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Alex Walsh is a fairly typical teenager: obsessed with Shortland Street, spending hours surfing his favourite YouTube channels, and cheekily calling his father as “an old unit”.

The Wairarapa College student has also danced in nationwide competitions, acted in community theatre productions, can pick up classic rock and bluegrass

tunes on the guitar by ear, and has received a regional youth achievement award for his commitment to the arts.

A gifted but otherwise regular kid, who leads an action-packed life – and who happens to have an extra chromosome.

After birth, Greytown local Alex, now 16, was diagnosed with Down Syndrome (DS), a genetic condition caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21.

Children with DS tend to

have learning disability, low muscle tone, and difficulty with auditory processing and developing language which, at first glance, could pose challenges for a young performer.

But Alex’s parents, Heather and Jim, weren’t prepared for their youngest son to take no for an answer – so they signed him up for the same activities as his brothers “to see what would stick for him”, starting with dance lessons at age 4.

Alex has not only stuck with dance, but has mastered ballet, jazz, contemporary dance and hip hop, and has studied jazz to Grade 9 and contemporary to Grade 7 under the DanceNZmade syllabus.

Alex relishes any opportunity to get in front of an audience: and, late last year, found himself in the national spotlight, with an appearance on AttitudeLive’s My Perfect Family, screened via TVNZ.

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The programme followed Alex as he rehearsed for last year’s ShowQuest competition, learned new contemporary routines at Solway Dance, practiced guitar, and spent time with Continued on page 3

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Education

Home to Chanel

Art

Myra Coley looks forward to starting her new role as principal at Chanel College. Full story P4.

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Opinion

Representation matters

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Community

Keeping afloat

The Carterton community rallies to keep its indoor pool open. Full story P10.

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Four Wairarapa cyclists are set to ride the length of New Zealand for a good cause. Full story P6.

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Disability no barrier for Alex Continued from page 1 mates at WaiCol’s Supported Learning Centre (SLC).

Now he has had a taste of the TV cameras, Alex has his sights set on an acting career – hoping to follow in the footsteps of other actors with DS, such as Shortland Street’s Jacob Dombroski and Libby Hunsdale, star of the New Zealand film Poppy.

Mum Heather says appearing on AttitudeLive was an opportunity for Alex to show other young people in the disability community, and their whanau, what they can achieve with encouragement and support.

“We didn’t see anyone like Alex on the TV when he was growing up. It is so important for people with DS to see themselves represented in the media so they can see what it possible,” Heather said.

“We hope that young people like Alex can see him dancing and think ‘I can do that, too.’

“Kids with DS are often told what they can’t do. But they just need to be given the opportunity.”

When Alex was born, Heather, a registered nurse, noticed something different about her third child – but doctors, she said, dismissed her concerns.

In his first few days of life, Alex was lethargic, struggled to feed, and his temperature dropped to

dangerous levels.

He was admitted to the neonatal unit at Wellington Hospital – where Heather, fearing for her son’s life, arranged for a Catholic priest to come and have him baptised.

Eventually, blood tests confirmed Alex had DS. Heather and Jim consulted with a geneticist about future health risks – and were told, in response to questions about fertility, that they should “just get him a little dog if he wants a girlfriend”.

“That was completely inappropriate,” Jim said.

“They didn’t tell us anything about things like circulatory issues, what his low muscle tone would mean for controlling his bowel and swallowing, if he would have issues with hearing due to having smaller eustachian tubes.

“All of this we had to find out ourselves.”

Alex spent 10 weeks in the neonatal unit, only to return to Wellington Hospital at four months old with severe pneumonia.

Heather and Jim said they once again dealt with insensitive attitudes from doctors – but Alex would go on to thrive and has

been “extremely healthy” ever since.

“He gets the odd cold, but that’s it,” Jim said.

Alex’s love for dance was apparent early on – as a toddler, he would watch older brothers William and Jacob during their classes at Hutt City Dance and “jiggle along to the beat”.

When he turned four, Heather enrolled Alex at the same dance school, where he was quick to make an impression.

“There was some concern that he was still wearing

Alex Walsh works out at Strength Nation in Carterton, with guidance from trainer Jake Moffit.

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Alex Walsh and friend Ava Saba, about to go on stage for a production at Solway Dance.

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pull up nappies, but they were very accepting,”

Heather said.

“They saw how expressive and musical he was, and they couldn’t say no!”

Alongside his brothers, Alex danced in “all manner of shows” and, on moving to Greytown, eventually joined In-Motion School of Dance, then run from Kuranui College.

In 2014, he was cast in an original show, When the Poet Dreamed an Angel, choreographed by teacher

Justine Kingdon, with whom Alex performed a moving duet.

Inspired by his fearless performance style and clear passion, Kingdon nominated him in the Frances Clarke Memorial Awards – which recognise the achievements of young people with DS in the Wellington region.

Last year, Alex landed a chorus role Masterton Theatre Company’s production of Chitty Chitty

House prices drop in Southern Wairarapa Tom Taylor

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Median house prices in two of the three Wairarapa districts dropped from November to December 2021, according to new statistics from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand [REINZ].

The median price in Carterton dropped 19 per cent from $710,000 to $575,000, with 10 houses sold in December, down from 14 in November.

Carterton was the only district where the median price also dropped compared with December 2020 [$601,000].

In South Wairarapa, the median price fell slightly from $870,000 to $835,000, with 15 houses sold, down from 17 in November.

However, the price in South Wairarapa was still up 39 per cent from December 2020 [$600,000].

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only district where the median price rose from November to December 2021, increasing from $637,750 to $690,000. The volume sold dropped from 58 in November to 47 in December.

Compared with December 2020 [$580,000], Masterton’s median price was up 19 per cent.

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spending longer on the market due to new lending criteria.

“If lending criteria stays as it is, it is expected that properties will continue to sit on the market,” Baird said.

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Median house prices in Carterton and South Wairarapa dropped from November to December 2021.

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Alex particularly loved performing at the Michael Fowler Centre in Wellington for Showquest – as one of a dance troupe of “corporate bigwigs” in an entry about sustainable fishing.

“That was very, very fun.

I love performing for lots of people,” Alex enthused.

When not dancing, Alex can likely be found with a guitar in hand – and is proud of having conquered Smoke on the Water, Highway to Hell, and Seven Nation Army by the White Stripes.

He has now added gym sessions to his busy schedule – joining Strength Nation to boost his fitness skills – and hopes to do work experience at a music shop.

Once he leaves school, he has one goal in mind.

“I want to study drama and be an actor. And be on Shortland Street,” he said.

“When I’m performing, I feel great.”

4 Wairarapa Midweek Local News Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Coley comes home to Chanel Her new role as principal of Chanel College is a return home for Myra Coley. She talks to ERIN KAVANAGH-HALL. A last-minute change of plans has led veteran educator Myra Coley back to her turangawaewae in Wairarapa.

Next month, Coley will head back to school – as the newly-appointed principal at Chanel College, the region’s only Catholic secondary school.

Coley (Te Rarawa) is a familiar face in Masterton: as a primary and secondary school teacher (in the classroom and senior management), an active member of the St Patrick’s Church community, and former owner/manager at Scoops Cafe.

Chanel is very special to me – it was the base from which I was able to connect with Wairarapa.

Her new role brings her career full circle – her first job upon settling in Wairarapa in 2009 was teaching Years 7 and 8 at Chanel, before becoming its assistant principal.

An eight-year tenure at Chanel was followed by her assuming the role of deputy principal at Makoura College, and then a stint teaching in China – sadly cut short by covid-19.

In fact, she and her family – husband Adam and children Lochie, Carter and Hadleigh – were due to head off on another overseas adventure when she spotted the job vacancy at her former workplace online.

Coley had previously accepted a role teaching English in Brunei, and her whanau were due to fly out on December 30.

“Then I saw the job at Chanel – which closed on the third,” she laughed.

“I sent in my application at the last minute. I thought I’d give it a shot – if it didn’t work out, it was obviously God’s plan for us to go to Brunei.”

God clearly had plans for Coley in Wairarapa: she had an interview at Chanel at 11.30am on December 4 and received the job offer by 3pm.

As new principal at her old stomping ground, Coley looks forward to reconnecting with the Chanel College whanau – students, staff, parents and Wairarapa’s Catholic parish – and being able to make a positive impact on her community.

“Chanel is very special to me – it was the base from which I was able to connect with Wairarapa,” she said.

“Chanel is my turangawaewae: a place to stand, where I am empowered to be myself, I feel connected, and where I’m able to affect change.

“If you want to make an impact on people’s lives, you have to be prepared to lead and help make systemic changes – and education is a big part of that.

“Education is a service – and I have the opportunity to serve the community that has embraced me.”

Coley, originally from Whangarei, did her teacher training in Hamilton and got her first job at a primary school in South Auckland.

After several years teaching in Australia, she settled in Masterton – husband Adam’s hometown – and began work at Chanel and, later, “down the road” at Makoura.

Coley is passionate about helping children become “global citizens” and connect with young people of different cultures.

She managed Chanel’s overseas student exchange

I want the students to see their faith puts them in an important position to make an impact on the world.

Myra Coley looks forward to starting her new role as principal of Chanel College.

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programme, helped Makoura acquire a Japanese sister school, and organised two student volunteer trips to Samoa.

“Young people do have a place on the world stage.

“When kids connect with other cultures, they see beyond themselves and their usual surroundings – and realise the world isn’t so scary, and people aren’t so different.”

In 2019, family in tow, Coley travelled to China, where she had accepted a role at Rong Qiao Sedbergh School, a private boarding school in the Fujian Province.

There, she worked as a bilingual educator – working, together with a Mandarin-speaking

teacher, with Chinese children to build their English language skills.

“It was challenging, especially as the parents had high expectations and wanted to see results quickly.

“But the kids were amazing – we bonded very quickly. Kids are kids throughout the world – they want to know you care.”

The Coleys enjoyed immersing themselves in Chinese culture and found the people “incredibly friendly and welcoming”.

“They love sharing their culture with you and are very keen to find out about yours.

“We found Chinese culture approaches raising

children similarly to Maori – such as bringing up families in multigenerational households and having a deep respect for their elderly.”

The family intended to stay in China at least three years, but came back to New Zealand in February 2020, in the early days of the pandemic.

They were on holiday in Vietnam when they found out the Chinese border was closing – and they had “just hours” to get back to Fujian.

They opted to head back to New Zealand from Vietnam and planned to return later in the year so Coley could start a teaching job in Shanghai.

But with the Chinese

government suspending family visas, the Coleys remained in Masterton and embarked on a new career path – opening Scoops.

Though Coley was grateful to “take a sabbatical”, she is excited to return to her first love of education.

Her first job as Chanel principal will be to consult with students and whanau about any changes they’d like to see – but eventually hopes to implement more project-based learning initiatives, restart the international exchange programme (once it’s safe to travel), and build on the school’s community service work.

Being of service to others, she says, is an integral part of Chanel’s Catholic ethos.

“For example, the students have been cooking meals for the older members of the parish – small acts which make a big difference.

“I want the students to see their faith puts them in an important position to make an impact on the world.”

Since Coley left Chanel in 2017, there’s been “several new developments”, but the heart of the school is the same: a tight-knit and inclusive student community, proud of its cultural diversity, with strong support from parents.

She acknowledges retiring principal Debi Marshall-Lobb for her “wonderful work” with the students.

“Whaea Debi has such a gentle, genuine leadership style. I’ll definitely be learning her expertise!”

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Support for Tonga ‘a waiting game’ Tom Taylor

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As soon as they heard the first bang of the eruption on Saturday, January 15, Francis Muller’s family rang him on a video call.

Muller watched from his home in Masterton as his family made their way from the wharf in Nuku’alofato to the highest point on Tongatapu.

The call lasted about 20 minutes until the connection was lost.

“They were at the wharf having ice cream when they heard the first bang,” Muller said.

