Wairarapa Midweek Wed 9th Nov

A group of dynamic Masterton youngsters hope to shimmy, pose, and chant their way to the top of the podium at this year’s national Jump Jam championships.

Opaki School’s Jump Jam teams will be representing Wairarapa at the 2022 Jump Jam North Island National Competition: After receiving a personal invitation from Jump Jam founder Brett Fairweather.

The Opaki Junior Jets and Opaki All Stars won their categories at the Wairarapa regional Jump Jam competition in August – dazzling the judging panel with their highoctane choreography and charismatic stage presence.

Fairweather, a former aerobics champion who created Jump Jam to introduce young Kiwis to joyful movement, attended the Wairarapa event – and handpicked both Opaki teams to compete at the North Island championship, held in Tauranga this

weekend.

Though several Wairarapa schools have sent Jump Jam crews to national tournaments, Opaki is the first to be selected by Fairweather himself.

Jump Jam, now practiced in 90 percent of New Zealand primary schools, is a fusion of aerobics and dance, adapted for children – also incorporating elements of hip hop, jazz, tap and cheerleading.

Opaki School adopted Jump Jam in 2017, and the All Stars and Jets have been undefeated at the Wairarapa competition ever since – apart from last year, when the Jets were “pipped at the post” by Hadlow School.

This weekend, the Wairarapa “Jammers” will face off against 53 teams and perform for a panel of six adjudicators – and hope to return home with a national trophy for the silverware cabinet.

“I keep joking with our principal that we’re going to need a bigger space for all our awards!” coach

Roar! The Opaki Junior Jets are set to perform their routine to I Like To Move It at the Jump Jam North Island National Competition.

PHOTO/ERIN KAVANAGH-HALL

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Erin Kavanagh-Hall erin.kavanagh-hall@age.co.nz

Education

Kuranui’s merry adventures

Year 13 Kuranui College student Katie Taylor shares her experiences of starring in Robin Hood – the school’s first major production in three years. Full story P8.

A village for whānau

Erin Kavanagh-Hall erin.kavanagh-hall@age.co.nz

Rebecca Vergunst has been a school administrator, a youth worker and a Wairarapa elected representative – but her newest role may be the one dearest to her heart.

Vergunst, who stepped down as Carterton Deputy Mayor at this year’s local election, has been appointed service manager for Hōkai Tahi: A charitable organisation dedicated to supporting whānau through crisis pregnancy, baby loss, or termination.

She succeeds previous service manager Katie van Dalen, who will be stepping back to focus on her new foster family and dairy farming career.

Hōkai Tahi, based at Hessey House in Masterton, was founded in 2017 by local health professionals to fill gaps in community maternity services – and provides counselling and practical in-home assistance for families coping with a loss or an unplanned pregnancy.

As service manager, Vergunst will be responsible for supporting Hōkai Tahi’s volunteers – including its support coordinators, a team of trained counsellors, nurses and social workers – fundraising, and connecting with community stakeholders.

As well as combining three of her main passions – “working with women, children and community development” – Vergunst was drawn to her new role by a profound empathy for whānau “travelling a similar road”.

In 2019, she and husband Josh were devastated when their son Asher was stillborn at 21 weeks.

Vergunst said her loss was made more bearable by a strong community network – and, through Hōkai Tahi, hopes to be part of a “village” that supports families on their journey through grief and

towards parenthood.

“When you’re dealing with grief, it’s so overwhelming,” she said.

“But it helps when you have someone to walk alongside you, remind you it’s going to be okay, and help you put a plan in place.

“As women, we tend to take so much on our shoulders. But you can’t care for others unless someone’s looking after you.

“I want to be part of creating an open and inclusive practice where families can feel supported, that their grief is valid, and like they’re at home.”

Vergunst, now mum to Malia, Grace and Summer, returned home to Wairarapa after graduating from Victoria University, planning to take a six-month break before training as a secondary school teacher.

She worked as an accounts manager for Pontahi Christian School and volunteered for the Wairarapa Safer Community Trust – which lead to her landing a job as a facilitator for youth organisation Rangatahi to

Rangatira.

In 2016, she was elected to Carterton District Council at age 22 – the youngest candidate by at least three decades. She was re-elected in 2019 and chosen as Deputy Mayor by Mayor-elect Greg Lang.

Highlights include adopting new policies [including on rural road maintenance and Māori engagement], progressing Carterton’s urban growth strategy, organising street art projects, and mentoring 11-year-old Molly O’Dwyer on her campaign for a new pool slide.

“I was one of the youngest people, and certainly the youngest woman, to be Deputy Mayor,” Vergunst said “Greg took a gamble on me – but I think it paid off. And I think it’s broken the ice, and paved the way for more young women to stand in Carterton.

“Progress can be slow in local government – and there’s always unfinished business. But I’m proud of what we achieved together. I feel privileged to have had the opportunity.”

She stepped down from the council to “expand

her skills in other areas” – but predicts her local government experience will be invaluable in her new role.

“On council, you have to be a jack of all trades.

“You need to be good at networking, know a bit about fundraising, and keep tabs on multiple projects. You need to have fingers in a lot of pies – so I think that experience will come in handy.”

As Hōkai Tahi service manager, Vergunst hopes collaborate with other support organisations, such as the Ruth Project and Puawānanga Wairarapa Young Parents, set up a peer support group for fathers, and work alongside more diverse communities – such as Māori, Pasifika, and former refugee whanau settling in the region.

She looks forward to working with the team which makes Hōkai Tahi possible: “A proactive board, so many amazing volunteers – from the cleaners at Hessey House to our dedicated fundraising team – and all our supporters in the wider community”.

Hui to inspire Wairarapa climate action

A special hui on local climate action, featuring a world-recognised New Zealand climate change scientist, will be held in Masterton later this month.

“The Time is Now – a Climate Change Plan for Wairarapa” will be held at the Copthorne Hotel on November 20 – featuring a keynote address from Dr James Renwick, Professor of Atmospheric Physics at Victoria University in Wellington.

Dr Renwick has also been a contributor to the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change since 2000 and is one of New Zealand’s Climate Change Commissioners, appointed following the passing of the Climate Change Response [Zero Carbon] Amendment Act.

Hui organiser Chris Peterson, of Sustainable Wairarapa, said it was “an important time” to hold this event.

“Climate change is finally starting to get the traction and attention from all quarters that has been so desperately lacking.

“For example, the crucially important COP27 began on November 6 in Egypt and runs for six weeks. Submissions on the government’s response to the He Waka Eke Noa proposal for pricing agricultural GHG emissions close on the 20th.

“Climate change is happening somewhere in the world every day now, often with tragic results. There’s no time to waste – it’s time for concerted action.”

The final agenda for the Masterton hui is still being finalised but the intention is to focus on local action.

“Climate change has serious implications for Wairarapa – and we hope to see the formation of a forum of concerned citizens working towards a range of positive and constructive communitywide responses,” Peterson said.

There will be no charge to attend the hui, although a koha will be appreciated. More information is to follow.

New Hōkai Tahi service manager Rebecca Vergunst [centre] and daughter Summer, with outgoing service manager Katie van Dalen [left] and chair Lucy Griffiths. PHOTO/ERIN KAVANAGH-HALL

Climate scientist Dr James Renwick will be the keynote speaker at an upcoming hui on climate change in Wairarapa.

PHOTO/VICTORIA UNIVERSITY

Gold Stars for 25 years of service

By Erin Kavanagh-Hall erin.kavanagh-hall@age.co.nz

Forest fires, some “very physical” training sessions, freeing drivers trapped on desolate rural roads, and bringing people back from the brink of death: It’s been anything but a dull quarter-century for longhaul firefighters Jo Hayes and Tim Scott.

And yet, they’re certain they wouldn’t be doing anything else.

Hayes and Scott, longtime members of the Masterton Composite Fire Brigade, have received Gold Star awards recognising their 25 years of service to Fire and Emergency New Zealand.

Volunteer Hayes and senior career firefighter Scott were honoured in a special ceremony at Masterton Fire Station on October 22 – and were presented with Gold Star badges by David Ackroyd, former president of the Wellington Provincial Fire Brigade.

The Gold Star badge has eight points, representing the qualities prized by the fire service: Service, efficiency, valour, resourcefulness, integrity, mobility, strength and unity.

In his speech, Ackroyd acknowledged Hayes and Scott for their years of “dedication and commitment” to their brigade and community –and made special mention of Hayes’ “impressive” 98 per cent attendance rate at emergency call-outs.

Hayes, who joined the service in 1997, was the Masterton brigade’s first female volunteer firefighter – and one of only a small group of New Zealand volunteers to receive a Gold Star. Traditionally, only about 4 per cent of volunteer firefighters continue past the twodecade mark.

“A Gold Star is a unique honour, presented to a selective group,” Ackroyd said.

“For our firefighters, this

can often be a thankless job. But they don’t do it for the thanks.

“They do it for the satisfaction helping others – even if that sometimes comes at the expense of their families and loved ones.”

Hayes said she was inspired to join the service after taking part in a training exercise – and wanted to do something “meaningful and purposeful” for the community where she grew up.

She has continued training and upskilling herself throughout the years – for example, training in driving heavy vehicles off-road and operating water pumps during fire call-outs.

“The way I see it, it’s never too late to learn something new,” she said.

“The training is very physical and challenging – but I enjoy being pushed beyond my comfort zone. And I think it brings you and your team closer together.

“In this job, you need to have confidence in your team, and draw on each

other’s strengths.”

Hayes, who works as a diversional therapist in aged care, said she is grateful for her employer’s support – and making allowances for the times she has to attend an emergency during work hours.

“It’s amazing, especially in this economic climate, when employers will allow their workers to volunteer.

“The fire service knows our employment has to come first, and I can’t walk out of a room of people who are completely dependent on me.

“But my work

understands there are times I will need attend a major disaster – and they’ve been incredibly supportive.”

She said she has “never felt intimidated” being one of the few female firefighters in the Masterton brigade.

“For me, in any job, you have to work to earn people’s trust and respect. And I believe I have done that.

“All the guys I’ve worked over the years with have been a great support.”

Scott, a former engine repair specialist, first joined the service as a

volunteer while living in Tangimoana, a small fishing town on the Rangitikei River.

“At the time, there were a lot of forest fires in the area. And that was back in the day when community members were able to come and help out – before the health and safety regulations.

“So, my brother-inlaw and I grabbed some shovels, jumped in the truck and headed out to see what we could do.

“I joined the volunteer brigade and knew pretty early on firefighting was the career for me.”

Scott, who met wife Kelly in the service, eventually joined his first recruits course and, on qualifying, got a job in Masterton –which he admits wasn’t his first choice.

“But, when we got there, we thought ‘this isn’t a bad spot.’ And we haven’t looked back since.”

Scott remained in Wairarapa for nine years, before transferring to the Palmerston North Fire Brigade to be closer to family, but eventually returned to Masterton in 2020.

He enjoys the variety of working in Masterton, covering a “huge geographical area” and attending many types of call-outs: from grass fires, to medical emergencies, to motor vehicle accidents, to hazardous chemical spills.

Some jobs, he said, can be traumatic – particularly those involving CPR.

“What I find particularly difficult is doing CPR on infants. One time, I had to do two of those calls in one week.

“Those jobs are hard on your mental health. But it helps to know you and your team are experiencing all the same things, and we can debrief with each other, and our officers, if we need to.

“It also helps knowing you’re making a difference. We’re not able to bring everyone back – but, when you do save a life, it’s a huge buzz.”

He recalls a recent incident where he and his team attended a crash, which left a young woman trapped upside down inside a drain.

“We were able to cut her out of the car reasonably quickly – and people watching nearby said it was impressive to watch.

“Those situations are stressful – but your training and knowledge just kick in. You know you’ve got a job to do, and you’re there to help people – so you just get on with it.”

Volunteer firefighter Jo Hayes [second from right] and her family – whom she calls her “tower of strength”.

Career firefighter Tim Scott receives his Gold Star from Wellington colleague David Ackroyd. PHOTOS/SUPPLIED

Opaki likes to move it, move it

Wilson said.

“We’re very proud to have been chosen by Brett. He was so impressed with the kids – Jump Jam is his baby, so it was amazing to hear him say their routines were up to a national standard.

