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Teen parent a ‘survivor’ Emily Ireland At just 19 years old, Masterton’s Mere Kawana is a mum and a domestic violence survivor.

And she doesn’t know where she would be today if it weren’t for the Wairarapa Teen Parent Unit, and the blessing of her son TJ, now two years old. “I take my baby as a second chance. “I take it as an opportunity to ďŹ x myself and everything that has come my way.â€?

Mere dropped out of Makoura College at the age of 15.

Within a year, she became pregnant – she had just split up with her son’s dad when she found out and was in the middle of a visit to Tauranga to be with her biological dad. “I had an inkling I was pregnant, but I hid it from everyone and went away. “I eventually came out and told my mum, look I think I’m pregnant. “We took a test and

that came back negative. “A couple days passed and I took another one and it came back positive. “I thought, oh my gosh, what do I do?�

Thankfully she was given support by her family, although, at the time, she said her biological dad’s side of the family encouraged her to have an abortion. “They were trying to tell me it [having a baby] was going to ruin my life. “Nowadays, they can’t stop apologising and telling me how proud they are of me. “It was hard being pregnant because I was quite young and people were quite judgemental to talk to about the situation.

“My son’s dad wasn’t really around – he was always back and forth between places.�

A week after giving birth to TJ, Mere said she was involved in a domestic incident. “I’m a survivor of domestic violence. “I just still had it stuck in my head that I wanted the perfect family and I tried to make it work. “I wanted my son to have a dad. “I didn’t want to be known as the single mum that didn’t do anything with her life. “After a while, he kept showing that it wasn’t going to happen.�

She said the domestic violence continued, amid other recent hardships including the death of a high school friend, the death of her grandad, her grandmother’s cancer diagnosis, and being assaulted by a close friend’s relative.

Continued on page 3 Tory-Jason (TJ) Kawana, 2, and his mum Mere Kawana. PHOTO/EMILY IRELAND

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Darshea and George Wall

Road to redemption Emily Ireland Masterton parents Darshea and George Wall used to spend $1500 a week fuelling their synthetic drug habits.

But “by the grace of God”, all that changed last year.

The couple, who have two daughters, aged seven and eight, come from a background of “really bad synthetic use”.

“We got to points where we almost got taken out, just being high off our heads 24/7,” Darshea said.

“It was so much of an addiction that we were spending $1500 on it a week.

Darshea said she would shoplift from a local supermarket to fund the habit.

“It gets really deep the stuff that I had allowed myself to do for that addiction.”

The couple remember the date their lives changed for the better.

It was March 16 and they were travelling through Pahiatua “high off our heads on synthetics”.

“Just as you enter into Pahiatua, there’s a big bright cross.

George and Darshea Wall of Soulway Church in Masterton.

“I said to my husband, look honey, there’s a cross there.

“He tried to slow down but didn’t quite catch a glimpse.”

She said they had narrowly missed a crash because they had slowed down so quickly.

“We stopped and saw that if we hadn’t slowed down for him to look at the cross, this car would have totally taken us out.

PHOTO/EMILY IRELAND

“We ended up getting a bible after that, came back to Masterton and found a church.

“Sure enough, we ended up walking into Soulway Church.

“Ever since then really, our whole lives have changed.”

The couple married in the church a couple of months later in June where there was another close call — this time for the bride’s

family.

Darshea’s 21-year-old brother avoided serious injury after a car crash on SH2 — he had been in a vehicle leaving Soulway Church after the wedding ceremony when it was T-boned by a southbound car.

“It was such a beautiful day, and then as soon as we tied the knot and headed off to get wedding photos, my brothers got crashed

into right outside the church.

“They came out with only scratches.

“The police said if it wasn’t for a bar, my brothers would be gone.

“To me, if it wasn’t for God, my brothers wouldn’t be here.”

She said it was also “by the grace of God” that she and her husband were still alive today.

“We haven’t just had a second chance — we’ve had maybe 10,” she laughed.

“I’m just so grateful God pulled us out of it [the drug addiction] because I don’t know where we would be today if we stayed on it.

“Probably dead,” George said.

Darshea said she and George were proud of the people they had become.

“Our daughters love their new mum and dad,” Darshea said.

“In all honesty, they saw a lot of it all.

“They saw us when we were sleeping on the drugs, and this and that.

“When I think about it now, it makes me cry.”

Darshea said it was the support network they had gained over the past year

that had helped them conquer their addictions and transform their lives.

“I really want to help the community and all the people who are on it at the moment,” Darshea said.

“Because a lot of them are my old friends in our old circles.

“It just breaks my heart to see how much of an effect that stuff has through our town.”

Where to get help

Addictions services in Wairarapa are delivered by Pathways, a communitybased provider of mental health and wellbeing services.

Call 06 370 6102 or 0800 208 4278.

Alternatively, email addictionswairarapa@ pathways.co.nz.

• Second Chances is a Wairarapa Midweek and Wairarapa Times-Age series telling the stories of Wairarapa people who have experienced life-changing events and have been given a second chance. If you would like to share your story, contact Emily Ireland on emily. ireland@age.co.nz.

Teen mum: ‘My baby saved my life’

Mere Kawana

Continued from page 1 And if it wasn’t for the support from her family and the Wairarapa Teen Parent Unit (TPU), Mere said she wouldn’t know where she would be today.

She is no longer in a violent relationship.

“If it wasn’t for these guys here, I wouldn’t have been sent down that right path,” Mere said.

“There’s quite a lot of

girls that relate to that situation.

“It may not be to the extent of getting hurt, but the words hurt just as much.”

When Mere started with the TPU, located in Masterton on the campus of Makoura College, she had no qualifications and was “pretty shy”.

“I started off with no qualifications at all, no NCEA. “The first year here, I cracked Level 1, and the second year I cracked Level 2 and 3.

“This year I am doing

a certificate in early childhood and a certificate in youth work.”

Over the past few months, Mere has been deciding between pursuing youth work or teaching.

She has recently finished a placement at Masterton Intermediate School.

“It’s been a bumpy road this whole thing – I had a lot of ups and downs and there were some rough patches, but I managed to pull myself out.”

The best part about being a mum was “the cuddles, the love, and the laughs”, Mere said.

“It feels like TJ has been in my life forever – not just the past two years.

“I couldn’t imagine not having him by my side every day.”

Mere said she enjoyed sharing her story “because it is one of success now”.

“When people try to laugh in my face about becoming a mum at 16, I tell them, my baby saved my life.

“It’s the best thing that ever happened to me and I’ll forever be grateful.

“And I’ll make sure he knows that one day too.”

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Breathing new life into Greytown’s In 1991, more than 6000 people held hands around Greytown Hospital in a bid to save it from closure.

Their success was short-lived. Now, four couples are revamping the old buildings, which stood deteriorating and overgrown for years. HAYLEY GASTMEIER reports.

Ryan and Nadine Smock are used to people pulling up outside their house.

Some take selfies from the carpark, others just walk straight in.

One man handed over his medical specimen sample, totally unaware that the grand old brick and mortar building was no longer a hospital, but had been transformed into a family home.

The Smocks purchased the main building in the old Greytown Hospital complex in 2014.

With its 40 rooms, restoring the 780m2 structure to its former glory has been a fulltime project for Ryan, who says more than 700 sausage rolls and 2200 cups of coffee were consumed from The French Baker during the restoration.

It is thought the brick building was erected sometime around the turn of the century, with the surrounding hospital structures added in the decades that followed.

Smock has cut no corners in bringing his piece of history back to life.

While every metre of the building has been reinstated to the highest standard, the odd crack or crumble has been preserved to show its age.

“You’ve got to be careful not to renovate the life out of a building,” he says.

“You’ve got to leave some of the wounds and hits and knocks, because that shows the character.”

Even though the building is over a century old, it has no historic protection, and it was in a sorry state when the Smocks started work on it.

“Most of the damage here was through destruction, not deterioration.”

Everything that could be stolen, had been taken.

“It was people coming in here, helping themselves to floors and doors and locks and timber and just smashing things up — the graffiti here was just terrible.”

Even the copper pipes that were above the fivemetre-high pressed tin ceilings were nicked.

“So, when they stole them they kicked a hole in every ceiling instead of taking them over to a man hole to lower them down.”

With walls up to 52cm thick, Smock had to work with the existing floor plan.

All the bathrooms are where they originally were, and while they boast highend modern fittings, their original concrete floors bear a fracture or two under the fresh paint.

The old women’s ward is now a giant function room, and the men’s ward has been converted into a lavish master bedroom.

A self-contained guest wing, which features the old matron’s quarters, would be bigger than some houses.

Inside the linen cupboard, Smock points at the copper edging on the floor and explains it was to stop rats and mice from gnawing through the floors to get at the corn-starched sheets.

This is just one of many stories he’s been told by nurses and old hospital workers since buying the building.

These days, most

The old Greytown Hospital. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

people who stop by the old hospital are locals who were born there.

One thing guaranteed to come up in conversation is the question of ghosts… but Smock says there have been no spooky encounters to date.

The Smock’s new home, now known as the Greytown Embassy, is officially the largest house

in the Greytown borough.

They purchased the section for $230k and have sunk $780k into doing it up.

It is now worth more than $2m.

Smock says he was only able to pull off the mammoth project because of Greytown’s amazing community spirit.

Mixing old with new

The original morgue and the old ambulance station is now fittingly in the hands of Lisa Ingham and Paul Lloyd.

Lloyd is a Wellington Free Ambulance paramedic and Ingham is a former ambulance calltaker and dispatcher.

They had no idea of the building’s past when they

put in their offer for the hospital section last year.

They were delighted to discover its past while carrying out due diligence.

Ingham says somewhere in the timeline, the morgue was relocated during an expansion and the building was then used as a living quarters for staff, and for storage.

“The morgue is

Ward undergoing transformation The Buchanan Ward, which officially opened on July 18 in 1912, is set to be the new home of Rusty Hight and Lisa Coney, along with their three young children.

The couple also purchased the twostorey building next door, which served as the cleaner’s residence upstairs, and the nurses’ offices down below.

Hight, a commercial builder who’s worked around the world, picked up the properties four years ago, deciding to sink his teeth into a project that would benefit his whole family.

The new family home, under construction, will have “a lot of character”.

According to the hospital centenary booklet from 1975, the Buchanan Ward specialised in the treatment of “geriatric conditions” and had 56

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The Buchanan Ward (right) and the old nurses’ residence (left).

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beds, that were “nearly always fully occupied”.

Hight says the ward, which had been added to over the years, was built to a fantastic standard to withhold strong earthquakes.

The main area of the house would be openplan living, with exposed trusses.

In the centre, a cast iron spiral staircase would wrap up to a storage loft.

One end of the

building will contain four large children’s bedrooms and a bathroom, along with a master bedroom complete with a generous walk-in wardrobe leading to an ensuite.

The kids will also be treated to an enormous playroom at the opposite end of the house.

“Everything is massive in here,” Hight says, pointing to the 4m stud.

“The place didn’t look like this when we first

Rusty Hight is converting Greytown Hospital’s Buchanan Ward into his family home.

got here — it was pretty horrific.”

The building had been taken over by ivy, having stood vacant for years.

Now, all the windows have been sanded back to their original glory, and the old fireplaces have been restored.

Hight has planted a feijoa hedge along his street boundary so Kuranui College students can fill their pockets as they pass.

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old hospital really cool.

“It’s still got all its original floors which look to be art deco, and its compact but very cute, so it’s going to make a really nice guest house.”

When they took over the building, it was littered with shattered windows and the inside was stripped bare, with only the framing remaining.

But, bit by bit, after plumbing, insulation, lining, and cabling, the new family home is coming together.

Like the Smocks, the couple are honouring the existing floor plan, adding in the odd wall rather than tearing any down.

New custom-made joinery is being installed, as well as a large set of bifold doors that were salvaged from a school demolition in Christchurch.

Ingham says the house will have an industrial look, with “an earthy palette”.

“It will be brick and white, concrete floors, and then we’ll add some quirky accents with the light fittings and the wallpapers, that we’ll do in the bathrooms.”

She says restoring the historic site is a privilege.

Long and narrow [6m by almost 40m], the house is certain to be unique.

“Nothing about it is going to be beige or boring.