“They straightaway jumped in the car and rushed home to grab face masks and went to the highest point in Tonga [Mata ki ‘Eua] that mostly everyone went to.

“It went from clear day to pitch black because of the ash. My brother put his hand out of the car and then held it in front of the camera. It was full of ash.”

The family had just arrived at Mata ki ‘Eua when the call disconnected.

Since then, Muller had been unable to contact any of his family in Tonga, including his mother and two siblings, as well as extended family.

Muller said that friends in New Zealand had been sending him messages of support and asking after his family every day.

“I just answer them the same thing, ‘I think they’re okay, but it’s a waiting game right now’.”

Pasifika Wairarapa Council chairman Luther Toloa said that since the eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai undersea volcano on Saturday, many people in the region had already expressed their desire to help people in Tonga recover.

However, Toloa said that the best thing people could do was wait until the true nature of the disaster

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became clear.

“As much as we want to help Tonga get back on the quick road to recovery, the methods for that are being put out by the central government and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

“The best advice, for the time being, is to wait until we get a better picture of what has happened, and from there, we can start mapping out the type of support that the people of Tonga need.”

Toloa said the road to recovery would be a long haul.

Taro or banana plantations, for instance, could take years to become fully productive again.

Toloa said the best way people could help was through existing international agencies in the Pacific.

“They have the expertise, and in most cases, they have people on the ground who can provide that link to the outside world and know where the support is required.”

Muller agreed that people would be better served by waiting to assess the full extent of the damage.

He said the Tongan community in Wairarapa was very small, with most people moving to the region within the last few years.

Muller left Tonga for Wairarapa in 2015 to play rugby for Wairarapa Bush.

After returning briefly to Tonga in 2016, he had been in New Zealand ever since.

Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta and Defence Minister Peeni Henare announced last week that New Zealand was ready to help Tonga in its recovery.

Henare said the HMNZS Wellington would carry hydrographic survey and diving teams, while the HMNZS Aotearoa would carry bulk water supplies and disaster relief stores.

New Zealand had also allocated a further $500,000 for humanitarian assistance in Tonga, taking its initial funding total to $1 million.

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6 Wairarapa Midweek Local News Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Grit on wheels for good cause A team of keen Wairarapa mountain bikers are soon to tackle the entire length of New Zealand on two wheels - for fitness, camaraderie and a good cause.

‘Team Grit’, made up Heidi Holbrook (Carterton), Jen Olson (Featherston), Megan Savage and Gretchen Saulbrey (both from Greytown), will be travelling the Tour Aotearoa: a bikepacking trail, stretching 3000km from Cape Reinga to Bluff.

Combining New Zealand Cycle Trail Great Rides, tracks, paths, lanes, and country roads, the Tour Aotearoa is listed as one of the world’s greatest scenic cycling trips.

Team Grit aims to complete the tour in 30 days – from January 29 to February 28 — averaging 100km per day to reach their goal.

As well as an intrepid adventure, Team Grit’s trip is a sponsored fundraiser – with the team’s proceeds going to the Wellington Women’s Boarding House, which provides low-cost, temporary housing for women on low incomes, or who need a safe place to stay.

Team Grit was initially formed by Megan and Gretchen, who had been training for the 2020

Team Grit – cyclists Heidi Holbrook (left), Megan Savage, Jen Olson and Gretchen Saulbrey – are training for the 3000km Tour Aotearoa.

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Lake Taupo Challenge, a 160km cycling road event – unfortunately cancelled due to covid-19.

So, they switched gears and decided to aim for something even harder – the Tour Aotearoa – and recruited Jen and Heidi to join the team.

In preparation for the tour, Jen said Team Grit

Our lives are made of stories, and this is my way of adding a really freaking cool one to my collection. has “worked really hard” over several months to build their fitness – which she found has had

a definite payoff for her mental wellbeing.

“I struggled with mental health last year, and cycling got me outside regularly, and feeling better,” she said.

“For me, doing something as hard as the tour with a group of fun, fierce, and like-minded women is a once in a

lifetime experience.

“We’re ready to help each other smash our goal and have fun doing it.”

Megan said she is excited about the “physical and mental challenges ahead” on the tour.

“Our lives are made of stories, and this is my way of adding a really freaking cool one to my collection,”

she said.

“My kids are watching their mum push her fitness, enjoy herself and achieve something amazing.

“The level of challenge and stretch is something I have never experienced.”

Heidi agrees: “My mantra is ‘use it before you lose it’. So, I wanted to have an epic adventure with three other inspiring, strong women.”

Gretchen said tackling the tour was also “a way of doing something that is less expected of women than men.”

“Curiously, my husband never got asked if he was doing the tour on an e-bike,” she said.

Jen said she and her fellow cyclists will be welcoming the daily challenges on the trail with humour, determination and, of course, grit.

“And loads of snacks!”

• To support Team Grit’s fundraiser, go to https://app. thegoodregistry.com/ events/grit-ridingthe-tour-aotearoa to make a donation to the Wellington Women’s House.

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Risky roads to the south coast Sue Teodoro

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A Christmas Day crash, leaving two lucky to escape serious injury, is just one reason a concerned local is calling for South Wairarapa District Council [SWDC] to focus more resources on coastal roads.

Tora and Te Awaiti Rds on Wairarapa’s increasingly busy south coast are mostly unsealed, leaving drivers unfamiliar with local conditions vulnerable to crashes.

Mike Firth is a farmer in the Tora and Te Awaiti area. He is also a volunteer firefighter and chair of the Tuturumuri Hall Society.

He has regularly made public submissions asking SWDC to repair and upgrade the roads to Te Awaiti on Wairarapa’s south coast, citing safety concerns.

Firth said the two roads were built many years ago to service the mainly farming communities at that time and were no longer fit for purpose.

“It is now a coastal destination as well as a rural area. There are lots of subdivisions and it is a popular destination for visitors,” he said.

“It has one of the only boat ramps in the area, which generates a lot

Gravel roads, such as the road to Te Awaiti, can pose danger to drivers unfamiliar with local conditions. PHOTO/SUE TEODORO

of traffic. The road is maintained by the council, but not enough for the level of use it gets. The road is corrugated, and many times of the year turns to mud. There are few warning signs.”

Firth described the Christmas Day crash: “The car swerved and went down the bank. It hit the gravel and rolled down towards the river.

“There were no warning signs advising them to slow down.”

The two occupants

had been lucky to escape injury.

Firth said there had been about four serious accidents in the area in the past year, with most vehicles leaving the road and going down banks.

He said dangerous areas needed to be sealed, corners needed to be widened and lupin and other growth cut back.

“The roads need more maintenance and more warning signs for people unfamiliar with gravel roads.”

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Over the Christmas holidays, Firth estimated more than 200 campers had visited the area, with up to 60 recreational divers and about 50 boats a day using the roads to access popular coastal spots.

He said SWDC needed to do more work on the roads before someone was seriously injured or worse.

“The council have approved subdivisions without upgrading the roading quality. They need to hold their contract with

Fulton Hogan to account.

The road is not fit for purpose anymore.”

Concerns about unsealed Ruakokopatuna Rd to the popular chasm attraction near Martinborough have also been raised in the past, with locals reporting vehicles crashing off the gravel road down steep adjacent banks.

Stefan Corbett, SWDC group manager of partnerships and operations, advised people to exercise caution on

rural roads.

“We encourage drivers to reduce their speed on rural roads at this time of year because of stock movements, machinery and the higher volume of traffic,” he said.

“We’ve had no reports of safety concerns or accidents on the roads mentioned this summer but if there are concerns, we encourage people to let the council know.

“We do acknowledge that there can be issues with unsealed roads and the recent dry conditions have made maintenance difficult, as the ground is so dry there is little to no moisture for the gravel and clay underneath to bond.”

Additionally, he said, increased holiday traffic volumes and heavy usage can take a toll on summertime road conditions.

“We ask people to be patient, drive to the conditions and to keep reporting dangerous areas to us.”

Corbett said South Wairarapa had a good road safety record: “In terms of safety, the total number of crashes on South Wairarapa roads in the past decade was below rural, Wellington, and national averages.”

Wednesday, January 26, 2022 Wairarapa Midweek

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AVOCADOS These nutritious and delicious fruits are native to Central America and have been a big part of their diet since ancient times. It travelled to different parts of the world and now there are three types, Mexican, Guatemalon and West Indian, all with different fruit, leaf type and hardiness.

An interesting fact about avocados is that their flower has both male & female organs, and their varieties have been split into two flowering types, A & B. This usually means that you should have one of each for increased pollination success, but we are lucky here at GardenBarn to have a self fertile type available, Cleopatra.

Pollination is always improved when there is an added pollinator, but with self fertile types you will still get fruit.

Avocados make beautiful evergreen specimen trees, perfect for adding shade, the fruit is an added bonus! They need to be grown in a warm, sunny sheltered spot with protection from frost,

 Placing cuttings in a freedraining mix, such as a cutting/ propagation mix and dipping into rooting hormone will improve success.

salt & wind when they’re young.

It is also important that they don’t dry out, or sit in water while they’re establishing. They have a shallow root system so mulching is recommended.

Planting into quality soil is advised, as always. Digging a big hole and filling it with Tui Citrus & Fruit Mix or Daltons Premium Potting Mix is a great start and adding in some ican Fruit Food and liquid Seamite will give it an extra boost. As the tree grows it should be fed with a quality fertiliser, they like the same kind of food as citrus.

We also recommend staking the tree at planting time rather than later in life. Adding the stake now avoids damaging roots, and also means you won’t forget! Place the stake facing the prevailing winds so that the wind pushes the tree away from the stake.

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Cleopatra is a dwarf avocado so it will only grow to around 3m x 3m, making it a perfect choice for smaller home gardens. wind break. If you use tall stakes right from the start they will serve multiple purposes, anchoring, wind protection, bug net and frost protection. Do it once, do it right.

It sounds like a lot for one small tree but it will be worth it in the long run.

WONDERFUL WISTERIA The cascading blooms of the wisteria is an incredible sight (and often scent) and we have just received a bunch of the gorgeous variety Harlequin.

Wisterias are fast growing and will need to have some strong support it as it grows. They don’t cling to things on their own like some other climbers can do.

They like to grow in a spot that has well drained soil (boost the soil with compost to help with this) and prefer full sun to part shade.

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10 Wairarapa Midweek Carterton Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Swimmers get behind pool Erin Kavanagh-Hall

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Without a significant upgrade – and a significant amount of cash – Carterton’s indoor pool will be forced to close.

But the Carterton community isn’t one to give up easily – and a committed group of locals have joined forces to keep the well-used facility (literally) afloat.

Since its opening in 1987, the pool – the only indoor swimming facility in the southern Wairarapa – has been a staple of Carterton’s landscape: as the training ground for the successful Carterton Swimming Club (CSC) and home of the Jolly Roger Swim School.

It has also been widely used by primary schools for swimming lessons, and individuals for their own fitness training or social swimming.

However, the facility, based on Carterton District Council land, was built with a 20-year shelf life – and a council report in 2019 found many of the building’s assets were in poor condition.

Requiring either replacement or rehabilitation were its steelwork, roofing rafters, solar heating system, toilets and changing rooms.

The pool also has no ventilation system – with

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the chlorinated air causing rust.

The CSC committee has put together a working group to raise funds for the indoor pool’s extensive makeover – currently focusing on commissioning an architect to design the proposed renovations.

The committee has planned several fundraising events, and launched a Givealittlepage earlier this month, which has so far raised over $1300.

The CSC has also secured funds from community development organisation Kai Pai Carterton, gaining $1500 from its Ka Pai SOUP project.

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favourite pitch, with the winner receiving a cash pot donated by the community.

The CSC was the winner at the most recent event, with the vast majority of the vote.

CSC secretary Kellee McCurdy acknowledged fundraising will be “a long journey” – but said the club is heartened by the support it has received so far.

