Wairarapa Midweek 19th December by Wairarapa Times-Age

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Special gift to friend in need Emily Ireland Martinborough’s Fiona Couchman is the embodiment of giving. A survivor of abuse and hardship, she grew up with an “innate need to help others”. Fiona was the organiser of this year’s Christmas Magic in Martinborough show which saw the collection of more than 200 presents for children in need around Wairarapa. For her, the opportunity to make life better for others is what drives her. “I realised at a very early age that there were people less privileged than me,” she said, referring to her transient childhood. But Fiona’s life was far from privileged. She came from a poor upbringing where alcohol and abuse played a factor, her mother spent many years in and out of hospitals and she and her two siblings lived in foster care including the Home of Compassion in Island Bay and Whatman Home. From the age of 12, Fiona was running the family home and caring for her brothers, one of whom suﬀered severe mental health. But Fiona was touched by the orphans and children who were Continued on page 3

Kidney donor celebrates spirit of giving at Christmas time

Fiona Couchman, organiser of the Christmas Magic in Martinborough show, sits with the collection of presents from the recent event. PHOTO/EMILY IRELAND

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2 Wairarapa Midweek Local News Wednesday, December 19, 2018 Crime

Crime

Ngawi campsite shooting

Protest stops felling

A 46-year-old man was shot in the leg on Sunday night at a campsite in Ngawi, on coastal south Wairarapa. Police are investigating.

An old oak in Featherston lives to see another day after a protest on Monday. It is likely to still be felled. Full story P4

Council

SWDC chief executive resigns

South Wairarapa District Council chief executive Paul Crimp has resigned. Full story P5

Court

More charges for shooting accused

Crime

Three Masterton residents charged with attempted murder for the December 2 shooting of a woman in Kuripuni, appeared before the Masterton District Court this week facing additional burglary charges.

Brutal attack

Police have released descriptions of the three suspects responsible for an assault last week. Full story P6

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Succeeding against all odds Emily Ireland Makoura College deputy principal Myra Coley describes her life as organised chaos. As a teen parent herself years ago, she was the guest speaker at the recent Celebration of Success at the Wairarapa Teen Parent Unit (TPU). Twenty years ago, Myra was 17 years old, planning a Navy career, working at Caltex, and preparing for her sixth form exams. She was also pregnant with her first daughter. “My first initial thought was, my dad is going to kill me. “My second thought was, my dad is going to kill and bury my boyfriend. “My dad said nothing… to anybody… for two weeks, and my mum cried, then gave me a hug, then cried some more. “Two weeks later when my dad did speak to someone, it was simply to say, well we better buy this baby a bed aye, and that’s what he did. “Their unconditional love has been my rock through every hard time and the making of me as a parent.”

He said, you’re a drain on society, you should be embarrassed, I bet you’re on the DPB, and I bet that money you get every week to live off comes from me and people like me. The look on his face – I’ve never seen that kind of disgust from anyone. I cried all the way home . . . Motherhood didn’t come naturally to Myra and after initially struggling, she realised her life plan was going to have to change “and I would have to fit this little girl into it”. “I got a job and worked, and her father and I made a good go of it.” When Myra was 19, she found out she was pregnant again. When she was eight months pregnant, taking her daughter out in the pram, she was stopped by an “older gentleman who launched into a verbal attack on me”. “He said, you’re a drain

The Wairarapa Teen Parent Unit Celebration of Success. Makoura College deputy principal Myra Coley. PHOTO/EMILY IRELAND

on society, you should be embarrassed, I bet you’re on the DPB, and I bet that money you get every week to live off comes from me and people like me. “The look on his face – I’ve never seen that kind of disgust from anyone. “I cried all the way home, then I got pissed

off, and then I said, actually, I’m going to prove you wrong. “He’ll never know it, but from then on, I have lived my life to prove him wrong.” Myra moved to Hamilton with her partner and studied a Bachelor of Primary Teaching.

She worked nights and went to university during the day. “Three years later I proudly walked across the stage at graduation, full cap and gown and was awarded my degree. “It’s still one of the proudest moments of my life.”

The following year, Myra got a job at a primary school in South Auckland for a term and then moved to Australia with her partner. That relationship ended, and Myra moved to Masterton with her kids to be a Year 7 and 8 teacher at Chanel College. “From there on, my story has taken off. “I simply said yes after that – yes to every opportunity that someone put in front of me. Seven years later, Myra was made assistant principal at Chanel College, and at the start of last year she started at Makoura College as deputy principal. She now has a husband and three more children including a 20-month-old. Her parting advice for the Wairarapa TPU parents was to “follow your heart, find what you love, and do it”. “You have more reasons than most to give up, and you don’t. “Do right by you and your babies, and always be proud. “You are inspiring others every day – even if you don’t realise it.”

‘I said, let me help you – I’ll give you my kidney’ Continued from page 1 abandoned, as in those days many thalidomide children were given up by their parents and they spent their whole life in orphanages. So, when her friend Tracy Johnson was in need of a new kidney, Fiona offered up her own just in time for them both to celebrate Christmas last year. Little did she know that when she made the promise to her friend that her own brother would need a kidney as well. Fiona first met her friend Tracy 23 years ago when their children were born.

Years later, Tracy was working with Fiona but started to show symptoms of kidney disease and she was forced to quit work and go on dialysis. “She was an amazing single mum … but she couldn’t do anything on dialysis because it tied her to her home. “I said, let me help you – I’ll give you my kidney.” The two friends discovered that, because they were different blood types, they would not be compatible for the transplant at the time. That was our journey – it ended, and I couldn’t help her.

“I watched her suffer on dialysis. “About 14 years ago, she got a phone call on Christmas Eve at 4am saying, get into hospital, there’s a cadaver here for you.” Tracy had the transplant on Christmas Day and lived a healthy 10 years before she “went downhill”. In the meantime, a new medical breakthrough meant Fiona was able to give Tracy her kidney, but the procedure would have to be done in Auckland. “We’d gone to a psychologist and they asked us a lot about our lives. “She was asked, what if

in five years’ time, someone in your family needs a kidney transplant and you can’t give them one – what would you do? “I said, I can only do what I can do with what I have at the time, and I have made a commitment to Tracy. “We carried on, went through Christmas, the New Year. “In the meantime, Tracy plummeted and got very unwell.” This was when Fiona was contacted by her brother’s carers, her brother lives in supervised care under the mental health recovery service –

“my brother needed to see a kidney specialist because he had been on lithium for 10 years – It destroys your kidneys. “I realised that at some stage Gerard would be facing a kidney transplant, but I had made a promise to help my friend. “Tracy has a mortgage, three children, their lives were very different, and a promise is a promise.” On November 13 last year, Fiona was finally able to give up her kidney for her friend. “They did about eight operations that weekend – I was the only live donor. “They knew immediately

it was a success, more people need to consider becoming a donor. Her brother continues to receive care under the urology team, and while he has reached 13 per cent kidney function at times he is not yet on dialysis. Fiona is currently looking for accommodation within the Wairarapa to care for her brother, so he can be closer to her when he needs her. And what has changed for Tracy since her transplant? “Tracy loves chocolate and red wine now – we laugh about that, and she has remained healthy.”

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Tree lives to see another day Hayley Gastmeier

The controversial Featherston oak lives to see another day after protesters stood in the way of the company hired to cut it down. But luck might not be on the tree’s side for long because protesters were later trespassed for two years from St Andrew’s Union Church land on Fox St, where the tree stands. Emotions were running high on Monday morning as the large tree was scheduled to come down, with members of the public arriving on site as early as 5.30am to stall the felling. Featherston resident Shaun O’Brien perched himself up in the tree with a “save our oak” sign, while Claire Bleakley, who promised to chain herself to the trunk found the chain wasn’t long enough for the job. Church members had earlier removed the

Christmas decorations that protestors bestowed upon the tree on Sunday. Treescape contractors turned up around 8am to fell the oak for Powerco, which was removing the tree at the request of the church. Featherston councillor Colin Olds said it was an “extremely difficult” situation, with the church simply exercising “its lawful right”. A few community members got hot-headed, dishing out uncouth remarks at congregation members and Treescape staff. Olds said the behaviour displayed was “totally unacceptable”. Longtime local Rose Evans agreed, saying no one deserved to be abused. She was married at the church and remembers the tree in 1969, when it resembled a “bush” – in her opinion, it was nothing special. Police turned up to

Featherston’s Shaun O’Brien was making a stand yesterday perching in the oak set to be felled. PHOTO/HAYLEY GASTMEIER

Union Church parish supervisor Reverend Paul Rogers was blunt about its prospects. “It’s going to come down, it’s just a matter of when.

“keep the peace” after 9am and contractors left soon after, with trespass notices issued to four protestors a few hours later. The oak survived the day, but St Andrew’s

“At this moment in time, the tree will come down unless things dramatically change.” The church has decided to remove it because it is growing

into the powerlines, and maintenance is too expensive for the congregation of about 10. Tree consultant Richie Hill has offered to cover costs, but the offer was not taken up. The church’s decision was also about keeping the community safe in high winds, as the congregation would be held accountable if there was an accident, but not all members wanted to see the tree gone. “Many of the church people don’t want to see it come down, but they feel like they have been given no choice,” Graeme Day said. “It’s a magnificent tree, but it’s in the wrong place.” Another churchgoer, Rex Thetford, said he did not want to see the oak felled if there was a solution on the table. “It’s a gradual thing, losing a tree one by one and all of a sudden you see the town bare.”

Wairarapa Youth Service comes to the rescue Emily Ireland Before meeting Wairarapa’s Youth Service team, Whai Te Riini believed she had nothing going for her. She had dropped out of school at a young age and had no employment, no motivation, and no seemingly no opportunities. “I never left the house; there were many days where I wouldn’t even take a single step outside – it was disgustingly unhealthy”. Now, aged 18, Whai has a new outlook on life, an ongoing education, and a newfound happiness – thanks to the Youth Services Team. Whai first connected with Youth Service earlier this year, which is part of the Wairarapa Safer Community Trust based in Carterton. Youth Service works with young people not enrolled

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Youth Service team, her education journey was put back on track with a course enrolment meeting. “Now, thanks to Youth Service and their amazing youth coaches, I have an ongoing education, great friends, a new outlook on life, and most importantly motivation, goals, and happiness. “Youth Service helped me realise that I’m no longer alone. A lesson Whai’s youth coach taught her was perseverance – “I can’t throw the towel in until I have exercised all of the possibilities”. • To get in touch with Youth Service Wairarapa, contact Youth Services team leader Loraine Mitchell on 06 379 5407 extn: 714, or email lorrainem@waisct. org.nz

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of high school too early was a choice she regrets making. “As the days turned

into months, I realised the things I was missing out on – more than just education – like prom for example. “I didn’t even realise that I wanted those things until I couldn’t have it. “By the time I deemed myself ready to re-join civilisation, many doors of opportunity weren’t open to me anymore.” Whai signed up to a course, but soon flunked – “I just wasn’t in the right head space and I had no support or even an idea of what I was doing”. “When I felt like I was at my lowest, feeling helpless and overall lost, the team at Youth Service metaphorically picked me up and pushed me in the right direction. “They helped me understand what I needed and helped me chase it.” At Whai’s first encounter with the

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Council CEO stepping down Hayley Gastmeier South Wairarapa District Council chief executive Paul Crimp has resigned. “There’s nothing sinister, I just want to work less and play more,” he told the Times-Age last week. Crimp broke the news to councillors last week at the council’s last full meeting for 2018 held in Greytown. The announcement came following a publicexcluded agenda item in which his annual

performance review was conducted. Crimp was appointed acting chief executive to SWDC in April 2013, when Jack Dowds vacated the role after a five-year stint. He served under two South Wairarapa mayors, Adrienne Staples and Viv Napier. Before taking up the position, Crimp was SWDC’s group manager of corporate support. He said it was time to move on to pursue new

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Brutal attack by trio Police are looking for two teenage women and one young man following assault

Police have released descriptions of the three suspects responsible for an assault which left a Masterton man hospitalised with serious facial injuries last week. The assault happened at the 58-year-old man’s Renall St home around 9pm last Monday night when two women and a man attacked him, his partner and a visitor to the home. The man was taken to Wairarapa Hospital and

Members of our community should be safe and feel safe in their homes. was later transferred to Hutt Hospital where he received surgery for facial injuries. His partner also received minor injuries. At this stage, police do not believe the victims are linked to the offenders in any way. Police are treating the

inquiry as an aggravated robbery and believe a weapon was used to inflict some of the injuries. “Members of our community should be safe and feel safe in their homes,” said Detective Senior Sergeant Haley Ryan. “We want to find the three people responsible for this horrendous attack and hold them to account.” The male offender is described as tall and skinny, around 1.75m tall and in his early 20s. He was wearing a grey face mask. Both the female offenders were aged between 16 and 18 years old and were around 1.60m to 1.65m tall. One had shoulder length black hair and one had shoulder length brown hair, possibly with a little bit of purple through it. Ryan believes locating the woman with purple hair will crack the case wide open. “There will be people in our community who know who these people are, and we want to hear from you,” Ryan said.

