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Chief whip gets whipped John Lazo-Ron

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Wairarapa MP Kieran McAnulty is used to bringing the discipline as Labour’s chief whip.

However, the former Gladstone rugby player got his own ‘whipping’ when he was shown a yellow card in a charity rugby match in Ashburton recently.

McAnulty was part of the Parliament rugby team that played against a Farmers side that

was stacked with former All Blacks to help raise more than $100,000 for farmers affected by recent flooding in south Canterbury.

McAnulty, who was playing on the wing, was given his marching orders after

attempting to intercept a ball that was eventually knocked down but was deemed to be deliberate by the referee.

Yet, speaking to Midweek about it, McAnulty laughingly claimed his innocence.

“I saw that there was an overlap when they were attacking so I thought I could attempt to intercept the ball,” he said.

“I was attempting to intercept

the ball but the ref didn’t see it that way. So, he reached for his pocket and pulled out a yellow card,” McAnulty quipped.

“I had my parents watching, don’t think they were too impressed, but there we are.

“It was all in good fun, there were no complaints

from me. It just gave people an opportunity to make fun of me really, but it was all in the spirit of a charity game so it was all good.”

Because of who he was up against, McAnulty got to experience the rare feeling of what it’s like to be tackled by an All Black.

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Wairarapa MP Kieran McAnulty gets his marching orders at a charity rugby match in Ashburton recently. PHOTO/TONI WILLIAMS

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Entertainment

Newsweek

Speed review extended

Zappo goes online

Last Friday’s deadline for people to comment on the Wairarapa State Highway 2 [SH2] speed review consultation was extended due to the latest level 4 lockdown, as well as a booklet distribution error. Full story P4.

With online events ramping up, popular magician Zappo has taken his show virtual and has a regular daily slot for Kiwi kids young and old. Full story P5.

Carterton

Housing plan adapted

Carterton councillors have unanimously adopted a plan that they hope will ease the housing crisis in the district. Full story P10.

Sport

Josh produces special effort

Council

Ross no longer the boss

The council chief who was caught on camera ripping down a protest publicity poster has resigned, effective immediately. Full story P3.

While the Olympics this year may seem done and dusted for some, for others, they’re just getting started. Masterton’s Josh Taylor recently qualified for the Special Olympics National Summer Games after a stellar performance at a tier 2 Athletics meet earlier this year. Full story P8.

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Lifestyle 16-26

Events 42-43

Carterton 10

Rural 38

Classifieds 44-45

Opinion 12-13

Puzzles 39

Sport 46-47

Extra 14

Business 40-41

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Ross is no longer the boss Emily Ireland

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The council chief who was caught on camera ripping down a protest publicity poster has resigned, effective immediately.

Masterton District Council chief executive Kath Ross apologised in June after she was caught on CCTV tearing down the poster for the Hands Around the Town Hall protest, where more than 1000 people took a stand against the council’s proposed new civic centre.

Last month, she stood down from chief executive duties and began work on special projects.

Masterton Mayor Lyn Patterson accepted Ross’ resignation yesterday.

It comes after public scrutiny of Ross’ handling of criticism and controversy surrounding the $30 million civic centre project.

This was one of the major

projects in Masterton District Council’s [MDC] Long-Term Plan [LTP].

At the time of the poster incident, Ross said she had “reacted poorly”.

She has been in the chief executive role for three years and previously worked in senior roles across local government and the public sector.

When asked for a reason behind the resignation, Patterson said Ross had wanted to enable the council to focus on the key initiatives in the LTP. “Kath led the council through many challenges during her time as chief executive, including the council’s response to the first wave of Covid-19,” Patterson said.

“We wish her well in her future endeavours.”

A Masterton District Council spokesperson said the council’s assets and operations manager David Hopman would continue to act in the role until a new chief executive was appointed.

For the past month,

Hopman had been acting in Ross’ place while she undertook work on the Future of Local Government Review.

Hopman has worked for MDC since 2008 and is responsible for the

David Hopman is acting chief executive.

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council’s major operational and infrastructural assets.

Patterson was confident the council would continue to be well supported by Hopman until a new chief executive was appointed.

He had considerable

experience in the three waters area, and led the Wairarapa Emergency Operations Centre during last year’s Covid-19 lockdowns.

Recruitment for a new chief began yesterday.

Lyn Riley, of the Masterton Ratepayers and Residents group, said while unscheduled resignations were “never ideal”, it was an opportunity for a fresh start.

“This is an opportunity to engage with a new chief who needs to bring strong communication skills, build trust and engage with stakeholders, and provide more than lip service to the ratepayers and residents of Masterton.

“We hope this might be a fresh start under new management where we can revisit the Long Term Plan with some realistic optimism that is affordable for our community.”

Hewitt Harrison of Masterton Action Group [MAG] said the change was “overdue”.

MAG was instrumental in organising the Hands

Around the Town Hall protest in June.

“The CEO of MDC has been a prime mover and shaker supporting the proposed $30m investment in an unjustified and unaffordable new civic centre location,” Harrison said.

He suggested this was an opportunity for councillors to review the LTP decision and halt progress on the civic centre project “until they have a mandate from the community to proceed”.

Masterton councillors voted 6-5 in June to go ahead with its civic centre plans, but was scant on details about what the facility would look like or where it would be placed.

“MAG would anticipate and hope that a new CEO will listen to its stakeholders – ratepayers and residents – and focus on openness, honesty, and transparency in his/her management of Masterton.”

Ross was approached for comment on her resignation.

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Masterton District Council chief executive Kath Ross.

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Yellow card for McAnulty

Continued from page 1 “I can confirm [the former All Blacks] still have what it takes because when you get tackled by a former All Black you certainly know about it,” he said.

“There was one moment where I had a clear run to the try line and had about 40m to go and thought I was away. And then out of nowhere I found myself flat on my back over the touch line and I looked up and it was Aaron Mauger on top of me.

“My immediate reaction was, that’s pretty cool, I’ve just been tackled by a former All Black.”

It didn’t end up being a great day for McAnulty and the politicians all round as they took a good beating at the hands of the Farmers, going down 51-10.

But they did provide a heap of amusement for the crowd with regular mistakes and constantly falling over themselves.

It was mentioned in an article on Newshub that McAnulty’s send-off was the first in the team’s history, much to the amusement of National MP Michael Woodhouse.

“The person in charge of discipline of the Labour Party got a yellow card. I can’t wait for the next general debate!”

Woodhouse said on Newshub.

McAnulty responded to those comments saying: “Unfortunately, alert level 4 kicked in not long after the match so parliament hasn’t sat. But I can imagine then when parliament does resume and when Michael Woodhouse gets the opportunity to speak in the house I know I will cop a bit of slack but it’s all in good fun.”

The parliament team’s next outing will now be a lot closer to home in Masterton on September 11.

McAnulty said the match was planned as a curtain-raiser for the Heartland Championship match between Wairarapa Bush and East Coast, and hopes alert levels will have dropped in time for the charity game to ahead.

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Extension for speed review John Lazo-Ron

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The deadline for people to comment on the Wairarapa State Highway 2 [SH2] speed review consultation has been extended, due to the latest level 4 lockdown, as well as a booklet distribution error.

People will now have until Sunday, September 19 to have their say on the New Zealand Transport Agency’s [NZTA] proposed new speed limits and safety improvement plans for SH2 between Masterton and Featherston.

NZTA made the three week extension to ensure that everyone in the community could make a submission under the current circumstances.

Thus far, the consultation has been widely advertised with people able to make submissions via several different channels, including online, email and post.

Printed consultation booklets with submission forms have also been available at council offices and libraries.

Consultation booklets were also intended to be delivered to all properties between Masterton and Featherston. However, a distribution error has meant that the booklets were not delivered in some parts of the community as planned.

NZTA Director of Regional Relationships Emma Speight said the agency was pleased with the level of engagement and the number of submissions they had received so far, but that it was important to them that everyone had the opportunity to have their say.

“As we are at alert level 4, we are currently unable to print more booklets and have them delivered to the addresses that have not received them.

Therefore, we are

encouraging everyone who may have been waiting on the booklets to be delivered to now make their submission online or via email,” she said.

“We also know that the speed review may not be top of mind under the current circumstances, so we’re hoping that extending the consultation period will give people who haven’t already submitted a chance to provide more considered feedback that will help us finalise our decisions.”

Speight said if the alert levels changed with reasonable time left in the consultation period, NZTA would look to reprint the booklets and have them redistributed to those letterboxes that hadn’t received them.

The news of the extension was welcomed

by AA Wairarapa chairman Craig Bowyer.

“With covid-19, people’s minds may not be on the speed review and we can’t lose sight of it.

“Extending the deadline will give everyone a chance to have their say and be clear and vocal for what they want.”

NZTA will now be increasing the promotion of the consultation online to ensure that it reaches as many people as possible.

The extension of the consultation period is not expected to impact the timeframes for the construction of the safety infrastructure improvements, which is still subject to funding, or on any possible speed limit changes.

• People who have not yet had their say on the SH2 Wairarapa improvements and wish to do so, should visit: nzta.govt.nz/ projects/sh2-wairarapahighway-improvements/

NZTA have extended their Wairarapa SH2 speed review consultation deadline by three weeks. PHOTO/FILE

Online mental health support is for everyone John Lazo-Ron

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With so much uncertainty surrounding where this latest covid-19 Delta outbreak and lockdown is taking New Zealanders, the need for mental health support is at a high.

New data released by New Zealand Health IT [NZHIT] showed a 630 per cent increase in Kiwis turning to online support during last year’s lockdown. That demand is expected to be parallel during the current level 4 lockdown.

Meeting that need in Wairarapa is familyfocussed mental health

I am getting a sense that this lockdown might become more stressful for people. support service Yellow Brick Road.

Newly appointed National Director of Maori Health Lucinda Cassin told the Times-Age that the Greytown-based organisation’s plan to assist Wairarapa families during the hardship of lockdown if it was to extend beyond tomorrow.

Cassin said the organisation will provide support for families struggling with mental health via online and

phone services during the current lockdown.

“Previous lockdowns taught us that we can do our work in such challenging circumstances,” she said.

“We learnt a lot about technology and how we can reach out effectively.

We found that people seemed to need a bit more time to talk in lockdown and we were happy to do that.

Despite previous support success in

lockdown, Cassin said the organisation was under no illusion how challenging this lockdown, which has come with the new wave of community transition, would be for people in Wairarapa.

“I am getting a sense that this lockdown might become more stressful for people,” she said.

“We have noticed that those that we are currently supporting are already experiencing increased levels of anxiety. I think there is a lot more fear around the transmittable nature of Delta.”

Cassin said Yellow Brick Road support workers can

have anything from 10 to 30 families to support at a time. They now have eight staff on board, who will all work remotely, to meet all needs with the demand that is expected to come.

She said Yellow Brick Road’s main goal was to ensure every family that needs them has the best level of attention and service they can deliver, while providing the right pathways to other support services.

Cassin shared some advice for anyone feeling anxious about the current situation and wanting to keep control of their mental well-being.

