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Health bus completed EMILY IRELAND

A project aiming to boost access to health clinics in Rarotonga has gone from dream to completion, thanks to the dedication of a group of Masterton Rotarians.

The mobile health clinic project, a brainchild of the Masterton South Rotary club, is now completed, taking the form of a brightly decorated bus, fitted with medical equipment and wifi to allow it to be used as a command centre in a disaster event.

It will make its debut at the Masterton Car Boot Sale on Sunday morning.

Project manager and Masterton South Rotarian David Baker said it was almost exactly a year ago that he, Dr Rob Irwin, and Tranzit’s Paul Snelgrove, of Masterton, went over to Rarotonga to evaluate what the island’s health

needs were.

“Initially they had been looking for assistance in upgrading their clinics around the island at a cost of about $5000 to $10,000 each,” Mr Baker said.

There were 27 clinics around the island.

“We decided that we could have a superior health clinic that was mobile instead, that could be staffed by two qualified nurses.

“This way, the needs of the community would be fully met, and it would be cheaper.”

The cost of the project was $171,000 (NZ), with the funding coming from four Rotary districts, 16 Rotary clubs within the lower North Island, and Rotary International.

“Paul and Tranzit have been absolutely incredible with their

generosity,” Mr Baker said.

“They sold the bus to the project at book value, which is significantly less than its market value, and then all the work they have done and the parts supplied – there have been no margins, just a transfer of cost.”

Mr Baker said the replacement value of the fitted-out bus would be “well in excess of $200,000”.

“People have been blown away by what has been produced, and we are very proud of what has been done.”

The bus will be on display at the Masterton Car Boot Sale on Sunday morning, and

at Millennium Reserve from 2pm until about 4.30pm later that day.

It will be driven up to Auckland, set to arrive by May 11, and is scheduled to arrive in the Cook Islands on May 31.

The official Rarotonga welcome is set to be June 18.

Mr Baker wished to make a special mention to the formerly incoming president of Masterton South Rotary Club Warren Carter who died in a car crash last year.

“There will be a plaque on the bus in recognition of his early contributions.”

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The lie: ‘I’m too busy for that’ Piece of mind

Emily Ireland

The worst lie we can tell ourselves and others is that we are “too busy”.

And trust me, this is a lie that runs through my head pretty much every day . . . many times a day in fact.

Looking at the great things organisations like Rotary and Lions are doing for our community, I think to myself, wow, I would love to be involved with doing something like that, but I just don’t have the time.

The truth is, I work 40 hours a week, sleep 56 hours a week, and tell myself I’m too busy for the remaining 72 hours.

It’s exhausting!

Of course, we all have duties around the home like cooking, and cleaning.

But even at a very generous allocation of three hours a day doing these things, I’m still left with 51 hours of spare time each week – an average of seven hours each day.

Blimey!

Sure, it’s easy to work out how much time we have on paper, but it’s a mystery-and-a-half to work

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out where it all disappears to in practice.

Whether you are wanting to get into volunteering, or even wanting to start a new hobby, there is SO MUCH TIME in our week to make a decent start.

This week, I challenge you Midweek readers to write down the hours you spend on your core activities, work, sleep, household duties, and figure out how much time you really have up your sleeve – you’ll probably be surprised.

Then work out what other activities you partake in that may be chewing up your time – I know I am guilty of staring at the screen watching Netflix and YouTube too much for my own liking.

Once you have identified your time-wasters, limit them to one hour or less each day, and write a list of things you want to achieve, long-term and short-term.

Maybe you have always wanted to create a pond in the yard, paint the bedroom, learn an instrument.

Whatever it may be, write all your goals onto a to-do-list, and use those several “spare” hours each day to get cracking.

I’d love to hear what things you have been able to achieve with a little bit of a time rejig.

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Murder mystery dinner About 100 guests packed out the Masterton Club on Saturday night to put their detective skills to the test.

It was the April edition of Harlequin Theatre’s Murder Mystery, featuring a cast of suspects from an estranged wife, played by Marilyn Bouzaid, to an illegitimate

offspring, played by Jordan Tredray.

The plot, and mysterious murder of a billionaire’s sister had most of the guests baffled, with the exception of one table which managed to correctly point the blame at Oliver Snow, and Monica Strumpsky – secretary and manager of

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Councillor quits, cites bullying HAYLEY GASTMEIER A South Wairarapa councillor has resigned, citing “no confidence” in the mayor and district council’s chief executive.

Dayle Harwood emailed South Wairarapa Mayor Viv Napier and his former fellow councillors on Sunday with the news.

Mrs Napier has accepted his resignation and planned to be in touch with Local Government New Zealand this week to begin the process of finding a replacement via a by-election.

Mr Harwood told the Times-Age he was sick and tired of the “pettiness” and “elements of bullying” that went on behind the scenes.

He was elected onto South Wairarapa District Council (SWDC) for the Featherston ward in 2016.

He said there needed to be a change of attitude, and South Wairarapa needed a clear, new vision going forward.

“It’s time the council be led properly, and South Wairarapa deserves that.

“They voted against amalgamation, so they think this is a better model.

“The council needs to prove it, and they’re not doing that.”

He said he was also fed up with SWDC chief executive Paul Crimp not taking responsibility for issues that he was accountable for.

“I personally have no confidence in the mayor and CEO and I wish them all the best.”

Mr Crimp said Mr Harwood’s comments would be taken on board.

“As with any situation like this, we’ll look at the messages coming out and see what improvements, if any, need to be made.”

Mr Harwood said he “wasn’t getting any back up” from other councillors, and that SWDC did not appreciate his outspokenness.

“I felt it was just me up against the whole council.”

He said he worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure things were being done by the book, and felt he had been swimming against the tide for some time.

SWDC passed a resolution last September to make an application to the Government’s MBIE Tourism Infrastructure Fund for half the budget for a coastal infrastructure upgrade at Ngawi and Tora, totalling around $200,000.

Mr Harwood said Mr Crimp sent out an email weeks later asking that council agree to building toilets at Ngawi, regardless of the tourism fund application outcome.

“I said no as there was a resolution and that would need to be rescinded at a council meeting.

“They still went ahead and ordered the equipment, still not knowing if the fund

Dayle Harwood.

Reserve reaches milestone EMILY IRELAND

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would be approved or not.”

Mr Harwood said this made a mockery of the council’s decision-making process.

“Then I received a phone call from another councillor, saying if I didn’t agree with it then the residents of Ngawi would know it was me that was holding work up . . . it was straight out bullying.”

He said he had weighed it up, and walking away from SWDC was the best decision.

“I’m an all or nothing guy.

“I’ve done my dash, and I won’t do it again, that’s for sure.”

Mrs Napier said Mr Harwood had been “working well for the community . . . he’s vocal, he gives his opinion”.

“We thank him for the work he has put in as a councillor.”

The next local body elections will be held on October 12, 2019, meaning a by-election will be needed to decide a replacement for Mr Harwood.

Meet the group keeping you warm CAL ROBERTS Winter may not be quite with us yet, but one group has been working hard all year to make sure Masterton stays warm.

Masterton Rotary club’s “Splinter Group” has been making firewood for nine years.

The group meets every Wednesday morning in an old timber yard off Lincoln Rd. Tom Ward has been with the Splinter Group for four years.

He was a forester before retirement. At 68, he is the youngest member of the group and looks forward to Wednesday mornings at the yard.

“Part of it, as much as being a fundraiser for Rotary, is the camaraderie of working together like this.”

He said the group’s members looked forward to their 10 o’clock break, where they “hold the world to rights”.

“We have a breather, a cuppa — a fair bit of discussion goes on at that time.”

Peter Ladd said the group worked through the year, getting wood from around Masterton, cutting it into rounds, storing it, then delivering it.

“This is an 11-months-of-the-year operation.”

The Rotary is a charitable trust and Mr Ladd said it was the group’s way of giving back to the community.

“But I guess for everybody in here, it’s the actual fellowship that goes with getting together on a Wednesday morning to chew the fat.”

The group raised $17,000 last year.

Mr Percy said the group, who will meet more often in the colder months to keep up with demand, was grateful for the support it received.

“The next six months are going to be flat out.”

Splinter Group member Tom Ward loading up another trailer of wood for delivery.

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Twenty-five years have passed since a section of bare land in Masterton began its transformation into the scenic reserve it is today.

And with a declining base of volunteers to keep the 5.5ha reserve in order, an effort is underway to give nearby residents a sense of ownership, and recruit a few green thumbs along the way.

Millennium Reserve, on the corner of Pownall and Hillcrest Streets, is filled with native plants in a network of walkways, springs, and lakes.

Starting from pasture, huge progress has been made in establishing and regenerating native forest and wetlands, with more than 40,000 trees, shrubs, ferns, and grasses planted.

Owned by the Masterton Trust Lands Trust, the reserve was developed as a Masterton South Rotary project in the 1990s, and is overseen by the Friends of Millennium Native Forest Reserve committee.

They are hosting an open day for Millennium Reserve this Sunday.

Committee member Christine McDonald, who moved to Masterton in 1995, has seen the reserve transform from a “bare paddock” to a “hidden gem”.

“To see it now is just incredible,” she said.

“I remember last year, I was walking one of the tracks, and I turned around and just took it all in…the whole vista had changed.”

Christine, who propagates native plants for the reserve and helps clear weed infestations, said from dawn until dusk there was usually someone wandering through the reserve.

She said a Maori trust also used the reserve to hold workshops on Rongoa – traditional Maori medicine.

But even with all the users, there were only about four active volunteers who maintained the 5.5ha reserve, which is why the upcoming open day was so important, she said.

Masterton South Rotarian David Baker said part of the objective of the open day was to “get a little bit more support from the community – volunteers who are selfmotivated, who like gardening, and can help”.

The day, which will run from 2pm until 4.30pm on Sunday, April 15, is a family-friendly event with a free barbecue, afternoon tea, activities, and a survey.

“The whole objective is to give the community an opportunity to take ownership,” David said.

“Every household that fills in the survey will be given a native tree to plant, along with a stick to write their name on.

“They’ll be able to come back to check on how their tree is growing.”

If you are unable to attend but would like to fill in the survey, visit www.survey money.com/r/millennium-reserve_2018

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Pak ‘n Save takeover ELISA VORSTER New Pak ‘n Save’s owners Andrew and Natalie Summerville have only been in Wairarapa for four weeks but have already set their sights on giving back to the community.

Mr Summerville’s Foodstuffs journey started in 2009 in Hamilton where he began working towards an apprenticeship to become a supermarket owner.

He had previously worked on the supply side of the retail industry for the likes of Heinz Wattie’s and Fonterra, but had started to lack the passion and drive to move up within the chain of command.

“I’ve always been ambitious, and I wanted to be a little bit more in control of my destiny by working for myself.”

Mr Summerville bought his first supermarket in Karori with his wife Natalie in 2014, when he was just 33-years-old.

Through his role there, he saw the opportunity to get actively involved with a large variety of community groups and charities, including local schools, rotary clubs, and an organisation called Bellyful, who provide meals to families with new-born babies.

“I don’t get involved with communities for economic payback — I do it because we are a big employer and it’s the right thing to do.

“It’s socially and ethically important.”

He was ready to take on the challenge of a larger supermarket when the opportunity arose to buy Pak ‘n Save in Masterton.

He visited with his wife and two children, Amelia and William, and said it “felt right”.

“It felt like a good place to bring up the kids — the most important thing was the family fitting in.

“I didn’t want a bigger store and no family.”

He was blown away by how friendly people in Wairarapa had been and was looking forward to meeting more of his customers.

“We want to get to know the customer better and to deliver the Pak ‘n Save message better.”

His goals for the store include reducing slow-selling duplicate products to provide a bigger range of products at a cheaper price and to expand upon niche market sectors, such as gluten-free products.

“If there’s a product someone wants, now’s the time to ask.”

He said while his store was considered a big supermarket, he was proud it still operated similar to a small green grocer, with fresh produce delivered daily and bakers and butchers on site.

“I’ve got guys and girls out the back with knives breaking beasts.

“The meat is fresh — it’s not packaged with gases at a factory in Auckland.”

He was also pleased to have kept all 115 staff in their existing roles since the takeover, as well as bringing four additional staff with him from his old store.

Although he was yet to have a day off since he arrived, he was looking forward to well-earned time off with his family so he could enjoy reading stories to his kids, having dinner together and “just doing the simple things”.

Pak ‘n Save Masterton’s new owners, Andrew and Natalie Summerville with their children William and Amelia. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

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New heights for Greytown School Peter King presented with a gift from Greytown Schools Head Boy, Liam Gale. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

High above their heads, a homemade air balloon hovered while students and staff of Greytown School watched on.

The air was full of excitement as the balloon inflated to an enormous size.

People driving past stopped and watched.

Everyone could hear the burner blasting as it heated up the envelope, and all the children squealing and clapping with amazement.

Principal Patrice O’Connor and two fellow staff members Neil Preston and Blake Walker were given the opportunity to take off in it.

At the beginning of the visit, the owner and balloonist Peter King answered a lot of questions, clearly explaining the science and maths behind the balloon and how he made it in his lounge years before sewing in a piece of snakeskin for interest at the top.

In the end, Peter was presented with a framed piece of balloon artwork, created by Year 6 student Izzie Edge to remember his visit.

It was an incredible start to the Wairarapa Hot Air Balloon Festival and a moment for the school not to forget.

• Student reporters Nikita Taylor and George Cheshoare are from Room 15, Year 7, at Greytown School.

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Andrew Osmond will begin his role as Hadlow Principal in Term 3. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

Osmond at Hadlow helm Hadlow Preparatory School in Masterton is getting a new principal – one that can’t wait to get on his bike and explore the Wairarapa countryside.

The Hadlow School Board of Trustees and the Trinity Schools Trust Board recently confirmed the appointment of Andrew Osmond as the new Hadlow School Principal, set to begin his role at the start of Term 3.

Andrew is the principal at St George’s, an independent, co-educational, Anglican primary school in Whanganui, where he has been for the past five years.

Prior to St George’s he was the principal at Fordell School, near Whanganui, and also deputy principal at Huntley School in Marton.

Mr Osmond grew up in Hastings and completed his Bachelor of Education and Diploma of Teaching at Massey University, followed by a Post-Grad Diploma in Sports Coaching, an area where he continues to focus in his current school.

His wife Emma is a primary school teacher and they have two teenage children – Megan and Max. In his spare time Andrew is a keen cyclist and is looking forward to seeing plenty of the Wairarapa countryside.

Board of Trustees chair Gareth Jolliffe said he was impressed by Andrew’s communication skills and felt that “his personality strongly aligns with the Special Character of our school”.

“He is an experienced Principal with a genuine passion for primary education.

“He is a motivated and professional leader who will provide a strong example for Hadlow staff and students to follow.”

Trinity Schools Trust Board Chair Denise Beazley said the hard work of principal Michael Mercer, his staff and the Hadlow Board of Trustees over recent years had “ensured Hadlow is in a strong position”.

“Andrew will continue this momentum into the future and is genuinely excited about the opportunity to work with Hadlow staff and students,” she said.

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Michelin star rated chef Adam Newell, left, and his wife Nicola Newell, will open Union Square Bistro & Bar in Martinborough this May along with Paul Dicken.