“It’s obviously a project that resonates with the community and that local people believe in,” McCurdy said.

“It’s an amazing community asset, and people don’t want to see it shut down.

“We particularly want to make sure our children have a place to learn water safety skills – especially in light of all the recent drownings.”

At present, McCurdy said the CSC and working group is focused on developing a business case for the facility, which will assist with applying for grants.

Eventually, the club plans to relinquish ownership of the pool, and set up a charitable trust to manage the facility.

McCurdy said the working group is keen to hear from anyone in the community interested in serving on a future trust.

“We’re keen to hear from anyone with relevant skills - building, design, grant applications, or governance.

“We need all the assistance we can get.”

The CSC is currently planning a fundraiser event to be held on March 13 — featuring both “fun and serious” swimming

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races between current and former club members.

Russell Geange, who has coached at the indoor pool for the past 30 years, commended the initiatives to save the facility.

Geange was part of a team of volunteers who started building the complex in 1984.

He recalled working on the build alongside an engineer from the former Waingawa Freezing Works, who repurposed steel beams, sourced from a building in Petone, in his lunchtime.

“He would spend a couple of days to do each beam. There were about 18 beams in total.”

Geange said heated pools have evolved since those early days – but he remembered the first person in the door, about 6am, would have to get the wood burner firing to take the chill out of the water.

“When we opened in ’87, we said we’ll give the building 20 years. And now, it’s done its day.

“It’s rundown to the point where if something’s not done very soon, we might not have a pool.”

If you would like to assist with the indoor pool project, email Kellee McCurdy at cartertonswimsecretary@ gmail.com.

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A local eye on climate change As of last weekend, the Times-Age now features a new page devoted to the subject of climate change.

The Times-Age Climate Watch page will be a monthly feature compiled by Masterton-based publisher and writer Ian Grant (pictured).

Each month, Climate Watch will focus on positive local initiatives responding to climate challenges.

Grant said these initiatives were often the work of individuals or largely unknown groups with limited or no resources.

The page would also include a column of general climate change news briefs that may have

Today, I strongly believe newspapers still provide the best way of providing the public with accurate information about important issues like climate change. gone unnoticed.

“At times, the enormity of the climate crisis facing the country and the world means individuals often feel powerless to make a difference and sometimes simply try not to think about it,” Grant said.

“On a personal level, the climate crisis is something my wife Diane and I have been concerned about for many years, and we feel we can contribute most usefully by using our writing and publishing skills in

various ways.”

In the late 1980s and early 1990s, the Grants published Country Living, the New Zealand Smallfarmers’ Association magazine.

The magazine ran numerous articles about climate change and how it would affect farming and life in general.

“Today, I strongly believe newspapers still provide the best way of providing the public with accurate information about important issues like climate change,” Grant said.

The first Climate Watch can be found in last Saturday’s paper on page 9.

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12 Wairarapa Midweek Opinion Wednesday, January 26, 2022 EDITORIAL

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Diverse media matters Last week, I was privileged to spend time with the Walsh whanau from Greytown: Heather, Jim and son Alex.

Alex, a talented performer and star of this week’s cover story, was profiled by AttitudeLive (screened on TVNZ), which celebrates Kiwis with disabilities.

On screen and in person, Alex is a delight — an infectious personality who clearly belongs on stage.

As Heather said in our interview, her son being featured on a platform like TVNZ will help people with Down Syndrome (such as Alex) realise what they can achieve.

Media representation is a powerful force.

Scholars agree that the media we consume (like film, television and books) has a significant influence on how we see others — and ourselves.

For example, a study found that African American children exposed to positive characters of colour in their favourite media felt confident about their identity and appearance.

Peace of Mind

Erin Kavanagh-Hall Conversely, exposure to negative representations of their ethnicity undermined children’s sense of self.

We know that media has not always been inclusive of marginalised groups, such as ethnic minorities, the LGBTQ+ community and disabled people.

Often, these communities are portrayed in an unflattering light — for example, disabled people depicted as objects of pity or deformed villains.

At worst, marginalised groups are invisible: not only in the media, but in sport, academia, boardrooms and government.

And research finds that under-represented groups internalise this void, concluding that such opportunities are not for them.

Recently, it’s been heartening to see the media embracing more

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diverse representation, including of the disabled community.

People with Down Syndrome are appearing as regulars on popular drama series, modelling for Vogue, and, like Kiwi Libby Hunsdale, starring in internationally renowned films.

Shows like Sesame Street are including believable characters with autism, and Netflix is featuring actors with cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy.

And, on TV1, there’s Alex – a teen with a learning disability performing complex choreography and learning guitar by ear.

Disabled people are seeing themselves reflected — gaining the role models they deserve.

Representation matters.

Our world is richer for its diversity — and it’d be great to see more of it on stage and screen.

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Nikki King For people with too much time on their hands.

Emily Rose Never ending but absolutely necessary.

Laura Bradley Satisfying! But also annoying.

Trudi Roberts My homebrew workout session - who needs to pay gym memberships?!

Rachel Gomez A necessarily evil.

Catherine RowePenny My job.

Adele Pentony-Graham A piece of cake!

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14 Wairarapa Midweek Extra Wednesday, January 26, 2022 ARATOI VOICES

To See the Sea

Extra

Susanna Shadbolt What is it about the sea that has for ever inspired artists to faithfully try and capture the essence of it; in one still moment?

A walk along the beach never fails to get my mind wandering. As I prepare to go back to work and with the new school year on the horizon, I cherish the last few days of my Wairarapa summer at the beach.

I wonder, if I was to paint the sea what part of it would I strive to render?

Would it be the shifting light as it reflects off the waves and illuminates the air, or the colour of the water; never the same on any two days, or perhaps the vast refreshing vista of where the sea meets the sky.

Dutch printmaking artist Piet Lont, describes how the changing landscape of the foreshore inspired his wood cut Wad, on display at Aratoi as part of the Distant Kinship/Verre Verwanten exhibition.

I love the sinking water, the seabed rippling at low tide, the bubble-blowing mud and the gullies turning into puddles. Shrimps, fish and crabs swim here, and the algae covered stones provide a hiding place for eelpout.

“I love the sinking water, the seabed rippling at low tide, the bubbleblowing mud and the gullies turning into puddles. Shrimps, fish and crabs swim here, and the algae covered stones provide a hiding place for eelpout. Just below the sand you find cockles, clamworms and molluscs.

At high tide, when the warm foamy water rolls towards you, the hot sand cools down and that whole wonderful world disappears.”

Distant Kinship/Verre Verwanten is showing at Aratoi until February 20. The exhibition showcases the work of 18 printmakers from Grafiekgroep Bergen in The Netherlands and Print Council Aotearoa

New Zealand. It explores the artistic kinship that exists between the two countries. It’s no surprise that several of the artists have chosen to focus on the similar coastlines of the two countries, wild and vast.

Those of us who are lucky enough to live near the sea, know too well that there is something about the sea that is forever a part of us. To quote one of my favourite picture books

by Margaret Mahy, The Man whose Mother was a Pirate, when the little man finally reaches the sea “he opened his mouth, and the drift and the dream of it, the weave and the wave of it, the fume and the foam of it never left him again”.

I feel exactly the same.

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New member backs regional growth Tom Taylor

The board of Business Wairarapa has welcomed its latest addition in the form of the general manager of a Masterton mill.

Juken New Zealand’s [JNL] Karl Burling joined the team after a visit from Business Wairarapa [BW] to discuss the region’s Youth 2 Work scheme.

Last year, JNL took out the Youth 2 Work YouthFriendly Award at the Wairarapa Awards. The company had its highest ever proportion of workers in the under-25 age group.

Burling said the company had benefited from the input of these youthful workers.

“We all know that the youth of today require a different approach, but

Karl Burling form Juken NZ.

for the most part, they are positive, approachable, and just want a pathway and some leadership,” he said.

BW general manager Nicola Belsham visited JNL to talk about the scheme, and the subject of JNL joining BW came up.

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“I had also recognised that JNL needed to be more involved in the business community as we have largely remained within our own bubble,” Burling said.

He said he hoped to assist the board with their strategies as much

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“I am also hoping to bring in knowledge of the wider manufacturing operations that are a huge part of the Wairarapa business group. Providing this industry with tools that will support regional growth is paramount.”

Burling said his experiences at JNL – where he had progressed from operations through to management – would be useful to the board of BW. “This has given me experience in a range of business practices that I am sure will assist BW in developing strategies.”

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the community.

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Burling said that supply chain issues and labour and skills shortages were among the most significant challenges facing Wairarapa businesses.

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The pitfalls of hospitality We are not that great staying with people when we go away. I do not feel comfortable staying in someone else’s house. I like and need my own space so it’s always a hotel or motel for us when we go away together.

Many years ago, my first wife and I invited a family to stay with us while they sorted themselves out. They had sold up and moved to Australia but it had only lasted six months and they were back, homeless and possession-less. They had either sold or given away all their household effects as they were going to start afresh in Queensland.

We were delighted to be given their very nice oval mahogany dining room suite as a parting gift.

So, here they were back in NZ, mum, dad and two young daughters, staying at our house for who knows how long.

I knew the visit was going to be strained quite early on when comments (usually from dad) like, “eat as much as you can girls, they might kick us out tomorrow” and “I didn’t realise how much I loved this dining room suite, I wish we hadn’t given it away” were made on a daily basis and became very tiresome. After a week, things became quite strained between my wife and I. We had always just

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Graeme Burnard been the two of us and to have four extra people in the house meant a lot of adjusting. We knew that they had financial issues to deal with and we didn’t expect them to contribute to food or power as we had invited them, but they would sit around all day being depressing. Never even an offer of some housework or pulling a weed or two.

On day 13, they told us, completely out of the blue that they were off. They didn’t want to outstay their welcome.

It was a Friday and we drove them to Masterton railway station and off they went. We had a phone call a week later telling us they were in Nelson and thanks for everything. That was the last I ever heard from them and it’s been 29 years.

Whenever we get invited to stay with someone, I always think of that story and very politely decline on medical grounds (which is true, actually) and explain it would be much easier if we stayed in a motel or a hotel.

Oh, yes, and writing

this has reminded me of another unfortunate incident about staying with someone.

When I was 18 years old, I met an elderly American woman at New York’s JFK airport. Her name was Katherine. I had come in off a 27-hour coach journey from Ohio and was flying back to London. She was from San Diego and was flying to Ireland to trace her Irish roots. We spent about eight hours sitting next to each other in the terminal and I would fetch food and drink for her and mind her bags when she went for a wander. We exchanged addresses and maintained a long distance friendship by post for several years (way before computers). In 1982 I did a

long trip around the world for around three months and she suggested I stop in San Diego and visit with her.

Done. I would stop in San Diego for a week on my way home.

I arrived in San Diego and was met by her and a friend. We greeted each other very warmly and headed out to her car. On the way to the carpark, she asked me what hotel I was staying in. The following conversation went something like this.

“Oh, I thought I was staying with you.”

“What made you think that?”

“You invited me to come and visit.”

“Yes, visit, not stay. I am a single lady and I have never had a man stay in my house.”

She and her friend went off to discuss the situation and when they came back, she agreed that I could stay with her but she wasn’t very happy about it. She also told me that she had no food in the house, that she ate all her meals out, including breakfast, so don’t expect to be fed.

After three very awkward days, she drove me to Los Angeles Airport and as I got out of her car she asked for $20 for petrol which I gladly gave her. It was a cheap escape.

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Suitable for beginners.

Where: MLT Education House, 40 Dixon Street, Masterton Dates: 23 February – 13 April 2022 (8 weeks) Time: Wednesday Nights, 7:00pm – 9:00pm Cost: $180 Tutors: Judy Jeffery and Kath Wilkie Must Enrol by: 17 February 2022

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Have you dabbled in upholstery or completed our basics course and keen to learn more advanced skills? This course is designed for people with larger or more complex projects. Perhaps a chaise lounge or wingback chair. Must have previous upholstery skills to join this course.

