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Vagabond Vege, Wairarapa’s latest community-supported agriculture [CSA] farm, is bursting with greens of every hue, with splashes of tomato red and sunflower yellow thrown in as the growing

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It has taken just two and half years for friends Elle Farr, Sheldon Levet, Saskia Wanklyn and Lisa Van Laere to turn a collection of rocky paddocks into 3000 square metres of “abundance”.

Drawn together by a mutual interest in the environment and food systems, the group’s shared ambition “to do something together” was realised when a friend offered them some land with the question: “Would you consider living

on this land and starting your farm here?”

This summer, the Vagabonds’ bounty has supplied over 70 families in Wairarapa and, more recently, Wellington with boxes of fresh vegetables every week, and provided Carterton Farmers’ Market with weekly deliveries of produce.

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Local News 1-9 Carterton 10 Opinion 12-13 Extra 14

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Shooting champ has his say

Alternative voice for Gaza

Wairarapa competitive shooter Phillip Dunlop has made a submission to the Parliamentary Select Committee about allowing gun club members access to semi-automatic rifles for competition. Full story P5.

Jewish Kiwi and author Marilyn Garson will be sharing her perspective on the current Gaza conflict at a presentation in Featherston this weekend. Full story P6.

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Editor Erin Kavanagh-Hall shares some thoughts on Valentine’s Day, Roman Catholic traditions, and the new frontier in modern dating. Editorial P12.

Two photography exhibitions showing the beauty of rural New Zealand [including small town churches] are on show at Aratoi. Full story P14.

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New initiative driving freedom and success Lucy Cooper

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A new programme helping refugees living in Masterton obtain their driver’s licence is underway and looking for more driver mentors to support and grow its work.

The Driving for Inclusion initiative

by ChangeMakers Resettlement Forum has been running in Wairarapa since late last year, following a successful pilot funded

by Trust House.

“The aim of the programme is to help refugees who have settled in Masterton attain their driving licence, and that can be either restricted or full licence, with the support

of driver mentors,” Gini Jayawardene, local Driving for Inclusion coordinator, explained.

Driver mentors receive induction and training with a qualified driving instructor – including a session driving the licence test routes before being paired with a learner driver.

Carterton local Minty Hunter signed up as a mentor late last year and is currently tutoring one learner driver.

He was drawn to the scheme as it was a way of showing his appreciation for the contributions new migrants make to the community – and to help them access the freedom driving offers.

“The woman I am working with has such a lovely personality and enthusiasm, and we have

a lot of laughs when we’re driving,” Hunter said.

“Having had two kids who have now got their licences, I have kind of been through the process. But then you add in the challenge of a language barrier, and it certainly makes it interesting.

“But I’ve found it to be a fabulous experience.”

Learning to drive in New Zealand can help new migrants restore some sense of personal independence – “because I think that is something you can lose on the way”, Jayawardene said.

“I think, like anybody who has come to New Zealand from somewhere else, you want to settle, you want to be part of the community, you want to integrate.

“For people who arrive here as refugees, it’s a very, very long journey.”

Many refugees resettled in Masterton would have initially been relocated temporarily in Sri Lanka or Malaysia from their home nation of Pakistan – sometimes for up to five or six years – before arriving in Māngere in Auckland.

There, “they have to wait for a place to live based on [refugee] allocations and housing availability.”

For many, having a driving licence is essential for finding employment, Jayawardene said.

“Some jobs come with the condition that you have a licence, so it is very important, especially in Wairarapa,

Learner driver, Nida Munawar, and driver mentor, Lisa Burch, out for a spin.

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to be able to drive and do that legally.”

Driver mentors need to be over 21, have held a full driver’s licence for at least two years, be “a calm and confident driver”, and be willing to undergo the training from a fully qualified instructor, Jayawardene said.

“The training was great”, driver mentor Hunter said.

“You are taught how to communicate clearly, and how to explain navigating difficult intersections, and

learning to drive in all sorts of conditions.”

Jayawardene is looking forward to welcoming new learner drivers and new mentors to the programme.

“The programme is there to support people, and we would really love to have some more mentors and to enable people to get that licence over the line.”

• For more information about Driving for Inclusion, contact Gini Jayawardene by email at Gini. jayawardene@ crf.org.nz

Local trust funding boost to help young leaners succeed Masterton Trust Lands Trust [MTLT] is investing $600,000 over the next three years to deliver literacy support for the district’s youngest learners.

Chair Christine Brewster said the MTLT Supplementary Literacy Support Project is the trust’s commitment to helping Masterton pupils, in their first three years of school, to become successful readers and writers by the time they start college.

“In line with philanthropic best practice, we’re investing in long-term educational opportunities that deliver measurable outcomes,” Brewster said.

“We want young

learners to get the support they need without leaving Masterton.”

MTLT engaged educational specialists Maria McKenzie and Gabrielle Wall to research the literacy needs of Masterton students.

“We wanted to understand how the trust could best target its investment in education.

We learned that early literacy intervention can have a successful and lasting impact,” Brewster said.

Local research in September 2023 revealed that 42 per cent of pupils in Years 1 to 3 across eight schools in the Masterton district were below expected reading and writing levels.

Nationwide, data from the National Monitoring Study of Student Assessment in 2019 reported that 37 per cent of learners were not meeting reading and writing expectations in Year 4.

These statistics increased as children moved through their school years. By Year 8, 44 per cent of tamariki weren’t meeting reading expectations, and 65 per cent weren’t meeting writing expectations. A UNICEF report in 2020 found over a third of New Zealand 15-year-olds did not have basic literacy proficiency.

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CORRECTION Local photographer Geoff Walker will be the first speaker of the Wairarapa branch of the Institute of International Affairs. The meeting will be at Rosewood, 417 Queen St, Masterton at 8pm on February 22, not November 30 as reported in last week’s Midweek.

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Crash course in knowing a place Continued from page 1 fresh to the region, but we just decided to do it. And it came with all these hurdles – like this place is full of rocks. Like lots and lots of rocks, and big rocks.”

Twelve months of “rock-pulling” meant the Vagabonds were “slow off the ground in terms of growing food”, Farr said. But even so,

by Christmas 2021, they were growing and selling – in a small way – easy-to-grow veggies like zucchini, tomatoes, radishes and greens.

In January 2022, Vagabond Vege was able to launch its CSA model of selling produce to the local community.

“The idea [behind the CSA] is people are signing up for a season’s worth of growing, for a share in the harvest,” Farr explained. “It’s based on the idea of people sharing in the abundance and the hard times.”

Choosing to buy fresh produce from a CSA “takes a lot of commitment”, Farr said. It means eating seasonally – “embracing what’s there” – and sometimes crop failures will mean less of a certain type of vegetable.

But, for Farr, the benefits of the CSA approach outweigh the risks for consumers.

“It also means you are investing in small-scale, real food systems. People feel really connected to their food, and to the people growing the food, and to the place the food comes from.”

Knowing how much to grow and understanding crop yields “has been such a big hurdle”, Farr said – and every season brings the team a greater understanding of the land and its capabilities.

“We do a lot of planning”, she said.

From left) Sheldon Levet, Sylvie McCreaner, and Elle Farr.

Green beans in abundance.

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“We are constantly collecting data and keeping records, trying to understand how

much we can harvest from a bed of radish, for example. How long will it last us, and how long will

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“It’s soil-first growing, so keeping roots in the ground where possible and minimal disturbance, companion planting, and poly-cropping – that is planting diverse species in the beds,” Farr said.

Insect netting is the team’s first port of call to control pest species, but they also use a bacteria treatment to minimise the damage from cabbage white butterflies, which are the biggest threat to brassica crops like kale and broccoli.

“It’s not ideal – but it is a bacteria, not a chemical, and highly targeted,” Farr said.

“It knocks the butterfly out at the caterpillar stage.”

The experience of developing Vagabond Vege has been a seminal one for these growers, who are all in their 20s.

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It’s been a really intense few years, for sure. But lots of growth, and we are in a great place now,” Farr said.

The teams’ blend of strong values, pragmatism, and working to each other’s strengths and passions has helped in what Farr describes as a “crash course in getting to know a place”.

“I think that’s one of the pros of working as a team – we get to challenge ideas and have lots of different opinions and thinking on things.

“And we’ve all got different experiences as well. And that’s really great, I think, especially in terms of not becoming dogmatic about stuff, always staying open and questioning, and having lots and lots of curiosity.”

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High powered weapons back in the firing line Lucy Cooper

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A member of the Wairarapa Pistol and Shooting Sports Club [WPSSC] has appeared in front of a Parliamentary Select Committee, speaking in favour of a petition to allow gun club members to own banned semi-automatic rifles for competition.

The weapons were banned shortly after the March 15 terror attacks in Christchurch in 2019.

Phillip Dunlop, who has competed at two International Practical Shooting Confederation [IPSC] world championships, told the committee, “allowing international competitors access to firearms of this type will have no effect on the risk to our society.”

The petition was brought by Niru Wijesundara and attracted 677 signatures.

It asks lawmakers to change the Arms Act to allow competitive shooters to own these weapons, and has drawn submissions in opposition from the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand and New Zealand Police.

In oral submissions to

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the committee, Jeremy Wood, director of policy and partnerships at New Zealand Police, said the proposal would introduce “unacceptable risk to New Zealand. It could provide greater access to high capacity, semi-automatic, centre-fire firearms and large capacity magazines that could become more widely available.”

Speaking to Midweek after his appearance,

Dunlop said the police’s concern – “that we are opening this big Pandora’s box, and everyone will go and get AR15s tomorrow and we’ll be back where we started” – was unfounded.

The risks of allowing serious competition shooters controlled access to certain semiautomatic firearms could be mitigated, he said.

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Measures suggested to the committee by Dunlop and others in favour of the Wijesundara’s petition, including the Council of Licensed Firearms Owners, ranged from spot checks of licence-holders, six monthly police inspections, a “cooling-

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“We’ve struggled a wee bit because our gear is so non-competitive as a result of the changes.”

While the WPSSC did not initiate the petition, Dunlop welcomed the opportunity to “have some reasonable conversation” about what he acknowledged was a very sensitive and emotive topic, particularly since the Christchurch attacks.

