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Aroha for the homeless plight Local building crew volunteer their time and skills Lisa Urbani When Mason Cameron, owner of Cameron Construction, was asked to build cabins for homeless people in Wairarapa, he did not hesitate.

He is a family friend of Lyn Tankersley, who runs the Masterton Foodbank and is closely involved with Project Manaaki.

Project Manaaki is about making more accommodation available at the transitional house for the homeless, [in Elizabeth St in Masterton], by building wooden cabins that would be in the yard at the house.

For him, dealing with Blair Smith of ‘The Brickery’ – an avid supporter of community work and recycling, was part of the appeal too.

Mason said, “I want to be part of the community – my business model offers help to all”.

Four apprentices and two qualified builders from his company are working on the cabins, using donated material from Blair and local companies such as Carters, Placemakers, and Capital pre-cut services, which have also supplied products for this worthy endeavour.

They are building three cabins which each cost about $3000 to complete, and one is almost finished.

Working around their other demands, on rainy days, and in their spare time over weekends,

those participating are happy to do something for others who are less fortunate and don’t have homes to call their own.

Lyn said, “Mason is a lovely man with a huge heart for those less fortunate than himself and

I want to be part of the community – my business model offers help to all.

– Mason Cameron

Mason Cameron of Cameron Construction with his employees who are volunteering to build cabins for ‘Project Manaaki’ - the transitional home for the homeless.

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he and his team deserve all the praise”.

“He has been very helpful with Masterton Foodbank when we shifted, and now to be building the cabins for the homeless, with recycled materials, something which he is passionate about.

“Blair Smith from ‘The Brickery’ has provided many of the materials as well, and he also believes in recycling building waste to help the community.

“We need these awesome young men in our community and are very grateful to them for their help.”

Manaaki means ‘to take care of’ and ‘give hospitality to’, and Lyn and Mason hope that others might also be inspired to offer materials such as new iron cladding, 4 x 2 timber, and insulation, to help them complete the cabins within their deadline of two months.

Other sponsorship and monetary donations would be appreciated and the Henley Men’s Shed built a model wooden house which is at Westpac Bank in Queen St. • Deposits can be made through its chimney, or by direct credit to Westpac Account 03 0687 0039146 00.

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Health

Hospital building issues

Rigg-Zschokke, the builders in charge of Greytown’s Five Rivers Medical Centre, faced heat recently when a report revealed they had left the Wairarapa Hospital building structurally inadequate after completing construction in 2006.

Crime

Drugs bust

Quantities of methamphetamine [P], synthetic drugs and cannabis – linked to high-level organised crime – were found during a police search on Friday, at a property at the intersection of Albert St and Victoria St in Masterton.

Climate

Climate crisis looming

A recent report released by the Ministry for the Environment has shown Wairarapa could be in for industry-crippling drought and drinking water shortages, within just 20 years.

Housing

Affordable housing policy needed

Masterton District Council [MDC] has backed a battle plan for New Zealand’s housing crisis.

Disabilities

Families struggling with reduced services Day services for Wairarapa people with intellectual disabilities are under review and in the meantime are reduced, which has proved challenging for some families.

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Local News 1-8

Lifestyle 16-27

Puzzles 33

Carterton 10

Rural 28-29

Events 34-35

Opinion 12-13

Business 30-31

Classifieds 36-37

Extra 14

Wai Write 32

Sport 38

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The ‘turning point’ election Lisa Urbani Warren Butterworth, New Conservative Party candidate for Wairarapa, feels strongly that the upcoming New Zealand election is “one of the most important in my lifetime”.

“It’s a turning point, there are a lot of things I’m uneasy about across a broad spectrum.”

With a historical family connection to the lower North island, he decided to stand for the Wairarapa electorate, since there was already a candidate standing in Northland where he lives.

As proof of his commitment to Wairarapa, he says he will relocate here if he gets in, and he added that it was a “sacrifice” in terms of his Northland roots, and the expense associated with standing here – but, it was one he was willing to make.

Having been involved in farming all his life, Warren has an affinity with the land and understood provincial issues, and said he had “seen the effect legislation has on farmers”.

He was born in Cambridge, where his parents were schoolteachers, but he grew up in the Northland region and has a cattle farm in the Kaipara Harbour District.

His great-grandfather William Henry Heathcote Jackman was a highly successful early vintner in that area, and today, Warren is a part-owner of Julicher winery in Te Muna valley, Martinborough – together with his cousin – the well-known yachtsman, Brad Butterworth.

Julicher focuses on sustainable winemaking and has been named one of the top 50 wine producers in New Zealand.

As a young man, he moved to Auckland to study law, and his sense of civic mindedness is evidenced by the fact that he volunteered at the tender age of 19 to spend five years in the territorial force, narrowly missing action in the Belgian Congo uprising.

Training with the SAS [Special Air Service], he passed the test to become an officer, but decided to pursue his

Warren Butterworth in his cattle yard with a neighbour, after inoculating some calves.

interest in law and establish a law practice.

This led to a long and illustrious career as a senior partner, practising in both civil and criminal courts – but as of late, he has been more involved in commercial law.

As he says, “there are good and bad people in every profession – people are entitled to be defended – and it’s satisfying to meet a client’s expectations”.

He has worked on the subcommittee of the Auckland District Law Society, the Prisoner’s Advocacy section and contributed to rehabilitation and restorative justice – “wanting to see a legal system that promotes better societal outcomes.”

Strong family values are at the heart of his beliefs, having been married to his elegant wife Karen – an accomplished artist – for 40 years.

He has three children and five grandchildren.

Proof of his desire to be socially responsible lies in his long involvement in his community, including the Te Uri O Hau Charitable Trust for Maori education, Tongariro River Charitable Trust for protection and restoration of the river environment, and the

Maungaturoto Community Charitable trust – a rest home, medical centre, retirement village and dementia facility.

Supporting grassroots sport by serving on the Auckland and New Zealand Rugby Unions, and acting as club solicitor for the West End Rowing Club for twenty years, he finds time for fly fishing when he can.

There is no doubt regarding his work ethic and his passion for making a positive change as a proud New Zealander.

For him it is about traditional, family values, common sense, and being socially responsible, aiming at a “positive society where all New Zealanders can thrive”.

Next week: Midweek will profile Labour Party candidate for Wairarapa Kieran McAnulty.

Karen and Warren Butterworth with their son Nick.

Warren Butterworth, new Conservative Party candidate for Wairarapa.

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Read our lips, ‘no more taxes’ Lisa Urbani

DR CLAIRE ROBINSON – Pro ViceChancellor College of Creative Arts and Professor of Communication Design Massey University, Wellington Campus – has a great interest in political adverts.

With Wairarapa candidates all “pressing the flesh” and wanting to make an impression on voters, her advice to locals wanting to choose a candidate was to attend as many of their meetings as possible, and know who they are and what their policies are, to be aware of all sides of the argument.

As for the candidates themselves she suggested they should love their region, have solutions to the problems, and remember they are in government to advocate for their electorate.

“Presence, presence and relationships” are important in her opinion.

Growing up with a father who was a political scientist and a mother who was a founding member of the New Zealand Women’s Electoral Lobby, it is no surprise that she has been collecting political adverts since 1999 and finds them to be “fascinating examples

of New Zealand’s political history.”

Last year, she brought out a book on the history of political advertising titled, ‘Promises, Promises: 80 Years of Wooing New Zealand Voters’.

“They tell us a lot about New Zealand political culture, what we value, the trends contained in advertising messages explain what we prioritize as a country.”

As an example, “the ‘let’s keep moving’ slogan is associated with the notion of progress and it is re-used constantly, but noone enquires exactly what progress has been made”, she said.

The usual themes are around income inequality and jobs, such as the current, ‘strong team, more jobs, better equality’.

Mostly, she found election promises rather unimaginative and did not give the voting public the ability to make a choice by

Dr Claire Robinson, author of ‘Promises,Promises’ and Pro Vice-Chancellor College of Creative Arts Professor of Communication Design Massey University, Wellington Campus.

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“Only one Party has really noticed that the world has changed after covid-19 and that we need to look at how to re-set our priorities, but they are not getting a lot of oxygen”. spelling out their policies, so we can discern what their points of difference are.

Relying on aspirational slogans and empty promises or focussing on the character of the leaders is often the standard practice.

With regard to the current election, in her opinion “only one Party has really noticed that the world has changed after covid-19 and that we need to look at how to re-set our priorities, but they are not getting a lot of oxygen”.

“Mainly, the major

parties are bickering over incompetent Members of Parliament and reverting to the usual issues of jobs, infrastructures, tax, education and health.”

There is a tendency she believes, to get carried away with the salacious drama of politics, rather than asking the big questions about a “global re-set”.

“It’s disappointing since this is a major moment in world history.”

With Labour, National and New Zealand First all promising to fix jobs and infrastructure, she queried whether voters would be bothered to go to the polls this year.

They may think it doesn’t matter who becomes the next government because it won’t make much of a difference, but she reminds voters that there are two very important referendums they need to develop a view and vote on.

On these issues, every person’s vote matters.

A period of our political history that fascinates her the most is the 1938 Labour Government under Michael Joseph Savage.

This was a time when the Labour ‘brand’ was established, just as Jacinda

Ardern is “personalised” and “normalised” for public consumption in magazine features, showing her to be human and just like us, with relationship and childcare issues – “facing the same trials and tribulations as we do, because we want to know that they understand our lives when they make the big decisions”.

As Claire said, “it’s easier to sell a leader than 60 members of a Party List”.

Mostly she thinks that there needs to be “much more debate around representation of all groups and diversity of voices”.

“New ideas can be scary, but we need to explore them.”

• Dr Robinson will be speaking at the Wairarapa branch of the Institute of International Affairs, tonight at 8pm, at the Copthorne Hotel and Resort, High Street, Solway, Masterton.

Tea and coffee from 7.30pm.

• All are welcome. Nonmembers: $5 door charge.

• For more info, contact secretary Aileen Weston, phone [06] 372-5741, email: aileen. weston@orcon.net.nz.

News from Rotary Exchange student in Japan Outbound Rotary Exchange student, Genevieve Nightingale is coping well in her new home in Japan.

Nearly all exchange students were sent home during their lockdown, but she was one of the lucky ones who was able to remain.

Saying that she was doing well, she added, that “covid-19 is still quite worrisome here in my prefecture and so we are still being very careful”.

“My school is being very cautious and has put in necessary measures to try and keep the children safe which is great.”

She recently went on a

Rotary Exchange Student Genevieve Nightingale in Japan. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

small trip to meet the new governor of the Rotary prefecture, describing it as “loads of fun” and the first time since the lockdown that she has gone anywhere.

“I’ve been trying to make new friends and have even joined the school karate club.

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lot of exercise which has proven a little difficult for me as I haven’t done much exercise, if not any exercise outside of school PE classes this year, but I’m pushing through”

Japan has a different school year from New Zealand and Australia, with the school year ending in March and starting in April due to wanting to start school in spring – a time of renewal.

Having arrived in January, Genevieve joined at the end of their school year, and quickly realised that her Japanese communication skills needed work and started studying.

When she received news that she would be sent home, she was distraught, but thanks to being calm and level-headed, and with the help of a number of

people, she was able to stay “I studied even harder, even getting a teacher on video call once a week, and by the end of the coronainduced extended holidays I returned to school.”

She has a few close friends and is still studying hard.

