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River toxin at large

BY GERALD FORD

ABOVE TOP : A warning sign outlines the risks. LEFT & ABOVE: A mat of toxic algal bloom in Waipoua River, Masterton.

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Toxic algae in Masterton’s Waipoua River is likely caused by farming and may be impacting stream life, according to an agricultural scientist.

Mark Heath, an environmental scientist from Wellington Regional Council, was commenting on an outbreak of cyanobacteria, which is commonly known as toxic algae or algal bloom.

The nutrient build-up that causes it can be from rural or urban sources, Dr Heath said.

In the case of the Waipoua, the river runs by Queen Elizabeth Park and a few industrial sites, but “our assumption is most of it is coming from agricultural land use upstream”, Dr Heath said.

“The other key components are rainfall, high sunshine and warm temperatures.”

Cyanobacteria feeds off nitrogen in the waterways. In attaching itself to rocks the organism is able to draw freefl oating nitrogen from the water by trapping material underneath. It appears as black or brown “algal mats” on the riverbed.

The material can be dangerous and even fatal to dogs and cause skin irritation for swimmers.

Warning notices have been placed along the Waipoua River bank jointly by Greater Wellington Regional Council, Masterton District Council and Regional Public Health.

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Kindness and courage survive Ford Every Stream

Gerald Ford This week I write to honour Missy the Maine Coone cat (pictured).

Missy, a three-year-old Maine Coone from Masterton, was shot, likely by an air rifle, in two legs, and one of those legs shattered into 22 pieces.

Limping home on those injured legs caused serious tissue damage.

Last week Missy was treated at Vetcare by Dr Heidi WardMcGrath and the business has started an appeal on its Facebook page to help the owner out with costs.

Police believe an air rifle was used in the attack, for which a perpetrator has yet to be found.

Dr Ward-McGrath says Missy is “a wee miracle”.

“It was a very difficult surgery because of the extensive damage from the shot,” she said.

“There were multiple fractures,

I think we had 22 bits to try to stick back into the right parts.”

More shrapnel was also taken out of Missy’s leg in the surgery.

“She’s a wee miracle.”

Dr Ward-McGrath said she was pleased with the outcome of the surgery and no long-term complications were expected to arise.

“She is a bit of a robocat after the rebuild, but by the time we’re finished she will hopefully live a totally normal, pain free, fullyrecovered life.”

Missy’s right hind leg was also shot, and recovered well from surgery last week.

The resilience of our animal friends often amazes me, as does the dedication showed by those who care for them – going to considerable lengths and expense to make a difference.

If we can care for animals, we can care for each other.

There will always be those who cause harm, but it is heartening to see examples of cruelty being overcome by kindness, and its wounds endured with courage.

Thanks for the lesson, Missy.

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Tablets stretch parents

BY GERALD FORD Parents face rising costs this month as their children return to school – and they should avoid spending too much on technology, says a budget advisor.

Grant Howard, manager of Wairarapa Free Budget Advice Service, says the back-to-school costs can be hard on parents, especially when technology is added to the mix.

“Even primary students are asked to buy tablets, which for a lot of people is really hard,” Mr Howard said.

Uniforms I can organise, and fees I can always pay off, but the tablets …

Mr Howard said parents could be tempted to spend $300 or more on the mini computer devices, but “for a child of 6 or 7, what you can get for $80 to $90 is probably sufficient for that level of education”.

“I’ve noticed the variance in cost,” Mr Howard said.

“And with young children they break quite regularly. With my grandchildren, each year they’ve needed a new one because they’re either broken or have a cracked screen.”

Unfortunately, peer pressure can also come into the equation, Mr Howard added.

“A person with a $400 tablet is always going to tease someone with a $90 one … and there is

Grant Howard, manager of Wairarapa Free Budget Advice Service, says parents should avoid paying too much for tablets for their primary school children.

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theft, that sort of scenario does happen – and arguments, some children are very mean.

The technology means teachers can ask children to “go online and learn”.

“I’m not saying it’s a bad thing.

It’s just extra costs.”

Cheaper machines, Mr Howard said “can do the same things, at different levels”.

Other cost hassles at this time of year include school uniforms, and most – though not all – have secondhand uniform options.

Mr Howard said if parents are

having trouble meeting school costs, schools can often help.

“Most schools accept small regular payments (for uniforms),” Mr Howard said.

For beneficiaries or low income people, Work and Income can assist. That depends on individuals.” *(blob) Wairarapa rents are set for a rise in February because of “our booming market” the property market, putting added pressure on households, Wairarapa Free Budget Advice Service manager

Grant Howard said.

“That’s put an added burden on. Even if it’s just $10, the rent subsidy (increase) will be $3 or $4, so that’s $6 or $7 roughly down a week after that rent increase.

“Across the board in February, rents are going up. Unfortunately that trend continues with houses around 20% above GV (in Masterton),” Mr Howard said.

“For young people, owning their own home is harder and harder … that’s happening nationally.”

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Algal bloom

Besides the health risks to people and dogs, there has been limited research on the effects of cyanobacteria on other stream life, Dr Heath said.

“We don’t know enough.”

However there is evidence that cyanobacteria is toxic to invertebrates including some species of mayfly, which are a food source for fish.

Trout exposed to sub-lethal levels of cyanobacteria showed an increased metabolism, which is a sign of stress.

Greater Wellington note on its website this summer that “the amount of black or brown toxic

algal mats growing on the river bed has reached dangerous levels and detached mats are starting to wash up on the river’s edge”.

The Greater Wellington website also lists the Waipoua site and a swimming spot nearby at the Ruamahanga River along Te Ore Ore Road as providing a “low risk of illness”.

The Ruamahanga River at the Cliffs has a general rating of “caution”, and swimming spots at Kokotau, Morison’s Bush and Waihenga River have a general rating of “moderate risk of illness”, although the most recent tests do not breach bacteria alert

The brown algal mat dominates the river bed.

levels.

Monitoring of Wellington waterways and coastal areas is carried out by Greater Wellington Regional Council and district councils in partnership with Regional Public Health on a weekly basis over the

summer months. Results of the monitoring and any warnings are posted to http://www.gw.govt. nz/is-it-safe-to-swim/.

Other information about toxic algae, including a guide of what to look for, can be found at www. gw.govt.nz/toxic-algae-faqs.

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Lead poison debate

Dear Sir, Dr Neil Hayes in this week’s Midweek commented on deaths of dairy cattle in a herd of 200 in 2015, adjacent to a clay target shooting range at Nightcaps. Dr Hayes stated that the deaths were due to the toxicity of swedes.

By coincidence I had just read an article in the April 2016 copy of “Vetscript’ (a monthly publication of the New Zealand Veterinary Association) in which of a herd of 110 dairy cows, 2 were found dead and 18 with clinical symptoms were destroyed. The cattle were grazing next to a Southland clay target range, and it was in 2014.

The article showed photographs of lead shot in the stomach of one cow at autopsy, in fodder beet (the crop fed) and in the soil.

A number of samples tested indicated that deaths and symptoms were resulted from lead toxicity from the ingestion of lead shot by the cattle. The remainder of the cattle were destroyed because of lead contamination of meat and milk. Clearly there are certain similarities and differences between the Vetscript deaths and those mentioned by Dr Hayes.

It concerns me that Dr Hayes seems to gloss over the importance of the toxicity of lead.

In rural and urban veterinary practice here and in the UK I encountered lead poisoning in calves and dogs and in most cases it resulted from the ingestion of old flaking paint Yours faithfully, Roy Farman

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Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Origin stories on the streets

BY GERALD FORD

The story of Masterton’s streets is being taken to the streets with the production of a series of heritage signs telling their names.

The first 70 of the signs have been readied for streets in and near Masterton’s central business district.

Project manager Sam Rossiter-Stead said the signs provide “some fascinating stories about this aspect of Masterton’s heritage”.

Mr Rossiter-Stead said he had been surprised to learn there were as many as 300 streets in the town, which will eventually all have their own signs.

“Some of them are tiny lanes that you didn’t know had names.”

Archivist Gareth Winter of Wairarapa has produced the text for the signs, some of which include portraits.

“I know from giving talks about this that people are interested,” Mr Winter said.

“Kids thrive on knowing the stories of the names.”

Mr Winter has researched the topic in his book Street Stories, how Masterton Streets got their Names, first published in 1998 and most recently re-published in 2007.

Streets in some parts of Masterton re grouped thematically, with the “bird area” of western Masterton incorporating names of native birds, and Lansdowne having a mixture of “American-style” streets named first to fourth, and the names of native trees.

What Mr Winter finds more interesting, however, are the streets named after people and places.

Mr Winter said a lot of names are “organic” and reflect conditions at the time they were named.

For instance, Worksop Road was literally the road to Worksop farm to the west – the farm itself being named after

Project manager Sam Rossiter-Stead and Masterton Mayor Lyn Patterson, with one of the first 70 heritage signs which will eventually be found in all 300 of Masterton’s streets. PHOTO/GERALD FORD

a village in England, “where the Dixon family came from”.

“It’s unusual to have a ‘road’ in the middle of town,” Mr Winter noted.

In researching street names in the same area, Mr Winter stumbled across the unusual scenario of several streets named after two women - “a couple of ladies who subdivided their farm”.

“Men are much better at having streets named after them.”

These women were Miss Emma Jeans and her sister Elizabeth Hacker, who lived in Keaton house.

Between them they accounted for the names of neighbouring Elizabeth St, Hacker St, Jeans St and Keaton St.

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There were also two Kirton sisters, one of whom married a Dixon and another a Hessey.

Between them these three families accounted for three more names in the same block of streets to the west of Masterton’s CBD. Mr Winter said a new library website currently being built will include the information uncovered in the street names project.

A close-up of the Cole Street sign, with the story of the street’s origins.

Volunteers sought The Wairarapa branch of the Heart Foundation is looking for volunteers for a couple of hours to help with its Annual Appeal in February.

“We need people to hit the streets of Masterton, Carterton and Greytown and collect funds to support our vital work in the community,” Heart Foundation heart health advocate Kit Cohr said.

“It’s sobering to think that during the short period of time that a volunteer will be out collecting donations, at least one New Zealander will have died of heart disease.”

Heart Foundation medical director Gerry Devlin said more than 6000 people die from heart disease every year in New Zealand, almost 20 times the 2016 road toll.

“Clearly, there’s still a lot of work that needs to be done in terms of bringing

down such a high number of deaths each year,” Dr Devlin said.

Funds raised are used to support heartrelated research and specialist training for cardiologists.

The Heart Foundation is New Zealand’s leading independent funder of heart research and since 1970 has invested more than $57 million in research and specialist training.

The foundation also funds activities support people with heart disease, and educational programmes and campaigns to promote “heart-healthy living”.

In Wairarapa the Heart Foundation will hold its street appeal on Friday, February 10 and Saturday, February 11.

Those interested can email events@ heartfoundation.org.nz or contact Kit Cohr on (06) 370-3890.

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The following week, Lucy and I went back to the lake but we only got as far as the car park. She wouldn’t get out of the car.

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Weird, I know, but I was told that on good authority.