“The kids have worked so hard – and we’re ready to knock him dead in Tauranga!”

This weekend, the All Stars will compete in the Year 5 – 8 Strictly category with their rendition of I’m A Believer [from the Shrek 2 soundtrack], while the Jets will perform to I Like To Move It from Madagascar – complete with animal onesies – in the Year 4 Advanced section.

Judges will be scoring the teams on technical execution, presentation, choreography, use of the stage, and sharpness of movement.

A key element of a quality Jump Jam routine, Wilson said, is the vocals –which has set Opaki apart from other teams in the past.

“Each routine has to incorporate a call or a chant – so, there’s a bit of shouting involved!

“Between all the movement and vocals, you use a lot of energy. Brett told the kids that if you’re puffing and panting at the

end, you know you’ve done a good performance.

“Luckily, a lot of the kids are involved in sport and dance, so they’re a pretty fit bunch.”

The children were delighted to meet Fairweather – and receive both autographs and performance tips.

“Brett gave us some really good advice,” Year 6 pupil Rose Hooper said.

“He told us to eyeball the

judges – and smile lots, and let the audience know we’re enjoying ourselves.”

Both teams are pulling out all the stops to prepare for the nationals: Practicing at least once a day during school hours, as well as giving up morning tea breaks, lunchtimes and some weekends to rehearse.

Though the prospect of performing “in the big league” is nerve-wracking

for the Jammers, Wilson predicts her “angels” will, as always, come alive as soon as they hit the stage.

“They just love being in front of an audience,” she said.

“It’s always the kids you think are going to struggle that surprise you. You think they may lack confidence – but they get on stage, lose their inhibitions, and completely shine.”

Variety of skills on show in Masterton

Art lovers will have plenty of early Christmas presents to choose from at the Masterton Art Club’s upcoming showcase.

The club, which celebrated its centenary last year, will be hosting a twoday exhibition and cashand-carry sale at its Victoria Street premises, opening this Friday evening.

Club treasurer Chris Matthews said the show will feature more than 100 artworks from the club’s membership — both from seasoned artists and newcomers.

“We’ve got a big range of media on display: abstract watercolours, lino-cut

prints, wood carvings, resin work, jewellery, and more.

“We’ve got some really talented artists — including some of our new members, who come to our classes and get it right on the first try!”

Matthews said the sale will double as a fundraiser for the club — with proceeds going towards upgrades for its headquarters and new art supplies.

“If it’s successful, we’re hoping to run it as an annual event.”

The exhibition will open on Friday, November 11, at 5.30pm, at 12 Victoria St, Masterton. It will run until Sunday, November 13.

The Opaki All Stars [Years 5 to 8] strike a pose.

PHOTO/ERIN KAVANAGH-HALL

Masterton Art Club treasurer Chris Matthews and president Elissa Smith prepare for the club’s upcoming exhibition and sale.

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A generous final act

A Wairarapa institution known for its high-energy stage performances is donating the profits from its old headquarters to keep the community singing.

After 112 years, the Masterton Savage Club closed its doors in January and sold the club buildings on Albert St in August.

Club patron Randell Mellish said its constitution required the profits of the sale to be donated to a charity. Hospice Wairarapa was one of 10 community organisations to receive a total of $321,000 from the organisation.

Hospice Wairarapa fundraising manager Tracey Harris said the donation was “fantastic”.

“This donation has come at a wonderful time – we are really grateful. This will go a long way in delivering our services and moving forward.”

She said fundraising had become difficult in the last three years, thanks to covid.

“We haven’t been able to hold a lot of our major fundraisers. Hospice relies on fundraising, retail stores and grants – which have all been affected.

“A lot of businesses we

rely on for support are also struggling, so a lot of grants have been pulled.

“It hasn’t just affected us, it has affected many community organisations.”

She said many of the hospice residents had fond memories of the Savage Club’s performances – which would usually involve comedy sketches, show tunes, and poetry readings.

Mellish said the club’s committee decided to shut up shop earlier in the year as only “about half a dozen members” were still active.

“Our outgoings were getting expensive – about $2,500 a year for rates, power and insurance.

“We didn’t have the financials to make it to another Christmas.”

“It’s hard to put a concert on with just seven performers,” former secretary Judith Thomsen said.

“A lot of our income came from the concerts. We often had a full house –but we just never convinced the audience to join as members.”

The Masterton Savage Club was originally founded in 1910, for men to perform for one another through skits, comedy and musical numbers. Women joined in 1998.

The club was so popular in the 1950s – capped at 100 members – that an Orphans Club was formed for those who couldn’t secure a membership.

Mellish, who was a member for 54 years, said

members had “many good memories” during the club’s heyday, including visits to other clubs around the country.

“We had a lot of fun going around the different towns. The visitors would put on variety concerts.

“There are still eight clubs left in the North Island, and about double that in the South Island.”

The club also made donations to Wellington Free Ambulance, Masterton Foodbank, Masterton Theatre Company, Riding for the Disabled, District of Masterton Air Training Corps, Life Flight Trust, Women’s Refuge, St John Ambulance, and Wairarapa Cancer Society.

READER PHOTOS

Have you got a photo you want to share with Wairarapa?

Whether it’s a reader photo, a cutie, or a snap of you with your Midweek, email it to midweek@age.co.nz with ‘Midweek Photo’ in the subject line, and it could be featured in this segment.

Reader Tessa sent in this spectacular shot of the evening skies above rural Carterton – taken at Carter’s Line.

PHOTO/TESSA DE VRIES LEENDERS

Reader Jill took this gorgeous photo of a “semi-rainbow”, taken near the Ratana church on Ngaumutawa Road, Masterton. PHOTO/JILL SIMPSON

Hospice Wairarapa fundraising manager Tracey Harris [left] and volunteer manager Steph Blossom receive funding from Masterton Savage Club past members Randell Mellish, Judith Thomsen and Ian Palmer.

PHOTO/HELEN HOLT

HELEN HOLT helen.holt@age.co.nz

Play hits the bulls-eye

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Last month was a big one for Kuranui College – as the students put on their first major school production since 2019.

The students’ performance of Robin Hood, written and directed by Head of Drama Juanita McLellan, was a fresh and hilarious perspective on an older-than-sliced-bread story.

The play followed the titular Robin Hood [James Moorland], as he returned from the Crusades to find himself homeless and destitute, only to join forces with the Merry Men and their uprising against the ruthless Sheriff. We had the classic plot beats such as the over-taxation, archery competition, and ever-relevant class struggle – as well as an appearance from “Fryer” Tuck and some KFC. And Shakespeare. And a sassy secretary. In classic Kuranui College fashion, Robin Hood was modern, snappy, and easy for audiences to enjoy.

The students worked tirelessly to make the production happen: Attending holiday rehearsals, constructing props at home, hanging lights, and frantically pinning people into

costumes. Behind the scenes, the energy could only be described as manic, with an edge of excitement.

Post-covid productions always have the threat of sudden cancellation or illness looming over them – and the exemplary work of understudies was much appreciated.

Audiences loved the contemporary humour mixed with the classic tale. The custom-made stocks were a real treat, and the lighting tech was phenomenal. Children at the matinee were ecstatic over the stick fight between Little John [Joseph

Laybourn] and Robin, and swooned over the flouncy skirts of the even flouncier Maid Marion [played by Katherine Taylor].

Another notable moment was secretary Denise [Jasmine Loveday], snapping and brandishing a knife at employers as she quit in a downright Shakespearean monologue – a familiar daydream for office workers everywhere. In fact, the Bard himself made an appearance, played by Head Boy Joshua Wiegman in a wig he was allergic to, spouting sonnets left and right.

We got some great feedback – people said,

“you could really feel the heart and enthusiasm that went into this performance”. My sister’s boyfriend, who doesn’t usually like theatre, even said, “yeah, it was good.”

Due to the lack of prior performances because of covid, this was many students’ first big production. It was a fun way to end a hard year and open the door to future shows.

The audience was riotous, and the cast and crew were electric. Here’s to many more shows from Kuranui and its outstanding drama department.

An ace event

More than 120 people, from all over Wairarapa and beyond, tee’d off last month in support of a worthy cause – and in memory of a community stalwart.

On October 30, Carterton Golf Club played host to this year’s Craig Cooper Memorial Golf Tournament, organised by Property Brokers as a fundraiser for the Wairarapa Cancer Society.

Twenty-nine teams, representing businesses stretching from Eketahuna to Martinborough, took part – including several groups which travelled

from Kapiti and Manawatu for the occasion.

John Arends, regional director for Property Brokers Wairarapa, was “very happy” with the success of the event:

“The weather was good, everyone behaved really well, lots of people dressed up, and there was a great feeling in the air”.

The event is named for Craig Cooper: Former Property Brokers estate agent, MC at many community events and avid supporter of the Cancer Society.

Craig died in 2014 after a long battle with cancer.

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The “Resta Mincers” team from Inspire Living in Solway – Ed Reid [left], Richard Woodcock, Jono Friend, Seanoa Isaac – have a blast at the Craig Cooper Memorial Golf Tournament. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

Robin Hood [James Moorland] is arrested and placed in the stocks.

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This weekend, Clareville will play host to riders from far and wide as they gather for Eventing Wairarapa’s annual pinnacle event.

The Fagan Motors Spring Horse Trial, on November 12 and 13, caters for everyone: From grassroots riders tackling their first 65cm jumps, right up to 2* level – where the cross country fences are up to 1.10m by 1.40m and the show jumps stretch sky-high.

Eventing is a test of technical riding, delicate precision, and bravery as riders tackle three phases of dressage, cross country and show jumping –taking only a single score through to the leaderboard at the end of day two.

Eventing Wairarapa prides itself on providing top-quality tracks and facilities, offering training opportunities throughout the year, and hosting competitive events that attract riders from around the country.

Enabling riders to move up the grades in a renowned New Zealand sport is something the Wairarapa eventing

community takes seriously. Spectators and riders attending this weekend will see the same care and attention applied to the entry-level competition as it is to the advanced class. Even the greatest eventers started with their first 65cm.

Our junior equestrian athletes are supported to dream big in Wairarapa – as the region has produced many riders that have firmly established themselves on the international stage. With Blyth Tait designing our courses, Tinks Pottinger as a Life Member and stalwart contributor on the committee, and Chris Lever building his signature fences that are in hot demand here and across the Tasman, eventing heroes abound at Eventing Wairarapa’s home grounds at Clareville.

The last time a 3* class ran at the Fagan Motors Horse Trials, both Amanda Pottinger and Monica Spencer competed, with Spencer taking the class on her horse Artist. Both women were selected this year for the FEI Eventing World Champion- ship in

Italy in September – where they joined World Number 1 and 2, Tim and Jonelle Price, to ride for New Zealand, bringing home bronze medals. Debutants to the Worlds, their road to Rome was paved right here in Wairarapa. Big dreams are also inspiring the organising committee, which has been busy making sure the course is always fresh. This year, a significant new water complex development and a dozen new cross-country fences, worth around $30,000,

have been secured with help from local sponsors and grants. Eventing Wairarapa is aiming to run an international-level event in the near future and also wants to host the young rider and junior rider championships.

Fundraising and friend-raising is the cornerstone of local sport, and Eventing Wairarapa is blessed with loyal sponsorship from many organisations. These include Fagan Motors, Trust House, Woodlea Contracting,

Lifestyle Property Management, Highmark Homes, Mitre10 Mega Masterton, Kieran Oliver Contracting, Eastern and Central Community Trust, Carterton District Council and TAB – and, of course, a veritable army of volunteers.

Come and see what eventing is about for yourself this weekend at Clareville Showgrounds. Fagan Motors Spring Horse Trials is a great day out, in and out of the saddle.

And that’s what dreams are made of! Wairarapa eventing great Amanda Pottinger and Just Kidding compete at the World Equestrian Games in Italy. PHOTO/LIBBY LAW PHOTOGRAPHY

CARTERTON DISTRICT COUNCIL

Councillor K˛rero: Mayor Hon. Ron Mark

I’m honoured to be back in the role of Mayor of Carterton and would like to thank the Carterton District community for their expression of con dence in my ability to lead. The hard work has already started and I’m ready to be an e ective advocate for Carterton residents.