“We’re embracing that point of difference and trying to inject our personalities into it, while trying to keep in mind the period of the building.

“It’s about mixing a lot of old with a lot of new.”

Keeping history alive

Esther Lau and Neil Cole are facing a double whammy, having taken on two sections of the old hospital.

They have bought the maternity ward and old theatre block, which was built in 1947, as well as one of the women’s wards.

The couple say they were inspired to buy the buildings as they saw it as “an opportunity to keep history alive”.

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“But as a principle we would like to ensure the buildings will be renovated and restored in a manner that respects the history, but reflects our personalities and the modern world of today.”

She hopes the finished results will capture stories of the past, present and future.

Cole has somewhat of a “medical connection” to Greytown, The first home he purchased, and then renovated, was the former maternity home on West St.

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Elisa Vorster A stretch of Wairarapa highway that has taken six lives in the past 18 years is set to finally get the safety improvements the region has been begging for.

State Highway 2 [SH2] between Carterton and Masterton has been identified as a highrisk route under the New Zealand Transport Agency’s [NZTA] Safe Roads campaign, and it wants local input on how to make the stretch of road safer.

Wairarapa Road Safety Council manager Bruce Pauling is glad the notorious stretch of highway was finally being looked at.

“It’s been prompted by the government’s plans on spending $600m nationally for regional rural roads safety improvements,” he said.

“It’s kickstarted an action plan with the government’s plan on road safety being a priority, which we welcome.”

Most of the injuries from crashes on SH2 were caused by head-on crashes and drivers running off the road, but there had also recently been accidents at intersections.

The three key intersections highlighted by NZTA are Wiltons Rd and East Taratahi Rd, Norfolk Rd and Cornwall Rd, and Ngaumutawa Rd and SH2.

NZTA’s consultation process will see key stakeholders driven over the route with NZTA staff, with drop-in sessions for the public at Solway School on August 8 between 2.30pm to 4.30pm, and Carterton Events Centre on August 11 between 10am to 2pm.

Carterton Mayor John Booth has long been an advocate for implementing a roundabout at the Norfolk Rd intersection and is keen to have his say.

“The big one for us is the potential roundabout and what sort of safety mechanisms they will put in place along that stretch of highway.”

He said while safety was

paramount, there was more than just the protection of motorists to be considered when making alterations to the highway.

“If you want to set up a business off SH2, it’s almost impossible at the moment.

“I would like a highway designed so we have no deaths and also allow for economic growth.”

While it was unclear how soon motorists could expect to see improvements being made, Booth said the drop-in sessions were a step in the right direction.

NZTA regional transport systems manager Mark Owen agreed local input was key.

“The region is booming,

and this is a key corridor.

“We want to hear the frustrations from the people who live and work in the area,” he said.

The road had become significantly busier in the past year, Owen said, with a traffic count south of the Waingawa River bridge passing 20,000 vehicles in a 24-hour period in November.

“One of our mantras is that no-one should die because of a mistake on the transport network,” he said.

“We want people to come to us with ideas [for the section of road], and also to understand why we make the decisions we do when it comes to safety.”

Pauling said the people of Wairarapa needed to engage with NZTA to ensure the region gets the funds it needs.

“We want the public’s ideas and their concerns around the problems.

“We’ve got a few ideas but there is no way they will be implemented without public consultation.

“I can’t say how much is earmarked for Masterton to Carterton – it all depends on the agreed plan after consultation and engagement.

“My hope is there will be action soon after the proposed plan comes back, and I really hope physical work starts soon after the proposal is on the table.”

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Across Wairarapa, international spending rose 8.8 per cent and domestic spending 11.7 per cent for the year ending June 2018, according to regional tourism estimates produced by MBIE. Carterton enjoyed the biggest jump in domestic spending, rising 22.5 per cent, while international visitors spent 12.5 per cent more in Masterton.

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Animal kingdom tales Comment

Graeme Burnard In my last column I talked about the sadness of losing our lovely old cat, Henry.

Thank you to so many of you who have contacted me and shared your own stories.

Pets enrich our lives and it is so hard when we lose them.

There are some wonderful stories around the world about exceptional animals.

Their tails (tales) are inspiring.

Here is just a couple.

In 1924, Hachiko, an Akita (dog), used to walk to Shibuya railway station in Tokyo at the scheduled time his owners train was due to arrive and wait for him to get off.

One day in 1925, his owner didn’t get off the train.

He had died at work.

But for nine more years, Hachiko made the daily trek to the station and waited.

People would travel to the station just to see him.

There is now a statue of him outside the station.

For shear courage,

you can’t go past Balto, a Siberian Husky, who was part of a dog sled team in Alaska in the mid 1920’s.

There was a huge risk of a diphtheria outbreak in the far north in a place called Nome and the only way to get the serum to the town was by dog sled, a run of more than 600 miles.

There were other dogs involved but Balto led the final leg in which they travelled in whiteout conditions with temperatures as low as -31 degrees and the wind chill even lower.

The run was entirely in the dark with the mushers not even being able to see their hands in front of them.

The team got through and the town was saved from the disease.

Word spread around the world about this heroic dog.

There is a statue of him in New York and his body is in the Cleveland Museum of Natural History.

And we must have a

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Tiddles story.

In 1996, in New York, a cat was observed carrying her kittens out of a burning house, one by one.

She was severely burned and blinded by blisters but once she had them all out she touched each of them with her nose to make sure they were all there and safe.

She then collapsed.

A fire fighter who witnessed this, took the mother (later named Scarlett) and her babies to an animal shelter. Over 7000 applications were received to adopt Scarlett and her kittens with three families being chosen.

Scarlett lived for another eleven years.

Her story was made into a book, Scarlett Saves her Family and a children’s book, The Bravest Cat and the Scarlett Award was created in her honour for animal heroism.

And on a lighter note, three cheers for pit bull Brynneth Pawltro who was declared Mayor of Rabbit Hash, Kentucky (only in America folks) after receiving over 3000 votes in a landslide victory.

Oh, I should add, she beat a cat and a donkey!

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Can we have our glasses back, please?

Carterton

Elisa Vorster Carterton Events Centre is being praised for purchasing sustainable glassware which is Kiwi designed, reusable, and recyclable — but where have they disappeared to?

The smash-proof glasses, which eliminate the need for single-use plastic cups, were hired out for the first time recently by the Oversew Fashion Awards – a show which promotes sustainable living.

But 30 of the glasses went missing, something which event director Robyn CherryCampbell believes has come down to a simple misunderstanding.

“I don’t think it has been done maliciously,” she said.

“People probably thought they were disposable or [collectable] like the Harvest and Toast souvenir glasses, but they do belong to the events centre.”

The events centre invested $3160 in its 500

‘Globelet’ glasses, which could be hired out by people hosting events at the venue.

The glasses have the same appearance as regular glasses but are smash-proof, BPA [chemical] free, and reusable, making them ideal for public events.

They also look similar to the plastic glasses now commonly given to patrons of food and wine festivals around the country but were a higher quality.

“People are so used to going to an event and getting these melamine glasses,” Cherry-Campbell said.

“They probably thought they were Oversew branded glasses but if they had a look at them they would see they say ‘Carterton Events Centre’.”

Carterton District Council communications and engagement coordinator Kate Jurlina said it was a health and safety issue to take glass onto the tiered seating block at the events centre,

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which left single use plastic cups as the only option until now.

“These Globelets completely eliminate our single-use plastic.

“We’re being environmentally friendly and minimising our waste as much as possible.”

Cherry-Campbell said it was “massive” that her event was able to use something which aligned with the show’s message.

“In the past, we’ve unfortunately had to use single-use plastic because you can’t take glass into the auditorium.

“I’m really impressed with the events centre’s initiative and the council for walking the talk.”

Jurlina said they were in no way looking to “name and shame” people and hoped people will realise their mistake and drop the glasses back to the events centre staff.

“We would just love them back so that we can continue to offer these as a sustainable solution to single-use plastic glasses.”

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Power pole downed Power was cut to about 440 homes in Carterton last week, after a power pole was hit by a vehicle overnight on Wednesday.

Contractors replaced the pole along SH2 after it was reported damaged.

A Downer representative said many upset residents had approached them to see what was happening when power was cut just before 1pm yesterday.

A police media spokesperson said there was no record of a crash being reported overnight.

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Live out your best day Piece of mind

Opinion

Emily Ireland I’ve recently been inspired by a series of videos on YouTube by the content producers Yes Theory.

The idea behind their videos is to embrace opportunities of all sorts and say yes to doing things that normally would live way outside your comfort zone.

Some videos are titled: ‘Saying yes to everything for 24 hours’, another is titled ‘Asking strangers to go skydiving on the spot’.

But a favourite that I watched recently was ‘Living the last 24 hours of my life’.

The premise goes like this: “Imagine you wake up one morning, and you get a phone call. Somehow a magical force is giving you a 24-hour heads up for the end of your life. How would you spend your last day on this planet?”

The 11-minute long video follows the hypothetical

‘last day’ in the life of content producer Thomas Brag.

He was given one day to plan his ‘final day’ and kicked it off by trying to catch the sunrise midskydive.

It turned out weather conditions weren’t ideal, but that didn’t stop Thomas from enjoying a very foggy jump off a plane – a reminder that you can’t control external circumstances – only the way you perceive them.

This was followed by a pay-it-forward exercise in which Thomas left a tip of $500 for a food delivery man.

The waterworks were definitely triggered at this point for me because of the man’s reaction.

Then came the ‘dancing like no one is watching’ part in which he and a best friend hit the streets armed with their headphones and

some good beats.

They then hit the beach and watched the sun set while surfing.

Topped off with a homecooked meal and sleepover watching The Lion King with a handful of friends, Thomas had created a perfect day for himself.

The sad part is most of us deny ourselves the opportunity to have amazing experiences because we put them on the backburner.

We say to ourselves, “I’ll do this when I’m older”, “I don’t have time for that”, or “I don’t have enough money to have a day like that”.

These are all lies.

There’s a reason the phrase “carpe diem – seize the day” has stuck around for so long – because it is the key to truly living, not just existing.

My challenge to you this week is to plan your perfect day – within your means – and live it out.

Visit family, go for a walk in the bush, watch the sun rise or set, and live like it’s your last day just this once.

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f Ngaumutawa Road State Highway 2 intersection.

effectiveness of the farce they call a bypass for Masterton is continually reduced by speed reductions, more roadside construction and the failure to improve obviously hazardous sections of the road such as the Ngaumutwawa Rd/Akurua Rd intersection.

And should one have the temerity to suggest dramatic but sensible improvements to the Masterton bypass such as making it a road that starts in the south up Ngaumutawa Rd (with

access to Solway School under the road from an Edwin Feist Place that has been opened up to either Ngaumutawa Rd or Queen St), up Boundary Rd, from there to a location near West Bush Road and from West Bush Rd, the bypass could cross farmland and join up with SH2 north of Masterton.

This will have the bureaucrats hiding under their desks with their cheque books in their arms hoping that common sense will please go away.

And if one even

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mentions common sense improvements to SH2 such as heading the road straight out of Carterton to run beside the railway line behind the Carterton Showgrounds until it reaches the Carterton straight, thus removing the hazardous Clareville section of road, those sensitive bureaucrats will no doubt reach for their Valium.

We who live on SH2 are, quite truthfully, tired of being treated like the poor cousins of the baby boomers

sunning themselves on the Kapiti Coast and the Wellingtonians salivating in anticipation having of a billion dollars-worth of Transmission Gully motorway to play on.

It’s time the roading authorities stopped fiddling while drivers died and actually improved the road and its immediate environments to provide a long-overdue state road network through the Wairarapa.

Allan Kirk Masterton

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One only need to take a look at State Highway One on the west of the Lower North Island, and State Highway Two on the east of the lower North Island to see that State Highway Two is, always has been, and probably always will be the poor cousin to State Highway One. SH1 is wide, well-formed, well fitted out, is often multi-laned and contains a lot of stretches of road like the Kapiti Expressway that bypass dangerous traffic choke points.

SH2 on the other hand is narrow, contains few multi-lane sections, no expressways and its environment holds dangerous roadside hazards that the roading authorities have known for aeons to be dangerous but won’t fix.