“I think what the country has been through was absolutely horrific, and a conservative approach to any firearms legislation is entirely justified,” he said.

“But, if there were some option for serious competition shooters to access those firearms, I would confidently say they would pose no further risk to society than we are currently comfortable with.”

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An alternative voice for Gaza Anne Nelson Some days, I just don’t want to look. I fear that if I open up one of the overseas news channels covering the war in Gaza – Al Jazeera News or Middle East Eye, for instance – I’ll be hit with another overwhelming wave of suffering and cruelty.

For the same reason that I don’t want to look, I also don’t want not to look. If journalists are being targeted by drones, paramedics killed in their ambulances, surgeons shot by snipers through hospital windows, and families riddled with gunfire in their vehicles as they try to flee – then surely the only thing worse

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than knowing is to not know.

It takes courage – and often a huge shift in mindset – to acknowledge that Israel, with its own history of genocide, is systematically displacing the Palestinian people and all traces of their culture from the Palestinian homeland – and is using fear, starvation and the murder of countless civilians to achieve that.

Acknowledging this isn’t anti-Semitic: The issue is with the brutality of the Israeli government and some of the settler communities – and the support for the violence from a large proportion of the Israeli population.

However, there are people within Israel who are speaking out.

There are also many Jewish voices around the world advocating for Palestinian rights, while embracing their Jewish religion and identity.

One of these is Marilyn Garson, a Jewish Canadian-born Kiwi who lived in Gaza between 2011 and 2015.

She worked with various non-government organisations and start-ups – and was employed by the

United Nations Relief and Works Agency.

While in Gaza, Marilyn lived through two wars, including the 50-Day War in 2014.

Marilyn wrote about her experiences in her book Still Lives: A Memoir of Gaza [which she spoke about at Wai Word in 2022].

She actively advocates for the rights of Palestinians through Sh’ma Koleinu – Alternative Jewish Voices.

The group has information and a blog at ajv.org.nz, and is active on Facebook.

Marilyn has been invited back to Wairarapa to give her perspective on the current situation in Palestine and share some practical suggestions for what we, in Aotearoa, can do to support the Palestinian people.

She will be speaking at the Featherston Community Centre [14 Wakefield St] on Sunday, February 25, at 4pm.

There will be lots of time for questions from the

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audience. Copies of her book will be available – and it can also be reserved through the Wairarapa Library Service.

There will be a koha collection at the door, and guests can help themselves to home-baked muffins, tea and coffee after the presentation. Facebook users can view the event on the Featherston Community Centre Facebook page.

• Anne Nelson is a Carterton local, avid reader and passionate supporter of the rights of Palestinians.

Akash took this stunning photo of the late afternoon sun above Masterton.

He had this to say about the natural phenomenon he captured: “A halo is a ring or light that forms around the sun or moon, as the light refracts off ice crystals present in a thin veil of cirrus clouds.

The halo is usually seen as a bright, white ring although sometimes it can have colour.”

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Raising funds Pen your life story one step at a time for cancer

Featherston firefighters at last year’s Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge – a fundraiser for Leukaemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand.

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Masterton and Featherston Fire Stations have raised $4,581 for Leukaemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand, in an annual fundraiser by fire stations nationwide.

After raising money, the Wairarapa firefighters will go to Auckland and join crews from around the country to do the 20th annual Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge.

The challenge involves firefighters climbing over 50 stories of stairs in the Sky Tower, wearing full gear and equipment.

Alicia Lenz, a volunteer firefighter at Masterton Fire Station – which has six firefighters planning to participate in the Sky Tower Challenge – said the fundraiser was “a great cause and a good opportunity to do some training”.

“We have been going to our friends and family, who have been quite generous,” she said.

“We have got some things planned, which includes looking at having a food stall at the Summer

Hummer. We are also looking at sitting outside some business with donation buckets.”

Senior firefighter Niamh Mc Namara said the Featherston Fire Station has been behind the fundraiser and Sky Tower climb for “a few years now” and is sending nine people to compete this year.

“Various members in the brigade have had family members who have used the services of Leukaemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand,” she said.

“For the firefighters, there is also that competitive element to climbing the tower.”

The Featherston firefighters have also been “out and about” holding fundraiser events, including sausage sizzles.

Mc Namara said the local knitting club donated a knitted dragon, which was auctioned off for $500.

The firefighters have also planned a fashion show with Featherston’s Op Shop and a pub quiz.

• The Firefighter Sky Tower challenge will be held on Saturday, May 18.

Wairarapa Word’s free monthly public programme of events opens with Tales from Wales, with Welsh folklorist Peter Stevenson this Saturday at Carterton Community Courthouse.

March’s guest is Charlotte Squire with her workshop, How to Write a Memoir, Life Story or Family History.

The workshop is aimed at aspiring authors and will share advice on how to turn ideas and memories into a basic framework of a life story, what to do with mountains of photos, how to publish, and more.

Writing teacher Squire supports people from all over Aotearoa to write their life stories.

She has written and produced 19 books, many more songs, and thousands of blogs and articles over the past 20 years.

Squire will beam into the Carterton Community Courthouse from her home in Tākaka, Golden Bay, for this 90-minute workshop on Sunday, March 10 at 4pm.

Participants need to bring their own laptop or pen and paper.

This monthly series is presented by Wairarapa Word and Wairarapa Library Service, and Squire’s workshop, like all of the events, is free-

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of-charge, but koha is appreciated.

Support for the programme is also received from the community, including Carterton Communities Scheme, Almo’s Books and Carterton Events Centre.

From March onwards, most events will be held on the first Sunday afternoon of the month at 4pm in the Community Courthouse.

To be kept in the loop, send a “sign me up” email to receive news of future programmes to events. waiword@gmail.com.

For more information about Charlotte Squire, visit www.charlottesquire. co.nz.

• Tales from Wales with Peter Stevenson will be held on Saturday, February 24, starting at 2pm.

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American comedy Shiva Baby, by debuting director Emma Seligman, will kick off Sunset Cinema’s 2024 film season this week at the Rangitahi Hub at Carterton Events Centre.

It is the first movie in a year-long programme of 11 films to be screened by the Carterton Film Society and will take society members on a cinematic journey to South Korea, Europe, Iran, America’s Wild West and New Zealand.

“We do try to choose films from all around the world so we get exposure to all these different cultures, and also movies that are thought-provoking,” Odette Rowe, one of the society’s committee members, said.

“We try to choose films that are going to push people gently outside of their comfort zone but not put them off entirely.

“Quite often, people will still be talking about a film they saw last year. That’s quite an amazing thing.”

As well as dramas, thrillers and documentaries, the Sunset committee is “a little bit excited” about the four comedies in its programme.

“I feel that this year,

The team behind Sunset: (from left) Jason Markham, Odette Rowe, Lucia Zanmonti, Pipi Reisch, Minty Hunter, Louise Lee and Noel Lee. PHOTO/LUCIA ZANMONTI INSET: Jane Ross.

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enough awful things are happening in the world that we all need a little bit of a laugh now and then,” Rowe said.

“So we are opening with a comedy and ending with a comedy, and then there’s a couple of others in between just to keep us chortling along.”

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“Cake is very important,” Rowe admitted.

Gluten-free and Italian offerings made by Rowe and fellow society members Jason Markham and Lucia Zanmonti are available at every screening.

“We just ask for a donation for the refreshments, and what’s wonderful is the money is all put back into the community,” Rowe said.

This arrangement enabled Sunset Cinema to donate $684 of groceries

to the Carterton Foodbank last Christmas.

The society offers two types of membership – full membership, which costs $80 and gives access to all 11 films across the year, or the three-trip sampler at $35.

“Because we are one of New Zealand’s film societies, you do have to be a member,” Rowe said.

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New members are always welcome, and the society is a great way to see exciting cinema and meet new people, Rowe said.

“I really love it because I get to meet all these people who I probably wouldn’t necessarily meet otherwise – and just see how they all connect together and just to get people talking.”

Doors open at the Rangitahi Hub at the Events Centre at 7pm for screenings on the last Friday of each month.

Rowe encourages filmgoers to arrive “early and eat more cake”, particularly for the first two screenings, to avoid having to queue while the Sunset team organises new memberships.

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12 Wairarapa Midweek Opinion Wednesday, February 21, 2024 EDITORIAL

Opinion

Somebody has to arrange the matches Well, hi, Wairarapa. Fancy seeing you here!

As promised, I have returned to the warm embrace of community journalism after an equal-parts terrifying and beautiful six months at home with my son. How am I coping with working parenthood? Well...my house appears to still be on its piles. Stay tuned, folks.

For now, back to my other great love: Snarky commentary on pop culture, politics and world events. Be honest; you’ve missed it!

On the topic of love, last week was Valentine’s Day. Not my favourite highly-commercialised “celebration” of human relationships. I think my husband and I have marked the occasion once in our 15 years together.

I wrote him a poem; he cooked a lovely red curry.

This year, we hung out with our kid, did the groceries, and went to bed early. The stuff of fairytales.

We probably weren’t the only ones dispensing with V-Day shenanigans.

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Erin Kavanagh-Hall fell on the same day as Ash Wednesday — for many Christian denominations, “the holy of day of prayer and fasting”, and the first day of Lent. Practising Catholics were cautioned by the higher ups against double-parking on the day – beseeched to forgo the sensual pleasures of chocolate and restaurants [minds out of the gutter, people!] and prioritise reflection and...well, ashes. Said Bishop Richard Henning of Rhode Island on the subject: “Ash Wednesday is the much higher value and deserves the full measure of our devotion.”

Bummer...at least the Cadbury Favourites will be discounted on the 15th?

A couple from Calabria in Italy expressed despondency on missing out on their traditional V-Day meal of pasta carbonara [made with cured pork] – as Ash

Wednesday observance requires abstinence from meat. “We might have to do something different,” they lamented. “Fish, I guess.” Romantic enough – with a side of breath mints.

