Women in Business 2022

women IN BUSINESS

Featuring

inspirational Wairarapa women

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Introduction

Deciding to follow your dream and create a business, or to change direction in life, takes an enormous amount of courage at the best of times. To do so in the time of covid brings up another set of challenges but that hasn’t deterred many of the women profiled in this magazine.

They have been working quite successfully in a chosen field and for a variety of reasons have taken a U-turn and dived headlong into doing something they have always dreamed of doing.

Their stories are awe inspiring.

Often, I would go along to meet one of these women thinking I was going to hear all about, say dog grooming, but then learned about working in the British Air Force caring for members of the royal family and UN officials.

Or the Russian-born writer and editor who creates cakes which are delicious works of art. There is the woman who faced her addiction issues and now runs a coaching service helping others, and a PE teacher who has taken up upholstery transforming people’s precious furniture.

There’s similar themes in this year’s Women in Business too. I came across mother and daughter operations and there’s also nurses who have created businesses from a hobby and others finding their niche in semiretirement.

Some organisations featured celebrate their female staff and take a bow to the creatives in their community – think Ka Pai Carterton and the Wairarapa Women’s Centre.

Some businesses have evolved from women’s love of beautiful

things, and they have created entrancing places to visit. – Maison Eketahuna, The Whole Nine Yards in Masterton, and Adelaide Eliza’s in Greytown to name a few. Interestingly, some of the business profiles involve an all-woman team for example Wairarapa Vet Services and Take Note Carterton.

Women in many occupations feature here – we celebrate you all.

Marlene Ditchfield

Profile Writer/Photographer

Inside +MORE ............................ 60

Ears to You....................... 57

A La Mode Hair Boutique ........................................ 24

Ecomist............................ 36

Masterton District Council .......................................... 2

Envisage Interiors ............ 61

Milady Fashion and Lingerie . ������������������������������������������ 7

Evie May Shoes . .............. 55

MQ Hair........................... 13

Evolved Performance ....... 30

My Ride Masterton . ........ 44

All About the Hound ........ 27

Farm Focus ...................... 34

Naturally 4 U ................... 21

Alluminus Beauty Therapy.. 14

Festival Hire . ................... 63

Norfolk Road Nursery ...... 59

Allure Concept Boutique . 63

Forsyth Barr . ................... 36

Ange McLachlan - LJ Hooker ���������������������������������������� 40

Gawith Burridge Lawyers ... 4

Numb1z Chartered Accountants..................... 41

A1homes ........................... 6 Adelaide Eliza’s ........................................ 47

Back in Action . .................. 4 Bayleys Wairarapa............ 64 Bloom Health Coaching ... 52 Brackenridge Country Retreat & Spa............................... 43 Breath Easy Doula Services............................ 35

Gibson Sheat Lawyers....... 49

Rival Accounting .............. 28 Rival Wealth .................... 29 Roseneath Lifecare & Village . ...................................... 19 Serene Beauty Therapy . .. 21 Shades Direct .................. 52 Spellbound Bookbinding . 12 St Matthew’s Collegiate ... 31

Pampered Paws ............... 53

Stitch ............................... 13

Hey Jude Boutique . ........... 5

Paper Plus Masterton ...... 42

Supplejack Contracting ���� 53

Ka Pai Carterton............... 25

Park and Bark Dog Grooming ........................................ 30

Take Note Carterton......... 11

Harcourts Hamill Realty Ltd ........................................ 22

Kāinga Eatery . ................. 18 Lifestyle Residential Property Management.................... 37

CakeLabNZ ..................... 41

Lift with Ella..................... 16

Calli Boutique .................... 9

Lisa Cumming - Ray White Masterton ....................... 35

Cutting Edge .................... 50

Rethink Accounting.......... 44

Pain Management Wairarapa ���������������������������������������� 42

Haglund Consulting Limited ........................................ 24

Cactus Events and Sponsorship..................... 20

Centre Stage Design . ....... 51

Reo Rua Ltd ..................... 15

Specsavers Audiology....... 16

Lansdowne House............ 55

Carterton District Council ........................................ 58

Reach Design ................... 38

Osborne Group ................ 39

Brooks Refrigeration Services .......................................... 7

Carolyn Collier - Ray White ........................................ 62

Ódi Boutique Jewellery . .. 31

Rahui Coastal Loop .......... 12

Loan Market .................... 46 Log Works Limited ........... 19 Lyndale Care ................... 61 Maid2Clean ..................... 46

David Reid Homes ........... 47

Main Street Deli Greytown ........................................ 40

Duckett Funerals .............. 27

Maison Eketāhuna............ 15

Pet Angel Wings .............. 57 Piper Homes .................... 59 Poppy’s at Home ............. 55 PR Marketing Solutions.... 34 Premier Beehive NZ ......... 26 Professionals Patrick & Scott ........................................ 54 Property Brokers.............. 32 Provincial Insurance Brokers ........................................ 49 P�kaha National Wildlife Centre.............................. 10

Taskmasters . ................... 17 Taverner Keys & Co .......... 37 The Whole Nine Yards . .... 50 The Yoga Gem . .................. 5 Tremains.......................... 45 Vet Services Wairarapa..... 48 Wai Shuttles .................... 38 Wairarapa Electrical & Appliances (2017) Ltd ...... 18 Wairarapa Women’s Centre . .........................................43 Walk This Way Podiatry ... 20

Pure Bliss Day Spa............ 11

WBS .................................. 8

Rachel Clarke Celebrant ..... 9

Wilkie Upholstery ............ 54

Publication feature writers: Marlene Ditchfield and Alex Wall.

Would you like to be profiled in our 2023 Women in Business publication?

To find out more contact ads@age.co.nz or phone (06) 370 0933

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IN BUSINESS

Gawith Burridge Lawyers

Back in Action

FROM LEFT: SOLICITORS NICKI THOMAS AND MARTA WOJCIKOWSKI, PRACTICE MANAGER, SUE RICKEY AND PARTNER, MICHELLE WILLIAMS (AND LUCY).

Village lawyers reign supreme in Martinborough The all-female team of lawyers at Gawith Burridge Martinborough are thoroughly enjoying working within the timber panelled walls of the 1924 building on Jellicoe Street.

The old-school approach is adopted in the service they offer to their community.

“We all adore the community we live in, and want to return to being village lawyers, working at the grassroots level.

You know, when you go for morning coffee, casually meet someone and you help them out,” says Michelle. We want to be known as the accessible, down to earth local law firm, where you feel comfortable.

Michelle has experience in many areas of law. She enjoys property law and gets a thrill of helping first home buyers. She enjoys working with clients to achieve what is best for their succession planning, including Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, Trusts and more so than ever, advising on the increasing blended family scenarios and relationships, good times and bad. Clients love her honest and uncomplicated approach. “A lawyer I can understand!” Her other passion is the arts. She is Chair of the Aratoi Patrons Trust, and loves getting out on her new ebike.

Nicki joined Gawith’s in 2019. She lives in rural Martinborough. Nicki works in the difficult area of deceased estates and elder law. She has an amazing ability to provide sound legal advice during difficult times, with a sensitive and empathetic approach. The team love it when Nicki’s children visit and bring hot chips.

Marta is a newly qualified lawyer. Prior to Gawith’s, she worked in London for 12 years. Marta also lives rurally in Martinborough. She enjoys property law – transactional with an end in sight, makes her tick. Marta likes a spot of tennis in summer, netball in winter, and the occasional run. Her children leave the team love notes on the old manual typewriter.

Sue has spent much of her career in London in investment banking.

As Gawith’s Practice Manager, she oversees both the Masterton and Martinborough offices, ideal as she lives in Martinborough. She has a keen interest in fitness and likes a challenge whether it be at the gym or out in the hills with her dog. The wellbeing of the whanau at Gawith’s is fundamental to Sue and is a key part of her role.

Keep it local. Get in touch. We are here Monday to Thursday, working 9 to 5, what a way to make a living.

Martinborough Office Open by Appointment

legal@gawith.co.nz www.gawith.co.nz

For legal enquiries, contact: 06 370 0000

4 Church Street, Masterton

A modern dynamic practice backed by 130 years rural experience Your lawyers, in the heart of the Wairarapa For legal enquiries, contact: 06 370 0000, 4 Church Street, Masterton Martinborough Office – Open Mon-Thurs and by appointment legal@gawith.co.nz | www.gawith.co.nz

L IS A H O H E P A .

Pregnancy and birth puts your body through its paces P hysi otherap i st L i sa H ohep a b eli ev es hu man b od i es are i mp ressi v e. “ The way they ad ap t an d c han g e esp ec i ally d u ri n g p reg n an c y an d b i rth – i n c red i b le! ” The lon g -term toll on the woman ’ s b od y, howev er, i s somethi n g rarely discussed. O en the focus goes on to the b ab y p ost-p artu m an d mu m tak es a b ac k seat.

The arrival of Lisa will hopefully help bring this issue more to the fore for W ai rarap a women . S he has j oi n ed the Back in Action team in Masterton. Codirector Maryanne Monastra says as Back in Action has grown in the past 12 years; i t has also g rown the serv i c e to re ect community needs. She is thrilled to hav e L i sa j oi n them. “ I t i s my g oal to p rov i d e assessmen ts, rehabilitation and guidance for postpartum women so that they can safely g et b ac k i n to the thi n g s they en j oy, wi thou t resi g n i n g themselv es to the fact that this is just how it is a er k i d s’ , ” says L i sa Lisa graduated from Otago University and her first introduction to the

benefits of pelvic health physio was during hospital rotations in Melbourne in 201 . She spent six months working in maternity and outpatients. “ I reali sed how mu c h I c ou ld help b oth men an d women wi th p hysi o an d i t sparked off a passion for this area of healthcare.” She did much of her training in Melbourne upskilling and building her knowledge of the human b od y.

R ai sed i n W ai rarap a, L i sa retu rn ed home in 2015 with husband Nick also a physio and with the goal to fill this matern i ty p hysi o g ap i n W ai rarap a healthc are. S he work s ac ross b oth p ri v ate an d p u b li c serv i c es wi th the ai m to mak e p hysi o treatmen t as ac c essi b le as p ossi b le.

F or women who hav e g i v en b i rth, physiotherapy has a positive impact on urinary incontinence and bladder u rg en c y, ai d s b owel c on trol, i mp rov es core function post-partum, improves p ai n related to v ag i n al tears, and prolapse rehabilitation a er g yn ec olog i c al su rg ery.

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The Yoga Gem

Hey Jude Boutique

Yoga and its transformative power “Yoga is the rule book for playing the game of Life, but in this game no one needs to lose. It is tough, and you need to train hard. It requires the willingness to think for yourself, to observe and correct, and to surmount occasional setbacks. It demands honesty, sustained application, and above all love in your heart.” BK S I yengar: L ight on L ife Iyengar was and still is one of the world’s most in uential and revered masters of yoga. Jolanta explained, “I chose the Iyengar tradition as whilst I love the attention to detail, alignment, discipline, sequencing, re ning and use of props, yoga, as BKS said, ‘ allows you to nd an inner peace that is not ru ed and riled by the endless stresses and struggles of life’. his is what I too wanted to share.” he studio formerly the e Whiti School House , was opened in February and is nestled in a beautiful, tranquil garden. Jolanta offers classes where students can feel safe, included, nurtured, challenged to reach their full potential and nd integration of body, mind, breath and spirit.

JUDE KERNAHAN.

Styling with People in Mind JO AN A KORDONSKI DI ON.

Jolanta’s yoga journey began in .

In she left the corporate world, ew to India for months where she immersed herself in yoga.

One month was spent at the Ramamani Iyengar Institute in Pune being taught by senior members of the Iyengar family. A further months were spent under the tutelage of other senior Iyengar teachers around India.

In she began the year rigorous teacher training and currently is the only Iyengar Certi ed eacher in the Wairarapa. “ oga does not just change the way we see things, it transforms the person who sees.” BKS Iyengar.

Classical

IYENGAR H AT H A Y O G A

Beginners, General and Gentle Slow Paced Classes

021 846 443 | 121 Solway Cres, Masterton | www.theyogagem.co.nz | jolanta@theyogagem.co.nz

Buying clothing for yourself can be fun and rewarding. It can also be daunting navigating the wide variety of options available. Hey Jude Boutique isn’t just a clothes shop. Owner Jude Kernahan enjoys assisting people and styling with them in mind.

Visiting Hey Jude Boutique in Kuripuni Village is a delightful and enjoyable experience.

At each turn, there’s something beautiful to look at. It’s a uniquely curated clothing store, with a blend of new and pre-loved clothes, along with footwear, accessories and other items that have caught Jude’s eye.

What makes this shop so special is Jude herself.

Each item has been carefully selected and it shows in the array of styles, colour, quality, and detail. “People have told me I have an ‘eye’ for things and presenting them.” Customers regularly return for that special something, and she will often look for an item on request, making this a personalised service.

Alongside Jude, is her assistant Corina Donges and together they make a fabulous team.

“For us, it’s more about the people who come in and what they’re looking for.

We are all different when it comes to our personality, lifestyle, shape, colour and pattern preferences and it can be helpful to have someone guide you with that and when you feel great in something, you will then reach for it at home in your wardrobe.”

Whether it’s new or pre-loved, Jude has a passion for good design, quality fabrication and workmanship and this is expressed in the selected garments in store.

For a Unique Shopping Experience Visit Hey Jude Boutique.

Kuripuni Village, Masterton.

New and Pre Loved Designer Fashion OPEN: Saturday 10.00-3.30 | Sunday 10.30-3.30 | Monday - Friday 10.00-4.30 E: heyjude.fashion@gmail.com | P: 027 733 5529 | W: heyjudeboutique.co.nz/ 434 Queen Street, Kuripuni | Masterton

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Talented team of women reign at A1homes

Anne-Marie Cutfield

Jeanette Southey

Nicola Garrity

When you picture a construction site, you imagine accessories such as a hard hat, safety boots, four-wheel drives, and a crew of men.

But at A1homes, women tip the balance with their sharp wit, great organisational skills, and their knowledge in construction. These women are an integral part of the A1homes team in Greytown.

Let’s introduce these dynamic women and highlight their skills, experiences, and strengths with the local and thriving residential building company A1homes.

Jeanette Southey is co-owner of A1homes Wairarapa, alongside husband Paul Southey.

After 18 years and over 800 full-build and kitset homes constructed in Wairarapa, they love their role in the community. Jeanette is all about design and is super excited to announce their new show home at 47 Main Street, Greytown is near completion. Jeanette is a property mentor, a designer and keeps the ship running in the right direction.

Lesley Withell has been with A1homes over six years, and loves what she does. She came from a background of accounts and finance. Process-driven she loves the systems and programmes used to ensure clients get the house they dream of. Her diligence and effective communication skills are a huge asset, and she has played a significant role in the growth and success of the business. Everyone loves Lesley in this business she pays the bills on time every time.

Anne-Marie Cutfield is our Contracts Manager and has been part of A1homes for the past 11 years. This woman is truly a wealth of knowledge. Anne-Marie is responsible for collating all the essential information needed for a successful build. This includes the building consent; contract and build specification and then she gets all the information out to the construction team and trades making sure there is a smooth transition from sales to construction. Anne-Marie is known to hold a great yarn and is always so helpful.

New Show Home Coming Soon!

GRAND OPENING JUNE Open Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm Sat by appointment

Contact: 06 304 8399

47 Main Street Greytown

Kerrie Maitland

Lesley Withell

Jess Anderson

Jess Anderson is our Project Manager. You will see her out on the site with work boots, mixing it with the boys. She is responsible for delivering a stunning home to all her clients, coordinating the trades and maintaining quality control - all the while smiling through all the facets of construction. Jess will be there from the first peg in the ground, to handover. With Jess, there is always a cheeky smile behind a very organised lady.

Nicola Garrity is one of our Home Specialists extraordinaries. Nicola watched her parents build multiple times and has a project manager husband, Ryan, so building is in the family. Nicola understands the rollercoaster ride clients can experience during the build process and loves to help with suggestions and solutions. Nicola gets to make dreams come true, she goes through all the concept and pricing and has an amazing attention to detail. She will coordinate right down to the kitchen sink!

Kerrie Maitland is also part of the New Homes Specialist team with hordes of enthusiasm. Kerrie has made Wairarapa home, coming from Wellington. Her roles have always been in the building/construction industry, and she simply loves helping people realise their building dreams. Kerrie loves what she does and can’t wait to show people through the new show home where people get a chance to see just what A1homes can create.

A1homes offer a range of plans from 60 - 250 square metres. These can be built straight from plans, or you can use them as inspiration to create your own dream home. A full-build service, including project managing, or a kit-set build is offered where the materials are provided, and you manage and coordinate the tradesmen. Building is still a preferred option in Wairarapa with great equity to be made and having exactly what you want is what all these ladies strive to do. You will be guaranteed the best service and peace of mind when building with A1homes and these organised, on to it woman are all going to be part of your journey so call us now become part of the A1home family.

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Milady Fashion and Lingerie

DEB RAHA

KARAITIANA LEFT AND SHERRYL T RLEY.

Personalised clothing service empowering women to feel good If you ask Deb raham-Karaitiana, owner of ilady, what the favourite part of her job is, you’d e pect the answer to be fashion . But for her, the answer is the people. We’ve got an amazing team, serving fabulous customers.

For almost two decades, Deb has fostered personalised shopping.

We like to get to know our customers.

After all, we’re a small community and I’ll often buy with a particular person in mind. I know it sounds clich but for us at ilady, it really is about empowering women to look good, and feel good.

For us, it’s way more than just selling clothing.

It’s rewarding watching a woman leave the store with a bounce in her step because of the ou it she’s just purchased or seeing the smile on her face when she emerges from the changing room wearing a garment, we’ve picked for her. The ilady team is complete with Sherryl Turley and Terri Wenham.

Covid a ected ilady, just like any business, but Deb says for her it’s been a positive learning curve. The lockdowns gave her the opportunity to establish an online shop and a Facebook page.

Brooks Refrigeration Services

It’s been popular, with customers taking note online, and then coming into the store for a try on. Best of both worlds really, says Deb. When coming in store the team will help you select styles and colours that suit you, maybe even suggest something you hadn’t considered Or they can help you select a gift for someone else ilady sta are also trained in the fi ng of prosthesis for women having lost their breasts to cancer. Deb is proud to o er this special service, appreciating the emotional and physical trauma caused by this illness. Helping woman regain their confidence is so important. ilady Fashion Lingerie is augmented by an outlet store nearby in asterton’s CBD – ilady Outlet and Ornate ifts.

This is managed by aughan and Laura Robertson. Both stores are packed with a colourful range of garments. ewellery and natural fibres are especially popular and both stores are proud to o er many New ealand labels like Bittermoon, Cashews, Noble Wilde, Bayroad, Deanne Hobbs, ellicoe and Lemontree, New ealand designers.

OUR FULL RANGE OF WINTER CLOTHING IS IN STORE NOW Empowering women to look good feel good

Mon-Fri 9.30am - 4pm Sat 9.30am - 3pm Or by arrangement 164 Queen Street, Masterton | Ph: 06 378 7582 | info@milady.co.nz | www.milady.co.nz

FELICITY BROOKS.

Brooks team knows the importance of refrigeration to business Brooks Refrigeration is one of those businesses which began with a couple yearning to fill a gap in the market and to be your own boss. It can be a gamble and can come with sleepless nights but for the Brooks family, it’s been a winner.

Felicity Brooks has been supporting husband, Adam, for almost five years, doing all the administration for the busy refrigeration service. She has a ‘day job’ but as the business picks up, she is finding the refrigeration work increasingly interesting and busy and may have to make a choice between the two. There are also four daughters at home.

They are always looking to improve the service – like providing a mobile chiller trailer, which Adam built for customers who need an instant back-up chilling facility. Adam had worked in the industry for over 20 years and having his own business has been the ultimate ambition. Along with Felicity, he is joined by Shane Hunt, who is doing his refrigeration engineer’s apprenticeship after years in the wine industry.

Naturally mechanically minded,

Shane appreciates the importance of refrigeration in all aspects of business.

Despite the difficulties of covid, there’s an increasing demand for their services.

Heat pumps and air-conditioning units, heat transfer kits, and automotive air-con are a big part of their work, all needing regular maintenance and cleaning. When it comes to installing air con units, Felicity and Adam like to be aware of clients’ budget and home layout and work alongside them to ensure the correct size is installed for upmost efficiency.

On the farm too, the mobile trailer comes into play, when refrigeration facilities break down or need servicing. Cafes and restaurants’ fridge and freezer units need regular attention. There’s also automotive airconditioning systems to maintain. Cars, trucks, tractors, and all farm equipment often need re-gassing and leak testing.

The list goes on. Anything needing cooling, or given an even temperature control, is where Brooks Refrigeration can help.

BROOKS

REFRIGERATION SERVICES

• Refrigeration • Air-conditioning

• Heat pumps • Automotive air con

“TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED BETTER”

Loa Chil n avai ler lable

Call Adam today for a no-obligation free quote

Phone 027 505 8225 brooks.refrigeration@gmail.com

Adam Brooks

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WBS Moving with the times The appointment of Jennie Mitchell as the first female CEO in WBS’s 149-year history is just one of many recent changes for the local financial institution.

WBS’s new office at 125 Queen Street

Jennie took over the reins in March, and has continued to implement changes throughout the business, ensuring WBS is well placed to deliver even more reliable, secure and flexible financial solutions well into the future.

Jennie is a natural fit for the role, with great credentials in both financial management and in community involvement. She is a Chartered Accountant and has held senior management roles in various Wairarapa organisations and businesses, including the South Wairarapa District Council and the Wairarapa District Health Board.