Time and time again, one sees beside SH2 roadside markers of commemorative flowers that re-emphasise just how hazardous the sides of SH2 are to the average hapless driver.

It’s been known for decades that a bypass is needed for Carterton, Greytown and Masterton, yet nothing effective has been done.

And it’s ironic that the

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LOOK FOR Daffodil Day 31st August Go “yellow“ in support of raising money for local cancer services and programmes!

The Vintage Car Club of NZ will be going “yellow” on Sunday 26th August throughout the Wairarapa.

the Mid - Winter Christmas Charity Ball & auction was supported well by our community.

We thank our main sponsors once again Eastwood Motor group, Copthorne solway Hotel, Mediaworks Foundation & Wairarapa times age. around $30,000 was raised to provide transport costs for patients requiring diagnostic tests and treatment outside of the Wairarapa.

Health Promotion Dry July was a life changing experience for many who joined up. Well done for raising money for Cancer at the same time!

Thanks to our Cancer Society Champion Deb Davidson for participating and those who supported her.

Join in the rally with your car to travel through the Wairarapa that day.

To join the fun phone Tony on 06 377 3064

Donate online or look for a collector near you!

Support & Information All Monthly groups continue as usual in August Bowel Cancer Support group 2nd Friday of the month Bra and Prosthesis Fitter 7th August Ph 0800 264 822 to book Reminder to those wanting to attend the next Look Good Feel Better workshop on the 10th August YOU need to register on - 0800 865 432

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This finely woven whariki/ floor mat has a connection to the Jury family of Ponatahi.

Murray Parsons, who gifted the taonga to Aratoi, was a descendant of John Milsome Jury and Te Aitu o Te Rangi Jury.

Made of harakeke, the taonga is currently on display in the Nga Aho Raranga exhibition at Aratoi, featuring textiles from the Taonga Maori Collection.

KITTYCAT REHOMING Sooty is an adventurous young black cat, about 18 months old, who is ex feral.

Kittycat Rehoming Wairarapa (KRW) rescued Sooty when he was quite young but he hasn’t tamed up enough to be a pet.

He is timid with people but likes dogs!

KRW is looking for a home for him as a barn cat.

Sooty is desexed and will need a barn where he has shelter, biscuits and water – and the occasional wet food for some variety!

Sooty is desexed and vaccinated.

If you are interested in Sooty, call Lee at KittyCat Rehoming on 021 0843 8935 or email kittycatrehoming@ gmail.com.

• KittyCat Rehoming Wairarapa is a registered Charitable Trust no.CC54963 that works across the Wairarapa to find loving homes for stray and abandoned cats and assists

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Food and drink off the table in Latin American trade talks The first of two Institute of International Affairs meetings in August features Dr Elrede Kahiya discussing the exciting possibilities on the horizon for New Zealand-Latin American trade.

In his talk, ‘Food and drink off the table in Latin American trade talks’, Elrede Kahiya will explain the increasing attractiveness of Latin America as a trading partner.

“As growth in Asia begins to taper off, New Zealand will increasingly be looking to other regions of the world to increase exports,” he says.

“While there is rapid growth in parts of SubSaharan Africa, Afrooptimism is still more hype than substance.”

He believes Latin America could be the solution but there are some qualifiers.

As he says, “Unlike China and Southeast Asia, this region does not have a voracious appetite for New Zealand’s food and beverages”.

There are, though, some exports that will be highly valued in Latin America.

“Opportunities will most likely arise from the tech and service industries that support agro-based

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economies,” Dr Kahiya says.

Eldrede Kahiya, who lectures at Victoria University of Wellington has an MBA from Butler University in the United States and a PhD from Lincoln University.

Prior to joining the academic world, Dr Kahiya spent eight years as a practitioner in international logistics (imports/exports operations) and retail management.

He worked in Zimbabwe, the United States, and New Zealand. Among his research interests at Victoria University, is the role of small to medium size enterprises (SMEs) and policymakers in driving New Zealand’s export growth agenda.

The meeting will be held in Masterton, at 8pm on Wednesday August 8 in the Seminar Room, Wairarapa Sports House, corner Chapel and Jackson Streets.

All welcome.

Visitors: $5 door charge.

Tea and coffee will be served from 7.30pm.

• For more information contact secretary Aileen Weston on (06) 372 5741, or aileen. weston@orcon.net.nz.

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‘No’ to wastewater idea Hayley Gastmeier

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schemes already approved for Martinborough and Greytown, for which 16 submissions were received on each.

Greater Wellington Regional Council [GWRC] spokesperson Stephen Heath said due to the sheer volume of submissions on the Featherston application, it was unlikely they would be made public.

In the interests of transparency, a summary would be released on the GWRC website within a week. Heath said a panel of independent commissioners had been appointed to hear the application later this year.

“A final recommendation is made in that report based on

An overwhelming 96 per cent of submissions on a plan to irrigate Featherston’s wastewater to land are against the idea.

About 160 submissions were received on a South Wairarapa District Council [SWDC] resource consent application, which proposes to discharge effluent to 174ha of paddock on Murphy’s Line and Longwood East Rd. There were just two submissions in support, while four were neutral on the issue. The response to the Featherston plan dwarfs interest in similar

submissions, effects, policy matters and other legislative requirements.”

Submitters will also have the chance be heard before the commissioners.

SWDC chief executive Paul Crimp said the hearings were set down for October 16 to 19.

The council has asked that the hearings be held in Featherston, as requested by the community, rather than Masterton as is normal practice.

Crimp said the council was reviewing the submissions, and while it was unable to change its consent application, it could make modifications.

He said the council had until

September 21 to meet with submitters who want to discuss their submissions.

Following this, submitters have until October 5 to modify their submissions, if they wish.

Residents in Greytown and Martinborough also opposed earlier consents for irrigation to land schemes, which are part of SWDC’s goal to have 100 per cent of wastewater discharged to land by 2040.

In both towns, 11 submissions were in opposition, one was in support, and four were neutral.

The council was issued 35year consents for Greytown and Martinborough in February 2016.

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Organiser Ron Sharpe said it was a magic day.

“It’s brilliant – look at the age groups of people here,” he said.

“There were people in their 80s here down to toddlers,” he said.

The planting was on part of a 13ha block owned by Greater Wellington Regional Council and the council did the prep work.

Des Peterson said the council was keen to work with Friends of the River groups and there was already an active one for the Waipoua River.

He said the work of a friends group for the Otaki River had been mind-blowing, with the group planting more than half a million trees over 25 years.

The Waiohine group started a few weeks ago.

Sharpe said the group was taking a holistic approach to its work.

“About 300m from here, we took down a tree and running along the trunk once it was down was the most beautiful, big, jewelled gecko and they are very rare.”

So the group would be careful to make sure it created environments for reptiles before it cleared any vegetation they might be living in.

The objective was also to create bird corridors and iwi had expressed an interest in a demonstration planting of native medicinal trees and herbs as an educational facility and the same with the different survival food plants.

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Bagpiper Scotland-bound Emily Ireland

Lewis MacDonald, 21, from Auckland, and Wairarapa’s Callum Carn, 20.

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Callum Carn is only 20 years old.

But already he is among New Zealand’s best bagpipers.

This weekend, he will be heading over to Scotland to compete in the World Pipe Band Championships held in Glasgow (August 17 and 18) with the Manawatu Scottish Pipe Band.

He will also be competing in Pipe Idol while in Scotland, a competition for pipers aged under 21.

Callum’s piping journey began from a young age.

He started lessons when he was seven years old and his grandfather was also a piper.

“I got into it seriously when I was 10. That’s when I got my first set of pipes and I’ve been going hard ever since.”

In terms of honing his skill, Callum said he was lucky to have lived in a rural area – “the neighbours are quite a while away”.

“But, I used to wind my sister up like you wouldn’t believe – waking her up at 7 in the morning with the pipes.”

There are six grades in the world of piping.

Grade 5 is entry level and Grade 1 is a semi-

professional level. The only grade above it is Open Grade.

Callum is a Grade 1 player – he is also lefthanded making him the only Grade 1 left-handed player in New Zealand.

“I’m probably one of two or three I can name that play Grade 1 in the world too.”

My grandad especially was very supportive.This trip is about going over and proving to everyone and myself that I can do it.

The former Wairarapa College student says when he gets back from the World Pipe Band Championships, he hopes to find work that supports his piping interests.

He said he was fortunate to have family who had helped him along his piping journey and had been very supportive.

“My grandad especially was very supportive.

“This trip is about

going over and proving to everyone and myself that I can do it.”

It will be his second trip to Scotland.

“I was only 18 last time.

“This time, I have a lot more experience and I’m a lot more relaxed about it.

“I’ll be pretty nervous because I’m basically playing in the Olympics of piping.”

As well as being a member of the Manawatu Scottish Pipe Band, Callum is the music director of the Wairarapa Fern & Thistle Pipe Band and was its youngest Pipe Major.

New Zealand Pipe Band Association promotions coordinator Libby O’Brien said when thinking about pipe bands, there was a tendency to think of kilt-clad older men with a tendency to drink whiskey.

“But thankfully, pipe bands in New Zealand is definitely more about your average Kiwi who loves not only the instruments, but also the friendships, fun and comradery that being in a group such as this brings.

“This year, young Masterton man Callum Carn has been invited to compete along with four other young Kiwi pipers.”

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Stars at the lake Hundreds of people flocked to Masterton’s Henley Lake on Saturday night to celebrate Matariki. The event consisted of entertainment, a photo booth, kapa haka, ta moko stamps, and a remembrance lantern ceremony on the lake. The free event was organised by Ngati Kahungunu.

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From film to food interests It’s August – what a shocker, can’t believe we are that far through the year already.

Mind you, it’s an exciting time of year for me as it’s the International Film Festival again.

After so many great films last year (some of which are now available in Martinborough library on DVD) I can’t wait to see some of the ones on offer this year.

Although the 154 films are being shown in and around Wellington only nine are making it up to Masterton this year.

The Regent is hosting them from August 29 until September 12 and they are primarily New Zealand films.

One I am particularly keen to see is ‘Celia’ which is a documentary about Celia Lashlie.

If you haven’t heard of her, she worked in the prison system whilst advocating for those without a voice in society.

She made a real impact in this country and left a lasting legacy in many ways but especially by giving us fantastic books on how to bring up our boys.

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Unfortunately Celia passed away in 2015.

Bookshelves are something that Shaun Bythell knows all about as he owns The Bookshop in Wigtown, Scotland.

He is speaking at the ANZAC Hall in Featherston on August 27 in the evening not only about his bookshop but his very popular and fascinating book ‘The diary of a bookseller’.

Wigtown and Featherston are both Booktowns and this is why we are lucky enough to have him visit us when he is meant to be in Christchurch doing something else altogether.

The something else I will be doing at the end of August is Jazz in Martinborough – yay.

Although I don’t actually have to go to the events to enjoy them as we are lucky enough in the library to be able to hear

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I guess that will all change once our library moves to the new build in the town square, currently scheduled for a November opening (Spring should be in full flow by then too).

August is really full on if you love food.

There are classes on many things and you can learn how to make your own cheese, pastries, bread sausages or quarter a beast – really we should call August ‘The month of food’.

It is after all what you want to do after a hard day’s work and a long, dark evening to get through while we wait for spring.

Mind you I have noticed spring has sprung in my garden as I have a bearded iris in flower – now how did that happen in the middle of winter.

Keep smiling, the days are getting longer and warmer and we will soon be rejoicing in the sun.

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It strives to keep up-to-date with the latest hair tends by sending all the girls on up-tothe-minute cutting courses in Wellington and having in-house training with their colour technician from Wellington .

First Class uses the colour range of Brelil Professional from Italy, and Angel-EnProvence of Paris hair products which include ones specifically designed for children.

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Watch them thrive at Scots College Discover your child’s potential at Scots College in Wellington, in a nurturing and supportive environment. Students at Scots are encouraged to develop allround character with a variety of opportunities in many areas across academia, sport, culture, service and spirituality.

As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, Scots College offers a dual qualification pathway with a truly global perspective.

Scots believes that as well as providing the necessary knowledge for students to thrive now and in their future they also need to focus on the soft skills students will require to be successful.