At the top of the hill there was a large stone statue. It looked like a statue of a horned goat.

I think it has been moved now to the southern side of the lake where the paths go down to the rivers (and I have just realised, it is now in the same spot where we first saw the mysterious lady).

The closer we got to it the more we all began to sense something very unpleasant and it seemed to be much colder up there.

When Lucy started to get very unsettled we left.

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We left the lake without any answers but we all agreed that something very strange had occurred.

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The restored Masterton reserve to be known as Wai-Rua, or The Junction. From left Odell Sugrue, Aaron Bacher, John Spencer, Kane Harris, and Hoani Paku, all from the Masterton District Council.

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River reserve named

BY CHELSEA BOYLE

The makeover of a Masterton reserve is part of a council project that hopes to bring together the community.

New signage has been installed at a green space at the end of Masterton’s River Rd that has been designated as a community area.

The East Side community project hopes to give meaning to the area and encourage residents to use the space for social events, such as picnics and family gatherings.

Masterton District Council’s Maori liaison Hoani Paku said the reserve, now named Wai-Rua aka The Junction, symbolised the journey of the Waipoua and Ruamahanga Rivers that flow on either side of the reserve.

“We wanted a symbol that would give unionship to people on the east side,” he said.

“Police initiated the clean-up of the area because they wanted to enhance an area that locals could use.”

The reserve was riddled with long

grass and overgrown trees, and because of the location, it attracted questionable behaviour, he said.

“It will now invite people to use it in a family and sociable manner.”

The project is part of the council’s focus on improving and enhancing the environment and waterways.

The site also holds significant Maori culture history as it was once a site of birthing.

The Wai-Rua reserve is a two- to three-year project that now only requires beautification, Mr Paku said.

Makoura College students worked on the installation of two picnic tables as a school project last year.

With an estimated two years left to complete the project, Mr Paku hopes that not only Masterton residents, but people passing through the town will appreciate the space.

The reserve will be the first council venue to host a social event on Waitangi Day. There will be entertainment, food and activities.

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Bodymind Pilates has started the New Year in their new and vibrant studio at the top of Masterton’s Central Business Districts.

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There are also some specialist classes such as the Fifties Forward programme for older participants and a Men’s Only class, with plans to introduce more targeted When the lease expired at their Upper classes this year. There are also plans Plain studio at the end of last year, taking advantage of the new central owners Linda Spence and Franklin Walker location - to offer lunchtime classes. decided to take the opportunity to move to an empty space next to A1 Takeaways, Being located at the top of the town, which they have completely refurbished to means there is plenty of free parking nearby. make ideal for their Pilates business.

Classes at Bodymind Pilates are often Both Linda and Franklin are well-known for highly social with groups of members their decades-long involvement within the enjoying coffee after classes and the fitness industry.

Fifties Forward group holding regular Linda introduced aerobic group fitness monthly lunches. There’s also a classes to the region in the early 1980s “Firsty Friday” happy hour at the Farriers Bar on the first Friday of each and went on to become a master trainer, month where members can get together. tutoring many of the Wairarapa’s top instructors over the following years.

Social connectedness is an important part of the Bodymind philosophy, as Among the many milestones in Franklin’s 20 years-plus career as a fitness instructor is enhancing ones feeling of inner contentment, Franklin says. and personal trainer have been the The move comes on the tenth anniversary of the business starting Wairarapa’s first exclusive Pilates Studio.

introduction of Tae Bo and Zumba classes to the Wairarapa, as well as being part of a national team to develop NZQA fitness qualifications.

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Martinborough project approved

BY HAYLEY GASTMEIER Martinborough’s Waihinga Centre has been given the go-ahead.

At a special meeting held yesterday, the South Wairarapa District Council approved an increase on the project cost and loan amounts, essentially giving the green light for work to proceed immediately on the new town hub.

But not everyone was happy with the decision, with one councillor refusing to support the loan boost and a number of ratepayers voicing concerns over the project.

The council signed off an addition of $172,000 to the price tag, bringing the total cost for the Waihinga Centre to $5.332m.

That includes a contingency of $200,000 – increased yesterday from $68,000 following comments from councillor Dayle Harwood – which will not be ratepayer funded.

The additional funds will help cover earthquake strengthening of the historic Martinborough Town Hall.

In 2012, it was estimated to cost $900,000 to strengthen the hall, but geotechnical analysis has revealed the hall

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requires substantial foundation works, Unprecedented bringing the cost to $1.072m. community support This sum will be funded by South Wairarapa ratepayers. ÿ nancially” Despite trepidations raised by - Former South Wairarapa mayor ratepayers at yesterday’s meeting, all but Adrienne Staples one councillor, Lee Carter, approved the budget increase.

Mrs Carter said she did not trust the structural integrity of the town hall, built in 1912, and felt maintaining it could put the community at risk.

The meeting An artist’s impression of the proposed $5.2m˜Waihinga˜Centre in Martinborough, incorporating the historic town hall. PHOTO/FILE. saw at least 50 South Wairarapa ratepayers crowd into the council chambers, with six of them allocated five minutes each to share their views on the project.

Third generation Martinborough resident Christine Webley told the council she was one of the original donors to the project as she saw it would benefit the community, but with ongoing rising costs she was now neither for nor against the project.

Another speaker, Trish Higginson, asked the council not to rush their decision and to take note of the public’s concerns.

She asked whether other South Wairarapa projects would be jeopardised by the “massive cost overruns” of the Waihinga Centre, and asked council chief executive Paul Crimp if he had “absolute confidence” that ratepayers would not be impacted should the price rise again.

She also questioned whether the reinforced town hall would hold up in the event of a large earthquake.

Former councillor Max Stevens said even when the project was first conceived in 2011, the estimated cost was $5.2m.

He said delays in getting the project off the ground had been an advantage, as there was now significantly more structural engineering knowledge learned from the earthquakes in Christchurch and Kaikoura.

Mr Stevens said 27 per cent of the project cost, totalling $1.4m, had been raised through the community through fundraising and donations.

Ro Griffiths said it was remarkable that the estimations for the project were “just

$100,000” short of the final costing.

He said this was “a great outcome”, considering how construction costs had risen over the last few years.

When the centre was complete, it would be “used, loved and enjoyed” by people for many years to come, he said.

Peter Roberts spoke on behalf of the Featherston Residents and Ratepayers Association.

He recalled November 2011, when SWDC said if the community did not support a targeted rate to pick up the project’s remaining $1.3m balance, the project would continue “but not in its current form”.

Mr Roberts said regardless of that resolution, the council were still pursuing the project, having made no changes to its scope.

He said to keep the Featherston Town Square coming in on budget, the council had to reduce the quality of the materials used and omit the centrepiece.

Speaking last, former South Wairarapa mayor Adrienne Staples said the project was large but not “exorbitant or excessive” in today’s measures, considering how many uses the building would lend itself to.

She said South Wairarapa consisted of 10,000 people and more than 6,500 ratepayers, with the majority of those people “not opposed” to the project.

She said it had “unprecedented community support financially”, and those who originally were against the Greytown Town Centre had since admitted it was an asset to the town.

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YARN DOUG’S TIPS Onions and garlic are traditionally harvested within a month or so of the longest day. The leaves of both onions and garlic will tell you when they are ready to be harvested; the tops will begin to wither and die down. Harvest by digging up the plants with a fork, knock off the excess soil, and leave to dry in the sun for a number of days until the skin resembles paper. Store in a wellventilated, dry place.

Stake taller dahlias and gladiolus to prevent stems of flowers from falling over.

Sweet peas – keep providing support for the vines to climb up, more vines mean more flowers.

In dry periods keep berries, lemons, citrus, grapes and kiwifruit watered. Summer is the time when the fruit is forming.

Remove excess apples on trees, as in some cases, apples produce too much fruit therefore limiting the size and quality of ripening fruit.

Trim any long runners back to the centre of the strawberry plant; this will force the plant to produce more flowers which equals another batch of fruit.

Apply a side dressing of Novatec to flower beds and pots and containers to replenish nutrients.

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Most mornings, before sitting down to my hearty bowl of porridge, one of the things I like to do is amble around my garden to discover if any blooms have burst overnight.

The flower’s fresh colour and perfect petals really do make me smile. The minimal time spent in deadheading prior is certainly worth it, and it’s actually quite fun.

Most annuals and many perennials will continue to bloom throughout the growing season if they are regularly deadheaded.

Deadheading is the removal of faded or dead flowers from plants. It is done to keep plants looking attractive and encourage more blooms.

Regular deadheading directs energy into stronger growth and more flowers rather than focusing its energy in producing seed. The second bloom will also be longer lasting.

Deadheading is very simple and should be done as flowers fade out of bloom or start to droop. I simply pinch between my finger and thumb, or cut off using scissors or secateurs, the flower stem below the

spent flower and just above the first set of full, healthy leaves. Repeat with all the dead flowers on the plant.

Sometimes it may be easier to deadhead plants by shearing them back entirely. Shear away the top few inches of the plant, enough to remove the spent blossoms. I always check plants carefully to be sure that no flower buds are hiding amid the faded blooms before shearing off the top of the plant. If you happen to find any new buds, cut the stem just above these branches.

Bedding plants benefit most from daily deadheading as it will extend the life of the plants and encourage them to continue producing more flowers through the summer.

A few points I would like to mention are that you should only cut off the flowers of hydrangeas in spring, so the flower heads protect the emerging flower buds from frost over winter. The tall flower spikes of some perennials, such as lupin, are best cut back before the last few flowers are finished, as seed pods are already forming at the base. Prune

out the stalk to just above the leaves. Plants which produce masses of flowers, like lavender, can be given a ‘haircut’ with secateurs or scissors as soon as the flowers lose their colour. This will encourage bushy side growth and keep plants compact.

Some obliging plants do not need deadheading. Typically fuchsias, bedding lobelia and salvias either don’t set much seed or neatly deadhead themselves.

Another reward I gain from spending time in my garden is hearing and seeing the wonderful bird life. Some bird song I find quite amusing.

Therefore I do not remove the faded flowers on plants that produce seed loved by birds, including Rudbeckia, cornflower, cosmos and sunflower.

Nothing is more rewarding to a gardener, like myself, than watching the garden come to life with beautiful blooms, and by deadheading, nature will bless you with a second wave of blooms to enjoy even more.

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Scottish dance classes open

BY ELAINE LAIDLAW

Come along to the Carterton Scottish Country Dance Club introductory course to find out why so many people enjoy Scottish country dancing. You don’t have to be Scottish to get involved; it is an exciting form of dance with widespread appeal, enjoyed across the world by people of all ages and abilities.

It can be hugely rewarding as well as great fun to experience the thrill of dancing to traditional Scottish music. The dance steps and movement create flowing patterns and dances can be slow and elegant or lively.

Don’t worry if you haven’t danced before. Experience is not necessary and you don’t need a partner; all that’s needed is a little enthusiasm. Everyone moves around and you will find yourself dancing with many different partners. It’s a great way to make new friends and boost your social life.