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New owners are world-class From New York to Tokyo and France, the new restaurant owners at the Martinborough Hotel have been everywhere man – ticking up a Michelin star along the way.

Adam Newell and his wife Nicola established Wellington restaurant Zibibbo in 2000, but they are taking a step away from the city lights with the opening of Union Square Bistro & Bar in Martinborough.

The couple have lived in Wairarapa for the past four years planting and establishing their olive grove, Gladstone Olive Company, and said they had been looking for their next challenge.

“We love the Wairarapa and when the opportunity came up to lease the food service side of Wairarapa’s iconic Martinborough Hotel . . . the timing couldn’t have been better,” Mrs Newell said.

“The Bistro will serve modern New Zealand cuisine with a French influence and will use fresh local seasonal produce, much of it sourced from our own market gardens.

“We’re aiming to have wide appeal; everyone from the local farmer to the international visitor.”

Mr Newell brings a wealth of international culinary experience to the venture, having worked in Michelinstarred restaurants in London, as well as restaurants in New York, Tokyo and France.

His own Michelin-star was awarded when he was chef at Fulham Road Restaurant, London in 1995.

The couple are opening the new Martinborough restaurant next month with Paul Dicken who is a chef tutor at Le Cordon Blue New Zealand.

Mr Dicken has worked as a chef at some of Wellington’s most awarded fine dining restaurants including The White House and Icon Restaurant.

In 2000 he set up his own awardwinning bistro Trafalgar Square.

Mrs Newell said their new restaurant’s name, Union Square Bistro & Bar, came from the layout of the Square, where The Martinborough Hotel has stood since 1882.

“The streets around the Square are laid out like the Union Jack so Union Square seemed fitting to the location and history of this iconic site,” she said.

Union Square Bistro & Bar will officially open on Sunday May 13 and will be open for lunch and dinner, with brunch on the weekends.

Foodies and wine enthusiasts will be able to enjoy a range of events throughout the year; including cooking masterclasses, degustation dinners, wine events, and Wellington On A Plate culinary festival events.

For more information, visit www.unionsquare.co.nz or search Union Square Bistro & Bar on Facebook.

Flu vaccinations here Flu vaccinations are now available at medical centres and some pharmacies in Wairarapa.

Carterton doctor Annie Lincoln said this year would be particularly bad for winter illnesses.

“A flu vaccination is one of the best ways to stay well during winter and avoid the spread of flu in the wider community.”

A recent study found that about 25 per cent of the population got the flu virus each year with about 80 per cent of people showing no symptoms.

“This means you could be spreading the flu virus without knowing it or being unwell,” Dr Lincoln said. “Having a flu vaccination not only helps to protect you from this highly contagious disease – it

also helps to keep your family, friends and co-workers well too.”

Wairarapa DHB chief medical officer Tom Gibson said people should book a vaccination before the onset of colder weather.

“Now is the best time to have a vaccination, before winter arrives, to ensure you’re protected before the flu season starts.”

Flu vaccinations are free for pregnant women, for those aged over 65 and for people with certain medical conditions including children aged under 5 with respiratory conditions.

People can contact their local medical centre to check if they’re eligible and to book an appointment.

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‘Summer Dreams’ by Fiona Beattie was the overall winner in the Martinborough Village Summer Pix competition.

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Summer pics showcase Wairarapa EMILY IRELAND A spontaneous moment of joy captured on the South Wairarapa coast has gone on to win the annual Martinborough Village Summer Pix competition.

Taken by Fiona Beattie as the sun was setting in Ngawi, ‘Summer Dreams’ was one of many photographs entered into the amateur photography competition which aimed to showcase summer in Wairarapa.

“It was an amazing sunset that night out at Ngawi and my friend’s daughter just jumped on that boat trailer and was dancing around and I took the photo,” Mrs Beattie said.

“It was taken on my phone because that’s all I had on me.”

Mrs Beattie, who is a member of the Martinborough Community Board said the competition was a “positive thing” for the district.

Karina Hailwood of Martinborough Village said the winning photograph was a “stunning image” that summarised evenings and summer at Ngawi, “with the skyline making it distinctly Wairarapa”.

“This is fun, creative and emotive,” she said.

She said the competition was “fantastic” for the whole region, and that she was seriously considering making a coffee table book with photos from the past four years.

“I can’t wait for next year where it will be bigger and better with more emphasis on the Children’s Category.”

Taking out the children’s category this time around were the Goodman sisters, Phoebe, 8, who came third, and Emily, 11, who came first and second.

Judges were Fiona Couchman, Lance Redgwell, Karen Gordy, and Auriga Martin.

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Murph spends most of the day outside in the sun.

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Six generations celebrate It’s Only Me

Graeme Burnard

Over Easter we attended a very special function for my birth mother Marion’s 80th birthday.

She had no idea it was going to happen so you can imagine how overwhelmed she was when she was delivered to a mystery destination to find about 100 of her family members waiting.

This was the week after she had written to me and said, birthday coming up, I don’t want any fuss.

Ha-ha, lady, if only you knew.

This function had such a profound effect on me, when I got home I re-read the recent column I had written about family.

And although I still go along with those sentiments, watching this family in action was an absolute privilege and a lesson on how important families are.

Five of my six half brothers and sisters were there, two, I had not seen for more than 20 years and it was only the second time I had ever met them.

Three generations worked in the kitchen to create the most wonderful lunch you could imagine.

Tables groaning with such delicacies as crayfish, paua, mussels, prawns and wild pork.

Two of Marion’s dearest friends were there, both a lot older than her.

Both had been allocated a child as a minder who took them into the dining room, seated them, described what was available on the buffet table, got their food for them, cleared their plates, same with desert and

Multi-generational family gatherings are always interesting.

tea/coffee.

Not only did each of these young people show total respect to these old ladies, they also showed a real willingness to help.

I was very proud of them.

In this family, the old people are treated with deep respect and so are the children.

The children were all fed first.

In this family, adults do not eat while children are hungry.

All of Marion’s children (including myself) spoke to the gathering as did the eldest grandchild from each family.

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Now I should mention here, that this is a big family.

Marion has seven children (including me), 28 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, 13 great-great grandchildren and one great-great-great grandchild.

That’s right folks, six generations. Isn’t that something!

Now, this has not come about because they are long livers.

It is because they all have their babies so young.

My oldest half-sister is soon to turn 60

and she is a great-great grandmother.

That’s four generations.

Divide 60 by four and you will get some idea how young they are when they produce.

This sister and her husband have a 45-year-old, a 37-year-old and a 17-year-old.

I kid you not!

I will still stand on the outside looking in.

That’s my choice. But I will never forget the impact this day had on me.

It warms the heart to watch the love and respect working within this family unit.

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Feijoas (sometimes known as pineapple guavas) were introduced to NZ in the 1920s.

The evergreen plants soon became extremely popular with their large fruit and few pests and diseases. They prefer well drained soil in a sunny spot, can tolerate temps as low as 9oC (when mature), wind, salt spray, and almost any soil. They are

shallow rooted so it’s a good idea to provide the right soil & position.

Feijoas are extremely versatile plants, and a must for every home garden in NZ, even if you don’t plan on eating them.

They are a wonderful option for hedges, can be planted in the garden or in pots, and look stunning as topiaries. Their

glossy green leaves with silvery white undersides look lush year round. They bear beautiful pinkish red flowers around Christmas time, and if you plan right and plant a few varieties with different harvest times, you could be picking your own home grown goodness from February through until June!

The fruit size & nutritional

value makes them great for lunchboxes. They contain Vit C, B9, B6, fibre and have been thought to aid in inflammatory bowel disease, prevent bacteria, lower inflammation & prevent constipation. Not only do the flowers look & smell delightful, the petals are edible and can be added to fresh fruit salads or cooked in puddings & cakes!

QUICK TIP: If you have boggy soil (often the case when planting hedges) it’s recommended that you break up the bottom of a very deep hole (this will drain the water through to a lower level) and add some Gypsum. Backfill, plant higher and mound the soil to form a slight hill to encourage water flow around the plant.

Most feijoas need to be cross pollinated, so we recommend planting two or more different varieties. Sellowiana are wonderful for hedges and pollination but they’re not the best choice for eating. Ours are only $9.90 each, so they’re very affordable way to create a living hedge, remember to add a cross pollinator for better results.

Feijoas have “seasons”: Early (April), Mid (May) or Late Season (June), and if you plan well and plant at least one of each you can have fruit for months on end! Here’s an example of some that we have available:

Feijoas are low maintenance and tolerant, but if you look after them well, they’ll look after you by providing top quality crops.

Here’s a few handy hints for looking after your plants so you get loads of juicy plump fruit: • Don’t forget to water! This is extremely important when they are establishing & also when they are beginning to fruit. Apply SaturAid & mulch to help keep moisture in.

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Regionwide talent search EMILY IRELAND Carterton is set to be home to the first run of Talent Wairarapa, an event hosted by the Carterton Rotary Club.

Rotarian and Carterton resident Vickie Pickering said she instigated the competition after constantly hearing about an array of talented Wairarapa people.

“Every time I am talking to someone they talk about the great dancers or performers we have in the region, but they are mainly only competing against similar acts,” she said.

“I want to see them all competing against each other and showing off their respective talents.”

Registrations for Talent Wairarapa will close on April 14, with a heat scheduled for May 5, and final show scheduled for May 19 at the Carterton Events Centre.

“We are looking for all dancers, they can be ballet, tap, cultural, hip hop, salsa, when it comes to singers, we want choirs, bands, gospel, opera, and we want magicians, jugglers, mime acts, gymnasts, impressionists, comedy, martial arts . . . everyone has got an ability to do something.”

Vickie said the oldest entrant at the moment was an 86-year-old man who would be showing his talents “performing the spoons”.

There are two categories for entrants, 14s and under, and over 14s.

There will be a $1000 prize for the over 14s winner, and $500 for the winner of 14s and under.

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Rising star hits the red carpet Kieran Charnock plays Jack in the arthouse drama Stray.

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Russia will host a red carpet film premiere this month, starring an actor who grew up in Carterton.

The arthouse drama, Stray, is the first New Zealand film to be selected for the Moscow International Film Festival — one of the oldest film festivals in the world.

The film is an unconventional love story set in the Southern Alps, with two people finding solace in each other while struggling to reconcile their broken pasts.

Rising star Kieran Charnock plays Jack — a young man with a chequered past.

He said getting the role was a massive opportunity.

“This was sort of my dream project — I wanted to do one film like this in my life.

“Everything aligned, and I was able to commit to it fully.”

Charnock was a student at Hadlow and then Rathkeale College in Masterton.

He received training overseas at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff.

Charnock has acted in several films prior to Stray, including The Rehearsal with fellow Kiwi actor, James Rolleston.

This film was Charnock’s first lead role.

His director wanted a lean, mean lead character, so Charnock worked hard to get in shape.

“As an actor, the work is few and far between,” he said.

“So, when a good role comes along, you put everything you have into it.

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The preparation did not stop with the character’s physicality, Charnock also worked hard to get in the same mindset as Jack.

For the first month he kept a journal where he would write every day ‘in character’.

He then did work experience at a foundry, where Jack worked in the film.

Charnock said balancing the unpleasant headspace of his character with the thrill of tackling his first leading role was difficult.

“It was a dark sort of mindset.

“I wanted to do the best I could, because I know there are some people in the world who have big problems like this guy.”

To pull out the best performance he could, Charnock tried not to break character between shoots.

“I wanted to represent that as truthfully as I could and not sort of laugh between takes.”

He was excited to hear the film was selected for the Moscow International Film Festival.

“It’s the second oldest [film] festival in the world, It’s an A-list festival, a lot of really renowned film makers and actors have had films there and visited.”

The festival and its awards were an opportunity to elevate Charnock’s career.

“I care about getting to take on more exciting projects and interesting characters — and awards can sometimes help actors do that.”

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Stray’s Writer, producer and director, Dustin Feneley, said Charnock’s potential was obvious from his audition tape.

Feneley auditioned close to 200 actors for the role of Jack, aged between 18 and 25.

He remembered the moment he found Charnock.

“I remember when I saw his audition tape, it was just relief, we’ve finally found our guy.

“I just knew the raw talent was there, it was really exciting.”

Kieran’s father, Andrew Charnock, was proud of his son.

He said Kieran was often making films with friends as a child.

“From an early age he had the ability to speak in public and always was interested in acting.”

He said his son took his roles seriously by researching the sort of life the characters led.

“For someone as young as he is, he is quite committed to the parts he plays.”

He wanted to help his son get into the mindset of the character he was portraying.

“I think the person he plays is estranged from his father, so I didn’t contact him on purpose while he was away.”

Stray will be screened at the Moscow International Film Festival this month (April 19-26). It will be available to Kiwi audiences when it hits theatres later this year.

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APRIL 2018

CARTERTON DISTRICT LIBRARY Nomination forms available from www.cdc.govt.nz or Carterton Information Centre

Nominations close this week Charles Rooking Carter Awards #GetOnYourBike To celebrate the Vantage Age Group Road National Championships, which take place in the Carterton District between 20-22 April, Huri Huri in conjunction with Carterton District Council are hosting Go

Carterton’s Ten Year Plan Shortly Council will be consulting with the residents of the Carterton District about the key issues of our Ten Year plan – Te M°here Ngahurutanga.

The Consultation Document, submission form and supporting information will be made available online, with hardcopies available at Council and the library, and will be on hand with Councillors throughout the consultation period.

During the consultation period, Councillors will be everywhere!

We want to make it easy for you to connect with Council about Carterton’s future.

A full list of engagement opportunities are listed on the CDC website www.cdc.govt.nz/ plans/long-termplan/

By Bike Week. An initiative to encourage Carterton residents to #GetOnYourBike during the week of Monday 16 – Sunday 22 April. For a full list of community events please visit www.hurihuri.co.nz

Clock tower upgrades underway soon!

The iconic Carterton Clock Tower will soon undergo required earthquake strengthening works.

The work, scheduled to take place in the next few months, will mean some disruption to the site and in particular the silencing of the bells.

The remedial team will take the opportunity to give the clock mechanism some much needed maintenance.

Although the town may be silent of clock bells for possibly up to several weeks, the opportunity to maintain the clock mechanism while the earthquake strengthening is happening makes sense.

The clock tower is a signiÿ cant land mark on the Carterton landscape and any ideas to enhance its character are always carefully considered.

Water restrictions have been lifted.

Thank you for conserving water during this period.

Nominations close on Friday 13th April for Carterton’s community awards! Who do you know that needs to be publicly acknowledged for their outstanding volunteer work, business innovation and general achievements within the community? Don’t miss the opportunity to recognize these

wonderful people!

Nominations packs are available on our website www.cdc.govt.nz or available from:  Collection at the Carterton Events Centre, Holloway Street, Carterton  Contacting Gerry Brooking on 06 379 4030 or gerry@cdc.govt.nz

Calling all artists, performers, entertainers, crafters and budding arty folk!

