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Knitting to heal others Group makes clothes for ‘angel babies’ Erin Kavanagh-Hall Members of a Masterton crafting circle have picked up their knitting needles to help grieving parents dress their little angels for their final journey.

Te Awhina Cameron Community House’s weekly knitting and crochet group has embarked on a special pre-Christmas mission: hand-crafting tiny outfits, blankets and wraps for babies who are stillborn, known as “angel babies” within the baby loss community.

The woollen items, many of which are scaled-down several sizes to fit the smallest angels, will be gifted to Wairarapa parents who have recently experienced a stillbirth. So they are able, if they choose, to dress their baby for a funeral and burial.

The project was the brainchild of Te Awhina coordinator Donna Gray, inspired by a conversation with an artist friend who does ceramic casts of angel babies’ hands and feet as keepsakes for bereaved parents.

Her friend had just done a casting for a baby girl who was delivered at 24 weeks gestation and died during the birth.

The child’s parents, like any proud new mum and dad, wanted

to dress their baby, but could not find clothes small enough to fit her.

Keen knitter and crocheter Donna got to work and began researching and tinkering with patterns for premature baby clothes – and eventually enlisted the help of Te Awhina’s crafting circle.

Donna, who lost her baby son 30 years ago, said traditional rituals, such as picking out clothes for their child’s funeral, or wrapping them in a shawl before placing them in their casket, could be an important part of the grieving process for parents of angel babies.

“As humans, we are not designed to bury our children – no matter how old the child is, our brains can’t accept it,” she said.

“But there are little things that can help us through, like having a special outfit you can put your baby in before you send them on that final journey.

“If that outfit is handmade, with aroha in every stitch, it makes it all the more special.”

The craft group, which meets Tuesday afternoons at the Te Awhina hub on Stuart Cres, is

Te Awhina Cameron Community House’s weekly knitting and crochet group members Reta Warren, leftLisa Gray, Michelle Waddell, Donna Gray, and Linda Smith.

PHOTO/ERIN KAVANAGH-HALL

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Masterton’s Christmas magic

Masterton District Council certainly brought the magic to its Christmas event in Queen Elizabeth Park on Saturday. The event followed the town’s successful Christmas Parade which featured colourful characters and flotas. It was the first time the parade was held on Dixon St in the afternoon. Traditionally, it is held on Queen St at midday. More pics P6

A driver was in a critical condition after colliding with a tree between Greytown and Carterton on Sunday morning. The driver’s car came off the road and hit a tree on State Highway 2 in Ahikouka, just north of Greytown.

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Fighting for a brighter future Erin Kavanagh-Hall For boxing coach Laurence Titter, there’s nothing more satisfying than watching someone take a swing at a punching bag for the first time.

“It always happens. They put on a pair of gloves, step up to the bag, hit it really hard – and they smile,” Laurence said.

“It doesn’t matter whether they’re a school kid or have a full-time sales job; the reaction is always the same.

“There’s something very human and primal about balling your firsts and hitting something to release energy and frustration.

“In boxing, you can exert that energy and express yourself in a safe and positive way.”

Laurence is the founder and head coach of Wairarapa Boxing Academy [WBA], a community boxing gym set up to help young people achieve their full potential via the art of close combat.

In his youth, Laurence was a member of the Naenae Boxing Academy, renowned for helping hundreds of boys and young men transform their lives.

He and wife Channyn, known as WBA’s “Gym Mother”, set up the organisation in 2018, hoping to emulate in Wairarapa what the Naenae Boxing Academy had provided for his teenage self: a safe space, where youngsters can be active, learn self-discipline and resilience, and form healthy, respectful relationships.

In the past two years, WBA has grown to include more than 100 members, from age five to middle age, several of whom have gone to compete – representing the academy at tournaments all over the country.

2020 has seen some major achievements for the academy: starting its first “littlies” classes for children aged five to seven, providing boxing instruction in schools throughout the region, producing its first female

Laurence Titter and the kids from the Wairarapa Boxing Academy with boxer Joseph Parker [centre].

“Since starting WBA, we’ve had a lot of kids come in with their heads down, barely speaking, with zero confidence – telling us they just couldn’t do it. Now they’ve realised what’s possible and what they can do, they’ve got their heads up, they look you in the eye, and carry themselves proudly.” competitor, and members bringing home six gold and silver medals from the North Island Golden Gloves competition.

Speaking with Laurence, it’s clear he is extremely proud of his young fighters – most of all that, since the day they made their first hit at the punching bag, they have grown in confidence and self-respect.

To that end, Laurence said, he has achieved what he set out to achieve.

“Life is a big jigsaw puzzle – and, for these kids, I’m happy just to be a small piece of that puzzle,” he says.

“Since starting WBA,

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The Wairarapa Boxing Academy’s littlies classes.

we’ve had a lot of kids come in with their heads down, barely speaking, with zero confidence – telling us they just couldn’t do it.

“Now they’ve realised what’s possible and what they can do, they’ve got their heads up, they look you in the eye, and carry themselves proudly.

“If I can input into their lives for this moment in time, help guide them and help them make good choices, then I consider that a success.”

Laurence has been boxing since the age of six – following in the footsteps of his father, a former competitive boxer.

As a teenager, boxing

proved lifesaving when he started “getting into a stack-load of trouble”.

“I had a great family and a pretty great childhood – but we all have choices to make in life, and I started making some bad ones.

“Boxing helped me through – no matter what, I’d always find myself back in the gym. It was my happy place.”

In 2016, he started the process of founding WBA, setting up the Wairarapa Youth Charitable Trust to source funding.

With support from various organisations, including Trust House, the three Wairarapa councils and NZ Police, Laurence

and Channyn were able to secure a building – on Dixon St in Masterton – and open the doors to the academy in February 2018.

At WBA, Laurence and fellow trainer Ali Todd, with assistance from some of the senior members, run several trainings a week for the different age groups, where members learn a variety of skills and techniques.

Members can practice using the gym’s equipment, such as boxing bags and focus pads, and eventually, if they wish, can go to spar against each other.

Laurence and Ali also do training sessions with school groups, so far having

worked with Chanel, Makoura, Solway and Wairarapa Colleges, and Masterton Intermediate, Opaki and Wainuioru Schools.

Laurence said the WBA members came from “all walks of life – high decile, low decile and everything in between.”

“In the ring, everyone is equal,” he said.

“Boxing has helped bridge the gap – they have formed some cool friendships that they may not have had at school.”

Laurence is passionate about instilling strong values in young people that they can draw on throughout their lives – particularly respect, compassion and support for one another.

These values come into play at the height of a sparring match - whether training together with focus pads or throwing punches during an intense bout.

“There’s nothing like shedding blood and sweat together to build camaraderie.

“In the ring, you know and understand what the other person has been through, and you respect them for that.

“It’s important that my kids are looking out for each other and are there to drag each other up the mountain.”

Laurence said there had been several rising stars at WBA this year: including 13-year-old Daisee Omundsen, the academy’s first female competitor, silver medallist at the North Island Golden Gloves, and winner of the“Most Promising Boxer” award at WBA’s recent prize giving.

Receiving the Head Coach’s Special Award was 15-year-old Cooper Thompson – who has not only given excellent performances in the ring but proved himself a fiercely loyal team player at the Golden Gloves.

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Colouring-in pack aids grieving Erin Kavanagh-Hall Christmas is a joyous time for many children – but for those youngsters mourning the loss of someone special, the festive season can be a painful reminder of what’s missing from their lives.

So, a Masterton funeral director and artist have joined forces to help children process their grief, by way of some bold images and a pack of coloured pencils.

To support its youngest clients through their loss, Wairarapa Funeral Services has added a series of colouring-in packs to its resources for bereaved whanau, giving children a welcome distraction throughout the intensity of funeral planning.

The packs, which have been distributed to funeral homes around the country, are a collaboration between Wairarapa Funeral Services owner-director Robert Milne, and his partner Katie Gracie, a painter, muralist and colouringbook artist.

The packs contain a set of coloured pencils and five colouring-in sheets, featuring Katie’s expertlyrendered line drawings – each a motif to symbolise death, loss, and new beginnings.

Katie was inspired to create the packs by her daughter Audrey, and the time they spent together colouring in following the

Wairarapa artist Katie Gracie and Wairarapa Funeral Services ownerdirector Robert Milne. Right: Katie Gracie has designed colouring-in packs to help with the grieving process. PHOTOS/SUPPLIED

sudden loss of her father [and Audrey’s “Poppa”] in 2015.

Though she initially created the packs to help “take kids’ minds of the stress of the funeral”, both Katie and Robert know that grief continues beyond the traditional rituals.

In the lead-up to Christmas, Wairarapa Funeral Services are offering packs to any Wairarapa whanau grieving a loved one, regardless of the time passed since their funeral service.

Katie said Christmas could be a particularly difficult time for children missing a departed family member, and hoped the colouring packs would help

them, and the adults in their lives, work through their emotions in a creative and therapeutic way.

