The Poto College House Trust invites applications for the Manager of Boarding at the Wairarapa College hostel beginning April 2022. This is a live-in position managing the day to day running of the hostel with staff and hostel parents. PCH caters for 60+ boarders from the local and neighbouring districts. The successful applicant is to have: Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills Experience with working with teenagers, a genuine empathy for adolescents of all backgrounds and the ability and flexibility to understand and meet their needs. Ability to self-reflect/review Excellent administration and time management skills The ability to co-ordinate a team of staff within the boarding house and work with and make connections with key personnel beyond the boarding house such as the College and community leaders. The position starts on 18th April 2022. A job description is available on request. Please provide a CV and letter of application for the position to: Mike Higinbottom Poto College House Trust Chairman mikeandjodie@farmside.co.nz Applications close 20th January 2022.

Giants on ÿ re in Dodger win

A gentle and thoughtful retired woman living with Parkinson's disease and limited mobility seeks a caring, empathetic and patient live-in carer/companion to assist her with activities of daily living. This role would be suited to someone with previous care experience, who likes to spend time at home. It will involve cooking, grocery shopping, assisting with transfers to medical appointments etc and managing medications. Hours will be variable, averaging around 5 hours per day of active assistance (35h/week), and will include being available overnight if needed. These duties and companionship would complement existing carers 3x/day from an external provider. Live-in with full board + $700 weekly stipend in a three-bedroom villa, with a big vegetable centre. The position would suit a mature adult student, a recently retired nurse or similar health-professional, or a health professional from overseas not currently working in their profession in NZ. - A current work visa or NZ residency is required - Non-smoker/no substance dependency - Experience with neurodegenerative illness preferred - At least double vaccinated against COVID-19 - References and police check essential. Position to start ideally in December 2021however, this may be flexible. Contact Rachel Haas - 022 024 5319

The young Giants side extended their unbeaten run in the Intercity Premier Three Championship to five games with a convincing 9-0 win over Hutt Valley Dodgers White on Saturday. Giants were in control from the first inning at South Park with bat and ball. Pitcher Mike McDermott had the ball on a string and was difficult to get away, but when he was hit, sharp fielding had the Dodgers batters caught or run out on base, including one smart double play. McDermott was also on fire with the bat, hitting an infield home run, as the home side

cruised to victory in five innings. Giants are the only unbeaten side in the competition, with two rounds to play before the Christmas break. Giants Presidents also had an easy win, dispatching Hutt Valley Demons 16-6 in their clash at Fraser Park, Lower Hutt. Two of the nonplaying premier three players –Thomas Kawana and Julian Ellmers – joined the side for the match to get some game time, and the move paid off with both impressing. Ellmers highlighted his batting prowess by hitting a home run, while Kawana was solid in the field, grabbing a couple of sharp catches. The move to bring in the young players could be a forerunner

to the possibility of the Presidents Grade side stepping up to Intercity Premier Three in the new year, giving the club two teams in the competition. The Giants women turned on a competitive showing against the strong Totara Park Gold side, before going down 6-8 in the Hutt Valley Major B game at South Park. All three Giants teams held a minute’s silence before the start of play in memory of former Kuripuni Tavern manager Kerry Hogan, a great supporter and sponsor of the club, who passed away last week after a long battle with cancer. The Under 15s game against Dodgers Mini Ds was cancelled because of rain in the Hutt Valley.

Masterton teams to vie for ÿ nal TENNIS

Chris Cogdale

chris.cogdale@age.co.nz

The Wairarapa Tennis pre-Christmas men’s interclub final will be an all-Masterton affair. Masterton Blue had already booked their place in the Shirley Corlett Trophy final before last Thursday’s final round, and they were joined by Masterton White, who needed a 2-1 victory over Opaki Black to guarantee their place. The singles were shared after number one Kelby Courtney had gone down 2-6 1-6 to Lochie McNab, and Liam Kerr continued his unbeaten run in singles with a 6-2 6-3 defeat of Richie Day. Courtney and Kerr won a tight first set in the doubles 6-4 but were untroubled in winning the second set without dropping a game, to lock in a final spot against their clubmates. Masterton Blue confirmed their favouritism for their second consecutive title,

Rhys Hooper, pictured, and Masterton Blue teammate Boon Huxtable are top qualiÿ ers for the Shirley Corlett Trophy ÿ nal. PHOTO/FILE

with a fifth clean sweep in six fixtures, beating Opaki Red without dropping a set. Boon Huxtable easily accounted for Mike Jackson 6-0 6-2, and Rhys Hooper withstood a second set comeback to beat Ben Riwai-Couch 6-1 7-5. Huxtable and Hooper then cruised to a 6-2 6-4 win in the doubles. Masterton Blue finished 23 points, out of a possible 24, well clear of Masterton White on 15 points. The Masterton women warmed up for their final

with a comfortable 3-0 win over Martinborough Three. Hilda Holman despatched Ella McWilliam 6-2 6-1, and Netia Morison beat Caroline Barton in a super tiebreaker 6-0 4-6 10-6. Holman and Morison strolled to a 6-1 6-2 victory in the doubles. Masterton will play Martinborough Two in the decider. Both ﬁnals will be played at the Trust House Masterton Tennis Centre on Friday night.

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