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A toast to Toast One of the biggest events on Martinborough’s calendar is set to go ahead this weekend, drawing in wine tasters and gulpers from around the country, and even across the ditch.

HAYLEY GASTMEIER Like a fine wine, Toast Martinborough seems to be getting better with age.

In its 26th year, the annual festival is still going strong, attracting people from afar to get a taste of what Wairarapa does best.

This year’s event, on Sunday November 19, is a celebration of the region’s wineries, produce and food producers.

After a long and cold winter, the event would be a warm welcome to the festive season and sunshine ahead, with Toast Martinborough’s general manager Anna Nielson crossing her fingers for clear skies.

Toast was attracting people from “all over the place”, including from across the ditch.

Anecdotally speaking, Ms Nielson said about 75 per cent of festival goers were from the greater Wellington area, about

10 per cent from Wairarapa and the remainder from outside the region.

Ms Nielson knew of people that would be attending from Canberra, as well as from Canterbury to Whangarei.

“It’s awesome,” she said.

“It’s an event that is appealing to a wide range of people, and probably because of the international reputation that our winemakers have from here, particularly for their pinot noir.

“It’s a drawcard for people to come and savour and taste that very special premium wine.”

When tickets first went on sale, there was “an immediate surge” from local purchasers.

Residents of the region had in recent years displayed a “renewed interest” in the event, Ms Nielson said.

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Emily Norman

More than 100 people armed themselves with gloves and bags to clean up Castlepoint Beach on the weekend.

I was armed with my camera and notepad instead (see page 8).

There was a very sobering moment during the clean-up where I was beckoned by a ranger from the Department of Conversation to check out something in the skip bin.

“Are you from the media?” he asked.

Yes, I said.

“Have a look at this.”

From the skip he pulled out a bag, and in it lay a lifeless seagull, hook in mouth, and tangled in fishing line.

I’d seen similar scenes in the media before – a bird’s stomach filled with plastic, or a turtle’s growth stunted by plastic six-pack rings.

But this was the first time I had seen with my own eyes a creature that had died because of our waste, or rather because of something discarded in the water.

The organiser of the event, Chayla Beaver announced the discovery over the PA, and the

bird was laid down for all to see.

“This is what we’re all here for,” she said.

My eyes immediately went to the pile of rubbish that volunteers had dropped into the skip bin, and I tried to imagine how much sea life had been saved because of this one day where instead of thinking about ourselves, we were thinking about the environment.

I tried to imagine my own waste and where it even ended up.

According to Jo Dean from Zero Waste Wairarapa, each person in the Wellington region contributes 600kg of rubbish to landfill each year.

That’s about 1.6kg each day and over a lifetime of about 80 years that is 48,000kg.

Is it just me, or is that insane?

The challenge I pose for you Midweek readers this week is to start thinking consciously about the waste that you put out.

Maybe you can give reusable bags a whirl, or reusable water bottles.

Or perhaps instead of throwing those food scraps out, use them as compost, or give the scraps to a friend with chickens.

What I learned from my weekend at the Castlepoint Beach Clean-up is that the little difference we can make is the first step to a better world.

I’d love to hear from you if you live a “zero waste” life, or close to it.

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Just in time for Christmas, Wairarapa’s chocolate store Schoc Chocolates will produce a Taste of Heaven chocolate bar that captures the flavour of Greytown, and locals are invited to come up with suggestions.

The winning flavour, judged by owner Murray Langham will be made and sold exclusively in Greytown.

“We’d love to produce a flavour that locals feel proud to buy and gift to their friends and family,” Mr Langham said.

“We have recently joined Country Village Heaven, the brilliant marketing group that has created such a lovely brand story for Greytown . . . and we think that opening up the creation process to get local Greytown input will be the key to success.”

Country Village Heaven spokesperson, Daryl Watt, is excited about the new chocolate.

“Everyone will have an opinion on what constitutes the flavour of our town,” Mr Watt said.

“Our long heritage in orchard fruit, berries, olive oil and other exciting possible flavour combinations will help Murray create something distinctively ours.”

Entries for Greytown flavour suggestions can be made by emailing info@schoc.co.nz with entries closing on November 30, 2017.

People can follow the flavour suggestions as they come in on the Greytown Village Facebook page and people may enter as many times as they like.

The winner will be announced on Facebook.

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Amalgamation postal poll The Local Government Commission is urging people to take part in the poll to decide on the Wairarapa’s future local government arrangements when voting papers begin to arrive next week.

The three-week postal ballot, conducted by the electoral officer and run across the South Wairarapa, Carterton and Masterton districts, opens on Monday November 20 and closes at midday on Tuesday 12 December.

It asks whether people support or oppose the Local Government Commission’s final proposal to create a single Wairarapa District Council, combining the three existing district councils.

Commission Chair Sir Wira Gardiner thanked the community for its participation in the process to date and encouraged people to vote.

“We have been working with local councils, communities and iwi for more than two years to come up with a set of arrangements that we think will lead to

good local government for the Wairarapa.

We’d like to thank the community for its constructive participation to date.

“This poll is now an opportunity for the community as a whole to have its say and decide on its own future. We urge people to consider the proposal carefully and take part in the democratic process,’’ Sir Wira said.

Those wishing to vote in the poll must be enrolled either as a residential elector or a non-resident ratepayer elector. People who are not already enrolled can still register at council offices or by contacting the electoral officer but will be required to cast a special vote.

The outcome will be decided by a simple majority: if 50 per cent or more of those voting oppose the proposal the reorganisation process comes to an end.

More than 50 per cent support will start a transition process for a new council to be elected in October 2018 at the earliest.

Key features of the proposal include: • A new council is proposed, called Wairarapa District Council. It would replace the existing three district councils: South Wairarapa District Council, Carterton District Council and Masterton District Council.

• The new council would have a mayor and 12 councillors. The mayor would be elected by voters across the Wairarapa district and councillors would be elected by voters in seven wards, including two rural wards.

• There would be five community boards: Featherston, Martinborough, Greytown, Carterton and Masterton. Each board would have four or five elected community board members.

• For at least its first term, the new council would be required to have a Maori standing committee as a means of promoting effective council representation for marae, hapu and iwi respectively.

• It would also have a rural standing committee as a means of promoting effective council representation for

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rural communities.

• The new Wairarapa District Council would be a territorial authority. The Wairarapa would remain part of the Wellington region with the Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) continuing its current roles and responsibilities. There would be a new Wairarapa Committee of the GWRC to strengthen Wairarapa input into regional council issues affecting the district.

• For at least five years, the new council would be required to maintain area offices in Martinborough, Carterton and Masterton. Staff would continue to be located in area offices to ensure people can access council services across the Wairarapa. The address for service (“principal office’’), for the new council would be Masterton.

Further information and details can be read in the Commission’s final proposal booklet available at council offices, libraries, and at www.lgc.govt.nz.

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Renewed interest in festival

Tickets could be purchased at the gate on the day so Wairarapa people who decided to attend the festival at the last minute did not miss out, she added.

Last year, when the festival celebrated its silver anniversary, a few changes were introduced.

Glassware was ditched for a safer alternative, and festival goers paid their way through vineyards with electronic chip wristbands onto which they pre-loaded money.

Relatively recent changes to the Health and Safety Act and Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act had seen more regulations introduced to the festival.

“But that doesn’t mean you can’t still have fun.”

Ms Nielson said the aim was to find a balance between having a good time and playing by the rules.

This year, all support and emergency services would be hubbed together at a control centre based at the Martinborough Fire Station.

Senior Sergeant Mike Sutton said police would be working closely with the

Friends gather in the shade of a vineyard.

Toast top tips People wait at the Toast Martinborough bus stop as an Almighty juice mobile salesperson rides by.

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organisers and event security to ensure everyone stayed safe on the day.

