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To help commemorate a significant part of Wairarapa’s military history, two Masterton locals are appealing to the public to have a search through their old family memorabilia. Historians Neil Frances and Alan Fielding have spent the last eight years working on a public memorial to the old Masterton Drill Hall: the headquarters for the two major units of the region’s Territorial Army. These “two military families”, the 9th Wellington East Coast Mounted Rifles and 17th Ruahine Infantry Regiment, consisted of men from Wairarapa and southern Hawke’s Bay who served overseas in World War I. The memorial, which Frances and Feilding propose to erect near the site of the Drill Hall on the corner of Chapel Street and Lincoln Road, will consist of two steel effigies of Wairarapa soldiers, wearing the signature insignia for each territorial unit. However, to complete the project, the organisers need one small, but

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significant item – a unit badge for the Wellington East Coast Mounted Rifles (WECMR) regiment. To craft the insignia for the steel soldiers, Frances and Fielding needed to source the actual unit badges, so that a 3D cast can be reproduced by the sculptor. Frances was able to find a badge for the Ruahine Infantry Regiment (featuring a star

An example of a unit badge for the 9th Wellington and East Coast Mounted Rifles regiment. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

and fern leaves) on TradeMe – but so far has had “no luck” tracking down a WECMR badge – which features a rearing horse. Frances said “many hundreds” of Wairarapa men

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served with the 9th WECMR regiment, all of whom will have had a badge. He and Fielding are confident there will be descendants of these men still living locally who will have their relatives’ badges in storage. “The 9th [regiment] stretched all the way from Cape Palliser up to Gisborne. We reckon there are still many badges around – but [the family] may not be aware they’re from that particular unit,” Frances said. “We’re hopeful one of the grandchildren or great grandchildren will have one we can buy or borrow so we can keep this project moving.” “Often, these items get tossed aside when people are packing up their houses – they’ll end up in a shoebox on the top shelf of the wardrobe,” Fielding added. “If you think you might have seen a badge while doing a clean out, we’d be very grateful if you got in touch.” The Masterton Drill Hall, the subject of the proposed memorial, was first opened on November 23, 1886 – built with funds from both government and community investment. At the time, the 30m by 17m wooden building was used as a base for local volunteer militias and to hold public events, such as “dances, art exhibitions and flower shows”. Continued on page 3

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Catriona digs deep for a cure Erin Kavanagh-Hall

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“When you break your neck, you never think ‘oh, this is going to happen a second time’”. Unfortunately, for Wairarapa philanthropist Catriona Williams, lightning did indeed strike twice – when she sustained two spinal cord injuries, almost 20 years apart. After this “double whammy” of life-changing accidents, Williams was determined to “turn a negative into a positive” – so, from her bed at Burwood Spinal Unit, she and a devoted group of girlfriends devised a new fundraising initiative to help others literally get back on their feet. Last year, Williams injured her C2 vertebrae, resulting in surgery at Christchurch Hospital, and rehabilitation at Burwood – where she spent both her 50th birthday and 20th wedding anniversary. She suffered her first spinal cord injury in 2002 after falling from her horse during an equestrian event, which left her a tetraplegic. A year on from her second accident, she has launched her latest fundraiser, DigDeep4CatWalk: a

Catriona Williams’ best friends didn’t just offer support when she suffered a second spinal cord injury – they started a committee to raise funds for spinal cord injury research. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

limited run of handforged garden trowels, the proceeds of which will go towards Williams’ charity The CatWalk Foundation. Since its founding in 2005, CatWalk has raised millions of dollars to support research on finding a cure for spinal cord injury-paralysis. The idea for DigDeep4CatWalk came about when a group of close friends “rallied around” Williams as she recovered at Burwood – and were

inspired by her grit and determination to complete even simple tasks, like raising her head off the pillow. After some “great discussions over wine”, Williams’ friends formed a committee and approached an overseas manufacturing company – which created a line of hard-wearing trowels, now available for purchase online. The phrase “digging deep” refers not only to gardening but being able to

find strength and courage from within during times of adversity – a concept Williams is intimately familiar with. “Even when you’re surrounded by amazing people, like your partner, family, or friends, it’s up to you to pull yourself out of a bad situation,” she said. “Things happen, sometimes right out of the blue, and we have to dig deep to overcome them. “We were determined to dig deep and create

something beautiful out of my accident – something that can help others, especially now with the world being in such a crazy place. “The whole idea is that when you dig deep, flowers will blossom.” Williams said DigDeep4CatWalk was inspired by her passion for gardening – the thing she missed most after her first accident. “Obviously, I’ve missed things like horse riding and

dancing – the rewards from gardening are enormous, mentally and physically. “I really missed the little things, like sinking my hands into the soil, and sitting back and watching things grow. It’s so therapeutic.” She is hopeful purchasing a trowel through DigDeep4CatWalk will allow people to do their own “digging deep” – developing their garden and working on their mental health in the process. She and the DigDeep committee are “very excited” to launch the new trowels: crafted by Dutch company Sneeboer, they are made from high-quality stainless steel, and come with a lifetime guarantee. Williams, who was made a Member of New Zealand Order of Merit in 2014, said she is “doing well” since last year’s injury: working on her fitness by swimming, hand-cycling and going to the gym twice a week. She is also pleased to report she has been able to pick up her gardening tools – and is particularly proud of her herb garden. • To purchase a trowel for DigDeep4Catwalk, go to www.catwalk. org.nz.

History deserves memorial Continued from page 1 In 1911, the Drill Hall became the Wairarapa Headquarters for the Territorial Army and became the region’s centre for army recruitment for both World Wars. Several notable Wairarapa locals left for military training and war service from the Drill Hall: including George Hood, after whom Masterton’s Hood Aerodrome is named, and Norman Cameron, one of the first Wairarapa soldiers to die at Gallipoli. Cameron’s family donated the land for what was formerly known as Cameron and Soldiers

Memorial Park (now Trust House Memorial Park) on Dixon Street. Both Cameron and Hood were members of the 9th WECMR unit. Army personnel vacated the Drill Hall building in the 1950s when a new premises was built on Cornwall Place (now Kokiri Place) – so the old hall was used by the former Masterton Amateur Theatrical Society as a rehearsal and performance space. The old building also continued to host events, including a large model railway exhibition in the 1970s. It was eventually demolished in 1981

and the site became the Lincoln Road carpark of the then Masterton Borough Council. Frances said the Drill Hall was an important part of Wairarapa’s history, which “deserves to be memorialised”. “For almost 100 years, it was a prominent community building. It was the headquarters for two of our major military units, in which many people from Wairarapa served. “Anyone who has lived in Wairarapa after the 1980s won’t know it existed.” Frances and Fielding have been able to secure grants from Wairarapa businesses and organisations towards the

Two of the “many hundreds” of Wairarapa men who served with the WECMR unit during World War I. PHOTO/FILE

memorial project, as well as donations from the wider community, and plan to use “local labour” to construct the memorial. As well as the steel statues, the memorial will consist of a plaque, information board, and surrounding plantings of blue, white, and red flowers, representing the New Zealand flag. The organisers hope to have the memorial completed by the end of this year. • If you can provide a unit badge for the 9th Wellington East Coast Mounted Rifles, contact Neil Frances via email: nfkiwibass@gmail.com.

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New specialist brings community immense relief Erin Kavanagh-Hall

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For Wairarapa’s inﬂammatory bowel disease (IBD) community, the appointment of a new gastro-intestinal specialist at the region’s hospital is an “immense relief” which comes following several years of tireless advocacy. Wairarapa DHB recruited Dr John Wyeth, a gastroenterologist with close to four decades’ experience, at the start of this year. Dr Wyeth has had an illustrious career in medicine, which has, as well as working in hospital settings throughout the Wellington region, included roles as medical director at PHARMAC, regional clinical lead for bowel cancer screening, and lecturer at the Wellington School of Medicine. Dr Wyeth’s appointment has been touted as “a huge win” for Wairarapa residents living with IBD and other gastric conditions – who have previously had to travel to Wellington or the Hutt

Valley to receive diagnoses and treatment. IBD, an autoimmune condition which attacks the body’s digestive tract, affects over 20,000 New Zealanders – one of the highest rates in the world, per head of population. Despite these figures, publicly funded medications are limited and, due to a national shortage of gastroenterologists, IBD sufferers can face long waits for specialist care. Lisa Clough, chair of Crohn’s and Colitis Wairarapa, estimated it had been at least five years since Wairarapa Hospital had a permanent gastroenterologist on its staff. Both Clough and longtime gastroenterologist Dr Richard Stein, in his capacity as current chair of Crohn’s and Colitis New Zealand, had been in regular communication with Wairarapa DHB, advocating for the provision of locally based IBD services. However, she said, their efforts were often “ignored” by the DHB – leading to Dr Stein

treating several Wairarapa patients at his private clinic, free of charge. Clough said Dr Wyeth’s appointment will have a signiﬁcant impact for the region’s IBD community, estimated to make up at least 200-300 people. “Beforehand, people were travelling for treatment at their own cost – having to pay for transport and take leave from work,” Clough said. “Even (at other hospitals), it’s been hard for a lot of people to get a specialist to see them. “Having a specialist in Wairarapa will also provide continuity of care: making sure follow-up

appointments can occur and people are seen on a regular basis to [manage] their disease – not just when becomes urgent. “Dr Stein has been outstanding: his constant battle to get care for those of us with IBD in Wairarapa has been incredible.” Brent Gare, Masterton district councillor and More FM announcer, was similarly thrilled to hear of Dr Wyeth’s arrival. Gare’s son Braeden was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at age 10 – although it took “a good 18 months” of tests and scans, and many trips

Katie Gracie, with Masterton Mayor Lyn Patterson and Wairarapa MP Kieran McAnulty, at the opening of the Unmasking IBD exhibition at Parliament.

back and forth over the Remutaka Hill, before doctors reached their conclusion. His father described this time in his family’s life as “pretty horriﬁc”. “We went for every possible test – it was an absolute nightmare,” Gare said. “At one stage, he was vomiting blood. He had to be taken to Wellington Hospital for emergency surgery – where he had 20cm of his bowel removed. “As a parent, seeing your child in constant pain, and knowing you can’t do anything to stop it, is heartbreaking. It takes its toll on the whole family.” Thankfully, 18-yearold Braeden is now in remission, and had been

receiving regular checkups at Hutt Hospital. However, Gare said he had recently “been dropped oﬀ the books”, as the hospital needed to prioritise patients from the Hutt Valley area. He said he has had to be “a pretty aggressive advocate” for Braeden over the years – which has included several meetings with former Wairarapa MP Alastair Scott and his successor Kieran McAnulty, urging them to help secure a local specialist. “There was a lot of lobbying behind the scenes. I remember telling Alastair, ‘mate, it’s just not good enough’. “But we’re absolutely stoked to have Dr Wyeth on board now – it will change a lot of lives.