Man seriously injured after early crash Hayley Gastmeier

A Masterton man was hospitalised after an attack. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

“There can’t be that many people in Masterton with purple hair so we want to hear from them so we can eliminate them from the inquiry.”

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A 28-year-old South Wairarapa man was put in intensive care following a crash in which alcohol is thought to have been a factor. The crash happened just before 1.30am last Wednesday on Lake Ferry Rd near Martinborough. The vehicle lost control and collided with a wooden power pole on a straight piece of road, about 4km from the township. Martinborough deputy fire chief Jake Hawkins said the passenger side of the sedan absorbed most of the impact. “We had to get [the passenger] out quickly so we extricated him out through the driver’s door ... patient extrication was critical to establish a good airway, so we managed to move his legs and shimmy him out.” The passenger was transported to Wellington Hospital in a “critical condition” by Wellington Free Ambulance, a police media spokesperson said. The patient remained in a serious condition in the intensive care unit

last week. Acting Senior Sergeant Ian Osland said the driver, a 30-year-old man from South Wairarapa, was “physically unscathed”. He underwent a breath test at the scene. “We’re considering alcohol to be a factor in the crash. “The driver cooperated with police during the investigation.” Osland said the anticipated charges hinged on the outcome of the patient in hospital. “We hope the passenger pulls through.” The police Serious Crash Unit remained on site into the early hours of the morning analysing the crash scene. A portion of Lake Ferry Rd was closed until the site was cleared, just after 6am. A woman who lived across the road from the crash scene called emergency services. “I just heard a car and a horn tooting,” she said. Osland said it was a timely reminder to all drivers to monitor alcohol intake over the festive season.

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Mike Osborne Back when I lived in Wellington, going to the Santa parade with my daughters was a hassle. Crowds of kids and parents, dealing with getting there, parking miles away then finding a good spot wasn’t exactly my favourite activity, but the kids loved it. Here in Carterton it’s just a couple of blocks’ walk from home and easy to get up close to see it all. The first one I watched seemed simple and amateurish, but the kids were having fun. Now I see it differently. I love our down-home country town Santa parades. I like that each town has its little distinct parade that celebrates its own people, clubs, businesses and fire brigade. The floats have been jacked up in a shed somewhere or cobbled together on the day in someone’s backyard or dragged out of a barn and dusted off for another proud year. In a world of screen-

based hyper-reality it’s refreshing to delight in the lo-fi nature of the local event, the spectacle, the joy in kids’ eyes. Local faces and connections trump sophisticated displays. Then ultimately, there’s the ruddy rotund fella who’s the star of the show. Santa is definitely the most organised bloke in the world. Multitasker? Nah, biologically impossible. How he schedules all those appearances seamlessly and maintains his warehouse inventory under control is a miracle. These days he must be using a productivity app: swipe left – naughty, swipe right – nice. The timeliness of Santa’s deliveries and the accuracy of goods delivered has set the benchmark for decades. Jeff Bezos, CEO at Amazon, said in a recent interview, “At Amazon we can only aspire to the levels of quality and performance that Santa produces year after year”.

Kids lined up at this year’s Carterton Christmas parade.

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10 Wairarapa Midweek Carterton Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Debate over $1 land sale

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Residents of Carterton and its councillors had serious questions over the suggestion to sell its 9700m2 plot of land for $1 despite its $200,000 value. Concerns were raised during last week’s extraordinary council meeting during which Carterton District Council was asked to authorise its chief executive Jane Davis to seek funding from the government’s provincial growth fund to investigate the feasibility for an 80-plus bed hotel in Carterton. The site for the proposed hotel is used for the council’s depot on Holloway St and adjoins the Carterton Events Centre. The council eventually decided to authorise the investigation which would include making the depot land available for as little as $1, with all councillors voting in favour of the idea, but two opposing the possibility of a $1 sale. Councillor Jill Greathead said she was under the impression council would be leasing the land and was “shocked” to read in the paper of a possible $1 sale.

The council-owned land on Holloway St which Carterton District Council is considering selling for $1.

“I would prefer leasing as opposed to selling – we’ve played our cards a bit early and probably should have kept our cards a bit closer until we knew what the level of interest was.” Councillor Tracey O’Callaghan also disagreed with a $1 sale, saying “it doesn’t sit right with me”. However, councillor Greg Lang said the hotel ticked all the boxes of the Wairarapa economic

development strategy – showing business resilience, creating jobs, increasing average income and attracting new businesses. “The return on the dollar investment for the town is massive,” he said. “It’s the best $1 we could invest.” Lang said the potential $50,000 rates bill for the hotel would see the land paid back within four years anyway. One thing all councillors

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agreed on was making sure strict guidelines were in place for whoever the investor turned out to be. Suggestions for requirements included the requiring the hotel to provide public access for such things as the hotel carpark, for event centre users, and an indoor public swimming pool. Mayor John Booth assured councillors and residents that all the community’s thoughts would be heard before any

decision was made to sell the land or build a hotel. He said the wording of the recommendation to include making the land available for a price as low as $1 “probably doesn’t matter” because the staff handling the project would keep the town’s best interests at heart. “We need to trust the chief executive and those doing the negotiating to get the best deal out of this for our community,” he said.

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Meddling mudfish move back on Elisa Vorster Carterton’s meddling mudfish will finally move to their new home later this month thanks to a stroke of luck caused by recent severe weather. Carterton District Council’s wastewater treatment plant upgrade project is already underway but faced a potential after the surprise discovery in October of an endangered mudfish population at the Daleton Farm area earmarked for storage reservoirs. Rehoming the mudfish

mudfish, as the water has sealed the leak, making the habitat suitable. The council’s infrastructure, planning and regulatory manager Dave Gittings said he was pleased the council could stick to the original plan. “Now that the seal is secured and the water being pumped into the wetland is being retained, the mudfish relocation can go ahead,” he said. “It’s important that the next stage of the wastewater project goes ahead as it is primarily for environmental purposes

was planned for early November but hit a snag when the wetlands reserved for their new home were inadvertently damaged during early enhancement work of the area, causing a loss of water. Since then, council officers have been doing all they can to find an alternate rehoming location, as the tender process has been finalised and work was set to begin prior to Christmas. Luckily for the council, the heavy rains which hit the region recently have been a blessing for the

Daleton wetlands, where the mudfish will be moved to later this month. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

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Carterton residents had their say on a proposed $1 land sale by the district Council last week, with Mike Osborne praising the council for its “bold ideas and big moves” but citing serious concerns with the report stating the decision had “low-moderate significance” with no community engagement necessary. “I find that kind of alarming really, especially being involved in the Howard Booth sports hub who are now in their fourth round of consultation and the impact of this is greater.” Dixon St resident Steve Little lives just metres away from the proposed site which he says is not the right place for a hotel. He said he doesn’t see the logic in selling council land for $1 even though he admitted Wairarapa needed something like this. Destination Wairarapa general manager David Hancock said he had never been so excited about a project. “For this region, having a hotel beside the best conference centre in the lower North Island is extraordinary,” her said. Board member Tina Nixon agreed, calling the hotel build “low risk” and “a no-brainer” which would enhance the value of the town centre. “It’s not the cost of the dollar, it’s the opportunity that can be provided by offering this up. “Yet again, you’ve proved you’re the can-do council.”

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12 Wairarapa Midweek Opinion Wednesday, December 19, 2018 EDITORIAL

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Embrace today’s you And so, this is Christmas. Well, almost. As you are reading this, I’m (hopefully) sitting somewhere peacefully with my phone far, far away, my automatic email response turned on, and my brain switched off. With any luck – I’ll be at the beach too, but who knows what this temperamental weather has in store for us all. There’s a wonderful sense of relief that comes with finally reaching the end of the year, but for some people – including myself, the end of a year can be a hard time emotionally. I remember when I was younger that right on New Year’s, my dad would always blast the song Amazing Grace (played on bagpipes) through his sound system. My whole family would be outside in the pool in the dark, looking at the stars – and for some reason, I would always get overwhelmed by this indescribable emotion

Piece of mind

Emily Ireland that would bring tears to my eyes. I would be overjoyed and sad all at once and I never really understood why. It’s because New Year’s is a time that we reflect on the year that was, anticipate the year that is coming, and evaluate ourselves – I ask myself: did I do a better job of being a human than last year, or was I a better person in previous years? I want to tell you right now that today’s you is the best you there’s ever been. It’s the only you that matters, it’s the only you that you can improve, and it’s the only you with the most experience on this planet. Believe it or not – right now, you are the wisest you’ve ever been, the

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oldest you’ve ever been, and the youngest you will ever be again. So, as you see Christmas and the New Year in, remember just how special today’s you really is. Don’t dwell on the past, don’t fret about the future. Think about this moment and what you can do to embrace it. As this year comes to a close, I’d like to thank everyone that makes the Wairarapa Midweek possible: contributors, columnists, letter writers, Facebook commenters, staff, and advertisers. Thank you for a wonderful year and I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas. The Midweek is going on a break, returning on January 9.

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The silver beet has gone to seed but the cattle over the fence in Carterton are happy to eat it and save it from wasting in the garden. PHOTO/FIONNA HILL

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Wednesday, December 19, 2018 Opinion Wairarapa Midweek

STREET TALK

I’ll be spending my Christmas... At the Carterton Community Christmas Dinner at Events Centre – now our 18th annual dinner … for the locals.

Elaine Leggott WC Playing with the grandchildren.

Susan Buckley Eating.

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With my feet in the ice bucket!

Andrea Beckett

Home and then working.

Karen Lenz

With my son and my mum. Just the three of us this year.

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Being the Sugar Plum Fairy.

Miriam Coulter

Counting my blessings.

Jason Ireland In Wanaka.

Jean Cretney

With family enjoying getting

together and celebrating.

Michelle Trueman At home with family.

John Bridge

Having my usual quiet day at home like any other day.

Karen Roberts

Just going about my normal day.

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Watching greats running riot. And Great-Nan making sure all are high on ice cream and chocolate.

People enjoying lunch at last year’s Room at the Inn Christmas lunch in Masterton. PHOTO/JADE CVETKOV

LETTERS

Thanks to fantastic Featherston community I would like to thank all the fantastic Featherston community who made our Christmas Parade so successful. The floats were amazing, there were tractors, snowman tyres, angels, bicycles carrying Christmas trees, fire engines, classic cars, and a Resene painted sleigh carrying Father Christmas with his elf. The donation of gift vouchers from all the Featherston businesses really was generous and has helped many families

to offset the costs of Christmas – in all our town was given $800 in prizes. Wairarapa Times Age editor, Grant Harding, gifted three prizes to businesses in Featherston which were a happy surprise for the winners. Thank you also to the traffic management team and all of Brenda’s volunteers who helped with traffic coordination, you did and amazing job. Claire Bleakley Featherston Community Board Member

The Featherston Christmas Parade.

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SURVEY RESULTS Wairarapa people continue to show support for smokefree outdoor dining. 12 Wairarapa Cafes recently surveyed customers for their feedback on smokefree outdoor dining

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Thank you to all the cafes that joined The Fresh Air promotion. Show your support by choosing to dine at one of Wairarapa’s Smokefree cafes. • The Kaka Café at Pukaha – Mt Bruce • Café Solway - Masterton • Dish Café – Masterton • Entice – Masterton • Food For Thought – Masterton • Iberia – Masterton • The Village Grinder – Masterton • Balter Bar – Carterton • Wild Oats Café – Carterton • Brasserie 74 – Greytown • Main Street Deli Café – Greytown • Salute – Greytown

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14 Wairarapa Midweek Extra Wednesday, December 19, 2018 ARATOI KEEPERS

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This linen tablecloth, at least 145 years old, was made in Tenerife, which at the time was well-known for its lace work. In the mid-1900s, the cloth covered the tea trolley for the 3 o’clock Sunday afternoon tea for friends and family: silver tea pot, plates of homemade biscuits, pikelets, sponge cake and a Royal Albert china tea set. By the 1970s, Sunday tea was often no longer a weekly event, and this cloth was used for special occasions. It was Martha and Francis Shaw who

purchased this linen tablecloth for their daughters on their way to New Zealand. This one belonged to Elizabeth who married W.L. Cameron of Mangarata Farm, Masterton, and was passed down to Jill

Cameron, who gifted it to Aratoi. This weekly ‘Keepers’ features a work from the Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History collection, the only public collection of art in the Wairarapa.