Where: MLT Education House, 40 Dixon Street, Masterton Dates: 5 March & 12 March 2022 Time: Saturdays, 11:00am – 5:00 pm Cost: $200 Tutors: Judy Jeffery and Kath Wilkie Must Enrol by: 28 February 2022

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Where: REAP House, 340 Queen Street, Masterton Dates: 16 February – 9 March (4 weeks) Time: Wednesday Nights, 7:30pm – 9:00pm Cost: $100 Tutor: Becky Bateman Must Enrol by: 13 February 2022

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Conservation courses open opportunities Claire Hunt So, if I study conservation, what kind of job can I get?

It’s a good question.

Like those who study English or mathematics but don’t necessarily become writers or statisticians, people who study conservation don’t necessarily work in the field of conservation.

Instead, they have a whole raft of opportunities open to them. This might be based on what the students have learnt on the course, but it also might be based on their ability to apply themselves practically and in accordance with Māori tikanga, work in a team, and get the job done in sometimes adverse conditions.

There are two yearlong conservation courses run through Ucol in Wairarapa.

The level three conservation course, Te Kura Tapere, is aimed at senior secondary school students and runs once a week in school time at Pūkaha. The level four conservation course is aimed at adults and runs four days a week. Both programmes include knowledge-based and skills-based learning.

They look at Te Taiao, the environment, and how to care for it. In the level three course, there are units on trapping and giving good customer service and in the level four course there are units on how to drive a light utility vehicle and manage a chainsaw safely. And there’s a plethora of credits up for grabs - 31 in the level three course and 120 for the level four.

Sounds good, right?

But what do students who complete the courses end up doing?

There is no one size fits all. Students from last year’s level three course have opted to continue their career pathways as veterinary nurses, arborists, primary school teachers, marketing co-ordinators and by doing further study

The adult students who did the level four conservation course in 2021.

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Nine students from five different colleges who did the level three conservation course in 2021.

either at university or through the level four course.

Students from the level 4 course have chosen to be rangers, kaiarahi, nursery growers, trappers and working as a conservation adviser to landowners for the

doors for me in the future. The culture of the community we have created has been so supportive and amazing. The kaitiakitanga standard was so valuable as it really highlights how the work that we do should come from a

From this course, I have made lifechanging connections with people that will hopefully open many doors for me in the future. The culture of the community we have created has been so supportive and amazing. The kaitiakitanga standard was so valuable as it really highlights how the work that we do should come from a place of real and true compassion.

Queen Elizabeth ll Trust.

And it is hoped that the experience provided by the courses is an enriching one. Victoria Thompson, a level three student last year at Wairarapa College, shares her thoughts.

‘From this course, I have made lifechanging connections with people that will hopefully open many

place of real and true compassion.’

Anyone interested in the 2022 courses can get further information from the Ucol website or by contacting them directly.

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All Wairarapa has moved into a restricted fire season.

Fire and Emergency said the restriction took effect at 8am on Wednesday, January 19.

In a restricted fire season, anyone planning to light an open-air fire will need a permit.

Fire and Emergency acting Wellington District manager Brett Lockyer said the reason for the change was the current summer weather pattern and

predicted climate.

He said the need for a restricted fire season especially related to the south and east coasts of Wairarapa.

“If a fire was to get away in these conditions, it will be difficult to control, especially with the wind we have been experiencing,” he said.

“If you have a permit, follow the conditions listed on your permit.”

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The driver of a ute and trailer that flipped south of Waingawa Bridge yesterday has walked away without a scratch.

The man was towing a trailer full of gravel behind his four-wheel-drive when it flipped on a straight section of State Highway 2 about 10am.

The vehicle skidded upside down for about 10 metres before coming to a stop, caving in the roof and shattering the front and rear windscreens.

“I got the speed wobbles, and that was that.

“It sort of happened so quick, and you react as best you can and then it is all over,” the driver said.

He said it was fortunate no other cars were involved.

The man, who was surprisingly calm, gave

The driver of a vehicle and trailer that flipped on State Highway 2 sending gravel across the road has walked away without a scratch.

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credit to “half a dozen” cars on the highway that immediately stopped to help.

“The first one was a nurse, who made sure I was ok.”

He said Fulton Hogan arrived within minutes and cleaned up the gravel strewn across the highway.

He said the crash was “really strange” and was unsure what had happened as the trailer had brakes and was not overloaded.

He said it was a good reminder for everyone to be careful and always wear a seatbelt.

“The seatbelt did its job.”

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When the skating rink got on a roll

HJ Jones & Co, Chapel Street, 1913 (Once the premises of WellingtonWairarapa Motor Cycle Company). PHOTOS/ WAIRARAPA ARCHIVE

The new skating rink is close to completion. Wairarapa Archive’s MICHELLE CLAUSEN takes a closer look at the history of skating in Masterton.

The year 1908 saw a lot of change in Masterton – not only for the second coming of the skating craze in the area, but also as that was the year that Masterton voted in a “no licence” policy.

With no ability to make or buy alcohol within the town, residents were forced to find alternate forms of entertainment.

The first swimming baths were opened in Dixon Street, but the sexes were strictly segregated with separate times for use of the facility. A new skating rink opened on top of the

Wellington-Wairarapa Motor Cycle Company, and it did so with gusto – three nights and two afternoons a week, with the possibility of private tuition (held by a woman, for women and children) and hireage by private clubs. By the following week, a permanent ladiesonly session was offered on Monday nights after 100 women turned up, and separate adult and all ages sessions were also instigated.

The rink’s popularity grew rapidly. Weeks after opening, 150 extra pairs

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of skates had to be bought in for the public to hire, and a carnival and race was announced for June.

Just over a month after the initial launch, the skating sessions on offer expanded from five a week to 17, with the option for a season pass as well as the ability to purchase skates instead of hiring. Although there were semi-serious races on offer at the various

carnivals, there were many more lighthearted and jovial instances, such as the challenge laid down between “two novices at the game … to a race. Their weight is about 20 stone each.”

This race would have drawn a big crowd, with people gathering to watch the spills and laughter. Days later, the novel spectacle of “a hockey match on skates”

was on offer – the first of many. Day after day, positive reviews and advertisements flowed through both local newspapers, with pleas for fans to arrive early.

Themed carnivals were a regular occurrence, as well as nights with local bands in attendance – both of which guaranteed large turnouts of both skaters and bystanders.

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smaller competitions based around musical chairs and smaller races proved popular, and changes were made to allow bands, such as the Masterton South Brass Band, to play more regularly.

Near the end of June in 1908, notice of a second rink appeared in the Wairarapa Age. This was the first time in 20 years that Masterton

Masterton from Post Office Tower circa 1905.

had two rinks. Winslow Skating Rink (likely named after the popular brand of skates) and was planning to open on July 1 in Dixon Street, at the old Boxing Hall. Monday nights were reserved for ladies only and a “thoroughly competent instructor” was on hand for assistance – presumably George Coker, who was listed as the proprietor. Coker had been associated with the Masterton rink, and advertised his instruction, carnivals, new Winslow branded skates and private

rink hireage.

Immediately after the announcement of the Winslow Rink, the place that was known as the Skating Rink changed its name to the Elite Skating Rink – basically the same name as the rink located within the Drill Hall in 1888.

An advertisement placed in the Wairarapa Daily Times promoted that they had Winslow and other branded skates for hire as well as for sale, ladies had free hireage

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enjoyment levels of their patrons, likely in an effort to play off people’s fear of missing out on any fun.

Winslow Skating Rink emphasised the superiority of their floor to any other in the district, and how attractive the hall looked after its makeover. They were open every night and offering free skates to women on Mondays as well as the continual personal tuition from Mr Coker.

The Wairarapa Daily Times stated that “the exciting pastime of skating has grown so poppular among Mastetrn people that it has been necessary to open another rink to meet the requirements of the enthusiasts.”

In order to cater for the increasing numbers, Winslow was to order even more skates.

Marching Brass Band circa 1900.

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for two days a week, there was an upcoming carnival, and the night that the band wasn’t on site to play was a mistake on the band’s part. This all appears to be in immediate retaliation to the opening of the Winslow Rink.

The following few papers saw Elite printing snippets in the paper about their high attendance, as well as the

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Historic engine on track Sue Teodoro After a 13-year refurbishment, an historic steam train is back in action in the heart of Masterton.

The almost 100-yearold ‘Atlantic’ type steam engine will be on the tracks and available for young and young-at-heart train enthusiasts all summer.

The excited shrieks of kiddies heading into the green tunnel on the train track around the lake at Queen Elizabeth Park will soon be joined by the chuffing of the shiny black renovated engine.

The steam train will be attached to the three red carriages on the existing miniature train.

Gary Esler has been involved in the operation and running of the Masterton Miniature Railway for 43 years.

Together with colleague Barry Stroud and other volunteers from the Masterton Miniature Train Society, he will be putting the vintage train through its paces at Queen Elizabeth Park.

The first rides started in earnest two weeks ago, and are expected to run on the track around the Lake of Remembrance every second and fourth Sunday of the month through summer, weather permitting.

Gary Esler, left, and Barry Stroud with the refurbished steam train.

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The classic black engine with gold trimmings was built about 1925 and originally came from the South Island.

“I’m so excited,” Esler said.

“It’s amazing. It’s a classic train. It’s the largest operating miniature-style steam train in the Southern hemisphere. It’s very fast.”

The engine travels up to 15km an hour.

“It sounds exactly the same as a steam train. It goes ‘chuff chuff ’ and fires

all the steam out,” he said.

“It came off the track to be stripped down and rebuilt about 13 years ago.

We had to make up a new boiler for it. It has been here for about 40 years,” Esler said.

“This is pretty special.

Just to get the boiler done, it’s been about two years.

You have to get drawings done and get permissions.”

The boiler had been made in Dannevirke and was then tested in New Plymouth.

“Our biggest hold-up was red tape and getting things signed off. You can’t just build a steam train and start driving around the track.

“It was originally used in a mine in the South Island hauling stuff in and out,” he said.

It runs on coal and needs a steam train licence to drive. Special coal from the South Island will be used with fewer emissions.

“We have people trained up to drive that train,”

Esler said.

Stroud, who often drives the regular train, is expected to be one of the new drivers.

“I’m at the point where I’m confident, and I’m loving driving it. It’s 97 years old. It’s got its own little foibles and its own quirks. It’s about becoming aware of them,” he said.

The rides will still cost $1 and continue as usual in other respects. The steam train will not run if it is raining.

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The new school year beckons, whether that’s pre-school, primary, college or tertiary.

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Jacqui Murray Dance School Jacqui Murray has been teaching dance for over 30 years. Classes are now o° ered in both Carterton and Martinborough.

about the discipline, dedication and motivation from achieving high standards. Jacqui Murray feels the dance exams provide a positive learning experience and gives the students a great sense of accomplishment.

With her team of experienced teachers she can o° er classes for all ages in ballet, tap, contemporary, hip hop and jazz and also holds a specialised pre-school class for 3-to 4-year-olds.

The dance school is well known for its annual Cabaret performance held at the Carterton Events Centre in November and it’s proving a popular way to celebrate the dance year.

Exams are held mid-way through the year where students are assessed against the NZAMD standards. While these are not mandatory, the pupils who choose to do these exams learn

Term 1 enrolments are now being taken. Contact Jacqui now for further information or visit the website – www.jacquimurraydance.co.nz

The First Steps & Future Prospects feature; a specialist education publication for all ages.

WHERE FUN AND ACHIEVEMENT JOIN TOGETHER We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to explore the joy of dance and have it enhance their life.

We carefully tailor to the age & ability of students.