“It will be a massive relief, especially to cut down on that travel time for people who are already feeling uncomfortable in their own bodies.” Masterton artist Katie Gracie, who was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis 10 years ago, knows that feeling of discomfort all too well. Her treatment has involved travelling to Lower Hutt for colonoscopies – preparing for which can be taxing enough without factoring in the three-hour round trip. Ahead of a colonoscopy, patients need to fast for 24 to 48 hours, and drink 2 litres of a powerful bowel-clearing substance

– which Gracie describes as “saltwater mixed with a whole lot of grossness”. “After doing the prep, sitting in [a moving vehicle] can make you feel so sick,” she said. “A lot of colonoscopies are done using sedation, so you can’t drive back home straight afterwards – so people are having to pay for accommodation, or organise to stay with family. Which isn’t exactly quality time, when you’re stuck on the toilet afterwards! “Physically, logistically and mentally, it’s a lot to cope with.” Gracie, who provided artworks for an exhibition at Parliament for World IBD Day last year, said Dr Wyeth’s appointment was “absolutely wonderful”. “It just adds so much more comfort and convenience. It’s a huge win.” Crohn’s and Colitis New Zealand chair Dr Richard Stein was pleased to hear about the new developments at Wairarapa Hospital – but said it was vital “excellent gastroenterologist” Dr Wyeth was “well supported” by the DHB in order to retain his services. Stein is a familiar face in Wairarapa: he worked as a general physician at Wairarapa Hospital from 2007 to 2010, where he cared for patients with

IBD. While working at Hutt Hospital, he was able to continue treating patients in Wairarapa for three days each fortnight – but stopped in 2016, citing “a lack of support” from Wairarapa DHB. While at Wairarapa Hospital, Stein trained one of theatre nurses in IBD care – and the DHB had committed to excuse her from her theatre duties for one-a-half days every two weeks to attend to IBD patients. “She was absolutely

or have surgeries, it’s a cost saving for the DHB.” However, Stein said Wairarapa DHB had not permitted the nurse he trained to put her skills in IBD care to use. “They said they can’t release her from her theatre work – which goes back on the agreement we made.” In 2019, he and Lisa Clough met with Shawn Sturland, then chief medical oﬃcer at the DHB, on behalf of the Wairarapa IBD community – many

Having a specialist in Wairarapa will also provide continuity of care: making sure follow-up appointments can occur and people are seen on a regular basis to [manage] their disease – not just when becomes urgent. wonderful – I couldn’t speak highly enough of her,” he said. “IBD nurses are a lifeline for patients. They can do things like follow up on test results, and help people manage their symptoms when they’re having a ﬂare up of their disease. “If people are concerned about their symptoms, nurses can generally reply in about 48 hours. “It can have a tremendous impact on quality of life – and, if patients aren’t needing to go to the emergency room

of whom were left “in limbo” by the lack of local services. “I presented the DHB with letters from our community, talking about the eﬀect of their conditions on their lives,” Clough said. “After that meeting, we never heard anything back. “A lot of the time, our

attempts to make contact (via email) would be ignored.” Dale Oliff, DHB chief executive, said senior managers have “no recall or knowledge” of the nurse to be released from her theatre duties to work with IBD patients, or any conversations “between the chair of Crohn’s and Colitis Wairarapa and the DHB” in 2019. “There have been a number of changes of senior staff since 2019, and this has meant a loss of institutional knowledge,” Oliff said. She said Dr Wyeth’s “experience and expertise will be of immense value to the local community, and especially to those suffering from inflammatory bowel disease”.

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Katie Gracie, with Masterton Mayor Lyn Patterson and Wairarapa MP Kieran McAnulty, at the opening of the Unmasking IBD exhibition at Parliament.

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Dream splashes into reality Erin Kavanagh-Hall

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When asked if she had any advice for the young people of Wairarapa, Molly O’Dwyer’s answer was straight to the point: “It doesn’t matter how old you are – if you’ve got an opinion, say it. And if you want to get something done, do it.” By speaking up, and by putting those words into action, the Carterton resident is close to achieving her dream of a brand new water slide for her local swimming pool. Since January,11year-old Molly has led a fundraising campaign to replace one of the slides at Carterton’s outdoor pool, with support from Carterton District Council (CDC), local organisations, and whanau. The Chanel College pupil spoke at CDC’s 10Year Plan consultation hearings last year, urging the council to replace the decades-old slide, citing safety concerns. CDC agreed to contribute $10,000 towards a new slide and pledged to support Molly and the community with fundraising for the remaining costs. Eight weeks since she launched her campaign,

Molly O’Dwyer has secured the funding needed for a new slide at Carterton’s outdoor pool. Clockwise from left: Brent Gare, Amanda O’Dwyer, Rebecca Vergunst, Lucy McKenzie, Molly and younger sister Alannah. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

Molly and her supporters have secured close to $60,000 towards the slide – thanks to generous donations from both community organisations and the public. Ka Pai Carterton, the district’s community-led development partnership with the Department of Internal Aﬀairs, voted to contribute $42,090 (plus GST) towards Molly’s project. Trust House has also

pledged $10,000 towards the slide, and a further $4,000 was raised via a Givealittle page and sausage sizzles. The most recent donations will be suﬃcient for CDC to purchase the new slide – though Molly plans to raise extra funds towards its installation and maintenance, and some new poolside murals. Last Friday, More FM Wairarapa’s Brent Gare broke the good news to a delighted Molly, alongside

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speak up if you want to see change.” Amanda O’Dwyer, Molly’s mum, was “blown away” by how quickly they were able to raise the funds. She said Molly’s fundraising eﬀorts involved making several powerpoint presentations, including to the Ka Pai Carterton committee – and was proud of her daughter for keeping calm and collected throughout. “She did a speech

for about nine quite prominent members of the community. That can be nerve wracking for an adult, never mind a kid! “But she took it all in her stride. “It’s been a great learning experience for her. It shows it’s important to see something through to the end – it’s easy to get excited at the start, but you need to keep the stamina going throughout.” Ka Pai Carterton’s Lucy McKenzie said the organisation’s committee unanimously supported funding Molly’s project – as it “highlights one of Carterton’s community aspirations of nurturing youth”. “This project provides an excellent example to Carterton rangatahi of how to eﬀect local change,” she said. To help raise the ﬁnal funds, a team of swimmers, including Carterton mayor Greg Lang, will take part in a 10km sponsored swim (about 300 laps of the outdoor pool) next Saturday. Molly and a group of mates will be on hand to count the laps completed. • To support the sponsored swim, you can donate via givealittle.co.nz/cause/ mollysslide.

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March 2: A memorable day I was pleasantly surprised for the Wairarapa Midweek to have printed not one but two readers’ letters that I actually agree with! And on such a memorable day in Wellington as was 2 March 2022. I’m a 46-year-old immigrant from South Africa, who made my home here 20 years ago this year. What I saw yesterday in Wellington was not something I ever thought I would see in this country. The division this government created in the name of “safety”, and the clear refusal and dismissal of people who dared to have a different opinion from those in government, was on clear display the last few weeks – and especially yesterday. This is not the New Zealand I came to. Where is open debate and discussion and freedom of choice without fearing to lose your income? It’s astonishing what the leaders of our Western democracies have done

corporations seem to fuel it – taking the side of government in every single case. Almost lockstep. May this open our eyes to how this government has changed our society over the last two years. All in the name of a virus that has seemingly become more important than the people themselves. Marlene Brugger Masterton

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and are still doing to their own citizens. Dividing them into two categories

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I had a very positive and rare experience last week. I was able to cycle on the “green lanes” meant for those of us who still use a bicycle for transport. From Kuripuni, all the way along Chapel Street, to the roundabout at Renall Street. Magnificent, bright green lanes respected by motorists. Thank you to Masterton District Council. Now we just need to be able to park our bikes in Queen Street when we go shopping - just like the cars do. And we take up much less space. Elisabeth Mikkelsen Masterton

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This week the price of a single cauliflower in some supermarkets hit a whopping $10!

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Taking a dip for community Erin Kavanagh-Hall

Below: Olympic and Commonwealth Games swimmer Lewis Clareburt is taking part in this weekend’s event to raise funds for Carterton’s indoor pool. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES

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When he was elected Mayor of Carterton, Greg Lang never imagined serving his community would involve training for two swimming tournaments – or a race against a Commonwealth medallist. Over the next two weeks, Carterton’s pool complex will host two fundraiser events: a swimming meet, featuring some famous faces, at the indoor pool and, at the adjacent openair facility, a sponsored long-distance swim. Proceeds from the events will be invested in both the well-used community assets – funding extensive renovations for the former pool, and a brand new water slide for the latter. The fundraiser swim meet at the indoor pool has been organised by the Carterton Indoor Pool Project working group, consisting of committee representatives for the Carterton Swimming Club (CSC), past club swimmers, and members of the community. Taking part in the planned races will be Wellington swimming star Lewis Clareburt: bronze medal winner at both the FINA World Championships and 2018 Commonwealth Games, and ﬁnalist for the men’s

To raise funds for a new waterslide, Bridie Allen (left), Lucy Griffith, Catherine Rossiter-Stead, Greg Lang and Ali Gordon have training for a sponsored 10km swim at Carterton outdoor pool. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

200 and 400m individual medley at last year’s Tokyo Olympics. Also racing is CSC graduate Jonathan Winter – former Olympian and World Championship gold medallist. The fundraiser, held this Sunday, will include a 100m sprint between Clareburt and Mayor Lang. Once on dry land, Lang won’t have much time to put his feet up: the next Saturday, he and nine other swimmers will be taking part in a 10km swim - the distance between Clareville and Greytown – making up 300 lengths of the outdoor pool. Counting the laps will be 11-year-old Molly O’Dwyer – who has been the driving force behind the fundraising campaign for the new pool slide.