COMMUNITY CENTRE BUZZ Beverley Jack, Centre Manager This week, the focus is on the Community Centre as an identity in our community. The Community Centre was established in 2002 and operated from an old factory prior to the purchasing of our present building at 41 Perry Street, Masterton in 2011. The purchase was made possible from community funds with the Wairarapa Community Centre Trust acting as caretakers. The centre employs a fulltime centre manager while the Trust Board (all volunteers) provide the governance. The Community Centre Trust has three roles. First is our role as a landlord as we rent office space and services to 13 tenants who are all not for profit organisations. Our tenants are Autism NZ, Connecting Communities, Dress for Success, Green Dollar Exchange, Heart Foundation, Learning Disability Association, Mosaic, Parkinson’s Society, Returned and Services Association,

Supergrans, The Salvation Army-Oasis, Wairarapa Volunteer Centre, and Wairarapa Women’s Centre. We operate a reception service so that anyone calling in or phoning can be connected to the appropriate organisation either within the centre or the wider community. The centre also has a commercial kitchen and conference room that are available at a low cost to any group, organisation, or family needing a venue for a workshop or event. Give us a ring if you would like further information on availability, costs and equipment (06 3771022). Our second role is to facilitate projects which fill gaps within the community. Our present project is the “Community Kitchen” which prepares free meals using volunteers and donated/surplus food to support families experiencing poverty or a crisis. We are also in the Christmas spirit of giving and have loved having our neighbours Puawai Early Childhood Centre

spend some time with us to learn the spirit of “giving without a thought of getting”. Together we baked 50 cupcakes which were decorated and donated to local kaumatua to enjoy during Whaiora’s “Christmas in the Carpark” family event which was held on December 14. Our third role is an administration/reception trainer, assisting people receiving benefits who wish to upskill, connect to their community, obtain a deeper sense of belonging and self-worth. When trainees are ready, they are then supported into employment or tertiary study. As we are fast approaching Christmas, it is timely to set out the Community Centre’s Christmas hours. We will close on Friday, December 21, 2018, and reopen Monday, January 7, 2019. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has supported us during 2018, and we wish you a Merry Christmas with peace and joy over the festive season, and safe travels.

Ruckus is bigger than his siblings and twice as strong. Or so he’d have you believe. In truth this big guy is an utter sook despite all his posturing. He wears gorgeous eyeliner, ginger blush, and white gloves. Ruckus plays hard and snuggles up afterwards (if no one is looking). In the litter, he is second in command after Rebel, his tiny sister, and he’s quick to follow her lead. Those two seem close and might work as a bonded pair if you want two kittens. Ruckus is in training to be your big softy. Send us your email address if you’re keen to take him home. His adoption fee is $140. Ruckus will be ready for adoption on December 10. • Dump Cats take cats from the Masterton Rubbish Dump, rehabilitates them, and helps them into loving homes. They are vaccinated, de-sexed, and treated for worms and fleas. • Their injuries are cared for and they are taught to believe in people again. • We want to thank Masterton City Council, Dump Staff, many volunteers and donors, and Vetcare, for helping us to help these cats. • See Dump Cats on Facebook: www.facebook. com/DumpCat or on Givealittle: givealittle. co.nz/cause/help-the-dump-cats • We use Advocate, Royal Canin Baby Mousse tins, Breeder Celect cat litter, and Nutrience biscuits. • Donations of these, or other products, can be left for us at Vetcare on Chapel St in Masterton. • If you want to take one of our cats home, email us for an adoption form and we’ll help you through the process: dumpcatsmasterton@ gmail.com.

Happy Christmas and a happy & safe New Year to all our doggy community and canine companions.

Now that the silly season is well and truly under way here are some homely hints for a happy holiday. • • • • • • • • • • •

Never ever give a pet for a Christmas present unless the recipient has made the request. Even so please involve the recipient in the choosing of the dog as they will have to live together for the next fifteen years!! Research, research and research again. Consider lifestyle, accommodation, finances and most of all time. The biggest demand is on your time. Consider the animal. Will this dog cope with living with the owner for the next fifteen years!!! Some owners are very demanding. Please be aware of open doors and gates at Christmas time ... everywhere. Not everyone cares about your dog as much as you do With this in mind be very careful who you entrust your animals care and well-being if you are going away. Be mindful of the Christmas tree and decorations , lights and tinsel which may be very attractive to a puppy, dog or the cat. Do not over feed or over indulge your dog over Christmas. They do not have the same constitution as humans!! Dogs can die of kindness or over indulgence ... Chocolate is poisonous to dogs. If in doubt ... Leave it out. With the temperatures rising leave your dogs at home in the cool when you go out. On 22° days the inside of your car can reach 40° in 10 minutes. If you are looking to rehome a dog please phone Animal Services 06 370 6300 or SPCA 0800 467 732 to see what dogs are currently available for adoption.

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Summer solstice approaching Orion nebula. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES

I saw comet 46/P Wirtanen for the ﬁrst time on December 9. It was an easy object with binoculars, but as I write this on December 11, I am wondering how it stacks up on the December 16. Last week I described how to locate it on that Sunday morning, and now I am wondering if I have got people to stay up late on a wild comet chase. Comets are about the most unpredictable objects and can surprise even the top astronomers with a sudden increase in brilliance. I think we deserve a giant comet to come by, something like Hale-Bopp

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Nick Sault some years ago. I did think earlier in the year that Wirtanen would give us a Christmas show, but judging by what I saw on December 9, I am not so sure. After December 16, the moon interferes, then by the time the moon is out of the picture, the comet has shot north and will only be visible to people north of the Equator. In fact, on Friday, December 21, that moon

sits plonk in Taurus, near where the comet passed by a few days earlier. So, it’s a good chance to identify that constellation and its ﬁrst magnitude red star Aldebaran. Then, Saturday we have the summer Solstice. It’s the longest daylight folks, and as far as long days of light it’s all downhill after that. Okay, that is a very pessimistic view. The reality is that the

change in daylight length almost stalls at this time of year, and you won’t notice much change over the following few weeks. If you sometimes wonder why we get these long days in Summer, take a look at website http:// ds.iris.edu/seismon/. Apart from giving you the dubious pleasure of monitoring the world’s earthquakes, the map that comes up shows diﬀerent shadings for night and day. You can clearly see that the Southern Hemisphere has the much wider part of the arc of daylight on the planet. It’s a complex geometry, befuddled by sunlight falling on a spherical Earth

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that has its axis of spin leaning 23 degrees oﬀ the plane of its orbit. If it stood up straight, we’d all have 12 hours daylight all year, and there would be no seasons. How boring would that be? Well, we do indeed have seasons, and this is the season to be merry. So, go forth and be merry and I’ll shall be back in 2019. • Up next: This week, I have included a Hubble picture of the Orion nebula. In January I will tell you how to see it without a giant telescope.

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With Administration, Management and Owner-Operators spanning over 30-plus years of experience in the transport industry, Masterton Taxis has stood solid with time and accepts now is the need to go with the latest technology. Masterton Taxis offers the longest hours of any taxis business in Wairarapa, working weekends and at night. It provides services for ACC, Total Mobility, and Wairarapa DHB. Masterton Taxis’ vehicles have eftpos and credit card facilities.

HOLIDAY HOURS CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR

Christmas Eve 5am - 4am Christmas Day: 7am - 10pm Boxing Day: 7am - 10pm 27 December: 6am - 11pm 28 December: 6am - 4am 29 December: 7am - 4am 30 December: 7am - 11pm 31 December: 6am - 4am

1 & 2 January: 7am - 10pm 3 January: 6am - 11pm 4 & 5 January: 6am - 4am 6 January: 7am - midnight 7 January Normal Hours Monday - Thursday: 5am - 11pm Friday & Saturday: 6am - 4am Sunday: 6am - midnight

Wishing all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

The Masterton Intermediate School Poly Club performing at the school’s final assembly of 2018. PHOTO/ELISA VORSTER

Tearful farewell at MIS Elisa Vorster Masterton Intermediate School pulled out all the stops in an emotional final assembly at the Wairarapa College hall last week, saying farewell to Year 8 leavers and long-serving teachers. It became clear early on that the school’s 515 students had created a strong sense of community, with board chair, Matt Boggs, announcing he missed a friend’s funeral to attend the special event. “The reality is, I get to celebrate his life later in my own time, but I only get to celebrate with you all once a year,” he said. His speech was followed

by performances from the school’s Poly Club, Kapa Haka group, school rock band and choir. The valediction speech was delivered by student leader Edith Dickson, who urged her Year 7 students to get involved in as many school activities as they could and for her Year 8 peers to embrace the end of their time at the school. “For us Year 8s, it’s just the beginning of many more journeys,” she said. Student Lily Rees was named school DUX with the Tino Mohio Award. She was acknowledged along with five other award recipients with the school waiata “Anei”, performed by the hundreds of students,

teachers and parents in the audience and reducing many to tears. Principal Russell Thompson acknowledged two of its long-serving teachers who have called it a day. Irene McKinstry had been both a classroom teacher and a science teacher at the school for an impressive 23 years, only to be outdone by Di Martin who was leaving the school after 38 years. “No-one will beat that record,” Thompson said. The day was capped off with Year 7 students lining the school’s pathway while performing “Ko Wairarapa” haka as the Year 8 leaders left school grounds for the final time.

A special time needs a special timetable. In town over Christmas? So are we. We’ll be running special timetables on buses, trains and ferries from Monday 24 December to Sunday 6 January, so please double-check before you travel. Your normal weekday services will resume on Monday 7 January. Thanks for travelling with us throughout the year. For details visit metlink.org.nz or call 0800 801 700.

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South Wairarapa District Council

DECEMBER UPDATE

MESSAGE FROM SOUTH WAIRARAPA MAYOR It’s hard to believe that Christmas is only a few days away. It’s a very busy time of year when some people really feel the pressure. It’s a time for us to look after our family, friends and neighbours who might be having a tough time. In the Wairarapa we’re fortunate to have many community heroes – those who selflessly give up their time to help others. A heartfelt thank you to all our volunteers – you do an amazing job. I hope everyone finds time to relax with family and friends these holidays. Merry Christmas and best wishes for the new year. – Viv Napier

SUMMER POOLS AND LIBRARY READING PROGRAMMES It’s starting to warm up out there so if you need to cool off, remember the summer pools in Featherston, Martinborough and Greytown are open and free to use until Sunday 17 March (closed Christmas Day). If you have children who need entertaining in the holidays, you might like to check out the summer reading programmes at the libraries (closed 12pm 22 December to 9.30am 3 January).

COUNCIL HOLIDAY ARRANGEMENTS Our Council offices will be closed from 12pm Friday 21 December until 8am on Thursday 3 January 2019. If you have a service enquiry during this time, please call 06 306 9611 or visit our website www.swdc.govt.nz. Please think about how you can reduce waste this Christmas and remember the two-crate rule for kerbside recycling. Note that our recycling and transfer stations are closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Greytown residents, please note that kerbside refuse and recycling will be collected Sunday 23 December and Sunday 30 December, instead of Tuesday 25 December and Tuesday 1 January.

NOW OPEN – MARTINBOROUGH’S TE WAIHINGA CENTRE Earlier this month Te Waihinga Centre sparkled in all its glory at its grand opening. The event attracted approximately three hundred people including local mayors; local MPs; councillors; the local hapū, Ngati Hikawera; individuals and organisations involved in the project, past and present; project donors; tenants of the building and members of the local community. Te Waihinga Centre is the result of a six-year long project

between the Council and the Waihinga Charitable Trust, which fundraised with the community and secured grants for nearly forty-five percent of the cost. An amazing efort by the Trust. Te Waihinga Centre is home to the relocated Martinborough i-SITE visitor centre, library, toy library, Plunket and new Knucklebone coffee bar, as well as meeting rooms for community groups.

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FEATHERSTON CHARTER CELEBRATIONS Featherston came out earlier this month to celebrate the Charter signed between the Mayor, on behalf of the township, and the 5th/7th Battalion Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment. The Battalion marched “swords drawn, bayonets fixed, colours flying, drums beating and band playing”. The Charter acknowledges the close ties the Battalion has with the town and that it was home to largest camp of NZ soldiers deployed during WWI.

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The financial benefits of an ageing population New Zealand’s population is ageing and this is often portrayed as a financial burden, with increased cost for health care and residential care, along with more spending on New Zealand Superannuation. But for regions like Wairarapa, where one in four residents is projected to be over 65 within a few years, this ageing population offers benefits for businesses, says the Office for Senior Citizens in its Business of Ageing Update 2015 report. As the older population grows, so will their spending power, says the report. “Businesses will need to better understand this group and the role they will play as consumers in the future.” The rapid expansion of businesses signing up to the SuperGold card shows how this market is growing, the report says. “At the same time, as the traditional ‘working age’ population shrinks, businesses will need to retain and harness older workers’ skills in order to

sustain their long-term growth and profitability.” Older people are becoming a large consumer group, the report points out. Older people’s incomes come from sources such as the Government (especially New Zealand Superannuation), investments, gifts, asset sales and employment. The after-tax income for this group is projected to be more than $73 billion by 2051. Their spending is expected to rise from the $13.8 billion spent in 2011 to about $39 billion in 2031. Based on current patterns, 27 percent of this spending will go towards foodstuffs, clothing and footwear, and 22 percent to housing and housing-related items. Further down the list are health (11 percent), transport (13 percent) and recreation and culture (11 percent). Age Concern New Zealand, in its paper “Valuing Age: The economic contribution of older New Zealanders”, says there are significant opportunities for businesses who adapt to

Older people will be spending nearly 440 billion a year by 2031 the growing older population including:  Increase in demand for smaller, more accessible homes for older people  Increase in home support or aged residential care facilities, mainly for those aged 80+  More demand for non-English

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A really important part of the service is the relationship that builds up over time between drivers and their passengers, she says. “Loneliness is an awful thing, and leads into anxiety and depression.” Sam Hepburn, Owner Operator, of House of Travel in Masterton, says his business has always catered for older travellers “because of the service we provide. “Older people tend to like a level of service that is more than a simple transaction. They like having someone who can help members in the past fewmight years. with any problems they have such as visas and filling out Tim formed online forms.the Philosophy Group seven years ago at the suggestion “And they like personal of a friend. Thisthe meets on the first contact withof someone who Wednesday the month at is REAP open and friendly can Masterton at 10amwho andthey currently have a chat with.” has 18 members.

