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It was another utterly frustrating year for the Warriors and their fans alike having missed out on a finals berth for a third straight season.

Even more damaging to the soul was that it was with a particularly star-stacked side.

Yet, if there were any shining lights to come out of 2021 for the Auckland-based side, Greytown prodigy Rocco Berry would undoubtedly be one of them.

The former Greytown Rugby Club player had eight games and scored three tries in his rookie season in the National Rugby League [NRL], which is some effort considering Berry had never played a game of rugby league in his life before 2019.

He was recruited by the Warriors that same year after starring for St Patricks Silverstream College’s First XV side in Wellington’s premier secondary school rugby competition.

Less than two years later, at the age of 19, the son of former All

Greytown’s Rocco Berry made his NRL debut this year against the Melbourne Storm.

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Black Marty Berry saw himself making his debut, lining up against NRL champions – at the time – Melbourne Storm in this year’s Anzac Day clash.

A day Berry said he would remember for all the good and terrifying reasons.

“It was really good to be able to make my NRL debut but it was really tough,” he said.

“The physicality of playing against some huge players was something I wasn’t used to coming straight from school. I’m really glad I got through it in the end, but I was pretty sore at the end of it too.”

Berry said the physical factors and the pace of rugby league were the biggest challenges for him to get around coming into the NRL. “The physicality of the game is easily the hardest thing. I finished every game pretty battered and bruised so I really need to get used to that.

“It’s also a lot faster [to rugby]. I can’t really compare it to Super Rugby, but going from school level, Continued on page 6

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No longer going in circles

An East Taratahi woman battling for a roundabout to be installed at the East Tarahi Rd/SH2 intersection for more than a decade says she can finally rest after the New Zealand Transport Agency [NZTA] gave it the go-ahead last week. Full story P3.

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An East Taratahi woman battling for a roundabout to be installed at the East Tarahi Rd/SH2 intersection for more than a decade says she can finally rest after the New Zealand Transport Agency [NZTA] gave it the goahead last week.

The NZTA has given a $24.8 million package of safety improvements for State Highway 2 [SH2] in Wairarapa the green light.

The announcement made by Transport Minister Michael Wood last week will see a package of flexible safety barriers, pedestrian crossings, walking and cycling paths, road widening, new signage, and new roundabouts at Ngaumutawa Rd, Norfolk Rd and East Taratahi/ Wiltons Rd, installed.

Diane Laing has frantically been on NZTA’s case for a roundabout to be mounted at the crash hotspot for more than ten years.

The East Taratahi resident said last week’s announcement was an enormous victory for many who never gave up hope that the NZTA would finally listen to their calls.

“I was absolutely ecstatic,” she said.

“I had my hands in the air because it’s a victory after all this time fighting for it. I’m thrilled to bits.

It’ll be just a joy knowing it’s going to be done instead of being such a worry for me over the years.”

The 80-year-old said knowing the roundabout was to come will now allow her to have some muchneeded rest and peace of mind.

“This has been a nightmare to me,” she said.

“There’s nothing worse than looking out and seeing an accident with all the flashing lights and powerlines down and everything.

“So I’m glad that this has been done now because

Diane Laing and Neil Carr are jubilant that the roundabout they’ve been lobbying for will now go ahead.

it’s been hard. I’m 80 and I can’t keep battling it any longer. The biggest thrill for me would be to see it in before I die. I don’t want to ever see another accident here again.”

Hughes Line resident and fellow East Taratahi roundabout lobby member Neil Carr said the news was a decade in the making.

“We’re really happy that [NZTA] acknowledged that this corner is dangerous and warrants a roundabout,” he said.

“I was so pleased when I read the news I actually sent Kieran McAnulty a note saying that I was very pleased to see it was coming through, and I’m no fan of his government, so I think it’s bloody great.

“With the traffic growth that’s there, I think it will reduce the likelihood of future serious injury and possibly deaths, and will also benefit traffic to

Martinborough.”

Carr believed people, particularly nearby residents, would be thrilled by the announcement and that future construction disruptions would be tolerated.

improvements.”

Carr heaped a tonne of praise on Laing for all the hard work she carried out to see this eventually come together.

“She’s been amazing,” he said.

I had my hands in the air because it’s a victory after all this time fighting for it. I’m thrilled to bits. It’ll be just a joy knowing it’s going to be done instead of being such a worry for me over the years.

“I think the community will just feel good to see something happening that is known to have been a problem for so long.

Particularly with all this covid uncertainty, it’s good to see something positive happening,” he said.

“I know this means there will be traffic disuptions, but I think people will be happy to put up with them to get these safety

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“She’s the one that has canvassed hard for this for a long time and she’s seen the consequences of the heavy demands on that road and those nasty intersections. I know she’ll be over the moon with the news.”

Laing said hoped the roundabout would get precedence over all the other infrastructure planned because she

believes it’s only a matter of time before someone else gets hurt at the intersection.

“We lose so many vehicles here,” she said.

“Somebody will be killed at the end of it if we’re not careful. It will make sense if this one is done first.”

With construction on the safety improvements planned for early next year, Laing said it would be a timely birthday present for her to see it all get underway.

“I’ll be a new lady when it’s done. I won’t have to worry anymore. But it won’t turn my white hair black, she laughed.

Wood said the SH2 announcement was part of the Government’s goal to make all roads in New Zealand safe.

He said there would naturally be disruptions to traffic during the construction period and asked for patience during

these times. “[NZTA] will try to minimise local impact as much as possible,” he said.

“At times that might be about diversions, at times that might be about the hour of the day, but there will be some disruptions and we ask local people to be as patient as possible and plan out their journeys during this time as the outcome will be a much safer road for everyone.”

NZTA is currently working with landowners and communities to seek feedback on the current designs of the $24.8 million package of improvements before going to tender later this year.

Dependent on property acquisition and consents, construction will begin early next year on SH2 between Masterton and Carterton. Construction is expected to take two years.

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I don’t think there’s a person in New Zealand that hasn’t had some experience with cancer. This is one way that our organisation can come in and support that charity.

Classic car owners formed a convoy from Martinborough to Masterton on Sunday to raise money for the Wairarapa Cancer Society.

The annual Wairarapa Car Run brought 47 drivers and their passengers together for a 50km ride along Wairarapa’s highways.

Participants each donated $10 to the Cancer Society, with total donations coming to about $1000.

The procession gathered at Martinborough Square for a 9.30am departure and journeyed up State Highway 53 for Featherston residents to enjoy the spectacle.

Drivers then veered east onto SH2, completing the South Wairarapa triangle in Greytown and continuing north to Masterton.

Wairarapa Cancer Society [WCS] chairman Keith Hunt said the Wairarapa Vintage Car Club had pulled through to support the charity.

“We didn’t raise as much money as we normally do for Daffodil Day, so this was quite special.”

Event organiser Valerie Ball said the run helped the Cancer Society to gain exposure within the community.

“I don’t think there’s a

person in New Zealand that hasn’t had some experience with cancer,” she said.

“This is one way that our organisation can come in and support that charity.”

Martinborough resident Stewart Barton made the drive up to Masterton in a 1927 Chrysler 70. The annual run was personal to Barton, a cancer survivor himself.

“I’ve also had a lot of friends with breast cancer and other cancers, so I make sure to support this run,” he said.

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Roccing first season Continued from page 1 there are a lot more stoppages in union than in league. It’s pretty much non-stop and it goes pretty quick. It’s definitely a lot quicker than union.”

Berry’s game-time tally took a big hit just as he was getting into the groove of it all, set back by a couple of hamstring injuries which understandably brought the former Greytown Primary School student some unwanted frustration.

“Those injuries were really annoying,” he said.

“I had played three or four games the first time then got a hamstring injury. Then I came back and had another two games and got injured again. I got to play the last two games, which was good, but it ended up being a stop-start season for me.”

Despite the loss of game time through those injuries, the Warriors narrowly missing out on a finals berth after losing some crucial games towards the end of the season was undeniably the most painful part of the year for Berry.

“It ended up being a very frustrating season for myself and the team,” he said.

“We had a few games that were close where we got a bit unlucky at the end. If we had won, I’m

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confident we would have found ourselves in the top eight.”

With the season now over, and with Kiwis star centre Peta Hiku having moved on to the Cowboys and Euan Aitken now preferred in the second row, one of the centre positions looks to be Berry’s for the taking.

However, he doesn’t see it firmly in his hands yet, believing he still has to earn the right for the position.

“I don’t see myself as the [automatic selection] for centre,” he said.

“I’m still green and raw to the game, and Adam Pompey’s still there and there’s some young boys there too, so there’s a bit of

competition for spots.

“During pre-season, I’m going to have to keep working hard and keep learning and getting better if I want to have a position in the team next year.”

Asked if he still saw a future in rugby after recently recommitting to the Warriors, signing a contract extension until 2024, Berry said he wouldn’t rule it out, but that his main focus was on rugby league and the Warriors.

“I never say never, but I haven’t really thought about it to be honest.

“I’m here for another few years and it’s something I’ll probably think about later on, but I’m definitely loving

league, learning all about it and being part of this side.”

Due to covid-19 restrictions, the Warriors will base themselves again across the ditch for the 2022 season, which will mean it’s almost been a year since Berry was last in Wairarapa.

But that doesn’t mean he’s forgotten where he’s from.

“I’m through and through Greytown,” he said.

“Have a lot of friends there still and definitely proud to be from there.”

Berry said he’s now looking forward to some much-needed rest before pre-season training starts next month.

With summer just eight weeks away, the Government is urgently asking everyone to contribute to a nationwide push this Saturday to get as many people in New Zealand vaccinated – Super Saturday.

As part of Super Saturday, the Government will keep vaccine clinics open all day and into the evening in an attempt to give the jab to as many Kiwis as possible.

Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins said getting everyone on board the October 16 action day was “critical”.

With over half the eligible population now fully vaccinated and more than 80 per cent with at least one dose, Hipkins said everyone had a part to play to reach the remaining 20 per cent.

“We all have a role to play in getting our vaccination rates up,” he said.

“Our message to the 80 per cent of the eligible population who have had their first dose

is this: your job is not done. Please get your second dose, and help us reach those who have not yet come forward to be vaccinated.