Most recently, she gained a thorough understanding of the business as WBS’s Finance Manager. Pahiatua born, Jennie studied in Palmerston North and these days lives at Riversdale Beach.

In acknowledging the milestone, WBS Board Chair Colin Oldfield says Jennie was the standout candidate with impressive experience and understanding of the Wairarapa community. This notable appointment comes on the back of a period of transformation for WBS, with new branding, a new website, and upgraded IT systems ushered in over the past year.

The most notable other change is the move to brand-new premises in the heart of the Masterton CBD. WBS has a suite of offices on the corner of Queen Street and Church Street, just one block from their former office.

The 14-strong team are keen to settle in and continue providing the personalised service that sets them apart from regular banking services.

“Our customers are more than just a number to us; we take the time to meet in person and understand their needs, often helping customers throughout their financial journey.

It’s old-school banking with all the modern traits,” laughs Jennie.

“I’m thoroughly

enjoying leading a talented team that is genuinely committed to customer service,” says Jennie.

The WBS Board

Jennie Mitchell

“I’m thoroughly enjoying leading a talented team that is genuinely committed to customer service,” says Jennie.

“Customers are increasingly seeing the value of smaller, local providers for loans and investments, as they have greater flexibility and autonomy. Our challenge is to maintain our personal and tailored approach as we continue to grow.”

100% Wairarapa owned WBS is the only 100% locally owned lending and investment service in the Wairarapa that rewards its members and puts money directly back into the community.

“WBS’s profits don’t end up overseas as they do with many of the banks; they stay right here in the Wairarapa to help others in the community.”

Jennie explains that WBS’ profits are used to help grow customer’s’ savings and investments by offering great rates.

They are used to help local families onto the property ladder; and they are used to invest in and give back to the local community. “In essence, we are in partnership with the community.”

WBS is governed by an independent Board of Directors, with all the directors living right here in the Wairarapa and having longstanding connections to the region.

WBS has attracted highly skilled businesspeople and professionals to its board, expertly steering the building society in the right direction while maintaining their focus on helping local people and businesses succeed.

The current board members are Colin Oldfield (Chair), Kristy McDonald (Deputy Chair), Tony Beech, Adam Parker, Nick Rogers, and Blair Stevens.

Community Projects Exciting things are happening throughout the Wairarapa, and WBS has been involved in the background of many progressive projects, funding innovative developers and supporting community initiatives.

An upcoming funding round to celebrate the move to the new office will see local groups and organisations share in a pool of grants and sponsorship money.

Details can be found on their website – wbs.net.nz.

Call us today (06) 370 0070 or wbs.net.nz

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Calli Boutique

Rachel Clarke Celebrant

ARAH ELL A A D R A

A ARKE .

Quality recycled clothing and dress hire service A combined love of clothes and things beautiful have prompted two colleagues to collaborate and establish a second hand clothing shop, along with a dress hire service. arah ellman and rianna arkes are trained theatre nurses and while both working at Wairarapa Hospital got talking about their combined joy of clothes, how much e tra clothing they had, and how good it would be to sell on to others. hey loved the idea of recycling uality clothing and born with this idea was also dress hire. “ ften that special dress may be worn only once for that special occasion. t makes sense to hire it, says arah.

When interviewed both arah and rianna were in classic cream with a hint of their own style in Eden kye earrings and a hat. “ oth our ou its today are recycled, says rianna. “ t’s just so much fun seeing what is on offer from others.

Wearing nurses scrubs at their workplace meant they loved putting on something nice and fresh afterwards.

“ ur love of clothes means we often get comments for our dress style. arah has grown up in Wairarapa and lives with her partner and three year old son. rianna is from outhland and has come to Wairarapa with her partner, a diesel mechanic.

Calli outi ue, as they have called their business, is run by appointment only from arah’s home. hey have an active Facebook and nstagram presence. esting the waters to assess interest they may look for a pop up shop opportunity in asterton.

Recycled wardrobe boutique, selling quality items on behalf of women.

Dress hire for all occasions.

RACHEL CLARKE.

Life celebrations can take many forms “In the end, we all become stories.”

(Margaret Atwood, author). This phrase resonates with Rachel Clarke, a Wairarapa-based funeral celebrant.

Rachel sees her role as walking alongside, guiding and supporting families as they say farewell to a loved one; whether that be a funeral service, memorial service, unveiling or life celebration. A former nurse educator, she has a natural affinity with people, putting them at ease; enjoying talking with families and learning about a person’s life.

“The opportunity to learn about the deceased is a privilege. It helps me gather a sense of them as a person; their character, values, interests, endeavours, and achievements. I appreciate the value of being able to personalise a ceremony by listening to these stories and discussing what will suit. It is very much a process of working together.”

While a funeral service is often held at a funeral home, the farewelling of a loved one can also be held in the deceased’s home, a favourite outdoor space, a venue they had a close association with or a club where they shared many a

“We found Rachel to be thoughtful, caring and professional when it came to planning and presenting our father’s funeral service.” beer with friends, for example.

Rachel says, “again, it is a matter of finding the right fit and the Funeral Director will work with the family to make the arrangements.”

An experienced celebrant, she is happy to collaborate with all Funeral Directors across Wairarapa. You can get in touch with Rachel through your local Funeral Director.

Rachel is also offering a new service; ‘Conversations with Love.’ Rachel describes this conversational space as an opportunity for people to talk about birth, death and everything in-between; for example, planning a special occasion ceremony; sharing memories as a legacy for family or having a conversation about what lies ahead.

Call Rachel directly to enquire about any of her services.

CELEBRANT

Rachel Clarke - Marriage & Funeral Celebrant

P 027 351 0642 E calli_boutique_@outlook.com

027 276 1431 | rachel@lifecelebrancy.co.nz | www.lifecelebrancy.co.nz

10 women IN BUSINESS

Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre

EVERLYNE CHASE, EMILY COURT, KELLY BODY, CHRISTINE REED (SEATED).

Wahine toa of Pūkaha: continuing the legacy of Manukura Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre history features many strong and independent women of both the feathered and human kind. Rangitāne Kuia championed our conservation efforts and held firm as Pūkaha Mana Whenua in the early days of the wildlife service, Manukura the white kiwi, raised international awareness of the plight of her species and Kahurangi the North Island kōkako lives a life of luxury while capturing the imaginations and awe of all who meet her. In 2022, wahine toa (strong women) continue to invest their hearts and their expertise in Pūkaha, taonga of the Wairarapa and Tararua regions.

Pūkaha has a total of 35 staff including visitor hosts, café, rangers, maintenance, administration, marketing, predator control and education positions.

Volunteers also make a significant contribution across all areas too – hundreds of hours of volunteer time are invested each month.

Leading Pūkaha with passion are Emily Court (General Manager), Christine

Reed (Biodiversity Manager), Everlyne Chase (Kaiarahi Māori and Visitor Centre Team Leader) and Kelly Body (Education Director).

It is a significant time in the history of Pūkaha. The gifting of the 942ha reserve

by Rangitāne to the people of Aotearoa in 2021 has upped the ante and the time is right to invest heavily in the future of the reserve, to ensure that this Tuku (gift) is never taken for granted, and that the potential opportunties that this place holds for environmental, cultural and social benefit are realised.

life will stay at the Reserve overnight and experience the native forest at dawn and dusk when it really comes alive.

Everlyne Chase loves nothing more than sharing the mauri (life essence) of the ngahere (forest) with others.

Emily Court has been the General Manager at Pūkaha for four and a half years now. She still pinches herself when she thinks about the how privileged she is to work here.

Her passion for Māoritanga, tikanga and whakapapa (Māori culture, customs and genealogy) shines through in every interaction with visitors and manu (birds) alike. Te Wānanga Taiao is a special place for Rangitāne for cultural learning including a wharenui.

Te Wānanga Taiao – Environmental Education Centre currently under construction, is at the heart of plans to achieve this vision.

It’s a far cry from the world of Banking and Economic Development that she was accustomed to. “Pūkaha, and conservation get under your skin pretty quickly. The world is in a state of dissaray and the work that is done here and the plans for the Wānanga have the potential to make a real difference and to turn around the wrongs of the past.”

Te Wānanga Taiao will accommodate groups of up to 90 people including schools, community and business organisations. The adjoining wharenui will be a place of ceremony, of meeting and of learning. A commercial kitchen and beautiful dining area will seat 100 people. Visitor groups from all walks of

Christine Reed is at the forefront of endangered species captive breeding and forest restoration science in Aotearoa. She believes wholeheartedly in the power of education as the way to continue conservation efforts, for future generations to continue and benefit from.

Kelly Body brings life and light to Te Wānanga Taiao. As Education director her responsibility is to develop educational opportunities that connect students with Te Taiao and help them forge a deeper understanding of the unique ecology and history of Pūkaha.

Te Wānanga Taiao is central to this - by hearing kiwi calling, discovering the insects that live at Pūkaha by night, getting hands on in the ngahere at all hours.

The combined passions of these wahine and the whole Pūkaha team make for an exciting future.

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T ak e N o t e C art ert o n

Pure Bliss Day Spa

JUSTINE GRIFFIN.

TA E NOTE OF THE TEAM.

The general store that keeps on giving Take Note in Carterton is celebrating its 20th birthday in 2022.

Under the careful guiding eye of im Juno, it has grown from a small news agent-style bookshop in central Carterton to the go-to place in town.

It’s the shopping hub where everything is available - from bouquets of owers, to providing the postal service, home and office stationer, bookstore, art supplies, toy and gift store, and a mouth-watering card selection. ou can even take your clothes there for the Taylor’s Dry-cleaning service. im is intensely proud of what Take Note has become, just as much as she is of the tight-knit, efficient, loyal, and happy team who greet their customers.

One of the team has been with im for 16 years. im has strategically allocated responsibility of areas within the store to each sta member. As a result, they are specialists in the chosen sections.

NZ Post joined Take Note three years ago and Tania Goodall is the manager.

Julie McGregor oversees toys, crafts,

and the art department Raewyn Sherry is responsible for books Jayne Dickson and Anna Loader are the orists and Michelle Sayer is responsible for stationery and gifts. Students Ruby Hammond and Jess Goodall also help out in the weekends.

Adopting the aper lus franchise has helped im develop the business.

It gives her buying power to be competitive with the larger brand stores. The Carterton shop has been awarded ‘Take Note Store of the ear’ four times and was runner up once.

As well as postal services which moved to Take Note in 201 , ‘ ick a Lily’ orist also operates from the store. Entering past all the gorgeous blooms is a pleasant way to begin shopping. im loves the business and is always looking for ways to improve. ersonal service is what she and her sta strive for, and it gives them the point of di erence. ersonalised gift wrapping and specialist knowledge of the various departments is also recognised and much appreciated by customers.

BOOKS, GIFTS, TOYS, STATIONERY, POSTSHOP AND MUCH MORE

80 High Street North, Carterton Phone (06) 379 8231

Pampering sanctuary in the heart of Masterton Taking time out to pamper yourself has always been important - even more so in these past few pandemic years.

Justine is proud of the bespoke Japanese products - the Adashiko collection which she uses.

When Justine Griffin started out nearly five years ago, she wanted her day spa to be a place where people would come for a treatment, rest, and stay a while.

A kind of refuge from the storm.

“The Adashiko Collagen products are divine,” she enthuses. “They are amazing for anti-aging, aiming to work from the inside out.” Adashiko collagen powders aid gut health, body strength and general wellbeing. Justine also hears stories from clients that it helps with skin eczema, strengthens nails, and makes hair healthier.

When she secured the picturesque cottage, sitting under the shelter of a mighty oak tree in the grounds of an Essex Street house, it was just the venue she was looking for. Clients come up the path onto the veranda and hear water trickling from the stream, where often ducks are paddling. It’s a slice of heaven, and then you meet Justine.

She has a gentleness about her, which makes you want to whisper. Her beauty treatments are truly pure bliss.

“I wanted to add the aura of a ‘day spa,’ reminiscent of the resplendent spas in other parts of the world, where people would ‘take the waters’ and seek rest and relaxation, alongside some special pampering.” Not surprising, Justine has many loyal and repeat clients who will sometimes bring a friend to chill with and share treatments together. “It can just be a fun girlie day out.”

Waxing | Pedicures | Manicures Shellac | Massage Detoxifying Body Wraps Facials | Eye Trios Hot Stone Massage Microdermabrasion | Spray Tans Body Exfoliation | Electrolysis Derma Pen | Paraffin Wax Lash Lifts | Peels Phone: (06) 378 8534 23 Essex Street, Masterton pureblissdayspa@xtra.co.nz www.pureblissdayspa.co.nz

Justine studied beauty therapy at UCOL in Masterton in 2012 and 2013. Once qualified and working for other clinics, she hankered for her own business.

She’s had wonderful support from her family which makes her feel confident about the future. Her greatest supporters have been her late Nana, Majorie, partner, Lane and her mother, Diane.

“Running a business is far from easy, but it’s the best decision I have ever made. At the end of each day, I realise it’s what helps make me happy. Thank you to all clients for your ongoing support.”

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S pe llb oun d B ook b in d in g

Rahui Coastal Loop

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Wairarapa bookbinder hits the world stage with book design ou can’t keep the smile off ookbinder, ill Rose’s face, when you mention the latest International esigners ookbinders ompetition. er entry has been chosen as one of bespoke book designs to tour the world.

The theme is ‘A athering of Leaves’ and ill’s design features gold blocked onga and underlaid Lancewood leaves, bound in emerald green goatskin leather.

To complete the ew ealand theme, the book nestles in a woven fla basket, made also by ill with the help of a local weaver. ill’s design was chosen from entries from different countries in the -based competition.

This is the fourth time ill has entered but it’s the first time she has made the cut for the e hibition tour.

The printing of the special endpapers was done at Lamb eters rint in reytown using cyanotype print. She used her blocking press to achieve the gold tooled leaves on the leather. ut of the chosen , there is an overall winner and silver pri es. The pri egiving ceremony and opening night will take place on uly at the odleian Libraries in ford, ngland. ill received an invitation and will watch it live from her home at ikimiki, north of asterton, where she also has her bindery workshop. ost pri egiving, the e hibition begins at Sotheby’s in central London, on to the niversity of dinburgh and then to urope and the S. eing short-listed, or not, ill loves the opportunity to do something bespoke and creative. er craft needs an ama ing range of technical, creative, and artistic skills and she enjoys the challenge. ookbinders

carefully and methodically stitch together sometimes glue the pages of the book create a cover, turning them into works of art for people to covet, absorb and read, time and time again. er specialist bo es are created to match the items they are storing often nestled in rich velvet.

I have fun le ng my imagination go wild. There has always been a high level of design and decoration on books. In the past, gold tooling, fine bindings in leather and marbled papers within, have resulted in works of art. or this year’s theme of leaf gathering, she headed to gardens in her neighbourhood and the lancewood leaves were collected from specimens growing at the arterton ourthouse.

The items she creates are with the help of a range of machinery collected in her workshop. There’s specialist sewing machines with e otic names, an inde cutter machine, a rounder and a backer, a large-scale guillotine, another which creates lettering on covers, and another for logos.

Footnote: Jill chose Robert Vennell’s book ‘The Meaning of Trees’ for her binding. He is the Natural Science ollection Manager at uckland Museum, and she hopes to share her design with him when the book eventually returns to New Zealand.

191 Mikimiki Road, RD1, Masterton Ph 06 372 5992 Mob 0274 498 939

E-bike adventures on wild roads above coastal Wairarapa Lucinda Maunsell and her out-there adventuresome biking retreat, ‘Rahui Coastal Loop’, is riding a wave of success as increasing numbers of people looking for something different to do, head for the hills and get views of the ocean to boot. She’s finding many visitors are people who have never been to Wairarapa before. The winner of the NZI Rural Women’s Business Award in the ‘Love of the Land’ category Lucinda has just upgraded her fleet of eight e-bikes. She offers a one- or three-day bike ride. The route is a 65km loop over tarsealed and gravel roads, coastal cruising, and some hills. One night is spent at Rahui and the other at the coast.

Lucinda’s father, Bill helps with the business where needed, often supporting them on the last slog up to his hut on day three. “The views are worth it,” people gasp at the top.

Accommodation at Rahui is ‘The Sow’s Ear’, a converted derelict farm building saved from demolition. It’s still rustic, but the stylish fresh white interior, and cosy fire with no television, internet or cell reception has people loving the wilderness feel.

Rahui Gardens is nestled on the winding Tinui Valley Road and was created by Bill and Jill Maunsell, who for a decade opened to the public.

These days it’s home to daughter Lucinda, partner Quentin and sevenyear-old daughter Lilah. Apart from bike riding, guests can simply rest in the cottage, feed the ducks on the large pond, wander the beautiful gardens, and greet Sheldon, the friendly kunekune pig, who comes grazing along the fence line. There’s also Snoopy and cats, Nuts and Schnitzel.

The Maunsell family have a rich history in the area with Tinui Station purchased

by Archdeacon Robert Maunsell in 1859. Rahui is the back block of the original 20,000-acre Tinui Station.

The majestic rock outcrop at Tinui, named Mt Maunsell, boasts the site of the first cross which was erected to commemorate the fallen soldiers of World War I. Lucinda was raised at Rahui and buoyed by a lust for adventure she set off overseas. When she returned to New Zealand, she looked at Rahui with fresh eyes and could see the potential. She could sprinkle her adventuresome spirit here. The Coastal Loop was born. Many appreciate her inventiveness: “My first time in Wairarapa. I loved our stay in your cosy cottage, beautiful gardens, and great food. Thank you for your hospitality and warm welcome.

We enjoyed the riding too.” Jill, Christchurch.

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MQ Hair

Stitch

SAMANTHA Mc UADE.

ERICA CARRUTHERS (LEFT) AND MOLLY POPE.

Bespoke creative hair salon New Zealand clothing in the heart of Masterton features in Greytown store Welcome to my beautiful salon. A creative, professional, calm, and relaxing salon right in the heart of ueen Street, Masterton.

Hello, Sam here – owner and director of M Hair.

My vision has come to light. After the 2020 covid lockdown, being self-employed and contracting from another salon, I decided to take the biggest plunge of my life, and purchased an existing salon, which has been a long-standing landmark as a successful hairdressing salon, right back to when my mother did her final hairdressing exams - this was the great Fantasia

been my amazing husband and two daughters, and the tremendous support of my close family. I have loved every minute of my journey thus far and could not have done it without them all. I also feel extremely grateful to have such a supportive clientele and I value their friendship.

My philosophy at M hair is simple.

A creative space in which clients can enjoy beautiful bespoke looks.

Attention to detail is my strength and specialty. I love all aspects of colour and shaping to complete a look. We have created a beautiful co-working space for other driven stylists to reap the rewards of contracting.

It is incredible to think 2 years ago I stood in this very salon to finish my own hair dressing finals, never thinking I would one day be running my own salon at the same location. A dream has come true.

We stock the beautiful professional eune home haircare. We offer a personalised appointment for each individual client and an in-depth consultation, which is key to a successful service.

So here I am, nine months on from taking the reins over from the lovely Cheryl, previously ‘How’s ya hair ’ and along for the ride with me have

Come and enjoy our space – we’d love to share it with you. – Samantha Mcquade, Marlene Cameron, Michelle Jackson Dee.

Molly Pope and Erica Carruthers have created a niche clothing store in Greytown offering affordable quality brands for men and women. These two self-described ‘corporate escapees’ – Molly from teaching and Erica from law - have discovered the clothing trade, and all its wonderful accessories, is just up their alley. Stitch opened on Greytown’s Main Street next to the White Swan Hotel in June 2017, with an online store following just a few months later. As busy mothers, they knew both ways of shopping were a real attraction.

Molly and Erica chose to offer several smaller New Zealand brands, often less readily available and not mass produced. There are also leading brands from across the ditch, with each piece they stock being carefully considered. They not only enjoy, but are ever grateful for their lovely repeat customers who show their appreciation of the personal service and ever changing offerings at Stitch.

The two women met when introduced

by Erica’s husband, Jason. Erica was originally from Auckland and had moved to Wairarapa with Jason who had grown up in Masterton. They now have two children ages six and three.

Meantime, Molly, who was born and bred in Wairarapa moved to Auckland before returning home with her husband Mat, also from Wairarapa.

They also have two children, aged three and a new-born. Erica was working for a legal firm in Masterton and Molly was relief teaching at Lakeview School.

Juggling parenthood, they got to talking about owning their own business. Both women love fashion and have an eye for detail. The idea of a clothing store gelled and five years on they have definitely not regretted their decision.

They are supported by a small team of part-time staff who all take turns to be in sole-charge position. “We love seeing the collaboration of hours, which offers flexibility to both us and our amazing staff, and that we can offer employment,” says Erica.

In addition to the retail side of things, a lot of Erica and Molly’s time is spent choosing what they think are the right garments for Stitch – along with jewellery, wallets, handbags and other accessories. Labels they stock and know you’ll love are brands like Status Anxiety, Home-Lee, Elm, Betty Basics and Ashley & Co. For the men, there’s Academy Brand and Just Another Fisherman.

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For an appointment 85 Queen Street Masterton  0274143942 call or text @mqhair @mqhairnz  Oeintouch1@hotmail.com

Fashion | Accessories | Giftware 105 Main Street Greytown @stitchboutiquegreytown www.stitchboutique.co.nz hello@stitchboutique.co.nz

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Reo Rua Ltd

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Maison Eketāhuna

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ā Te Ataahia (Taahia) Hurihanganui is a vivacious lover of languages who has created a business teaching Te Reo Māori and providing cultural advisory services.

She is in great demand as ew ealanders realise the importance of speaking and knowing the indigenous language and culture.

It is a time when we have many people valuing Te eo Māori, beyond appreciating it from a distance.