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anddealing discourse can lively, but are with. Webe have been always respectful, withyears humour in the business for 30 and and no built up pressure.” that trust.”

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Gladstonebury Music Festival Volunteering Wairarapa

Jill Greathead A free ticket in return for event volunteering? Being the Volunteering Wairarapa facilitator to help with the volunteer recruitment of this event, I have put my hand up to volunteer for this event which is being on Sunday, January 20, at Gladstone Vineyard. This is a great opportunity to enjoy an event as well as feeling part of it as a volunteer. ‘Gladstonebury’ is a full day family festival of

grassroots music, with two stages featuring up and coming artists. The Cellar Door Stage will feature acoustic musicians from Auckland to the Wairarapa and as far aﬁeld as Perth in Western Australia. There will be a dedicated artisan craft village, delicious food from select local food trucks, a kids’ zone with the popular WBS inﬂatable obstacle course, pony rides, and of course Rainbow the Clown

to entertain the kids. Now in its third year, the organisers are looking for volunteers to assist them with checking tickets upon entry, delivering messages, and ensuring that waste is sorted into the recycling bins. The volunteering shifts are two hours long with two to three shifts on the day per volunteer. A pre-event brieﬁng will be held before the event. If this sounds like an opportunity that you would enjoy, please contact Jill on 0274 884 376 or email admin@ waivc.org.nz For more information about Gladstonebury, visit them at www. gladstonebury.co.nz and

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Herbal cat happiness Emily Ireland A Wairarapa vet has teamed up with local animal welfare groups to bring herbal happiness to cats around the country. Herbal Cat Happiness organic catnip is the brainchild of Dr Heidi Ward-McGrath of Vetcare and has proven to be a successful passive funding stream for four Wairarapa animal welfare groups including Pet Animal Welfare Services Wairarapa, and Dump Cats. The idea is simple, but effective. Get animal welfare groups to grow catnip – pay them for the product in bulk and distribute it around the country. “Product innovation is something I do, like breathing,” Heidi said.

dry, and then sell it in bulk to be packaged. “This is a beautiful product, grown with love,” Heidi said. “The cats love it, they roll in it, play in it, lick, sniff, chew. “The alternative product is cheap, non-organic, overseas product, and often it has been sprayed – it comes in looking like burnt straw.” Catnip is a plant in the mint family. When smelled by cats, it puts them into a playful state. “Catnip makes them have a euphoric response,” Heidi said. “It’s a herbal high – there’s essential oils in there that have a hallucinogenic effect. “Some say, it’s similar to marijuana in people – I don’t know about that particular aspect. “Some cats will respond as if they are in heat.” Heidi said the most challenging behavioural cases she dealt with as a vet were animals that were stressed and anxious.

“The problem I saw was that we have so many animal welfare groups and they need funding – they need help to do what they do well. “So, the way for me to solve that was to give them a product that passively generates them income.” Earlier this year, Heidi set up an idea to supply New Zealand with organic, high quality catnip in small batches, grown by people who love cats with the funding stream going back to welfare organisations. “At the moment we have four partners – but we need six partners, so we have a 12-month supply.” Welfare groups grow the catnip, cut it, hang it to

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“I know people who spend hundreds of dollars a month giving their cat synthetic antidepressants. “Now they don’t need them – all that cat needs is love, attention, affection, and 10 minutes of play each day. “When that happens, everybody is happy. “Get back to the basics.” The effect lasts two hours. All growers for the product are Wairarapabased and in the coming months, Heidi expects supply and demand to “go through the roof”.

“We started with selling 10 packets, and then our orders have become boxes of 100, and then that has doubled in the past month. “We want our orders to get to 1000 and then we want to be the largest and preferred catnip supplier for people who love cats right through New Zealand – then we will export.” People can buy Herbal Cat Happiness from Vetcare and through wholesaler Petware which supplies every vet and pet store in New Zealand.

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Ra Smith right to tell our stories on the national kapa haka stage. The hapu and marae work well with their communities like Ngati Hikawera and South Wairarapa District Council at the opening of the new town hall. The Ruamahanga Whaitua’s recommendation 1 brings the values of mana whenua to be monitored. There is more to come in 2019. A launch for one group, Wairarapa: Pukaha to Palliser was made in December at Papawai marae. Many leaders from Mayor, Viv Napier, Regional Council Chair, Chris Laidlaw and Department Conservation Director, Reg Kemper came to support Wairarapa communities, agricultural industries. The weaving of environmental groups with farming sectors with

mana whenua entities like marae with local government councils with innovators because with our waterways and whenua or lands we are Wairarapa. We are better together. Regional development aligning with the Wairarapa Economic Strategy will require us to work together to get the best possible result for as many as possible. Facing up to things we, New Zealanders don’t do well is important to think about at the end of year so we can do something about it as we set goals for the coming year. Violence in terms of suicide, physical abuse against children, and murders like Grace Millane is an embarrassment. We need to reflect on how we support each other when life is frustrating and how we can have a quiet word of support. We can have a safe holiday. We can have better lives.

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From initial shyness and struggling to hold a poi, to shining on stage at one of the country’s most celebrated venues – learning Maori performing arts has been a transformative experience for a group of Wairarapa youngsters. Sixty girls and young women from schools all over the Masterton district were selected for Poi Porotiti, a year-long programme teaching poi waiata, choreography and tikanga, organised by REAP Wairarapa. The girls taking part in Poi Porotiti, from Years 5 to 13, had been identified by their schools as potential leaders, and were chosen to help develop their resilience, grit and determination through learning a complex new skill. Poi Porotiti consisted of four whole-day wananga (training workshops) throughout the school year and culminated in the girls performing four waiata at Te Papa Tongarewa in Term 4. The wananga, funded with support from Masterton Trust Lands Trust and Tranzit Coachlines, were organised following REAP’s Nga

The girls rehearsing at Masterton Intermediate School, learning from teacher Palais Douglas. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

Tama Toa programme, now in its second year, teaching boys mau rakau (Maori martial arts) to foster resilience and leadership skills. Poi Porotiti programme leader and teacher Pania Reiri-Smith, who taught alongside daughter Palais Douglas, said poi was one of the most difficult disciplines in kapa haka – requiring co-ordination, spatial awareness, and hand and wrist strength. Though the girls, most of whom were non-Maori, had no experience with poi and were initially daunted, they rose to the challenge – embracing the art form and delivering a passionate and

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STAY IN GOOD HEALTH WAIRARAPA

I don’t want another drink - what about you? Binge drinking and getting drunk is part of New Zealand culture, right? Well, wrong actually. But that is what many New Zealanders believe. A new campaign, making an appearance in bars, restaurants, events and get-togethers in Wairarapa this festive season, aims to debunk this perception. “What about you?” is a campaign to promote low risk drinking and address issues associated with alcohol-related harm in Wairarapa. Kath Tomlinson, Senior Health Advisoer at Tu Ora Compass Health, says the statistics on New Zealanders’ drinking habits might surprise a lot of people. For instance, an Attitudes and Behaviour towards Alcohol Survey (ABAS) carried out in 2014/2015 found that nine out of 10 New Zealanders e18 and over hadn’t got drunk in the past month.

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It also found seven out of eight young New Zealanders, aged 15 to 24 years, didn’t get drunk every week. However, contrary to facts like these, one in two New Zealanders think binge drinking is a normal part of Kiwi culture. Research has found that when people think heavy drinking is normal, they are more likely to develop risky drinking patterns themselves. One of the aims of What About You? is to spread the message that low risk drinking is actually the norm. The What About You? campaign uses facts and statistics to encourage Wairarapa residents to think about their drinking habits

Members of SADD putting up posters at Masterbowl (from left) Wairarapa SADD Coordinator Holly Hullena, Sarah King (St Matthew’s Collegiate), Masterbowl owner Angie Femming, Olivia Harvey and Cassie Goodwin (both Wairarapa College) and Sam Peters (Solway College). - how much and how often they drink. The “What About You?” tag line is to get people thinking.

In fact, says Kath, statistics show the majority of teenagers don’t want to participate in excessive drinking anyway.

Posters, coasters, drink bottle tags, flags and pens, as well as social media posts, are being distributed throughout Wairarapa as part of the campaign.

The campaign gives these young people the knowledge that they are not in any way unusual by not wanting to drink, and therefore more confidence to say no when they don’t want one.

To press home the message that responsible alcohol use is normal, positive statistics are also displayed, such as “nine out of 10 New Zealanders didn’t get drunk in the past month.” Discrete pamphlets offering information on where to get help for people concerned about their drinking, while also offering tips for staying on track when socialising, will also be available throughout the region. The first part of the campaign is focused primarily on young people and their guardians. One poster reminds parents that “You’re a parent, not a mate”, and that supplying alcohol to someone under 18 years old is a major health risk and also against the law if it is done without supervision or permission from their parent.

A large number of organisations and agencies are involved in the campaign including Tū Ora Compass Health, Wairarapa DHB, Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD) and Sport Wellington Wairarapa. The campaign was developed following research into alcohol-related issues and priority areas in the region. The study highlighted: the need for more alcohol-related information and education in the local community; opportunities for greater collaboration on alcohol-related issues between agencies in the region; the importance of raising awareness about the alcohol support services that are available locally and how to access these.

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The Vintage Aviator WWI Collection on Display Wings over Wairarapa Air Festival 2019 will feature a major demonstration of The Vintage Aviator (TVAL) WWI collection. Current plans are for up to 30 aircraft to be in the air and on the ground as a major part of the Air Festival weekend, showcasing WWI aircraft from 1914 through to 1918. Wings Display Coordinator John Lanham says there is nowhere else in the world where such a variety of aircraft from the dawn of air combat can be seen in such numbers and unique combinations.

British single seater Be12

“This will include aircraft flying chronologically from the beginning of WWI to the end. All our flights will be accompanied by a rich commentary.” These include the British single-seater Be12 and the British two-seat biplane bomber DH4, both of which have never appeared at a public air show before. Depending on weather conditions SE5a and RAF Be2 biplanes will hopefully appear in the sky at once and if the weather complies a 1916 RFC EARLY fighter FE.2b will join them. “Wings is very proud to showcase the collection to New Zealanders and our many international visitors”. “These magnificent aircraft on display in our flying programme will be a visual spectacle, a salute to the courage and sacrifice of the early aviators and a timely commemoration of the centennial of Armistice Day in November 2018”.

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RAF Be2 biplane

*Vintage aircraft flying is weather dependent TVAL’s primary aim is to build WWI aircraft, engines and propellers to the same exacting standards to which they were originally made over 100 years ago. TVAL endeavours to maintain absolute authenticity with the original design. The company makes both airworthy and static aircraft for museum display and private collections. TVAL’s facilities in Wellington and at Hood Aerodrome in Masterton are capable of every aspect of early aircraft and engine construction imaginable. Their most valuable resource is the skilled craftsmen – specialised woodworkers, fabric workers, welders

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and machinists, experienced in the complexities of these wood and fabric covered aircraft. This is the first time since WWI that these aircraft are being produced in a factory setting, although they utilise the most modern technology to increase accuracy and reduce labour costs. Working relationships with other restoration facilities and museums in Europe, Australia, Canada and in the USA assist TVAL in sourcing information as well as technical data and original parts for duplication and reproduction. Photo credits: James Fahey & Bevan Dewes.

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2018 G U I D E

Some thoughts on Christmas At this Christmas when Christ comes, will He find a warm heart? Mark the season of Advent by loving and serving the others with God’s own love & concern ~ Mother Teresa

When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. And going into the house they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshipped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh - Matthew 2:10-11

The very purpose of Christ’s coming into the world was that he might offer up his life as a sacrifice for the sins of men. He came to die. This is the heart of Christmas - Rev. Billy Graham

May we not ‘spend’ Christmas or ‘observe’ Christmas, but rather “keep” it - Peter Marshall

Christmas!