“We need you to be talking to them about the reasons you’ve been vaccinated, we need you to make sure they are getting reliable, honest information about the vaccine.

“And we need you to help us to get the unvaccinated vaccinated.”

Wairarapa MP Kieran McAnulty said Super Saturday is a call to action for the whole country to get vaccinated and for those already vaccinated to encourage others to do so.

McAnulty and the Wairarapa mayors were joining together to help promote it.

“The DHB is doing a wonderful job at getting out to isolated and vulnerable communities.

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Author inspired by his backyard Sue Teodoro

A Wairarapa-based author has written a science fiction story about bees, inspired by the rolling hills and unspoilt environment of his neighbourhood.

Jared Gulian put the finishing touches to his second novel ‘The Last Beekeeper’ while in lockdown last year at his property outside Martinborough.

No stranger to the literary world, his first book, best-seller ‘An Olive Grove at the Edge of the World’, describes how he and his partner left the big city behind to live in South Wairarapa with their olives, chickens and pet pigs.

Gulian’s latest book is the first in his planned three-part ‘Vespling’ series. Called ‘The Last Beekeeeper’, the story is part sci-fi cautionary tale and part horror story.

“It’s a science-fiction thriller, and it takes place during the near future during a global bee crisis when bees are endangered,” he said.

“There are giant corporations that take care of pollination for agriculture.”

The story centres on a reclusive beekeeper who manages his hives traditionally.

“He lives on a remote

island in Lake Michigan and wakes up one morning to find someone has torched his bee hives.”

Further dread is thrown into the mix with the presence of an unknown horror in a nearby forest.

“There’s something in the woods that’s been frightening his neighbours, and he doesn’t know what it is. So he decides to try and figure out what’s going on.”

Gulian freely admits much of the inspiration for the book has come from Wairarapa, especially his own corner of the region.

“I’ve never lived in a rural area until I came out here. The main character of the book has such a relationship with nature and a rural area. It’s completely inspired by New Zealand in so many ways,” he said.

Gulian said he is

environment in mind.

Wild and kept bees pollinate the plants.

“There are bees everywhere around here,” he said. Gulian is acutely aware of the impact of environmental challenges on bees, including mites.

“I’ve been reading about ways people are trying to solve the problem. I did a lot of research for this book. There is a lot going on to try and figure out what we can do to make sure bees don’t get more endangered. They are so critical to our food production,” he said.

“The book was PHOTO/ STOCK.ADOBE.COM born out of my concern of the situation with global bee populations, Wairarapa author Jared Gulian. and I love PHOTO/SUE TEODORO monsters. I’ve always loved science fiction fascinated by bees and fantasy.” beekeeping.

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Why not make the most of the time between now and then and plan what you want to do, and what you need to get. If you get your shopping done early you’ll miss the long weekend queues and have more time to garden.

There is lots to be done at this time of year—here are a few ideas.

WATER, WATER It’s the talk of the town at the moment with the Three Waters Reform, but one thing is for sure—we wouldn’t survive without it, and neither would our gardens.

Now is the time to think about ways to become more self sufficient and how to minimise waste. Storing water for your garden is the most important thing to do but you could also: Install an efficient irrigation system

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IN THE VEGETABLE GARDEN Labour Weekend is traditionally the time to plant out tomatoes, chillis, capsicums etc, but do take care with this. Our weather can very unpredictable at this time of the year and these sun lovers don’t like to get cold, and especially not frosted! Why not come down and get everything you need, including your vegetable plants, and wait a bit to see what the weather does over the next couple of weeks.

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If your tomato growing area hasn’t been prepared yet then that is where you should start.

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10 Wairarapa Midweek Carterton Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Sludge in the wastewater TOM TAYLOR

Carterton

tom.taylor@age.co.nz

Overdue maintenance has led to high sludge levels in Carterton’s wastewater ponds, throwing off their biological balance and contributing to a nasty smell in the town.

At a Carterton District Council [CDC] infrastructure and services committee meeting recently, councillors heard that maintenance on the treatment plant’s clarifier had not happened for 10 years.

“The last record that I have of the clarifier being emptied and work being done on it was about 10 years ago, so yes, it’s well overdue,” CDC consents, compliance, and operations manager Rachel Round said.

A clarifier was used to reduce the amount of sludge piped into a treatment plant’s oxidation ponds.

Carterton’s clarifier was constructed in 1976.

After the meeting, council workers emptied and cleaned the clarifier.

Round said that the cleaning had produced an unpleasant smell due to the movement of wastewater that had been sitting still for months.

She said that this smell

After 10 years without maintenance, Carterton District Council emptied its wastewater clarifier on the weekend.

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had dissipated within two days. However, in the last six months, Carterton had experienced other smells from the ponds, with water stirred up to provide oxygen for bacteria to survive.

Round said that good practice for a clarifier as old as Carterton’s would be to empty and inspect the clarifier every three to five years.

“However, this is also dependant on other factors

such as the loads and volumes going through the plant.”

Round had only started working at CDC in January and could not comment on why there had been a 10year gap in maintenance.

She said that in the previous maintenance, workers had drained the clarifier, removed and sandblasted its scrapers, and installed new rubbers.

Since this last maintenance, the clarifier’s

wiring had disintegrated in several places underground.

“At 45 years old, and the wiring being 3.2 metres underground, it had done extremely well,” Round said.

She said the original wiring was laid straight into the ground, whereas the council would now place all wiring in ducting for protection from the elements.

With no power, the

clarifier had been out of action since mid-August.

Covid-19 had then delayed the shipping of new cabling into New Zealand.

Corroded pipework within the clarifier would also need replacing before rewiring could begin.

At last week’s meeting, councillor Steve Cretney asked if the clarifier’s inefficiency was the cause of excess sludge building up in the oxidation ponds.

“It’s a likely contributor to that,” Round said.

She said the ponds needed a layer of “activated sludge,” which carried out a biological process to break down solids.

Any excess sludge, known as “surplus activated sludge,” needed to be removed to keep the biological processes of the ponds in balance.

In June 2021, CDC had contracted sewage disposal service Parklink to survey the levels of sludge within the oxidation ponds.

Parklink completed the survey on Friday.

Round said the survey would help CDC understand the impact of sludge on the storage capacity of the ponds.

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TE KAUNIHERA-Ā-ROHE O TARATAHI

COMMUNITY NEWS

TE KAUNIHERA-Ā-ROHE O TARATAHI

CARTERTON DISTRICT COUNCIL

Councillor Kōrero I can’t understate my utter disappointment in the Three Waters Reform process. If I had a thirty second audience with the Minister for Local Government, I would implore her to abandon the current reform and start again with a more inclusive approach.

You can’t roll over an entire country and not expect to cop flack for it.

I agree that security and safety of water should be paramount.

I agree that the costs of delivering water services are increasing and putting affordability pressure on small communities.

These things are easy to agree with because they are real and supported by lived experience. I think it’s right that the Local and Central

Governments should be concerned with the future of water. It’s worth taking the time to get it right. Trouble is the Government is not taking the time to get this right.

The lack of time to socialise and develop the reform concepts with those most affected, our communities, has left the Three Waters Reform adrift.

The reforms look like they could have been developed in a desktop exercise by a group of over enthusiastic policy wonks.

The reforms are very complicated at a high level – they are even redefining asset ownership! Meanwhile the realworld details necessary to assess its practical impact on communities are almost non-existent. The promised benefits are overly optimistic and

haven’t been applied to specific communities.

The hatchet job done on the status quo in a cartoon advertising campaign is disgraceful.

With something so important to so many it behoves us to tread carefully and listen widely. That way we’ll bring out the best ideas from the whole community.

A high-level strawman proposal with no detail isn’t going to cut it.

Rob Stockley

The corner of Holloway and High St is looking spick and span after some hard work from Lions Club of Carterton, our residents, Carterton District Council Parks and Reserves team members, and other community groups. The remediation work is complete and reserve landscape renovation is well underway.

There’s improved access to the reserve, some brand new seating, and trees planted which will grow to provide natural shade in years to come.

There’s still some more work to do but we

Supporting Our Community We have been taken aback, but not surprised, by the generosity and support shown by our community after last week’s fire on High St. Thank you to everyone who donated to our fundraising campaign, shared it on social media, or offered help to those in distress and need.

Carterton District Council will hold an official opening soon, unveiling plaques to our much loved and missed locals, Mick Rayner and Jenny

Kaihaukai Kaihaukai means a reciprocal present of food.

This was a traditional practice that survived into European settlement.

The library system of borrowing books can be seen as a trade if we consider our rates as our contribution.

Council offices remain open 9am to 4pm during Alert Level 2. The library is open.

Please remember to wear a mask and keep a two-metre distance from people not in your bubble.

On the Ground (near) Holloway Street

encourage people to now enjoy the setting.

- RA SMITH

I’m not against change in the delivery of water services. Water is fundamental to community growth and wellbeing.

Latest Council Updates Carterton is one of four Wairarapa Library Service centres set to welcome the SMART system to the District. This offers users access to more than half-a-million items from 26 libraries, including Masterton.

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So many people have stepped up.

A big thanks to our Parks and Reserves team, Tom Conwell and Carterton Lions for all your help making this connected community space become a reality.

Elaine Leggott WC and Kori’s Cakes and Bakes have organised raffles. Page 42 Café & Gelato have set up a collection, and many other residents and businesses are also supporting the effort.

One exchange coming to Gladstone T intersection is a Pataka or storehouse which will contain food for people to gift to or take from.

The name given to it is kaihaukai so we remember the traditional practice of gifting food within our community.

We also want to send a shout out to the Carterton Events Centre staff, who were on hand to board up windows, to the Carterton District Council Parks and Reserves team for their traffic management, and to help with the cleanup.

And of course, our Carterton Volunteer Fire Brigade and their colleagues from Greytown, Masterton, and elsewhere.

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12 Wairarapa Midweek Opinion Wednesday, October 13, 2021 EDITORIAL

Opinion

Educate first and then lower the voting age When you work in a vibrant newsroom, you’re going to have debates.

They’re going to be on a range of topics, cough cough covid. And not everyone’s going to agree with each other’s views.