Dance Programmes Jazz • Tap • Hip Hop Adult Classes Preschool Classes Ballet • Contemporary

Taking enrolments for 2022 now Located in Carterton and Martinborough Phone (06) 379 6004 or 027 242 3462 Email: Jacquimurraydance@xtra.co.nz www.jacquimurraydance.co.nz

A sense of belonging at Hadlow Pre-School At Hadlow Pre-school we pride ourselves on providing quality early childhood education for children from three years of age.

Our welcoming environment and qualiÿ ed teachers ensure that each child builds a strong sense of belonging and meaningful

relationships that are necessary to learn, develop and have fun!

We are on the grounds of Hadlow School and are part of the Trinity Schools however we also welcome children who wish to attend alternative primary schools.

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New Zealand’s education system catering for all New Zealand’s education system re˜ ects our unique and diverse society. It welcomes di° erent abilities, religious beliefs, ethnic groups, and ideas about teaching and learning.

There are three levels of education.

Early childhood (ECE), primary and secondary, and tertiary further education. They teach the national curriculum and are secular (nonreligious).

The government subsidises all children aged 3-5 who attend ECE for up to six hours a day (30 hours per week).

Your child’s education is free form the ages of 5 to 19 at state schools (government owned and funded) if they’re a New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident.

Some private schools are also integrated which means they get some government funding.

Primary and secondary consists of 13 year levels.

Primary starts at year 1 - Year 8 (5-12 years of age on average). The secondary system goes from Year 9 – Year 13 (13-17 years on average).

M˛ori-medium educa tion is where students are taught all, or some curriculum subjects, in the M˛ori language for at least 51% of the time.

If attending a school isn’t the best option (you might live a long way from the nearest school, travel overseas or have other reasons) your child can learn with New Zealand’s correspondence school, Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura). Te Kura teaches early childhood, primary, secondary, and special needs students using multimedia and online learning.

Your child can also study one or two courses if a subject they want to study isn’t available at their school.

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2022 IMPORTANT DATES

WAIRARAPA COLLEGE With Wisdom and Courage | Kia Mātau Kia Māia

TERM ONE 2022 COMMENCEMENT WEDNESDAY JANUARY 26: Course Change Morning 9am-11am in the WaiCol Library.

YEAR 9 ORIENTATION PROGRAMME MONDAY 31 JANUARY: 9.40am-3pm. Day begins with a põhiri in the College Hall at 10am (students to arrive 9.40am).

All whānau and families are welcome.

TUESDAY 1 FEBRUARY/WEDNESDAY 2 FEBRUARY: 8.40am-3pm THURSDAY 3 FEBRUARY: 8.40am-3pm for all year levels.

On arrival in the morning go to: Year 9: Whānau Time Year 10: Gym Years 11-13: Hall Full School Assembly Period 2 Normal timetable for remainder of the day.

FRIDAY 4 FEBRUARY: Normal School Day MONDAY 7 FEBRUARY: Waitangi Day Observed (School Closed)

2022 TERM DATES TERM 1 - MON 31 JANUARY - THU 14 ARRIL Stat holidays: Waitangi Day Monday 7 February (Observed), Good Friday 15 April, Easter Monday 18 April, Easter Tuesday 19 April, ANZAC Day Monday 25 April (During Term Break) TERM 2: MON 2 MAY - FRIDAY 8 JULY Stat holidays: Queens Birthday Monday 6 June, Matariki Friday 24 June Teacher only days: Mon 23 May TERM 3: MON 25 JULY - FRIDAY 30 SEPTEMBER Teacher only days: Mon 29 August TERM 4: MON 17 OCTOBER - FRIDAY 9 DECEMBER Stat holidays: Labour Day Monday 24 October Teacher only days: Mon 23 and Mon 28 November

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A thriving Solway College capacity roll and increasing waiting lists Solway College is excited to welcome all new students and their wh˜nau in to the Solway family at the beginning of the year p° whiri and the annual family pool barbecue on Sunday, January 30.

The school will be reopening with its capacity roll and continues to have increasingly growing waiting lists, as families from all over Aotearoa look to secure their daughter’s intermediate and secondary journey at a thriving Solway College.

Solway College Principal Janine Tupaea, explains that “The school’s closeknit family atmosphere, outstanding academic successes, all girls and boarding school advantages, passionate and innovative teaching team, holistic education and, now modern and refurbished learning and living spaces have made Solway College the premium

choice for their daughter’s education.”

The school has ensured it has retained its very small class sizes that it is renowned for within the Junior school while increasing the number of junior classes in Years 7-9 from three classes in 2020 to six classes in 2022, to keep up with this demand.

Solway will continue to focus on its sustainability practices which had it named as one of three ÿ nalists for the New Zealand Most Sustainable Schools Awards. “Embedding sustainability education and recognition of being kaitiaki of the Manaia block of land on which our school resides into students’ learning is a focus of the school’s local curriculum and T° M ˜ tou ara Manaia Our Solway Way,” says Tupaea.

Tupaea is excited about the year ahead listing some of the reasons for this as “the work being invested into curriculum delivery and design, seeing the students embracing and excelling in the extensive sporting, cultural,

and EOTC opportunities which will be presented to them this year, and ensuring that each student at te K˜r eti

o Manaia not only succeeds but thrives throughout 2022, as at Solway College every student’s a taonga”.

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FIRST STEPS&FUTURE PROSPECTS Wairarapa Montessori Preschool Celebrating 26 Years

We have a passionate and highly qualiÿ ed team of responsive Montessori teachers working with the children, enabling them to develop at their own pace using the unique Montessori learning materials. These are designed to engage the children and connect them to sounds, shapes, colours and textures in their environment.

A deep and abiding curiosity is necessary for creative learning. This is nurtured by providing the child with opportunities to discover qualities, dimensions and relationships amid a rich variety of stimulating learning situations.

We are now enjoying the 12th year in our beautiful villa on Lincoln Road, Masterton.

Creating community is at the heart of our work.

We o˜ er a peaceful and orderly environment which ° ows freely between indoors and outdoors. Our Montessori centre is a thriving community of learners where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. A rich Montessori programme fosters a love of learning, independence and creativity; all of which enable the child to reach their full potential.

You are welcome to visit and experience ÿ rst-hand what makes the Montessori approach unique.

We are a peaceful, supportive community that embraces diversity; every child, family and teacher is treasured here.

Our community is diverse, and we enjoy learning about di˜ erent cultures through a shared celebration of festivals throughout the year.

Our garden provides opportunities

to care for the natural environment.

Children grow vegetables which they then lovingly prepare to share with their friends. Our fruit and nut trees have matured and become a living playground for the children, who are encouraged to create their own play structures.

We o˜ er Montessori Early Childhood Education for children aged 2-6.

We are open Monday - Friday 8am 4pm, throughout the year (only closing for the Christmas New Year holidays).

Enquiries Phone: (06) 370 1471 (centre).

Email: wairarapa.montessori@gmail.com www.wairarapamontessori.com

Give your child a head start at school Do want your child to be a competent independent self-learner?

Our Montessori Children’s House offers a peaceful and orderly environment based around a structured learning curriculum supported by Montessori trained teachers and special Montessori learning materials

20 hours ECE Aged from 2-6 years

“Montessori’s been fantastic for my daughter’s socialisation. The structure and orderliness really suits her nature, we’ve decided to continue with Montessori into primary school” Experience first hand what makes the Montessori approach unique.

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THE JAZZ DANCE AND DRAMA CENTRE is stepping into 2022 with a refreshed look. We are about to turn into our next 40 years of encouraging young students to grow confidence, be creative and develop their love of theatre and dance. We will continue with our same values, family friendly focus and a professional, caring faculty. We live by our motto DO YOUR BEST. BE PROUD AND HAVE FUN. The Studio offers options from three years and above including senior ladies’ classes. With the start of our year approaching fast, take a look at what is scheduled.

Some classes in the Pre School area especially are already full so get your registration in now to confirm a placement.

great grounding with up to date moves and music. The grades continue through to Advance levels achieving professional study options for those wishing to further their dance careers.

READY SET BALLET This is new programme for young dancers starting at four years.

HIP HOP At JDDC we start classes at eight years of age. There are three levels of classes and students grow in confidence as they advance in ability and age. Our styles are always fluid depending on the current music and hip-hop trends. We are very strict about the content of music and the appropriate movements taught to young dancers.

AMERICAN JAZZ DANCE This syllabus starts with a transition class at five years of age. We have taught the AJDA syllabus for forty years with Sharon previously being one of the two directors for over twenty-five years. The work is busy, fun and technical while giving young dancers a

CONTEMPORARY Classes start at eight years of age.

These classes allow young students to explore their love of music through the use of challenging choreography. The classes explore creative movement while working on strength and personal growth in dance fitness and flexibility.

READY SET DANCE JDDC is very proud to be the licence holder for this awardwinning program. Students must be three years of age at start of the dancing year.

CLASSICAL BALLET We teach the ATOD syllabus.

This is a technical program that demands strong technique while training expressive, artistic dancers. This encourages the dancer to really extend their love of dance while focussing on this disciplined dance form.

ADULTS We have two adult class options.

Experienced Adults. Caters to ladies over eighteen years. This class requires some previous dance training and experience.

This class is a popular feature in our end of year show case.

The styles taught through the year are mixed and varied.

Baby Boomers. This hugely popular class is designed for our over fifty’s age group. It includes Ballet, barre, yoga and Pilates based exercises for strength and continued flexibility. It also includes dance routines of varied genres and is totally inclusive of all capabilities.

Fun and laughter is the key and everyone is welcome.

BROADWAY JAZZ JDDC has been recognised as a leading training ground in the field of Musical Theatre. Pupils are trained through full hands-on experience in theatre protocols, stage etiquette and performance technique. The triple threat of singing, dancing, acting is firmly established in the class content. An annual live musical is staged at the end of term one. Students also perform in the studio showcase at the end of the year. Previous productions have included Aladdin, Oliver, Shrek and Madagascar. Our 2022 show is Frozen Jnr. Casting for lead parts is completed now however, all Broadway Jazz pupils are Included in the production. Rehearsal and costume calls will start at the beginning of term so registration now is vital to secure a place.

ENROL NOW FOR 2022 www.dancemasterton.co.nz STUDIO OWNER/DIRECTOR: Sharon Stevens-Cottle www.dancemasterton.co.nz Follow us on Facebook: The Jazz Dance and Drama Centre JOIN THE STUDIO NOW TO BECOME PART OF OUR PERFORMING ARTS FAMILY

Popularity pushes skating rinks to expand

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Masterton’s new skating rink is near completion. Wairarapa Archive’s Michelle Clausen takes a look at the history of skating in our town.

Any fears that the inclusion of a second skating rink would lessen the numbers present at either business were quickly put to rest, as both rinks were dealing with record numbers crowding their venues.

Even on the same night as a sell-out carnival held

by Elite Rink, Winslow Skating Rink issued every pair of skates they had available, on top of any skates that regular enthusiasts supplied themselves.

Competition for more patrons was fierce, however, as both rinks advertised competitions in which they would award a brand-new pair of skates to the winners.

The Elite Skating Rink was posting numbers of over 160 patrons at a time and often had to order

new skates to cater for the growing crowds.

At the end of July 1908, the Elite Skating Rink announced they would laid, in order to make the be moving from above establishment the most Wellington-Wairarapa up-to-date rink around.

Motor Cycle Company, While Winslow is out to the old gymnasium in of action, Elite capitalised Dixon Street next to Fly on the opportunity, and and Young Carriers. They announced themselves as assured their patrons the place to be after 171 that the floor had been skaters were on the floor adapted for roller skating, in one night. The private and the building was to club, which had reserved be extended by another the floor for Wednesday 20 feet to cater for the nights, rescinded their increasing demands on the booking in order to space. allow the public another Not to be outdone, the opportunity to practise Winslow Skating Rink their skills. announced a sixty-foot Winslow reopened extension to their building, with its much larger floor making the total skating space, but without fanfare.

They advertise as being area 130 feet long, which Golf Sign 1200mm x 900mm “well patronised”, while was to begin immediately.