Our district needs good, strong leadership during these times of massive changes that threaten the very existence of small rural councils such as ours.

The challenges we face seem endless – the Local Government review, Three Waters Reforms, the proposed RMA changes, increasing workloads on councils, climate change challenges, and escalating

in ation. There’s a storm brewing on the horizon and it’s heading straight for rural New Zealand.

I remember being a young lad, milking cows, cutting scrub, and shooting possums. My foster father told me – “when farmers

are struggling, they close the cheque book and when they close the cheque book, the entire community feels it”. Well, he was right. This is why I’m keen to learn more about where our district’s economic wealth is generated from, and how we can protect it. Our farming sector is vital. It is also under pressure on multiple fronts and has potential to cause a downturn.

One of the biggest challenges our Council faces is rates a ordability. The question is, how do we meet our infrastructure needs, and temper our aspirations to ensure Carterton remains a ordable for young families and our long-

time older Cartertonians? We need to set realistic rates that recognise the cost impacts on people living on low and xed incomes.

I love Carterton. I am concerned Council has strayed from its core business of infrastructure and community support, and has moved to projects that do little to build con dence in the Council’s ability to manage complex issues. We will do our best to maintain important social services while being mindful of what ratepayers can a ord.

At the end of the day, we all want Carterton to thrive, to see value, and have key priorities met. It is time to get back to basics.

Water ya doin?! Reduce your use now

It’s time to start thinking about water use. Although forecasters from NIWA predict above-average rainfall for eastern Te Ikaa-Māui (the North Island), conditions are expected to dry after Christmas. Heavy rainfall does not mean we have enough water for summer.

This makes spring the perfect time to get ready for the big dry. We recommend you start lling outdoor pools now – please don’t wait for the hottest day of summer and risk drying up the whole town’s supply! Then we need to all start reducing our water use – think shorter showers, putting on a full load in the washing machine, collecting grey water to use in your garden and using delayed timers on water appliances so they’re not running during peak water usage times.

Are you a water saver?

Do you have innovative ways of saving or reusing water, or tips to share with the community?

Get in touch at comms@cdc.govt.nz or on Facebook @Carterton District Council

Water we doing?

We need to allow for our Fire Brigade to have enough water for emergencies. We also need adhere to our consent with Greater Wellington Regional Council by implementing conservation measures. We have infrastructure in place to ensure we can provide continuous clean water.

We are increasing our leak detection work and new treatment technologies to improve the supply’s e ciency. The installation of our two 2,000,000 litre water tanks is progressing well. But our water usage remains dictated by the water available in the Kaipaitangata Stream, and Frederick Street bore. With a dry summer

predicted, the conditions will mean a drain on our supply from the stream, aquifer, and bores.

Our Parks team uses non-potable (nondrinking) water from a bore to water council gardens, which is separate from the town supply.

Visit our website for water saving measures and restrictions cdc.govt.nz/water.

Latest Council Updates

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The draft Wairarapa Combined District Plan is now available to review. Pop into the Library, or the Council O ce at 28 Holloway St, to read a copy, and pick up a submission form. You can also go online at wairarapaplan.co.nz. Public feedback is welcome until December 6.

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Carterton’s turnout in October’s election was the highest among North Island councils. More than 59 per cent of local voters posted ballots. Only Kaikoura had a higher turnout across New Zealand.

Ngakaraka

Ngakaraka is a place on Te Wharau Road and the name means simply the Karaka trees. There are places named after Karaka trees, so why is this signiÿ cant? At the moment there’s a debate about whether Karaka trees are native to the Carterton District. A traditional name would suggest yes, but there’s a little complication because Karaka trees are more naturally growing along the coastline. Ngakaraka is relatively inland and the name can suggest a marking of something unusual. Traditional M°ori stories talk about Karaka trees being transplanted into inland areas. This happened because Karaka trees were popular trees with Kerer˛ which made hunting Kerer˛ easier. So Ngakaraka was known as a hunting place.

New Council conÿ rms Deputy Mayor, Committees

A new Deputy Mayor for Carterton District and appointments to Council’s committees were con rmed in the inaugural meeting on Wednesday 26 October. Mayor Hon. Ron Mark and Councillors were sworn in, and Cr Dale Williams was voted in as Deputy Mayor. The new council meets again on 7 December

Forthcoming Council Meetings in 2022

COUNCIL: 1pm, Wednesday 7 December

POLICY & PROJECTS COMMITTEE: 9am, Wednesday 23 November

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We can do better than f*** boys, NZ

I feel dirty, Wairarapa. Last weekend, I watched FBoy Island NZ.

The adverts looked intriguing, some of the lads were cute, and I needed a distraction from the US Midterms. Mea culpa.

For the morbidly curious: 10 “Nice Guys” and 10 “F*** Boys” [men with dubious dating habits] compete for the hearts of three conventionally attractive women. If each of the women pairs off with a Nice Guy, they share a cash prize. If they are charmed into choosing an undercover FBoy, he gets the dough to himself.

The shows has … some amusing moments. I have questions, however. Why we are perpetuating the notion that women can’t be trusted to make solid choices in relationships? Is it really a good idea to centre a show around romance by way of manipulation?

In the 21st century, has this model of entertainment – exploiting real-life heartbreak for clicks – worn out its welcome?

Reality TV is an interesting beast. Since

Big Brother beamed into lounge rooms in the 90s, the “unscripted” television industry has exploded, and audiences keep coming back for more. Tuneless Idol auditionees, outlandish Shark Tank pitches, the Jersey Shore cast’s booze-fuelled theatrics – we can’t get enough of our fellow humans’ exhibitionist tendencies unfolding on screen.

The reatlity TV boom has its positives. Competitive shows have introduced some phenomenal

talents, self-improvement programmes have helped people make genuine changes, and others have provided platforms for marginalised communities.

Critics argue the format reflects “reality” in misleading and fraudulent ways, sets vulnerable people up for humiliation, and capitalises on the worst of human nature.

Such practices have generated plenty of scandal. Producers for The Bachelor, for example, admitted they were offered bonuses for instigating

drama amongst the cast. Contestants from America’s Next Top Model accused production of creating unsafe environments – creating conflict by forcing models to film on little sleep and no food.

Participants on The Biggest Loser reported being made to exercise until they vomited, solely to create “good TV”.

Unsafe practices have continued off-camera. Reality stars [including from my beloved Drag Race] who have fallen victim to the infamous “villain edit” – which positions someone as the antagonist through manipulative editing –have been harangued and bullied by angry fans, culminating in death threats.

And now, Aotearoa has its own reality TV scandal: FBoy Island’s casting of Wayde Moore, despite him appearing in court on suffocation charges. TVNZ really needs to work on its hiring practices.

Despite the pushback, reality TV shows continue to proliferate. Largely because they’re cheap: Production costs are low,

studios don’t need to bankroll a writers’ room, and cast members are not paid union-approved rates. It’s no secret our public broadcasters have been successively underfunded. So, its unsurprising to see New Zealand television copying and pasting a format guaranteed to profit – unfortunately, often at the expense of participants’ mental and physical health.

Look, I’d be a hypocrite to judge anyone for enjoying the odd reality show. But, fun though it is to hate-watch The Real Housewives of Auckland, I think we can do better.

Aotearoa is home to so much talent, creativity and originality – which deserves to be showcased on screen. We know what Kiwis are capable of as artists. So, let’s front up with the money and start telling our own stories.

If you’re chilling out in front of some trashy TV this weekend, I hope you have a blast. Just remember, Wairarapa: A larger person passing out on a treadmill isn’t funny, men are more complex than “nice guys” and “FBoys”, and reality stars have feelings, too.

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I do not see the point in...

Ginavara Baumber Folding washing.

Adele Pentony-Graham Celebrating Halloween.

Cheryl Cavanagh

Wasting time on the Civic Centre [in Masterton] when there are available buildings that can be refurbished.

Caryl Forrest

Elaborate Christmas dinner food and table arrangements – leading to the terminal exhaustion of the creator. It’s the people and the fun we remember, not the dish or table arrangements.

Linda Voice Public sales of fireworks. If you have money to burn, donate to the foodbank.

Desiree Feast

Sky Sport and Spark Sport. Just one channel, please!

Celebrating Guy Fawkes.

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The commercialisation of Christmas. Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and Valentine’s Day. It’s all designed to waste your money.

Nicola Belsham Talk without the walk.

Linda Tilyard Plastic packaging on everything.

Nicky Longhurst Cancel culture. Destroying someone over a comment they made 20 years ago because you’re offended is over the top.

Julie Ritchie

The private use of fireworks. They should only be used in a controlled event where the public can watch.

Nikki King Negativity.

Mandy Gibbins Too many things.

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CUTIE OF THE WEEK

Out, damned spot! Ten-year-old Sadie Ross is every inch the Shakespearean actor as Lady Macbeth, her costume of choice for Book Character Day at Greytown School.

fMum Victoria said Sadie absolutely loves Shakespeare, drama and mythology – and dressed up as the Greek goddess Persephone for Halloween.

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Can you help us to solve a mystery?

Wendy Crane popped into Aratoi on a recent Saturday to join in with our Curiosity Fayre event; we had asked the community to bring in some curious objects that could be discussed with our panel of experts – Gareth Winter, Sarah McClintock and antiques expert Peter Wedde.

We had quite the range of curios, from diamond rings, Russian icon paintings, kinetic moneyboxes and Chinese Ming bowls.

ExtraBut what Wendy brought in baffled us all. Found on her property on the outskirts of Greytown, buried deep underground, these objects were discovered when she was digging out roots from a fenceline tree. She initially thought these objects were some kind of spoon. She had roughly dated them

from the 40s or 50s as the trees were planted then and had grown over them.

However, on closer inspection, these three spoons were fashioned out of thick No 8 wire, all exactly the same, purposefully twisted and bent to form a handle of sorts and a base. The base was made from a type of concrete, filled and shaped perfectly to fit the wire surrounding. All the Curiosity Fayre experts were a bit confused, what where they? What could they possibly be used for?

We are used to strange mysterious objects. The Masterton Museum: A Cabinet of Curiosities is full of strange objects with hidden stories ready to be uncovered.

Do you know what they are or what they were used

for? We would love to unravel this mystery. Call us on [06] 370-

0001 or email info@ aratoi.co.nz if you have any information that could

Wairarapa Word celebrates 10 years

Wairarapa Word has been offering a free monthly programme for the community ever since 2012.

This year marks its 10th anniversary and celebrations have been happening all year long – the 2022 line-up featured: Mary Holm, John Summers, Jillian Sullivan, Sue Orr with Noelle McCarthy, Charity Norman at Yarns in Barns, Kate Camp, and the finale, Caren Wilton interviewing top foraging expert Johanna Knox.

First up, the prizewinning author Kate Camp will tell us [true] stories from her memoir, You Probably Think This Song Is About You at

Carterton Events Centre on November 13, at 3pm. All welcome, koha. Camp was also the voice behind “Kate’s Klassics”, which aired on RNZ for 20 years.

“I love reading from and

chatting about the book, because of the response from audiences,” Camp said.

“People really connect with it, it reminds them of their own embarrassing moments, their own struggles – or maybe it just reminds them of their grandparents’ windowsill. There’s something very Kiwi in the mix of raw honesty and humour which I think appeals to people too.”

“Never apologise, never explain,” Camp’s mother used to say, and whether visiting her boyfriend in prison, canvassing doorto-door for Greenpeace, in a corporate toilet with sodden underwear, or facing the doctor at an IVF

clinic, Camp doesn’t.

The result is a memoir brimming with hard-won wisdom and generous humour; a story that, above all, rings true.

To finish off the 2022 season, foraging expert Johanna Knox [Ngāti Tukorehe, Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga] comes to Wairarapa. Knox is the author of The Forager’s Treasury – The essential guide to finding and using wild plants in Aotearoa, Guardians of AotearoaProtecting New Zealand’s Legacies and Ethical Fashion.

Knox will discuss The Forager’s Treasury with Carterton’s Caren Wilton [December 4, 3pm, Carterton Events Centre].

