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Tech triumph: Transmitter replacement signals new era Gareth Winter Arrow FM, Wairarapa Access radio station, has replaced its 21-year-old transmitter.

Regular listeners had noticed many intermittent faults – an occasional outage and variable audio.

Although they have been able to access their favourite programmes through the station’s podcasts, streaming live on the internet, the live view on Wairarapa TV, and video podcasts, there is a special pleasure in hearing a live broadcast on the radio.

Station manager Michael Wilson is delighted with the quality from the new transmitter, saying he appreciated that listeners had

been very patient.

“Thanks for putting up with the varied audio quality over the past few months. We are excited to be back with really good quality audio.”

Replacing the transmitter was not easy, because there are all sorts of problems with world-wide supply of computer componentry as a result of the covid-19 pandemic.

Fortunately, using an industry contact in Singapore, Wilson was able to find a replacement – but it was not easy.

The transmitter is manufactured by an American company at its factory in England, and was originally planned to be sent from there, but after a few hiccups was

eventually shipped from a facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Once the new transmitter arrived it had to be installed at the transmission tower at Popoiti.

The tower, which provides all radio and TV for the Wairarapa valley, is perched high on a hill-top position east of Greytown, and accessible only through a narrow and sometimes precipitous farm track from the Longbush Valley.

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Success tastes great

Two Wairarapa producers were among the winners of this year’s Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards, with Wairarapa named “the region to watch”. Homegrown Farm Fresh Meats and Tora Collective both took out two awards each in the 2021 competition, winning against more than 300 food and drink entries from 126 producers nationwide.

Weather

Wild weather disrupts Debris and high river levels forced the closure of Ponatahi Bridge near Martinborough last Monday after some wild weather. Surface flooding on streets was experienced by many throughout Wairarapa.

Gym funding locked in

The South Wairarapa District Council and Kuranui College have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that formalises the $1 million contribution from the council towards a replacement gymnasium. Full story P4.

Event

Winning with wine

Three young women have taken out the top places in the 2021 Corteva Wairarapa Young Viticulturist of the Year, held last week. Albie Feary from Ata Rangi in Martinborough took the top spot, runner-up went to Hannah Pause from Foley Family Wine, and third place went to Katie Cameron from Escarpment.

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Hospice Wairarapa’s Greytown shop is celebrating its first year of operating.

In July 2020, at a time when retailers were struggling in a covid-stricken world and the threat of more lockdowns loomed constant, Hospice Wairarapa opened a Hospice Shop in Greytown. Full story P7.

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Animal lover Katie Storey has won an award for her commitment to vulnerable cats and kittens.

An SPCA volunteer, Storey won the charity’s Outstanding Young Volunteer award, announced last week to coincide with National Volunteer Week.

“I knew I was nominated, but I didn’t think out of everyone in New Zealand I would win,” Storey said. “It was a bit crazy.”

SPCA Masterton animal care leader Rachel Norman said Storey was very deserving of the award.

“Katie will turn her hand to anything: keeping the place clean, interacting with animals, organising things.”

The 20-year-old currently volunteered at the Masterton centre every Sunday.

Storey often took on the extra responsibility of training new volunteers.

Norman said volunteers had to absorb a lot of information within a short amount of time, and Storey would help them by setting an example.

“If we have someone

SPCA Masterton’s Katie Story won an award in recognition of her volunteer work.

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like Katie who knows how everything works, we know we can set her off on a task, and it will be done.”

Storey only had limited time to volunteer outside of her day job at a Masterton honey factory.

However, she planned to return to the industry she loved eventually.

“I definitely want my career to be within the animal care industry, and hopefully working with animals in need.”

One option she had considered was working in animal control. She often found herself stopping and calling the pound when she saw stray dogs wandering around.

“It would just break my heart if I left them there. If it was someone’s loving little pet like mine, I couldn’t live with myself if something happened to that dog.”

She had adopted her own dog, Cara, from the SPCA

in 2018.

“She’s actually what inspired me to go for a career in animal care. Once I adopted her and started learning more and more about her, I realised I wanted to know everything about her.”

That urge had compelled Storey to leave Wairarapa College at the end of Year 12 to begin studying animal care.

She started working at the SPCA in 2019

as a placement while completing her Level 3 Certificate in Animal Care at UCOL Masterton.

When Storey had completed her assigned hours, she found herself sticking around.

“I kind of never left – I just kept going.”

After the Level 3 course, Storey completed a Level 5 Certificate in Animal Technology [Vet Nursing Assistant] at WelTec’s Porirua campus.

The more advanced certificate taught students how to maintain the health of animals within a veterinary clinic, help with surgery preparation and anaesthesia, and assist with routine diagnostic procedures.

Storey said she would leave the option of becoming a vet nurse open, but she preferred working with rescue animals.

She often took her work home, fostering up to seven kittens at a time.

SPCA senior external communications advisor Briar Marbeck said Storey’s work with these kittens had impressed the centre’s staff the most.

“Katie always shows great care and patience, particularly when dealing

with shy cats, which can be harder to handle,” Marbeck said.

Some of the kittens Storey fostered needed bottle feeding around the clock; others that were sick required constant monitoring.