And one topic that came up recently with mixed opinions was the possibility of the legal voting age being dropped from 18 to 16 years old.

Last week, Justice Minister Kris Faafoi announced that the Government was set to review many aspects of New Zealand’s electoral law prior to the 2026 General Election, including changes to the voting age.

And some Wairarapa leaders are welcoming the age change.

Masterton Mayor Lyn Patterson said, “It would give younger youth the opportunity to participate in our democracy.”

To be honest, I beg to differ.

I have a recently turned 17-year-old brother. And I think very highly of him.

Not only because of the fact he’s my little brother,

but because he’s mature beyond his years for someone his age.

Highly intelligent and wise [gets it from me, just saying]. I’ve even had friends tell me the same about him.

But even for someone like my brother, who likes to keep a tab on the news, he would even admit he doesn’t know much about politics beyond the Labour party running the show, with Jacinda Ardern being the Prime Minister and the opposition being National.

Call me bias, but I think my brother is probably one out of every 100 [maybe more] of the same age. And he has limited political knowledge.

Heck, there are 20 and 30 year-olds out there who have no clue, let alone teenagers.

So why would it be good for teenagers to vote on

something they don’t know much about?

Parents could even easily influence their children’s vote, which is not really true democracy.

However, I see this proposal as more of an opportunity for the education system to teach teenagers about New Zealand politics.

Set up programmes in schools so kids can get more of an idea of the structures in place, such as Mixed Member Proportional [MMP]. So they know the party they vote for doesn’t mean the MP they vote for has to be part of that party.

If the government is really considering lowering the legal voting age, the best way forward is to give kids a heads up in school.

I don’t think lowering the voting age is a great idea ... yet.

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The best and worst purchases I’ve ever made are …

Jean Cretney Best is a cuckoo clock.

Worst, hair curler that doesn’t do what it’s supposed to do.

Jocelyn Konig The best is an Air Fryer. The worst is too many takeaways.

Anne-Marie Marinan So far the best purchase is my fitbit for keeping me accountable. The worst purchase is buying clothes instore without trying them on and finding actually they don’t fit.

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Earl Grey smelly stuff worst.

Jacqueline Ron My Nespresso is the best.

The worst is my Electrolux vacuum cleaner.

more cheese grating incidents! Worst is coffee … nope never again!

Breonna Claude Best – home gym; worst – clothes I hate.

Giancarlo Read Coffee is the best and worst purchase I have ever made.

Az Ria Best: Apple products.

Worst: Android phone.

Jason Felderhof Best purchase my second hand Toyota Camry.

Worst …anytime you get KFC and they don’t salt the fries.

Mary Marinan Best – my laptop that I use every day.

Worst – clothing that I bought full price then never wore.

Trudi Roberts Grated cheese definitely the best thing ever! No

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Our world-class climate impact Carl Reller

Tons/person-yr Brunei

38.7

[world’s largest per capita carbon footprint]

Wairarapa Qatar Bahrain Emirates Kuwait

36.4 35.9 31.2 27.3 27.3

[Source: World Resources Institute]

Wairarapa’s greenhouse gases 1,400,000 cattle & sheep 1,200,000

1,000,000

800,000

600,000

tons/year

Extra

If Wairarapa were a country, we’d have the world’s second-highest carbon footprint.

The sustainable global average is 2 tons/person.

The latest Wairarapa Combined District Council Greenhouse Gas Inventory shows where this comes from.

400,000

non-grazing agriculture

Because we have a gigantic carbon footprint, any change we make can be significant. Where to start?

Grazing, animal-based farming enriches us all.

200,000 electricity

waste

However, our sources of wealth export harm around the globe. Our greenhouse gases go everywhere.

Just like we don’t throw waste into a river or ocean, we cannot

industrial

0

endlessly dump our waste into the air without severe consequences – as we have learnt in the past with ozone-depleting substances, mercury, lead and nuclear fallout.

Other countries are

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taxing and limiting high carbon-based commodities. Animalbased protein like dairy, beef, and lamb will feel the effects too.

Transport emissions

transport

Cattle and sheep

Clouds formed by lee winds in the Tararuas.

Emissions from transport increased by 41 per cent since the last report in 2001.

Wairarapa transport improvements are found in better urban design of new and sprawling communities.

A community of culde-sacs and no-exit roads precludes public transportation.

Good provision for nonvehicular mobility comes with health benefits and improved social cohesion.

Getting out of our cars

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is better for everyone, at every age.

The cost

By 2050, Forbes reported, we need to invest $50 trillion to halt global warming – which could yield a 15 per cent return.

However, soon we will reach the point of no return, where no amount of money can reverse our impacts, as we’ve all seen with covid.

Complicated problems require complex solutions.

• Carl Reller is a chartered environmental engineer living in Carterton who specialises in mitigation of environmental and social impacts of large infrastructure projects.

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16 Wairarapa Midweek Lifestyle Wednesday, October 13, 2021 CONSERVATION KŌRERO

Makeover for grand old girl Ronnie Anderson

DOC Senior Community Ranger

Nestled in the Aorangi Forest Park, hidden gem Waikuku Lodge has had a new lease of life after an exterior refurbishment, said DOC heritage and visitors ranger Wendy Gray.

“She’s had more than a facelift, she’s been completely transformed.

This is a piece of local history that has now been restored to its former glory thanks to the DOC/ Dulux partnership.”

Built by the MacDonald family from locally milled timber in 1921, Waikuku Lodge has an interesting history.

Primarily a farmhouse it was also used as an unofficial guesthouse and hosted rabbit inspectors, roadmen, hunters, naturalists and recuperating American soldiers who were hospitalised in Silverstream during World War II. In more recent years rumours of paranormal activity had arisen, but these have not been substantiated, said Gray.

“Waikuku is very popular with families, groups of friends and

Before the repaint.

She’s had more than a facelift, she’s been completely transformed. hunting parties as it provides easy access for hunting and walking in the Aorangi Forest Park. I haven’t had any feedback about unusual activities from any of our guests, but if there have been any I’d love to hear them!”

Dulux and DOC have been in an official partnership since 2013. As part of this relationship Dulux donate paint and woodcare products

After the repaint.

to restore DOC huts, buildings and historical assets; as well as providing technical and design expertise.

Dulux sales and marketing manager Jo Adin, said Dulux provide more than 18,000 litres of paint and contribute to approximately 500 DOC painting jobs a year.

“Our products are proven to provide protection from harsh summer and winter weather conditions. We’re pleased to contribute to the longevity of these local treasures for future generations to enjoy.”

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painter Hilton Delegat over an eight-10 week period. Delegat stripped the paint, replaced boards, filled holes and cracks, and weather-proofed windows before repainting the building inside and out.

This is the first time the building has been completely stripped and repainted since it was built. Gray predicted this work would lengthen Waikuku’s life and provide protection from the elements for another 20-30 years.

“This has been a long time in the making but was worth it in the end.

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MASTERTON MONTHLY WRAP

OCTOBER 2021

HE TĀKAI KŌRERO MAI I WHAKAORIORI MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR It’s been a busy month for some big issues on the Council agenda, with elected members finalising feedback to the Government on the proposed Three Waters reforms, and submissions closing on our Representation Review proposal.

The Three Waters reforms would see management of drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater transferred from councils to four entities covering the whole country.

The Government asked for feedback on the proposal and, as set out below, we have asked for clarity on 16 issues. One of our key areas of concern is the lack of information from the Government on how communities will be engaged and consulted on the proposed reforms.

We have not yet been asked to opt in or out of the reforms, and it is important see this feedback

WHIRINGA-Ā-NUKU 2021 REPRESENTATION REVIEW We received 57 submissions on our representation review, which will determine how the Council is made up going into the next local body elections.

process through to the end so that we can see what Government’s final proposal contains and whether the local government sector concerns, on behalf of our communities,have been addressed.

This is a great response, so thank you to those who took the time to make a submission.

The Representation Review will determine what the Council looks like at the next local body election next year, including how many councillors we will have.

We received 56 submissions on the review proposal, which was to have eight councillors, down from the current 10.

We’re also making real progress on a couple of major infrastructure projects.

The Te Ore Ore Road roundabout should be completed before November, after the Covid-19 lockdown forced a stop to work and weather added to challenges.

Today (Wednesday), the Council will hear via Zoom from the submitters who asked to make an oral submission.

Our skatepark revamp was also affected by the lockdown, but it is now hoped to have the work completed by Christmas by closing off the whole park to users.

After analysis of all submissions, a report recommending the final outcome of the review will be considered by council either on 27 October, or if more time is required, at an extraordinary meeting.

The work done so far looks fantastic, and I am sure this project will put Masterton well and truly on the skateboarding map.

A final proposal from the review must be finalised by 10 November, six weeks after the close of submissions.

The community will then have an opportunity to lodge appeals and objections, which would be considered by the Local Government Commission.

OUR FEEDBACK ON THE THREE WATERS REFORMS

All submissions are available as part of the agenda for today’s meeting, on the Council’s website.

Masterton District Council has provided the following feedback to the Government on the Three Waters Reform Programme, which would see water, wastewater and stormwater managed by a single entity covering the east coast of the North Island and the top of the South Island (Entity C).

y Consumers: We are concerned that there are not robust processes and opportunities for consumers or communities to raise performance issues with the entity.

y Process and engagement: With the lack of clear information on the proposed reforms for communities, it is challenging to provide robust information to our communities and iwi partners. It is therefore difficult to provide feedback on their concerns and views.

y Assets: There remains a lack of clarity about what assets would be transferred as well as the timing, process and costs for this.

y Community voice: More clarity is required for how councils and communities would have input and influence into the planning processes and investment prioritisation of the water services entity (WSE).

y Financial impacts: There is a lack of clarity on the financial impacts of the reforms.

y Rural water issues: Significant further work is required to understand the impacts on rural water schemes, the price of water, their assets and capital structures including regulation and when and how water standards can be practically applied to local schemes. y Catchment planning: Further clarity is required to understand how catchment planning practice will apply to the entity and the future operating model.

y Governance: The governance structure of the proposed entity does not appear to enable local representation across 22 local authorities and multiple Iwi/Māori in the proposed Entity C area. y Mana whenua: It is unclear how the proposed representative arrangements for Mana Whenua will work in practice across the range of interests and different scale and focus of iwi and hapū.

y Affordability and funding: What alternative funding or borrowing models would be available for local government should the reforms not proceed or for councils that choose to opt out of the reforms process?