“It’s great to be able to provide something tangible and practical to families who are hurting at this time of year,” Katie said.

“When you lose someone, the gap in your life seems so much larger at Christmas. Children notice there’s something different – there’s that empty spot at their school prizegiving, and an empty space at the table.

“And, for some kids, it can be really hard to verbalise how that makes them feel.”

“The colouring packs are a chance for kids to express

themselves – and they can also give their parents and caregivers a tool to start a conversation,” Robert added “Not everyone feels comfortable talking about death with children, so Katie’s drawings and words can give adults a prompt to help kids to open up.”

Both Robert and Katie have extensive experience in the funeral industry.

Robert is a seasoned funeral director and embalmer, having worked at Wairarapa Funeral

Services for 21 years, before buying the business in April 2019.

Katie trained as an embalmer after leaving school, and spent a decade working in funeral homes throughout the Wellington region, before leaving the industry in 2008.

She has worked full-time as an artist for the past five years – and was excited to work on a project which combined “[her] two different worlds”.

The images she designed for the colouring packs were all representative of death and grief: including piwakawaka [which, in Maori culture, are messengers of death], ocean waves, tear filled-eyes, a young girl cradling a broken heart, and a boy carrying balloons, representing balloon releases which sometimes take place after funerals.

Some of the images include profound, yet child-friendly quotes about grief, as well as some sentence starters and prompts to encourage children to explore their feelings, either in writing or out loud.

“I didn’t want to include images that were overly religious, or so obviously about death that they were

upsetting,” Katie said.

“I wanted to create something which helped families create a conversation and could be therapeutic to people of all ages.”

Robert hoped the packs would be especially helpful for children who lost a loved one during the Covid-19 lockdown – and were unable to acknowledge that person’s life with an in-person funeral.

“As a funeral director, that was a difficult time.

There’s no such thing as closure when it comes to death – but having those rituals where you get to come together, celebrate a life well-lived, and say farewell are an important part of the process.”

He said Wairarapa Funeral Services had received “completely positive” feedback on the packs and loves seeing them put to use – by all generations.

“Recently, we had a funeral where a lot of the person’s grandchildren attended.

“At the morning tea afterwards, all the grandkids were down on the floor, colouring in – kids aged five all the way up to in their 20s.”

• Colouring packs are available free of charge from Wairarapa Funeral Services, 35/37 Lincoln Rd, Masterton.

Patterns sourced on Facebook and YouTube Continued from page 1 working on various knitted and crocheted baby items, such as hats and booties, cardigans, dresses, and wraps – including one tiny shawl pattern which comes with attached wings and halo.

Items are made to fit a range of angel babies, including those born at fullterm – but the group is particularly focused on crafting for stillborn babies who arrive early in the pregnancy, weeks before

their due date.

A “stillbirth” occurs when a baby dies after the first 20 weeks of gestation, which, in New Zealand, happens in about one in every 200 pregnancies.

Babies born between 20 and 24 weeks have less chance of survival – and can weigh as little as 300g.

“When a baby is born that early, the parents are completely unprepared,” Donna said.

“You’re not expecting to have a baby to dress at that

Some of the woollen goods made for angel babies.

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stage, let alone find something to bury them in.”

With this in mind, the group’s members have turned to the internet, sourcing a variety of patterns for premature baby outfits and dolls’ clothes on Facebook and YouTube.

Some have gotten creative – making booties from a pattern for knitted fortune cookies, and modifying doily patterns to make little lace shawls.

Donna said several

of the group’s members had either lost a baby themselves or had supported someone through the death of a child.

Her son Jordan, who would have celebrated his 30th birthday in April, died at four months old – and she said being able to prepare him for his funeral, though heart-breaking, was a healing experience.

“My mum had knitted Jordan a little pram suit, which we ended up burying him in. He looked

beautiful,” Donna said.

“It means the world that we can help give parents that same experience.”

The group would continue their angel babies project into the New Year, and will eventually distribute their items among local midwives and charities.

Donna said the group welcomes any donations of four-ply yarn and other knitting supplies.

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The Youth 2 Work Wairarapa Movement is an initiative that champions the importance of all Wairarapa youth aged 16 - 25 and those who have been displaced through Covid or are disadvantaged in the workplace.

It encourages partnerships between Mayors, iwi, key stakeholders, organisations active in the youth transition space, employers and businesses in a commitment to deliver vocational pathways, work experience and training opportunities for young people.

The Youth 2 Work Movement will ensure that the current wealth of knowledge and experience in the Wairarapa workforce won’t be lost and employers will have the skilled staff they need to future-proof their businesses.

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Successful business partnerships underway Neer Enterprises is an agricultural business in Carrington, rural Carterton, nestled in the gully below the Tararua Ranges, made up of two dairy farms, one sheep milking farm, a piggery, a sheep and beef farm and multiple support run of blocks. The business has been running for over 60 years and has passed through 3 generations.

The family is proud to be sustainable farmers, looking after the environment and have passion for what they do. Their belief is that if we look after the land and animals, they will look after you. This motto has carried their generations through to what has been achieved today and this is why they have partnered with the Youth 2 Work Wairarapa Movement.

Working with whānau to help our rangatahi into meaningful employment and apprenticeships Thomas’s dad got in touch with Carterton District Council after seeing the call to action to support the Youth 2 Work movement on social media from Carterton Mayor Greg Lang Thomas has now secured a dairy farm apprenticeship with Kokatau Farms who have partnered with Work and Income to receive financial support from the Mana in Mahi apprenticeship scheme.

“I can’t believe the support he has received,” said Thomas’s dad. “I have been telling everyone at my work about how Y2W has got my son exactly what he wanted in such a short time. To be able to ‘earn while he learns’ is just what he needs. He is now on his way to being independent and becoming an adult.”

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Masterton’s Christmas magic Masterton District Council certainly brought the magic to its Christmas event at Queen Elizabeth Park on Saturday. The event followed the town’s successful Christmas Parade which featured colourful characters and floats. It was the first time the parade was held on Dixon St in the afternoon.

Traditionally, it is held on Queen St at midday. JADE CVETKOV captured the magic through the lens.

Youngsters riding the miniature train at the park.

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A lego-themed float.

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Carterton house built in a week Karen Coltman

Assembly of a 95m2 kitset home started last Monday at a Lincoln Rd property in Carterton, and finished on Friday with a bill of about $142,000.

To do the fit-out [kitchen and bathroom] would take the build time to about a month from start to finish.

This Quick Build Homes [QBH] ‘shell build’ got the kitset home to the lockable stage with walls, roof, windows, and doors installed.

The home’s internal walls are New Zealand manufactured steel, which is spray-coated before they are erected. Power cables and plumbing is ready for connecting.

All QBH building plans have pre-approval from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment [MBIE].

According to QBH director Neil Colliver, the standard of insulation materials used and installed are twice the New Zealand standard requirement but matched the Australian standard.

“The landowner needs to get council approval for compliance with its regulations for the house location and fulfil other local consent matters, but the MBIE pre-approved

IMAGE/SUPPLIED Kitset home on Lincoln Rd, Carterton.

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Artists display lockdown work Erin Kavanagh-Hall It’s been a difficult and disruptive year for many – but, for the King Street Artworks community, the global pandemic has been no match for the power of creativity.

The Masterton-based community art studio is finishing 2020 off with a flourish, hosting a Christmas Cash and Carry exhibition: giving its artists the opportunity to showcase the pieces they have worked on throughout the year, and make some money ahead of the holiday season.

The exhibition, held at King Street Artworks’ [KSA] onsite gallery, is different to a standard art show.

As opposed to waiting until the end of the exhibition to collect their purchase, people pay for their items [using cash], and “carry them away” on the same day.

Each time a piece of art is sold, it will be replaced – presenting shoppers with a varied line-up of potential Christmas gifts.

The show features an eclectic range of work from more than 30 KSA artists and tutors: including handmade jewellery, paintings and

King Street Artworks artists Jennifer McLachlan, left, Samarah MacKinnon, Amiria Wickham, Shirley Reid, Noella Godinet.

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sketches, ceramic pieces, digital prints, fabric crafts and beadwork.

Coordinator Ian Chapman said the exhibition was a fitting end to the year: a celebration of not only the artists’ talent but the creative outlets that sustained them during Covid-19.

“Even though Covid-19 and the lockdown have been stressful for some of our artists, it hasn’t

stopped their creative process,” Ian said.

“Some of our artists continued doing art during lockdown – but, if they couldn’t, they came back to the studio afterwards, bounced back and continued being creative.

“We wanted to put on the show so people can buy some unique and affordable Christmas gifts, and get the instant gratification of buying

something and taking it home.

“And the artists get a real kick out of seeing someone pay cold, hard cash for something they poured their heart and soul into.”

KSA aims to improve community wellbeing through creativity: allowing people to try a range of art mediums in a relaxed and supportive environment.

The studio was closed

during the Alert Level 4 lockdown, and it re-opened in May during Level 2, with a limited number of artists allowed at the studio each day.