“When Katie returns the kittens she fosters to the centre, they’re always well socialised, friendly, healthy, and ready to find their new homes,” Marbeck said.

SPCA chief executive Andrea Midgen said without volunteers such as Storey, the charity could not function. Across the organisation, there were more than 10 volunteers to every one staff member.

“Our volunteers really are the heart of SPCA, and if it weren’t for them, we wouldn’t be able to help the number of animals that we do each year,” Midgen said.

Staff and volunteers around New Zealand had nominated 143 of their standout volunteers for the awards. A panel of Purina and SPCA staff then judged the nominations.

The winners of each of six categories would receive a year’s supply of pet food, as well as an espresso machine, worth a total value of $600.

New transmitter signals much better reception Continued from page 1

Toby Mills, sound engineer and owner of Noise Productions and Wairarapa TV, which also broadcasts from Popoiti.

Mills provides technical help to Arrow FM. As he was installing the new transmitter this month, he explained some of the advantages of the updated equipment.

The Popoiti site is exposed and prone to lightning strikes, so whenever anything happened at the site, technicians had to make the arduous drive up through the farm track.

As well as providing better audio quality, the new transmitter will allow remote access, so technicians can log in from

the studio and see how the transmitter is performing.

The new transmitter also has a feature those listening in cars will appreciate – it has RDS capability, meaning those who have modern audio in their car will be able to see station and programme information.

Toby Mills appreciates the diagnostics the new transmitter will provide to the station, as it means he will not have to go charging up to the tower whenever anything minor happens.

In many cases the problem will be able to be fixed at the station.

Michael Wilson is appreciative of the collaboration with Toby Mills.

“Here at Arrow FM, we

only have a small staff and we are spread a bit thinly. Toby has been a big help assisting us the develop some automated processes for the station, releasing staff to help our broadcasters and the listening community more.”

He also looked back 21 years to when the recently replaced transmitter arrived.

“There must be something about transmitters. I had just started the managers job here and the transmitter was somehow lost in the shipping as it came across the world. It took quite a bit of sleuthing, but I eventually managed to track it down in a hangar in Kuala Lumpur.”

Toby Mills testing a new transmitter.

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Council, college lock in funding The South Wairarapa District Council [SWDC] and Kuranui College have signed a Memorandum of Understanding [MoU] that formalises the $1 million contribution from the council towards a replacement gymnasium for both the college and South Wairarapa residents.

SWDC chief executive Harry Wilson, and Kuranui College board chair Belinda Cordwell completed the formality at the college last week.

The agreement has come about from a collaborative effort between the SWDC, Kuranui, and the Ministry of Education, which is providing the remaining funds required.

The council’s decision was largely in recognition of the many benefits for not just the students of Kuranui College but also the wider Wairarapa community.

Kuranui College Principal Simon Fuller was present at the signing and was “delighted” with the progress.

South Wairarapa District Council [SWDC] group manager of partnerships and operations Euan Stitt, chief executive Harry Wilson, Kuranui College principal Simon Fuller, and Board of Trustees chair Belinda Cordwell.

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“Our students will relish the use of brand-new facilities.

“At the college, we encourage active participation in all sports,

including indoor sports, which are particularly popular during winter.

“A huge thanks to our South Wairarapa District Council for helping make

Festival to light up Greytown

The Festival of Christmas will light up Greytown this week. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

this a reality for us.”

The concept design developed by the Ministry of Education is based on similar facilities provided to schools and colleges

Greytown’s much anticipated Festival of Christmas is gearing up for a show that is sure to wow all generations, even if Covid Level 2 restrictions continue.

Using state-of-theart electronic lighting displays, some of the landmark buildings in the centre of the South Wairarapa town will come to life every evening of the monthlong festival.

The Festival of Christmas officially opens on Friday at 7pm with The Big Switch, when the lights on Main St will be turned on simultaneously.

It will signal the beginning of a packed programme of events, including interactive family activities, night markets, workshops, Christmas parties and other celebrations.

A feature of the festival will be the dazzling visual display

transmitted onto four heritage buildings: Blackwell and Sons, Emporos, The Design Library [in Stella Bull Park], and The White Swan.

This lighting will turn on at 5pm every evening in July, from this Saturday.

Audiovisual expert and Lumen AV director Mike Green said the buildings were the “perfect canvas”, and had ornate detailing to create “stunning visual displays”.

Using special software, each building frontage is meticulously mapped to create numerous surfaces that are populated with animated content to make a slide which is typically 30-40 seconds long.

This process is repeated until enough slides have been generated to put a

across New Zealand.

It includes a full-sized netball court, facilities for other sports, changing rooms, storage, toilet and shower facilities, and a mezzanine viewing area for supporters.

South Wairarapa Mayor Alex Beijen said the aim of the public contribution was to allow the general public to access the facilities after school hours [between 5pm and 10pm], on weekends and during school holidays.

“A brand-new facility should be popular with community groups, sports clubs and anyone looking for a large ‘state of the art’ venue.

“It should serve the entire Wairarapa community very well.”

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show together.

This is then beamed onto the building frontage through large projectors.