Learners are wanting immersive e periences, conte t attached to language, and a better understanding of the history of the place we all call home.”

Born and raised in Masterton, Taahia moved back to airarapa about four years ago with her family husband avide, and two young children to be close to Taahia’s e tended whānau after time living in ellington and ome.

Their lives are busy, but a focus on a tri lingual household Italian, English, Māori has given them an opportunity to feel grounded to all their cultural identity when communicating together with loved ones in NZ and abroad.

Interacting with Te eo Māori has been one of cultural revitalisation and of reconnecting with the natural environment, the rituals of the Māori

world, and to the histories that are vital to oral traditions.

It is a passion for these oral traditions that led Taahia into teaching, and language study in the first place I love the idea that learning is ‘ for life’ and the best gift we can give someone is knowledge, but the key to the retention of that knowledge is how it’s transferred.

Transfer through effective communication is such a powerful skill for someone to have, and that is what good teachers model. I always wanted to be a good teacher, like many before me.”

The name eo ua’ speaks about the balance and peace that comes with knowing two or more languages, and the intrinsic comfort in being able to see the world in multiple perspectives.

Taahia was mindful of the balance shifting when she became a new mum and wanted to make sure that work could fit around motherhood, but also be a way to serve her community, so her business was the perfect fit.

It’s being in my eo, in my culture, and sharing how beautiful we are as a people, to others, that really feeds me, and what I do.”

SARAH DANDY AND HANNAH DAVIS.

Destination Maison Eketāhuna “Oh, I’ve been there, it’s a marvellous shop,” quip many people, when you mention Maison in Eketāhuna.

Run by mother and daughter team Sarah Dandy and Hannah Davis, it is both a popular destination in Eketāhuna and a great stopping off place when travelling through. It helps that Sarah owns nearby café The Lazy Graze. It’s a day out in Eketāhuna, brunching and browsing.

Maison is open seven days a week and is packed full of homewares, furnishings, giftware and a beautiful selection of clothing and handbags.

• Te Reo Pronunciation Workshops and Coaching • Matariki and Maramataka Presentations

Please get in touch for more info. and pricing

E: taahia@reorua.com W: www.reorua.co.nz

Sarah and Hannah are thrilled and proud to be attracting customers into the northern Wairarapa town.

They both love to add the finishing touches to a home, from chandeliers to backdoor mats. They are firm believers in lamps and mirrors making a home, along with a decent smattering of candles and photo frames.

But there is still more, no customer should ever leave empty handed if they are after a gift.

Maison is a leading seller of CC Interiors, French Country, Stella & Gemma, and fine linen Bianca Lorenne.

Sarah and Hannah say they sell what they love.

And that gift will be wrapped up complete with ribbon. It’s all part of their customer service philosophy. And as Sarah and Hannah say, one of the best parts of the job are the customers!

The store comprises several rooms so each twist and turn leads you on to new discoveries. One room has a bed beautifully layered with quilts, and enough cushions and pillows to send a partner wild (or crazy).

Check out their Facebook page and if you want something delivered, just ask.

Uniting Aotearoa through knowledge • Māori Culture, Language Courses and Advisory

Another has a wall of fabulous cushions luxuriously plump with feathers.

For a beautiful range of gifts and homeware

Love this shop. So many good things in it. The gift I bought for the wedding we were going to was loved. Jacqueline B.

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Lift with Ella

Specsavers Audiology

A A AUDIOLOGIST, LIA ZAMORA.

Audiology for the Community Good hearing promotes healthy brain ageing. In fact, studies show that the use of hearing aids slows down agerelated memory loss by 75%. Good hearing is important to people of all ages, nonetheless.

Unaddressed hearing loss impairs language development in babies, causes reading and learning delays in school children, reduces work performance in adults, results to cognitive, balance, and memory issues in older adults.

Lia holds a bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology and a master’s degree in Clinical Audiology. She wanted to become a doctor, but destiny brought her to Audiology. It has been 17 years since she started practising Audiology and she continues to love every aspect of it.

Listening to people’s inspiring life experiences is a perk Lia gets as an Audiologist. She says there is so much wisdom to learn from the people she meets every day in her work. She enjoys getting to know her clients and

gets thrilled whenever her clients share stories of how wearing hearing aids have made it easier for them to hear conversations with family, friends and colleagues clearly.

When Lia, a Masterton resident, learned that Specsavers Audiology was coming to New Zealand, she grabbed the opportunity to partner with Specsavers and opened Specsavers Audiology in Masterton.

Specsavers has long been known for offering high-quality expertise and unbeatable value. Through Specsavers Audiology, she says she has been able provide accessible hearing care and affordable hearing aid technology to the Wairarapa community.

She shares that Specsavers offers a free hearing check with their eye check for people aged 40 and over. You can also book a free 15-minute hearing check online via Specsavers website.

“Hearing loss is more common than you think. The best way to spot it is by having your hearing checked.”

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Exercise Physiologist steps up to help strengthen women E lla Hayes is pumped with enthusiasm as she enters the next phase of her business as a fully quali ed xercise P hysiologist.

She has completed her bachelor s degree in Applied Science majoring in Health and Wellbeing and has renewed vigour for her airarapa clients hese people range from mums and their babies, teenage women, through to sportspeople and those simply wanting to strengthen themselves in body and mind She is augmenting this training with products she is investing in, which she ll market soon lla has an infectious enthusiasm for life and a desire to share with others.

She created her own business, i with lla in , teaching how to live and eat healthily. “I want to promote the importance of being strong, not skinny, which is a mindset she nds in many women.

“Image is good, but it needs to sit beside being t and healthy wish had someone like me to guide me through those hard teenage years. It would have been awesome lla loved her early childhood years

in ower u and thrived when her family moved to Melbourne. A natural performer, she sang and performed in stage shows A er time in the , she returned to Wellington to study. Her interest in health and wellness had grown when caring for herself while travelling. Coming to Wairarapa, where her mother is now living, she worked in a asterton gym ockdown happened and it became a brainstorming time for me i with lla was imagined She likes the words re ecting the li ing of body, mind, and spirit. n her rst year of business, lla concentrated in reaching good nutrition his year, she s investigating the importance of hormones hese discussions are popular with lla s ums and ubs sessions and she s keen to help post-natal women She especially enjoys her classes with teenage women at local schools E lla holds her sessions in the Red Star Clubrooms in Masterton. During the winter months she s the strapping and exercise physiologist for the ketahuna rugby team er services are as vast and varied just like the people who seek them

Lift With Ella Bootcamps & Personal Training;

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We know how important it is to feel yourself again after having a baby, so at Lift With Ella we offer a supportive Mums and Bubs group fitness class which caters to all levels of ability and readiness. This class will get you back into the fitness scene without the pressures of ‘bouncing back”.

– CHILDCARE available – Thursdays 10.15-10.45am, $15 – 22 Colombo Road, Red Star Clubrooms Masterton.

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Renata Balfour (left) and Judy Thorpe.

Retiring? Downsizing?

Get the experts in to guide you through the task Judy Thorpe, Renata Balfour and the wider TaskMasters team, are organised women and they have taken this skill to the next level helping others who may find some jobs just too daunting.

“It’s a stressful process downsizing from a family home to more compact retirement village living,” says Judy. “For our clients, it’s daunting knowing where to start sorting through years of family memories and possessions, deciding what to keep, and what to donate to charities, let alone give to family members. It’s not for the faint-hearted.”

Judy began helping people downsize in 2014 in Wellington. Alongside the people moving, and often their families, Judy works out a plan to decide what needs to be done. Her clients are in control of the process each step of the way depending on what they’d like to do.

Word got around and Judy was in hot demand. People love her caring, relaxed and fun nature. She has skilfully guided hundreds of families making the hard decisions.

In 2015, Dr Ian Miller found himself living alone in Greytown after his wife died. Making the decision to move into Greytown Orchards Lifestyle Retirement village was easy and was encouraged by his sons.

“Trying to downsize wasn’t. Calling on the TaskMasters service was logical” says Dr Miller.

One of the wonderful Wairarapa team is Renata Balfour, who is also a relief teacher and grew up in the Wairarapa. Renata was recommended to TaskMasters from two different friends when she was left with her Aunt’s large home in Wellington to sort through and prepare for sale.

Just two months previously her father, who lived on a farm in the Wairarapa, had died and she knew the work ahead of her.

Judy’s TaskMasters team managed the job in Wellington while Renata was doing the same in the Wairarapa at her father’s property. Renata enjoyed her experience so is now working with Judy to build the TaskMasters Wairarapa team.

“TaskMasters was incredible. The women were totally unflappable They even styled the house for selling using furniture that was in the house.

It was just incredible.”

Judy still co-ordinates the work in Wellington with her business partner, Jane van der Wilt while Renata has taken responsibility for Wairarapa.

Overall the TaskMasters team is fourteen people strong, with others mainly Wellington based who work in the Wairarapa with Renata and Judy when needed.

“Taskmasters handled everything superbly,” says Dr Miller, right down to handing him a fruit cake, homemade by Judy when he was settled in.

“It’s all about respect for the client, acknowledging their privacy, and building trust with them and their families that we have their best interests at the heart of every job we do.” The team they are building take that all on board and are highly respected.

Judy has a home in Gladstone, east of Carterton, and is building a Wairarapa-based TaskMasters team.

So if you need some help organising and decluttering for your downsizing move Judy at TaskMasters is the person to call.

TaskMasters The Smart Choice

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Wairarapa Electrical & Appliances (2017) Ltd

Kāinga Eatery

WAIRARAPA ELECTRICAL & APPLIANCES (2017) LTD WAIRARAPA ELECTRICAL & APPLIANCES (2017) LTD

WAIRARAPA ELECTRICAL & APPLIANCES (2017) LTD WAIRARAPA ELECTRICAL & APPLIANCES (2017) LTD

SHELLE RUTENE.

Shelley’s dream bowing to her culture K o T ararua te maung a Ko Ruam hanga te awa Ko p wai te Marae Ko Rangit ne Ko Ng ti Kahungunu ng iwi There’s lots of love gone into the newest caf in Carterton K inga Eatery. Shelley Rutene has created a place of comfort and warmth and in the few months she’s been open, by the look of the satisfied customers and loyal clientele, she’s on to a winner.

Shelley has returned to Carterton and has put her all into creating the new business, including selling her house to finance her dream.

I wanted to create a vibrant place that encompassed my upbringing and culture. K inga means home’ and I wanted people to feel at home here.

Te Reo is reflected in the name and the menu. Manaakitanga (hospitality) is a value central to K inga. It underpins everything we do and the relationships we have.

K inga is at the western end of a purpose-built building constructed at right angles to the New World Supermarket in Carterton. There’s plenty of parking and views of the Tararua Ranges and a ernoon sun pours in the large windows and on to

the wrap-around porch. Shelley has gathered a talented team including couple Head Chef, Boyd MacKen ie and Sous astry Chef, Miraflor ere .

The menu celebrates what is on offer seasonally in Wairarapa and already the seafood is a popular mainstay.

The coffee brand Diesel’ is roasted in Hamilton and K inga is the only place in Wairarapa to offer it. Shelley applies herself to all the obs, e cept being the barista. That’s something I need to practise.

Shelley comes from a family who have owned small businesses. She has fond memories of her parent’s (Ron and Gillian Rutene) popular fish n chip shop Rutene’s Takeaways’ in Masterton.

A er early childhood training, she moved to Hawke’s Bay and taught at the Takapau K hanga Reo. Later she worked at etone Central School and then family ties lured her back to Wairarapa. Among her roles has been matron at the Wairarapa College Hostel.

Hankering to own her own business, she took the plunge. I’m either brave or stupid, she laughs. My family have been a huge support and their constant belief in me has buoyed me.

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Celebrating their third year in business, Grant and Michelle As well as general electrical Wallace of Wairarapa Electrical workapprentice covering all aspects of and electrician.

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Log W ork s Lim ited

Roseneath Lifecare & Village

SALLY NEWCOM E LE T AND MARCHELLE LAURENT.

Specialists in Harvesting, Timber and Firewood I t’ s the ideal team. D av y G arland is the ‘ ideas man’ w ho gets things done at Log Work s Limited, his p artner S ally N ew comb e is the Chartered A ccountant who supports the operation, while M archelle Laurent is the truck driv er who delivers rewood and timber to sev eral p arts of the Wellington region.

Davy has been around timber all his life. O riginally from G isb orne, D av y estab lished Log Work s ten y ears ago and has w ork ed ex tensiv ely in forestry , sawmilling, earthworks, and rewood.

S ally is from M asterton w here her p arents, D ick and T rish N ew comb e, are fondly rememb ered for their garden centre at the north end of tow n.

Davy, the timber man and Sally, the gardener’ s daughter w ere a natural match, and they now hav e tw o y oung daughters. S ally has w ork ed in an adv isory role w ith many b usinesses in the w ider Wellington region so is now really enj oy ing b eing ab le to ap p ly those sk ills to Log Work s.

S ally and D av y are b ased in Carterton.

Davy splits his time between harvesting logs out in the forest and w ork ing in the yard. It is rewarding and e cient to run the entire process – from standing

tree to end p roduct. S omeone can buy decking timber and know exactly w here the trees w ere standing. A t the yard, logs are sawn into timber w hich is graded as Landscap e ( p lanter b ox es/ raised gardens/ edging) , F raming construction, fencing, panelling, tongue and groov e, deck ing) or as Clears joinery and furniture . Le overs from sawmilling are split into rewood.

N othing goes to w aste.

M acrocarp a is their usual choice for saw milling b ut they are v ery interested in any siz e of forest in other sp ecies lik e P ine, E ucaly p tus, and Redw ood.

M archelle Laurent is Log Work s’ deliv ery driv er. S he lov es the w ork b ut is no regular truck driv er. H er list of p ast j ob s includes b eing a registered nurse, an airport quarantine o cer, and a communications manager for StudyLink. Apart from rewood and timber delivery, horses are her interest, and she was attracted to the wideop en sp ace of the T aratahi p lains from O hariu V alley in Wellington. S he has family liv ing in the v icinity and married her p artner last Waitangi D ay . S ally says she and Davy were thrilled to nd M archelle to j oin their team and are ex cited ab out the future of Log Work s.

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YVONNE SMITH.

Working life dedicated to improving the life of the elderly When it comes to managing aged care facilities, Yvonne Smith leads the way.

She has spent the early months of 2022 at Roseneath Lifecare in Carterton handing over the reins to newly appointed manager Elizabeth Mather.

Yvonne’s extensive experience in aged care means she is appointed on shortterm contracts to ensure seamless operation of facilities. As a result, she has overseen most rest homes and retirement villages around Wairarapa and before that in Hutt Valley.

It’s a caring industry which she adores working in, describing it as privilege to have spent her working life with great people. She refers to both the residents and her colleagues.

“These people are salt-of-the-earth and quality individuals which are certainly not in the job for the money.” Yvonne accepts there has been improvements in wages over recent years, but the health care sector still has a way to go when acknowledging the valuable and important work. It is a constant struggle to keep full staff numbers and this is reflected throughout the country.

“I absolutely love it here in Wairarapa and never regretted the move.”

Roseneath Lifecare offers three levels of care: dementia, hospital level and a rest home – altogether 43 residents. There are also retirement villas beside the main complex. Roseneath is owned by Heritage Lifecare, one of New Zealand’s largest providers of residential aged care facilities.

Yvonne moved to New Zealand from the UK with husband, Paul and she trained as a nurse.

Her innate interest in aged care had her working at the Hutt Hospital where she became the liaison nurse for Dementia and Delirium. When she was widowed, Yvonne eventually moved to Wairarapa, settling on land outside Carterton. It has allowed her to use her nursing experience and management skills at several aged care facilities.

“I absolutely love it here in Wairarapa and never regretted the move.”

At Roseneath Lifecare & Village, we believe in providing genuine, compassionate, safe and respectful care so that all of our residents can enjoy “a Better Everyday!”

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IN BUSINESS

C ac tu s E v e n ts an d S p on sorship

Walk This Way Podiatry

LADONNA STANCLIFFE-DEANS.

CACTUS DIRECTORS RYAN, LIZZIE AND CARLA.

Helping you put your best foot forward

Creators of Great Experiences I t could hav e b een a complete d isaster!

Starting an event management company at the beginning of 0 0 in the shadow of the looming covid epidemic was possibly foolhardy. But for Carla Steed and her team, it’s been all right, and she puts down the success of the company to the diversity of its por olio.

Pharmacy, 100 High Street, Carterton.

The first thing we do is to stand up when we awake. Try getting around without them.

Her mantra is ‘Working in the Wairarapa for the people of the Wairarapa.’ And she does this well.

Her happy patients give the best endorsement of her service to the community.

So, what are you doing to maintain the health of your feet?

Podiatry. I hear you say. That’s for old people! Well, that’s not what La Donna Stancliffe-Deans says.

The Cactus team has many talents Events, Sponsorship and Marketing among them.

She has been a podiatrist for 30 years and her vast array of patients, from six months to 106 years, proves Podiatry is for EVERYONE.

They are the marketing brains behind Wairarapa Winegrowers promoting our region for its wine, plus signature events, such as Wings over Wairarapa and Wairarapa Wines Harvest Festival.

From such large community events to bouti ue fundraising gatherings, Cactus aims to deliver a flawless customer experience. Carla is one of three Directors. Li ie Edwards and Ryan ardiner make up the lead team.

Our Feet are important, that’s a fact!

CARLA AND LIZZIE.

Then there’s Sam McArthur Creator of Opportunities , Hayley Whalen Creator of Experiences and odie Swanson Excitement Creator . Their titles speak for themselves but what also reflects their passion and expertise is the awards they win.

One they are especially proud of is the “Best Established Event Professional in New Zealand”, chosen by the NZ Events Association. Carla won this award for ‘HighLight’ a Carnival of Lights in Lower Hu when she was working for Hu City Council as team leader for the Promotions and Events division.

Many of the events team from the council have joined Carla and they work like a welll oiled machine.

So, keep your eyes peeled for the next event hitting Wairarapa chances are Cactus is behind it.

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Her enthusiasm for her work is infectious, she has a joy and insight in what she does, that fills you with confidence in the treatment you receive from her.

La Donna’s practice is multi-faceted covering from basic nail care to more complicated conditions related to diabetes and PVD and all the inbetween conditions.

As she says “No two days are the same.

You open your doors and begin. It’s the best profession to be in, in my opinion”.

Her Christian faith has its mark all over her practice especially reflecting in the Name, Walk This Way.

La Donna trained in the UK at Brighton University and has been in private practice for 14 years in Wairarapa.

She has also worked with DHBs in New Zealand.

LaDonna has practices at 5 Park Street, Masterton and at the Carterton

The practice works with the Wairarapa hospice, giving a podiatry service to those in need of gentle care at the end of life.

Yes, foot care is important at this stage of life too. So, don’t take those feet for granted.

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We specialise in the following areas of podiatry General Foot Care Diabetic Feet Verrucas Palliative Podiatry Nail Surgery

P: 06 377 3117 Masterton Clinic 5 Park Street, Masterton Mon - Tue : 8.30am - 5pm Fri : 8.30am - 1pm

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N atural l y 4 U

Serene Beauty Therapy

ANNE ’

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Re-located Naturally 4 U now in Featherston Joanne O’ Brien, a Natural H ealth ractitioner, and producer of the Naturally range of products has established a solid reputation with people wanting to examine alternate ways of keeping healthy. ustomers initially discovered oanne and her life-changing products in her shop on High treet, arterton. he is now based in eatherston, and you can find her at it herbert treet on State H ighway .

I en oyed being in arterton but the appeal of operating from my own homebase is exciting,” said oanne, a great people-person with strong intuitive skills. eople respond to her, and she responds keenly to client needs.

Among her array of products are olloidal ilver ange, Aluminium- ree eodorant, ollagen ream, Aches and ain ub, Lip and Hair alms, along with other healing balms and there’s even one to keep insects at bay. Her soaps made from natural products are works of art. Her herb tea range tastes delectable, as does her fruit and vegetable powders for smoothies.

A keen fan of olloidal ilver, oanne says the ancient reeks ate from silver utensils, plates, drank from goblets and stored their food in silver containers.

The result was that the silver slightly wore off and mixed into their food.

They were rarely sick. olloidal ilver is considered one of the mainstays for fighting bacteria for centuries and a daily dose is like having a second immune system. erfect for keeping healthy during the winter.” oanne explains biomedical research has shown no disease-causing organism, bacteria, virus, or fungus can live for more than a few minutes in the presence of even a tiny amount of silver.

Along with these products, oanne provides itamin cans, ach lower emedies, and promotes r xygen,’ a portable oxygen unit which can help with ellular egeneration, ancer, Lung conditions and other chronic diseases. ife requency Treatments are also offered, and are lauded by some as an effective cancer treatment without the side effects of traditional treatments, plus as a treatment for fibromyalgia, muscle, oint pain, and lots more. These treatments can also be offered remotely via distance healing therapy, the results she is ge ng are great for her clients. oanne points out that Albert Einstein said uture medicine will be the medicine of frequencies,” and she’s convinced about this prediction.

ANA EDWARDS.

BROWS BROWS BROWS – the main feature on our face BROWS BEFORE AND AFTER.

Set in urban Carterton, Serene Beauty Studio gives you the sense of a safe, relaxed space where you can take time out of your day to revive yourself.

Owner and Co-ordinator Ana Edwards has almost three decades of experience in the beauty industry, working in Melbourne, Australia, for 11 of those years.

Ana offers a collection of services ranging from manicures, pedicures, shellac, spray tans, electrolysis, lash extensions, lash lifts, award-winning Environ skin care facials, Jane Iredale makeup.

Ana has recently added eyebrow microblading to her list of skills.