The Creative Communities Scheme is a relationship between Creative NZ and the Carterton District Council to support a wide range of community arts projects including: Craft/Object arts, Dance, Interarts, Literature, Ng° Toi M°ori, Multidisciplinary artforms, Music, Paciÿ c arts, Theatre and Visual arts.˛If you have an idea for a creative community project, check out how we may be able to support you in

The Government has recently changed the law to increase pool safety legislation, and now Councils will undertake pool inspections every 3 years. Carterton District Council will be commencing its pool inspections soon.

The pool inspector will be clearly identiÿ able, bearing the Council logo on their shirt and high viz vest; they will also produce an identiÿ cation card. The inspector will knock at your door and ask to see the pool, if you’re not home they will undertake the inspection and notify you once completed.

To read more information about the inspections and pool regulations visit www.cdc.govt.nz

Vantage Age Group Road National Championships The Vantage Age Group Road National Championships including the Para-Cycling Championships will be held in the Wairarapa from the 20th – 22nd April 2018.

Carterton has not seen a cycling event this big before!

Race village will be located on Holloway Street and the Events

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The next Big Library Read is here! Running from April 2nd 16th, you can get the free eBook and Audiobook ‘Flat Broke with Two Goats’ – a memoir by Jennifer McGaha. It’s a tale about a couple moving their family from suburbia to a one-hundred-year-old cabin in North Carolina with all the challenges of living close to the land. Head over to biglibraryread. com and ÿ nd out how you can win a Kobo Auro ONE.

bringing it to life! Information is available on the Council website www.cdc.govt.nz, or by contacting Gerry Brooking on 063794083 Applications close 28 April.

Swimming and Spa Pool inspections coming soon If there is a swimming or spa pool on your property (no matter if you own or rent) it’s your responsibility to make sure it’s safe and that no child can come to harm by accessing your pool without supervision.

The next Big Library Read is coming soon:

Centre will be Race HQ! Please keep an eye out for road closures in the area.

Check our Cycling New Zealand’s website to view the race programme – www.cyclingnewzealand.nz

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DECORATE YOUR HELMET Wednesday 18TH April.

9.30-11am Bring your own helmet and have fun decorating it! Prizes for most creative design.

Carterton District Library www.hurihuri.co.nz #GetonYorBike The library is running a crafty design event for children of all ages (yes Dad, you can join in too). Come in and pimp your boring bike helmet and turn it into an awesome head-turner!

NZ Post is making changes to the frequency of local mail delivery.

This means you might be waiting a while to ÿ nd out that your reserved books are ready for you, or to get reminders about the book that has slithered its way down the back of the couch and been forgotten. To keep up to date it’s easy - just let us know that you would like us to email your notices to you. You’ll get to know instantly when that book you’ve been waiting for has arrived and you’ll even get reminders of pending returns three days in advance.

HAVE YOUR SAY AND TELL US WHAT YOU THINK go to our website: cdc.govt.nz, email us on info@cdc.govt.nz or send us your thoughts by mail to: Carterton District Council PO Box 9 | Carterton 5743

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Return of the planet Venus Sky Watch Nick Sault

Venus makes an appearance this month as the “evening star”.

On April 12, wait until the sun is down and see if you can catch Venus low in the north-west sky.

Sunset is just before 6pm and Venus will set about an hour later.

As the Tararuas hide the real horizon, the best time to spot Venus will be around 6.15pm to 6.30pm.

However, if you don’t catch it, don’t worry.

It will become easier to spot as we move into winter.

So, why is it the ‘evening star’?

Just a few centuries ago people knew nothing of the real form of the heavens, so that when they saw the brilliant Venus after sunset they called it the ‘evening star’.

Then many months later they saw it in the morning before sunrise, and not knowing is was the same object, called it the ‘morning star’.

Of course, we know now that it is a planet – the second rock from the sun.

But why does it appear evening or morning?

That’s easy if you picture the planets in their near circular orbits.

Venus and Mercury circle the sun inside

Earth’s orbit, while Mars and the others circle outside of us.

So, it is often possible to see Mars in the opposite side of the sky to where the sun has set.

That is currently the case with Jupiter right now.

The bright planet rises in the east an hour or so after the sun sets in the west.

Since Venus and Mercury orbit inside our orbit, they can never be behind you when you look at the sunset or the sunrise.

Mercury is so close to the sun that it is easily washed out by the twilight glow.

Venus on the other hand can be visible for several hours after sunset and before sunrise, when it is at the extreme left or right side of its orbit seen from our perspective.

Astronomers call this its greatest elongation.

Of course, much of the time Venus and Mercury are not visible at all, as from our perspective they can either be in front of the sun or behind it.

However, very occasionally they pass across the face of the sun.

Called a ‘transit’, these rare apparitions cause some excitement among astronomers, especially those with the equipment to film the events.

When looking at the picture here, bear in mind that even though the black spot of Venus seems plastered on the sun, it is actually closer to Earth than the sun during transit.

Venus will be an easy to see ‘evening star’ for much of the year.

Up next: There’s a chance for you early commuters to see Mercury.

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Creating wonder for young enquiring minds The fourth annual Featherston Booktown 2018 kicks off on Friday 11 May with the traditional Fish’n’Chip Supper supported by Palliser Estate Wines.

Special guest speaker Kate De Goldi, an acclaimed author of fiction for all ages, will entertain up to 200 guests with her presentation Wonder and the Young Eye: the secret world of children’s literature.

Kate has been the recipient of The Michael King Fellowship and awarded New Zealand Post Children’s Book of the Year twice.

Her most recent novel, “From the Cutting Room of Barney Kettle”, won the Esther Glen Medal at the 2016 NZ Children’s Book Awards.

Tickets are $45 each and available online at Kate also reviews books in print www.eventfi nda.co.nz and broadcast media, teaches A cash bar will be available. creative writing at schools and is a co-editor of ANNUAL and Friday 11TH May ANNUAL 2, a miscellany of 6.30pm - 10.30pm stories for 9-13 year olds.

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Lake Wairarapa from near Finis.

Applied tramp a fun outing NIGEL BONIFACE Applied Tramping is a term which has been given to exercise where enjoying the view, companionship, and native flora and fauna, is supplemented with a specific purpose.

The Masterton and South Wairarapa Tramping Clubs occasionally organise a joint trip to encourage fellowship and to increase numbers participating.

One such recent trip was to the ridge line behind Featherston where a track leads from the end of Bucks Rd, past the summit of Finis and the highest point, on this track, of Mt Frith, and eventually to the Remutaka road summit.

With the title of Mountain you may think that Mt Frith is an imposing sight, but at 645 metres it is not that easy to distinguish from the valley, but it is reasonably easy to climb even if you start from Featherston at about 50m above sea level.

The more difficult part of walking along the Frith-Finis track is finding your way through the native and introduced vegetation.

For some years South Wairarapa club members have been instrumental in trying to keep the track open, and it was with this in mind that on a recent Monday, five members from the clubs set off to do some track clearing.

The trip was due to happen on the Saturday, but as the weather looked better on Monday, and everyone was available, we went on Monday – the joy of retirement!

The main “culprit” needing to be cleared was gorse; gorse loves daylight, which is what you get when you clear an area of ground.

Gorse also has a useful benefit in that it provides good, and nutritious, shelter for native vegetation to grow below it, and, over time the native vegetation will grow up, cover the gorse, cut out the light and eventually the gorse will die.

So, how did the area above Featherston come to be cleared of native bush to

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With a lack of large machinery to clear bush, one of the most common methods of clearance was fire; this unfortunately was not always well-controlled, and many-ahome was threatened or destroyed in the pursuit of farm expansion.

Much of the land above Featherston was cleared in this way for farming, but for one reason or another the land became uneconomic to farm and eventually reverted to gorse and native bush, as it is today.

Why clear the track along the FinisFrith ridge?

It is an official Department of Conservation track, has some unique views over Wairarapa, and gives a good route for a day walk near Featherston.

It is also proposed to open the area for mountain biking at some time.

And what of our day of applied tramping?

Well, we cut a lot of gorse, cut it, threw it into the air, and the westerly wind carried it away! We also collected a few gorse prickles in our fingers no matter how good our gloves, and, most important of all, had TWO breaks for a cup of tea!

If you are interested in helping on one of these infrequent trips please contact either of the Tramping Clubs.

• The Masterton Tramping Club meets at the Community Centre, 41 Perry Street, at 7.30pm on the first Wednesday of each month. www.mastertontc.org.nz www.facebook.com/mastertontc • The South Wairarapa Tramping Club meets at St. Johns Hall, Greytown on the second Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm. www.swtc.org.nz

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Highlighting our night sky The Martinborough Dark Sky Reserve proposal is taking off, with the local council and community on board with initiatives to enhance the bright idea to make the nights darker.

The proposed reserve — covering the area between Martinborough and Honeycomb Rock, south to Cape Palliser, and back up to Lake Onoke — will put South Wairarapa on the map as one of the world’s top destinations for stargazing.

A group of astronomy enthusiasts came up with the idea last year, and there are now talks of night time bike and bus tours to the best sky-viewing spots, a “dark sky friendly certification” initiative for businesses, and a Maori astronomy centre

Kokomai legacy After establishing and successfully running three Kokomai: Creative Festivals, Heidi Holbrook is standing down as festival director to pursue other interests.

Heidi, who initiated the idea to have a 10-day biennial creative festival in the Wairarapa in 2013, has stepped down as festival director and recently attended her last board meeting.

She said she was proud to have created a quality and recognisable festival for the region that celebrated local talent and brought international acts to the Wairarapa.

“When I first dreamt up Kokomai, I wanted to celebrate the very best of creativity right across our region as well as entertain and inspire local residents with a wide range of events and acts across all genres of the arts,” she said.

“And I am proud to say, with huge help from my amazing team, our sponsors and patrons and a large army of volunteers, we’ve done it.”

The 2017 festival, which was held from October 13 – 22, made a profit of $18,877.73.

Heidi said looking back on her three-festival tenure, a highlight for her was the free, community event Alice in Wonderland held in Martinborough and Masterton in 2015.

She said it reflected the fantastic partnerships with local artists and performers, volunteers and hundreds of children who dressed up and played games including sharing a Mad Hatters Tea Party.

As far as performances go, Heidi said Julia Deans brought her to tears during the Joni Mitchell ‘Both Sides Now’ show in 2015, and in 2016 she was thrilled to present the wonderful New Zealand production of ‘Daffodils’ which is currently being made into a feature film.

Ms Holbrook is now looking forward to working as a volunteer for Kokomai while establishing a new project on the outskirts of Carterton.

Her job has been advertised and an announcement on the new festival director will be made in the coming weeks.

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The Martinborough Dark Sky Reserve Society is now officially registered as a notfor-profit organisation and has set an “ambitious target” to have the reserve signed off by the International Dark Sky Association (IDSA) by the end of the year.

Society chairman Lee Mauger said there were several steps to take to gain official recognition for the reserve.

To gain certification, the society must ensure South Wairarapa District Council’s (SWDC) blueprint for future lighting in the district is within the IDSA’s criteria.

A big step towards this was having SWDC and the New Zealand Transport Agency sign-off on 3000 Kelvin street lighting, instead of 4000 Kelvin, to fit

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within the association’s regulations.

Dark sky measurements and evidence of community support must also be provided as part of the application.

Mr Mauger said initial dark sky readings showed the Martinboroughto-coast area would qualify as a “gold

standard” international dark sky reserve, which was very pleasing.

Internationally, there are only 11 places in the world with Dark Sky Reserve status, including the Aoraki Mackenzie area, near Mt Cook in the South Island.

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Trust your kids to bike Kids around Wairarapa got active with their school travel last month for Movin’ March.

Now, the challenge remains for parents and kids to have a continued focus on active school journeys outside of Movin’ March.

Masterton mother Jenny Tyer has prepared her son Cameron, 10, well for safe school journeys on his bike.

She taught him how to cycle so he could get himself to school independently.

“I think it’s a little nerve wracking for any parent the first time you let them go off on their own, but I trust that I have prepared him as much as I can, and Cameron has shown that he has developed a good understanding of cycle safety and the importance of keeping himself safe on the road.”

She and Cameron spent much of last year going for bike rides on the weekends, starting with biking the route to school and home again, identifying potential hazards and how to overcome them, basic road rules, and safe places to stop at to check for traffic or get help.

“His sense of independence has grown and he now bikes further afield than just school, also it’s been great for his problemsolving skills.

“For me, it’s great to see Cam becoming confident in his abilities and taking the initiative of wanting to do more . . . and it allows me a wee bit of extra time each day not having to do the school runs, so it’s win-win.”

Jenny said she would recommend other parents guide their children through safe and independent school travel.

“I think preparation is key, take the time to ride with your kids if you can, on weekends, during holidays – wherever you can fit it in – and I appreciate that isn’t

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“Talk about hazards, their responsibilities on the road to other road users, and if possible, line up a ‘safe place’ they can go if there is ever a problem.

“Always model road safety when you are riding with them, that’s important too.

“In the end it does boil down to trust, trust in your child that they are ready, and trust in yourself that you have prepared them well.”

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“Slow down and watch for bikers so we can all be safe.”

• Movin’ March in Wairarapa was coordinated by the Greater Wellington Regional Council and the Wairarapa Road Safety Council.

About 100 people milled through Aratoi Museum of Art and History on Sunday for the artists’ launch of the Aratoi Artists Auction.

Eighty-three pieces of art from 75 artists is set to be auctioned off on Friday, April 13, with proceeds going towards operating costs of the museum.

Ticket holders were able to collect their catalogues at Sunday’s launch event, and register to bid.

Lewis Mrkusich, son of Milan Mrkusich, came especially from Auckland for the launch and said the work “Triptych: Homage to Rodchenko, 1966” looked magnificent displayed in the foyer and congratulated the museum on the auction and the launch.

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Actor plays new theatre role EMILY IRELAND Greytown’s Victoria Ross has been on the stage for almost 30 years.

Now she is making her directing debut in Greytown Little Theatre’s latest production, ‘Educating Rita’.

Rita (played by Karen Shaw), is a married hair stylist who wants to go back to school.

She begins studying with Frank (played by award winning James Riley), a professor who is using alcohol to cope with his divorce.

“On one level the play is about a woman who wants an education, and a man who teaches her, but there’s a whole lot of strong themes underneath – there’s quite a strong feminist streak to the play,” Ross said.

She said Rita spends a lot of her time fighting against what her community expects of a woman – “to get married, have babies, and get a job in a shop or hairdressers”.

Despite his personal problems, Frank helps Rita realise her academic potential, and in turn, her passion for learning revitalises his love of teaching.

Ross, who has been involved with community theatre from the age of 11 said she didn’t set out to become the director of the play, but Greytown Little Theatre had been short a director when the 2018 programme was organised last year “I had my arm twisted a bit, but I am so glad I did, because I have really enjoyed it.”

She said directing was completely different to acting, and she enjoyed the challenge.

“The thing with acting is you are only really concerned with one character, your lines, and turning up to rehearsals.

Victoria Ross will be making her directing debut.

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‘Educating Rita’ characters Frank (played by James Riley) and Rita (Karen Shaw).

“You put all your effort into one quite small part of the play.

“When you are directing, you need to look at the overall production.

“Your attention is everywhere. You are looking at the actors, the set, the costumes, lighting, sound, the programme . . . there’s just a whole lot to do.”

She said the two lead actors had a lot more creative freedom than other directors may have allowed, because of the trust she had in them.