ROLL ON ROUNDABOUT Work on the Te Ore Ore Road roundabout and refuge islands is scheduled to be completed

by November.

Work had to be stopped in August as the country went into COVID-19 Alert Level 4 until 1 September.

The lockdown affected availability of specialist equipment for the work, in particular milling equipment used to prepare the road surface before sealing.

Weather also has an impact on asphalting. It cannot be laid in wet conditions, and there were 18 days of rain in September. Refuge islands can only be installed after sealing is complete.

The work must be able to cope with around 4,700 vehicle movements per day, including five per cent heavy vehicles, and will improve pedestrian and traffic safety. Construction of the roundabout also makes the intersection with Blair Street viable for any future development of the vacant land on the corner of Te Ore Ore Road and SH2. The previous road layout severely limited options for the site.

WHAT’S ON

CHRISTMAS COMING FOR SKATEBOARDERS

Under the current COVID-19 restrictions public attendance at meetings is not permitted but meetings will be livestreamed. See our Facebook page or website for details.

As you would expect, COVID-19 has delayed work down at the park but Hunter Civil is working hard to make up for lost time.

In an effort to have the park up and running for Christmas we have had to close the rest of the park.

Today Wednesday 13 October Kiwi Room, Waiata House, 27 Lincoln Road 3pm Hearing for Representation Review Submissions

We’re asking people to respect fences and stay out of the park.

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y Investment planning: The process and opportunities for input into the future investment planning and prioritisation of local problems is unclear.

Wednesday 27 October Kiwi Room, Waiata House, 27 Lincoln Road 3pm Council meeting

y Local government reforms: The cumulative impacts and alignment across Three Waters reforms, Resource Management Act (RMA) reforms and future of local government impact on our ability to plan for the future. y Entity makeup: The impact on the reforms and the economies of scale if some councils do not join the reform programme need to be clarified. y Economic regulator: More clarity is needed on the role of the economic regulator and how it will operate.

We’ve had a few people jumping the fence to skate the new section and that damages the surface, which costs time and money to repair.

Among changes recommended by the Council to the Government’s proposal and process are the inclusion of an ombudsman process to investigate and resolve disputes, providing for a Wairarapa representative in the Governance structure.

The full wording of the Council’s feedback is available in a media release on the Council website.

We appreciate everyone’s patience – please stay off the park until it’s finished so we can have a fantastic new facility for summer.

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The Russian Enigma

Since vaccinations and vaccination passports have been in the news lately, I thought it topical to write something about vaccinations in sheep and cattle (and goats!).

Clostridial diseases are caused by a family of bacteria that are everywhere in the soil. They are not spread from animal to animal. You can’t protect against these diseases by biosecurity, social distancing, or masks. Animals can get in contact with these bacteria from eating them, and then get sick when conditions in the rumen allow them to multiply up, or a bruise provides conditions that allow the bacteria to multiply. Or the bacteria can enter a wound, such as the wounds we create by docking or castration.

Luckily vaccinations are effective, safe, and proven. They’ve been around for 50 years and are the cheapest vaccines you can get. The diseases they protect against cause sudden death so there is no treatment.

Vaccination is the only way to protect against these diseases.

Animals do need two doses of the vaccine to be protected. Vaccinating the ewe or cow before lambing will

protect the lambs until weaning. You can start to vaccinate the lambs at weaning but that will mean a period of time before their second shot when lambs don’t yet have full protection.

So it’s better to give the first shot at docking or a month preweaning with the booster a month later. Then annual boosters ensure continued protection.

“5in1” vaccines offer your basic protection. 6in1, 8-way and 10-way vaccines protect against more strains of Clostridial bacteria for a slightly higher cost. These are worthwhile if you want extra protection, are growing animals fast on crops, or have seen deaths despite 5in1 vaccination. Don’t get confused, 7in1 is different- it’s a 5in1 vaccine combined with a vaccine against leptospirosis.

And even more confusingly, “Lamb Vaccine” isn’t a vaccine at all! It gives antibodies for short term protection at docking to a lamb or calf that has not received colostrum or whose mother was not vaccinated.

I’m not going to make any comment on the covid vaccine and whether you should get one, but every good ewe or cow deserves at least a 5in1!

early involvement in the emerging peace and environmental movements led to him attending many regional and global conferences, and taking a leadership role in the rapidly developing NGO global peace movement. His work has taken him to more than 100 countries, including lengthy periods in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union, travelling from the Baltic, Arctic and Black Seas to the Pacific.

“In the 1970s and 1980s,” Ray Stewart says, “my primary focus was

working to understand what changes all sides needed to take to step back from the brink.

“It is one thing for all sides to believe their own propaganda,” he said, “but ordinary people often have very different views from those in government and academia.”

After the Cold War ended, he realised that top down solutions needed to be matched by bottom up actions if humankind was to meet the challenges of a series of looming global threats.

“What is needed is

to set aside the fear of others and their different approaches to life and get everyone discussing solutions to the real challenges humankind faces,” he said.

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The next meeting of the Institute of International Affairs in Masterton, on October 21, explores ‘The Russian Enigma’ with Scott Thomson, life member of the Institute, and Ray Stewart, former executive-secretary of the World Peace Council, discussing the myths and realities that have moulded the Russia of today and its relations with the world – the discussion will then be open to the floor.

In a multi-interest career, Scott Thomson studied Russian history at university. From a voluntary agency base he specialised in development aid and military technology.

An ordained minister, he served on the Presbyterian Church’s International Relations committee and later the Government Advisory Committee on Aid and Development.

He said: “As a life member of the NZ Institute of International Affairs I remain conscious of two questions: Where Now? Where next? Russia isn’t the only world issue, but it is one that can’t be ignored.”

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Sad end to a long career WAIRARAPA SHIPWRECK

Fanny A Garrigues, built in Ireland, sailed all over the world for 30 years before she was wrecked at Palliser Bay. MARK PACEY writes in his occasional series highlighting Wairarapa shipwrecks.

Fanny A Garrigues, sometimes spelled Garriques, began her life in 1834 in Cork, Ireland.

She was 83 feet long and weighed 189 tons.

In 1847 she underwent her annual survey in Limehouse on the northern bank of the River Thames.

A statement by a surveyor said, “she is in firm and good condition to continue at the present shape”.

The survey also said her next destination after her inspection would be Africa.

By the 1850s, the Fanny A Garrigues was

Cape Palliser Bay, on the Wairarapa coastline.

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operating in Australian waters carrying coal from Newcastle to Melbourne and also operating between Hobart and Sydney. In 1860 she had reached our waters and sailed between Australia and New Zealand with freight and passengers.

In February 1862, the Fanny A Garrigues docked in Wellington, having come from Otago. Captain Alfred Woodcock brought news of the Otago goldfields and the new finds being made there. He also brought a copy of the Otago Daily Times from which the Wellington Independent printed some extracts.

Two months later, she was transporting cattle to Wellington. On this particular trip, luck was not

in her favour and she lost nine animals. In December, things got worse when only 38 cattle survived out of an initial 100 animals.

On June 24, 1863, Fanny A Garrigues left Port Chalmers under Captain Hanson and things went smoothly until four days later when, off the coast of Kaikoura, the winds picked up and the rains came in.

The crew lowered some of the sails while the winds were high and raised them again the next day when they eased.

Captain Hanson had aimed to keep his vessel away from the shores of Cape Palliser, but the winds and the current had other ideas. Slowly but surely, his ship was getting closer and closer to land. In the early

hours of June 30, Fanny A Garrigues struck rocks 180 metres offshore.

Captain Hanson knew that it was only a matter of time before the ship foundered, so he ordered the lifeboat launched. A large wave swamped the lifeboat and the captain found himself in the water. Despite trying to swim ashore, he was thrown against a rock and went under. He did not resurface.

The crew remained with Fanny A Garrigues, now without a lifeboat, until that night when one of their number bravely swam ashore with a line.

This was secured to the shore, allowing the others to escape off the ship. Here the crew remained for two

days. They were not noticed due to the fact they had come ashore between two large creeks which they had been unable to cross.

The weather was obscuring them from being seen by anyone further along the shore.

They were much closer to civilisation than they thought. Charles Pharazyn’s house was not far away and when the weather cleared, they were spotted by one of his shepherds. Pharazyn went down to check on them and, seeing the condition they were in, immediately made plans to help. The crew eventually made it out of the area and safely back to town but not before a search was done for their lost captain. His body was eventually found over five kilometres away. His last action before he died had been to ensure the safe passage for his crew. He was buried near where he was found.

The Fanny A Garrigues, meanwhile, remained stuck on the rocks. The waves had collapsed the stern and everything that was not fixed down had been washed away.

After three decades of sailing around the world, Fanny A Garrigues sad end came when her remains were sold at a public auction the next month for just £7 and 10 shillings.

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Castlepoint knotches up record gust Grace Prior Castlepoint has recorded its highest September wind gust since records began.

Niwa said in a climate summary for September that Castlepoint had recorded a 178kmh gust.

This wasn’t the highest wind gust in New Zealand during September.

However, Cape Turnagain, in Hawke’s Bay, took the crown with 222kmh gusts being recorded on, September 10.

Last month also brought us several frontal systems causing heavy rainfall.

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Wairarapa had an average month, not exceeding any records aside from that of wind at Castlepoint.

Niwa said a lack of strong global climate drivers during September resulted in a patchwork of rainfall and temperature

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There were no near-record mean air temperatures for September recorded at any sites in New Zealand.

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Forward planning is key for building projects due to covid, playing havoc with the supply of materials, says Crighton ITM Greytown manager Jim Rodger.

The store at the southern end of Main Street is still getting material every week, says Jim, “but thinking ahead is the new normal.”

The Level 4 lockdown has meant that products manufactured in Auckland have not been able to come down to Wairarapa.

And international shipping lanes and ports are facing unprecedented levels of delays and congestion.

Freight rates from China to Australia and New Zealand have soared as well but are cheaper than the rates charged to importers in North America and Europe.