“The exchange definitely isn’t fun and games, it’s a lot of work and seemingly no reward at first, but I have learnt so much and cannot wait to learn even more over the remainder of my exchange, the fun will grow with time and so will my knowledge.”

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Members of the Wairarapa Embroiderers Guild enjoying an embroidery session at the Ranfurly Club.

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Disappointment for Embroiderers Guild The Association of New Zealand Embroiderers Conference – ‘Vision 2020’ – with its separate embroidery school, had to cancel their July conference after more than two years of planning – much to the disappointment of the members.

It could well be another 20 years before Wairarapa gets this opportunity again, as these events are organised so far in advance.

The six guilds of the Cook Strait region had joined to prepare the event in Masterton, and the cancellation deprived more than 350 registrants of the opportunity to get together in Masterton for a week of stitching, shopping, and entertainment.

Some were coming from as far away as England and Australia, and the Copthorne Hotel and many local motels were also booked out, so the financial loss to the region was substantial.

The National Embroidery School which was to be held at Solway College had attracted many international tutors offering 37 separate classes in various exciting embroidery techniques, and many students had booked to stay at

the college.

These classes were available to the general public through the guild’s website, and some locals who were not members, availed themselves of the opportunity to learn from these prestigious tutors.

For the organisers, one of the saddest things about calling the conference off, was the cancellation of a special class aimed at school and university students to encourage them in the art of stitch.

The Wairarapa Guild with support from many locals and business folk had raised funds for the conference by remaking and furnishing a beautiful old dolls house which was raffled, and they held a successful High Tea at the Ranfurly Club, as well as a Fashion Parade at the local Ballantynes shop.

A host of traders from throughout New Zealand were booked to join our the Embroidery Shop in offering unique and specialist materials to this captured audience.

A National Embroidery Exhibition booked for Aratoi – ‘Focus on Stitch’ – was also a casualty of covid-19.

Scheduled to run for a month, with many works for sale, the organisers were fortunate enough

to put a smaller version online, which can be seen on their website: www. embroiderynz.co.nz.

A gala dinner to end the conference was completely booked for the Saturday evening, and the week was to be celebrated with a Ceilidh complete with Scottish dancing and a buffet meal.

Jenny Russell who was on the organising Committee for the Embroiderers Conference, said it was “disappointing for the Wairarapa and the attendees, but mainly for the elderly members of the club who would now probably not have the opportunity again to organise a conference themselves”.

As Jenny says, “we do a lot of creative things, it’s not all doilies and oldfashioned embroidery, the sky’s the limit in terms of imagination, and we enjoy the fellowship”.

• The local Embroiderers Guild have been meeting at the Ranfurly Club – [108 Chapel St] -for about 40 years, four times a month, on the first and third Tuesday and the second and fourth Saturday, from 10.30am-3pm and anyone wanting to join them is welcome to do so on Tuesdays.

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Investing in youth training Masterton Trust Lands Trust [MTLT] is offering grants to community and education organisations involved in providing local education programmes and opportunities.

The new community education fund is providing a total of $125,000 in grants, with grants available up to $15,000 each.

“The community education grants are available to a wider range of organisations than we have previously provided funding to,” MTLT Education Committee chair Christine Brewster said.

“The aim of this approach is to broaden the scope of the education initiatives we support, and the potential benefits these can provide to individuals and the wider Masterton community.”

Grant applications are open to organisations offering education opportunities for people of all ages: pre-school, primary, secondary and tertiary-level students and adult learners.

Mrs Brewster said the funding is available to support a wide range of education and training initiatives.

School students at YETE Year 10 Taster Days learning about the forestry industry. Inset: Masterton Trust Lands Trust Education Committee Chair Christine Brewster

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“Grants are available to support cultural, environmental and digital learning among other initiatives, and the Trust also welcomes applications from organisations offering career-change or retraining opportunities to support locals on their vocational pathway.”

The grants are part of MTLT’s wider education grants programme.

Last year, the trust

contributed more than $280,000 to support 28 individual education initiatives including leadership opportunities for students, school resources, academic and vocational scholarships, and student-led events.

One of the organisations to benefit from these initiatives was, the Wairarapa Youth Education, Training and Employment [YETE] partnership.

This evolved out of a community-led ‘convening’ of representatives from organisations that have an interest in,

or responsibility for, providing education and assistance with transition to employment to youth in Wairarapa.

YETE works collaboratively with young people, whānau, educators and youth-friendly businesses to ensure all young people aged 16-24 years in the Wairarapa have successful pathways into education, training or employment.

“Funding from organisations such as Masterton Trust Lands Trust, enables YETE to provide the support that is needed for young people

in our community to gain the work ready skills they need to be successful postschool,” REAP Wairarapa education manager Tracey Shepherd said.

This includes providing career events for young people who are still at school, supporting programmes that develop work ready skills in young people, working with employers who provide work experience and volunteering opportunities for young people to gain work ready skills whilst experiencing a real-life work place, supporting those not in education, employment or training [NEETs] to gain workready skills and work experience, and supporting employers to become “youth friendly”.

“For almost 150 years, the trust has been working to provide engaging education opportunities for learners and meaningful support for education providers across our community,” Brewster said.

• More information and application forms are available on the Trust’s website: www.mtlt. org.nz.

• Applications are open from this week and close on 31 August 2020.

Car park reduction Carterton may be set to lose two car parks in its main shopping precinct, but it’s for a noble cause.

The owners of TLC [Tractor, Lawnmower, and Chainsaw] Services, opposite the clock tower, have asked Carterton District Council [CDC] to change two 90-minute parking bays into a single loading zone with a maximum stopping time o��e minutes. The owners said they had elderly customers who struggled when dropping off or picking up equipment for servicing.

The request will be discussed at today’s full council meeting.

In a report to council, CDC infrastructure, planning, and regulatory manager Dave Gittings said there was a low risk that the removal of car parks along High St may be viewed as detrimental to other businesses. “Conversely, having a dedicated loading zone outside a business like TLC Services may encourage greater use of the business, rather than servicing being taken outside the district.”

Clarification Ballroom dance classes at Douglas Park School Hall in Cole Street, Masterton have ended.

For information about upcoming courses, contact Julian Moss on 027 589 4796 before 8.30pm

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Benvenuto to the Wairarapa Lisa Urbani Italian-born Simone Tacchini had no inkling when he left Italy five years ago to work and travel in Australia, that he would end up living in the Wairarapa, in New Zealand.

He was born in the Italian fashion capital of Milan but grew up in the nearby city of Monza.

When he was 18 he moved back to Milan where his mum owned a floristry shop.

Simone ended up working in her business after finishing school, helping to arrange flowers for many occasions, including weddings, but an accident when he was 25 – a car knocked him over, injuring him quite seriously – led to a cash windfall.

He had already visited his identical twin brother in Australia in 2011 while he was on a working holiday.

Italy has a population of roughly 60 million and the unemployment rate is about 40 per cent for young people, so job opportunities are not plentiful, and although Simone was working, he wanted to travel and have new experiences as his brother and all of his friends were doing.

Settling in Melbourne, he worked for an event

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florist and then later, he picked raspberries and blackberries on a farm, working just outside the city in the Yarra Valley.

Having learned English at school, and by listening to music, watching movies and playing video games, Simone had no trouble connecting with locals, and after only one month he met his partner Olivia, who is from Wellington.

They did enjoy their time in Australia, managing a holiday on the Gold Coast and Tasmania together and Simone spent a month in Tasmania hoping to find work.

Planning to eventually return to the Wairarapa, as Olivia has family here, they made the move in December 2019.

Happily settled in a family cottage in Masterton, with Olivia working at the Wairarapa Times-Age, and Simone doing part-time work sorting parcels and sometimes acting as a courier driver for NZ Post – they felt very fortunate to be here once the covid-19 pandemic became apparent.

As he says, “we were worried, covid-19 is the biggest thing to happen in our lifetime.”

Even though Italy was badly affected by the pandemic, his family are safe, and the spread of the

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virus has thankfully eased for the moment.

He enjoys his new adopted home, saying, “it is easy to live here, everyone knows each other, and they help each other.”

In his spare time Simone has established a home workshop and through You Tube he learned how to build and play three and four string guitars which are traditionally made from cigar boxes and were created during the Depression years as they were used by blues and folk musicians.

He would love to turn it into a business someday but is still perfecting his models and enjoys jamming with his neighbour.

Naturally he misses his family, but with video calling he can always stay in touch.

Italian music makes him homesick and he would love to taste real Italian mozzarella cheese or prosciutto, but Simone appreciates living simply after being in big expensive cities, and sees a good future ahead, here in the Wairarapa.

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PLANNING WHAT YOU PLANT IN YOUR GARDEN IS THE BEST WAY TO ENCOURAGE NATIVE BIRDS. Plant wisely and they’ll have berries, seeds or nectar year round, along with a haven to shelter in. They will be sure to reward you with their beautiful bird song and beauty.

Have you ever been snuggled up by the fire, staring out the window at a freezing cold southerly blowing through, and then seen a cute little birdie out in the elements?

Winter time can be a struggle for many animals in the wild, and this is definitely the case for many birds. Birds require high fat foods during the cold winter months to keep them warm. Their natural source of insects and fruits are harder to find, especially in urban areas where more and more houses are being built and gardens are getting smaller and smaller.

What seed is still available can often be blown away or become so wet that it’s inedible for them. Lucky for the birds that there are many kind hearted humans who make an extra effort during the winter to keep them fed.

Bellbirds and Tui’s are both attracted to the bright yellow winter flowers of the Kowhai. Dragon’s Gold are perfect for home gardens, they are smaller growing.

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What bird life you entice to your garden can depend on what food you provide for them, different species of birds prefer different types of food, for example:

Encourage Friendly Fantails with piles of leaves littered around that harbour insects for them.

FRUIT - Keep up a supply of cut fresh apples, pears & oranges and you’ll entice the native silvereye, bellbird & tuis along with blackbirds and starlings.

If you only have dried fruit then soak in water overnight.

SEEDS - The bigger introduced species (house sparrow, greenfinch & chaffinch) feed on larger seeds (sunflower, wheat & barley) but the smaller dunnocks and goldfinches like millet & nyjer seeds (the African yellow daisy seed). There are differing opinions on whether bread should be given—it does attract sparrows, starlings and mynas but that isn’t necessarily a good thing—these can discourage native birds and bread is almost like an ‘artificial filler’ for many.

FAT - The only native NZ bird that is attracted to fat is the Silvereye and be careful what you give them because some fats can get ruin their waterproof & insulating abilities by getting stuck on their feathers. If you are going to give them peanut butter ensure that it’s unsalted.

SUGAR WATER - Native silvereye, bellbird and tuis enjoy a mixture of one part sugar to four parts water - or we have nectar and feeders.

There are a few things to avoid, even though they seem like a treat: Milk (a birds stomach can not digest it); Cat or dog biscuits must be soaked first; Mouldy food (can cause respiratory infections); Honey (can spread disease); and cooked porridge could ‘glue’ their beaks shut.

Make sure you get it right and supply nectar loving birds the right products.

We have nectar feeders and nectar come in and see us.

Something as simple as half an orange can mean the world to fruit loving birds

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In the wild there are main types of Phormium (flax) – tenax (harakeke/swamp flax) & cookianum (wharariki/mountain flax). Both bring in the birds when they are flowering, and luckily for smaller home gardens there are many smaller growing types now that are suitable for small gardens and even pots.