That same policy was re-introduced after the Auckland cluster in August when the rest of the country went to Alert Level 2.

Ian said the KSA community coped extremely well during lockdown – supporting

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“In a way, lockdown brought our community closer together.

“By seeing into each other’s home environments via social media, we were able to get to know each other outside of the studio.”

Since lockdown ended, KSA’s membership has increased – with more people in need of an outlet during a year of uncertainty and upheaval.

“We’ve had people come in because they’ve lost their jobs, or they’re dealing with other stressors, or because they’ve had time to reevaluate their lives.

“They’ve decided to live more in the moment and explore their creativity.”

KSA will be open throughout the Christmas season, except for the statutory holidays [December 25-27, and January 1 and 2].

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Merry Christmas!

By the time you read this, it might already be Christmas Eve – or even Christmas!

Finally, we’ve all made it to the end of the year.

Considering how tough the year has been, I think we all deserve a relaxing festive day on Christmas – a day dedicated to celebrating our family and friends and eating until our bellies feel close to bursting.

A survey run by Retail Meat New Zealand, in conjunction with Beef and Lamb New Zealand, showed that lamb would be the most popular protein on Kiwis’ plates this Christmas.

Of the 1800 Kiwis surveyed, 37 per cent said they would ve serving up lamb as the go-to meat of choice.

Ham was a very close second with 32 per cent, and beef came third with 13 per cent.

Cooking methods for the meat on the day were dominated by ovens and barbecues, capturing 62 per cent and 34 per cent respectively – which

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Perhaps an uncertain weather forecast this year has played a part in this.

As I’m writing this, the weather is set to be fine with a high of 23 degrees Celsius and southerlies gradually dying out.

It certainly won’t be the scorcher we are accustomed to.

Or perhaps after a rocky year, Kiwis want to stick to familiar traditions of roast lamb and veges in the oven?

On the vegetable front, potatoes [91 per cent], mixed salads [75 per cent], and kumara [61 per cent] were voted as the most popular side dishes, with pavlova taking out the top spot for the most popular dessert for the third year running.

But food isn’t the only thing on our minds this Christmas.

About 93 per cent of survey respondents stated that spending time with family was the most important part of Christmas – a three per cent increase on 2019.

Once everyone’s tummies are full, attention turns to some quality time with the family.

Top activities for New Zealanders included opening presents [82 per cent], backyard games [52 per cent], and having a sleep [42 per cent].

After a food coma, this last activity is only natural.

This is the last Midweek of 2020, but we are excited to come back to your letterboxes on January 13.

Eat to your heart’s content, be merry, have a wonderful Christmas, and a great new year!

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Family Tree Whakapapa Being at the opening artists’ talks of Family Tree Whakapapa, at Aratoi, was participating in an international togetherness.

The four Slavick sisters, all artists who have exhibited internationally, are separated by distance: Madeleine lives in Wairarapa while her professor sisters live in Pittsburgh [Susanne], Boston [Sarah] and Chapel Hill [elin]. However, with the magic carpet of Zoom, more than 100 people joined to open this thoughtprovoking exhibition.

Rawiri Smith delivered a moving mihi, Aratoi educator Becky Bateman welcomed the crowd, art historian Katherine Guinness led the Q + A session, and as each artist-sister presented, we felt warmth, respect and a shared professionalism.

The theme of the exhibition is complex: relationships between the human species and trees, relationships between trees themselves, the resilience of trees and the way

humankind has interacted with nature, symbolised by trees, over time. Underlying is the message that we should value our world more than we do.

Quite unsettling are elin’s silver gelatin prints of trees that survived the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the nuclear disaster at Fukushima.

We are seduced by the beauty of the images yet also aware of the human actions that caused the trees to be maimed. They have survived, helped by human intervention – rods prop up some of them – but they, some over 500 years old, show the resilience of nature.

Madeleine’s photographs show urban trees. Some seem to struggle to survive yet there they are, keeping on despite the brick, steel and concrete surrounding them. They are not without humour – look out for Parking Lot Conversation with the two tree images conversing against a grubby grey expanse of asphalt.

Science has found that

trees have their own networks, just as humans do. With trees, the network of communication is underground, roots intertwining. Sarah’s Elegy to the Underground watercolours and oils depict richly coloured mosaics of tree roots that thrum with life.

Lastly, Susanne combines tree images from historical sources with contemporary images of destruction to create sombre reminders of how we today are devastating the natural world. In the foreground, the jewel colours of Tree of Life designs are set against burnt-out or logged forests.

The living tree in the gallery reinforces the life force ideas in the art.

Visitors can sit nearby, listening to tree-related poems and texts selected and recorded by the artists.

• The exhibition runs until February 14 and is accompanied by a full-colour publication and a video on Aratoi’s YouTube channel.

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Season’s greetings extended to all WAIRARAPA

After experiencing an unusual and complicated year, which brought many different aspects to our usual lifestyle, we are now approaching Christmas, New Year and our summer holidays.

Even though it is generally expected to be a relaxing and re-invigorating preparation for 2021 and whatever it may bring, there are many instances where we may come across a problem we need some

help and advice with.

Problems are no respecters of holiday seasons.

Our team of volunteers at CAB have been trained to listen to you and empower you to find a resolution to your problem with the information we provide.

We have access to an amazing variation of resources, as well as our own internet website, constantly upgraded to current status.

We get all sorts of questions ranging from things like, “where can I find the nearest tennis club” to “my employer isn’t paying me at the proper rate, what can I do about it”.

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have been many covid-19 related questions which, hopefully, we have been able to help our clients with. Sometimes we have the added benefit of having already received the same question from another client so are able to point you in the right direction with confidence.

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We wish all members of our Wairarapa district a happy, healthy and enjoyable holiday season – keep safe on the roads and embrace and enjoy family and friends.

HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND A SAFE NEW YEAR TO OUR DOGGIE COMMUNITY Now that the silly season is upon us, a few handy hints for keeping our canine companions happy: y Never give a dog as a Christmas gift unless it has been requested (and responsible adults are onboard). y Involve the recipient in choosing the dog – after all, they will be together for the next 15 years. y Consider lifestyle, accommodation, finances and time – the biggest demand will be time. y Be careful with doors and gates over Christmas – not everyone will be as dog-minded as you. y Don’t over-feed your dog during the festive period and remember: chocolate is poisonous to dogs. y Make sure your details are up to date so we can reunite you with your dog if they go for a wander.

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For a child, their birthday is very special.

They look forward to their birthday for a long time. It’s because they want to be older and bigger, get presents and have a party to celebrate with family and friends. It’s all about them that day. Can you imagine if you forgot all about their birthday? They would be very sad and disappointed. Even for us as adults, our birthday is special.

If that day is so special to us, shouldn’t we celebrate Jesus’ birthday which we do at Christmas? Jesus is far more important than we are. His birth was announced by an angel from Heaven to some shepherds. They received a message of good tidings of great joy.

What was this message? That a Saviour was born for them. This message is for all people. This message is for you, too.

Who was this Saviour? It was Jesus. His name means Saviour. He came to save.

That’s what the shepherds understood.

They saw in this baby, which was born in Bethlehem, something far greater than just a baby. I hope that you may also see someone very special in Jesus.

Whether you acknowledge it or not, you need Jesus, too. You need a Saviour.

Because we are all guilty and great sinners in the eyes of God. Without Jesus you are lost and empty. He alone

can give you the comfort and peace that you are looking for. Wouldn’t it be great to be able to look God in His face, to have your sins forgiven and to have peace in your heart that passes all knowledge? Only with Jesus can you look God in the face. Only He can forgive your sin, give you real peace and eternal life. You are guilty in God’s eyes of many crimes that you have committed. Maybe in other people’s eyes or your own eyes you are not that bad. But the reality is that you will not be judged by another person, but by God Himself. Please lay your life next to the 10 commandments and see how good you are. You can find them in the Bible in Exodus 20. Can you see that we are all guilty? We are all like sheep that has gone astray. We have all gone our own way. Judgement day is coming and how will you be able to meet this Judge who is all knowing? You still have time to repent and trust in Jesus as your Saviour. For God so loved this world that He gave his only begotten Son (Jesus) that whosoever (that is you) believes (trusts) in Him shall have eternal life.

When you do this, you will be like the shepherds in Luke 2—praising and glorifying God and worshiping Jesus.

That will be your best Christmas ever.

Vehicles can continue driving on the Basin Lagoon Beach at Castlepoint after an agreement between Greater Wellington Regional Council and the Castlepoint Ratepayers’ and Residents Association.

The agreement came after an appeal by the ratepayers’ association against proposed restrictions on beach driving imposed by Greater Wellington’s Proposed Natural Resources Plan.

The regional council has confirmed that

mediation among them, the ratepayers’ association, Masterton District Council, the Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society, Te Hika a Papauma of Ngati Kahungungu, Rangitane Tu Mai Ra Trust and Rangitane o Wairarapa Incorporated Society resulted in the agreement that vehicles could continue to access the Basin Lagoon Beach, Vehicles would not be permitted to drive on the nearby dunes, and visitors would also be advised to keep off Bird Island to protect the habitat.