He said festival goers should plan their day and ensure they could return home safely.

People needed to “look out for their mates” and make sure they had a good time without “going too far” drinking-wise.

“We have been working closely with Toast Martinborough organisers and the vineyards involved to ensure the day is well planned out and goes smoothly on November 19.”

Ms Nielson said tickets sales had been “really good” and seats on public transport were drying up quickly.

Following this year’s event, live entertainment will be offered in The Square, to which everyone is invited.

The wine mile will be packed with visitors waiting to test Martinborough’s best.

Participating vineyards: Ata Rangi, Dry River, Luna Estate, Muirlea Rise, Margrain Vineyard, Te Kairanga & Martinborough Vineyards, Tirohana Estate, Vynfields Organic Wine.

•Drink lots of water: Keep hydrated all day, whatever the weather. All vineyards offer free water.

•Wear comfortable shoes: Vineyards are within walking distance, and some vineyards have long driveways.

•Wear layers and bring sunscreen and a hat: Spring weather is changeable.

•Plan your day: Choose the vineyards you wish to visit. With amazing food, wine and music being offered at each vineyard, you won’t have time to visit them all.

•Don’t worry about how much money you pre-load on your Toast wristband: You can get a cash refund in The Square at the end of the day.

•Leave valuables at home: It’s not worth the heartache if you lose them.

•Familiarise yourself with where your bus dropped you off: It is more than likely that will be the place you’ll need to get back to to catch your bus back home.

•Decide on a meet up point with friends before you head out to the vineyards: Just in case you or a buddy falls off the map.

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Refreshing recycling idea Filling up at the petrol station takes on a whole new meaning with a washing and refilling service that enables people to fill up on water and coffee too.

EMILY NORMAN Rathkeale College old boy Jeremy Gardiner always thought creativity came in the form of the fine arts.

That was until a chance meeting with an industrial designer several years ago who set him on the course of forging his own design career.

Now with a business degree and honours in industrial design, Jeremy is using his skills to revolutionise the way people buy bottled water and takeaway coffee.

Refresh was the final project of Jeremy’s honours programme at Massey University’s College of Creative Arts, and with teammate Jack Anderson, the duo has created a washing and refilling service that will enable people to fill up on water and coffee at petrol stations, encouraging recycling, and cutting down on landfill waste.

In a survey of 560 people Jeremy’s research showed that while 43 per cent of people owned a reusable water bottle, they still bought single-use bottles, “illustrating that the current reusable water bottle doesn’t offer enough convenience for the modern consumer.”

The Refresh system would use nearfield communication swipe card-type technology (NFC) wash terminals inside

Refresh enables the reuse and refill of recyclable water bottles and coffee cups.

It keeps a tally of the number of vessels they’ve prevented from becoming landfill and the benefit on their wallet through simple re-use.

Jack Anderson (left) and Jeremy Gardiner with their Refresh design.

the petrol station to sterilise the specially designed bottles and cups — an innovation they believe by having readily available to consumers will be a huge step towards encouraging their re-use.

In a further technological innovation their design includes an app that allows consumers to pre-order their coffee and once washed and dried be ready for refilling.

“It’s really about creating relationship

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with the consumer, making them aware of the impact they can have on the environment,” Jeremy said.

“It keeps a tally of the number of vessels they’ve prevented from becoming landfill and the benefit on their wallet through simple re-use.”

The pair have made the prototype cups and bottles and are wanting to set up an ongoing supply service should their design be picked up commercially.

And already, there has been commercial interest in the concept, Jeremy said.

“We’ve been working with the sustainability advisor from Z Energy.

“A few months ago, I pitched the concept and she loved it.”

Ultimately, the concept’s feasibility as a profitable business would “come down to margins”, Jeremey said.

“But as a concept, it’s got potential.

“In the next few weeks we’re going to really knuckle down, set up networks, and see if we can develop this into a reality.”

Social media warfare EMILY NORMAN

Winter is coming, and Martinborough Library staff are putting on their best game faces for social media warfare.

Inspired by Invercargill Library’s viral Kim Kardashian photoshoot, the Martinborough Library have armed themselves with swords, dressing up as characters from Game of Thrones.

Librarian Shirley Nightingale said their “Game of Tomes”post, which was posted on Facebook at the start of this week, has already garnered 16,000 views.

“We’ve got libraries from Pennsylvania, Miami, Seattle all coming back saying, ‘game on’.

“So, we’re already thinking about our next move.”

Mrs Nightingale said when most people thought about librarians, the image that came to mind was “ladies with tight buns,

and glasses” “That’s not necessarily true – we have a lot of fun.”

The tomes in the photo were donated to the library, Mrs Nightingale said.

“A man popped in one day with one of the books in his hands and said, ‘I’m on my way to the tip with these old books unless you want them’.

“Of course, I wanted them.”

They were a set of the Historian’s history of the world, dated 1908.

“The large one Ronnie is holding is dated 1899 about Thomas Gainsborough.

“Honestly, we take donations of anything at the library - we have even had a rooster, which we re-homed for a customer.

“Our library is a community heart rather than just a room with books, and shoes, of course.”

Martinborough Library staff Ronnie Hawkins, left, Kathy Schofield, Victoria Stevens, Shirley Nightingale, Adrienne Sutcliffe, Richmel Castleton, and Jackie Hawkins.

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Blast from the past Robin Startup was a Masterton identity.

A tireless researcher, Mr Startup wrote 70 books on the postal history of New Zealand.

The Post Office historian travelled the length of New Zealand visiting every post office to inform his work.

He did it for love, as his work was with the Social Security department and, latterly, with the (then) Masterton Hospital where he worked for 25 years.

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“We wanted it to stand out and look as great as it does during the day.”

Aratoi Foundation chairman Bob Francis said this had been achieved, and the lights would come in handy at Christmas to give Ascension a festive feel.

He was pleased the artwork had stood up well to the short, sharp storm that swept over the country last week.

“It never missed a beat. From an integrity point of view, we are very confident.”

The foundation and the internationallyrecognised sculptor, Mr Dawson, will retain responsibility of the sculpture for six months.

Then the management and maintenance will be transferred to Masterton District Council.

Mr Francis said most people had been “overwhelmingly supportive” of Ascension.

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Sombre find at clean-up EMILY NORMAN The discovery of a dead seagull tangled in fishing line was a sombre reminder of how important the Castlepoint Beach clean-up was on the weekend.

More than 100 volunteers of all ages gathered outside the Castlepoint Store on Saturday morning, armed with gloves and sacks to hunt out rubbish along the coastline.

Leading the initiative was 19-year-old former Wairarapa College student Chayla Beaver who hopes to make a career out of her passion for the environment one day.

Looking at the haul of rubbish from the weekend, she said she was “quite surprised”.

She had hoped there would be hardly any rubbish along the coastline following last year’s monster clean-up, but each volunteer was still able to find at least one sack of rubbish – most of it being plastic.

Chayla said Castlepoint was a unique beach because of the “wind factor” and the rocky landscape.

“Unfortunately, the wind finds all the rubbish and it ends up in the crevasses, and eventually, it does get out into the ocean.”

Although Chayla had explained to

volunteers the detrimental effects of rubbish on sea and bird life, the message was drilled home to many when a seagull was found tangled in fishing line with a hook in its mouth.

It was brought forth by a ranger from the Department of Conservation who was taking part in the beach clean-up.

Zero Waste coordinator for the three Wairarapa councils Jo Dean said the only way to make a difference and protect the environment was to make “one step at a time in the right direction”.

“For every person in the Wellington region, we are putting 600kg of rubbish to the landfill each year.

“We want to get that down to 400kg, which is still quite scary.”

She said it was great to see a huge turnout of young people at the clean-up event.

“We need these young people to come out and continue to make a change.”