Dancing has lots of added benefits. It can improve confidence and self-esteem, and Scottish country dancing is acknowledged for increasing fitness and stamina. One hour’s dancing can burn up to 300 calories, as well as reduce stress, increase energy and improve co-ordination. Research shows that as a cardiovascular workout, Scottish country dancing can help to lower blood pressure and increase strength and suppleness and as a weight-bearing exercise

Dancers at the Carterton Scottish Country Dance Club.

it can improve flexibility and strengthen bones. It helps you to stay healthy and increases your overall sense of well-being.

2017 will be a busy year for Scottish country dancing in the Wairarapa. The introductory course will be held on Monday nights in the Carterton School hall for eight weeks commencing

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In April, the JAM (Junior Associate Members 8 – 19 years) Camp will be held at Wairarapa College. Junior dancers from around New Zealand are busy fund raising to attend the camp.

From December 28, 2017, to January 5, 2018, the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

New Zealand Branch summer school will be held in Masterton.

Dancers from around New Zealand and overseas will be accommodated at the Copthorne.

Morning dance classes and evening functions will be held in various schools and church halls.

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B3c0m3 a * @ p4ssw0rds Soapbox Mike Osborne And then the manager of a large supermarket said to me, “I know I shouldn’t do this, but” and dragged his finger across the top row of his keyboard.

Apparently he is not alone as 123456789 was the second most popular password of 2016 behind 123456. (goo.gl/ufeAOr) Equally insecure is writing down your strong passwords in a notebook kept near the computer. What to do?

K1$rj94-Ru is a strong password but it has a major flaw, it’s near impossible to remember without writing it down. How can we create strong passwords that are (relatively) easy to remember?

Before we look at that, let’s examine how many passwords we need. The model I follow is that of the medieval castle. The least secure area was outside the castle; it had little protection under attack, a few dead peasants wasn’t a big concern to the feudal lord. This area is for newsletters and websites that if your password got hacked the impact would be minor. You can use the same password for all of these.

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The castle keep holds the valuables.

These are your passwords to financial sites and those with legal ramifications (e.g. RealMe). You need a strong separate password for each bank and PayPal account so that in event of one being revealed it doesn’t expose access to all.

A password should have UPPER and lower case characters, some digits and special characters and be at least eight characters long; don’t use common names, dictionary words or simple number patterns. We’re better at remembering rules and things that mean something to us. Use a combination of both to create strong passwords.

Make special characters and numbers into syllables: ! mark, @ at, # hash, % age, ^ hat, & and, * star, _ under, + ad, < less, 2 to, 4 for, 8 ate to make up meaningful words. For example: Ma^maG&hi, *ry*ryNight, #Browns4Brunch, Sleep<InSe@tle, 2bornot2bth@is?

You could replace the four main vowels with numbers: e 3, a 4, i 1, o 0. Hence: M4^m4Gh&1, *ry*ryN1ght.

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The club would like to thank again its major sponsors for their continuing support

Superfish 500 2017 The Wairarapa Sports Fishing Club’s premier tournament, Superÿ sh 500, will be held on Waitangi weekend (Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th February) at Castlepoint Beach.

There are seven categories of ÿ sh to compete for: Tuna, Kingÿ sh, Kahawai, Blue cod, Gurnard, Tarakihi and Shark (over 90kg).

prize will be awarded for the ÿ rst billÿ sh or yellow ÿ n over 20kg presented to the weigh station.

There is no distinction between boat and land based anglers with all being eligible to win any of the o° ered prizes.

from the clubrooms at 38 Jetty Road Castlepoint beginning with registration on Friday 3rd of February 6pm-9pm.

On Saturday and Sunday registrations can be made at the clubrooms from 7am to 9am.

In line with the club’s continuing emphasis on a sustainable ÿ shery, the tagging prize of $200 cash will remain for kingÿ sh and sharks.

Each evening there will be ample opportunity to enjoy the clubs hospitality with spot prizes, free nibbles, a cash bar, tall tales and some friendly rivalry.

Tuna 1st prize is a game rod and reel and the Kingÿ sh 1st prize is a jigging rod and reel.

These ÿ sh will need to be tagged, photographed and released.

On presentation of the tag card and photo to the weigh station the card will be entered into the draw to win the $200 cash.

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The ÿ shing times are 7am to 7pm Saturday and from 7am on the Sunday. There will be no lines out time, but you must be in the weigh station line up by 4.30pm on Sunday 5th February or you will not be entitled to weigh your

With the generous help of the sponsors, 1st place for Kahawai, Blue Cod, Gurnard, Tarakihi and Shark will attract a cash prize of $500.

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Weigh in is 4pm-5.30pm Saturday and 3pm-4.30pm Sunday.

The major prize giving will be held 7pm on Sunday 5th at the clubrooms.

Entry fee is $40 ($50 for non WSFC or non-a˛ liated club members).

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For more information contact the Club Secretary, Jan Beaumont Phone (03) 377 1134 or 021 111 9108.

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Telford eyes move to Taratahi Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre along Cornwall Road, rural Carterton.

BY SAMUEL WHITE, NZME Lincoln University says it intends transferring the operations of its Telford division to North Islandbased Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre, as negotiations continue for the future of the campus.

Lincoln and Taratahi announced yesterday a statement of intent was signed between the two providers, with the support of the Telford Farm Board, which included provision for the transfer of operations at Telford to Taratahi.

Enrolments in the certificate in agriculture and the diplomas in agriculture and rural veterinary technician opened yesterday, which confirmed the courses would still be offered at Telford this year.

This followed a decision by Lincoln to withdraw its support

from Telford after funding was cut to level three and level four courses.

Sixteen redundancies at Telford were announced as part of a review of Lincoln’s operations last year.

Discussions between Taratahi and Lincoln were ongoing and nothing was confirmed.

Telford Division interim director Joan Grace said the announcement was the start of a process.

Lincoln did not have similar agreements or statements of intentions with any other educational providers.

When asked if there would be further redundancies in the event of the transfer, Ms Grace said it was too early to comment until the negotiations were over. ‘’A successful transfer could see Telford’s staff numbers increase over the medium term,’’ she said.

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Tertiary Education Union national president Sandra Grey said it was worrying the announcement from Lincoln and Taratahi did not address what would happen in the event the discussions were not successful.

Telford Farm Board chairman Murray Pilgrim was ‘’delighted with the progress’’ made between Lincoln University and Taratahi. ‘’A positive outcome will ensure the successful continuation of vocational training for the industry.’’

While it was a positive outcome there was still a chance the negotiations could falter at the last hurdle, he said.

There was still a ‘’fair bit of work to do’’. ‘’At least it is a start.’’

Clutha Mayor Bryan Cadogan praised the way the farm board had dealt with the negotiations,

given the difficult situation. ‘’Telford lives to fight another day and thankfully, Taratahi saw the potential in Telford.’’

He said while enrolments being opened and the signing of the statement of intent were signs of a way forward, it was frustrating Lincoln did not have a ‘’plan B’’ if negotiations fell through. ‘’It’s an invidious position for Telford to be in but thankfully, they are moving forward.’’

He described Telford as the jewel in the Clutha district’s crown.

Ms Grace said Lincoln took into account the importance of Telford to the community and to the industry.

She expected to welcome a large number of students to the Telford campus at the end of the month.

Clutha-Southland MP Todd Barclay, who helped with local discussions last year, said Telford’s

learning programmes were highly valued and should be preserved.

The best option for Telford was for another provider to take over course delivery. ‘’I believe a transfer could result in Telford becoming a stronger entity than it ever was under Lincoln,’’ Mr Barclay said.

The practical nature of the training offered at Telford was a critical part of the industry, he said.

The Tertiary Education Commission was being kept informed during the negotiation process.

Lincoln University remained committed to its teaching obligations to students.

Students who start at Telford this year, and who successfully complete their enrolled programmes, will receive a Lincoln University qualification.

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Graphic artist and former Kuranui College student Jose Burger is using her skills in the region she first started learning them.

Burger created a “moon over the forest” design for the first Greytown Little Theatre production of the year, A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Burger, who is from Carterton, has graduated from the Yoobee School of Design, in Wellington, with a Diploma of Graphic Design.

Her mother Rosie has had a long connection with theatre. Jose picked up her interests and has helped with stage management and front-of-house for numerous theatre productions.

An interest in graphic art runs in the family.

“I have paintings from my greatgrandfather, pencil sketches from my mum, and my little brother enjoys drawing,” Burger said.

This year, Burger is working on exploring different forms of art and design and preparing herself for going to university to study Fine Arts in the following years, for which she wants her own creative space.

“My grandmother is helping out there.

She has her own house and has promised me a room so I can make into a studio,”

Over the years we are inundated with the diatribe of Neil Hayes. This time lead poisoning. In the 1960s as fishermen on the Thames we were asked to stop using lead shot due to swans being found dead, this was found to be the ingesting of the lead left by dirty fishermen who failed to clear up, and line left in the water with shot attached. We complied and swans still prevail and the Thames is so clean salmon have returned.

We had the campaign to stop using lead pellets in shotgun cartridges near the lakes in the Wairarapa, again given the reason of lead poisoning. Plus we all know the councils’ requirements when repainting older houses due to, would you believe, lead contamination.

Mr Hayes then brings up the reasoning behind his letter, the attempt to open a clay shooting range in Wairarapa.

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I really enjoy helping people learn and seeing the work they create. One of the things I miss most about college is being in the art room, listening to music and painting for hours.”  A Midsummer Night’s Dream is being performed in an opera-air production at Cobblestones Museum in Greytown, at 7pm from February 8 to February 12. Tickets $20, students $10, from the Good Mood Company, Main Street Greytown. Doors open 6pm, wet weather venue Kuranui College.

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When our girls grew up we had trucks and cars in the toy box as well as dolls.

Oh dear me! I have just realised that I am an old fashioned, judgmental, stereotyping, bigoted grandmother. You see, we have a grandbaby due, and the first-time parents have decided not to know the gender in advance. They are expecting a baby; so far so good.

But me, stereotyping, nonconformist me, well — I have already put this child into either one of two boxes. Oh no, before it is even born, I am already labelling it by the presents I am going to give it. From our Dutch tradition, when a baby is born, we give ‘beschuit met muisjes’ [biscotti with aniseed flavoured sprinkles].

But goodness me, they are pink or blue depending on the gender of the baby! I bought both packets, but am waiting to see which one they get. I have some clothes; a cute red, white and blue dress and T-shirt with a digger printed on it.

But I am waiting before I give one or the other. And when I bought a cot sheet with cars and ‘vroom vroom’ on it, I said to a friend, “That’s perhaps more for a boy”.

Oh dear, now I have mentioned those words as well.

After all, who know what this child wants to be? “It” can now choose from at least six options,

Beschuit met muisjes’ (biscotti with aniseed flavoured sprinkles) are a traditional Dutch gender-coded gift for parents of a newborn.

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depending on the individual’s flavour of the month. Perhaps the manufacturers of those blue or pink sprinkles should bring out packets of mixed colours, and add other colours to it?

And here am I, hoping for a healthy child — boy or girl I don’t mind — praying that all may go well with both child and mother (yes, it is the mother who carried this child the full nine months the father was too busy working on the farm).