Lang, a keen triathlete, said is excited to support the community through both events – though he admits the upcoming swims are outside his comfort zone. “They’re pretty much the compete opposite – for one, you go as fast as you can; for the other, you’re in the pool about three-and-a-half hours. I’ve been doing a lot of training!” he said. “The 10km event will be interesting – the longest swim I’ve done has been 5km. “But we’re fundraising for two very signiﬁcant community assets – so I’m very happy to put in the extra yards.” CSC secretary Kellee McCurdy said the 100 tickets available for the fundraiser swimming tournament have been

“selling fast” – with only limited spaces left at the end of last week. If people are unable to attend, they can donate to the Indoor Pool Project’s Givealittle page – which has so far raised more than $1600. Proceeds will go towards major refurbishments for the facility, including new steelwork, heating, and changing rooms. Several teams of swimmers will compete in the event: current CSC members, past club alumnae (including Jonathan Winter and Anna Beetham, chair for the Indoor Pool Project), members of exercise group Thrive Community, and pool “keyholders” who use

the indoor facility for their own training. Olympian Lewis Clareburt, who agreed to come on board after McCurdy contacted him via Instagram, will team up with the young CSC swimmers – much to their excitement. Former Carterton mayor John Booth will be MC for the event – which will also include a sausage sizzle, raﬄe, and candy ﬂoss machine, provided by the Rotary Club of Carterton. Lang said people are welcome to come and watch the 10km swim the next weekend – but spaces are limited to 100 people. Vaccine passes are required for both events. • The fundraiser event at the indoor pool will be held from 1.30pm on Sunday, March 13. Contact cartertonswim secretary@gmail.com for more information. • The 10km swim at the outdoor pool will start at 7.00am on Saturday, March 19.

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Safe and successful events continue in Carterton A full house of sorts at Carterton Events Centre raised funds for a good cause. Bestselling author Abbas Nazari, a Fulbright scholar and 2021 New Zealander of the year finalist, read from his memoir, After the Tampa: From Afghanistan to New Zealand. Abbas told the audience of 100 about his journey, overcoming adversity and what lessons he’s learnt means for the future of Aotearoa. The audience enjoyed over a gourmet paper bag meal as they listened to the lunchtime lecture. From Taliban to Tampa to Aotearoa was a fundraiser for the Leaving the Ladder Down Trust, the opener of the 2022

Leadership talk series. The Trust aims to empower and mentor teen parents and woman leaders.

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“It was heart-warming to see so many people turn out for a great cause,” she said. “Having an inspiring speaker offer hope at this time was a timely boost for everyone’s spirits.” She said it showed safe and successful events were possible under current COVID-19 restrictions. “It was also fantastic for the team at the Events Centre to get back into action, to do what we do best – holding world-class events for satisfied customers, and in accordance with current framework requirements.” Forthcoming events and details of entry requirements are available from the Centre's website, cartertonec.co.nz.

Latest Council Updates

We wish to thank all residents for their patience and understanding over the recent flooding event. A full public report on the flooding response will be made available ahead of the Infrastructure and Services Committee on 6 April.

Carterton Library’s Saturday hours have changed. The library will now be open from 9.30am to 1pm. Featherston, Greytown, and Martinborough libraries will also open at the same time. If you cannot get to the library, check out the popular Click and Collect

service. There are two great options for book selection. You choose your books, or let us choose! Visit wls.org.nz/ clickandcollect or ask a staff member.

Due to COVID, we have temporarily moved all our Council and Committee meetings to an online format,

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Matarawa seems to be set against the name Swamp when actually both names are connected. While Mata can be translated in many ways, a clue to which meaning is best comes from context. One meaning for Mata is a plant also known as Carex Secta, a plant found throughout New Zealand’s swamps. This tussock sedge is described by the adjective rawa which can mean treasure. A treasure of Mata can be the Rhizomes that the plant produces because rhizomes are a key for feeding through root systems.

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Celebrating Wairarapa’s green spaces Parks Week 2022, celebrated this week, is about celebrating the vital role green spaces play in our communities. Visiting your local park should be practical even with our current Covid alert level restrictions. Greg Lang, Mayor of Carterton, says our District’s parks are much-loved community assets. “We are fortunate in Carterton to

have so many green spaces close to the centre of town. “I love them, and I know my fellow residents do too. “We get many people, from across Wairarapa and beyond, visiting. We get many positive comments on how much our parks mean to their whanau. “Carterton also has many

picturesque reserves all across the District. Our hard-working Parks and Reserves team are out there every day ensuring they remain safe and attractive destinations for all.” Check out the Council websites for more information on Parks Week, and look out for the #parksweek2022 hashtag across social media.

Win with #poseinthepark Photo your way to prizes in our Pose In The Park Competition, open now. The competition runs until Sunday 13 March, and you can scoop one of 5 $100 Visa

Prezzy cards! To enter, make sure you, or a parent or guardian, follows Carterton District Council on Facebook. Take a photo using one of the pose in the park frames located

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On the Ground on Holloway Street Pedal power at CDC A team of keen cyclists at Carterton District Council pedalled their way through February as part of the Aotearoa Bike Challenge. Led by Sandra Burles, the Wairarapa Walking and Cycling

coordinator, the peloton powered through 3119kms during the month. That earned them a creditable 84th place in the national rankings for workplaces under 199 staff.

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

12 Wairarapa Midweek Opinion Wednesday, March 9, 2022 EDITORIAL

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This is no time for ‘she’ll be right’ Late last week, over 23,000 new cases of covid-19 were reported in New Zealand. Given how infectious the omicron variant is, we were warned of this. Still – seeing the numbers in black and white is a little disconcerting. Concerning omicron, there’s one word that keeps being thrown around (like paint at an anti-mandate protest): “mild”. We’re assured omicron is a “mild to moderate illness”, less dangerous than previous variants, and “most people” will recover at home. In response, many New Zealanders seem to have adopted that famous “she’ll be right” attitude: resigned to the probability of “everyone” getting sick eventually, and proposing we let omicron freely circulate, so we can “get it over with”. It’s just a mild illness, right? For some communities, however, covid is anything but benign. We know from overseas the virus can be disastrous for

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Erin Kavanagh-Hall disabled people, those with underlying health conditions, and the immunocompromised. In England, disabled people accounted for six out of 10 covid deaths in 2020. Research from the UK has shown people with learning disabilities are eight times more likely to die from coronavirus. As Paula Tesoriero, New Zealand Disability Rights Commissioner, wrote for Stuff, many people with disabilities and chronic conditions rely on daily care from support services. With so many carers sick from omicron, people have been unable to access vital in-home support. Statistics show that disabled Kiwis face poorer health outcomes, largely due to accessibility issues. With increased pressure on health services from omicron, these barriers will absolutely be exacerbated.

It’s been galling watching people decry covid restrictions because “it’s just a disease of the old and the infirm”. To say so implies that some lives aren’t worth protecting. I hate to break it to you – but governments have a responsibility to all people. Not just those deemed more productive and, therefore, more worthy. Paula Tesoriero put it best: we cannot afford to give up on the safety measures – masks, social distancing, and vaccination – that have helped protect our most vulnerable. This is no time for “she’ll be right”. “Most people” will have mild symptoms – but your colleague with an autoimmune disorder or your neighbour’s child with Down Syndrome may not. We’ll get through this, Wairarapa – if we take omicron seriously.

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STREET TALK

Vanessa Maxwell Going for a wander. Laura Campbell Stepping outside in the evenings to stare at the beautiful stars. Deb Lodge-Schnellenberg Not watching the news. Siobhan Choat Singing. Jean Cretney Watching a happy movie on DVD and playing with my dog. Nikki King Going to the gym or working out at home. Lorraine Hooper Watching a lot of Net˜ix and Neon and playing waiata on Youtube. Angie Van Manen Gardening. Susan Stark Changing my book reading to soft rubbish. Anything that’s feel good.

Jocelyn Konig Reading a book. Adele Pentony-Graham Sitting and remembering my childhood – happy days in England with loving family around me. Pamela Feiertag Singing and dancing. Peter Rayner Going to my happy place in my van, listening to songs I can sing every word of. Mostly from the 80s. Sally Tye Exercising! Anna Florencia Koata Patete Stealing my ˜atmate’s cat for snuggles and watching The Hobbit. Richard Alan Dahlberg [Having] a good cuppa and [wearing] a tin foil hat. The best cure.

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Land will always remain Art has the ability of bringing new conversations to audiences and making people think about issues in different ways. Each of the artists in Aratoi’s latest major exhibition, Toitū Te Whenua, The Land Will Always Remain, encourages the viewer to think deeply about the forces that have shaped our environment. Images of Aotearoa New Zealand’s majestic landscape have become synonymous with our national identity and our appreciation of our natural environment is strongly felt by many New Zealanders. It is true that this rugged and fruitful land shaped the destiny of early New Zealanders both Māori and Pākehā, and yet we have also shaped our land. Showing in the main gallery, the exhibition showcases five diverse artists who have investigated the ecological, historical, political, and social forces which have shaped our environment.

Bruce Foster, Traces (2020), photograph.

From large installations to intimate paintings, the exhibition’s kaupapa focuses on matters that affect all of us in Aotearoa and around the world: our physical environment, the land, our home, our actions, our history, and how this shapes our identity. Artist Jacqui Colley

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said, “This exhibition is designed to be minimalist, with a meditative quality. The main gallery feels like dusk, each work quietly lit with a beam of light. At one end of the gallery the pulse of light of Simon Lardelli’s contemporary installation is like a strange heartbeat as it moves through the

experienced collectively, and the whole is enhanced by a sense of materiality ensuring a visceral experience.” • The exhibition Toitū Te Whenua, The Land Will Always Remain was developed by Aratoi in partnership with the artists. It is on until June 26.

A new vision for Carkeek Observatory Emily Ireland

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Featherston’s community board has thrown its support behind stabilising the historic Carkeek Observatory, covering it to protect it, and building a replica nearby. The observatory, which was built in the 1860s, is in a ruinous state and is destined to be lost completely if action is not taken. The Carkeek Observatory was built in 1867 by Stephen Carkeek, New Zealand’s first Inspector and Commissioner of

Carkeek Observatory in Featherston.