Bottlebrushes are loved by birds Some other ideas that will enhance your garden and feed the wildlife are: Puriri (Vitex lucens), Flowering Cherries, Crabapples, Magnolias, Clianthus - there are loads more, come in and see our display for ideas.

A few more things you can do to help:  Piles of leaves will attract insects - there are many native birds that will feast on them such as fantails, bellbirds, silvereyes & tui.  Put their food up high where they keep out of predators reach  Provide a consistent supply of water year round

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10 Wairarapa Midweek Carterton Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Carterton

Dads supporting other dads

New parents, Rawiri Tiake Katene and Styx Tibet Cowan with their baby Te Kahukura Tiake-Jay Hemi Katene who was born on the 19th March at 8.30am in the Masterton Hospital maternity unit.

Providing information and support to new dads is one way to help them better understand their fathering role and how to support their partners through pregnancy, birth and beyond.

Throughout 2020, the Kidz Need Dadz Trust [KNDT] in Wellington will

be launching a pilot project in Wairarapa to make father-oriented resources and information available to expectant and new dads.

They are achieving this by distributing their booklet and brochures through hospital maternity wards and through existing local providers of ante-

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natal classes.

Kidz Need Dadz Trust has been supporting fathers in New Zealand for more than 20 years and helps establish groups to help new dads connect, have fun and seek support if needed.

Wai Dadz is a local support group for Wairarapa dads that formed two years ago with help from KNDT and Luke Tiller is their local volunteer.

As a stay at home dad with a five-year-old and a two-year-old, he understands about “brotime” and is happy to host the barbecues and bonfire nights at his property.

“We need to make the most of these opportunities,” he said.

Jonáš Koukl, father of 18- month-old Tomáš, joined Wai Dadz even before he became a father, and said he was proud to have been a part of it for the past two years.

“I enjoy listening and learning about other dad’s experiences and being able to socialise and talk about issues that all new parents face, like the disorientation when you don’t get enough

Luke Tiller and new dad, Rawiri Tiake Katene.

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sleep and have to go to work in the morning, or relationship problems.

“It’s exciting to hear guys discussing different types of nappies,” he said with a smile.

Luke Tiller hoped that the information booklets and vouchers for coffee and local gyms would help dads in the first few weeks when their whole worlds would be changed by the arrival of a new-born.

Any dads who would like to meet other dads or men who would like to just connect with a group that is friendly, sociable and offers support, are very welcome.

Coffee groups in Carterton happen on the first Saturday every month, and bush walk with kids on the second Saturday of every month.

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TE KAUNIHERA-Ā-ROHE O TARATAHI

COMMUNITY NEWS

TE KAUNIHERA-Ā-ROHE O TARATAHI

CARTERTON DISTRICT COUNCIL

Councillor Kōrero Later this year we will be putting together a draft Long-Term Plan for Carterton to set priorities for the next ten years.

A councillor’s job is to represent their residents.

A councillor’s best tool is a pair of ears.

Leading up to the 2019 local body elections we heard that the community wanted more transparency and more input into council decision making.

We need to understand

the community’s vision for Carterton’s future in order that the Long-Term Plan reflects that vision. That’s why we have been busy for the past month talking to residents and listening to their ideas.

Our next step is to spend time on getting the plan right to ensure our council’s limited resources are applied wisely before consulting on the draft plan early next year.

I’ve really enjoyed listening to people and hearing their

enthusiasm for Carterton.

This recent community engagement has reinforced my view that Carterton is a wonderful community with a bright future. We may have finished our community conversation campaign for now, but we are always available to talk to residents about their views and needs, so feel free to contact me anytime.

HE PITOPITO KŌRERO –

Councillor

Rob Stockley

The below ground remediation is complete and the seismic wrap to the tower’s legs is underway. The wrap will then be plastered while new screens are being made, before painting and getting the clock mechanism back in.

 Conservation Week

15-23 August We will be hosting a movie screening, a poster competition and information display at our Events Centre. Head to our website for details http://cdc. govt.nz/climatechange

- RA SMITH The name of the place today, Taumata, has two meanings. One way to understand which meaning to use is the context. The two meanings for taumata 1. (noun) summit, top of a hill, resting place (on a hill), brow of a hill, level, grade. 2. (noun) ritual employed by an attacking force to lull the mind of the enemy. So taumata is not a summit in this Carterton place, it is near the site of a great battle in the musket war. By the enemy staying a distance away with muskets, it seemed the immediate threat for a group that had come from a tradition of fighting hand to hand was a distance away. When people were shot by the muskets, the lulling of the victims definitely worked for the war party. It is the site of one of the worse defeats of Wairarapa Māori.

rob@cdc.govt.nz

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TAUMATA ISLAND

 Garry Baker Retires

We farewelled Operations Manager Garry Baker last month as he embarks on his retirement. His hard work and service to our council and community will be missed and we hope to see him around often.

 Emergency efforts acknowledged Our council staff attended a recognition ceremony last month for their hard-work and the role they played in Wairarapa’s COVID-19 Civil Defence response from 22 March until 29 May.

On the ground at Holloway Street Since the Ruamāhanga Climate Change Strategy was adopted in June, I can focus on the actions our council can take to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions (mitigate climate change). This is perfect timing with Conservation Week coming up from 15-23 August.

This year’s focus considers the changes many of us made during the Covid-19 lockdown and encourages people to see nature through new eyes.

This is fantastic from a climate change perspective and I’m really pleased to see people continuing some of their positive lockdown habits.

We have some exciting things planned for Conservation Week, including displays in libraries, an all-ages poster competition, and a screening of the movie 2040 on 23 August at 3pm at the Carterton Events Centre. 2040 is an Australian documentary showing what the world could be in 2040 if we develop low carbon existing solutions.

Local guest speakers will be presents to talk about climate change and solutions after the screening. The event is gold coin koha upon entry, but pre-registration is required as

get to work so closely with the community and it’s something I really enjoy.

numbers are limited. Putting on events like this is exciting, as when I first got this job, I didn’t expect to

There are groups such as Resilient Carterton doing amazing things for climate change already and it’s pretty interesting working alongside them. I’m always happy to meet with people, whether it’s community groups, businesses or residents to discuss their ideas and our strategy with them.

the changes being made by council staff and elected members. They are starting to think about climate change in everything they do and coming to me for advice to make sure they’re doing the right thing for the climate.

If you want to share ideas, or make a change but don’t know where to start, contact me at melanie@cdc.govt,nz

Mélanie Barthe,

Climate Change Advisor

It’s also very rewarding seeing

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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Wednesday, August 12, 2020 Opinion Wairarapa Midweek

STREET TALK

Opinion

Making hay while the sun shines On Saturday, I am helping to arrange a party for my dear friend Julane.

It’s a celebration of her 60th birthday which falls in October and we have some surprises in store for her.

Masterton-born-andbred, she has lived here all her life – apart from some exciting travels with her sister Dionne when she was young – and up until the beginning of this year, she worked at Mitre 10.

She served them loyally for 34 years, quite a feat, in today’s world.

Our boys attended Hadlow Pre-School together – 17 years ago – but we didn’t really know

Piece of mind

Lisa Urbani each other because my twoyear-old-toddler would put up an enormous struggle when it was time to leave, eager to stay with his big brother – and I always made a quick getaway.

All I know is that the first day we did have a chat, we talked and haven’t ever really stopped.

We both often felt shy at school events and would

always sit together.

We helped each other with lifts and sleepovers, and my son Reinhard declared her lasagne to be the best, and Troy had to endure my after-school interrogations and bad mum jokes.

Once at the movies another friend heard Julane laugh and said she would know that laugh

anywhere.

It’s true, it’s a loud uninhibited and happy laugh that comes from a person with a big heart and a solid temperament, someone whose practical and sound advice we all rely on.

Many of us turn to Julane because she will give it to us straight, not in a tactless way, but with the desire to help us and be honest.

She has endured much, her beloved husband, Bob, a stalwart of local firm Progressive Engineering for years, succumbed to cancer 11 years ago.

Julane brought Troy

Spring is approaching, what are you most looking forward to?

up all by herself and did a magnificent job, he is her proudest achievement with good reason.

Just when it seemed we were going to grow old disgracefully together, fate dealt a cruel blow and she has had to face her own mortality sooner than we imagined.

She has done this with such grace and courage that we are all in awe.

Come Saturday, we will be celebrating the zest for life and exuberance of our beautiful friend Julane, who is dearly loved, please raise a glass in her honour.

Mark Walker Me and the kids harvesting peas from the backyard ... lots and lots of peas! That, and barbecues!

and sunny days.

Diane McMahon Fresh veges from the garden – just need some sunshine so they will grow.

Michelle Trueman Getting my garden going again.

Graeme Burnard Arriving home from work in daylight.

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Richard Alan Dahlberg A bit more sun.

Jane Catherine Ross Colours of spring – especially tulips.

Ben Brunskill Sunshine.

Mike Osborne Asparagus.

Silvia E Sheppard Having my baby between my arms.

Elaine Leggott WC Tulips from Amsterdam.

Emma Ayling A little bit warmer weather.

Matthews Jakson Steak, eggs, and chips.

Miriam Coulter New life.

Jean Cretney Daylight saving and spring bulbs flowering.

Carrie Groves More sunshine and warmth.

Julie Ritchie Spring flowers blooming,

Janine Cardno Spring flowers.

Cheryl Cavanagh No more cold.

Jocelyn Konig Warm weather.

Lisa Welsh For all my daffodils to come out.

Rob Pringle Oooh the lambs … love roast lamb.

Whether it’s a reader photo, a cutie, or a snap of you with your Midweek, email it to midweek@age.co.nz with ‘Midweek Photo’ in the subject line, and it could be featured in this segment.

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Many people look forward to spring flowers such as daffodils.

PHOTO/STOCK.ADOBE.COM Troy and Julane Etherington [mother and son] have a very close bond.

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EDITORIAL

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WAIRARAPA ACTIVITIES Here’s some opportunities to get involved in environmental issues too.

SATURDAY 15 AUGUST, 9 - 11 AM

How can we help?

If you have been diagnosed with cancer we may be able to assist you with information about your cancer, transport to treatment or support you post treatment.

Sharpen up your vege gardening skills by volunteering with the crew from the MASTERTON COMMUNITY GARDEN. 94 Oxford Street, Masterton.

Celebrate 30 years of Daffodil Day in New Zealand in 2020.

Support the work we do in the community by raising awareness of the Cancer Society and donating to our work and research.

DAFFODIL DAY IS A BIT DIFFERENT THIS YEAR. YOU will see our collectors out on Friday 28th August with buckets.

Look for them in their yellow coats in your Town.

Our merchandise will not be on sale in street stalls.

Visit our NEW Pop Up Shop in Masterton at 158 Queen St Masterton.

You can purchase Beau (Teddy bear ) or pens or bunches of fresh daffodils yellow cupcakes a bake sale and more!

Other supporting retail outlets in Carterton & South Wairarapa will also stock our Teddy bear- Beau.

You can also donate contact less using our NEW QR Code or donating on line to: www daffodilday.org.nz Fresh daffodils can be ordered by emailing us : waisupport@xtra.co.nz Thank you for your generous support this daffodil day.

ENVIRONMENT MATTERS – like-minded people discussing environmental issues.