Oh, but just before you consider taking away my other 14 grandchildren because of my bigoted ideas; I can tell you that when our girls grew up we had trucks and cars in the toy box as well as dolls. The babies often

wore blue, because that is my favorite colour.

They worked on the farm as well as in the kitchen. They dressed up and went hunting.

And I never will forget a fiveyear-old friend staring at my husband’s bright pink farm sweater, saying, “My Daddy doesn’t wear pink”. I also gave my son-in-law a pale pink business shirt with matching purple tie.

Whatever my ideas, stereotyping or not — Lord willing next week I may hold another baby in my arms, and I will be thankful for all the promises this new life will hold.

Girl or boy, I can’t wait to meet it!

specify exactly the same terms to each tradesman who is quoting.

An estimate is more vague as the cost could vary. It is not a fixed price. A tradesman is more likely to want to give you an estimate if he is unsure just what he will find when he starts the job. This is fair.

Having a contract enables both you and the tradesman to know where you stand. If he doesn’t complete the work, or fails to do it within a reasonable time, or the time specified in the contract then this is a breach of the contract. Read you contract carefully before you agree.

If you have no contract, have not agreed a price or a completion date, and services are for work on your home, you only have to pay what is defined as a “reasonable” price, and he needs to complete the work in a “reasonable” time.

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what other competent tradesman of the same trade would do in that situation.

You have two sets of rights for work not completed or being overcharged. The Consumer Guarantees Act covers services done by tradespeople, professional people, utility providers (eg power) and other services such as appliance repairers, insurance companies, banks or hairdressers.

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When you are getting a quote for a job, make sure it is a quote and not an estimate. The contract you have with your tradesman should specify exactly the work which will be carried out. This is a fixed price for a fixed job. In fact it is a good idea to get several quotes, being careful that you

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FIRST STEPS &FUTURE PROSPECTS Learning to swim essential for children It must be a priority for all New Zealand children to have the opportunity to learn to swim, says Water Safety New Zealand.

slight rise in the number of schools providing swimming lessons between 2009 and 2016, says Water Safety NZ CEO Jonty Mills.

Historically, schools were the primary channel for the provision of learn to swim education and they remain the primary educator but parents can no longer expect their child’s school to provide them with these necessary skills.

“But it is important to note more than a quarter of the schools surveyed only achieved the basic combination of eight or more lessons of 26-30 minutes duration.”

According to the recently completed New Zealand Council for Educational Research survey, 97% of primary schools provided water-based aquatic education in some shape or form.

This means that schools organise lessons that can be undertaken by swim schools, schoolteachers, parent volunteers etc.

Schools are not obliged to teach their students to swim.

The New Zealand Curriculum contains the following: It is expected that all students will have had opportunities to learn basic aquatic skills by the end of year 6 (and practical cooking skills by the end of year 8) (P.22 The New Zealand Curriculum).

The top ÿ ve issues for not providing water based aquatic education (which includes swimming) are:

These lessons can take place at a school pool, at a river or beach, or in a dedicated facility like a public pool.

 Lack of a suitable or operational pool

Seventy percent of the primary schools that provide water based education, use their own teachers, in some shape or form, to teach aquatic education.

 Lack of transport to suitable pool

Data shows there has been a

 Costs are too high

 Aquatic education is not a priority  Not enough/ appropriately-trained sta°

“The closure of school pools has had an impact on schools ability to provide aquatic education”, Mr Mills says.

aquatic environments such as rivers and cold open water where most New Zealand drownings occur.

“Around 156 school pools have closed in New Zealand in the last ÿ ve years and we’re aware of another 135 currently at risk of closing.

With this in mind, Water Safety New Zealand is investing heavily in teaching water safety skills to 5 to 13 year olds through its ‘Water Skills for Life’ initiative.

“We believe they are a vital tool and have partnered with global beauty brand Garnier through the ‘Save our School Pools’ campaign to support schools with funding where there is a high risk of their school pool closing.”

“Research has shown that there is a need for a greater emphasis on teaching water safety skills prior to stroke and distance focused swimming skills”, Mr Mills says. These need to o° er exposure to a range of

This aims to teach broader fundamental skills for lifelong water safety to ensure children are aware of the dangers of water and can act to utilise their knowledge. It’s made up of 27 core skills.

It follows an extensive review of current aquatic survival skills programme delivery in New Zealand and a close look at international best practice. This found a combination of water safety and swimming skills resulted

in a reduction in young children drowning.

“It is hoped Water Skills for Life will be introduced into school programmes with full adoption across the country by 2018”, Mr Mills says.

“I think it’s really important that we teach our kids from a young age the knowledge and skills to enjoy the water safely. It’s grass roots stu° and every New Zealand child should have the opportunity to learn the skills and gain the conÿ dence to enjoy the water and also survive should they get into trouble.”

“We need all kids to understand the risks associated with the water without taking the enjoyment out of it.”

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Wednesday, January 25, 2017

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FIRST STEPS &FUTURE PROSPECTS

By Holly Hullena Road Safety Coordinator / School Travel Planner

BIKE & HELMET SAFETY CHECKLIST

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Inspecting your bike and ÿ tting your helmet are important things to do before heading out for a ride. Using this worksheet you and your children can have a look at your bikes and helmets together. If you have doubts about the safety or ÿ t of your helmets or bikes ask your local bike shop to help you out.

CHECKING YOUR HELMET

INSPECTION Examine the shell and polystyrene of the helmet – it should be in good condition and not

be cracked or damaged. The straps and buckles should be intact and not frayed and broken. There should also be a standards-approved sticker on the helmet. Examples of the approved stickers are shown (right).

FITTING The check the size of the helmet, ensure that it touches the head all the way around the rim and that there is little or no wobble when ÿ tted on the head. The helmet should sit ° at and square on the head, with the rim of the helmet 1-1.5cm above the eyebrows. You shouldn’t be able to pull the helmet back to expose the forehead or tilt it forward or sideways.Chin and back straps should run in straight lines from the rim of the helmet, and meet on the jaw, below and to the front of the ear lobe. The straps must buckle up under the jaw near the neck, not forward on the chin. The strap should be snug (not slack) and not uncomfortably tight!

CHECKING YOUR BIKE

With your helmet in order it is now time to check your bike. Use this diagram to help you identify the parts of the bicycle which are referred to on the checklist.

The age-old saying: “make good choices” comes to mind. Road Safety is particularly important this time of year as schools have started up and we are all vying for our space travelling to get there. In amongst this hustle and bustle, we tend to forget some of the basics in safety and we need to be able to take a breath, think and do the right thing as often we have children around us ready to follow in our footsteps.

Common things to remember to show our children how to stay safe: SLOW DOWN! – if you are in a rush, you may forget to double check for anyone crossing the road or a cyclist that is to your left. Children are often excited to see their friends. They may not be looking out for you.

WEAR YOUR SEATBELT– make it click EVERYTIME. Ensure before you start up the car that all children in the vehicle are restrained properly. Children under 7 years of age must be in an approved child restraint.

USE THE CROSSINGS – Make it a rule. Even if it is only a few metres in the opposite direction. Pedestrian crossings

make sure you are seen and that vehicles stop for you.

PARK YOUR CAR PROPERLY – Don’t park on yellow lines or bus stops. It means you are obscuring the view of someone else’s child trying to cross the road properly. It doesn’t hurt to park down the road and allow your children to walk an extra 50 metres to the school gate.

It will also allow them to grow some independence and you can still see them.

USE YOUR “NOGGIN” – Make sure you are wearing a helmet that ÿ ts you properly. Check your child is wearing theirs. If your child is under 10, cycle with them to school. Children do not develop their peripheral vision until they reach 10 years old. Their judgement to speed and perception is not great.

SCHOOL BUSES – Park your car on the same side of the road as the bus. Make sure when you are driving past a school bus that your speed is 20km (it’s the law). Talk to your children about the Curb-side drill.

The world is a busy place, but there is no need to hurry when around the school gate. Nothing in this world is more precious than our children, so look out for them, look out for others and set a good example.

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Study reveals value of teachers in New Zealand Education The quality of teaching sta˜ is signiÿ cantly more important than a school’s resources; class size, or management in determining the education outcomes of our children, according to a new study.

The survey found a majority, seven out of ten New Zealanders, believe teachers are the most important factor in ensuring a high standard of education in our schools.

The Warehouse Stationery Most Inspiring Teacher study investigated New Zealanders perceptions of the teaching profession and their impact on the education of children.

Sixty eight percent of respondents said that when it came to all aspects that contributed to the quality of education in our schools, the ability of a teacher was the most important.

study by educationalist Professor John Hattie. Hattie’s report found excellence in teaching is the single most important in˛ uence on achievement and demonstrated the need to identify and encourage excellence in teachers.

The recent survey respondents were also quick to note the number of teachers who went beyond what was required of them in the classroom. Sixty percent said either they or their children had a teacher who volunteered their time outside of normal school hours to support students in extracurricular activities such as sports coaching.

Along with additional duties, teachers played a signiÿ cant role in guiding their students for life beyond the school gate.

More than half (51%) of those surveyed believe a teacher had

inspired them in their career or education choices.

Despite their dedication to the role, New Zealanders felt teachers were not given enough recognition for their hard work with 80% of those surveyed saying they felt teachers were “unappreciated” in today’s society. A further nine in ten (86%) also said that teachers had a much harder job today than their predecessors.

The New Zealand’s Most Inspiring Teachers campaign is an annual programme created by Warehouse Stationery to acknowledge the hard work of teachers.

School children, parents, families and friends are invited to nominate and vote throughout the campaign.

For more information on the campaign, see www.inspiringteachers.co.nz

This was followed by class size which ranked second at 14% and then by the school facilities or the funding a school receives (12%).

Interestingly, just six percent felt the management of the board of trustees was the most important aspect in education outcomes.

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The latest project is the creation of a new play area for the toddlers at the infants and toddler centre. The old matting has been replaced with foam-lined artiÿ cial turf.˝ There are bike paths, mounds, swings, climbing frames and gardens to make it fun and interesting. Young children learn through play so having an environment that helps to promote play is important˝and all children whether they are four or four months have great spaces available for them to explore and enjoy.

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Wednesday, January 25, 2017

FIRST STEPS &FUTURE PROSPECTS Fathers need to take the lead Families need to take an active interest in their children’s education, especially fathers. That’s the view of school principal Robin Staples, who says that when parents value learning and success this lays a sound foundation for achievement at school and beyond.

Not only does it contribute to academic success, but in his experience it also results in an improved attitude to other adults, greater resilience, and a positive outlook.

“Every young person responds to positive interest shown in them by an adult,” says Mr Staples, “but particularly their parents, as it builds self-conÿ dence and self-belief that they are a person of worth. Boys especially need male role models who value education, and they need to hear that men think education is important.”

A principal for 12 years in large low-decile Auckland schools, Mr Staples says that parental involvement also helps communication between home and school, because when parents understand what is expected they can guide young people to make the right choices.

“When parents are involved

in their children’s schooling, including fathers, they send out strong and consistent messages that education is valuable, and this impacts positively on learning and social development and future tertiary success.”

This stance is supported by a US study of 2500 families that looked at the e° ect that fathers’ school involvement had on student achievement.