Customs. Carkeek was a keen amateur astronomer and when he retired in 1866, he built his own observatory on the Featherston farm he lived on. Because it is sited on council land in Featherston, the town’s

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community board and South Wairarapa District Council have the final say on viable conservation options. The Carkeek Observatory is a category 1 structure under the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act.

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space. At the other end of the gallery, Bruce Foster’s unearthly landscapes glide across the wall. There are disorienting and compelling aerial views to ground us as seen through Ian-Wayne Grant’s carvings and Jenna Packer’s elegant works. The works in this powerful exhibition are meant to be

This listing recognises it as an historic place of special or outstanding historical or cultural significance or value. Members of the Featherston Community Board [FCB] have discussed potential options for its conservation. The options included: recording the structure but doing nothing to conserve it; stabilising the structure; restoring the structure; and building a replica. FCB unanimously agreed to support a combination option of stabilising the structure, covering it, and building a replica nearby that could have a functional use. The Wairarapa Dark Sky Association also regarded the observatory as a key

piece of infrastructure to help the development of a working regional dark sky reserve. South Wairarapa District Council amenities manager Bryce Neems said there was an opportunity to get a cycle trail in the area and make it a site of interest for tourists He said the replica didn’t necessarily have to be erected adjacent to the existing structure. He suggested it could go at The Squircle, or Cherry Tree Park in Featherston so it was in a more accessible location for residents. Any work on the original structure would have to be done by contractors approved by Heritage New Zealand, Neems said. — NZLDR

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Erling Kagge is a Norwegian explorer and adventurer who has completed some quite incredible feats, with one example being that he was the ﬁrst person to reach the three poles; walking to the South Pole, walking to the North Pole, and climbing My Everest. To achieve these huge challenges there’s a lot to what needs to be done in regards to living a life of positive habits that have made him the driven person he is today. In his book Philosophy for Polar Explorers, Kagge writes about the very habits and practices that have made him who he is. I love reading books like this, hopefully picking up ideas and strategies that I can implement into my own life, maybe not to climb Mt Everest, but perhaps to do the Southern Crossing over the Tararua Ranges. The thing I like about Kagge is that, while sharing the positive things he does, there’s also many times in which he fails to practise the habits that have led to him being so successful, sleeping in well past the early start on occasion being one such example. The message here is an important one, this being that it is great to live by positive habits, but it’s also okay to slip up every once in a while. Kagge isn’t perfect but still does okay, we should give ourselves a break, knowing that we may not always live up to our own very high expectations.

How to solve a big problem

I heard a discussion on the subject of climate change. One of the participants was an environmentalist who gets incredibly frustrated when the problems shared are done in a way that make them seem insurmountable. This can give the impression things are so bad that we may as well not try and simply give up, while perhaps carrying on as we always have while we can, whatever the consequences may be. A better approach to any big issue is to move away from looking at them as a whole and instead break them down to their smallest parts. Once this has been done, take one of the small parts identiﬁed and start working on them.

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Tim Nelson Once this has been done start working on the next thing, and so on. This approach can be applied to anything, from climate change to training for a 10k run. When we look at the challenge as a whole it can seems impossibly hard, but taking the time to break the challenge down to small steps will hopefully show how accessible it actually is, while also giving you a sense of empowerment.

A sense of pride

I am very fortunate to have a job in which I get a huge amount of satisfaction as the principal of a school. We have a vision, a purpose, for our pupils at Lakeview, this being: ‘Engaged and empowered to achieve excellence’. It gives me huge satisfaction to walk around classrooms and see children working hard to be their best. Often children are sent to my oﬃce to share their work they have done; they are always so proud of themselves. Perhaps even more special is seeing former pupils living their lives happily and successfully. This happens in so many ways, from seeing a pupil I taught in 2000 now designing buildings as an architect (James), to another taking care of the teeth of the children at Lakeview School as a dental therapist (Charna), and so many others who I see living their lives as grown-ups. I am so proud of every single one of them.

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Garmin has just released the Instinct 2 model of their watch range. Having had the original version for a few years I thought about getting the newer model. After watching and reading reviews online, it’s clear there’s plenty more that the new watch can do, like longer battery life being one such example.

However, as I was watching a review I started to think about all of the things I haven’t done on my older Garmin; I have barely touched on the features, really only just occasionally using the feature that measures my eﬀort in workouts, although I usually forget to turn that on and, to be honest, I know how much eﬀort I have put in by how tired I am. Too often we upgrade our products when it isn’t necessary to do so. This applies to so many things: cars, watches, phones, TVs … the list is a long one. A much better idea is to make the most of what you already own; chances are that, like me, you’re barely scratching the surface of its full potential and an update really isn’t required.

Sharing the secrets

Nils van der Poel is a phenomenal athlete. In the Winter Olympics in China he won two speed skating gold medals, in the 5000 and 10000 metre events. To achieve success in these events an athlete needs a combination of both strength and endurance. Watching the end of one of these races it’s clear to see how much eﬀort is being put into taking part in such a gruelling event. With everyone wanting to be the best it’s easy to imagine the training programmes athletes use would be kept as a secret, perhaps similar to the way in which professional sports teams don’t share training programmes and tactics with their rivals as they try to achieve the slight edge that’s required to be the best. Van der Poel is diﬀerent. Before the Olympics he shared the exact training programme he used to prepare for the event, literally everything he did. This is available for anyone to access

and use for their own training. All that’s required is to do what van der Poel did and some success will surely follow; it really does come down in a huge part to ﬁnding out what someone who you admire has done and implementing it in your own life. This may not take you to the upper echelons of whatever ﬁeld your pursuing, but it will take you a long way toward being the best that you can be!

Add meaning to your life

The meaning of life is an idea I first came across when reading the classic book series The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy many years ago. In the book the answer to what the meaning of life was given simply as ‘42’, but the question wasn’t identified, which led to a frustrating and, if I remember correctly, an unsuccessful search for the question. Fortunately The School of Life organisation has a clear process for identifying the meaning of life, this being to have a purpose, so, essentially, the meaning of life will be different at an individual level. The way to find a purpose is to identify a problem that needs to be solved, then set about finding a solution to the problem and implementing it. Take, for example, my weekly newspaper column. I see a lot of unhappiness in the world and people struggling with mental health issues. I believe in a small way these posts and my weekly article could have a positive impact on those who read it, regardless of who they are and how they are feeling. Writing these posts as I have done for many years is one way to give me purpose, adding to my personal perspective as to

what the meaning of life is.

Not being the best

Listening to personal trainer and author James Smith on The Diary of a CEO podcast it was interesting to hear the reasons he enjoys jiu jitsu so much, this being is that he’s nowhere close to being exceptional at it, even at his club level; there are so many who are better than him. This is in contrast to other areas in his life, particularly around his personal training work, where he is one of the most successful and well known in the world, this is alongside two very successful and highly regarded books he has written. With jiu jitsu, none of the success he has had in other areas of his life matters, he started out at the bottom and has to work his way up through the belts through hard work and determination. I am by no means the equivalent of Smith, but there are some things I do quite well at a local level. However, when it comes to the gym I have started attending I am definitely at the bottom of the ladder in regards to the type of programmes they do, despite being involved in health and fitness for years through regular exercise. For this reason I love doing what I’m doing, learning new skills from scratch. I’m looking forward to seeing where my hard work and effort can take me. • 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.

The heat of summer often allows skin and • Working and hunting dogs, with much ear irritations to become more prevalent. larger well ventilated ear canals, are sadly Ear problems in particular can get a whole more at risk of foreign bodies like grass lot worse within a short period of time, given seeds or water from swimming, lodging warm and sometimes moist conditions. deep in the ear canal. These conditions benefi t from timelyTreatment depends on the underlying intervention. cause of the ear problem. Your veterinarian Otitis externa is the medical term used for will examine the ears with an otoscope infl amed ears – usually due to underlying to look into the canal as far as possible. infection. Various different types of infections Some animals may tolerate this well, others are caused by underlying pathogens – which require sedation to allow a meaningful is the medical term for disease causing look. This allows for any foreign bodies or organisms. parasites to be visualised, and we need to Otitis externa manifests as infl ammation of check that the tympanic membrane or ear the ears and usually signs to look out for drum is still intact. Ruptured ear drums include any combination of the following : restrict which medications are safe to use. head shaking, ear scratching, head Irritated ears with discharges should be tilting (usually towards the affected side), swabbed and the content spread on a slide redness, heat, pain, itchiness, swelling, to examine under the microscope. This is discharges which are often either smelly called cytology and is routinely performed at Vet Services Wairarapa. This examination or waxy. The most common pathogens we see allows us to identify and recognise the causing ear problems include : bacteria, underlying pathogens – such as different yeasts, parasites and foreign bodies. types of bacteria or yeasts, or sometimes Itchiness and irritation from either foreign mixed infections of combinations of these. bodies or allergic skin reactions in the ear Treatment differs between removing due to seasonal allergen exposure, can easily foreign bodies with long forceps, to antiresult in secondary infection complicating parasiticides to treat ear mites, suitable antibiotic preparations for different types things. of bacteria, antifungal treatments to treat Certain breeds are more susceptible to yeasts. An antibiotic preparation may not otitis externa than others. The head shape have any effect in clearing up a yeast and ear shape can affect the shape and infection for instance, and we are obliged conformation of the ear canal, as well as the in our profession to only use antibiotics amount of ventilation the ear receives. appropriately in light of antimicrobial resistance developing. Further laboratory testing such as sending ear swabs to the laboratory for culture and sensitivity from infections which are not responding to treatment, may be required. Yeast infections are often under diagnosed if ear swab slides are not examined. Yeast infections often take a minimum of 3-4 weeks or longer, to treat. We get in a specially compounded long acting antifungal treatment to treat yeast infections at our clinic, which we infuse in the ears and lasts for 2 weeks. This avoids the unnecessary use of antibiotics if these are not needed. • Short snouted (brachycephalic) breeds We recommend owners checking their such as pugs, bull dogs, chihuahuas, can pets’ ears on a weekly basis to monitor any have quite compressed narrow ear canals. changes. A slight amount of wax is often • Floppy eared breeds such as spaniels have normal within a healthy ear canal. However reduced ventilation due to the ear fl ap any bad smells or signs mentioned above covering the ear canal opening. should be followed up. Timely veterinary • Non shedding breeds such as schnauzers, examination is warranted with ear problems poodles and bichon frises have hair growing – most do not simply resolve on their own inside their ear canals constantly which – sadly they invariably get worse if left. often benefi t from plucking during their Permanent deafness can be an unfortunate regular grooming visits. result of this.