A goal going forward for the community

theatre was to build up an interest in the productions among Wairarapa people, she said.

“We want to build up an interest overall in community theatre.

“We want people to act, people who are interested in lighting, sound, stage management, costumes, directing . . . we want fresh new faces.

“Anyone is welcome to have a go.

People who have never acted before, people who have done lots of stuff . . . it’s community theatre for a reason – we want

people to get involved.”

‘Educating Rita’ may be one of the last productions in the current Greytown Little Theatre building with planning of a new purpose-built theatre in West St underway.

• ‘Educating Rita’ is running from April 11-14 at 8pm.

Tickets can be purchased at The Greytown Hotel or at the door.

Adult admission is $20, and $10 for students.

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FROM LEFT: Keri Mignot, Caroline Pawson, Stephanie Belcher, Marilyn Paku, Erin Pearce, Nicole Brown, Helen Welch (absent)

A painting is like a poem

Paul Martinson’s paintings are like poems, with unexpected juxtaposition and exquisite crystallization.

He sees the world as an inspiring, breath-taking and fragile place, and that the “connectedness of all creatures builds a continuum of life that seemingly never ends”.

This watercolour titled ‘Migration

Electrification’ was gifted to the public collection at Aratoi by an anonymous donor who saw the work at Martinson’s 2017 solo show at the Museum.

Another Martinson watercolour titled ‘Predator and prey in sleeping paradise’ is on display now (April 7-12) and will be auctioned off in a charity fundraiser for Aratoi on April 13.

Awards for volunteers Jill Greathead Volunteering Wairarapa

Recently the Kiwibank Local Heroes award winners, Catherine Rossiter-Stead and Caroline Finlay, have been promoted in our local media.

I love reading the stories of the wonderful people who contribute their skills, time and energy for the highest good of our community.

So, why do they do this? I believe it’s because they care.

There are many reasons why our volunteers are drawn to unpaid community work.

For Catherine, it’s about being part of something special and helping to make great things happen.

For Caroline, it’s about creating the opportunities that her kids had for other families.

Whatever our motives, without our volunteers, we wouldn’t have the community organisations that make the Wairarapa a special place to live.

A big thank you to Kiwibank for sponsoring the Local Heroes awards, but a really big thank you goes to the people who nominate their volunteers.

It takes time and energy to write a nomination about the amazing people who contribute to our community. Filling in forms can be daunting, so call a friend around for a cuppa and make it a team effort.

As they say two heads are better than one.

Each of the Wairarapa Councils sponsor community awards.

Nominations for the Charles Rooking Carter Community Awards in Carterton are now open and Masterton and South Wairarapa nominations are later in

the year.

Whatever time of the year, start thinking about the volunteers in your community who you think deserve a special thank you.

Opportunities at Volunteering Wairarapa “Note taker” A note taker is required for a community organisation once every 6 weeks for a two-hour meeting - 8 meetings per year Skills required: Experience in taking notes/minutes and enjoy taking part in a meeting of community networks “Board/Committee members with a variety of skills and community connections” We have a number of organisations who are looking for board members to strengthen and refresh their governance group as part of their succession planning Skills Required: Governance experience is welcome but not necessary.

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A new era with the same FIRST CLASS team First Class Hair Studio is looking forward to an exciting future, while keeping alive the memory of its founder Masterton hair stylist Liz Anderson.

Liz passed away from motor neuron disease last December after being diagnosed with the condition three years earlier.

As she became progressively less able to manage the salon, Liz asked fellow hair stylist and friend Keri Mignot to take over the role, while Liz’s husband Neil continued to run the business.

Keri, who has been with First Class for nine years, is not the only familiar face amongst the hair stylists. In fact, the entire team remains at First Class.

Marilyn Paku has been with the Lansdowne salon for 14 years, Stephanie Belcher for 12years, Nicole Brown for 12 years, Helen Welch for 8 years, and Erin Pearce for 3 years. Receptionist Caroline Pawson joined the First Class team four years ago.

Keri points out that it is highly unusual for a salon to have so many long serving sta˜ . This is a direct re° ection of how much they all enjoy being a part of the team, and their friendly working relationship

with each other.

“We are a tight group. We all get on well, have fun together and enjoy working with each other - that makes a big di˜ erence.”

This is the spirit Liz bequeathed to the salon, Keri says. “She was a fun person. Everywhere she went, she wanted to have fun. Other from her family, the salon was her life.”

The stylists all bring something unique to First Class.

“Nicole, who is our youngest stylist, has a more youthful style and last year won The People’s Choice Award in the Lust Semi Permanent Hair Colour Competition.”

The salon has also kept its loyal clientele through the changes, “We are a busy, busy salon, and take pride in providing the same professional service that we obtained when Liz was on board.”

Keri does not have any big changes planned for First Class, other than refreshing its lines of retail hair products .

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Another good season looming in 2018 Last year’s Game Bird Hunting Season was a very productive one for some hunters and 2018 is shaping up to be another good one too, reports Wellington Fish & Game.

Two very productive breeding seasons consecutively have set the lower North Island mallard population up well. An incredibly wet end to winter and continued regular rain through spring provided ample food for broods out in ˜ ooded pasture.

Sta° observations from the ÿ eld suggest hens rearing numerous multiple broods again this season.

The good level of breeding has meant more birds ˜ edging well before the big dry hit in early December, meaning the ducks were mobile and subsequently weren’t so adversely impacted by the low food availability when pasture and ponds quickly dried up.

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Add into the mix a wet January, with many localised ˜ oods, and the prospect of higher than normal duckling survival because of food and habitat availability is high.

Hunters can expect to see more birds on the wing this season Photo/Hamish Carnachan The daily bag limit for mallards remains at eight birds per hunter per day, and the duration of the season stays the same at eight weeks also.

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Landowners and some members of their family can hunt on their own properties without a licence.

While wet conditions work against the dry-loving upland game species, it has been encouraging to notice a continuing trend in build-up of quail coveys in certain parts of the region. The Wellington Fish & Game Council has made a conservative decision to keep the 2018 regulations the same as last year to insure against the increasing mallard duck population trend in the region being an anomaly.

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The money raised from the sale of these stamps is used to enhance wetlands and other environments. Fish & Game New Zealand’s Chief Executive Martin Taylor encourages on-hunters to also buy a habitat stamp “which will help to protect vital wetlands.”

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Don Rood says the three-shot rule is simply another tool to help reduce pressure on game bird populations and provide more opportunity for other hunters.

Game bird hunters are now restricting the number of shots they can use in game bird hunting in six out of the 12 Fish & Game regions, a measure introduced for “sound” conservation and sporting reasons.

The Auckland-Waikato Fish & Game Region was ÿ rst to bring in the three-shot rule which requires hunters to plug their shotgun magazines so that the gun holds no more than three shots in total.

Other regions introducing restrictions on the number of shots are Eastern, Hawke’s Bay and West Coast, while Wellington and Nelson Marlborough are banning magazine extensions.

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Mr Rood says that decades ago, when semiautomatics ÿ rst came on the market, they were restricted to a two-shot capacity.

“But these days, it’s possible to have shotguns with a capacity of eight-plus shots, so that six hunters on a pond could conceivably be ÿ ring up to 54 shots at a time.

“The three-shot rule means hunters know their shots are limited – which we believe makes them think more carefully about shot placement”.

The rule makes game bird hunting more sporting as it reduces any temptation to continue ÿ ring as game birds are moving out of range – which reduces the chances of wounding a bird, Mr Rood says.

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Wairarapa Lions Activities for March 2018 At the recent District 202M convention held in Silverstream, a member of the Wairarapa Ruamahanga Lions Club was elected to be the Vice District Governor.

Jack Hayes, who is a currently Zone Chairman for this Zone, will take over the VDG role in July for a year.

Also at the Convention, Masterton Holdsworth Lions Club received the “Sight Award” for their Vision Screening Project at local schools, working with Mr Foureyes Ravi Dass.

The club also received the “Administration Award” for diligent reporting and record keeping.

Carterton Lions Club members aren’t afraid of hard work.

Every Tuesday a group of volunteers work at Fensham Reserve doing weeding, pest control (trapping), planting natives, and maintaining walking tracks.

One in particular is Lion Harry Gray.

After recently having a hip operation, he kept himself busy by building four picnic tables of which two have been presented to the Fensham Community Group.

For those that do not know about Fensham Reserve, it covers a total of 50 hectares and was gifted to the Royal Forest & Bird Protection Society by the late John Fensham.

Members of the Carterton Lions Club and the Fensham Community Group admiring the newly donated picnic tables for use at Fensham Reserve.

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This well-established forest hosts podocarp coniferous trees that are thought to be up to 700 years old.

To get to the reserve, follow Belvedere Road from SH2 and continue until you reach Cobden Road.

Take a right – the reserve can then be found at the junction of Cobden and Haringa Rds. The other two tables are to be presented to Carter Court in the near future.

Carterton Central Lions annual “Breakfast with Bubbles” was well attended and enjoyed by all.

Proceeds from this event, $2000, has been donated to the Breast Cancer Foundation.

Members recently collected for The Red Puppy Appeal and promoted Lions at the Celebrate Carterton event. Plans are underway for Ballentynes Fashion Parade in May. Masterton Holdsworth Lions Club continues to help Mr Foureyes with Vision Screening at Wairarapa Schools.

The club was invited by the Wairarapa Women’s Centre to take part in the “Bake Off” at the Wairarapa Community

Centre recently.

Two members attended and, working together, baked four batches of biscuits, making up 24 packets that were donated to the Food Bank as Easter Treats to go in the food parcels.

A donation was given to help with costs relating to the “Liter-mania” quiz morning recently held at Masterton Intermediate School with six schools and 88 students taking part.

A great project encouraging Literacy amongst primary school students.

Greytown Lioness Club ran an Easter Banquet raffle with funds being donated back to community groups.

Representatives from Autism Wairarapa spoke at the club’s dinner meeting and funds from the Garage Sale, to be held April 28, will go to this worthy cause.

Four members of the Wairarapa Ruamahanga Lions Club recently worked at the Masterton Motorplex Burnouts event organising the parking of 400+ cars.

Three Makoura College Academy students were co-opted to help on the day, and gave excellent service and also enjoyed the event.

Featherston Lioness Club have welcomed two new members Georgie and Barbara.

The Lunch bunch recently visited the Royal Hotel, a great asset for Featherston.

Members have been catering for several events and given support to several charities by doing street collections.

The most recent donation was to the Booktown Trust, and members are looking forward to this event May 11-13.

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Masterton builder Blair Tunnicliffe shaved his head on Saturday, raising about $2500 for cancer research. His long brown locks, which he had grown for the past five years, were donated to Freedom Wigs. Mr Tunnicliffe had made a name for himself in the lead-up to the shave, dressing up as famous people and characters on the request of donors. In a surprise turn of events, Mr Tunnicliffe also shaved his beard after a massive $1000 was raised on the spot from people who attended the shave, which was held at Lonestar Masterton.

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‘Unsung hero’ remembered

By Stuart Bruere BVSc, MACVSc from Vet Services Wairarapa

Mesurol Poisoning in Dogs – Slug Bait used for some crops.

Over the weekend, Stu saw 3 dogs presenting with signs of being uncoordinated, muscle tremors, heavy salivation and harsh breathing. The farmer owner had discovered 4 of his dogs had broken into a 25kg of Mesurol (methiocarb 20gm/kg). There was an extra label on the bag that notified that the product should be kept away from dogs. This was an “add on” label – not on the original label.

Methiocarb acts by blocking acetylcholinesterase activity at nerve transmission sites.

It is quite an old toxin and is preferred to organochlorines as it does not stay in the environment for long periods.

The antidotes used reverse the effects and are known as acetylcholinesterase reactivators. The call came in at 7pm on Sunday night – three of the dogs had found their way back to the farmer’s house. He noticed they were wobbling. He phoned Stu straightaway. The dogs were immediately driven in his ute to the clinic. This took about 30 minutes. By the time they arrived, one dog had died and the remaining 2 were very wobbly and salivating badly.

Stu and Deb (our head Vet Nurse) had prepared the two antidotes and intravenous solutions required. It was pretty intense, however; they both responded to the treatment and the symptoms subsided quickly. Due to the highly excessive muscle spasms caused by the poison, both dogs also had very high temperatures (over 40C), in one case 41.6C. This can be life threatening. To correct this, both dogs were treated with cold intravenous fluids. This brought the temperatures down to normal within 30 minutes.

Within 2 hours both dogs were standing and looking normal.

Overnight they passed bright blue faeces – this is the colour of the dye used in the slug bait.

They were well enough to go home the following day. Another of the dogs was found the next morning suffering milder effects. He was also treated.

The “take home message” from this is obvious – Mesurol is a highly toxic slug bait. It must be stored in a locked cupboard well clear of dogs and children. Often toxic farm chemicals will state they have an animal repellent in them – this is not a surety that animals won’t eat them.

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HAYLEY GASTMEIER Believe it or not, digging graves, bee keeping, drilling bores, dairy farming, fathering five children, and being a prisoner of war are only a few of the things that Jim Simmonds achieved in his long, colourful life.

Born and bred in Featherston, Mr Simmonds died on March 25, three weeks short of turning 98.

Mr Simmonds’ granddaughter, Katrina Morison, from Ponatahi, said after all he had lived through, it was nice he died peacefully at home on his farm in Kahutara.

She said her grandfather was somewhat of a legend.

A jack-of-all-trades, he was a pioneer irrigator and bore driller, and would do anything to help out a neighbour.

“He’s an unsung hero, a very humble, amazing man,” Mrs Morison said.

“He was a gentleman at heart, we love him to bits and we’ll really miss him.”

The fifth of seven children, Mr Simmonds grew up in South Featherston, attending the local school until age 11, when he got his first job digging ditches.

Following this, he worked installing power lines over the Remutaka Hill, “making good money” according to his oldest child and only daughter, Elaine Gooding.

Mrs Gooding said her father also helped build the coastal road between Pukerua Bay and Paekakariki, and dabbled in beekeeping, before seizing a chance to doctor his personal file and change his date of birth so he could enlist in the army, where he was a signalman and dispatch rider.

In August 1940, aged 20, Mr Simmonds set sail on a passenger liner from Lyttelton, Christchurch, landing in Egypt two months later.

The men trained in a military camp near Cairo and were mobilised to Greece and then Aleppo, Syria.

As a dispatch rider, his job was to take messages to the front line by motorbike.

He travelled to Aleppo, to El Alamein and Benghazi, and he was one of 4000 New Zealanders captured in the lead-up to the Battle of El Alamein.

Mrs Gooding said her father remembered the enemy closing in.

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Germans to see us, as there was nowhere to hide in the desert”.

Mrs Gooding said the Germans were up high and picking off anyone who moved. “[My dad] said he tried desperately to get back to the line but he couldn’t, and he was captured on June 28, 1942.”

Mr Simmonds was moved through various desert camps and sailed to Italy.

He spent months in hospital being treated for malnutrition before being moved again, eventually ending up in Stalag VIII-B, in Poland, where he worked the coalmines for some time.

Towards the end of the war, Mr Simmonds escaped while he and other prisoners were being marched back to Germany.