Having cheaper rates is positive, but it also means international shipping is favouring the more lucrative ports around the world, putting Australia and New Zealand at the back of the queue.

Jim advises that anyone thinking of

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JUNO WINS MORE AWARDS Andy and Helen Liley have celebrated their first Juno Olives vintage by winning six Gold Medals at the 2021 New Zealand Extra Virgin Olive Oil Awards held last weekend in Wellington, including a Best in Class for their Red Chilli Agrumato Olive Oil. The couple are continuing the fine tradition of winning awards that Juno Olives has achieved since it was founded by Karen and Ian Juno in 2001 including a Gold Medal at last year’s World Olive Oil Competition in New York.

The awards are one of several highlights for Andy and Helen since they took over the olive grove just south of Greytown on State Highway 2 last January.

All their single variety oils can be called Extra Virgin after being tested in Australia and certified by Olives New Zealand.

And perhaps most exciting of all, for the first time in the grove’s history, its Moraiolo trees produced enough olives to have a single variety pressing.

“We are very proud of this and as far as we know we are the only grove in New Zealand to have produced this as a single variety extra virgin pressing,” says Andy.

“It is delightfully fruity with notes of green banana on the front of the palate and a long peppery finish.”

Originally from England, Andy and Helen moved to Wairarapa from Auckland where they were both practising doctors.

New Juno Olives owners Andy and Helen Liley Helen continues to work in the medical field while Andy is relishing a new agricultural lifestyle that has him pruning the nearly 2000 trees in the grove.

Along with the Moraiolo, Juno Olives is selling four other extra virgin single variety oils – Tuscan varieties Leccino and Frantoio, Picual from Spain and Picholine from France – all pressed locally from olives grown on their Greytown grove.

In addition they have a selection of flavoured olive oils, including blood orange, lime, lemon, chili and rosemary agrumatos, and garlic, basil and lemongrass infused.

Like the olive grove’s founders, Andy and Helen are keen to share their passion for olives with visitors who are welcome from10am to 5pm on weekends or by appointment.

Supercheap back in business on Saturday Soumya Bhamidipati Supercheap Auto reopened its Masterton store on Saturday, five months after it closed its doors.

The organisation’s New Zealand business manager Mat Northway said it was exciting to see things fall into place.

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Fear of flying never eases Comment – Pick ‘n Mix

Graeme Burnard Despite having visited nearly 30 countries and flown around the world numerous times, I have a terrible fear of flying.

It makes me feel ill just thinking about it.

When I worked for Air New Zealand [yes, strangely enough I worked for two airlines], I had some wonderful opportunities to travel and I made sure I took full advantage of them.

But those days building up to a trip, the lack of sleep the night before and the feeling of wanting to be sick on the way to the airport still linger with me.

I convince myself that I am going to die. And when I arrive at my destination, instead of being happy that I have arrived safely and alive, I start telling myself that I will probably die on the way home. Funnily enough, I never have.

I think it goes back to the very first flight I ever took. It was from London to New York in 1975 and half way across the Atlantic some woman started screaming that the plane was leaking. This

created all sorts of alarm among the passengers and put the absolute fear of god into me. It turned out to be condensation from the air-conditioning but the damage was done where I was concerned.

I have had some incredible flying experiences – across Australia, across Europe at night with all the cities lit up, high up over the Grand Canyon, and the thrill of seeing the African coastline as we headed from Perth to Johannesburg will always remain with me.

So will one of the most frightening experiences I had involving a flight and we didn’t even leave the ground.

I was going to Canada to take the Rocky Mountaineer train from Vancouver to Calgary.

First of all we had a few days in Seattle, then a hydrofoil up to Vancouver Island before taking a seaplane to Vancouver.

We were to fly Air New Zealand to Los Angeles and then Alaska Airlines from LA to Seattle.

Only two weeks earlier an Alaskan Airlines flight had nosedived into the ocean off the Californian Coast killing all on board. My initial thought was to cancel the trip because there had been murmurings about Alaskan Airlines safety.

Anyhow, I put my big boys pants on and off we go. We arrive in Los Angeles and transferred to the Alaskan terminal and sat looking at our plane through the window, willing it to have been put together correctly. We board, and I get into my aisle seat and start watching the staff.

They would have known who had died in the crash and must be finding it hard to come to work.

Unfortunately [for me] someone left the door of the cockpit open and I could see the two pilots. One of them had a large manual in his lap and he was thumbing through the pages. Oh my god, he’s trying to find out how to start the bloody thing.

Oh, my god, he’s never flown one of these before.

I felt sick to the stomach.

We waited and waited and waited and the delay after the scheduled departure time increased my fear while these two continued to flick

through the book. Then we had an announcement.

There was something wrong with the plane and we had to disembark and transfer to another aircraft. I was first off.

We finally boarded our replacement aircraft and waited, and waited, and waited. Then I heard someone say, they’re taking the bags off. Sure enough, the baggage was being unloaded and then came the announcement from the cockpit that this aircraft wasn’t going anywhere either. Grateful

that I wasn’t wearing light coloured trousers, I started to wonder how long a bus would take from LA to Seattle.

A fatal crash and two broken down planes was just too much to comprehend.

I was so relieved when we were transferred to a Delta airlines flight.

I am still terrified of flying and I still think I am going to die when I get on a plane. However, I do know being up in an aeroplane is still one of the safest places to be.

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Midweek Musings

Tim Nelson There are times in our lives in which we have our hearts and minds set on a pathway that we are sure will be a lifelong one. An example of this is a career; there may be a job that you are determined to have and you invest a lot of time, effort and money into achieving. However, sometimes the dream doesn’t match the reality and something we strove for so long to get isn’t what we hoped for.

There are two pathways we could take in this situation, one being to just carry on as it’s hard to give up something that you have put so much effort into achieving. The other option is a Plan B. This could be completely different, perhaps something that you would never have once considered, or maybe even thought was beneath you.

Some years ago after a series of career knock backs I tried a Plan B. This led me to being the principal of a school that I had previously passed up as being too small and beneath where I thought

I should be career wise.

This, however, led me to four wonderful years at St Mary’s School, which in turn has taken me back to Lakeview, a place I can’t think of anywhere else I’d rather be.

Things don’t always go the way we plan, so this is when a Plan B becomes the best path to take.

Try new things

I’m listening to the audio book Healthy at Last

by Eric Adams. Adams is likely to be the next mayor of New York, so is a person who is highly regarded in the largest city in the United States.

Previously he had a long and distinguished career as a New York City police officer.

There’s another area in which Adams is gaining a reputation, this being as a health advocate, particularly in regards to plant-based diets.

However, his advice is neither preachy nor blame based, instead he tries to share advice and tips that are doable and practical. For example,

rather than condemning those who enjoy the likes of meat, milk and cheese, he instead suggests trying things like meatless Mondays, while still enjoying meat on other days of the week.

This gives an insight into options, while still accepting that the plant

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I find it condescending when I’m told that what I’ve been doing for years is unacceptable and wrong, but if I’m offered suggestions and ideas that provide alternate views that are manageable and appealing, then I’m far more likely to give it a go.

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I am really enjoying the Down To Earth show with Zac Efron on Netflix. The show takes Efron and his friend Darin Olien all around the world looking at sustainability and environmental issues. To me Efron comes across as a person who is very passionate about raising issues that so many aren’t aware of. However, the thing that I like so much about both Efron and Olien, as well as their film crew, is that they get stuck in and help where and when they can. To me it really does look unscripted when they do this, from cleaning up the victim’s

house after a hurricane in Puerto Rico, through to spending the day picking up rubbish with a group of volunteers along the bank of the Thames in London.

Raising issues is all very well, it helps to make others aware of things we may otherwise never know about. To me, though, it’s so much better to take tangible action and play a part, however small, in addressing the problem.

There are so many ways in which we can take action. You don’t need to be in London or Puerto Rico, you can start by picking up a bag, heading outside and picking up rubbish on the very street you live on. Every little bit counts.

Acknowledge your faults

When many try to promote a brand, organisation, or even themselves, it’s easy to think that only the most positive qualities should be shared; your successes, wins, positive attributes … all the things that will give those you want to impress

the opinion that you’re essentially faultless.

A better approach, and one that will increase your credibility, is to also highlight something that hasn’t gone well, a shortcoming or mistake.

This is exactly what Warren Buffet, considered to be the most successful investor of all time, does.

His prospectus will share a failure or an investment that hasn’t worked. Rather than putting people off this instead increases his integrity, giving the [correct] impression that the mistake is something he has learned from and won’t do so again.

The important thing in sharing the negatives is to also share how you have moved on and learned from the experience.

Every great success story involves failures along the way, with one critical factor being that the failures are seen as learning experiences.

What someone else would give

Listening to the book Four Thousand Weeks there’s a lot of lessons about the value of time.

Essentially the book to date has been about how we use time. There are so many things we do that we find frustrating, yet if doing that very activity was taken away from us we’d do almost anything to have the opportunity to experience it again.

The author gives the example of a friend of his who died unexpectedly.

Whenever the author is now in a situation along the lines of being stuck in traffic he’ll think about his friend, knowing he would give anything if he was able to experience that very mundane thing again.

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not the most exciting thing in the world to be doing, but I enjoy it immensely, especially if I think about the idea of not being able to do it.

Many of life’s most pleasurable experiences are those that are the most simple, things that are so accessible but we don’t take the opportunity to do them, instead thinking or dreaming about the more exotic and exciting, but unlikely to be things we’ll do, instead choosing to look at social media posts of others doing them.

Life is unfair, but …

This morning as I was listening to the Daily Calm meditation the theme was on blame. You would be hard pressed to find someone who doesn’t use blame on occasion, many a lot more than others.

Sometimes the blame will be for one thing in particular, or it might be for a whole series of issues.

From my perspective I have certainly spent a lot of time in my life blaming others for all sorts of things. At the time of doing so I have had a sense of grim satisfaction as, in many cases, the use of blame has taken responsibility away from myself. However, what I have found is that using blame, even when it might be justified, has a detrimental impact in so many ways, especially in regards to getting better or rectifying a problem.

Chances are the blame you are giving to someone else will have no impact on them; they probably won’t even know, and even if they did they probably wouldn’t care.