Wild Oats Café, Carterton, monthly.

Copthorne Hotel. Join Peter Glensor to discuss CITIZENS ASSEMBLIES FOR CLIMATE ACTION. Peter knows Wairarapa well from his time as a Presbyterian Minister in Masterton and has been involved in climate change initiative as a former Lower Hut City Councillor, a Greater Wellington Regional Councillor. Peter has just completed the prestigious AL GORE CLIMATE REALITY TRAINING, and is keen to share the knowledge. No charge.

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Forest and Bird will be leading a walk around FENSHAM RESERVE which is a wonderful native forest remnant west of Carterton on Belvedere Road. Google Fensham Reserve for directions to the car park.

DUNE PLANTING AT RIVERSDALE. Join the Riversdale Dune Planting Group for their annual dune planting. Guaranteed to be easy digging. Meet at the Riversdale Surf Club. Great family day and will finish with a BBQ sausage for all, around 1pm. Back up day Sunday.

Check the Masterton District Council Facebook for postponement details.

SUNDAY 23 AUGUST, 3 PM

Carterton Events Centre, 2040 ENVIRONMENTAL FILM What’s your 2040? Global warming, sea level rise, civil unrest, marine degradation – or a world that’s healthier and fairer than the one we live in today. Join filmmaker Damon Gameau as he jumps on a plane (offset with certified carbon credits) to travel the world in search of a better 2040. No charge.

SUNDAY 23 AUGUST, 11 AM - 1 PM Reap House Masterton. Join Forest and Bird members and Head of Biology from Victoria University Nicky Nelson for her talk on TUATARA AND CLIMATE CHANGE along with LIZARDS IN WAIRARPA - that were here, are here and could be here. Followed by a cuppa and the AGM.

It’s a great time to get involved in the environment in your neck of the woods.

Keen beachgoers and hapu have already got busy planting native dune plants at Castlepoint. Kara Kenny and son Benji were two of fifty planters that got 1000 pingao and spinifex planted in Castlepoint earlier this month.

CANCER SOCIETY WAIRARAPA

37 Te Ore Ore Road, Masterton. Phone 06 378 8039 Want to talk to a Nurse about Cancer?

Phone 0800 226 237 CANCER INFORMATION HELPLINE

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14 Wairarapa Midweek Extra Wednesday, August 12, 2020 ARATOI VOICES

Extra

Paint August Yellow Yellow is the most luminous of all the colours of the spectrum. It’s the colour of happiness, and optimism, of enlightenment and creativity, sunshine and spring.

Every August, the colour yellow symbolises raising awareness and funds for the one in three New Zealanders who will receive a cancer diagnosis during their lifetime.

This year, Aratoi is joining the iconic event Paint August Yellow with a pop-up exhibition of ‘yellow’ collection works, in support of the Wairarapa Cancer Society.

This unique exhibition had a simple brief – any artwork could be selected as long as it had a glimmer of yellow, and as it turns out each work chosen, in its own way, is a celebration of life.

Nine art works have been selected and are on display in Aratoi’s foyer for the month of August.

One among the works

selected is a screenprint

by Pat Hanly, titled Life goes on. A throw-away phrase which in three simple words so pointily explains that, however affected by sadness or tragedy, we must carry on living. Harsh as this phrase may be, Hanly’s print with its bold figure and brilliant colour, is uplifting. In this artwork the phrase life goes on is interpreted for its strength and resolve. Hanly’s work is a testimony to humanity and the quiet strength that comes from our personal struggles, often unseen by the world around us.

Another beautiful discovery was the glorious bunch of daffodils painted

by Marion Tylee. This graceful oil painting was all but forgotten and in need of restoration before it was rediscovered for this exhibition. The daffodil is a symbol of strength, resilience, courage and life. It survives our harsh winters to become one of the first flowers to bloom

in spring – the ideal symbol for the Cancer Society which offer support and comfort for families and children affected by cancer.

And my favourite piece in the exhibition: Douglas MacDiarmid’s Creatures in Space. I am taken by this strong composition and intrigued by the narrative between the two figures.

To me the luminous yellow is a metaphor for the human spirit and the ambiguity of the two figures evokes emotions that connect with the viewer’s own narratives.

An activity table will be set up in the foyer for families to drop in and make some daffodil art from August 22-30 August.

All koha/donations are going to the Wairarapa Cancer Society. Finalists of the Cancer Society’s School Art competition will be displayed in the foyer’s window space from August 18.

• Kate Devenny is an educator at Aratoi.

WAIRARAPA COMMUNITY CENTRE

What’s on in August at the centre?

Beverley Jack Centre Manager This month I would like to share with you WAIWAG = Wai Working Age Group. This group was established six months ago in Wairarapa and is supported by Blind Low Vision Foundation NZ, formerly Blind Foundation.

People in the Working Aged Group who are legally blind or have low vision can meet to connect with their community and socialise with people of the same ilk.

WAIWAG hold coffee mornings the first Thursday of every month. They invite guest speakers, support members to access technology, and plan fun

and community activities.

In August, Blind Low Vision Foundation hold an annual Bikkie Day fundraiser where volunteers and members bake puppy-shaped biscuits, the proceeds of which help breed and train guide dogs and fund other crucial services provided for New Zealanders who are blind or have low vision.

Our WAIWAG group have already gathered in the Community Centre’s kitchen for an afternoon of baking bikkies and they will be selling these throughout our community over the next few weeks.

Donna Laing is the convener of WAIWAG and she can be contacted on [027] 436-7544.

Other events taking

place at the centre over the next month include:

Mondays

Belly Dancing 4pm-5pm / 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st.

P Donna Laing 0800 080 717.

Guitar Jamming 5.15pm-6.15pm / 3rd, 10th, 24th & 31st.

P Donna Laing 0800 080 717.

Star Jam musical 6.15pm-8.15pm / 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st.

P Sophie Beckett 04 212 4971.

Tai Chi for beginners 9.30am-10.30am / 10th & 24th.

P Vonnie Cordell 021 433 934.

Tuesdays

FREE Cooking Classes 9am-1pm /4th & 11th.

P Bev Jack 3771022.

Lifecare Consultants (First Aid) 8am-4pm / 18th.

P Karen O’Connor 021 1125 579.

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I am a big snuggle bug! I love pats, cuddles, pats, and more cuddles! I would love an experienced home where I will get loads of attention, training, exercise, and yummy treats. I love to run, jump, and play, and have loads of energy. I’m a bit interested in small fluffy things so I probably wouldn’t be good in a home with cats or other small animals.

I am now on the lookout for a loving new family, so if you think you could be my new forever home, please drop by and talk to the team at the Masterton SPCA during their opening hours, or call them on 0800 467 732.

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Douglas MacDiarmid, Creatures in Space – Ending [1967], oil on canvas. Collection of Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and PHOTO/SUPPLIED History. Norman Prior bequest.

Wednesdays

P Stuart Miller 021 810 321.

Life Care Consultants (First Aid) 8am-4pm / 5th.

P Karen O’Connor 021 1125 579.

Mstn Tramping Club 7pm-10pm / 5th.

E mastertonc@gmail.com Stainglass Workshop 10am-1pm / 19th.

P Vonnie Cordell 021 433 934.

Heart Help Peer Support Group 1.30pm-2.30pm / 19th.

P Kit Cohr 370 3890.

Social Support Group 1.30pm-2.30pm / 5th,12th,19th, & 26th.

P Vonnie Cordell 021 433 934.

The Older Women’s Network 10am-11am / 5th, & 19th.

P Vonnie Cordell 021 433 934.

Coffee and Craft 12.30-3pm / 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th.

P Vonnie Cordell 021 433 934.

Thursdays

Sundays

St. Johns (First Aid Level 1) 9am-5pm / 20th.

P St Johns NZ 0800 785 646.

Kids need Dads 7.30pm-9pm / 27th.

WAIWAG Support Group 10am-noon / 6th.

P Donna Laing 0800 080 717.

Fridays

St Johns (refresher course) 9am-4pm / 21st.

P St Johns NZ 0800 785 646.

Wairarapa Community Centre AGM 5pm-6pm / 28th.

P Bev Jack 3771022.

Saturdays

Green Fingers Gardening Group 1pm-3pm / 15th.

P Bev Jack 3771022.

Feldenkrais (movement with ease) 2pm-4pm / 2nd.

P Rupert Watson 027 585 3822.

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Unfairness of voting

Care is at the heart of everything we do.

Gena, Roseneath Lifecare & Village

If you or a loved one are looking for Rest Home, Dementia Care, Hospital, Respite Care, Day Programmes or Independent Living, Gena is here to help.

When Gena became Manager at Roseneath Lifecare & Village, she really felt she’d come back home.

“I’ve always loved working at Roseneath, as this was where I started my nursing career in 2007.”

Her career with Heritage Lifecare has taken her from Registered Nurse, Clinical Manager and now Care Home and Village Manager.

Gena believes the drive to provide “A Better Everyday” for the residents is what makes Roseneath special.

Born and raised in the Wairarapa, she grew up in Martinborough, coming from a family of St John Ambulance Officers.

“I’ve always had an interest and empathy for helping people since I was very young.”

Gena’s own experience with family members going into aged care helps her understand the struggles families go through when their loved ones come into care for the first time.

“They often feel unsure about making the decision, so we offer a lot of reassurance and transparency, so everyone is on the same page and can feel at ease“ When residents come to Roseneath, Gena and her wonderful team help make them feel at home within the ‘settling in period’, as they can often feel vulnerable and worry they’ll be losing their independence.

“They soon realise they can continue on with any and all activities they were involved in prior to coming to live at Roseneath, as well as participate in all of the great activities run in our activity programme”.

If you or a loved one is in need of Care or are interested in joining our vibrant community, Gena would love to catch up with you.

Roseneath offers Rest Home, Hospital, Dementia Care, Respite Care, Day Programme and Independent Living.

Imagine on election day, after the votes have closed, a bunch of people go into the polling stations, pull out all the votes and change the party vote on voting papers from a minor party to a major party. You’d want to know where the scrutineers were and what they were doing. You’d say that was vote rigging and you’d be right.

And yet, as has happened since 1996 when we had our first MMP election, that’s what will happen on September 19 to all the votes that go to parties that don’t meet the threshold or gain an electorate seat. It’s outrageous and profoundly undemocratic and yet that’s how our MMP [Mixed Member Proportional] system works.

We call them “wasted votes” and because we name them that somehow validates this process.

When one criticises MMP, FPP [First Past the Post] supporters rear up. However under that system, votes that made no impact on the end composition of the house were way higher. Under FPP, only voters in the relatively few marginal seats could change the composition of parliament.

For all the rest, their votes were effectively wasted.

Some will be disbelieving, but two minutes checking on the

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Mike Osborne Electoral Commission’s MMP Calculator [tiny. cc/MMPCalc] will demonstrate what happens.

Set the option to “as count of the number of Party Votes” and give the first party in the list 49 votes, the second 47 and the third four. The third party at four per cent of the votes doesn’t meet the threshold. Click “Calculate the Parliamentary Seats” button at the bottom. The first party will get 61 MPs and the second 59. Now do it again, allocating the third party’s four votes to the first two – with 51 votes for the first and 49 for the second. What’s the result?

The same as before – 61 MPs and 59. As I said at the start, the four votes effectively get given to parties not voted for.