Microblading gives a more natural looking eyebrow using a cosmetic

tattooing procedure that fills in thin eyebrow areas to make them look fuller.

“The beauty industry is constantly evolving with new and exciting treatments. It’s great to keep updating my skills. Eyebrows are the main feature of our face, so studying microblading made sense to me.”

Ana chose to study at a certified microblading academy giving her a Level 6 NZQA qualification. Her loyal clients are loving the new addition to her services.

Ana and partner Richie enjoy their busy family life raising three teenage boys.

The combined love of horses and rugby keep them all very busy.

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24 women IN BUSINESS

Haglund Consulting Limited

A La Mode Hair Boutique City Styling with Country Charm Carla Montgomerie is delighted about her new venture. With just a short drive from town nestled in from the Tararuas, Carla and husband Richard have created a gorgeous chic hair salon surrounded in a tranquil rural setting.

Carla is looking forward to pampering clients with a one on one experience with a relaxing ambience. It’s all about you when you sit in her hairdressing chair, you will leave feeling blissful, with stunning hair.

Carla has 21 years of experience and enjoys all aspects of hairdressing. She specialises in colouring and cutting plus Wedding Hair is also another forte of hers.

Carla has entered the NZ Lust Hair Competition for 2022, check out her Facebook page for her entry.

A La Mode Hair Boutique

ELEINA HEGGIE AND ABBY EWEN.

Financial and accounting service with friendly touch Haglund Consulting is a small, personable, well-rounded accounting practice where accountant Abby Ewen and Office Manager Eleina Heggie make up the female quotient.

Products Carla recommends and stock are Nak Ori-Lab which is an organic/plant based collection and Lust Hair care which is NZ made.

All of her products are sulphate and paraben free.

Contact Carla on 06 378 9246 for an appointment or via her FB page A La Mode Hair Boutique.

She is also on Instagram.

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Carterton Phone: 06 378 9246

Owner Nathan Haglund and accountant Dan Childs complete the team. It’s a congenial office to visit where you immediately feel at home and wouldn’t mind sharing your most intimate financial details with them.

Abby is a go-to accountant for all things technical or complex. After graduating, she gleaned valuable experience at the established Ernst & Young accounting firm working as a Business Analyst.

As a Chartered Accountant, she then spent several years working overseas as an Investment Appraisal Analyst at two major firms in London. Returning to her hometown of Masterton, Abby met accounting colleague Nathan Haglund when working together at another practice. As an integral part of Nathan’s team, Abby joined him in another practice before deciding to go solo with Haglund Consulting. It’s been a good move for her. “My clients enjoy my technical expertise and experience.”

She says being able to think outside

the square is important today with so many new and varied regulations and compliances around. Her unwavering work ethic and friendly capable nature also attracts clients. Time outside of work is spent with husband Hamish and young daughter and attempting to renovate a house. Eleina came on board as Office Manager during the transition to Haglund Consulting. Nathan was looking for someone to run his office and Eleina was looking for a new job direction. “Come on over,” he said.

Growing up in Blenheim, Eleina has worked in different roles including managing an indoor sports centre, as a personal trainer, and more recently as Team Leader at a local pharmacy.

This experience has given her a great skillset and she enjoys the diverse role she manages at Haglund Consulting.

“It’s a tight team where we all get on well and are extremely efficient. They don’t need a lot of organising,” she laughs. With three busy and active sons, she appreciates the family friendly nature of the workplace too. “Nathan has his own kids and appreciates what it’s like to juggle work and family. I really appreciate that aspect.”

WHEN YOU’RE READY FOR A FRESH APPROACH CALL 0800 HAGLUND HAGLUND CONSULTING CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS | ADVISORS | BUSINESS COACHES

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We’ve taken a broad approach to women in business - whether in the business of community, voluntary, education, in the home, services, industry, healthcare, wherever! We celebrate all women and what they bring to our Carterton community.

KA PAI CARTERTON. 3 Mile, 66 High Street North, Carterton Cimone & Lucy E hello@kapaicarterton.nz

www.kapaicarterton.nz

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Women ‘Bringing Home the Bacon’ (literally!)

When people hear about the Premier Beehive business in Carterton producing bacon, ham and smallgoods for the New Zealand market, they might picture big burly men. But contrary to perceptions that image is not quite accurate.

Women make up the majority of workers - nearly 57% of the workforce.

These fantastic women take on a mix of responsibilities including finance, production, merchandising, quality control, supply chain, warehousing, sales, and lots of other specialist roles. And women are well represented at all levels too – from executive and senior management level through to female school students working their first holiday or weekend job.

Vicki McLachlan is the Human Resources Manager at Premier Beehive.

Her role is a reasonably new one, created in June 2021. Her remit is working with everyone in the business on “all things people related” with a particular focus on culture, communication and leadership development.

She is passionate about helping people achieve their full potential. She believes that the key to being an employer of choice in the Wairarapa market is ensuring Premier Beehive provides a workplace that is welcoming, respectful and that offers opportunities for people to grow and develop. “Everyone has their own motivation for being here. It might be to put food on the table for their family, to build their experience as a stepping stone to their next career move, or to work with a good group of people.

Whatever the reason, if we want to get the best out of our people, we need to ensure we treat them well.”

“Women have always played a critical role in our success. We’ve got some great success stories and we want to create even more. Our Premier Beehive women drive forklifts, lead production teams, pack products, and more.”

With the right can-do attitude and commitment to hard work, Premier Beehive can provide people with a long-term rewarding career. There are many examples of staff who have been promoted internally. In fact, some of the most senior team members started out in entry level factory hand roles and worked their way up. All jobs are advertised internally, with staff actively encouraged to express their interest in vacant positions.

Many people who join Premier Beehive choose to stay long term too.

Over 130 staff members have been working with the business for over five years and of those, 55 staff have celebrated a ten-year anniversary and another 20 people have clocked up an impressive 20 plus years!

Premier Beehive has some great benefits, many of which help attract women to the workforce. There are flexible working arrangements supporting team members with family or caring responsibilities, multiple shift times, and roles to suit school and day care hours.

Some women work full-time and others work a few days a week.

Advancement opportunities and remuneration is of course equal between men and women. Add to this free onsite doctor and physio, weekly meat packs (bringing home the bacon!), an employee assistance program, and full on-the-job training – and you’ve got a great place to work at one of the largest employers in the region!

If you would like to find out more about working with a great team at Premier Beehive, you can email Vicki on vickim@premierbeehive.co.nz

PREMIER BEEHIVE NZ | Moreton Road, Carterton | Phone 06 3796701 | premierbeehive.co.nz

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All About The Hound

Duckett Funerals

TRIXIE DUCKETT - COMMITTED TO GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY, SHE OFFERS TALKS ON FUNERAL PLANNING.

A PR IL WIL L IA M S WITH A R CH IE .

Wairarapa Dog Trainer is All About your Dog A ll A bout the H ound covers all your dog’s needs from behaviour training to dog grooming, keeping your best friend, looking, and behaving beautifully B ased in M asterton, A pril Williams and her business, A ll A bout the H ound, makes this promise to responsible dog owners. She firmly believes the animal is never wrong. That dog owners get what they reinforce. A pril’s business centres around positive reinforcement practices and follows the principles of ‘ force free, fear free’.

“All behaviour has a function, including undesirable behaviour,” says A pril.

“The question is not why the animal is behaving in such a way, it is what is reinforcing this behaviour? ” U nderstanding the psychology that underpins the behaviour encourages dog owners to think about what motivates their dog. This leads to a better understanding which creates a strong bond with mutual respect.”

April is a Karen Pryor Academy certified dog trainer and completed her training in A ustralia.

The academy is internationally recognised as one of the most rigorous programmes available to professional dog trainers. She did this training while

living in urban M elbourne and was looking for a larger place to expand her work when she spied a property in Cole Street, M asterton. It was already a dog grooming business, so offered potential and opportunity. A pril took the leap of faith and moved to Wairarapa at the end of 201 7 . She has been impressed with dog owners who have approached her for guidance and grooming. “I have lovely clients with great dogs.”

A pril has been thorough in gaining the right credentials. She holds a level three Certificate in Dog Behaviour and Training and is a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers in the U S, A ustralia and N Z .

She is an internationally Certified Salon Professional and internationally Certified Professional Groomer. It hasn’t always been about dogs for A pril although ( Pomeranian/Shih Tzu) ‘ A rchie’ has been a constant companion in three countries. Completing a business degree at V ictoria U niversity, A pril worked in academic publishing in the U K before transferring to M elbourne. A desire to move away from corporate life prompted her move to studying the psychology of dog behaviour. A nd the rest is all about the hound ...

Death and dying - offering a healthy and nurturing service Talking about death and dying can be challenging and uncomfortable for many, but it’s one of the sure things in life. Trixie Duckett from Duckett Funerals, serving South Wairarapa, is keen to talk about you and/or your family member’s passing, before it happens, so that the funeral can be meaningful and stress free.

“When a loved one dies, it’s obviously a time of grief, and sometimes shock, and the last thing you need, and want to be doing, is making those tough decisions,” says Trixie. “Decisions like choosing a casket, where to hold the funeral, what clothes to dress the deceased in, selecting appropriate music. All that stuff. By coming along and discussing things with me beforehand, we can work together to make sure everything is covered, and the funeral runs smoothly.”

A down-to-earth, professional, and compassionate Funeral Director, Trixie enjoys providing a friendly and personal service to grieving families. She’s creative and innovative when helping families to think outside the square.

Trixie has been a Funeral Director for 20 years and achieved her personal goal a year ago by establishing her own

business, Duckett Funerals, based in Featherston. She covers a wide area, working across South Wairarapa from Carterton south to the coast. Duckett Funerals is in Acorn House, alongside Cherry Park on Featherston’s main street. It’s a 24-hour service. Trixie farms with husband Greg in South Featherston, and once their children had grown, she concentrated more on funeral directing. She equally enjoys getting on the four-wheel-drive and working on the farm. Trixie wants families to have the style of funeral that fits with the deceased’s personality and wishes. “We’ve all been unique individuals in our lifetime, so why not reflect that in our farewell.”

A deliberate choice Trixie has made for Duckett Funerals is to hold funerals in locations which relate to the deceased.

“A more relaxed approach to the choice of venue allows the funeral to feel very personal and tailored.”

And, looking to the future – Trixie thanks the amazing community support she has received during her first year in business.

“I am honoured that local families have allowed me to care for them and their family member that has passed.”

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RIVAL Accounting

EMMA MCKINSTRY - BAcc, CA

A fresh face to Agri Accounting What could be better than working alongside someone who understands farming and is a Chartered Accountant!

Well, look no further as we have the perfect solution - Emma McKinstry.

Growing up rurally, Emma is a local through and through. She now runs a sheep and beef farm in the Wairarapa with her husband, so she has hands on experience of what farmers need from their accountant.

Whilst being a busy mum, Emma still makes time to be involved in groups such as; The Wairarapa

Emma will help with identifying opportunities and strategies for your farming venture, so you can make better business decisions.

Rural Womens Inc and her local water catchment group.

Emma covers the normal things like compliance and tax solutions, but also offers a higher level business strategy support and mentoring for the agricultural sector.

When it come to achieving success, Emma is a firm believer that there isn't a one size fits all formula. This is why she specialises in tailoring

solutions to suit your individual farming business.

If you are looking for an accountant who can translate often complex financial data into simple and easy to follow information, then get in touch with Emma.

Emma is proactive, approachable and enjoys helping people in business succeed, and is supported by an experienced team.

Book a complimentary one-hour no-obligation meeting with Emma to find out how we can help you 021 748 252

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RIVAL Wealth

Jenny Griffith & Rox Carlsen

Look after your hard earned money Let’s face it, money doesn’t buy happiness but being surrounded by people who fill your bucket does!

What money does do, is allows us to have choices. It funds our lifestyle, but it can also be the cause of heartache and pain, especially if it is scarce or poorly managed.

Money is the one thing we all have in common, in that we use it on a daily basis, we understand what it is and generally speaking – we all want more of it!

Regardless if you work for someone else, work for yourself or in a business with your other half, we can help make sure you have your financial ducks in a row.

A common misconception is that you need to have a lot of ‘excess’ money to use the services of a ‘Financial Adviser’.

We give you tools to organise your cash management, make sure you are not overpaying on your insurance, check you have the right estate planning organised and help you get your 'Plan B' cover sorted.

As experts, we also specialise in farm and business general insurance. By having your best interests at heart we recommend what you should have in place.

We can help you identify the magic number you need for retirement. If you do have a large lump sum of

cash in the bank – we have the expertise to let you know if you should leave it where it is or if there is a better solution that suits you and your goals more.

And the best news yet, there is no charge for your first meeting to discover if the time is right for us to help or if anything needs tweaking.

Being financially organised certainly contributes to your wellbeing. So put this on your to do list and get in touch with Rox and Jenny today, as they are here to help.

Book a no-charge, completely confidential, no strings attached financial health check with Jenny or Rox 0800 4 RIVAL

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Park and Bark Dog Grooming

E v ol v e d Pe rf ormanc e

RIA YU TIAN.

C H AN C E O L I V E R.

Personalised dog grooming service where your pet is a VIP

Chance the parts specialist, backed by a life steeped in racing

Grooming your dog is way more than just wanting the animal to look good (which it does, of course).

RIA WITH FREYA, THE HUSKY – ONE OF HER MANY REGULAR CLIENTS.

initially in Porirua and then to Wairarapa, her interest in dog grooming grew and she investigated the training necessary.

Getting your dog groomed every six weeks helps reduce skin irritations, reduces allergies, helps your dog’s socialisation skills and general behaviour, and makes them feel relaxed.

“If they know they are cared for, they will reward you with being a faithful, well-behaved companion.”

Ria Yu Tian trained as a professional dog groomer in 2017. She grew up around animals in her homeland of the Philippines - dogs, cats, rabbits – she loved them all.

When she moved to New Zealand,

W hen E v ol v ed P erformance was l ook ing for a new admin and p arts sp ecial ist – C hance coul dn’ t resist l iv ing the dream!

At her home in Moreton Road, Carterton, Ria has established a dog grooming salon for her canine clients.

It’s light and airy with clean black and white tones which welcomes the dog and owner. Ria only deals with one dog at a time, so there is no anguish for the animal with other dogs around. Once groomed, they are rewarded with a playful romp in the fenced and private backyard.

What’s not to like about this personalised service? Your pet will thank you for it.

F or her its al l ab out motorcycl es, Chance is thoroughly capable of lling the rol e and hel p ing grow the rap idl y ex p anding motorb ik e b usiness, E v ol v ed P erformance.

C hance runs the b rand new retail store at the E v ol v ed site, which is now op en.

C hance wants to create a sp ace where enthusiasts can meet/ greet and tal k b ik es.

W ith the work shop nearb y, the hot sp ot for dropping o bikes, customers can v isit the retail store, rel ax , and enj oy al l the motorb ik e ap p arel , p arts, and motorcycl e b l ing.

A true b ik er’ s hav en. T he retail showroom is warm, cl ad in redl ine p l ywood p anel l ing, with a comfy couch, and p l enty to l ook at.

T he shop is ful l y customised and designed b y C hance and b usiness owner, H adyn K ennedy.

C hance has grown up around motorb ik es. H er father B ruce taught her ev erything she k nows and her mother C orrinne, staring as her numb er 1 fan.

Chance’s rst bike was a 1 Kawasaki Z X R2 5 0 and she took p art in many races nationwide.

T he cemetery circuit at W hanganui b eing her fav ourite. N ex t b ik e was a S uz uk i S V 6 5 0 which she’ s had a l ot of fun on. “ I t’ s a v ery forgiv ing b ik e.”

H er T riump h D aytona wasn’ t so forgiv ing “ she’ s a b itch” b ut C hance has managed a l ot of successful racing on her. L atest b ik e is a b rand- new S uz uk i GS X R6 0 0 which C hance has customised into a race bike – her rst outing coming l ater this year.

I n a mal e- dominated I ndustry C hance has managed to thriv e as a successful woman, doing what she l ov es whil e p assing her p assion and k nowl edge to other b ik e enthusiasts.

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PRINCIPAL, KIRI GILL. A DIE WILKINSON.

Contemporary jewellery with an earthy bent Perched at her work bench with a view of the Wairarapa plains sprawling to the Tararua Ranges is surely inspiration enough for this ewellery artist, but Audie Wilkinson also gets joy and ideas from everyday materials which catch her eye and feel. Think leather, wood, feathers, gold, and pearl. Giving new life to an old icon is a particular trait of this original designer.

Her Ódi range of contemporary jewellery has been growing since she was 20 when she established her signature range of leather earrings in her home city of Dunedin.

“I love to create and have been making things from around age six with a friend, when we used to sell ewellery and teddy bears at the university open days. People would flock to buy, and I knew then it was my path.” An upmarket Dunedin fashion store loved her leather earrings and buoyed from this sales success, she has grown into an established brand, stocking design stores throughout New Zealand and selling worldwide online.

Audie strives to create all styles from high street to classic. Her jewellery

includes necklaces, pendants, earrings, rings, and hair accessories. Each item is finely cra ed and assembled, made contemporary by a range of subtle vintage-feel colours and variation of tactile materials.

It’s a mixture of intricate artwork and handcra skill. or example, earrings cra ed into rounds, are hand painted white leather set in resin aqua or pink floral detail, drawing the eye to the fine artwork.

Leaf-shaped leather earrings are of a filigree design with antique gold and bronze.

Creativity and art were encouraged in her family. Her father taught at a Steiner school in Dunedin, and it was a natural pastime to create.

Audie moved with her husband, Neil Anderson and three children to Wairarapa where they have established a heavy diesel repair business. Any machine used in farming, forestry, mining, and construction comes to their Waingawa workshop. Audie helps with the administration. The delicacy of ewellery-making is a beautiful uxtaposition in her life.

Valuable self-reflection reinforces school’s positive future direction “Why St Matthew’s?” Principal Kiri Gill muses. “Because we empower young women today to be their best tomorrow.” She is responding to Women in Business asking how she feels St Matthew’s is coping in the turbulent times of Covid. “As problematic as the pandemic is, it has presented us with the time to throw ourselves under the microscope and do serious self-reflection. It’s been a valuable time to look inward.”

The school’s self-reflection has involved four fundamental areas: Curriculum, Boarding, Education Review Office reporting and analysing the Special Character of the school. Commenting on the school’s special character as part of the Trinity School’s system (which includes Rathkeale and Hadlow), Kiri Gill says a strong feature of St Matthew’s is the 108-year-old history.

“Tradition means a lot to people. The school has maintained its integrity. Its good bones keep us stable and moving forward.”

Keeping abreast of modern times, is what motivates Kiri and she’s thrilled to have won funding from the Education Ministry’s Professional Learning

Development scheme. This helps the school run adventuresome programmes like ‘The Girl of many Colours’, whereby past pupils, who have been away from school around two years, are asked to outline their transition into life has been and how their school life impacted. “We are always looking for ways to help our girls transition, and what better than to ask those who are now out there.”

The school is also thankful for Masterton Trust Lands Trust funding allowing it to implement wellness initiatives encouraging the girls to be spiritually aware, asking the questions “Who are we, and why are we here?”

St Matthew’s has a roll of 310, eight per cent being Māori, and six per cent Pacifica. A cultural group, ‘Ngatahi,’ combining both St Matthew’s and Rathkeale pupils has gone from strength to strength. They are proud to be called upon for haka and waiata. A further move to enforce the increasing cultural nature is through developing Whanau Ropu; a group of people from staff and community committed to the cultural competencies of St Matthew’s.

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We are an integrated day and boarding school for Years 7-13.

St Matthew’s Collegiate 33 Pownall Street, Masterton Ph 06 370 0067 | www.stmatts.school.nz

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Proudly supporting our communities.

Amanda Woodmass Support

Jenny Keating Sales

Jenny Griffin Property Management

Vicki McLeod Support

Becca Phillips Property Management

Debbie Wilton Support

Donna Dawson Sales

Jennah Rasmussen Sales

Karen Anja Dickinson Van Den Broek Property Support Management

Janet Upward Support

Thanks to the Wairarapa Flying Tigers

At Property Brokers, our ties with families and towns run deep because our business is personal. Our family works for yours. We’re immensely proud to live, work and play in the communities and regions we serve.

And, as a business built on family values, we thrive in places where relationships and trust count for everything, and a deal is done on a handshake. Our heartland connection means we have the insights to bring the right people together to get you the most value for your property.

Working together is second nature to the Property Brokers Wairarapa team, whether selling or managing a property or supporting a great cause or business.

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Pam Theedom Support

Jill Dunscombe Support

Nadine Dunbar Support

Crystal Cranshaw Support

Tansy Brown Sales

Erin Towgood Support

Billie Te Tau Support

Lisa Southon Support

Jo Parker Sales

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We love what we do. And, it shows. We always put the best interests of our customers first because where we come from, that’s just the way things are done.

To discuss all your real estate needs and experience what our team can do for you, contact one of our team today or visit pb.co.nz/wairarapa

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Far m Fo c u s

PR Marketing Solutions

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Supporting women in the farming business While the traditional stereotype of a farmer may be male, of course this is not the case in reality, as the team at arm ocus knows well. early of the company’s employees are women, and many of them are farmers themselves or come from a farming background.

Award-winning arm ocus is ew ealand’s leading provider of farm nancial management software, and with thousands of farming customers across the country, the company’s Business evelopment Specialist atrina Mc lelland says that the team constantly hears about inspiring women working in the agricultural sector.

“On nternational Women’s ay we ran a social media competition where people could nominate an inspirational female farmer to go into a pri e draw.

We had a phenomenal response, including hundreds of comments about ama ing women in farming.”

There is a common theme running through the feedback that the company receives, especially from female customers.