2018 AND 2019

With this, Scots College is making

changes to its Senior School to: offer a revised Year 11 curriculum from 2019 to better equip students for success in Years 12, 13 and beyond, in the following year Scots

Students are offered a vibrant family orientated environment, and the opportunity to establish life-long friendships. is welcoming girls in Years 11 to 13 in both day and boarding, providing a foundation for realistic, meaningful and lasting adult relationships.

To enhance the educational experience they are also building new facilities that include flexible learning areas and resources to enhance the College’s STEM programme. Scots College has a proud and long history of boarding.

Five-and seven-day boarding for students Years 7-13 at Scots is a rewarding and enjoyable experience.

boarding houses and support for learning.

Students are offered a vibrant family orientated environment, and the opportunity to establish lifelong friendships.

CONTACT: enrolments@scotscollege.school.nz to book a visit or view their website at www.scotscollege.school.nz

Students are encouraged to take part in a variety of recreational activities and each student’s emotional and physical well being is cared for through a range of pastoral-care systems and services.

Scots College would be delighted to meet you and offer a tour.

The onsite facilities provide nutritious meals approved by the Heart Foundation’s Fuelled4Life programme, modern living conditions with two recently built

Specific learning difficulties help available from LDA Wairarapa LDA Wairarapa helps young people with specific learning difficulties (SLD) including dyslexia. We can arrange for an assessment, which highlights learning strengths and weaknesses and pinpoints where extra help is needed.

We offer individual tuition based on the assessment report using trained primary or secondary teachers

who have completed further intensive training to work with SLD. Our tutors work closely with the student’s school teachers and tuition often takes place during the school day.

Although the assessment and tuition have to be paid for by families, LDA’s voluntary committee works extremely hard to maintain a

fund to help subsidise the costs. We also organise events for students, parents and teachers.

If you would like to support LDA Wairarapa in their work with young people, please email us and ask us to send you our regular newsletter.

TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE for our special screening of “Pick of the Litter”, a family film about puppies

being trained to be guide dogs, on Saturday, 1 September at 3.45 pm.

This is part of the NZ International Film Festival and tickets cost $20 including refreshments before the film.

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From 2020 Scots College is welcoming girls into the Senior School (Years 11-13). Enrolments for day and boarding are now open.

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By Warwick Delmonte of Paper Plus After mum and dad, and perhaps Richie McCaw, I believe the greatest role model a child can have, is the local book shop. Surrounded by aisles of books, they can embark on a journey that can truly last a lifetime - adventure, discovery, travel, laughter, tears, fun, creativity, drama and education.

Imaginations fed by books grow at an almost unseemly rate. Jerry Seinfeld perhaps put it best in his book Sienlanguage when he said “I love bookstores because they are physical proof that people are still thinking.”

But I know it’s not easy. The Internet is a big, bold, bright and shiny thing. To a child it is irresistible, and instant. But it is also impersonal, and completely devoid of an irreplaceable experience – strolling through the shelves, picking up a book, taking it to the counter, carrying a new story out of the shop, and taking it home where it will be theirs forever.

This is what we offer at Paper Plus the Experience. Remember, on-line retailers are e-commerce specialists, not booksellers. Booksellers are people. Come on in and meet ours.

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Talents & interests of Makoura students to be nurtured in new programme Students will be able to take pride in something they’ve created, designed, choreographed or presented to an audience and have their achievements acknowledged.

When it comes to education, students are always looking for more choice, more interesting activities to participate in and different ways to improve themselves.

A key to the success of this innovation will be community and whānau involvement, mixed with the values and tikanga of Makoura College.

A new programme at Makoura College will focus on making that happen for every student.

In an ever-expanding and rapidlychanging world, the school makes a point of not squeezing its students into a ‘one size fits all’ education.

There is an emphasis on selfmanagement and responsibility, a sense of ownership and empowerment for the students, and also being aware of others through helping and learning about the community they live in.

The college motivates its students by giving them more choice, more freedom to choose their own goals and encouragement for them to develop improved skills to achieve those goals.

Next year, students will have an opportunity one day a week to choose specialist curriculum activities such as communityconnected projects, outdoor education, gateway and work experiences, services and sporting academies, and cultural and artistic pursuits.

The new programme will focus on developing student capability in a range of skill areas such as community engagement, teamwork, risk-taking, generating ideas, and leadership.

Mixed year level groups will mean

The response from the school community has been very positive and there is a buzz about Makoura as the college looks forward to next year.

The new programme will focus on developing student capability in a range of skill areas such as community engagement, teamwork, risk-taking, generating ideas, and leadership.

that junior students enjoy the benefits of fresh ideas and support from senior students, helping to create a mentoring process within the student body.

This new approach to learning will cater for everyone, giving those people with talents in different areas a chance to understand more about their abilities, a chance to grow, and for all students to be empowered.

It’s an exciting time at Makoura College and principal Paul Green warmly invites prospective students and their whānau to get in touch and find out how this new programme can make a difference to their learning.

Kia Manawanui Courage, Compassion & Community Give us a call on 06 378 6074 to find out how we’re making a difference every day.

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Do you want to harness your creative talent for a career?

The creative industries are booming. The number of people employed as graphic or fashion designers has doubled and Kiwi creative talent is in demand all over the world.

If you like drawing, problem-solving and coming up with new things, then The Design School can help you turn those skills into a career in the creative industries.

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Graduates now work for some of the best design companies in the world and many run their own businesses.

In addition to an individualised programme, full support will be provided to students such as transport to and from school, covering South Wairarapa, Carterton and wider Masterton area. There are childcare services provided at the Makoura Community Early Childhood Centre and other wraparound agency support as the health and well-being of our students is important to us.

Check out designschool.ac.nz or find us on Facebook and then come in to The Design School studio to see how you can use your talent as a career.

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Every student counts at Solway College Solway College’s outstanding NCEA and Scholarship successes demonstrate what can be achieved in a small school where every student counts, where expectations are high and where staff and students are focused on achievement.

Last year nearly three-quarters (74%) of Solway students gained endorsed certificates in NCEA over all three NCEA levels and over onethird of students gained excellence endorsements. Solway students also achieved NZQA Scholarships in English and five university

academic excellence and leadership scholarships, including two Auckland University Top Achiever Scholarships.

At Solway outstanding successes in sports complement these academic achievements. Solway students have competed at provincial and national levels in a range of sports including netball, cricket, lawn bowls, waka ama, tennis, hockey, equestrian, swimming and athletics.

That every student counts at Solway is also evident in the ongoing development of the sports programme, which has seen the

introduction of a range of new sports and opportunities to cater for individual needs, interests and skills. Surfing, lawn bowls, archery, skiing, a “Learn to Ride” equestrian programme, a health and wellbeing programme and a talent development programme are all now on offer at Solway.

For those with talents in performing arts opportunities also abound.

Kapa haka, singing groups, rock bands, chamber music, drama, , debating, public speaking and the very popular Intercollegiate Shakespeare group have all seen

Solway students make the most of their opportunities to perform and excel in the arts.

Girls are expected to contribute positively and to fulfil their potential. Because of the success of the college there is a high demand for places and to cater for this demand Solway offers a range of enrolment options to suit family needs. Contact the college to discuss the opportunities and options available for the girls in your family. www.solwaycollege.school.nz

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Montessori Preschool - encouraging confident learners Wairarapa Montessori Preschool offers a peaceful and orderly environment that enables children to become independent and confident learners who have a love of learning.

in size, length and weight, exploring solid and plane geometry shapes. Vocabulary expands as children revel in wonderful sounding names such as ovoid, ellipse, sphere and parallelogram.

A structured curriculum is supported by Montessori-trained teachers and special Montessori equipment. Children are allowed to work at their own pace using unique materials. These encourage self-confidence, independence, selfdiscipline and concentration.

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 Sensorial - Art: Working with size, colour, sound, weight, textures and shapes.  Science - Geography: Puzzle maps, globes, pictures and classification games teach the child about the world, our place in it and respect for other cultures.

The Montessori classroom is a thriving community of learners where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Small groups and a rich Montessori programme foster love of learning, independence and creativity.

For 111 years Montessori methods have transformed education in nearly every country of the world.

Wairarapa Montessori began 21 years ago. With exceptional support from parents there now are four Montessori primary classes in Carterton.

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interests as motivation in close collaboration with their caring, interested teachers in a supportive learning environment, is the key.

Consequently our children are thriving, becoming more confident in their own abilities and most importantly, are happy.”

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education focus A safe and New bike track an exciting addition to Dalefield School welcoming The school is well-resourced and In its tranquil setting towards the the internal learning areas have foothills, Dalefield School environment at Tararua been remodelled, providing a safe has much to celebrate.

Hadlow and attractive environment for With 55 students, three teaching students and staff.

Pre-school staff, an admin officer, principal, Families are welcome at any part-time caretaker and four

Hadlow Pre-school welcomes threeand four-year-old children from throughout Wairarapa to our safe and welcoming environment on the grounds of Hadlow School.

We aim to provide the very best service and pride ourselves on our solid reputation and reliable teachers. We have created a happy and respectful environment for children of all cultures to experience a sense of belonging and understanding of the bicultural heritage of New Zealand. We encourage and support our children to extend their learning, utilising our fantastic resources and facilities.

teacher aides, Dalefield School is pulling above its weight.

The new bike track is an exciting development that has been the culmination of a couple of years’ work by students, parents, and the wider community. Snaking through the trees and extensive playgrounds, cycling and running on the track will become an integral part of what we do here!

time and the support from the community is building exponentially as the new and exciting direction of the school is being embedded.

From our new entrants to the passionate Year 8 students, Dalefield School serves its community with pride.

Was school a struggle?

We have a variety of activities on offer - all of which are set up to help educate and inspire children to become confident and capable learners. We encourage independence and self-management skills so that your child is well prepared for any school they may go on to.

Literacy Wairarapa assists adult learners to help improve their reading, writing, maths and other skills required for further study or employment.

Please visit us to find out more about what we can offer you and your preschool child.

We have a variety of programmes, including small group classes in intensive literacy & numeracy,

learner licence, communicating in English, computer skills, financial literacy and foundation learning.

We offer help to learners who are 16 years and over and who have left the secondary school system.

Some learners may find they are not ready to commit to a group course so we can assign a one-toone literacy tutor to work with you on a self-directed programme that suits your learning needs. Tuition is available at no cost to learners.

REAP House, 340 Queen Street, Masterton. Courses and tuition are delivered at other venues by arrangement.

We are a member of Literacy Aotearoa, a national provider of adult literacy programmes.

Phone (06) 3774214 or 0800 678910 for more information.

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education focus Kuranui College prepares students for a rapidly-changing world Kuranui’s new Principal Simon Fuller hit the ground running when he joined the South Wairarapa college last term, but he couldn’t be happier.

“What struck me from the moment I arrived is the warmth and connected relationships between all levels of our school. The name Kuranui means ‘big school’ and we certainly have a big heart and big opportunities.”

2018 AND 2019

One such opportunity has been the introduction of the Ignite junior curriculum where students are encouraged to follow their own interests and focus on independent learning. Through this fresh approach, Mr Fuller believes that the school is kindling student passion and best preparing them for a future in a rapidly-changing world.

in all areas from NCEA achievement to sporting successes, as well as being national leaders in arts and culture.”

Kuranui College is going from strength to strength with a modern and attractive environment, with unique facilities that the wider community can utilise.

“In the last term we have seen stronger connections between Kuranui College and the local primary schools. It’s been great to see students and teachers enjoying shared knowledge and opportunities.

“We’re extremely proud of what we’re achieving, but have big plans for the future from property development to world-leading opportunities for our students.

Come and see us to discuss how we can help to ignite your child’s future.”

“Ignite gives every student a chance to learn through real-life problems and situations, allowing them to grow into resilient, young adults capable of solving everyday issues when they leave school.

“Our students also continue to excel

Equestrian Academy settles into home at Solway College

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2018 has brought a landmark moment for Solway College with the Solway Equestrian Academy going ‘on-site’ in its second year.

The lower field has been turned into a paddock base, with post and rail, equifencing, limestone roading, and sheltered containers for tack and feed.

Private access provides a safe and easy route for the Academy girls as they head to various training sessions in the Solway Showgrounds.