Knox asked attendees to please wear a mask for the session. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Knox will also lead a writing workshop at the Greytown Library on December 5 [10am, space is limited - email: dan@wls.org.nz]

This two-part programme is in collaboration with Wairarapa Library Service and Wairarapa Herb Society.

Wairarapa Word thanks Carterton Creative Communities and Almo’s Books for their support. For more information, email: events.waiword@ gmail.com

help Wendy uncover the true identity of the objects she discovered.

Wendy Crane and her mysterious ‘spoons’.

He was the one who practiced what He preached to others. He taught the people “Love your enemies, pray for them which despitefully use you.”

When His enemies nailed Him to a cross and lifted Him up to die in an indescribable torment, He prayed for them. “Father, forgive them for they know not what they do.”

This is one of the most Godlike sentence ever spoken.

Jesus is God in human body. God spoke through His servants, the prophets, in the Old Testament of the Bible from Moses until the first century. Now He comes in a very close way, making Himself known to us in His Son Jesus Christ.

Jesus was a brave young teacher who stirred up the Middle East as He spoke to growing crowds of people while traveling through His little nation of Israel. We read in the Bible that large crowds of five thousand men followed Him for miles sitting down to listen to Him. Such large crowds were not unusual for Him.

After three years, His teaching had been so effective that more than five hundred people became His followers. Soon after that another three thousand began to serve Him, a number that grew to five thousand. They all believed that He was who He claimed to be: the Son of God and the only way we can come to God.

People, who could not find help anywhere else, received help from Him.

Jesus says that the Son of man (who is Jesus) came to seek and to save those who are lost.

You can receive help from Jesus. He is still seeking those that are lost. When you are without Jesus, you are lost. Jesus is the One who can bring you to God. He is the way - the only way that leads you to God.

All our efforts will never be enough to restore our relationship with God. Jesus is the only One who can restore fallen man with a perfectly holy God.

We have all sinned and the wages of sin is death. But the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Jesus is calling you today to turn from your way, which may seem right, and turn to God’s wayJesus Christ.

He is seeking you. Will you come? You are welcome by Him the way you are. If you come to Him, you will receive eternal life. A life that you can face God with and hear Him say to you “Come you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you.”

Our next service at the Little Haven will be Sunday 13 November at 2pm. You are most welcome. We serve afternoon tea.

Help with health events: Part 2

Sometimes our doctor gives us news that we would rather not hear.

Sometimes in the space of half an hour our lives are changed forever, whether it be ourselves or our spouse, someone else the family or someone dear to us.

Coping with bad news is traumatic enough but then there is all the thinking that needs to be done in order to try to continue to lead a normal life.

There are many organisations that give support to families who are suddenly faced with a “what do I do now” scenario.

This week we have set out two of these organisations, Stroke Foundation and Cancer Society.

Cancer Society – the Wairarapa journey Cancer Society

Wairarapa offers support services and liaises directly with oncology nurses, district nurses, social workers, counsellors and the palliative care team to ensure the best care possible for patients.

They also maintain close community partnerships and offer support, advice, advocacy, education and programmes for recovery.

The society offers support with educational courses and workshops: Look Good, Feel Better Counselling Specialised services including: Lymphoedema [LOAM] education and support Breast prosthesis and bra fittings Wig, hat, turban fittings Survivorship workshops Nurse support and information

Often treatment is in another area and it can seem like an isolating experience, especially for

those without a strong local support network. The National Travel Assistance Scheme [NTA] provides financial assistance to people needing to travel long distances or travel frequently for cancer services. To find out if you are eligible and for more information about this scheme, please contact the National Travel assistance co-ordinator at Wairarapa Hospital, [06] 946-9800 or call the cancer society [06] 378-8039.

Wairarapa Hospital: Appointments can be made for you to see oncology nurses, district nurses, Whanau Ora facilitator, Māori Health Directorate, Focus, social workers, occupational therapists, dietitian, speech language therapist and physiotherapist, phone [06] 946-9800.

Palliative Care: Providing programmes and support for people who are terminally ill and for all their families.

Te Kowhai, 59 Renall St, Masterton. Kahukura [06] 370-8436.

Whaiora offers a wide range of programmes and services for whanau wellness, [06] 370-0818.

Cancer Society

Wairarapa volunteer driving service: Wairarapa patients can be transported to and from treatments by the above service. Your support person is also welcome. This service is provided at no charge by trained volunteers. Phone to request a driver, 48 hours’ notice is required please, [06] 378-8039.

WINZ: Is your cancer journey creating a barrier to employment. You may be entitled to a WINZ sickness, benefit, invalid benefit or disability allowance. See www. workandincome.govt.nz or call 0800 559 009 to make an appointment for a personal assessment.

Accommodation: Wairarapa patients often travel out of the region to receive treatment.

If you are eligible for the NTA scheme your accommodation may be free [covered by Ministry of Health] and often a carer can stay with you. Accommodation is available in Wellington or Palmerston North. Call the cancer society [06] 3788039 or Wairarapa

Hospital [06] 946-9800 for further inquiries.

Stroke Central Region Inc: A stroke in the family can cause a lot of consternation, as strokes are often varying degrees of seriousness, some just small strokes and others which are much more debilitating to the patient. Stroke Central can help families/carers to consider what is best all around for their stroke survivor.

Partners in Recovery: Community-based field officers have been provided for many years by Stroke Central Region. They work to empower and enable stroke survivors to gain the best quality of life after a stroke event. The field officer role includes: Hospital, retirement home and/or home visits. Providing support and information to stroke affected families/whanau and carers.

Advocacy for stroke survivors and their carers.

Networking in the community to create links and support for the stroke survivor and family/ whanau.

Talks to community

groups on stroke awareness and prevention.

Total Mobility assessments for subsidised transport services by taxi and specialist transport operators.

Community-based stroke support groups offer a regular support programme for stroke survivors. A stroke survivor is not alone. At the stroke club they can meet other survivors, connect and learn that they can recover.

The stroke club helps survivors get out and build confidence and independence by providing friendship, support and encouragement, activities and entertainment.

This can also be a helpful break for carers. Stroke club gatherings are a source of peer support for stroke survivors, carers and family/whanau.

Carers’ groups: Caring can be hard work. It is essential that carers have some respite. Carers’ groups meet on a regular basis to connect with each other to share experiences, give support and to enjoy much needed time out.

Field officer: The Stroke Central

Region field officer has a wide network of available services that can assist: They are registered assessors for Total Mobility Services Disability resources and Medical Alarms

Health professionals: Doctors, speech therapists, physiotherapists, specialists

Support agencies: including care coordination, Age Concern, Grey Power and Citizens Advice Bureau.

• Contact: Stroke Central Region Inc, PO Box 639, Paraparaumu 525 Phone: 0800 298 858 Email: stroke@ strokecentral.org. nz Website: www. strokecentral.org.nz

CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION FREE

06 377 0078 or 0800 367 222

43 Perry Street, Masterton Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm wairarapa@cab.org.nz www.cab.org.nz

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Kandahar Village takes the stress away for Margaret

For Margaret Alecock and her husband Graham, a move to Enliven’s Kandahar Village in Masterton took some of life’s stresses away.

Margaret says it was becoming difficult to maintain their property and a move to Kandahar Village, where all property maintenance and gardening is taken care of, was the right move for them.

“Things were starting to get a bit hard with our property, and it was getting a bit hard to keep up the gardens.”

They had only been at the village for two months when Graham started to have frequent falls, and the decision was made that he would move into Kandahar Home, which neighbours the village.

Margaret says it was difficult to adjust but having the rest home so close makes it is easy for her to walk over and visit him.

“I thought it was the end of the world, but now he calls the home ‘his home’, he likes it. It’s best to go and see him at about 2.30pm, that’s when he is quite bright and you get a nice big welcome, and you get afternoon tea!”

In the summer, when their son comes to visit, Graham comes over to the village and they enjoy lunch together in the villa.

Enliven offers a full continuum of care

in Masterton, so if there comes a time Kandahar Village residents need extra support, they are assured to be well looked after. Kandahar Home offers rest home and hospital care, as well as respite and a day programme.

While nearby Kandahar Court offers specialist dementia care.

Kandahar Village is located in Totara Street, Lansdowne, Masterton, and has villas available now. Call sales agent Nell MacDonald on 06 370 0662 to view today. Or visit enlivencentral.org.nz for more information.

King St art centre turns 25

King St Artworks celebrated 25 years with a new exhibition opening at Aratoi.

Hundreds attended Wairarapa’s museum of art and history for three related events: An exhibition commemorating the King St anniversary in the window gallery, the associated book launch, and Kotahitanga – a collaborative exhibition between several Wairarapa art centres, including King St.

From the beginning, Ian Chapman was involved in Masterton’s opendoor community arts centre.

He was on the establishing committee back in the 1990s, then he was a tutor, and now he is the centre’s coordinator.

Chapman said the original purpose has stayed the same: “To provide a safe space where somebody can look after their mental health and well-being through creativity.”

King St Artworks has an open-door policy, no fees, and anyone can come along.

“We’ve always insisted that mental health is something we need to get a grip on straight away.

“Sometimes you don’t need to go to a GP; you can just come along to King St

Artworks.” Chapman emphasised the importance of creativity as a tool for improving mental health.

“When you create, you’re in a different zone, not focusing on your unwellness or problems at home or your kids, you are just in the zone creating, and it settles your mind,” he said.

He said a strong community spirit has been integral to King St’s success and is a core theme of the exhibition titled Ra Whanau ki a King St Artworks –Celebrating 25 Years.

It will be open until December 4.

“We’re a very supportive organisation, not just staff supporting artists, but artists helping each other through peer support.”

“We are a family; we’re very inclusive and very willing to have more people join,” Chapman said.

The exhibition opened alongside

a book launch commemorating the milestone.

Stories were collated by Madeleine Slavick, with contributions from many community members and people involved with the centre’s history, including Masterton’s former mayor Bob Frances.

The opening of Kotahitanga: Coming Together Again, was a collaborative exhibition between several community art centres, including King St Artworks.

The exhibition, which celebrates the reuniting of artists after the covid-19 pandemic, will run until November 13.

“We’re very fortunate in being represented in two shows at Aratoi at the same time,” Chapman said.

King St Artworks is open from Monday to Saturday.

Three tutors are on the workshop floor daily, and free art materials are provided.

Flynn Nichols

Masterton’s KingStreet Artworks.

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A Te reo M˜ori class for women at King St Artworks.

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Margaret says moving to the village took away the stress of property maintenance.

An open letter to the people of Greater Wellington and Wairarapa

This week Wellington Free Ambulance celebrates 95 years of service to the community. 95 years since the Mayor of Wellington at the time, Sir Charles Norwood, came across a man injured and cold on the footpath, unable to get an ambulance to take him to hospital. As Sir Charles laid his coat on the man, he was inspired to start the uniquely free emergency ambulance service we have today.

In 2022, because of the generosity and support of our community, we remain the only ambulance service in New Zealand that is free, and the only emergency ambulance service for Greater Wellington and Wairarapa. We are grateful to each and every person who donates to ensure the original vision of Sir Charles, that emergencies should cost neither lives or money, remains a reality.

As we mark the milestone of 95 years, we thank everyone who contributes to the continuation of our vital services. The team at Wellington Free Ambulance are proud to be part of this wonderfully supportive community who gives so much to ensure we can be there when people need us the most.

Together, let’s keep saving lives free of charge for the next 95 years.

Ngā mihi,

David

Stonehenge Aotearoa

Stonehenge Aotearoa

Venture into the past and discover the secrets of lost civilisations

Venture into the past and discover the secrets of lost civilisations

the secrets of lost civilisation

Venture into the past and discover the secrets of lost civilisations

Located in the beautiful Wairarapa countryside, approximately 10 minutes drive from Gladstone

Located in the beautiful Wairarapa countryside, approximately 10 minutes drive from Carterton

Phone (06) 377 1600 www.stonehenge-aotearoa.nz

Located in the beautiful Wairarapa countryside, approximately 10 minutes

Located in the beautiful Wairarapa countryside, approximately 10 minutes drive from Carterton

Old school carnival rides, face painting, pet lambs, trade exhibitions, farm machinery demonstrations and even lawnmower races – the iconic Wairarapa A&P had something for everyone. The event, held at Clareville Showgrounds from October 28-30, drew record crowds – with 10,000 attending on the Saturday alone.