Jesus is the reason for the season! Fully Man, Fully God! How on earth did that happen?! Come along as we celebrate, worship and learn more about the most amazing miracle of all time! You might learn something … Everyone is welcome! Service time: 10 am Christmas Day 37 Herbert Street Masterton Contact details: Pastor Dave Stares e. minister@rcmasterton.co.nz

Anglican Maori Pastorate Te Hepara Pai

Sunday 23rd Dec 9.30am Monday 24th Dec Christmas outside on Marae Atea at 8.30pm. Families all welcome. Note time 8.30pm. Christmas Day 9.30am

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And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end - Luke 1:31-33

Reformed Congregation of Carterton

We gladly invite you to our Christmas service in which we remember the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ. Our service is on the 25th December at 10:00am at 6 Howard Street, Carterton. You are most welcome to join us. Call Johan and Emily on 06 379 7937 or 027 210 2768 for more information. Transport is available. www.rcnz.org

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Christmas is the perfect time to celebrate the love of God and family and to create memories that will last forever. Jesus is God’s perfect, indescribable gift. The amazing thing is that not only are we able to receive this gift, but we are able to share it with others on Christmas and every other day of the year - Joel Osteen

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And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were so afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men - Luke 2:9-1

And she will bear a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for it is He who will save His people from their sins - Matthew 1:21

Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, saying, where is he that is born King of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him - Matthew 2:1-2

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Thank you

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The Carterton Events Centre team wishes you all a very We wish you all a Merry Christmas Merry Christmas andhappy a safe, and safe and holiday season happy holiday.

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There are many things not Midweek Musings

Tim Nelson Lakeview School principal TIM NELSON endeavours to learn something new every day by reading books, listening to podcasts, and engaging with a wide range of other content. Be aware of what you can control

One thing that can lead to stress is our desire to be in control of both ourselves and others. A lack of control can make us feel like our lives are spiralling out of control as we are pushed from one thing to another as we try to manage what life brings to us. A way of overcoming this feeling can be by adopting a key part of stoic philosophy, this being the gaining of an awareness of the fact that we are really only in control of two things – our thoughts and our actions. This, however, doesn’t mean that we simply accept everything as it is; our thoughts can guide our actions to set up environments

or circumstances that can encourage others to adopt practices that will be beneficial to them. For example, a parent who enjoys reading or exercising will be modelling the habit that is likely to be adopted by the child as the child sees the enjoyment and satisfaction that the parent is getting out of the practice. The important thing is to be aware of control; you can’t control the weather, but you can choose your actions to adopt to what the weather brings by the clothes you wear and the activities that you do.

Count your gratitudes

A J Jacobs has written a book called Thanks a Thousand. The idea of the book is that he thanks everyone

involved in making his morning coffee, from the barista in the cafe to the worker harvesting the coffee beans (there was a lot of travel involved). Through his experience of giving thanks he has a number of practices that are centred around gratitude. One of these ideas is to count your gratitudes if you’re trying to get to sleep and to do this in a structured way, such as mentally listing them alphabetically. A J has found that this is a sure-fire way to get to sleep (he rarely gets past the letter f), and it sends him to sleep thinking positively.

Enjoy the one second and embrace the years that led to it

David Goggins is a former Navy Seal who has become an exceptional athlete who pushes himself incredibly hard. His feats include breaking the world 24 hour pull up record (over 4000 in one day) and running numerous ultra-distance events. Goggins enjoys the moment of crossing the finish line, savouring what he considers to be that one second as the event finishes.

However, what he considers to be a lot more satisfying is the effort that has gone into the training to get him to the level of fitness required to do the event. To Goggins the process is more important than the outcome, as the process is what has gotten him to the level of ability that has allowed the outcome to be achieved.

Be aware of what you are being asked to do The Push is a Netflix

special created by Derren Brown that tells a story about how a person can be manipulated to perform an act that they would never have thought themselves capable of, in this case pushing a person to his death off a building. The example in The Push is an extreme one, however, the people manipulated are just like you and I, but are influenced by a carefully managed series of events that gradually eroded their sense of good

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A long-term Harvard study based on the lives of a large group of people has identified the one key factor that trumps all others in leading a fulfilling life, this being the quality of our relationships. Because relationships are a two-way thing, there is a key component in building them ... the way we treat others in terms of respect and kindness. From a personal perspective I would find it difficult to have a positive relationship with anyone who doesn’t interact with me in this way, and it also tells me that to maintain the positive relations that I do have this is within my control (thinking along the lines of stoicism) – I have the power to be kind to and respect those who I care about.

Why LeBron James has been so good for so long

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in his 16th year in the NBA. There aren’t too many playing at the very top level who started their careers at the same time that he did. At the age of 33 he is, in the opinion of many, the very best in the game, perhaps the best ever. In an interview on the Tim Ferris Podcast LeBron was asked how long he intends on playing at the top level, to which he replied that he would like to play alongside his son; this could be at least another five years away. In the same Tim Ferris Podcast, LeBron’s longtime trainer was also interviewed. When asked why LeBron has been so successful for so long the answer was that he consistently makes the right choices about his training, his diet and his attitude. He isn’t influenced by his age, rather he is influenced by his ability to do what gives him the best chance of continued success. Some could say that consistency isn’t the most exciting answer that could have been given, but look where it has taken LeBron James.

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CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR 2018/2019 HOLIDAY ARRANGEMENTS COUNCIL OFFICES MARTINBOROUGH Close 12pm Re-open 8:00 am

Friday 21 December 2018 Thursday 3 January 2019

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Libraries are closed over the holiday period Featherston, Greytown and Martinborough Libraries Close 12pm Saturday 22 December 2018 Re-open 9:30 am Thursday 3 January 2019

FREE SWIMMING POOLS All pools are closed Christmas Day Featherston, Greytown and Martinborough opening days and hours Saturday to Thursday 1pm - 5:30pm Friday 1pm - 7:30pm

RECYCLING AND TRANSFER STATIONS All Recycling and Transfer Stations are closed Christmas and New Year’s Days Outside of Christmas and New Year’s Days, all standard operating days and times apply. Martinborough: Wednesday Saturday Sunday

1pm – 3pm 10am – 4pm 10am – 1pm

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Tuesday Saturday Sunday

1pm – 3.30pm 10am – 12pm 10am – 1pm

Featherston:

Thursday Saturday Sunday

11am – 3.00pm 11am – 3pm 11am – 3pm

Pirinoa:

Wednesday Saturday Sunday

1pm – 3pm 10am – 12pm 4pm – 6pm

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Collection days for Martinborough and Featherston remain the same: Martinborough Wednesday Featherston Thursday Greytown will be collected Sunday 23 December and 30 December instead of Tuesday 25 December and Tuesday 1 January Rural (coastal) collection dates over the holiday period are as follows: 21, 24, 28 and 31 December 2018 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21 and 25 January 2019

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Our local global citizens A special guest was welcomed to the recent Wairarapa Red Cross Christmas morning tea – Jenny Percival. Jenny, a Wairarapa District Health Board nurse educator, has always had a passion for humanitarian aid work, and on three occasions in the past five years, she has spent time overseas working with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Her most recent trip was completed earlier this year – a month in Bangladesh to work at the Red Crescent Society Hospital, set up near a refugee camp which is home to hundreds of thousands of people who fled from violence in Myanmar. It was the only surgical hospital there. Jenny said the aim of humanitarian work was to “try to empower local people so that when we step back they can continue”. She told the Wairarapa Red Cross branch that the refugees included many professionals and well-off families – forced to escape because of their religious beliefs. There were a variety of patients – from road crash victims, to domestic

The hospital tents at Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.

violence, traumas, and births. “The hospital was a variety of tents, from triage to the wards and to our accommodation – everybody lived onsite,” she said. “Having done several deployments now, I became aware of a dilemma: if we continue to provide the support, are we merely just allowing neglect from higher powers to continue?” Though that thought remains top of mind for Jenny, she said her work was nevertheless important and worthwhile for the individuals she was able to help who suﬀered

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through no fault of their own. Jenny recalled a severely burned woman she had treated in Bangladesh whose husband was missing – and the joy both of them experienced when he was found. In each of Jenny’s three deployments, Jenny had trained local nurses so the good work could continue. “We hear about these people overseas that need our assistance, but it quickly becomes old news for us because we’re not there dealing with it every day. “But these people are still there. Some have grown up in

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Around 80 people joined in the celebration of ConArt’s first year on Wednesday afternoon. PHOTO/GIANINA SCHWANECKE

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HOLIDAY OPENING HOURS Masterton Medical will be closed on 25th and 26th December and on 1st and 2nd January. If you need to see a GP on any of these days, please ring Wairarapa After Hours on 06 370 0011. Other changes to our opening times over the holiday period are listed on our website.

BE ROAD SAFE THIS FESTIVE SEASON The roads will be busy so take extra care when driving. Don’t drive when you are tired. Keep hydrated and never be tempted to drink and drive. Try to share the driving and always ensure that you and your passengers are wearing seatbelts.

The colourful containerblock art gallery on the corner of Bruce and Queen streets, known as ConArt, celebrated its first birthday last week, with about 80 people turning out for the party. The community gallery and studio space was launched in December last year with the help of Masterton Trust Lands Trust. The purpose-built containers provide three studios for Wairarapa artists to work from on

a revolving one-month basis, a gallery and retail space for artists to sell their wares. Chairperson Jane Sinclair said the gallery was started to encourage local artists to take pride in their work. “We’re thrilled with how well it has gone,” she said. “We’ve discovered incredible talent and made many new creative friends.” The public setting and open studio policy also made the artists and their work more accessible to the public, she said.

“Having the feedback and interaction with the public has been great.” Over the last year more than 9500 people have visited ConArt, at least half of them from out of town. In addition, art sales of more than $60,000 had been achieved. Sinclair said the space had quickly become a destination in its own right. “We’ve provided an outdoor space for the public to use. “It really brightens that corner of town.”

This week in Masterton

IF CHRISTMAS IS GETTING YOU DOWN It’s the season to be jolly but Christmas can also be a very stressful time. The rush of buying presents, the expense and family tensions may mean you just aren’t feeling full of festive cheer. Try to manage your stress by budgeting and planning. However, if you do feel overly anxious and overwhelmed, make an appointment to see your GP to find out what help is available.

TIME TO QUIT SMOKING Giving up smoking is the best Christmas present you can give to yourself and your loved ones. Make it your Christmas or New Year goal – ring the Whaiora Quit Coaches for a confidential chat on 06 370 0818 or visit quit.org.nz for more information.

The team at Masterton Medical wishes you a healthy, happy and safe holiday.

To keep up to date with current restrictions, please visit our website or our Facebook page. SEASON’S Greetings The Partners and Staff of South Wairarapa Vets wish all our clients a happy and safe festive season and a prosperous

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Project manager Paul Foster in front of the newly installed archway on the island in Queen Elizabeth Park. PHOTO/ELI HILL

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A new archway has been installed to beautify the walk around the island in Queen Elizabeth Park. Featuring three eels and a rusted metal exterior, the archway was lifted onto the island by a crane last Thursday morning. It was then installed by a construction crew who welded it into place. Project manager Paul Foster

said the archway would frame the pathway ahead of it. “This is all about making the walk nicer for people to visit. “You can look through it and see the bridge and the statue. “It looks pretty good. “We’re going to concrete the bottom of the arch so it’s a smooth surface for people on wheelchairs or walking.” The archway was commissioned by the Island Project Group who

have been developing the island’s space over the past 12 months. The group have also installed tables and bridges on the island and will construct a rope fence around the island’s railway over the next few months. The archway which is yet to be named was designed by landscape architect Rachel Callaghan and constructed by Progressive Engineering Ltd.

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Sing together Sing action songs, waiata and other family favourites. Talk together Have back and forth conversations about things that are important to your child. You can even do this with a small baby by copying the sounds they make! Walk together Go on a ‘language learning walk’. Talk about the things you see, hear, smell, touch. This can just be down your street, in a park, or somewhere new.

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Gambling help on offer Wairarapa Women’s Centre As we conclude yet another season of that commercial racket, we are tempted to think that Christmas had once been a pure holiday, full of wonder and free of commercial pressure. As we think of families together enjoying food and each other’s company, it’s a very stressful time of year for others. The tension of spending money on an already tight budget can drive others to addiction and gambling. The Wairarapa Women’s Centre collaborates with Salvation Army Oasis Service, so families can gain support through counselling. The Salvation Army Oasis is a free service supporting those experiencing harm from any form of gambling. This includes people who gamble themselves, or

Gambling is a tough addiction to break.

people who are affected by someone else’s gambling. Oasis provides counselling and education about the reasons why a person’s gambling may have gotten out of control, and support in understanding and healing any underlying issues that may have led a person to gamble. Support is given to help people make changes in the way they gamble or to stop gambling altogether. One of the most harmful forms of gambling in New Zealand are pokie machines found in pubs and clubs.