In this election, based on the Colmar-Brunton July 29 poll, parties other than ACT, Greens, Labour or National may not meet the threshold and therefore be wasted votes that will effectively get redistributed to those four parties [Note: Some other parties may win an electorate seat and so meet the threshold that way].

While a vote may be “wasted” in contributing to the composition of the house for this election, the Electoral Commission uses the number of votes as the basis for the amount of election funding it allocates at the next election. If you think your minor party is going to be around in three years’ time, then this is a factor to consider.

There is no alternative at present, but the system would be fairer if it allowed voters to select a party by preference so if your first preference doesn’t meet the threshold then your second preference is used and if that doesn’t meet the threshold then your third preference and so on. That would ensure your vote goes to a party you voted for.

What to do? Vote for a party that won’t meet the threshold if that’s your preferred party. Your preferred party definitely won’t meet the threshold if no one votes for it. Contact the Electoral Commission and let them know that the process is undemocratic and has to change – that’s up to each one of us.

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MASTERTON MONTHLY WRAP

AUGUST 2020

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HERE-TURI-KŌKĀ 2020 DON’T BE LATE ON RATES

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR In June, Masterton District Council committed to developing a multi-purpose facility, incorporating a town hall, in Masterton. We’re planning to spend $250,000 over the next 12 months to progress initial planning and design for this facility.

But before we progressed too far, we needed to take a step back and take a fresh look at what it is we are trying to achieve for our community, and what elements should be included in a multipurpose facility. To help, council has visited a range of different facilities around the lower North Island to see first-hand what other towns have developed for their communities.

We visited the Lower Hutt Events Centre, the Bulls Community Centre, Toi Toi centre in Hastings, and the Blyth Performing Arts Centre at Iona College, also in Hastings.

The facilities we saw varied significantly – from a community hub bringing together

different community services and facilities, to a sophisticated performing arts centre.

Seeing these different venues first-hand, and speaking with the key people involved in each of the projects, gave us a really good understanding of how they had been developed and what they are providing for the community.

Since our visit we have been discussing further our objectives for a multi-purpose facility in Masterton – essentially, what is it that we are trying to achieve by building such a facility? What are the benefits such a facility will bring to our community?

Each year we update how much we need to collect in rates to cover the yearly costs of these

If you think you may have trouble paying this instalment, give our friendly rates team a call on 06 370 6300.

The first rates instalment for the current financial year (30 June 2020 – 30 June 2021) is due on 20 August. You can check out what your rates pay for by searching your address on our rates page: www.mstn.govt.nz/rates

TOTAL MONTHLY RATES: $206

I look forward to sharing our confirmed objectives for the facility with you all shortly, and updating you on progress with this important facility.

The Government’s contribution of $10 million to the upgrade of Hood Aerodrome has been welcomed by the council as helping kick-start a major economic boost for Wairarapa.

Finance Minister Grant Robertson announced the funding commitment at Hood Aerodrome last month as part of the Government’s postCOVID-19 recovery package.

The council is contributing $7m to the project, which includes work to widen and extend the runway, including road realignments, lighting, electrical, water and wastewater upgrades, and additional security.

Masterton Mayor Lyn Patterson said the funding was welcome at a time when good news was sorely needed. Hood Aerodrome is recognised

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as a priority in the Wairarapa Economic Development Strategy.

“We have a national attraction at our fingertips, but we need to invest to bring it up to a standard that will attract more activity.

“This project gives us an exciting opportunity to transform Hood Aerodrome into a modern, functional airport with increased capacity over the longer-term.”

Lyn expects the significant infrastructure upgrade project to motivate existing businesses to expand and new business ventures to set up at Hood.

“The opportunity this presents includes the creation of up to 200 additional jobs in the future, as these new ventures become fully operational.”

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services, and projects like the rejuvenation of the Masterton town centre.

Here’s an example of what rates on a property worth $285,000 (an average Masterton property) cover.

All of this work is happening quickly and we are well on the way to having the project well progressed by early next year.

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Concept designs for the upgraded park were discussed with interested members of the skating community on 1 August, and designers RICH Landscapes will now work on detailed designs for the work, which will include lighting, and new skateable features, as well as a much-needed resurface of the entire skatepark.

Paying rates is a crucial part of maintaining the everyday services that Masterton District Council provides. These include things like construction and maintenance of our local roads, and looking after parks, reserves, and cemeteries, as well as providing staff for civil defence, environmental initiatives, and community development.

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Other facilities $14

Plans are progressing for the revamp of Masterton’s skatepark, with the Government’s announcement of $1.3 million in funding for the project providing a timely boost.

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Roads and footpaths $24 Library and archive $18

Regulatory services $13

Water supply $27

Council and community $20

Waste services $8

Recreation Centre $9

MASTERTON’S AIR QUALITY – JULY The amount of pollution in Masterton’s skies exceeded World Health Organisation guidance limits on 10 days in July – the same as June.

Pollution was recorded as “moderate” pollution on 13 days (one fewer than June) and “low” on eight days (more than the five days recorded in June).

High pollution (exceeded WHO guideline): Moderate pollution: Low pollution: Very low pollution:

Helping to clean up our smoggy skies is easy: make sure wood is dry, and untreated, ensure your fire burns bright and hot so it doesn’t produce smoke, and don’t shut the fire damper (air vent) down overnight.

Note: measurements are based on fine particle air pollution (PM2.5) of which WHO allows three days a year exceeding the guideline limit. For more information visit: www.mstn.govt.nz

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WHAT’S ON

OFF TO A FLYING START!

Friday 14 August - 4:30pm Applications close for Creative Communities Scheme Applications close for Masterton Arts Fund

The new flying fox in the Kid’s Own playground in Queen Elizabeth Park, Masterton, is already proving a hit with customers.

The Government’s funding is part of its COVID-19 recovery package with upgrades to the site set to begin in the next six months.

Wednesday 19 August - 2pm Audit and Risk Committee meeting Kiwi Room, Waiata House, 27 Lincoln Road, Masterton

Masterton Mayor Lyn Patterson is delighted with the announcement.

Thursday 20 August First installment of rates due

“A new, redeveloped skatepark presents so many opportunities and benefits for our community.

Wednesday 26 August - 4pm Infrastructure and Services Committee meeting Kiwi Room, Waiata House, 27 Lincoln Road, Masterton

“We received strong support for the project, demonstrating the importance of catering to the needs of our younger community members,” Lyn said.

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Aging equipment needed to be replaced and the upgraded version is now lighter and easier to pull back to the starting platform.

As well as a new platform, cable, and polls, council contractors also widened the soft landing area to ensure the flying fox complies with the New Zealand standard for playground equipment.

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Camera settings explained from Vet Services Wairarapa

CALVING AND LAMBING CONCERNS Spring!

Well, it’s not quite spring yet but calving and lambing are getting into swing for our early clients, and not far away for the rest of you. Remember to let us know if you are seeing any aborted foetuses and bring them in for us to find out why.

Look out for the signs of lambing or calving – separating from the herd or flock, flank watching, changes of behaviour happen before you see any fluids or birth sac coming out. Once you see fluids coming out, you should see a lamb or calf within 2 hours – if not ring us to come out and assist. If you don’t know how long it has been and birth doesn’t seem to be progressing then ring us as well. Sheep and horses can deliberately give birth during bad weather. This is an instinctive ploy to avoid predators, because wolves don’t like to hunt if it’s cold and raining.

They haven’t figured out yet that we don’t have wolves in New Zealand.

We talked about “down ewes” and “down cows” in a previous vet chat – this has already been a bad year for down animals.

These can be from milk fever (low calcium) or ketosis (low energy) or a combination. The best prevention is making sure the mother has enough to eat in the last couple of weeks before giving birth.

Try to avoid any interruptions to feeding and if you have to bring them in (i.e. for prelamb vaccinations) don’t keep them off pasture for any longer than necessary.

Talk to us if you have any questions about prelamb vaccinations – they will protect the ewe at lambing and

the lambs until weaning from a number of diseases that cause sudden death.

After she has given birth, make sure the ewe or cow has milk in all teats, and check for signs of mastitis – pain, heat, swelling, redness. Talk to us about getting some anti-inflammatory painkillers for sheep and cattle that have had difficult calvings or lambings.

Every year we have clients with outbreaks of scours (diarrhoea) in lambs or calves. There are a number of things you can do to prevent these and a number of ways to deal with them. The days of picking up a bottle of scourban from the farm supply store are long over and you all have responsibilities around appropriate use of antibiotics.

That means we can only dispense them for you to use if they are the right treatment for the animal. If we have never seen you or your animals before we may need to come out to examine them before selling you drugs. This is because of new regulations that we have no control over.

Spring is the best time of year and it can also be the worst – we never know what we will get called out to and it’s not always fun but it’s always interesting!

The Wairarapa group of Birds NZ have once again invited bird photographer TERENCE DAVIDSON to talk about bird photography, this time with a lesson on camera settings.

These are his words:

Modern cameras have endless settings, and it can be quite intimidating figuring out what buttons to press and dials to spin. Especially when you can take perfectly good photos by leaving everything on ‘auto’. But I encourage everyone to take the leap and assert some manual control over at least some of your camera settings. Now every camera is different so, rather than go into the finer details of how to set up a Nikon v a Canon, I will stick to the three things that every camera will allow you to control: Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO (sometimes called the Exposure Triangle).

These three settings basically control how much light is let into your camera and how each one is weighted, controls how your photo will look. When you leave your camera on auto it will do the calculations for you and give you the image that it thinks is best. But remember last time (Midweek issue July 15, p16) when I mentioned the importance of thinking about things in advance so that you have the right light/ wind direction/background.

Well the camera settings are no different, and the problem with leaving everything on auto is that the camera can’t anticipate what you’ll want in the future. So below I will go over what each of these settings do, and what settings I use for some common situations when photographing birds.