The rubbish collected on the day was sorted into recyclable and non-recyclables and will be weighed to see what the diversion rate is of rubbish going to landfill.

Chayla said she wanted to thank all those who came out to support and sponsor the event.

Jonny Hewson, left, Don and Linda Macrae, Rhys Watkins, and Lochie Macrae.

Department of Conservation ranger Keith Townsend holds a lifeless seagull, tangled in ÿ shing line.

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Amalgamation panel discussion to be held Wairarapa Voice, a group of concerned citizens who are promoting open and local democracy, are set to host a public meeting, designed to inform the Wairarapa community about the Local Government Commission’s final proposal to amalgamate the South Wairarapa, Carterton and Masterton District Councils into a single Wairarapa District Council.

“Amalgamation? Vote now” is a panel discussion to be held at Carterton Events Centre on Monday November 20 at 7.30pm and is designed to exchange views, answer questions, and encourage

participation in the poll.

Guest speaker, Oliver Hartwich, Executive Director of The New Zealand Initiative will share his experiences and opinions on local government in Switzerland.

Other speakers who have confirmed attendance are Wairarapa MP Alastair Scott, Labour MP Kieran McAnulty and New Zealand First MP Ron Mark.

Mike Osborne, spokesperson for Wairarapa Voice, said as people are learning more about what the proposal means for the Wairarapa, they are

asking questions.

“We are asking everyone to send those questions to us a few days before the meeting so that we can put the questions people are asking to the panel.”

Please email your questions to wairarapavoice@gmail.com or call 06 379 6733 by 9am Friday November 17.

This event will be broadcast by WairarapaTV and can be viewed live on TV (Freeview channel 41), via the WairarapaTV smartphone app, or live and delayed on the WairarapaTV YouTube channel.

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Other public meetings concerning the amalgamation are being held at the Featherston Community Centre on Sunday November 19 at 4pm, Martinborough Lions Club & Civil Defence Centre on Tuesday November 21 at 7pm, and Greytown Working Men’s Club on Thursday November 23 at 7.30pm.

• A gold coin to cover venue hire for these events would be appreciated.

• For more information on Wairarapa Voice please go to www.wairarapavoice.nz.

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• The soil has warmed up so you can get your cucumbers, zucchinis, pumpkins & melons growing. Keep an eye out for slugs & snails, and apply slug & snail bait if needed (Tui Quash is the best alternative if you have pets).

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There is nothing quite as delightful as picking your own sun-kissed, home grown “fruits” (yes, that‘s right, tomatoes are a fruit not a vegetable). Home grown tastes so much better than store bought, and it’s reassuring to know exactly what your plants have (or haven’t) been treated with. And now is the perfect time to get yours growing, because you can buy 3 large GardenBarn tomato plants for only $10!

Labour Weekend tends to be the traditional time to plant tomatoes, and while this is ÿ ne for glasshouses, it’s too early for outdoors as our weather can be unsettled and the soil will be not be warm enough. Now is a great time, and you could keep planting for another month or two to stagger harvest times. Here are a few pointers to help you get the best from your crops this summer.

POSITION & PREPARATION: Tomatoes love to be in a bright, airy spot, with lots of room to breathe and grow. They love sunshine and protection from our west & south winds, and most will need staking (bang the stakes in the ground BEFORE the plants to avoid root damage).

Tomatoes love rich, well drained soil (we recommend Tui Tomato Mix for the garden and pots. If growing in pots a 45L is a good size guide).

PLANT THEM DEEP: Approx 2/3rd the length of the stem.

Snip o° the leaves that are going to be buried. This helps stabilise the plant in wind, keeps the trusses lower to the ground, and very importantly INCREASES THE AMOUNT OF ROOTS. From time to time pinch out the laterals (the branches that grow out from the leaves). They can be used to produce tomatoes but they generally weaken the bush.

FEEDING & WATERING: It’s hard work being a tomato plant

Large healthy plants that are available in our 3 FOR $10 GARDENBARN TOMATO SALE. so reward them with consistent watering (avoid the leaves to avoid fungus) and when the ÿ rst truss has set feed with a quality fertiliser. Some recommendations are: Wally’s Secret Tomato Food with Neem Granules (safe for garden & pots), Kings Plant Barn Tomato Food (garden only, 3kg $11.90) and Burnet’s Tom-A-Rite (foliar feed for garden & pots, 250ml $11.90).

That’s just a brief outline, but the ÿ rst decision is “what type to plant?”

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Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Exploring the rhythm of life EMILY NORMAN Carterton artist Jan Eagle is very aware of the “energy” found in nature, channelling it for her latest exhibition of works, The Rhythm of Life.

Eagle, who was born in Greytown to Jack and Stella Bull, said she had painted for as long as she could remember.

But it wasn’t until later in life that she made it into a fulltime career.

“I wasn’t very good at school, but I just loved painting.

“My parents said, you won’t make any money out of art so they put me as an apprentice to a florist in Masterton, so I’m a fully qualified florist.”

After selling her own florist shop in the 80s, Eagle went on to dedicate herself to her art “fulltime” – “it’s my life, it’s who I am”.

Eagle’s recent works, to be exhibited at Carterton’s Heart of Arts until November 29, explore the common theme of nature and observation.

“I don’t just paint objects, rather I use the paint to say something about them,” she said.

“It’s the whole process of observation and using the paint, getting into it, pushing it around and enjoying the process.”

Most of the works in the collection are nature scenes like the beach or a paddock full of sheep, but Eagle has also placed abstract pieces among the exhibition to enhance the flow of the works, “joining the whole lot together”.

“Everything has an energy with it, the

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I wasn’t very good at school, but I just loved painting. sea, the wind, trees.

“It’s something I’ve been brought up with and something I am very aware of.”

The abstract pieces depict the colour and movement of grass – “each piece explores a different part of the rhythm of life”.

Eagle said she enjoyed observing people, watching their body language and attitudes.

One of her paintings tells a story about a group of teenagers on a park bench using their phones, and another shows a group of women in the nude running into the ocean.

This particular picture is untitled, and so Eagle has opened the floor to the public to put forward their suggestions for a name.

Entries can be posted at Heart of Arts Facebook or at the gallery, and the winner will receive a Jan Eagle Print of their choice.

Looking forward, Eagle is working on a new art series that will tell the story of Joseph Meads and early Greytown.

She said she would love to hear from anyone who has a photograph of Joseph Meads.

Wairarapa artist Jan Eagle’s exhibition at Heart of Arts in Carterton. PHOTO/EMILY NORMAN

Jan Eagle’s untitled picture in her exhibition ‘The Rhythm of Life’.

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Organiser Robyn Cherry-Campbell said they had been looking to bring “something a little bit different” to town this year.

The housing boom across Wairarapa had brought lots of new residents to Carterton and it was a great chance for them get to know the community, she said.

“It’s about bringing the community together.

“What better way for new people to meet existing residents, make new friendships, do some networking and just have a good time basically.”

The feel of it would be a relaxed festival with something for all ages, she said.

“Let’s celebrate Carterton in summer.”

Holloway St will be closed to tra˜ c on December 3 to allow for Carterton’s summer street party.

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At least five food trucks would be on site but people were encouraged to truly make themselves at home by bringing along a packed picnic lunch and sitting amongst

the action on deck chairs, picnic rugs or bean bags.

Entertainment for the kids would include a bouncy castle and balloonist.

The Shenanigans would be playing for some of the time.

Carterton District councillors would be available to chat to people at the street party.

“It was a great opportunity to talk to councillors about the long-term plan.”

The Carterton summer street party will be held on December 3 from 4pm to 8pm.

The street would be closed to traffic during the street party.

Just a few weeks ago Masterton held its first block party which featured African drumming, shearing displays at The Wool Shed, printmaking, games and face painting.