“He was eventually sent home towards the end of 1945 through the port of Odessa on the Black Sea.” Mrs Gooding said her father settled in Masterton on his return.

He took up beekeeping “in a big way” and had hives from South Wairarapa to Taranaki.

“He had some in Eketahuna, and some were on the farm where my mum was and that’s how they met.”

Mr Simmonds married Dorothy (Dorrie) Nagel in May, 1946.

She died in 2015.

He purchased his Kahutara property in 1952 and took up dairy farming.

“He put his first bore down on his own property for water, and it wasn’t long until the local farmers realised what my dad was doing and so he ended up well-drilling for years and years . . . the knowledge he had right until the end, the depth of the bores in the whole lower valley, he could tell you how deep they were, how much water was coming out of them, whether they were artesian or not.”

Mrs Gooding said after so much action in his earlier life, in later years her father preferred to stay at home on the farm, tending to his much-loved orchard. “[But] he didn’t really stop working.

“Even when he could no longer take the drilling rig out, he was still going out and cleaning bores and doing things like that well into his 80s,” Mrs Gooding said.

“He had been through a lot and he was always more than happy to give someone a helping hand.”

Stories of Mr Simmonds’ eventful life will live on through the book ‘A Local Lad, My Life Story’, published last year and written by his niece, Kate McCarthy.

It is still available at Masterton Paper Plus.

“It certainly was a varied and full life, that’s for sure, and it’s pretty empty without him already.

“We were lucky to have him for so long,” Mrs Gooding said.

A humble man, Mr Simmonds did not want a funeral, so his family will celebrate his extraordinary life on April 18 – his birthday.

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Solway College APRIL NEWSLETTER 2018

News from Solway April Our year began with the news that our 2017 NCEA results were the best we have ever had with 100% pass rate at Levels 1 and 2 and 95% at Level 3. In addition to this, we had a very pleasing number of students gaining Merit and Excellence endorsements and last year’s Deputy Head Girl Danielle Hao-Aickin gained an NZQA English Scholarship. With individual targets set for each student, we aim to repeat this success this year.

In early February we celebrated our school Founders’ Day and this year’s prefects received their badges. We have a strong team of leaders this year.

Year 9 students enjoyed glorious weather on their camp with one of the highlights being surfing lessons at Castlepoint. Duke of Edinburgh tramps have been going ahead and we have the largest number of students enrolled in this programme for many years. Four students have gained their Silver Awards and will be going for their Gold Awards this year.

The biggest change to the school grounds this year was the relocation of our Equestrian Academy to what used to be the

front cricket field. This has meant that students can attend to their horses early in the morning and attend riding lessons at the Showgrounds next door after school. The Academy facilities look amazing and are a great asset to the school.

Hazel Jones in Year 9 and last year’s Head Girl Anna RossiterStead attended the Horse of the Year competition in Hawkes Bay with the rest of the Academy students going along to support them. We were thrilled that Anna was placed in the top 10 in one of her dressage tests which was very exciting to watch!

We have had success in other sporting areas this year too and the students have really appreciated wearing their smart new sports uniforms this year. The College’s team of 17 swimmers took home 24 medals from 30 events, including two exciting relay team wins at the Intercollegiate Swimming Competition. At the Intercollegiate Athletics we received six gold, seven silver and seven bronze placings and five girls represented us at the Wellington Regionals in Newtown Park Athletics Track, gaining eight top five places.

On the hockey front, Amy Rossiter-Stead has been selected as goalie to the Capital Women’s U18 Hockey Squad. We wish her all the best for this great opportunity.

Our Waka Ama team attended the NZSS Tournament week at Lake Tikitapu in Rotorua. The Solway Hiriwa U19 Crew raced in the Plate Final, finishing seventh and gaining a personal best.

The girls have been preparing for this since Term 4 last year.

This was an amazing effort from a small college in Masterton, up against large NZ Secondary Schools and many schools with dominant Waka programmes!

Two students from Year 9, Olivia Mancer and Lilly Stephens, represented us at the Johnsonville Bowling Club for the Wellington Secondary School Lawn Bowls championships.

Olivia went through unbeaten to claim the Girls Singles title.

She joined our lawn bowls programme two years ago and has worked very hard to improve her skills.

As we approach the end of term, we have begun preparing for our Open Day on May 12th. Those interested in attending should look at our website (www.solwaycollege.school.nz) or facebook page for details.

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Water plan still afloat CAL ROBERTS

An end to government funding of irrigation schemes is water off a duck’s back to Water Wairarapa.

Finance minister Grant Robertson said yesterday that existing commitments to irrigation funding were still being honoured, but funding through Crown Irrigation Investments Limited was being wound down in accordance with coalition agreements.

The announcement came as no surprise to Water Wairarapa’s project director, Michael Bassett-Foss, but he said that while it was disappointing for the region, the group’s projects were continuing as planned.

Water Wairarapa had been progressing a scheme to build a dam at one or more sites in the region including storage reservoirs and a network to distribute water across Wairarapa.

“The Labour-led government have been consistent in their messaging that they won’t support funding for irrigation,” he said. “[But] the government aren’t the only

source of funding traditionally for these schemes.”

The Wairarapa Regional Irrigation Trust worked alongside the Water Wairarapa project.

It was setting up an entity to consider funding from water users, which Mr Bassett-Foss said was “entirely appropriate”.

Mr Robertson said he recognised the decision would be disappointing for proponents of projects that would no longer be considered or progressed, but “a decision had to be taken on how to put into practice the agreements made on formation of the government”.

He said any proposed water storage projects would be expected to meet criteria demonstrating strong alignment with the objectives of the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF).

It is understood that the water storage aspect of the Water Wairarapa project could potentially receive money from that fund.

The PGF was announced by the Government in March, promising $3 billion over three years for projects aimed

at improving regional New Zealand and boosting jobs.

Wairarapa received no mention in the first wave of funding for projects.

Mr Bassett-Foss said the project still had a long way to go and it would look at all available opportunities for funding – including the PGF. “That’s a conversation we’re still yet to have, but it’s one worth considering.

National MP for Wairarapa and associate finance spokesman, Alastair Scott, was not impressed with the government’s decision.

“Pulling funding for a major piece of infrastructure is a clear demonstration of how out of touch this government is with what really makes rural New Zealand work.”

Wairarapa Federated Farmers president Jamie Falloon said while the announcement was not unexpected it was nevertheless disappointing.

“The government hasn’t had a decent look at the opportunities that could have been provided [with the scheme]. It’s a bit like their obsession with trains, pushbikes and pedestrians.”

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Magoo’s: Hot rod masters

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What started as a humble business selling car parts out of a home garage has become a firmly established business manufacturing hot rods and attracting visitors from all over the world.

Owner of Magoo’s Street Rods Lloyd Wilson (nicknamed ‘Magoo’) said what started as a passion had developed into a business he was proud to call part of Masterton’s “motor city” culture.

Right from the outset, Mr Wilson saw potential for the business to grow into more than just parts.

He was soon able to develop the business enough to rent a place in town to start the construction side of his business, which very quickly outgrew the site.

It was at that stage he decided to take a huge gamble and build the 1300m2 workshop on Edwin Feist Pl, Solway, where Magoo’s still operates today.

The workshop is divided into several large areas dedicated to the different aspects of the business – the retail area, an assembly area and engineering shop, the panel beating room, and the fibreglass room, where his expert staff manufacture the hot rod bodies.

“I had a concept and a vision to cope with the number of clients we wanted,” he said.

“It was kind of a ‘if you build it they will come’ scenario.”

It was at this stage his son Nathan came on board to help with the growing client base and increasing demands of the business.

In the past 13 years, the team has grown to five full-time staff and two subcontractors.

Mr Wilson said the ongoing success of his business depended on his employees – he jokes that he has actually retired and “just plays with cars”.

“I’m blessed with really good staff — their skill base is high and their passion is as equally high.”

Magoo’s has manufactured cars for the likes of New Zealand fashion designer Trelise Cooper’s husband and the Earl of Edgcumbe.

He said the workshop can have up to 25 cars on the go at any one time — it can take anywhere from a year to up to 10 years to complete, depending on the demands of the project and the customer’s budget.

“Hot-rodding is an expression of personality.

“Every one is an art form and no two cars are exactly same.

“I’ve lost count of how many cars we’ve built.”

The business ships parts out of USA at least once a fortnight to keep up with the demand but Mr Wilson was pleased his work also meant using at least 15 Wairarapa businesses on a regular basis.

“What we do creates money for other

Magoo’s Street Rods on Edwin Feist Pl, Masterton.

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Magoo’s owners Lloyd (left) and Nathan Wilson.

local businesses too.”

He admits people were sceptical at first as to whether a hot rod business based in a rural region could be successful, but Mr Wilson said he had always been committed to the area.

His clients came from all over the country, from as far away as Bluff and “all places in between”.

Magoo’s sta˜ member Andrew McGregor working on one of the garage’s current projects.

“I’m not going to live to Auckland – I love Wairarapa and the lifestyle here and the business has helped put a positive spin on Masterton.

“Because of the business and the nature of what we do, people will come to us.”

He also gets visitors from UK, Australia, Sweden, and Amsterdam who come to New Zealand for hot-rodding events, with

a visit Magoo’s as part of the experience.

Mr Wilson said the best part about the business was the satisfaction his customers got as they drove their cars away.

“The look on the face of one customer when they picked up their car – they had smiles three feet wide all the way back to Auckland.”

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Keep your family healthy this winter with a warm, dry home GET READY FOR

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As the weather gets colder help keep your family healthy with a warm and dry home.

Homes that are warm, dry, uncrowded and smokefree can help protect you and your family from illnesses such as asthma, respiratory infections and rheumatic fever.

“We know this is often more easily said than done.

Overcrowding is sometimes unavoidable, not all houses are in good repair and heating can be expensive,” says Dr Jim Miller, Medical O˜ cer of Health for Toi Te Ora Public Health.

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Warmer temperatures and rain predicted for autumn and early winter

heat in, keep moisture out, and keep the air clean.”

To help keep heat in your home, it helps to have thick curtains and to open your curtains during the day and close them at night. Stop draughts under doors and around windows where you can. Find out if your home is insulated, if not you may qualify to have insulation installed for free.

Keep moisture out of your home by opening windows to let steam out of the laundry, kitchen and bathroom areas or by using an extractor fan if you have one.

It also helps to put lids on pots when cooking meals.

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NIWA is predicting above average temperatures for Wairarapa for the next three months.

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Because of this, average temperatures and rainfall are both are expected to be

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Wipe o° any water that has collected on walls or windows.

Check for water leaks from guttering or plumbing and repair them, or let your landlord know. To help keep the air clean in your home, make your home smokefree, says Dr Miller.

Also avoid using un˛ ued portable LPG gas heaters, as they produce moisture and may pollute the air. Opening your windows for a few minutes each day lets in fresh air.

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Top tips for heat pumps Heat pumps are very popular but it’s important to choose an efficient model and use it properly, according to EECA ENERGYWISE. Technical Expert Christian Hoerning says heat pumps can be very economic if used correctly; they are convenient and produce instant heat.

Types of heat pump Single-split systems are the most common heat pumps in New Zealand - they are airto-air, with one indoor unit connected to an outdoor unit.

These systems are designed to heat just the room that they are installed in, not the whole house. While leaving internal doors open may allow some of the heated air

to travel into other rooms, in most houses this does not work very well, particularly if there is a hallway in between, if there are high ceilings or if the house needs a lot of heating.

Multi-split heat pumps are designed to heat multiple rooms - and consist of one outdoor unit serving multiple indoor units installed in different rooms of the house.

Ducted heat pumps provide central heating - by blowing heated air through ducts into multiple rooms of a house.

While some can only be controlled centrally, others

allow you to choose which rooms or groups of rooms you want to be heated at any given time (zoning). For example, you may only want to have your bedrooms heated overnight.

Choosing an efficient model All heat pumps have an Energy Rating Label that helps you compare the efficiency of similar sized models. The more stars, the more energy efficient a unit is - red stars are for heating efficiency and blue stars are for cooling.

A heat pump label has two numbers that can tell you more about the heat pump’s performance:  capacity output - the amount of heating or cooling (kW) you will get out of the heat pump (at its rated capacity, at 7˚C outdoors)  power input - the amount of power the heat pump uses (kW) to produce the cool or hot air.

Some heat pumps struggle to perform when it’s just above freezing point outside. Ask your supplier for a heat pump that

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A good quality unit - sized and installed correctly - should perform effectively down to minus 15°C.

Heat pump checklist Insulate first - starting with your ceiling and floor. You’ll be able to buy a smaller heat pump and your home will be cheaper to heat and cool effectively. Lowincome rentals may be eligible for a subsidy through Warm Up New Zealand: Healthy Homes.

Choose a quality brand - from a reputable supplier that offers at least a 5-year warranty on parts and labour. Make sure it’s correctly sized - for the room you want to heat. If it’s too small, it may cost you more to run and will struggle to provide enough heat when you most need it. Your supplier will be able to discuss this with you.

Make sure it is well-installed ask your installer if they comply with the EECA Good Practice guide to heat pump installation.

Correct location and installation of both outdoor and indoor units is essential for optimum

performance and for avoiding draughts and noise nuisance.

Make sure it’s right for your environment - in geothermal areas or coastal areas, heat pumps need to have suitable protection against corrosion.

Ask your supplier about environmental considerations in your area.

Avoid wasting electricity and money Only heat when you need it don’t leave your heat pump on all day if you’re not there. Use the timer to turn on the heat pump shortly before you get home and turn it off when you don’t need it. Only heat the space you’re actually using - shut doors and curtains to keep the heat in.

Set the thermostat to a healthy temperature - aim for 18 to 20ºC. High thermostat settings cause high electricity use.

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CLEAN AIR = A HEALTHIER FUTURE Air pollution is a problem in Masterton’s urban area during winter. Wood smoke contributes to this.

The tiny particles that impact our air quality are called PM10s short for “particulate matter less than 10 micrometers in diameter”.

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5. Don’t burn plastic, disposable nappies, electrical cables,

Wood smoke contains tiny particles (pm10) that can affect your health.

Exposure to wood smoke can increase the risk of disease including heart disease, stroke, and asthma attacks.

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Thinking smart with your fire Wairarapa residents are some of the biggest users of ÿ rewood in New Zealand, and the region’s towns regularly su° er from poor air quality over winter. The smart use of ÿ rewood can make a signiÿ cant impact on reducing pollution as well as saving money on heating costs.

Before winter  Clean your ˛ ue at least once a year to remove tar and soot build-up. This will increase the heat of your ÿ re and reduce smoke emissions.  Wood takes months to dry properly so order or collect your ÿ rewood well before winter.  Clean the pane of glass in the door of your wood burner – this will help you to see if your ÿ re is burning e˝ ciently. Gunk build-up means it is not burning e˝ ciently.

Choosing a wood type  Fuel wood ranges from soft woods like pine, to hardwoods like manuka.

Softwoods season in about 6 to 8 months. It can take up to 18 months for manuka to dry.  All wood types have about the same heat capacity per kilogram, however a hardwood like manuka will give more heat than an equivalent volume of soft wood, meaning less refuelling.