“People need to know they are not alone,” she said.

“Mental illness and anxiety do not discriminate – all demographics are affected.

We should remember that uncertainty and living in close confines, with worries about so many things can really compile to cause worries and distress. for feeling worried or troubled.”

• Yellow Brick Road have developed a number of online wellbeing guides [in five languages] that were now available on their website www. yellowbrickroad.org.nz

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With online events ramping up, popular magician Zappo has taken his show virtual and has a regular daily slot for Kiwi kids young and old.

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It has a different theme every day and starts with a birthday shout-out and message. This is followed by magic tricks and songs.

“I can’t work till level 2, so the shows will probably carry on right through level 3,” he said.

“There’s a lot of worry out there. If you can make children have a laugh it makes a big difference. It’s about creating good memories for children.

That’s what it’s all about.”

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“Last year in lockdown I also did shows every day. All of that is available on YouTube as well as some older shows,” he said.

Bates said many were doing children’s entertainment online right now.

“There’s a great variety of shows for children to watch.

I take my hat off to the parents,” he said, adding lockdown was challenging for many.

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winning Zappo has been a full time children’s entertainer for 25 years. In 2019 he won the “Grand Master of Magic” award. He has previously also won the Best Children’s Entertainer award at the New Zealand International Magicians Convention, among others.

Outside lockdown, he regularly performs across the Wellington region. He also takes his magic shows to Manawatu, Wanganui, New Plymouth and Hawke’s Bay. Earlier this year he won the Resene Shed of the Year for his profession-appropriate Tardis lookalike garden shed.

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6 Wairarapa Midweek Local News Wednesday, September 1, 2021 Advertorial

Jenny and Peter Giddens (sitting) with the rest of the Richmond team from left: Sean Walton, Blair Josephs and Kerry Maher.

SERVING SOUTHERN WAIRARAPA FOR OVER 40 YEARS The importance of saying goodbye and the farewelling of a loved one in an appropriate way can never be understated, according to Funeral Director, Peter Giddens.

“Saying goodbye is the basic need of a grieving person. It can take many forms and does not need to include a traditional service.

This final act of love, like other important stages in a person’s life, can be remembered fondly, if done well. Taking the time to talk to family/whanau and friends about your wishes and sharing your life story, while you can, is extremely important. It can be peace of mind for you and a comfort to your family that your wishes were known and carried out.”

Richmond Funeral Home previously owned

by Denny and Norma Chew (D & N Chew Funeral Directors) together with Peter and Jenny Giddens have collectively cared for the families in the southern Wairarapa for over 40 years. It’s been the first place grieving families have turned to, when looking for guidance.

After working for 20 years for Kings, Denny and wife Norma purchased the funeral side of the business from the King family in 1978.

Founded by Daniel T. King in 1887, Kings had served the Carterton community well over the years. In 1980, Denny and Norma relocated to Richmond Road, Carterton, and Richmond Funeral Home was ‘born’.

It’s this solid history of service and community relationship which Peter and Jenny are proud to uphold. “The way a family is cared for in bereavement, will have an enormous impact on how they grieve and how they move forward in re-establishing their lives. Caring for people at this time is a tremendous privilege” says Peter.

Peter and Jenny have cared for families in the vast reaches of south Wairarapa and are well-known in the community. They have

raised three sons in Wairarapa, and came to Wairarapa from Hastings, via Palmerston North. Peter is Gisborne born and raised, and Jenny grew up on a dairy farm near Patea.

After purchasing the business from the Chews, Peter and Jenny established a crematorium at Clareville Cemetery in 2001 and in 2007 built the ‘Richmond Chapel’ beside the funeral home in Richmond Road. It features a stained glass window, seating for up to 150 people, up-to-date technology, kitchen and foyer area spilling out to an outdoor area.

In 2015 the addition of ‘Richmond House’ in Featherston further enhanced the services.

Richmond House provides an office, viewing facility with after-hours access for families, and a lounge for small family farewells. The meeting area is available to community groups looking for a place to meet.

In 2011, they were joined by Funeral Director and embalmer Blair Josephs. Originally from Rotorua Blair has over 15 years’ experience.

His previous occupations had been in mental health support and in the financial sector.

Sean Walton is a Funeral Director from Auckland who joined Richmond Funeral Home in December 2020. A qualified chef, he worked in hospitality for many years before becoming a bank manager. Ten years ago, he joined the funeral industry. An accomplished Toastmaster, he breeds Lhasa Apso dogs, follows the Australian V8 Supercars, loves motorcycling, camping and is big on family.

Kerry Maher is the part time Funeral Support Person assisting with the operation of the crematorium, keeping the hearses clean, and supporting the team any way he can. A former tour operator, his people skills beautifully suit his new role. To him, it is a privilege to be part of a caring team there to help at often a difficult time for all.

The manual doors at Masterton’s Recreation Centre are being upgraded.

Door access to be upgraded Disability access issues at Masterton’s recreation centre are soon to be solved, a relief for Wairarapa advocates.

Access issues regarding the Trust House Recreation Centre were raised in July last year.

Despite the installation of a mobile lifting hoist to improve access to pools in 2019, navigating the outwardopening swing doors was still be difficult for some, advocates said.

This was hindering people from accessing the gymnasium and exercising.

Installing automatic doors has been investigated several times by MDC but was neither a cheap, nor straightforward upgrade.

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has begun preparing for the installation of automatic sliding doors at the centre.

MDC’s properties and facilities manager Audrey Dench said the installation of the doors would allow accessible access to the pool. Plans had been shared with CCS Disability Action, she said.

“Two sliding automatic doors will be installed, one in the main entrance of the building, and the other will replace the wooden double doors that separate the foyer from the main pool hall.”

Some electrical work has been completed, with installation dependent on Covid-19 alert level restrictions.

It is hoped to have the doors in place

by December.

“Kudos should go

to our partners in the project, Ordish and Stevens, who have led the design and implementation,” Dench said.

A CCS Disability Action Wellington spokesperson said sliding doors would increase access for all users of the facility.

Peter Knighton and Millie Ogg, leaders of the Wairarapa branch of disability advocacy organisation People First New Zealand, spoke to Masterton district councillors about better access to the Recreation Centre in July last year.

“People First Wairarapa is passionate about advocating for people with disabilities in the community,” Ogg said yesterday.

“We’re very pleased to hear this news.

Daffodil festival cancelled Emily Ireland

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The annual Carterton Daffodil Festival has been cancelled for the second year in a row, due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Carterton District Council announced the decision after an announcement from the government that Wairarapa would remain in alert level 4 lockdown until Tuesday 11.59pm, and then into alert level 3 until Tuesday , September 6.

The festival was scheduled for Sunday, September 12, but with the safety and security of volunteers and visitors paramount, it has been cancelled for a second

successive year.

The popular springtime event attracts thousands of people to Wairarapa and has become synonymous with the Carterton district.

Due to the amount of visitors who normally attend, Wairarapa would need to be in alert level 1 for the festival to proceed under government guidelines.

Carterton District Council chief executive Geoff Hamilton has asked the community to support the groups that backed the festival. The groups include Carterton Railway Museum, Wairarapa Plunket, St Johns, Carterton Lions, SPCA Wairarapa, and Wairarapa Scouts.

“We understand that this is a hugely disappointing announcement not just to our festival goers, but to our community groups, businesses and

organisers,” Hamilton said.

“They are missing out on one of their largest fundraisers of the year, for the second time.”

At this stage, postponing the festival would not have been possible due to the uncertainty over alert levels.

There is also a small window of time when daffodils are available for picking.

In 2020, some daffodils were available for sale at the Carterton Events Centre and local businesses for fundraising under Level 2 restrictions.

Carterton District Council, the groups, and the organising committees would investigate this again if alert levels allowed.

The Big WaiArt sale that was scheduled for September 10-12 has now also been officially cancelled.

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Josh produces a special effort JOHN LAZO-RON

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While the Olympics this year may seem done and dusted for some, for others, they’re just getting started.

Masterton’s Josh Taylor recently qualified for the Special Olympics National Summer Games after a stellar performance at a tier 2 athletics meet earlier this year.

The Wairarapa College student and prefect Josh won four medals at the event in the Manawatu, taking gold in the relay and 400m run, while receiving silver and bronze in shot put and long jump.

The 19-year-old is hoping to continue his sharp form at the summer games in Hamilton in December.

Josh, who will be Wairarapa’s sole representative at the games, said he was not only proud of his medal-winning achievements, but is relishing the chance to compete against the best in New Zealand.

“Yeah it’s pretty alright,” he said.

“I am very proud of having the chance to represent the region in these games. It’s going to be fun going against all the other athletes.”

Asked what drove Josh to go out and give athletics a go, he didn’t hesitate in saying his mother Melody.

Josh Taylor will be Wairarapa’s sole representative at the Special Olympics summer games later this year.

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Josh has Global Development Delay. It is an intellectual disability that takes longer for someone to reach certain development milestones than other children their age.

Josh said his mum has

always encouraged him to try new things and not let having a disability get in the way of giving something a go.

“She’s always pushed me to give everything I want to do a go,” he said.

“I’ve always wanted to do sports and she encouraged me to not let anything stop me from doing it.”

That encouragement has seen Josh grab the bull by the horns and not only take on athletics and play several competitive sports from a young age, but succeed at them as well.

Although Melody, who is a committee member at Special Olympics Wairarapa, said it was about so much more than success.

“It was all about getting Josh involved and participating in everything he wanted to do,” she said.

“He wanted to play sports, so we weren’t going to discourage him from doing that because of a disability. I’m very proud of what he has achieved as he’s become a leader and a true inspiration.”

While the Special Olympics have been in New Zealand since 1983, she felt it was a forgotten sport in Wairarapa.

Special Olympics Wairarapa has only four registered athletes, which pales in comparison to other clubs around New Zealand. However, she was hoping Josh’s presence in Hamilton may inspire others to follow his footsteps.

“I don’t think many people realise that Special Olympics is still here in the Wairarapa,” she said.

“It’s huge to have someone from here going to the summer games and we’re really hoping it might encourage people to get involved in special Olympics, whether as a volunteer or as an athlete.”

She said the club is building towards being able to offer athletics, swimming and tenpin bowling.

“We’re about participation and inclusivity so we’re really helping bolster the club through someone being at the games.”

Predominately a runner, Josh will compete in the 200m and 400m run, and also shot put at the Summer Games.

Despite the rest of the nation being under level 4 lockdown, Josh said he would continue to prepare for the Summer Olympics as thought they were going ahead, although he was worried about the extra free time he’ll have.

“I’ve been training quite hard and I know I’ll be busy before the games as I’ll be representing Waicol at the New Zealand Secondary Schools athletics event just before it, so hopefully I will have prepared enough for it.

“The only thing I’m worried about if we go into a further lockdown is that I’ll definitely have to keep an eye on my weight because I’ll be tempted just to eat,” he laughed.

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Everything is for sale at Level 3 contactless trading but because no customers are allowed on site to browse it could be a bit tricky to know what to order.