Photographer JADE CVETKOV paid a visit.

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Rural Subdivision

Rural areas contribute significantly to the economy and society in Wairarapa. With the anticipated population growth, it is more important than ever to protect rural land for production.

Increasing demand for rural land for residential use (eg. lifestyle blocks), and for rural-based businesses means productive rural land blocks are being broken up. Subdivision of land impacts on nearby sites and the surrounding environment, as well as the future use of the land.

New rural subdivision rules are proposed which protect the use of rural land for productive purposes with some opportunities for rural living. These

Helen Holt

A diabetes representative says there needs to be more education to reduce the stigma attached to the health condition.

A survey found half of New Zealanders with diabetes stopped talking to their families, friends, and medical professionals due to fear of judgement.

There are 2691 people with diabetes in Wairarapa, with about 10 per cent of those type 1, according to 2021 Ministry of Health data.

Within Wairarapa, 2042 were European, 521 were Maori, 86 were Pacific, and 42 were Indian.

Diabetes Wairarapa secretary and mother whose 4-year-old son is diabetic Georgina Kilmister said there was a lot of judgement from

older generations.

Attempt to tackle diabetes stigma Lifestyle

“That’s not to blame them specifically. Back then Type 1 diabetics weren’t able to eat a lot of food and were frowned upon for having sugar.

“We are advised by health professionals that my son is a kid first and a diabetic second.

“He can eat whatever he likes and he has insulin to help his body process it.

“We still have family hesitating when offering food and giving sugarfree alternatives which is totally okay, but he is a normal kid with a normal diet and just needs insulin to help process it.”

However, she also experienced blame for her son developing the condition, and there was confusion between type 1 and type 2.

“When telling people in our community at kindy

or people that notice his insulin pump, I’ve had comments such as ‘how? He’s so young’, ‘so what does he eat’ and ‘it must be something the mother is doing to make him a diabetic’.

“Type 1 is an autoimmune condition and cannot be prevented

but that doesn’t stop people from automatically assuming that I, as a parent caused his diabetes.”

Kilmister said she also had misconceptions before her son’s diagnosis.

“We try to educate people so we can avoid that stigma and hope my

son grows up without ever feeling ashamed over a health condition he has no control over.

“There is definitely a lack of education and a lot of ignorance around diabetes, but I was one of those people pre-diagnosis as well so I don’t hold against anyone.”

Many misconceptions leads to shame for diabetics.

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GREYTOWNSURROUNDS &

SHALARI –the science of supporting your breasts

Tina Dunlop, proprietor of Shalari for nearly twenty years, wants to talk about the science of brasseries.

Not all bras are created equal, and not all do the job for which they are intended. The bras Tina sells are up to the job. They’re based on more than a century of European corsetry - a profession that combines the art of looking good and the science of ÿ tting well.

“Please stop spending money on products that don’t ÿ t properly and make you feel and look bad,” Tina implores women. “How long would you wear a pair of uncomfortable shoes?”

Her passion for comfortable, ÿ tted underwear began when she was an international netballer and body builder. While living in the UK, Tina discovered Wacoal lingerie. Fast forward a few years and Tina has had three children, moved to Wairarapa, remembered the underwear she’d found overseas, and opened Shalari.

Tina’s products are designed to

provide you with support, protection, and security, but can also be covered in elegant lacework and intricate embroidery.

The right bra can boost your conÿ dence physically (you carry yourself di° erently) and mentally (you feel good). Great lingerie also allows you to wear the clothes you love.

“Do the right thing by yourself,” Tina tells us. “Good quality lingerie may cost a bit more but lasts longer and so is better value for money. And if your breasts are in the wrong place, your whole wardrobe of clothes will look wrong.”

Like a doctor, Tina - or one of her team of ÿ tters - updates a card in the ÿ le with your details and the products you

purchased. Unlike a doctor, the people who care about you can go into Shalari this Christmas and buy you a bra (and matching underwear, a camisole, and maybe some nightwear or swimwear too), based on the speciÿ cations in Tina’s ÿ le.

The name Shalari comes from an amalgam of the ÿ rst syllables of Tina’s daughters’ names. In the language of Hindi, however, it also means freedom, independence, versality, agility, and a lover of love. That works too!

Shalari Boutique Lingerie & Swimwear at 104 Main Street, Greytown. Open seven days. Phone 06 304 7170.

Email shop@shalari.co.nz. Website www.shalari.co.nz.

Tina, owner of Shalari, ÿ nding the right bra

Midweek Musings

Tim Nelson

New York University professor Scott Galloway is someone who I have been listening to lately. I really like a lot of what he has to say, as it is grounded in common sense and, from my perspective, pretty much involves things that any of us could implement, with one such example being the value of exercise and the many benefits this habit can add to our lives.

However, this post isn’t about exercise, it’s about one thing that Galloway wished he had made a part of his life a lot earlier, and is something he feels is incredibly important now, not just for him, but for society in general. This one thing is kindness.

In an interview Galloway shares examples of when he hasn’t been kind, when, in fact, he had been unnecessarily mean. There was no reason for doing so, other than belittling another person and trying to make himself seem stronger. Perhaps he

achieved both, but doing so is something he regrets, often many years later.

We can all be kinder. Doing so really does make other people, and ourselves, happier.

It doesn’t take a huge amount of effort and it can be done in so many ways, from sending a nice text, to mowing the strip of lawn in front of your neighbour’s house.

Endless repetition

I will be sharing a lot from the book The Power Of Unwavering Focus by the Hindu monk Dandapani over the next series of posts. I am now reading the book after having previously listened to the audio version. This, in itself, is an idea Dandapani strongly encourages, the concept of repetition and doing things again and again until we get to the point of mastering them.

Dandapani believes we

move from one idea to another, always searching for the right tool or idea, building a wealth of knowledge, but never applying anything. I would even question how much we learn; it was only a few weeks ago I finished listening to the audio version of The Power Of Unwavering Focus, and despite really enjoying it, I can remember very little as I read a hard copy version.

In my opinion repetition is an idea that is frowned upon and even belittled in education. The example of mindlessly rote learning things like times tables is often raised by critics of the process. However, in the eyes of those who taught Dandapani, this is the key to learning and mastery. I embrace it and can see how it will benefit anyone who wants to master anything in life, from getting fit and strong, to learning how to crochet, and everything in between.

Do it properly

Worthwhile habits to acquire earlier on Lifestyle

I went to a presentation on strategies to improve student achievement. In the message shared by

Professor Russell Bishop, he stated that when a process or programme is implemented it must be done in the way in which it has been designed to be used. Too often the user will deviate from the correct process, then claim the programme doesn’t work when it has been the incorrect implementation that has been the problem, not the programme itself.

I mention Bishop’s comment because I came across the same message shared by the Hindu priest, Dandapani. In speaking to his guru about problems he was having, his guru simply outlined the advice he had already given and nothing more.

Dandapani knew he hadn’t followed the advice previously, so he simply went away and did so, leading to the issue being resolved.

Too often we will add tweaks and changes to what doesn’t need to be modified, then blame the programme for not being successful when, if we used it as intended, we will have had the success we were aiming for.

Set your alarm

This idea comes from author Laura Vanderkam in her book Tranquility By Tuesday. It’s contrary to the way most of us do things, but,

according to Vanderkam, implementing this idea will have a profoundly positive impact on your life. The idea is to set an alarm for going to bed.

I’m almost certain I’ve

written about this before. However, like so many good ideas, it is worth repeating.

We almost all set an alarm for the morning that we have to obey, as,

for those of us who set them, there’s going to be a place we have to be. This could be work, school, a destination [such as an airport] that we need to be by a certain time.

At night things are a little different, as there’s always plenty of time before morning so it’s so easy and tempting to push that bedtime back further and further as we do the likes of aimlessly watching YouTube recommendations.

Setting the bedtime alarm and sticking to it is a definite way to make the next day better and make the most of the night before, when having seemingly less time will make us value it and use it more positively.

Spontaneous message

I heard this idea on the Ali Abdaal YouTube channel.

It’s so simple and easy to do, and it really is quite nice, almost guaranteed to make another person feel better.

The idea is to simply send a nice message to another person when you have a nice thought about them. For example, I was just thinking about how a colleague from work did a really nice thing to help a family with a new student at my school.

She didn’t need to do it, and what she has chosen to do will make things a little more difficult for herself, while being a little easier for a whole lot of other people.

Usually the thought would just pass on by, but after seeing Ali’s video I will send a message to let her know how much I

appreciate what she has done.

There will be times when sending messages like this just aren’t practical, however, there will also be countless times in which we can. Imagine doing just one a week – that’s 52 times in a year you will have deliberately had a positive impact on another person.

Organisation key Some simple advice shared by author Ryan Holiday on what to do if you feel you’re not organised and need more structure in your life. Holiday feels the best approach is to start with just one very small task and do that consistently. For example, to make mornings a little easier to manage you could have your clothes organised the night before. This one basic action can relieve that little bit of stress the next morning.

Additionally, the night before you’re not likely to be under pressure and in a rush, whereas the following morning chances are you’ll have deadlines to meet in terms of when and where you need to be, and how you’re going to get there.

Once the first habit is entrenched, choose another and implement that too. If this process is followed for a given period of time, perhaps a year, you’ll look back on how much you have achieved and how much easier your life is because of the simple

systems and ideas you have made a part of your life.

How to be ready

I heard some great advise from New York University professor Scott Galloway on the Modern Wisdom podcast. Galloway was asked what a person in their 20s or 30s should do to prepare themselves for the future, for what’s to come. The answer wasn’t what I expected, but it’s definitely one I appreciate: To work hard at the gym lifting weights and running long distances; and To work hard to learn hard things [the example Galloway gave was hard mathematics].

I see Galloway’s point, this being that if we put in the effort to learn and do hard things, then we develop the mental and physical muscle to do other hard things when we need to.

The ideas shared by Galloway are, as he describes himself, primal, but sometimes it’s actions at the most basic level that are those that will have the most positive impact on us.

I love working hard at the gym, as it really gives me confidence far beyond being fit and strong. I also enjoy learning hard things, such as my daily activity of learning Indonesian before a trip to Bali next year. Get fit, strong and learn hard things to get ready for whatever the future may hold.

Scott Galloway, lecturer in marketing at New York University, speaking at the DLD [Digital-Life-Design] conference in Munich, Germany, January 2016.

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Ghoulishly good fun night in Masterton Lifestyle

Hundreds of kids flocked to Masterton’s Queen Elizabeth II Park on October 31 to share in scares and spooks on Halloween Island. It was the third time the Masterton District Council event had been held, with last year’s festivities cancelled due to covid-19 restrictions. Kids were treated to face painting, scare zones, roaming Halloween characters, and train rides.

Photographer JADE CVETKOV captured some of the hairraising fun.

Regular clinics back for breast cancer survivors in Wairarapa

Pure Breast Care NZ is pleased to announce a return to regular monthly clinics for ladies in the Wairarapa region requiring protheses and lingerie following surgery for breast cancer.

Pure Breast Care owner Liz Brett will be running the monthly clinics at the Cancer Society’s Castlepoint Road offices, opposite the Masterton Hospital, and dates will be provided in regular advertising through the Masterton MidWeek newspaper.

“I’m delighted to be able to provide our great range of products to the ladies of Wairarapa,” Liz says.

“We have a complete selection to offer, from immediate post-surgery bras right through to protheses and lingerie, plus an extensive swimwear range for all sizes,” she says.

“I’ve hand-picked the best of most of the brands available anywhere in the world so I’m very confident of being able to provide all my ladies with the right garments and protheses just for them.”

Pure Breast Care also offers a full fitting service in the homes of ladies who prefer not to travel to the regular clinics in Masterton.

“I’ll be travelling through to Wairarapa from Manawatu each month so I’m happy to schedule home visits to ladies who cannot get to Masterton.”

Pure Breast Care is an accredited provider of breast care products by the Ministry of Health which means Liz is happy to look after all the Ministry’s requirements for funding of products.

“My focus in any appointment is on the lady I’m fitting. I want them

to leave feeling confident and comfortable.”