The girls are able to train all aspects of equestrian sports – dressage and show jumping on the arenas, and cross-country training over the fields and jumps. 2018 has also seen the appointment of full-time Academy Manager Francesca Silver-Carter, a three-times winner of the National Three Day Event and Equestrian Sport NZ Talent ID rider.

Specialist coaches are brought in each week, and the Academy is blessed to have Olympic medallist Tinks Pottinger as a regular weekly coach. Other coaches include Jeremy Gardiner and Marg Robinson (Dressage

specialists), and Issie Whatley.

This year two girls qualified to compete in the prestigious ‘Horse of the Year’ event in Hawke’s Bay, and Equestrian Captain Grace Gray won a Silver medal as part of a Team in the North Island Secondary Schools Eventing Championships.

The Learn-to-Ride Programme has just been launched and this year will be expanded to Intermediate-aged children, as well as the ‘Learn-to-Ride Plus’ programme.

The Community Holiday Programme targets Primary School children, and we are set to run our second annual live-in Camp in the October school holidays. The Equine Studies Programme offers girls the opportunity to study courses in equine-related areas as a pathway to a career in the equine industry.

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A trip to the cinema is becoming quite the cultural affair.

And embracing that idea is Italian-born Kiwi actor and playwright Paolo Rotondo who has brought an Italian film festival to Masterton.

The Cinema Italiano Festival, which is in its third year, is directed

by Rotondo and his wife Renee Mark.

This is the first year it will tour to Masterton, with The Screening Room in Kuripuni playing host.

Rotondo said the new Masterton venue was perfect for the feel of the festival, which is playing more than a dozen boutique cinemas throughout New Zealand.

Masterton is the sixth stop.

“Cinema, for me, has changed, in terms of how we watch it and how we consume it,” Rotondo said.

“It’s become more event-based.

“People who go to cinemas now don’t want a crappy soft drink – they want a glass of

wine and something to eat – and they want to consume something a bit more sophisticated, interesting, or maybe just a bit different from all the bubble-gum stuff we get generally.”

Films featured in this year’s festival line-up are aimed to treat audiences to manifestations, flavours, colours, and expressions of love.

“Love in all its forms continues to dominate Italian Cinema and it is the theme we are celebrating,” he said.

“Italian culture has always been synonymous with romantic love, but in 2018 we see an evolved expression of this.

“From the love of a father attempting to protect his son from the horrors of life in Life is Beautiful, to the complex love of conjoined twins in Indivisibili, to the love of a brutal and exquisite tradition of the ancient horse race of Palio, to the hilarious body swapping exploration of marital challenges in Moglie e Marito, love is at the centre of the Italian psyche.”

Moglie e Marito, translated to Wife & Husband, will be featured as the film of choice for Masterton’s opening night of the festival on August 9.

It will also be shown at The Screening Room on August 18.

“Wife & Husband is an absolutely charming and hilarious look at relationships,” Rotondo said.

“It’s essentially a bodyswap comedy and it is beautifully acted and very intelligently done.

“You have loads of laughs, but you also think about how you talk to your partner next and what it might be like to be in their shoes.”

Rotondo said he was glad to be bringing Italian film to New Zealand provinces.

The festival runs from August 9-22 in Masterton.

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Tracking down evidence This week, I thought I could relate how I dashed down south to locate evidence of an asteroid impact in the Southern Ocean, just south of New Zealand.

In the process, I got tangled up with some very famous scientists.

I had written a couple of articles on asteroid impact for Investigate magazine and had come across an article by an American planetary scientist called Dallas Abbot.

She had been studying hydrographic soundings, recorded by a Russian research ship.

She was looking for evidence of asteroid impacts on the ocean bed.

I was taken by one of her observations – a 20-kilometre-wide crater just south of New Zealand.

Dallas figured by its clarity that it might be only 500 years old.

The asteroid would have been some hundreds of metres across and the tsunami caused by it would no doubt have had a massive effect on southern New Zealand.

I contacted Ms Abbot and offered to go down to Southland and look for evidence.

She recommended contacting contractors down there to see if any

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Nick Sault of their excavations had revealed a scenario such as a huge layer of beach sand, buried under the top soil and overlaying buried trees and plants.

One contractor told me that when they were digging four metres down to install flood gates they did indeed experience something of the kind.

So, I toddled down

there, camera in hand, and at my own expense hired a local digger and got him to start digging in the location of the flood gates.

He dug down through a metre of topsoil, before this very fine-grained material started to show.

This was so exciting.

He kept digging down through more than two

metres of this stuff before he started pulling up all this tree material, some looking so fresh you’d think it was buried the week before. I was beside myself.

I had also been talking to a famous New Zealand dendrochronologist, Jonathan Palmer (dates ancient wood by using tree-ring science).

He was keen to see my photos, and I met him in the Christchurch Antarctic Centre with an even more famous dendrochronologist, Michael Bailly, who was over here from Queen’s

University Belfast.

Excitedly, I proffered my photos to these two eminent professors.

Unfortunately, the tale is slightly sad, though illuminating in another way.

One look at the photos told them that what I had hoped was beach sand was in fact glacial till.

I should have known by its bluish tinge.

It wasn’t as exciting as asteroid fallout, but still amazing, being two metres of finely ground rock laid down by the passage of the glaciers that covered this southern part of New Zealand 20,000 years ago in the last ice age.

Most amazing though was the fresh tree material that was down there at four metres deep – kept from decay by that very sterile glacial material.

The find still had that astronomical connection, in that one theory for ice ages is that they are caused by slight changes in the Earth’s orbit.

More of this another time.

• Up next: Giant planets.

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The Pirinoa shift PHOTO/PAASCALINA SCHALLER

Mary Tipoki Sixty-six years ago, in August 1952 Maori of South Wairarapa packed up their homes and left to take up land 500 miles north at Pouakani.

Overnight the ethnic balance of the small community of Pirinoa shifted from predominantly Maori to predominantly Pakeha.

Fifty-six years earlier in January 1896 after 20 years of struggling to retain possession of their lakes, battered and beaten, the people of Wairarapa Moana had accepted the inevitable and gifted their precious taonga to the Crown, the people of New Zealand.

In return they were promised land adjacent to the lakes and reserves providing access to their traditional fishing grounds.

For their livelihood was based on eels and had been for centuries.

With the coming of the European and a shift to

land-based industry, the demand for land took precedent over the waters.

Maori, overwhelmed in numbers and without the resources to continue the struggle for possession, relinquished their rights to the lakes along with all wetlands, streams and rivers opening the way for wholescale drainage of the valley.

Pa (settlements), which had once dotted the shores of the lakes now lay high and dry surrounded by sheep and cows grazing drained pasture lands.

Prior to their dispossession and dislocation Wairarapa Maori had been rich in food resources and lived independently with their own systems, culture, and economy.

Deborah Davidson, Wairarapa Moana Trust Chair and Masterton District Councillor said: “In its reports the Waitangi Tribunal found that Crown acts and omissions

constituted serious breaches of the Principals of the Treaty of Waitangi in the Wairarapa.

“In the 19th century too much Maori land was purchased too quickly leaving it one of the most deprived regions in New Zealand in terms of loss of language and culture.”

The Resource Management Act also requires deference to Maori and states that “those administering the Act must recognise and provide for Iwi Maori and their customs . . . and shall have particular regard to kaitiakitanga taking into account the principals of the Treaty of Waitangi.”

Recently, a wananga was held at Kohunui Marae to re-connect Wairarapa tangata to Wairarapa Moana aiming to address the issues legislated for.

More than 100 people from as far away as Auckland and Christchurch gathered for this fiveday event to establish

relationships between mana whenua, tangata whenua and local Pakeha who share values and passion for change.

Participants, who included rangatahi from Pirinoa, Martinborough, Featherston and South Featherston schools, along with Kuranui College and Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Wairarapa, paddled the waters their tipuna once transversed, planted trees at Lake Onoke, engaged in local, national and global history, explored ways of expressing themselves and visited several significant sites including Te Matakitaki a Kupe (Cape Palliser), one of the earliest places of Maori settlement, Kakahi Makatea (Battery Hill), a well-documented Pa site, and Lake Pounui, held in covenant by Victoria University for conservation and research purposes.

Raihania Tipoki, one of the co-ordinators of the wanaga said: “Wairarapa

Moana needs its people and its people need Wairarapa Moana.

“Maori all over the motu are trying to bring people home.

“It is no different here in the Wairarapa.

“Statistics tell a sad story, this is the consequence of colonisation which has decimated our people.

“The poor health of our whenua and water is reflected in the poor health of our people.

“We need to re-learn what it means to be tangata whenua and our inherent obligations to our people.”

As part of the restoration initiative, the Department of Conservation gifted $2000 worth of trees and were joined by Sustainable Coastlines to help with the planting along the eastern shore of Onoke.

The Hikoikoi Waka Ama Club and Boy Jake Te Waru enabled Wairarapa to once more be graced with waka on her waters.

This is one of the corner-

stones of the re-connecting initiative and it is planned to have waka based permanently on the lakes in the near future.

Murray Hemi, co-author of Wairarapa Moana The Lake and Its People, published in 2014, summed up the mood of the wananga, “When I stand beside the lake I always feel shame and sadness for its history, disappointed in its present and hope for its future. I try to keep that hope alive.

“If I squint enough and open my heart enough I can see just how beautiful this lake can be.

“I am beginning to notice there are now more people standing beside the lake.

“Maybe if there are enough of us we could hold hands and start breathing life into the lake and heart back into our community.

“Just a few breaths, enough to give us hope, just a few heart beats, enough to give us strength.”

Noho Marae: An experience for all Kiwis Comment

Ra Smith Recently, Kohunui Marae ran a brilliant wananga, or learning space for teenagers.

I missed out on it, but I’ve heard all about it through my whanau kumara vine.

Raihania Tipoki, a hard-working leader in our communities, made sure

the environment and fun was front and centre.

The holiday programme brought people from all around New Zealand who descend from our Wairarapa waters to the marae to experience marae living and marae learning.

Recently, 30 Victoria University students stayed

at the same marae for three days and at the end of that I asked them how many had just stayed on a marae for the first time.

For more than half of the students, Kohunui Marae was the first overnight experience.

Marae life should be an experience for all New Zealanders.

The marae atea is the special land, normally in front of a meeting house when one has been built.

This land can be a turangawaewae, or the place to stand, for many

sub tribes.

The heart and soul of marae living is manaaki, or caring for the mana of the visitor.

A person who has never been to a specific marae is called waewae tapu or sacred feet to that marae.

The marae kitchen is where the heart of the marae comes through.

Community kitchens are where the charity of the rich feeds the poor and the marae kitchen is where the poor make their guests feel rich.

In other places around

the world, the breaking of bread is where we come together socially, often enabling the coming together of minds.

This is not the place to ask if you can help.

It was where my Nanny said, “Look around mokopuna and see what needs to be done, then go and do it – whether it be picking up a tea towel to dry the dishes, find a peeler to peel the spuds or help set the tables”.

Marae are places where New Zealanders sometimes acknowledge their guests formally through the

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New citizens’ ceremonies, learning in wananga and building relationships are just some of the reasons for being on the marae.

It is the hub of the marae community and the young people at Kohunui all told us their story of identity though their smiles amongst their cousins, uncles and aunties.

Their feet felt their whenua or land beneath them; their waters lapping at their ankles and their wairua or spirits lifted.

This is an identity for all of us, New Zealanders.

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New owners but the same friendly family vibe at Cheers Auto Cheers Auto Ltd is hard to miss, with its big roof-top sign just across the railway tracks at 118 Pembroke Street, Carterton.

Original owners Julian and Tina Cheer who founded it in 1989 have now passed the keys of the business on to another couple, Ben Hooper and Jordan Luff, who took over at the beginning of this year.

Ben and Jordan had been wanting to own their own business when they saw Cheers Auto advertised in the Petrolhead Magazine.

Ben, 30, grew up in Waverley and Jordan, 26, in Hawera, and they have come from South Taranaki with their two children, Cooper, 7, and Indy, 2.

Ben was Workshop Foreman at the Ford Dealership in Hawera and had previously worked at the town’s Holden dealership for three years.

He grew up on his family’s dairy farm, a member of a hot rod-mad family that also loves its horse racing - Ben’s grandfather owned Melbourne Cup legend Kiwi.