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10 Wairarapa Midweek Carterton Wednesday, September 1, 2021

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Housing plan adopted to help solve crisis

An aerial view of housing in Carterton.

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Carterton councillors have unanimously adopted a plan they hope will ease the housing crisis in the district.

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Data also shows that for Carterton homeowners, 29 per cent of household income is required to service their mortgage.

Both measures are indicative of a housing shortage in the district.

To find solutions, the council commissioned a Housing Action Plan, which was approved this week.

Four options were developed to show how Carterton District Council [CDC] could stimulate housing supply in the district.

These were: status quo; acting as an enabler, as an intermediary, and as a developer.

All approaches were adopted, with the exception of the council acting as a developer.

This was despite community feedback requesting the council purchase land and develop affordable housing.

The option was

discounted because a lot of money would be needed for the council to buy and develop land, which would have “intergenerational impacts on current and future Carterton residents”.

CDC does not currently own housing stock or land that would be suitable for development, the report said.

“Acting as a developer would be cost prohibitive and potentially result in perverse outcomes where CDC unintentionally competed with developers for land, driving prices up instead of down,” the report said.

Instead, the council would provide developable land through its Urban Growth Strategy and Carterton East Structure Plan.

It would also communicate development opportunities with the private sector to enable pipeline delivery planning.

The Carterton East Structure Plan is currently in progress and would

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However, this would meet less than half of the anticipated demand for housing in the district by 2043.

The plan extends from Park Rd to Moreton Rd and includes the southern area where Premier Beehive is.

Councillor Rob Stockley said the plan was “awesome” and council needed to keep it at the forefront of decisionmaking.

Mayor Greg Lang agreed and said the timing of the plan’s approval could not have been netter.

“It’s the perfect tool to keep us moving forward,” he said.

The Housing Action Report was collated by Greytown-based research company Planalytics.

Adoption of the plan was moved by councillor Robyn Cherry-Campbell and seconded by Brian Deller.

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Health matters

Time to spring clean your medicine cabinet Make your home safer this spring by clearing out your cupboards of unused or out-of-date medication.

Fast facts and tips for medication safety: • Unused medication can be a risk if it’s taken accidentally or used when out of date.

• While it’s tempting to hang on to medication in case it’s needed again, the safest option is to dispose of anything that’s not currently being used.

• Drop off unused medication to your pharmacy or medical centre. It’s safer for the environment than disposing of it in household rubbish or flushing it down the toilet.

• Check medication is stored out of reach of children, ideally in a locked cupboard.

• Only use what’s prescribed for you and avoid sharing medication with family members.

• Remember to check first aid kits as well for items that need replacing.

• Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about the medication you’re currently using.

Spring into action

Allergy alert!

With winter over, now is a good time to get more active.

Spring means longer days, warmer weather – and allergies!

Try out a new sport or head out to one of our great local parks or cycling tracks.

Make it fun by getting a walking buddy or playing backyard games with the kids.

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Where should I be?

How to help avoid allergies this spring: • Keep your garden free of highly allergenic plants.

• Stay indoors when the pollen count is highest, such as in the early evening.

• Wash and dry hands often to keep them dust and pollen free.

• Wear wrap-around sunglasses to avoid pollen getting into your eyes.

• Close bedroom windows at night to avoid pollen entering.

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12 Wairarapa Midweek Opinion Wednesday, September 1, 2021 EDITORIAL

MIDWEEK PHOTOS

Opinion

Is covid here to stay?

Welcome back people.

After no Midweek for two weeks we’re finally getting this show back on the road.

While two weeks may seem like a short break for all you readers, it feels like an eternity for me. To the point I’ve had to take a couple of moments to familiarise myself again with my duties here with Midweek. But it does feel good to be back doing this.

What can I say; a lot has gone on over the past fortnight while the region has been in level 4 lockdown alongside the rest of New Zealand.

Moments after this lockdown was announced I was down at the supermarkets with a colleague to see if people would have learnt their lessons from previous lockdowns and realise there was no need to panic buy.

Well I’m pretty sure we all know how that went.

People acting like it was the end of the world and that it was their last chance to step into a supermarket and treat themselves with some precious three-ply toilet paper was absolutely comedic.

Peace of Mind Hipkins, “spreading their legs” with walks and runs.

Even with Delta being a bigger threat than previous strains of covid-19, it seems people [more so out of Auckland] are more confident of being ‘covid free’ today than before.

More people getting vaccinated by the day probably helps with that thinking too. But I can’t stop wondering if we are being optimistic and confident that we’ll beat it again; or if we have simply come to the conclusion that covid is here forever and we have to adapt to it?

Would like to dive into this more but with limited space here, I’ll wrap this up by saying, I would love to hear people’s opinion on this matter.

Do you think we are going to beat it again, or have you accepted that covid is here to stay and we now need to adjust life to that?

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John Lazo-Ron The situation of being in a lockdown state may not be funny, but I personally couldn’t stop laughing in disbelief that people were still under the illusion that if they didn’t get in now, their pantries and fridges would be empty.

Knowing there is plenty to go around and no need to panic buy is a lesson I don’t think New Zealander’s will learn for a while if we go into another lockdown in the future.

But besides that, this lockdown hasn’t felt like the last time we were at alert level 4.

It may just be me, but there doesn’t seem to be the same level of anxiety lingering around when we were first thrown into the unknown that is covid-19.

I have noticed a lot more vehicles out than the last time we were in level 4 where roads were close to empty. Many more out and about, in the words of Chris

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STREET TALK

The first thing I’m going to do at Alert level 2 is …

Nicky Longhurst Have a much needed haircut! Something that’s already well overdue.

Kim Mckinley Go back to work and catch up with some very special friends, in person!

Rachel Prout Go to The Offering for a special meal we were going to have when lockdown hit.

Vanessa Smith Getting a haircut!

Diane McMahon Back to the pool. Do miss the exercise and meeting the girls for lunch.

Julie Ritchie Coffee at Mitre 10.

Tim Nelson Here’s three. F45, cafés, bookshops.

Rachael Burt See my family and friends, shop and go back to work.

I miss it.

Pam McGregor Go to the South Island aka Mainland.

Angela Hansen-mrs Blue Hairdressers, nails and gym.

Nikki King Go to the gym with the SASSFit crew.

Janine Cardno Get some plants.

Jocelyn Konig Go to the library.

Ben Verran Go and see my friend.

Raine Mackenzie Tattoo.

Kelly Haywood Take my newborn to meet my nana.

Pamela Feiertag Gym and hairdresser.

Kayla Henson Sending my kids to school.

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Aratoi keeps shining

Extra

The sun is shining, and we are seeing the first signs of spring, but unfortunately lockdown has disrupted Aratoi’s entire schedule for a second time.

Our popular Winter exhibition Pūkana: Te Karu o te Ika - Moments in Māori performance, which celebrates Māori performance and performers across time and genres, is extended – for now – until we can open again to the public.

The exhibition highlights iconic moments in Māori performance and features luminaries such as Kiri Te Kanawa and Hone Tuwhare, as well as local heroes Warren Maxwell,

Jemaine Clement and Te Rangiura o Wairarapa. The strong local component was developed in partnership with the Wairarapa Māori community.

A Year and More of Magical Thinking - New work by Linda Tilyard was inspired by Joan Didion’s book ‘The year of magical thinking’. It was a catalyst for her latest exhibition of 24 oil paintings.

“In the book, Joan shares her intimate thoughts and memories and illustrates how our attention to detail, and often not quite rational preoccupations, help us through the early stages of grief. I was struck by

the parallel with art; how attention to paint and colour – magical worlds created on canvas – help to cope with and process life’s events.”

This exhibition has also been extended until November 14.

Aratoi has four new exhibitions planned from September 18, Wairarapa Camera Club - Drawn to the Light, a biennial exhibition of selected photographs by members of the Wairarapa Camera Club and Eye to Eye: Portraits from the Collection. Both will open on September 18 until November 21.

The portrait is one of

the enduring themes throughout art history.

A portrait is not merely a record of the subject’s physical features; it can offer a vivid sense of that

person’s presence, and their status, wealth, and character.

Stay safe and we will see you all when Aratoi reopens in Level 2.

FEATHER REPORT

The dawn chorus, it’s heard the world over Oliver Druce On January 17, 1770 Joseph Banks, on board the Endeavour, wrote “This morn I was awaked by the singing of the birds ashore, the numbers of them were certainly very great who seem’d to strain their throats with emulation perhaps; their voices were certainly the most melodious wild musick I have ever heard….”

As sunrise spreads around the world so does a great eruption of birdsong.

It has been called nature’s daily miracle. To hear such a deafening dawn chorus as did Joseph Banks you probably need to be in an island sanctuary such as Kapiti. The engine-room of the dawn chorus would be the tui and bellbird with perhaps added kokako, whitehead, warbler, or hihi.

But the suburban dawn chorus is also alive and well and spring is the time for it to swell. Plenty of birds that were silent a month ago are now singing. Blackbirds, dunnocks and chaffinches are all now limbering up for the nesting season ahead.

A quick survey of friends in Wairarapa gave me an ensemble of tui, thrush, magpie, blackbird, warbler,

chaffinch and dunnock.

Songbirds as different as the European blackbird and the NZ tui are both artistes of the dawn chorus despite their origins being separated by millions of years. So why do birds sing at dawn or let’s face it - way before dawn? Tui, like roosters, seem to get added kudos from being the first even if it is 4am.

Firstly, singing is mostly aimed at your own species; communication to mark territory, to be sociable, or simply to say “here I am”.

The male blackbird might be saying “If you are male, keep off, or else”. Or “if you are female “come on over some time”.

It used to be thought performance singing was a male domain. But this has turned out to be more of a human presumption.

Females of many bird species also sing, albeit often with different styles and different messages.

Choosing mates for any species is a complex business and birds are no exception.

There are several explanations why birds sing more strongly around dawn, rather than other

Dawn chorus – Tui style.

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times of the day. Sound generally travels better in the early morning.

Night-time cooling and the formation of inversion layers means the air is often still and sound can be channelled to the widest possible audience.

Also, most birds hunt and seek food by sight, so if you are awake in the dim light of dawn it makes sense to be doing something like singing.

With improving light you may then decide to seek the early worm.

Songbirds make up almost half the world’s bird species. Incidentally our own wrens [the

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rifleman and the rock wren] are the earliest and oldest members of the songbird family that now dominates worldwide.

In New Zealand this family includes kokako, korimako [bellbird], tui, tieke [saddleback], hihi, popokatea [whitehead], mohua [yellowhead)] Globally songbirds include all the magpies, fantails, robins, larks, swallows, sparrows and finches.

Perhaps the gold medal for endurance singing should go to the thrush. I have seen a thrush holding forth on the highest point of a tree for over an hour.

The gold medal for variety should go to the tui, whose wonderful soundscapes include clicks, groans, wheezes, and chuckles as well as the sweetest serenades. Have you seen tui singing full tilt but with no apparent sound? The sound is too high for our ears.

The “did not qualify” contestant is the house sparrow which has a short chirrup and that’s it.

How would the world sound without songbirds?