The study found that in two-parent households, fathers are a strong and positive force in their children’s education, and when they become involved, their children’s academic performance and behaviour improve. Even after taking into account variable factors like household income, ethnicity, and residential status, the study showed children are still more likely to be successful in school if their fathers are involved.* Although it’s just one factor in the jigsaw of scholastic success, what this means is that regardless of what part of the country they live in or their economic status, parents have a positive in˛ uence on educational outcomes for their children.

Mr Staples, who is the Director of Southern Cross Campus in Mangere, says that the school has

encouraged parents to become involved by attending sports games, culture nights, NCEA meetings and parent interviews.

The school cultivates a welcoming attitude and at the start of the year, parents are invited to meet the teachers and school leaders

and show an interest in developments at the school.

As a result of continued encouragement, more parents are coming on board, and student achievement is rising.

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Keep school lunches cool Next week marks the beginning of another school year and that means hundreds of thousands of lunches.

The New Zealand Food Safety Authority says that with warm weather parents should be extra careful about food safety.

“While parents understand the need to provide healthier, fresher food like salads and sushi, it’s important that these foods are kept cool.

“Warmer weather allows bacteria on food to quickly double in numbers so school lunches can spoil in a very short time, especially if they’re left out in the sun, and that can make children sick.”

There are some very simple ideas to help prevent lunch boxes becoming breeding grounds for harmful bacteria.

Freeze drink bottles overnight to give you an instant ice block, or use a novelty freezer pack designed for kids if - it’s fun, they’ll insist you use it.

Talk to your children about lunch box safety so they know why it’s important to look after their lunch and keep it cool.

Keep it inside the classroom away from the sunny and hot spots.

Pack perishable foods, such as cold meats, chicken or egg sandwiches between cold items such as yoghurts and fruit salads.

Buy an insulated lunch box if you need a new one.

Don’t reuse any perishable left overs if the kids bring them home.

Wash a reusable lunch box with hot, soapy water and dry it before re-use.

Keep lunches made the night before in the refrigerator overnight.

Some foods are safe even if not kept cold. These include fruits, vegetables, hard cheeses, meat and fish in cans, bread, crackers, pickles and spreads. But, if in doubt, chill.

If you are preparing large quantities of food for a group of children or for several lunches, put it in the fridge immediately after preparation and also in small packages, well separated so that they cool quickly.

Alternatively, freeze small, single- serve quantities so you can defrost them individually.

Ensure your kitchen benches, hands and utensils are clean when you’re preparing and packing the food, and wash and dry any fruits and vegetables thoroughly, including those you’ve grown yourself. When buying fruit for kids’ school lunches, don’t be tempted to pick up damaged items and avoid foods that may be tricky to clean, such as raspberries.

Following the 4Cs Clean, Cook, Cover, Chill and the 20+20 hand wash rule (20 seconds wash plus 20 seconds dry = clean hands) are among the most effective ways to ensure you keep your kid’s food safe, and help them stay healthy.

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How to make school lunches kids will actually eat Creating tasty and nutritious lunches that don’t cost a packet can be one of the biggest challenges parents face during the school year. Here are five tasty and healthy ideas for kids’ lunch boxes from nutritionist Bronwen Anderson.  Kids are more likely to eat fruit that is cut into bite size pieces. A fresh fruit salad is the ideal lunch box solution; it’s colourful, easy to eat and bursting with vitamins. Offer different seasonal fruits for a change in flavour, colour and texture.  Wholemeal wraps or mini pita pockets are great for whipping up a quick and easy lunch. Use fresh avocado as the spread instead of butter then fill with ham, cheese, lettuce, baby spinach leaves and cucumber. Roll up wraps and cut into pinwheels or fill pita pockets  Make mini pizzas by spreading English muffi halves with tomato

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puree and top them with chopped onion, capsicum and a sprinkling of cheese.

Bake for 5 minutes then let them cool. Include a small container of berries and grapes for a boost of antioxidants.  Finger food is a favourite with kids and crustless mini quiches fit the bill perfectly. Sauté some mushrooms, onion, broccoli, spinach, ham or chicken and stir through an egg mixture. Bake in muffin tins until golden cool and pack. Save time and make a batch of 12 then store in the fridge until required.  Make one day of the week Dip Day. As part of their lunch give kids a yoghurtbased dip or hummus along with baby carrots, cucumber sticks and green beans for dipping.

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Wednesday, January 25, 2017

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“We offer level 2,3 and 4 certificates, including NCEA, that open the doors to all higher education”, says Managing Director Mike Saywell. “And with the portfolio people achieve, they can enrol at the very best courses at degree level or enter the industry directly.”

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The Design School are offering up to 30 places for part-time students to study design one or two days per week alongside secondary school. “It’s an opportunity for students to study in a dedicated studio environment with the latest computer graphics and sewing equipment, while still continuing with normal school subjects”.

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At Literacy Wairarapa we strive to provide assistance to adult learners in the Wairarapa to help improve literacy, numeracy and other skills required for further study or employment.

“Courses always fill fast”, says Mike. “Enrol now to launch your design career today”.

We are able to offer assistance to adult learners who are 16 years and over who have left the

AT LITERACY WAIRARAPA

There are a variety of programmes on offer including small group classes in intensive literacy & numeracy, communicating in English, computer skills for beginners and beyond, financial literacy and road code theory.

We also offer foundation learning courses aimed at learners who have not gained their required level 1 or 2 literacy and numeracy unit standards. Some learners may find they are not ready to commit to a group course and

students a robust course of study with great employment opportunities, both nationally and internationally including Salon and Self-employment, Cruise liners, Spa Retreats or Holiday resorts.

Beth will assign a one to one literacy tutor to work with you on a self-directed programme that suits your learning needs. In most cases tuition is available at no cost to the learner.

Literacy Wairarapa is situated within REAP House, 340 Queen Street, Masterton. We also hold classes at the Featherston Community Centre on Wednesday mornings. Please contact us to make an appointment. Tuition is also available at other venues by arrangement.

Literacy Wairarapa is a member of Literacy Aotearoa a national provider of literacy programmes.

Work in a growth industry Career prospects include: Beauty Clinics Hairdressing Salons Pharmacies Sales Health Spas Cruise Ships Self Employment

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Begin your new career here with our extensive 1 year, full time course covering all aspects of Beauty Therapy and Electrolysis with the Opportunity to include Spa Therapy International Diploma.

For those who cannot commit to a full year of extensive study or a full week, this course could be for you. Our 6 month, Beautician Course covers facial & nail therapy, cosmetic services and waxing. A great course for those looking for a career change or a step into the Beauty Therapy Industry (PreRequisite for Post Graduate courses of; Nail technology, Lash Extensions, Swedish Remedial Massage.)

Courses are NZQA Registered and accredited for loans and allowances.

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Term 1 Classes Commence 7th February 2017 Group Courses • Computers for Beginners & Beyond • Intensive Literacy & Numeracy • Road Code Theory • English Language classes • Workplace Literacy Programmes • Certificate of Foundation Skills L1 We offer one-to-one and small group assistance to adults who need help with their literacy & numeracy skills.

Tuition available in Masterton & Featherston.

ENQUIRE NOW FOR OUR NEXT INTAKE STARTING FEBRUARY 2016

Level 1, 2 Linton Street, Palmerston North • Phone 06 356-3733 • Freephone 0800 563-373 Contact us through our website www.beautyschool.co.nz • email: info@beautyschool.co.nz

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Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Charging station for Masterton

NEW BIKE HIRE

service opens in Greytown

BY BECKIE WILSON

Masterton will introduce the region’s second electric car charger, with its location narrowed down to two potential sites.

It is unclear when it will be installed but “certainly will be the first part of the year,” Masterton District Council economic development manager Kieran McAnulty said.

“We are at this stage looking at the northern area of town near Farriers or the park,” he said.

“We want to have it where there are many carparks and it would be close to amenities too.”

Mr McAnulty was waiting to hear back from Charge Net and Powerco once a decision had been made on the most effective location for the charger, he said. “[We are] hoping that people travelling the country will choose to come down through Wairarapa instead of Palmerston North.”

A charging station would be beneficial for people travelling in electric-powered cars as they will have the option of charging in Masterton or Featherston, he said.

Discussion between the companies began back in September in the hopes of installing the same unit as in Featherston.

The Charge Net New Zealand unit will cost $8 to $10 to use. It will charge an electric vehicle’s battery to 80 per cent within 15-25 minutes, allowing the car to travel approximately 80km.

There are about 30 established Charge Net New Zealand electric car chargers across the region, with more than 40 expected to be installed this year.

South Wairarapa District Councillor Colin Olds (above) initiated the installation of the region’s first charger last year. Since its unveiling in September, Mr Olds said he is aware that it is being used.

“The feedback I get from the community is they see a lot of people parked up and using the charger,” he said.

People are coming from over the hill, then charge up, trip around the region, and charge back up on their way back over the hill.

“That’s what we wanted.”

He said the installation of any more chargers was up to the people in those districts.

Ladyhawke sales lift

A simple Facebook post has boosted ticket sales to the Ladyhawke Summer Concert next month, event organiser Mathew Sherry said.

He said that tickets sales had risen since Monday, when Masterton born singersongwriter Pip Brown, aka Ladyhawke (right), invited her Facebook and Instagram followers to “come down... to see me perform my first ever show in my home town”.

Mr Sherry said “the last few days have seen good, solid sales,” which he attributed to songstress’ social media posts.

“Within an hour she had 1200 likes.”

He said he was “pretty excited” about the concert, which would kick off Waitangi weekend.

It is being held on Friday, February 3, at Memorial Park in Masterton, with gates opening at 4pm.

Mr Sherry anticipated door sales would be popular, and with tickets priced at $20, he was confident the event would be a hit.

Catering for the casual rider to the more serious mountain biker, Greytown Ride Local has opened for business in the heart of Greytown at 104a Main Street (next to The Lolly Shop).

Bike Hire is $15 per hour, a half day $30, and full

Greytown Ride Local has a large range of quality mountain bikes for hire, as well as a dedicated workshop for bike repairs and maintenance.

husband Wayne’s home in what was formerly the

The business was opened in December by Gail MacDonald, a keen cyclist and local resident with a range of top brands such as SilverBack, Specialised and Giants, and a range of hybrids catering for the novice to the serious rider.

day $45 weekdays and $70 weekends.

When not managing Greytown Ride Local, Gail is overseeing the design and construction of her and workshop/greenhouse at Greytown Hospital.

The couple previously lived at Tauherenikau before moving overseas where Gail, a former secondary school teacher, worked as the associate Registrar at a university. While there, Gail cycled 100 kilometres a week in the cool of the very early morning.

“They are for anyone who wants get out in “the big skies” and do some distance”, Gail says, “or just heading out along the trail, to the river, out to Martinborough, or through stunning country roads.

Greytown Ride Local bike hire is open Thursday to

“We will soon be able to transport people in our eight seater van, including those with their own bikes, to the Rimutaka incline, Tora or to a desired destination to bike back from. I’m looking at taking a group of novice riders up to the Lake Taupo cycle challenge in November so if anyone is keen, come and register your interest now so we can start training early.”