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mediation have also agreed to work towards putting information signage at the beach and the village describing the high ecological values of the area and noting that Bird Island is off-limits.

“We’re happy with the outcome,” regional councillor Adrienne Staples said.

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Do not go to work or into any public space if you have a cough, fever or difficulty breathing. Call your GP or Healthline on 0800 611 116 immediately and ask for a test for COVID-19. All of us have a role to play in stopping further spread.

GENERAL TIPS TO STAY WELL Wash your hands well and often Cough into your elbow Wear a mask on public transport

• Be aware of what teenagers and younger family members have access to.

Parties can be a time to experiment for our kids, especially in summer.

This holiday season, please remember to keep our emergency department free for emergencies

• Always offer food if people are drinking alcohol. Make sure water and nonalcoholic drinks are provided.

• Don’t let your guests drive after they have been drinking. Suggest they stay over, or make transport arrangements early in the evening.

All Wairarapa Medical Practices are open as usual, and the Wairarapa Afterhours Service, located at Masterton Medical, is available on weekends and public holidays, phone 06 370 0011.

• Avoid starting to drink too early in the day.

• Avoid swimming if you have been drinking alcohol, and make sure young childen are always well supervised.

On Christmas Day, Wairarapa After Hours will operate an On Call Urgent Service.

• Keep the chilly bin chilly, cover food to store it and don’t eat food that has been left in warm temperatures for too long.

From 26th to 28th December, and 1st to 4th January, After Hours will be open 9am – 5pm for urgent care only.

• On the BBQ, be sure to cook meat through properly. Use tongs to avoid burns, and check the gas bottles for leaks!

• Slip, slop, slap and wrap. Cover up when the day is at its hottest, and reapply sunscreen often, especially after swimming.

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The Youth Kinex clinic and the Te Rangimarie Health Clinic will be closed Thursday 24th December, reopening Tuesday 5 January.

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Railcars back on track Grace Prior All three iconic Silver Fern railcars finally arrived at their new home in Pahiatua last week, at the Pahiatua Railcar Society’s yards west of the town.

The railcars, which travelled through Wairarapa, had been stored in Christchurch for quite some time, Pahiatua Railcar Society president Don Selby said.

The railcars are most famous for their service on the North Island Main Trunk daylight passenger train between Auckland and Wellington from December 14, 1972, to December 8, 1991.

The Silver Fern offered airline-style service on board.

Drinks, snacks, and a newspaper were supplied to passengers.

It had been announced at the beginning of September that the three Silver Fern railcars were purchased by the Pahiatua Railcar Society and would be arriving “in the next few weeks”, but it ended up taking about three and a half months for them to arrive.

Selby said they were first moved from Christchurch to Picton, waiting for space on the Aratere – the only ship which has railway tracks fitted in New Zealand.

Silver Fern railcars at Opaki in 2018 on a special charter trip.

“Only one railcar could be sent at a time as there is only one set of tiedowns for them as they are quite large at 47.5 metres overall and weigh in at 107 tonnes,” Selby said.

Selby said transportation was further slowed down when the Aratere had a week off for maintenance which caused a backlog of railway wagons.

“Thirdly, a fitter had to accompany them, and there was limited availability,” Selby said.

Finally, during November there was quite a lot of bad weather which caused big swells in Cook Strait and the marine authorities would not allow the railcars to be

loaded in these conditions because such a heavy unit breaking loose could easily result in the loss of a ship, Selby said.

“In the last few weeks, all three railcars were grouped together in Wellington. They were hauled by a locomotive up to Pahiatua on the Wairarapa line, a trip over four hours,” Selby said.

Pahiatua Railcar Society made extensive preparations for the arrival of the railcars. This involved considerable work with heavy equipment on drainage improvements along with bulk earthworks, a lot metalling and additional supplies of used rail,

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sleepers and track fittings sourced and fitting by voluntary labour, Selby said.

The result was a “sizeable increase with a new three-track yard of considerable length and a major new internal fence around a compound in which to store the car,” Selby said.

“At the same time a large quantity of spare parts acquired in the deal, involving major costs.

Around 1000 hours of very hard voluntary labour has been carried out so far,” Selby said.

“Next, all three railcars require quite a bit of work to get them up to operational standards

– they have to be fully certified by inspecting engineers and rigorous safety standards maintained.”

He said the district now had “the nucleus of a major new tourism asset which is going to take a bit of time and quite a lot of money to get ready for service”.

Selby said that when the trains were progressively ready, there would be many ways they could be utilised to ensure their goals are met.

“The society has built up a well-equipped base in quite a strategic location and has years of experience running trips throughout the North Island,” Selby said.

“It has a great volunteer team comprising experienced fitters and restorers, along with other operational staff and an efficient marketing division, tied together by an efficient management and administration group.”

Selby said they had a group of five experienced railcar drivers, “all of whom are full-time locomotive engineers [drivers] with KiwiRail as members”.

He said what the association needed the most was “a lot of backing and commitment from the local district in the immediate future”.

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A perfect little snowball Dear friends, We couldn’t resist sharing this small bundle of fluffiness on the day it was born.

Hatched straight from the eggshell on December 11, 2020 - the hatch date that ranger Mireille predicted. She’s in charge of our tūturuatu [shore plover] and knew something was up even before she checked their enclosure.

From a distance mum and dad were very uptight and doing what ranger Mireille has coined the ‘broken wing act’.

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Hence the ‘broken wing act’. The parents will also make a ‘peep’ sound and look directly at a predator hoping their chicks will notice so they can take cover and hide.

For young chicks there isn’t time to learn this behavioural response. It’s what’s known as innate behaviour meaning its genetically imprinted on them at birth to equate their parents’ distress cries with taking evasive ‘flight’ action.

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A day-old tūturuatu chick.

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check each nest, looking for visual breeding cues [don’t ask], noting the dates they first see a pair’s first and second eggs.

When the third egg is laid, they will feel to check the eggs are warm.

This tells the rangers the parents are incubating,

and they will then set a hatch date of 28 days’ time for the first egg to hatch.

Rangers let nature do its thing and will only recheck nests closer to hatch dates to see if things are honky tonk and okay doke.

Assuming all is well, the result is a perfect little snowball of fluffy feathers.

Look for us again in the new year and we’ll tell you all about our pink bathtubs. In the meantime, the next column will come out on January 13, 2021.

It’ll be all about a cool little doodad that plays a big role in conservation.

If you find you can’t wait until then, feel free to come visit and say ‘kia ora’ to our

rangers and wildlife. We’re open daily 9am-6pm every day these holidays except Christmas Day. On behalf of all of us here have a safe and festive holiday period and thanks for all the support.

Meri Kerihimete everyone.

Until the new year, your pals, The Pūkaha Rangers.

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Mokomoko: Learning from the Waipoua River If you need some planting done, you can give a bunch of children some spades, and you’ll get some planting done – possibly quite a lot of it. But if you take a bunch of children get them to explore an area, find out a bit about its history and create some links between them and the planting site, you’re going to get a whole lot more than just plants in the ground. You’ll get children with skills, ideas and questions. And children with a sense of connection to a place that is way more likely to transform into a long-term relationship that benefits both the people and the place.

And making those connections is at the heart of what the Mokomoko group is all about. Drawing on students from four nearby schools, Mokomoko is exploring and restoring an area of the Waipoua River, facilitated by Joseph Potangaroa of Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa and Rangitāne o Wairarapa.

Mokomoko is the reo name for torrent fish – tiny, tough endemic fish which are found in the rapids, riffles and torrents of fast-flowing, gravelbottomed rivers. They were once plentiful in the Waipoua, as were massive eels, lamprey, grayling and all three species of kokopu and inganga/whitebait.

“But people have taken their toll on the river,” Potangaroa said. “There are a few eels left, maybe a few inganga, but definitely no flounder/patiki. And you’re never going to find grayling because now they’re extinct.”

Even parts of the river no longer exist. In the 1930s, the river was straightened to carry flood water away from town as quickly as possible. Many of Masterton’s best known facilities have been built over the natural riverbed.

There are some mokomoko/ torrent fish however, somehow still clinging on to their home on the riverbed, in a river plagued by toxic algae, urban runoff, and erratic flow. And it’s these fish whose name has been chosen to represent the restoration group and embody the hope they hold for the Waipoua’s future.

Facilitated by Potangaroa, students and teachers from Makoura College, Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Wairarapa, Lakeview School, and Ko te Aroha Early Childhood Centre have all spent time getting to know the

Lakeview School pupils with Joseph Potangaroa at the Waipoua River.

Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Wairarapa pupils check water quality.

Makoura College students getting stuck into mulching Waipoua River plantings.

Mokomoko/Torrent Fish.

Waipoua and then getting to work on ideas to protect and restore her.