Jordan caught the hot-rod bug when she joined the family and the couple are no strangers to Wairarapa, making regular trips to Masterton Motorplex, where Ben is a member of his brother’s pit crew.

The couple have quickly become a part of their community, with Julian and Tina pleased that their loyal customers were in safe hands.

The couple are working as a duo at present, Ben repairing and servicing the vehicles and Jordan carrying out admin duties.

Because of his previous experience, Ben is a qualified Holden, Ford, Mazda, Hyundai and Isuzu mechanic, but can

also repair and service all other makes and models.

The workshop offers a complete range of mechanical services with no job too big or too small.

Ben can quickly source parts for all types of vehicles, and offers competitive prices on trusted brands of tyres and automotive products.

Julian continues to provide LVVTAapproved certification for all light vehicles and motorcycles in the next door workshop.

They offer a free pick-up and delivery service in Carterton but rail commuters usually just leave their car at Cheers Autos in the morning, walk to the station and pick it up when they get back in the evening.

Customer satisfaction continues to be the hallmark of Cheers Auto under Ben and Jordan, who are keen to keep its reputation for providing honest, quality repairs and service at a very fair price.

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

Animal therapy

Whitney Cummings is a comedian, screenwriter and actor.

In Tim Ferriss’ book Tribe of Mentors she shares a positive investment that she has made in her life, this being the impact of rescuing and caring for animals.

Animals are a means for her to feel calm, centred and present.

They teach her the value of consistency and discipline that Whitney is able to transfer into other areas of her life.

As the owner of a dog I couldn’t agree more with Whitney’s views.

The unconditional love that you get from a dog, along with an appreciation of the simplicity of their lives, is something to learn from.

Fail like Leonardo

In his biography of Leonardo da Vinci, Walter Isaacson points out the fact that Leonardo had many ‘failures’, projects that didn’t work at the time or were never completed.

However, Isaacson shares his view that in order to have successes, just as Leonardo did, we need to be prepared to fail.

Not everything we do will be a success, yet if we aren’t prepared to take risks and try new things, we are denying ourselves the opportunity to do the things that others won’t, to create things that are beneficial and make us stand out in a positive way.

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I just watched a very powerful TED Talk by Elizabeth White.

The talk is about being honest with yourself about your financial position to ensure that you don’t live a life that is beyond your means, acknowledging that there are restrictions on what you can do.

We are bombarded with images of people who do things that we would love to be doing; that’s the nature of social media and the many branches of the entertainment (including the news) industry.

However, this hides the

fact that a vast majority can’t do some of the things that seem so appealing – the overseas trips, new cars, private schools, etc.

If you can’t, don’t, because doing so will make you increasingly vulnerable.

You don’t need to impress others in such superficial ways; impress them by being kind, resilient and resourceful.

Do you really need to buy it?

A host of the Minimalists Podcast shared an experience that he had in an Apple Store in the United States.

He was looking at new laptops.

When talking to the sales attendant he was asked what he would be using it for.

After hearing the reply the attendant said that the model he already had would be perfectly sufficient, there was no need to upgrade to a newer model.

As well as being great advice from the Apple Store worker this is a welcome reminder that we often upgrade what we own, especially electronic devices, when there is no need to.

A better plan is to save yourself some money and make the most out of what you already have.

Be bored

Greg Wells is a coach, author and scientist.

In his new book The Focus Effect he looks at the impact that constantly being connected to devices has on us.

Our phones are always within hands reach so that we can access information, check emails, look at and update social media status, and so much more.

Essentially we use our phones to ensure that we are never bored.

I am guilty of many of these habits, but have always considered that my phone use is a lot more positive than negative, as I use it for accessing new learning, especially through podcasts, audio books, and reading on my Kindle App.

However, in listening to Greg Wells, one thing did become apparent, this being that I am almost always plugged in, never giving myself a chance to stop and think and even be bored – I never give my mind a rest.

This has made me realise that there needs to be times in which I disconnect, with one example from this point onwards being when I’m walking my dog – this will be a dedicated unplugging time.

Look for ‘the third way’ to teach and learn

There’s a lot of discussion and debate currently happening regarding the best approaches to teaching and learning.

I have quite strong views on this, essentially around how important it is for children to have depth and breadth of knowledge, but what I have learned is that it’s important to look at all approaches and cherry pick aspects to create what is a ‘third way’, really an approach that is the best fit for your context, while ensuring that the method is going to be that which gives students the knowledge and skills that will make them ready for what lies ahead, tomorrow and well into the future.

However, one thing that must be a factor in designing a method is that it is based on tried and true strategies, as opposed to fads that have no substance at all.

How to really learn something

For some time now, I have been learning te reo Maori.

There are three things that have helped me considerably with the process, these being: 1. Having access to a quality resource, with the one that I am using being Scotty Morrison’s Maori Made Easy.

2. I haven’t ‘broken the chain’. By this I mean I have done some learning every day, with my streak currently being at 61 days. I usually spend around 20-30 minutes a day studying and learning.

3. This is a more recent step – I have added daily revisiting of previous learning in a planned and structured way to ensure that I am retaining concepts that are the building blocks for future learning.

These steps could be applied to learning anything, be it another language, a musical instrument, or a sport, to name three examples.

The important step is to make the commitment.

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Dave is a familiar face to many, having been a vehicle sales representative in Masterton for the past 18 years.

“It was time for a change,” Dave says, “and when the opportunity presented itself I thought it would be a fresh new challenge.

“Motor sales is a very competitive industry and I am looking forward to selling the Honda and Nissan brands which have always had an excellent reputation.”

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Find out more about local volunteering Volunteering Wairarapa is visiting a café in your community from 10am to 12 noon on the first Friday of every month.

This is a chance for potential volunteers and community groups who need volunteers to find out how our service works.

If you are thinking about volunteering this is an opportunity to chat with a volunteer promoter and take a look at the community groups and their roles that are available in your community.

We trialled this concept during National Volunteer Week in June, when we visited cafes throughout the Wairarapa and signed up 25 new volunteers.

If you want to know more about volunteering, our volunteer promoters will take your details so that we can contact you and book you in for a ‘Volunteer Chat’ or register you if you are a community group needing more volunteers.

At Volunteering Wairarapa, we support more than 90 community groups with hundreds of roles to empower people from all walks of life to find opportunities to serve their community throughout the Wairarapa.

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If you want to visit a ‘volunteering pop-up’ in a café near you on the first Friday of every month, we would love to see you.

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You will be asked to do a session from either 9am to 12.30pm or 12.30 to 4pm weekly or fortnightly.

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Farmer ‘Mick’ remembered

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Elisa Vorster Carterton man Ralph ‘Mick’ Rayner, who dedicated more than 70 years of his life to serving his community, has died aged 91.

Born in Carterton, Mick grew up on his family farm in Gladstone, exposing him to the farm life for which he would later develop a passion.

He met his wife, Noeline, at a 21st birthday party with the pair announcing their engagement soon after at a ball at the Featherston ANZAC hall, before marrying in 1951.

They built their home at their Clareville property across the road from the A&P showgrounds, where Mick spent much of his time during his 70 years of service on the A&P society.

Mick was the first president of the Carterton Lions Club in 1969 and had the honour of cutting the cake at its 40th anniversary celebrations in 2009.

He was elected councillor on the Wairarapa South County Council where he served for 23 years, before going on to serve nine years with the Wairarapa Electric Power Board.

But those who knew Mick, were well aware his service extended far beyond committees, councils and societies.

He was known to visit St Mark’s lodge at Christmas time, delivering pieces of his wife’s homemade Christmas cake.

In 2001, he received a Queen’s Service Medal for community service.

That was followed in 2016 with the supreme award at the Carterton Charles Rooking Carter awards.

He liked to boast he was the longest surviving

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Mick Rayner at the Carterton Lions 40th anniversary celebration in 2009.

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He was farming until the last day of his life, which is what he wanted. You couldn’t get much better than that could you?

Rayner, battling through a knee replacement, heart surgery and even cancer.

He celebrated his 90th birthday in October last year at the Memorial Club, where he was a regular patron and where he spent his final Friday night.

“He was a real people person,” Noeline said.

“Whenever he went to a do anywhere, he would go to every table and talk to everybody.

“That was him – he was a very outgoing person.”

Farming was his

passion, something his family said he took great pride in.

“He had a great life,” Noeline said.

“He was farming until the last day of his life, which is what he wanted.

“You couldn’t get much better than that could you?”

Mick is survived by wife of 66 years, Noeline, and is a beloved father and father-in-law to Julie and Gary Riddell, Dianne and Roger Thorne, and Ian [deceased].

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Home on the free range Wairarapa poultry farmer Chris Martin bought 12ha of bare farmland last year with a vision to transform his already successful business, Wairarapa Eggs, into a hightech operation producing five million eggs per year. ELISA VORSTER visited the farmer and his 20,000 chickens to find out what makes a good egg.

When Chris Martin was just 26 years old, he left his job as head baker at Masterton’s Ten O’clock Cookie Café to take on poultry farming at Wairarapa Eggs.

Martin purchased the farm on Upper Plain Rd with his wife, Sunny, and it became home to their three children and 15,000 chickens.

Martin has successfully built up the business, becoming a major supplier of free range eggs to supermarkets, cafes and other poultry farms across Wairarapa and Wellington.

Now aged 32, Martin is fulfilling his dream of owning a purpose-built poultry farm with cutting edge technology, by moving the business to his new farm on Chester Rd, Carterton.

“The [Masterton] farm has been around for 60 years – I’ve owned it for five years and I’ve closed it down already,” he jokes.

Martin said he was happy when he first bought the farm but didn’t want to get stuck in a routine of “same

[Above] Wairarapa Eggs owner, Chris Martin, with some of his favourite chicks. [Left] Eggs being transported from the laying area to the grading room. [Below] A batch of Wairarapa Eggs ready to be delivered.

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old, same old”.

The recent move from the 6ha farm on Upper Plain Rd to the 12ha farm on Chester Rd meant he was able to increase his brood to 20,000 birds and is planning to add another 4000.

Egg production will grow from 3.6 million eggs per year to a staggering 5 million.

Martin has been working tirelessly to make the farm it as attractive to the chickens as possible, planting more than 140 trees, and incorporating leading technology which ensures the welfare of the birds.

Since buying the bare farm, Martin has installed a number of naturally ventilated sheds, with dedicated feed lines that are monitored to keep track of each flock’s consumption.

“The technology gives us a lot more insight into what happens in the shed, so if there’s health concerns, we can help them much sooner.”

Food and water levels can be adjusted via a touch screen system, and nutrients can be added if needed.

In fact, the technology provided by Masterton’s Harvest Electronics means Martin receives around the clock alerts on his phone to notify him of possible water leaks and if the chickens have not eaten enough.

“It’s all nice and wireless, which is good because free range farming is spread out.”

Martin said the sheer size of a free range farm meant collecting the eggs could be quite labour intensive.

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Once laid, eggs then roll onto a belt which takes them to the grading room to be sorted, graded and packaged for deliveries.

Martin said the farm also had moisture sensors in the ground.

“When we irrigate the wastewater, we can respect the environment and not dump too much in one spot.

“Dairy farmers have been doing all this for years – we’re just catching up in the poultry industry.”

He said free range farming was more difficult than cage farming as you were at the “beck and call of the environment”.

He admitted it was more expensive to farm free range but was adamant free range eggs didn’t need to cost the earth.

“I love producing eggs and making free range affordable,” he said.

“Eggs are wonderful source of protein and other essential vitamins – it’s nice to be able to produce something so good.

“With new technologies, we can keep the price reasonable.

“It’s also keeping with my world view – it’s just nice to see a paddock full of chickens.”

Martin planned to advance his business further, and make the farm more appealing to the birds, by building creative fencing, an artificial shelter, and planting a further 100 trees.

“We want the birds to have option to go outside and feel safe,” he said.

He also intended to build a family home on the new farm.

“It pays to be on site living with the chickens.

“This is me for a long term, and I will be perfecting free range farming.”

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36 Wairarapa Midweek Wai Write Wednesday, August 1, 2018

Effects of concrete fever

Wai Write

Bevan Hussey Dear Grandchildren: Let me tell you how the Boss was affected by concrete fever.