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Celebrating 40 years of country music

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EMILY NORMAN The Wairarapa Country Music Club celebrated 40 years this month, partying with its 70 members at the Carterton Memorial Club on November 4.

President Roy Bambry said many locals would remember the club’s Celebration Awards which were held at the Masterton Town Hall each Labour weekend for 21 years, an occasion that celebrated local talent in country music.

With the annual awards no longer held these days, the club is more known for its monthly meets at the Senior Citizen’s Hall in Masterton.

“We really enjoy things and have a good afternoon,” Mr Bambry said.

“People like to come and sing along.”

He said the club was doing very well for its size but he was sad about the difficulty in attracting younger members.

“You used to have little kids and families take part, but in Masterton young families move away – they don’t stay.”

Regardless of this challenge Mr Bambry said some club members were in their early 20s.

At the club’s 40th anniversary lunch, foundation member Tom Brookes, now

We really enjoy things and have a good afternoon.

People like to come and sing along. based in Dunedin, made an appearance, along with Robert Antonio and Pam Alberino.

Other “old timers” included Ian Palmer, Ray Lester, Gary and Maureen Coley, Joan Ramsden, Paddy Dougherty, Graeme Wright, Gloria Barnes, and Robin Arnold.

The Wairarapa Country Music Club meets on the last Sunday of each month, except December, at the Senior Citizen’s Hall on Cole St, Masterton at 1.30pm.

The current committee is Roy Bambry (president), Paddy Dougherty (secretary), Robin Arnold (treasurer), Gwenda Bambry, Maureen McEwen, Liz Wishart, Bev Kirby, and Daniel Jakes.

The Wairarapa Country Music Club committee.

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More than 70 people attended the 40th birthday celebrations, enjoying live music from the Wairarapa Country Music band.

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Comet debris a spectacle Nick Sault Sky Watch

November 18, set your alarm for 4.30am if you want to see the Leonid meteors.

There have been better years, when hundreds could have been seen in an hour.

But those years are rare.

Even so, this year has no moon to interfere with a star studied sky.

These meteors are meteoroid debris left behind by Comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle, which was last around our vicinity of the sun in 1999.

That in itself needs a little explanation.

Comets generally originate as interlopers from beyond the Solar System and are sucked into an elongated orbit by the sun’s almighty gravity.

The reality is that there is no such thing as a circular orbit; even the Earth has an elliptical, or slightly oval, orbit.

But comets generally show a really extended elliptical orbit, such that they spend a great deal of time in the far reaches of their sausage shaped orbit, with a relatively brief swing around the sun among the inner planets, often providing a show to us from our 3rd rock from the sun.

Those of you around in 1986 might remember Halley’s comet.

It was visible to us for some months, but then went back out to the far reaches of the Solar System, not to return until 2062.

1986 wasn’t the best appearance of the famous comet, as in its 1910 visitation,

November’s Leonid meteors are debris from comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle.

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Earth actually passed through its tail.

Evidently people took that as a bad omen, and some reportedly sold up their belongings expecting the end of the world.

People’s fixations with the end of the world have been a common feature in recent times, especially those predictions based on astronomy events.

We may later look at some of the silly predictions and how some people reacted to them.

Note that October’s Orionids meteors (see my article in Midweek of October 25)

are debris from Halley’s.

Anyway, to view the Leonids, look towards the north-east horizon at around 4.30am on the November 18.

Above the horizon you will see the bright star Regulus, the brightest star in Leo. The meteors will appear to emanate from that region.

If you are not an early riser, then on these moonless evenings, get out after 10pm and see the blaze of stars rising in the east.

We talked about Orion in an earlier article when it was a morning constellation.

Now it is beginning to invade our evening skies almost due east, with the brightest star Sirius, in the dog constellation (Canis Major), rising in south-east and Taurus the bull rising in the north-east.

It’s a spectacular part of the sky this time of year, after a relatively dim winter sky in the east.

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The ˜ exibility of these custom made products allow the customer to choose whatever they want. We have hundreds of fabric samples in store and anyone of the team will be more than happy to assist and o° er design ideas.

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Awards reveal hard workers

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SUZANNE OLIVER

Senior students from all areas of Wairarapa College walked across the stage last week to have their hard-earned successes and achievements celebrated by the college community.

Subject placings, sporting and cultural awards, along with outstanding leadership and service to the college, were acknowledged last Monday evening at the annual senior prizegiving.

Principal Shelley Power said there was lots to celebrate on the night.

“So many of our students have excelled again.”

Wairarapa College’s 2017 Dux is Shanti Patel Cornish with James Robertson receiving Proxime Accessit.

Next year Shanti is attending the Auckland University of Technology to study physiotherapy and James is joining the New Zealand Army.

Year 12 Top Scholar is Olivia Gardiner and Year 11 Top Scholar is Brooke Robertson.

Winners of the highest sporting trophies, the Challenge Cup and the Holmwood Cup, were Year 13 athletes Abbie Sawkins and Sam Smith, who both represented New Zealand this year; Abbie in canoe polo and Sam in rugby.

Year 11 Katia MacKenzie won the PTA Trophy for outstanding achievement in a non-school sport award for her achievements in power lifting which included placing 1st in the National Power Lifting Champs, breaking four national records in the process.

In the cultural domain of the school Cheviot Fraser received the PTA Prize for Performance Music, Daniel Lelievre the Niklas Mattsson Cup for Greatest Contribution to School Music and PTA Prize for Composition, Tommy Martin the

Pasifika percussion ensemble Hit performed at the conclusion of prize giving.

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Wairarapa College Dux 2017 Shanti Patel Cornish.

Olive Sutherland Baton for Contribution to Arts in School and Community and the Hodge Family Trophy for Excellent Vocal Performance and Molly O’Hagan received the Cultural Council Trophy for the Greatest Contribution to the Arts over three years and the Annette MacKenzie Cup for Contribution to School Choral Music.

Each year a number of awards are given to students for their involvement and leadership in the college.

The Buick Family Trophy for involvement and commitment to all aspects of college life went to Briar Begg, Molly O’Hagan received the McConnell Award, while Isaac Bracewell received

Proxime Accessit James Robertson and Briar Begg, who received the Buick Family Trophy.

the 22nd Battalion Award for showing qualities of leadership, diligence, initiative and community spirit.

For All Round Contribution to College Life, Daniel Lelievre received the Drummond Chesterman Cup and Jess Forbes the Ronaldson Cup. The 2018 leaders were also announced with Lizzie Bysouth being named Head Girl and Mikael Starzynski as Head Boy with deputies Isabella Sinnema and Dylan Major.

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Cosy town, better vibe

Wednesday, November 15, 2017

It’s Only Me

Graeme Burnard

I must say I was rather surprised when Masterton won the most beautiful city title for 2017.

Not because I don’t think it is beautiful, but in the 26 years I have lived here, I have never heard of it being referred to as a city.

I don’t know if I like it or not.

I like the cosiness of living in a town if you know what I mean.

I just don’t see how we can be competing for the title in the same category as Napier and Tauranga.

Wikipedia lists Masterton as a large town.

New Zealand.com lists Masterton as a town and Masterton District Council’s own website lists Masterton as the largest town in the Wairarapa.

Up until 1989, a city was generally an urban area that had at least 20,000 (Masterton has around 21,000) residents and the boundaries were simply the edges of the built-up areas.

In 1989 with local government reform, these boundaries were moved to include rural so in some cases, town and city councils became district councils.

According to Wikipedia, a city is now classed as an urban area with at least 50,000 residents.

I am none the wiser as to why Masterton is a city.

The Ascension sculpture is one of many community-driven projects making Masterton the “Most Beautiful City (population over 20,000)”.

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In Britain, the rule used to be if there was a cathedral or a university.

Now, a town becomes a city at the Queen’s pleasure.

One of the smallest cities in the world is in Wales.