Other birds vocalise but one can’t really use the

word music for the honking of ducks or the screeching of gulls Birds certainly have many ways to make sure they are heard far and wide. NZ has quite a few boomers including kakapo and weka.

Reconstruction of moa indicate they had a low mournful didgeridoo-type moan. Imagine hearing that in the bush.

A sense of the beauty of music is a great bond between birds and humans.

There are many parallels between birdsong and music - many composers have used birdsong in their works. Just as we have imitated them, so do birds imitate us. Have you heard the tui doing the cellphone or even the lyre-bird starting up a chainsaw?

Perhaps birds will have the last laugh.

• The Feather Report is supplied by the Wairarapa group of Birds New Zealand.

• Our bird group is often out and about in Wairarapa seeing where birds are and what they are up to. If you would like to join us contact Oliver Druce, birds.wairarapa@osnz. org.nz

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Water passion shared avidly with students Ronnie Anderson One day soon when our daily routines are back to normal, you may notice something a bit ‘abnormal’ popping up around town in Masterton – ceramic mokomoko, also known as gecko.

It’s the work of Sam Ludden and the Mokomoko programme he has been running this year with Makoura College and Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Wairarapa students.

“When I first heard about Mokomoko I was working at Greater Wellington and I thought it was the coolest programme,” Ludden said. “I have an absolute passion for our waterways, and now I can stir up those passions with our youth.

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You may notice something a bit ‘abnormal’ popping up around town in Masterton – ceramic mokomoko, also known as gecko.

Ngati Kahungugu ki Wairarapa and is based on the Collaborative Community Education Model [CCEM]. DOC and Greater Wellington Regional Council provide funding, and conservation groups such

as Wairarapa Pūkaha to Kawakawa [WAiP2K] and Enviroschools provide Ludden with collegial support.

By connecting with children at college level the programme provides a pathway towards mahi in the environment.

“They’re going to be in the workforce soon.

I’m hoping they’ll want to carry on this work as katiaki of our natural environment.”

Ludden said the programme has lots of elements. The students undertake river walks, monitor water conditions and fish numbers, learn about how the community uses and treats water, and hear the stories around our rivers.

“We do hands-on ecoli testing on stream water using citizen science kits.

Some of the results have blown the kids away. One

By connecting with children at college level the programme provides a pathway towards mahi in the environment.

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week the water coming out of Henley Lake was cleaner than the water coming down the Ruhamahanga!”

With Ludden’s background as an artist, it also makes perfect sense to build connections with the environment using art. His students have created around 70 ceramic mokomoko [gecko] they plan to install in Masterton’s public spaces as soon as they are able to.

“It’s about making art for the environment.

Our pieces look great; but they’ll also raise awareness of biodiversity and what we might find is missing from our spaces in an urban setting if we don’t look after our environment.

“But we cover more than art in those lessons,” Ludden said. “At the same time as they are creating their mokomoko the kids learn about their life cycle, anatomy, and how they behave.

“Did you know mokomoko have no eyelids so they lick their own eyeballs to keep them clean. The kids were fascinated with that, and then they spent a bit of time trying to lick their own eyeballs. Who says learning can’t be fun?”

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The moment when we see double Comment – Pick ‘n Mix

Graeme Burnard Most of us will have a doppelganger somewhere on the planet.

And pray what is a doppelganger? I hear you ask. Great question. I was hoping you would ask.

Well, the literal meaning of this word, which is German, is “double-walker” which doesn’t really help does it, but it means a biologically unrelated lookalike or double of a living person.

One evening some years ago, we were in a Masterton eatery having dinner when a couple walked in the door. The woman looked at me and exclaimed very loudly “Oh look, it’s Father

Des” and came rushing over to our table to speak to me. And when she was close enough to realise she was mistaken, she looked very disappointed and said “oh, I thought you were Des Britten” and walked away.

And once, when I was walking on Lambton Quay, someone suddenly slapped me on the back with the comment “what the hell are you doing here, oops sorry I thought you were someone else”. Gave me a hell of a fright and a sore back for the rest of the day.

I have heard stories of people having to try and convince someone that they are not someone else.

These two guys had never met, but ended up sitting next to each other on a flight.

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Look at these two guys who had never met, but ended up sitting next to each other on a flight. Now that’s a bit spooky!

Many years ago in the USA, one poor man spent 17 years in jail for a crime he didn’t commit, purely based on an eyewitness account. He was finally freed when another person who had the same first name and a striking resemblance was found.

It is quite common to see identical twins who are hard to tell apart. When

Actor Orlando Bloom was born in England, and alongside him is a picture of a man born in Romania 139 years earlier.

I lived in Wellington, I played bowls at the Hataitai Bowling Club. One evening one of our most wellknown members arrived for a drink in the bar and was there for around an hour socialising. But it wasn’t him at all. It was his identical twin brother, who had fooled all of us. But this isn’t a doppelganger though. A doppelganger is an unrelated person. I just remembered the story as I was writing this.

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Look at this picture of actor Orlando Bloom.

He was born in England.

Alongside him is a picture of a man born in Romania 139 years earlier.

What a remarkable resemblance and a true example of a doppelganger.

You can now, with modern technology, go into find my doppelganger websites, upload your photo and let the computer find your look-alike.

Being well known, chef and priest Father Des Britten for seven seconds was enough for me.

I know there is another Graeme Burnard [same spelling] in the far North.

I met his daughter a few years ago, but do I really want to find some poor sod who looks like me? Yeah nah! Mind you, someone did say once I looked like David Hartnell but my lips are sealed!

WAIRARAPA COMMUNITY CENTRE

What’s on in September

All classes are held at the Wairarapa Community Centre, 41 Perry St, Masterton

Building resilience course

This course will help individuals to develop a greater awareness of who they are through gaining skills that allow them to learn from their past, live in the present and set goals for their future. The focus is on a combination of building social connections, building peer to peer support networks - where participants can challenge and support each other and exploring educational topics together to build skills and resilience.

When: Each Friday Where: Women’s Centre Rooms Time: 1.30-3.30pm Cost: Free

Charity knitting group Come along and knit for charity. All materials provided.

When: Each Wednesday Where: Women’s Centre Rooms

Time: 1-3pm Cost: Free

Coffee and craft

Bring your unfinished craft project and have coffee and a chat as you complete your project.

When: Each Thursday Where: Women’s Centre Rooms Time: 12.30-3pm Cost: Gold coin

Diamond embroidery diaries

Come along and have a go at decorating your own diamond embroidery diary.

These are great to make for yourself or to give as a gift.

When: Thursday, September 9 Where: Women’s Centre Rooms Time: 12.30-3pm Cost: $20 a person.

All material provided.

Guitar club

A basic knowledge of at least three chords needed [this club does not do lessons] When: Each Monday Where: Motuoru Education Room Time: 5-6.15pm

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Cost: Gold coin

Heart help peer support group

Community based heart support group.

When: Third Wednesday each month.

Next date: September 15 Where: Conference Room Time: 1.30-2.30pm Cost: Free

Kids need dads

Supporting men to be the best fathers they can When: Fourth Thursday each month.

Next date: September 23 Where: Conference Room, Time: 7.30-9pm Cost: Free

People First

People First New Zealand is a self-advocacy organisation that is led and directed by people with learning [intellectual] disability. People First is part of an international movement fighting for the rights and inclusion of all people with learning disability.

When: Tuesday, September 28 Where: Conference Room,

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STARJAM

Where young people with disabilities unleash their potential through the magic of music, dance, and performance.

When: Each Monday through the school term Where: Conference Room, Time: 6.15-8.15pm Cost: Free

Tai Chi classes

This gentle low impact exercise is for the mind, body, and spirit. Its fluid movements enhance muscular strength, flexibility, and stamina, while promoting relaxation.

When: Each Wednesday Where: Conference Room, Time: 11.15am-12.15pm Cost: $6 a student each session

WAIWAG – Wai Working Age Group

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

When: First Thursday each month.

Next date: September 2 Where: Motuoru Education Room Time: 10am-noon Cost: Free

Youth Group

Teen years are some of the most confusing and difficult times of our lives. It can be hard to stay on track or even know what track is.

We are here to help, we are an ear to talk to, a shoulder to lean on/ We have oneon-one support, group activities, a safe place to hang out. For youth 14-18 When: Each Tuesday Where: Motuoru Education Room Time: 3pm-4.30pm Cost: Free • For further information or to check programmes are running due to changes in covid, please contact Bev at the Wairarapa Community Centre on 377-1022.

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Learning courses offered Free digital courses

You will learn: • To power on/off a smartphone or tablet • A range of basic functions • To view documents sent as attachments • To save and produce documents • To find, download and use a range of “Apps”, including your calculator • To access and use webbased email services • To access and use social media • Literacy Aotearoa offer friendly support, small group classes and a positive learning environment.

If you are interested in any of the above classes, or if you need more information, contact Literacy Aotearoa.

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Literacy Aotearoa is offering free courses in various areas, to help you gain more confidence, independence, and employment skills in the following areas and, where applicable, gain Unit Standards:

Free computer courses

You will learn: • A basic understanding of computers • To feel more confident using a computer • To set up your own email address • To use Microsoft Office products, including Word documents • To use the internet to find information effectively • To create a basic job seeker profile

Free financial courses

You will learn: • To set, maintain and review a budget • Budgeting and financial terms • Needs and wants v priority spending • To make informed choices for credit, debt

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Free work readiness courses

You will learn: • The art of setting goals • Effective ways to manage time

• To search for useful templates and information • To create a CV and a job seeker profile • Strategies and skills to help get “work ready” • To interpret job advertisements • Basic employment rights and responsibilities

Free healthy lifestyle courses You will learn:

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Expert says latest decision is prudent Soumya Bhamidipati

The level 4 lockdown ended at 11.59pm last night and most of the country, including Wairarapa, shifted to alert level 3.

Masterton-based epidemiologist Professor Roger Morris said the decision to extend level 4 allowed for the maximum incubation period of the virus to have passed since lockdown began.

“What they’re doing is allowing 14 days after the commencement of lockdown to ensure

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that there are no slow incubating cases,” Morris said.

The decision was also likely influenced by the positive wastewater tests in Christchurch.

“The third point is just to be more confident that the Wellington subcluster has been eliminated.”

Friday was the first day no new cases had been detected in Wellington since the outbreak began.

“Any remaining cases should in principle already be in isolation, but they may not be if they haven’t been detected,”

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Morris said.

“It is possible for there

to be a delay in when people test positive.

“The test detects the presence of virus in the nasal area and it’s possible that this will take longer in some people than in others.”

The decision to remain in level 4 was a “cautious decision”, Morris said.

He said delaying level three until last night gave considerably greater assurance that there was no infection outside Auckland. That’s the decision they opted for because they’ve seen how the Delta variant spreads so rapidly.”

