Wairarapa Midweek Wed 8th Sept by Wairarapa Times-Age

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

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that spreading of goodness was shown in two separate acts of kindness from people who wanted to give back to the community purely out of the goodness of their hearts. If there was one thing Mauriceville’s Elaine Atkinson is known for, it is no doubt her love of knitting. Elaine has been knitting woollen items for more than 60 years and has always used her craft to give back to the community whether it’s for someone in need, or just a ‘warm’ gift for a new born baby. “Knitting’s my thing. I knit all the time starting at 6am in the morning,” she said. “I’ve always knitted to help people as well as new babies. I make blankets and booties and things like that. I always have a bag of goodies ready for whoever needs them.” Little did the eighty-seven year-old know, her hand-knitted woollen blankets would go a long way in helping an elderly woman when she was stranded and locked out of her accommodation and was in need of warm

bedding while she slept in her car overnight. The woman normally lives in a self-contained truck at a storage facility but having lost her key, couldn’t access her bedding. She recently contacted the police comms centre in need of assistance to get through the cold nights. Funnily enough, just a few weeks beforehand, Elaine turned up to the Masterton Police Station unexpectedly and handed over four of her newly made blankets to the police’s Family Safety Team, for someone who may be in need of one. “I heard a while back that police were looking for blankets so I decided to make four single blankets and give them to police so they could use them to give to someone who Continued on page 3

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Internationally-celebrated Greytown printmaker Gary Tricker has died at the age of 82. Full story P8.

A Featherston designer’s moment to ﬁnally unveil her latest creation to the world has hit another stumbling block after this month’s World of WearableArt [WOW] show was postponed due to the latest lockdown. Full story P6.

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Poets on Zoom

Level 4 was no obstacle for a group of Wairarapa poets who took to Zoom and the airwaves when covid stopped their inperson celebration. Full story P5.

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Bus picking up health The health bus donated to Rarotonga by two well-known Wairarapa organisations has had an ofﬁcial handover, ﬁve years after the project began. Full story P4.

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Acts of kindness go a long way Continued from page 1

needed them,” Elaine said. The woman, who is now receiving help to provide her with more suitable accommodation, was given one of the blankets, along with some water and face masks, and was very grateful for the support provided. “The blankets are beautifully knitted, heavy, and super warm,” Sergeant Gill Flower from the Family Safety Team said. “The team decided we would choose our moment to give them out. And then this came along.” Elaine was ecstatic to hear her blankets had been put to good use to help someone in need. “I think it’s lovely,” she said. “It really brings me a lot of joy to see people enjoying the things I knit. There’s always someone who needs something knitted for them, and I can’t sit and watch TV without knitting. There’s a lot of old houses in Masterton and a lot of cold people and old people, so I do it for them. And they love them; they think they’re really warm. The grandkids are really proud of what I donate.” It’s not the first time Elaine has donated to a public organisation after she knitted 13 blankets for Wairarapa Hospital.

The hand-knitted woollen blankets donated to the Masterton Police Station by Elaine Atkinson.

Johnny Burling of Burling Transport [left] and Newbolds owner Mark Heginbotham have teamed up to donate TV’s to Wairarapa Hospital. Inset: Some of the televisions that will be donated to Wairarapa Hospital. PHOTOS/SUPPLIED

“I was at the rehab centre at the hospital once for an eye operation and it was cold. So I knitted 13 blankets for the 13 beds there and donated them as they were needed.” All her items are made out of pure wool which is not the cheapest material around. However she said along with buying wool, she gets a lot donated to her, which she hopes will continue to happen so she can keep putting smiles on people’s faces with them. “I always say to people if

you’ve got some spare wool, doesn’t matter what ply it is I’ll still take it.” Elaine wasn’t sure how much longer her hands had the strength to keep up with all the knitting she does, but vowed to continue for as long as she could. “My fingers are getting a bit sore so I don’t know how much longer I can do it. But I should still be able to for a few more years. We’ll see,” she quipped. “I won’t stop till I have too though.”

That amazing spreading of kindness continued through the week with Masterton’s Johnny Burling [Burling Transport] and Mark Heginbotham [Newbolds Masterton] planning to donate much-needed televisions to Wairarapa Hospital. The pair have teamed up to bring 12 televisions to rooms at the hospital for patient use. The idea started when

Burling wanted to give something back to the hospital for all the hard work and attention they had given his father during the many times he had been admitted there. A nurse suggested a television because many weren’t working; however, one wasn’t going to be enough in Burling’s eyes. “A nurse said to me one day we don’t have the funds for new televisions so I thought ok, but one TV wasn’t going to cut it. So I went to Newbolds and asked how much for 12 TV’s,” Burling said.

“Mark told me the price but then said, ‘we want to be part of this so how about we split in 50/50’. “It was great. Newbolds has been amazing to do this and I think the nurses did an amazing job with my dad so this was part of my way of saying thank you.” Heginbotham said of the donations, “If you can help, help. That is my motto with most things and I’m in a position where we can help a little bit so if we can, we do.” The DHB told Midweek they are looking forward to making the TVs available for patient use as soon as possible. However, to do so, each room will need to be vacant for the TVs to be installed and, with high patient volumes in the hospital at the moment, room demand is constant.

Forestry industry wants to communicate more Grace Prior

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The New Zealand Institute of Forestry [NZIF] recently presented its prestigious awards in Wairarapa. The two-day conference hosted 239 people from the sector, with forestry students and Rathkeale College Year 11 and 12 agricultural students also attending. The event was held the day before covid-19 alert level 4 was announced, just scraping through after being postponed multiple times previously.

Organiser and Southern North Island Wood Council chief executive Erica Kinder said a discussion point of the conference was changing the way the forestry industry communicated with the public. “We want to communicate more with our communities, and we need to change how we do it.” Kinder said interacting more through children would be a key strategy to explaining one of New Zealand’s biggest industries. “Older people and adults

have already formed their ideas about forestry, arguing backwards and forwards with our organisations is just not getting anywhere.” She said clear information about the future of our economy, climate change, and how land use would work was needed to help the younger generation understand their world. Kinder said about 2000 people in Wairarapa were employed in the forestry industry, contributing to a large chunk of its GDP. She said regional facts

and figures were hard to come by, which needed to change. Data was also publicly unavailable about transport emissions for logging. The latest data would only consider the amount of carbon sequestered by forestry but not what was emitted in transporting and cutting logs. Kinder said this was the case across many industries. “The last report I was presented as part of the Climate Change Action Group showed me that logs were all being transported

by truck, but about 60,000 trips are now by rail. Rail, especially when electric, is going to be very important for the future of forestry.” She said Wairarapa was lucky to have the railway passage it did. NZIF president James Treadwell said the industry was working hard to benefit New Zealand, not only with significant returns to GDP but also to offer social benefits including carbon capture, recreation opportunities, clean water, biodiversity and general wellbeing. “We’re fortunate with

our high-calibre industry professionals who set the standards for others to aspire to. The NZIF relishes the opportunity to celebrate with the best of the best and to proudly champion the recipients of NZIF’s awards.” He said this year’s recipient, Paul Millen, was acknowledged for his diverse range of skills and experience. His skills ranged from hard graft and commitment at a grassroots level to high-level policy planning and execution and academic leadership.

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Bus picking up health

Tranzit managing director Paul Snelgrove [second from left] and former president of Rotary Masterton South, Dr Rob Irwin [far right] pictured with drivers of the mobile health unit in Rarotonga last month. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

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The health bus donated to Rarotonga by two well-known Wairarapa organisations has had an official hand-over, five years after the project began. Delivered to the Cook Islands Ministry of Health in June 2018, the bus was officially signed over in early August by a local contingent. Tranzit Group managing director Paul Snelgrove

and former president of Rotary Masterton South Dr Rob Irwin flew to the Cook Islands to check on the condition and usage of the mobile medical health unit. Beginning in 2016, the pair were part of the project that saw an old Tranzit bus refitted with specialised medical equipment. The project received financial support from Rotary Clubs and charitable trusts. Since then, the mobile health unit had improved Rarotonga’s existing public health service with its up to

date equipment. During the Rarotongan lockdown, it was located on the tarmac at the international airport and used to screen and treat passengers displaying covid symptoms. It still met all international ﬂights from New Zealand, and the Cook Islands Ministry of Health had allocated budget for a full-time driver. Snelgrove said he was thrilled to be part of the project and was pleased to hear four of the original

drivers trained by Tranzit still drove the vehicle. “While we were there, we visited the workshop and checked out the bus and found it to be in very good condition. Minor body work is required due to salt air exposure but that will be completed in stages,” he said. “We were also told 96 per cent of the population are now covid-vaccinated putting Rarotonga in a strong position for the future.” Irwin said the visit was

constructive and was pleased the vision of the three Masterton South Rotarians –himself, Snelgrove and David Baker - was continuing to improve access to healthcare. Rarotongan secretary of health Bob Williams conﬁrmed the unit had been working well. “It’s well utilised to support clinics around the island,” he said. “We are grateful and thankful for a bus like that.”

It’s always sunny during a lockdown Grace Prior

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Wairarapa has spent between 50 per cent and 70 per cent of days in lockdowns with above average temperatures, and between 60 per cent and 100 per cent of days without rain. Times spent with above average heat and below average temerities in Wairarapa depended on where you were. Areas closer to the Tararua Ranges experienced

more rain and less above average temperatures when compared to the Wairarapa plains. Niwa forecaster Ben Noll wanted to ﬁnd out of weather was always better in Level 4, with Akaroa recently recording a record equalling winter temperature of 23 degrees celcius. Noll said the number of dry days and the temperature were higher in Level 4 lockdown for March and April last year, and now for August this year.

He said while the analysis could be more coincidental than scientiﬁcally remarkable, on average, lockdown days had featured more high pressure around New Zealand and particularly west of the country, encouraging more settled conditions. “The sample size of about 40 days isn’t nearly long enough to say anything speciﬁc about trends, but it represents an interesting data point that might be more noticeable since we’re

all spending more time indoors,” Noll said. He said the phenomenon was being felt the most across the North Island, the top of the South Island, and Otago. Noll said dry days with less than 1 mm of rain had been common during level 4 lockdowns both this year and last – especially in the North Island and eastern South Island. This pattern included Wairarapa, Otago, Canterbury, eastern Marlborough, Nelson,

Hawke’s Bay, Gisborne, Bay of Plenty, eastern Waikato, and parts of Auckland and Northland. “During September, patterns of high pressure may again dominate, bringing increased sunshine and below normal rainfall to swathes of the country. Temperatures in eastern areas could reach 20-25 degrees at times,” Noll said. “If we’re basing lockdown on the weather, we may be here for a while.”

Opinions sought on review Public submissions have opened on Masterton District Council’s 2021 Representation Review proposal, covering the next two local body elections. The proposal is for a council of eight elected members, down from the current 10, plus the Mayor, with four councillors elected from a general ward, one councillor elected from a Maori ward, and the remaining three elected at large. Only voters on the Maori electoral roll will be able to vote for candidates standing in the Maori ward, with one candidate elected. Only voters on the general roll would be able to vote for candidates standing in the general ward, with four candidates elected. All voters can vote for candidates standing ‘at large’ and for the Mayor. MDC manager strategic planning Angela Jane said the requirements for the make-up of wards was set out in the Local Electoral Act. At least one other ward is required in order to implement the council’s decision in May 2021 to establish a Maori ward. “We have made recommendations based on public workshops we held last month and discussions with our current elected members,” she said. “Reducing the number of councillors means remuneration will increase, which may enable and attract more diverse candidates to stand.” Submissions on the Representation Review 2021 proposal can be made through the council website [www.mstn.govt.nz], or in writing, using the form downloadable from the site. Submissions can also be made by phone by calling the Council on 06 370 6300. Submitters will have the opportunity to speak to their written submissions at a public hearing on October 13. Submissions close at 4pm, October 4, 2021. – NZLDR