Here’s an idea; instead of blaming others take a step back and think about what you could do to address the issue.

From here develop a plan or strategy you can take personal responsibility for implementing.

Now take the steps and consistently apply them.

This simple process can have such a positive impact, empowering you

to overcome significant setbacks or disadvantages, regardless of your starting point. Looking back you may even end up being grateful for the person or thing that you have previously spent so much time and energy blaming.

Gratitude

Gratitude is something we are often reminded about. There are so many things in life we take for granted, that, if they were taken away from us, we would miss immensely.

Many of these items we would consider to be ‘little things’, but If you took the time to think about life without them you’ll see how incredibly significant they are. Take these examples: • The electricity that is powering our appliances • Clean running water from a tap • The warm bed you sleep in • Your mobile phone that gives you access to so many tools and information • The job that you once coveted so much when you were applying for it These are just a few examples that came to me.

However, I could easily have listed so many more, each of which I would miss a lot if it wasn’t available to me.

This quote from Bruce Barton is something we should stop to ponder about the ‘little’ things we take for granted: ‘Sometimes when I consider what tremendous consequences come from little things, I am tempted to think there are no little things.’

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

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Regenerative agriculture:

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The future of farming

Rural

Grace Prior Regenerative agriculture could be the future for New Zealand’s exports, and Wairarapa should get involved.

Wairarapa farmer Michael Birch said regenerative agriculture was important for the future of farming in Wairarapa.

He said protecting our environment and ecosystems was huge in the face of climate change – and regenerative agriculture could aid getting to a more stable place.

Birch said some farmers were only just accepting climate change as a problem; the next step was to get them working on solutions.

Beef and Lamb New Zealand [Beef and Lamb] delivered its report on regenerative agriculture at an online seminar last week.

The report showed that although we were still in the early days of regenerative agriculture, it was gathering momentum and could become a significant food trend internationally.

Beef and Lamb and New Zealand Winegrowers [NZW] commissioned United States-based company Alpha Food Labs [AFL] to create a study to

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understand the present and future market potential for regenerative agriculture.

Beef and Lamb chief executive Sam McIvor said brands were beginning to follow the leads of farmers and growers in support of regenerative agriculture.

“While the concept has yet to take hold among consumers properly, this research reveals there is a bright future.”

Birch said there needed

to be more information for farmers about how pasture could help sequester carbon as well as how regenerative agriculture works.

He hoped with an increase in funding to local catchment groups; farmers may trial regenerative agriculture together.

Regenerative agriculture was already used in Wairarapa with ventures such as Heather Atkinson’s

mixed-cropping farm in Pirinoa.

McIvor said New Zealand was well-positioned to take on regenerative agriculture because its sheep and beef farming practices naturally aligned with “key pillars” of regenerative products or production.

“This isn’t to say all farms are applying all regenerative agriculture principles all the time, but in general, New Zealand

is better placed than other countries to meet these requirements. Our farming systems are so different from conventional agriculture such as in North America with their feedlotraised beef and sheep meat.

“What this all means is there could be a significant opportunity for New Zealand sheep and beef farmers and wine growers to capture this value in the marketplace.”

NZW marketing general manager Charlotte Read said it had been important to advance its understanding of how the emerging area of regenerative agriculture could fit with the industry’s sustainability narrative.

She said the New Zealand wine industry was proud of having a world-leading sustainability programme in place since 1995.

“As we strive to continually improve, we are committed to understanding the environmental considerations of wine drinkers in our global export markets, and how this impacts their

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purchasing decisions and how this impacts what we do in the vineyard.”

McIvor said narratives that focused on the potential taste, health, and environmental benefits of regeneratively-produced food products resonated strongly with consumers, specifically the potential for regenerative agriculture to be part of a climate change solution.

AFL’s co-founder and co-chief executive Mike Lee said regenerative agriculture may be hard to prove to the consumer without certification.

He said regenerative agriculture wasn’t as clear cut as organic, which generally meant “not using pesticides and fertilisers”.

Beef and Lamb market development general

manager Nick Beeby said the beef and sheep sector already had the infrastructure to capitalise on the regenerative agriculture trend.

“We also have worldleading extension programmes and community support through our farm plans and catchment community groups.”

He said combining the food production story with future scientific research into potential connections between ecosystem health could make a compelling argument for buying regeneratively-grown foods.

Beeby said Beef and Lamb would be working with farmers and other industry partners to develop a plan for how the sector could embrace the value of regenerative agriculture in New Zealand.

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Livestock push boundaries

Rural

South Wairarapa District Council and New Zealand Police are warning they will impound or “destroy” livestock roaming on roads.

The council said its officers and police had received an increased number of complaints of stock roaming on rural roads.

In March this year, there were two serious incidents involving uncontained cattle; in one, the driver was seriously injured, the council said.

“If council officers are called to attend to uncontained stock, the owner will be invoiced for the time they are involved.”

The council said if animals could not be returned to a paddock without putting the officers or the public at risk, and the owner could not be identified at that time, the animals may be impounded or destroyed.

“Police will be notified of all incidents of stock on public roads. Please make the time to ensure all stock are contained and keep our roads safe.”

A driver was seriously injured and airlifted to Wellington Hospital by the Life Flight Westpac rescue helicopter in March after a collision with a cow.

A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said

multiple brigades from Martinborough, Lake Ferry, and Greytown arrived to find one person unresponsive at the time.

The road remained closed near the intersection between Lake Ferry and Kahutara roads while the Police Serious Crash Unit investigated.

Police later confirmed the cow died at the scene.

In May, Featherston man Chris Juggins was travelling home to after delivering newspapers in Martinborough when he collided with a bull.

He was uninjured in the crash.

Martinborough fire chief Jake Hawkins said the bull was part of a

group that managed to escape a paddock and wandered on to the 100kmh road.

Hawkins said it would have been difficult to have seen the bulls.

“The bulls were mostly black so he wouldn’t have had a chance seeing them on the road.”

Hawkins said one of the bulls had jumped out in front of Juggins, writing the car off.

Hawkins said the bulls “obviously got scared” and ended up crashing through the fence of a neighbour’s paddock.

He said the neighbour secured the bulls in the paddock until Fire and Emergency returned them to their paddocks.

The bull that had

caused the crash later died.

The Martinborough fire brigade remained at the scene for more than an hour, diverting traffic while they waited for a tow truck to collect the vehicle.

Juggins said it was hard to see the bulls on the road, even with his headlights on.

“It’s a hard one to describe because it’s one of those things that you don’t expect at that hour of the morning.”

He said he was frustrated with the ordeal.

“They shouldn’t have been out on a state highway in the first place. The farmer is liable now for the damage to my vehicle.”

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Jane was not normally a light sleeper. She could sleep through earthquakes, floods and fires. Even the steam engine like snoring of her husband asleep in his bed two metres away could not keep her awake.

One morning she felt herself waking from a deep sleep into full consciousness.

She sat upright in bed and was about to rub her eyes when she realised that was something she should not do in case she was infected with covid 19 or one of its variants.

She began to wonder why she was awake at the ungodly hour of 3am.

Slowly, but surely, it began to dawn on her that it must have something to do with their much loved daughter Mary, “Our little Princess”, they both called her.

Now 21 she was allowed to go out clubbing with her boyfriend and other friends. Usually there was about 20 in the group.

They were well behaved and were not known to start or get involved in any fights that erupted, Their

strategy was to move to another venue if there was any kind of disturbance.

After another glance at the time Jane jumped out of bed, threw on her dressing gown over silk pjs, checked to make sure that Mary was not sound asleep in her room and then went to the room they both called “the study,” and picked up the phone.

“Masterton Police, Senior Sargent Smith speaking.

How can I help?’

With a mixture of long pauses and silent sobs she explained that her daughter

had not returned home from her night out clubbing with friends and that she and her husband were concerned.

“I am sorry to hear that, Madam. I am here alone and besides we can’t do anything until daylight.

After a perfunctory “ thank you” Jane hung up and decided to await the dawn curled up on the lazy boy.

She must have dozed off because the next thing that she remembers is opening her eyes and seeing Mary standing before her covered

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in hay.

“Where have you been.

I have been worried sick.

I think your father is probably still snoring his head off …”

“Sorry mum. We all had a wonderful evening but I lost my key and decided to sleep in the hay shed.

But this was not a time for words. Any words from either of them were drowned in the sea of tears of joy that flowed from their warm embrace.

• Keith Allen is a member of the Blairlogie Writers Group

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Events

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14 Thursday Morning Bikers: Short rides for everyone. Call Liz Mikkelsen [06] 2162187 [after 5pm].

Patient Activity Programme: At Hospice Wairarapa 59 Renall St, Masterton, 10am1pm. Call Kirsten 399 1050.

Parkinson’s Exercise Class: 1.30pm, at the Wairarapa Boxing Academy, Dixon St. Call Roslyn [027] 264-8623.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Featherston Community Centre, 7.30-8.30pm. Call 0800 229 6757.

Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB 9.30am-12.30pm.

Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Family History Research Rooms, 79, Queen St, Masterton, open 1-4pm. Research assistance available if required – free service but donations appreciated.

Wairarapa Fern and Thistle Pipe Band: Weekly practice. Masterton Variety Club Hall, 10 Albert St, 6.30-8.30pm. Call Ian Macdonald [027] 232-5882.

Belly Dance for Beginners: Kiwi Hall, Featherston, 6.30-7.30pm. Call Antonia Blincoe [021] 105-7649.

Danzability Class: 10.30-11.30am, at St John’s Hall, 73 Main St, Greytown. Call 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: Free one-on-one Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching. Drop in or call freephone 0800-373-646. Martinborough: St Andrew’s Church, 9.30-11am. Featherston: Union Church, 1.30-3.30pm.

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

Age Concern: Steady As You Go - Falls Prevention Class, 9.30am, Falls Prevention Class for Men,10.30am, at the Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton.

Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate: South End School Hall, 275 High St South, 6.308.30pm. Call Jacqui [027] 325-3370.

Housie: 1pm, at Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club, Carterton [behind Carters.

Call 379-5923.