Storing wood  If you’re storing your wood outside make sure it is covered and o° the ground. Wooden pallets are great for this.

Only burn dry wood  Dry wood can reduce fuel costs by up to 40% compared to unseasoned green wood.  Green or wet wood is a major creator of smoke that as well as creating pollution also clogs your chimney.  Household items such as rubbish and food scraps have a detrimental impact on both humans and the environment.

How to tell firewood is dry  Dry wood has cracks in the end.  It weighs less than wet wood.  When hit together two pieces of dry wood should make a noise like a loud hollow crack.  Wet wood hisses and sizzles when burned and dry wood doesn’t.  While dry, salt borne drift wood could be used in an open ÿ re, its use in woodburners should be avoided because it will cause corrosion.

Lighting the fire  Start with dry, thin pieces of a soft wood like pine, or dry pine cones, before adding two or three logs. Allow as much air as possible to fuel the ÿ re.  Apart from ÿ rst 15 minutes and during refuelling, a properly burning ÿ re should only give o° a thin wisp of white steam. The darker the smoke the more pollutants it contains, and the more fuel is being wasted.  Banking up a ÿ re with wood and damping it down overnight does not add signiÿ cant warmth but greatly increases air pollution. Instead, keep a supply of kindling and dry wood handy to re-start the burner in the morning.

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GREAT WINTER INSULATION DEALS AT CRIGHTON ITM With autumn here, Crighton ITM in Greytown is offering some great home insulation deals.

Crighton has a range of insulation products including Pink Batts, Terra Lana Wool, and Novaform. You can purchase these to install yourself, or the team at Crighton is able to put you in contact with recommended installers.

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The hardware store also has great deals for smoke alarms and all other building supplies you may need - come in and see the team today.

HEARTY AUTUMNAL MEALS ON THE MENU AT TURKEY RED Hearty, warming food, accompanied with a quality craft beer, is what’s called for in Autumn.

Turkey Red has a range of filling meals on its Main Menu including Beef and Pork Schnitzel, Fish & Chips, Scotch Fillet, Seafood Chowder, Spiced Spare Ribs and Cannelloni.

There is also a full menu of gourmet burgers guaranteed to put you in country heaven including the Fairbrother Lamb Burger, Forrester’s Venison Burger and Heritage Vegetarian Burger.

All Burgers are served with homemade hand cut fries. Plus there is a selection of pizzas to choose from, and on Sundays a Two for $30 Sunday Roast.

Finish your meal off with a craft beer from the tap, from Wellington breweries Black Dog and Tuatara.

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YOUR ONE-STOP COMPUTER SHOP IN GREYTOWN Whatever your computer needs, South Wairarapa Computer Services can meet them.

Located in the heart of Greytown at 2 Hastwell Street, next to Property Brokers, SWCS has three technicians - manager John Rennie who has been involved in IT since the 1970s, Jason Bain and Logan Godkin.

Among the many services SWCS offers are virus removal, notebook repair, data recover, performance upgrades and business support.

SWCS sells new and refurbished business desktops and notebooks from $345. A solid-state drive is added to boost their power, speed and longevity.

You will find accessories from cables to printer ink in the shop where John’s daughter Leah is the friendly face at reception. John and the team are also happy to visit homes and businesses.

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GUESTS INVITED TO EXPERIENCE WHAT CLUB HAS TO OFFER South Wairarapa Working Men’s Club invites anyone thinking of joining the 137 year-old club to pop in and see just what it has to offer.

It has a full TAB facility, two full sized snooker tables and three pool tables, and 10 dart boards.

The biggest night of the week is the Wednesday Draw night. There is usually live music once a month on a Friday Night with a variety of styles from country to swing era.

The club is popular for weddings, funerals and anniversaries. Its restaurant has an excellent reputation, offering full dinners on Saturday and Sunday and snack meals on Wednesday and Friday.

METALLIC COLOURS HOT FOR AUTUMN AND WINTER The team at Shine love the change of season as it’s a chance to create some beautiful autumn colours for our clients!

We have just completed an in-salon training session with L’Oréal where we were introduced to some new shades and their gorgeous new metallic range in colour.

Metallic colours are hot for autumn and winter - shoes, nails, handbags and now hair! Think glossy rose gold and cool steely grey tones to keep your hair on point this winter season. There’s always something new to create!

Other big news for Shine is that we are relocating the salon! Our new home will be Shop 6, The Hub, 74-76 Main Street, Greytown. Watch this space for updates!

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DIP, DRIZZLE, SPLASH Whether you want to stock up your pantry or buy a gift, visit Juno Olives for a delicious tasting experience. With nine flavours to choose from, you’ll find favourites for dipping, drizzling and slow roasting.

Take a Tree To Table tour. Start with a walk around the olive grove and garden.

Then see the tank room and bottling plant. Finally, taste the delicious range of oils and olive condiments. Depending on the time of year, you may see our olive trees at various stages of flowering and fruit ripening.

Contact us if you are planning a large tour. We charge a booking fee of $20 for week day tours.

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GREYTOWN DENTAL IN THE HUB OF SOUTH WAIRARAPA Greytown Dental is South Wairarapa’s own dental practice.

Located in The Hub in the centre of Greytown, it is a modern dental practice with three dentists and a hygienist.

With modern surroundings and calming views, it offers a “people first” approach, providing professional and affordable services with the aim of meeting every need.

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GREAT CHOICE OF READY-TO-GO ROASTS AT GREYTOWN BUTCHERY Autumn and Winter are a time for roasts, of which Greytown Butchery has a great selection ready to pop into your oven. For lamb lovers there are traditional whole lamb legs, as well as boneless rolled shoulders seasoned with rosemary & pepper. Also a selection of mini lamb roasts which are quick and easy for smaller roasts and great for one or two people.

Ezy carve boneless lamb is a huge favourite.

From butterflied lamb legs to mini primal roasts, there are sizes to suit all your, or your family’s needs.

If instead you’re feeling like a traditional roast beef, roast pork, succulent roast chicken prepared various ways, or game meat roasts, you are sure to find them all at Greytown Butchery.

Let us keep you smiling Make a booking with our new team of dentists today!

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HIGH DEMAND A REMINDER TO BOOK IN AT ARBOR HOUSE Arbor House has been busy with high levels of occupancy - both permanent residents - and clients requiring a period of convalescence or palliative care. Day activity sessions are fully booked during the midweek.

Arbor House runs a waiting list for people seeking permanent residence.

For people wishing to use our respite services, this is a reminder to book in, as demand can sometimes exceed supply.

Raffle Results: Our Easter raffle was a great success.

Congratulations to our 2 winners: 1st Prize: Firewood - # 568 Ross 2nd Prize: Easter basket - # 322 Theresa Our upcoming Mother’s Day raffle will be selling at Fresh Choice Greytown & Super Value Featherston. Remember “be in, to win.”

MINI EXCAVATOR IDEAL FOR HARD TO GET TO PLACES Pope & Gray now has its own mini excavator which is ideal for drain laying, landscaping and other projects around your home or business.

It is especially suitable for hard to reach places as it has a very small width and tracks that are adjustable to get into even tighter corners, for instance between buildings and boundary fences.

The excavator (pictured) is quite light at 1.7 tonnes and so is easy on the ground underneath and easy to transport to jobs anywhere in the Wairarapa.

PINEHAVEN KEEPS GREYTOWN’S FRUIT GROWING TRADITION ALIVE When you buy apples – and many other fruits – at Pinehaven’s shop just north of Greytown you can be certain they were home-grown.

Pinehaven Orchards marked its 104th anniversary this year and is still owned and operated by the Meyrick family.

It grows and sells many Kiwi classic varieties including Gala which was first discovered in one of its orchards, along with 11 other varieties of apples.

Pinehaven Orchards grows six varieties of pears, stone fruit including nectarines, plums and peaches, berries, and some vegetables.

There’s always a wide selection of other fresh fruit and vegetables in store, as well as some gourmet foods, and basic groceries like eggs and soft drinks.

You can enjoy its real fruit ice cream – or some home grown fruit – in the picnic area beside the shop which is open 8.30am to 5.30pm every day.

ALL NATURAL UNDER GARMENTS COSY AND CUTE FOR WINTER Just arrived at Shalari are lovely new winter undergarments including camisoles and long sleep tops. Made out of all natural materials using wool and silk, they feature lace trimmings for an additional feminine look, and an attractive option when worn underneath sheer garments.

Owner Tina Dunlop strongly believes in only wearing undergarments that are made out of natural materials.

“Anything used in your base layer needs to be natural so it doesn’t trap your body heat but regulates it to your natural body temperature.”

The World’s Quickest Makeover Community Owned right in the heart of Greytown • 26 Bedrooms (6 with ensuites) • Very handy to Greytown shops • 2 spacious lounges, one with a gas fire • Covered deck for Residents and visitors to enjoy

Arbor House is a small, friendly facility.

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Our experienced staff enjoy caring for people alongside family & friends.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS THURSDAY,APRIL 12 Housie: At Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club (behind clock tower Carterton), at 1pm.

Narcotics Anonymous: Meet at 6pm, at 15 Victoria St, Masterton.

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

Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Miriam 377-7974.

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

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

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

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

Masterton Senior Citizens & Beneficiaries Association: Meet 1-3.30pm for cards, Scrabble and bowls, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Ngaire Walker 3770342.

Wairarapa Fern & Thistle Pipe Band: Practice 6.308.30pm, first floor, Savage Club Hall, Albert St, Masterton.

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

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.

FRIDAY,APRIL 13 Kiri Riwai-Couch: Kuia+ until May 6, at Aratoi, Bruce St, Masterton.

Masterton Savage Entertainers: Meet 10am, at Savage Club rooms, 10 Albert St, Masterton. Come share your talents with us on stage. We are looking for new members.

Call Judith 377-1750 or Doreen 370-4604.

JP Service Centre: At the Carterton Library noon-2pm , no appointment neccessary.

Sewing & Craft: 10am-2pm, at the Featherston Community Centre. Call Sandie (021) 157-4909.

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

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

Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington

Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di (027) 498-7261.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am, behind the Hosking Garden in the Park. Call Pauline Lamb 3773388.

Carterton Senior Citizens: Meet 1.30-4pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, Carterton Memorial Club, Broadway.

SATURDAY,APRIL 14 Wairarapa Embroidery Guild: Meet at the Ranfurly Club Rooms, Chapel St, Masterton, 10.30am-3pm.

Call Nola (027) 687-8599 or Jenny 377-0859 or email Wairarapaembroiderers@gmail.com Kiri Riwai-Couch: Kuia+ until May 6, at Aratoi, Bruce St, Masterton.

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

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

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

Toy Library: Masterton: 10am-1pm, at rear of YMCA, 162 Dixon St. Featherston: 10am-noon, Community Centre, 24 Wakefield St. Farmers’ Market: 9am-1pm, at at Farriers, 4 Queen St, Masterton. Locally grown and made food and artisan products. Find us on Facebook or see www. waifarmersmarket.org.nz

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

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

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

SUNDAY,APRIL 15 Heritage Wairarapa: Public lecture on Wairarapa-built heritage, by David Kernohan, at 2pm, Old Courthouse Holloway St, Carterton (next to the library), all welcome.

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

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

Carterton Farmers’ Market: High St, Carterton, 9am12.30pm.

Club Carterton: Pool and darts competition, winner takes all, sausage sizzle.

Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Miriam 377-7974.

Masterton Car Boot Sale and Market: 7am-noon, Essex St car park. Call Warwick Dean (0274) 484-728.

Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association Croquet at 9.15am for 9.30am start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower , Carterton. Call Veronica George 379-8644.

MONDAY,APRIL 16 Literacy Wairarapa: Offers free help with reading, spelling and maths at Te Awhina/Cameron Community House, 9am-noon.

Masterton East Indoor Bowling Club: Playing at 7pm, Hogg Cres. All welcome.

Friends to Friends: Peer support group, 10am-noon, at Wairarapa Community Centre, 41 Perry St, Masterton.

For adults 18 years-plus, for mental health consumers or disabilities, a place to create, safe, fun and participate or discuss, socialise, with good company. Call Gaylene (06) 929-0961 or (0274) 604-796.

Carterton Scottish Dance Club: Meet at 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. No partner required. Call Elaine 377-0322 or Julie 370-4493.

Mah Jong: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Pat (06) 308-9729.

Senior Citizens Cards: 1-4pm Featherston Community Centre. Call Val (06) 308-9203 .

Drop-in Knitting & Crafts: 6.30-9.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Del (06) 308-9418.

Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 6-8pm at Red Star

Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 3702511 or Brian 377-4066.

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

Carterton Food Bank: 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/ CCS Disability Action Wairarapa Office: 36 Bannister St, Masterton, 10am-1pm Mon-Fri. For Mobility Parking Permits, Disability Support and Advocacy. Call 378-2426 or 0800 227-2255.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Girl Guiding: Brownies (7-10 years) 4.30-6pm. Guides (914 years) 5.30-7.30pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646.

TUESDAY,APRIL 17 Alanon: A group for anyone affected by another’s drinking, meet at 6.30pm at Cameron Community House. Call 0508 425-266.

The Wairarapa Herb Society: Meet 1.30pm, in the Court House, 60 Holloway St, Carterton. Call Christine Paul (06) 370-1170.

Wairarapa Embroidery Guild: Meet at the Ranfurly Club

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Rooms, Chapel St, Masterton, 10.30am-3pm. Call Nola (027) 687-8599 or Jenny 377-0859 or email Wairarapaembroiderers@gmail.com Drop-in Centre: Sit and Get Fit with Keiko, 2-4pm. Call Pam Lloyd (06) 304-7997.

South Wairarapa Badminton Club: At 7.30pm at Featherston Sports Stadium, Underhill Rd. Rackets available.

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

Tribal Fusion Bellydancing: At 91 Harley St, Masterton, 7-8pm. Call Wai steampunk, Gaylene (0274) 494-596.

Wai Steampunk NZ: Check Facebook for upcoming events.

For joining or enquiries call Gaylene (0274) 494-596.

Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 9am-noon at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 3702511 or Brian 377-4066.

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

Juesday Art: 10am-1pm Featherston Community Centre.

Call Julia (06) 308-8977.

Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway, 2-4pm, or by appointment. Call 379-9233 or (027) 2716280.

Clareville Badminton Club: Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm. Call Steve 379-6999.

Central Indoor Bowls Club: 7.30pm, Hogg Crescent hall.

Call Mathew or Graeme 378-7554.

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

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

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

Toy Library: Masterton -10am-noon, rear of 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 & Croquet Club: Association Croquet at 9.15am for 9.30am start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower , Carterton. Call Veronica George 379-8644.

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

Masterton Croquet Club: Golf croquet 9.15am, behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Pauline Lamb 3773388.

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WEDNESDAY,APRIL 18 Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: Meet 10am in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 3786531.

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

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

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

Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneÿ ciaries 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.

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

Club Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll, beginners 6-7pm; Intermediate level 7.15-8.15pm, 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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm. Call Ian Wyeth 378-6425 or 377-5762. * To have an event listed please email event@age.co.nz

13 m ay 2018

MOTHERS DAY

Kuranui College students will be o˜ ering IT support to the elderly.