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St Davids has a population of just 1380 but it also has a huge cathedral.

It lost its city status in 1880 when the laws changed but in 1994 the Queen reinstated St Davids as a city because of its historic significance.

The largest city in the world per population is Tokyo with over 32,000,000 residents but the densest is Mumbai with 29,650 people per square kilometre.

I can’t even imagine what that must be like!

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Outdoor spaces capture the charm of the racecourse setting.

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The restored building is a glamorous setting for events.

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Racecourse glamour Wairarapa’s offering of wedding and event venues has grown by one with the opening of Rose & Smith at Tauherenikau recently.

Nestled in the heart of the Tauherenikau Racecourse, Rose & Smith at Tauherenikau is a stunning boutique venue, named in honour of the “Rose & Smith Builders” who built the Tea Kiosk in 1923.

Wairarapa Racing Club have teamed with event and wedding planner Paula

New Zealand and the Greeks

Wedding planner Paula Bevege captures the essence of ever-popular rustic themed events.

The new menu is a big part of the business.

Bevege to restore the Tea Kiosk to is former glory all while retaining its vintage charm.

Club Secretary of the Wairarapa Racing Club Matthew Sherry said the venue would provide an “unforgettable trip down memory lane to the style and grace of olden day racecourse glamour”.

“This is a very special place, we want to restore our buildings as well as share them with as many people as possible, so

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With 20 years’ experience in the wedding and event industry, event and wedding planner Paula Bevege brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table.

She said she was “delighted and proud” to be able offer people an “amazing venue in a fabulous location matched with exceptional service and cuisine”.

In the world of the Christchurch artist Marian Maguire, the ancient Greeks combine with New Zealand’s colonial history.

In her lithographs and etchings, she casts the Greek hero Herakles as a New Zealand pioneer.

Here, ‘Herakles dreams of Arcadia’.

This coloured lithograph is on view at Aratoi until Nov 26.

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Home modification help WAIRARAPA If you’re finding it difficult to get around your home or to get in and out of it because of a disability, you may need to make changes to your home to improve the access.

The right modifications can help you remain in, or return to your home.

You may be able to get some help to pay for the changes from the Ministry of Health or ACC. Depending on your situation, the cost could be fully funded, or you may get a partpayment.

An occupational therapist, who is a qualified housing assessor can meet with you and your family or whanau and look at your home.

Together you can talk about how things can be changed to best meet your needs.

The assessor can advise you on the options around funding and help you with the application process.

There are three main funding schemes through the Ministry of Health.

Cost contribution

This is where the Ministry of Health agrees to pay a contribution towards the cost of modifications.

This could be because you’re making a number of changes to your home and the changes to make it easier to access, are just part of the overall work.

Funding based on an income and cash asset test

If you qualify, the Ministry of health may

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cover the full cost of the changes.

An income and cash asset test is carried out by Work and Income.

Part payment

This is where the income and cash asset test shows that you need to pay part of the cost of the modifications.

You can find more details around the home modification funding at the Ministry of Health’s website www.health.govt.nz.

Search on the key words housing modifications.

If your disability resulted from an accident, talk to your GP or ACC case owner as ACC may be able to help you make your home suitable to return to or continue living in.

Go to www.disability.acc.co.nz and search on the key word housing.

You can contact a qualified housing assessor to come and discuss your situation

as early as possible as their advice is really valuable and the earlier you get them involved the better.

You can find an assessor through your local District Health Board or the Ministry of Health website www.health.govt.nz.

Search on the key words equipment and modifications for disabled people.

You can talk to your GP about your needs. They can provide a referral to the appropriate service in your area.

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Kids from the Active Explorers childcare centre enjoying their new playhouse, donated to them by Property Brokers.

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‘Tiny’ house Tiny children squealed and cheered as a small white playhouse was welcomed into their playground last week.

Carried in by three Property Brokers real estate agents, the playhouse was a gift to Masterton’s Active Explorers daycare centre.

Brent Woodmass of Property Brokers said the playhouse was built by the Property Brokers team at the Wairarapa A&P Show, with the end goal of donating it to a deserving kindergarten or daycare centre.

People were able to nominate who they thought deserved the new playground addition, and Active Explorers daycare centre was plucked from the draw.

Shona Shields, manager of Active Explorers Masterton, said they were “so excited” to have been nominated to be given the playhouse, which fit very nicely

We just want to thank the parents for supporting us and acknowledging what we do for the children and their families here. in the corner of the playground’s new grassed area.

“It’s great that we have such a strong connection with our families that we got nominated,” she said.

“We just want to thank the parents for supporting us and acknowledging what we do for the children and their families here.”

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Flood plans in good shape Many of Wairarapa’s stopbanks and floodgates are in a poor condition, but there is no immediate risk to the region’s towns, an expert from the Greater Wellington Regional Council says.

A report presented to the regional council’s Environment Committee last week, gave the committee members a rundown on assessment findings of the assets.

The four floodgates near Lake Onoke were labelled as being in ‘very poor condition’ after an observation assessment.

Several stop banks across the region had eroded due to recent weather events.

The assets are assessed on an annual basis.

The report said that in general, the critical assets protecting urban areas had not declined. They were in good to very good condition.

But there had been a reduction in the condition of rural assets such as the stopbanks and floodgates from 2016 to 2017.

Regional council flood protection manager Graeme Campbell said areas where the stopbanks lay were mostly rural.

The stopbanks in the poorest conditions were near the Waipoua river above Masterton, and others were on the Ruamahanga river, he said.

“From our perspective, they are not the most critical ones — the critical ones are in

a good to very good condition they are the ones protecting townships,” Mr Campbell said.

“The stop banks that we have got on the Waiohine river, some that the edge protection has eroded away over the last winter, and we have out in place some rock as a first-stop repair.”

The banks surrounding the Waipoua area would not have any immediate effect on houses in a serious weather event, he said.

Barrage gates at Lake Onoke needed some serious concrete work to get them up to standard, he said.

The next step was discussion with the community to prioritise repairs.

“The regional council in the end manage rates to do the repairs, but we need to have a conversation with the community to see what they want,” he said.

Regional Council chairman Chris Laidlaw said the assets discussed in the report were not “vital infrastructure”.

“I’m pretty confident that there is no immediate risk to key places,” Mr Laidlaw said.

Mr Laidlaw said affordability needed to be considered when discussing with communities on how repairs would be done.

“We are talking with almost every council in the region about timescales and about the ways in which these facilities can be paid for over time and spreading the cost — that’s the big issue.”

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Hens a hit at Enliven’s Kandahar Court Cats and dogs make wonderful household pets but chickens are great for a cuddle too, so the residents of Enliven’s Kandahar Court have discovered.

Masterton’s specialist dementia care home has been home to two hens since the start of the year.

Kandahar Court nurse Pauline Anderson says the residents love watching the hens wander around the grounds and holding them too.

“I love seeing the residents’ faces light up when the chickens wander in.

“They’re also great for encouraging residents to go outside, which brings a whole range of benefits, especially for people with dementia who benefit from activities which stimulate the senses.”

While chickens are still a relatively rare sight at rest homes, they’re a fairly common pet at Enliven’s homes.

Emerging research suggests that chickens may help reduce stress and lower the blood pressure and heart rate of people living with dementia.

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“Like cats and dogs, they make great companions and are very domestic,” she explains.

The Ruamahanga River flooded paddocks next to the Gladstone Bridge east of Masterton during the big storm of 2004.

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Resident Audrey Stone enjoys a cuddle with one of the hens at Enliven’s Kandahar Court in Masterton.

“We find they have quite a calming effect on the residents here,” says Pauline.

“In fact, contact with pets and animal companions is an important part of Enliven’s philosophy of care.”