Fun fact: The Feast of Saint Valentine was actually removed from the Roman Catholic calendar in 1969. “Though the memorial of Saint Valentine is ancient ... nothing is known of [him] except that he was buried on the Via Flaminia on February 14,” quoth The Vatican. Valentine’s Day was long thought to be inspired by Saint Valentine [also the patron saint of epilepsy and beekeepers] secretly marrying couples to spare the men from conscription. In fact, historians theorise the tradition has roots in the ancient Roman feast of Lupercalia – in which men would sacrifice a goat

and drunkenly whip the nearest willing woman with its hide, in hopes of “promoting fertility”.

The festival also included a matchmaking lottery, where young men drew the names of women from a jar. The Hunger Games – the Courtship Edition.

It does appear the Romans may have been ahead of their time when it comes to coupling.

There has, more recently, been a growing trend in singletons ditching online dating apps and hiring professional matchmakers: Aiming for, as matchmaking service Tawkify posits on its website: “a better sense of safety, less dating stress, more quality matches, and personalised service.”

Sounds fab – if not for the price tag.

New York-based Matchmaker Maria charges between

$30,000 and $50,000 for a six-month membership.

That comes with some solid advice, mind.

“Maria has a lot of things you should not do on a first date,” client Joseph Pascaretta said. “The kissing is OK. The sex is not.”

Money well spent.

Finally, speaking of love – congrats to Taylor Swift, and her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, on the Super Bowl win. Brilliant job, team.

Not so flash, however, was Kelce seranading the crowd with a rendition of Viva Las Vegas.

Great game, mate – but leave the singing to Tay-Tay. It’s good to be back.

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Gini Jayawardene, Driving for Inclusion coordinator As a child I enjoyed…

Reading Marco Polo and dreaming about traveling the world. Growing up in East Germany, travel wasn’t really an option.

Then, as if by magic,

favourite. The temperature feels more comfortable, antihistamines can be packed away, and I love watching the leaves transform into the most stunning colours.

I wish I had more time to...

Procrastinate.

the wall fell, and I was free to explore.

My favourite season is …

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My family and friends would say I am...

Loyal, caring, communityminded, hardworking, compassionate, diligent and resilient.

The one place I would love to visit is ...

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

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The best piece of advice I’ve ever been given is...

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Butter wouldn’t melt – or kūmara, for that matter!

Midweek editor Erin Kavanagh-Hall couldn’t resist publishing this cute shot of her son Finn, now six months, trying his first solids.

At the moment, “eating” solids looks more like food painting”.

Erin is anticipating everything in her household slowly turning orange ... and is preparing to embrace the mess.

Happy half birthday, Finny Bear!

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Rural churches and splendid scenes Two photography exhibitions open at Aratoi this weekend, showcasing the medium across the ages.

In the Windows Gallery, Lester Blair documents his travels across the lower North Island with photographs of churches in the exhibition TwentyFour Churches. These rural churches are ubiquitous in our landscape, and there is one in every small town.

Blair’s monochrome photographs depict the beauty in their variations and similarities, while admiring the architectural design of these modest buildings.

Inspired by a German couple, Bernd and Hilla Becher, who were at the beginning movement called The Dusseldorf School of Photography, Blair was fascinated by their process.

The Bechers were famous for their

photographs of industrial structures, including water towers, coal bunkers, gas tanks and factories. Their work had a documentary style as their images were always taken in black and white. Their photographs never included people.

Blair’s work is exhibited in pairs, showing the front, side or perspective views of the same church – inspired by the sets and groups used by the Bechers.

Blair will be discussing his work at an artist talk on Saturday, February 24, at 11am.

Next door in the Social History Gallery, a collection of James Bragge photographs is showing, entitled Splendid Scenic Gems; a title which was taken from this article about the photographer in The Evening Argus, April 27, 1876: “Mr Bragge, photographer, of Lambton Quay, has just published

a series of exquisite views of the splendid scenery of the road over the Rimutaka and the Wairarapa district.

These pictures have been taken with a delicacy and sharpness which we have never seen excelled in photographs of scenery.

“In every instance the point of view has been selected with admirable judgement and the result is a splendid selection of scenic gems.”

James Bragge [18331908] was one of the few photographers of the time to concentrate on landscape rather than portraiture, and soon became known for his photographs of Wellington and Wairarapa.

The pinnacle of his career came when he embarked on trips into Wairarapa in 1876.

Using a smaller format camera than usual, he photographed roads, bridges, townships and settler homes.

Gladstone church by Lester Blair.

These photographs are a valuable record of the opening up of the Wairarapa region through the development of road and rail transport and the clearing of the land.

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Keoni Tiley, a junior member of the Riversdale Surf Lifesaving Club, is set to represent the club at the National Oceans 24 Festival of Junior Lifesaving this month.

The festival is the largest surf lifesaving competition for those taking part in the nationwide ‘Nippers’ programme, which is aimed at children aged five to 13 and teaches them water safety while getting them exercising – including competing.

Keoni, who is 10 years old, took part in the Central North Island championships at Fitzroy Beach, which was attended

by 22 other clubs, and where he scooped up five medals from six events.

Thanks to this impressive performance, he is now heading off to Mount Maunganui for the national competition, starting tomorrow through to Sunday.

“We were blown away because some kids only do one event, but he did every one of them and came away pretty successful from that,” a Riversdale Surf Lifesaving Club spokesperson said.

“Everyone was talking about this one kid from Riversdale doing well.”

Keoni’s best result was winning a silver medal in the beach flags race, which involves competitors lying

on sand and then pushing up, turning around, and sprinting to dive for a flag.

He also scored bronze medals in the beach sprint, knee board race, run and swim, and “the diamond”, which is a run, swim, and board race back-to-back.

There was also a swim in the surf race, in which he came fourth.

Riversdale Beach’s Nippers programme has been very successful this summer, with 220 children participating in daily training over four weeks during December and January.

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I’m no high-jumper, but I do enjoy playing the ukulele. When I play the G chord, I do it differently to the “right” way. However, the method I use works perfectly for me, and I can transition to and from the G chord with relative ease. Doing this my own way has proven to be very successful for me and I

I have just started reading Rick Rubin’s book The Creative Act: A Way Of Being.

Something that immediately struck a chord with me: “Take what you need, let go of the rest”. This is something I am trying harder to do – to be honest, I am still someone who discredits all ideas from a source I strongly disagree with.

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Healthcare.

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Manufacturing.

4.

Primary.

5.

Tourism-Hospitality.

6.

Technology.

7.

Māori business.

Each of the sub-committees is composed of local leaders in their industries to better inform, coordinate, and create direct connections with education providers, recruitment entities, community agencies, and employees.

Grow WaiTech is initially focusing on e-sports, in its drive to improve access to tech. It hosted the Wairarapa Primary eSports Rocket League Tournament semi-finals and finals at the end of November 2023. The organisation is fortunate to have received funding from WellingtonNZ and Trust House, and this has allowed it to run the eSports tournament on shared laptops. eSports is a national sporting competition for secondary schools. It provides an inclusive and protected pathway for students to compete in eSports, with a focus on physical, digital, and social wellbeing.

Wairarapa’s 2023 Rocket League eSports event involved multiple teams of three students. After a round robin between 15 teams from four Wairarapa schools, the event got down to four teams: three from Masterton Intermediate School (MIS) and one from Featherston’s St Teresa’s.

It was a great tournament with exciting semifinal and final games. The trophy was awarded to the captain of one of MIS’s eSports teams: JACallumFC. 2024 has a new Rocket League tournament planned.

If your school would like to participate, please do get in contact at waitechtrust@gmail.com.

Wairarapa Business Awards winners Wairarapa Boxing Academy and Inspire Living)

promoting local Māori business together. At the end of November 2023, Māori in Business held the first of a two-part series networking event featuring the Wairarapa Business Award winners: Inspire Living and Wairarapa Boxing Academy.

At the event, these businesses shared their business journeys and pivotal moments. Also featured were insights from Richard Etti (Kiwi Bank) and Kath Clendon (Home Loans Wairarapa).

Māori business example: Māori in Business Wairarapa:

The next event is scheduled for the 6th of March at 5:30pm at Solway Park Copthorne, featuring the Business Growth Team from WellingtonNZ and other speakers. This business networking event promises to be filled with valuable connections and insightful conversations.

Māori in Business Wairarapa is a network of professionals, connecting, nurturing, and

To register for this free event, email: kiaora@mibwairarapa.nz

WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT? FOLLOW www.thrivewairarapa.nz/skills VISIT www.wellingtonnz.com/business/grow-andinnovate-your-business/hire-a-student-or-graduate

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Learn like a Navy Seal Continued from page 16

Lifestyle

Podcasts

I have been listening to podcasts for years.

I truly believe they are one of the best sources of entertainment and information available to anyone.

Regardless of your interest, there will be a wealth of options available, from English football to pottery, and everything in between.

The reason I’m sharing this is that I was just out visiting friends who, to my surprise, didn’t know what a podcast was.

Because I’m so interested in them, I just assumed most others would be, too.

To those who haven’t yet discovered the joy of podcasts: Take the time to explore this incredible resource.

All that’s needed is a basic smartphone and an internet connection to access almost everything you might want to find out about almost anything. You won’t be disappointed.

Willink said there are two ways people can react: One being to dwell and the other being to learn.

If we dwell on something, we’re essentially reliving it in our minds. This is never going to be a positive thing, and there’s nothing constructive that can come from it.

However, if we choose to learn, we’re reflecting on those decisions made at the time, then using what we have learned to better inform us if we’re in the same position in the future.

Our lives are riddled with mistakes. It’s what

we do about them that counts.

What to do?

More great advice from Willink, this time on what to do when you don’t know what to do.

The idea brings the person who does it from a sense of helplessness to a feeling of empowerment.

Additionally, it benefits not just the person who carries out the action, but also the recipient.

The thing to do when you don’t know what to do is … to help someone.

Whatever our situation might be, there will always be someone we know who could benefit

from our help.

This could be in all manner of ways. Some will be relatively easy, but others may seem a little harder.

Regardless, we will be making a difference, both to our lives and to others.

It’ll be okay

One more piece of advice from Willink, this time about tough times. It relates to posts I’ve done in the past around the idea “this too shall pass” – essentially reminding us there will be an end to challenges we have in our lives.

Willink’s advice is that it’s going to be okay, and that it’s okay to be sad.

We should be able to think back to moments in the past when

things seemed a little overwhelming, but, despite thinking at the time it would be hard to come out the other side, we always have.