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Poets on Zoom Sue Teodoro

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Covid lockdowns were no obstacle for a group of Wairarapa poets who took to Zoom and the airwaves when covid stopped their in-person celebration. Wairarapa Word’s meeting for National Poetry Day was cancelled due to the lockdown but went ahead virtually instead. The poetry reading by about 20 writers had been planned to happen at the premises of Arrow FM, and broadcast live. The event was organised by Rachel Gomez and Madeleine Slavick, who described how they pivoted online. “I think it was lovely. We had great feedback on Facebook and by email,” Slavick said. A full range of poetry was read, including work for children and a focus on the natural world. It was in English, Spanish, Czech, Scots, and Te Reo. “With poetry, there is such a range of expression and unique approaches. That was very evident in the pieces people shared.” Participants included Ra Smith of Kahungunu ki Wairarapa, Chris Daniell with Outdoor Poems, musician Niels Gedge, Dan Keane from Wairarapa Library Service, Kiri Riwai-Couch, poet and artist Ellen Rodda, storyteller Gaye Sutton and Wairarapa historian Gareth Winter. The group was experienced

dealing with covid restrictions, having done last year’s event during level 2. “This year we had a harder lockdown, but we really wanted to do it,” Slavick said. “We had everything planned to happen in-person at Arrow FM,” she said. All the participants were going to go to the studio, do their readings and have lunch at an event planned more than four months ago. “We were going to go into the recording room one at a time and then have a get-together,” she said. Describing the group as ‘diehards’, Slavick said the decision to use Zoom had been made quickly. “It wasn’t just a Zoom call, it was also broadcast live on radio,” she said. “It was a lovely event. “Because it was lockdown and we couldn’t see each other in person, it was a special occasion, which technology allowed us to do. “Poetry on Air was a joy to put together, even with lockdown,” said Gomez. Wairarapa Word was founded in 2012 as a poetry group. “While Wai Word has grown and includes all genres of writing now, we honour our roots and have celebrated Poetry Day every year,” Slavick said. • A podcast of the event is at www.arrowfm.co.nz/ programmes/show/198/ national-poetry-day/

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6 Wairarapa Midweek Local News Wednesday, September 8, 2021 Featherston designer Taralee Freeman [right] and Marie Wright and Zach McDonald-Wright. PHOTO/MARK TANTRUM

No WOW factor now John Lazo-Ron

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A Featherston designer’s moment to ﬁnally unveil her latest creation to the world has hit a covid stumbling block after this month’s World of WearableArt [WOW] show was postponed. Taralee Freeman, Marie Wright and Zach McDonald-Wright [both from Wellington], are 2021 ﬁnalists in Aotearoa’s most spectacular theatrical stage production set for September 30 – October

17. However, WOW oﬃcials have suspended the event. Freeman, a Featherston local for 20 years, was understandably saddened by the news, but remained optimistic the event would go ahead later this year. “It was a little bit disheartening when I heard the news, but in the back of my mind I was kind of expecting it when we went into level 4,” she said. “I would like to think that a show like this, where there’s an injection of arts and creativity into these weird and wonky times,

would go on because we deﬁnitely need it.” Freeman said she felt for the organisers and other designers, particularly from overseas, who would also be devastated by the postponement. “As beautiful as it is to be able to represent Wairarapa in this phenomenal event, I think about the other designers. It aﬀects all the designers of the world. “We’ve also got to remember the hard work that goes behind what WOW does to make sure our garments get displayed

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8 Wairarapa Midweek Local News Wednesday, September 8, 2021 OBITUARY GARY TRICKER 24.09.1938-23.08.2021

Tricker is the master printer Tom Taylor

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Internationally celebrated Greytown printmaker Gary Tricker has died at the age of 82. Tricker died unexpectedly from a stroke last week. His prints and etchings featured in exhibitions around the world, including in Argentina, India, Yugoslavia, and France. Tricker’s partner, potter Pamella Annsouth, said his passing was tragic, given it happened so suddenly. Annsouth said Tricker was a modest and caring person who adored his two Burmese Mandalay cats Tahi and Toko.

“He treated them as family.” Tricker had a hearing disability from birth which made him introspective. “He lived in his imagination and dreams a lot of the time,” Annsouth said. His father was a railway man and Tricker had lived in railway houses growing up. Cats and trains featured prominently in Tricker’s prints and etchings. Very often the two objects were combined within one piece of art. Tricker worked for about 18 years as a graphic artist at the National Publicity Studio of the Government Tourist Department, where he managed tourist publications.

Gary Tricker was a world-renowned printmaker.

He received two Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council awards to study in 1965 and 1976. From 1976 Tricker worked as a fulltime printmaker. Reviewers described his work as whimsical, with a “dreamlike quality”. Some compared his imagery to that of Lewis Carroll’s

Alice in Wonderland, and said that like JRR Tolkien, he had created his own mythology. “His work was very much imbued by the loves of his life,” Annsouth said. Although cats and trains pervaded his art, Tricker’s other great passion for rugby – and his devotion to the Hurricanes – was not

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Tomatoes: It is too early to plant out in the garden just yet but if you could grow in a glasshouse or indoors in a warm spot. We have a selection of grafted tomatoes. Have you wondered what’s so special about these types, and why they cost more? Grafted tomatoes have been put onto a special set of roots. These

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If there’s one thing Evelyn Sykes is grateful for after falling out of a car two years ago and badly injuring her head, it’s no doubt the quick response from Wellington Free Ambulance [WFA]. The eight-year-old from Carterton recovered quickly and well from the accident and has since become a strong supporter of the ambulance service for the swift help that ultimately saved her life. She now makes the most of WFA’s annual appeal Onesie Day when it comes along. “They saved me,” she said.

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“So I want to help them too.” Last year, Evelyn rollerskated 16kms, the distance she travelled in the ambulance, to fundraise for the dress up cause. This year, she did a bike ride around Carrington Park, going the same distance, but also challenged her classmates to wear onesies despite being in lockdown and oﬀered to donate one dollar per student who wore one from her own pocket money. “I asked my classmates if they could turn up in their onesies for our virtual class and for everyone that did I said I would donate a dollar to Wellington Free Ambulance,” she said. The majority of the classroom

including Evelyn’s teacher at St Mary’s turned up in their onesies. “I was really happy most people turned up in their onesies because it’s for a good cause.” Evelyn’s parents also matched every dollar that was raised. She has now raised $258 in total for Onesie Day and her mum Mary couldn’t be more proud. “I’m really proud of [Evelyn]. She’s turned a negative into a positive and it’ll help going forward for her and WFA,” she said. Evelyn said she would continue with her Onesie Day fundraisers as long as she could.

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Councillor Kōrero It is an exciting, and a little daunting, time to be a Councillor right now.

growth, all the while considering the impacts of climate change.

I don’t see my position as ‘political’.

Our communities and the whole Local Government sector are living through massive changes.

Working closely with the Mayor, and business and building owners in our town centre is a real privilege. I am enjoying seeing the transformations taking place.

I chose to stand because I am passionate about our community and our district, and because I want to contribute to future proof for coming generations.

There’s the Three Waters and Resource Management reforms, not to mention the Future of Local Government, whatever that may look like. A crystal ball right now would be incredibly useful! On top of that, we also have the Town Centre revamp, and partial review of the Wairarapa Combined District Plan to consider. As a committee member on the District Plan, it is a great opportunity to reflect the changes that have happened across the three districts, looking at what aspects are no longer fit for purpose, and to plan for future

We can already see things are changing for the better. My focus is on being as informed as I can be when it comes to decisionmaking for our community and district. Often thoughts, positions, and ideas change after research, and discussion with colleagues. A lot of work goes on behind the scenes, and ratepayers need to trust that the elected members are always working on their behalf.

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I am always open to new ideas and ways of things being done. Change brings possibilities we’ve not yet considered. I’d like to take this opportunity to salute the entire CDC workforce. They all do an amazing job and really have pride in what they do. It is obvious they truly care about our community.

Ruakiwi A kiwi burrow. A kiwi may have more than 50 burrows over the range of its territory. The most common ruakiwi has only one opening.

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The burrow is dug into a slope covered by heavy vegetation.

Latest Council Updates A grace period for rates penalties has been extended to five days after Carterton returns to Covid-19 alert level 2.

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Ruakoiwi means a cave where bones are placed.

Council continues to provide essential services at all COVID-19 alert levels. Visit our website, call us, or check Facebook for updates.

In the limestone lands of Ruakiwi Road, Ruakoiwi could have been found.

On the ground at Holloway Street

Carterton youngster Monty Booth has kept himself busy during lockdown by picking up rubbish on the sides of our road out from our farm. Monty says he is trying to help our environment. "So far I have picked up two big sacks of rubbish and still have one side of the road to go." Mayor Greg Lang has thanked Monty for his work. “This is an outstanding contribution to our community and environment! "Awesome and thank you, Monty!"

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With Carterton joining all of New Zealand at COVID-19 alert level 4 lockdown, Holloway Street has been pretty quiet. However, our people are keeping busy. Solitaire Robertson, our Planner and Policy Advisor, was sworn in as Controller of the Wairarapa Emergency Operations Centre. This means Solitaire will be leading the team managing our districts’ response

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to the pandemic’s return. Glenda Saville, our Community Services and Facilities Manager, is in the EOC team supporting the foodbanks and helping people with emergency accommodation. Elisa Brown, our Communications Team Leader, is providing public information management, ensuring Wairarapa residents are kept up to date.

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

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Spread the goodness You know after three weeks of many lockdown and covid-19 related stories, it was really refreshing to come across news of locals who have made an impact in others’ lives by giving purely from the goodness of their hearts. Some of the stories you’ll see in Midweek today are on Mauriceville’s Elaine Atkinson, who donated hand-knitted woollen blankets to police that ended up going a long way in helping a stranded person who needing urgent bedding; Masterton’s Johnny Burling and Mark Heginbotham, who plan to donate needed televisions to Wairarapa Hospital. And then you have eight-yearold Evelyn Sykes, from Carterton who donated a dollar from her pocket money for every child in her class who wore a onesie on Onesie Day to support Wellington Free Ambulance. It was great talking to all of them about their deeds, but what appealed to me is that none of them did these acts of kindness to get recognised. They didn’t approach me looking for a story to be

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John Lazo-Ron done. People who were on the receiving end were the ones who did. Elaine, who handed knitted the woollen blankets to the police, didn’t even leave her name at the Masterton Police station as she dropped them off. I had to share a post to multiple Wairarapa Facebook group pages with pictures of the blankets in search of her. Thankfully a family member of hers saw the post and was able to get in touch. A Masterton local sent an email to let us know what Johnny and Mark planned to do, while it was the same case for Evelyn. One of the amazing things I’ve noticed during my time here at the Times-Age is the strong community spirit in Wairarapa. People here are very vocal about the well-being of their communities,

whatever the issue may be. But they’re also more than happy to go out of their way to help someone in need. Helping out in some way or form should never be about recognition, but truth is, I’ve come across many throughout my career more than willing to blow their own trumpet. However, people recognising others amazing acts of kindness are a different story. These little acts of kindness can go a long way. And you never know whose life you may impact in a big way. I’m sure there are more in our community who do just as much but others won’t know. And I’m sure they don’t mind that at all. But we need to be reminded of such deeds to inspire us to do the same. We live in times where that goodness is much needed. I take my hat off to you all who go out of your way to help others.

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Best thing about level 3 is … [let your phone predict the rest] Emma Ayling The best thing about level 3 is a very long time. Daniel Borrie The best thing about level 3 is I can hide out in my room with a mask on but eat KFC while I’m doing it. Savvy Oldershaw The best thing about level 3 is that you can have the ability to get your hands full of sunshine. Robert Mackenzie The best thing about level 3 is that you can use the same code to use the 10 days to get the okay to work with a hunting moaner who’s been banned from the internet.

Cijina Kunnath Best thing about Level 3 is that you have a great day out on the road and you have fun and fun at the moment and I am so sorry to hear that. Caroline Le Grove The best thing about level 3 is the fact of life and life is a very important part. Cath O’Driscoll The best thing about level 3 is the supermarket that has been around-the-clock. Jay Jay The best thing about level 3 is a position for the children to maintain a job. Camille Travers Watkins The best thing about level 3 is the day. Mandy Gibbins The best thing about level 3 is to use your own

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Joe ShadYy Stewart The best thing about level 3 is the best time to plant grass.

Richard Alan Dahlberg The best thing about level 3 is that’s its closer to level 2.

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The next few months at Aratoi all go Aratoi has been a busy place this year, with a series of popular exhibitions. The rest of the year promises the same: covid willing. When Aratoi is busy, that means that the Friends of Aratoi are also busy in their dual roles of fundraising and practical help. Their most recent fundraiser, on the day the latest covid story was unfolding, was a bus trip to Wellington to tour the parliamentary art collection, visit the Adam Art and City Gallery, be hosted by the Italian ambassador, Francesco Calogero,, and view the amazing artworks of the Italian Embassy. At the City Gallery a highlight for Tiri Sotiri was Brett Graham’s exhibition Tai Moana Tai Tangata, which in large sculptures, looks at the New Zealand Wars and their legacy, through the architecture of colonial warfare and the creation of alternative war memorials. [https://

Art tour members at Parliament. citygallery.org.nz/exhibitions/ brett-graham-tai-moana-taitangata/]

For Diana Sotiri, the parliamentary collection was memorable for the range and detail of its 4000 curated items. “It is an important collection for Aotearoa”, she said, “every major New Zealand painter is represented there.”