Enliven’s Kandahar Court in Masterton offers warm, welcoming and secure dementia care, including long-term residential care, a day programme and short-term respite.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS THURSDAY,NOVEMBER 16

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Eat-n-Greet: At St James Union Church, 116 High St, Masterton, in the church hall. Come along for a fabulous meal, meet new friends and great entertainment. A di˜ erent entertainment each month. All very much welcome.

Awhi Mai, Awhi Atu: An a˜ ected by suicide group, meet 7-8pm, at Supporting Families building, 323 Queen St, Masterton. Call Toni Ryan (0247) 367-419.

Carterton Community Choir: Meet 7.15-9pm, at Carterton School, Holloway St. Ability to read music not essential. Call (021) 258-8029.

Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Last housie at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower , Carterton at 1.20pm. Call Pauline Hodgson 379-5923.

Featherston Muay Thai: (Thai kickboxing) Muay Thai Class, in the Featherston School Hall, 6.30-8pm. Call Kelly (027)211-5702.

Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 1.30pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Miriam 377-7974.

Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9am-noon, at the Masterton Aerodrome.

Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 5-7pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 3702511 or Brian 377-4066.

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

Whakaoriori Shu˜ ers:Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 1-2.30pm. Call 3775518 or 377-1135.

Oasis Network Inc: Free service for all who need advocacy and support for mental health issues and well-being. MonFri 10am-3pm, Wairarapa Community Centre, 41 Perry St, Masterton. Call Gaylene (06) 929-0961 or (0274) 604-796.

Feldenkrais: 5.45-6.45pm, Featherston Community Centre.

Call Rupert (027) 585-3822.

Yoga: 7.30-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Odette (021) 180-9452.

Westside Playcentre: 9-noon, 165 Renall St, Masterton.

Call 378-2224.

Martinborough Playcentre: 9-noon, 38 Venice St. Call (06) 306-9068.

Carterton Playcentre: 9-noon, Belvedere Rd (next to Howard Booth Park). Call 379-7875.

Masterton Taekwon-Do Club: 5.15-6.15pm, Te Runga Scout Den, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Call Simon O’Hara 370-8844.

Masterton Senior Citizens & Beneÿ ciaries Association: Meet 1-3.30pm for cards, Scrabble and bowls,

Dance: At Carterton Club, Broadway, at 7.30pm. Call Liz 379-5108.

Dennis Marsh/Wayne Heath: 7.30pm. All welcome.

Dennis is NZ’s best selling country music artist and Wayne is NZ’s No 1 country music tribute entertainer, at Club Wairarapa, 20 Essex St, Masterton.

Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Fri-Mon 10am4pm, groups by arrangement. Call Jean (06) 372-6623 or Pam (06) 372-6459.

Gentle Yoga: 9.30-10.30am, bookings essential, at the studio, 268 High St N, Carterton. Call Colleen (021) 177-1956.

Needlework & Craft Drop-in: 10am-noon, Featherston Community Centre. Call Virginia (06) 308-8392.

Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all ÿ tness levels. Call Di (027) 498-7261.

Carterton Craft Market: Open 7 days, 10am-2pm, High St, Carterton, opp Almo’s Book Shop. Call Robyn 379-7099.

Kids’ Song And Story: Fun songs, ÿ nger plays and stories for under-5s, during school terms, 9.30-10.30am, at Epiphany Church Hall, High St South, Masterton. Call Jill 377-4614.

Greytown Music and Movement: For pre-schoolers, 10am, at St Luke’s Hall, Main St. Contact: email admin@ stlukesgreytown.co.nz Wairarapa Steampunk: We meet as required, 10.30am2pm, at Kingstreet Artworks. Call Gaylene 377-4865 evenings or (0274) 494-596.

Dance Fit: At Carrington Park, Carterton, at 6-7pm. If weather not good it’s in youth centre of Event Centre. Text dance groove to (022) 321-2643.

Masterton Social Badminton Club: Play 7-9pm, all year round, at Masterton YMCA gym (371 Queen St). Contact by text Hamish (021) 259-7684 or Sam (0210) 552-113.

Linedance: Greytown: 10.30-11.30am at St John’s Hall.

Yoga: Greytown: 9-10.15am, St John’s Hall, Greytown. Call Nicki (06) 308-6598. Carterton: 9am, at Gain Momentum, opposite the Event Centre. Call Odette (021) 180-9452.

Pilates: Men Only 9am, Core 10am, 50s Forward 11am, Core Plus 12.10pm, Core 5.30pm at Bodymind Pilates, 6 Queen St, Masterton. Call 370-1121.

Masterton Masters Swimming Club: Club night 6-7pm, Genesis Recreation Centre back pool. Call Graeme 377-0507 or Lucy (021) 0204-4144.

Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am, behind the Hosking Garden in the Park. Call Pauline Lamb 377-3388.

Carterton Senior Citizens: Meet 1.30-4pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, Senior Citizens Hall, 150 Main St, Carterton.

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Senior Citizens hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Ngaire Walker 377-0342.

Wairarapa Fern & Thistle Pipe Band: Practice 6.308.30pm, ÿ rst ˛ oor, Savage Club Hall, Albert St, Masterton.

Plus free drum lessons 6.30-7.30pm on ground ˛ oor. All ages and experience, bring your drum pad and sticks.

Tai chi for Health: Martinborough, St John’s Hall, 9.3010.30am.

Chair Yoga: Breath lead movements. The Spot, 365 Queen St, 1.30pm. Call Karina (021) 0820-0132.

Aquarobics: 11am at Lansdowne Village.

Pilates: Power 9am, Beginners 10am, 50s Forward 11am, Core Plus 5.30pm at Bodymind Pilates, 6 Queen St,

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Judo Classes: Kids (4 to 9) 5-6pm, Cadets (10 to 16) 6-7pm and Seniors (14+) 7-8.30pm, Masterton Judo & Ju Jitsu Academy, 149 Queen St. Call Simon (021) 248-6111.

Self Defence: Ju Jitsu, 7-8.30pm, Masterton Judo & Ju Jitsu Academy 149 Queen St. Call Simon (021) 248-6111.

Masterton Toy Library: 2.30-4.30pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Masterton, 7.30pm, Soulway Church, 227 High St. Call Darren (027) 334-2685.

Karate-Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Wairarapa Inc: Carterton: 6pm, at Carterton South End School hall. Call Thomas Duncan (06) 308-8844 or (027) 302-8923.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS MONDAY,NOVEMBER 20 Not Your Nanna’s Sewing Circle:7-9pm, Cobblestone’s Administration Room, 169 Main St, Greytown. Call Christine Healy (06) 304-8110 or Lynda Saint-Merat (06) 304-7026.

Yoga: St Johns Hall, Martinborough, Beginners/Seniors 4-5.15pm; General 5.30-6.45pm. Call Nicki (06) 308-6598.

Chair Yoga: Breath lead movements. The Spot, 365 Queen St, 1pm. Call Karina (021) 0820-0132.

Yoga and Pilates Fusion: For joint mobility and core strength, 11am, St John’s Hall, Martinborough. Call Odette (021) 180-9452.

Kundalini Yoga: 7-8pm, Carterton. Call Odette (021) 1809452.

Pilates: Martinborough: 9am St Andrews Hall, Dublin St. Call Jane (027) 630-4132.

Pilates: Core Plus 8am, Core 9am, 50s Forward 11am, Core 12.10pm, Core 5.30pm, Beginners 6.30pm at Bodymind Pilates, 6 Queen St, Masterton. Call 370-1121.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Masterton: 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 378-2338 or Pete (020) 4005-9740. Carterton: 8pm, Salvation Army Community Rooms, 210 High St. Call Dennis 377-5355 or Martin (06) 372-7764.

Girl Guiding: Brownies (7-10 years) 4.30-6pm. Guides (9-14 years) 5.30-7.30pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646.