“One thing we notice is that the women we speak to usually wear several hats.

Many are juggling farming alongside off-farm work as well as parenting and other commitments. As a result, they value their time and fre uently talk about the importance of having the right tools to work smarter, not harder,” says atrina.

This is where arm ocus comes in, with time-saving automations that help take care of day-to-day nancials, as well as powerful management reporting and planning functionality that allows farmers to make informed and con dent decisions for their business. arm ocus also supports farming women through its partnership with Agri-Women’s evelopment Trust.

“AW T aims to empower women in the primary sector through its e cellent educational programmes a mission that strongly aligns with our own vision of pu ng farmers in control of their nancial goals, so we are proud to be involved,” says atrina.

PHILLIPPA ROIL.

Wairarapa’s Unique One Stop Marketing shop “There is no greater feeling then seeing someone else’s business succeed from the help you have given them,” according to Phillippa Roil-Glendenning.

This is her main objective and the way she measures her success as the Owner and Marketing Strategist at PR Marketing Solutions (PRMS), as well as why she was keen to become the Wairarapa Area Manager for Venus Women in Business. A national Women’s networking organisation that she has been a part of for over six years, so far establishing two successful groups for the Wairarapa Region.

Phillippa has over 20 successful years’ in Sales and Marketing, her mantra is that every business needs a clear marketing strategy.

“What works for one business, may not work for another. It is important to have an individualised plan, depending on what is trying to be achieved. There needs to be clear focus and direction.”

Often businesses fail because they divide their marketing to multiple providers. Someone looking after the website, another the social media and then a different person helping with Google for example.

“This fragmentation can be so detrimental to the overall marketing goal.”

At PRMS they provide a one-stop marketing shop. This ensures a consistency in the way your brand looks and is presented over every platform.

PRMS can identify a change/trend when it occurs, and adapt the wording of adverts/website information, move advert spend or get email campaigns out immediately. This ensures better results and saves you money.

Clients start with a ‘FUNdamental Marketing Plan’ that will look at the current business.

“You’ll get a clear, easy-to-follow report, which will tell you what to keep, what to change, what to get rid of, and what to add into your marketing plans.”

Clients can then make the changes themselves or then pass it on to Phillippa and her team.

FUN in capital letters is deliberate.

Phillippa makes her clients laugh, feel relaxed, and keeps it simple for even the biggest marketing novice to understand.

You can get a taste of her personality from her posts that you have likely seen pop up in your own social media feeds.

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SADIE RES IDGE.

Supporting families during labour and after baby’s birth learned about hypno-birthing and gained as much knowledge and wisdom that I could. T hat birth was profoundly healing.”

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Flies are a particular problem for people and her products are increasingly in demand. The quiet Ecomist dispensers sit discreetly in homes and workplaces, emitting a light insecticide, or to provide a beautiful fragrance to delete bad smells.

“They delicately take care of those annoying pesky insects and the horrible odours which can ruin the ambience of any home or business,” says Angela.

She is proud of the Ecomist products and for the past two and half years, has been servicing Wairarapa’s commercial places – restaurants, cafes, rest homes, childcare centres and schools, libraries.

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Taverner Keys & Co

Lifestyle Residential Property Management

CHRISTIN SCHETTER (LEFT) AND PENNY ELLIOTT.

Nearly a century of legal advice faithfully continued Lawyers Penny Elliott and Christin Schetter are carrying on a longstanding tradition of providing a wide range of legal advice. Generations of Wairarapa families have entrusted their conveyancing needs, relationship property matters, trusts, wills, estates, and resource management issues to the firm of Taverner Keys & Co. Penny and Christin (pronounced Christine) are proud of their abilities to be able to offer an all-engaging service and like to think of themselves as offering the old-school style of service when people were able to get to know their lawyer and entrust them with all their business and personal matters.

“It’s a privileged position that we both take seriously,” says Penny, who grew up in Pahiatua and has lived in Wairarapa most of her life. During her time raising children, she worked at Carterton School as the Administrator – looking after the school’s ‘money and buildings.’ In 2017, lawyer Barry Keys invited her to join his practice, Taverner Keys & Co. It was a legal partnership which had been established in 1963

when he joined Douglas Taverner – a lawyer who had established in Carterton in 1924. When Barry Keys died in March 2020, Penny looked for another partner. Christin Schetter joined her in August 2020 and took over Barry’s practice. The two women, along with their staff, then embarked on a year-long process of upgrading their technology and systems to future proof the firm. They are a tight knit and friendly team carrying on the almost century-old legal tradition of Taverner Keys & Co. Christin was born and raised in Munich and fell in love with New Zealand while working on a local sheep and beef farm.

She went on to study law at Victoria University and graduated seven years ago.

She has a particular interest in Relationship Property and Elder Law. The two women have their own clients but also work closely when issues need to be discussed and analysed. In Germany, Christin had studied farming and horticulture. She has a love of horses and loves hiking in the Tararuas.

ALEX GATES, DIANNE GATES, AND JACKIE KELYNACK.

Experience Enthusiasm and Results Dianne Gates believes that a good property manager will save you time and money, but A GREAT property manager will take care of your asset as if it were their own.

With her team of property managers, Alex Gates and Jackie Kelynack, Dianne offers a uality, personal, professional management service, second to none.

Referral and repeat business, with the emphasis on great landlords, homes and tenants, has resulted in consistent annual growth since the business started seven years ago.

After 1 years of Real Estate e perience in Wellington Dianne moved to Wairarapa to follow her dream of owning horses.

With managements from Masterton to Featherston and Martinborough, plus large rural properties, Dianne has experience in the day-to-day challenges of ensuring the entire process is simple and stress free, for both property owners and tenants.

Jackie and Alex take care of the daily

running of the properties, while Dianne has oversight of the whole por olio, while also dealing with new business in uiries.

Dianne also offers a comprehensive ‘Casual Le ng’ service, finding suitable tenants for owners who prefer to manage their own properties. Call Dianne now, let the team do all the hard work for you.

“Dianne found me a great tenant and handled all the paperwork and viewings. It took the stress out of finding a tenant, knowing she was doing all the checks and screenings.

I could not recommend Dianne more highly if you are considering renting a property and need a professional to do all the hard work.” — Leigh, Greytown We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Dianne’s services as a property manager, she gives us great peace of mind, and everything runs very smoothly making property investment easy for us!” —Mike & Mel Thompson

TAVERNER KEYS & CO

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We specialise in: Conveyancing Trusts Business and Company Wills, Estates and Elder Law Relationship Property Our personality-packed team thrives on helping people sort their affairs as hassle-free as possible.

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Wai Shuttles

Reach Design

PAMELA FEIERTAG.

ERNETTE SHAPLAN .

Making tedious tasks a thing of the past ernette ( innie to most) Shapland reaches out to anyone ready to listen and improve their business. “We develop websites, systemise and automate repetitive tasks.”

She does this through her business, Reach esign, which offers an array of services aimed at keeping business owners on the right track building a profitable business that works without us. innie describes Reach as a ‘digital doer’ with a focus on creating processes to aid businesses to run smoothly. Website development is a vital component of the Reach service.

“What is Business Process? For most people, it’s the mythical thing that makes their work more efficient. In reality, it’s a solution for organisations who find they are owner independent.

We clone key tasks from your head and implement them into complete business processes. It streamlines operations and much more, we can automate tedious tasks and link different pieces of software together with ease,” she explains.

The covid pandemic has caused many

businesses to reassess and consider how they operate. innie says the exibility that technology provides has been ramped up to a whole new level and her service, offering effective systems, is highly sought after. From her office on her 1. hectare property at East Taratahi, she can co-ordinate a team of contractors nationally and internationally. lients come to her looking for efficiency and optimisation. innie’s business skills have been finely honed in IT management in ueenstown. In 2011, a series of family events caused her to take time out and move to Papua New Guinea with olunteer Service Abroad, where among IT work and hotel management, she helped build a playground for disabled children. Returning to New ealand she initially headed to ueenstown but did a U-turn and moved to Wellington. Affiliated to Ng ti ahungunu Iwi, she was drawn to Wairarapa and found her whenua where she produces olive oil from the Olive Grove. reating her own business from her natural skill base has been life-changing.

ReachDesign helps you make it easier, faster, and more fun by automating and simplifying.

Contact Vernette (Vinnie) Shapland | Dream Definer 0211702401 kiaora@reachdesign.nz | www.reachdesign.nz

A comfortable, luxury shuttle service Organising a special function where people are coming together from all over?

Need to get to and from the airport?

Fancy getting a group of friends together to have some fun?

All these ideas come with needing to transport people, safely, comfortably and on time.

Pamela Feiertag has created a business, Wai Shuttles, where she can offer all these services in the ultimate comfort of her large Mercedes 12-seater van (including Pamela, the driver).

Striking in black with gold writing, fun lovers and those wanting to travel at ease, enjoy being able to move around together knowing Pamela is looking after them. Wai Shuttles is also attracting interest from businesspeople, keen to travel and arrive at airports and other appointments, refreshed for not having to battle traffic themselves. “I take one less pressure out of their life,” says Pamela.

Rates from Masterton to Wellington and Palmerston North Airports are very reasonable and group discounts are available.

Pamela is a certified driver with a Transport Service Licence chose her vehicle for its remarkable safety profile and comfort.

“Everyone enjoys a bit of luxury and I’m proud to be able to offer it.”

Recent bookings include a group of people travelling around Martinborough to celebrate a 40th birthday with vineyard visits and cycling, another 50th birthday had her transporting people to ‘Brewtown’ in Upper Hutt.

Pamela adores Wairarapa which she and her husband have adopted as home. From Germany, she has previously worked in pharmaceutical sales and knows full well the value of travelling for work in comfort. They live in Masterton and are keen to offer her shuttle service to others keen to explore the region. “It is such a beautiful place, largely unexplored. I’d like to show them around.”

CONNECTING MASTERTON TO THE REST OF THE WORLD! Airport Shuttle | Corporate & Private transfers Events | Weddings | Tours We cover it all.

For easy online bookings and more details visit www.waishuttles.co.nz Contact Wai Shuttles direct on 028 410 2614, or email info@waishuttles.co.nz

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GUIDING YOU, FOR YOUR BUSINESS There is always something new happening at Osborne Group, the business is constantly evolving and growing, but what doesn’t change is their philosophy of having the best team, working with integrity, for their clients.

FCA Jason Osborne, the Managing Directory of Osborne Group is very proud of the great Women that work for him, he believes in selecting the right people not only for the job but that represent what the company stands for.

The team are very approachable and will guide you through the process from start-ups to international businesses, the team at Osborne Group have the experience to help you.

“Experience and expertise counts, so you have access to a pool of the best accountants in the business”.

They enjoy working with locals and have complete flexibility with how much they do for your businesses, your accounting needs will be tailormade to you. What they want to do is take the pressure off you and let you do what you enjoy.

When people go into business, they are often surprised at how much time the administration takes, and it needs to be done right, Osborne Group keep up to date with all of the latest legislation and requirement changes and will implement them for your business.

Osborne Group also have a business consulting team that works alongside them called Maxim and are Gold Xero and Figured partners and Platinum Farm Focus partners, which means their clients can utilise these businesses through them.

Although they have offices in both Masterton and Greytown, they like to meet with clients at their place too.

“It is great to meet our clients at their business, our clients are often more relaxed at their own place, we can see what they are talking about

L to R: Carol Rowntree, Jess Ford, Heidi Lawson, Lynne Hourigan, Emma Howard, Melissa Peacock, Caroline Ross. and it’s nice to meet their families and pets too”.

Along with the wonderful team of Accountants profiled below, they have an equally wonderful support team of: Becky Wickham - Practice Manager Andrena Harvey - Practice Administrator Aleishia Redfern - Client Services Administrator Wendy Runciman - Administrator

Carol Rowntree. Senior Accountant. Carol

has 13 years of experience with accounting firms in the Wairarapa, and previously worked in the Banking Industry as a Business Banking Manager at National Bank and ANZ. Carol likes to work alongside commercial clients and enjoys comprehensive challenges whilst sharing her knowledge and accounting passion with our junior and intermediate accounting staff.

Jess Ford. Accountant. Jess joined Osborne

Group in August 2021. She gained her Bachelor of Business Studies, majoring in accounting in 2020. Jess has 10 years’ experience with accounting firms in the South Wairarapa and lives in Featherston. Jess has an extensive background in Xero reporting and assisting our clients to get the maximum benefit from their software.

Heidi Lawson. Accountant. Heidi joined

Osborne Group in 2017 and thrives on helping small to medium sized businesses get their accounts in order so they can focus on core business and not accounts. Heidi also knows all the tips and tricks of getting the most out of Xero, and can help save time and ultimately money.

Lynne Hourigan. Intermediate Accountant.

Lynne has 15 years’ experience with an accounting firm in Masterton and has also worked for Inland Revenue. Raised at Whareama, she has a keen interest in the farming sector.

Emma Howard. Intermediate Accountant.

Emma has been with Osborne Group since 2014 and is currently working towards her Bachelor of Accountancy. Emma enjoys working with local small to medium business in helping achieve their goals and understand their business better.

Emma is passionate about working with Charities and preparing their annual performance reports to meet their obligations.

Melissa Peacock. Chartered Accountant.

Melissa joined Osborne Group in June 2021.

Raised in Wairarapa, Melissa is passionate about getting clients to truly understand their accounts and what value they can add to their business.

Melissa specialises in rural accounting and enjoys creating cash flows and budgeting for farms.

Caroline Ross ACA Senior Accountant.

Caroline receives her Chartered Accountant Qualification in August 2022, she joined Osborne Group in April 2022 and has 17 years experience, with a focus on Companies and Trusts and the legislation that regulates these entities. Born and raised in North Wairarapa on a dairy farm, she has since lived and worked on sheep and beef farms for many years resulting in a comprehensive understanding of, and an interest in, the farming sector and its reporting requirements.

WE OFFER  Tax & compliance  Business counsel & advisory  Business structure

 Trust administration services  Book keeping  Debtor assistance

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MASTERTON

Contact Jason

P 0508-OSBORNE 3 Waltons Ave, Kuripuni, Masterton 78 Main St, Greytown

Your business partner Osborne Group

GREYTOWN

www.osbornegroup.co.nz First consultation is free

40 w om en

IN BUSINESS

M a i n S t reet D el i , G rey t ow n

LJ Hooker

ANGE MCLACHLAN.

THE TEAM

OM LE T: ANGE CATE , A A CAME ON, O HIE B IGHT, LATIA G ACE, ONT O E A AM ON AN A GHTE BILL .

Making the right move and following a family tradition

Great food, great coffee, and a great place to relax

Real Estate is in the genes. Following the footsteps of her late mum, Beverly Roys - a successful real estate agent in her time – Ange McLachlan officially entered the industry as a salesperson earlier this year.

“ C ome early before it gets too busy,” she says. “ ould you like a co ee?”

A lready people are pouring in. M ain treet eli serves the L’A aire brand, and it goes down well as A nge talks about the past year. “ There’s always something going on and we’ve adapted during covid.

She completed her real estate training in double-quick time and sold two houses within the first six weeks of joining LJ Hooker. It was affirmation for her that she had made the right move.

Ange will be well known to many as the owner of the popular ‘The Sanctuary’ which she has owned for over 14 years and still retains ownership.

“I have an amazing crew at ‘The Sanctuary’ which allow me to do my dream job: looking after people during the selling and buying process in Real Estate.”

Ange also had a home staging business called ‘Enhance,’ helping people prepare their properties for sale, a skill she continues to use to help her clients.

‘Enhance’ began the relationship with LJ Hooker.

“The team welcomed me warmly and I

always felt part of the entire process.”

Highlights so far for Ange? Meeting people, helping, and creating a relationship with clients.

I initially met Helen at my first Open Home late March and now I feel like I’ve known her for years and regard her as a friend. I helped her buy the house she had always wanted and sold her house in under two weeks to achieve that goal.”

Born and raised in Masterton, Ange loves the Wairarapa region which she shares with her husband, three sons and a grandson.

“Ange sold me the house I have long wanted and was an excellent agent for the sale of my house. Ange was with me through the whole buying/selling experience. She gave me good advice on price, offer on house purchased, and excellent guidance and prepping to list my home for sale. She helped me find tradies for small repairs. Ange has always been warm, encouraging, and friendly. Ange has gone above and beyond.”

Selling or Looking to buy your next home?

Call Ange McLachlan

WI B meets at 8 am to chat with A nge C ates, owner of M ain Street D eli.

“ P urchasing the D eli in D ecember 2 0 19 , covid followed so we used the opportunity to renovate and j az z the place up. The courtyard has been my greatest pleasure, sanctuary under the cherry trees with the water fountain, it adds a therapeutic atmosphere.”

All sta are a valuable part of the D eli family. A nge admires their dedication. “ e are so grateful that we have maintained all of our members through the pandemic.” She loves having family involved, even her mum G loria and dad Tubby have their parts to play. “ I j ust love this inter-generational dynamic. amily is especially important to me, and we work so well together” enthuses A nge.

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K erry A damson is our allrounder superstar, producing D eli-licious cakes and slices. A nge’s daughters A lly and ebekah play their part in any position that needs filling, whether it’s a chef, OH or baking cabinet savouries. ith A lly on maternity leave, Sara C ameron is filling her shoes as Acting Manager.

Our OH uperstars are Latia, ophie and C hrissy.

M ain Street D eli’s popular winter menu will include L amb Shanks - a favourite!

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027 695 3935 I 06 378 8666

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Numb1z Chartered Accountants

CakeLabNZ

FROM LEFT TO RI HT SAM MACARTHUR, SANDRA KELL , MOIRA ROBERTSON BRO N ITH MOLL , ALI DE BOER, COURTNE LINTERN AND SUE MAN IN.

The Numb1z tribe of accountants all happen to be women Moira Robertson-Brown leads a rm of accountants and support staff all of whom happen to be women.

Based in the retro o ces in Belvedere Road, Carterton, the team of seven, plus silky poodle ‘Molly,’ is rounded off with a quirky business title – NUMB1Z. Moira created NUMB1Z in April 201 a er the merging and re-arranging of several accountancy practices. She quali ed as a Chartered Accountant in 1 and worked corporately for rice Waterhouse and the Ministry for the Environment in ellington.

Keen on animals, especially horses, she looked to airarapa as a place to live and to give space for her horses. She found this at Gladstone with her two daughters.

In airarapa, she initially worked as the nancial controller for the clothing manufacturer, Bou aid and Ballaben in reytown. hen that closed, she established her rst business ‘Robertson Brown’s.’

Several opportunities followed, including the offer to purchase the practice where NUMB1Z was born and now housed.

Moira says she thrives on autonomy and quick decision-making, and it was a bonus bringing her clients, and adopting existing ones into a whole new realm.

Moira’s team of accountants and bookkeepers include:

Senior Accountant - Sue Mangin Chartered Accountant - Ali de Boer Accountants - Courtney Lintern and Sandra Kelly Bookkeeper - Sam MacArthur The multi-skilled team is a huge asset to the business. All have a can-do a tude and desire to do their best.

NUMB1Z provides a full range of accounting, tax and business services for individuals, sole traders, companies, trusts, and farms. e aim to arm you with the right information, at the right time and for the right price, in order for you to make the right decisions for your life and business.

Moira is a true professional yet creates a comfortable and casual approach to her service.

I try hard to keep it real for my clients.

It’s so easy to fall into accounting-speak and this is not appreciated by anyone.

Moira likes to see the Belvedere o ces as the ‘hub’ but not exclusive to work in. e are looking to make the opportunity to work from home possible and work a variety of hours per week.

Being a cloud-based rm, this works well. And being an all-women team leads to some interesting conversations laughs Moira. e like to have fun.

9 B el v ed er e R o ad , Car t er t o n .

Phone 06 379 8312 office@numb1z.co.nz

DARIA BORSHCHEVA.

Exquisite cakes that look and taste divine Unleash your imagination and think of a special cake you’d like to celebrate and/ or share with others. It may be your upcoming wedding, a baby shower, a special anniversary, or simply to say, ‘thank you.’ Daria at CakeLabNZ will produce a creation that is too good to eat (almost!).

She has been making cakes for people for the past few years and in March 2021 stepped out and set up in premises in Daniell Street, Featherston where she could display some of her gastronomic creations and have more kitchen space. She shares with the catering company, Ant North.

CakeLabNZ’s delights include meringue lemon tarts, tiramisu croissants, honey cake, Napolean cake laced with jam and flaky pastry, macarons of many flavours, and naked cakes draped with fresh flowers. She creates personalised cakes to match the event and person. One of Daria’s favourite cakes was one created recently for a wedding in the couple’s garden. It was a moist chocolate cake with home-made caramel inside and textured buttercream and gold leaf outside. To make this cake she collaborated with a florist and the husband-to-be, as he was a chocolatier.

Daria grew up in the Russian city of Omsk in Siberia. Her husband, Anatoly, is an IT programmer and when he was offered work in New Zealand, the couple thought they would try living down under. Daria worked as a writer and editor and had always had a passion for food – beautiful food that was presented exquisitely. Her aim is to tempt Kiwi tastebuds to try different flavour combinations and be more curious about texture and flavour. They take little convincing, once people have tasted her cooking, Daria says she has many customers returning. One family last year had her making a few different cakes including for two weddings.

42 w om en IN BUSINESS

Paper Plus Masterton

Pai n Manag em ent W ai rarapa

SANDY MURPHY.

Art Department led by the experienced You would think the best person to head an art department in a store would be an artist. Right?

That’s exactly what Paper Plus Masterton has with Sandy Murphy, who is not only a successful artist, but she has a huge art knowledge she’s willing and eager to share with curious customers.