In New Zealand, people are able to exclude themselves from entering these gaming venues. Individuals can choose the number of months they exclude themselves and Oasis can organise this process for them. People can also do this themselves directly with the gaming venue. In his work with people who have experienced harm from pokies, gambling case worker William Blakemore says that venue exclusion is a very effective way of reducing the harm and stress pokie machines can

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cause people and their families. As well as pokies, gambling takes many other forms from more the traditional sports and horse betting to online gambling, both of which can now be accessed from the smart phone in our pockets. Oasis also supports people in changing these types of gambling behaviours. Sometimes when a person is struggling with their gambling behaviour they may also have concerns with alcohol or other drugs.

Oasis is able to address these issues alongside their gambling if a person wishes. Financial stress is often a trigger that leads people to gamble in the hope that they will get the funds they need. Unfortunately, this usually results in money lost that would have otherwise been used for household cost such as food and bills, in turn causing extra stress. Christmas often causes extra financial stress for families and we encourage anyone struggling with their own or someone else’s gambling to seek support from Oasis service. Oasis can help explore options available which can also include referrals to other community support services such as budgeting. People can refer themselves to Oasis by phoning 0800 530000 or 06 370 3317 or calling into the office located in the Wairarapa Community Centre, 41 Perry St, Masterton. From the team at the Wairarapa Women’s Centre, we wish everyone an enjoyable Christmas and a very happy 2019. Our offices close on December 21, and we will be back on Monday, January 7.

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Summer is here and so are the summer hours at The Royal Hotel, meaning you can enjoy something to drink and eat at Featherston’s historic hotel from 8am every day. Featherston’s weather is at its best at this time of year, perfect for dining out on the deck under the shade of an umbrella, and trying the new menu just introduced by Head Chef Shane Baker. Shane joined The Royal eight weeks ago after working in European hotels and restaurants for the past 10 years, with his exquisite cuisine already enjoying many positive comments. Among those who have enjoyed his dishes was Vinton Cerf, Vice-President of Google and one of the architects of The Internet, who posted his appreciation of the meal and atmosphere at The Royal on its Facebook page. Since reopening almost one year ago after a significant refurbishment, The Royal has been attracting diners and guests from all around New Zealand and the world. Owners Rob Allen and Janelle Harrington were inspired by the hotel and its history to create an environment authentic to the early 1900s.

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Vinton Cerf was particularly taken with the room that is suggested as being occupied by Jules Verne because of his love of the 19 century science fiction writer. But you don’t need to go back in time to enjoy all The Royal Hotel has to offer - simply sit on the deck or in the cool interior of the hotel sipping one of its selection of locally produced craft beers or wines and enjoy the fine cuisine on offer.

Houses are continuing to sell well in Featherston, with the sales team at Professionals Patrick & Scott Ltd fielding lots of inquiries from over the hill.

Fran says houses are shifting quickly if they are priced correctly for the market.

“We felt the building was so beautiful and of its period, that I wanted to transport guests back in time,” recalls Janelle, who created and designed the concept and fitout.

The hotel reflects Featherston’s unique character with its association with the Fell Steam Engine, its military history and Booktown status. The moody and sophisticated rooms are individually themed. Each room ‘belongs’ to a person from New Zealand history; a writer; or a character from a work of fiction and is decorated accordingly with ‘Cabinets of Curiosities’, book references in the wall art and steampunk and Victorian motifs.

Interest in Featherston properties still strong

Professionals Patrick & Scott LTD has maintained an office in the centre of Featherston for over two decades with both Fran and fellow sales person Jacqui Jones having a long association with the town. With 14 years’ experience in a rapidly changing market, Fran’s experience, knowledge and involvement with the community have earned her a reputation for working hard for her clients and consistently achieving the best price for their properties. Jacqui has been selling real estate in Featherston for the past three years for Professionals Patrick and Scott.

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Greytown schools boosted Gianina Schwanecke Greytown schools and kindergartens are benefitting from a new funding initiative by Greytown Trust Lands Trust, with more than $80,000 awarded to local schools and kindergarten centres. The trust’s new education funding strategy was adopted in August last year and has seen a more equitable and targeted approach to education initiatives in Greytown. Chair Sid Kempton said that education played a vital role in creating strong, resilient communities and the Trust wanted to support local education providers. “The trust’s vision is a well-educated community that is able to successfully participate in the economy and contribute to the wellbeing of its residents. He said previous funding processes had seen the bulk of money awarded to Kuranui College and Greytown School without explicit projects in mind. “The new strategy provides for improved strategic alignment, one that includes an evaluation process so trustees can gauge the impact the funding is

having on education being delivered within and to the community.” Kuranui College and Greytown School still received the main share of funding — Kuranui received $33,600 for new classroom technology and language teaching resources, while Greytown School was awarded $32,400 for digital technology, playground maintenance and new games. Kuranui College Principal Simon Fuller said he was very grateful for the support from the trust. “As a community, we’re extremely lucky to have not only this additional source of financial support but also the opportunity to fund collaborative projects in the spirit of Kahui Ako [College of Learning] with schools like Greytown Primary School.” Funding was also split between the two schools in a new collaborative initiative to provide robotics and coding equipment. Greytown kindergarten was awarded more than $7400 for an interactive screen and Greytown Early Years received about $8000 for several programmes.

Trust chair Sid Kempton presents Greytown School principal Patrice O’Connor and students with a cheque. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

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Learn the art of modern calligraphy -Ventana Creative Collective The next workshop at Ventana Creative Collective is Linskill Lettering - A Modern Calligraphy Workshop. Miss Stellar Moon, in blue on the bonnet, with fellow participants in last year’s Cruise Martinborough

Cruising into Martinborough Cruise Martinborough is back for its fifth year from Thursday 24 to Sunday 27 January. Martinborough is again home base for the classic car event which is cruise by name and cruisy by nature.

Square at 11.15am, and Show and Shine in Martinborough Square from 11.45am with judging from noon, finished off with more live music from The Hollywoods at the Pukemanu in the evening.

There will be plenty of opportunities to see the vehicles around Martinborough, with “Cruise Domain” being the Martinborough Rugby Club as in previous years. On Thursday the cars will be heading south to Lake Ferry, with a drive-in movie in the evening at the rugby grounds. They will head north to Masterton on Friday with live music at the Pukemanu in the evening.

On Saturday afternoon, Miss Stellar Moon, a finalist in Miss Pinup New Zealand 2018, will be searching for “Miss Cruise Martinborough.” Miss Stellar Moon describes Miss Cruise Martinborough as a “relaxed pinup competition where competitors simply just dress up for the occasion.”

Saturday from 10.30am sees the Cruise Martinborough Market, Food Stalls and Entertainment, a parade around The

While the title features “Miss”, the competition is not gender specific and Miss Stellar Moon encourages gentlemen and children to participate as well, with some great prizes up for grabs.

Learn how to use the traditional tools of nib and ink to create beautiful modern calligraphy in an intimate workshop run by Wellington artist Natasha Linskill. You will be shown how to use a flexible, fine point nib to create basic strokes and shapes before moving on to individual letter forms. Natasha will be on hand to provide demonstrations, one-on-one advice and by the end of the workshop you will be beautifully handwriting full linked up words.

including guides and tip sheets, to continue their practice at home.

Every attendee will get a take-home kit of Natasha’s favourite tools and materials,

The Workshop, open to anyone 15 and older, is being held on Saturday 26

January from 10am to 1pm. Ticket price is $120. To find out more about what is coming up soon, visit

ventanacreativecollective.co.nz

Last chance to give the gift of creativity and joy in Martinborough this Christmas!

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

2019 workshops are ready for booking January Paint the Masterpiece Life Drawing Linskill Lettering

4th 9th 26th

7-9pm 7.30-9pm 10am-1pm

February Paint the Masterpiece 1st Life Drawing 9th Valentines Flower Sculpture 12th

7-9pm 7.30-9pm 10am-1pm

March Paint the Masterpiece Nidito Ceramics Watercolours with Joy Life Drawing

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WHATS ON JAN 6 - Te Karanga Farmers Market

Te Kairanga Vineyard, 89 Martins Road, Martinborough, 10am - 3pm

FEB 3 - Te Karanga Farmers Market . Te Kairanga Vineyard, 89 Martins Road, Martinborough, 10am - 3pm

JAN 12 - Star Gazing & Lavender Picking.

FEB 24 - Marlon Williams. Luna Estate,

JAN 19 - 20 - Lavender Picking, Ranui Essentials. 284c Dry River Road, Martinborough, 10am - 3pm, $5 entry

FEB 17 - Pedal for Parkinsons

Ranui Essentials, 284c Dry River Rd, Martinborough, 8pm - 11pm, $5 entry

Puruatanga Rd, Martinborough, 6pm, Buy Tickets – 0800111999

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JAN 24 - 27 - Cruise Martinborough. Cruise Domain, Martinborough Rugby Grounds, Regent St, Martinborough

Fox Beauty - a natural approach to beauty therapy

A touch of magic at Luna Estate Luna Estate is a family owned winery with two distinct vineyards, a winery and cellar door.

with minimum wine making artefact that enables us to share our touch of magic.

Pinot Noir vines planted with Martinborough’s unique Abel clone in 1986 at our Blue Rock vineyard is where the Luna story begins in our commitment to producing premium cool climate wines.

Our cellar door, located at 133 Puruatanga Rd, is open seven days. Our kitchen specialises in an Asian-inspired menu with a focus on shared plates matched alongside Luna wines.

We have since added the Eclipse vineyard, first planted in 1993 into our holdings. Together we sustainably farm 40 hectares from two unique sites, with the intention of creating elegant, expressive wine with a sense of place. Care and attention in the vineyard aligns

With a fierce eye for detail, Fox Beauty Therapy should be your first choice for honest, reliable and experienced beauty therapies. You won’t find peels, extensions or Botox here - but you will find a genuine natural approach to treatments that will leave you looking and feeling a million dollars, and ageing gracefully. Come and relax, have some time out - with over 20 years of experience in the industry that’s exactly what you can do.

We host a range of events here in the summer months and our Blue Rock vineyard located at 284 Dry River Rd, is perfect for events of up to 80 people.

Whether it’s a back massage, perfect summer pedicure or some smashing new brows, you’ll find us in our new location at 51a Jellicoe Street, Martinborough.

We are all set for a busy summer and welcome you to come visit for lunch, a guided wine tasting or simply to stock up on some of our delicious wines!

We are open Wednesday through to Saturday. Call Sophie on 0210 602 913 or visit www.foxbeauty.co.nz

Ranui Essentials - lavender with a view You can enjoy lavender with a view at Ranui Essentials, just eight kilometres from Martinborough Square. The flowers are just starting to bloom so come and pick your own lavender for $5 a bunch. Visit the onsite shop and explore some award-winning products as Ranui Essentials won a 2018 gold medal for their ‘Super’ lavender variety.

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While you are there take some photos overlooking the Wairarapa valley. Ranui Essentials is open throughout the January month and have some special events organised: Saturday 12 January 8 -11pm. You can take an evening picnic, your telescope and a torch and star gaze amongst the lavender. Becky Bateman an astronomy presenter will help you navigate the stars. $5 entry, kids free and no pets. Saturday 19 & 20 January 10am 3pm each day. Lavender harvest weekend, pick your lavender, visit the shop and enjoy browsing amongst some local stallholder’s produce. $5 entry, kids free and no pets.

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Turret Salon & Spa - a discrete getaway for body and soul Turret Salon & Spa offers a relaxing, European-style location where clients are treated to a memorable luxurious experience. The proprietor, Gail Wilson, has extensive knowledge in how to create an indulgent atmosphere, courtesy of her many years in the film industry. As hair and makeup coordinator for Lord of the Rings, Gail’s work is instantly recognisable in this and many other productions. Established in the heart of Martinborough, Turret Salon & Spa is easy to reach and provides an exceptional moment of peace. Whether it’s a relaxing massage, scrub room treatment, hair colour or cut, full makeup service or just relaxing back in our French tub, you will leave feeling satisfied. We also fully cater to wedding parties. Elevate your special day with Turret Salon & Spa!

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52 Wairarapa Midweek Lifestyle Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Haka heroes impress all Erin Kavanagh-Hall A courageous team of Wairarapa residents is refusing to be discounted – and is using song, dance and impassioned haka to spread its message of acceptance and determination. Te Roopu Manaaki, a kapa haka group of adults with intellectual disabilities, made its debut on the New Zealand stage this month, performing at the inaugural Te Anga Paua o Aotearoa National Kapa Haka Festival in Hamilton on December 5. The inaugural festival, held at Claudelands Arena, featured performances from 15 teams made up of IDEA Services clients from around the country, and attracted over 300 spectators. Te Roopu Manaaki, whose 17 members range in age from new school leavers to late 50s, were one of the most impressive acts on the bill – earning praise for their original waiata, choreography incorporating New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL), and spirited stage presence. This was the second major festival appearance for Te Roopu Manaaki (whose name translates as “the welcoming group”, or “generous group”), the first being the IDEA Services Central Region Kapa Haka

Te Roopu Manaaki competed nationally in Hamilton this month.