She was delighted too with the art, mainly a mix from Europe, and the charm of the furniture at the Italian Embassy, as well as the architecture of the Thomas Turnbull-designed building, especially the inlaid kauri and mataī ﬂoors. The Friends take particular care of their

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trip-goers. Three members of the Friends of Aratoi prepared packed lunches for the day, beginning at 6am to get them ready. Next on the catering programme for the Friends is the combined opening for three new exhibitions at 5 30pm on September 3, from Linda Tilyard, the Wairarapa Camera Club

and ﬁve artists, who in Toitū Te Whenua, look at the forces which shape our environment in Aotearoa. On October 20 the Friends will host a wine tasting of Urlar wines in the Wesley Wing at Aratoi, where there will be an auction of artworks generously contributed by Dame Robin White and Linda Tilyard. Tickets, limited to around 100, will be on sale at Aratoi from mid-September. The New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty Wairarapa Art Review opens on December 10. Entry forms are available on line or at Aratoi now with works to be delivered to Aratoi at the start of December. The Friends of Aratoi have a major part in organising the art review, from obtaining sponsorship to handling the logistics of mounting a large exhibition and of course, catering for the opening. Covid willing of course.

WAIRARAPA HERB SOCIETY

Echinacea – not just a pretty flower At the August meeting of Wairarapa Herb Society one of our members, Jenny, shared her investigations into cultivating echinacea, planning to use it for tea. Last summer she found the last echinacea seedling left at Commonsense Organics in Lower Hutt. She researched the plant on the rjwheelan.co.nz site where Richard Wheelan plus several other expert herbalists are quoted. Echinacea, or “purple coneflower, originates from the prairies of Western America. Its Latin name is Echinacea angustifolia. It is from the sunflower family and like sunflowers they grow quite tall, up to a metre. In fact, many people don’t harvest the plant because it looks so majestic standing in its

purple glory. Echinacea was well known centuries ago particularly for its medicinal qualities. The Native Americans used the pulverised root for toothache and gum disease. It helped to heal wounds, and one of its common names translates to ‘Snakeroot’ because it was used for snake bite poisoning. It was used for septicaemia and combined with burdock for boils. Today it is used for its antiseptic, antiviral and anti-inﬂammatory properties. The Wheelan site states that ‘Echinacea is one of the primary remedies for helping the body rid itself of microbial infection s... especially for infections of the upper respiratory tract, including

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laryngitis, tonsillitis, the common cold and other conditions of the nose and sinus’. Jenny discovered it is not the leaves or ﬂower which are used, but the strongly scented tapering roots. Also it is best taken as a tincture, in capsules, or

Hopefully we shall be able to meet and we look forward to seeing you. • For further information please contact our president Christine Voelker [027] 280-6739 or waiherbs@gmail. com

just chew the root like the Native Americans did. So … no tea was made. Depending on covid restrictions, our next meeting is planned for Tuesday, September 21, at 1.30pm in the Old Courthouse, next to the events centre, Carterton.

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Love bees? Then plant trees Bee on apple blossom. PHOTO/NICK THORP

Beekeepers are calling on bee-lovers across New Zealand to take what actions they can to improve the health and resilience of Kiwi bee populations this September for Bee Aware Month. Apiculture New Zealand, the national body representing beekeepers and honey producers, is asking Kiwis to Feed the Bees by planting beefriendly trees and plants

this spring. “One of the best things Kiwi bee lovers can do for our bees is to grow beefriendly trees, wildﬂowers or shrubs in their gardens or public spaces. “This provides essential nutrition for our bee population ensuring they can be resilient in the face of the many challenges they face,” said Apiculture New Zealand chief executive Karin Kos. “We recognise that

under covid-19 Alert Level 4 bee-lovers might not be able to easily access bee-friendly plants right now, so instead we want to encourage Kiwis to get out into their gardens and ﬁnd a spot for a bee tree. Once our alert levels have changed then you can get the tree in the ground,” she said. Throughout September, Apiculture NZ members and supporters will be sharing information about planting for bees. When choosing what to plant, Kos recommends people visit the New Zealand Trees for Bees Research Trust website.

“Trees for Bees has done extensive work on identifying the best plants for bees and has produced regional planting guides, individual profiles of star performing bee plants and advice on planting for home gardeners and rural property owners. They offer a wealth of knowledge to gardeners and bee lovers. “Some of the best bee-friendly trees are many citrus and pip fruit trees, or native plants like harakeke or rewarewa. These offer bees excellent, ongoing sources of nutrition and well-nourished bees are

better able to withstand threats like varroa, habitat loss, climate change and diseases.” she said. Bee Aware Month is a national educational campaign initiated and co-ordinated by Apiculture NZ. Events planned for the month are on hold, but educational resources produced for schools, community groups and families to use are available on the Apiculture New Zealand website. Apiculture NZ is also running a Kids’ Art Competition with the theme ‘Bees, Trees and Me’ throughout the month. The 12 winning entries from this competition will be compiled into a calendar and sold to raise money for Apiculture New Zealand’s bee health research and education fund.

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After being derailed by covid-19 last year, organisers of this year’s Senior Person of the Year are determined to recognise a special older person. The award celebrates those who have made an impact on others, given their time and service, and contributed to community life. Run by Age Concern Wairarapa, it was supported by Wairarapa’s three councils as part of the Wairarapa Regional Positive Ageing Strategy. Age Concern manager Nik Rilkoﬀ said a special morning tea celebration was planned for October 1, the International Day of

2019 Senior Person of the Year Helen Gray with runner-up Karen Chalmers. The award was not given in 2020 due to the covid-19 lockdown. PHOTO/FILE

Older Persons, covid alertlevel permitting. “We’re not going to let covid beat us this year, and so even if we can’t have an awards ceremony in person, we want to make a big deal out of the lovely, often awe-inspiring, older people in our community,” she said. “With all this time in our bubbles, I am certain that we can pick up a pen and write down the reasons why an older person we know deserves to be celebrated.” The last winner to be named Senior Person of

the Year was Helen Gray in 2019. To be eligible, a nominee must be over 65 and a Wairarapa resident of more than ﬁve years. They would need to have made a signiﬁcant contribution through volunteer or community work, and shared their life experience, skills, and time with others. • For more information or to nominate someone, email admin@acww.nz. Nominations close on Friday, September 24.

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Regional Achievements

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NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN Please complete the Nomination Form and return to the WMSA, based at Whaiora. Nomination Forms are also available from Whaiora’s Reception and Website.

Please include documentation/additional information to support your Nomination.

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2021 WAIRARAPA MĀORI SPORTS AWARDS NGĀ TOHU KAIHAKINAKINA MĀORI O WAIRARAPA

The annual Wairarapa Māori Sports Awards (WMSA) is about promoting, encouraging and celebrating Wairarapa Māori sporting excellence. The Award period runs from 1st September 2019 to 30th September 2021.

3. NOMINEES ACHIEVEMENTS

2. SPORTS AWARDS CATEGORY INFORMATION

Kaiārahi and Tino Tautoko Categories Only Please include additional information to reflect cumulative achievements. These two categories are not restricted to a specific timeframe.

Commitment

Please list any sport qualifications and OR relevant training undertaken.

Please select an Award Category for your Nominee. Mark your selection with a tick.

Tai Tamariki Tāne

Kahungunu ki Wairarapa

Any male that has excelled in one or more sport and attended Primary/Intermediate School or is of Primary/Intermediate School age.

Impact

Please list individual/teams coached and OR mentored.

Tai Tamariki Wahine

Hau Ariki Marae

Any female that has excelled in one of more sport and attended Primary/Intermediate School or is of Primary/Intermediate School age.

4. NOMINATOR INFORMATION

Tai Ohi Tāne

Please record your full name and contact details.

Nuku Ora

Your Name and/or Organisation _______________________

Any male that has excelled in one or more sport and attended Secondary School or is of Secondary School Age.

__________________________________________________ Relationship to Nominee _____________________________

Tai Ohi Wahine

Your Phone Number (home) __________________________

Te Hauora Runanga o Wairarapa

Your Phone Number (work) ___________________________

Any female that has excelled in one or more sport and attended Secondary School or is of Secondary School Age.

Tai Pakeke Tāne

Papawai Marae

Any male that has excelled in one or more sport.

Tai Pakeke Wahine

Your Email Address __________________________________

NOMINATION CRITERIA

The Award period runs from 1st September 2019 to 30th September 2021.

Closing date for receiving nominations is 1st October 2021 at 5pm.

You, your sports club, school, community group, or whānau can make a Nomination.

Masterton District Council

Nominees must be of New Zealand Māori descent and whakapapa to the Wairarapa or resided in the Wairarapa for the majority of the Award period or represented Wairarapa in their chosen sport/activity.

Tino Tautoko

Any person for their outstanding contribution as a volunteer to sport e.g. Administrator/Official or those outside of a committee.

All Nominees must have resided in New Zealand during the Award year. Sport performance will only be considered when it has occurred during the Award period.

PLEASE NOTE: Resident of the Wairarapa, for the purposes of Wairarapa Māori Sports Awards, is Cape Palliser to Eketahuna.

Judge’s decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into.

The Finalists are required to attend the Awards ceremony held on Thursday 25th November 2021 at Copthorne Solway Park.

Wairarapa DHB

Any female that has excelled in one of more sport.

Kaiārahi

Any volunteer, who has shown time and dedication to the “craft” of coaching via clinics, mentorship, and professional development in one or more sports.

South Wairarapa District Council

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Any team with the majority of the members being of Māori descent who have excelled in their code representing Māori at a regional or higher level.

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20 Wairarapa Midweek Lifestyle Wednesday, September 8, 2021 CLIMATE FOR CHANGE

Covid in a time of climate change Anne Nelson

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when there are opponents who will rally against you or vote you out. But it is leadership from our elected politicians and councillors that will raise the groundswell of support that is needed to overcome inertia and get us on the path to rapidly reducing our country’s emissions. The future feels very uncertain and with worry about the pandemic also on our shoulders, it’s more important than ever to stay positive. Research shows that spending time in

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Every person 12 years + can now have their Covid-19 vaccination To improve our vaccination service, we opened the Colombo Rd Drive Thru. If you are booked in Masterton at or before 12:30pm, your vaccination is at the Departmental building. If you are booked at or after 1:30pm, please go to the Colombo Netball Courts Drive Thru. If you have limited mobility, need a longer appointment time, or require any extra assistance during your vaccination, please tell one of our staff as soon as you arrive. Translation and sign services need to be arranged when you book. • Please wear your mask • Leave your dogs at home or secure them in the car • Bookings are preferred. All clinics take non-booked people. Non-booked queues will likely be longer • Expect a delay - bring water and snacks as needed • No vaping or smoking anywhere on site in any clinic • Wear loose fitting clothing to allow your upper arm closest to the car door to be bare for the vaccination • There's a compulsory 15 minute wait after vaccination

Departmental Building 35 - 37 Chapel Street Masterton - beside Subway Monday - Saturday 8:30am -12:30pm Closes at 1:00pm Colombo Rd Netball Courts Drive Thru Enter from the north - Te Ore Ore Road end Open Monday - Saturday afternoons Clinic 1: first car in 1:30pm, last car in 3:45pm Clinic 2*: first car in 4:30pm, last car 7:15pm* * No bookings needed from 4:30pm Tekau Mā Iwa Enter via Whaiora carpark 394 Queen Street, Masterton - opp City Fitness Open Friday and Saturday 9:30am - 4:00pm Featherston Community Centre, 14 Wakefield Street Open Monday - Saturday Clinic 1: 10:00am - 1:30pm Clinic 2: 2:30pm - 6:45pm

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Call 0800 28 29 26 between 8am and 8pm any day of the week, or book online at www.BookMyVaccine.nz You don't need to know your NHI number but it will make the process faster for you

If there was an outbreak here, would you know where you've been? We must all use the Covid Tracer app to record where you've been. Staying home when you are sick is really important so you don't spread viruses. Stay home, isolate, and call the Covid help line on 0800 358 5453, or call your medical practice and ask for a free Covid-19 test.

Keep up to date on the Wairarapa DHB website and facebook page

22 Wairarapa Midweek Lifestyle Wednesday, September 8, 2021

CHOOSE LIFE ABOVE DEATH

ADVERTORIAL

First Health and Wellness Centre registered nurse Donna Campbell [fox], practice manager Neeri Ramchundar [hearts], and clinical services director Trish Wilkinson [stars] get into the PHOTO/TOM TAYLOR spirit of this year’s Onesie Day.