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Every person 12 years + can now have their Covid-19 vaccination Covid-19 Vaccination Drive Through Clinic open at Colombo Road Netball Courts

Vaccination clinics are operating in Masterton and in Featherston: Departmental Building 35 - 37 Chapel Street Masterton - beside Subway Monday - Saturday mornings 8:30 - 12:30 Colombo Rd Netball Courts Drive Through Enter ONLY from the north - Te Ore Ore Road end Open Monday - Saturday afternoons Clinic 1: first car in 1:30pm, last car in 3:45pm Clinic 2: first car in 5:15pm, last car in 7:15pm Tekau Mā Iwa Enter via Whaiora carpark 394 Queen Street, Masterton - opposite City Fitness Open Friday and Saturday 9:30am - 4pm

• Bookings are preferred • All clinics can take non-booked people, non-booked queues will be longer • Booking times are indicative only and people should expect some delay - bring water and snacks as needed • Please leave your dogs at home • No vaping or smoking anywhere on site • Wear loose fitting clothing to allow your upper arm to be bare for the vaccination • Your arm closest to the car window will be the one vaccinated • There is a compulsory 15 minute wait after vaccination

Featherston Featherston Community Centre, 14 Wakefield Street Open Monday - Saturday Clinic 1: 10:00am - 1:30pm Clinic 2: 3:15pm - 6:15pm

Book online or over the phone: Call 0800 28 29 26 between 8am and 8pm any day of the week, or go online to www.BookMyVaccine.nz You don't need to know your NHI number but it will make the process faster for you

If there was an outbreak here, would you know where you've been? Do you know what to do if you have flu-like symptoms?

The Covid tracer app is a really important tool and it only works if it is used! We must all keep scanning wherever we go. Staying home when you are sick is also important so you don't spread viruses. Stay home, isolate, and call the Covid help line on 0800 358 5453, or call your medical practice and ask for a free Covid-19 test. Remember, even if you are vaccinated, you can still get and share Covid-19.

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Daffodil Day Thankfully, neither does the Wairarapa Centre of the Cancer Society - nor the generosity and goodwill of the wider Wairarapa Community.

The community has many opportunities to support the Cancer Society throughout this week: whether you’re making a contactless payment via a da˜ odil-shaped QR code, or donating to a local school or business fundraiser online.

Since it began in 1990, Da˜ odil Day has grown into an iconic Kiwi celebration: with over 11,000 collectors taking part each year, and close to $4 million raised nationwide. This funding goes

towards the Cancer Society’s support services for people with cancer, and ground-breaking research into cancer treatments (see more on page 5).

As the Society receives no government funding, the Society is heavily reliant on public donations to make all of this possible.

Research by the Society has conÿ rmed that the number of New Zealanders a˜ ected by cancer has doubled in the past 30 years – and is set to double again by 2040.

Da˜ odil Day website (www.da˜ odilday.org.nz), or via ANZ (anz.co.nz).

Last year, ANZ – the major sponsor for Da˜ odil Day – created the Digital Da˜ odil: a QR code, which allows people to make a donation using their smartphone.

The Digital Da˜ odil is back again in 2021 – displayed on Cancer Society posters throughout Masterton CBD.

Therefore, the Society is calling for “double the [fundraising] e˜ orts” nationwide.

QR codes will also be available at the Wairarapa Centre’s pop-up shop at 98 Queen Street (next to Trade Aid), which will open once we are back to Level 2.

This year, after the success of contactless donations in 2020, the public is still able to o˜ er its support digitally – making an online donation through the

At the pop-up shop, people can purchase classic Da˜ odil Day merchandise, such as silk da˜ odils, da˜ odil lapel pins, pens and teddy bears, as well as fresh da˜ odils.

CONTACTLESS DONATIONS are able to be made online through the Da˜ odil Day website da˜ odilday.org.nz or via ANZ anz.co.nz

A diagnosis of breast cancer didn’t stop Wairarapa local Natasha de la Haye from living her best life.

Cancer doesn’t stop because you’re young, feeling invincible and at the beginning of this marvellous adventure called life.

Volunteers Maria & Marquita

Cancer doesn’t stop because you’re away from home, seeking out new opportunities.

Cancer doesn’t stop because you have tickets to the opening of a long-awaited West End show.

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Cancer doesn’t stop – full stop.

I know this because I was 24 years old, and living my best life on my OE in London, when I was diagnosed with HER2-positive breast cancer. The bad news type - where the tumour tends to grow more aggressively.

Knowing that cancer costs -

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ÿ nancially, physically and emotionally - I came home to New Zealand for treatment.

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I was so lucky to meet a sisterhood of women who shared their experiences and exceptional attitudes with me during treatment. Their support helped me realise that cancer cannot stop me from living my best life”.

Natasha de la Haye

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Cancer doesn’t take a break in the midst of a global pandemic or a nationwide lockdown.

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My treatment included invasive breast surgery, chemotherapy and 12 months of Herceptin – a trial drug which, in combination with chemo, was going to improve my overall survival.

Those 12 months were tough.

I felt my whole identity was challenged with the consequences of surgery and hair loss from chemo.

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However, I was so lucky to meet a sisterhood of women who shared their experiences and exceptional attitudes with me during treatment. Their support helped me realise that cancer cannot stop me from living my best life.

So, I went back to London and continued my OE. The show tickets had expired, but I hadn’t!

At the time, my identity

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Nearly 10 years later, I am grateful and privileged to be part of the next ‘sisterhood’, and to provide care, support, advice and hope to others.

While cancer doesn’t stop, I’ve witnessed that love and support from family, friends, colleagues, neighbours, and cancer support agencies doesn’t stop either. And I realised that I don’t have to stop.

Cancer has not stopped me from becoming a mum to my adorable daughter.

Cancer has not stopped my successful career in real estate.

Cancer has not stopped me from pursuing my dreams and embracing adversity.

My message for young women is that cancer doesn’t stop because you’re “too young”. But you can be the di˜ erentiator to your cancer success.

Be your own best advocate, align yourself to organisations that can support you - and don’t stop!

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Daffodil Day Cancer doesn’t stop but Aramex is here to help

In Wairarapa, one of the most iconic and successful Daffodil Day fundraisers is the sale of fresh daffodils to businesses around the region - which earns hundreds of thousands of dollars for the Cancer Society each year.

Growers from Eketahuna to South Wairarapa supply more than 30,000 flowers, which make up at least 800 bunches - beautifully assembled by a dedicated team of volunteers.

Ensuring all the spring blooms to their destinations is Aramex Wairarapa - which has worked alongside the Wairarapa Centre of the Cancer Society for the past four years, delivering daffodils to businesses throughout Wairarapa.

If the Daffodils don’t get to you this year because we are locked down you can still support the Society by making a donation online or using the attached QR Code Aramex co-owner Hannah Blundell, who bought the business with husband Toby in 2018, says she is thrilled to support the Wairarapa Centre each year by offering courier services free of charge.

“It’s such a worthy cause,” Hannah says.

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“Toby and I grew up in Wairarapa, and it’s important for us to contribute to the community.”

Since taking over Aramex, the Blundells have taken their Daffodil Day delivery services “to the next level”.

For example, the Cancer Society volunteers now use one of the sheds at the depot to assemble the bunches (also at no cost) when, in previous years, have had a separate venue.

“It’s always amazing to see the volunteers at work,” Hannah says.

“They do the bunching from Monday through to Wednesday and, every morning, the daffodils

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Volunteer Linda Wong with fresh daffodils in the pop up shop. Every donation to the Cancer Society helps fund ground breaking research.

Cancer doesn’t stop but science never sleeps

“Most people know at least one person who has battled cancer and the Cancer Society does so much for them and their families.

come flooding in. Buckets and buckets of them - it’s like a sea of yellow.

“It’s great - each day, we get to meet a different team of volunteers than the day before.”

In recognition of the volunteers’ hard work, Aramex teamed up with three local cafes - Entice, Ten O’Clock Cookie and The Clareville Bakery - to provide a morning tea on each of the three days.

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To get into the spirit, Hannah provided her drivers with bright yellow T-shirts, emblazoned with a daffodil logo designed by herself and Masterton artist Tracey Clark.

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We know cancer doesn’t stop - not for COVID-19, nationwide quarantines, economic uncertainty, or stressful international politics.

Thankfully, neither do the wonders of medical science with the Cancer Society of New Zealand continuing to fund world class, groundbreaking research into the causes and

new projects via its annual Grants Round.

treatments of cancer.

This year alone, the Cancer Society has funded more than $10 million in research projects - analysing everything from the impacts of alcohol, to a colorectal cancer vaccine, to the role of bacteria in treating bowel cancer.

The Society is the New Zealand’s largest private funder of cancer research in New Zealand - and, over the past 10 years, has invested over $52 million into

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There’s nothing like a bunch of freshly-picked da˜ odils - fragrant, brilliantly colourful, and a timeless symbol of new beginnings, resilience and hope.

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“Lest we forget”

Last year’s Grants Round was delayed thanks to COVID - but was continued in 2021, with the Society providing funding for six project grants, one postdoctoral fellowship, and one PhD scholarship.

Among the funded projects is a study by Professor Antonia Lyons, of Victoria University, looking at the alcohol-cancer link and the attitudes of middle-aged drinkers.

Alcohol is one of the most socially acceptable and widely used carcinogens - and studies show even moderate amounts of alcohol can increase the risk of breast, colon and oral cancers.

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Professor Lyons is researching the perspectives of people aged 40 to 65, to find out how to best engage with this group about preventing alcohol-related cancers.

Also focusing on cancer prevention is Margaret Currie, who will be exploring the link between human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) and breast cancer.

Her research team will use a new technique to detect HCMV genes in breast cancer cells - which they hope will lead to early detection of HCMV in women, thus decreasing cancer rates.

Associate Professor Peter Sykes, of Otago University, is continuing his research on the HPV vaccine: assessing the impact of the newer vaccination on cervical cell abnormalities in young women.

Other research projects focus on innovative new cancer treatments. For example, Dr Sarah Hook is trialing an oral

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vaccine for colo-rectal cancer patients, to stimulate immune responses in the gastrointestinal tract; while Douglas Gaskarth will be investigating which gut bacteria offers the best protection against and treatment of bowel cancer.

Cancer Society Medical Director Dr Chris Jackson says cancer remains New Zealand’s biggest killer - which means we need better prevention, early detection, and new treatments.

“By funding cutting-edge cancer research in New Zealand, we can make a major contribution to a global problem.

“None of this would be possible without the generous support we receive on Daffodil Day.” M ore i nf orm ati on on the current research p roj ects i s av ai l ab l e on the C ancer S oci ety ’ s web si te.

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021 Wairarapa Midweek

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Cancer doesn’t stop - W airarapa fights ba ck Every day, 71 New Zealanders sit down and hear three lifechanging words: “You have Cancer”.

For the thousands of Kiwis diagnosed each year, cancer can be an overwhelming and often terrifying journey, and an emotionally-draining time for their whanau and loved ones.

That’s where the Cancer Society of New Zealand comes in offering a supportive rock in the storm through its counselling and therapeutic services, transport, and peer support networks.

As well as supporting cancer patients, the Society’s primary goals include improving cancer outcomes within communities with education, information, and

health promotion.

Here in Wairarapa, the regional branch of the Society (the Wairarapa Centre) keeps a busy schedule, receiving anywhere between 100 to 300 patient referrals each year.