Email: oride.local@gmail.com,

Monday 10am to 4pm or calling after hours number.

For more information contact Gail MacDonald Phone: 021 0745701 visit greytown-ridelocal-bikehire.co.nz or www.facebook.com/oride.local

Greytown Ride Local bike hire has a working relationship with Two Flat Whites cafe to provide the option of a “Backpack Picnic” - a substantial picnic for a substantial ride. Booking ahead of time would help.

The business has its own workshop and offering a General Maintenance Opening Special of $50 plus the cost of parts which is proving very popular.

Replacing and fitting punctured tubes cost just $20, and Gail welcomes cycle and mobility scooter owners who want to pump up their tyres for free.

“We can get 2000 into the grandstand, and we’re also putting protective matting down onto the turf where people will be able to go, so at the end of the day we could fit 3000 to 4000 people.” He said Ladyhawke was “extremely excited” about returning to Masterton to perform.

SKIN CANCER CHECKS MINOR SURGERY FOR SKIN CANCER REMOVALS

VASECTOMY

DR CATH BECKER

Selina Sutherland Hospital | Blair Street, Masterton | Ph 3770277 Self referral for skin checks, GP referral for skin cancer surgery Dr Cath Becker is a vocationally trained GP with special interests in skin cancer and skin cancer surgery, working at the Wairarapa Public Hospital Plastics Clinics and in private practice at Selina Sutherland Hospital. She can offer a comprehensive skin check and advice on treatment options, surgery if needed and preventative skin care.

Dr Becker and nurse Janet Hodge make a cheerful and professional team.

Phone Selina Sutherland Hospital on 06 377 0277 to book your skin check in 2017.

The business has two very experienced bike mechanics, Ange and Phil, with vast knowledge and experience in the bike industry. They maintain the hired bikes along with doing all mechanical repairs and servicing for customers. Their services have already been put to a lot of use, with Gail being very grateful for the level of community support she has received so far.

The shop stocks a range of bike of accessories such as bells, lights, and gel seat covers which, like all of Greytown Ride Local’s products and services, are reasonably priced.

Greytown Ride Local Bike Hire Maintenance & Accessories

Mountain Bike & Road Bike Hire available Call and ask about bike maintenance Come and see all the great accessories in store Coming soon... organised mountain bike rides, back pack picnics and more Open: Thursday to Monday 10-4pm Address: 104a Main Street, Greytown

Email: oride.local@gmail.com Phone: 021 0745701

Website: http://greytown-ridelocal-bikehire.co.nz/ https://www.facebook.com/oride.local/?fref=ts

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Wednesday, January 25, 2017

DEVENPORT ELECTRICAL FOR ALL ELECTRICAL, REFRIGERATION, WHITEWARE, AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLATION AND SERVICING

Established over 20 years ago, Devenport Electrical is operated by Phillip and Nadia Regtien.

Phil is a Refrigeration Engineer with over 10 years’ experience, as well as a qualified electrical service technician, while Nadia is in charge of administration.

The couple also employ Colin Robinson, a qualified electrician with many years’ experience and Sean Cushing, the

Phone (06) 377-5067 Mobile 0274-937-093 Email info@devenport.co.nz • 11 Olive Street, Masterton ARBORIST

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Phone Adam Gerritsen

027 2876633

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More than 60 years’ experience and 12 branches nationwide - Longrun Roofing Profiles - Lightweight Metal Tiles - Fascia and Gutter

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 26 Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 5-7pm, at Red Star Sports Association, 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511, or Hugh 377-4880.

Opaki Tennis: Clubnight 7pm. Call Greg 3774261 or 377-2201.

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 377-5518 or 377-1135.

Oasis Network Inc: A free service for all people who need advocacy and support for their mental health issues and well-being.

Mon-Fri 10am-3pm, Wairarapa Community Centre, 41 Perry St, Masterton. Call Gaylene (06) 929-0961 or (0274) 604-796.

Featherston Community Centre: Book Group: Noon-1.30pm (1st Thursday of month.

Call Sheridan (06) 308-9059; Feldenkrais: 5.456.45pm. Call Rupert (027) 585-3822; Yoga: 7.30-8.30pm. Call Odette (021) 180-9452.

Mums & Bubs Fit: Open to everyone, 10am.

For details text ‘Fit Mums’ to (027) 349-8962.

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

Wairarapa Asthma Society Inc: Rooms in the Community Centre, 41 Perry St, Masterton, open 10am-noon. Call 377-1175.

Wairarapa Fern & Thistle Pipe Band: Band practises 6.30-8.30 pm, Savage Club Hall, Albert St, Masterton.

Tai Chi: Martinborough 9.30-10.30am at St John’s hall (next to the ÿ re station).

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

Yoga Beginners: Course-bookings essential, 5.30-7pm , St Andrews church, Greytown. Txt Tulletha (022) 176-4296.

Yoga Works: Masterton 9.30am. Call Robyn 377-1802.

Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association Croquet: 9.15am for 9.30 start. Call Veronica George 379-8644.

Aquarobics: 11am at Lansdowne Village.

Pilates: Beginners: 9am; 50s Forward: 11am; Shed n Shape: 10am; Stretch: noon; Core: 5.30pm, at Bodymind Pilates, Upper Plain Rd, Masterton. Call 370-1121.

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.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 27 Disco Night: 7.30pm, Club Wairarapa, 20 Essex St, Masterton. Members, A° liated Members and their guests welcome.

Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open FriMon 10am-4pm, groups by arrangement. Call Jean (06) 372-6623 or Pam (06) 372-6459.

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

Masterton Tennis Club: Club night from 5pm.

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, 10am2pm, High St, Carterton, opp Almo’s Book Shop. Call Robyn 379-7099.

Wairarapa Steampunk: We meet as required, 10.30am-2pm, at Kingstreet Artworks. Call Gaylene 377-4865 evenings or (0274) 494-596.

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

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

Linedance: Greytown: For beginners, 10.30-

11.30am at St John’s Hall.

Hatha Yoga + Yin Mix: 5.30pm , St Johns Hall, Greytown. Txt Tulletha (022) 176-4296.

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: Core: 10am; 50s Forward: 11am, at Bodymind Pilates, Upper Plain Rd, 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 Norma Wilton 377-3165.

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

MONDAY, JANUARY 30 Citizens Advice Bureau: Free and conÿ dential advice, Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, 43 Perry St, Masterton. Call 377-0078 or 0800 367-222.

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.

CCS Disability Action Wairarapa O˛ ce: 36 Bannister St, Masterton, 10am-1pm Mon-Fri. For Mobility Parking Permits, and other disabilities services. Call Jo Scott and Gaylene van Wijk 378-2426.

Carterton Food Bank: Open 11.30am-noon 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/ South Wairarapa Badminton Club: Play from 7.30pm, Featherston Sports Stadium, Underhill Rd. Featherston Senior Citizens Club: 1-4pm, cards. Call Val Watkins (06) 308-9293.

Featherston Community Centre: Mah Jong: 1-4pm. Call Pat (06) 308-9729; Senior Citizens Cards: 1-4pm. Call Val (06) 308-9203; Drop-in Knitting & Crafts: 6.30-9.30pm.

Call Del (06) 308-9418.

Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 6-8pm, at Red Star Sports Association, 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511, or Hugh 377-4880.

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

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

Carterton Playcentre: Open 9-noon, Belvedere Rd (next to Howard Booth Park). Call 3797875.

Carrington Bowling and Croquet Club: Golf croquet: 1.15pm for a 1.30pm start. Call Tricia Moran 379-7071.

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

Age Concern: Sit & Be Fit classes, 9.30am; line dancing, 10.30am, at the Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton.

The Dance Shed: 450 Belvedere Rd Carterton. Line Dancing Class, 7-9pm, beginners followed by intermediate. Call Wendy or Don 379-6827 or (027) 319-9814..

Call Louise 377-0760 or Jan 378-2891.

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

Te Runga Air Scout Group: For boys and girls (year 7 to year 10), 6.30-8.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Call Lyndon 377-0687.

Ballet for Women: Noon-1pm at St Andrew’s Church, Greytown. Call Maree (06) 304-9913.

Masterton Brass Band: Rehearsals at 7pm, in the Band Room, Park Ave, Masterton. Call Ted 377-0625.

Tai Chi Masterton: Intermediates, 5.306.30pm, Lansdowne Church Hall, Totara St. Yoga: St Johns Hall, Martinborough, Beginners/Seniors 4-5.15pm; General 5.306.45pm. Call Nicki (06) 308-6598.

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

Hatha Yoga: Suitable for anyone. REAP House, 6pm. 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) 180-9452.

Pilates: Martinborough: 9am St Andrews Hall, Dublin St. Call Jane (027) 630-4132. Core: 9am; 50s Forward: 11am; Core: Noon & 5.30pm; Beginners: 6.30pm, at Bodymind Pilates, Upper Plain Rd, Masterton. Call 370-1121.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 31 Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 9amnoon, at Red Star Sports Association, 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511, or Hugh 377-4880.

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

Featherston Community Centre: Juesday Art: 10am-1pm. Call Julia (06) 308-8977; Pilates: 7-8pm. Call Kathy (027) 285-5595.

Carterton District Historical Society: Open 1-3.30pm, Cnr Broadway & Masson St. Call 379-7150.

Clareville Badminton Club: Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm. Call Steve 3796999.

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

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

Dance Fitness Classes: Greytown, 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 Beneÿ ciaries Association: Meet for social indoor bowls, 500 cards, or a chat 1-3pm. Call Ngaire 377-0342.

Wairarapa Asthma Society Inc: Rooms in the Community Centre, 41 Perry St, Masterton, open 10am-noon. Call 377-1175.

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

Carterton Tennis Club: Midweek tennis 9am-noon.

Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway, Carterton, open by appointment.

Call 379-7827 or 379-9021.

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

Yoga Works: Masterton 9.30am. Greytown 5.30pm. Call Robyn 377-1802.

Hatha Flow Yoga: 5.30pm, 22 Dixon St, Masterton. Txt Tulletha (022) 176-4296.

Pilates: Gentle: 9.30am, at Lansdowne Park Village, Titoki St, Masterton. Pilates Plus: 9am; Beginners: 11am; Core 2pm; Shed & Shape: 5.30pm, at Bodymind Pilates, Upper Plain Rd, 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 KarateDo Wairarapa Inc: Martinborough: Martinborough Primary School Hall. Under-12s at 5-6pm. Call Corina Ngatai (027)432-6870.

All at 6pm. Call Anna Börjesson (021) 1638867.

Toy Library: Masterton -10am-noon, rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St; Featherston: 10am-noon, in the Community Centre, 24 Wakeÿ eld St. South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club: Games afternoon, including cards, board, darts, pool etc. Call Do˛ 304-9748.

Girl Guiding: Pippins (5-7 years) 3.45-5pm.

Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646.

Carrington Bowling and Croquet Club: Bowls: 1.20pm for 1.30pm start. Call Ray Beale 379-8242.