All of us live a certain way—the way we like or the way we think is best. We can really be set in our ways and if someone tells us to change the way we live we will say, “Who do you think you are to tell me how to live?” It is so hard to change the way we’ve always lived, even if we know it’s not right. It’s like smoking. It’s easy to start but how hard it is to give up. We often know the right thing, but we often don’t do it. Who is not guilty of lying? We all know it is wrong. Why do we do it? We think it’s the best or easiest way to get out of something. The Bible says, he that knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin. We are all a slave to sin---no one can live a perfect life. There is only one way to be free from this slavery. There has been a high price paid to receive this freedom. That price wasn’t money, gold or silver, but it was the very life of the Son of God Himself. Jesus paid the price. By trusting and believing in Him we may have eternal life. In Matthew 19:16-22 we read a story of a young man coming to Jesus asking this very important question. What good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? Are you busy with this question? He was not certain that he would go to heaven. Are you? Now is the time to deal with this question. Don’t wait

another day. It could be too late! Let’s go to Jesus. He is the Source of life. Through Him your relationship with God can be restored. You can never earn your way to heaven as this young man was trying to do. You will never be good enough. Outwardly this man lived a good life, keeping all the 10 commandments or so it seemed. But Jesus knows all the secrets of your life. They may be hidden from others, but not from Jesus. Tell Him your sin, trust in Him to be your Saviour. He came to save sinners. Go to Him. Or will you be like this young man, walking away from Jesus? Loving the material things of this life more than Jesus? Choose life or death. Jesus said “And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. John 17:3 For God sent not His Son (Jesus) into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him (Jesus) might be saved. So if you choose life, you need to go to Jesus to save you. He is the only One that can give you life. If you would like to know more about Him, please join us at The Little Haven, Sunday 12th September at 2pm. Everyone is most welcome. We will serve afternoon tea.

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Supporting free ambulance in style Tom Taylor Schools, businesses, and community organisations have been getting comfortable over the past couple of days to show their support for the region’s ambulance service. Locals participated in Wellington Free Ambulance’s annual Onesie Day fundraising event in a mainly virtual fashion after the covid-19 lockdown pushed the event online. Greytown School pupils joined in the fun on Thursday, whether at home or on-site in the school’s three bubble classes. “We had onesies of all shapes and sizes from cows to Gruffalos, dogs to zebras, superheroes to Sesame Street characters,” principal Patrice O’Connor said. “You name it, I am sure someone wore it for the day.” O’Connor said Greytown School supported WFA’s fundraiser every year. “This year was just the same, but in a slightly different format during lockdown.” Pupils got into their onesies for Zoom classes, or sent in their pictures for display on the school’s Facebook page. Meanwhile, staff at First Health and Wellness Centre in Lansdowne wore their onesies to work. Practice manager Neeri Ramchundar said the day was a reason to celebrate and raise awareness of the work WFA did in the community. “It just gets people

Greytown School’s Room 1 on a Zoom call in their onesies. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

talking about it, and that’s exactly what everyone needs – especially in these difficult times, and especially for these organisations that depend on fundraising.” The health centre had met WFA to discuss the installation of an AED [automated external defibrillator] for the Lansdowne community and businesses. The Lansdowne Residents Association had agreed to fund the AED, and the health centre would run courses with Wairarapa Hospital to teach business owners how to use the device. Ramchundar said WFA often helped to facilitate community initiatives such as AEDs. “They have been so supportive of the entire community in Wairarapa. The more people who support them, the more efficient a service they will be able to run.” Although the health centre could not collect donations in buckets like it usually did, people

could still make donations online. The health centre had contributed $100 and was doing its part to promote the service. “I think that somehow, the lockdown has actually brought a little more awareness to Onesie Day. There are a lot more people talking about it on social media.” WFA was the only free ambulance service in the Southern Hemisphere and had provided an emergency ambulance service since 1927. Staff responded to more than 58,000 patients and answered more than 107,000 calls for help each year. WFA’s target of $250,000 would provide a new, fully-kitted Onesie Day-branded ambulance for Wellington and Wairarapa. Onesie Day had raised more than $137,000 by the time of publication, with many donations still rolling in. Visit onesieday.co.nz to donate.

Wednesday, September 8, 2021 Lifestyle Wairarapa Midweek

ADVERTORIAL

Water storage:

Consents sink scheme Grace Prior After years of debate, the Wakamoekau Community Water Storage Scheme has been canned. Wairarapa Water Ltd announced last Friday development of the water storage scheme had ceased, citing resource consent troubles. The scheme was granted $7 million from the Provincial Growth Fund to develop its water storage pre-construction phase in early 2020. The PGF also gave $110,000 to develop the Water Resilience Strategy, which was progressed by the Wairarapa Economic Development governance group and key stakeholders. WWL chairman Tim Lusk said about $5m of the $7m allocated to the project had already been spent, and the remainder would stay in the hands of the government. He said it was advised in July 2019 that the scheme was “eminently consentable”. Lusk said environmental planning had changed rapidly since then, making the scheme extremely challenging to consent through Greater Wellington Regional Council. “The time and cost consequences meant that further development is not viable at this time,” WWL said. Wairarapa MP Kieran McAnulty said the scheme would have brought many beneﬁts to the region. “I’m gutted for those that will miss out – our

producers, manufacturers and also our towns, given how this scheme would have supplied them with water as well.” He said he also felt for those who had worked on the project, especially previous Masterton mayor Bob Francis, who had been involved for decades. The scheme proposed taking water from the Waingawa River and the Wakamoekau Creek in high winter ﬂows.

I’m gutted for those that will miss out – our producers, manufacturers and also our towns, given how this scheme would have supplied them with water as well.

Environmental planning frameworks and funding must be aligned to support the strategy.” Lusk said he was certain someone would pick the project up again, once the policy settings were right. He said the scheme’s benefits included putting the health of the waterways first, allocations for iwi aspirations, and bolstering the water supply to urban, industrial, and farming users. Lusk said the scheme had been expected to become a foundation building block in the Wairarapa Water Resilience Strategy and be central to accelerating land-use change as a significant climate change response. Lusk said WWL wanted to assure the community the substantial development work completed by the project team could be taken forward when conditions allowed. “It is very hard to imagine a comprehensive climate change solution in Wairarapa without community water storage,” he said. Lusk said Wairarapa Water Ltd had no purpose outside of the storage project, so it was likely it would be dissolved. The board was yet to meet to decide the fate of the company.

The water would then be stored in a 20 million cubic metre storage reservoir northwest of Masterton for release in the summer months. Lusk said the decision would be very disappointing and deeply concerning to many who had worked closely with WWL over the past three years. “Climate change is already impacting our communities and scale solutions need to be identiﬁed and implemented with some speed. “All eﬀort must now go to translating the recently adopted Wairarapa Water Resilience Strategy into a convincing The scheme which proposed action plan. to store water in a reservoir northwest of Masterton has been abandoned due to resource consent issues. PHOTOS/FILE

NEW WHEELS FOR SOCIAL MEDIA AND CYCLING STAR Tom McCallum is a talented cyclist, an elite New Zealand representative athlete, and a successful Youtuber. Now, at just 21, Tom can add business owner to his impressive list of credentials. The Masterton local old boy opened Cycling Tom Bike Shop, based on Queen Street, last month - having taken over the former Happy Valley Cycles. Owning his own bike shop is a dream job for Tom - a former member of the Cycling New Zealand junior development squad, and veteran of some of the country’s most gruelling road races. The store is named for his Youtube channel, CyclingTom, where he posts weekly videos and vlogs: tinkering away at his custom-built bikes, clocking up the kilometres on his indoor trainer during lockdown, to conquering the descent of the Korarau Road Climb at over 100km/h. What started as a teenage hobby for Tom has become an international sensation - emassing almost 16,000 subscribers and over 3 million views. When not filming new content, Tom can most likely be found on his bike - sometimes even making a trip from Carterton to Pahiatua “just for fun”. At CyclingTom Bike Shop, he is excited to help others nurture their own passion for cycling whether they’re getting behind the handlebars for the first time, or hitting the circuits every weekend. “I’ve spent a lot of time building my personal brand as a Youtuber - and it’s very cool to bring that into retail, and help inspire others,” Tom says. “It’s so satisfying to see people discover how awesome cycling is. It’s a great form of exercise, it’s low impact, you get to go outside and discover and explore new places, and it’s fun. “It’s so easy to get behind as I love it so much and I love seeing people on bikes.” Tom spent his childhood in Wellington, where he competed in triathlons - but was unable to continue the sport after his family moved to Masterton. Twelve-year-old Tom then joined Athletics and Cycling Masterton (ACM) and quickly fell in love with road cycling. With support from ACM, Tom earned a spot in both the Cycling New Zealand Under 15 and Under 17 teams, and competed in the Oceania junior tour in New Caledonia.

More recently, he has competed in the New Zealand Cycle Classic and Tour of Southland. While at Rathkeale College, he started his YouTube channel - encouraged by family, who felt he needed a focus outside of cycling. “I started off filming just random stuff around Masterton. I’ve still got some old videos up there of my mates and I, just wandering around Rathkeale.” These days, his more slickly-produced content includes product reviews, tutorials on building, painting and maintaining different types of bicycles, vlogs from his various cycling trips and a tour of the new shop - which now has close to 18,000 views. The new business venture came about almost by chance - after Tom and his mum saw Happy Valley Cycles was up for sale while browsing TradeMe. “At the time, I was hoping to work in a bike shop. We had a chat with my granddad and wondered if we should just go ahead and buy one. Eventually, we were like, ‘yeah, that’d be awesome’. “I’d been working for my Dad, and I’d managed to save up enough to put a deposit on a house. Then I realised I’m 21 - I’ve got plenty of time to buy a house if I want. So, I bought the business instead.” Cycling Tom Bike Shop is a treasure trove of bikes and cycling gear for all abilities: children’s bicycles and scooters, lightweight road bikes, BMXs, heavy duty mountain bikes, and the popular e-bikes. E-bikes, which have an electric pedal assist, can “open up a whole new world” for newbie cyclists, Tom says. “They’re great for people who haven’t been that confident on a bike, or for older people who’ve got back into cycling. If you’re struggling, you can just turn on the motor, and off you go.” Before opening, Tom spent several weeks renovating and decorating the store - which now includes a coffee machine, 75-inch TV for cycle race coverage, and Tom’s custom bikes and framed New Zealand jersey on display. Unfortunately, the country once again went into lockdown a week after Tom opened the shop - but it is now up and running (with COVID precautions) at Level 3. “Our first day back was really busy. It’s gorgeous weather, and people want to get on their bikes.”

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FESTIVAL OF ADULT LEARNING September 6–12, 2021

Adult learning can take place at many different places and levels of the community. The Festival of Adult Learning Ahurei Ākonga celebrates adult learning wherever it is happening at home, at the local library, community centre, sports club, private training organisation or university. Coming together through cooking The Wairarapa Community Centre Trust’s mission statement is ‘Empowering our community to be resilient and to work together to meet needs as they arise’; or as Manager Beverley Jack puts it, “we want to empower and connect our community, sharing knowledge and working together so that our whole community becomes aware of what is actually happening in our community.” As the Centre has a commercial kitchen, their first response was to provide frozen meals that could be picked up by agencies which had clients in crisis situations and who were needing food. Rachael MacKenzie

Rachael MacKenzie is one very busy lady As the Literacy Community Developer for REAP Wairarapa, her days and nights are full with classrooms of students eager to get behind the wheel.

The centre works in partnership with WaiWaste - a food recovery organisation, the food bank, supermarkets and green grocers with volunteers who come into the centre’s commercial kitchen and work for four hours making ‘heat and eat’ meals from the food donated that week.

The next step was obvious to Beverley; Rachael assists between 150 - 200 students a teach people how to cook healthy meals year to get their learners and restricted driver for themselves. To make that happen, the Community Centre formed a partnership licences. with REAP Wairarapa. Working in Literacy and Adult Education for Tracey Shepherd, who leads the community over 7 years , Rachael has a great range of techniques to help learners achieve. “A lot of education team at REAP Wairarapa could see the programme would be a good fit with what I do is from observation, working out our Adult and Community Education. “We the best way that the students can learn”. provide support during the delivery of the programme to make sure that it Rachael works with a lot of people who remains learner-focused, and help with are traffic offenders, and the police. These learner eligibility to ensure funding and tutor learners have repeatedly offended and support”. are facing court and possible jail time due to these infringements. These people are generally working, and supporting family and The free classes are advertised by the centre, with referrals coming from community the community, so the last thing the police want to see is these people doing time in jail. agencies. They are for people aged 18 years and over, who need to upskill; maybe because of loss they are having to cook for one person, “I work with them to identify their learning style, and how to learn. It’s a magical moment or they have never learned to cook. Each course is for four sessions of four hours, over watching people realise that they can be four weeks, with 12 people on each course. successful learners, given the keys to learn, and how this opens doors for more learning. During the course students are paired up and supported by a volunteer who works They’ve often been ignored by the school through the recipes with them. At the end system as being trouble makers, and have of four weeks, students have learned 24 got in their heads that they are unable to low-cost, nutritious recipes. They learn how learn effectively” says Rachel. to improvise by using whatever is in the cupboard. “The best part of my job is seeing people walk away with their licence. And that they In the relaxed and friendly environment, have a better understanding of how their people get to know each other, become brain works, and setting the scene for more friends and exchange phone numbers. learning in the future”. Through informal conversations people “A lot of what I do is from observation, share what is going on in their lives and, working out the best way that the where appropriate, they are referred to other agencies such as the Women’s Centre or students can learn”. Budgeting Services. Over 70 volunteers are involved in the two programmes. “Without this community participation” says Beverley, “and without the support from REAP Wairarapa, or without our collaboration with other organisations, none of this would be possible.