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

Carterton Community Choir: 7.15-9pm, at Carterton School, Holloway St. Ability to read music not essential. Call [022] 373-4299.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15 Spontaneous Dance: Kiwi Hall, Featherston, 6.30-8pm. Call Pavla Miller [022] 075-3867.

Justice of the Peace: Carterton library noon-2pm; Masterton District Court 11am1pm; Eketahuna Library 1.30-4.30pm.

Aratoi: A Year and More of Magical Thinking: New work by Linda Tilyard to Nov 14; Wairarapa Camera Club: Drawn to the Light a biennial exhibition of selected photographs by members, to Nov 21; Eye to Eye: Portraits from the collection to Nov 21; Breadcraft Wairarapa Schools Art Exhibition to Oct 17; Esther Bunning: Phosphenes – A Portrait of a Landscape to Nov 21.

Masterton Social Badminton Club: Chanel College gymnasium, Herbert St. Enter through treelined entrance [ie by the bus stop], 7-9pm. Call Hamish Macgregor [021] 259-7684 or Sam [021] 055-2113.

Masterton Variety Club: Practice 1.30pm, 10 Albert St, Masterton. Call Eric McEwen 377-0792 or Doreen Wakefield 370-4606.

Seniornet Wairarapa: Computer/cellphone help, 1-2.30pm, Departmental Buildings,

Wednesday, October 13, 2021 Community Events Wairarapa Midweek

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 you. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246.

Needlework & Craft Drop-in: 10am-noon, Featherston Community Centre. Call May [06] 308-6912 or Virginia [06] 308-8392.

Cloth Collective Sewing Workshop: 10am-2pm, Kiwi Hall Supper Room. Call Sara Uruski [0274] 474-959.

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

Carterton Craft Market: Mon-Sat: 9am4pm, Sun: 10am-3pm, 25 High St North, Carterton. Call Desley [027] 787-8558.

Greytown Music and Movement: For preschoolers, 10am, at St Luke’s Hall, Main St. Call: 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 5.30-6.30pm, Trust House 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: 1.30-4pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, Carterton Memorial Club, Broadway.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16 Featherston Fusiliers: Wargaming and boardgames club, at Featherston Assembly of God cafeteria, 22 Birdwood St, 10am4.30pm. Contact featherston.fusiliers@ gmail.com 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.

Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Family History Research Rooms, 79 Queen St, Masterton, open 10am-1pm.

Cobblestones Museum: Daily 10am4pm. Printing Works: Sat/Sun, 1-4pm.

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

Greytown Menz Shed: 9am-noon. Learn new skills, fix things, help others. Call Paul

Dodge [021] 0262-6595.

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

Featherston Weekly Market: 8am-2pm, 33 Fitzherbert St. 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. Info: parkrun.co.nz/greytownwoodsidetrail Martinborough Museum: Open Sat and Sun at No 7 The Square, 10.30am2.30pm. No admission charge but donation/koha appreciated.

Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Sat and Sun 10am-2pm, other times by arrangement, groups welcome.

Call Elsa [021] 263-9403.

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

Carterton District Historical Society: 150 High St North, Carterton. Open by appointment. Call 379-9021 or 379-5564.

Toy Library: Masterton: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St. Featherston: 14 Wakefield St, 10am-noon.

Carrington Bowls & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet: 1.15pm for 1.30pm start.

Call Helen Waldron 379-5671. Bowls: 1.20pm for 1.30pm start at the clubrooms behind Carters, 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, OCTOBER 17 Greytown Country Market: At Stella Bull Park [next to the White Swan Hotel], 10am-2pm. Call Lois Pitt [027] 358-1459.

Wairarapa Gourmet Toastmasters Club: 11am-1pm. Contact Carol [027] 600-1710.

Carterton Farmers Market: Memorial Square, 9am-12.30pm when covid level is 2 or under. Call [027] 663-9011.’

Narcotics Anonymous: Featherston Community Centre, 7-9pm. Call 0800 628 632 Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St. 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 Myrna Lane 377-3064.

Masterton Car Boot Sale and Market: 6.30-11.30am, Essex St car park. Call ja.murray@xtra.co.nz Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 1pm for 1.15pm start, at clubrooms behind Carters, Carterton.

Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 18 Literacy Aotearoa: Free computing and digital device classes for adults. Call 377-4214.

Creative Hands Programme: At Hospice Wairarapa 59 Renall St, Masterton, 10amnoon. Call Kirsten 399-1050.

Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB 9.30am-12.30pm.

Steady as you Go: Falls Prevention Class, A/G Church, Featherston, 9.30-10.30am.

Call Age Concern [06] 377 0066.

Age Concern: Keep Fit!, 9.30am; line dancing, 10.40am, at the Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton.

East Indoor Bowling Club: 7pm. Call Julie 377-5497 or George 378-9266.

Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate: Greytown St John’s Hall, Main St, 6.30-8.30pm. Call Paul [027] 376-9804.

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

Carterton Scottish Dance Club: 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. Call Elaine 377-0322.

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

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

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

Art for Everyone: Featherston Community Centre, 7-9pm. Call Sandie [021] 1574909.

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

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

Play Gym: St James Church Hall 116 High St, Masterton, 9.30-11am, for

0-3-year-olds.

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

Carterton Community Toy Library: Events Centre, Holloway St, Mon-Sat during CDC Library hours.

Hospice Wairarapa Support Services: Free of charge for anyone dealing with a terminal illness. Call [06] 378-8888, or www.hospicewairarapa.co.nz CCS Disability Action Wairarapa Office: 36 Bannister St, Masterton, 10am-1pm Mon-Fri. For Mobility Parking Permits, Disability Support and Advocacy. Call 3782426 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: 450A Belvedere Rd, Carterton. Beginners Linedance Class: 6-7pm. Linedance Intermediate Class: 7.30-8.30pm. Call Wendy [027] 319-9814.

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

Citizens Advice Bureau: Free and confidential advice, Mon-Fri 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] 574-0742.

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

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

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19 Al Anon: Do you need support for coping with alcohol problems in your family?

Contact [027] 811-0006.

Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: 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 Billie Sims 378-2949 or Jenny 377-0859.

Featherston Toy Library: Featherston Community Centre, 9-11am.

Caregivers Programme: At Hospice Wairarapa 59 Renall St, Masterton, noon-

1.30pm. Call Kirsten 399 1050.

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

Justice of the Peace: Masterton library 11am-1pm.

Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate: Martinborough Primary School Hall, cnr Dublin and Roberts sts, juniors 5.306.15pm. Call Clare [027] 832.9743; juniors and adults 6.15-8pm. Call Anna [021] 163-8867.

Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Family History Research Rooms, 79 Queen St, Masterton, open 1-4pm.

Martinborough Community Choir: 7.15-9pm, First Church Hall, Weld St. Martinborough. Call Vicki Jones: vicbjones@gmail.com Seniornet Wairarapa: Computer/cellphone help 1.30-2.30pm, Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton. Call John [027] 383-5654.

Digital Seniors: Free one-on-one Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching. Drop in or call freephone 0800-373-646. Carterton: 3 Mile, 66 High St, 9.30-11.30am. Greytown: Greytown Library, 1.30-3.30pm.

Paint/draw: From live model,10am-noon, at Masterton Art Club, Victoria St. Call Elissa Smith [027] 470-6528.

Free Literacy and Numeracy Classes: At Literacy Aotearoa Masterton. Call Carol [022] 524-5994 or visit us at 340 Queen Street, Masterton.

Masterton Alcoholics Anonymous: 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 378-2338 or David [021] 116-5505.

Social Bridge: At South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club, 1.30-3.30pm, no partner needed. Call Lesley [021] 2996389.

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.

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: 9am-noon at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter [027] 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066.

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

Featherston Wahine Singers: 7-8.30pm,

Featherston Community Centre. Call Susan [021] 246-4884.

Carterton District Historical Society: 150 High St North, Carterton. Open by appointment. Call 379-9021 or 379-5564.

Clareville Badminton Club: Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm. Call Steve [027] 333-3975.

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 Trust House Rec Centre Stadium. Call Cheryl [06] 3701922 or [027] 697-6974.

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: 1pm for 1.15pm start. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000.

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

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

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20 Toi Wairarapa – Heart of Arts: 10 Minute Bites, 12.10pm, BYO sandwich.

Wairarapa Heart Help Group: 1.302.30pm, share stories and information Wairarapa Community Centre, 41 Perry St, Masterton. Call Annette, at Heart Foundation, [04] 472-2780 ext 1, annettes@heartfoundation.org.nz Free Classes: Literacy, language and numeracy for adult learners. Call Literacy Aotearoa 377-4214.

South Wairarapa Caregivers Programme: At a café in South Wairarapa, 10am. Call Kirsten 399-1050.

Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB noon-2pm.

Wisdom and Well-being: Kiwi Hall, Featherston, 10.30am-12.30pm. Call Pauline [021] 102 8857 Wildflower Yoga: Kiwi Hall Featherston, 7-8.15pm. Call Kate [022] 390-9798.

Juesday Art: 10am-12.30pm, AOG Church, Birdwood St, Featherston. Call Julia [06] 308-8109.

St John: Greytown Penguins, boys and girls 6-8 years, 6-7.30pm, St John Hall, Main St. Call Esther [027] 637-4110.

Parkinson’s Singing Group: 10.30am, at the South Wairarapa Workingman’s Club, Main St, Greytown. Call Marguerite Chadwick 379-5376.

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

Scrabble Club: 1-4pm at Masterton District Library in the Learning Centre, 54 Queen St. All welcome. Call Sue McRae [027] 449-0601.

Age Concern: Keep Fit! 1.30pm Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton.

Greytown Menz Shed: 9am-noon. Learn new skills, fix things, help others. Call Paul Dodge [021] 0262-6595.

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.

Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate: Featherston School Hall, Lyon St, kobudo 5.15-7pm, karate 6.30-8.30pm. Call Paul [027] 376-9804.

The Dance Shed: 450A Belvedere Rd, Carterton. Line Dance Class 6-7pm; Rock N Roll Dance Class: 7.30-8.30pm, Beginners/Couple Coaching, Social/ Competitive. Call Wendy [027] 319-9814.

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

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

Carterton Cycle Group: From Belvedere Rd [weather permitting] for 20km or 4060km 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, WedSun, 11am-3pm.

Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll. Couple inquiries to [027] 333-1793.

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

Digital Seniors: Free one-on-one Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching. Drop in or call freephone 0800-373-646. Masterton: 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: “500”, 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.

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

Kiddie Gym: For 0-3-year-olds, 9.30-11am, 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 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, based in Masterton. Call Sean Mulcahy 379-9316.

Soulway Cooking and Crafts: 10am-noon, High St, Masterton. Call Nikki Smith 3701604 [church office].

Carrington Bowls & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet: 1.15pm for 1.30pm start. At the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Helen Waldron 379 5671.

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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Seven years have passed since you left us to be with your Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

We love and miss you so very much, Mum. You are always in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Your love, strength and hope will endure forever until we are together again.

Malolo i le filemu. of Beloved wife Antoni (late).

Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Logan (late) and Hine, Leah, Maria and Maki, Mark and Tony. Much loved grandmother, great grandmother, extended family and friends.

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PAPAWAI & KAIKŌKIRIKIRI TRUSTS Nominations for the Election of (2) tangata whenua Trustees Notice to Beneficiaries calling for Nominations for election to membership of the Papawai & Kaikōkirikiri Trusts Board.

Under the Papawai & Kaikōkirikiri Trusts Amendment Act 2016, the Board hereby calls for nominations for the election of a person(s) to membership of the Board.

A person may nominate himself/herself. The nomination will require a Seconder. The nominated person and the Seconder must qualify as tangata whenua of Wairarapa which means an individual who has a whakapapa to the tīpuna rangatira who established kinship groups in Wairarapa.

Ideally, the preferred candidate will have proficiency in accounting practices, management and, or farming.

Nomination forms must be submitted to the Board on the approved form.

Email:josie@pktrusts.nz Nominations close at 2:30 pm, Monday 1st November 2021.

The nominees will be requested to attend the AGM, where the tangata whenua will vote on election to the Board by written ballot.

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PROPOSAL TO CLOSE ROADS TO ORDINARY VEHICULAR TRAFFIC PURSUANT to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that the Carterton District Council proposes to close Various Roads for the purpose of the Carterton Christmas Parade for the period indicated hereunder: Period of Closure: Saturday 27th November 2021 10.50am – 11.45am Roads affected: SH2 from Belvedere Road/Park Road intersection to Wakelin Street Belvedere Road from SH2 to Lincoln/Taverner Street Memorial Square one-way intersection Masson Street between Belvedere Road and Broadway No access to Belvedere and SH2 from the side streets including Memorial Square 1 way section, Broadway, Holloway Street, Pembroke Street, Hereford Drive, De Lacy Lane, Wyndham Street, Taylor Street and Augustus Street The closed section will be adequately and properly signposted, at the beginning of the closed road, being manned with radio communication to allow the passage of through traffic in an emergency.

Any person objecting to the proposal is called upon to lodge his/ her objection and grounds thereof, in writing before 4th November 2021 at the office of the Carterton District Council, Holloway Street, Carterton.

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MILK HARVESTER EXPERIENCED CARPENTERS & LABOUR ONLY CARPENTRY CREWS WANTED Material Supply an Issue?

Tired of the slow commute South into the city and then the hassle and cost of finding a car park?

How about a change of direction and a 25 minute commute North to the sunny Wairarapa?

Holmes Construction NZ is looking for Experienced Carpenters and to fill permanent positions and Labour only Carpentry Crews to undertake carpentry packages at a significant residential project in the Wairarapa.

We provide top pay rates, employee benefits and a supportive working environment.

Contact us now to find out how you can join our team.

All applications are treated in the strictest confidence.

Please send your CV and Cover letter to: Human Resources office@holmes.co.nz Alternatively contact Graeme on 027 442 0000 To be considered you must be eligible to work in NZ.

Experienced person to milk part time in a 40 bale rotary shed, farming 850 cows split calving. Farm is 5 mins from Masterton so reliable transport is essential. Friendly and enthusiastic work environment Please email CV and references to jennymcl162@gmail.com or 0274 711 884

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Are you passionate about dignity and rights for older people?

Would you like to be part of a dynamic team supporting safe, happy and healthy ageing in the Wairarapa?

If yes, then we want to meet you!

Club Carterton seeks expressions of interest from prospective caterers and chefs to lease kitchen.

Contact Club Carterton with proposals.

Email: carterton.club@xtra.co.nz Ph: 06 379 8069

Age Concern Wairarapa / He Manaakitanga Kaumātua is recruit 2 positions:

Employment

Accredited Visiting Service Coordinator

SALES POSITION Are you looking for a career in sales?

Do you have a keen love for everything motorcycling?

Do you have great people skills?

Are a hard working self-starter?

We could have just the opportunity for you.

Fagan Motorcycles is part of the well-established Fagan Motors Ltd. We are looking for a sales extraordinaire, keen to sell to both the farm and recreational sectors.

You will also have support of great established brands such as Suzuki and Kawasaki and great team support.

Previous experience is not essential, but a keen desire to succeed is.

If this sounds like you! pl apply to Rod rcarter@faganmotors.co.nz

Public Notices

ROAD CLOSURE Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulation 1965, notice is hereby given that the Masterton District Council proposes to close the following road to ordinary vehicular traffic for the period indicated hereunder, for the purpose of permitting the Wairarapa Car Club to hold a speed event.

Road to be closed to Ordinary Vehicular Traffic: Dorsets Road Period of Closure: Sunday 21 November 2021 – 7.30am to 6pm During the period of closure the following provisions will be made for ordinary vehicular traffic which would otherwise use the road:(1)

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A notice shall be displayed at each end of the closed section advising motorists that a speed event is underway.

(2) The Wairarapa Car Club shall provide marshals for the convenience of residents who may require to use that section of road to be closed.

Any person objecting to the proposal is called upon to lodge notice of objection and grounds thereof in writing before 4pm Tuesday 26 October 2021 at the Masterton District Council Office, 161 Queen Street, (P O Box 444), Masterton.

Dated 8 October 2021 David Hopman - Manager Assets and Operations 06 370 6300 161 Queen Street PO Box 444, Masterton 5840 mdc@mstn.govt.nz WWW.MSTN.GOVT.NZ

20 hours per week, flexible The Age Concern Accredited Visiting Service (AVS) is a nationwide programme responding to loneliness and social isolation. The service provides friendship, companionship and links into the community for socially isolated and lonely older people. You must love meeting people and have a good sense of matching personalities and interests. You will be responsible for volunteer management, client assessment and support, community liaison and administration.

Office Administrator

15 hours per week (3 hours/day preferred - negotiable) Our office is a busy place, and this role is at the heart of it! You need a smile in your voice, proven people skills, be a whiz with Xero and very well organised. Experience with MS Publisher is an advantage.

Full Time, Permanent We are looking for someone who has experience in retail.

Must have excellent customer service and be able to work in a large team environment.

Excellence in handling Eftpos, credit cards and cash payments.

This primary role will be dealing in stock picking, stocking shelves, freezers and chillers.

Heavy vy lifting l g is involved in this role and would

For further details and to receive a copy of the job description, please email manager@acww.nz, specifying which role.

A CV and covering letter telling us why you are a perfect fit for our team needs to land in the inbox by midnight, Sunday 24 October.

To Place Your Notice

 06 370 6033

and a forklift license.

Apply now for this role or get more information by contacting Lynn Smith on 0275 010 450

The Higgins Green Team Wairarapa have amazing opportunities available now Project Manager Drainage + Project Manager Construction + Surfacing Manager + Truck Drivers + Bitumen Sprayer Operator + Diesel Mechanic + Traffic Control + Digger Operators + Foreperson – Subdivisions + Surfacing Operators + Labourers with Civil Experience Come and join the Higgins team, the biggest player in the Wairarapa market. We have a busy forward work plan and need you now to help us to continue building on our success!

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Deadline Thursday 3pm Phone Classifieds 06 370 6033

Contact us now: We’re offering not just a job, but a stepping stone to build your career! If you have the skills we need and are ready for a new challenge, get in touch today!

Apply online at www.fbcareers.com or drop in to our branch at SH2, Waingawa, Masterton

Building better roads for safer journeys

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Classified Employment

Employment

Carter Court Rest Home PERMANENT KITCHEN ASSISTANT

BURSAR We are looking for a part time permanent Bursar who is enthusiastic, efficient and has a zest for systems and financial management.

20 hours per week, commencing 29 November 2021.

The successful candidate would ideally be confident using XERO and have experience in managing finances. Recent work in the school system would be an advantage. Other skills/duties include; Payroll, property management, competency in using google workspace, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

If this sounds like yyou and nd yyou would like to - we'd love to see your application.

Applications close: Wednesday 3 November 2021 Please send your CV, with Letter of Application detailing your skillset and experience to: The Principal: Lakeview School email: principal@lakeview.school.nz

Experience is not essential as full training will be given; however a Food Safety Certificate would be advantageous. Genuine interest in the care of the older person a must.

The successful applicant must be a team player, flexible in their availability to work different shifts, and have a good work etiquette.

For further information please contact the Nurse Manager on (06) 379 8075 during usual business hours or email your CV and covering letter to: nursemanager@cartercourt.co.nz Applications close Wednesday 20th October 21

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To order your photographs published in the Wairarapa Times-Age, phone us today on 06 370 0953!

If you’re out and having a few drinks, make sure you’ve got a sober driver to

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TO ORDER PHONE 06 370 0953 TODAY!

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This Mazdacare Programme is available on the All-New Mazda (TF) BT50 effective 29 November 2020. *Mazda New Zealand’s $250 fixed price routine service schedule includes parts, lubricants and labour for the duration of the programme when the service is performed by an authorised Mazda Dealer. † Your Mazdacare support programme is effective from the date of first registration. ^Visit mazda.co.nz/owners/warranty to see full disclosure of items covered by the 5 year/150,000 km New BT50 Vehicle Warranty.

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WARDROBE DOORS, WARDROBE SYSTEMS FOR ALL BUDGETS. MAXIMISE YOUR SPACE IN STYLE We offer a range of ready-made or custom design to order wardrobes.

If you’re renovating or building a new home, bring in your plans and we will work with you to provide a free plan and quote.

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