You know – the brushes, paints, pencils, pens, canvas, paper types.

Sandy explains that Paper Plus owners, Warwick and Sarah Delmonte wanted each of the store’s departments to be headed by knowledgeable people.

Customers know when they come in with questions, they will get quality help.

When Sandy joined Paper Plus, she was thrilled to take over the art section – and expand it. From a handful of felt pens and notepads, the current display of art equipment would be impressive in any gallery, or to the most accomplished artist.

“We wanted to offer all ranges of art equipment encouraging people to dip into their artistic side. We want

to nurture that,” says Sandy. “Covid has given us time and permission to investigate our own talent and I am seeing this in the people coming in to buy art stuff.”

She still has the felt pens, coloured pencils, and notepads but there’s also an extensive range of quality acrylic and oil paints, a vast range of paint brushes, and the paper choice is legendary.

“Once you get into your art, the last thing you want is for the materials you use to let you down. It can easily put you off and so buying quality is vital.”

Sandy especially enjoys selling to the ‘grandparent market’ – guiding them to encourage grandchildren to be artistic.

Sandy qualified with a Diploma in Visual Arts from UCOL in Masterton in 2002 and has continued learning from local artists like Jane Sinclair and Sandy’s aunt, Mavis Newland.

Sandy enjoys working in oils, but watercolours are her favourite.

She also loves talking about the art world – call in have a chat.

You’ll be amazed what you learn.

Liv ing in constant pain is no fun.

Wairarapa physiotherapist J ulianne O’Donnell is the first to agree, having experienced it herself. However, she is adamant people don’t have to suffer as learning manag ement tools and/ or exercises can be a path to a pain- free life. “ Pain is stealing people’s liv es and it doesn’t have to be this way,” she says.

With ov er 3 0 years physiotherapy experience, Julianne teaches people to care for their bodies.

She doesn’t promise to remov e the pain altog ether but aims to assist in changing a tudes, helping clients understand their bodies, and teach them productive ways to deal with pain.

“Medication certainly helps, but there are tools like pain education, effective distraction, and relaxation techniques, which help g reatly. E xercise is v ital as then the body produces its own endorphins, which are one of the strongest pain reliefs out.”

J ulianne runs Pain Manag ement Wairarapa from her clinic in B oundary Road, Masterton. With her is fellow physiotherapist, Judy rown, and the two women offer a fully equipped g ymnasium for on- the- spot exercise.

It’s a quiet, intimate space where

clients can exercise under a g uiding eye.

Research shows one in five New Z ealanders liv e with persistent pain and J ulianne says it is increasing in prevalence with our ageing population.

She shares scary statistics that women ov er 5 0 years hav e lost 3 0 per cent of their muscle mass and by years, it’s down to per cent. “As we age, it is harder to recov er from injury and so we need to keep our strength up,” Sport injuries, car accidents, back and neck problems, arthritis, and migraines are all major causes of both acute and persistent pain. There are just two dedicated pain clinics in New ealand – Auckland and Christchurch. Wairarapa is lucky to hav e Pain Manag ement in its midst.

J ulianne says allied with the physiotherapy she offers, she likes to get to know her clients, understand their liv es and teach them about the nerv e and muscular system. I t helps people learning to cope with injury and their pain. Depending on the type of pain, it can sometimes take just one session with J ulianne to establish a ‘ life plan’ and to learn self help techniques.

Julianne is a licensed ACC practitioner and can order x- rays and ultrasounds.

So, if you have an underlying pain issue which is ruining your enjoyment of life – Julianne is the one to call on.

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Wairarapa Women’s Centre

COURTNAY FAFEITA EVENT MANAGER.

G RA

INE URRANT.

Empowering women to empower others G é ral d i ne D urrant j oi ned the W ai rarap a W om en’ s Centre i n M ay 2 0 2 1 as i ts new co- ord i nator.

A p oi g nant d ate, as i t coi nci d es w i th the publication of Women in Business 2 0 2 2 one year on. S he j oi ned the Centre at a time when its activities were curtailed due to covid restrictions.

However, it allowed a settling-in period for her and now it’s full steam ahead with many of the old favourite events, as well as new ones. She is s up p orted b y the Centre’ s P rog ram m e Co- ord i nator, V onni e K ord el l , w ho i s celebrating her th anniversary with the organisation this year.

W hi l e the Centre w as not ab l e to hold classes for a time, G raldine was thrilled to be open for anyone who cal l ed - and there w ere m any.

“We are happy to provide a listening ear and practical advocate support, if required. Covid has caused increased anxiety for some, and many people have questions and sometimes struggle to m ak e d eci s i ons . ” Born in the oire Valley region of F rance, her earl y chi l d hood w as i n M orocco w here her p arents w ere teachers. She studied Business

Administration in ondon and met her N ew Z eal and hus b and - to- b e, M i k e in the U . They have three children and with Mike’s parents on the apiti Coas t, d eci d ed to m ak e N ew Z eal and hom e. G é ral d i ne s p ent tw o years i n the yrenees loving the mountain life and so the Tararua backdrop of Wairarapa appealed to her. The family took a fivem onth road tri p to g et to N ew Z eal and including extensive time in China.

“I love meeting new people and b ei ng i m m ers ed i n cul tures . I al s o love helping people and seeing the transformation and confidence b ui l d i ng that can res ul t w i th nurture – that’ s w hy the W om en’ s Centre rol e es p eci al l y ap p eal ed to m e. It’ s a p l ace which makes such a di erence to people’s lives.”

Classes & courses to watch for  Expressive Art Workshop W end y K em p s el l  Strengthen Your Relationship to Money Fiona Christie  I ift Me - A method to overturn ‘stuckness,’ build confidence and courag e to tak e your p as s i on to the next level Fiona Christie and M anu M enard .

Is life tough on you, could you do with some guidance?

Do you need a helping hand or a listening ear?

Are you feeling stuck with your life?

Recently moved to Wairarapa and want to meet people?

Even if life is good for you, why don’t you get involved?

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Creating life’s special memories at Brackenridge If you have your next Conference Function or Wedding at Brackenridge, then you’ll get to experience the warm embrace of Courtnay Fafeita. She’s the Event Manager tasked with making sure every aspect of a client’s vision goes to plan. She prides herself on being well organised, a good listener and being able to really connect with people. It’s these skills, along with her work ethic and friendliness that have made her valued and sought after within the Wedding & Events sector.

Her huge smile and cheerfulness are reflective of how much she loves working there. “I’ve been here four years, but most of the team are longer serving. There is a real pride and passion in looking after our guests and making sure their stay with us is memorable and amazing”. She describes Brackenridge as ‘country elegance’ and a very special place where visitors can relax and experience rural hospitality at it’s finest. “We lean more towards a country cottage feel. Open fireplaces with homely tranquillity. We really want guests to feel like they’re at home with us.”

landscape. I’m there throughout, pouring myself into occasions, that are sometimes the peak highlight of someone’s life. I get the thrill of being part of it all and experiencing it with them, week in, week out, how lucky am I?”

Courtnay describes herself as “superpersonable”, a trait that helps her run seamless and stress-free events. She handles the small details with ease and knows that she has the absolute best job in the world. “I get to run events amongst this incredibly majestic

Brackenridge Country Retreat & Spa is tucked on the outskirts of the Martinborough wine village. Enquiries for Events conferences & weddings to be directed to Courtnay at Events@brackenridge.co.nz

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My Ride Masterton

Rethink Accounting

DEB ALLEN.

Enjoying the simple pleasure of cycling Cycling was Deb Allen’s favourite pastime when she was growing up. And the sheer pleasure of being on a bike continues for her.

“It was something I could do on my own, with my siblings or my mates. It gave us all freedom to go wherever we wanted.

It was a such a simple pleasure and undervalued by our young minds.”

Today’s myriad cycle trails and paths which crisscross New Zealand offer this same pleasure and many adults are now embracing that same feeling of their youth.

“Oh, I’m a bit nervous, I haven’t ridden a bike since I was a kid” is something Deb often hears when showing customers one of My Ride’s Electric Bikes. But her gentle encouragement and product knowledge quickly gets them sorted and they are out riding those trails in no time.

She loves to see them revisit the store and listen to their adventures of how far they have been and all the wonderful cycle trails experienced. Many have been experiencing and rediscovering holidays within New Zealand. Over the past couple of years, this has been a boom for areas blessed with recreational cycle trails.

The young customers are Deb’s favourite, and she loves hearing about their achievements as they gain confidence and move up through the bike sizes. Deb and husband John have six grandchildren ranging from one to nine years and all love riding their bikes.

Family trips always include cycling and that’s a lot of bikes to take!

The past couple of years have been a challenge for small businesses and Deb and the team, found the lack of stock and severe delivery delays a huge frustration. But many customers have been patient and have had lengthy waits for their special order.

Deb has been a part of the cycling business for over 15 years, beginning at Lambert Cycles, then becoming a Co-Owner of Avantiplus Masterton, and now My Ride Masterton. Deb has fond memories of cycling legend Brian Lambert who passed away in February 2022, and she says some of his quirky sales techniques are still used in the store today.

Deb is joined in-store by Co-Owner Andy Curtis-Cody, Mechanic John Stevens and after-school assistants Matt Baker and Oli Memelink-Anderson. Deb’s husband John likes to join the staff on a Saturday.

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Meet the new business whisperers in town K ath rine W ay always enj oyed wrangling num bers. M aybe it was h er q uirk y accounting teacher. Maybe we’re talk ing natural ability. B ut ever since she first studied accounting in high school, she knew she’d found her thing.

W ork ing as an accountant since 2 0 0 9 and partner of the ive since 201 , athrine launched Rethink Accounting in Ap ril th is year.

K ath rine says, “ W e k now th e truth .

Accountants are seen as a necessary evil, along with insurance, the dentist, and IRD. But we’re here to do things differently. rowing a business is rewarding and can be fun too.” athrine and her team are offering tax and accounting services, “business basics d one well with h eart and smarts.” But they can do so much more than that for local business owners.

She explains, “Accounting isn’t just about tax returns or end of year reports. It’s about helping business owners realise th eir d ream s. A good accountant is a trusted p artner wh o speaks uent balance sheet, and who

is there as a financial sounding board, h elp ing your business th rive and grow. “ eople starting a business can come to us for advice and help to set up their finances and handle tax. eople buying a business can h ire us to d o d ue diligence before they buy. And people growing th eir business can work with us to improve their cash ow, identify e ciencies, and set goals to grow their business to the next level.”

The name Rethink Accounting came from one of the team. It sums up what K ath rine and h er team are h ere to d o, wh ich is reth ink business and to sup p ort th eir clients to d o th e sam e. athrine says, “Sure, we’re great accountants, but we’re more than that.

If you’re a local business owner, we’re here to help you do business better. hether you’re a business newbie or an experienced entrepreneur, we’ve got your back. And we promise you’ll enjoy the time you spend with us because business should be fun.”

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Leading ladiesin Real Estate

Anna Keen

Ksenia Ptilidi

Amy Bunny

Frankie Taylor

Raewyn Liddington

Leanne Carlton

Sales Consultant to Bevan Saywell

Sales Consultant to Bevan Saywell

Sales Consultant

Gina Collings

Sales Consultant

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Office Administrator

Jaime Slater

Sales Consultant

Director/Sales Consultant

Zoe Dodd

Lisa Patrick

Sales Consultant to Pip Stevenson

Julie Paine

Office Administrator

Sales Consultant

Jane Burr

PA to Pip Stevenson and Bevan Saywell

Alice Trubshoe

Sales Consultant to Jaime Slater

Mel Coleman

Sales Consultant to Jaime Slater

Pip Stevenson

Sales Manager/Sales Consultant

At Tremains Wairarapa, we’re proud to have 15 experienced women as part of our successful team. It’s their expertise and passion for real estate that sets us apart from the rest.

When you need a result for your property, Tremains Wairarapa are the team you call.

If you want to talk to one of us about all things real estate, pick up the phone and we’ll do the rest.

Greytown 06 304 7157 | Masterton 06 377 4675 | Carterton 027 270 8262

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L o an Mar k et

Maid2Clean

K ATH CLENDON.

FROM LEFT PYPER, EILEEN, MICHELE AND LINDA.

Offering a smooth road to stress-free mortgages Looking for a mortgage? Registered Financial and Mortgage Advisor K ath Clendon is the person you need to see in W airarapa.

She’s one of a two-person team with Ma Spicer at oan Market in Masterton which specialises in helping people obtain home loan nance W hile that sounds simple, it’s not for the individual. U sing a mortgage adviser like K ath means the process can be a lot smoother as she takes the stress and hassle out of arranging your loan.

K ath has direct contact with over 20 lenders, and she knows that when she processes the applications, it will t the criteria.

The variation in criteria lenders re uire can be the difference between approval or not, so it’s important to see me rst The Loan Market team keeps up with our local current Real Estate Market trends as it constantly changes. enders o en make regular changes to their policies and along with the increasing cost of living and the impact of covid, so people know exactly what

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their budget is.

“W henever possible, we will try and obtain pre-approved nance, so people know exactly what they can shop to This applies to rst home buyers, investors, new builds, debt consolidation or renovations to your current home both e isting homes and new builds

Michele and her amazing team - at Maid2Clean ease people’s burdens by creating a nice clean and ordered environment.

They clean people’s workplaces, homes, and accommodation outlets - in fact, anywhere that needs a good makeover. The team love the pleasure it gives people and how it put smiles on everyone’s faces.

ath oined oan Market a er years in real estate. She had previously established W airarapa Home Loans and when this was purchased a er two successful years in business, she thought she’d try real estate u erly loved it and Dick Q uinn was a fabulous mentor

This is the second cleaning business Michele has run and she gleans from experience in hotel housekeeping, as a caregiver, and in her nursing training.

Maid2Clean operates from a base in Masterton’s South Belt and offers mainly cleaning but will also offer help to those who need general household chores.

The real estate market has been frantic in recent years and when K ath became a grandmother, her focus turned more towards family.

The Maid2Clean management team is a great mix of people which includes Team Manager Linda, who oversees quality control and ensures that the team are working in a safe supportive environment while carrying out a professional high-quality service to all their clients.

She enjoys the more regular nature of the nancial advising world and when not helping clients achieve their dream, she can be found spectating on the backroads of New Z ealand, watching her rally driving son, J ackson.

Eileen, admin and Assistant Manager, who manages the majority of the admin work while working alongside Michele in assisting to grow the business while liaising with Team Manager Linda and the rest of the team.

Pyper, who is Michele’s oldest team member of four years, retired Team Manager, has stepped back to be a full-time mother and part-time team member.

Pyper’s client and extensive cleaning knowledge bring a special skill asset to the rest of the team members and a huge help for Linda and Eileen which complements the management team.

“Covid has meant people are highly vigilant about cleaning and the workload is ever increasing”, says Michele. She is also highly aware of safety for her workers, and they all clean in teams of two.

“Health and Safety are foremost in our minds.”

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Adelaide Eliza’s

CLAIRE IGGULDEN.

Experience the new in A store which lights up your housing life JENNY EWEN AND CATHERINE Mc INLAY.

Cat h erine M cK inlay adm it s sh e is “ nut s ab out Ch rist m as” and J enny E w en loves all things beautiful.

T h ese int erest s h ave result ed in t h e beautiful store they have created A delaide E liz a’ s in G rey t ow n’ s ‘ T h e Hubb’.

T h e t w o t h eat re nurses h ave not only w ork ed t oget h er at W airarap a H osp it al but are great friends and together h ave creat ed t h e st ore w h ich is a j oy to wander into. It helps that one entire w all is glass and op ens on t o a h erit age and p rot ect ed w alnut t ree – glorious in all seasons. Its beauty competes with the array of items in-store. Catherine and Jenny set up as the ‘Night Before Christmas’ store as part of Greytown’s midwinter Christmas festival. A er last Ch rist m as, and loving t h e sp ace, t h ey never moved out. The name, Adelaide E liz a, is a nod t o Cat h erine’ s p at ernal grandmother.

Cat h erine and J enny collect t h eir homewares from throughout N ew Z ealand and A ust ralia w it h their point of difference being the fresh flowers they create into either b ouq uet s or in a sp ecial b lack and gold

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coloured sleeve of cut flowers. Their range of exquisite bed linen is by Bianca L orenne and t h ere’ s a k it ch enw are range designed b y an engineer w h ich is so clever and practical. Check out Dream arm. There’s an indestructible garlic p ress, a cook ing sp oon w h ich won’t tip over and a whisk which flattens for storage. Shelli illar is a Masterton artist and theatre nurse colleague whom they support. Her work adorns the walls. There’s also a great collection of crystal and silver – timeless beauty.

The Night Before Christmas Store has been operating for the past eight years and will do so again this year from A delaide E liz a’ s w h ich h as b ecom e the home for the Christmas store.

Catherine says that for the past two y ears, G rey t ow n’ s W int er Ch rist m as estival has attracted thousands and is on track to be even larger in July 2022.

Jenny has retired from nursing a er nearly 5 0 y ears service t o W airarap a DHB. Catherine has been seconded to the role of Cancer and Complex Benign Disease Nurse Co-ordinator.

Fresh Flowers  Kitchenware  Linen and more

Claire Iggulden loves clever design – even better when it is translated into a beautiful home that reflects the owners living within.

With partner Mike, they like nothing better than a drive around different towns checking out developments and new builds, gleaning ideas, and inspiration. “It drives the kids mad.” She laughs.

Claire and Mike purchased the Wairarapa franchise for David Reid Homes in July 2021.

“We like the high-end homes David Reid is renowned for – the quality and innovative personalisation of its designs” says Claire who has a background in building estimations and operations.

They decided to take the exciting opportunity of purchasing the David Reid franchise, bringing it to Wairarapa.

David Reid has been a proud New Zealand brand since 1993 and has grown to have franchised branches throughout the country.

There are stunning display homes scattered around New Zealand too and several have won Master Builder House of the Year awards.

David Reid’s inaugural display home in Wairarapa is due to start construction in Greytown. The four-bedroom home offers the elegant, yet laidback, open plan living which New Zealanders embrace.

Claire says it will give people a chance to see first-hand the stunning product that David Reid Homes produce.

Claire grew up in South Taranaki.

She is familiar with Wairarapa as her parents had purchased land outside Martinborough and she was among the so-called ‘family labour’ who visited and helped develop the block. Later when working with a council planning department, she discovered her interest in building.

With David Reid Homes in Wairarapa, she runs the sales and operation side of the business. She enjoys dealing with clients and will dip into project managing when construction is occurring.

“We are there from the very first design idea to handing over the keys. It’s such a rewarding role.”

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We care for them all – large and small; whatever your pet, we are your vet Wairarapa Vet Services is a 24/7 animal health service that cares for animals from your pet guinea pig through to the prize-winning horse, and everything in between.

That’s special enough but what’s also interesting is that the 29-strong staff are all women and all work flexible hours based on their life commitments.

Nicola Haglund is Manager of the Masterton practice and says the flexibility works well and means everyone enjoys their roles and are very productive. There are ten veterinarians, seven vet nurses, eight in admin, a stock manager, rural animal technician and a retail manager.

The Large Animal and Equine team.

Vet Services is a Group Practice with five independent clinics in Wairarapa and Hawkes Bay. Nicola is one of the three shareholders along with Vet, Sarah Wolland and Hawkes Bay Vet Services.

Continuing education for all the staff is vital and welcomed to help keep everyone abreast of veterinary trends.

Companion animals make up around 65 per cent of the Masterton clinic’s patients, the rest being on farm treatments. There are two spacious waiting areas so cats and dogs can be comfortably separate. Four consultation rooms mean minimum waiting times with 15 or 30 minute appointments times available. Vets give their undivided attention and can order laboratory and blood samples for prompt diagnoses.

The consultation rooms vary in size, and one has an additional entry direct into the carpark. This helps owners bring in nervous or aggressive pets without having to pass through reception. It is also a special room dedicated for euthanasia when the animal can then be taken appropriately home afterwards.

Did you know – a pet can improve your health?

The value of having a pet.

Pets offer companionship. This is especially beneficial to people who live alone.

Pets reduce the stress of life.

Research has shown that the simple

Part of the Small Animal team act of petting an animal reduces stress. As you stroke the fur or hair of a pet, both your body and your pet release oxytocin. This hormone is linked to emotional bonding.

Playing with a pet also raises your levels of dopamine and serotonin – hormones which make you feel good!

Pets can help improve mental health. One of the greatest benefits of pets is how they can improve mental health. People who say their pets help them, point to reasons like

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comfort, companionship, and the need for a consistent schedule.

Caring for your pet in winter In the colder months ahead, please think about your pet’s comfort levels.

Provide comfortable bedding Provide your dog with a comfortable warm dog jacket (Many working dogs wear these in kennels overnight, it takes a huge amount of energy to keep themselves warm) Keep your animals out of draughts

Provide Kennels and shelters away from wind and rain Elderly pets may benefit from an annual health check visit with a vet This can give a snapshot of tell tail signs of disease or illness when an animal is starting to slow down.

Arthritis can be painful and affect your pet’s quality of life. By having this assessed and diagnosed our vets can create a treatment or management plan to alleviate pain and inflammation.

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Gibson Sheat Lawyers

FOR INSURANCE THAT WORKS FOR YOU Commercial - Rural - Domestic - Life & Health

GEORGIA OSMOND, STORM MCKENNA.

Gibson Sheat - Lawyers People Like When you imagine visiting a lawyer to buy a house or plan for your future, it’s easy to visualise an intimidating gentleman in a wood-panelled office.

Now imagine receiving specialist advice from two intelligent young women – that’s just the first pleasant surprise you’ll receive when you meet Solicitors Georgia Osmond and Storm McKenna from Gibson Sheat Lawyers Masterton.