Self Defence/Ju Jitsu: 7.30-9pm, Masterton Judo & Ju Jitsu Academy, 149 Queen St. Call Simon (021) 248-6111.

Karate: Masterton Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate-Do, 6.30pm, 49 Te Ore Ore Rd, Masterton. Call Steve or Sharron Riley 3788814 or (027) 680-7738.

Karate-Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Wairarapa Inc: Greytown: St John Hall, 73 Main St, at 6pm. Call Paul Cantwell (06) 308-9839 or (027) 376-9804.

TUESDAY,NOVEMBER 21 Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: Meet in the Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton, at 7pm. Call Trish 378-8775 or Lynette 377-0236.

Masterton Toastmasters: Meet in the Salvation Army Hall, High St, Carterton. All interested are warmly welcomed.

Contact Pam 027 66 99 666.

Alanon: A group for anyone affected by another’s drinking, meet at 6.30pm at Cameron Community House, Church St, Masterton. Call 0508 425-2666.

Featherston Muay Thai: (Thai kickboxing) Bootcamp, in the Featherston School Hall, 6.30pm-730pm. Call Kelly (027)211-5702.

Tribal Fusion Bellydancing: At YMCA, 371 Queen St, Masterton, 7-8pm. Call Wai steampunk, Gaylene (0274) 494596 or YMCA 377-5499.

Drop-in Centre: Sit and Get Fit with Keiko, 2-4pm. Call Pam

Lloyd (06) 304-7997.

Chair Exercise: Gentle chair exercises, 2-2.45pm, at St John’s Hall, Greytown. This is combined with Drop-in club.

South Wairarapa Badminton Club: 7.30pm, at the Featherston Sports Stadium, Underhill Rd. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 9am-noon at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 3702511 or Brian 377-4066.

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

Juesday Art: 10am-1pm Featherston Community Centre. Call Julia (06) 308-8977.

Hatha Yoga: Suitable for anyone. REAP House, 5.15pm. Call Karina (021) 0820-0132.

Tai Chi for Health: 9.15-10.15am, St John’s Hall, Greytown.

Ceroc Dance Classes: 8pm, Carterton School hall. Call Mandy (021) 238-4230 or check Facebook group Ceroc Wairarapa for more info.

Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway, 2-4pm, or by appointment. Call 379-9233 or (027) 271-6280.

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.

Carterton Playcentre: 9-noon, Belvedere Rd (next to Howard Booth Park). Call 379-7875.

Dance Fitness Classes: Greytown, school terms only, with Justine Eldred at Kuranui College Dance Studio, 6.30-7.30pm.

Call Justine (0274) 761-996.

Masterton Taekwon-Do Club: 5.15-6.15pm, Te Runga Scout Den, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Call Simon O’Hara 370-8844.

Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Association: Meet for social indoor bowls, 500 cards, or a chat 1-3pm. Call Ngaire 377-0342.

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

Woops A Daisy Marching Team: March for fun, friendship and fitness, 5-6pm. Call Cheryl 372-5522.

Pilates: Power 9am, 50s Forward 9.30am (at Lansdowne Park), Beginners 10am, 50s Forward 11am, Core 2pm, Power 5.30pm at Bodymind Pilates, 6 Queen St, Masterton. Call 370-1121.

Karate Classes for Children: Masterton Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate-Do. 5.30pm, 49 Te Ore Ore Rd, Masterton. Call Steve or Sharron Riley 378-8814 or (027) 680-7738.

Judo Classes: Kids (4-9) 5pm to 6pm, Cadets (10-16) 6-7pm and Seniors (14+) 7-8.30pm, Masterton Judo & Ju Jitsu Academy, 149 Queen St. Call Simon (021) 248-6111.

Self Defence: Ju Jitsu, 7-8.30pm, Masterton Judo & Ju Jitsu Academy 149 Queen St. Call Simon (021) 248-6111.

Karate-Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Wairarapa Inc:

Martinborough: Martinborough Primary School Hall. Under12s at 5-6pm. Call Corina Ngatai (027)432-6870. All at 6pm.

Call Anna Börjesson (021) 163-8867.

Toy Library: Masterton -10am-noon, rear of YMCA, 162 Dixon St; Featherston: 10am-noon, in the Community Centre, 24 Wakefield St. 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 at 9.15am for 9.30am start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower , Carterton. Call Veronica George 379-8644.

Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Bowls at 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. All welcome. Call Rex Kenny 379-7303.

Masterton Croquet Club: Golf croquet 9.15am, behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Pauline Lamb 377-3388.

WEDNESDAY,NOVEMBER 22 Literacy Wairarapa: Offers free help with reading, spelling and maths at Featherston Community Centre, 9am-noon.

AA Meeting: At 7.30pm. Call (027) 557-7928.

Ukulele Classes: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Neil (06) 308-9341.

Featherston Amateur Wrestling Gym: 52 Fitzherbert St (behind Totem), kids wrestling classes, term time only, 5.30pm, 5 to 8 years, 6.15pm, 8 and over, first class free. Call Dannii (027) 920-6751.

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, intermediate, 5.30-7pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135.

Kiddie Gym: For 0-3-year-olds, 9.30-11am, at St David’s Church, corner High and Victoria Sts, Carterton. Call Lorna or Abby 379-8325.

Longbush Playgroup: 9.30am-noon, school terms only, 1135 Longbush Rd, Masterton. Call Eileen (06) 372-7861.

Westside Playcentre: 9-noon, 165 Renall St, Masterton. Call 378-2224.

Martinborough Playcentre: 9-noon, 38 Venice St. Call (06) 306-9068.

Club Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll basic steps and more, 7.30-10pm, at Club Wairarapa, Masterton. Call (027) 3331793.

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

Wairarapa Spinners and Weavers: Meet 10am-2pm, in

the Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Lynette 377-0236.

Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm for browsing or painting, at 12 Victoria St. Call Sue 377-7019.

Age Concern: Sit and Be Fit, 1.30pm followed by gentle exercise class, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St, Masterton.

Club Carterton: Two-course barbecue meal, 6.30pm.

Belly Dance: 1-2pm, at St Johns Hall, Greytown. Call Tamara (06) 308-8343 or text (021) 022-31893.

The Dance Shed: 450 Belvedere Rd Carterton. Rock N Roll Class, 7-9pm. Call Wendy or Don 379-6827 or (027) 319-9814.

Carterton Women’s Golf: 9-hole golf at 10.45am. Call Colleen 377-0841 or Alison 377-5709.

Quit Smoking Support Group: Run by Whaiora quit coaches, free, noon-1pm, at 22 Dixon St, Masterton.

Recreational Walking Group: 9.30am, Essex St car park.

Call Ann Jackson, 372-5758, or Ann Duckett, 378-8285.

Chair Yoga: At Wairarapa Village, 140 Chapel St, Masterton.

Gentle movements, 9.30am. Call Karina (021) 0820-0132.

Pilates: Core 9am, 50s Forward 11am, Core 5.30pm, Beginners 6.30pm at Bodymind Pilates, 6 Queen St, Masterton. Call 370-1121.

Tai Chi for Health: 9.30-10.30am, St Mark’s Church Hall, Carterton.

Beginners Yoga: 9am, Carterton. Call Odette (021) 1809452.

Pregnancy Yoga: 12.30pm, Hot Yoga Studio, Kuripuni. Call Karina (021) 0820-0132.

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

Karate: Masterton Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate-Do, 6.30pm, 49 Te Ore Ore Rd, Masterton. Call Steve or Sharron Riley 3788814 or (027) 680-7738.

Self Defence/Ju Jitsu: 8-9.30pm, Masterton Judo & Ju Jitsu Academy, 149 Queen St. Call Simon (021) 248-6111.

Wairarapa Singers: 6.45pm, at Rosewood, 417 Queen St, Masterton. Call Pete 370-4574.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous: Martinborough, 7.30pm, 9 Jellicoe St. Call Mark 906) 306-6013 or (021) 02442870.