These are the moments we should think back to in our challenging times: We’ve got through the tough times in the past, we are more than capable of doing so again.

• 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.

Learn, don’t dwell

This is great advice from former Navy Seal, author, and speaker Jocko Willink.

It relates to the past and things that may not have worked out as we would have hoped.

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John Bertrand Collectables Buying in Wairarapa and Tararua Next Week Once again, the gold and collectables buyers from Wellington company John Bertrand Limited are visiting Wairarapa and Tararua next week. Mr Tony Grant from the company says, “If you are downsizing or wanting to dispose of things because they no longer serve any purpose to you or your family bring them in”. “Next week will be a great opportunity to have any items you want to sell assessed by our buyers” said Mr Grant. Particularly wanted are Gold and Silver (in any of its forms) and Collectables such as Coins, Banknotes, War Medals, Old Wind-up Watches and other interesting Small Collectables.

“We are keen buyers, especially of the items in the list below” said Mr Grant.

“Nothing is too small for our consideration. We are just as happy buying 1 item as we are buying 1,000 items” he said. The buyers will be in convenient locations in Mr Anthony (Tony) Wairarapa and Tararua next W. Grant week (see details below). As Fellow of the Royal Numismatic Tony Grant points out “If you Society of New Zealand Incorporated are in doubt about any items Director and Buyer you may wish to sell, bring John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd them along for an instant Author of the John Bertrand NZ Coin & Banknote Catalogue appraisal.”

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uring these uncertain times we have seen a sharp increase in the price of precious metals. The gold price in New Zealand is at near record levels so gather up all your unwanted items and take them along to the buyers. Tony Grant says “We can buy old gold items in all forms, including Jewellery (Rings, Chains, Brooches etc), Coins (Sovereigns and the like), Alluvial (River Gold), virtually anything, even Gold Teeth! We also need all Sterling Silver including Cups, Tea Services, Cutlery and Old Coins” he said.

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he buyers from John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd, visiting Wairarapa and Tararua next week, are happy to look at any interesting items, for example vintage pocket and wristwatches such as Rolex, Men’s Omega, Breitling and gold watches etc. Also wanted, pre 1950’s picture postcards, Maori and Pacific artefacts, old fountain pens and other small antique or historical items.

“If you have something unusual which you would like to sell, please bring it into one of our venues, we would like the chance to at least have a look at it” said Tony Grant, buyer for the Company.

“We will consider anything which may be of interest to a collector” he said.

Some Big Dollars in Early Banknotes

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arly New Zealand Banknotes dated before 1932 are currently fetching big money! This is according to Mr Tony Grant, author of the John Bertrand New Zealand Coin & Banknote Catalogue.

Mr Grant is in Wairarapa and Tararua next week on a buying trip for John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd and would be very keen to see any of these issues.

“We will pay at least $300 for any undamaged Ten Shilling or One Pound

banknote from a New Zealand trading bank dated 1932 or before.

Denominations of five pounds and higher would be worth from $700. “Any banknote dated prior to 1900 would be worth at least $1000” said Mr Grant.

Also purchased are any Reserve Bank of New Zealand pre-decimal issues, especially 50 Pound notes. All overseas banknotes are also wanted, especially early Pacific Island issues.

Collectors Need War Medals

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urrently, throughout NZ and the world there is a big demand by collectors for war medals. These cover all wars right through from the New Zealand Land Wars and the Boer War, to the First and Second World Wars and the later Korea and Vietnam conflicts. New Zealand Servicemen and Women first served overseas in the Boer War in South Africa around 1900 and the war medals awarded for this service are needed by the buyers, as are any other Medals from early New Zealand and the New Zealand Wars.

General service medals from both the First and Second World Wars will also be purchased, but as can be imagined these were awarded in fairly large numbers. “If a group of medals has any special award for bravery such as the Military Medal, Military or Flying Cross or other medals for Distinguished Conduct or Meritorious Service, these can add great value to a group” stated Mr Tony Grant, buyer for John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd. “Many families have old medals, some dating back to early Imperial days, that they are not sure what to do with. These are better off in the hands of collectors who will look after them. We will be happy to look at any war medals whatsoever, just bring them in to venues” he said.

Old Coins Can Toss Up a Rarity

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o you have a bunch of old coins sitting around in your drawers and cupboards? You just never know what rarities may be lurking there. The advice from Tony Grant from John Bertrand (Collectables) Limited is to “bring them in and let us have a look”. “No need to sort anything out just bring them in ‘as is’ and please don’t clean them!

We can go through coin accumulations and collections fairly quickly” he said. The buyers are particularly keen to buy pre 1946 New Zealand Silver Coins for at least 10 times their face value (more for quantity). “In any event we will buy All Coins,” said Mr Grant.

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H E TĀ K A I KŌ R E R O M A I I W H A K AO R I O R I

MASTERTON MONTHLY WRAP Consultation opens on gambling policy Wairarapa’s three district councils have opened a month of consultation on proposed updates to their joint gambling policy which would prevent any increase in gaming machines (pokies) and limit movement of existing machines, while preventing the set-up of any standalone TAB venues.

Councils are required by law to review such policies every three years. Four main changes to the joint policy for Wairarapa are proposed. These are: y Class 4 Gambling Venues could not relocate in Masterton District under any circumstances. A Class 4 gambling venue is one in which gaming machines (pokies) are operated. y Class 4 Gambling venues could not relocate to Carterton and South Wairarapa District’s most deprived areas if the proposed location is outside a main town centre. y No standalone TAB venues could be established in the Wairarapa. y No additional electronic gaming machines will be granted consent, in any Class 4 venue in the Wairarapa (this is an amendment to the policy for clarification purposes).

The purpose of the Wairarapa Class 4 Gambling and Standalone TAB Venues Policy is to:

The proposed changes follow a Social Impact Assessment (SIA) of gambling harms and benefits which considered the effectiveness of the current Policy in achieving its purpose.

Those living in most deprived areas are at greatest risk of gambling harm. Of the districts in the Wairarapa, Masterton has highest overall levels of socio-economic deprivation. Evidence shows gaming machines are used more extensively in Masterton than other parts of the Wairarapa.

In 2022, expenditure per gaming machine was $79,741 in Masterton compared to $66,744 in Carterton and $32,348 South Wairarapa. This is also above the national average for New Zealand of $70,197.

The consultation will run until 4pm on Friday 22 March.

Consultation material is available on council websites: y Masterton District Council – www.mstn.govt.nz y Carterton District Council – www.cdc.govt.nz y South Wairarapa District Council – www.swdc.govt.nz

Submissions forms are available on the council websites and at libraries and council offices: y Masterton District Council 161 Queen Street, Masterton y Carterton District Council 28 Holloway Street, Carterton y South Wairarapa District Council 19 Kitchener Street, Martinborough.

They can be emailed to submissions@mstn.govt.nz, or posted to Masterton District Council, Freepost 112477, PO Box 444, Masterton 5840 People can also ring the Masterton District Council team on 06 370 6300 between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).

y minimise the harm to the community caused by gambling y have regard to the social impacts of gambling in the Wairarapa region, including the cumulative effect of additional opportunities for gambling y ensure that councils and their communities have influence over the provision of new Class 4 gambling and standalone TAB venues in the Wairarapa region.

There are currently 10 gambling venues in the Wairarapa. Of these, two are in Carterton district, four are in Masterton district, and four are in South Wairarapa district.

Recycling update The Ministry for the Environment is rolling out standardised kerbside collections across the motu (country).

To keep up-to-date and report issues, download Antenno from your Apple App Store or Google Play store.

Some of those changes took effect from 1 February 2024.

Most New Zealanders can now recycle the same things from home, making it easier for all of us to recycle.

Here are all the things that can be recycled from your home in Masterton: y Plastic bottles, trays, and containers numbered 1, 2, and 5 only y Tins and cans y Paper and cardboard y Glass bottles and jars

Check out our updated information on our website, including our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Head to mstn.govt.nz and search ‘Recycling’.

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FEBRUARY 2024 Connecting with funders

Celebrating our parks Parks Week is coming and it’s actually more than a week, running from Saturday 2 - Sunday 10 March!

It’s about celebrating the vital role that parks play in creating liveable towns, cities, and thriving communities. And Masterton has plenty to celebrate with our fabulous, and award-winning, spaces.

Parks Week 2024 will focus on how spending time in our parks and open spaces positively influences our wellbeing.

Masterton District Council, Masterton District Library, and Wairarapa Archive will present a series of events throughout Parks Week, which will include: y Hip to be Square - a public talk presented by Mark Pacey, of Wairarapa Archive y Wes Anderson-style Instagram reels featuring our parks and open spaces - #ParksWeek2024 y A Waka Tākaro Play Trailer session in Queen Elizabeth Park (date TBC) y A guided walk and BBQ in Queen Elizabeth Park, led by Green By Nature (date TBC) y Parks Week Storytime presented by Danielle at Masterton District Library on Wednesday 6 March.

Keep an eye on our website and our social media channels as details are confirmed.

The Wairarapa Funders Forum is returning in 2024!

This expo event offers an excellent opportunity to connect directly with key funders in the Wairarapa.

Groups and individuals looking for funding will have the chance to engage in one-to-one discussions with potential funders, and access information about grants and funds available in the region.

The forum will take place on Tuesday 5 March at Trade Hall 1, Solway Showgrounds, from 3 pm to 7 pm.

Online registration is required by Monday 26 February. Register through our online registration form on the MDC website – mstn.govt.nz or scan the QR code.

Council Meetings The meetings of the Council and its committees for the coming month are listed below.

Unless specified, all meetings will be held in the Kiwi Room at Waiata House, 27 Lincoln Road, Masterton. Members of the public are welcome to attend these meetings. The meetings will also be accessible to the public via the livestream on the Masterton District Council YouTube channel. Agendas will be available on the Council website (www. mstn.govt.nz) and copies will be available for inspection at the main Council office, 161 Queen Street, and at the Library, 54 Queen Street, two working days prior to the meeting.