Shutter Speed

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I would say that shutter speed is probably the most important setting to pay attention to when photographing birds, especially when photographing birds in flight. When you’re photographing something fast moving, the higher the shutter speed the better, as it allows you to freeze the action without any blur. But the faster the shutter speed is the less light is

this I expect a bit of blur to start showing up in some photos. For birds who are about to take off I will shoot at 1/4000 of a second, this is because it’s when birds are Aperture beating their wings the fastest in Generally, I will set my aperture order to generate the energy to as wide open as my lens will get airborne. For birds who are allow. Aperture is expressed in already in flight, I find 1/3200 f-numbers, the lower the number tends to be fast enough. the wider open the lens is. So f4 That leaves ISO; while I think is a wider aperture than f11 for it’s important to manually select example. The reason I tend to use Aperture and Shutter Speed, the widest aperture possible I switch ISO to ‘auto’ is two-fold. First of all, mode. This is because it allows the most for me ISO is only light to be let into about giving me the camera, enough light which means for the photo that it allows to be exposed me to operate correctly, with a higher and I trust shutter the camera speed. to make that Secondly, the decision for wider your me, it won’t aperture is the affect how I shallower your want the photo depth of field will to look in the same be. This is how you way Aperture and achieve a lovely Shutter Speed do. smooth background A wide open aperture is what gives the background There is however a that lets the bird caveat to this. As I this blurry look that really stand out, because makes the kaka stand-out. mentioned above, if everything else the ISO gets too high PHOTO/TM DAVIDSON behind it that the picture becomes could otherwise distract the eye is unusable, so I will go into the completely out of focus. settings menu for my camera and ISO limit how high the auto-ISO can go ISO in simple terms controls the (for my Nikon D500 this is 6400), light sensitivity of the camera. This this means that the ISO will never is great because the more sensitive get higher than what I find to be your camera is to light the less acceptable for my photos. This light it requires, meaning you can will vary from person to person crank up those shutter speeds. and camera to camera. The fancier But there is a trade-off, the higher your camera is the better it will be your ISO the more grain or noise able to handle high ISO levels. will appear in your photos. If the So I hope this basic outline of the ISO gets too high your photos will technical aspects of photography become devoid of any sharpness is helpful, and you’re inspired and quite unusable. enough to take the leap and get How I exploit the Exposure away from the auto settings on Triangle your camera and find what works Now we’ve discussed what each for you. If you’re unsure about how of these important settings do, to adjust the settings I’ve talked I’ll let you know how I use them. about on your specific camera the I’ve already mentioned that I will next step is to search the internet; generally keep my aperture wide there’s a wealth of resources there open on the lowest f-number that will help you improve your available. Shutter speed depends photography. on the situation, if a bird is • The Feather Report is supplied stationary I will ideally shoot at by members of the Wairarapa 1/500 of a second, this allows group of Birds New Zealand. plenty of compensation for • See TM Davidson on his any small movements the bird website tmdavidson.com or on might make while I am taking instagram @tm.davidson the picture, if the light is bad I’ll • If you would like more info drop down to 1/200 or lower, about our group, please but my hand isn’t the steadiest contact Oliver Druce at birds. when holding a big lens so below wairarapa@osnz.org.nz being allowed into the camera, so you must strike a balance with the other settings or your pictures will be pitch black.

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Wednesday, August 12, 2020 Lifestyle Wairarapa Midweek Venus in the Matariki (Pleiades) cluster.

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The Goldilocks zone On Friday Venus is at greatest elongation.

That is just astrolanguage for saying that Venus will appear at maximum visual separation from the sun. It means that it spends more time in the morning twilight before the sun rises and kills it.

But forget Friday.

Sunday you should drag yourself out of bed around 6am.

Then the brilliant Venus will be joined by a gorgeous crescent moon, both coming together in the constellation of Gemini.

When you look at Venus (it’s in the morning sky for a while to come yet) you are basically looking at an Earth twin, for size anyway.

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Nick Sault But it’s an Earth that’s seen runaway global warming, with a dense atmosphere and a surface temperature that would more than cook your turkey.

Okay, it is one step nearer the sun, but Mars (high in the NW sky) being one step away from the sun has gone the other way. Mars is a frozen desert with an atmosphere too thin to support even a covid virus.

That is why scientists say we live in the Goldilocks zone. Not too hot

and not too cold, like the porridge in the nursery story. This is what astronomers are looking for when identifying extrasolar planets. But there is more to it than a planet being in the right place orbiting the right kind of star.

There are dozens of specialities in our Earth, sun, moon relationship. Our star is very stable, allowing billions of years for life to evolve. The Earth is a nice size that ensures gravity is not a problem for life.

It also has a special mix of elements and materials – lots of water and carbon for creating the building blocks of life. The atmosphere has the right mix of gases. Even the most common gas, nitrogen, is said by scientists to be a climate stabiliser and a barrier for cosmic rays that would otherwise fry our insides.

What about the moon, you say? Well, when you look at that wondrous crescent these mornings, bear in mind that we have, not the absolute largest moon in the solar system, but the largest in relation to its mother planet.

It is this special weight-to-weight ratio that keeps

the Earth’s axis relatively stable, thus ensuring that zonal climates do not change dramatically throughout the ages.

For instance, if relatively frequently the north pole becomes the equator and vice versa, there would never be the sort of climate stability required for the development of complex life.

As I said, there are many more specialities in our Goldilocks scenario.

This means, of course, that the chances are very low of astronomers detecting the mournful mumblings of sentient beings out there.

Next week: Who needs to get Sirius?

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Wai Running Festival plan and middle of the trail, with volunteers working in shifts to hand out food, water and first aid.

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Race organisers enjoying the view from the WAI2K course.

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Donna Robinson giving children a taste of triathlon and adventure racing. Held around the Borderlandz paintball circuit in Carterton, the event has mountain biking, trail running and paintball target shooting. There’s also a shorter course for younger ones, so everyone can get active.

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and we’re looking for volunteers for the Wairarapa parts of the WAI2K. We need volunteers to hand out supplies at the aid stations, as well as marshals to check off runners at points along the route.

Some of the locations will require a bit of climbing, but most of them are accessible by road.

There are shifts available in the morning, as well as through the afternoon and evening, lasting until every runner has passed by.

We’re also looking for volunteers for the WAI NOT on Sunday in Greytown There will be aid stations at the ends

Office setup – Manaaki Ki Wairarapa This new community health clinic is looking for someone with admin experience to help with setting up and organising their office before their opening in September. Experience with promotion or grant applications would also be helpful.

Event Marshal – Carterton Daffodil Festival, Sunday, September 13 Marshals are wanted to direct traffic, wrangle people and prevent improper parking at the Middlerun site. The event runs from 10am to 3pm, volunteers can if necessary catch a ride from Carterton on the buses.

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aim of the game is to go for as long as you can – the person who does the most running on the day wins.

You can run as much or as little as you like, and the race will continue until there’s only one person left on the course. Half the proceeds from this event will be going back to the Greytown Trails Trust.

Like most big events, this festival needs volunteer support

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In Wairarapa, we are fortunate to have a lot of great events to liven up our calendar, like Booktown and Wings Over Wairarapa. These events attract new people to visit Wairarapa and provide plenty of enjoyment to locals as well. This year, circumstances permitting, there’s a new event happening – the Wai Running Festival.

The inaugural Wai Running Festival will be held this November, from Thursday-Sunday, November 19-22.

Organised by the people who run the Wellington Urban Ultra 2K, the festival has three main events – the Wai2K ultramarathon on Friday, November 20, the WAITRI kids’ event on Saturday 21 and the WAI NOT endurance run on Sunday 22.

The WAI2K is an adventure race, a tough endurance event run over mixed terrain. Starting from the Tauherenikau Racecourse near Featherston, it heads up over the Pylon Track to Kaitoke, then around and back to Wairarapa on the Rimutaka Rail Trail, through Featherston and back to the racecourse.

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The ex-lease computers of less than five years of age, have had their memory beefed up, hard disk drive replaced with a solid state drive, and have the Windows 10 operating system.

An alternative to buying a brand new computer is to upgrade your current one by adding more memory and replacing the hard disk drive with a solid state drive to dramatically improve its performance. Solid state drives have a faster access speed which means programmes can run more quickly.

South Wairarapa Computers can also replace parts where wear and tear is starting to cause problems, such as the keyboard on laptops.

It also offers a replacement services for screens and batteries of phones and tablets.

Wairarapa Computers offers all the other services you would expect, such as sorting out problems with malware, viruses and frozen computers.

Another service now available is transferring video to DVD or USB. “The longer you leave it, the more a video will decay,” John points out.

Greytown Butchery sells a wide range of meats from traditional cuts to game and organic.

“You can still use Windows 7 but it is like driving a car without a seatbelt. It might be okay but if something happens, it will be really bad,” says John.

Today Greytown Butchery sells a vast range of meats from traditional cuts to ready-to-cook, stir fry, casseroles, game and organic.

The two other technicians, Jason Bain and Logan Godkin, have many years’ experience between them, with John’s daughter Leah managing the office reception.

You can bring your computer into the shop in Hastwell Street, just a few metres from FreshChoice supermarket or have a technician call to fix it. Another option is remote assistance from the shop to your home or business.

For more information phone 06 304 7149 or pop in to South Wairarapa Computers at 2 Hastwell Street, Greytown.

But what has always gotten the butchery the most attention are its sausages which have won 23 Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards at the annual Devro Great New Zealand Sausage Competition.

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“We always make sure to use fresh trimmings, lean meat and fresh herbs for our sausages.

“All our meat is sourced locally – we handpick it straight from the farm.”

Gavin says it also helps that his three fulltime and one part-timer butcher are also passionate about the trade.

“They’re not just in it to cut up the meat, and put it on the shelves – they put a lot of care and effort into the job.”

The butchery’s sausages are its most popular product, with customers appreciating the range from around the world – such as German Bratwurst, Maltese Pork and South African Boerewors.

Gavin has also introduced a range of preservative and gluten-free sausages.

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The private-eyed predator Dear friends, Did you know that the opposite of nocturnal – meaning active at night, is a term called diurnal?

It means active during the day. But it’s funny how we can hear a lot of stories mentioning the word ‘nocturnal’ and yet barely hear mention if the term ‘diurnal’. One of life’s funny mysteries perhaps?

Our forest at night certainly has a lot of activity. There can be squawks from kākā, kiwi calling sounds, kiwi rustling sounds, other rustling sounds and the occasional ‘what was that?’ noise. If we tip-toe quietly we can sometimes hear the nocturnal ruru [morepork].

They tend to get more vocal as we head towards September and the start of their breeding season.

We also think it’s due to

the smorgasbord of food that comes as the months get warmer. They’ll eat large insects such as weta, moths, cicadas, huhu bugs, small mice or rats, or even the occasional bird.

Ruru are a fascinating predator. They can fly in complete silence. This is because they have serrated edges on their feathers which reduce turbulence and muffle the sound of air passing over their wings. They tend to glide when snatching prey which also reduces drag thereby minimalising all sound.

Ruru have also been known to successfully hunt in complete darkness.

Nights so dark that even Frodo’s Phial of Galadriel wouldn’t be of any use.

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discs – the decompressed areas either side of their beak – to reflect what little light exists back to their eyes. When there is absolutely no light, ruru

will successfully hunt using only their offset ears.

Their excellent hearing allows them to accurately judge distance and locate prey. They have been known to hunt bugs on the ground under leaf litter using this technique when they have no sight whatsoever.

With hearing and vision this attuned you can be absolutely sure that ruru will notice you venturing around outside in the dark even if you don’t know they’re there.

The opening lyrics of Darryl Hall and John Oates eighties hit ‘Private

Eyes’ could almost have been written about them.

“Private Eyes. They’re watching you. They see your every move. Private Eyes. They’re watching you”.

And so they are!

Listen out for us again next week, The Pūkaha Rangers Contributed by Alex Wall • The Wairarapa Midweek has partnered with Pukaha National Wildlife Centre to put a spotlight on wildlife conservation efforts locally and allow readers to get up close and personal with New Zealand’s amazing native species.

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Grains yields show increase “For context, keep in mind when making the comparison that 2019’s results were below average,” Federated Farmers vice-chairman grains, Brian Leadley, said.

“Nevertheless, we have those reported strong yields and even a new world record. While the 17.398 tonnes/hectare of

Kerrin wheat harvested on Eric Watson’s Ashburton farm is testament to great management, it’s also a reflection of a pretty good growing season.”

The yield rises recorded in the AIMI survey compared with 2019 were: wheat up an estimated 26 per cent, feed barley up 12 per cent, milling wheat up 11 per cent, malting barley

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Final harvest data for wheat, barley and oats [milling/malting and feed] in 2020 show yields were up 17 per cent overall across the six crops.

The July AIMI [Arable Industry Marketing Initiative] Survey report shows these results were from a reduced number of hectares planted [down 6 per cent], with the net result being a 10 per cent increase in total tonnage compared with last season.

up 1 per cent, milling oats up 5 per cent and feed oats up 6 per cent.