“In many cases, the Ministry of Health’s funding allocation covers all or most of the cost of the prothesis and bras provided in a typical fitting. So, looking after the funding requirements is all part of the service for Pure Breast Care,” Liz says.

For ladies in the greater Wellington region, Liz is also visiting on a regular basis.

The company also has a website (www. purebreastcare.com) where ladies can browse a selection from the full range of products offered. A secure online shop on the site is proving increasingly popular, especially as the country continues to deal with the ongoing effects of Covid-19 and people are less inclined to visit in person.

To talk to Liz, call her anytime on 021 848 646. Or visit

www.purebreastcare.com anytime to check out the amazing ranges.

By Sara Sutherland BVSc

ARE ALL YOUR SPECIAL PETS’ NUTRITIONAL NEEDS BEING MET?

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At Vet Services we stock diets for all ages and types of birds including nectars, pellet and crumbled diets, and supplements to help provide more complete nutrition to home formulated diets. We also have a full range of dietary supplements for birds, reptiles, mammals, and even amphibians. All of these products come with clear instructions and both online and printable information for feeding the diets and supplements.

The use of complete formulated diets is essential to give your special pet the best chance at a long and healthy life.

Speci c nutritional needs of animals are never more important than when hand raising orphans. Many colostrum and milk replacer products on the market are NOT designed for speci c species, yet current research very clearly shows kittens, puppies, rabbits, guinea pigs, and even alpacas have VERY different needs when suckling. Wombaroo milk replacers are the top-of-line species-speci c milk replacers available in NZ, and they are exclusively available through Vet Services. With kitten season around the corner, remember to come

see us for colostrum, milk replacers, bottles, and teats. The Wombaroo milk replacer boxes and handouts will give you the best advice on how to raise happy and healthy orphans no matter what the species!

For all of our clients (including dog and cat owners) making specialised diets for their pets we also have a full range of nutritional supplements to provide a nutritionally complete basis to the alternative diets you formulate. Many pets can be fed nutritionally de cient or unbalanced diets if they are lacking a multi-vitamin or essential fatty acid supplement. The Wombaroo products - like The Good Oil, CarniVite, and Multi-Vite - when used with veterinary supervision can help to not only prevent issues with home-made diets, but also improve health when fed along with other complete diets.

Come in and check out the Wombaroo Passwell product and speak to one of the reception or veterinary staff about what may be best for you and your special pet.

Self-shedding sheep touted as the answer

Flynn Nicholls ˜ ynn.nicholls@age.co.nz

What began as a potential solution to a significant problem is now showing promising results for sheep farmers in Wairarapa and New Zealand.

New data from Massey Univerity’s Wairarapa research farm showed that selfshedding sheep might prevent the need for unprofitable shearing.

Researchers presented their data at a recent field day at Riverside Farm in Mikimiki, north of Masterton.

About 40 farmers attended from Wairarapa, Manawatu, and Hawke’s Bay to hear the data about the innovation and potential for increased profit margins.

Selling wool has been an integral part of New Zealand farming for over a century, but necessity is the mother of invention.

Low wool prices and high lamb prices have made traditional sheep farming less viable, creating the need for new solutions.

Wool prices and global demand have

declined significantly in recent decades, with wool now accounting for less than 2 per cent of the worldwide fibre market.

Massey University’s modelling suggests coarse wool prices would need to exceed $4.15 per kg for farmers to break even on

shearing costs; the price is currently between $2 and $3 per kg.

Their modelling also suggests a self-shedding flock, bred only for meat, would be more profitable in the long term.

Farmers still need to shear woolly sheep for animal welfare, even

when not profitable.

Wiltshire sheep provide a potential solution to that problem because they have very thin coats, which they naturally shed in the spring, eliminating the need for annual shearing.

Massey’s project is transitioning a flock

from classic Romney sheep to self-shedding Wiltshire sheep.

The research project started in March 2020 with 400 Romney ewes bred to self-shedding Wiltshire rams and a comparable group of ewes bred to Romney rams.

Crossbreeding will

continue until 2025, with each subsequent generation requiring less and less shearing until the flock is fully self-shedding.

So far, data has found that Wiltshire Romney crossbreeds have maintained the same meat and weight quality as

Romeny sheep across numerous key performance indicators.

The finer wool of Wiltshire sheep also indicates fewer dags and less common flystrike.

Massey researcher Steve Moriss said he would be happy to

farm them and had 70 interested farmers regularly emailing him about the project.

One goal of the research is to measure how long it would take after crossbreeding began until farmers could stop shearing and docking their sheep.

Wiltshire sheep are uncommon in New Zealand, usually kept as a hobby breed.

They account for just 2 per cent of the national sheep population and, until now, have not been widely researched in New Zealand.

Hoggets being bred to shed their wool: First-generation crossbreed of Romeny and self-shedding Wiltshire sheep in Mikimiki, Wairarapa.

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Mulling

over with Muller

to find solutions.

“We have trading partners who expect us [New Zealand] to continue on this journey, there are 190 other countries supposedly doing the same thing.”

Muller said he had only been in the role for two weeks, but the picture was stark for farmers.

He said he had been involved in politics for eight years, but before that, he had worked in the agricultural business sector.

“One of the great frustrations I have with this lot [the Government] ... is we’ve seen their real view where agriculture sits in the past two years.”

Muller said climate change wasn’t going away, and ideally, there would be a framework that gave farmers certainty.

He said the National Party would approach climate change by bringing the nation’s best scientists and sector leaders together

He said having an independent Climate Change Commission giving the best advice made sense, but it didn’t have enough influence from the agricultural sector.

He said when National supported the establishment of the Climate Change Commission, it was made clear they’d make changes.

Muller said the party would make sure there was an explicit reference to the part of the Paris Accord where it discussed the importance of protecting food production.

He said the party wanted to see a balance between emissions reduction and the tools available to farmers to reduce their emissions.

He also said he wanted

the socioeconomic impacts of climate change adaptation and planning to be closely considered by the commission.

Muller said the Government had been working toward a target of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius since pre-industrial times.

“The head of the United Nations said last week with the strongest possible terms that the 1.5-degree target was a pipe dream, He said it wasn’t likely that the world would limit warming to 1.5 degrees

Celsius, and it was likely to reach up to 2.7 degrees Celsius.

He said it was time the nation began to look at both mitigation and adaptation for a changed climate.

When it came to He Waka Eke Noa, Muller said what the Government had proposed was a “taxgathering exercise”.

“What I’m sensing is deep anger and frustration that yet again, despite the efforts of you as individual farmers and the broader community, everything that

you try to do on the farm to make things better ... none of it gets acknowledged.”

He said what had changed was the public sentiment, and it was “swinging behind the sector”.

He said he was determined to anchor himself to what happened on farms, and to listen.

Many meeting attendees raised the point that the emissions trading scheme [ETS] should only be for native trees, rather than permanent exotic pine forests.

“Your broad observation around being an economy that is using forests as an offset for the carbon dioxide emitters as opposed to driving the fundamental change in those businesses away from those activities is a fair one.”

He said there was change seen in the transport sector. Muller said National’s policies would be announced early next year.

Wairarapa MP Kieran McAnulty said it wasn’t good enough for Muller and the National Party to criticise the Government

but not put forward an alternative solution.

“National have committed to reducing agricultural emissions by 2030 but haven’t said how they’ll do that. All we have is slogans.”

He said farmers recognised that climate change was an important issue.

“That’s why they put their proposals to the Government in the first place, and I remain committed to working with them to land this in a place where it works for

everyone.”

He said the revenue raised through charging for agricultural emissions would be ring-fenced for research to find technology to reduce emissions while keeping farming profitable.

“The longer we leave this the bigger the impact when a plan to reduce emissions will be, and that’ll mean a bigger impact for farmers.”

McAnulty said the section of the Paris Agreement that Muller was referring to was not a suggestion that food production should be

excluded from efforts to reduce emissions, but instead about protecting the ability to produce food against increasing droughts, storms, and land salinisation.

He said it was disappointing to hear the suggestion that climate change was not an urgent problem farmers were facing.

He said the Government recognised the crucial role our farmers played in food production and the proposals it was consulting on aimed to secure food production in the country long term.

“We simply cannot afford to be missing in action on climate action as National would have us be and risk the future of our rural communities and farmers.”

When asked by Derek Daniell if National would remove methane from any emissions pricing, Muller said it wouldn’t happen.

Daniell said methane was a natural cycle and found in many places aside from livestock.

The Environmental Defence Fund said methane had more than 80 times the warming power of carbon dioxide during the first 20 years after it had reached the atmosphere.

It said even though carbon dioxide had a longer-lasting effect, methane set the pace for warming.

Report for Week Ending 4 November

Feeder calves

Angus bull 1@70

Hereford X bull 2@90, 2@145

Hereford X heifer 1@40, 2@90, 3@80

Sheep

Ram 2@60, 1@45, 1@50

Ewes w lambs at foot (all counted) 7@45, 6@60, 6@75, 10@90, 6@65, 6@96, 16@70

Ewes 5@140, 9@161, 1@148, 1@100

Lambs 2@170, 4@120, 1@70, 2@90, 4@185, 1@100, 1@140, 11@137

Cattle

Hereford X wnr heifer 3@540

Red poll X steer 2@1000

Hereford X steer 2@1190

Weaner bull 5@400

Angus steer 2@870

Friesian weaner bull 4@400

Angus X heifer 2@910

Hereford X cow 1@620

Hereford X weaner bull 1@710

Hereford X cow w calf at foot 1@870

Red poll heifer 1@800

DairyNZ Update

It’s fast approaching that time – the time when AB has nished and it’s up to the bull team to nish the job. Do you have the capability in the bull team to complete the job to the required standard? Is there enough bull power to avoid the second cycle slump that’s typically evident in many calving patterns.

What often happens is that the actual number of cows in-calf to AB is over-estimated. The rule of thumb is 1 bull per 30 non-pregnant cows at all times. If you haven’t quite got the bull numbers you need, consider continuing AB a bit longer. If you plan on using the yearling bulls after they’ve had their time with the yearling heifers, be aware that they’re only half as potent as their older brothers, so you’ll need double the ratio of those bad boys. The bull team should be rotated every 2-3 days to allow them enough time to refresh and recharge – a bull can only serve 2 cows/day. If a bull gets crook or injures himself, he’s effectively ruled himself out of the team for the rest of the programme. Anything that causes an increase in body temperature of 1-2°C will compromise the viability of the sperm he’s carrying and it will take 60 days for this to be replenished. The bulls play a vital role in the success of your mating programme. A problem with a single cow will in uence one calf. Problems with the bulls will in uence…, well, you get the idea.

Grace Prior

Concerned Wairarapa farmers met National Party acting spokesman for agriculture Todd Muller to talk over climate change, He Waka Eke Noa, and the economy.

National Party acting spokesman for agriculture Todd Muller speaking to Wairarapa farmers.

PHOTO/GRACE PRIOR

Wairarapa MP Kieran McAnulty at the farm emissions pricing announcement. PHOTO/FILE

Farmers forced to cull stock

Impending dry conditions coupled with shipping issues means farmers on the Chatham Islands are having to cull stock on farm.

Farming leader Tony Anderson has culled 300 cattle on his farm and said others have done the same.

He said despite bouts of rain, things are beginning to get dry on the island and it’s only expected to get worse.

“Things are okay at the moment, pasture cover is good it’s more about looking ahead and knowing what we can and can’t feed.

“We’re hoping for some more rain because it looks like we’re going to have a dry summer.”

Being isolated, farmers on the island can only get rid of stock when the shipping schedule allows.

Chatham Islands Shipping Limited runs the only ship, MV Southern Tiare, which carries stock off the island to sales on mainland New Zealand.

Anderson said there was only six sailings from now to the end of the year so farmers were prioritising sheep over cattle.

They were also looking ahead for when the ship would be away for four months from February while repairs and

maintenance are carried out.

“We have 400 sheep on the next sailing but we just can’t get cattle on, they keep getting pushed back and pushed back so it’s got to a point where we know

we can’t get the animals off so when do we react?

“We know that we’re going to end up with a massive animal welfare issue next winter so we don’t want to wait till then when its a crisis we want to

start being proactive.”