In the 2020/21 financial year, the Wairarapa Centre had 284 clients registered and, of those, 154 had new cancer diagnoses and needed support services.

Nearly 14% of those new referrals are Maori.

All the Society’s local support and education programmes are funded by donations - and here is how your Daffodil Day koha makes a difference in Wairarapa.

Therapeutic support The Wairarapa Centre offers a range of therapeutic support

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A monthly Thrivers & Survivors afternoon tea;

Health Promotion

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A support group for people in South Wairarapa;

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Survivorship courses for blood, breast and bowel cancer patients;

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Seated tai chi classes, held once a month;

The Cancer Society’s health promotion and educational programmes are designed to promote healthier lifestyles, and reduce the incidence of cancer.

These include its:

The Look Good Feel Better programme - helping people face cancer with confidence.

Transport

Drivers who are able to do so will continue offering transport during Alert Level 4.

The Centre’s signature education and peer support programmes are:

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The Wairarapa Centre employs a part-time health promoter, who coordinates the above programmes in the region - as well as organising a free annual public health seminar.

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Therapeutic support is provided by the Centre’s on-site nursing staff, and other organisations.

The Centre is grateful for its enthusiastic and hardworking crew of volunteer drivers - who can transport clients to cancer treatment appointments outside of the region, usually in Wellington and Palmerston North. In the 2020/21 financial year, Wairarapa drivers made close to 500 trips to treatment for individual patients.

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Lansdowne House Perfect venue to celebrate that special occasion and create lifetime memories The ever-popular mid-winter lunch at Lansdowne House sneaked into an ‘open’ period where Covid had not reared its head. Level 2 meant owner and host, Kadia Merralls had to postpone the event for a month, and she’s thrilled it went ahead on 25 July with a full complement of happy diners.

Little did anyone know just a few weeks later and lockdown 4 would strike.

Phew!

So, in her inimitable style, Kadia is now optimistically looking ahead to CHRISTMAS. Yes, that’s the time when we all gather our wits and breathe after a tumultuous year. As we rise from this latest lockdown Christmas will almost be upon us – and CELEBRATE we must! What better way to do that, than have someone else do all the amazing cooking and be able to dine in the beautiful surroundings that is Lansdowne House. Kadia is still considering Christmas Day dining, but she’s already created a choice of three di˜ erent pre-Christmas menus to choose from. These lunches (12noon – 3pm) range from a two or three course lunch. A three-course dinner menu (6pm – midnight) is also on o˜ er.

If you didn’t know it already, Lansdowne House is a gorgeous Tudor manor house tucked away in Keir Crescent, Masterton. Set in manicured grounds with trees dating over 100 years old, dining there is a truly exceptional experience. Lansdowne House welcomes weddings, special birthdays, community organisation gatherings, in fact, any time there’s a special reason to

Venus. Earth’s double? Not quite.

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celebrate or acknowledge something.

The venue makes for a memorable occasion.

When asked what she most enjoys about her work, Kadia answers unequivocally “creating happy memories!” She’s been doing this for 18 years and knows what people love and what excites their tastebuds, o˜ ering a menu direct from the Lansdowne kitchen, lovingly homemade. Have you ever tried Kadia’s rich chocolate, caramel, or lemon self-saucing puddings? The ‘House Ham’ studded with cloves and covered in pineapple?

Or her Norwegian gravlaxed Salmon with a dill, lemon & horseradish sauce?

Mouth-watering. Go on, give it a go and book at Lansdowne House for a dining experience of a lifetime.

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Venus stars this month Sky Watch

Nick Sault The “star” of the show this month is planet Venus. The Earth’s twin [in size, anyway] hangs over the ranges after sunset for the whole month.

The best time to see it is on the 10th when it’s joined by the crescent moon – always a good sight. But also, that evening you will see the first magnitude star Spica in the same view, and if you are not too near the ranges [sorry Featherston], you may catch planet Mercury just lower in the western sky.

Five days previously on the 5th, Venus and Spica are really close, though brilliant Venus will make the star look rather ordinary. But it should still be a good sight. Did you know that with some decent binoculars or a small telescope you are able to see Venus go through phases like the moon?

Currently, Venus will look like a half moon in a small scope.

Towards Christmas, Venus will have nearly caught up with Earth on its inside track, and it will present a thin crescent, and will look larger, being much closer to us.

If you are an early riser, you might get to see the Perseid meteors. On 10th, the constellation of Perseus just edges across our northern horizon. At around 5am, identify the V-shaped Taurus the bull in due north, with the Matariki star cluster a little lower down the sky. You will then be in the ballpark. We only get about half

the available meteors as the other half will shoot away over that northern horizon. But you should see some.

On 23rd we share the Equinox with everybody in the world. For a day [and there’s another in March] we see the sky as if the Earth’s axis was not tilted. On that day, we all have 12 hours night and day, with the sun rising due East and setting due West for the whole world. On 24th, we in the southern hemisphere start the climb into summer light, quickly at first and slowing down when we reach the end of the year, which is good because it makes mid-summer seem longer.

All this is because the Earth is a sphere that’s tilted 23.50 to its orbital plane. But I still see flat earthers posting on social media.

If you run into one of these dingbats, ask them how in their flat Earth scenario, they account for daylight length changing throughout the year; getting longer as we move into summer and shorter as people in London, Moscow and New York move into winter. Or better still, why we are in night when London is in day.

These scenarios could not happen on a flat Earth.

Anyway, happy Equinox to you and the world. It is nice that for once we all come together.

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Planning for tomorrow The time to make a Will is now Even if you don’t own major assets, you can quite quickly build up possessions that can have monetary or sentimental value to you and to others, advises the New Zealand Law Society.

You may have some money in a savings account, a car, furniture and household items, a good stereo or home entertainment system, a life insurance policy, some jewellery and so on.

A Will allows you to decide what will go to whom, even if your possessions have sentimental rather than financial value.

In particular, you should make a Will when you marry or enter

SEPTEMBER IS WILLS MONTH

TRIXIE DUCKETT

Helping people farewell the ones they love

You should make a Will when you marry or enter into a civil union or de facto relationship.

PHOTO/STOCK.ADOBE.COM into a civil union or de facto relationship, or when you have children.

If you marry or enter a civil union, any Will made before that is automatically revoked unless it was made in contemplation of that particular marriage or civil union (which is best explicitly stated in the Will itself ).

This applies even if you marry or enter into a civil union with someone who is a beneficiary

under your existing Will.

You should revise your Will if a relationship ends.

A separation agreement or relationship property agreement does not revoke your Will.

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For more information on making a Will visit https:// www.lawsociety.org.nz/forthe-public/common-legalissues/making-a-will-andestate-administration/

Trixie Duckett has been serving the Wairarapa community for 17 years as a funeral director and most recently opened her own business Duckett Funerals in January this year.

or as out of the box as you want. Instead of the traditional hearse you can use a ute, trailer, a family heirloom car or even a Chev Truck which is part of the Duckett Funerals vehicle fleet.

Trixie’s vision is for people to have a personal service that totally reflects who they are.

Bearing this in mind, she sees the importance in knowing “what you want” when the time comes.

A lot of people don’t like talking about death, but it is a part of life and it will happen to everyone. Why not be organised and talk to Trixie even if you don’t want to do a full pre-arrangement.

The most popular way of doing this is by way of prearrangement. This is basically when you can sit down with Trixie and tell her the things that are important to you which can be shared with your family.

Featherston-based, Trixie adores her work helping people farewell their loved ones in the most personal and appropriate way possible and which depicts the individual’s life.

This takes the pressure off family at a time of grieving.

Most of the important decisions will have been made and Trixie can just support them in their time of need.

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You can get in touch with Trixie by popping in to see her at Duckett Funerals – located in the former Acorn House tucked beside Cherry Park on Featherston’s main road, between the hours of 9am– 4pm weekdays or giving her a call. She is a 24-hour service.

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No one likes to think about death, but many people don’t realise how important a will is for your family left behind.

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Maori Davis still a mystery The fate of the Maori Davis is a unknown. What is known is that in the early 1840s she met her end in Palliser Bay. MARK PACEY writes in his occasional series highlighting Wairarapa shipwrecks.

The last mention of the Maori Davis was in May 1846.

On May 2, the Maori Davis was mentioned among several other vessels that had been wrecked in the Wellington region.

A week later, the New Zealand Spectator stated that the Maori Davis had been wrecked in Palliser Bay. No other details were provided.

While the end of her life was a bit of a mystery, her birth was widely reported.

Maori Davis was a 15-ton schooner and was launched on August 5, 1842.

The newspaper reported the event with great fanfare.

The ship was built at Thorndon Quay at Meech’s shipyards.

The report said that the Maori Davis had the distinction of being “the first vessel of her size built for a bona fide native owner”.

If that comment wasn’t bad enough, a speech made

by Dr John Fitzgerald was even worse.

WAIRARAPA SHIPWRECK “The occurrence of the day might be regarded as one of the most important events in connection with the natives that had taken place since the establishment of the colony. It showed the rapid progress civilisation was making among them, that instead of confining themselves to the canoe, they were showing an evident desire to become possessors of vessels similar to the one which had been launched amidst the cheers of the assembled multitude.”

Several other speeches were made, including by the vessel’s proud new owner, simply referred to as Mr Davis.

He said that it was the happiest day of his life.

The article concluded describing the meal that followed as being “laid

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out in first-rate European order. The dinner was sumptuous, the wines excellent”.

By March the following year, the Maori Davis was engaged in shipping along the coast.

She was reported to have sailed for Palliser Bay in one of her first shipping assignments to a whaling station. She had a cargo of whaling gear and stores, a party of 10 whalers and one bucket of slops.

The whaling station, run

by John Wade, had six boats ready for the venture.

Whaling in the 1840s was an important and potentially valuable occupation.

The whales had outwitted the hunters the previous

Access to be improved Disability access issues at Masterton’s recreation centre are soon to be solved, a relief for Wairarapa advocates.

Access issues regarding the Trust House Recreation Centre were raised in July last year.

Despite the installation of a mobile lifting hoist to improve access to pools in 2019, navigating the outward-opening swing doors was still be difficult for some, advocates said.

The manual doors at Masterton’s Recreation Centre are being upgraded.

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This was hindering people from accessing the gymnasium and exercising.

Installing automatic doors has been investigated several times by MDC but was neither a cheap, nor straightforward upgrade.

But this week, MDC

confirmed work had begun preparing for the installation of automatic sliding doors at the centre.

MDC’s properties and facilities manager Audrey Dench said the installation of the doors would allow accessible access to the

year, with the paper stating “we trust Mr Wade and all other gentlemen who have had the courage to enter into the hazardous pursuit of whaling, may be rewarded for their ill-luck last year”.

In the next months, the Maori Davis continued her trade along the coast, ferrying cargoes such as pigs, casks of oil, and on one trip, “five tons of the best Manawatu potatoes”.

Her last trip was June 1843 when she had delivered a cargo of pigs, potatoes, and flax to Manawatu.