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working with families helping their older members have Wills and estate planning in place. “I enjoy building a rapport and trust with people, helping them gain a peace of mind that all the paperwork is complete. Then they can get on with life!” An Auckland native, Georgia has recently made Masterton her home and is loving it!

Georgia and Storm are among the younger members of the 20-strong team led by energetic Partners Julie Millar and Aimee McGowan. When you have Georgia, Storm, Julie, Aimee or any one of the Gibson Sheat team working with you, you’ve got a team of local experts working for the outcomes that you want. Better yet, with specialists based in Masterton, Lower Hutt and Wellington, you can rest assured that the advice you need is just a colleague away.

A keen squash player and traveller, Storm McKenna was born and raised in Masterton. After studying in Wellington, Storm joined the Property Team and loves conveyancing, especially helping first home buyers purchase their property. “Property purchasing has been such a shifting beast in recent years and sound legal advice has never been more important.

When potential buyers seek advice, it is hugely rewarding for them to know they have made all the right decisions. I love saying – that is fine, go ahead.”

With an innate interest in human rights and natural affinity with older people, Georgia Osmond is perfectly suited to supporting clients seeking assistance from the Estates and Elder Law Team.

Focusing on Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney, Georgia enjoys

Georgia, Storm, and the team are here, ready when you need them: likeable lawyers that support you in what you do and care about what you want. If you’re wanting more pleasant surprises when it comes to your legal questions, get in touch, we’d love to see you!

Q: Does Provincial deal with a variety of different insurances?

A: Yes! We cater to a large range of clients from tradies to forestry blocks, office risks to roading contractors, small lifestyle blocks to large dairy or stock farms. Our domestic market (house / cars / contents) covers new home buyers through to clients with large property portfolios. We also cover life & health. No matter the size or type of client, our team is here to help.

Briar Q: Provincial sponsors many local events and organisations. Which one are you most connected to?

A: Wairarapa Wines Harvest Festival is a great way for us to support our local vineyards and wineries and have fun at the same time! It’s an iconic local event that we are really proud to be associated with.

Sheryl Q: How involved are you with your local community?

A: I grew up and still live rurally in South Wairarapa. Being in a small community gives me the chance to really get to know my clients and their Farming & Commercial Business’s. Look our for me at Field Days, Bull Sales and other local events.

Rosie Q: What is the best thing about working at Provincial?

A: The team is great and I love that we still have an office in town and are here to assist you in person when so many other service industry business’s are moving to call centres. We are here to make the insurance process as easy for you as possible whether that be by email, phone or in person. Giving you a personal service is our priority.

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The Whole Nine Yards

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KERI MIGNOT (LEFT) AND ERIN PEARCE.

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A talented team help you decorate your home

An intimate space in which to have your hair styled

‘ The Whole N ine Y ards’ is a store which is always a joy to visit. It’ s sort of retail therapy on steroids. Entering the store o Chapel Street in Masterton, it’s light, bright and funky, full of furniture, both cra y and functional items, and homewares that you must weave among to fully enjoy.

If you are looking for a perfectly formed, intimate, boutique-like hairdressing experience, look no further than to Keri Mignot and Erin Pearce.

Both are experienced hairdressers who have joined up to provide a bespoke hairdressing service at Cutting Edge, in Solway, Masterton. Their aim is to create a relaxed, intimate, and personal space where people can take time out to be pampered.

new opportunities and a new direction, the move equally excited her.

Keri is grateful for the opportunity to purchase, with husband Andrew, her own hairdressing business for the second time in her career. “I’ve been able to reassess things and to team up with my long-standing colleague and friend, Erin. It has all just fallen into place,” enthuses Keri.

“Covid has made me really think about where I want to go with my profession.

I love hairdressing and the thought of having my own salon again, really invigorated me.”

Owners, Sophie McCoy and ulie Tulloch were joined by Andrea ohnston in 0 . Andrea is out front in the store to assist and advise. More recently, interior design student Rosie Bos has joined the girls as the store responds to the building boom in airarapa and moves even more into the design consulting service people are seeking.

The collective talent of the team means they help with curtains and window decoration, colour schemes, furniture and upholstering as well as suggesting items to augment the decor. “There’s lots more colour now” enthuses ulie who also points out a renewed interest in wallpaper, especially as feature walls.

The women make a colourful team in personality, dress, and skill sets.

Descriptions like visual feast’, a symphony of colour’, eclectic mix’, come to mind, when you wander the store. Furniture, cushions, arty- cial flowers, curtain fabrics, clothing, wallpapers, and artwork, appear scattered about, but are carefully arranged by Sophie and Andrea. These days ulie is o en on the road visiting clients while Rosie is immersed in curtain fabrics. Sophie is on hand to work out your sofa seating needs and can make a home visit to ensure that everything is a perfect t.

Stock is though ully selected via gi fairs. This is where Andrea has been an immense help, acting as Man Friday’ keeping the store running, while buying trips occur. Rosie has a Diploma in Interior Design and is now studying for her Diploma on Architectural

Keri and Erin are continuing a long tradition at Cutting Edge. It’s been a well-known and popular hairdressing salon in the Solway shopping centre for over 40 years. As the new owner, Keri is proud to continue the business with the same name. Erin operates independently which gives her personal flexibility. She adds a wealth of hairdressing knowledge and experience. When she was looking for

Technology via the O pen Polytechnic.

Asked why interior design She tells of growing up in a family where they were o en renovating houses led by her builder father. “I could see the fun in creating great living spaces and it just stuck,” says Rosie.

209 Chapel Street, Masterton Phone 06 370 8766 l www.thewholenineyards.co.nz

Keri has been hairdressing since the late 1980s. She trained in Masterton, and had her own business there, and then taught hairdressing at the Premier institute of Education in Lower Hutt.

Thirteen years ago, she returned to work in Masterton and be closer to home and family.

Keri and Erin have not only worked together before, but their children grew up together. They have two children and four grandchildren between them.

Erin is Masterton born and raised.

Amongst her diverse experience she has even been a hairdresser, for a time, at the Solway salon she’s returning to.

Both women describe themselves as “good all-rounders” when it comes to hairdressing. “Trends come and go but well-tended hair never goes out of fashion” they agree.

Stockist of Angel En Provence

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Shades Direct

B lo o m

H eal th C o achin g

CASEY MINTY.

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Shelter your world with a quality product

Empowering People to live a healthy life

Casey Minty is thrilled with the response she and husband Jake have had to their shelters and awnings produced by Shades Direct. They purchased the Wairarapa, Wellington and Manawatu divisions, over the past 18 months, and say they are exceedingly busy.

“They are such great products, they sell themselves. We won’t be beaten on quality.”

Casey is responsible for the quoting and loves the client response when she rocks up to do the measuring. “I guess they think it’ll be a bloke but once we get talking, they get that I know the business too.” Positive feedback has been the professionalism, excellent communication, product knowledge and competitive pricing.”

Casey says “Jake has a long history as an engineering supervisor, so he adapted to Shades Direct products quickly. I have paved my way and learned by watching and listening to Jake and the team.

“I can now confidently advise on colours, placement and what will work.

What appeals to our customers is our high-quality construction marine-grade aluminium. We have the greatest

isa urch’s qualifications and life experience comes in bucket loads, and it’s people’s bucket lists that she’d now like to help fill.

In , she established loom ealth Coaching, a business aimed to empower people into a healthier lifestyle mentally and physically. “ s we age, it becomes obvious we must be responsible for our own health. elying on medication alone is not the answer, we must consider our own approach to living.” isa says it’s impossible to be idyllically happy all the time but a positive approach helps immensely, along with healthy food, moving our bodies, and connection with friends, family and the natural world. ll things we know, right isa guides people to set and achieve their health and well-being goals. isa describes her coaching as a way of looking forward, unlocking people’s health potential. he speaks from personal experience working in a corporate ob, running a pub, training as a chef, and struggling to control her use of alcohol to manage stress. When she and husband, ay, purchased a hotel, initially it didn’t seem a problem. Worried about her drinking though, and with her doctor’s encouragement, she researched help via

structural integrity and can span further and use less brackets and poles than any of our direct competitors. We use a box section profile which is appealing in frame strength and aesthetics. It’s a modern profile that suits any era of house.”

Shades Direct is conscious of its carbon footprint. The company has implemented new ways of packaging and transporting goods. “We don’t wrap our frames in plastic wrap, using cushioning like carpet, and we have cut out plastic bags for nuts and bolts, using a rotation of hardware to carry them. Due to the large region we serve, Jake is meticulous with multi-tasking and timing to reduce travel.”

When people are deciding for their home they have a mental checklist - product, quality, competitive in the market, product knowledge, workmanship, customer service experience, and all-round experience.

With us, the proof is in the pudding as one happy customer can attest: Thank you to Jake and the team. The guys did an exceptional job. We’re incredibly pleased with our new outdoor area, it looks great! - Leanne

FINDING YOUR PATH TO HEALTH HAPPINESS & FREEDOM

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the internet coming across a coaching programme developed by merican, nnie race, author of “ his aked ind.” iscovering the freedom, oy and vitality in an alcohol-free life was a eureka moment for isa, and from ew ear’s ay , she has not touched alcohol. er decision to live more healthily was also prompted by her husband’s diabetes which he successfully managed to eradicate by adopting a low carbohydrate diet. “ he experience of taking control of our own health has been life-changing for us. Wanting to share this with others, she completed coaching certifications with race and with ew ealand company, Prekure”. hese qualifications built on her original anthropology degree, and recent study has included certificates in dvanced utrition, neuroscience and mental health. isa works with clients on-line and in person. “ ne of the lessons of the pandemic and lockdowns has been that we can easily get sucked into a world we think we have no control over. “We are all in control, we ust have to realise it. Coaching can fill that gap between simply existing and thriving.”

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Pampered Paws

Supplejack Contracting

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MALLORY DAWES.

Free pick up and delivery for grooming your dog

Thriving in a growing & critical industry

D ionne P ugh has b een grooming dogs for 1 3 years from her F irst S treet salon in Lansdowne. She has often provided a free pick up and drop off service for the dogs she’s caring for around the M asterton, C arterton and G reytown areas.

The more remote and rugged the environment is – the more the Supplejack Contracting team thrive.

“With covid, I’m finding some owners are preferring to not go out as much and grooming their dog is not high on the priority list,” says Dionne.

“But it is important for many dogs to be groomed regularly to keep them healthy, particularly the eye area and keeping the feet clear of debris and grass seed and nails trimmed.”

Adopting a regular grooming cycle is important for the dog as it becomes familiar with the process and therefore happy and relaxed, enjoying the routine. Health-wise, trimming dog’s faces is important in stopping hair interfering with the eyes.

Dionne encourages regular twomonthly grooming as optimal care.

“Grooming, clipping, or stripping, is vital for all coat types. If left too long, we must cut the hair too short and that is not good for the dog, especially in winter.” She explains that when a

dog gets wet, soggy, and smelly, after swimming or outdoors in rain, people b ring them inside to the warm, b ut if the dog’s coat is too long, it can take days for that coat to properly dry, and this can cause skin issues.

Dionne says often owners will not bring their dog in for a groom because of the chilly weather. But it can be of great comfort for the dog, as the groom plumps up the coat and gives it more warmth.

The grooming process begins with a shampoo and condition in a deep bath. The dog’s coat is then dried with a high velocity dryer which uffs up the coat. The brushing which follows, strips all loose hair and the treatment is completed with clipping, if necessary, to give the coat shape. This care is equally important for short haired dogs, such as Labradors, and those with woolly coats such as Poodles.

D ionne is assisted b y J esse M orrison, who does the bathing and pregrooming. They care, on average, for around eight dogs per day. They are proud of the new vegan range of dog care products – Amazonia.

Made in Brazil, it’s an all-natural range.

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P 06 370 1667 M 027 480 2073 E dionne@pamperedpaws.co.nz

With a solid team of highly trained and qualified Field Operators, they play a key role in predator and wild animal pest management. Think possums, stoats, hares, rabbits, goats, and deer.

The company was a vision brought to life in 2015 by Dave Halliday, along with husband-and-wife team Mallory and Kinane Dawes. All three are the company directors, holding key roles within the business which had been operating from the Dawes’ Kopuaranga home up until 2021.

These days their headquarters are a finely tuned operation from rural Gordon Street in Masterton. Purchasing an existing large shed, they have re-purposed within, creating a staff room, offices, meeting space, drive-in garage for motorcycles and side-by-side vehicles, plus trapping devices and a dedicated secure toxic substances room all with mezzanine storage.

Supplejack Contracting comprises 13 staff, including two apprentices. Mallory says the work is extremely attractive to young fit people. As the Health, Safety

and Development Manager, assisted

by Rachel Bryenton Quality Assurance Manager, Mallory ensures all the necessary paperwork is complete. They pride themselves on being a paperless office and are often admired by clients for the latest technology adopted to make the service sleek and efficient.

The company is strongly family-focused and are living wage employers.

Mallory says building a business from scratch has had its tough moments, alongside raising two young children.

“The first few years had its moments and a lot of sacrifice but now we are feeling confident it was the absolute right move for us.” Kinane had previously worked in wildlife management and Mallory had worked in marketing.

Alongside managing the daily admin of Supplejack, by nature of the business, she has had to learn all aspects of Health and Safety.

“With being a high-risk industry, we have aimed to be the very best and have ISO45001 status and are externally audited regularly – the best we can offer clients.”

Wildlife Management Specialists A highly capable team offering a range of services in a rugged and remote environment.

GROUND BASED PREDATOR PEST CONTROL TECHNICAL WILDLIFE SURVEILLANCE TRACK CUTTING/MAINTENANCE

GROUND HUNTING AERIAL HUNTING PEST PLANT CONTROL

LETS TALK - Whatever your goals, we can offer you a sustainable solution with a collaborative approach.

06 378 8414 admin@supplejackcontracting.co.nz www.supplejackcontracting.co.nz

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Wilkie Upholstery

Working Together

KATH WILKIE. Belinda Broughton

Aliah McDowell

Ken Scott

Tess McRae

OUR STORY STARTS WITH YOU! countrytocoast.professionals.co.nz Many wonderful women have ruled and lead throughout the ages from Cleopatra, Joan of Arc and Queen Elizabeth as well as worshiped goddesses such as Aphrodite and Isis. Woman can do so many things with the advantages of feminine intuition, kindness, and compassion. We embrace a unity where we are all seen as equal and bring together all our individual attributes. Empowering powerful women is a part of who we are and who we choose to be.

We are excited to introduce Belinda to our team. She compliments us with her marketing and graphic design background as well as her timely and efficient nature.

As Tess takes a well-deserved break to breathe new life into this world, as only a woman can, Belinda takes up her roll and as Tess returns, we look forward to working together again as a strong team.

Aliah continues to lead and think up extraordinary ideas with her wild imagination and attention to detail. Something that has helped the team achieve many successful sales through a tough and changing market.

Those that have worked with us know the extra miles we are willing to go to make your real estate journey a personable, positive experience. We respect your decision is your own, but what if you were to go with those that think, feel, and see big? A dynamic unmatched when you employ us for our services. Well, it's a no brainer of course.

021 222 5424 aliah@patrickandscott.co.nz 43 Chapel Street, Masterton

Ancient art of upholstery alive and well in Edith Street Re-upholstering people’s treasured furniture, and giving them a new lease on life, is what makes Kath Wilkie very happy these days. “I sort of get between people’s treasures and the dump,” she laughs.

When this former Physical Education and Outdoor Education teacher suffered injury resulting in a hip replacement, it encouraged her to reassess her life and question what type of work she’d like to do next.

Forever the creative – visiting her garden, you’ll get the idea – she began mending and fixing up pieces of furniture. Her mother, Judy Jeffrey, is a qualified tailor and the pair have been teaching upholstery classes for the past 20 years, initially at Makoura and Wairarapa colleges and now at REAP in Masterton. There’s a variety of lessons from beginners (Wednesday evenings) to advanced (weekends). The classes attract all types of people and ages, and it suits Kath beautifully, merging her teaching experience with her creative side.

Kath will be known to many past students at Wairarapa College where she taught Outdoor Education and PE for 11 years. She also taught outdoor education in Auckland. A special Ministry of Education contract teaching in Rarotonga was going well, until she had her accident, which resulted in her life change.

Kath’s latest project has been a chaise lounge for a farming family in Wairarapa who discovered the dilapidated piece in an old farmhouse.

It belonged to their ancestors. Stuffed with horsehair and hay, it still had faded kauri trim, stained to look like mahogany. Slowly re-building to its former glory, Kath gets help from the talented volunteers at the Masterton Men’s Shed. “They are my godsend.”

For this project, they have turned new legs out of macrocarpa and cleaned up the kauri.

“People can’t believe what we can do – resurrecting what looks beyond repair – and then it becomes a much-treasured piece with a family story.”

Traditional & modern furniture restoration, leather upholstery, vehicle interior restoration, upholstery lessons and much more!

Call Kath to discuss your requirements P 027 321 0348 E katmandu.wilkie@gmail.com

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Lansdowne House

P oppy’ s at Home

Create special memories in a unique and graceful dwelling Caring for such a large and grand dwelling as Lansdowne House in Masterton is a major feat in itself.

Cooking for and hosting functions of all shapes and sizes, from AGMs to weddings and family reunions, is also something Kadia Merralls does with grace and aplomb.

In 2004, Kadia and husband, Richard, moved from Auckland to Masterton and applied their extensive business experience into running the threestorey Lansdowne House as an event venue.

They lived on the first floor of the gracious Tudor dwelling and opened the ground floor to guests for all manner of events to celebrate. It has become the place where lifelong memories are made.

When Richard died four years ago, Kadia gallantly carried on with a team of loyal staff who support her. Kadia’s legendary cooking attracts people.

The discerning immediately recognise that everything is home-made in the Lansdowne kitchen – right down to the hot English mustard for her honey glazed ham.

Her Norwegian dish, the Gravlax Salmon, is famous, equally so is her raspberry pavlova tower and feijoa ice cream.

Lansdowne House was built in 1924 for solicitor Hugh Williams. It has beautiful Rimu panelling throughout, including the grand staircase, often used by brides alighting from the first floor.

A honeymoon suite is featured on the first floor with the nostalgic atmosphere of yesteryear but with all modern facilities cleverly entwined.

The home’s beautiful condition, almost a century on, is testament to Kadia’s loving care and attention to detail.

Even the original servants quarters

KADIA MERRALLS.

tucked in a corner of the second floor is in great condition, with its own private twisting staircase to the kitchen.

The graceful trees show off the home’s grounds beautifully and autumn colouring is especially aweinspiring.

There are several porches guests can lounge on to relax and take in the garden. It’s also a great place in the cooler months.

There are six working fireplaces, superb wooden floors, leadlight windows, and window seats and 12 spectacular chandeliers. With the warm red glow of pelmet lighting and the abundance of flickering candles, there’s an atmosphere which can’t be replicated in modern buildings.

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She invites you to view their Facebook and website www.lansdownehouse.co.nz phone 06 378 2097 or 027-2209874 or email lansdownehouse@xtra.co.nz.

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Adding those finishing touches to your home Mary-Ann stands before an array of beautiful fabric swatches, each with their own deligh ul colour and design. he offers a gorgeous collection which customers can choose from to have personal touches made a lampshade, cushion, or curtain. It ust adds that final addition which says, “my home .

furnishing industry around for many years.

ary- nn established oppy’s at Home on asterton’s ueen treet five years ago. efore that she had sewed for markets and offered the personalised service from home. “I ust love fabric, the feel and the look, she says running her hands across the cloth. he creates from a workroom at the rear of the store and has professional sewers, as contractors. To enable her to visit customers in their homes, argaret assists her in looking after the store.

ary- nn has had great support from husband, hil. With four children between them and eight grandchildren, there’s lots of willing hands. Her mum and dad have their special roles too.

While the measure and quote service at oppy’s, or at clients’ homes, is the signature service, the store has much more to offer. It’s a visual feast with a charming array of gifts ideas, artwork, and homeware. ary- nn has worked in the home

When asked what is the most important part of what she does Kadia answers unequivocally “creating happy memories!” Having lost her beloved Richard, she knows first-hand how important it is to celebrate happy occasions with family and friends.

“Life is often cut short, and things can change in the blink of an eye. Make the most of every day; enjoy family and friends; organise gatherings at every opportunity and be generous with hugs!” Kadia’s advice to all.

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he adores helping people decorate their homes and says there is a huge demand in Wairarapa with many newcomers to the region. he had always dreamed of owning her business.

Her dad’s is to care for the eye-catching ivy hanging baskets which decorate the shopfront.

Her mum ensures there’s always fresh flowers on the counter inside. ary- nn’s hints to make a house a home’ 

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blend similar fabric on cushions, lampshades, and curtains.

Pop in and see our lovely range of fabrics and gorgeous giftware.

By James Dunlop Textiles

Curtains • Lampshades • Fabrics • Cushions

87 Queen Street, Masterton (opposite Big Save) Phone 027 828 0456 poppysathome@gmail.com www.poppysathome.co.nz

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Putting your best foot forward

Evie May is far more than a shoe shop.

It’s a place where you go to have fun, try on outrageous shoes, get the feel of being a bit ‘different,’ laugh with the staff, and then step out the door in style with some fabulous new footwear.

community. They have plans to marry “when we get time.” Hamilton-born, Nic was raised in Hamilton and then Hawkes Bay and worked extensively for Michael Hill Jeweller in New Zealand and Australia. Between them, they have five sons.

The shop is a feast of colour, which makes you smile on entering. Many take your eye, from the Union Jack boots, the Floral utterly feminine ones, the elegant red pumps, to the heels with zebra stripes, the woollen slippers from Croatia, or the black stomping boots with attitude. There’s something at Evie May for everyone. Falling onto one of the gold brocade couches, you’ll be trying on all manner of footwear. It’s a complete experience.