ADULT CLASSES Please note: No face to face courses will be possible until we have a clear pathway forward, with Alert Level 2 at the earliest.

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A wahakura is a woven harakeke (flax) bassinet which babies can safely sleep as newborns until around six months old. This workshop has been designed so experienced weavers can support hapū māmā and/or whānau of a hapū māmā to weave a beautiful wahakura in preparation for a newborn baby. Please note there are limited spaces, therefore hapū māmā in the Tararua will be given first priority. Register your place now. Where: Te Kohanga Whakawhaiti Marae, Riccarton Road, Pahiatua Date: Monday 27th September 2021 Time: 9am – 6pm Cost: Fully subsidised Enrolment: Register at The Trust Tararua, Phone 06-376-7608 Must Enrol by: 20th September 2021

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Not for Apple Devices - Apple courses run separately, please enquire Struggling with your phone? Smartphones and tablets are like pocket computers. By the end of this course you will have learnt how to personalise your phone/device to safely navigate and effectively communicate in the digital world. Where: REAP House, 340 Queen Street, Masterton Dates: Monday Evenings, 13th September - 27th September (3 weeks) Time:, 6:30pm – 8:30pm Cost: $90 Tutor: Tracy Graham Must Enrol by: 8th September 2021

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This six-week course will provide an introduction to the art of fly fishing - learning to cast, choosing appropriate fishing gear, locating trout, as well as a fly fishing session on a local river with members of the Wairarapa Fly Fishing Club. Where: MTL Education Centre, 22 Dixon Street, Masterton Dates: Tuesday Evenings, 19th October - 16th November 2021 Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm Cost: $120 Tutor: John Panstas and Howard Thomson Must Enrol by: 12th October 2021

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Total immersion Te Reo Māori lunchtime sessions (Rūmaki) to increase fluency and confidence in speaking Te Reo Māori. For more details contact: Makuini.kerehi@reapwairarapa.nz Where: He Kahui, 2b Bannister Street (upstairs to the left), Masterton Dates: Tuesday lunchtimes, starting 31st August 2021 Time: 11:45am - 1:15pm (bring your lunch) Cost: Koha Tutor: Te Ataahia Hurihanganui Enrolment essential if you wish to attend, so ENROL NOW ONLINE at www.reapwairarapa.nz Phone (06) 377 1379 0800 WAIREAP Email reception@reapwairarapa.nz www.reapwairarapa.nz/ or pop into REAP House, 340 Queen Street, Masterton.

Note: You are not enrolled until your fee is paid

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FESTIVAL OF ADULT LEARNING September 6–12, 2021

Making quilts at Te Awhina Cameron Community House

Te Awhina helps build confidence and skills through learning Learning to make use of the everyday things is a strong theme in the REAP Wairarapa courses run at Te Awhina Cameron Community House in Masterton. Participants are learning basic living skills, digital skills and the knowledge to repurpose everyday resources. Through courses such as ‘Crochet and Computers’, ‘Journaling’, ‘Dress making and mending’, and ‘Lap quilts using recycled materials’, learners develop skills to support themselves and their whanau with everyday living. One of the biggest barriers to effective participation in civic society is confidence – these courses allow the learners to come together in small groups, in a safe space and develop their social skills and confidence alongside more tangible skills. The results of these courses also allow these learners to give back to their community; in the form of knitting and crochet for families in need, mask making post - lockdown, and making warm blankets for extended family members.

“These courses allow the learners to come together in small groups in a safe space and develop their social skills and confidence alongside more tangible skills.”

Graduation for Whatu Kākahu attendees The Festival of Adult Learning - Ahurei Ākonga is about celebrating adult learning and Tararua REAP is celebrating Whatu Kākahu. A unique programme, tutored by Amanda Milner, is first of its kind for Northern Tararua and a collaboration between Te Kete Hauora O Rangitāne and Tararua REAP. The 12-month programme brought together an array of different learners from all sorts of backgrounds who regularly come together and create a Kākahu (cloak). Mid this year two learning groups, beginners and advanced, merged into the one programme which is Whatu Kākahu. During the Beginners Kākahu programme, attendees were given the opportunity to learn about what goes into making a kākahu including tikanga, karakia, and theory, how to use contemporary materials and how to begin weaving their own kākahu. Once these learners successfully completed their pieces of art, they then went on to the advanced classes where the techniques taught are more traditional. Using harakeke to make their own muka (flax fibre) for their dream kākahu. Amanda has a very handson approach with her tauira (students) from helping them plan their kākahu, to hands on assistance with the weaving, she encourages the tauira to work together and inspire each other. The journey itself is so much more than weaving. Together, the tauira learn how to work as one, learning about and integrating their own whakapapa into their art. Previous students have gifted their very first kākahu to someone special, as traditional tikanga dictates, making it a very personal learning experience.

With a lot of women in the community showing the signs of stress and anxiety in their day to day lives, the focus for the weekend was on wellbeing. 12 women, five tutors and a cook were in attendance. From carving Oamaru stone to breathing exercises and learning crochet, the attendees were able to be creative while learning new techniques. A workshop on juicing helped with nourishing the body whilst trying new food and unfamiliar flavours. Beach walks and exploration of the surroundings were a daily event. Attendees from the weekend said they felt more relaxed after attending and all said that they will take some of what they learned further in their own time. Comments included “ I’ve stopped, the mind has had a chance to reset” and “I’m feeling capable and empowered”. REAP Wairarapa Adult Community Education Developer Tracy Graham says “These weekends are a great opportunity to build community wellbeing by supporting the women in our region. We have run a few of these now, and it is always a transformative experience for many of the women. It is a chance for the learners to stop, reset and renew, away from the distractions of everyday life, going back to their families and communities full of energy and purpose”.

The tauira immersed themselves completely into this programme, learning not only the how and why of making a kākahu but also their spiritual journey. Claire Chapman, Tararua REAP General Manager said, “the learning has been phenomenal, the experience is multidimensional encompassing whānau, hinengaro, and wairua or family, emotional and spiritual aspects. The journey of two cohorts of learners has been celebrated with a special graduation evening where the attendees shared their special moment and achievement with whanau as they reflected and remembered the depth and significance of their learning experience.

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Find the right person to copy When we want to get better at something one of the first things that many of us will do will be to identify another person at the very top of the field you want to improve in, learn about what they have done to get there, then try to do the same thing yourself. However, research suggests that this approach doesn’t turn out to be successful in most cases, this being because the gap between what you’re doing and what the high achiever you’ve chosen to copy is doing is just too great. How could it not be? They’re at the top of the field and you’re just getting started. A better approach is to identify a person who has been in the same position that you’re in and has made noticeable improvements that you’d like to be able to do yourself. An example of this could be a friend or colleague who has just run their first half marathon after having previously been someone who seemed adverse to the idea of exercising. This is the person you should seek advice and guidance from; they have been in your position but have made significant positive changes that you would like

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How to keep getting better

I have read so many books about getting better at all sorts of things. I enjoy personal development books tremendously, there’s almost always at least one real gem of information in every book, even those that I wouldn’t necessarily recommend to others. With so many great strategies out there it’s surprising so few apply them. Even more surprising is that in numerous studies over ﬁnite periods of time the strategies that have proven success don’t lead to longterm, positive, impact when the research subjects are visited and checked on later. In the ﬁnal comment from Katy Milkman in her book How To Change, she highlights a key factor that is so important with long-term positive change, this being that the strategy

needs to consistently be applied long term, we can’t simply experience success then revert back to previous lifestyle habits and expect to maintain or build on progress that has been made. Of course we need to allow ourselves the occasional indulgence and expect to trip ourselves up every once in a while, but, looking at longterm, positive, lifestyle change also requires long term positive habit implementation.

Doing nice things

For the past few days I have been doing a job at school that requires me to be one of the few people on site. It’s something I don’t mind doing at all, in fact, I quite like doing it as I’m able to do other things I need to get done, and some things I just enjoy, such as watching Premier League football highlights. However, it is still something that needs to be done and requires either me or someone else

Eliud Kipchoge of Team Kenya, competes in the men’s marathon at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES

to be there, as opposed to being at home [the only other place we can be during a covid lockdown]. While at work yesterday I received a message from a colleague asking what my coffee order was. I was a little surprised as every cafe is closed due to covid restrictions. Nevertheless I replied ‘cappuccino with cinnamon’. Not too long afterwards my colleague appeared with a café-style coffee [while, of course, maintaining correct covid restrictions], which I enjoyed immensely. She was able to make it because she has a café-style coffee

machine at home; she did make it because she knows I enjoy coﬀee and, I think, because she appreciated me doing the onsite task that had to be done. Acts of kindness are such a lovely thing to do. Thanks Marilyn.

The ones that really count

On my Facebook feed today I saw a post from a friend who had been out on a run on a pretty miserable day [if you don’t like cold and wet weather in the middle of a covid lockdown]. The post had a picture of Jessie, my friend, looking a little

worse for wear after what she shared was a tough run in the conditions. Seeing the picture made me think it’s getting out and doing it on days like this are the sessions that really count. It’s so much easier on nice days when we feel motivated and the run almost seems like a breeze, ﬁnishing with the feeling we could have done even more. At the end of a tough future event when Jessie is feeling up against it she will dig in and beneﬁt from the tough sessions that she got through.

Marginal gains

The aggregation of marginal gains is something I’m quite sure I’ve written about before. I do know the broader concept is something I have referred to many times and it’s definitely something I believe is a considerable factor in how we can go about getting better. In my life it’s something I consistently apply, with one example being with the lockdown fitness programme I’m doing. Here’s how: There are five exercises I do. For each exercise I increase the number

of reps of a set by just one each time. As an improvement day by day from session to session this seems to be barely noticeable. However, in just the time since lockdown started this has led to significant improvement. Essentially I am applying the aggregation of marginal gains, making progress surely but slowly, getting better day by day, as opposed to standing still or just maintaining. The aggregation of marginal gains can be applied in so many ways. A savings scheme that requires just a small percentage of a wage will lead to a significant amount at retirement; a single five-minute daily lesson on the Duolingo language learning app will lead to a good basic knowledge of a language; weeding for just five minutes a day will have your garden clear of weeds without you barely noticing the effort required to get it done.

The power of the team I watched two documentaries that covered the journey of Eluid Kipchoge in his journey to be the ﬁrst person to run a sub-twohour marathon. The story behind the achievement is both inspirational and enlightening. There is no doubt Kipchoge is a phenomenal athlete. His success and achievements clearly have him as the greatest marathoner of all time, culminating with breaking

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to work with the Cancer Society to improve the lives of patients and whānau affected by cancer in New Zealand and am looking forward to a new challenge.” As we extend a warm welcome to our new Co-Directors, we also want to acknowledge the invaluable contribution of our outgoing Medical Director Dr Chris Jackson. Dr Jackson has served as Medical Director for 5 years contributing immensely to Cancer Society. His achievements during his term are many including the establishment of Te Aho o Te Kahu, the Cancer Control Agency. Dr Chris Jackson says: “The Cancer Society is New Zealand’s only cancer charity focused on all people and all cancers. The Medical Director is one of the most important voices in the cancer sector; a voice heard by many affected by cancer, and needs to be authoritative, evidence based, reliable, and bring strong patient and sector perspectives to many different cancer-related discussions. Drs Gregory and Laking are nationally recognised and respected cancer specialists and will be both enormous assets to the Cancer Society and to patients and whānau affected by cancer in Aotearoa New Zealand.” Dr Jackson will remain as Medical Director until the end of August, seeing through Daffodil Day which is taking place on 27 August.

the two hour mark in 2019, and his second Olympic Gold Medal at the Tokyo Games. There would be many who would credit Kipchoge’s success solely to his personal actions, and there is no doubt his drive and commitment are a signiﬁcant factor in his achievements. However, in the documentaries I saw a key factor that came across was the power of the team, with Kipchoge being just one part of the team. He trains with a large number of athletes in remarkably basic facilities in Kenya, where he is the equal of everyone else; cleaning toilets, tending to animals, and all other daily tasks to keep the training centre going. Additionally, to complete the sub-two-hour marathon there was a full team of advisers, planners, and a series of running pacemakers who were involved in the months leading up to the run and in the event itself. Anyone watching the event will see the joy and ecstasy in the faces of the last set of pacemakers who run Kipchoge home. Kipchoge could not have done it alone, he needed the support of the group.