In July 1843, she was reported as being in port with her status recorded as “repairing”.

A month later, she had

still not left port.

Her repairing status remained until February 10, 1844.

This was the last mention of the vessel.

A five-month repair job is quite extensive.

Maori Davis was either heavily damaged on her last trip and required lengthy repairs, or the newspaper continued to print that she was still in port even after she had left it.

After February 10, the Maori Davis disappeared from the newspapers.

No mention is made of her leaving port and any other shipping intelligence until the brief mentions in May 1846 when it was said that she had been lost in Palliser Bay.

pool. Plans had been shared with CCS Disability Action, she said.

“Two sliding automatic doors will be installed, one in the main entrance of the building, and the other will replace the wooden double doors that separate the foyer from the main pool hall.”

Some electrical work has been completed, with installation dependent on covid-19 alert level restrictions.

It is hoped to have the doors in place by December.

“Kudos should go to our partners in the project, Ordish and Stevens, who have led the design and implementation,”

Dench said.

A CCS Disability Action Wellington spokesperson said sliding doors would increase access for all users of the facility.

Peter Knighton and Millie Ogg, leaders of the Wairarapa branch of disability advocacy organisation People First New Zealand, spoke to Masterton district councillors about better access to the recreation centre in July last year.

“People First Wairarapa is passionate about advocating for people with disabilities in the community,” Ogg said on Sunday.

“We’re very pleased to hear this news.

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Why Lisa Carrington wins I heard a great interview on Radio New Zealand with Lisa Carrington. This came after Carrington’s incredibly successful Tokyo Olympics where she won three gold medals making her the most successful New Zealand Olympian of all time.

Jim Mora, who was doing the interview, pointed out something that he had heard from Carrington’s boyfriend that, to me, is probably the key reason as to why she is so successful, this being that for the whole time he has known Carrington she has never missed a training session.

What an incredible feat; there are so many reasons why a session could have been missed and many of the excuses that others may have used will be things that certainly would have impacted on Lisa too.

Despite this Carrington has always found a way to train, and all of these little differences between her and others have added up to the edge that has made her so successful.

Even though most of us aren’t Olympic athletes, there are areas in our lives where we do make excuses, even though we know within ourselves that we could have done a little better. These excuses could be in so many aspects of our lives, from parenting to living a healthier lifestyle. If we all decided to be a little more like Carrington I am sure we’d start to see more success and fulfilment in ways that we may have thought were out of our reach.

Using cues for habits and goals

When asked what the most important behavioural insight was in achieving goals, author Angela Duckworth [a person I respect and admire hugely] replied that it’s a cue-based plans.

Cue-based plans are essentially having a what, when, where and how in relation to any goal you want to achieve or habit you want to form. An example from my own life has been to develop the habit of meditating every day, something I have done consistently for several years. The reason why I have been successful with the habit of meditation has been my cue-based plan, which works as follows: My goal/ the ‘what’: to meditate every day.

When will I do it? Every morning as soon as I wake up. Where will I do it? In my lounge.

How will I do it? I will use the Daily Calm meditation app.

I know this works because I have been following this cue-based

Lisa Carrington in action at the Tokyo Olympics.

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Tim Nelson process for several years.

I also use cue-based plans in other areas of my life, with examples being learning French, my daily writing of these posts, and exercise. I agree with Duckworth; they work.

Set your future

Futurist Brian David Johnson’s approach isn’t that of someone who will predict the future.

Instead, he looks to put in place processes that will determine what the future will be like. A way of looking at this is by taking the example of a person who eats an unhealthy diet of sugary foods and doesn’t exercise; the future of this person is one that I would predict is poor health, overweight, Type 2 diabetes, among many other medical and challenging lifestyle conditions.

Johnson’s plan for future-casting is a proactive one. The first step is to decide upon the future you want. Taking the example of losing weight and adding muscle, the person planning his or her future will have a picture of what their ultimate outcome will look like. The next step is to picture a halfway point in that journey, what will this look like?

This is followed by moving closer to the present time, perhaps the quarter way mark, what will this look like? Finally, what will the following Monday look like?

Essentially the process is: all the way; halfway;

part way; Monday.

These become the key milestones in your journey to setting the future, to actually making it happen as opposed to waiting for it to happen to you.

Don’t be too rigid

Research done at Google with over 2500 employees identified a surprising thing about the formation of exercise habits, with the findings not being what a habit stickler like myself would expect.

The research looked at two groups of exercisers: one group was prescribed a set exercise time for three sessions a week; the other was required to do three sessions a week, but the times could vary, depending on the workers’ schedules.

My expectation was that the routine exercisers would form the better habits, but this didn’t prove to be the case, this being because if routine exercisers missed a session they wouldn’t fit it in elsewhere as this would mean the session would take place outside of the normal time slot.

With the more flexible exercisers, missing a session allowed for the flexibility to reschedule it in anywhere else there was time, provided the three sessions all took place at some time over the course of the week.

The message the research gives us is that there needs to be a degree of flexibility with our habits to give us the scope to make changes and

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adjustments as necessary.

Take, for example, the lockdown situation we find ourselves in now in New Zealand; if you’re so rigid with your habit of exercising in one type of programme in a particular gym at certain times then there’s a good chance that you’ll stop exercising until the ideal circumstances return.

A much better approach is to look for options and to be flexible with the good habits we want to form in our lives.

‘What the hell’ effect

I read today in Katy Milkman’s book How To Change about something called the ‘what-the-hell effect’. As soon as I read about it I thought about the countless times in my life that I have applied it, almost always in a negative and detrimental way.

Essentially the ‘whatthe-hell’ effect is when you slip up in some way and because you have done so you continue to do so, making things a lot worse than they need to be.

A typical example of this is when you’re aiming to eat a healthier diet but slip up by eating a chocolate biscuit, but because you’ve had the slip up you think ‘what the hell’ and go on to eat the whole packet.

A way around the ‘what-the-hell’ effect is to do something that’s often used in golf, this being to give yourself a ‘mulligan’.

A mulligan is a free pass to a minor slip-up.

In golf it will be retaking a shot, in the diet example it could be eating the occasional treat. Research shared by Milkman shows that the flexibility we give ourselves leads to greater long-term success and the less likelihood of giving

up and thinking ‘what the hell’ on our goals.

Track your habits

Ben Franklin is a person who had a huge impact in so many areas, from writing books, to politics, to science and technology.

To achieve what he did in his lifetime took a strong will, motivation, and a large degree of organisation. However, Franklin wasn’t always the person he became, his earlier life wasn’t lived to the fullest so he decided to change.

The strategy Franklin used was to simply choose virtues and habits that he felt would lead to a better life. He then put in place a process to track them on a daily basis, ticking them off on a tracking sheet to ensure he was doing them consistently, day in, day out. Over time these virtues and habits became ingrained, leading to Franklin becoming the person who is considered one of the great Americans.

We can all benefit from tracking our habits. Those you choose are likely to be different from those that Franklin lived his life by, but the process can still be the same.

You might choose just one to follow, such as exercising daily. Using the accountability of the habit tracker is likely to lead to the habit sticking.

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

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Rural

Winter grazing agreement Farmers will breathe a considerable sigh of relief over news the Government has accepted most of the Southland Advisory Group’s winter grazing recommendations, and will now consult on proposed revised rules.

“Everyone wants strong protection for our waterways but from the day they came out Feds had said a number of aspects of the Essential Freshwaters winter grazing rules were simply unworkable,” Federated Farmers environment spokesman Chris Allen said.

The Southland Advisory Group is testament to how inclusive processes involving local communities and informed

stakeholders are able to produce good results.

“It’s good to see the government taking a pragmatic view – a stance we’re also looking for across more of the multitude of issues they are imposing on farmers in the next three years.

“We’ll take this as a win for common sense, and for consistent advocacy for pragmatism by Federated Farmers and others,” Allen said.

“We never give up hope that common sense will eventually prevail, especially when covid makes it clear New Zealand’s prosperity to a large degree depends on our primary industries’ export earnings.”

Key changes

recommended by the Southland Advisory Group, which included Federated Farmers Southland vice-president Bernadette Hunt and two other farmers, included deletion of pugging and replanting date conditions and replacement with a requirement to protect critical source areas.

Where permitted activity conditions cannot be met, the group wanted an alternative pathway by way of a winter grazing module to be submitted to the farmer’s regional council, and subject to audit.

The Government has accepted these key changes, and others.

The advisory group recommended that

winter grazing should be allowed on slopes of 15 degrees or less [removing the requirement to determine the mean slope of a paddock]. Instead the Government has settled on a 10 degrees slope maximum.

“Federated Farmers will work through the consequences of that change and respond accordingly once we’ve spoken to our members.”

Allen said that ‘making noise’ [such as the early call by Federated Farmers Southland to avoid applying for winter grazing consents] was necessary to get the attention of ministers but once that had happened, getting in a room with multiple parties and coming

up with sensible alternatives was the only way forward.

“That is the Federated Farmers mode of operation with all of the regulation coming at us at the moment.

“Noise is sometimes absolutely necessary to open doors and start conversations. Then the noise has to stop and the hard work begins – and that is where the real change comes from, and where the expertise of the large Feds policy team backed up with practical farmer knowledge and experience, really shows its value.”

The proposed new winter grazing rule changes are due to take effect in November 2023.

Fix, don’t smash, the RMA Federated Farmers is urging the Government not to try and push through a radical reform of the Resource Management Act during the present pandemic.

Vice-president Karen Williams led a Federated Farmers team presenting to the Environment Select Committee last week and agreed all is not well with one of our most important pieces of legislation.

“But before we replace the RMA let’s make sure the new legislation will drive better outcomes.

We should keep what isn’t broken.”

The Government is proposing a drastic overhaul of New Zealand’s resource management framework with its Natural and Built Environments Bill.

“But from what we can see in the skeleton of the bill available so

far, things will be much worse, communities will be robbed of their ability to have their say on matters that affect them, there will be disruption to society and the economy, and the environment will be no better off,” Williams said.

“A big problem is not just with what we have seen to date but what is yet to come. We’ve only seen the bare bones of the proposed Natural and Built Environments Act and nothing of the other two pivotal acts that are proposed to replace the RMA - the Strategic Planning Act and the Climate Change Adaption Act. “We are effectively running blind at the moment due to a lack of detail,” Williams said.

At this stage there is no guarantee at all that the bill will generate more benefits than costs - and indeed

there is a significant risk of the reverse.

The Federated Farmers submission included suggested changes to Part 2 of the bill [the purpose and related provisions], to turn it back to the terminology and concepts in the RMA. “Our intention is to ensure that 30 years’ of case law and jurisprudence is not lost. We don’t want to spend the next 30 years trying to work out what Part 2 of the NBA actually means,” Williams said.

Federated Farmers said any replacement legislation needed to keep local democracy, community stewardship and local identity. They belong at the heart of resource management.

“The government needs to slow down and give people time to consider a more fully fleshed out bill, outside of the current pandemic.”

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A special thanks to the Doctors and staff at Wairarapa and Wellington Hospitals for their care of Bill and support of the family; and to Pam Bailey for her comforting words.