The culled stock were not processed so the decision had a big impact on the farm business, he said.

“We’ve been told things will change and that changes will be made to how the ship is operated and the volume it can carry will increase but it’s just been talk and at the end of the day our job is to ensure the animals are fed.

“Farmers here are

resilient we’ve realised no one can help so we just need to get on with things.”

Anderson said MPI had visited farms on the island to check the situation ahead of the ship being away on survey.

“They’ve been really helpful, they’ve tried everything they can even looking for a shipping replacement there’s just nothing else out there.”

– RNZ.CO.NZ

PHOTO/RNZ.CO.NZ

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Chops down (5)

Similar siblings (5)

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DOWN: 2 Answer, 3 Khaki, 5 Tall, 6 Legless, 7 Scanty, 8 Quire, 9 Aptness, 10 Toys, 11 Recoup, 12 Fable, 13 Leeward, 14 Attaché, 18 Harassment, 23 Comic, 24 Leading, 26 Pancake, 27 Gearbox, 29 Sparkle, 30 Bypass, 31 Seine, 32 Scotia, 34 Soon, 36 Begin, 38 Strut, 40 Mire, 45 Allow, 46 Several, 47 Nose, 48 Exodus, 49 Busby, 50 Engross, 52

Sweltering, 53 Mission, 54 Norway, 55 Ukulele, 56 Bribe, 57 Jilt, 62 Cells, 67 Alarmed, 68 Secrecy, 70 Tremble, 72 Martini, 73 Honshu, 74 Stucco, 75 Gender, 76 Strip, 78 Aloof, 80 Adapt, 82 Veto, 83 Mini.

THURSDAY,

NOVEMBER 10

The University of the 3rd AGE [U3A]: South Wairarapa Current Affairs group meet in the Events Hall of the Roseneath Lifecare and Village, Carterton 9.30-11am. Call convener Paul Mallinson [021] 109-4652.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Featherston Community Centre, 7.30-8.30pm. Call 0800 229 6757.

Belly Dance for Beginners: Kiwi Hall, Featherston, 6.30-7.30pm. Call Antonia Blincoe [021] 105-7649.

Carrington Bowling Club: 57 High Street, Carterton,1pm for 1.30 pm start. Call Pauline Hodgson [027] 406-672.

Carterton Community Choir: 7.159pm, at Carterton School, Holloway St. Call [022] 373-4299.

Danzability Class: 11am-noon, at Studio 73, Greytown. Call physio. rachel.horwell@gmail.com or [022] 077-2654.

Digital Seniors Wairarapa: Call 0800 373 646 for an appointment.

Martinborough: St Andrew’s Church, 9.30-11am; Featherston: Featherston Community Centre, 1.30-3.30pm.

Fareham Creative Space: Open studio, 10am-3pm, 80 Underhill Rd, Featherston. Email: registrations@ farehamcreativespace.nz Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 6.30pm.

at the Wairarapa Boxing Academy, Dixon St. Call Roslyn [027] 264-8623.

Patient Activity Programme: At Hospice Wairarapa, 59 Renall St, Masterton, 10am-1pm. Call Kirsten 399 1050.

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.

Ruamahanga Club: Cards – 500, 1-4pm, at Wairarapa Services Club, Essex St, Masterton.

Social Learners Bridge: 1-3.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Barbara [06] 304-9208.

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. Contact (06) 216-2187

Wairarapa Fern and Thistle Pipe Band Weekly practice, Masterton Brass Bandrooms, Park Ave, Masterton. Email fernandthistle21@ gmail.com

Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Family History Research Rooms, 5 Church St, Masterton, open 1-4pm.

Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9amnoon, at the Masterton Aerodrome.

groove to [022] 321-2643.

Greytown Music and Movement:

For pre-schoolers, 10am, at St Luke’s Hall, Main St. Contact email admin@ stlukesgreytown.co.nz

Fareham Creative Space: Open studio, 10am-3pm, 80 Underhill Rd, Featherston. Email: registrations@ farehamcreativespace.nz

Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261.

Justice of the Peace: Carterton library noon-2pm; Masterton District Court 11am-1pm; Eketahuna Library 1.30-4.30pm.

Kids Song & Story: 9.30-10.30am, for preschool children and their caregivers, Epiphany Church hall, High St, Masterton. Call Anne Owen 377-4505.

Needlework & Craft Dropin: 10am-noon, Featherston Community Centre. Call May [06] 308-6912 or Virginia [06] 308-8392.

Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401.

Masterton Masters Swimming Club: Club night 5.30-6.30pm, Trust House Recreation Centre back pool. Call Stu [027] 295-4189 or Lucy [021] 0204-4144.

appointment. Call 379-5564. Cobblestones Early Settlers Village: Open 10am-4pm seven days. History comes alive with six heritage buildings, carts and carriages, set in two acres of beautiful gardens, bring a picnic to enjoy.

2Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Sat and Sun 10am-2pm, other times by arrangement. Call Elsa [021] 2639403.

Featherston Weekly Market: 8am2pm, 33 Fitzherbert St. Greytown Menz Shed: 9am-noon. Call Paul Dodge [021] 0262-6595.

Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Masterton Library, 10am-noon.

Lions Book Sale: 9am-1pm, next to Wairarapa Farmers Market, Solway Showgrounds, Judds Rd, Masterton, under the grandstand.

Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm behind Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 378-7109.

Martinborough Museum: Open Sat and Sun at No 7 The Square, 10.30am-2.30pm. Donation/koha appreciated.

SUNDAY,

NOVEMBER 13

Masterton Marauders Wargaming Club: At the Masterton Croquet Club, 1-5pm. Call Vince Cholewa [027] 344-1073 or visit http:// mastertonmarauders.blogspot.co.nz

Carterton Farmers Market: Memorial Square, 9am-12.30pm. Call [027] 663-9011.’

Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 1pm.

Masterton Park Bowling Club: Queen Elizabeth Park, bowls roll up at 1pm, names in by 12.45pm. Call 377-5458.

Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Myrna Lane 377-3064.

Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St.

Narcotics Anonymous: Featherston Community Centre, 7-9pm. Call 0800 628 632

Rotary Sunday Market: 6.3011.30am, Essex St car park. Contact thehodsons@xtra.co.nz

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.

377-0078 or 0800 367-222.

Creative Hands Programme: At Hospice Wairarapa, 59 Renall St, Masterton, 10am-noon. Call Kirsten 399-1050.

East Indoor Bowling Club: 7pm. Call Julie 377-5497 or George 3789266.

Epilepsy Support Group: 11am at the Salvation Army office, 210 High St South, Carterton. Call 0800 20 21 22.

Featherston Music Club: 7-9pm. Call Shaun O’Brien [027] 672-6249.

Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. Call Di [027] 498-7261.

GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Rangers, 12½-18 years, 6.30-8pm. South Wairarapa Guides [Greytown], 9-12½ years, 6-8pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550.

Hospice Wairarapa Support Services: Free of charge for anyone dealing with a terminal illness. Call [06] 378-8888.

Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB 9.30am-12.30pm.

Keep Fit!: 9.30am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066.

Line Dancing: 10.30am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066.

Troubadour Music Group: 6-8pm, Wairarapa Community Centre, 41 Perry St, Masterton. Contact Stefan [027] 226-6019.

Wairarapa Services Club: Cards –500, 1.30pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton.

Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Call a Quit Coach based at Whaiora 0800 494 246.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER

15

Featherston Toy Library: Featherston Community Centre, 9-11am.

Al Anon: Do you need support for coping with alcohol problems in your family? Contact [027] 811-0006.

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 or email

Wairarapaembroiderers@gmail.com

6.15pm; 10 years+ [including adults] 6.15-7.30pm. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 10am. Featherston Wahine Singers: 7-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Susan [021] 246-4884.

Free Community Fit Club: 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261.

Free Literacy and Numeracy Classes: At Literacy Aotearoa Masterton. Call Carol [022] 524-5994 or visit us at 340 Queen Street, Masterton.

GirlGuiding: Masterton Pippins [5-7 years] 3.45-5pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646.

Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB 11am-1pm.

Paint/draw: From live model,10amnoon, at Masterton Art Club, Victoria St. Call Elissa Smith [027] 470-6528.

Masterton Alcoholics Anonymous: 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 378-2338 or David [021] 116-5505.

Call Cheryl [06] 370-1922 or [027] 697-6974.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER

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Toi Wairarapa – Heart of Arts: 10 Minute Bites, 12.10pm, BYO sandwich.

AA Meeting: At 7.30pm, Epiphany church hall, High St, Solway, Masterton. Call [027] 557-7928.

Athletics Wairarapa: Club Night, 5.45-7pm, Colin Pugh Sports Bowl, Masterton, all ages and abilities welcome.

Cards: “500”, 1.15-4.15pm, at the Carterton Club. Call Barbara 379-6582 or Val 379-8329.

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.

at 1pm, names in by 12.45pm. Call 377-5458.

Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 3787109.

Parkinson’s Singing Group: 10.30am, at the South Wairarapa Workingman’s Club, Main St, Greytown. Call Marguerite Chadwick 379-5376.

Rangatahi to Rangatira Youth Group: Join us for sports, food, and leadership, Carterton Events Centre. Text “R2R” to [027] 742-2264.

Recreational Walking Group: 9.30am, Essex St car park. Call Ann Jackson, 372-5758, or Ann Duckett, 378-8285.

Scrabble Club: 1-4pm in Masterton. Phone Sue McRae [027] 449-0601 for venue details.

Silver Ukulele Club: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Jan [06] 308-8556.

Masterton Croquet Club Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401.

Dance Fitness: 9.30-11am, preschoolers with parents or caregivers, music and movement and art, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830.

Digital Seniors Wairarapa: Call 0800 373 646 for an appointment.

South Wairarapa Caregivers Programme: At a café in South Wairarapa, 10am. Call Kirsten 3991050.

Soulway Cooking and Crafts: 10am-noon, High St, Masterton. Call Nikki Smith 370-1604 [church office].

Food Market: Food trucks, 4.307.30pm outside the Masterton Town Hall, rain or shine.

GirlGuidingNZ: Carterton Pippins, 5-7 years, 4.15-5.30pm. Carterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 6-7.30pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550.

Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB 9.30am-12.30pm.

KeepFit!: 10.30am, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066.

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.

Masterton Petanque Club: 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Myrna Lane 377-3064.

Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St.

Narcotics Anonymous: 7.308.30pm, at St Matthew’s Church, Church St, Masterton.

Parkinson’s Exercise Class: 1.30pm,

Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 1-2.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 3771135.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER

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Sunset Cinema: Carterton Events Centre, Rangatahi Hub. Doors open 7pm, movie starts 7.30pm. Info at sunsetcinemacarterton.com

Aratoi: Masterton Museum: A Cabinet of Curiosities to July 2023.

Carterton Craft Market: Mon-Sat: 9am-4pm, Sun: 10am-3pm, 25 High St North, Carterton. Call Desley [027] 787-8558.

Carterton Senior Citizens: 1.304pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, Carterton Memorial Club, Broadway.

Cloth Collective Sewing Workshop: 10am-2pm, Kiwi Hall Supper Room. Call Sara Uruski [0274] 474-959.

Dance Fit: At Carrington Park, Carterton, at 6-7pm. Text dance

Seniornet Wairarapa: Computer/ cellphone help, 1-2.30pm, Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton. Call John [027] 3835654.

Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Quit Clinic at Whaiora 9am-noon. Free support available across Wairarapa. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246.

Walk and Talk: Meet outside Dish Cafe, First St, Masterton, 9.30am.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12

Wairarapa Embroiderers Guild: At the Ranfurly Club Rooms, Chapel St, Masterton. Call Billie Sims 3782949 or Jenny 377-0859 or email

Wairarapaembroiderers@gmail.com

Carrington Bowling Club: 57 High Street, Carterton, 1pm for 1.30 pm start. Call Pauline Hodgson [027] 406-672.

Carterton District Historical Society: 150 High St North, Carterton. Open by

Parkrun: Weekly 5km run/walk. Measured, timed, free. 8am start, at the Woodside end of the Greytown rail trail. Info: parkrun.co.nz/ greytownwoodsidetrail Saturday in the Park: Food trucks by the Skate Park, QE Park 10am2pm, rain or shine.

Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Sat/Sun 10am-4pm. Call Lesley Hodgins [06] 372-6433.

Toy Library: Masterton: 10am1pm, 365 Queen St. Featherston: 14 Wakefield St, 10am-noon.

Wairarapa Cancer Society Supportive Care Services: Free services for anyone needing support after a cancer diagnosis. Call (06) 378-8039.

Wairarapa Farmers’ Market: 9am-1pm, Solway Showgrounds, Judds Rd, Masterton, under the grandstand and nearby redwood tree.

Women’s Self Defence: With Dion, 9am, band rotunda, Queen Elizabeth Park. Call [020] 4124-4098.

Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9amnoon, at the Masterton Aerodrome.

Caregivers Programme: At Hospice Wairarapa, 59 Renall St, Masterton, noon-1.30pm. Call Kirsten 399 1050. Clareville Badminton Club: Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm. Call Steve [027] 333-3975.

Literacy Aotearoa: Free computing and digital device classes for adults. Call 377-4214.

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.

Masterton: Citizens Advice, 10-noon.

Free Classes: Literacy, language and numeracy for adult learners. Call Literacy Aotearoa 377-4214.

Te Runga Scouts: Cubs, 6-7.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14

Art for Everyone: Featherston Community Centre, 7-9pm. Call Sandie [021] 157-4909.

Carterton Alcoholics Anonymous: 8pm, Salvation Army Community Rooms, 210 High St. Call Bob [021] 042-2947 or Martin [06] 372-7764.

Carterton Community Toy Library: Events Centre, Holloway St, Mon-Sat during CDC Library hours.

Carterton Scottish Dance Club: 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. No partner required. Call Elaine 377-0322.

Carterton Food Bank: 10-11am Mon-Fri at Haumanu House. Call 379-4092.

CCS Disability Action Wairarapa Office: 36 Bannister St, Masterton, 10am-1pm Mon-Fri. Call 378-2426 or 0800 227-2255.

Citizens Advice Bureau: Free and confidential advice, Mon-Fri 9am4pm, 43 Perry St, Masterton. Call

Mah Jong: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Pat Hamilton [06] 308-9729.

Masterton District Brass Band: Rehearsals at 7pm, in the Band Room, Park Ave, Masterton. Call [022] 574-0742.

Play Gym: St James Church Hall 116 High St, Masterton, 9.30-11am, for 0-3-year-olds.

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.

Senior Citizens Club: Cards 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Val [06] 308-9293.

Steady As You Go: Falls Prevention and Balance Class, Featherston: 9.30am, A/G Church. Masterton: 1.30pm, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066.

The Dance Shed: 450A Belvedere Rd, Carterton. Beginners Linedance Class: 6-7pm. Linedance Intermediate Class: 7.30-8.30pm. Call Wendy [027] 319-9814.

Carrington Bowling Club: 57 High Street, Carterton,1pm for 1.30 pm start. Call Pauline Hodgson [027] 406-672.

Carterton District Historical Society: 142 High St North. Open 2-4pm or by appointment. Call Vivienne 379-5564 or email carterton. hist.soc@gmail.com

Central Indoor Bowls Club: 7.30pm, Hogg Crescent hall. Call Mathew or Graeme 378-7554.

Chair Exercise: Gentle chair exercises, 2-2.45pm, at St John’s Hall, Greytown.

Dance Fitness: 6.30-7.30pm, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830.

Digital Seniors Wairarapa: Call 0800 373 646 for an appointment.

Carterton: 3 Mile, 66 High St, 9.30-11.30am; Greytown: Greytown Library, 1.30-3.30pm.

Fareham Creative Space: Open studio, 10am-3pm, 80 Underhill Rd, Featherston. Email: registrations@ farehamcreativespace.nz Featherston Amateur Wrestling Club: Beginners, 5-9 years, 5.30-

Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton.

Red Star Table Tennis Club: 9amnoon at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter [027] 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066.

Seniornet Wairarapa: Computer/ cellphone help 1.30-2.30pm, Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton. Call John [027] 3835654.

Social Bridge: At South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club, 1.30-3.30pm. Call Lesley [021] 299-6389.

South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club: Games afternoon. Call Doff 304-9748.

Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Family History Research Rooms, 5 Church St, Masterton, open 1-4pm.

Wairarapa Services Club: Cards –Euchre, 1pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton.

Woops A Daisies: Leisure Marching Team practice 4-5pm, at the Trust House Rec Centre Stadium.

Greytown Menz Shed: 9am-noon.

Call Paul Dodge [021] 0262-6595.

GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 5.30-7pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550.

Healing Rooms: Confidential prayer for healing or any situation, 2-4pm, at St Matthews Church Hall, Church St, Masterton, no appointment necessary. Call [027] 245-2819.

Heart of Arts Wairarapa: A community gallery, 47 High St North, Carterton, Wed-Fri, 10am-4pm, weekends, 10am-2pm.

Juesday Art: 10am-12.30pm, AOG Church, Birdwood St, Featherston. Call Julia [06] 308-8109.

Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB noon-2pm.

Kiddie Gym: For 0-3-year-olds, 9.3011am, at St David’s Church, corner High and Victoria Sts, Carterton. Call Lorna or Abby 379-8325.

Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm, also print on Fridays, at 12 Victoria St. Call Elissa [0274] 706-528.

Masterton Park Bowling Club: Queen Elizabeth Park, bowls roll up

The Dance Shed: 450A Belvedere Rd, Carterton. Line Dance Class 6-7pm; Rock N Roll Dance Class: 7.308.30pm, Beginners/Couple Coaching, Social/Competitive. Call Wendy [027] 319-9814.

Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll. Couple inquiries to [027] 333-1793.

Wairarapa Services Club: Rummikub, 1pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton.

Wairarapa Singers: Choral singing, based in Masterton. Call Sean Mulcahy 379-9316.

Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: 10am in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531.

Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, improvers 5-6.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135.

Events Events

Wisdom and Well-being: Featherston Community Centre, 10.30am-12.30pm. Call Pauline [021] 102 8857.

* To have an event listed please email event@age.co.nz by noon Thursday prior

Wanted Known

Seeking Information on the late Phyllis May White of Greytown

What started out to be a simple lo ok into our family history revealed a yet unkn own relative: our aunt Phyllis May White who, in her last years of life, was a reside nt of the now closed Arbor House in Greyt own. Sadly, by the time we had located Phyllis, sh e was no longer alive. We were very tou ched and grateful to see that she had received a loving burial in Greytown in September 2008. As we never saw or knew Phyllis, we would very much like to communicate anyon e who may have known her. I have relatively little information about her life in New Zealand, though I do know she was in itially a ward of The Salvation Army in Wellington and resided in a facility in Eketāhuna before moving to Arbor House in Greyto wn. Any and all information would be we lcome.

Please email wayneb@bell.net

Public Notices

PROPOSAL TO CLOSE ROADS TO ORDINARY VEHICULAR TRAFFIC

PURSUANT to the Transport (Vehicular Traf c Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that the Carterton District Council proposes to close the roads listed below for the purpose of nishing stage 3 of the International New Zealand Cycle Classic for the period indicated hereunder:

Period of Closure: Friday 13th January 2022 9.00am-3.00pm

Roads affected: Te Wharau Hill Road between Te Whiti Road and Westmere Road 9.00am-1.30pm Admiral Hill Road between Te Whiti Road and top of hill 1.00pm-3.00pm

The closed section will be adequately and properly signposted, at the beginning of the closed road, being manned with radio communication to allow the passage of through traf c in an emergency.

Any person objecting to the proposal is called upon to lodge his/her objection and grounds thereof, in writing before 30th November 2022 at the of ce of the Carterton District Council, Holloway Street, Carterton.

Johannes Ferreira Infrastructure Manager

CARTERTON DISTRICT COUNCIL

Employment

MARTINBOROUGH RUGBY CLUB

Employment

EKETĀHUNA SCHOOL OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR POSITION

Eketāhuna Primary School is see king an Office Administrator Receptionist to be the welcoming face for all student s, s taff and visitors, and to provide administra tive support. This is a perman ent part time role, school terms only.

We are looking for a friendly, calm, organised and adaptable person who can use their initiative and prioritise work demands. The applicant needs t o be a good communicator, with a high l evel of discretion and respect for others.

This position is covered under the NZEI Support Staff in Schools Collective Agreement. A succe ssful candid ate will be placed on the correct scale depe nding on skills and experience

The hours will be 28 per week worked Monday to Thursday 8.30am 3.30 pm

The start date will be Tuesday 31 st January, 2023 with the option of starting in the last weeks of Term 4, 2022 to undertake some training and induction. The hours for this time will be negotiable.

If this sounds like you, and you h ave some previous experience in office adm inistration, we would love to hear from you

For a detailed job description and application form, please contact Melinda Cowe @ (06) 375 8191 or email principal@eketahuna.school.nz

Applications close a t 4pm 18th November, 2022

.6 TEACHER/JOB SHARE

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Senior Syndicate for a 6 teaching position, sharing a Year 5/6 class. We require an experienced teacher with excellent communication skills, willing to work cooperatively within a job sh are situation Our school offers an attractive environment, exciting programmes and a collaborative team to work with

If this sounds like the perfect position and you would like to learn more, please email Anne Donald, Acting Principal, by 4pm Sunday 13 th November donalda@masterton.school nz or phone 06 377 5297 to ma ke a time for a n in te rview

Do you want to work in a fun team with flexible hours to suit your life? We have a teaching position coming up at our Martinborough Centre for a qualified teacher. Our Martinborough centre is licensed for a nice small number of just 22 children with high staff:child ratios. We pride ourselves on our homely, fun and close knit environment. We love getting out and about in the community and have a passion for ECE.

If this sound like you then send us your CV & cover letter to ana@bellst.co.nz or message or call Ana on 0274 526 504 if you have an questions

Applications close Friday 11th November 2022

ST PATRICK’S SCHOOL OFFICE MANAGER VACANCY

St Patrick’s School is seeking an Office Manager to be the welcoming face for our community. You will enjoy working with children, staff & whānau within a supportive environment and wor k as part of a team to ensure the school office runs smoothly

The start date will be Monday 30th January 2023. This role is 32.5 hours a week during school term times with daily hours of 8.30am 3.30pm Remuneration is in accordance with the Administration Support Staff in Schools Collective Agreement.

Key duties include:

• reception & communication

• general administrative duties

• financial management (XERO)

• payroll (Edpay)

• student Management system ( E tap)

• assistance to Principal & staff when required

• assist with first aid when required

Applicants need to be able to:

• be willing to support the Catholic Character of the school

• be culturally appropriate in accordance with the principles of Te Tiriti O Waitangi

• multi task and show initiative

• demonstrate excellent verbal & written communication skills

• demonstrate a high level of IT skill and knowledge

• be discrete and maintain confidentiality

If this sounds like you and you believe you are flexible and able to keep smiling, in what is at times, a very busy environment, we would love to hear from you

For more information about how to apply and a detailed job descriptio n, please contact the school office 06 377 5043 or office@stpatsmstn.school.nz

ART TUTOR

15 Hours

King Street Artworks is looking for a creative genius to join our team

The person we are looking for will be warm, compassionate and able to relate to a wide range of people with a wide range of needs They will also be adaptable, able to think on their feet, problem solve and willing to work across all media.

Ko koe he tangata te ahau maaakitanga te ahau mō ngā āwhina ngā tiapori whanau. KoKoe naho whakairo ki te mōhiotanga mō te whakoti rapanga, me ngā mea maha ō te Kaupapa mahi toi

You will need to have (or agree to obtain) a Level 4 Mental Health and Well Being certificate. (Free) The hours will be: Monday 8.30am 9.45am (Staff Meeting) Wednesday 3.45pm 7.15pm (Twilight) Thursday 9.45am 3.15pm Saturday 9.45 2.15pm

For a job description contact : Ian Chapman or Linda Tilyard email: kingst@kingstreetartworks.co.nz or phone (06) 378 9777

Please email your CV, letter of application, two referees and images from your portfolio to: kingst@kingstreetartworks.co.nz or drop it to our workshop at 16 Queen St, Masterton King Street Artworks is committed to working within the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is an equal opportunities employer