Good guys don’t come last

In an interview with former England cricket captain Alastair Cook he discusses the concept of sledging in cricket. For those who don’t know, sledging is when one team attempts to put

players in the opposition off by distraction with a constant barrage of hassle, usually good-natured, but often openly hostile and offensive. The Australian cricket team has been well known in the past for it. Cook was a teammate of Kiwi cricketer Tim Southey at the English county club Essex. Southey shared with him how the Kiwis went through a phase of trying to sledge, but found it to be something that didn’t fit with the team values and in Southey’s case, led to a drop in form. The decision was made by the team not to sledge, instead focusing on playing the game to the best of their ability, doing all of the cricketing aspects of the game at the highest level. How did the new focus of the Kiwis work out? Incredibly well; the team are now the world test match champions and lead the world rankings in test and one-day cricket, as well as being third in T20. As an individual Southey is ranked as the third best bowler in the world. The message here is pretty clear … good guys don’t come last, they become world champions. • 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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Vessel stranded on sand She was travelling from Wellington to Gisborne to begin a new life, but the fishing vessel Mizpah would take much longer to reach her destination than planned. MARK PACEY writes in his occasional series highlighting Wairarapa shipwrecks. The Mizpah was a 42foot fishing vessel and weighed six tons. She had been based in Wellington and was sold to Gisborne fisherman Mr Healey on February 5, 1968. Mizpah’s previous owner, Mr Warnes, and a crew of four began the journey aboard the fishing vessel for her new homeport. Shortly after leaving Wellington, the Mizpah began to experience the rough weather that is common off our coast. Warnes, who had years of experience in boats, was unsettled by the conditions they were travelling in. “I recently took a trip to the South Island. Although I experienced heavy seas, they were nothing compared to the sea here,” he said. As was the case with several vessels before her, the Mizpah was being driven towards the shore. Now off the coast of Castlepoint and not being able to motor further out to sea, the Mizpah dropped her anchor just outside the reef. The line snapped, so she tried again. After the third anchor line snapped, the crew knew that drastic

WAI R AR APA S H I PWR EC K action was needed. They sent out radio messages, but none got through. Even at the Whakataki Hotel, where a radio is kept on at all times, no messages were received. Despite the precarious situation the crew found themselves in, at least they knew where they were. “It was just like a snowstorm coming into the shore last night. All we could see was the beam from the lighthouse and light from houses on the shore,” Warnes said. They didn’t have a choice. They had to ground the Mizpah. Despite sustaining damage, they were able to bring the fishing vessel in and beach her safely on the sands. The crew got off safely and were welcomed by Castlepoint residents who turned out on the beach with spotlights to see the sight of the beached ship. They were taken to Castlepoint Station, where

Above: There was no choice but to ground the vessel. Left: The Mizpah on a truck.

they were given dry clothes and warm beds for the night. The next day, the crew and some of the residents all pitched in to salvage what they could from the Mizpah. Healey was hopeful that his vessel could be salvaged, but he was considering the fact the Mizpah could be a lost cause. The following week, a

transporter was brought in to carry away the Mizpah. A winch on the transport pulled the Mizpah up the beach with two tractors acting as anchors. Two cranes were also brought in to lift the beached vessel on to the trailer. Taking an end each, the cranes slowly lifted the Mizpah from her sandy bed and on to the trailer. Just after she was laid

on the trailer, some of her wooden keel collapsed and the Mizpah fell on to her side. Making the best of the situation, she was lashed down in this position. It was felt that this was better anyway as it reduced the overall height of the transport. From here, the truck and its massive load began the slow trip home. After a one-hour stopover in Masterton, the Mizpah was finally on her way to her new homeport at Gisborne. Her new owner was keen to repair the damage and use the opportunity to upgrade her cabin at the same time, and then finally use her for the purpose that he had bought her for.

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Next Tuesday 14 September at noon, Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Maori Language Week) is inviting you to celebrate te reo Māori together, from wherever you are. They are asking workplaces, schools, sport groups and any organisation to take part - whether you play Māori songs at your café or your office; sing a waiata at school assembly; perform a haka; watch Māori Television – whatever you do is up to you. The aim is to set a world record for the largest celebration of an endangered Indigenous language on earth with a goal of two million New Zealanders celebrating te reo Māori together. Sign up at www.reomaori.co.nz and help set a world record this Māori Language Moment! Use the hashtag #reomāori to join in.

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Te Reo in Wairarapa foreseen by Maori prophet By Ra Smith, He Kaimahi mo Wairarapa Te Reo Maori in Wairarapa was foreseen by one of our province’s great leaders, Paora Potangaroa. While his perspective did not quote the status of an official language, the prophet saw a common touch - children bringing te reo Maori back.

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I’m not sure if he foresaw the world record Haka performance of Ko Wairarapa by our province’s children, but I do know he saw the love these children have for te reo Maori. That is why children will be at the forefront of celebrating the language during Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori, through many fun activities. In the late 1800s the matekite or prophet Paora Potangaroa said:

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While reo means language as most New Zealanders understand, reo also means voice. We are able to understand which meaning for reo if we are to think about by the context reo is used in.

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They are partly the result of the successful Kohanga Reo, which means the language nest.

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Mothers, aunties and nannies came together for this early childhood education to give children the language and voice of their ancestors.

So before the government required schools to teach New Zealand history, Wairarapa children were putting on our stages, Wairarapa history.

The establishment of many Kohanga Reo gave numbers to support a primary education level, Kura Kaupapa.

When our prophet saw the reo of Wairarapa returning through children, the voice and the language spoke to us about the character of Wairarapa.

Some of the most courageous students started the secondary level education, Wharekura, and while there most studied at tertiary levels Whare Wananga. In one of Wairarapa’s biggest celebrations of te reo Maori, the Maori language, schools perform in a Kapa Haka competition.

There are many themed weeks and having one for Te Reo Maori should be celebrated. It reflects who we are as Maori and it is who we are as New Zealanders. The official language is one level for Te Reo Maori, but te reo Maori can be the language and voice of our hearts.

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Where two streams meet The well-known photo (right) was taken by James Bragge in the 1870s during one of his photographic trips to Wairarapa. The background to it is possibly less well known. Tīpuna (ancestors) of the Reiri whānau were photographed by Bragge outside a whare puni (small communal sleeping house) at Manga-a-kuta, an area today memorialised by a roadside cairn fronting the 8ha Reiri property on Johnstone Street, just before the road curves toward Homebush, east of Masterton.

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A legend regarding the fishing up of the North Island by Maui is depicted on the gables of the whare puni, sometimes referred to as the ‘Maui House’. The late Hone Reiri in 1977 erected the memorial cairn, in partnership with then Masterton County chairman Russell Smith, that still marks the site of Manga-a-kuta Pa. According to a Wairarapa Times-Age report on the unveiling of the memorial, the pa was founded about 1840. The land the pa stood on was sited between the Makoura and now-dry Manga-a-kuta streams and Mr Reiri, who named his farm at the site after the pa, had spoken to the newspaper of his pakeha mother arguing with his father about selling the land, which she vehemently opposed. “My mother told me never to sell this land and I haven’t,” Mr Reiri senior told the newspaper. “My father, my grandparents lived there. They have passed on. I am the last one to have a personal link with the pa. I want my grandchildren to remember the place.”

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My father, my grandparents lived there. They have passed on. I am the last one to have a personal link with the pa. I want my grandchildren to remember the place.”

The original owners of the Manga-a-kuta land upon which they built the pa, where the Namana and Witinitara whānau also lived, were descended from several hapu including Ngati Te Kai, Ngati Te Hina, Ngati Te Uma, Ngai Tamahau, and Ngati Whatui.

Warren Reiri took over the block of land from his father, which he still calls home and where he has in turn raised his own family. The pa was sited at that location as kai was abundant from the nearby waterways and the soils were rich, due to the deposit of silt washed on to the lower-sited area from the confluence of not only two streams Makoura and Manga-a-kuta - but also two rivers - the Waipoua and the Ruamahanga. Mr Reiri said his father Hone told him Manga-a-kuta means “where two streams meet.”

“E tautoko ana a Ngˉati Kahungunu ki Wairarapa te wiki o te Reo Mˉaori – Kia kaha Te Reo Mˉaori!” EEL ACTIVISTS WAIRARAPA PROUDLY SUPPORTS MAORI LANGUAGE WEEK Photo: Jason Gunn Burton

Please support our petition to Parliament to “Protect the Longfin Eel/Tuna Kuwharuwharu under the Wildlife Act” Go to www.parliament.nz to sign or “Eel Activists Wairarapa” on Facebook. Tuna kuwharuwharu was considered by Maori as not only an important food source but a protector and guardian, woven into whakapapa and legends. Now the species is classified as “At risk/Declining” by the Department of Conservation, and one of the fasted declining fresh water fish species in New Zealand. The longfin eel is endemic to New

Zealand and one of the largest species of eel in the world. It lives for up to 100 years and only breeds once when it migrates thousands of kilometres to the South Pacific to spawn. This makes the species highly vulnerable as it needs to exist in huge numbers for this life cycle to continue. Legal protection is a necessary first step in protecting it. The longfin eel is a gentle creature. Our children and grandchildren would be poorer for its loss.

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FEATURE SUPPLEMENT

WHO SHOULD REPRESENT YOU AT THE COUNCIL TABLE? Masterton District Council is getting arrangements in place for the next local body elections. Our initial proposal document outlines the arrangement we reckon will give the most fair, effective representation for our district We’ve made recommendations on how many councillors we think there should be and how they will get elected – but we want to hear what you think. This is your chance to let us know how your voice should be heard at the Council table, so head to our website and find the way to have your say.

WHAT WE’RE PROPOSING

WHAT WE HAVE 2

1 x Māori Ward 10 x councillors

1 x General Ward

All ‘at large’

8 x councillors

No wards

y 1 x Māori Ward councillor

No community boards

y 3 x ‘at large’ councillors y 4 x General Ward councillors No community boards

Fill in an online submission form at: www.mstn.govt.nz

Email us at: submissions@mstn.govt.nz

Phone us on 06 370 6300

Download a form and post it to Masterton District Council, PO Box 444, Masterton 5840 or drop it off to our customer service centre at 161 Queen Street at Alert Level 1 or 2. Talk to us at one of our ‘kanohi ki kanohi’ (face to face) sessions (in Alert Levels 1 and 2). There will also be a chance to talk to the Council at a hearing on 13 October.

SUBMISSIONS CLOSE AT 4PM ON MONDAY 4 OCTOBER If you want to talk to Council at the submissions hearing on 13 October you will need to make a formal submission. If you don’t want to make a formal submission, you can still tell us what you think – send us an email, give us a call or talk to us at one of the ‘kanohi ki kanohi’ sessions to be arranged when Covid-19 alert levels allow. WWW.MSTN.GOVT.NZ @MastertonDC

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Thank You

FOR SUPPORTING DAFFODIL DAY We want to say a huge Thank You to everyone who supported this year’s Daffodil Day. We couldn’t have our street appeal due to Covid Level 4 but it has not stopped the fundraising. Donations can be online using our QR Code. We would like to acknowledge all the volunteers who make up our marketing team, and contributors to the

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Thank you to all the participants who took part and for supporting the Wairarapa Cancer Society.

Wednesday, September 8, 2021 Lifestyle Wairarapa Midweek

You can once again enjoy the sausages that have so far won 24 awards at the Devro Great New Zealand Sausage Competition - most recently a Silver for Greytown Butchery’s BBQ/Precooked sausage to go with its other Gold, Silver and Bronze awards. It is now 15 years since Gavin Green and Julie Fairbrother bought the Main Street shop. Greytown Butchery is a rarity in New Zealand, both for its longevity, and the fact that it has been located in the same premises for nearly 150 years.

Today Greytown Butchery sells a vast array of meats, from traditional cuts to readyto-cook, stir fry, casseroles, game and organic. But it has always been the sausages that have got Gavin and Julie the most attention, such as their award-winning Beef Flavoured sausage and Moroccan Lamb & Raisin.

Gavin has also introduced a range of preservative and gluten-free sausages. He says the secret to the perfect sausage is simple – quality components and passion. “We always make sure to use fresh trimmings, lean meat and fresh herbs.” All Greytown Butchery’s meat is sourced locally. It is renowned for its lamb, handpicked from Palliser Ridge Romney-Texel

cuts. In 2011 the butchery was crowned the Beef & Lamb NZ Retail Champion at the Golden Lamb Awards. Gavin says it also helps that their sta˜ at Greytown Butchery share his passion for the trade. “They’re not just in it to cut up the meat, and put it on the shelves – they put a lot of care and e˜ ort into the job.” Gavin and Julie would like to thank all their loyal customers who are also what makes this historic butchery still continue in this modern age.