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Rubbish belongs at dump Ronnie Anderson

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What do tyres, armchairs, a fridge, gas cylinders, and lambs’ tails have in common? They have all been dumped on public conservation land in Wairarapa this summer. This is land owned by all of us. Places you go to spend time with your families, like Waiohine Gorge, the Pinnacles, and Holdsworth. DOC Wairarapa operations manager Kathy Houkamau, said this type of behavior is very disappointing. “While most visitors respect our outdoor spaces it’s being ruined by a select few,” said Houkamau. “And, judging by the types of items that are being dumped, it’s locals doing it, which is even more disturbing. “Removing rubbish and random items dumped at campsites and scenic reserves across the region comes at a substantial cost, a cost that ultimately is paid by the taxpayer. “The load of tyres dumped at Waiohine Gorge cost DOC $200 to dispose of, not to mention ranger time that could have been spent doing

Above: Ranger Zara Coombe was not impressed with a trailer load of tyres dumped at Waiohine Gorge in December. Right: Armchairs ruining the aesthetics at Western Lake. PHOTOS/SUPPLIED

priority conservation work such as protecting threatened species and maintaining huts and tracks for visitors to enjoy.” Looking after our outdoor spaces is a collective effort, and Houkamau urged anyone who saw dodgy behavior on conservation land to take down details of any vehicles or people involved and call the 24-hour hotline 0800 DOC HOT (0800 362 468).

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Registration numbers, vehicle descriptions, photographs, and videos are also very useful if you can discreetly gather this information without putting yourself in harm’s way. Dumping rubbish on Public Conservation Land is illegal and carries a fine of up to $5000 for individuals. If people dump contaminants, they can face up to two years’

imprisonment or a fine of up to $100,000. Minor instances of littering can incur an instant $300 fine. “We have had members of the public follow someone with their dashboard camera on when they suspected them of taking a load of rubbish on to public conservation land,” said Houkamau. “That’s the kind of information we can use to prosecute someone and

hopefully deter them from doing it again. “I’m proud of our region. I think we have some of the most scenic outdoor destinations in the country, we’d love your help to keep them that way.” • The Wairarapa Midweek has partnered with conservation groups to put a spotlight on work on conservation efforts locally.

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Life with four-legged pals We had working dogs on the farm but they were not allowed anywhere near the house and they certainly were never thought of as pets and until my late thirties, I had no experience of having a dog for a pet. And then one day I was walking past the pet shop that used to be in Lincoln Road, Masterton, and there was a litter of puppies in the window and one of them looked at me. And from that moment, it was all over Rover (excuse the pun). Lucy was a Lab/Australian terrier cross, the cutest little thing you could imagine. There was no planning for her. I had no fence from the driveway to the backyard and no dog house, so she lived in the laundry until fences were up and the dog run installed. One day we went for a walk in the park and I sat to watch the ducks by the lake. Suddenly, I hear a child shriek. I looked up to find that Lucy had climbed into the open back door of the car parked near me and helped herself to a piece of fish from the poor child’s lunch. I grabbed her (the dog, not the child) and took off as the parents were explaining what a naughty man I was not keeping my puppy on a chain. When I married a couple of years later, I got a job

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home sometime later, exhausted but happy. One day Bob came home with a cooked chicken in his mouth, so we became more vigilant in keeping them in. Sadly, he got spooked one Guy Fawkes night and did a runner when someone opened the door. He was found a week later, 3km out of town, dead on the side of the road. I have hated ﬁreworks ever since. Soon after, we adopted

two dogs that had been abandoned together. They had terrible names so we renamed them Daisy, a Labrador/Corgi cross (I know, hard to imagine, but she was gorgeous) and Ralph, a Jack Russell/Fox terrier cross. When we moved to Carterton we decided to put the three of them in borstal for a week so we didn’t have to worry about them with all the packing and unpacking. We even had a doggie door installed on the back door. We were very excited when the day came for them to see their new home which included a large pond in the garden with around 70 ﬁsh in it. They went

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crazy around the garden, all jumped into the pond together and then rushed inside our newly-bought, newly-renovated house and shook themselves oﬀ. Not only that, they had all tried to get the through the dog door at the same time, ripping it to bits, with Lucy running around the house with the circular rim of the ﬂap around her neck. I laughed. Mrs B didn’t. I was told, this house is not big enough for three dogs, two have to go. I immediately asserted my authority, going to the dogs’ defence telling my beloved that she was overreacting and that I was it was them or me. As she was getting my suitcase out from under the bed to pack my things, I had a change of heart. So, Daisy and Ralph were rehomed to loving families. Daisy did come back a couple of times on holiday and eventually returned permanently. Lucy and Daisy together were the most extraordinary dogs. We loved them and they loved us. They died three months apart. Daisy was 18 and Lucy was one month short of 21. Their ashes are in the wardrobe waiting for me. I have some wonderful friends who I love dearly but I ever had to choose just one friend, it would have four legs.

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Time to celebrate our green spaces Sparks Park in Carterton is a popular green space. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

Green spaces are vital for community wellbeing - and Wairarapa councils are encouraging residents to take time to appreciate the region’s array of parks and reserves. Last Sunday was the beginning of Parks Week - an annual international celebration of the important role parks and open spaces play in creating healthy and connected communities. Throughout Parks Week, organisations can hold events to showcase open spaces, and inspire people to spend time outdoors, exploring nature and being physically active. For this year’s celebration, ending on March 13, the three Wairarapa councils hope people take the

opportunity to visit the variety of green spaces at their doorstep: walking tracks, playgrounds, nature reserves, dog exercise areas, and more. “If you’ve always wanted to visit a local park but didn’t know where they all are or their facilities, then this week is for you,” Sandra Burles, walking and cycling co-ordinator for Carterton District Council said. “There are plenty of diﬀerent parks and ways to visit them for enjoyment, ﬁtness, and well-being. “For example, Queen Elizabeth Park in Masterton has lovely trees and paths to follow around the lakes and playgrounds. “You can take the dog to Carterton’s Sparks Park for some fresh air, stroll

through Featherston’s bush walks, or enjoy the facilities at Greytown’s Soldiers Memorial Park.” Burles said spending time outdoors is highly beneficial for physical and mental well-being. “It helps us feel refreshed, rejuvenating our minds and our bodies. “With all the curve balls life has thrown at us recently, it’s more important than ever to take care of our health and wellness. “We would love to see as many Kiwis as possible getting outside and reaping the benefits of fresh air and physical activity this week.” Masterton Mayor Lyn Patterson said Masterton District Council put a lot of effort into its open spaces. “We know our

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community appreciates and enjoys our green spaces, as well as our fantastic network of recreation trails,” Patterson said. “With two Masterton parks, Queen Elizabeth Park and Henley Lake, receiving international Green Flag awards, it’s a good time for people to get out and enjoy them.” Carterton Mayor Greg Lang said his district’s parks are much-loved community assets. “We are fortunate in Carterton to have so many green spaces close to the centre of town,” he said. “We get many positive comments on how much our parks mean to their whanau. “Our hard-working parks and reserves team are out there every day,

ensuring they remain safe and attractive destinations for all.” South Wairarapa Mayor Alex Beijen said there are wide variety of parks in his district, from coastal reserves, to skate parks, to historic areas such as Stella Bull Park in Greytown. “The councillors and myself encourage everyone to visit every park in your area over this week to experience this great array of open spaces.” Burles said visiting your park should still be practical under covid restrictions. • More information on Wairarapa parks and green spaces is available on the three district council’s websites.

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26 Wairarapa Midweek Lifestyle Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 Rural Wairarapa Midweek

Lack of action frustrates Feds

Report for Week Ending 04/03/2022. Sheep: Rams 1 at $80. 1 at $88, Wethers 3 at $104, Ewes 6 at $148,3 at $100, 2 at $126, 2 at $140, 4 at $60, 2 at $112, 6 at $170, 7 at $92, 5 at $130, 2 at $122, 1 at $62. Lambs: 4 at $116, 1 at $132, 5 at $120, 3 at $100, 3 at $140, 2 at $100, 5 at $100, 4 at $95, 3 at $101, 11 at $100, 10 at $133, 1 at $93, 2 at $103, 2 at $96.

Pigs: Weaners 3 at $80, 2 at $61, 6 at $82, Porker 1 at $136, 2 at $135. Cattle: Hereford X heifer ylng 2 at $750, Wagyu X weaner heifer 4 at $455, Hereford X weaner heifer 3 at $450, Hereford X weaner bull 1 at $405, Angus X weaner heifer 4 at $360, 4 at $385. Sundries: Muscovy ducks 2 at $5.

Federated Farmers national president and climate change spokesman Andrew Hoggard. PHOTO/FILE

regulations for farmers to use tools such as Bovaer®. “The rest of the world is embracing technology and we’re busy discussing targets and a tax system to reduce New Zealand’s ag emissions without the tools to back them, likely forcing farmers to cut production and profitability.” Federated Farmers had watched as people looked to handle the climate change crisis by offsetting emissions overseas or through drastic land-use change through carbon farming. The problem could be

solved by simply cutting the red tape and giving farmers the opportunity to safely invest in sciencebacked tools that are ready. “Consumers want to buy products with low emissions, they don’t care how you get there. Overseas competitors having Bovaer® approved could give them a significant leg-up on products from New Zealand, despite the effort farmers go to create high quality products at a lower emissions rate,” Hoggard said.