“I like going out and learning about things with Joseph,” says Ngahuru Smith, one of the students involved. “One of the things he says a lot is ‘back in the day’ and it makes sense when you’re out there and the things he’s talking about are right around you.

We’ll just stop and he’ll

show us something and he’ll talk about the trees or the history of the river or whatever. And you can see the stuff and it makes it real.”

“As a facilitator, I don’t have to be there all the time leading the learning,” Potangaroa said. “All of the connected schools are doing things their own way, and my job is to link in to what they’re doing, promote ideas, and connect the kids with nature and the community. There is a lot already going on and for these kids to connect with the community and with people already involved, has been really great.”

“The Greater Wellington Regional Council, the Masterton District Council and Recreational Services have really come alongside this in a collaborative way, while the Department of Conservation has been hugely supportive.

When we had a day recently, planting and mulching below the Colombo Rd bridge, they were there, working alongside the students, sharing sweat and doing the mahi.

“And what’s particularly cool in that kind of situation is the kids get talking to the adults and everyone’s learning off each

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other and sharing ideas. I love seeing that interacting happening – it’s connecting people together but also connecting those people to those places. There are lots of possibilities and that’s what’s happening in terms of getting people together.”

Some of those possibilities include connecting with other groups who are focused on the river, doing some more clean-ups and water testing and maybe doing some bird surveys to find out what is thriving and what is missing.

Mokomoko is a group that is coming up with their own ideas and questions, as well as one that is primed to respond if opportunities come up that they can respond to.

“The CCEM model is flexible enough that it can be juggled to meet the directions chosen by the students involved, as well as take advantage of local expertise and experiences,” Potangaroa said.

“Mokomoko is held by Ngati Kahungunu and is the only Iwi-led CCEM group in the country. The strategic leadership group is really hands-on – small on talk and big on actions.

They all have direct expertise in terms of the river, the community and the environment, so they’re as keen as the kids are to get on with things.”

And those children sure are keen. At the end of a day’s planting and mulching, one of the Makoura College students looked downstream to the next section of the riverbank.

“Why can’t we just carry on,” she said to her teacher, Jo Paku. “Ahh,” said Paku, “we’ll see what can happen.”

You can bet your life we’ll see what can happen. Just watch that space.

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Matariki in our northern sky after dark.

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An astrological gander Okay, let’s have a Christmas Eve look-around.

Just before 10pm, the Jupiter/Saturn conjunction we talked about last week is still a good sight going down in the west. This is probably the last week they will be on view, as by the time it is dark, they will be near to setting. They are beginning to separate now, and we won’t see the two giant planets looking so close together until some time in 2040, and even then, you will have to wait until 2080 to see them as close as we saw them last week.

With the two planets gone from our sky, the

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Nick Sault western half of the sky gets a little bland, except for Mars, very high in the northwest after dark. He’s been around in Pisces for some time now.

The moon is getting fuller as the week progresses, so get out before Christmas if you want to see the sky without moonlight washing out most of the stars. On December 24, it sits quite close to Mars.

The action is in the

eastern half of the sky; well, high in the eastern sky. The exception is the Marariki cluster [Pleiades] in the north.

Moving slightly east of the cluster you will come to the upside-down V shape of the bull’s horns. Of course, in the northern hemisphere where the constellation of Taurus was named by the ancients, the bull’s horns do appear the right way up. Maybe if you know some people dumb

enough to think the Earth is flat [I see them spouting on social media from time to time] you can explain to them that if the Earth is flat everyone would see the bull the right way up.

Moving a little towards the south, but still in the northern half of the sky, Orion stands out like no other. The hunter is probably the best visible proof that we see constellations a different way up to folk in London, Paris, Tokyo or New York.

The brilliant blue-white star Rigel sits above Orion’s three-star belt from our view, when in fact it traditionally sits in the hunter’s foot. Below the

belt is the equally bright but red star, Betelgeuse, which is supposed to be in his shoulder.

Orion’s belt points southeast to the intensely white star Sirius. Being the brightest star in the sky it can admirably serve as our Christmas star, sitting half-way up the eastern sky. South of Sirius, but equally high in the sky, is Canopus, a giant star, but slightly less bright than Sirius due to its extreme distance.

No, Midweek next week, but after that go out and see the sky with the moon missing. In the meantime, have a wonderful Christmas.

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I’m sticking to my promise Only a couple of days before Christmas and I imagine in some households the tension is rising already. Overexcited kids, under-excited and over-stressed Mums and Dads, trying to plan food for the day to feed the hoards who are coming to visit and hoping it will be fine so you won’t be stuck inside all day.

I have stuck to a promise I made myself a couple of years ago that I will no longer do something if I don’t want to. So, for the first time in our married life we will be separated on Christmas Day. It sounds worse than it actually is. Family gatherings are not enjoyable for me so this year with each other’s blessing, my wife is off for a couple of days to her family and I am home alone.

Well, not quite. I will however be spending part of Christmas Day with some very special friends of mine. These are people I chose to like and I am always very happy and relaxed in their company, so I already know I am going to enjoy myself.

Poor old Princess Diana found out the hard way that family gatherings at Christmas can be tough.

The royal family have a long standing tradition that they buy each other inexpensive joke gifts

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Graeme Burnard [imagine the Queen wandering around the $2 shop] but no one thought to tell Diana.

Apparently although she and Charles had only been married a few months, they were already barely talking to each other. Among the gifts she bought for them all was a very expensive cashmere jumper for Anne. When princess pushy opened the gift there was a stony silence and the whole gift-giving ceremony was ruined. I wouldn’t be surprised if Charles didn’t tell her on purpose.

No chance of anyone getting expensive gifts from us. We are mainly sticking to food and drink as gifts for other people this year, and food and drink is very easy to re-wrap and gift on if you don’t like it.

It fascinates me watching all the unwanted gifts being listed on Trade Me starting very early on Christmas Day. Some people have no problem heading a listing as “unwanted Christmas present” and are cheeky enough to put the full price on the item. No class.

We asked our

grandchildren [11 and six] what was on their wish list [silly question] and we received quite a substantial order. I did reply that we only wanted this year’s requests, not the 10-year plan.

We were delighted that our six-year-old grandson wanted paper, pens and colouring in stuff. His mother is very creative and was back at that age too, so that gives us much pleasure.

Our 11-year-old granddaughter informed us that he draws and colours in far too much.

A bit rich coming from someone who spends hours on electrical devices.

So, my final words for the year are two of the worst Christmas jokes I have found.

What did Adam say to his wife on the day before Christmas?

It’s Christmas, Eve. and How does good King Wenceslas like his pizzas?

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Dehydration in older people – a fluid situation With long, hot summer days ahead, the importance of staying well-hydrated can’t be overstated – especially among older people more prone to dehydration, says a Massey University health researcher.

ice cream and jelly. Beverages included water (43 per cent), hot drinks such as tea and coffee (42 per cent), and cold drinks (15 per cent).

Study participants who struggled to open lids on hospital-supplied beverages, particularly foil lids on milk and juice bottles, had a significantly lower total fluid intake, the study found.

Professor Wham says offering water and drinks more often through the day, especially with medications, is likely to increase fluid intake as drinking needs to be driven by routine rather than reliance on patient thirst.

Professor Carol Wham, from the School of Sport, Exercise and Nutrition in Massey’s College of Health, is particularly concerned about dehydration among older inpatients in hospital care.

The findings of a pilot study she has just published revealed that more than 40 per cent of older patients under DHB care were either dehydrated or had impending dehydration.

“Dehydration is a problem in older adults because it is associated with increased risk of morbidity and mortality and longer length of stay in hospital,” says Professor Wham. “It is under-recognised, under-treated and poorly prevented.”

She says older adults are especially susceptible to dehydration due to age-

related physiological and functional decline, impaired thirst perception, and a decline in kidney function.

Restricted mobility and incontinence issues can also lead to older people drinking less fluids to avoid trips to the toilet. The findings, published in the Australasian Journal on Ageing and titled: Factors associated with low-intake hydration among older inpatients – a pilot study, provide

insights on a little-researched area in New Zealand.

It focused on 89 hospitalised older adults with a mean age of 82 years, and found that 16 per cent were dehydrated and a further 27 per cent had impending dehydration – a total of 43 per cent.

Total fluid intake was mostly from beverages (82 per cent) with 18 per cent from liquid foods such as yoghurt, soup,

Professor Wham, who has carried out extensive research on malnutrition among older people in previous research, says the physiological mechanisms that trigger thirst and hunger conspire against people as they age. But we can all play a part in our interactions with ageing relatives or friends by sharing a meal or cup of tea with them.

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“We’re seeing fewer KiwiSaver clients withdrawing all their funds when they reach retirement age,” says AMP Wealth Management Chief Executive Blair Vernon.

“In fact, nearly 7 per cent less than this time last year, representing about $4 million in KiwiSaver investments.”

Mr Vernon points to low interest rates as one possible reason for the trend, but says KiwiSaver offers more than just competitive returns to older Kiwis.

be especially important for this demographic as their needs change.”