PHOTO/DAVE LINTOTT

Students help out the elderly Kuranui College students are offering IT support to elderly residents in a new scheme, funded by a grant from the Greytown Trust Lands Trust.

A partnership with the Greytown Community Board, this joint initiative is open to anyone experiencing difficulties using devices such as cell phones, tablets and computers.

Sessions will run from 1pm-2pm each Wednesday in the Kuranui College Library, beginning on May 9.

Kuranui College Acting Principal Maree Patten is delighted that students have been given this opportunity to give something back to the community.

“We applied for and received funding for this excellent initiative, and have a team of five young people, Femke van Steensel, Maaike Smolnicki, Samuel Mueller, Jackson Harbers and Willie Dennison, ready to help out,” she said.

“Our students are well-aware that as

we get older we may suffer from a world where increasingly messages, accounts and communication with family and friends demands a mastery of digital devices.

“They will be there to offer guidance and support to help some of the older members of our community make the most of these devices, from setting them up to learning how to use them to keep in touch.

“We had a trial run during the census last month and it was very successful.

“Our students are looking forward to the opportunity to help out and are grateful to the Greytown Community Board and Greytown Trust Lands Trust for making this scheme possible.”

If you require more information or would like to book one or two of the sessions, please contact Ann Rainford, Vice Chair of Greytown Community Board, on 06 304 9960 or Kuranui College Acting Principal Maree Patten on 06 304 9116.

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YOUR LOCAL PROPERTY WASHERS From their home base in Featherston, Tim and Baylee Beale are available to wash residential, rural and commercial properties throughout the Wairarapa.

A family-run business, Tim and Baylee do all the washes themselves with customer satisfaction their first priority.

They can prepare your house ready for a repaint, looking its best with a pre-sale makeover, or restore it to its former glory.

Using a combination of biodegradable cleaning agents and low pressure for a “soft wash”, they can clean any type of cladding, eliminating the re-growth of moss, mould and lichen for up to 12 months and extending the life of the paint for up to 15 years.

In most cases Tim and Baylee can wash and treat roofs without walking on them,

preventing damage. They can kill moss, mould, lichen and bacteria on roofs with a single treatment that will last up to 18 months.

The couple are able to get a driveway, parking lot or path looking new again, including cobblestones, stone, colour concrete and exposed aggregate concrete. They can also clean decks, fences and gutters.

They offer building washing and roof cleaning services to all commercial buildings and recently had the pleasure of cleaning their own local supermarket.

For a free no-obligation quote call Tim or Baylee, WashRite Wellington-Wairarapa, Phone 06 390 1376 or 022 161 9204 Email baylee@washrite.co.nz

CARAVANS & CABINS

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A family business that moves families & individuals Long & short term storage Full package services Free quotes Locally / Nationwide

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Phone Matt on 027 282 1151 or email laing.tiling@xtra.co.nz

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• Roof Wash/Moss & Mould Treatments • Decks, Fences, Gutters, Surface & Driveway Cleaning • We specialise in Pre-Sale Makeovers FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTE

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Call Tim or Baylee 06 390 1376 - 022 161 9204 baylee@washrite.co.nz

Call David Pope on 06 3049 653 or 027 3049 653 Email: propertywash@hotmail.co.nz www.wewashhouses.co.nz

WINDOWS

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• Plastering • Interior & Exterior Painting • Wallpapering Specialists • Domestic or Commercial • Colour Consultations • No job is too big or too small Please contact 06 378 2210, 027 429 1770 or Joshua Priest 027 202 9831 www.leithkirklanddecorating.co.nz

Caravans and Cabins for Hire Family Functions, Holidays, Events, Spare Rooms, Club Activities or Building Projects

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HOME DECORATING Resene Curtain Collection fabric is now available in store, with suggested complimentary paint colours.

THERMAWOOD WAIRARAPA WIDE

For a no obligation FREE QUOTE phone: 0800 587 836 Contact Jim Upward P (06) 379 5619 M 027 5599 155

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FINANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE TERMS & CONDITIONS APPLY

HOME DECOR CURTAINS, BLINDS & TRACKS Choose from our lovely range of fabrics.

Contact Mary-Ann for a free measure and quote

Curtains • Lampshades • Fabrics • Cushions

87 Queen St, Masterton (near the Library) Phone 027 828 0456 www.poppysathome.co.nz

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Roof Painting Roof Re-Screwing Roof Maintenance Property Maintenance Phone 06 377 4291 Mobile 027 665 9566 carlkitchenham@yahoo.com

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

Contact me today for travel advice and planning.

Lynne Carlyon - Travel Broker P: 06 370 1119 M: 0274 110 233 E: lynnec@nztravelbrokers.co.nz W: www.nztravelbrokers.co.nz

Phone: Steve 027 259 1683 Email: meridianrv@xtra.co.nz Web: rentaretro.nz

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Phone Dan 021 258 5900 dan.paintingservices@gmail.com

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

It’s never too late to tango

Wairarapa Midweek

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ADVERTORIAL

Age no barrier to creative growth at Kandahar

Your disadvantage is your inspiration

Midweek musings Tim Nelson

Lakeview School principal Tim Nelson endeavours to learn something new every day by reading books, listening to podcasts, and engaging with a wide range of other content.

Why Lewis Hamilton is the best

Unlike most Formula One drivers Lewis Hamilton doesn’t come from a life of privilege, he was born and raised on a council estate.

As a youngster his family had to sacrifice everything for him to be a cart racing champion, and he certainly didn’t have the resources his competitors had.

Instead of seeing this as a disadvantage, he used it to make himself work harder than anyone else, a trait that he still has and has led him to be the current and four-time world champion.

In most cases, where you’re from doesn’t have to be a disadvantage, provided you have the right mindset to overcome the odds that life deals you.

This certainly worked for Lewis Hamilton.

More advice from YouTuber Casey Neistat ... use your disadvantage as your inspiration.

Casey was washing dishes and living in a trailer park with his son when he was only 16 years old.

Rather than wallowing in self-pity, he has used where he was as motivation to work incredibly hard to ensure that he never ends up in such a position again.

Casey knows what it’s like to have nothing, and has used this as his motivation.

Find out what people want – don’t assume

Aubrey Marcus is the owner of the Onnit supplement brand.

Before he went on to become successful with Onnit he had a number of setbacks, going from failed venture to failed venture.

A key factor in his eventual and now considerable success has been that he no longer assumes, he now seeks to find out what people want.

The logic behind this is that if people want it, they’ll buy it.

We are so fortunate, and what to do if you aren’t

I listened to the host of the podcast ‘Ali on the Run’ being interviewed yesterday.

Ali has Crohn’s disease, which has a huge impact on her life, to the point where there are days in which she has to go to the toilet 40 times!

This pretty much stops her from being able to do anything. Despite this Ali still manages to do and achieve so much; she does have days when her condition really gets her down, but she still lives life to the fullest.

How lucky are most of us to not suffer from conditions that can be so intrusive in regards to what we may want to do.

To those who aren’t so fortunate, where possible, take a leaf from Ali’s book and do what you can anyway.

Bear Grylls’ superpower

In an interview for Outside Magazine Bear Grylls concedes that he is not the strongest, fittest, toughest, or any other quality of that sort.

However, there is one thing that he does consider to be his ‘superpower’, this being his perseverance and never-give-up attitude.

Bear believes that anyone can have the same attitude and once they do, positive results will be achieved and a lot of good things will start to happen.

How obstacles can improve your chances of success

Casey Neistat, one of the world’s most successful YouTube creators, shares the idea that if extra hurdles are put in your way, the opportunity to achieve a goal is still there.

You might just need to work harder, but others will give up because of the extra challenge.

This means that there are less obstacles in terms of people in the way to you reaching a particular outcome provided you are prepared to work harder to achieve it.

It’s never too late to start something new to make signiÿ cant changes in your life.

PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES

It’s never too late

This morning I read about a person who has enjoyed taking part in CrossFit classes, which he has done twice a week for the past three years.

The benefits have been huge, with one being that he has lost 30 pounds.

This person did his first class when he was 75 years old; at 78 he has never felt better!

This highlights the fact that it’s never too late to start something new to make significant changes in your life.

Eat that frog

This is advice I read years ago in a book

by Brian Tracy, but is something I don’t always follow.

However, when I do ‘eat the frog’ I get a huge feeling of relief and achievement.

Eating the frog simply refers to completing the unpleasant task that you feel like putting off, often leading to the task being moved to the next day’s to do list.

A better option is to do that task first, leading to a sense of satisfaction and achievement; whatever else you do on that day, you know you have achieved at least one significant outcome.

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Eva Rolls (foreground) helps her fellow residents craft an imaginative tale during a game of TimeSlips at Masterton’s Kandahar Home.

In lots of cultures around the world, elders are celebrated for their story-telling skills. Yet many elders still struggle to find compelling ways to explore their creative and imaginative potential.

Masterton’s Kandahar Home and Court is helping to change that by supporting its residents to tap into the power of their imaginations.

The home recently added the award winning story-telling game TimeSlips to its recreation programme, offering residents a new and innovative way to explore their creative talents.

“Many of our residents are natural, enthusiastic story-tellers, so it’s been wonderful helping them to have fun with others while doing it,” says recreation officer Di McCuish.

“During TimeSlips, the residents work together to build a story around an image, so it’s a great avenue for them to bounce ideas off each other.”

“It’s also really accessible for elders with dementia too as it emphasises imagination rather than memory. We’re hoping that will help encourage

those who might otherwise feel too intimidated to get to some of the other activities.”

Kandahar Home resident Eva Rolls, who has been an avid reader and keen quiz and crossword participant all her life, welcomes activities like TimeSlips as a fun complement to the home’s other creative offerings such as arts, crafts, music therapy, cards and themed social events.

“I’ve always liked activities which make me think, and the different things the staff put on here are always very stimulating and a lot of fun,” says Eva. “I think it’s great that they’re always trying to keep things interesting for us and keep challenging us with games like Timeslips, and I definitely intend to keep coming along!”

Enliven’s Kandahar Home on 8 Roberts Road, Masterton offers rest home and hospital care, including respite and health recovery, a day programme and independent rental units. To find out more about the home or its sister-site, Kandahar Court, visit www.enlivencentral.org.nz. You can also call the friendly team on 06 370 0447.

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WORDSEARCH

BUMPER WORDFIT

STATESIDE

Can you find all the words hidden in the grid? Read backwards or forwards, up or down, or diagonally. The words will always be in a straight line. Cross them off the list as you find them.

M I S S O U R I N S E R A W A L E D

P U C K

Fit the words into the grid to create a finished crossword 3 LETTERS ADO AGE AND ART BET DIN EMU END HEN HIS HOT IVY LAG LIT LOO NEW OAR OBI ONE SON STY TEN WEE WET

OHIO OKLAHOMA OREGON PENNSYLVANIA TENNESSEE TEXAS UTAH VERMONT WASHINGTON WISCONSIN WYOMING 11/4

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NUMBER CRUNCHER

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A F A N T X Y B H G Z V N P A

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7 LETTERS CHECKUP HAMSTER HITTING MANDATE

2 digits: 01 54 56 70 3 digits: 035 176 265 458 479 624 4 digits: 0986 2105 4368 4681 5853 6463 7053 7320 5 digits: 4035888672 6 digits: 153565 328769 7 digits: 4435442 6201165 7003734 7756690 9 digits: 366117300 497359231

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H E A R K E N E D U I N A P T

Find the threeletter sequence which will complete all these words

H E X E D

G X S Q O K A A N N C K K R O

6 LETTERS DETAIN EASING ECZEMA RECEDE

Fit the numbers into the grid. Cross each one off as its position is found.

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NUMBERCRUNCHER

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4 LETTERS ABLE AEON AWES BIAS BITE BLAH BYES CADS DAIS DENY DONE DOSE DREG EDEN ENDS EPIC EYES HISS HOOK HYMN INNS

ROBOT RUSTS SALAD SKEIN THEME TYRES U-BOAT

5 LETTERS ABIDE ABOVE AGGRO AMEND ATOMS BEFOG CANON CLONE DOING EATER EERIE ELITE ENURE EXUDE FATTY HEXED HUMAN INNER LIBYA LOAMY MANED MERIT REBUT

T N O M R E V P O A E A K S A L A A

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LEAN LEEK LIST PALM PANE POND PUCK PUSS REDO RIGS SAKE SARI SCAT SIGN SMUG SODS SUEZ TEEN TEST THEY TROD WISH YEAR

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Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Wairarapa Midweek

Notices Employment Motoring Property Buy & Sell Trades & Services

Local Classifieds For Sale

Financial

Wanted to Buy

Employment

KENNEL, large timber CLEARING OUT the house handmade $200 ono. or sheds, finalising an Phone 027 248 0430. or give it away. Call us, we make instant decisions and pay instant cash. Phone 0274 484 531.

For Cray Boat based from Masterton.

Must be fit and able with good work ethic.

Must be able to pass a drug test.

Good base salary plus overtime rate.

Phone 06 377 1283 after 7pm

CLEARING SALE

Enquiries to Ian Hicks Phone 379 7741

Public Notices

Chester Road Level Crossing Clareville, Carterton Will be closed from 6.30am Saturday 14 April to 6pm Sunday 15 April 2018 as part of upgrade work to improve the reliability of services. Detours will be in place for local residents.

If you have any questions in relation to the works please contact: Aporo Sinclair, KiwiRail Field Production Manager on 04 495 3000 extn 44414.

Revans Street Level Crossing Featherston Will be closed from 6.30am Saturday 14 April to 6pm Sunday 15 April 2018 as part of upgrade work to improve the reliability of services. Detours will be in place for local residents.

If you have any questions in relation to the works please contact: Aporo Sinclair, KiwiRail Field Production Manager on 04 495 3000 extn 44414.

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Watersons Line Level Crossing Matarawa, Carterton Will be closed from 6.30am Saturday 14 April to 6pm Sunday 15 April 2018 as part of upgrade work to improve the reliability of services. Detours will be in place for local residents.

If you have any questions in relation to the works please contact: Aporo Sinclair, KiwiRail Field Production Manager on 04 495 3000 extn 44414.

We are looking for motivated and well presented Plumber's &/or Gasfitter's with good communication skills.

Registered or Certifying would be a bonus with a minimum of 3 years in the industry a must.

Our scope of work involves M aintenance, Residential New Housing & Commercial for repeat customers / contractors.

A re-location package could be offered to the correct applicant, The successful applicant will receive an Industry Competitive hourly rate and extra rewards for going the extra mile, Company Vehicle, Phone & Tablet. See our Company Website for more details www.comagltd.co.nz Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Email your CV and cover letter to warrick.ross@comagltd.co.nz Phone 021 686 399

FREE ADVERTISING

“Bargain Tuesday.”

Used items priced under $100, non commercial. Tuesday only.

Phone 370 6033 Wairarapa Times-Age

Public Notices

Public Notices

CARTERTON COMMUNITY FOOD COLLECTIVE

MISSED YOUR

Annual General Meeting to be held 1st May 2018, 7.30pm at Carterton Events Centre.

Our committee is inviting anyone with a passion to help others, to attend.

Agenda: Election of Officers Reports ALL WELCOME

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

PIVOT STEER LOADER, long or short term hire.

Phone James Trucks & Machinery on 06 377 0550 TELE HANDLER for hire, 3 tonne lift, bucket & forks.