Opportunity for Public Comment

At the beginning of some meetings, a period is available for those who wish to speak or comment on any matter relevant to the meeting in question. Requests to speak at a meeting should be made to Harriet Kennedy, Governance Team Leader, phone 370 6300 or email mdc@mstn.govt.nz at least one clear day before the meeting.

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Today Wednesday 21 February 1pm Audit and Risk Committee Meeting Thursday 29 February Rainwater tank giveaway entries close via Instagram

Be in to win a rainwater tank for your home!

We’re giving away eight 200L rainwater tanks to eight Masterton residents during February. The last day to enter is Thursday 29 February.

Show us your top tip for water conservation at your home and be in to win!

Follow our three easy steps to go in the draw: y Take a photo of your top tip for water conservation at your home. y Upload it to your Instagram page and tag it: #mastertondc y Tell us about your top tip in your Instagram post.

We love to see creativity with your ideas!

Follow us on Instagram. Winners will be notified on our Instagram page.

Please see the Council website for more details, including terms and conditions.

Saturday 2 to Sunday 10 March - Parks Week 2024 Monday 4 March 11am Chats with the Markivist at Masterton District Library Wednesday 6 March 10am Council meeting 3pm Infrastructure and Services Committee meeting Thursday 14 March 10am Wairarapa Combined District Plan Joint Committee meeting Hurunui o Rangi Meeting Room, Carterton Friday 22 March 4pm Wairarapa Class 4 Gambling and Standalone TAB Venues Policy Review submissions close Friday 29 March - Good Friday

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You can own it Kate Judson

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Our purpose: is for older people / kaumātua to live a valued life in an inclusive society.

Our Vision: To be recognised as a leading contributor to the wellbeing of older persons / kaumātua in our Wairarapa community.

Our Mission: Helping, connecting and empowering older persons in Wairarapa.

Our Values: The work of Age Concern Wairarapa is based on these values, with special reference to older people, koroua and kuia Being responsive, Respecting all, Caring, Being committed to wellbeing.

Our Guiding Principles: are that our services are accessible, appropriate and affordable, inclusive, culturally appropriate and equally available to all.

Introducing LifeCurve

Business Wairarapa is asking the community to “get on board” with its latest initiative.

The local Chamber of Commerce is designing and producing Monopoly – Wairarapa Edition, featuring 22 geographic locations of iconic businesses, cultural attractions, and landmarks.

Businesses have been asked to put forward their expressions of interest to sponsor places on the board, which is now available to order online.

Destination Wairarapa manager Anna Nielson said it took seven minutes for the first business to contact her after her organisation sent a notification last week.

“We are really hoping those iconic business attractions and landmarks will come on board, so that it’s timeless,” she said.

“I want it to be a piece that remains in people’s homes and hearts for

The Monopoly Man invites local business to “come on board” for the new Wairarapa edition of the iconic board game.

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decades and decades.”

Nielson said the board will be a “work of art,” illustrated by a Wairarapa artist, and will include regionally themed tokens such as a Tiger Moth plane, a

lighthouse, books, and sheep.

Business Wairarapa chair Marie-Claire Andrews hopes the board will travel across the country and around the world.

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“This is not just a board game – it’s a showcase of Wairarapa’s innovation, character and thriving communities,” she said.

“We believe this project will not only benefit businesses within our network, but will also contribute to the overall prosperity

and economic attractiveness of Wairarapa.”

Andrews said the board’s revenue stream will ensure Business Wairarapa’s programmes and services are delivered to businesses throughout the region, and will boost sustainability and

resilience.

Business Wairarapa is collaborating with Destination Wairarapa to provide financial assistance with its promotion of the Monopoly Board. The Chamber of Commerce aims to produce more than 3000 game boxes with business logos.

The prices range from $2000 per property square, stations, or deeds with 26 spots, two tax squares are $2500 each, and four utilities are $2500 per square.

This includes a deed card with a business logo on one side and name on both sides.

Sponsors can purchase the Chance or Community Chest cards, and include individual stories for $750. Monopoly money branding starts from $750 per denomination, with multiple dollar options up for purchase.

• For more information go to: https:// wairarapachamber. co.nz/monopoly/ or contact: nicola@ wairarapachamber. co.nz

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STAY IN GOOD HEALTH

WAIRARAPA

Helping us make changes in our lives “Our beliefs, behaviours, and feelings – they are the sum total of where each of us has come from, what we’ve experienced, and what we’ve been taught,” Kath Williams says.

Born and bred in Wairarapa, Kath’s been involved in supporting people in our community for about 20 years, adding qualifications along the way in counselling and psychotherapy. Her colleague Margie Sharpe changed her life about 15 years ago, trained in counselling and eventually landed in Wairarapa.

Kath and Margie are two of ChangeAbility’s highly experienced counsellors who can help us work out what’s going on in our lives so that we can start to make changes.

“Some of us have unmet needs,” Margie says. “We’re hurting but we don’t know what we’re feeling, what’s going wrong, or why. As counsellors, we hear you, we ‘get you’, and we can support you to be aware of your feelings and to understand yourselves.”

They both describe counselling as a journey of reflection towards selfempowerment.

A place where change is possible If you are experiencing troubling issues like anxiety, grief or depression, or if you’ve been affected by family violence, we can help. We offer a non-judgmental, respectful, caring space where we help people through their process of change.

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Kath Williams and Margie Sharpe, ChangeAbility counsellors.

“We see equal numbers of men and women, and from all walks of life,” they say. They both take individual clients, but Margie also specialises in couples counselling.

“It’s the people we get to work with who get me out of bed in the morning,” Margie says.

Kath says that 90 percent of ‘the good’ happens in the relationship between the counsellor and the client. “We listen.”

And if issues feel too huge, she says, “we’ll help you break them down into small bits so you can work on them one at a time.”

We all have stories to tell. But often, the counsellors agree, the stories keep us away from really recognising and acknowledging our feelings, our emotions.

“The stories can be our bluster.”

“It’s in seeing a person’s authentic self underneath the bluster that is so satisfying,” says Kath.

Counselling feels like a combination of both a science and an art, as well as a force for good.

If you’re feeling bad, if things don’t feel right, if you want to make changes but don’t know where to start, you could call ChangeAbility or drop into their offices.

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Search cues tramping tips Marlee Partridge

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A 41-year-old man who was reported missing, after failing to return from a walk at Mt Dick in Carterton, on Waitangi Day, was recovered “safe and well” by Search and Rescue [SAR] the next afternoon, a police spokesperson has confirmed.

No other details about the circumstances were available.

However, police sergeant Tony Matheson, who is also part of the Wairarapa SAR team, took the opportunity to talk to the Times-Age about how rescues are coordinated, and provide tips for trampers about what to do if they find themselves in strife.

There will always be one police squad member on call for SAR operations, he said, with police coordinating Category 1 operations, in which resources and people who are familiar with the area are utilised.

The Rescue Coordinator Centre New Zealand [RCCNZ] coordinates operations that fall under Category 2 – these usually involve

Rescue of a solo hiker from the Tararua Range in November 2023.

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The first thing you should do is plan for it, which means making sure you have enough gear, knowing where you’re going, and having a good idea of the geography.

– Police Sergeant Tony Matheson national or international resources and cover incidents in which emergency locator beacons have been activated, or marine searches more than 12 nautical miles from the shore.

Matheson said the key before taking any tramping trip is to “plan ahead”.

“The first thing you should do is plan for it, which means making sure you have enough gear,

knowing where you’re going, and having a good idea of the geography.”

Regardless of the season, it’s also essential to consider various potential weather conditions.

If you arrive on a hot day, don’t expect it to be like that all day or night, he said.

Most of the gear essentials are “basic things”, like water and a way to communicate – preferably a beacon.

When trampers find themselves disoriented, some will push through to try to reorient themselves – but Matheson suggests they instead return to a place where they were last oriented.

If they aren’t confident making their way back from that spot, they can remain there until rescue comes.

“Attracting attention is another thing. Find a clearing, or somewhere next to a clearing, where

you’ve got some shelter,” he said.

Helicopters will fly overhead to do a search of the area and will always return for at least a second run after a break.

“We know that sometimes people will be trying to get themselves to a position where they can be seen,” Matheson said.

Signals with smoke [though he doesn’t recommend it in Wairarapa at this time of the year], clothes, and ferns are other ways to attract SAR attention.

“Even things like ferns, some of the bottom sides of ferns are silver in colour, you could lay a star shape out,” Matheson said.

“If you’re out in the open somewhere, you could make an ‘attraction signal’ with an item of clothing. If it’s near a riverbed, lay it out flat so it can be seen.

“People in aircraft are always going to be looking for the person, but they’ll also be looking for anything that’s unusual.”

The police SAR team also helps in situations near marine areas and with missing people.

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Council News February Gambling consultation The Masterton, Carterton, and South Wairarapa District Councils (the Wairarapa District Councils) have a combined Wairarapa Class 4 Gambling and Standalone TAB Venues Policy.

We are proposing a few changes to the Wairarapa Class 4 Gambling

and Standalone TAB Venues Policy based on feedback from key stakeholders and the findings of a social impact assessment. These changes are intended to further mitigate gambling harm and also make sure the policy is easy to understand for the community and to implement by council staff.

We would like your feedback so we can ensure our policy reflects the views of the community.

Consultation closes 4.30pm Friday 22 March 2024.

Visit www.swdc.govt.nz/ gambling-policy-review for further information.

NOTICE OF MEETINGS Meeting agendas are available for inspection at least two days before the meeting from the district libraries, Council offices and swdc.govt.nz/meetings Meetings are subject to change so keep up to date on our website. Public participation is welcome. If you wish to speak during the public participation session at any of the below meetings, please phone 06 306 9611 or email enquiries@swdc. govt.nz at least 24 hours prior.

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Expressions of interest – leasing opportunities We’re seeking expressions of interest for the occupancy of two iconic South Wairarapa buildings – Featherston’s historic Old Courthouse and the beloved Old Library in Greytown.

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Wednesday, 6 March at 9.00am Supper Room, Waihinga Centre, Martinborough

STRATEGY WORKING COMMITTEE

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COUNCIL

2024 Funders Forum The Funders Forum is back for 2024. This expo like event offers an opportunity to connect with key funders in the Wairarapa. You’ll be able to talk in person and access funding information and resources specific to our region.