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EXPLANATION OF THE RATES INCREASE FROM YOUR COUNCIL 3 September 2021

Most of South Wairarapa District’s ratepayers have experienced high rates increases for this year, 2021/22. The increase is more than we had advised in the Long Term Plan (LTP) Consultation Document earlier this year. Last year, Council wanted to start addressing the historic underspend that has seen a decline in the condition of many of our assets, including water, roading, buildings and amenities. However, uncertainties around the economic impacts of Covid-19 meant we needed to rethink how we would achieve this. By undertaking a one-off borrowing of $1.5M in 2020 Council was able to continue with its proposed programme of work and use these funds to reduce the amount required to be collected from ratepayers. The loan was used to fund the revenue shortfall, reducing the average rates increase for all ratepayers last year. This was in effect a rates holiday for ratepayers for one year, and the borrowing would need to be repaid in the following years. Council cannot keep borrowing for what rates should fund. This year Council needs to collect $22.9M incl. GST from ratepayers to continue to fund necessary work. Last year we collected $17.7M incl. GST from ratepayers. This is an increase of $5.2M or 29% and includes the revenue shortfall from last year. Our LTP Consultation Document indicated that Council needed to collect an extra 17.9%. This focused on the increase in cost, rather than the increase in rates revenue, and failed to highlight the impact of the previous year’s rates holiday. The increase of 29% is because we need to collect all of the costs of Council this year, unlike 2020/21 where we borrowed part of it. This is the impact that we didn’t adequately explain in our consultation. And for this, we want to sincerely apologise. We acknowledge that the message should have been clear, and we are committed to absolute transparency in responding to the situation. This graph demonstrates the annual rates charged to ratepayers and the one-off borrowing. $24m ________________________________________________ $23m

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Graph 1: Rates charged, and funds borrowed (including GST) Figures have been rounded

We have discussed the situation and our proposed response with the Office of the Auditor-General. It is important to note that the Council has adopted the LTP and set rates as it is required to do. The rates have been assessed and are payable. The rates revenue is essential to fund the activities of Council that was committed to through the LTP planning process. We are committed to maintaining our community infrastructure to safe levels. n Costs continue to rise, and infrastructure continues to fail n Water and wastewater maintenance cannot be deferred without imposing the inevitable failure to future generations

n Our roads and footpaths need more money spent on them in order to remain safe n Our public buildings need to be maintained n We need to find a solution for the future of the Featherston Wastewater Treatment Plant n More people want to move here so we are developing a Spatial Plan that will help us manage how we do this. These increasingly cost more money and delaying any work makes it more expensive to do in the future. Two other factors affected your rates this year: n Greater Wellington Regional Council’s rates that Council collects on its behalf also increased, and n All properties underwent the three-yearly revaluation by Quotable Value. This revaluation meant many land and capital values significantly increased, so the way rates are distributed across properties was different to previous years.

Next steps and future plans

The rates have been set in accordance with the LTP and are payable. However, as Council didn’t provide the full picture on the rates increase, we want to consider options to ease the rates burden on ratepayers by considering ways to reduce the budget and rates this year. We need to continue to deliver our essential services and so there is not much scope for substantial changes. Potential options include: 1. Council could review to see whether anything could be done differently in providing essential infrastructure, as this consumes the bulk of costs. 2. Council could review the budget to identify any possible savings. In other words, we could decide to do less than currently planned or defer some work. 3. Council could consider alternative ways of funding services, such as through use of reserves, but needs to be mindful this could reduce our reserves for even leaner times. Council will work with legal advisers to consider all the options that may be available to ease the rates burden on ratepayers for this year. We will keep the auditors informed as appropriate. If sufficient savings or changes to rates funding can be identified, the Council could consider setting rates again using a procedure available for this purpose in the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002. This will enable some reduction in rates assessed in the current year. However, indications are that the reductions would be minimal, so this may not be an effective option. Council does not plan on borrowing to fund rates in this way again, so this effect will not happen in future years. We will progress the planned rating review which will also look at alternative options for rates setting. The community will be kept fully informed during this process. A public meeting will be held as soon as possible with details available on our website.

In summary Council is committed to improving the condition of our community assets. This year’s rates increases have been affected in several ways: n Last year there was a partial rates holiday, made possible by borrowing. There is no rates holiday this year so ratepayers feel a greater impact from the increase to fund Council services. n Increased rates charges from GWRC. n The revaluation of properties, which affects the distribution of rates collected. The change in land value is why rating impacts will vary property by property, as the way rates are distributed across properties will be different to previous years.

Support available to you

We understand the impact of this year’s rates increase on our ratepayers, and wish to help anyone that needs our support in meeting their rates payments: n On 19 August we announced the grace period, for ratepayers who usually make payments in person at our offices or service centres, had been extended to 27 August 2021. For those ratepayers who have contacted us we will not apply penalties so long as rates are paid once our offices open. For all other ratepayers who have not contacted us during lockdown or have not paid their rates by the due date, a penalty will be applied. n Rates payments can be spread over a longer period. Please call us to discuss. n You can apply for the rates rebate available from Government to low-income families. The criteria include: You must be the person living in your home, and the person paying the rates for that home. If eligible, you can get up to $665 off your rates. It’s really easy to apply – for an application form, please call our office and we can post one out to you, or visit our website to download one. n Rates postponement is also an option in situations where homeowners are experiencing extreme financial hardship. Please call us to discuss. You’re welcome to visit the Council office when we are open to discuss your specific situation. The rates have been set in accordance with the LTP and are payable as charged. However, the impact of the Covid rates holiday from 2020 should have been better communicated to you. We are sincerely sorry for not fully explaining the impact of the 2020/21 rates holiday. It was a genuine oversight for which we unreservedly apologise. Our people do their very best each day and this issue is no reflection on the good work they continue to do. We aim to work hard at rebuilding your trust and confidence in us. If this year’s rates are putting pressure on your ability to pay your rates, then we are here to help. Should Council choose to modify the rates charged then, for those who have already paid their rates, the amounts would be credited to future payments and everyone will be issued with new rates statements. Please contact us at 2021Rates@swdc.govt.nz or call us should you require further support in paying your rates this year. We know this is a lot of information to absorb. Please visit our website for more information, including answers to some frequently asked questions. Stay safe. Yours sincerely Mayor Alex Beijen Chief Executive Harry Wilson Councillors Alistair Plimmer Brenda West Brian Jephson Garrick Emms Leigh Hay

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Marine nature. Seals on the rocks at Cape Palliser. PHOTO/GRACE PRIOR

BLOAT IN PET LAMBS This is one of the most common problems we are asked about each year when people are hand rearing lambs. It is caused by gas producing bacteria in the abomasum (fourth stomach) and is usually seen around 3 weeks of age. A simple way to help prevent this problem is to feed milk replacer that has been fermented with yoghurt first. This is a fairly simple process; • Use a lidded container or bucket to store your milk in – use a container that holds twice the amount you are mixing up as it can expand. • Work out the amount of milk replacer you need to feed your number of lambs for 1 day (this is usually about 1 litre per lamb per day). • Mix up your milk replacer using very warm water (hotter than you would normally feed to the lamb but not boiling hot). This warmth helps the yoghurt to ferment quicker. • Add about 200ml of unsweetened acidophilus yoghurt per 1 litre of milk and whisk well. • Place container in your hot water cupboard – it will be ready to start feeding in about 6-12 hours, so I recommend mixing it up the night before you want to start feeding it so it will be ready first thing in the morning. • When ready to feed your lamb, whisk the mixture and take out the

amount needed for that feed – you may need to dilute with a little cold water if too thick to flow through the teat or cut a slightly larger hole in the teat end. The mixture does not need to be warmed prior to feeding. • Mix up a fresh amount of milk replacer equal to the volume you have just removed and whisk this into your container and put back in hot water cupboard so it will be ready for the next feed. • The mixture can ferment a bit too much after several days and the lambs may become reluctant to drink it – to avoid this I use up all my fermented mixture on the 4th day, wash out my container and start a new batch at the end of the day. This fermented yoghurt mixture can be fed from around 5 days of age and does not need to be warmed prior to feeding. It is preferable to provide colostrum initially in the first 4 days of life. Ewe colostrum isn’t usually available, but our clinic has a supply of powdered cow colostrum which is a suitable substitute. In the first few days lambs will require 4-6 warm milk feeds per day slowly increasing the volume and reducing the number of feeds. Once feeding milk replacer follow the guidelines on the bag for number of feeds and volume per feed but never feed more than 500ml per feed even if the label recommends this. Introduce lamb to solid feed (grass, hay, pellets) by 3 weeks of age.

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Lockdown forces DOC Conservation week to go online Grace Prior Although covid-19 has changed plans for the Department of Conservation’s conservation week this year, it is still encouraging people to take a moment for nature. Conservation week will take place online this week until September 12, Wairarapa senior community ranger Ronnie Anderson said she was gutted that DOC had to postpone events that had worked hard on. She said many organisations and community groups had collaborated to organise a programme of events for Conservation Week in Wairarapa. Anderson said they still hoped to hold the planned events in the future, “but in the meantime we’re organising a photo competition that will run during conservation week so that Wairarapa can still participate from the safety of their bubbles”. “This year’s theme for Conservation Week is ‘take a moment for nature’, which handily enough can go ahead no matter what level we are in. Research shows that our health and well-being are improved when we connect with nature so we wanted to do something that will encourage people to do that.” DOC director general Lou Sanson said the focus of conservation week had to change to

The great outdoors. Trees planted at Onoke Spit by Friends of Onoke.

reflect the changing covid-19 alert levels. “Our health and wellbeing are strengthened when we connect with nature, which is so important at the moment.” She said a New Zealanders in the Outdoors survey showed a clear link between mental and physical health and the outdoors. The survey asked respondents to describe the key benefits of spending time outdoors. Mental health was the main motivation for getting outdoors for 41 per cent of participants. Physical health was paramount for 35 per cent, and 34 per cent cited a desire for connection with nature. Sanson said getting away from everyday routine and reflecting was also considered important. “Our team of rangers

and fabulous community and iwi groups around the country had lots of great events planned, which we hope we will be able to hold at some point, but nature is adaptable, and so are we,” she said. Sanson said DOC had come up with ways of making conservation week online engaging. Activities ranged from taking a virtual walk to find penguins and kakapo, to throwing on your hiking boots for a virtual great walk. You could also join a citizen science project, listen to a “sounds of science” podcast, download a new nature wallpaper for your phone lock screen, or take part in a digital treasure hunt or daily quiz on the DOC website. There are also athome activities to try this conservation week,

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including cooking with nature using things in your backyard. “It’s great to see a huge range of nontraditional nature connection activities for people to get their nature fix at the moment, and our thousands of walks, camps, and huts will be ready for you when it’s safe to return to the outdoors,” Sanson said. Anderson said a competition would be held for Wairarapa on Facebook which would be quick and easy to enter. There are also some great prizes up for grabs including Prezzy cards, children’s books and a family pass for Pukaha, she said. • The competition can be entered at Wairarapa to Pukaha to Kawakakwa’s Facebook page.

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021 Wai Write Wairarapa Midweek

Roy Farman Men’s Shed Writing Group A few days ago I was driving along a country road not far from Masterton when I saw, crossing a gateway, a cock pheasant in all its resplendent plumage. one of the most beautiful of game birds. I’ve seen many such birds especially in England on stubble after the grain has been harvested in the autumn, but have only eaten pheasant on one occasion. For a couple of years in the late 1960s my wife and I returned to England and lived in Staﬀordshire where I worked in a veterinary practice attending to mainly farm animals. One of our farmer clients was a baronet, an hereditary title, [ let’s call him Sir Arthur], who lived with his wife on a small dairy farm. Both were in the late 70s -early 80s and had no children so the title but no land was to go to Sir Arthur’s nephew on his death. Sir Arthur had been

a well-known amateur National Hunt jockey in his younger days. He told me that he had been in the British army at Gallipoli with the ANZAC so was interested that I had been to New Zealand. During an outbreak of Foot and Mouth his cattle became infected so all the stock were slaughtered and re-stocking had only just occurred. It had been a very traumatic and distressing time for such farmers. Sir Arthur and Lady Sarah were a rather eccentric old couple cherished by the farm workers and ladies who worked in the house. All the cows had names as well as ear tag numbers and if you walked past the piggery you reached over to scratch the sow’s back. It was that sort of farm. In the kitchen seats were at a premium as

most were occupied by a Jack Russell, a Lurcher or Greyhound, and to disturb one of the dogs put one at risk from a growl and a bite. I was on the farm one day treating a lame cow when one of the stockman rushed in to say that there had been a bad accident outside the front gate. From my car I grabbed a roll of cotton wool, a bottle of the yellow disinfectant Acriﬂavine and a large horse bandage, then ran to the front gate. Lady Sarah, of whom it was said drove a car imperiously as if it was a four-in-hand, had driven out of the gateway without looking and collided with a passing car which ended up down the

road in a ditch. Its driver was shaken but unhurt and his car was rather bent. Lady Sarah was slumped over the steering wheel and had a big gash in her forehead. I poured some Acriﬂavine on to a wedge of cotton wool and slapped it over the wound then wrapped the large bandage around her head to hold it in place. Our last view of her was with a dribble of yellow running down her cheek from beneath the bandage as the ambulance shortly arrived and carted her oﬀ to hospital. A few days later I received a letter from her ‘thanking me for saving her life’! Two or three months went by and Christmas

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was not far away. I was on the farm again and Sir Arthur came to tell me that there was a gift for me that he had left on the front seat of my car. I thanked him and later found it was a dead cock pheasant. Apparently he purchased several from a game shop in nearby Ashby-de-la-Zouch and gave them to those to whom he felt indebted. [It was common practice in those days to send such birds with labels round their necks by post!] As recommended I hung the bird up for a few days then plucked it. The smell was neither inspiring nor mouthwatering. My wife had found a recipe for cooking it and we had invited some vet friends to dinner to share our present thinking that they would be sympathetic if the pheasant didn’t live up to expectations. The aroma from the oven did little to stimulate one’s taste buds but in fact when served up it was delicious. Lady Sarah soon recovered from her accident and was able to get back driving on the road to terrorise the locals.