Further evidence of an increasing pool of active funds for the 65+ year bracket comes from both the Financial Markets Authority’s (FMA) annual profile of KiwiSaver members and a recent AMP Wealth Management survey.

FMA annual profile of KiwiSaver members shows an 11per cent increase in members aged in their 70s in the past two years. The AMP Wealth Management survey* revealed that more than 25 per cent of respondents expect to still need to be working fulltime when they reach the 65-year ‘retirement’ age, and over 40 per cent expect to be working part time.

have recently retired are most likely very pleasantly surprised at having an unexpected ‘nest egg’.

“We know that an increasing number of older Kiwis are struggling to save financially and many hadn’t counted on getting to retirement having built up a good level of savings, but KiwiSaver is helping to change that.

“For those aged 65+, the fact that their KiwiSaver money is currently working harder for them compared to bank deposits for example, while also allowing greater flexibility, means it makes absolute sense for them to stay in KiwiSaver,” says Cave. * AMP Wealth Management recently surveyed 1000 KiwiSavers across New Zealand aged from 30 to 55.

Financial adviser and commentator for grownups.co.nz (New Zealand’s lifestyle website and social club for over 50-year -olds) Michael Cave, says the current cohort of KiwiSaver members who

“Another compelling feature of KiwiSaver for members aged 65+ compared to some other savings products is the ability to withdraw partial amounts from your funds whenever you like, or need, without incurring any penalty. This can

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Wednesday, December 23, 2020 Lifestyle Wairarapa Midweek Wim Hof speaks during a talk show in Hamburg, Germany.

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Stick to positive routines Reading The Wim Hof Method book I have just finished a chapter that covered a period of his life that was very challenging for him. It was a time in which he struggled financially, his wife passed away, and he was raising four children on his own.

However, it is during times such as these that Hof feels it is most important to stick to and maintain our positive habits and routines. In his case it was his cold water therapy, which eventually became the renowned Wim Hof Method, but is could be other things that many of us do, many of which are always accessible at no cost. You can learn new things, read, exercise, help others, volunteer your time to a worthy cause, meditate, ... there’s a rich range of things that can be done to keep you grounded as you continue to grow, even when times are tough.

Many people will wait until the stars are aligned and everything is perfect before establishing new positive habits.

Unfortunately these times may never arrive, so the habits won’t develop.

A better approach is to start them now, even imperfectly, so they will be there for you if and when the tough times come.

Put it out there

This post directly contradicts one I did a few weeks ago. It’s about setting goals and whether or not to share them with others. In the earlier post I wrote how sharing publicly can have an adverse effect, as the initial accolades you get are often enough, then the enthusiasm fades as everyone, including the goal-setter, forgets the goal was ever set.

In this post I’m suggesting the opposite, but with a little more accountability. I have shared on social media about how I’m going to be running the iconic Tarawera ultramarthon

Midweek Musings

Tim Nelson early next year. However, I have also paid the [significant] entry fee. It’s going to be a lot harder not to do the event now, as even if everyone who saw my post forgets, I know that I’ll be essentially throwing away $300 if I don’t do the event.

Public sharing is just part of the equation, to really add an incentive when setting a goal like the one I have done, invest more than a little time on social media and pay your entry fee up front.

Start the day positive

Great advice from the inspirational David Goggins, this time about how to start the day with a win. Goggins said the one time of day we have control over is the morning, making it possible to start the day with a win. He suggests beginning the day the night before, in the way in which you will do the night before a job interview.

Have your clothes ready, know what you’re going to have for breakfast, wake up prepared. When the alarm does go off get up immediately without hitting snooze; you’re going to be just as tired after the third, fourth, or fifth snooze, so you may as well get up straight away.

Once up don’t check your phone, especially avoiding the news as chances are it’s not going to be positive, so don’t expose yourself to the negativity.

Just doing the positive and avoiding the negative things I have mentioned will mean your day will start with small wins. You may choose to include other activities, such as meditation, reading and exercise, but only do what you know is manageable.

You don’t want to make the morning a stressful

time as you try to get too much in, but what you do include needs to set you up for the day in the right way.

Action and feedback

Sarah Davidson is the founder of the Matcha Maiden organic tea brand, an author, and the host of the Seize the Yay podcast.

When interviewed on the Your Dream Life podcast she shares about how her business got off the ground, leading to it being the successful brand it is today.

A key aspect of Davidson’s success was her willingness to find things out, which she just Googled for the most part, so that she knew what to do for each step of the journey. She then took action, essentially just implementing what she found out online, and would then use the feedback she received to make necessary changes to continuously improve.

Davidson also discusses how things don’t have to be perfect to get started, stating that good enough is good enough. Too many people are frozen by the need to be perfect, with perfection never being reached so the project never starting.

I really like the way in which she highlights how so much of what we need is available for free and online for so many of the projects and dreams we have. It’s just a case of looking for what we need then using the information to do what we want to do.

The formula is a simple one ... plan, take action, use feedback, get better, repeat.

Do the work

I’ve posted previously about Wim Hof, the developer of The Wim Hof Method. Nearing the end of his book I’m now aware of the method and what it involves doing. The process is a simple one in terms of what’s involved, but implementing it, especially the cold showers, isn’t easy when you’re under the warm water before turning on just the cold tap for, to start with, 15 seconds.

Now that I’ve invested a few hours in reading the book, none of this time will mean anything if I don’t at least try the method. I have all that’s needed [a shower with cold water], I just need to now be willing to endure the short period of discomfort to see if the results will follow.

What I have written about here applies to so much of the self-help industry, including, to some extent, these posts in my newspaper column.

It’s easy to do the reading, listen to the podcast, watch the inspirational movie.

However, this finding out will amount to nothing if we don’t implement what we learn. Perhaps some things won’t give you the results you’re hoping for, however, there will be many things that will add great value and benefit to your life if you do the work.

I’ll start by implementing The Wim Hof Method and will report back to you with the results.

Do something about it

This quote by James Baldwin came up on The Daily Calm today: ‘Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed that is not faced.’

What great advice.

So often in life there are things that concern or bother us, yet we do

nothing about it. We may complain to those who can’t help, but we fail to address things with the people who are causing the problem or can do something about it. In almost all cases this is because we want to avoid the discomfort of confronting the issue, even though the issue is causing us stress.

One thing is for sure, just as Baldwin states in his quote; nothing will be changed if it is not faced.

We need to be brave and be willing to face up to the issues that are having a negative impact on our lives.

Do something for nothing

This is another idea that was a focus of a Daily Calm meditation, with the theme this time being on doing things for people.

In regards to the things done, the meditation had one covenant, this being that no one can know that you have been the one who has done it. This places a whole new emphasis on the deed concerned, as there will be no accolades for doing it, there will just be the appreciation of the recipient that an anonymous person has done something kind for them.

We all like to be recognised for the good things we do, and there’s nothing wrong with this.

However, every once in a while it’s worth doing something nice without sharing what you have done with anyone. Chances are you’ll still get that warm glow from knowing you have made a difference and helped someone.

• Tim Nelson is principal of Lakeview School and author of the book Small Steps for a happy and purposeful life. He endeavours to learn something new every day by reading books, listening to podcasts, and engaging with a wide range of other content.

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34 Wairarapa Midweek Business Wednesday, December 23, 2020

people who mean business Merry Christmas from Rosies Removals!

Waxing lyrical about clean ears Liz Kirkland believes it can be one of life’s simple pleasures having your ears cleaned.

There is no water involved, no pain or discomfort. Just the world suddenly becoming light and airy.

A wax build up can cause many problems ranging from dizziness, pain, and itchy ears, to a loss of hearing.

Liz is a registered nurse who

chose to specialise in ear health seven years ago. “Ears are often the forgotten organ but they are so vital to maintaining good health.”

If Liz had her way, everyone in the community would have their ears checked once a year.

“Regular ear checks and cleans is all about prevention rather than reacting when things go wrong.”

If Liz detects anything serious and needing further treatment, she refers directly to the Ear, nose and throat (ENT) physicians at Wairarapa Hospital.

Liz’s youngest patient has been just four months old, the eldest 103.

Petra and the team at Rosies Furniture Removals would like to thank all our customers for your business during 2020 and wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

We look forward to offering you all the same high level of service in 2021 with no job too big or too small.

For bookings, quotes and more information call Petra on (06) 370-1258 or 0274 875 329 We are located at 4 Buchanan Place, Solway, just before the Waingawa Bridge in Masterton.

Booking is easy and no referral required. Either book online at www.ears2you. co.nz or call (06)370 6730.

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F U L L O F F L AV O U R At Christmas, all roads lead home - Marjorie Holmes

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Walking into the Dickensian Bookshop in Featherston is an all-encompassing experience, delighting and heightening the senses.

The unmistakable smell of books takes you first. The paper…leather…print…it absorbs you. Then the visual feast of the books on their shelves, clearly catalogued into genres and titles…NZ History… biographies…travel…poetry, it goes on and you feel like you’ll be lost in the pages forever. The gorgeous décor mirroring Victorian times is a delight in itself… where the timber is dark and lustrous, the furniture elegant and fabric rich. Golden wallpaper lightens the space.