A South Wairarapa District event is being held on Thursday 7 March between 3–7 pm. We need 40 registrations for this to go ahead – visit our website or contact communityevents@cdc.govt.nz for registration information.

Wednesday, 20 March at 2.30pm

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Featherston Incident commemoration

Applications for the February funding round are now open

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Join us for the 81st Commemoration of the Featherston Incident. to school. It’s up to you! It’s free, easy, and secure – there’s no need to share personal information. Just download the app, enter locations you’re interested in monitoring, and keep an eye out for our posts!

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26 Wairarapa Midweek Lifestyle Wednesday, February 21, 2024 CONSERVATION KŌRERO

Mauri Tūhono: our place and part in nature Sam Hamuera Ludden

Lifestyle

Kahungunu ki Wairarapa

My sisters and I grew up in 1980s MastertonWhakaoriori, under the cloak of Ngāti Kahungunu and Rangitāne. As a pakeha whānau, we were nurtured on the reo of Ngāti Hāmua and Ngai Tumapahia-ā-rangi, where we learnt the tikanga and lore of Wairarapa and the East Coast.

As a young person, I was unaware of the term “tangata tiriti”, coined by late scholar Moana Jackson, but tangata tiriti [a non-Maori citizen of Aotearoa New Zealand] I am. My Māori upbringing and my Celtic roots have combined and centred my heart in Wairarapa.

A childhood living between two worlds and speaking two languages has given me the privilege of a perspective unique to Aotearoa and our home in the South Pacific.

I see, in parts of our community, a great desire

to shape the landscape to produce food and materials to feed the world, and bring wealth to our shores.

I see how our beautiful island nation of mountains, rivers and coastlines shapes our weekends, holidays, and our sense of identity as Kiwis.

I also see a strong culture of hunting and fishing which brings kai home to fill the freezer and feed the whānau.

This culture extends into a growing desire to care for the environment with people trapping predators, controlling weeds and planting natives.

This sense of connection has led to more native trees planted in the Wellington region over the past five years than ever before.

However, indigenous biodiversity continues to decline. The health of rivers and waterways around the country continues to deteriorate.

One by one, we continue to see wetlands disappear from the landscape.

As Kiwis, we value our

Kaitiaki of Kohunui Marae standing between the river and a Matariki sky.

native flora and fauna and pristine landscapes above all else, yet we struggle to stop them from slipping away from us. I sense a massive disconnect between our actions in dayto-day life and care for the environment.

Traditional western values place us as the masters of nature – a resource to shape and control. Our indigenous Māori worldview places us as teina [junior] to nature, and the life forms surrounding us as whanaunga [kin], that cares for us equally as we care for them. We are not separate from nature – we are a part of nature. The care of our native flora and fauna shouldn’t start and finish at the boundary of a national park or reserve.

And yet, we are disconnected from nature.

We disconnect through the care for our dead, by preserving them from the natural process of decay.

We flush human waste with the push of button using drinking water sourced from pristine rivers we treasure.

In fact, 30-40 per cent of our household drinking water is used to flush our toilets. At the height of water shortages, our needs cause rivers to suffer from low flows – yet our waste water system is inundated with excess water that our community neglects to use.

If we are part of nature, aren’t these problems a resource to be utilised rather than a deficit to be disposed of?

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This is an attempt by mana whenua to embed indigenous knowledge and values into policies that govern regional environmental management and restore mauri [life force] to our waterscapes and the places we live.

My question is: Has our society matured enough to embrace a model where indigenous values and knowledge systems can be embedded in environment policy and management?

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Industry, elephants and a

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It showcased the best of what the region could produce and delighted and impressed all who attended. MARK PACEY recalls the spectacles of Wairarapa Industries Fair.

“It is good to see you in Masterton doing something to help yourselves”. These were the words spoken by Minister of Industries and Commerce John Marshall at the opening of the first Wairarapa Industries Fair in 1961. Held in the War Memorial Stadium, the fair showcased the types of industry that were in the region.

There was a particular focus on a firm that was making and exporting essences – but it wasn’t Hansells. Fla-Va-Tru was its chief competitor and had broken the Australian market.

“It is most interesting to see some of your small manufacturers looking down on the stand of entering the export field”, Marshall said of the essence company.

Within six months of exporting, Fla-Va-Tru had sent over 500,000 units of flavourings and ginger beer fizz to

Australia.

It wasn’t just food products on display.

Norge had a massive display of fridges and automatic home laundries and a sneak peek at one of their new products for the American hotel market: An ice cube dispenser.

The clothing industry was also showcased, with Mr Koers’ Century Manufacturing Tailors having a display of its wares. Koers claimed his company could turn out a pair of trousers to order in a matter of hours – but said that there wasn’t that kind of demand in New Zealand.

Not far away was a huge pair of pyjamas suspended from the ceiling, made by another clothing manufacturer, FM Bouzaid Ltd. It wouldn’t have been a celebration of Wairarapa industry without a

ABOVE: There was something for everyone at the 1964 fair.

RIGHT: Crowd at the 1962 fair.

display from Donald and Sons, whose wool presses were exported all over the world.

Support was great, with 4500 visiting on Friday, October 6. The show was a success, and attention now moved to the next year’s show.

In the meantime, Masterton got a new

Public Relations Officer.

Len Bergman had come from Auckland and had some ideas for making the fair even bigger.

Parades, rides and the “Musical Dancing Waters”, a series of fountain jets from which water sprouted up in time with music and enhanced

by lighting effects, were all features in 1962.

Even the opening parade claimed to have more floats than the Hastings Blossom Festival.

The 1962 fair should have been a great success – and it was, except for an incident involving the weather. The main

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marquee, 140 feet long, collapsed after a heavy wind, but the efforts of 100 volunteers soon had it up again.

The 1962 fair ran for seven days and, during that time, 22,300 people attended. A further 20,000 lined the streets to see the parade. It was

bigger, ran for more days and better attended than the previous year’s fair, but where could they go from here?

Bergman was forwardthinking and put off the next fair for his ambitious new project, the Golden Games.

The Industries Fair returned in 1964, but it was going to be an indoor affair this time.

“I don’t want tents – I can organise the rain but not the wind,” Bergman said. Instead, the exhibits were held in the War Memorial Stadium. There were the same displays of industry, rides and other entertainments – and this time, there was even a small circus which featured a bevvy-loving elephant.

The trunked animal gladly accepted a sip from a glass of beer that had been offered.

Although it was not a Wairarapa product – the region’s last brewery had closed eight years prior.

The 1964 fair culminated with a competition. A rather different and daring competition. Hopefuls had to ride a bicycle across a plank suspended

over a swimming pool full of water. Divers were in the pool, ready to help anyone who took a dip and to recover the submerged bike before the next competitor.

Bergman even took part, fully dressed and brimming with confidence.

The Memorial Pool was packed with spectators keen to watch the 40 competitors take on the challenge. Only four made it to the other side.

Unfortunately, Bergman wasn’t among them – he took a dive early on, much to the delight of those cheering him on.

The following year, the Second Golden Games was held in Masterton, and 1966 was planned to be the fourth Industries Fair. But it was not to be.

The attendance of the second Golden Games was not as strong as the first one, and Bergman decided it was time to move on.

What had been planned as a biennial show on alternate years with the Golden Games did not eventuate, and both events were discontinued.

ABOVE: Len watching the elephant try some beer.

BELOW: Len Bergman takes a dive a the fair.

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Mixed results at auction Kate Judson

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A ewes and rams auction recorded limited sales at the Masterton Saleyards auction last Wednesday.

PGG Wrightson Livestock lambs sold for an average price of $80.56 a head, with a minimum of $68 and a maximum of $85.50.

Stud sheep rams sold for an average price of $305.56, where $250 a head was the low and $500 was the high.

PGG’s sale quantity of ewes and rams totalled 275, and 90 store sheep did not sell.

PGG Wrightson sheep and beef representative Andrew [Elvis] Jennings

said the good-condition heavy ewes “made good value”, but anything in the mixed-in-types struggled to sell.

“The better ewes were holding good body conditions north of 68-78kg had good demand,” he said.

“We struggled to get a home for those lighter ewes and off-types where the pen wasn’t as even, or they were a bit mixed.”

Jennings said their ewes were a “bit sticky” because farmers typically buy in midJanuary, and paddocks were already full.

Jennings remained optimistic, however, because lambs were in high demand and sold extremely well, making

a premium.

“Fetching probably $2.80-90 per kilo in the saleyards for shown lambs.”

Because woolly lambs were discounted, agents from both stock firms were encouraging farmers to shear their lambs to help sales.

Overall, Jennings has observed the economic outlook starting to turn with “markets coming to play with buying product from the freezing works.”

“It’s flying on to the finishers having a bit of confidence with buying nationwide,” he said.

Jennings said New Zealand had experienced a big economic downturn since October, when

China pulled out of the market.

“We have had quite deflated prices, and there has been a bit of adjustment. They are certainly well below expectations.

“But China is just starting to come into the market, so we are starting to see a little bit of a slow momentum building with demand for our stall lambs.”

A Ministry of Primary Industries SOPI report said: “Meat and wool export revenue is forecast to decrease five per cent to $11.6 billion in the year to 30 June 2024.

“Key meat export prices are expected to fall due to weaker purchasing power and

consumer confidence in key markets.

“Lower export prices for beef, lamb, mutton, and wool are forecast to be partially offset by higher prices for pet food and venison.

“Export volumes for lamb and mutton are forecast to increase in 2023/24, while beef volumes are forecast to decrease.

“Sheep and beef farm profit before tax is forecast to fall 31 per cent in 2023/24, following a 32 per cent decline in 2022/23, due to lower revenue and higher input costs.”

Carrfields was contacted to provide details about the sale but did not respond by deadline.

Lamb sales saw premium prices but woolly lambs struggled.

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024 Rural Wairarapa Midweek Cream cheese is pumped into boxes at Fonterra’s factory in Darfield.

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Wairarapa Data week ending – Wednesday 14 February 2024 Farm Soil Growth Sys Temp

APC

Rain mm

MS cow

MS ha

Rot

Kaiwaiwai*

4

17

55

1969

7

1.40 2.96

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For more information view the full farm walk data on the DairyNZ website Farmwatch page at dairynz.co.nz/farmwatch. *Kaiwaiwai is a split calving/winter milk farm.