We were pouring a foundation one day, and we had asked that the concrete truck bring extra chutes.

You guessed it, no extra chutes.

We had to make a chute to get the concrete to the far corner.

We used corrugated iron sheets we’d pulled off the fence when we started the job.

Using our saw stools and with timber rails underneath the iron we had a chute.

The concrete began to flow along the chute and wouldn’t you know it, the Boss chose to arrive back right at that moment.

He was so keen that he flung the car door open, forgot to turn the engine off and just flung his sports jacket onto the front seat.

It missed and just folded down into the gutter landing in a puddle.

I’m sure he felt left out because we had got something to work on our own.

It wasn’t too long before he began to make minor adjustments to the chute’s layout.

Knowing how he worked, we were surprised that he didn’t insist on re-building

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the chute.

If only he could have left us alone we could have finished the job without any hassle.

You could just see that it wouldn’t take long before he caused the chute to collapse.

The weight of the concrete in the chute was too heavy for him to handle.

Sure enough, half way through the pour, while he was making yet another minor adjustment he lost his balance.

As he fell, he pulled the chute over himself.

The edge of the

corrugated iron ripped his trouser leg and cut into his leg allowing his blood to mingle with the concrete.

It was wrong of us, but as the concrete spread over him, we just had to laugh and for a short moment we enjoyed the Boss’s misfortune.

We tried to stop the pour immediately but there was a lot of concrete in the chute.

By the time the flow stopped, the Boss was virtually entombed.

He was in a terrible mess, but he wasn’t ready to call it quits just yet.

He went over to the tap

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and washed most of the concrete from his boots and clothes.

He ignored the ripped trousers and the cut to his leg.

By then, we had shifted to the next section of foundation.

We saw the Boss get a shovel, begin to retrieve the spilt concrete and blood from the ground, and put it into the foundation.

I am sure that at that moment the Boss was completely in the grip of concrete fever.

If he were able, he would have removed his clothes and put them into the

foundation too.

He must have been getting stiff by the time he got home because the concrete in his clothes would be setting. We never did see him in those clothes again.

This event gives you an idea of the effect concrete fever has on bosses.

It puts them into a trance so that they no longer act rationally.

I’ve seen the effect of concrete fever on a number of bosses and they all get the same glazed look.

They forget that concrete is just another product that goes into a building.

It mesmerises them and they must get involved.

All I can say is stay away and let us do the job without you making a mess of it and making a fool of yourself.

Grandad Bevan.

• Bevan is a member of the Write On Group and the Masterton Henley Men’s Shed Writers Group.

If you have a flair for writing, send your short stories (up to 600 words) to midweek@age.co.nz to be considered for publication.

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Can you find all the words hidden in the grid? Read backwards or forwards, up or down, or diagonally. The words will always be in a straight line. Cross them off the list as you find them.

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G T V E A K N L N G I O P X S E S O

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38 Wairarapa Midweek Community Events Wednesday, August 1, 2018 THURSDAY, AUGUST 2

FRIDAY, AUGUST 3

Write On!: A group for anyone who loves/longs to write, meets at the Masterton library from 6.30-8pm.

Age Concern: SayGo, 9am, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton.

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

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

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

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

Social Learners Bridge: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre.

Call Barbara (06) 304-9208.

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

Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 5-7pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511 or Brian 377-4066.

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

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

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

Wairarapa Fern & Thistle Pipe Band: Practice 6.30-8.30pm, Savage Club Hall, 10 Albert St, Masterton. Call president, Diane (027) 210-8069.

Masterton Toy Library: 10am1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton.

Gladstone Complex Quiz Night: 7pm at the complex, teams of up to 10. Call Pauline (06) 372-7834 or email auzandpollyhartwell@gmail. com to book your table. Funds raised support the running of the Gladstone Sports Complex.

Masterton Savage Entertainers: Meet 10am, at Savage Club rooms, 10 Albert St, Masterton.

Come share your talents with us on stage. We are looking for new members. Call Judith 377-1750 or Doreen 370-4604.

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

Wairarapa SeniorNet: People aged 50 to 100 are invited to attend their “Drop In”, 1-2pm with their computer problems, at the Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton, from 1.30-2.30pm. Call Maryanne (06) 370-2197 or email: endless. summer.nz@gmail.com Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Need support to quit smoking? Quit Clinics are available at Whaiora on Mondays and Fridays 9am-noon. Our support is available across the Wairarapa and it’s at no cost to you. Call Whaiora on 0800 494 246.

Needlework and Craft DropIn: 10am-noon, Featherston Community Centre. Call Virginia (06) 308-8392.

Sewing and Craft: 10am-2pm, Featherston Community Centre.

Call Petra (021) 234-1554.

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

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

Kids’ Song And Story: Fun songs, finger plays and stories for under-5s, during school terms,

9.30-10.30am, at Epiphany Church Hall, High St South, Masterton. Call Jill 377-4614.

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

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

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

Masterton Masters Swimming Club: Club night 6-7pm, Genesis Recreation Centre back pool. Call Graeme 377-0507.

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

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

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4 Tree Planting: The Ruamahanga Lions are planting native trees at Anzac Bridge, Mt Bruce from 1pm. All welcome, bring gloves and warm clothes – the Lions will provide everything else.

Greytown Craft Market: At St Johns Hall, Main St, 10am3.30pm, Wairarapa hand-crafted gifts, knitting, fabric crafts and sewing, preserves, plants, fresh produce, cards, jewellery and much more. Stall inquirers call Wendy (06) 304-9287.

Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Displays of WWI Featherston Military

Camp, Featherston WWII Japanese POW Camp, and of Featherston and surrounding districts. Open 10am-2pm, other times by arrangement, groups welcome. Call Elsa (021) 2639403.

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

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

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

Farmers’ Market: 9am-1pm, at at Farriers, 4 Queen St, Masterton. Locally grown and made food and artisan products.

Find us on Facebook or see www.waifarmersmarket.org.nz Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet at 1.15pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Steve Davis (06) 304-7155.

Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Bowls at 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Rex Kenny 3797303.

Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm. Call Ian Wyeth 3786425 or 377-5762.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 5 Wairarapa Word: Invites you to hear Anahera Gildea, 3-4.30pm.

Anahera will be introduced by writer Rawiri Smith, at Carterton Courthouse, 80 Holloway St. Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Displays of WWI Featherston Military Camp, Featherston WWII Japanese POW Camp, and of Featherston and surrounding districts. Open 10am-2pm, other

times by arrangement, groups welcome. Call Elsa (021) 2639403.

Masterton Toy Library: 10am1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton.

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

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

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

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

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

Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 1pm for 1.15pm start, at clubrooms behind clock tower Carterton.

Call Veronica George 379-8644.

MONDAY, AUGUST 6 Literacy Wairarapa: Offers free help with reading, spelling and maths at Te Awhina/Cameron Community House, 9am-noon.

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

Friends to Friends: Peer support group, 10am-noon, at Wairarapa Community Centre, 41 Perry St, Masterton. For adults 18 years-plus, for mental health consumers or disabilities, a place to create, safe, fun and participate or discuss, socialise, with good company. Call Gaylene (06) 929-0961 or (0274) 604796.

Carterton Scottish Dance Club: Meet at 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. No partner required. Call Elaine 3770322 or Julie 370-4493.

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

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Senior Citizens Cards: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre Call Val (06) 308 9203. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 6-8pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511.

Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Need support to quit smoking? Quit Clinics are available at Whaiora on Mondays and Fridays 9am-noon. Our support is available across the Wairarapa and it’s at no cost to you. Call Whaiora on 0800 494 246.

Play Gym: St James Church Hall 116 High St, Masterton, 9.3011am, for 0-3-year-olds.

Carterton Food Bank: 11.30amnoon Mon-Fri at Haumanu House (down the lane between Carters and the Clock Tower). Call 3794092.

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

CCS Disability Action Wairarapa Office: 36 Bannister St, Masterton, 10am-1pm Mon-Fri. For Mobility Parking Permits, Disability Support and Advocacy.

Call 378-2426.

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

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

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

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.

Te Runga Air Scout Group: For boys and girls (year 7 to year

10), 6.30-8.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Call Lyndon 3770687.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous: Masterton: 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 378-2338.

Carterton: 8pm, Salvation Army Community Rooms, 210 High St. Call Dennis 377-5355.

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

TUESDAY, AUGUST 7 Epiphany Church Mothers’ Union: Meet at 1.45pm, at Epipiany Church, High St, Masterton.

Takahe Probus Club: Meet at The Masterton Club, Chapel St, Masterton, at 10am, visitors always welcome. Closure is around 11.30am to noon. Call president, Richard Whitley, 3773229.

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

Wairarapa Embroidery Guild: Meet at the Ranfurly Club Rooms, Chapel St, Masterton, 10.30am-3pm. Call Nola (027) 687-8599 or Jenny 377-0859 or email Wairarapaembroiderers@ gmail.com Music Co-creation Workshops: Enjoy 100+ instruments, at Aratoi, 12 Bruce St, Masterton.

Community music-making led by Jonas Koukl during school term, 6-7.30pm.

Wairarapa SeniorNet: People

aged 50 to 100 are invited to their meetings, at Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton, from 1.30-2.30pm.

Call Maryanne (06) 370-2197.

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

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

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

Wai Steampunk NZ: Check Facebook for upcoming events.

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

Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 9am-noon at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511.

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

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

Call Julia (06) 308-8977.

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

Art For Everyone: 7-8pm, Featherston Community Centre.

Call Sandie (021) 157-4909.

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

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

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

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

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

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Hearing tests Hearing aids Repairs Batteries Ear moulds Ear wax removal by micro suction

fitness, 5-6pm. Call Cheryl 3725522.

Masterton Toy Library: 10am1pm, 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) 3.45-5pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646.

Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 1pm for 1.15pm start, at clubrooms behind clock tower Carterton. Call Veronica George 379-8644.

Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Bowls at 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the clock tower, Carterton.

Call Rex Kenny 379-7303.

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

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8 Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: Meet 10am in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531.

Cards: Come and join other enthusiastic “500” Players 1.154.15pm, at the Carterton Club.

Call Barbara 379-6582.

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

Ukulele Classes: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre.

Call Neil (06) 308-9341.

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

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

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

379-8325.

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

Call (027) 333-1793.

Rangatahi to Rangatira Youth Group: Join us for sports, food, and leadership, Carterton Events Centre. Text “R2R” to (027) 7422264.

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

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

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

Recreational Walking Group: 9.30am, Essex St car park. Call Ann Jackson, 372-5758, or Ann Duckett, 378-8285.

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

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

Esperanto Club: 2pm, write to people using the international language worldwide. Call 3770499.

Soulway Cooking and Crafts: 10am-noon, High St, Masterton.

Call Nikki Smith 370-1604 (church office).

Alcoholics Anonymous: Masterton, 7.30pm, Soulway Church, 227 High St. Call Darren (027) 334-2685. Featherston: 7.30pm. Call Mark (06) 3066013 or (021) 0244-2870.

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

Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm. Call Ian Wyeth 3786425 or 377-5762. * To have an event listed please email event@age.co.nz

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SANDRA ANN BELL Clairvoyant Medium & Spiritual Healer Phone 06 377 2909

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CREATIVE COMMUNITIES SCHEME FUNDING Applications for the South Wairarapa district Creative Communities Scheme are being accepted until 24 August 2018 for arts projects commencing after the 7 September 2018. Approximately $6,000 is available for distribution to suitable arts projects.

The application form and guide are available from the Council office, district www.swdc.govt.nz/grants. For more information contact Suzanne Clark 06 306-9611 or suzanne.clark@swdc.govt.nz

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GREYTOWN COMMUNITY SPORT & LEISURE SOCIETY AGM 2018 Tuesday 11 September, 7pm Greytown Town Centre- WBS Room All welcome to attend greytownsport@xtra.co.nz www.greytownsport.org.nz

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Martinborough MEDiCaL CEntrE Next visit 31st August 2018.

Richard Shanks

Martinborough • Phone: (06) 306 9501

CartErton MEDiCaL CEntrE Next visit 12th September 2018.