Encouraged by Nic and mentored by the accounting firm, Sellar and Sellar, they signed the lease on a new premises in the re-vamped Kuripuni shopping village.

Amanda Sim has had a love affair with shoes for over 25 years. “Shoes are not just footwear. They’re a vibe, an identity, a feeling ”. She knows her trade and how to personally fit your foot to the shoe of your dreams. “I dare customers to dream a little, try on something out of their comfort range, then, when they see them on and find them so comfortable, they can’t resist.”

Amanda and Nic dared to dream about owning their own shoe store in early 2020 after Saunders Outlet Store in Masterton closed. “It was a risky time too, with Covid, but we had a vision and knew it would be well received.” Napier born and raised, Amanda had managed Saunders for 10 years in Masterton and couldn’t bear to think of the region without a decent shoe shop. And if it’s not enough that there’s a shoe love affair going on, Amanda and Nic found each other five years ago and have settled into owning a small business and a lifestyle property in the Mauriceville

“And then came the fun part getting in stock.” Amanda knows her footwear. Early experiences were at the legendary McKinlays Footwear Company in Dunedin where leather shoes have been custom made there since 1879. She also learned about made to measure shoes with the Last Footwear Company. These days, she has a handle on what brands are comfortable, affordable, and hard wearing, as well as stylish, outrageous, and some downright quirky.

“We have classic to the almost ridiculous, and everything in between.”

Brands she stocks include Bresley, Django and Juliette, Fly London, Gelato, Helium, Eject, Keds, Rollie, Rilassare and more, and come from just about every corner of the globe.

And the name Evie May? It came from a whole host of places! Annabelle, who also works part time at Evie May, and is like a member of our family, has a fiery three-year old daughter named Evie May. Nic’s middle name is Eve, and her great grandmother has ties to the name Eve. So the universe sort of orchestrated that one!

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Ears to You

Pet Angel Wings – Thriving in the Wairarapa LIZ MILLS.

Making the world lighter for people – one ear at a time!

‘Delicious’ is hardly the adjective most people would use to describe what comes out their ears when Liz Mills cleans them – but that’s exactly how she excitedly describes her find!

“I startle some people with my enthusiasm when clearing out a good wax build-up, but I know the result will excite the ear owner,” she laughs.

Liz is a registered nurse who specialises in ear health. She is passionate about her work. Getting great delight from clearing people’s ear canals and reopening a whole new, crystal-clear world to them.

“The look on people’s faces when you have cleared their ears, is priceless.

“Some say they feel instantly better; others cannot believe the clarity of sound, and others say they just feel ‘light’.”

So, are your ears troubling you? Do they feel blocked, feel full, itchy, discharging, your tinnitus increased, or your hearing changed? Liz is certainly the person you should be visiting. She is based at Masterton Medical’s Wellness

Centre behind Wairarapa Hospital.

Liz moved into ear specialisation after qualifying as a registered nurse. “Ear health is vital for overall well-being and affects all ages.” She created ‘Ears to You,’ in 2016, now with several clinics throughout Wairarapa and having contracts with Wairarapa DHB, and many rest homes.

Her expertise is even more widespread.

She visits rest homes in Palmerston North, Feilding and Taupo and opened a clinic on the Kapiti Coast at Paraparaumu in March 2022.

If Liz detects anything serious and needing further treatment, she refers directly to an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) physician. If an infection needs antibiotics, Liz has direct contact with GPs to ensure a prescription without having to make yet another appointment.

However, mostly ears just need a good check and a wax clean to get people feeling good again. Liz recommends an annual check of your ears. It is well worth it.

“I can’t thank you enough. Bless you for your genuine love and compassion for animals and people.”— Lynne We make goodbye a little bit easier. Honouring your Finance pet’s life and returning their unconditional love.

We offer finance options if you would like to utilise Watermation but don’t have the funds available at the Pet Angel Wings offer affordable cremation options. time. Above all, we want your pet to get great afterlife care.

We guarantee all pets are handled with care and compassion and your pets ashes are returned to you.

Loss support Before, during and after we are there for you to Your pet is in the best care with New Zealand’s provide support and assistance in your time of need. most modern pet crematorium.

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Angel Wings Service, the first holistic end of life and Pet Angel Wings provides companion animal afterlife pet care business in New Zealand. Pet Angel cremation services in the Masterton Wings Wairarapa offers pet funerals, Carterton, Greytown Featherston, eco pet cremation, hospice care, “When faced with the memorial products and more.

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Carterton District Council

THE WOMEN OF CARTERTON DISTRICT COUNCIL AT CARRINGTON PARK’S BIG RED CHAIRS.

CDC’s women rise to the challenge The Carterton District Council’s team rose to the issues presented by Covid-19 challenges.

The varied nature of council business means CDC staff had to be adaptable.

Versatility and learning new skills are prerequisites at CDC. We’re an adaptable bunch! The difficulties of the past few years have been a testing time for all and CDC’s wahine stand tall and proud.

Front office; parks and reserve teams; operations; events; animal control; building and planning.

Our team has kept the district ticking, despite the setbacks. Every aspect of Council operations has changed to accommodate the far-reaching directives handed down from central government.

The Council’s duty of care to our community and employees meant the

traffic light system was adhered to stringently.

The pandemic had a significant impact on the hospitality industry too.

This meant taking steps to ensure the safety of everyone – those who work at Council, visits facilities, and uses council services.

Carterton Events Centre is an important part of the Council’s services and has had shows struck from the calendar because of Covid-19.

“When some members of our community expressed frustrations with the traffic light system, our team listened and tried to help,” said Kelly, our Corporate Services Manager.

Jenni, our Events Centre Sales and Marketing Coordinator, said shows returning to Carterton is a great relief.

“The Covid-19 Protection Framework rules set by the government meant we had to change the way we worked over the past two years.

Not everyone was happy about these changes. As a result, frontline staff faced unfair verbal abuse.

We’re immensely proud of our staff for putting their own health on the line to keep services running for our district.”

“Throughout each lockdown, events and hospitality was the first industry hit, and the last to crank up again.

“The team was able to be honest and comfortable with each other to express how we felt - and we didn’t feel great.

For me, it did affect my motivation – how many hits can you take?” says Jenni.

Robyn, our Democratic Services Officer, said adapting to the new rules was a challenge, but also presented opportunities.

“Council had gone through Covid lockdowns in 2020 and 2021, but I arrived after this, and meeting technology had changed. It threw up new IT issues.

This proved to be a learning curve but also helpful for my role.”

She said all the learning opportunities will prove useful in the long term.

“With staff away with Covid, I had to fill in for other service areas.

“This helped me get to know other team members and improved my understanding of their work.

Working in a team is about collaboration.

Overall, that experience has been a winwin for both Council and I.”

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From corridors of power to nurturing native plants Tracey Harlen steps nimbly among the beautiful native plant specimens at the orfolk oad ursery, ust as ably as she did in the corridors of P arliament where she worked as an investigator and principal adviser to the hief mbudsman of Parliament.

A qualified barrister and solicitor, she has shed the corporate life for one managing the plant nursery which prides itself in sourcing native plants from the airarapa region. She has also been an adviser to the mbudsman ces in the Pacific, and to the Development und for Timor-Leste.

The nursery has been growing natives for the past years when Tracey and landscaper husband Steven came along and purchased it in April . They were ripe to promote and develop it.

Steven also has a formidable list of e perience including establishing the arden Landscape ompany in ellington. He served his apprenticeship in eilding and worked for Thermal urseries in otorua, then as head gardener at the residence of the ritish High ommission, before studying at the oyal Horticultural Society ardens in isley and managing landscape pro ects all over

ritain and rance.

Tracey and Steven own a small sheep and beef farm at tahome, near iversdale on the airarapa coast, which includes a native nursery. They share their time between the city business, tahome and orfolk oad.

Their blended family of five come in handy to help. Staff numbers have already risen to around at busy times and Tracey is proud to announce they now have a head Seed ollector and Propagator, who works closely with Steven. They are responsible for identifying and locating airarapa eco-sourced seed to ensure there is adequate stock to meet the demand. e have connections with landowners who allow us to collect seed from their native plant areas and we are grateful to residents who bring us seeds. The demand is high too. Along with the public, the nursery s customers include the Department of onservation, reater ellington egional ouncil, councils, and restoration groups. citing plans are afoot too. They want to offer workshops on topics such as wetland regeneration, riparian planting, and landscaping ideas for both urban and rural gardens.

Wairarapa Native Plant Specialist If you’re thinking about planting natives, or adding to your existing native garden, come and see us.

We have a wide range of local native eco-sourced plants for hedging, boundary, restoration and waterways.

• Ake ake • Cabbage • Flax • Griselinia • Kanuka • Kowhai • Manuka • Pittosporum • Pseudopanax

Contact us now and order your plants - you don’t want to miss out.

131 Norfolk Road, Carterton | Phone 06 370 2328 | norfolknursery.co.nz | Open 7 days

TEGAN KING.

Stylish and maintainable home organisation If you want to turn that household chaos into order, Tegan King is just the person you may be looking for. From the kitchen pantry to your wardrobe, linen closet or garage, Tegan can sort and tidy respectfully. She has had a passion for organisation and design since childhood in Martinborough, constantly re-decorating her bedroom and organising her mother’s cupboards.

As a qualified nanny, she has an indepth understanding of the importance of living in a well-organised home. It’s not only easier to run, but it also gives a great peace of mind.

“Nothing makes me happier than creating logical systems for daily life that are aesthetically appealing. The key to my organisational style is to leave you with a stylish, practical, and maintainable space, where you feel free.”

In early 2021, Tegan established her business, Piper Homes, after travelling overseas which included working as a nanny for a busy family of five in London. She found herself, not only looking after the children, but helping organise and declutter their home.

“They were extremely grateful and when coming home to Wairarapa, I

thought how such a service could be a great business.”

Tegan prides herself on involving her clients throughout the entire process, aiming to build a trusting relationship, and identifying their needs and goals.

1. Home organisation and storage - from the kitchen to the linen cupboard and everything in between. During the initial consultation the space and storage options and ideas are discussed. In the second visit Tegan puts the plan into action.

2. Moving house. Whether it’s to help declutter before you pack or unpacking and organising, the Home Move package is designed to make the moving process as stress free as possible.

3. Deceased Estate. Tegan delivers this package with care and sensitivity.

Working alongside the family, she helps sort belongings of a loved one who has passed.

4. Video chats. This is when people simply need ideas and guidance as to how to declutter and tidy.

Check out Tegan’s website www. piperhomes.co.nz for all she offers.

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Adding more to Wairarapa Businesses +MORE is a business advisory and accountancy firm with offices in Masterton and Martinborough.

The +MORE women are part of a talented, local team who focus on supporting commercial and agri businesses in the area. Each of the women play a vital role in delivering outcomes to their clients. +MORE believe every small and medium New Zealand business deserves access to practical business advice, and they are passionate about helping Wairarapa business owners feel supported through their wide-ranging expertise.

Meet the women in the Wairarapa team: Lou Davies is a Director of +MORE Wairarapa. Lou has been in the Wairarapa area for over 10 years and lives on a dairy farm with her husband and three children. With years of experience running her dairy farm and working with a range of local businesses, Lou’s insight, and first-hand knowledge in both commercial and agri business is invaluable. Lou leads the team to provide exceptional services to clients, so they have the tools and support to achieve their version of success.

Liv Aring is a Senior Accountant at +MORE Wairarapa. Liv and her

From left Lin Bayliss, Jenny Robins, Lou Davies, Sara Sutherland, Liv Aring

husband have been in the Wairarapa for over 10 years and have a small lifestyle block which they use to fatten livestock.

Liv has strong client relationships. She adds value to clients by providing up-to-date reporting to allow them to make timely, informed decisions.

Sara Sutherland is an Accountant at +MORE Wairarapa. Sara lives in the South Wairarapa with her husband and two children on their Sheep, Beef and Cropping farm. Sara is currently in her second year studying towards a Bachelor of Business, majoring in accounting.

Sara assists the accounting team with GST and tax returns for various clients.

Lin Bayliss is a Client Services Manager at +MORE Wairarapa. Lin lives with her husband in Carterton and has been in the Wairarapa for over 30 years. Lin’s key focus is workflow management.

This involves liaising with the team and clients daily, and she plays a crucial role in delivering outcomes to clients. She also files client tax returns and helps with their payroll.

Jenny Robins is a Client Services Coordinator at +MORE Wairarapa.

Originally from Wales, Jenny moved to New Zealand just over two years ago. Previously having visited Wairarapa four years ago, Jenny knew this is where she wanted to come back to – so she did!

Jenny’s role at +MORE involves onboarding new clients and assisting with the overall client experience. Jenny has a passion for the industry and is currently studying Bookkeeping.

Nicole Donaldson (not pictured) is a Senior Agri Accountant at +MORE Wairarapa. Nicole grew up on a dairy farm in Dannevirke where her parents still reside today.

After 12 years in the Wairarapa, Nicole made the move to New Plymouth five years ago with her husband and two children.

Nicole’s agri business expertise in accountancy and advisory is invaluable to +MORE’s Wairarapa agri clients.

Office Locations: Lincoln Road, Masterton (Entrance opposite ANZ Bank).

Smart Hub, 51 Jellicoe Street, Martinborough. www.plusmore.co.nz (06) 929 1068

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Huge respect for the elderly shows at Lyndale T he G eneral Manager of L yndale C are in Masterton, Emma T aylor, loves dressing up.

She’ll happily compete to win the best dressed prize. She loves having fun with her residents, seeing smiles and hearing lots of laughter coming from the halls.

“I get so much j oy from being around older people. T hey have life ex perience and so many stories.” ne of her first jobs upon arriving at L yndale was to dress up as F ather C hristmas and gather the support of her admin team to do similar.

T hey built a Santa sleigh and delighted residents, as well as a nearby early childhood centre children. “A ged care it’s all about understanding and having fun.”

It wasn’t all fun during the worst of the covid lockdowns though. Emma said she and her staff found it a “lonely time” not being able to allow residents’ families into the home.

“Most were understanding but there was some abuse. We had to build up strong resilience.”

A registered geriatric nurse, Emma manages L yndale C are, on the corner of

C ole and C oradine Streets in Masterton along with the secure dementia community facility further up the road.

It’s a huge responsibility and I bow to my incredible staff who make it all work.” They look after people. “It’s a beautiful si e. nough for it to be a strong community, and small enough that we know all the residents and their families intimately.”

B efore L yndale, Emma was working in aged care in the utt Valley. She immediately liked the feeling of L yndale.

“I love old houses and the moment I stepped inside, it j ust felt right. T he welcoming timber lined entrance foyer and dining room/ lounge are part of the original homestead.”

As well as the utt Valley, mma has worked in aged care, community, and palliative nursing in Auckland and .

She and partner, R ichard, have moved a house on to land in artinborough where they plan to live.

She said covid may have disrupted many yndale activities, but it hasn’t stopped them doing the L yndale van’s outings twice a week. “ e just have to adj ust and go to fresh air places.”

Lyndale Care offers two special boutique facilities for stage two care and specialised dementia care.

Creating beautiful homes and adding colour to your life Sue Keene’s love of colour has taken her down the interior design path where she helps others translate their dreams into reality in their homes and workspaces. Her business, Envisage Interiors, has been running for three years and the burgeoning interest in home building and renovation has her creative juices flowing.

She has ‘done up’ many homes of her own and decided to make it official, so she could offer her experience and service, by gaining her Certificate in Interior Design through the Southern Institute of Technology. The study inspired her even more and a friend encouraged her into setting up in business. Envisage Interiors was created, and she has not looked back.

Sue caters for individual clients and works for developers and builders creating show homes, asking her to produce an eye-catching interior.

Some assignments can mean working with clients for several years.

“Working alongside willing people, who are open to suggestions, is so rewarding and exciting. It sometimes pushes people’s comfort zones, when I mention introducing a black wall or bold wallpaper, for example, but often

they thank me profusely afterwards, pleased they had had the courage”.

“Many people love living in their homes but don’t have the confidence, or skill, to know what colour goes with what, and how to arrange a room to its best advantage.”

When called upon to help, Sue meets her client and ascertains their lifestyle and what they want from their home.

“There’s so many styles from formal to bohemian, 50s and 60s ‘old school’ to Victorian classic and the uncluttered warehouse look.” After the discussion and ideas clarified, Sue sets up a colourboard offering paint hues and textiles and this is what she works with, alongside her client, to establish the final décor. She will give advice on furniture too.

Sue cannot over-state how important colour is to a room. There are many complementary and contrasting colours which work, but then there is the popular analogous theme using similar shades in a variety of ways. So, if your home feels tired and bland, Sue may be just who you are looking for to help brighten your life.

Beautiful interiors designed for you • Design and Decor • Colour consultancy • Project management Contact Sue today

Lyndale Villa

Lyndale Manor

For all enquiries please phone 06 378 7059 52/95 Cole Street Masterton

ENVISAGE INTERIORS

P 06 379 6983 or 027 393 2134 suekeene77@hotmail.com

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Carolyn Collier Carolyn believes the greatest reward you can get in Real Estate is compliments in the form of repeat business and referrals from her past clients.

Carolyn has built her business over the last 24 years based on communication, an absolute passion for the job and the ability to efficiently market and get a premium for your property.

Her business is built on loyalty, repeat business and referrals. If you’re looking for an energetic results driven agent who can provide you expert advice in this ever changing market then call Carolyn for a chat. carolyncollier.co.nz

Carolyn Collier

027 437 9513 carolyn.collier@raywhite.com

Ray White Masterton 111B Chapel Street Masterton

Leaders Real Estate Masterton Limited Licensed (REA Act 2006)

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SHELLEY MASON.

One stop party shop on the move There’s always a great festive at m osp h ere around t h e c om p any , Festival Hire.

events caterers, celebrants, venues and Festival Hire. All joining together to create ama ing events.

Shelley is quick to point out that the business would not be where it is now without the fantastic team they have working with them, Ga , Mel, Hayley, Joanna, uai-jon, Tom and Maia.

Shelley and Greg’s children Dylan and Abigail 3 like to help with rearranging the shelves.

With such a solid base, they feel confident about moving the business forward. Having a large space where all their equipment can be under one roof will be ideal. There will be ample display space too which excites Shelley. Their Hampton Marquee is ever popular for hire, with its vintage vibe and woodgrain poles.

The event hire and decoration company is thriving after years of hard graft and with exclusive supplier contracts, and weddings on the increase, they are expanding.

But what’s got them even more excited is that Shelley and Greg are moving their operation to a purpose-built building in the new Poplars Business Park, west Masterton. They hope to be in by the end of the year. It’s been five years of hard graft and trying to survive through covid, but people are now wanting to get out and celebrate.

She describes Wairarapa as having a ‘treasure box’ of events and often people are spoiled for choice when it comes to happenings. She says covid fostered a coming together of businesses and services involved in

Shelley and Greg continue using local products and suppliers whenever possible and are busy concentrating on a range of biodegradable, funky and specialty balloons.

Once you’ve bought and enjoyed a quality balloon, there’s no going back to the cheap and nasty.

She’s bold enough to describe their balloons as ‘trendse ng’. They have a vast array of children’s products to augment any party. All you need to do is ask and we can show you what we can supply. Shelley and the team like to lead clients from the beginning of an idea to the fantastic end event, guiding them through all the necessary intricacies.

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YULIA SAVROVA.

Personalised salon offering great hair styles Hairdressers Yulia Savrova and Ava Bradley at Allure Concept Boutique offer a peaceful, welcoming environment, right in the heart of Masterton, where giving you a great hairstyle, also comes with pampering and an environmentally-friendly range of products. The stylish boutique salon puts you immediately at ease, and you happily allow yourself to succumb to their expertise.

The salon also has rooms for beautician work and Yulia is on the lookout for a beauty therapist.

Yulia has introduced the Paul Mitchell brand of haircare to Wairarapa. With its motto: ‘Style isn’t born, it’s groomed’ she’s proud of the vegan and glutenfree products and of the company which was one of the first to stand up against animal testing.

Yulia had spent a decade in Wellington hair salons, only learning New Zealand hairdressing trends and it was her great ambition to own her own business.

Allure also stocks the award-winning medical skincare range ‘Environ’. This South African brand is a step up from regular skin care ranges. Yulia points out it is based around Vitamin A, antioxidants, peptides, and hyaluronic acid. It was founded 30 years ago by plastic surgeon Dr Des Fernandes, who has done extensive research into refreshing skin through the ageing process.

Yulia purchased the long-established Masterton hair and beauty therapy business, CHE, in January 2019. With a fresh new alluring name, she is proud of the service she provides. She loves the artistic endeavour of hairdressing and enjoys it when clients are keen to experiment with new styles.

Call in to experience a great hair experience and be introduced to quality products.

It was love that brought Yulia to New Zealand and eventually to Wairarapa.

She joined her husband, George, when he studied in Wellington and after the birth of their daughter, they looked to settle in Wairarapa.

The salon is also home to the beautiful French haircare product Angel En Provence. The range does not use any of the nasties and is 100% cruelty free, never tested on animals.

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Permanent hair extensions!

Without glue, tape, bonds or braiding equals no damage.

Smooth weft for a flawless finish. Longer and thicker.

Marquees | Furniture | Catering Equipment | Creative Displays Helium & Balloonology Displays | Lighting and the rest Contact the friendly team today. hireit@festivalhire.co.nz | 21 Queen Street, Masterton | 378 9537

Phone: (06) 377 0606 • www.allureconcept.co.nz Allure Concept Boutique Corner of Perry and Chapel Streets, Masterton

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