Elite advertised alongside Flooring similar to those them with much more found in large city rinks enthusiasm and promised was also promised to be

Fly and Young General Carriers, circa 1905. PHOTO/WAIRARAPA ARCHIVE

even more new skates on order. They also took the opportunity to advertise themselves at the “largest rink in Wairarapa” with the “largest and best floor”, making use of the South Band and offering several free hire sessions for ladies and children.

Winslow was still advertising, and extended their hours to three sessions a day, every day, with all day sessions having free skate hire.

While Elite was frantically advertising their activities, great attendance and regular band, Winslow stayed relatively quiet.

This could be due to them slowly fading into the background, or it is also very possible that

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they were doing so well that they had no need for advertising.

At the end of September Elite offered free skate hire to all in order to lure beginners into the leisure activity. Due to popular demand, Elite extended its season into the start of November, and decided to end with a bang – another grand carnival with free skates for competitors and the highly discounted price of only 1 penny admission.

Seemingly out of the blue, the proprietor of the Elite, RE Howell, filed for bankruptcy at the end of November. The business was in and out of the courts, with Howell’s wife suing a dentist with him then countersuing.

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FISH GALORE FOR WAITANGI WEEKEND FISHING FEST

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Superfish AT CASTLEPOINT

The chances of landing the ‘big one’ in Wairarapa waters are the best they have been for many years, according to Craig Mulligan, Club Captain for the Wairarapa Sports Fishing Club.

“The water is teeming with fish ... Tarakihi, Blue Cod and Gurnard are in good numbers along with plenty of Kahawai workups and bait schools. There’s been some big Kingfish caught off Castlepoint in recent months too, breaking club records, and the water is warm enough to be Yellow Fin Tuna country,” enthuses Craig.

The warmer waters (averaging over 21 degrees) are certainly attracting fish in large

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numbers. Snapper have been seen off Castlepoint to Lake Ferry, in numbers not seen since the 1980s.

Craig is not sure if there’s a single reason. It could be the warm water, combined with Covid keeping fishers indoors, and less international fishing happening in New Zealand waters, but whatever the reason with the SuperFish 500 competition happening at Castlepoint over Waitangi weekend – it’s perfect conditions.

It’s the Wairarapa Sports Fishing Club’s premier tournament – Superfish 500 – and will be held over three days (4th-6th February) at Castlepoint Beach. It’s the great boat and land-based fishing competition which

attracts keen fishers from all over.

There are seven categories of fish to compete for: Tuna, Kingfish, Kahawai, Blue

cod, Gurnard, Tarakihi and Shark (over 90kg).

Entry fee is $50 ($60 for non-club or nonaffiliated members).

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Continued from Page 37 In line with the club’s continuing emphasis on sustainable fishery, the tagging prize of $200 cash will remain for Kingfish and sharks. These fish will need to be tagged, photographed, and released.

On presentation of the tag card and photo to the weigh station, the card will be entered in the draw to win the cash.

Then registrations will occur each day from 7am-9am Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The competition will be run from the Fishing

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Entry into the SuperFish Competition will only be allowed to double vaccinated anglers.

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022 Lifestyle Wairarapa Midweek Linda the cat had stolen at least 10 complete pairs of socks – with more unmatching.

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Sock thief unpawed Tom Taylor For some time, guests at Carterton Holiday Park have been waking to discover that their socks have gone walkabout in the night.

However, a plea on social media has turned up what appears to be the culprit: a black cat by the name of Linda.

Carterton Holiday Park owner Sharrie Gibbons said that four workers had been staying in cabins at the park. Before retiring for the night, they had removed their boots and left them outside, with the socks tucked inside them.

“They got up in the morning, and all the boots were there, but there were four pairs of socks missing,” Gibbons said.

After a guest suggested a potential perpetrator for the crime, Gibbons posted on Facebook group Carterton Notice Board on Wednesday night: “We run the Carterton

Holiday Park, and some of our guests are losing their socks from around their sites and cabins.

Has anyone in the surrounding area got a cat who has a fetish for socks?”

One commenter suggested it was “Dr Suess on the loose”.

Another proposed that a human may have acquired a taste for the socks.

However, another commenter soon came forward, claiming that her cat Linda was the most likely offender – with evidence to back it up.

“It started off with kids’ toys and pyjamas and things,” owner Gemma Chipp said.

“It was quite embarrassing. There was a wee trail through our neighbours’ backyard to our bathroom window, where they got back into the house. I could only assume it was my cats.”

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About three years ago, Chipp had adopted three black kittens from the SPCA. Two of them were related, and both had started compulsively bringing socks into the house.

When they were little, the cats were quite incorrigible. However, Chipp had thought that the phase was over by the time she moved in next door to the holiday park.

“It had been about six months, then just before Christmas, she started up again. But I only actually caught her with a sock in her mouth about a week ago.”

Efforts to stop the cat had so far proved futile.

After Gibbons brought to light the extent of the thievery, Chipp had kept Linda locked inside on Wednesday night.

But on Thursday morning, an hour after letting her outside, the cat had brought Chipp another fresh pair of socks – plus an extra odd sock for luck.

“They’re predominantly working socks, but she’s not picky,” Chipp said.

She brought a bagful back to the campsite on Thursday morning, gratefully received by Gibbons.

“Hopefully, the guests we have coming back in tonight can find their socks

among them.”

However, Phil Gibbons said that was just the tip of the iceberg.

Once he knew which section the cat was coming from, Phil walked around the edge of the holiday park to see if he could find any more misplaced items of clothing. He was not disappointed.

“I found another eight or nine socks, tea towels, and a headlamp. Some of them were lying in the ground, but about four or five socks were hanging in a tree.

Whether she was trying to make a bed or something in there, I don’t know.”

A golf glove and a headlamp were among the retrieved items.

Phil had seen a black cat roaming through the campsite on occasion and said its black fur provided an extra layer of stealth.

He said the cat must be a fearless feline to make its way through a dog-friendly campsite at night.

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Kindness memories enduring

doesn’t seem to let age become a reason to slow down and why should it.

If surfing is something she can still do and still loves then there’s no reason to give it up.

We should all keep doing what we love until we can do it no more. I am passionate about exercise and plan on doing it until I simply can’t. I’m inspired by the likes of Nancy, and also Robert Marchand, a cyclist who had to have a new category set up for him as he broke a world record in the 105+ category.

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Tim Nelson One evening on the way to our accommodation after a long day of travel I popped into a service station to get a copy of the Sunday newspaper, hoping there would be a copy at the end of the day. I was disappointed to see there were none left, but I asked the attendant anyway.

He then went to the back of the store and got me a copy of one that was being returned (with the barcode cut out). I offered to pay for it, but he said no, just to take it, even though I wasn’t buying anything else.

The trip I was returning from was an amazing experience visiting Milford Sound, a truly beautiful place. However, I’ll remember the simple act of kindness from the service station attendant just as

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fondly. It was nowhere near as extravagant as my trip, but this doesn’t make it any less memorable.

Acts of kindness are such a special thing, regardless of how seemingly small the act may be. We can all do them, and doing so will always make the day if another person that little bit better, as well as building a stronger and more caring community.

Some great old school advice

I just read this in an article on exercise in the Listener magazine: ‘We in no way dispute that exercise can sometimes be hard and, when it is being performed, unpleasant. But good health is not incompatible with some discomfort.’

I agree with this advice

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100 per cent. I am a huge advocate for health and fitness, but totally understand that it isn’t easy for so many, including me on many occasions.

However, as I have written, there has never been a time in which I haven’t felt better after going for a run, to the gym, playing football, or any other form of exercise. It has a hugely positive impact on my mental well-being and, according to a study of 50,000 adults by the

British Journal of Sports Medicine, those who exercise regularly are generally far better off in dealing with the covid virus.

The reason I started this post with the quote is that the person who wrote it was Girolamo Mercuriale and he did so in his book De Arte Gymnastica which was written in 1573. The good advice and information is out there and has been for thousands of years going back to the

likes of Plato. However, good advice is one thing, but it’s quite useless if we don’t follow it.

Don’t stop doing what you love

I heard an interview on Radio New Zealand in which host Jesse Mulligan was speaking to Nancy,a guest, regarding her lifelong passion of surfing. Straight away I was pretty engaged by the conversation, as I love finding out about how and

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why people get caught up in the hobbies and activities that stay with them for a lifetime.

As I listened I gathered that Nancy was long since retired, but I was astounded to hear that she’s about to turn 93.

I was impressed to hear Nancy share that she hasn’t slowed down with her passion for surfing; she had been out 12 times in just the past few weeks.

Nancy is such a great example of a person who

When I went out for a walk while on holiday I discovered a CrossFit gym just a couple of doors down from my accommodation.

I’m an exercise tragic and will always try to do something, even when I’m on holiday. However, CrossFit is a little different, requiring attendance to a class, coaching of some quite complex skills, and having to participate with a group of people I don’t know.

Anyway, I went to the door and met the gym owner, who told me that there would be classes the next day and others throughout the week, with the first one at 6am the following morning.

I nervously turned up at 6am, knowing everyone would know each other, but was made to feel

This morning I was back at CrossFit Queenstown doing another holiday workout. As mentioned, CrossFit is unfamiliar to me so I’m out of my comfort zone and need guidance. As I was setting up the equipment for the session a member came up to me and pointed out that for one exercise I had the wrong piece of equipment.

What I had probably would have been okay, but the correct gear would be a lot better.

I remember the first car I bought; it was a red Mini and everything about it seemed so simple, from the very basic dashboard through to, I’m sure, the motor. Although it wasn’t something I could do myself I do feel that if I brought it to a mechanic for any reason it would be relatively straight forward to identify and fix the problem.

The car I own now is also small and red, just like my Mini was.

However, it’s definitely a lot more complex. The dashboard has many times more functions than my old Mini, which I am sure will make the eventual technical issue considerably more complex and probably more expensive to fix (but

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I’m writing this because I’m reading the book Let My People Go Surfing

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I believe that as much as possible we should always be guided by the words of Sir Isaac Newton for almost anything we do and consider: ‘Truth is ever to be found in the simplicity, and not in the multiplicity and confusion of things’.

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It’s never easy getting out of our comfort zones.

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It would have been really easy for the member to assume I knew what I was doing, or to just let me do the session with what I had set up. However, he instead chose to give me the simple advice that I really appreciated.

Sometimes we can be quite shy or reluctant to either offer help or ask for it. However, when we do either the other person is more than likely to appreciate it. It just takes a moment to do so, costs us nothing, and is another small step in the process of building a stronger community.

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Financial planning for retirement more important than ever Achieving expectations and aspirations for retirement will be very challenging for the majority of New Zealanders unless they prepare and plan.

That’s one of the main conclusions of the latest Retirement Expenditure Guidelines, which were launched today at Financial Advice New Zealand’s online annual conference last November.

The guidelines have been produced by Massey’s NZ Fin-Ed Centre and supported by Financial Advice New Zealand and ÿ nancial services specialist, Consilium.

They say the average retired household continues to spend in excess of NZ Super, highlighting the importance of preparing for retirement.

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Selwyn believes surÿ ng is a good way to improve his ÿ tness levels and the minerals in the water are good for his health.

You are never too old to learn to surf, as some Wairarapa farmers have been discovering at Riversdale Beach over the past couple of months.

It is good for the heart, keeping your weight down and burning bad cholesterol from your cardiovascular system.

They suggest most Kiwis will need to make provision for supplementary retirement income, in addition to what NZ Super can provide.

Consilium Managing Director Scott Alman says it’s clear people need to think carefully about planning for their retirement, and getting sound ÿ nancial advice is the best way to start.

Riding the waves means your body is stretching and twisting constantly which improves the overall mobility of your body.

“It starts with budgeting and spending carefully and ˛ ows from there. Set a target, put a plan in place and chip away at it to ensure there is a good nest egg for when you retire.