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Carterton • Phone: (06) 379 8105

GREYTOWN DISTRICT TRUST LANDS TRUSTEES The ANNUAL MEETING of the Greytown District Trust Lands Trustees electors will be held for the purpose of receiving the Annual Performance Report for the year ended 31 March 2018.

Date: Wednesday 15th August 2018 Time: 7.00pm Venue: WBS Room, Town Centre, Main Street, Greytown

Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund 2018/19 Funding Round Open 1 July 2018 24 August 2018

Applications are now being accepted from school and sports club teams located in the South Wairarapa district.

SWDC has $9,500, provided by Sport NZ, to give to local school or sports club teams in the South Wairarapa who have young people aged between 5-19 years that require subsidies to assist with transport expenses to local sporting competitions.

Application forms and eligibility criteria can be obtained from the Council office, Council website www.swdc.govt.nz/grants and South Wairarapa district libraries. If you want more information contact Suzanne Clark on 06 306-9611 or suzanne.clark@swdc.govt.nz

The general public and electors from the Greytown Ward of the South Wairarapa District are invited to attend this meeting.

Copies of the audited Performance Report for the year ended 31 March 2018 will be available at the Trust Office.

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CASTLEPOINT RACING CLUB (INC) Annual General Meeting Tuesday 28th August 2018 7.00pm Tinui Hall All Welcome

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Lansdowne Bowling Club president Peter Davidson, front, new club member Chris Ure, back left, Masterton Park Bowling Club president Doug Bryant, Lansdowne club treasurer Alan Taplin and life member Eileen Lehmstedt.

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‘Dying game’ still on a roll BOWLS

Beckie Wilson Lansdowne Bowling Club members have packed away their bowls one last time at their home greens, after a number of years struggling to stay afloat.

Like many bowling clubs across the country, the club on Roberts Rd, Masterton, has seen a decline in membership, which has, in turn, made finances tight.

Treasurer Alan Taplin said the sale of the club grounds ended a financial struggle that had seen him literally lose sleep thinking where the next dollar would come from to pay the club’s bills, from insurance to running costs.

From September, the

club will operate at the Masterton Park Bowling Club in Queen Elizabeth Park, while it waits for the new purpose-built Masterton Indoor Bowling Hub to become a reality.

The Masterton Park and Lansdowne clubs will both be based in the new hub, along with Eketahuna and Masterton bowling clubs.

“Instead of all struggling and to keep grounds going, we will keep our identity but just play under one roof,” Taplin said.

Eketahuna Bowling Club secretary Peter Waring said the club’s 15-odd members had “considerable interest” in the hub due, to low membership numbers.

Waring said the club had planned to remain in

Eketahuna for about a year with the hopes of moving into the hub after that.

People’s lifestyles had changed, meaning not everyone wanted to spend the weekend at the club for a tournament, he said.

About half of the club’s members were from Masterton.

Lansdowne club president Peter Davidson said while bowls was a “dying game” it was “very much alive” among members.

“It’s very hard to get new members and a lot of it is because of weekend work commitments.”

Last season the club had about 24 members.

The Lansdowne club had hosted a handful of significant championships

since opening in 1953, including, the Maori National Bowls Tournament in the 1980s, and the North Island Firemen’s Tournament in 2014, as well as New Zealand Charter Club tournaments.

Masterton Park bowling club president Doug Bryant spent the first 17 years of his bowls life at the Lansdowne club.

Along with his fatherin-law, Cyril Burling, now deceased, the pair laid down the club’s second green and new fencing in the late 1970s.

Bryant said they decided to do it themselves after receiving an expensive quote to get it done.

Burling and Bryant travelled the country

together playing in bowls tournaments.

“Bowls was his life and the club was his baby,” he said.

It was sad to see the club close, he said.

Bryant said being a member of the club was not just for the sport, it was also for the social aspect.

Davidson said the Masterton Park, which has about 15 members, and Lansdowne worked well together, and looked forward to keeping the game alive.

LJ Hooker Masterton owner David McHattie said the bowling club had been sold to a developer who intended to convert the land into residential housing.

Wai United women win, men lose FOOTBALL

Jake Beleski The Wairarapa United women’s team scored a 1-0 win over Seatoun Association Football Club in the W-League on Saturday, but an understrength men’s team were beaten 2-1 by Miramar Rangers in the

Central League.

The women’s win means they are still in second place on the competition ladder. Their next match is against first-placed Wellington United on August 11.

To have any chance of winning the competition they will need to win their last two matches,

and hope Wellington United lose both of theirs.

Amber Phillips scored United’s lone goal on Saturday, which came just before halftime.

The men would have been hoping to keep their winning run going ahead of this weekend’s Chatham

Cup quarterfinal against Birkenhead United, but came up just short against Miramar in Wellington.

Miramar took an early lead but United struck back quickly through Hamish Watson to level the score at 1-1.

With halftime approaching Miramar

found the back of the net for their second goal and that completed the scoring for the day.

The result means United slip to sixth in the Central League with two matches to play, but they could still finish as high as fourth or as low as eighth.

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Zac Hardie … scores extra-time winner against Hutt to put Dalefield into the grand final of Wellington premier league.

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Dalefield in line for crown HOCKEY

Jake Beleski The Farriers Dalefield premier men’s hockey team came out on the right side of a thrilling playoff match with Hutt United on Saturday, but the news wasn’t so good for the women.

The men travelled to Wellington to take on Hutt with the knowledge that the winning team would progress straight to the grand final, and they scraped through with a 2-1 win in extra time.

This means Dalefield will have the chance to recapture the league

title they won in 2015 and 2016, which they surrendered to Hutt in last year’s final.

Hutt scored early and held their lead until late in the match, before Rowan Yeo equalised for Dalefield with about seven minutes remaining.

The match then went to extra time, with the two teams dropping down to nine-a-side for the first five minutes.

It was near the end of that period that Dalefield scored the match-winning goal through Zac Hardie.

Player-coach Dane Lett said they hadn’t produced their best performance,

but to get the win and move through to the final was especially satisfying.

“It definitely wasn’t our best game – we were probably a little bit gun-shy for the first half.

“They would have won all the stats except the one that really counts on the scoreboard, so it was a really good show of character.”

There is every chance the two teams could meet again in the final on August 11, but Hutt will have to first get through this week’s match against Naenae, who won Saturday’s third versus fourth playoff.

The winner will then play

Dalefield for the trophy.

Lett said it was great to be involved in such an exciting playoff match.

“It’s cool to be involved in a match like that and get the win.”

The Dalefield women also took on Hutt on Saturday, and came up short in a 2-0 loss at Clareville.

The result means they will travel to Wellington this week to take on Harbour City, who won 4-0 against Victoria University in the third versus fourth playoff.

If they get through that match, they will secure a rematch with Hutt in the grand final and the

chance to maintain their dominance in the league having won the title in 2016 and 2017.

Coach Michael O’Connor said Hutt had played extremely well, and there is plenty for his team to work on this week.

“We had a few opportunities to knock a few in but didn’t make the most of them.

“As the game went on we turned the ball over too easily so that’s something we’ll be working on this week.”

Rosie Rooderkirk was Dalefield’s player of the match.

Promotion quest gains momentum RUGBY

Jake Beleski Pioneer’s quest for promotion back into the Wairarapa-Bush premier club rugby competition took another step forward on Saturday when they beat Puketoi 18-5 in the senior reserve final.

Player-coach Willy Harmon had spoken prematch about the unity within the club, and they showed that commitment with an inspired performance against a Puketoi team that failed to fire a shot.

Pioneer came out of the blocks quickly, playing into a strong breeze, and it was clear they were up to the challenge as they threw themselves into their work.

Lawrence Titter at the club finals at Trust House Memorial Park.

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Keeping ball in hand, they grabbed their first try in the 12th minute, added another 10 minutes, later and then a third just before halftime to lead 15-0.

Puketoi missed two

early penalties that could have changed the momentum of the match, but they seemed to be too reliant on the wind and never really threatened the Pioneer line.

Both teams struggled

to get any fluency into their attacks as mistakes and penalties turned the second half into an arm wrestle, but that was all Pioneer needed as they worked hard on defence to hold their lead.

Puketoi had several chances to close the gap in the second half, but handling errors at the most inopportune moments came back to haunt them.

They did eventually cross for their only try of the match in the 60th minute, but they could not get within striking distance as Pioneer repelled everything they threw at them.

Pioneer added another three points through a penalty in the final minute of the match, and then were able to

relax and celebrate their performance.

They will now have the chance to take on Masterton Red Star in the promotion-relegation match, with the hope of returning to the premier division next season.

They only withdrew from the premier grade about a month before this season due to many of their senior players moving to other clubs, and Harmon said they were keen to work their way back into the top grade.

In the middle four senior reserve final, Pioneer OB beat Featherston 39-17, and in the bottom four final Eketahuna beat Gladstone 27-12.

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Gladstone go back to back

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Gladstone delivered a masterclass in finals rugby to defend their Tui Cup title with a dominant rout of Carterton on Saturday at Memorial Park in Masterton.

As good as Gladstone were, Carterton would have been distraught after producing an error-ridden performance at the worst possible stage of the season in the 32-10 loss.

Gladstone captain Richard Puddy said they had talked all week about shutting down Carterton’s attack.

They did that with a huge amount of success on Saturday, and it was only in the 78th minute that Carterton found their way over for a try.

Puddy paid tribute to his team’s commitment on defence in his post-match speech.

“These boys will give 100 per cent every single week – we talked a lot about Carterton’s attack this week and we were hell-bent on not letting them in.

“We almost got there, but you can’t argue with what anyone did out there – it was awesome.”

Gladstone delivered blow after blow in a relentless first-half display which Carterton never recovered from.

It was Puddy who opened the scoring when halfback Inia Katia spotted space on the blindside following a lineout, and put his captain away for a clear run to the line.

Carterton answered with a penalty through halfback Isaac Bracewell, but that was as good as it got for them in the first half.

A minute later, a strong break by winger Epeli Rayaqayaqa had Carterton on the back foot, and Katia stretched out from a ruck just short of the line to score.

In the 22nd minute, Gladstone scored a memorable team try after a quick tap from Katia

Jeremy Osbourne scores, at the club finals at Trust House Memorial Park

and break by second fiveeighth Mat Macrae, who then popped a perfectlytimed pass for Rayaqayaqa to score their third.

At 19-3, Carterton may have felt like they could have mounted a comeback in the second half with the wind at their backs, but Gladstone struck a telling blow right on halftime when lock Andrew Smith crashed over in the corner.

The second spell continued in the same fashion, with Gladstone hot on attack in the early stages.

They added a penalty to their tally to extend their lead to 27-3, and it stayed that way until the final 10 minutes.

Carterton’s performance was summed up perfectly in the dying stages when a dropped ball on their own line was quickly pounced on by Gladstone who sent it wide for first five-eighth Jeremy Osborne to score.

Corey McFadzean scored a consolation try for Carterton, but by that stage the match was well and truly over.

Both teams should be commended for their willingness to play expansive rugby, but it ultimately brought about

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“It was probably a credit to them slowing our ball up.”

For Gladstone, loose forwards Ryan Knell and Eddie Cranston were in the thick of everything, while Katia and Rayaqayaqa were at their explosive best in the backs.

Matt Gain and Caine Osborne carried strongly throughout the match for Carterton, while Nick Mason showed some classy touches from fullback.

But it was Gladstone’s day as they secured backto-back titles, and will they will be aiming for a threepeat in 2019.

In the Hoddert-Steffert Cup bottom four final, Marist beat East Coast 39-29.

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RESULTS PREMIER

Gladstone’s captain Richard Puddy holds the Tui Cup up after winning at the club finals.

Carterton’s downfall as they were guilty of throwing loose passes and not showing enough urgency with ball in hand.

Carterton captain Lachie McFadzean said Gladstone’s defence had

been stifling, but they were not happy with their own performance.

“We certainly struggled there but we were inaccurate ourselves and didn’t play how we wanted to play.

Tui Cup final: Gladstone 32 Carterton 10.

Hodder-Steffert Cup final: Marist 39 East Coast 29.

SENIOR RESERVES

Top four final: Pioneer 15 Puketoi 5.

Middle four final: Pioneer OB 39 Featherston 17.

Bottom four final: Eketahuna 27 Gladstone 12.

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