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Federated Farmers is deeply frustrated to see the European Union has approved the methanereduction feed tool Bovaer® for use by its farmers. “Despite consulting on the issue two years ago, there is still no sign of our government stepping up and getting on with approving this technology for us to use as well, and therefore help to keep our ‘world leading’ title,” Federated Farmers national president and climate change spokesman Andrew Hoggard said. The Bovaer® additive, which goes in animal feed, was approved for use in Brazil and Chile in September last year. It is said to have the potential to cut methane emissions by up to 30 per cent. New Zealand farmers are world leaders in producing food with low agricultural emissions. “We won’t be saying that for much longer if the government doesn’t start throwing its support behind tools to reduce emissions,” Hoggard said. “The 2020 declaration of a climate emergency should have been accompanied with

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30 Wairarapa Midweek Community Events Wednesday, March 9, 2022 Digital Seniors Wairarapa: Free oneon-one device support for seniors. Call 0800 373 646 to book an appointment. Martinborough: St Andrew’s Church, 9.30-11am; Featherston: Featherston Community Centre, 1.30-3.30pm. Steady As You Go: Falls Prevention and Balance Class, 9.30am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. Thursday Morning Bikers: Meet at the fountain at the Queen Elizabeth Park entrance, 9.30am [summer], 10.30am [winter]. Contact Liz.ocean41@gmail.com Patient Activity Programme: At Hospice Wairarapa 59 Renall St, Masterton, 10am1pm. Call Kirsten 399 1050. Parkinson’s Exercise Class: 1.30pm, at the Wairarapa Boxing Academy, Dixon St. Call Roslyn [027] 264-8623. Alcoholics Anonymous: Featherston Community Centre, 7.30-8.30pm. Call 0800 229 6757. Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB 9.30am-12.30pm. Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Family History Research Rooms, 79, Queen St, Masterton, open 1-4pm. Research assistance available if required – free service but donations appreciated. Wairarapa Fern and Thistle Pipe Band: Weekly practice, Masterton Brass Bandrooms, Park Ave, Masterton. Email fernandthistle21@gmail.com Belly Dance for Beginners: Kiwi Hall, Featherston, 6.30-7.30pm. Call Antonia Blincoe [021] 105-7649. Danzability Class: 10.30-11.30am, at St John’s Hall, 73 Main St, Greytown. Call Rachel Horwell [022] 077-2654. Ruamahanga Club: Cards – 500, 1-4pm, at Wairarapa Services Club, Essex St, Masterton. GirlGuidingNZ: Carterton Pippins, 5-7 years, 4.15-5.30pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Carterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 6-7.30pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm, tutored classes available, also print on Fridays, at 12 Victoria St. Call Sue 377-7019 or Elissa [0274] 706-528. Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate: South End School Hall, 275 High St South, 6.308.30pm. Call Jacqui [027] 325-3370. Narcotics Anonymous: 7.30-8.30pm, at St

Matthew’s Church, Church St, Masterton. Carterton Community Choir: 7.15-9pm, at Carterton School, Holloway St. Call [022] 373-4299. Masterton Petanque Club: 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Myrna Lane 377-3064. Social Learners Bridge: 1-3.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Barbara [06] 304-9208. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9am-noon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Red Star Table Tennis Club: 5-7pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter [027] 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 6.30pm. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 1-2.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: 57 High St [behind Carters], Carterton. Bowls: Roll-up 1.30pm start [unless tournament or gala]. Call Pauline Hodgson [027] 4066728. Housie: 1pm raffles, afternoon tea supplied. Call 379-5923.

FRIDAY, MARCH 11 Masterton Social Badminton Club: Wairarapa College gym, Cornwall Street entrance, 7-9pm. Contact Hamish Macgregor [021] 259-7684 or Sam [021] 055-2113. Justice of the Peace: Carterton library noon-2pm; Masterton District Court 11am1pm; Eketahuna Library 1.30-4.30pm. Aratoi: Making Space: Steve Carr, to Mar 6; Four artists [Mikalya Forster, Lindy McLachlan, Jim Simmons, and Shelley Vernon] from ConArt Gallery & Studios feature in the first of a new artist showcase series, to Apr 3; Toitū Te Whenua, The Land Will Always Remain, artists Jacqui Colley, Bruce Foster, Ian-Wayne Grant, Simon Lardelli, and Jenna Packer to Jun 26; William’s Legacy: The Beetham Portraits to Jun 26. Kids Song & Story: 9.30-10.30am, a social hour for preschool children and their caregivers, Epiphany Church hall, High St, Masterton. Call Anne Owen 377-4505. Seniornet Wairarapa: Computer/cellphone help, 1-2.30pm, Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton. Call John [027]

383-5654. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Quit Clinic at Whaiora 9am-noon. Support available across Wairarapa at no cost to you. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246. Needlework & Craft Drop-in: 10am-noon, Featherston Community Centre. Call May [06] 308-6912 or Virginia [06] 308-8392. Cloth Collective Sewing Workshop: 10am-2pm, Kiwi Hall Supper Room. Call Sara Uruski [0274] 474-959. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. Carterton Craft Market: Mon-Sat: 9am4pm, Sun: 10am-3pm, 25 High St North, Carterton. Call Desley [027] 787-8558. Greytown Music and Movement: For preschoolers, 10am, at St Luke’s Hall, Main St. Call: email admin@stlukesgreytown. co.nz Dance Fit: At Carrington Park, Carterton, at 6-7pm. If weather not good it’s in youth centre of Event Centre. Text dance groove to [022] 321-2643. Masterton Masters Swimming Club: Club night 5.30-6.30pm, Trust House Recreation Centre back pool. Call Stu [027] 2954189 or Lucy [021] 0204-4144. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401. Carterton Senior Citizens: 1.30-4pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, Carterton Memorial Club, Broadway.

Women’s Self Defence: With Dion, 9am, band rotunda, Queen Elizabeth Park. Call [020] 4124-4098. Parkrun: Weekly 5km run/walk. Measured, timed, free. 8am start, at the Woodside end of the Greytown rail trail. Info: parkrun. co.nz/greytownwoodsidetrail Martinborough Museum: Open Sat and Sun at No 7 The Square, 10.30am2.30pm. No admission charge but donation/koha appreciated. Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Sat and Sun 10am-2pm, other times by arrangement, groups welcome. Call Elsa [021] 263-9403. Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Masterton Library, 10am-noon. Carterton District Historical Society: 150 High St North, Carterton. Open by appointment. Call 379-9021 or 379-5564. Toy Library: Masterton: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St. Featherston: 14 Wakefield St, 10am-noon. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: 57 High St [behind Carters], Carterton. Golf Croquet: 1.15pm start. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 378-7109.

SATURDAY, MARCH 12

Masterton Marauders Wargaming Club: At the Masterton Croquet Club, 1-5pm. Call Vince Cholewa [027] 344-1073. Carterton Farmers Market: Memorial Square, 9am-12.30pm. Call [027] 663-9011.’ Narcotics Anonymous: Featherston Community Centre, 7-9pm. Call 0800 628 632 Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9am-noon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 1pm. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Myrna Lane 377-3064. Masterton Car Boot Sale and Market: 6.30-11.30am, Essex St car park. Contact ja.murray@xtra.co.nz Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: 57 High St [behind Carters], Carterton.

Wairarapa Embroiderers Guild: At the Ranfurly Club Rooms, Chapel St, Masterton. Call Billie Sims 378-2949 or Jenny 377-0859. Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Sat/Sun 10am-4pm, groups by arrangement. Call Lesley Hodgins [06] 372-6433. Cobblestones Museum: Daily 10am4pm. Printing Works: Sat/Sun, 1-4pm. Cobblestones Museum, 169 Main St, Greytown. Call [06] 304-9687. Greytown Menz Shed: 9am-noon. Call Paul Dodge [021] 0262-6595. Wairarapa Farmers’ Market: 9-1pm, Solway Showgrounds Masterton, entry from Fleet and York Sts, under the grandstand and nearby redwood tree. Featherston Weekly Market: 8am-2pm, 33 Fitzherbert St.

SUNDAY, MARCH 13

Association croquet, 9am start. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000. South Wairarapa Pipe Band: Practice at St John’s church hall, Featherston, 4-6pm. To confirm time please call Gordon [027] 414-7433 or [027] 628-5889.

MONDAY, MARCH 14 Steady As You Go: Falls Prevention and Balance Class, 9.30am, A/G Church, Featherston. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. Keep Fit!: 9.30am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. Line Dancing: 10.40am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. Steady As You Go: Falls Prevention and Balance Class, 1.30pm, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. Literacy Aotearoa: Free computing and digital device classes for adults. Call 377-4214. Creative Hands Programme: At Hospice Wairarapa 59 Renall St, Masterton, 10amnoon. Call Kirsten 399-1050. Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB 9.30am-12.30pm. East Indoor Bowling Club: 7pm. Call Julie 377-5497 or George 378-9266. Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate: Greytown St John’s Hall, Main St, 6.30-8.30pm. Call Paul [027] 376-9804. Featherston Music Club: 7-9pm. Call Shaun O’Brien [027] 672-6249. Carterton Scottish Dance Club: 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. Call Elaine 377-0322. Wairarapa Services Club: Cards – 500, 1.30pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. Mah Jong: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Pat Hamilton [06] 308-9729. Senior Citizens Club Cards: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Val [06] 308-9293. Art for Everyone: Featherston Community Centre, 7-9pm. Call Sandie [021] 1574909. Red Star Table Tennis Club: 6-8pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter [027] 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Support available across Wairarapa. Call a Quit Coach based at Whaiora 0800 494 246.

Play Gym: St James Church Hall 116 High St, Masterton, 9.30-11am, for 0-3-year-olds. Carterton Food Bank: 10-11am Mon-Fri at Haumanu House [down the lane between Carters and the Clock Tower]. Call 379-4092. Carterton Community Toy Library: Events Centre, Holloway St, Mon-Sat during CDC Library hours. Hospice Wairarapa Support Services: Free of charge for anyone dealing with a terminal illness. Call [06] 378-8888. CCS Disability Action Wairarapa Office: 36 Bannister St, Masterton, 10am-1pm Mon-Fri. Call 378-2426 or 0800 2272255. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. The Dance Shed: 450A Belvedere Rd, Carterton. Beginners Linedance Class: 6-7pm. Linedance Intermediate Class: 7.30-8.30pm. Call Wendy [027] 319-9814. Epilepsy Support Group: 11am at the Salvation Army office, 210 High St South, Carterton. Call 0800 20 21 22. Citizens Advice Bureau: Free and confidential advice, Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, 43 Perry St, Masterton. Call 377-0078 or 0800 367-222. Masterton District Brass Band: Rehearsals at 7pm, in the Band Room, Park Ave, Masterton. Call [022] 574-0742. Carterton Alcoholics Anonymous: 8pm, Salvation Army Community Rooms, 210 High St. Call Bob [021] 042-2947 or Martin [06] 372-7764. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Rangers, 12½-18 years, 6.30-8pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. South Wairarapa Guides [Greytown], 9-12½ years, 6-8pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550.