Balancing and standing improves leg and core strength. Surÿ ng also improves concentration and coordination.

“Being in the water makes me feel better and the course is a good opportunity to get away from the farm.”

It is also a great way to build up your mental health and relieve stress, with studies showing that exercising in water calms the mind, triggering the release of endorphins in the brain which make you feel happy. There is often also the opportunity to socialise with fellow surfers for older surfers who may spend a lot of time alone.

For beginning surfer Selwyn Taylor, aged 68, surÿ ng is an opportunity to have a break from his dairy farm near Carterton.

Often retired people lead a sedentary lifestyle that weakens back and shoulder muscles in particular. Surÿ ng is a great workout for your back, shoulder, and chest muscles.

Surÿ ng o° ers a great way for people over 65 to stay ÿ t and healthy.

Photo/stock.adobe.com couple of hours o° each week to head to the surf for stress relief and improved mental health.

He is one of around 15 to 20 people who have been taking part in the “Surÿ ng for Farmers” tuition course each week which is being held at Riversdale Beach.

Those new to the sport receive free lessons and tips from qualiÿ ed instructors, with surf boards and wet suits provided on the day to make it as easy as possible for people to get involved.

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by Stephen Thompson, Surÿ ng for Farmers encourages farmers and anyone else who works in the agricultural industry to take a

“I’ve got a beach house at Riversdale that I visit two or three times a year. I thought it might be an opportunity to get out and do some surÿ ng,” says Selwyn.

“I have two sons who surf, as well as a grandson who is just learning. I thought if I learn to surf, I might be able to go out with my grandson.”

In the past, whenever the family has holidayed on the Sunshine Coast in Australia, Selwyn’s wife Jenny has booked him in for some surÿ ng lessons.

“I’ve managed to stand up on the board, but Riversdale is a bit harder so I’m now at the stage after a few weeks where I can come in on hands and knees. But I am developing my skills

Carterton deer farmers Gavin and Barbara McManaway, 68 and 66 respectively, are also learning to surf as part of the course.

Both are no strangers to water sports as both Gavin and Barbara have been New Zealand barefoot skiing champions.

“We’ve always thought we would like to have a crack at surÿ ng,” says Gavin, “but we are very much in our infancy.

“We have gone out twice to Riversdale but because of the unfavourable conditions, have yet to stand up on the board.

“Having tutors means we can learn the correct way to do things, and improve much faster.

“We are waiting to see how much we enjoy it, before buying boards.”

“It’s never too early to start planning”.

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River levels drop, water use restricted Grace Prior Masterton District Council [MDC] has upgraded its water restrictions as the Waingawa River continues to dry up.

Parts of the river just above the Kaituna Water Treatment Plant were extremely low.

MDC said it had increased restrictions to the use of handheld hoses to water gardens only – banning sprinklers.

Council chief executive David Hopman said that while restrictions were not ideal, the health of the Waingawa River had to be a priority.

He said when the river’s flow rate fell below 1300 litres per second, sprinklers were banned, and households were restricted to using hand-held hoses to water their property.

“The reality of living in our part of the country is that sometimes restrictions are required on water use.

“We will keep an eye on the flow rates of the river and respond if rainfall allows us to ease restrictions.

“But if dry conditions continue, all garden watering would be prohibited if flows fall below 1100 litres per second.”

MDC said 90 per cent of urban Masterton homes

now had water meters installed.

It said these would not be used for charging purposes until the 2023 to 2024 financial year but could be used to identify potential leaks.

If all taps are turned off and numbers on the meter continues to turn, it may indicate a leak, and the council should be contacted.

MDC said people could take steps to conserve water inside

Don’t use your toilet as a rubbish bin; it takes a lot more water to flush down sanitary waste, cigarette butts, and food leftovers. and outside the home.

Turning the tap off while brushing your teeth, taking shorter showers, and using the dishwasher and washing machine only when there was a full load were just a few of the council’s suggestions.

“Don’t use your toilet as a rubbish bin; it takes a lot more water to flush down sanitary waste, cigarette butts, and food leftovers.”

MDC said installing a shower flow-saver disc to your existing shower would reduce

the excess flow of water and the water heating bill.

It said outdoor water use could be reduced by using a hose with a trigger to control the water flow and the start-stop action.

It said to use a bucket and sponge to wash cars and washing them on the lawn to stop soapy water from entering the street drain and into streams and rivers.

Another tip was to recycle bath and washing machine water to use in the garden but only on plants that weren’t going to be eaten.

MDC said it appreciated that not watering gardens could be a big ask for some people, but following some of their tips could help save water in the garden and the home.

No change in water restrictions has been made by Carterton District Council or Wellington Water on behalf of South Wairarapa District Council.

South Wairarapa and Carterton have restrictions on watering, only allowing hand-held hoses on alternate days.

Wellington Water said these restrictions were in place year-round for South Wairarapa.

44 Wairarapa Midweek Wai Write Wednesday, January 26, 2022

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Plane too close for comfort Dear Grandchildren, The top-dresser roared overhead and dived away, disappearing into a valley on the other side of the road. He was so close I could see the scratches around the hopper outlet.

I tried hard to ignore it only because I was concentrating on following the directions to the farm house.

“Stop at the hall. Look across the road and you’ll see a number of letterboxes. Go past them and on to the private road.

We are the fourth drive on the right. We are two kilometres up that drive.

Yes, 10.30 is our start time and 12 people will be waiting for your bonsai demonstration.”

The map had shown the road but not the hall. I had the fire number so it should be plain sailing.

I was excited. It was spring and the bonsai were looking magnificent.

The contact seemed

enthusiastic to have me talk to her gardening group. I am rehearsed and ready to go. I would deliver my full version of the demonstration.

Luckily, I had started out earlier than usual and with several wrong turns plus a flock of sheep and a very rough pot-holed drive I found the farm just as the instructions said.

There were six women sitting on garden seats waiting for me soaking up the sun and enjoying a light warm breeze.

They had finished their gardening group meeting and were enjoying cakes and tea overlooking the splendid vista of rolling hills.

The thoughtful host had kept a park for me close to the steps leading to this outdoor area. They helped me unload and set up my display.

With my Happi Coat on, I’m well into my talk when I heard the top-dresser. I

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was distracted and looked around searching for it, whereupon my host said that it was Brian doing a little topdressing on the outer paddocks. I related my experience of our encounter. I was assured that Brian wouldn’t be anywhere near us today.

Perhaps it was 10 minutes later, I had quite forgotten about Brian. We were discussing the styles of trees and I was showing these factors as I prepared the specimen for repotting when he roared out of the valley. The sudden intrusion of total noise was overwhelming. He was so low that we instinctively ducked and only later did we ponder how he missed us. To add to his

triumphant salute, we were sprayed with the fertiliser pellets left over from his top-dressing run.

Brian’s wife raised a fist and pumped the air making a loud statement that he was going to get a tongue lashing that night. We all gave an embarrassed laugh and with our composure returning I continued. The connection I had with the group and the enthusiasm they had for bonsai was somehow compromised and I felt as though I was only going through the motions of demonstrating bonsai.

There were plenty of questions however, that allowed me to continue for a good hour and half.

It was a gardening group after all and the ladies were very interested in the finer points of growing bonsai. Except for Brian, I felt that it was a successful demonstration.

I was pulling into my drive when that topdresser flew over. He didn’t buzz me, he was heading to the air field. I shared a silent knowing smile, to no one in particular, as I pictured the telling off, he was going to get that night. I imagined the tales those six ladies would recite to their friends.

Grandad Bevan (Bevan is member of the Henley Men’s Shed Writing Group.)

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Big three seek ETS feedback Grace Prior

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Beef and Lamb, DairyNZ, and Federated Farmers are taking to the road to discuss agricultural emissions pricing with farmers – making their way to Masterton in early next month.

The group will be seeking feedback on two emissions pricing options that they said would deliver more positive outcomes for farmers and New Zealand than the Emissions Trading Scheme [NZ ETS].

The roadshow will come to the Copthorne in Masterton on February 4 from 10.30am to 12.30pm.

DairyNZ chairman Jim van der Poel said emissions pricing was “coming and doing nothing”, and in the view of Beef and Lamb, this approach wasn’t an option.

He said the groups had lobbied hard to prevent the primary sector from entering the NZ ETS. The Wellington-based Environmental Protection Authority [EPA] said the NZ ETS was the main method for the government to achieve its long-term commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

It said the ETS put a price on emissions by charging specific

sectors for the greenhouse gases they emit.

The sectors were required to calculate their emissions yearly by submitting emissions returns to the Environmental Protection Authority.

The EPA said that those industries must then acquire and surrender New Zealand Units [NZUs] or other eligible emission units to account for their direct greenhouse gas emissions or for the emissions associated with their products.

“With the post-1989 forestry sector, returns must be submitted at least every five years.”

However, the primary sector has lobbied its way out of entering the ETS, instead

Finding supplementary feed in Wairarapa was difficult in March 2020. Many farmers ran out of stock water.

Farmers take to the streets in Masterton to protest government regulations.

forming He Waka Eke Noa in 2019.

He Waka Eke Noa said it was working to implement a framework by 2025 to reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions and build the agriculture sector’s resilience to climate change.

“Through this framework, farmers and growers will be empowered to measure, manage, and reduce onfarm emissions; recognise, maintain or increase integrated sequestration on farms; and

adapt to a changing climate.”

It said the framework would include incentivising farmers and growers to act through an “appropriate pricing mechanism”, in place of the NZ ETS, by 2025, in line with legislation.

Beef and Lamb chairman Andrew Morrison said there was now an opportunity to develop a simple and practical framework for farmers while rewarding positive change.

Van der Poel said the framework would support the sector to reduce emissions and maintain or increase carbon sequestration.

“The Government has agreed to listen, so it’s important farmers tell us what they think.”

He said He Waka Eke Noa was formed after the government legislated to put agriculture into the ETS. Van der Poel said the groups

had already convinced the government of the need for a split gas target in the Zero Carbon Act. He said the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report [IPCC] progressed the international discussion about the use of advanced metrics for shortlived gases, such as biogenic methane.

“These options recognise

the different warming impact of methane and the split gas approach that we fought hard for in the Zero Carbon Act. We can, for the first time, also have sequestration on-farm recognised.”

The IPCC said all regions of the world were projected to experience further increases in hot climatic impact drivers and decreases in cold climatic impact drivers.

It said extreme heat thresholds relevant to agriculture and health are projected to be exceeded more frequently at higher global warming levels.

Van der Poel said accurate measurement of warming impacts was one of the factors that needed to be considered when setting emissions targets.

“We will continue to argue this issue on behalf of the sector and will also continue to advocate for a science-based approach.”

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50 Wairarapa Midweek Community Events Wednesday, January 26, 2022 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: Discover your town and country pathways safely by bicycle. Short rides for everyone. Call Liz Mikkelsen [06] 216-2187 [after 5pm].

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

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Danzability Class: 10.30-11.30am, at St John’s Hall, 73 Main St, Greytown. Call physio.rachel.horwell@gmail.com or [022] 077-2654.

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

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

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

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

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

Carterton Community Choir: 7.15-9pm, at Carterton School, Holloway St. Call [022]

Cloth Collective Sewing Workshop: 10am2pm, Kiwi Hall Supper Room. Call Sara Uruski [0274] 474-959.

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

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

Greytown Music and Movement: For preschoolers, 10am, at St Luke’s Hall, Main St. Call: email admin@stlukesgreytown.co.nz Dance Fit: At Carrington Park, Carterton, at 6-7pm. If weather not good it’s in youth centre of Event Centre. Text dance groove to [022] 321-2643.

Masterton Masters Swimming Club: Club night 5.30-6.30pm, Trust House Recreation Centre back pool. Call Stu [027] 295-4189 or Lucy [021] 0204-4144.