Phone James Trucks & Machinery on 06 377 0550.

TRANSPORTER 8 tonne, complete with winch.

Phone James Trucks & Machinery on 06 377 0550.

VINEYARD TRACTOR for hire, cabin, front forklift.

Phone James Trucks & Machinery on 06 377 0550.

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Work table, 2 work benches, Vacuum cleaner, BarBQ, 6 storage cabinets (laminated), Scaffold Trolley, Mobile Tool Box, 3 Bedroom furniture, Sleigh bed, 2 double beds, 2 single beds, 2 Tall boys, Clothing box, 2 Fridges, Small mobile freezer, Retro side board, Collection of paintings & art items, Dining room table, 10 leather dining chairs, 2 Club leather chairs, Towel rack, Kitchen utensils, Glassware, Crockery, Side tables, Trailer and animal cage (Briford) double axel 10x4, Weed sprayer, Zinc buckets - antique, Ramps 1 x set Aluminium, Wicker baskets nest of 3, Electric fencing coils, Front loading washing machine LG new, Castors - heavy duty, 2 storage cabinets - multiple pigeon holes, Garden tools, Television.

Employment

CREWMAN WANTED

For Sale

Country Livestock have been instructed by Peter Beesling to hold a clearing sale to be held at Clareville Indoor Stadium, Chester Road on Saturday 14th April at 10.30am.

Food truck available, Payment on day of sale.

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This week? or had a Late Delivery?

Call

06 378 9999 option 4

Operating Hours: 9.00am - 5pm Monday - Friday Livestock & Poultry

LARNOCH STUD

Have Poll Dorset Rams available for Hogget mating and small block holders Phone 06 379 7444

Employment

HOUSEKEEPER / CLEANER

Flexible hours three days per week to clean and help with household tasks for busy couple.

Apply to rogerandanne@ homebush.ac.nz or phone 06 370 8235

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR This is a key role that is vital to the smooth running of the business and is suitable for someone with previous office administration experience.

The position requires the successful candidate to: Have excellent written and v erbal skills Have the ability to prioritise and multitask Have the ability to work well within a team and take direction Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to): Answering telephones and dealing with customers clearly and efficiently All reception/administrative duties including accurate data entry, banking, support for accounts receivables and payables Management of Veterinary schedule The following attributes are preferred, but not essential: Farming background/knowledge Veterinary knowledge Sales experience Please send a written CV to: The Manager Keinzley Agvet Limited P.O. Box 95 Carterton Applications close 3pm Monday 16th April

Employment

EXPERIENCED BICYCLE MECHANIC SALESPERSON An opportunity exists, for the right person, to join our team at Avantiplus Masterton.

Avantiplus is the priority retailer for Avanti and Scott bicycles in New Zealand. We pride ourselves on giving great customer service and being an active part of our local community.

If you have a passion for cycling, an understanding of the value of awesome customer service and are enthusiastic about promoting cycling everywhere to everyone, then talk to us today about this opportunity to become part of our progressive industry.

Key Requirements for this exciting exciting position position are: are:Bike mechanic qualifications/background/experience Excellent technical knowledge of bicycles and parts Sales/Retail experience Passionate about cycling, bikes and everything related Positive and enthusiastic can-do attitude Initiative and ability to work quickly to solve problems An understanding of basic computer skills Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task in our busy work environment Keen to learn new skills Able to work well in a team but also unsupervised Friendly, honest, punctual and reliable, and have pride in your appearance and uniform.

You will be dealing directly with customers so great customer service skills are essential. Your role will include assessing customers bikes, advising on necessary repairs, ordering parts for customers and for the workshop, building new bikes, and carrying out a range of bike repairs and services.

You must be reliable, respon sible and organised and understand that the customer is your number one priority. In addition to your workshop role, you will also be required to work on the sales floor and be an all-round team player. Some on the job training will be given and future opportunities for further qualifications are possible.

Our workshop is well designed and is equipped to handle repairs to all types of bikes and also the assembly assembly of of new new bikes bikes from from our our internationally renowned brands Avanti, Scott, Raleigh and Malvern Star.

We offer a competitive hourly rate, sales incentives, excellent staff discounts and a full uniform. Hours and days of work will be rostered with some flexibility but weekend work will be a requirement. Our store is open six days all year round and also Su ndays in December.

Apply today, with your CV and a cover letter By Email: masterton@avantiplus.com

By Mail: Avantiplus Masterton 47 Chapel Street Masterton 5810

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Employment

Masterton District Council

Masterton District Council

ROADING ENGINEER

SENIOR RESOURCE PLANNER

E te tini, e te rahi – aro mai ki tēnei kaupapa

E te tini, e te rahi – aro mai ki tēnei kaupapa

Join the team in New Zealand’s Most Beautiful City 2017

Here at Masterton District Council we are so proud to be New Zealand’s Most Beautiful City 2017! Providing reliable roading networks that ensure people can move around our district easily and safely contributed to our success, and we have an exciting opportunity to join our experienced team that delivers this service.

You will have big shoes to ÿ ll joining our Roading team as we say ‘Happy Retirement’ to one of our most experienced engineers after more than 40 years serving our community! It goes without saying that we are looking for someone who is proud to call Masterton home, but with new people we get new ideas and so this is a great opportunity to demonstrate your passion for making a di° erence in our community.

We are looking for a dynamic Roading Engineer who can take ownership of one of our roading portfolios and use their knowledge and skill to develop and deliver a proactive programme of work that supports our districts’ growth.

You will be able to build strong relationships to work closely with local contractors, providers, and community groups, as well as having the ability to manage contracts to ensure value is delivered for our community. Additionally project management skills will complement your knowledge of best practice processes in the roading environment.

We have great teams at Council that work closely together, work hard and have fun, and have the Masterton community at their heart so if this sounds like the environment in which you would thrive we would love to hear from you. We o° er a comprehensive package including health care and income protection, as well as ÿ ve weeks annual leave so you can relax and enjoy living in the stunning Wairarapa!

If you think you have the skills and experience we’re looking for and want to work in a great workplace, apply to join us today. You can contact Jenny Spencer, Human Resources Manager, for a conÿ dential chat on 06 3706267 or 027 5793233, or send us your application (CV and covering letter) to admin@mstn. govt.nz or by post to Masterton District Council PO Box 444 MASTERTON 5840.

A job description with more information can be found on our Council website.

Applications close 5pm Monday 16th April 2018 and applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.

Join the team in New Zealand’s Most Beautiful City 2017

Here at Masterton District Council we are so proud to be New Zealand’s Most Beautiful City 2017 and as we continue to experience signiÿ cant growth in all building sectors, we are really proud of our Planning & Building team who support this growth. Our Senior Resource Planner plays a crucial role in this team, and in ensuring we make wise decisions that support the sustainable growth of our district now and into the future.

What are we looking for? . . . It goes without saying that we are looking for someone who is proud to call Masterton home and who has a passion for making a di° erence in our community. You will have the experience and knowledge to take a lead role in administering our combined district plan, and be looking for a challenging opportunity to help shape our districts’ future. You will need the conÿ dence and experience to take ownership of the planning function within the team, have the knowledge to interpret legislation and provide accurate advice to our Council and community, and the skills to help coach and mentor our graduate planner as she grows her own knowledge. To complement your planning degree you will have up-to-date knowledge of the RMA and related legislation, and a demonstrated understanding of the district plan process.

What will you get in return? . . . This is an exciting time to join us as our Planning & Building team continues to grow and thrive, to support the growth in our district. It’s a diverse team with strong experience, and masses of energy and enthusiasm. They work closely with our other great teams that have the Masterton community at their heart, work hard, and have fun! We o° er a comprehensive package including health care and income protection, as well as ÿ ve weeks annual leave so you can relax and enjoy living in the stunning Wairarapa - and all this just over an hour away from our capital city!

If this sounds like the environment in which you would thrive, and you have the skills and experience we’re looking for, we would love to hear from you. You can contact Jenny Spencer, Human Resources Manager, for a conÿ dential chat on 06 3706267 or 027 5793233, or send us your application (CV and covering letter) to admin@mstn.govt.nz or by post to Masterton District Council PO Box 444 MASTERTON 5840.

A job description with more information can be found on our Council website.

Applications close Sunday 22nd April 2018 and applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.

Masterton District Council has a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity.

Masterton District Council has a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity.

Accountability Creativity Teamwork Integrity Open communication No excuses Service

Accountability Creativity Teamwork Integrity Open communication No excuses Service

Masterton District Council to build and maintain a reputation for providing superb service and excellent community support

Masterton District Council to build and maintain a reputation for providing superb service and excellent community support

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Employment

Teacher Aide

FAMILY START COMMUNITY SOCIAL WORKER 40 hours per week

If you have a passion for tamariki and whānau ora, and hold a Degree/Diploma in Social Work or you are working towards registration, then this may be the job for you!

Whaiora is seeking a full-time Kaikokiri to join our Family Start team. Family Start is an intensive home visiting programme, focussed on tamariki. The programme works with whānau to improve a child’s health, learning and relationships. It also looks at the child’s environment, their family or whānau circumstances, and their safety.

The key skills and competencies required are: • excellent interpersonal communication skills • excellent time management and organisation skills • an ability to meet monthly MSD Key Performance Indicators • an ability to respond to the challenges of the working environment • an ability to keep accurate client information, to align with our work standards The person who will thrive in this role is someone who: • practices te reo me ōna Tikanga • has a current and clean full driver’s license • organises their time and resources to maximise effect • actively learns from mistakes, and follows key processes • is a competent user of IT, which supports us to get the job done • is committed to supporting health and safety initiatives • understands that relationships matter – across all levels of the job • has the ability to self-reflect and exercise self-care • is able to meet and mix with a cross-section of people • values effective communication - speaks, listens, and writes well Please note that this role will require safety checking through the police vetting system under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014.

If you want to apply go to: http://www.whaiora.nz/vacancies and follow the application process Closing date: Sunday 22nd April 2018

HEAD CHEF The Education sector of Spotless has a vacancy for a highly skilled professional Head Chef to oversee the catering operations for Trinity Schools Masterton, including Rathkeale College, St Matthews Collegiate School and Hadlow Preparatory School.

Every day we create world-class world class learning environments environments with with Australia Australia institutions. A part of our integrated services includes catering for the students, and staff, with fresh and nourishing experience in the education sector, Spotless looks after 200 private schools, 1,200 public schools and 80 tertiary institutions across New Zealand and Australia.

About the role The Head Chef will be responsible for the food that comes out of the kitchen, from conception to execution.

You will be required to; Work off an existing and varied menu Supervise kitchen staff and manager rosters Perform daily preparation work, cleaning, stock control, food ordering Train all staff and ensure they are trained on and adhere to food safety procedures Work closely with the Contract Manager to deliver exceptional service and meals to the staff and pupils at Trinity Schools.

About You To be successful in this role, the must have attributes are: A minimum of 3 years Head Chef/Sous Chef experience Experience catering for large groups is essential Ability to motivate, train and maintain high standards Strong understanding of food safety procedures and health & safety Passionate and professional approach Strong financial awareness Ability to hit the ground running and work autonomously This is a hands on and challenging role that is not for the faint hearted.

We require someone that performs well under pressure and engages the team to do the same.

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for please send your CV to Jillian.murphy@spotless.co.nz or call Jill on 027 609 4437.

We are looking for a Teacher aide for approx.

20 hours per week for ORS support in our Junior Syndicate.

Please submit an expression of interest letter with any relevant past experience and strengths including two referees. email: principal@lakeview.school.nz Closing Friday 13 April 2018

Employment

WHAREKAKA REST HOME MARTINBOROUGH REGISTERED NURSE Wharekaka Rest Home in Martinborough has a vacancy for a full time Registered Nurse.

We require someone who: Has a current Practising Certificate.

Is competent in the use of the InterRai Assessment and careplanning tool or an interest to complete the training.

Has a good knowledge of legislation and regulations relevant to the aged care industry.

Excellent communication and computer skills.

Is able to work efficiently and effectively in a team.

Can demonstrate respect, for and empathy, with residents.

Is a New Zealand resident or has a valid work visa.

To request a Job Description and application form please contact: Corlette Doherty General Manager 06 306 9781 or manager@wharekaka.org Applications close: 15 April 2018.

HOW ARE YOU GETTING HOME TONIGHT?

If you’re out and having a few drinks, make sure you’ve got a sober driver to get you home safely.

Area Representative Jeremy Thurston, will ride in the Mounted Games Championship next week and has been selected to represent New Zealand in Kentucky, USA in July.

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Horses geared up MOUNTED GAMES

With a week to go, the organisers of the New Zealand Pony Club Association’s annual championship event are hoping for good weather and ‘unemployed’ paramedics.

In what Event Secretary, Anna Cardno calls a “bit of a bold move”, Wairarapa Wellington Area hosts have this year decided to run two championships concurrently, and also hold a nonchampionship horse trials.

The Mounted Games and the Eventing Championships will play out over five days at Solway Showgrounds, from April 17-21, with two days of games to start the week.

The championships are competed in teams of six (for eventing) and five (for games) and the horse trials will be open to all riders.

About 200 riders are expected to take part.

The championships will be held at Solway Showgrounds, with the Cross-Country phase on April 20 at the Clareville complex.

“The Mounted Games are always incredible to watch,” Anna said.

“They are fast - riders vault on and off at speed to complete the various games – and they are extremely hungry for the win.”

She said competing horses had to be skilled overall to stand out in the competition – “well behaved and pretty one day, ballsy with the heart of a lion the next, and athletic and technical to finish”.

“The Champs are the pinnacle of the annual calendar for the riders and they have all worked hard to get here.”

The Championships have been well over a year in the making, Anna said.

“It’s a big investment of time, energy and funds to run Champs, and we couldn’t do

it without the support of our fantastic sponsors.”

Wairarapa-Wellington has eight riders riding in the Eventing championship: Aiden Viviers on Giselle II, Molly Cardno on Packing Chaparral, Jess Viviers on Trogg LS, Ella Baigent-Brown on High Finance, Hollie Falloon on Farleigh Catterick, and Lucy Marshall on Just Benji. Individual riders are: Kayleigh McLachlan on Burnadeem, and Grace White on Under the Radar.

Wairarapa-Wellington representative riders for the NZ Mounted Games Championships are: Jeremy Thurston on Copper, Ayla Coupe on Clown, Xanthe Furkert on Honey, Emily Jones on Ice, and Lucy Marshall on Birdie. Reserve: Piper Marshall on Ace. “These riders have worked damn hard to be selected to represent the Wairarapa Wellington region, and we are very proud of their achievements,” Anna said.

“The dedication required to produce a competitive combination of horse and rider is phenomenal.

“Many of these riders have multiple horses on the go.

The senior riders are juggling work, or NCEA studies, alongside their horses.

“For some that means being up early to ride a horse before school, a couple after school and homework, and travelling the country to events in weekends.”

It’s not only the kids, their grooms and drivers work pretty hard too, Anna said.

“Horses are a massive commitment across the board.

“There have been times I’d gladly swap them for goldfish, and they can bring you from Hero to Zero on a disobedient day.

“Horse people are mad, no question.

“But we are good mad.”

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