Weather conditions for autumn/winter sowing and establishment have been judged by survey respondents as being very good in most regions.

Sowings and intentions are similar to last season, with the exception of malting barley [down 10 per cent], milling oats [up 32 per cent] and feed oats [down 14 per cent] – although less than half of these crops had been sown as at July 1.

Over the two-year period [2019 harvest to predicted 2021 harvest], the harvest area for feed barley and feed wheat is predicted to

decrease by 14 per cent and 6 per cent respectively. Conversely, the harvest area for milling wheat is predicted to increase by 26 per cent and for malting barley by 14 per cent.

“While the prediction for total planting area is stable, we’re seeing a bit of a shift by growers to milling wheat rather than feed wheat varieties,” Leadley said.

“Wrapped up in that is extra recognition for the quality of New Zealand wheat for domestic consumption and the work that’s been done around

raising the profile of our own New Zealand product is paying dividends.

“In tandem with that is the varieties we’re growing are yielding quite well – not quite getting up to feed variety yields but they’re getting quite close.

So if growers swing to those, they’ve got choices in the market.”

Growers could put their wheat into the milling market but if feed wheat demand is stronger, they have that option.

The reverse is not true: feed wheat varieties are generally not suitable for milling.

Survey responses indicate there could be a lessening of support around production of feed grains.

“That’s a little concerning. While we’ve been pushing harder on those higher end value types were certainly still want to support feed demand,” Leadley said.

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suffered from a serious drought, quite a bit of feed grain was consumed through that, but fair to say probably not as much as the arable industry would have liked to have seen.”

A lot of maize grain was used in the North Island, where the bulk of that is grown.

The AIMI survey reported 6200 tonne of unsold malting barley.

Most malting barley is used in beer production and with bars and restaurants closed for six weeks during the covid-19 lockdown, there was disruption to demand and production, especially for keg beer.

“I think this is a blip more than anything.

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started that pink was a girl’s colour and blue was a boy’s colour.

This was also when the idea of boats being for boys and dolls being for girls also manifested itself, because that’s how the children of Queen Victoria were brought up, so society adopted it as normality.

Nowadays, society around the world has been conditioned to accept the Victorian propaganda and ignore the real facts about the origins of the colour pink.

Let’s break away from these Victorian stereotypes and once again understand the real history and meaning of the colour pink.

Therefore the Houses of Lancashire and Yorkshire were united and to symbolise this union and partnership, King Henry VII created the Tudor Rose by merging the Red Rose of Lancashire with the White Rose of Yorkshire.

Hence, The Tudor Rose is pink, the colour you get if you mix red and white.

Before the time of Queen Victoria in 1837, no one cared what colours people wore. When Britain ruled the entire world with an empire under Queen Victoria, the maps showing all the countries that Britain ruled over were coloured pink because that was the colour of the Tudor Rose.

However, this was where the problems began. Queen Victoria reigned for more than 60 years and people began to think that pink was associated with her because she was female.

At the same time one of her sons joined the Royal Navy, the main colour of the navy being blue.

So, the misconception

Richard. Richard wanted the throne so arrested the king and his younger brother and threw them into the Tower of London as prisoners – they became known wrongly to history as The Princes In The Tower, since one of them was the legal monarch.

It is widely believed that Richard killed his nephews, to make certain there was no one to challenge his right to become King Richard III in 1483.

He died at the Battle of Bosworth two years later when a prince called Henry Tudor, who was a distant relative of the last Lancaster king, Henry VI defeated him.

Henry Tudor married the only remaining princess from the York royal house after he became King Henry VII. Their son would become the infamous King Henry VIII.

the British throne for 56 years with King Henry IV, King Henry V and the reigning monarch Henry VI. King Henry VI died in battle during 1461, meaning the York king, Edward IV, took over.

He died in 1483 and his young son became King Edward V. King Edward V was still a young child and was given a regent, his uncle

There is a serious misconception in the world that pink is a girls colour and blue is a boys colour.

To explain how this misconception happened we have to go back to an event called the War Of The Roses in England from 1455 to 1485.

The War Of The Roses was a dispute over the throne of England between two counties, Lancashire and Yorkshire. Lancashire’s flag is a red rose and their neighbour Yorkshire’s emblem is a white rose.

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34 Wairarapa Midweek Community Events Wednesday, August 12, 2020 Scrabble: Masterton Public Library, 5-8pm, boards, tiles, word lists and handy tips available free of charge, all welcome: beginners and enthusiasts, young and old.

Please register with the library to help us gauge numbers: https://library.mstn.govt.nz or https:// www.facebook.com/mstnlibrary Call Sue McRae [027] 449-0601.

The Salvation Army Oasis: Gambling addiction help, free service, counselling service available, 41 Perry St, Masterton.

Call [06] 370-3317/[021] 804-339 [any time] – Ramil Adhikari.

Danzability Class: 10.30-11.30am, at St John’s Hall, 73 Main St, Greytown.

Contact physio.rachel.horwell@gmail.com or [022] 077-2654.

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

GirlGuidingNZ: Carterton Pippins, 5-7 years, 4.15-5.30pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Carterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 6-7.30pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550.

Digital Seniors: Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching: Martinborough, St Andrew’s Hall, Dublin St, 9.30-11.30am. Featherston, Featherston Fire Station, Fox St, 1.303.30pm.

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

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

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

Narcotics Anonymous: 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 [022] 373-4299.

Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Joan Miller 377-7983.

Social Learners Bridge: 1-3.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call

Barbara [06] 304-9208.

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

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

Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 1-2.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135.

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

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

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

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 The Noodles: At 7.30pm, Club Wairarapa, 20 Essex St, Masterton, all welcome.

Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Carterton Library noon-2pm.

Aratoi: Matariki and Astrophotography – Six Wellington- and Wairarapa-based artists show the power and beauty of the night from their own perspectives. Ends August 30. ROARR! – Aratoi’s animal kingdom, from lion scull and Moa bones to Huia skins and wallaby. Ends August 30. Toi Raranga – The Art of Weaving: Features traditional and contemporary raranga from our collection. Ends September 30.

Masterton Social Badminton Club: Wairarapa College gym, Cornwall Street entrance, 7-9pm. Contact Hamish Macgregor [021] 259-7684 or Sam [021] 055-2113.

Seniornet Wairarapa: Drop-in [1to1 help with your Smartphone, laptop, tablet, iPad or desktop], 1-2.30pm, Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton. Call John [027] 383-5654.

Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Quit Clinic at Whaiora 9am-noon. Support available across Wairarapa at no cost to

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 Men’s Group Overnight in the Wilderness: Saturday 4.30pm-Sunday noon, camping by the fire next to the river for any men 17+ or 14+ accompanied by father/grandfather/caregiver. You will need to carry your gear for about 15 minutes from carpark to the bush.

Register at www.mensgroup-wairarapa.nz Te Kura Whakaora Mauri: Super Soul School; volunteers welcome, 6-7pm; Te Awhina Cameron Community House.

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Wairarapa Farmers’ Market: 9-1pm, Solway Showgrounds Masterton, entry from Fleet and York Sts, under the grandstand and nearby redwood tree.

Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Sat, Sun and public holidays, 10am-4pm, groups by arrangement. Call Jean [06] 372-6623 or Gael [06] 372-6808.

Featherston Weekly Market: 8am-2pm, 33 Fitzherbert St. Hospice Wairarapa Support Services: Available free of charge for anyone dealing with a terminal illness. Call [06] 378-8888, or www.hospicewairarapa. co.nz Women’s Self Defence: With Dion, 9am, band rotunda, Queen Elizabeth Park. Call [020] 4124-4098.

Parkrun: Weekly 5km run/walk.

Measured, timed, free. 8am start, at the Woodside end of the Greytown rail trail.

Onetime registration essential. Info: parkrun.co.nz/greytownwoodsidetrail Martinborough Museum: Sat: 11.30am3.30pm Sun: 11.30-1.30pm, 7 Memorial Sq, Martinborough.

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

Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Masterton Library, 10amnoon.

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

Toy Library: Masterton: 10am-1pm, at rear of YMCA, 162 Dixon St. Featherston: 14 Wakefield St, 10am-noon. Call Merle [06] 308-8109.

Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet at 1.15pm for 1.30pm start. Call Steve Davis [06] 304-7155.

Bowls: At 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Rex Kenny 379-7303.

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

SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 Environment Matters: Come along and

join conversations about climate, waste, water and other environmental issues.

Share your feelings and concerns in a supportive, non-judgmental group. All welcome, Wild Oats Cafe [upstairs], at 10.30am. Organised by Carterton Climate Community. Call Alison [021] 0891-1365, Nick [021] 153-0771, Anne [022] 088-6061.

Indoor Bowls: At Club Carterton, Broadway. Names in by 1.15pm for a 1.30pm start. All welcome for a fun afternoon. Call [027] 645-0905.

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

Martinborough Museum: Open 1.303.30pm, 7 Memorial Sq, Martinborough.

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

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

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

Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Joan Miller 377-7983.

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

MONDAY, AUGUST 17 Age Concern: Exercise For Seniors, 9.30am; line dancing, 10.30am, at the Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton.

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

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

Carterton Scottish Dance Club: Meet at 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. No partner required. Call Elaine 377-0322 or email carterton@ dancescottish.org.nz Wairarapa Services Club: Cards – 500, 1.30pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton.

Mah Jong: 1-4pm, Featherston

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 18 Masterton Toastmasters: Meet in the Salvation Army Hall, 210 High St, Carterton, at 7.30pm. All welcome in a supportive, friendly environment for participation in public speaking, communicative and leadership opportunities. Call Ben [027] 892-0730.

Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: Meet 7pm in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531.

Wairarapa Embroiderers Guild: Meet at the Ranfurly Club Rooms, Chapel St, Masterton. Call Nola [027] 6878599 or Jenny 377-0859 or email Wairarapaembroiderers@gmail.com Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Masterton Library, 11am1pm.

Masterton Alcoholics Anonymous: 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 378-2338 or Pete [020] 4005-9740.

Martinborough Community Choir: 7.15-9pm, First Church Hall, Weld St. Martinborough. We are an un-auditioned, all-comers, primarily a cappella choir, and we welcome anyone who enjoys group singing in harmony, across a wide variety of musical styles. Contact Vicki Jones: vicbjones@gmail.com Seniornet Wairarapa: 1.30-2.30pm, Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton. Call John [027] 383-5654.

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

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

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

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

Station, 1.30-3.30pm.

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

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

Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 9amnoon at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter (027) 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Girl Guiding: Pippins [5-7 years] 3.455pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646.

Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 9am for 9.15am start. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000.

Bowls: At 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the clock tower, Carterton. Call Rex Kenny 379-7303.

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

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 Toi Wairarapa – Heart of Arts: 10 Minute Bites, 12.10pm, BYO sandwich.

Housie: 7pm at the Martinborough Bowling Club, Regent St. Featherston Amateur Wrestling Club: For the school term. Classes are weight and skill dependent; Beginners, 5-9 years, 5.30-6.15pm; 10 years+ [including adults] 6.15-7.30pm.

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

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

Carterton Cycle Group: An informal group of ‘leg power’ and e-power cyclists, 9.30am from Belvedere Rd (weather permitting) for 20km or 40-60km rides.