NZ is creaming it in China’s dairy market Sally Murphy Growing demand for cream cheese in China has seen Fonterra ramp up production at its Darfield site in Canterbury.

The cream cheese

factory is forecast to export around 20,000 tonnes of cream cheese to China this season, and 1500MT to Southeast Asia.

Plant manager Matt Smith said exports were growing year-on-year and sales had really

picked up ahead of Chinese New Year.

“Due to the growing demand we’ve been able to increase production.

The team recently made significant efficiency, quality, and yield improvements – to increase annual

Wairarapa has received 40 per cent of its normal rainfall from Dec through until now, temperatures have been higher than average and hot spells have lasted longer than usual. With El Nino conditions likely to continue through until autumn, and supplement running low, many farmers will be looking at which levers can be pulled to increase supply or reduce demand. By now, most farmers will have a good idea of how many empty cows or selective culls they’ll be sending away through autumn.

It’s a busy time of year for meat processors and space at nearby facilities can become difficult to book, resulting in longer transport distances when things get tight. It’s a good idea to talk to your livestock agent early about availability, especially if you’re planning to send more culls than last year. Transport is stressful for livestock and it’s important to prepare them properly to ensure a comfortable and safe journey for cattle.

For more on summer management strategies, visit Summer management – DairyNZ | DairyNZ For more on transporting livestock, visit Transporting Stock – DairyNZ | DairyNZ And to read more about NIWA’s climatic outlook, visit Seasonal Climate Outlook | NIWA

www.dairynz.co.nz – 0800 4 DairyNZ – 0800 4 324 7969

throughput by an additional 2100MT per year – all executed with zero capital spend.”

Smith said cream cheese was common in traditional Chinese pastries and was used in tea macchiatos. These are made using a base of

Chinese tea, topped with a cap of cream and cream cheese that is whipped together until it forms a light and fluffy texture.

Other popular items made using cream cheese included cheese lollipops and cheesecakes, Smith said.

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36 Wairarapa Midweek Community Events Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Events

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22 Alcoholics Anonymous: Featherston Community Centre, 7.30-8.30pm. Call 0800 229 6757.

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

Carrington Bowling Club: 57 High Street, Carterton,1pm for 1.30pm start.

Call Pauline Hodgson [027] 406-672.

Carterton Community Choir: 7.159pm, St David’s Presbyterian Church Youth Wing, 164 High St South. Call [0278] 205-801.

Carterton District Historical Society: 142 High St North, Carterton, open 2-4pm or by appointment. Call Vivienne 379-5564 or email carterton. hist.soc@gmail.com Carterton Scout Group: At Rangatahi Hub [behind Carterton Event Centre], Scouts [11-14 years] 6.30-8.30pm.

Contact Sylvia [027] 249-3395.

Danzability Class: 11am-noon, at Studio 73, Greytown. Contact physio.rachel.horwell@gmail.com or [022] 077-2654.

Digital Seniors Wairarapa: Call [0800] 373-646 to book or for advice.

Martinborough: 9.30-11.30am, St Andrew’s Church; Featherston: 1.30-3.30pm, Featherston Community Centre.

Fareham Creative Space: Also Fri/Tues, open studio, 10am-3pm, 80 Underhill Rd, Featherston. Email: registrations@farehamcreativespace. nz Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 6.30pm.

Food Market: Food trucks, 4.30-7pm outside the Masterton Town Hall, rain or shine.

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

Justice of the Peace: Greytown Library 11am-1pm; Martinborough Library 11am-1pm.

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

KeepFit!: 10.30am, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066.

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

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

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

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

Patient Activity Programme: At Hospice Wairarapa, 59 Renall St, Masterton, 10am-1pm. Call 378-8888.

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

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

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

Steady As You Go: Falls Prevention and Balance Class, 9.30am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066.

Thursday Morning Bikers: Meet at the fountain at the Queen Elizabeth Park entrance, 9.30am. Contact David [021] 246-0295.

Wairarapa Fern and Thistle Pipe Band: Weekly practice, Masterton Brass Bandrooms, Park Ave, Masterton.

Email fernandthistle21@gmail.com Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9amnoon, at the Masterton Aerodrome.

Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 1-2.30pm.

Call 377-5518 or 377-1135.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Carterton Craft Market: Mon-Sat: 9am-4pm, Sun: 10am-3pm, 25 High St North, Carterton. Call Desley [027] 787-8558.

Carterton Senior Citizens: 12.303.30pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, at the old courthouse next to the library.

Cloth Collective Sewing Workshop: 10am-2pm, Kiwi Hall Supper Room.

Call Sara Uruski [0274] 474-959.

Dance Fit: At Carrington Park, Carterton, at 6-7pm. Text dance groove to [022] 321-2643.

Greytown Music and Movement: For pre-schoolers, 10am, at St Luke’s Hall, Main St. Contact email admin@ stlukesgreytown.co.nz Justice of the Peace: Carterton library noon-2pm; Masterton District Court 11am-1pm; Eketahuna Library 1.30-4.30pm.

Masterton Bowling Club: Funzie Friday, 12.30pm for 1pm start. Call 377-4664 after 4pm.

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

Masterton Masters Swimming Club: Club night 5.30-6.30pm, Trust House Recreation Centre back pool.

Call Stu [027] 295-4189 or Lucy [021] 0204-4144.

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

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

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

Sunset Cinema: Carterton Events Centre, Rangatahi Hub. Doors open 7pm, movie starts 7.30pm. Info at sunsetcinemacarterton.com Wairarapa Kids Choir: For children aged seven years up, 3.50-4.50pm, during school terms, Courthouse, Holloway St, Carterton. Call Jill [027] 347-5891.

Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Quit Clinic at Whaiora 9am-noon.

Support across Wairarapa. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246.

Walk and Talk: Meet outside Dish Cafe, First St, Masterton, 9.30am.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Carrington Bowling Club: 57 High St, Carterton, behind clock tower. Call Pauline [027] 406-6728.

Cobblestones Early Settlers Village: Open 10am-4pm seven days.

Crop Up Greytown: Fresh produce, seafood and kitchen creations from Greytown and South Wairarapa, from 9am, at Truckstop Greytown, 102 Main St. Check Facebook.

Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Sat/Sun 10am2pm, other times by arrangement. Call Elsa [021] 263-9403.

Featherston Weekly Market: 8am2pm, 33 Fitzherbert St. Greytown Menz Shed: 9am-noon.

Call Paul Dodge [021] 0262-6595.

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

Lions Book Sale: 9am-1pm, under the grandstand, Solway Showgrounds, Judds Rd, Masterton.

Martinborough Fair : In the Martinborough Memorial Square, 8am-4pm Martinborough Men’s Shed: Old Courthouse, 20 Cork St, 9am-noon.

Call John [021] 314-2485.

Martinborough Museum: Open Sat/ Sun at No 7 The Square, 10.30am2.30pm.

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

Masterton Tennis Centre: Organised doubles from 12.30 pm at 147 Dixon St, Masterton. Contact Sue McRae [027] 449-0601.

Parkrun: Weekly 5km run/walk. 8am start, at the Woodside end of the Greytown rail trail. Info: parkrun.co.nz/ greytownwoodsidetrail Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Sat/Sun 10am-4pm. Call Lesley Hodgins [06] 372-6433.

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

Wairarapa Cancer Society Supportive Care Services: For anyone needing support after a cancer diagnosis. Call (06) 378-8039.

Wairarapa Farmers’ Market: 9am-1pm, Solway Showgrounds, Judds Rd, Masterton.

Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Family History Research Rooms, 5 Church St, Masterton, 10am-noon.

Wairarapa Spinners and Weavers: 10.30am-2pm, in the Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Lynette 377-0236.

Women’s Self Defence: With Dion, 9am, band rotunda, Queen Elizabeth Park. Call [020] 4124-4098.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Carterton Farmers’ Market: High St, Carterton, 9am-12.30pm.

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

Masterton Park Bowling Club: Queen Elizabeth Park, bowls roll up at 1pm, names in by 12.45pm. Call [027] 957-1012.

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

Masterton Tennis Centre: Social doubles from 10 am at 147 Dixon St, Masterton. Blackboard draw.

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

Narcotics Anonymous: Featherston Community Centre, 7-9pm. Call 0800 628 632.

Rotary Sunday Market: 7-11.30am, Essex St car park. Contact thehodsons@xtra.co.nz South Wairarapa Pipe Band: Practice at St John’s church hall, Featherston, 4-6pm. Call [027] 628-5889 or [027] 453-0182.

Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9amnoon, at the Masterton Aerodrome.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26 Art for Everyone: Featherston Community Centre, 7-9pm. Call Sandie [021] 157-4909.

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

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

Carterton Food Bank: 10-11am MonFri at Haumanu House. Call 379-4092.

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

Carterton Scout Group: At Rangatahi Hub [behind Carterton Event Centre], Keas [5-8 years] 4.30-5.30pm; Cubs [8-11] 6-7.30pm. Contact Sylvia [027] 249-3395.

CCS Disability Action Wairarapa Office: 36 Bannister St, Masterton, 10am-1pm Mon-Fri. Call 378-2426 or 0800 227-2255.

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

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

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

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

Free Community Fit Club: Mon/Tues/ Fri, 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. Call Di [027] 498-7261.

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

Hospice Wairarapa Support Services: For anyone dealing with a terminal illness. Call [06] 378-8888.

Housie: 7pm, Club Carterton, Broadway. Call 379-8069.

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

Keep Fit!: 9.30am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066.

Line Dancing: 10.30am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066.

Literacy Aotearoa: Free computing and digital device classes for adults.

Call 377-4214.

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

Masterton Branch of the Labour Party: Meet at 6.30pm in Carterton or Masterton. Txt Helen [027] 497-4902 to check venue.

Masterton District Brass Band: Rehearsals at 7pm, in the Band Room, Park Ave, Masterton. Call [022] 574-0742.

Masterton Food Bank: 9 Church St, Mon-Fri 10am-12.30pm. Call 370-8034.