Masterton Croquet Club: Golf croquet 9.15am, behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Norma Wilton 377-3165.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Heart of Arts: 10 Minute Bites, 12.10pm, BYO sandwich. Adair, artist (compass box artist also) and current exhibition “Art by Adair” on at HOA. Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: Meet in the Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton, at 10am.

Call Trish 378-8775 or Lynette 377-0236.

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

Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneÿ ceries Club: Craft and chat afternoon 1-3pm, bring your crafts or just come for some company, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton.

Whakaoriori Shu˜ ers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 5.30-7pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135.

Club Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll basic steps and more, 7.30-10pm, at Club Wairarapa, Masterton. Call (027) 333-1793.

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

Dance Fit: 6pm at the YMCA Masterton. For details text ‘Dance Fit’ to (027) 349-8962.

Tai Chi: Masterton: Intermediates, 5.306.30pm, Lansdowne Church Hall, Totara St. Walk Fit: Open to everyone, 9.30am. For details text ‘Walk Fit’ to (027) 239-9001.

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

Wairarapa Asthma Society Inc: South Wairarapa, Easy Breathers Gentle Exercise Group, 10.30-11.30am, at the St John rooms.

Call Sylvia 377-1175 or Cathy (027) 359-3625.

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.

Yoga Works: Masterton 5.30pm. Call Robyn 377-1802.

Zumba: Gentle Dance Classes, 10.30am at Lansdowne Park Village, Titoki St, Masterton, 5.30pm at the Rec Centre.

Pilates: 50s Forward: 11am; Core: 9am and 5.30pm; Core & Stretch: 6.30pm, at Bodymind Pilates, Upper Plain Rd, Masterton.

Tai Chi: Carterton, 9.30-10.30am, at St Mark’s Church Hall, High St. Yin yoga + Restore: 6.30pm, 22 Dixon St, Masterton. Txt Tulletha (022) 176-4296. Call 370-1121.

Beginners Yoga: 9am, Carterton. Call Odette (021) 180-9452.

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.

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

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.

Masterton Petanque Club: From 5.30pm, at Masterton Bowling Club, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Graeme 378-7331.

Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm. Call Ian Wyeth 378-6425 or 377-5762.

Carrington Bowling and Croquet Club: Golf croquet: 1.15pm for 1.30pm start. Call Steve Davis (06) 304-7155. * To have an event listed please email event@ age.co.nz

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Indoor plants Growing plants indoors has multiple health benefits, including helping to absorb chemicals from the air and increasing oxygen levels inside our homes.

Many plants will tolerate low light levels, so are perfect choices for darker spots around the house. Here are some plants to consider:  SPIDER PLANTS (Chlorophytum comosum) seemed to lose favour after their 1970s boom, however they’re making a come back. They’re hardy plants with attractive ribbons of variegated foliage and make a great hanging basket plant. They even enjoy being pot bound!  DIEFFENBACHIA, which has the unfortunate common name of ‘dumb cane’ (due to its potential to cause speaking and breathing difficulties if ingested) has large green and yellow patterned leaves and brings a tropical feel indoors.  As it name suggests, the ‘CAST IRON PLANT’ (Aspidistra elatior) is a neglect-loving plant with large, upright glossy green leaves.  PEACE LILY (Spathiphyllum), pictured middle right, has lovely long dark green leaves combined with elegant white flowers and makes a great potted indoor plant.

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Don’t leave water sitting in plant saucers as the lower layers of the potting mix remain sodden, which can lead to root rot.

Leafy indoor plants require regular feeding to help keep them looking healthy and promote fresh new foliage. A liquid or soluble plant food rich in nitrogen (which is the nutrient that encourages green leaf growth) is ideal. Yates® Thrive Easy Pods™ All Purpose Soluble Plant Food is a complete plant food that is high in nitrogen and super easy to use. Just pop one pre-measured, fully dissolvable pod in a 9L watering can and you’re ready to feed.

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Five-star safety ratingnowmet Toyota has reenergised its Avensis with a number of safety upgrades now earning it a 5 star ANCAP safety rating, according to the AA. The manufacturer reintroduced the station wagon in November 2016 with additional safety features like Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), and lane support systems, which warns drivers when they’re straying on the road or changing lanes without indicating.

AA Motoring Services General Manager Stella Stocks says that by improving the safety features available as standard, Toyota has shown its commitment to safety and that it recognises the value of safety ratings.

“When it comes to car buying, safety ratings are part of the decision-making process. It’s fantastic to see Toyota’s commitment to the ratings system by undertaking an upgrade to the Avensis to make it that much safer for New Zealanders,” she said.

The vehicle also features Autonomous Emergency Braking both for city and interurban speeds, Electronic Stability Control and a number of other crash prevention technologies.

Meanwhile, MG’s new SUV, the GS, narrowly missed out on a full star safety rating after coming up short in its overall crash test results. Its lack of intelligent seat belt reminders for second row seating and the conduct of a successful pole test limited the MG GS to its 4-star rating.

“It’s rare to see a new vehicle achieve anything less than 5 stars these days, but MG can easily improve upon this rating and we encourage it to take steps to do so,” says Ms Stocks, Of the 45 ANCAP rating published in 2016 only two were awarded a 4-star rating.

The full list of ANCAP’s vehicle safety ratings, other vehicle safety information and the specifications of the rated vehicles are available online at ancap.co.nz or rightcar.govt.nz.

ANCAP is supported by all Australian motoring clubs, the New Zealand Automobile Association, the Australian Government, the New Zealand Government, Australian state and territory governments, the Victorian Transport Accident Commission, NRMA Insurance and the FIA Foundation.

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WARBIRDS ON DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS AT WINGS

P-40E Kittyhawk Wings over Wairarapa is famous for the flying displays of ‘Warbirds’ – the preserved fighters and bombers from WWII. Masterton also boasts a unique and extensive collection from the First World War: the re-production aircraft of The Vintage Aviator Limited.

These aircraft are the essence of the Air Festival; preserved rare examples of the fleets of aircraft that fought for freedom in two world wars.

The Masterton-based P-40E Kittyhawk has a distinctive history that illustrates the point: built in the USA for the British, it was ‘commandeered’ by the US Army Air Force in the days after the Pearl Harbor attack. But soon after it was transferred to the RNZAF, becoming ‘NZ3009’.

It served in New Zealand throughout the war years but postwar was left in the huge aircraft scrap yard at Rukuhia, near Hamilton.

In 1959 the hulk was bought and restored for static display at MOTAT in Auckland.

Three decades later it was bought by a UK-based team who had it restored to flying condition. From 1997 to 2004 the Kittyhawk flew in the UK and Europe, when it was brought to New Zealand.

Despite its genuine Kiwi heritage the fighter was painted in the colours of the ‘Flying Tigers’, the American

Volunteer Group that fought in China before America entered the war. ‘Our’ P-40 remains in those colours today, memorialising the aviators of allied nations who flew the type over many battlefronts.

The Kittyhawk’s story is echoed by that of ‘our’ Corsair, which also is an ex-RNZAF airframe.

Registered as NZ 5648, the fighter was rescued from scrap in the 1960s, before being sold to an American.

In 1988 it was bought by a UKbased company and also flew in many displays across the UK and Europe.

By 2004 the Corsair was back in New Zealand, although it is now presented in the colours of a US Navy fighter squadron, VF-17.

In contrast many of the WWI aircraft that will fly during our Air Festival are fresh production models that are built to the precise standards of the designers a century ago. TVAL makes a point of building aircraft exactly as they were during the Great War, and so now has an international reputation for excellence. This year it is 100 years on from the dark days of 1917 and at Hood Aerodrome it is the fighters of that long, tough year which will be featured during the Air Festival.

We are privileged to be able to see these aircraft in flight and the February Air Festival will be a treat for young and older alike.

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The Wings over Wairarapa Air Festival is brining technology to Hood Aerodrome, to ensure audiences get to experience another dimension to the Air Festival.

During the 2017 Air Festival, full audio and video commentary will be broadcast to large televisions around the airfield as well as on New Zealand’s largest outdoor LED screen – an impressive 40 feet long.

Cameras dotted around the airfield will capture all the action.

There will be Spark live cameras installed in the cockpits of some aircraft so audiences will see and hear exactly what the pilots are experiencing from the air.

The night show features the melding of technology and art as gliders perform aerial ballets, synchronised with sound, video and lighting.

Wings over Wairarapa is partnering with Wairarapa TV (Freeview channel 41) who will provide comprehensive television content that will run alongside the Air Festival. Wairarapa TV will show short snippets of the flying programme, information on upcoming events in the programme, maps and weather updates.

This show is not to be missed and will be the first time anything like this has ever been seen before in New Zealand.

WINGS VOLUNTEERS Are you interested in becoming a much valued Wings Volunteer?

If you have great customer service and hospitality experience, good technical skills including social media, are able to get out and about leading up to the event and help promote it then we’d like to hear from you.

To apply email volunteers@wings.org.nz

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The latest grant recipients from left: Mark Percy, Henry Wilson, Sam Whittaker, Nature Rigby, Mayor Lyn Paterson, Anton Wilson and trust chairman Roddy McKenzie.

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Laing’s legacy Seven years ago, Todd Candy was awarded a Peter Laing Memorial Trust scholarship, and now he manages a farm in South Wairarapa.

The scholarships are granted to Wairarapa people, or those with strong Wairarapa connections, who want to work in agriculture.

They are designed to help people obtain practical training for entry into agriculture or alternatively, for those commencing their first farm employment and requiring dogs, or specialist equipment such as a saddle.

Mr Candy went to a cadet training farm in Gisborne after receiving his scholarship, and said it was the boost he needed to kick-start his career.

“It helped me to get the education I needed – I could afford to do the courses I needed to get me into a position to get a good job.

“It helped me out for a year by paying tuition.”

Born and raised in Masterton, Mr Candy always knew agriculture was the industry for him.

“I haven’t done anything else or wanted to do anything else.

“It’s always what I wanted to do and that scholarship is perfect for young fellas who want to get into something like that – it definitely set me up really well.”

He advised people thinking about working in agriculture to apply for a scholarship.

“It’s a great opportunity – they’d be silly not to really.”

Peter Laing went to Wairarapa College, and managed Castlepoint Station from 1954 until his retirement in 1991.

In his time there, he earned a reputation as a hardworking, practical man who was also a great visionary in his field.

His enthusiasm for both farming, and his community, was remarkable.

Among other things he was responsible for the development of the area’s motor camp, was a driving force behind the establishment of the Castlepoint Pony Club and became a warranted officer for the Department of Conservation.

He died in 2004, aged 74.

Roddy McKenzie, former councillor and current chairman of the trust, said the scholarship scheme started around 10 years ago.

“Todd was one of the successes and we’ve had quite a few like him.

“These days we make the presentations for practical things like buying a dog, setting up a horse, or wet-weather gear more so than sending them to varsity or anything like that.”

Local contributions had been vital to the ongoing awarding of the scholarships, he said.

“This year, half a dozen or so farmers helped us out with donations which was very much appreciated.

“We also had PGG Wrightson, Rabobank and Farmlands assist with donations – without their help we wouldn’t have had the money.”