Festival in April. Tutor Tama Ariki Biddle said he was thrilled with the group’s improvement throughout the year, and the feedback the members received in Hamilton: particularly for their original material, which captures their struggles against discrimination and prejudiced attitudes. Tama said he has noticed a definite change in the members’ confidence – not just as performers, but as people unafraid to throw down a challenge for their naysayers, and prove their capabilities.

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Their wide range of music from classic hits to rock will have you tapping your feet and dancing the night away. Members, Affiliated Members and their guests welcome.

“These guys have an important message to share with the world,” Tama said. “It’s so upsetting for them whenever people give them funny looks in the street, or if people pull their kids away from them. “Kapa haka is helping them put a voice to these sensitive issues – and they’re gaining confidence and self-esteem in the process. Tama has been working with Te Roopu Manaaki, set up and supported by REAP Wairarapa as part of its special education programme, for the past

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two years - landing the job after relocating to Masterton from Hawke’s Bay. This year, Tama’s wife Treena Williams-Hook, a kapa haka veteran, joined him in coaching the group, offering “a fresh pair of eyes, and the ability to throw down good, constructive criticism”. When training the group, Tama drew on his past experience of working in mental health and teaching Maori performing arts in schools - but took a step out of his comfort zone by composing new material.

“Covers don’t do justice to the uniqueness of the group,” he said. “We wanted to come up with something fresh and new to tell their story.” Throughout the writing process, the group members were only too happy to share their ideas. For example, their moteatea (opening chant) introduces Te Roopu Manaaki as “a group of intellectually disabled people standing up against discrimination”, and expresses their desire to spend time with those who accept them unconditionally. Other waiata celebrate their positive qualities as people - “kind”, “peaceful”, “big-hearted”, “loving” – one particular piece voices their sadness at being excluded in their community. In this waiata, the group uses NZSL in their choreography. Tama, who recently received an award from ACE Aotearoa for his work with Te Roopu Manaaki, is grateful for the Wairarapa community, who have helped raise funds for the group’s uniforms, travel and accommodation costs, and have arranged venues for the group to perform ahead of nationals, and the support of the members’ whanau and caregivers.

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Te Roopu Manaaki competed nationally in Hamilton this month. PHOTO/CHRISTINE DAWKINS

FRIDAY 21st DECEMBER,

CHRISTMAS PARTY

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Selina Sutherland will be closing lunchtime on the 21st December 2018. Reopening for some clinics only on the 7th of January 2019. Open from 22nd January 2019 for surgery and all clinics.

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Have a safe and happy holiday from all the staff at Selina Sutherland Surgical Hospital

54 Wairarapa Midweek Business Wednesday, December 19, 2018

TEMPORARY FENCING WAIRARAPA FOR ALL CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION PROJECTS If you need temporary fencing – short or long term – Temporary Fencing Wairarapa can help. David Lyttle can supply temporary fencing for all construction and demolition work, or anywhere else where pedestrian access needs to be restricted. Crowd control fencing for events is also now available for hire.

Men’s Shed members: Chairman Murray Campbell, Dougie Hornygold and Matt Nolan with garden obelisks. PHOTO/KEVIN BALL

Christmas shop open to public

Each fencing panel is 2.1 metres high and 2.4 metres wide. Fences can be custom constructed to include pedestrian and vehicle access. They can be padlocked and each panel has anti-climb weld mesh infill. The crowd control fencing is 1.2 metres high and 2.2 metres wide. Panels can be hired for a few days, a few weeks or long term.

For more information contact David on 027 437 5778 or email him at davidglyttle@gmail.com

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The annual Masterton’s Henley Men’s Shed opened last week giving the public a chance to buy unique handmade wooden items, ranging from toys to garden equipment. The shop, at the Henley Lake HQ, is open every day until Christmas, from

8.30am-12 noon. The shed has had a good year, with a current roll of 141 members meeting the needs of hundreds of local organisations. Requests range from an entire kid-sized kitchen for a preschool to replacing lost

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The homeopathic clinic has been very busy this year and helped with a range of problems from hay fever to depression. We are now coming into summer and the heat, so please take the necessary precautions in the sun, drink lots of water and cover up. Homeopathy is a good natural choice for any problems with skin conditions and heat effects. The clinic, now in 5 Park Street, Masterton, will be closed from the 21st December to the 7 January. If you need any homeopathic help in this time please still contact Claire Bleakley on 027 348 6731. Have a wonderful blessed Christmas.

Wednesday, December 19, 2018 Rural Wairarapa Midweek

COUNTRY LIVESTOCK Report for Week Ending 14/12/18, by Ian Hicks. Trust 12 at $113, Sheridan Pigs

13 at $150, Wildy 2 at $148, 1 at $70, Cameron 2 at $71, 4 at $80, 1 at $55.

O’Neale 1 light Poker at $100.

Sheep

Ewes: Wildy 2 at $170, Gribben 6 at $186, Smyth 2 at $138, Polglase 4 at $190. Lambs: Holdaway 4 at $136, Lyford 5 at $116, Coldwell 7 at $129, 6 at $95, Hall 2 at $81, Wilton 3 at $142, Chapple 9 at $87, 1 at $121, Cameron 10 at $94, 3 at $78, O’Neale 12 at $111, Smyth 3 at $64, Gribben 1 at $138, 2 at $75, 1 at $62, Taylor 12 at $120, Glenstrae

Cattle

Bassett Farm 6 wnr HFX Bulls at $610, 4 wnr Fr Bulls at $500, Baird 2 wnr Fr Bulls at $370, Wadham 1 wnr Ayr Heifer at $280, 2 wnr Fr Bulls at $290, King 4 wnr Fr Bulls at $355.

NOTE: LAST SALE 21ST DECEMBER 2018, 1ST SALE 11TH JAUARY 2019.

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Peter Laing Memorial Trust recipients Bridey Kiernan, Bradley Knowles, Rex Pearson, Kayla Burgess, Jake Hewitt, and Rei Reiri are a step ahead after each received a share of nearly $9000. PHOTO/ELI HILL

Aspiring farmers get financial head start Eli Hill Six aspiring Wairarapa farmers have been given a share of nearly $9000 to boost their farming careers. Peter Laing Trust Grant recipients Bridey Kiernan, Jake Hewitt, Kayla Burgess, Rex Pearson, Rei Reiri and Bradley Knowles were selected for the grants by a panel of judges from a group of 13 applicants. The grants are given to ﬁnancially assist young people looking to enter further study or purchase dogs and equipment to assist with employment. Peter Laing Trust chairman John Dalziell said the trust had an emphasis on the practical side of farming.

“For someone to start farming it’s two to three grand for a dog, you’re going to need gumboots and wet weather gear, [and on] some stations you need a saddle. “The capital you need to just to get a job is substantial.” He said the level of sponsorship the trust had received this year meant they’d been able to oﬀer more money than any year before. Award recipient Rex Pearson will be attending Taratahi Institute of Agriculture in 2019 studying for his Level 4 and said he would use the money he’d received to buy a sheepdog, a step towards

his goal of building a team of dogs. “I plan to get into shearing for a few years and then work my way to farm manager.” Rather than continuing his education at university, fellow grant recipient Jake Hewitt working locally to gain experience. Like Pearson, Hewitt said he’d use his grant to help pay for a dog. Of the recipients Kiernan, Burgess, Knowles, and Pearson will study at Taratahi in 2019, while Hewitt and Reiri, will be jumping straight into work. Reiri will begin his working career on Glenburn Station at the start of next year.

Rural

When grass is growing well, culling may seem a long way off but every cow that doesn’t have to be fed from February to May (120 days) makes 1 to 1.5 tonnes dry matter available at low cost for the remaining cows during a period where pasture is usually in short supply. A pregnancy scan this month can confirm which cows are pregnant in the first 6 weeks. An advantage of this knowledge is that culling decisions made during the next 2 months will be informed by indications of later calving or not in calf. Have you checked out DairyNZ’s Farm Gauge yet? Answer multichoice questions for each area of your farm to discover your biggest opportunities. Find out more here — dairynz.co.nz/farmgauge/

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56 Wairarapa Midweek Wai Write Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Gotcha. Who is Santa?

Wai Write

Keith Allen Young Charlie had reached a stage in his life when critical thinking was beginning to play its part in his day to day life. He would lay awake at night pondering the imponderable, eventually falling asleep mentally exhausted. It was the first week in Advent which meant that Christmas was only four weeks away so on this particular night his thoughts were preoccupied with Santa Claus – not whether or not he would get any presents, but how all they said about him could possibly be true: arriving in a sleigh drawn by a group of reindeer who apparently could fly. The logistics of the exercise made his mind boggle. In the space of 24 hours he needed to visit all the countries of Europe, USA, and as far away as Australia and New Zealand – and places in between. Perhaps he had a helper or helpers in each country. But wouldn’t this require more reindeer and skilled drivers?

What about places without chimneys or ones that didn’t lead to an open fire but a pot belly stove or a coal range? Did the children living in these houses or high-rise complexes miss out? What about the children who are part of a homeless family? For a variety of reasons some children would be discriminated against. Is that something we should tolerate in this day and age? Charlie started wondering about other things that mitigated against the veracity of the Santa Claus Myth. As far as he was aware there had been no sightings of the portly gentleman or his reindeer. Surely, they must have needed a comfort stop at some time or place. He was beginning to think his school friends were right: “It’s your parents”. He was beginning to think that if the Santa Claus story is a reality then the alleged treatment of the reindeer could be classed as animal cruelty.

Taking all things into consideration, he was inevitably drawn to the conclusion that what he had been taught about Santa was a load of bunkum. He now had two problems: how could he prove it and what should he do with this information? Should he blurt it out one meal time? He quickly dismissed the later suggestion as he knew that his younger siblings would be devastated. He remembered the sheer joy on their faces as each Christmas morning they unpacked their pillow cases. How he was to obtain the proof required a little more thought, but before he fell asleep that evening he had worked out a solution. Being the eldest, Charlie was charged with the task of providing the refreshments for Santa – usually a piece of cake and a bottle of Tui. On Christmas morning, even before he emptied his own pillow case, he went straight down to the sitting room and looked for

Sometimes Santa likes milk and cookies, other times, he likes beer and cake. PHOTOS/ GETTY IMAGES

Santa’s thank you note. Instead of the usual “thank you”, Santa had written, “I thought I had told you I only drink Tui and I only eat chocolate cake. That Lion stuff makes me feel ill just to look at it. If I eat fruit cake I have an upset tummy for weeks. SANTA”. The beer was unopened and the fruit cake was untouched. There was only one person who could have written that and that was his father. It was a secret he would keep to himself until his siblings were older. • Keith Allen is the chairman of the Blairlogie Writer’s Group. • The group usually meets on the last Friday of each month in the Wairarapa Genealogy Society Rooms next to the Archive on Queen St in Masterton.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20 Age Concern: SayGo, 9am, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Housie: At Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club (behind clock tower Carterton), at 1pm. Narcotics Anonymous: Meet at 6pm, at 15 Victoria St, Masterton. Carterton Community Choir: Meet 7.15-9pm, at Carterton School, Holloway St. Ability to read music not essential. Call (022) 373-4299. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Miriam 377-7974. Social Learners Bridge: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Barbara (06) 304-9208. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9amnoon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 5-7pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 6.30pm. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 1-2.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Masterton Senior Citizens & Beneficiaries Association: Meet 1-3.30pm for cards, Scrabble and bowls, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St. Call Ngaire Walker 377-0342. Wairarapa Fern & Thistle Pipe Band: Practice 6.30-8.30pm, Savage Club Hall, 10 Albert St, Masterton. Call secretary, Gloria (027) 628-5889. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21 Christmas Party With Just N Time: From 7.30pm, Club Wairarapa, 20 Essex St, Masterton. Members, Affiliated Members and their guests welcome. Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Fri to Mon 10am-4pm, groups by arrangement. Call Jean (06) 372-

6623 or Pam (06) 372-6459. Wairarapa Senior Net: Office reopens Tuesday, January 22. Many thanks to all our members who attended throughout the year. Masterton Savage Entertainers: Meet 10am, at Savage Club rooms, 10 Albert St, Masterton. Come share your talents with us on stage. We are looking for new members. Call Judith 377-1750 or Doreen 370-4604. JP Service Centre: At the Carterton Library noon-2pm,no appointment necessary. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Need support to quit smoking? Quit Clinic at Whaiora 9am-noon. Our support is available across Wairarapa and it’s at no cost to you. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246. Needlework and Craft Drop-In: 10am-noon, Featherston Community Centre. Call Virginia (06) 308-8392. Sewing and Craft: 10am-2pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Petra (021) 234-1554. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di (027) 498-7261. Carterton Craft Market: Open 7 days, 10am-2pm, High St, Carterton, opp Almo’s Book Shop. Call Robyn 379-7099. Kids’ Song And Story: Fun songs, finger plays and stories for under-5s, during school terms, 9.30-10.30am, at Epiphany Church Hall, High St South, Masterton. Call Jill 377-4614. Greytown Music and Movement: For pre-schoolers, 10am, at St Luke’s Hall, Main St. Contact: email admin@ stlukesgreytown.co.nz Wairarapa Steampunk: We meet as required, 10.30am-2pm, at Kingstreet Artworks. Call Gaylene 377-4865 evenings or (0274) 494-596. Dance Fit: At Carrington Park, Carterton, at 6-7pm. If weather not good it’s in youth centre of Event Centre. Text dance groove to (022) 321-2643. Masterton Social Badminton Club: Play 7-9pm, all year round, at Masterton YMCA gym (371 Queen