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FEATHERSTON HERITAGE MUSEUM Annual General Meeting Gum 4m³ $620, 2m³ $370: Macrocarpa 4m³ $610, 2m³ $360: Split Pine 4m³ $500, 2m³ $300: Manuka 2m³ $530: Manuka & Mac $860: Gum & Mac $640: Gum & S/Pine $580: Mac & Pine $570: Bagged Kindling $15ea.

WINZ Quotes. Prices incl. GST & del.

Wholesale Firewood Supplies. Ph (04) 232-9499, www.firewoodsupplies.co.nz PACKSPUR FIREWOOD DRY PINE 1 cubic metre $100. Phone 027 413 9742.

PACKSPUR FIREWOOD DRY PINE 1 cubic metre $100. Phone 027 413 9742.

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Saturday 18th September 2021 at 2pm Cnr Lyon and Fitzherbert Streets Featherston All past, present and pr ospective members are invited to attend.

We are seeking to expand our membership, friends and supporters.

If you are enthusiastic about researching, preserving and promoting the rich history and heritage of Featherston and its surrounding district, we encourage you to attend.

Subscriptions are $15 individual or $20 for a Family. You can pay on-line to 389000 0581993-03, please include Sub and your name in the reference.

Church Services We Welcome You To

CHRISTIAN SERVICES Opaki School Hall Waipipi Road, Masterton Each Sunday 3.30pm-4.30pm (except 1st Sun of Month) & each Thursday 7.30pm-8.15pm 1st Sunday of month Pahiatua Town Hall 3.30pm-4.30pm

UPHOLDING ALL THAT JESUS LIVED AND TAUGHT Phone/text 0210 222 0397

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The following meetings will be held at the Carterton Events Centre, 50 Holloway Street, Carterton.

Wednesday 15 September 2021 Water Race Committee Meeting

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CARTERTON DISTRICT COUNCIL

2:00pm

Wednesday 29 September 2021 Infrastructure and Services Committee Meeting 8:30am Policy and Strategy Committee Meeting 11:00am Members of the public are welcome to attend the meetings and a public forum is provided at the start of each meeting.

Members of the public who wish to participate in this public forum must register their intention with Serah Pettigrew on 06 379 4030 at least one full day before the meeting date.

Email: admin@duckettfunerals.co.nz

Saturday 4th September 2021 4pm at the Castlepoint Clubrooms Guest Speaker BBQ & refreshments to follow

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Ph 06 377 1617 or 027 246 1617

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MEETING SCHEDULE.

Address: 56 Fitzherbert Street, Featherston

PHONE: 027 2300 505

Any person objecting to the proposal is called upon to lodge his/her objection and grounds thereof, in writing before 22nd September at the office of the Carterton District Council, Holloway Street, Carterton.

Funeral Directors

$150 per cubic metre.

Price includes delivery to Masterton, Carterton, Greytown, Featherston & Martinborough towns.

CONTACTLESS DELIVERY

FIREWOOD

PROPOSAL TO CLOSE ROADS TO ORDINARY VEHICULAR TRAFFIC

will be held at 3.30pm

Ph 370 1110 35-37 Lincoln Rd, Masterton www.wairarapafunerals.co.nz

Trades Services

The agendas will be available for public inspection two days prior to the meeting and will be available at the Council’s Main Office Building, the Carterton Library and on Council’s website. www.cdc.govt.nz

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Opening Hours: Tues, Wed, Thurs 7:30 - 5pm For all your iron and roofing needs call 34 Dalefield Road, Carterton Email: admin@CtnCF.co.nz

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Public Notices or had AGM a Late Delivery? Akura Ahuwhenua Lands Trust 5 September 2021 Call 11am to 1pm th

06 378 9999 option 4

Operating Hours:

9.00am - 5pm Monday - Friday

REAP HOUSE Rangitumau Room AGENDA Election of Trustees Chair Report Financial Report Elect Responsible / Advisory Trustees Confirm Accountant Confirm Lawyer For more information contact ronaldkaraitiana@gmail.com

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Employment

MECHANICAL, ADMIN, AND PHYSICAL A South Wairarapa company has a need for a person prepared to work a 20 hour week to maintain equipment and assist in running a factory when processing assistance is required.

Therefore ability to be a team player is needed.

Apply in writing only to 5/239 Lake Ferry Rd, RD 1, Martinborough.

HOSPICE WAIRARAPA CLINICAL SERVICES MANAGER POSITION Hospice Wairarapa is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Manager to work thirty-two hours per week. A job share would be considered for the right applicants.

The successful applicant will lead the Hospice in developing the strategical direction of the organisation, including the development of inpatient beds, and manage two direct reports.

To receive a copy of the job description and application form please email admin@hospicewairarapa.co.nz or phone 06 378 8888.

Applications close 4pm Thursday 16th September Helping make every day count

REGISTERED NURSE Are you a Registered Nurse looking for a friendly, supportive workplace?

At Wairarapa Village Care Home, we have two positions available, one for a permanent part time RN, and a casual RN. We have expanded our services with an additional 21 bed hospital wing with state-ofthe-art equipment; this is the perfect time to become part of this exciting expansion.

Wairarapa Village Care Facility provides hospital, rest home, respite levels of care and supports the DHB health recovery and palliative care respite programs. Additionally, care staff provide support to Village and Serviced Apartment residents.

We offer a strong culture supported by our values of Passion, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Community. We relish a homely, supportive environment along with a generous employment package including employee recognition, focused professional development and a place where people enjoy their work.

If you are fun loving, flexible, have good work ethic and enjoy working as part of an energetic and creative team, we would love to hear from you.

Please Contact Penny Goodwill Facility Manager 06 370 6022 pennyg@waiv.co.nz

Place a classified notice on this page Phone: 06 370 6033 Email: classads@age.co.nz

Wairarapa United’s Tui Dugan, second from right, going high for a header against Victoria University in a Kate Sheppard Cup game in June.

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Tui Dugan leads by example but at a cost

Wairarapa United women’s skipper Tui Dugan is in a battle to keep playing the game she loves, writes CHRIS COGDALE. FOOTBALL

Tui Dugan leaves nothing on the field and has been a lead-by-example captain to her Tumu ITM Wairarapa United teammates.

However, the energy Dugan exudes on the pitch comes at a cost.

The talented 18-year-old has been diagnosed with RED-S [Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport], a syndrome where an athlete’s health is impaired by a mismatch between energy intake from diet and the energy used in exercise.

“It basically means I’m not getting enough food for my output, and my body is not keeping up with that,” Dugan said.

“A big thing for me is how hard you work, and it’s been a struggle for me because I like to just go, go, go, and I think where I’ve got to is what I’ve worked for rather than talent.

“Over the few years since I’ve thought it’s up to me to go above and beyond it has happened. I push myself too hard, but I’m addicted to it, and it’s a bit of a cycle I’m in.

My mental health is good when I’m pushing hard, but my physical health isn’t great.”

Dugan’s battle with RED-S came as a surprise to her Wairarapa United coach Paul Ifill, who has worked with her since he moved to Wairarapa in 2015.

“It’s very interesting but it doesn’t surprise me though,” Ifill said, “If it’s just work ethic, she often does more than her body should allow her because her mind is so strong. I didn’t even know that was a thing, but for her to have it doesn’t surprise me.”

Dugan, who this year qualified as a personal trainer, is working with specialists at High Performance Sport NZ to

help overcome RED-S. Dugan played her last game for Wairarapa United in the 1-2 loss to Petone earlier this month, resulting in the midtable finish in the W-League, which she said was not a true reflection of the team’s ability.

United shared the lead in the competition with Palmerston North Marist, until a run of four consecutive losses ruined their season.

“That kind of hit us all at once. We were playing some good football at times, but the results weren’t coming for us in that period. That really set us back, and then the last game of the season didn’t go our way, and we ended up coming fourth, which we weren’t too happy with since we were looking like a prominent team.”

Dugan said the W-League was the most competitive it had been in the four years she had played in it, and any one of four teams could have won the championship.

Football has been Dugan’s life since she started kicking a ball with dad Niels and older brother Casper when she was two or three years old and then joined her first team at the age of five.

Having gone through Ifill’s academy and finished with Wairarapa United, she is now taking her next step with the Phoenix Academy.

Her initial goal is to make the New Zealand Under-20 women’s team for the World Cup Oceania qualifiers. Then, the World Cup in Costa Rica.

“They’ve had to jam it all into one year because of covid-19, so it’s a big year coming up for me next year football-wise.

“If I put my head down and work hard, I think I’ve definitely got a good chance, but sadly NZ Football is quite

political, so it depends on what I decide to do with club football next year.

“I’m kind of looking back into US scholarship situations just so I can get my study out of the way. Alternatively, I’ll probably go overseas straight to professional football.”

An American university scholarship is realistic for Dugan who has US citizenship.

She was born in New Mexico to her American father Niels and Kiwi mother Kirsten.

“It’s advantageous because I’ve got lots of family over there, and I’m relatively cheap to universities because I can get in-state tuition and all that.

“I signed with an agency to go to the US in Year 9, so that was always the plan for this year.

“I was meant to leave, but things changed for me, and I had a shift in mindset, but I’m kind of opening back up to the idea now of getting back in contact with my agent.”

A carrot for Dugan to stay in New Zealand in 2022 is the potential of the Wellington Phoenix joining the Australian W-League, although with only 11 places in the squad open to Kiwis, she said it would be very competitive and difficult to get a contract.

Whatever route Dugan chooses, Ifill said she has the right attributes to achieve at the highest level. “if it was just down to work ethic, I think she can go as far as she wants to go.

“She’s so determined, and sometimes she has to work a little less hard and a little smarter, but she will just give everything no matter what,” said Ifill.

“She’s so fit and very versatile, and that will stand her in good stead moving forward. She can do pretty much anything, she’s very two-

footed, and she’s quite slight but very strong, and has good vision.

“The sky’s the limit really, and I’m hoping she can go on and represent New Zealand.”

Ifill said a big part of Dugan’s development comes from him handing her the Wairarapa United captaincy as a 17-year-old.

“It was probably a bit early but I did see good leadership qualities in her, and it took a while to get there.

“But she led by example and didn’t say much in that first year. Certainly this year, she’s had more of a say around the squad.

“She’d call me and discuss tactical things and how we can be better, and is happy to take the feedback on as well if I don’t agree with her, so it’s a decent relationship.”

The respect between the two is mutual, and Dugan was full of praise for her long-time mentor.

“He’s been way too good to me and I definitely wouldn’t be anywhere near where I am today without him.

“He’s part of the reason why I have been in Wairarapa for so long, and I think if he wasn’t here, I would have probably transferred to a Wellington college just to be around better football.

“Since he’s been here, the level of football has dramatically increased.

“He’s brought so much to the community and does more than what he’s asked to.”

As for Dugan’s highlight in her four years at Wairarapa United, last year’s 2-0 win over Waterside-Karori in the Kelly Cup takes pride of place.

“The team was very connected at that time, and it was quite an emotional finish to the season after quite a tough battle.”

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