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

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

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

Aratoi: Making Space, Steve Carr to Jan 30; PHOSPHENE 1, a portrait of a landscape, Esther Bunning, to Feb 7; New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty Wairarapa Art Review 2021 to Feb 13; Distant Kinship-Verre Verwanten, Dutch and NZ Printmakers, to Feb 20; Beyond the red flowers, Natasha Cousens, to Feb 20.

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

Seniornet Wairarapa: Computer/cellphone help, 1-2.30pm, Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton. Call John [027] 383-5654.

Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Quit Clinic at Whaiora 9am-noon. Support available across Wairarapa at no cost to you. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246.

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

Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Sat/Sun 10am-4pm, groups by arrangement. Call Lesley Hodgins [06] 372-6433.

Cobblestones Museum: Daily 10am-4pm.

Printing Works: Sat/Sun, 1-4pm. Our resident printer recreates the activity of a letterpress job-printing shop in the early 1900s. Cobblestones Museum, 169 Main St, Greytown. Call [06] 304-9687.

Greytown Menz Shed: 9am-noon. Call Paul Dodge [021] 0262-6595.

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

Featherston Weekly Market: 8am-2pm, 33 Fitzherbert St. Women’s Self Defence: With Dion, 9am, band rotunda, Queen Elizabeth Park. Call [020] 4124-4098.

Parkrun: Weekly 5km run/walk. Measured, timed, free. 8am start, at the Woodside end of the Greytown rail trail. Onetime registration essential. Info: parkrun.co.nz/ greytownwoodsidetrail

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Martinborough Museum: Open Sat and Sun at No 7 The Square, 10.30am-2.30pm.

No admission charge but donation/koha appreciated.

Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre.

Sat and Sun 10am-2pm, other times by arrangement, groups welcome. Call Elsa [021] 263-9403.

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

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

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

Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: 57 High St [behind Carters], Carterton. Golf Croquet: 1.15pm start. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000.

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

SUNDAY, JANUARY 30 Carterton Farmers Market: Memorial Square, 9am-12.30pm. Call [027] 6639011.’

Narcotics Anonymous: Featherston Community Centre, 7-9pm. Call 0800 628 632 Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9am-noon, at the Masterton Aerodrome.

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

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

Masterton Car Boot Sale and Market: 6.30-11.30am, Essex St car park. Contact ja.murray@xtra.co.nz Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: 57 High St [behind Carters], Carterton.

Association croquet, 9am start. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000.

MONDAY, JANUARY 31 Steady As You Go: Falls Prevention and Balance Class, 9.30am, A/G Church,

Featherston. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066.

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

Line Dancing: 10.40am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066.

Steady As You Go: Falls Prevention and Balance Class, 1.30pm, 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Carterton Scottish Dance Club: 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. No partner required. Call Elaine 377-0322.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Housie: 7pm, at the Martinborough Bowling Club, Regent St. Maungaraki Probus: Masterton Club, Essex St, Masterton, at 10am. Call secretary Susan Brader 370-8699/[027] 272-1892.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kiddie Gym: For 0-3-year-olds, 9.30-11am, at St David’s Church, corner High and Victoria Sts, Carterton. Call Lorna or Abby 379-8325.

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

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

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

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

Wairarapa Singers: Choral singing, based in Masterton. Call Sean Mulcahy 379-9316.

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

Carrington Bowls & Croquet Club: 57 High Street [behind Carters]. Golf Croquet: 1.15pm start. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Scrabble Club: 1-4pm at Masterton District Library in the Learning Centre, 54 Queen St. All welcome. Call Sue McRae [027] 4490601 or sue.mcrae.nz@gmail.com Greytown Menz Shed: 9am-noon. Call Paul Dodge [021] 0262-6595.

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

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

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

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

Carterton Cycle Group: An informal group of ‘leg power’ and e-power cyclists, from Belvedere Rd [weather permitting] for 20km or 40-60km rides. Call Irene [027] 634-9167 or Lesley [021] 299-6389.

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

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

Masterton Toastmasters: Meet in the Salvation Army Hall, 210 High St, Carterton, at 7.30pm. Call Ben [027] 892-0730.

Wairarapa Embroiderers Guild: Meet at the Ranfurly Club Rooms, Chapel St, Masterton. Call Billie Sims 3782949 or Jenny 377-0859 or email Wairarapaembroiderers@gmail.com Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: Meet 7pm in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531.

Caregivers Programme: At Hospice

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: 57 High St [behind Carters], Carterton.

Association Croquet: 9am start. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000. Bowls: Roll-up 1.30pm start [unless tournament or gala scheduled]. Call Pauline Hodgson [027] 406-6728.

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

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Wairarapa 59 Renall St, Masterton, noon1.30pm. Call Kirsten 399 1050.

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

Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate: Martinborough Primary School Hall, cnr Dublin and Roberts sts, juniors 5.30-6.15pm. Call Clare [027] 832.9743; juniors and adults 6.15-8pm. Call Anna [021] 163-8867.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Centre, Holloway St, Mon-Sat during CDC Library hours. https://www.facebook.com/ CartertonToyLibrary/ Hospice Wairarapa Support Services: Free of charge for anyone dealing with a terminal illness. Call [06] 378-8888, or www.hospicewairarapa.co.nz CCS Disability Action Wairarapa Office: 36 Bannister St, Masterton, 10am-1pm MonFri. For Mobility Parking Permits, Disability Support and Advocacy. Call 378-2426 or 0800 227-2255.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: 57 High St [behind Carters], Carterton. Bowls: Roll-up 1.30pm start [unless tournament or gala]. Call Pauline Hodgson [027] 4066728. Housie: 1pm raffles, afternoon tea supplied. Call 379-5923.

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PROPOSAL TO CLOSE ROADS TO ORDINARY VEHICULAR TRAFFIC PURSUANT to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that the Carterton District Council proposes to close Dakins Road for the purpose of the Wairarapa Wines Harvest Festival for the period indicated hereunder: Period of Closure: Friday 25th February 7.00am – 7.00pm Saturday 26th February 7.00am – 7.00pm Roads affected: Dakins Road from western boundary of Ulnar Vineyard down to including The Cliffs The closed section will be adequately and properly signposted, at the beginning of the closed road, being manned with radio communication to allow the passage of through traffic in an emergency.

Any person objecting to the proposal is called upon to lodge his/ her objection and grounds thereof, in writing before 26th February 2022 at the office of the Carterton District Council, Holloway Street, Carterton.

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NOTICE TO CLOSE ROADS TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that the South Wairarapa District Council, for the purpose of 121 Festival proposes to close the following road to ordinary vehicular traffic for the period indicated hereunder.

During the period of closure detours will be in place Any person objecting to the proposal should lodge their objection and grounds thereof in writing to the South Wairarapa District Council, PO Box 6, Martinborough, 5741 before 10th January 2022 Road proposed to be closed: • No 1 Line between Moroa Road and the Tauherenikau Racecourse with the exemption of residents.

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P U B L I C NOT IC E W a i r a r a pa D i s tr i c t H ea lth B oa r d P R O P O S A L T O S EL L W A I R A R A P A D I S T R I C T H EA L T H BO A R D P R O P ER T Y The Wairarapa District Health Board proposes to sell property which it owns in Masterton, as detailed at the end of this notice. The intention is to sell the land for the purpose of the development of a general practice medical centre adjacent to Wairarapa Hospital.

If the Board sells the property the proceeds will be applied to the purposes of health or disability support services provided by the Board.

The New Zealand Public Health and Disability Act 2000 (Section 43 of the Third Schedule), provides that the Minister of Health, before approving the sale of any land owned by the Board, must be satisfied that the Board, as a result of consultations with its resident population, is aware of the views within the population about the proposed sale.

The Board seeks your views on the proposed sale and written submissions must be received by 4.00pm on Wednesday 9 February 2022.

Submissions should be addressed to: Frank van Ham, General Manager Finance & Non-Clinical Support Services Wairarapa District Health Board PO Box 96, MASTERTON 5840 Frank.vanHam@wairarapa.dhb.org.nz Te Ore Ore Road, Masterton Legal description: Part of Lot 1 Deposited Plan 387661 (approximately 9,000 square metres between Wairarapa Hospital and Kandahar Court Rest Home)

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Our Alternative Education tutor will work with a small group of priority learners aged 13-16 years. The tutor will be responsible for contributing to a positive learning and working environment, supporting rangatahi who may have struggled to engage in previous learning.

They will tutor students in foundation and life skills, literacy and numeracy as well as coordinating activities that promote strong social and life skills.

Requirements: Relevant experience in working with at-risk youth Willing to undergo police vetting (as required Act 2014) Able to provide evidence that you have met the Covid-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021 The position is for 35 hours per week during the school terms only, commencement date to be by negotiation. Remuneration will be based on relevant experience in line with the Support Staff Collective Agreement.

For further information please download the application pack at www.mc.school.nz/vacancies The application pack includes: Appointment timeline Alternative Education Tutor job description Application form Applications close on Friday 4 February 2022 at 12.00noon.

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Masterton’s Steve Carlsen bettered 200mph for the first time.

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spectacular times and speeds the supercharged non-carburetted cars chalked up.

Gary Sinkinson of Palmerston North finished first under the Dial-YourOwn time format, where drivers nominate a time and try and get as close as possible to it. He won with a time of 7.513 seconds at 160.32mph, ahead of Adrian Rivers from Whanganui.

Rivers, however, came away with the fastest time and highest speed of the meeting with 6.584sec at 215.07mph for the quartermile in his ‘Blues Bros’

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said Wilton.

“It’s a bit of a milestone in drag racing when you do your first 200, you get a red cap, which is something many in drag racing strive for.”

Dallas Graham [Horowhenua] took the major honours in the biggest class, the Super Sedans, with a time of 9.792sec at 140.93mph in his 1978 Toyota Corolla, and Te Puke’s Paul McLeod won the Modified Class in his ‘Exterminator Racing’ rear-engine dragster in 8.895sec at 151.31mph.

Other class wins went

rear-engine dragster.

Whanganui’s Dave Tunnell was third in his rear-engine dragster, just failing to break 200mph with two runs at 197mph.

However, Masterton’s Steve Carlsen and Dion Crook from Lower Hutt achieved firsts by breaking into the six-second bracket and exceeding 200mph.

Carlsen recorded a 6.859sec run at 202.81mph, and Crook stopped the clock at 6.9sec [201mph] in the ‘Siren’ dragster.

“Neither had done it before because both of them have newish cars,”

Happy New Year The wonderful warm summer weather in Wairarapa is always a great time to spend time with friends and family. Please drink plenty of water as it is so important for your health in the heat.

If you have had too much sun, over indulged or no energy after a busy Christmas, or you have a niggling health problem bothering you, a homeopathic ‘tune up’ or a summer energy boost, may be just the answer.

If you feel this could help you, please ring me at Back on your Feet (06 377 3117 or 027 348 6731) for an appointment. My clinic fully supports freedom of choice for everyone’s health.

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Twenty-eight personal bests were set over the two days of racing.

Petrolheads don’t need to wait long for the next event at the Motorplex.

A large contingent of car enthusiasts is expected at the burnout competition on Saturday, which is part of the Hardpack car meeting being held in the Wellington regions.

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Numbers were down, but there was still some thrilling racing at the Masterton Motorplex dragstrip over the weekend.

The meeting, featuring the crowd-pleasing Outlaw 71 class, was hastily organised after organisers cancelled the second day of racing at the December 11-12 meeting because of rain.

Motorplex manager Bob Wilton said 110 competitors turned up, well down on the 155 at the December meeting.

However, he added that was still way off the usual 180-plus competitors who regularly compete at the drag strip. The covid-19 traffic light system also had an impact on the number of Auckland-based racers attending the twoday event.

Crowd numbers were also down on previous meetings, and Wilton said the drop off had a lot to do with restrictions around crowds because of the covid-19 double vaccination requirements.

Possibly the novelty of the Outlaw 71 class was also wearing off.

Twelve cars lined up in the feature Outlaw 71 class, and there were some

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