St). Contact by text Hamish (021) 259-7684 or Sam (0210) 552-113. Masterton Masters Swimming Club: Club night 6-7pm, Genesis Recreation Centre back pool. Call Graeme 377-0507 or Lucy (021) 0204-4144. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am, behind the Hosking Garden in the Park. Call Pauline Lamb 377-3388. Carterton Senior Citizens: Meet 1.30-4pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, Carterton Memorial Club, Broadway.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22 Wairarapa Green Dollars: At

the former Family Store, High St, Carterton. Call 377-0717. Parkrun: Weekly 5km run/walk. Measured, timed, free. 8am start, at the Woodside end of the Greytown rail trail. Onetime registration essential. Info: parkrun.co.nz/ greytownwoodsidetrail Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Displays of WWI Featherston Military Camp, Featherston WWII Japanese POW Camp, and of Featherston and surrounding districts. Open 10am2pm, other times by arrangement, groups welcome. Call Elsa (021) 263-9403. Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Fri to Mon 10am-4pm, groups

by arrangement. Call Jean (06) 3726623 or Pam (06) 372-6459. Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Masterton Library, 10amnoon. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway. Open by appointment. Call 379-9021. Toy Library: Masterton: 10am-1pm, at rear of YMCA, 162 Dixon St. Featherston Toy Library: 14 Wakefield St, 10am-noon. Call Merle (06) 308-8109. Farmers’ Market: 9am-1pm, at at Farriers, 4 Queen St, Masterton. Locally grown and made food and artisan products. Find us on Facebook or see www. waifarmersmarket.org.nz Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club:

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Golf Croquet at 1.15pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Steve Davis (06) 304-7155. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Bowls at 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Rex Kenny 379-7303. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm. Call Ian Wyeth 378-6425 or 377-5762.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23 Rebekah Farr: Departures, a poignant and topical exhibition, paintings exploring the themes of exile and migration until February 3. New Arrivals: Acquisitions from the

collection, at Aratoi, 10am-4pm daily until February 27. See What I Can See NZ: Photography for the young and curious. At Aratoi, 10am-4pm daily until March 31. Hélène Carroll: Alphabet Series, at Aratoi, 10am-4pm daily until March 31. A child of Holocaust survivors, Carroll contrasts the alphabet with the Holocaust in her 26 paintings. Nga Aho Raranga: Textiles from the Taonga Maori Collection, 10am-4pm daily until April 28. Korowai, kahu kiwi, taniko, kete, puipui, poi, tukutuku and other woven taonga in Aratoi’s collection. Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Displays of WWI Featherston Military Camp,

Featherston WWII Japanese POW Camp, and of Featherston and surrounding districts. Open 10am2pm, other times by arrangement, groups welcome. Call Elsa (021) 263-9403. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9amnoon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 1pm. Carterton Farmers’ Market: High St, Carterton, 9am-12.30pm. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Miriam 377-7974. Masterton Car Boot Sale and Market: 6.30-11.30am, Essex St car

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Literacy Wairarapa: Offers free help with reading, spelling and maths at Te Awhina/Cameron Community House, 9am-noon. Friends to Friends: Peer support group, 10am-noon, at Wairarapa Community Centre, 41 Perry St, Masterton. For adults 18 yearsplus, for mental health consumers or disabilities, a place to create, safe, fun and participate or discuss, socialise, with good company. Call Gaylene (06) 929-0961 or (0274) 604-796. Carterton Scottish Dance Club: Meet at 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. No partner required. Call Elaine 377-0322 or Julie 3704493. Mah Jong: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Pat (06) 308-9729. Senior Citizens Cards: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre Call Val (06) 308 9203. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 6-8pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511 or Brian 377-4066. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Need support to quit smoking? Quit Clinic at Whaiora 9am-noon. Our support is available across Wairarapa and it’s at no cost to you. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246. Play Gym: St James Church Hall 116 High St, Masterton, 9.30-11am, for 0-3-year-olds. Carterton Food Bank: 11.30amnoon Mon-Fri at Haumanu House (down the lane between Carters and the Clock Tower). Call 379-4092. Carterton Community Toy Library: Events Centre, Holloway St, MonSat during CDC Library hours. https://www.facebook.com/

CartertonToyLibrary/ CCS Disability Action Wairarapa Office: 36 Bannister St, Masterton, 10am-1pm Mon-Fri. For Mobility Parking Permits, Disability Support and Advocacy. Call 378-2426 or 0800 227-2255. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di (027) 498-7261. The Dance Shed: 450 Belvedere Rd Carterton. Line Dancing Class, 7-9pm, beginners followed by intermediate. Call Wendy or Don 379-6827 or (027) 319-9814. Epilepsy Support Group: 11am at the Salvation Army office, 210 High St South, Carterton. Call 0800 20 21 22. Citizens Advice Bureau: Free and confidential advice, Mon-Fri 9am4pm, 43 Perry St, Masterton. Call 377-0078 or 0800 367-222. Masterton District Brass Band: Rehearsals at 7.30pm, in the Band Room, Park Ave, Masterton. Call (022) 574-0742. Not Your Nanna’s Sewing Circle: 7-9pm, Cobblestone’s Administration Room, 169 Main St, Greytown. Call Christine Healy (06) 304-8110 or Lynda Saint-Merat (06) 304-7026. Alcoholics Anonymous: Masterton: 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 378-2338 or Pete (020) 4005-9740. Carterton: 8pm, Salvation Army Community Rooms, 210 High St. Call Dennis 377-5355 or Martin (06) 372-7764. Girl Guiding: Brownies (7-10 years) 4.30-6pm. Guides (9-14 years) 5.30-7.30pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25 MERRY CHRISTMAS

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Period of closure: Saturday 2 February AND Saturday 2 March 2019 4am 6.30pm Mark Allingham Group Manager Infrastructure & Services

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FEATHERSTON COMMUNITY BOARD To be held in Kiwi Hall, 62 Bell Street, Featherston on Tuesday 29 January 2019 at 7.00pm.

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GREYTOWN COMMUNITY BOARD To be held at the Greytown Town Centre, Main Street, Greytown on Wednesday 30 January 2019 at 7.00pm. MARTINBOROUGH COMMUNITY BOARD To be held in the Green Room, Waihinga Centre, Texas Street, Martinborough on Thursday 31 January 2019 at 6.00pm. Paul Crimp CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Carter Court is a community owned and governed facility providing rest home and hospital level care, committed to providing quality aged care services to our community. We are looking for a Registered Nurse, permanent part-time to join our team. For further details please contact the Nurse Manager, Lynley Batson on (06) 379 8075 during usual business hours. Please email your CV and covering letter to: nursemanager@cartercourt.co.nz

Season Greetings from Hospice Wairarapa Our sincere thanks for the incredible support received from Volunteers, Donors, Partners, Sponsors and Individuals during 2018. Your very generous time, monetary and practical support has enabled Hospice Wairarapa to continue to ‘Help Make Every Day Count’ for palliative patients and families in our community. The Hospice base Te Kowhai will be closed from 21 December until 7 January 2019. The Hospice Shop will be closed for the statutory days. Hospice Garage Sales will finish on 15 December and recommence on 19 January 2019.

Wishing you all a peaceful Christmas. The Hospice Team

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Jake Beleski The Central Districts Under-21 women’s team – featuring five Wairarapa players – made an emphatic statement in their first match of the national under-21 championships in Auckland on Saturday. CD went into the tournament as the defending champions, and showed why they are still the team to beat with a dominant nine-wicket win over Northern Districts in a one-day match. Last year’s CD team only lost one match on their way to the national title, and this year they will be looking to emulate that performance. CD won the toss and elected to bowl, and ND were in massive trouble at 10-7 at one stage. Only one ND batter got to double figures, and six players failed to get off the mark. Wairarapa leg spinner Ocean Bartlett took 1-14 from her four overs, while Kate Sims chimed in with 2-19 from 3.2 overs. Monique Rees also bowled two economical overs, finishing with 0-3. When it came to the run chase, only three CD batters got to spend time in the middle, but two of them were Wairarapa

(Above) Wairarapa’s Gemma Sims batting for the Central Districts Under-21 women’s team. (Right) Wairarapa’s Ocean Bartlett bowling for the Central Districts Under-21 women’s team, with Gemma Sims wicketkeeping. PHOTOS/LISA SIMS

players. Gemma Sims opened the batting and scored 16 off 38 deliveries before she was caught. Rees came in at No 3 and finished on 20 not out off 22 deliveries, including two boundaries. CD suffered a 45-run loss to Auckland in their

second one-day match on Sunday, but bounced back with a 91-run win over Wellington on Monday. Wairarapa’s Georgia

Atkinson starred with the ball in that match, taking 5-3 in just 2.2 overs. They had a day off on Tuesday, before taking on

Canterbury in a one-day match today. Tomorrow, they will play two T20s – against Otago and ND respectively – before finishing the tournament with a T20 against Wellington on Friday. Meanwhile, at the national under-19 championships in Christchurch, the CD team – including Wairarapa’s Quinn Childs – have made a mixed start to the competition. They started with a stunning nine-wicket win over Canterbury last Thursday, but followed that up with two losses, against Wellington and Auckland respectively. Childs took 0-37 from 10 overs against Wellington, and 1-40 from 10 overs against Auckland. They had a rest day on Sunday, but beat Otago by six wickets on Monday, with Childs taking 2-20 from four overs. They were set to play another one-day match against ND yesterday, before another rest day today. They will then play T20 matches against Otago and Canterbury [both tomorrow], before finishing the competition with a T20 against Wellington on Friday.

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200,” McKenzie said. “Red Star bowled and fielded really well, and the wicket was quite slow at one end too.” Plenty of grass on the wicket had given the impression it would be a quick pitch, but McKenzie said it had played significantly slower than expected. Ojas Patel was the pick of the bowlers for Red Star, finishing with 4-26 from his eight overs. Daniel Murray took 2-23 from his four overs, while there was a wicket apiece for Craig Stoneley, Jignesh Patel and Morgan Austin. McKenzie had spoken before the match of the importance of dismissing Red Star’s top order batsmen, as they had three of the four top run scorers in the competition in their side. He would have been delighted when Gus Borren trapped the dangerous Tim Burling in front for two in the first over, and Red Star were quickly in big trouble – Austin and Troy Burling joining Burling in the sheds with just four runs on the board. A couple of partnerships from the middle order added some respectability to the score, but Red Star lost their last five wickets for just 12 runs to be all out for 73.

Jake Beleski The Rathkeale College First XI produced a dominant bowling performance to comfortably beat Red Star by 82 runs and win the Umpires Cup at Queen Elizabeth Park on Saturday. Rathkeale captain John McKenzie wasn’t sure if his team’s total of 155-9 for the 40-over match would be enough, but as he had no reason to worry as Red Star were bundled out for 73 in just 21.2 overs, to give Rathkeale the win. Rathkeale won the toss and elected to bat and were given a solid start by openers McKenzie [42 off 65 deliveries] and Alfie McIntosh [13 off 29]. There were some hiccups in the middle of the innings as they lost four wickets for three runs [66-2 to 69-6] at one stage. Jesse McIntyre – batting at No 8 – put some meat on Rathkeale’s innings as he struck 51 off 49 deliveries, including six boundaries. That got Rathkeale through to their final score of 155-9, but they had been hoping for more. “I wasn’t fully confident about that to be honest – I would have liked more, and we were targeting closer to

Rathkeale’s Jake Jonas hitting out in Saturday’s umpires cup final.

McIntyre both picked up one wicket apiece. McKenzie said he could not have asked for more from his bowling attack on such a big occasion. “The opening bowlers were really good – they were absolutely outstanding and I couldn’t have been happier. “They got the ball to swing and bowled to their fields.” For Jake McIntyre, it

Only two Red Star batsmen reached double figures, with Stoneley [19 off 35] and Kenneth Sprowson [15 off 25] doing the bulk of the scoring. Borren finished with the impressive figures of 3-19 from his eight overs for Rathkeale, while Hunter Wyeth [2-31 from four overs] and Ralph McLeod [2-9 from 2.2 overs] also bowled well. Jake McIntyre and Jesse

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was his last match for Rathkeale, and McKenzie was thrilled they could send him off on a winning note. “It was very fitting to finish like that, especially for Jake who bowled really well. “He didn’t do as well as he would have liked with the bat, but he really backed it up with the ball and got some good swing bowler’s wickets.”

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