Call Irene (027) 634-9167 or Lesley (021) 299-6389.

Heart of Arts Wairarapa: A community gallery showing work from Wairarapa artists, 47 High St North, Carterton. Open Wed-Sun, 11am-3pm.

Club Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll, beginners 7.30pm; Intermediate level 8pm, at Club Wairarapa, Masterton. Call [027] 333-1793.

Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: Meet 10am in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531.

Cross Creek Blues Club: From 7.15pm with guest artists. Dinner from 5pm, www.

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

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

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

Cards: Come and join other enthusiastic “500” Players 1.15-4.15pm, at the Carterton Club. Call Barbara 379-6582 or

Val 379-8329.

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

Silver Ukulele Club: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Jan [06] 3088556.

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

Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, beginners 4.30-5.30pm; intermediate, 5.30-7pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135.

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

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

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

Recreational Walking Group: 9.30am, Essex St car park. Call Ann Jackson, 3725758, or Ann Duckett, 378-8285.

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

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

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

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

Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet at 1.15am for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Steve Davis [06] 3047155.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Carterton Food Bank: 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.

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.

Masterton District Brass Band: Rehearsals at 7pm, in the Band Room, Park Ave, Masterton. Call [022] 5740742.

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

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Wednesday, August 12, 2020 Community Events Wairarapa Midweek you. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246.

Needlework & Craft Drop-in: 10amnoon, Featherston Community Centre.

Call May [06] 308-6912 or Virginia [06] 308-8392.

Cloth Collective Sewing Workshop: 10am-2pm Featherston Community Centre. Call Petra [021] 234-1554.

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, 41 High St North, Carterton.

Call Desley [027] 787-8558.

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 Pam 378-6740 Greytown Music and Movement: For pre-schoolers, 10am, at St Luke’s Hall, Main St. Contact: email admin@ stlukesgreytown.co.nz 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 Masters Swimming Club: Club night 6-7pm, Genesis Recreation Centre back pool. Call Stu [027] 2954189 or Lucy [021] 0204-4144.

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

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

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Classified

Paddy.

19/2/1923 26/3/2020 Because of Covid-19 the time has finally come to celebrate the life of our funloving Father and Pops.

A service for Paddy will be held in St Patricks Church, Queen Street, Masterton on Friday 14 August 2020 at 2:00pm followed by an interment of his ashes at Riverside Park Cemetery.

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Public Notices Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 Telfer Properties Limited, 62 Whiterock Road, RD 2, Martinborough has made an application to the District Licensing Committee at South Wairarapa District Council for the Renewal of an OffLicence in respect to the premises situated at 62 Whiterock Road, Martinborough known as Brackenridge Country Retreat & Day Spa. The general nature of the business conducted/ to be conducted under the licence is Accommodation, Function Centre, Day Spa. The days and hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 7 days a week 10am to 10pm.

The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours of the relevant District Licensing Committee where the premises is located. Any person who is entitled to object, and who wishes to object to the grant of the application, may no later than 15 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file their objection in writing with the Secretary of the relevant District Licensing Committee, South Wairarapa District Council, 19 Kitchener Street, Martinborough, PO Box 6, Martinborough 5741.

No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

This is the second publication of this notice 12 August 2020.

The first publication was on 05 August 2020.

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Teacher Aide Position Available in the Supported Learning Centre at Wairarapa College.

Come and join a professional and enthusiastic team. The Supported Learning Centre at Wairarapa College requires a Teacher Aide for approximately 15 hours per week all dependent on ORS funding. Hours fall on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

The applicant will support students who have various disabilities in and out of the Centre.

Apply in writing with a CV and covering letter to Amanda Kawana, email akawana@waicol.nz by Tuesday 25th August 10am.

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Wairarapa Building Society Notice of 2020 Annual General Meeting Notice is hereby given that the 2020 Annual General Meeting of Members of the Wairarapa Building Society will be held: Friday 28 August 2020 at 5.00pm Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History 12 Bruce Street, Masterton Business 1. To receive and consider the Society’s Annual Report including the Directors’ Report, the Independent Auditor’s Report and the accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Society and its subsidiaries.

2. To appoint the Independent Auditors in respect of the Society and its subsidiaries for the year ended 31 March 2021.

3. To set the Directors fees.

4. To transact any general business that may properly be brought before the meeting.

Proxies A Member entitled to vote is entitled to appoint another person (whether a member or not) as his or her proxy to attend and vote. Proxy forms are available from the Society’s registered office during normal business hours.

Completed proxy forms shall be deposited with the Society not less than 60 hours before the Annual General Meeting.

By order of the Board Jennie Mitchell, Secretary Masterton, 31 July 2020

Allied Concrete specialises in the production of ready mix concrete, with 54 plants nationwide. A vacancy has arisen at the Masterton plant for a casual Ready mix driver.

To be considered for this role you will be required to: • Have a current class 4 licence • Be punctual and reliable • Be flexible in your working hours • Be customer focused • Be fully committed to the highest levels of Health and Safety While previous industry experience may be an advantage, it is not essential as on the job training will be given to the successful candidate.

Opportunities to learn new skills and take on more challenging roles are very real and expected. If you are interested in a long term career then this may be the industry for you.

Allied Concrete are committed to providing a safe and drug free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test and a driving assessment by our regional driving trainer prior to confirmation of employment.

Applications should be in own hand writing attached to a current CV posted to: Allied Concrete PO Box 2037 Masterton 5842 Attention: Cole Haywood If you have any questions about the position please contact the Masterton plant Phone 06 370 5187 Email cole.haywood@alliedconcrete.co.nz Applications for this position close Friday 28th August 2020

PART TIME ACCOUNTS ADMINISTRATOR - 20 HOURS PER WEEK Hansells Masterton Ltd is an iconic Wairarapa brand locally owned and operated since 19 34.

We have an opportunity for an efficient and motivated individual to join our business as a Part-Time Accounts Administrator.

The Role will include: • Accounts Payable including reconciliations • Invoicing • General office administration within the Finance Department The successful applicant will have: • Accounts experience including Microsoft Office packages • Excellent time management skills • Eye for detail and accuracy • Efficient, with the ability to follow processes • Self-motivated and has initiative • Must be team player and happy to help where needed.

Hansells Masterton Ltd can offer: • A competitive salary • A varied role with the possibility of future growth • Health Insurance cover • Life Insurance cover Applications, with your CV and references, should be sent to: Julie Watson Financial Accountant Hansells Masterton Ltd PO Box 694 Masterton 5840 Or email juliew@hmstn.co.nz Applications will close on 21st August 2020

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DRIVERS WANTED Drivers wanted for bulk haulage and timber.

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The Escarpment Vineyard, a highly respected winery business based in Martinborough, which is involved in the growing making and marketing of premium wine, requires the services of a Cellar Door Host.

The position is based at Peppers Parehua, New York St West, Martinborough.

Initially the position is weekends only but evolving into 5 days a week (Wednesday through Sunday) by late October 2020.

Position duties include managing the day to day operations of the cellar door, communicating with Wine Club Members and growing this membership. A brand ambassador role, helping to educate and entertain patrons is an essential part of the job. Assisting Assisting with with winery winery .

The successful applicant will report directly to our Marketing and Export Supervisor and possess the following attributes: Excellent personnel and communication skills Cellar door experience preferably Wine knowledge Retail and stock management experience Excellent social media skills Relevant experience is preferred but not essential. Starting ASAP. Please forward a covering letter with a one page CV and references

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The job will mainly entail serving customers at the till, helping customers with their gardening enquiries (including plant health), watering, re-stocking products and answering the telephone.

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WBS is looking for an experienced professional to help us continue to grow our home and business lending activities here in the Wairarapa region.

ROAD NETWORK OPERATIONS MANAGER ‘Ruamāhanga Roads’ is a shared service across the Carterton and South Wairarapa District Councils. It aims to be the “best transport unit” in New Zealand enabling the councils to work together to connect communities, and meet current and future roading needs for the two districts.

We are looking for a strategic, forward-thinking leader to manage the operational delivery of the Land Transport Programme in partnership with the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) ensuring appropriate levels of service taking into account future changes in demand, growth and land use patterns.

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A copy of the job description is available at www.cdc.govt.nz/yourcouncil/vacancies/ If you think this is the opportunity for you, please send your covering letter and C.V. to Gerry Brooking, People and Wellbeing Manager, Carterton District Council - gerry@cdc.govt.nz Applications will close 5pm Monday, 24 August 2020.

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The role You’ll be the front-line point of contact for customer’s lending needs and be responsible for creating personalised loan solutions.

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This is a customer facing and hands-on role. You’ll be guiding customers all the way through the lending process so you need to be flexible and solutionorientated as we don’t operate on a one-size-fits-all approach to lending!

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Next steps If that sounds like you we’d love to hear from you. Send your CV and a covering letter telling us about you to: wbs@wbs.net.nz.

For more information and a copy of the job description visit: www.wbs.net.nz/careers.

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38 Wairarapa Midweek Sport Wednesday, August 12, 2020 WELLINGTON PREMIER HOCKEY

Men win, miss bonus point

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Daleÿ eld women maintain their lead Women’s Hockey

Toa Daleÿ eld

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Felicity Reidy [with ball] scored a hattrick in the win over Toa. PHOTO/FILE

second quarter, and Felicity Reidy scored a hat-trick in the second half.

The result was even more satisfying given that Dalefield had only 14 players, with Brigitte Mossman and Katie-Anne Saywell unavailable because of work commitments.

That resulted in coach Michael O’Connor playing usual defender Kianna Dawson in a striker’s role and he said she did well, setting up a couple of goals, and was named player of the day.

O’Connor said the team made a few mistakes, but they

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Dalefield maintained their lead at the top of the Wellington Women’s Premier Championship with a convincing 7-0 bonus point victory over Toa at the National Hockey Stadium.

Abby Crawley opened the scoring for Dalefield in the first quarter, along with Katherine van Woerkom.

Rosie Rooderkirk and Reese Robertson added goals in the

got better as the game went on.

“Our defence was really good and that was pleasing.

I don’t think our goalie Amy [Rossiter-Stead] touched the ball actually. We were stopping Toa outside the circle and if they did get in, we closed them down pretty quickly.”

O’Connor added that it is important though that the team keep their feet on the ground with big games coming up against Northern United, Hutt United and Victoria.

Dalefield hold a four-point lead over Hutt United in the championship.

Northern United 0 Daleÿ eld 4 Dalefield missed out on a vital bonus point in a 4-0 win over Northern United in the Wellington Men’s Premier Championship at the National Hockey Stadium.

Goals to Jayan Pabhu, two to Trent Lett, and captain Rowan Yeo sealed what co-manager Bernie Lett said was quite a disappointing outcome.

“We completely dominated the game with possession, territory and circle entries but our basic execution let us down a lot of the time, just missed William Brown kept traps, missed passes, a clean sheet in and not finishing his ÿ rst start of the off,” he said. season.

It wasn’t our best PHOTO/FILE game for sure. We came away with the points, but it was a game we should have won convincingly and with a bonus point, that was the disappointing thing.”

Bernie Lett had special mention for Wairarapa College student William Brown, who came in for the injured goalkeeper John Forsyth.

“He made some good saves, and saved a stroke for us, and kept a clean slate in his first start for the season, and was very good.”

Dalefield are unbeaten in the championship on 34 points, two points ahead of Hutt United.

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