TUESDAY, MARCH 15 Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: Meet 7pm in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531. Wairarapa Embroiderers Guild: Meet at the Ranfurly Club Rooms, Chapel St, Masterton. Call Billie Sims 378-2949 or Jenny 377-0859. Al Anon: Do you need support for coping with alcohol problems in your family? Contact [027] 811-0006. Featherston Toy Library: Featherston

Community Centre, 9-11am. Masterton Toastmasters: Meet in the Salvation Army Hall, 210 High St, Carterton, at 7.30pm. Call Ben [027] 892-0730. Digital Seniors Wairarapa: Free oneon-one device support for seniors. Call 0800 373 646 to book an appointment. Carterton: 3 Mile, 66 High St, 9.3011.30am; Greytown: Greytown Library, 1.30-3.30pm. Featherston Amateur Wrestling Club: For the school term. Classes are weight and skill dependent; Beginners, 5-9 years, 5.30-6.15pm; 10 years+ [including adults] 6.15-7.30pm. Caregivers Programme: At Hospice Wairarapa 59 Renall St, Masterton, noon1.30pm. Call Kirsten 399 1050. Justice of the Peace: Masterton library 11am-1pm. Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate: Martinborough Primary School Hall, cnr Dublin and Roberts sts, juniors 5.306.15pm. Call Clare [027] 832.9743; juniors and adults 6.15-8pm. Call Anna [021] 163-8867. Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Family History Research Rooms, 79 Queen St, Masterton, open 1-4pm. Seniornet Wairarapa: Computer/cellphone help 1.30-2.30pm, Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton. Call John [027] 383-5654. Paint/draw: From live model,10am-noon, at Masterton Art Club, Victoria St. Call Elissa Smith [027] 470-6528. Free Literacy and Numeracy Classes: At Literacy Aotearoa Masterton. Call Carol [022] 524-5994 or visit us at 340 Queen Street, Masterton. Masterton Alcoholics Anonymous: 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 378-2338 or David [021] 116-5505. Social Bridge: At South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club, 1.30-3.30pm. Call Lesley [021] 299-6389. Wairarapa Services Club: Cards – Euchre, 1pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Pippins, 5-7 years, 3.45-5pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Dance Fitness: 6.30-7.30pm, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830. Chair Exercise: Gentle chair exercises, 2-2.45pm, at St John’s Hall, Greytown. Red Star Table Tennis Club: 9am-noon at

Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter [027] 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 10am. Featherston Wahine Singers: 7-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Susan [021] 246-4884. Carterton District Historical Society: 150 High St North, Carterton. Open by appointment. Call 379-9021 or 379-5564. Clareville Badminton Club: Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm. Call Steve [027] 333-3975. Central Indoor Bowls Club: 7.30pm, Hogg Crescent hall. Call Mathew or Graeme 378-7554. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Association: Meet for social indoor bowls, 500 cards, or a chat 1-3pm, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St. Call Ngaire 377-0342. Free Community Fit Club: 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. Woops A Daisies: Leisure Marching Team practise 4-5pm, at the Trust House Rec Centre Stadium. Call Cheryl [06] 370-1922 or [027] 697-6974. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club: Games afternoon, including cards, board, darts, pool etc. Call Doff 304-9748. Girl Guiding: Pippins [5-7 years] 3.455pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: 57 High St [behind Carters], Carterton. Association Croquet: 9am start. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000. Bowls: Roll-up 1.30pm start [unless tournament or gala scheduled]. Call Pauline Hodgson [027] 406-6728. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 Toi Wairarapa – Heart of Arts: 10 Minute Bites, 12.10pm, BYO sandwich. Wairarapa Heart Help Group: 1.302.30pm, share stories and information Wairarapa Community Centre, 41 Perry St, Masterton. Call Annette, at Heart Foundation, [04] 472-2780 ext 1. Digital Seniors Wairarapa: Free one-

on-one device support for seniors. Call 0800 373 646 to book an appointment. Masterton: Citizens Advice, 10-noon. Keep Fit!: 1.30pm, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. Free Classes: Literacy, language and numeracy for adult learners. Call Literacy Aotearoa 377-4214. South Wairarapa Caregivers Programme: At a café in South Wairarapa, 10am. Call Kirsten 399-1050. Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB noon-2pm. Wisdom and Well-being: Kiwi Hall, Featherston, 10.30am-12.30pm. Call Pauline [021] 102 8857 Wildflower Yoga: Kiwi Hall Featherston, 7-8.15pm. Call Kate [022] 390-9798. Juesday Art: 10am-12.30pm, AOG Church, Birdwood St, Featherston. Call Julia [06] 308-8109. St John: Greytown Penguins, boys and girls 6-8 years, 6-7.30pm, St John Hall, Main St. Call Esther [027] 637-4110. Parkinson’s Singing Group: 10.30am, at the South Wairarapa Workingman’s Club, Main St, Greytown. Call Marguerite Chadwick 379-5376. Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: 10am in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531. Scrabble Club: 1-4pm in Masterton. Phone Sue McRae [027] 449-0601 or email sue. mcrae.nz@gmail.com for venue details. Greytown Menz Shed: 9am-noon. Call Paul Dodge [021] 0262-6595. Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate: Featherston School Hall, Lyon St, kobudo 5.15-7pm, karate 6.30-8.30pm. Call Paul [027] 376-9804. The Dance Shed: 450A Belvedere Rd, Carterton. Line Dance Class 6-7pm; Rock N Roll Dance Class: 7.30-8.30pm, Beginners/Couple Coaching, Social/ Competitive. Call Wendy [027] 319-9814. Healing Rooms: Confidential prayer for healing or any situation, 1-3pm, Ranfurly Rooms, Chapel St, Masterton. No appointment necessary. Call [021] 159- 4160. Carterton Cycle Group: An informal group of ‘leg power’ and e-power cyclists, from Belvedere Rd [weather permitting] for 20km or 40-60km rides. Call Irene [027] 634-9167 or Lesley [021] 299-6389. Heart of Arts Wairarapa: A community gallery showing work from Wairarapa artists, 47 High St North, Carterton, Wed-

Sun, 11am-3pm. Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll. Couple inquiries to [027] 333-1793. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 5.30-7pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Dance Fitness: 9.30-11am, pre-schoolers with parents or caregivers, music and movement and art, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830. Wairarapa Services Club: Rummikub, 1pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. Cards: “500”, 1.15-4.15pm, at the Carterton Club. Call Barbara 379-6582 or Val 379-8329. AA Meeting: At 7.30pm, Epiphany church hall, High St, Solway, Masterton. Call [027] 557-7928. Silver Ukulele Club: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Jan [06] 3088556. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, improvers 5-6.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Kiddie Gym: For 0-3-year-olds, 9.30-11am, at St David’s Church, corner High and Victoria Sts, Carterton. Call Lorna or Abby 379-8325. Rangatahi to Rangatira Youth Group: Join us for sports, food, and leadership, Carterton Events Centre. Text “R2R” to [027] 742-2264. Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm, tutored classes available, also print on Fridays, at 12 Victoria St. Call Elissa [0274] 706-528. Recreational Walking Group: 9.30am, Essex St car park. Call Ann Jackson, 3725758, or Ann Duckett, 378-8285. Te Runga Scouts: Cubs, 6-7.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Wairarapa Singers: Choral singing, based in Masterton. Call Sean Mulcahy 379-9316. Soulway Cooking and Crafts: 10am-noon, High St, Masterton. Call Nikki Smith 3701604 [church office]. Carrington Bowls & Croquet Club: 57 High Street [behind Carters]. Golf Croquet: 1.15pm start. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 378-7109. * To have an event listed please email event@age.co.nz by noon Thursday prior.

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NOTICE TO CLOSE ROADS TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that the South Wairarapa District Council, for the purpose of the 121 Festival, will close the following road to ordinary vehicular traffic for the period indicated hereunder. During the period of closure diversions will be in place and the road will be opened periodically to allow residents through. Road to be closed: • No 1 Line Road between Moroa Road and the Tauherenikau Racecourse entrance Period of closure • 8am Friday 11 March to 9pm Sunday 13 March Stefan Corbett Group Manager Partnerships & Operations

OFFICIAL NOTICE. CARTERTON DISTRICT COUNCIL

PROPOSAL TO CLOSE ROADS TO ORDINARY VEHICULAR TRAFFIC

Community Board Representation No community boards are to be established.

FURTHER INFORMATION Any queries regarding the Council’s decision should be directed to Tania Madden: Email: submissions@mstn.govt.nz Phone: 06 370 6300 Postal address: 161 Queen Street, PO Box 444, Masterton 5840 David Hopman - Chief Executive 5 March 2022

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PURSUANT to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that the Carterton District Council proposes to close Te Wharau Road for the purpose of a The Annual Motorcycle Hill Climb for the period indicated hereunder: Period of Closure: Saturday 19th March 2022 Sunday 20th March 2022

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We are seeking a person interested in rearing calves on our dairy farm near Masterton. This is a seasonal position running from late March to early October. Must enjoy working with animals and have a high level of attention to detail, a reliable method of transport and great work ethic.

Closing the Doors Saturday 12th March Service of Closure 2.00pm Anybody who has a connection with Lansdowne Presbyterian Church is welcome. Vaccine Passes and Masks are required.

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GROUNDS ASSISTANT Process Workers Required good with numbers. Do you enjoy working within a great team of energetic and positive people? Hansells Masterton have a number of different rolls available to the right people. Hansells Masterton has been operating for over 80 years and has a vested interest in succeeding ng while w also supporting uppor g our time workers: Monday Thursday 7.00am 4.30pm, Friday 7.00am 11.00am Also, part time workers whose hours coincide with school hours so your tamariki would not be missing out on your time and attention. We are looking for: Manufactures able to weigh up, measure and blending of raw materials. Operators machine set ups, record keeping checks and operations. Packers assisting operators in processing of raw material into packaging for a finished product. Logistics supplying materials to production area and transporting finished goods to the warehouse. Express your interest to: Dellac@hmstn.co.nz accompanied with your CV.