Karate-Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Wairarapa Inc: Featherston: Primary School Hall, at 6pm. Call Paul Cantwell (06) 308-9839 or (027) 376-9804.

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. Call Ian Wyeth 378-6425 or 377-5762. * To have an event listed please email event@age.co.nz

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“Communicating Doors” Written by Alan Ayckbourn Directed by Diana Boulton

A Time-Travelling Comedy-Thriller!!!

Reece Jessica Ruella Julian

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REGISTERED NURSE There is a .8FTE (4 shifts per week) vacancy for a registered nurse at Wairarapa Village in Masterton.

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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TEAM Are you looking for an opportunity to work in our rapidly developing community of South Wairarapa ? A talented, innovative and service focussed Environmental Health Officer is needed in our Environmental Services Team. This person will contribute to achieving Council’s aims of creating a successful economy, a safe environment and a healthy people.

The role involves using a wide variety of statutes such as the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act, Food Act, Health Act, Gambling Act, Local Government Act, Resource Management Act and Council’s Bylaws. The successful person will provide day to day contributions to the environmental services team through processing licence, permit and consent applications, carrying out inspections as well as providing advanced technical and policy advice to team members, the Team Manager and Group Manager.

You will also be responsible for ensuring the performance of systems you use (for accuracy, timeliness and good service), and ensuring that sound methods are employed to satisfy Councils performance requirements. This includes contributing to reviews of existing systems and methods to reduce costs, improve efficiency and increase the effectiveness of our work.

You need to be someone with excellent document management and project management skills, a strong service ethic and team focus, selfmotivation and ability to quickly learn and/or develop systems and processes. Working knowledge of the software we use would be an advantage, especially NCS and Microsoft products. Background knowledge of hardcopy file conversion for processing and to electronic format for storage and retrieval when required would be an advantage.

We are a small Council with a user friendly environment and we want someone on the team with a sense of humour, the ability to work in a diverse range of environmental health areas and interpersonal skills which enable them to interact positively with others, both within Council and externally.

If you have the qualities we seek and proven experience in a role like this (or similar) and would like to work in a small friendly office, you are just who we need. This is a fulltime position for 40 hours per week 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday. Occasional out of normal hours work will be required.

A full job description is available on Council’s website. To be considered please address your CV and cover letter (preferably by email) to: shane.sykes@swdc.govt.nz or “Confidential Job Application”, Attention Shane Sykes, Team Manager, Environmental Services Team, Planning and Environment Group, South Wairarapa District Council, PO Box 6, Martinborough, by 5pm on Friday the 1st of December 2017. Applicants should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit and a full driver’s licence.

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Rance grabs five-wicket haul CRICKET Wairarapa’s Seth Rance grabbed the spotlight as the Central Stags blew Canterbury off Hagley Oval in Christchurch in the latest round of Plunket Shield cricket matches.

Rance showed just why he has been included in recent Black Cap squads by producing the stunning figures of 5-32 off 15 overs as Canterbury were dismissed for 194 in their first innings after the Stags had declared their own first innings closed at 498-7.

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Seth Rance on ÿ re for the Central Stags.

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at first-class level and while he was given just the five overs in Canterbury’s second innings he did snare the first wicket to finish with 1-10 and a hugely impressive match analysis of 6-42.

Canterbury were all out for 218 at their second attempt, giving the Stags victory by an innings and 86 runs.

Meanwhile, Brock Price showed commendable patience in making his maiden century for the Wairarapa senior men’s cricket side during their first innings loss to Hawke’s Bay in the Furlong Cup match played at Queen Elizabeth Park oval in Masterton over the weekend.

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at number eight and scored his first halfcentury for his province.

His 51 came from 90 balls and included eight fours.

Helping the Wairarapa cause in their second innings was the fact that Hawke’s Bay were without the services of injured opening bowler Ben Stoyanoff who had finished with the most impressive figures of 6-25 off just six overs in their first innings.

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Normally a batsman who likes to get on with the job, Price came to the wicket in Wairarapa’s second innings with his team struggling at 27-2 and needing a further 153 runs to make Hawke’s Bay bat a second time after they had established a first innings advantage of 180.

It was a situation which required a mature approach and Price responded splendidly with a mix of patience and aggression, facing 150 deliveries and striking nine fours and four sixes along the way.

Pleasing too was the effort of young wicketkeeper Jack Forrester who came in

HAWKE’S BAY 289 (Field 103, Smith 5, Foxcroft 37, Edmondson 7, Schaw 2, Thompson 9, Schaw 34, Pretorious 34, Watson 23, Rukuwai 27 not out, Stoyano˜ 16, extras 11; fall of wickets, 9. 93, 130, 132, 159, 173, 186, 239, 256, 289; Hook-Sporry 21-2-74-3, Stephens 12-1-42-0, Ingham 13-1-46-4, Watt 12-2-50-2, Childs 18-2-67-1) and 7-2 (Schaw 0, Smith 0, Foxcroft 2 not out, Edmondson 3 not out, extras 2; fall of wickets, 1, 2; Hook 1-0-1-2, Ingham 1-04-0) beat WAIRARAPA 109 (Jackson 28, McKenzie 0, Bu8rling 0, Price 6, Speers 13, Ingham 0, Clinton-Baker 0, Forrester 21, Hook 20, Childs 15 not out, Watt 0, extras 6; fall of wickets, 2, 2, 13, 35, 35, 35, 65, 70, 109, 109; Rukuwai 5.4.1-18-2, Stoyano˜ 6-2-25-6, Brigham 8-1-203, Watson 2-1-13-0, Schaw 6-1-21-0, Pretorious 3-0-12-0) and 283 (Jackson 4, McKenzie 11, Burling 20, Price 108, Speers 2, Ingham 31, Clinton-Baker 0, Forrester 51, Hook 12, Childs 13 not out, Watt 21, extras 10; fall of wickets, 4, 25, 56, 59, 161, 162, 218, 236, 252, 283; Rukuwai 16-6-35-1, Brigham 10-4-111, Watson 13-3-32-2, Smith 6-1-12-0, Foxcroft 8-2-26-1, Field 5-0-25-0, Schaw 17-2-42-2, Pretorious 22.1-0-95-3) on the ÿ rst innings.

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Response to awards function disappoints RUGBY GARY CAFFELL Wairarapa-Bush Rugby Supporters Club president Roddy McKenzie was “very disappointed” at the poor turnout of union officials and Heartland team management and players at their end-of-season awards function at Memorial Park on Sunday.

Only one member of the union’s board was present along with five of the 30-plus players used over the Heartland campaign and the coaching staff was not represented at all.

“We expected better, it’s very disappointing when you organise something like this and just a handful of those who should be part of it bother to turn up.” McKenzie said.

“Our members do a hell of a lot to support rugby here and when you get this sort of this response you wonder whether all the effort is worthwhile.”

With a membership of around the 200 mark the WBRSC is one of the strongest supporter clubs in the country on a population basis and McKenzie said

they had functioned successfully again in 2017 despite a Heartland draw which saw Wairarapa-Bush host only the three games at Memorial Park, two of them during the day and one at night.

“Results-wise it wasn’t a great season for the Heartland team but our members are right behind them no matter how they perform,” McKenzie said.

“We work bloody hard to help them out any way we can, that’s what we are there for and it would be nice to think that they appreciate what we do.”

A highlight of the awards function was the announcement of the Supporters Club Player of the Year, and it was East Coast loose forward Epeli Rayaqayaqa who took the honours there after making a huge impression with his impact both on attack and defence.

Another of the loosies in Brendan Campbell took away the personality award.

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Wairarapa-Bush player Epeli Rayaqayaqa was named Supporters Club Player of the Year.

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