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

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

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

Steady As You Go: Falls Prevention and Balance Class, Featherston: 9.30am, A/G Church. Masterton: 1.30pm, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066.

The Dance Shed: 450A Belvedere Rd, Carterton. Beginners Linedance Class: 6-7pm. Linedance Intermediate Class: 7.30-8.30pm. Call Wendy [027] 319-9814.

Troubadour Music Group: 6-8pm, Wairarapa Community Centre, 41 Perry St, Masterton. Contact Stefan [027] 226-6019.

Wairarapa Futsal: 6pm Clareville Showgrounds. Call Robyn [027] 235-8673.

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

Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Call a Quit Coach based at Whaiora 0800 494 246.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27 Caregivers Programme: Caring for your loved one who is unwell, at Hospice Wairarapa, 59 Renall St, Masterton. Call Kirsten 399-1050.

Carrington Bowling Club: 57 High St, Carterton, behind clock tower. Call Pauline [027] 406-6728.

Carterton District Historical Society: 142 High St North, Carterton, open 2-4pm or by appointment. Call Vivienne 379-5564.

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

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

Clareville Badminton Club: Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm.

Call Steve [027] 333-3975.

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

Digital Seniors Wairarapa: Call [0800] 373-646 to book or for advice.

Carterton: 9.30-11.30am, Carterton Library; Greytown: 1.30-3.30pm, Greytown Library.

Featherston Amateur Wrestling Club: During school terms. Classes are weight and skill dependent; Beginners, 5-9 years, 5.30-6.15pm; 10 years+ [including adults] 6.15-7.30pm.

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

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

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

Free Literacy and Numeracy Classes: At Literacy Aotearoa, 340 Queen St, Masterton. Call Carol [022] 524-5994.

GirlGuiding: Masterton Pippins [5-7 years] 3.45-5pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646.

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

Knit and Natter: 3pm, Wairarapa Community Centre, Perry St; 7pm, Te Awhina Cameron Community House, 2 Stuart Cres, Masterton.

Mah-jong: Carterton RSA, 1pm. Call Margaret 379-8681.

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

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

Masterton Judo Club: Tues/Thurs, youth class 5-6pm, adults 7-8.30pm, Nga Totara Dojo, 205 Ngaumutawa Rd, Masterton. Contact Simon [021] 248-6111.

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

Masterton Toastmasters: Meet fortnightly, Salvation Army Hall, 210 High St, Carterton, 7.30pm. Call Wayne [027] 335-5825.

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

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

Scallyrag Border Morris Dancing: 7-8 pm at the Auditorium, Kuranui College, Greytown. Contact Alison [021] 111-1894.

Social Bridge: At South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club, 1.30-3.30pm. Call Lesley [021] 299-6389.

South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club: Games afternoon. Call Doff 304-9748.

Takahe Probus Club: Meet 10amnoon, at Masterton Club, Chapel St. Call Richard Jackson [027] 811-006 or Pam Hill [027] 370-5012.

Wairarapa Embroiderers Guild: Meet at the Ranfurly Club Rooms, Chapel St, Masterton. Email Wairarapaembroiderers@gmail.com Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Family History Research Rooms, 5 Church St, Masterton, 1-3.30pm.

Wairarapa Modern Jive: Carterton School hall, 7.15-7.30pm Intermediate workshop; 8-8.45pm Beginners class.

Contact Lance [021] 134-5661.

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

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

Woops A Daisies: Leisure Marching Team practice 4-5pm, at the Trust House Rec Centre Stadium. Call Cheryl [06] 370-1922 or [027] 697-6974.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 AA Meeting: At 7.30pm, Epiphany church hall, High St, Solway, Masterton. Call [027] 557-7928.

Athletics Wairarapa: Club night, 5.45-7pm, Colin Pugh Sports Bowl, Masterton.

Cards: “500”, 1.15-4.15pm, at the Carterton Club. Call Barbara 379-6582 or Val 379-8329.

Carterton Cycle Group: From Belvedere Rd [weather permitting].

Call Irene [027] 634-9167 or Lesley [021] 299-6389.

Dance Fitness: 9.30-11am, preschoolers with parents or caregivers at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830.

Digital Seniors Wairarapa: Call [0800] 373-646 to book or for advice.

Masterton: 10am-noon, Masterton Library.

Free Classes: Literacy, language, numeracy for adult learners. Call Literacy Aotearoa 377-4214.

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

Greytown Menz Shed: 9am-noon.

Call Paul Dodge [021] 0262-6595.

Greytown Miniature Makers: 10am2pm to make small thing in scale. All skill levels. Call Kaylene [06] 304-8532.

Healing Rooms: Confidential prayer for healing or any situation, 2-4pm, at St Matthews Church Hall, Church St, Masterton. Call [027] 245-2819.

Heart of Arts Wairarapa: A community gallery, 47 High St North, Carterton, Wed-Fri, 10am-4pm, weekends, 10am-2pm.

Housie: 7pm, at the Martinborough Bowling Club, Regent St. Juesday Art: 10am-12.30pm, AOG Church, Birdwood St, Featherston. Call Julia [06] 308-8109.

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

Kiddie Gym: For under-5s, 9.30-11am, at St David’s Church, corner High and Victoria Sts, Carterton. Call Judy or Joan 379-8325.

Martinborough Men’s Shed: Old Courthouse, 20 Cork St, 9am-noon.

Call Doug [027] 444-7331.

Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm, also print on Fridays, at 12 Victoria St. Call Elissa [0274] 706-528.

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

Masterton Park Bowling Club: Queen Elizabeth Park, 1pm, names in by 12.45pm. Call [027] 957-1012.

Maungaraki Probus: Masterton Club, Essex St, Masterton, at 10am. Call Judith Thomsen 377-1750 or [021] 295-2434.

Men’s Group: Meet for support and friendship, at the Salvation Army Village, Ngaumutawa Rd, Masterton, 7-9pm.

Parkinson’s Singing Group: 10am, at the South Wairarapa Workingman’s Club, Main St, Greytown. Call Marguerite Chadwick 379-5376.

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

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

Scrabble Club: 1-4pm in Masterton.

For venue details, call Sue McRae [027] 449-0601.

Silver Ukulele Club: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Jan [06] 308-8556.

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

South Wairarapa Caregivers Programme: Caring for your loved one who is unwell, at a café in South Wairarapa. Call Kirsten 399-1050.

Taoist Tai Chi: From 5.30pm at St Mark’s Church Hall, 185 High St, Carterton. Contact www.taoisttaichi.org Te Runga Scouts: Cubs, 6-7.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton.

The Dance Shed: 450A Belvedere Rd, Carterton. Line Dance Class 6-7pm; Rock N Roll Dance Class: 7.308.30pm, Beginners/Couple Coaching, Social/Competitive. Call Wendy [027] 319-9814.

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

Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll.

Couple inquiries to [027] 333-1793.

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

Wairarapa Singers: Choral singing.

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

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

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As summer progresses and the demand on the rivers and aquifers increases, the OWSA Committee asks that in the best interest of the environment, their members conserve and re-cycle water wherever possible.

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Nominations close Sunday 3 March at 5.00pm We look forward to your support, nau mai haere mai.

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Chris Cogdale

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The Masterton Swimming Club [MSC] is enjoying a new lease on life after several years of hard times.

A restructuring of how the MSC is managed has seen numbers more than double in the past two years, and now more than 90 children swim, many of them competitively. That’s a significant increase from the low of about 40 swimmers the club had after the covid-19 pandemic.

Belgravia Leisure, which runs the Trust House Recreation Centre, has taken over the coaching and the financial management of the club, and head coach Ness Dale said that has given the MSC “a bit of boost.”

“I am the coordinator of Swim Tangaroa and the MSC as well, so I basically just run swimming in Masterton, and it’s getting really good momentum flowing into the club,” Dale said.

“We’re just gaining momentum again now over the last two years.

We’re building on that and getting them racing, and we had a summer camp, and we’re into it.”

The summer camp incorporated the Manawatū Age Group Championships, which produced some outstanding results despite some of the racing being held in atrocious conditions – with torrential rain and strong winds at Palmerston North’s Lido Pool on the

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Swim Club lapping it up

ABOVE: The Masterton Swimming Club team at the Manawatu Age Group Championships.

RIGHT: Ionatana Baker-Sefo is one of the promising swimmers at the Masterton Swimming Club.

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weekend of February 3–4.

“It was the worst conditions we’ve ever dealt with. And the kids were champions.

It was hailing, and we were the only club without a marquee, so we were in the rain.

We were drenched, but the team spirit was just phenomenal, and they were just laughing and jumping in puddles, and we got through it.

And the sun came out in the afternoon.”

The standout of the meet for Dale was 11-year-old Sophia Campbell, who swam seven personal bests [PBs] and won a bronze medal in the 200m breaststroke.

In all, MSC swimmers won 18 medals – five gold, six silver and seven bronze – and swam 29 PBs, which was the most pleasing aspect for Dale.

Chelsea Grant, Charli Grenfell, Charlie Gard’ner, Jack Gard’ner, Kade Wood and Ionatana Baker-Sefo were medal winners in Palmerston North.

The following weekend, MSC took 15 swimmers to the PCATawa Dash for Cash hardcore swim meet in Kilbirnie, competing in 55 races and achieving 20 PBs. One of the areas where MSC is light on numbers is the 16–17-year age group.

Dale said the club is working hard on building towards

that national level again, and there’s a “really good structure” of 12–13-year-olds coming through to work with.

One of the promising swimmers in the mid-teenage age group, who has the potential to make a splash on the national scene, is Wairarapa College student BakerSefo, who travels to Wellington twice a week to train because he only has one training companion in Masterton, Jack Younger.

Dale said BakerSefo, a talented breaststroker, is very driven, and his idea is to head to Auckland and train at Coast, the internationally recognised club, which promising Carterton swimmer Ava Wilson recently joined, and many of New Zealand’s international competitors, including recently crowned 400m freestyle world champion Erika Fairweather, train.

“If he wants to do it, I’m going to try and make it work for him.

There are not many kids who want to carry on to that age, so I really want to get some support for him.”

Despite the recent revitalisation at MSC, Dale believes there is still a lot of work to do – but there is a hardworking committee and “the prospects for the future are looking good”.

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