Applications are invited for the part time position of Grounds Assistant at Wairarapa College. This role is responsible for assisting with maintaining the gardens/grounds at the College. The successful applicant will: - be physically fit - have good communicative and time management skills The role will include the following duties: - Maintenance of College Grounds/Gardens - Daily rubbish run and removing rubbish from school grounds - Assist maintenance/grounds staff with various duties when required The position p will be 6 hours per day Mon Fri. Starting times may vary due to the colleges requirements. Closing date for applications is 11 March 2022 with a starting date 21 March 2022. Please apply to: M Stanley School Business Manager Wairarapa College PO Box 463, Masterton Email to: mstanley@waicol.nz Please include a copy of your CV and two referees. A job description is available on request

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TRUCK DRIVER Mitre 10 MEGA Masterton is proud to be 100% Wairarapa owned and operated which strives to offer exceptional customer service to every customer every time. We are looking for a truck driver to join the team. This role is 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday. As a truck driver, you will also be involved in our Trade Department and timber yard and will be required to serve our Trade and DIY customers where needed. The successful applicant must have their forklift and class 2 license Class 4 license and Hi-Ab training will be provided. Being adaptable and versatile will be key, as you will be delivering anything from kitchens and appliances to timber and outdoor furniture. We deliver to residential properties, building sites and more. No two days are the same! To be successful in this role you will be: Committed to providing a highquality service to our customers Physically fit and capable of lifting heavy items Able to represent the company in a professional manner Able to use your own initiatives and get things done, either by yourself or in a team environment Applications forms are available at Mitre 10 MEGA Masterton or contact Darren Moffitt, Trade Manager 027 281 6806.

2022 and beyond. The role of the 1st XI coach is to work with the Teacher-in-Charge (TIC) of Football, the College Sports Director and the very supportive Wairarapa football community to deliver an enjoyable and successful programme, to enable Wairarapa College boys to compete in the College Sport Wellington Secondary Schools league competition. We are looking for a dedicated and organised individual with a passion for football, able to commit to two trainings a week and Saturday morning games. The role involves: Running wider pre-season trainings in early 2022 for talent identification Working alongside the TIC Football to select a team to take into the season Develop a training programme to facilitate effective training sessions Help develop a strong player pathway from junior to senior 1st/2nd XI football Advising on the development/achievement of the Wairarapa College Strategic Plan for Football. The College will provide: A Team Manager All required training equipment Player and Coaching staff apparel Assistance with professional development To express interest or find out more about the role, please contact the Sports Director, Adrian Sorrell at sports@waicol.nz or 027 359 9749.

Employment

PARTS ASSISTANT (WHOLESALE) The Job: • Receipting and stocking incoming goods (including some assembly work) • Full Time job including rostered Saturday mornings and call outs • Processing supplier invoices • Picking, packing and dispatching orders • Forklift/machinery operation • Stock-taking inventory, and keeping shelves tidy • Long term career prospects (towards Parts Interpreter) The Person: • Good communicator, reliable and honest • Interest in machinery and/or farming industry an advantage • Ability to work effectively as part of a team • Attention to detail and ability with numbers/computers essential • A can-do positive attitude Please apply with a concise CV to: The Operations Manager Tulloch Farm Machines PO Box 200 Masterton 5840 c.birch@tulloch.nz Applications close 31st March 2022

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Finance Manager Opportunity to join a growing local provider of loans and investments Take ownership of financial systems and financial reporting requirements Play a key role in the management team and help inform decisionmaking re looking for an experienced, flexible Finance Manager to join our small, collaborative Wairarapa-based team. Reporting to the CEO, you will contribute to the continued growth of our proudly local business through your expert financial and regulatory knowledge and pragmatic approach. About us: WBS is the only 100% locally owned lending and investment service provider in the Wairarapa. As a mutual organisation, WBS is owned by its members, and is committed to our community, supporting local initiatives and groups through funding and grants. Our team prides itself on providing personalised service, tailoring loans and investments to the needs of our customers. Responsibilities: Ownership and oversight of the financial systems and financial reporting, including preparation of the annual report and ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations. Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors and key external stakeholders including the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ), Trustee Executors Limited and Fitch Ratings. Prepare internal Board and management reporting, providing relevant evidence-based insights to help inform decision making. Apply your in-depth knowledge of CCCFA requirements to assess and approve loan applications. Work with the management ge team to continue development and

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Chris Cogdale

chris.cogdale@age.co.nz

Requirements: Experience in or ability to work at senior leadership level. Experience working with boards and external stakeholders. New Zealand residency or demonstrated ability to work in New Zealand and an accounting qualification recognised in New Zealand. To apply, send your CV and a cover letter to kat.wildy@wbs.net.nz. Applications close at 5pm on Monday 21st March 2022.

Youth 2 Work Wairarapa Employment Facilitator Full time, fixed term contract until 31 July 2022

Are you passionate about rangatahi/youth? Do you enjoy coaching, mentoring, and supporting rangatahi with their employability skills and their pathway goals? Your experience connecting with rangatahi supporting their achievement and growth in any of the following backgrounds would be fantastic but not essential: • • •

Gurdev Singh hits out on his way to 32.

Education Community service Coaching

Most important is a passion to support youth to succeed and if you have that drive we’d love to hear from you. The employment facilitator role is to educate and build employability skills and awareness. This involves supporting rangatahi/youth to gain other skills and qualifications necessary to be successful in gaining sustainable employment. You will also assist with ongoing pastoral support when required.

To apply for this position please email vacancies@reapwairarapa.nz to receive an application pack. For any queries regarding this position please contact: Peter McNeur - REAP Wairarapa Director on 027 222 7690

The two Wairarapa teams’ lack of batting nous was cruelly exposed in heavy losses in their Coastal Challenge matches on Saturday. United were well-beaten by six wickets by Whanganui United after managing only 130 on an excellent batting surface at Greytown. But that was nothing compared with Burger King Red Star’s humiliation of being bowled out by Paraparaumu.for 48. Paraparaumu got off to a flyer at Kena Kena Park scoring 47 off their first six overs, only for Red Star to fight back and have the home side struggling at 104-6 off 20 overs. A patient 65 by number three Sam O’Brien aided by some good lower order resistance and some wayward bowling from the Red Star bowlers, who conceded 30 wides, had Paraparaumu through to 193. Left arm spinner Ojas Patel and medium pacer Mark Steventon each claimed three wickets. Kuranui leg spinner Alex Mason also impressed in his first game at this level, bowling 10 economical overs for just 38 runs. Chasing a reasonable but far from daunting total, the Red Star batters failed to learn from the previous weekend’s loss to Levin Old Boys. Again too many of the batters were guilty of playing across the line, with four LBW and three bowled, as they crumbled to 48 all out and their second consecutive morale-crushing defeat.

Above: United’s Amish Patel is lucky not to be bowled. Wicketkeeper Chris Sharrock looks on. Left: Whanganui United leg-spinner Robbie Power celebrates a wicket.

Red Star’s poor effort means the team has scored only 127 runs in their last two matches for the loss of 20 wickets, something more akin to the lower social grades rather than the level below representative cricket. Despite the heavy loss, Red Star are fourth-equal in the standings, and still in with a chance of making the semifinals, with two rounds to play. United won the toss and batted first on the placid Greytown pitch, but their innings never really gained any traction with the loss of regular wickets. Captain Jaco Vorster, with 36, and Gurdev Singh, with 32, were the only two batters to trouble the accurate Whanganui United bowling attack, but they lacked support at the other end. Medium-slow bowler Brendon

Walker, with 3-15 off 10 overs, and leg spinner Robbie Power, with 2-20, were the best of the visitor’s bowlers. The total of 130 was never going to be enough on the batting ‘road’, and Whanganui United cruised to victory in 22 overs. Former international Andrew Penn led the way with a chanceless 58 not out, while wicketkeeper Chris Sharrock smashed 45 from 33 balls. United [Wairarapa] are the only team yet to win in the Coastal Challenge and they will probably need two wins from their final two games, which are both away, and for other results to go their way, to make the playoffs.

BRIEF SCORES Paraparaumu 193 [Sam O’Brien 65; Ojas Patel 3-39, Mark Steventon 3-35] beat Burger King Red Star 48 [Kamal Patel 4-6, Dale McNamara 3-17] by 143 runs. United [Wairarapa] 130 [Jaco Vorster 36, Gurdev Singh 32; Brendon Walker 3-15, Lovedeep Randhawa 3-36] lost to Whanganui United 131-4 [Andrew Penn 58no, Chris Sharrock 45] by six wickets.

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ASPIRING WALLS DENZO II ASPIRING WALLS MODERN ART

they are 120 years old and need too much repairing. We’ve decided they have earned their retirement. After many discussions with Shellie and some online research, we have gone with European Oak plank floorboards and wool carpet for the lounge and bedrooms. We will be tiling the bathrooms and laundry. We really pondered this decision as the native floorboards were always our preference but having checked out the quality of plank floorboards, I am now super excited about them and can’t wait to see them. The wool was a no brainer as we wanted a carpet with good insulation properties and suited to having pets. We also want to support NZ inc and let’s face it our wool is the best in the world. We have just finished the decking outside and is currently tidying up some of the structural work on the verandah bull nose timber so hopefully we can get our roofer back soon. The next four weeks should be interesting as we finish off the last of our stage one structural changes inside (phase two is the lean-to) and hopefully get our pre-lining inspection nailed - excuse the pun. I am sure our builder will be wanting a holiday by then.

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The global pandemic, building supply shortage, demand for all trades and just day to day general renovation exhaustion is making building work a challenge. During the past month Settlers Villa has had its repiling signed off from Council. The first fit out of plumbing and electrical is underway and the exterior is starting to look pretty good, if I must say so myself. All of this has led to the need to start making some important interior fitout decisions well in advance of the usual timeframes due to the demand for any building products. Like me, you probably think that means framing timber, gib, cladding and pink batts. It also applies to wallpaper, flooring, carpet, kitchen and bathroom supplies. In the past few weeks we have had to choose our wallpaper and flooring so we could get our orders in. Delivery timeframes are stretching out and if we don’t want to delay our trades then we needed to order much sooner than anticipated. If I thought choosing the right white paint was a minefield then picking flooring is like an exercise in dodging the landmines. Thank goodness for Shellie from Guthrie Bowron. We have lovely native timber floors but

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BREMWORTH WOOL CARPET

Guthrie Bowron (Masterton)

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FLOORING • Carpet • Planking • Hybrid planks/tiles • Vinyls • Bamboo Come and see the team for a free in-home measure and quote. WASHED ELM VINYL BY POLYFLOR

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