Dave and Patsy Adams have put a lot into presenting their bookshop emulating the Victorian era, a favourite time of theirs, and hence the name Dickensian.

The bookshop is patiently awaiting the opening of the adjacent Tea Rooms they have also created. Final Council approval is hoped for soon. Patrons will be able to come grab a coffee, tea and cakes and sit at tables beside the floor-toceiling windows which outside features a surround of vintage olive-green tiling.

There is already interest from book clubs and writer groups wishing to use the space.

The Dickensian Bookshop opened in Featherston in 2018. Described by Patsy as Dave’s ‘dreamchild’, the couple were both prompted to consider opening a bookshop after an experience where they saw second-hand books being tossed into a skip when failing to sell at a book fair. “When Dave saw a first edition going into the rubbish, it was his eureka moment when he knew books would be his future life,” remembers Patsy.

Dave was in the Merchant Navy for many years and currently works in Wellington in Human Resources. He met Patsy when she was visiting New Zealand. They kept in touch and another encounter in Paris sealed their commitment and led to them eventually marrying. They both share the running of the bookshop, open Thursday to Sunday, and which they hope will one day will be their fulltime occupation.

Over the holiday period they will be open (23, 26, 27, 31 Dec, 2, 3 and 4 Jan).

Opening hours are 10am-4.30pm each day.

Go visit, but make sure you have plenty of time, it’s not a shop to hurry through.

OPEN MONDAY TO SATURDAY - LATE NIGHT FRIDAYS UNTIL 9PM EXCEPT ON CHRISTMAS DAY AND NEW YEARS DAY For the Love of Books

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Handmade sourdough French pastries Gourmet pies Martin Grice - Artisan Baker (06) 308 6586 - 027 757 6631 33a Fitzherbert Street, Featherston MARTINTHEBAKER14@GMAIL.COM

MARTIN GRICE PREPARING A BATCH OF CROISSANTS. Baker

Old-fashioned way of making bread People flock to Baker in Featherston for their daily bread and the demand on Martin Grice’s products keep rising, just like his sought-after bread, pies and pastries. Martin has been in Featherston 18 years, having taken a liking to the town’s strong sense of community and down-to-earth nature. His baking has since become legendary and people come from far and wide to buy his goods.

Everything in the bakery is made from scratch. Martin makes his bread the oldfashioned way, with slow fermentation methods. His sourdough range alone has a 48-hour fermentation period using the same starter he has had for many years.

Yeast-risen Ciabatta loaves are his fastest seller, followed closely by the multi-grain sourdough. There’s also parmesan and rye and caraway loaves which race out the door. A keen believer in things-natural, Martin believes people should educate themselves more on what they are eating and is keen to point out the traditional long fermentation time he uses is so beneficial for people’s digestion and gut.

“Everything is 100% natural. If I can’t make it with natural ingredients, I don’t make it at all,” declares Martin.

With summer in full swing, Baker’s food is a great way to create a simple picnic.

The French pastries are baked fresh each day. These include almond croissants, hazelnut Danish, and a gluten-free Mexican cornbread with cheese. Of late, peanut biscuits and chocolate shortbread are popular. Baker’s gourmet pies are also made the old-fashioned way, with no fillers. The only ingredients are meat, vegetables and wine. Think beef and blue cheese, venison and beetroot, Moroccan chicken with pistachio nuts, Pork and Kumara, mushroom and lentil.

He has a grand vision that Featherston could become a “wonderful cornucopia of artisan food producers. There are some entrepreneurial people in this town doing inspiring things,” he muses.

Baker is open Wednesday to Sunday 7am to 4.30pm. The only day closed will be Christmas Day. So, come Boxing Day follow the line of people…

Wednesday, December 23, 2020 Puzzles Wairarapa Midweek

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Events

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24 Belly Dance for Beginners: Featherston Community Centre. 6.307.30pm. Call Antonia Blincoe [021] 105-7649.

The Salvation Army Oasis: Gambling addiction help, free service, counselling service available, 41 Perry St, Masterton. Call [06] 3703317/[021] 804-339 [any time] – Ramil Adhikari.

Danzability Class: 10.30-11.30am, at St John’s Hall, 73 Main St, Greytown. Contact physio.rachel. horwell@gmail.com or [022] 0772654.

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

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Digital Seniors: Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching: Martinborough, St Andrew’s Hall, Dublin St, 9.30-11.30am.

Featherston, Featherston Fire Station, Fox St, 1.30-3.30pm.

Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm, tutored classes available, also print on Fridays, at 12 Victoria St. Call Sue 377-7019 or Elissa [0274] 706-528.

Age Concern: Steady As You GoFalls Prevention Class, 9.30am at the Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton.

Housie: At Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club [behind clock tower Carterton], at 1pm.

Narcotics Anonymous: 7.30-8.30pm, at St Matthew’s Church, Church St, Masterton.

Carterton Community Choir: Meet 7.15-9pm, at Carterton School,

Holloway St. Ability to read music not essential. Call [022] 373-4299.

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

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

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

Red Star Table Tennis Club: 5-7pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter (027) 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066.

Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 6.30pm.

Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 1-2.30pm.

Call 377-5518 or 377-1135.

Masterton Senior Citizens & Beneficiaries Association: Meet 1-3.30pm for cards, Scrabble and bowls, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St. Call Ngaire Walker 377-0342.

Wairarapa Fern & Thistle Pipe Band: Practice 6.30-8.30pm, Savage Club Hall, 10 Albert St, Masterton. Call secretary, Gloria [027] 628-5889.

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

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26 Cobblestones Museum: Open daily 10am-4pm. Printing Works: Sat/ Sun, 1-4pm. Our resident printer recreates the activity of a letterpress job-printing shop in the early 1900s.

Cobblestones Museum, 169 Main St, Greytown. Call [06] 304-9687.

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Featherston Weekly Market: 8am2pm, 33 Fitzherbert St. Hospice Wairarapa Support Services: Available free of charge for anyone dealing with a terminal illness. Call [06] 378-8888, or www. hospicewairarapa.co.nz Women’s Self Defence: With Dion, 9am, band rotunda, Queen Elizabeth Park. Call [020] 4124-4098.

Parkrun: Weekly 5km run/walk.

Measured, timed, free. 8am start, at the Woodside end of the Greytown rail trail. Onetime registration essential. Info: parkrun.co.nz/ greytownwoodsidetrail Martinborough Museum: Sat: 11.30am-3.30pm Sun: 11.30-1.30pm, 7 Memorial Sq, Martinborough.

Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Sat and Sun 10am-2pm, other times by arrangement, groups welcome. Call Elsa [021] 263-9403.

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

Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway. Open by appointment. Call 379-9021 or 379-5564.

Toy Library: Masterton: 10am-1pm, at rear of YMCA, 162 Dixon St. Featherston: 14 Wakefield St, 10amnoon. Call Abby Waterson [021] 0256-6719.

Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet at 1.15pm for 1.30pm start. Call Steve Davis [06] 3047155. Bowls: At 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Rex Kenny 379-7303.

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

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27 Carterton Farmers’ Market: High St, Carterton, 9am-12.30pm.

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

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

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

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

Masterton Car Boot Sale and Market: 6.30-11.30am, Essex St car park. Contact ja.murray@xtra.co.nz Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 9am for 9.15am start, at clubrooms behind clock tower Carterton. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 28 Spontaneous Dance: Featherston Community Centre, 6.30-8pm,. Call Pavla Miller [022] 075-3867.

Featherston Music Club: 7-9pm at Featherston Community Centre. Call Shaun [027] 672-6249.

Age Concern: Exercise For Seniors, 9.30am; line dancing, 10.30am, at the Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton.

East Indoor Bowling Club: Meet at 7pm, all members and visitors welcome. Call Julie 377-5497 or George 378-9266.

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

Carterton Scottish Dance Club:

Meet at 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. No partner required. Call Elaine 377-0322 or email carterton@dancescottish. org.nz Watercolour For Beginners: Class at Masterton Art Club, Victoria St, 10am-noon. Call Elissa Smith [027[ 470-6528.

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

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

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

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

Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 6-8pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter (027) 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066.

Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Support available across Wairarapa at no cost to you. Call a Quit Coach based at Whaiora 0800 494 246.

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

Carterton Food Bank: 10-11am Mon-Fri at Haumanu House [down the lane between Carters and the Clock Tower]. Call 379-4092.

Carterton Community Toy Library: Events Centre, Holloway St, Mon-Sat during CDC Library hours. https://www.facebook.com/ CartertonToyLibrary/ CCS Disability Action Wairarapa Office: 36 Bannister St, Masterton, 10am-1pm Mon-Fri. For Mobility Parking Permits, Disability Support and Advocacy. Call 378-2426 or 0800 227-2255.

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

The Dance Shed: 450A Belvedere Rd, Carterton. Beginners Linedance Class: 6-7pm. Linedance Intermediate Class: 7.30-8.30pm.