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New winter grazing regulations have the environment in mind

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Grace Prior As the winter comes to a close and lambing and calving season begins, the Government has loosened its grip on intensive winter grazing regulations in the Essential Freshwater package. Environment Minister David Parker and Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor said last week that proposed changes to intensive winter grazing regulations were being consulted on to make them practical for farmers to comply with while ensuring improved environmental outcomes. They said that, when done poorly, winter grazing could have serious negative effects on water quality and animal welfare. “The Government has been working with industry representatives and regional councils this winter to roll out on-the-ground support to drive better practices to benefit freshwater quality and animal welfare,” O’Connor said. “It’s important that what we develop is workable. That’s why we’re proposing amendments to manage the effects of pugging, get paddocks resown as soon as possible, and protect critical source areas.” Under the proposed changes, farmers would be required to resow

grazed paddocks as soon as conditions allow, instead of by a set date. Speciﬁc requirements around the depth of pugging would also be removed. Wairarapa Federated Farmers president David Hayes said winter grazing was an important part of the farming systems in our region. “It looks like these proposed regulations are a lot more practical in order for people to understand what is required and how to do it. It’s a good thing because the frustration farmers had was trying to understand how to do the right thing.” He said he knew of Wairarapa farmers who had had signiﬁcant issues when trying to use winter grazing regulations. Federated Farmers environment spokesman Chris Allen said everyone wanted strong protection for waterways, but from the day the winter grazing regulations came out, Federated Farmers had said several aspects of the rules were simply unworkable. O’Connor said the Government had been listening to farmers, and earlier this year changed its proposed approach to low slope maps. He encouraged farmers to have their say on practical ways to improve

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intensive winter grazing. “Under the proposal, farmers wanting to undertake intensive winter grazing on slopes over 10 degrees can do so with a certified freshwater farm plan that includes controls to prevent soil loss and mitigate the risks associated with a higher slope,” Parker said. “Scientific evidence shows that with intensive winter grazing at 15 degrees, twice as much soil will be lost than if planted at 10 degrees. If mitigation can prevent soil loss that can be reflected in farm plans,” he said. Allen said Federated Farmers would take the change as a “win for common sense”, and for consistent advocacy for pragmatism by Federated Farmers and others. “We never give up hope that common sense will eventually prevail,

especially when covid-19 makes it clear New Zealand’s prosperity to a large degree depends on our primary industries’ export earnings.” At present the winter grazing restrictions are interim measures, ending on January 1, 2025. They require that the area of land used for intensive winter grazing on a farm is no greater than the area used on that farm for intensive winter grazing during the reference period, which is from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2019. The Ministry for the Environment said in a discussion document that there were three “pathways” for farmers to carry out intensive winter grazing. The ﬁrst pathway allows intensive winter grazing if a farmer complies with the default conditions set out in the

national environment standards for fresh water [NES-F]. The second pathway permits a farmer to carry out intensive winter grazing if a certified freshwater farm plan is obtained. The plan must show that any adverse effects in relation to the intensive winter grazing is no greater than those allowed for by the default conditions. The third pathway would have a farmer needing to obtain a resource consent if neither of the first two pathways can be met. The proposed new winter grazing rule changes are due to take effect on November 2023. Consultation runs until October 7. The consultation document and online submission forms are available on the Ministry for the Environment’s website at consult.environment. govt.nz/freshwater/ intensive-winter-grazingregulations/

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44 Wairarapa Midweek Business Wednesday, September 8, 2021

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021 Business Wairarapa Midweek

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We specialize in residential and commercial moves. From packing to unpacking – we look after you like we are moving our own family.

Phone Michelle on 0274 23 27 71 or 0800 23 27 71

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LAWNS

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Single & Multi level gutter cleaning ground based. Also various other property maintenance

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PAINTING

PHOTOBOOTH

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PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

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Call David Pope on 06 3049 653 or 027 3049 653 Email: propertywash@hotmail.co.nz www.wewashhouses.co.nz

TOOLS TILES

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PLUMBER

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TILING

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TYRES

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WATER TANK SERVICES SERVICING THE WAIRARAPA REGION

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G a rden in g & L a n ds c a p in g

Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 Trevor Paul Fitzjohn, 295 Dalefield Road, Carterton 5791 has made an application to the District Licensing Committee at Carterton District Council for the Renewal of an OffLicence in respect to the premises situated at 295 Dalefield Road, Carterton known as TeePee Cider. The general nature of the business conducted/ to be conducted under the licence is Remote Off Licence. The days and hours during which alcohol is / is intended to be sold under the licence are: 9-5pm Daily except Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Christmas Day & Anzac Day. The following variation(s) to the conditions of licence are sought (if applicable): S40 Remote Sales Only. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours of the relevant District Licensing Committee where the premises is located. Any person who is entitled to object, and who wishes to object to the grant of the application, may no later than 15 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file their objection in writing with the Secretary of the relevant District Licensing Committee: Carterton District Council, Holloway Street, Carterton, PO Box 9, Carterton 5743. No objection to the issue of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 105(1) of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. This is the only publication of this notice 08 September 2021.

T ra des S erv ic es

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Sports Notices

O f f ic e P ers on - P a rt t im e 1.5-2 days per week with flexibility to work a full week now and then. Office, admin and Xero skills would be a real advantage. Would suit semi-retired person. Please apply with CV and cover letter to office@rosiesremovals.co.nz

S t P a t ric k ' s S c h ool Fix ed- T erm T ea c h er

COA HING

& MAN GERI L ROLES

The Greytown RFC would like to invite expressions of interest for coaching and managerial roles for both our Senior Premier and Senior Reserve grade teams for the upcoming 2022 season. Be part of a great club full of great people trying to achieve great things. For further details or to express interest please email greytown.rugby@gmail.com Applications close 15th September 2021.

We are looking for an amazing teacher to join our team for Term 4, 2021 (18 Oct - 16 Dec). The successful person will be reflective, innovative, enthusiastic, and have a willingness to work collaboratively. They will have the ability to form strong relationships and have a desire to make learning engaging and enjoyable for our children. The successful applicant will accept the condition to support, uphold and be positively involved in the special Catholic character of the school. Please note, this position is of a fixed-term nature due to roll growth and is for a New Entrant/ Year 1 collaborative environment. Please email your CV and a covering letter stating your strengths to: principal@stpatsmstn.school.nz . Applications close 3pm, 15th September 2021

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021 Sport Wairarapa Midweek

Wairarapa-Bush golden jubilee held over to 2022

Chris Cogdale

The special edition jerseys Wairarapa-Bush [seen here playing Poverty Bay] used in 2019 were to be auctioned at the launch of the Brian Lochore Foundation in conjunction with the union’s golden jubilee celebrations this year. PHOTOS/FILE

people who pre-ordered 1971 jerseys and caps, the original delivery dates are still valid.

FOOTBALL

Wai-Bush chief executive Tony Hargood.

Capital Football are anticipating a resumption of their competitions on the weekend of September 11-12, if covid-19 level two restrictions are in place. That would have the Wairarapa Cup knockout competition resume at the semifinals stage, as well as the Wairarapa Women’s League. However, the final round of Central League is not

scheduled to be played until September 18. Trust House Wairarapa United’s last game is an away fixture with Lower Hutt City. Wairarapa division one champions Masterton Athletic are also scheduled to play off for a place in Capital Four on September 18.

HOCKEY

Wairarapa’s return to the senior representative stage has been delayed until November. Wairarapa were drawn in the second division of both men’s and women’s

competitions scheduled to start in Tauranga on September 12 and to run for a week. NZ Hockey general manager community and events Ken Maplesden said the postponement was the best possible course of action “given the uncertainty which remains around changing alert levels, and the need to prioritise a safe return to hockey”. The tournament will still be held in Tauranga from November 14-20 and will follow the same format.

Daniell fumes at exit from US Open TENNIS

Chris Cogdale Wairarapa tennis star Marcus Daniell was fuming after being knocked out of the men’s doubles at the US Open in New York. Daniell and Brazilian partner Marcelo Demoliner were beaten in the second round by the third-seeded French pair of Nicolas Mahut and Pierre-Hugues Herbert 6-3 6-7 [3] 7-6 [1] in a gruelling two hours and 31 minutes. As the score suggests there was little in the match, although Daniell felt they were robbed after a controversial incident early in the third set. Mahut was serving at 30-30 in the third game and Herbert hit a volley which was long, but Daniell said the umpire ruled the ball had hit him on the way past. “But it was about a foot away and was so obvious we didn’t pay attention to

Marcus Daniell at the 2020 ASB Classic on January 17, 2020.

the score, so when we won the next point, we thought we’d broken them,” Daniell said. The aggrieved Kiwi said they should have been 2-1 up with a break and instead

found themselves 2-1 down. There was a discussion between Daniell and Herbert for several minutes before play resumed. Daniell said Mahut and Herbert had apologised to

PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES

them after the match. Daniell and Demoliner had progressed to the second round beating the British pair of Daniel Evans and Lloyd Glasspool in a walkover. The Kiwi-

Brazilian pair had broken serve and were leading 2-1 in the deciding third set when Evans withdrew with a leg injury. The US Open was the second tournament for Daniell and Demoliner since they reunited the week before the US Open. The pair had played together for two seasons earlier in Daniell’s career, and they quickly rediscovered their combinations and made the quarter-finals at the Winston Salem ATP tournament in the lead-up to the final grand slam of the year. Daniell also crashed out of the mixed doubles in the second round at Flushing Meadows. He and partner Canadian Gabriela Dabrowski were no match for Max Purcell [Australia] and Dayanna Yastremska [Ukraine], beaten in straight sets 6-3 6-3 in 63 minutes.

Sport

RUGBY

The Wairarapa-Bush 50th anniversary celebrations are the latest local sports event to fall victim to the covid-19 restrictions. The weekend of festivities to celebrate the amalgamation of the Wairarapa Rugby Union and Bush Rugby Union in 1971 was planned to coincide with the Heartland Championship match against East Coast on September 11. Wairarapa-Bush chief executive Tony Hargood said the union’s board considered many options before reaching their decision. “With the continued uncertainty of covid, and with no clear indication of when alert levels would decrease to level one, the board believed it was prudent to postpone the 50th celebrations to 2022,” he said. “We share the disappointment with the whole of the rugby community, as we know many people were looking forward to the weekend.” A highlight of the weekend was to be the Friday night dinner featuring the launch of the Brian Lochore Foundation, with the auction of the 2019 special edition WaiBush jerseys, which were emblazoned with Lochore’s All Black number 637, to commemorate his death that year. Wai-Bush will refund all money paid for tickets, but Hargood said that for

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EVERY DAY

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At Guthrie Bowron we have selected some of our favourite fabrics to make up our ‘Everyday Free Curtain Making’ range. All you need to do is select some of our fabric and lining from the available options, and we’ll come to your home to measure and quote.

CURTAIN MAKING

1. Select your fabric from 100’s of our favourites, then choose a lining. 2. We will come to your home for a free measure and quote. 3. We will make your curtains for free. 4. Your curtains will be ready in just 15 working days (Based on NZ being in Level 1 or 2) Terms and Conditions apply

5 Hope Street Masterton

(behind the Fire Station) Phone 06 378 6113

manager.masterton@guthriebowron.co.nz

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