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Opening acts include Wairarapa band L.A Women and Masterton Intermediate School band Groundshaker Pre-entertainment begins at 5.30 pm Ladyhawke expected to take stage at 7 pm Tickets on sale at www.eventfinda.co.nz or 0800 289 849 No BYO or alcohol permitted at this event

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Notices Employment Motoring Property Buy & Sell Trades & Services

Local Classifieds Public Notices

Wanted to Buy

FORKLIFT For Hire. Short and long term. Phone James Trucks & Machinery on 06 377 0550.

DEMO RIMU Phone 027 274 2736.

Firewood

Old postcards, coin and stamp collections.

Bank notes and war medals.

FIREWOOD PINE for next winter 4 cubic metres $195, 12 cubic metres $575, 24 cubic metres $1050 Free Delivery Eketahuna & Masterton Phone 06 929 7685 email grampypampy@gmail.com RAY & RAYDEN F/WOOD Juggling the Lil boy while enjoying doing wood. Dry OMP $180 cord, Green Gum $200 cord, Wkends only Phone 021 063 0019.

MAKE SOME MONEY Advertise a Garage Sale!

PHONE 06 370 6033

WANTED

DATES FOR 2017 27TH January - Office open from 10.00am - 3.00pm In Zone enrolments only Second hand uniform sales - cash only 30th January - Classes begin for Term 1 at 8.45am All enquiries: office@douglaspark.school.nz 06 370 0189 136 Cole Street Masterton

Financial

Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton Saturday 28th January 9.30am - 2pm

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“Bargain Tuesday.”

In the Wairarapa Times-Age every Tuesday Used items priced under $100, non commercial.

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Phone 370 6033

Public Notices

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EXPERIENCED LIVESTOCK CLASS 5 TRUCK & TRAILER DRIVER REQUIRED

We are currently looking for an experienced Truck and Trailer driver for the Wairarapa Region for a January 2017 start.

The successful applicant will: • have livestock experience and must be able to work flexible hours • hold a clean driving license endorsed for Class 5 • be committed to upholding high health and safety standards As well as a great career opportunity, we offer a competitive remuneration package.

Please contact us on (027) 540 6406 or email your CV through to craig@cptrans.co.nz

Employment

Public Notices

Masterton District Council SCHOOL START DATES FOR 2017 8.45am on Tuesday 31st January All students Year 9 to Year 13 Powhiri to welcome new students and staff starts at 9.15am All parents/caregivers are welcome to attend.

MAKOURA COLLEGE UNIFORM Makoura College Uniform is available for purchase from: NZ Uniforms 3 Albert Street Masterton Hours of Business: Monday-Friday: 9.00am – 5.00pm Saturday: 9.00am – 1.00pm

Auction

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WAKEFIELD AUCTIONS GREYTOWN

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CLEARING SALE

Andersons Line Carterton Saturday the 28th of January at 10am This auction will be of special interest to Contractors, Builders, Farmers, Mechanics, Engineers, General trades people & Handy persons.

Viewing from 9am morning of the sale and from 1pm Friday the 27th of January till 4.30pm on behalf of a vendor who has sold the property.

A brief list: Chainsaws, Water blasters, Steam cleaner, commercial weed eaters. Trolley jacks, Scott Bonnar groundsman’s mower, Kawasaki motorised saw bench, commercial spray painter. Suzuki 4WD Truck, 4 metre cherry picker - Jensan, Dump trailer, Ford 4600 diesel tractor with topper mower. TCM 810A digger New 800 series.

Ford Industrial tractor with Tracgrip loader & back blade, Robin Pump.

Demolition house parts. Lots of workshop hand & gardening tools.

A full catalogue and photos can be seen on our web site www.wakefieldauctions.co.nz Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WakefieldAuctionsGreytown Up and coming auctions (NOT TO BE MISSED) CARRINGTON HOUSE Motoring Memorabilia & Model car Auction 25th February CARRINGTON HOUSE contents including Art Antiques & Fine Porcelain 11th March

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Environmental Services Manager E te tini, e te rahi – aro mai ki tēnei kaupapa Masterton District Council is committed to making Masterton a great place to live, visit, and do business, by delivering on our community outcomes including providing a sustainable, healthy environment.

We have an exciting opportunity to lead the team that ensures Council fulfils its obligations in relation to regulatory and environmental services. The team includes Animal Services, local bylaws, and food and alcohol regulation, as well as the full range of environmental health work which you will have a recognised qualification in. As well as providing leadership to the team you will be experienced in carrying out environmental monitoring, inspections and auditing as this role requires a level of ‘hands-on’ work. Strong relationship and communication skills mean you will be comfortable dealing with a range of people in our business and wider community, and the professional service that the whole team delivers will be key to success.

If you want an opportunity to make a difference in local government, we would love to hear from you. Applicants should have the right to work in New Zealand.

A full job description and application form is available on request by phone (06) 370 6300. Alternatively you can download the information from the Masterton District Council website www.mstn.govt.nz.

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ADMINISTRATION AND OFFICE/SHOW HOME SUPPORT Permanent Full Time – 20-30 hours per week (Wednesday to Friday with some Saturday work (4 hours every 3rd weekend) Highmark Homes specialise in new residential construction and we are looking for a well presented, organised and motivated Office Administrator/Show home support member to assist our small team.

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Scenes from a previous Wairarapa Western Riding Club event.

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Deliverers wanted to deliver newspapers and circulars in the Masterton & Carterton areas.

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Concrete Pump Truck Operator & Driver Must have HT Class 5 license. Role involves heavy lifting. Previous concrete experience necessary.

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Concrete Placer & Finisher Must be competent screener and finisher in all varieties of concrete finishes. Leadership skills and the ability to work unsupervised is required. Job includes setting out and boxing up driveways, paths, house and shed floors.

Formwork & Precast Skilled Labourer Competence in formwork, steel, mesh and pre-pour preparation works.

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Western riders back in saddle

BY GERALD FORD

The Wairarapa Western Riding Club is hosting a competitive event this Saturday, January 28, at Clareville Showgrounds.

Western riding is a distinctive genre with its roots more in the American than the English tradition, and the Wairarapa club has a long history.

“Our club’s just starting to kick off again, member Rachel Nicholson said.

For meets, “everyone gets all blinged up in their fancy western riding gear”, and riders attend from around the lower North Island.

The club’s mostly annual points approved show features six western riding disciplines: reining, ranch horseriding, pleasure riding, showmanship, horsemanship, and trail.

Summer snow

BY EMILY NORMAN

Snow on the Tararuas is not a common sight in summer.

But that’s exactly what Wairarapa residents woke up to on Friday morning.

MetService communications meteorologist Lisa Murray said while the snow dumping was “interesting” and “unusual” at this time of year, “it is not unheard of — believe it or not”.

“The low that brought all this weather to us across the country, it actually dragged up a lot of cold air behind it,” she said.

“That cold air started to spread throughout the country giving us some cold temperatures overnight.

“Temperatures were getting down to single digits in some places and we did get reports of snow up on the Tararuas, a dusting of snow down at Whakapapa [Mt Ruapehu], Fiordland and Southland.”

Ms Murray did not know how low temperatures had dropped overnight in the Tararuas as MetService did not have observations there.

“The Rimutaka Hill got down to about 5.4C, so you can imagine it would probably be about 3C or 4C in the Tararuas.

“Obviously, some places got chillier than that if they got snow.”

She said there wasn’t any indication that the snowfall would continue in the Tararuas over summer.

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Windy Wairarapa

Daylight robbery

High winds cut power to almost 400 South Wairarapa properties last Thursday, and closed the Rimutaka Hill Road for several hours from 4am.

Featherston Fire brigade helped clear a large tree which fell across State Highway 2 at Tauherenikau.

The brigade also helped nail down a lifting roof in Watt Street, and dealt with fallen telephone lines in Revans Street, and damaged road signs in Fitzherbert Street.

Two young men were interrupted attempting to break in to a house in Cockburn Street, Masterton, about 1pm last Thursday.

Senior Sergeant Mike Sutton said the men, who fled across an open paddock after being seen by a member of the public, were in their late teens or early 20s.

Sport

Rebecca Mahoney, in action.

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Ref Mahoney relishes new challenges

BY GARY CAFFELL Rebecca Mahoney is having a ball.

Not much more than two years into her rugby refereeing the former Black Fern and Eketahuna first-five has been making huge waves on that front and enjoying every minute of it Already ranked this country’s number one female referee she has spent much of the last few weeks performing on the international scene and her tripping about the globe will continue through until April at least.

“It’s been great…..everything has happened so fast it’s still hard to get the head around it,” she told the Times-Age during a brief break from farm duties yesterday. “ There’s been a lot of new challenges and I love that, it keeps life interesting!”

The 33-year-old Mahoney was one of six female referees invited to control matches at the international sevens invitation tournament in Dubai in early December but, as it happened, the only women’s match she controlled there was the grand final featuring sides from England and the Netherlands.

Her other appointments came in the men’s section, including matches featuring the Polish national side, a South African development side and the England Barbarians and Mahoney made such an impression that she was officially named the top female referee of the tournament.

What struck Mahoney most about this particular tourney was the vastness of the crowds with over 100,000 people in attendance. “The atmosphere was amazing, the crowd was buzzing all the way through.

They got right into every game, everybody was out for a good time.”.

Following on from Dubai Mahoney travelled to Hong Kong to referee her very

first 15-a-side international between the Japan and Hong Kong women’s teams. It was the final match of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017 Asia/Oceania qualification tournament and the biggest test for Mahoney came in the area of communication.

“Many of the players did speak English but not well enough to communicate at high speed so I was pretty much reliant on signals to get the message across..It made me think outside the square and fortunately things seemed to work out ok.”

The match itself saw Japan win 20-8 to claim a place in pool C of the World Cup alongside hosts Ireland, France and Australia while runners-up Hong Kong will be in Pool A with Canada, New Zealand and Wales.

Mahoney was impressed at the intensity of the play with both teams keen to spread the ball wide at every opportunity.”It was very fast, they didn’t muck around.”

Last weekend saw Mahoney in Rotorua for the New Zealand sevens finals and she was in charge of the women’s grand final featuring eventual winners CountiesManukau and Manawatu. For Mahoneyand all other referees- the main challenge there was implementing the new high tackle rules and she found they had quite an impact on the games.

“Obviously they are trying to make the game safer so practically any contact with the head in a tackle situation now results in a red card…..us referees have been told to be very strict on that. And when you only have seven players on the paddock to start with losing one can have a huge effect on the end result.”

Mahoney’s attention will now turn to the World Women’s Rugby sevens where she has been appointed to tournaments in Sydney early next month and Hong Kong and Japan, both in April.

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“Obviously they are trying to make the game safer so practically any contact with the head in a tackle situation now results in a red card . . . us referees have been told to be very strict on that.

“And when you only have seven players on the paddock — to start with losing one, (it) can have a huge effect on the end result.

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Refs ‘walking fine line’ Referees are walking a fine line in the implementation of the new tackle rules in rugby, Rebecca Mahoney said.

Mahoney was in Rotorua for the New Zealand sevens finals and took charge of the women’s grand final CountiesManukau, the eventual winners, and Manawatu.

Mahoney found the new rules had quite an impact on the games.

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