Call Wendy [027] 319-9814.

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

Citizens Advice Bureau: Free and confidential advice, Mon-Fri 9am4pm, 43 Perry St, Masterton. Call 377-0078 or 0800 367-222.

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

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

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

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29 Seniornet Wairarapa: 1.30-2.30pm, Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton. Call John [027] 383-5654.

Free Literacy and Numeracy Classes: At Literacy Aotearoa Masterton. Call Carol [022] 5245994 or visit us at 340 Queen Street, Masterton.

Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Masterton Library, 11am-1pm.

Masterton Alcoholics Anonymous: 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 378-2338 or

David [021] 116-5505.

Social Bridge: At South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club, 1.30-3.30pm, no partner needed. Call Lesley [021] 299-6389.

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

GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Pippins, 5-7 years, 3.45-5pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550.

Digital Seniors: Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching: Carterton, Fire Station (new venue) 9.30-11.30am. Greytown, Greytown Fire Station, 1.30-3.30pm.

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

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

Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 9am-noon at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton.

Call Peter (027) 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066.

Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 10am.

Juesday Art: 10am-12.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Julia [06] 308-8109.

Featherston Wahine Singers: 7-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Susan [021] 246-4884.

Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway, 2-4pm, or by appointment. Call 379-9021 or 379-5564.

Clareville Badminton Club: Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm.

Call Steve 379-6999.

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

Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Association: Meet for social indoor bowls, 500 cards, or a

chat 1-3pm, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St. Call Ngaire 377-0342.

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

Woops A Daisies: Leisure Marching Team practise 4-5pm, at the YMCA. Call Cheryl [06] 370-1922.

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

South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club: Games afternoon, including cards, board, darts, pool etc. Call Doff 304-9748.

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

Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet: 9am for 9.15am start. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000. Bowls: At 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the clock tower, Carterton.

Call Rex Kenny 379-7303.

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

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30 Scrabble Club: 1-4pm at Masterton District Library in the Learning Centre, 54 Queen St. All welcome. Contact Sue McRae [027] 449-0601 or sue.mcrae. nz@gmail.com Age Concern: Exercise for Seniors 1.30pm Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton.

Featherston Amateur Wrestling Club: For the school term. Classes are weight and skill dependent; Beginners, 5-9 years, 5.30-6.15pm; 10 years+ [including adults] 6.15-7.30pm.

The Dance Shed: 450A Belvedere Rd, Carterton. Line Dance Class 6-7pm;

Rock N Roll Dance Class: 7.308.30pm, Beginners/Couple Coaching, Social/Competitive. Call Wendy [027] 319-9814.

Healing Rooms: Confidential prayer for healing or any situation, 1-3pm, Ranfurly Rooms, Chapel St, Masterton.

No appointment necessary. Call [021] 159- 4160.

Carterton Cycle Group: An informal group of ‘leg power’ and e-power cyclists, 9.30am from Belvedere Rd [weather permitting] for 20km or 40-60km rides. Call Irene (027) 6349167 or Lesley (021) 299-6389.

Heart of Arts Wairarapa: A community gallery showing work from Wairarapa artists, 47 High St North, Carterton.

Wed-Sun, 11am-3pm.

Club Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll, beginners 7.30pm; Intermediate level 8pm, at Club Wairarapa, Masterton.

Call [027] 333-1793.

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

Digital Seniors: Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching at Masterton Library, 10am-noon.

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

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

Cards: Come and join other enthusiastic “500” Players 1.154.15pm, at the Carterton Club. Call Barbara 379-6582 or Val 379-8329.

AA Meeting: At 7.30pm, Departmental building, level one. Entry on the carpark side. Call [027] 557-7928.

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

Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Club: Craft and chat

afternoon 1-3pm, bring your crafts or just come for some company, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton.

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

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

Rangatahi to Rangatira Youth Group: Join us for sports, food, and leadership, Carterton Events Centre.

Text “R2R” to [027] 742-2264.

Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm, tutored classes available, also print on Fridays, at 12 Victoria St. Call Sue 377-7019 or Elissa [0274] 706-528.

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

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

Wairarapa Singers: Choral singing with at least two performances each year, based in Masterton. Call Sean Mulcahy 379-9316.

Esperanto Club: 2pm, write to people using the international language worldwide. Call 377-0499.

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

Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet at 1.15am for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Steve Davis [06] 304-7155.

Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 378-7109. * To have an event listed please email event@age.co.nz by noon Thursday prior

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Sheep: McLeod 1 Wether at $122, 2 Ewes at $165, Vincent 1 Ram at $80, Parker 5 Wethers at $106, 6 Ewes at $132, Highway Lodge 15 Wethers at $120, Henwood 5 Ewes at $124, Gedye 10 M/A Ewes at $130, Phillips 8 Ewes at $110.

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“We all got used to talking about clusters of infection with covid-19, but in another sense that word cluster is somewhat apt for the entire year,” Feds president Andrew Hoggard said.

“It could have been a lot worse for our export-earning primary industries were it not for the dedication and doggedness of a large number of people in supporting services.”

First up, Federated Farmers thanks the truckies, milk tanker drivers and others in the freight industry for working through the roller-coaster of alert levels to keep supplies coming to farms, and produce getting on the road to markets.

“These men and women work long hours in any year, never mind one where a pandemic puts in place all sorts of speed bumps and road blocks,” Hoggard said.

Another set of ‘good bastards’ for farmers were the staff of the meat and dairy processing plants around the country.

“When the pandemic restrictions and droughtspurred processing bottlenecks threatened severe disruption, these men and women looked for and found solutions to keep the chains ticking over efficiently.”

Hats off to the service technicians, the tractor mechanics, the dairy shed technicians, the electricians, the water pump mechanics and the shearers and shedhands.

“All of them adapted to the covid situation and continued to provide the services we needed to keep our farms running.”

Veterinarians, too, stepped up in the face of all sorts of difficulties and constrains, Hoggard said.

“New Zealand farmers are proud to maintain some of the best animal welfare credentials in the world, and vets play a big role in helping us achieve that.”

Farmers also raise a glass to the nurses, doctors and pharmacists who have had a very trying 2020 – especially those who solider on in the harder-tostaff rural areas.

“A special thanks to firefighters – professionals and volunteers. We should

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Cattle: Frischknecht 1 AngX Steer at $1375, 1 AngX Steer at $910, 1 AngX Heifer at $1000, Hutton 2 AngX wnr Steers at $370, 4 AngX wnr Heifers at $320, Beesley 2 wnr Speckled Park Bulls at $500, Atkinson 2 Fr Heifers at $600.

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never underestimate the incredible effort the firies put in to get property blazes under control, often working through the night.

These men and women are literally life-savers.”

Farmers also want to thank our trade negotiators, for getting the RCEP deal across the line, and fighting the good fight against counter-productive protectionism that put our producers – and therefore New Zealand’s standards of living – at a disadvantage in the international marketplace.

Thanks also to the team at MPI who worked hard behind the scenes to help all these services to continue.

“It’s been a year in which many people have come to a greater understanding of our farmers’ role in food security, putting quality produce on the plates of New Zealanders and 35 million other people around the world,” Hoggard said.

“To all of you, and to any others I have missed, who helped us continue to do that in 2020, Federated Farmers wishes you a Merry Christmas and a happy and safe holiday season.”

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Wednesday, December 23, 2020 Sport Wairarapa Midweek

Student shines at nationals Masterton’s Kortez Paku is officially one of the fittest teenagers in New Zealand.

The 16-year-old Wairarapa College student finished sixth in the men’s 16-17 age group at the New Zealand crossfit national championships held in Cambridge this month.

Competitors entered the two days of competition, involving eight events, with little idea of what they would be required to do.

Paku’s coach Rima Marurai said: “The Crossfit prescription is constantly varied functional movements performed at high intensity.”

“He’s got to be ready for the unknown, and anything that comes in front of him, like picking up heavy weights, or moving fast.

“He needs to be able

“I’m in the same age division and I’m just going to train hard for the nationals and try and get on the podium.” to swim, and he needs to have a high cardio threshold.”

Marurai said one of the events involved picking up heavy [medicine type] balls and throwing them up to marker 10 feet [3.04m] high on a wall.

Paku took up Crossfit as a 14-year-old. The nationals were just his second individual competition and first national event.

He finished on 43 points, only nine points away from a podium finish, and the Year 12 student said the effort took its toll.

“I was real sore and tired, and I needed a couple of days of recovery, but I was happy with my

Kortez Paku working out at Masterton’s Sassfit gym.

performance,” he said.

Paku is also a promising rugby and softball player.

He was a key member of the Waicol First XV this season, has played Intercity softball for Giants, and represented

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Hutt Valley at age-group level.

However, Paku said he intends to have a break from those sports to focus on crossfit and another crack at the national championships.

“My coach is going to come up with a six-month programme for me.

“I’m in the same age division and I’m just going to train hard for the nationals and try and get on the podium.”

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