Other lighting special effects will include falling snowflakes in the square at the front of the Town Hall, and super bright coloured wireless up-lights that will be popping up in different locations during the weekends.

There will also be 160 metres of festoon lighting to create a magical environment for people to walk around the night markets and the square in the evenings.

The Festival of Christmas is the brainchild of the business group Country Village Heaven.

The event was introduced last year to help boost the region’s covid-hit retail and hospitality sector.

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with Kuranui College policies including health and safety, alcohol on school property, and maintain the college’s smoking and vape-free status at all times.

Concept drawings outline a modern sports facility, based on similar ones built and provided for community access, and it is expected that the low rate of venue hire provides significant incentive for community groups to take full advantage of this collaboration.

SWDC’s long-term plan outlined the responsibility of the council to provide recreational spaces for our community to fostering social wellbeing.

Through this collaborative process the council can maximise return on investment by ensuring spaces such as these are available for a broad spectrum of the community, rather than sitting empty outside of school hours.

Heaven spokesperson Adam Blackwell said even if the Wellington region was in Level 2 restrictions, nearly all of the events, workshops, and activities in the festival programme can go ahead.

There is a bumper list of activities during the opening weekend of the festival, including: Matariki Art in the Park, A Woolly Good Christmas at Cobblestones, Oyster Saloon with Martin Bosley, Matariki workshops and poi making, The Festival of Christmas Outdoor Night Market, The Christmas Jumper Party, and the Sunrise Heritage Walks for the early risers on Sunday morning.

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Carterton gets together to celebrate some special people The Carterton community came together to celebrate some of the district’s incredible individuals this month for the Charles Rooking Carter Awards, held at the Carterton Events Centre.

A spokesperson for the judging panel said it had been difficult to whittle down the 55 nominations to 15 finalists across five categories.

“When we gathered around the table, it was obvious we had all taken our role in this very seriously - some of the nominations brought us to tears, sometimes laughter. Congratulations to all nominees. It’s been a tough decision, but we believe the best have been decided,” the spokesperson said.

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Boxing academy giving youth a Walt Dickson Mums and dads need not be alarmed if their little treasures want to pull on some boxing gloves and climb into the boxing ring.

Chances are that they have got wind of the Wairarapa Boxing Academy, an organisation making a big impression on local youth.

Under the leadership of Head Coach Laurence Titter, the Mastertonbased academy is using the discipline to help give young people a fighting chance of making a better fist of life.

“We haven’t reinvented the wheel,” Titter said.

“Boxing has been around for hundreds of years, and in fact for a long time was a mainstream sport in just about every college.”

Just like then, boxing is a tool to help young people develop the values that will help make them better people. This includes respect for family and friends, to work on their attitude, to take control of their actions and the consequences. All this, while simultaneously getting physical and burning off some energy. It makes a welcome change from being all-consumed with a gaming console.

Set up in 2018, the Wairarapa Boxing

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Academy have their headquarters on Dixon St in Masterton, taking over what was previously the St John’s hall.

It has about 120 official

Participants grow in self-confidence, fitness, positive behaviour, friendships and both individual and group values while consistently modelling respectful behaviour. members, split into mini’s mixed [5-7-year-olds], junior male and female [8-13-year-olds], and senior male and female [14+ years]. It broadly encompasses more than 300 youth with an inschool programme that reaches as far south as Featherston and Martinborough.

The academy has the backing of the police.

New Zealand Police helped with the purchase of the building, done so on behalf of the Wairarapa Youth Charitable Trust.

Displayed in the foyer is a Certificate of Appreciation from Wairarapa Police Commander Inspector Scott Miller.

Worded in the citation is: “Participants grow in self-

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Wairarapa Boxing Academy members at the club’s 2019 prizegiving. PHOTO/FILE

confidence, fitness, positive behaviour, friendships and both individual and group values while consistently modelling respectful behaviour . . .

The Wairarapa Police are proud to be associated with and be a supporter of the Wairarapa Boxing Academy and Youth Charitable Trust”.

Titter has more than 30 years in and around the boxing gym, having

taken up the sport when he was six years old.

Boxing is always evolving and changing, but the fundamentals of the sport are always the same, he said.

Gym manager Simon Ellis said becoming a proficient boxer was not the number one aim of the Wairarapa Boxing Academy.

“Last year we had five members registered with

NZ Boxing, this year we have nine, [including two females], and we send them off to tournaments wherever we can,” he said.

“But our main goals are to provide young people with life skills. What they learn here, and if they adhere to our values that are dotted around the wall, that will stand them in good stead for when they leave school and enter the big wide world.”

Among those values is helping out in the community. Academy members regularly share duties at community fundraising events, including the Relay for Life in March.

Along with police and other partners, the Trust House Foundation is an important funder.

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us with a grant to buy equipment to get us started and have been right behind us ever since. Their continued support has allowed us the opportunity to employ our head coach on a full-time basis, allowing us to develop not only our membership and in-school programmes, but also has increased our ability to work alongside the youth within our community.”

Ellis said that despite studies showing that young people should spend at least half an hour each day being active, many instead preferred screen time and therefore remained sedentary.

“Boxing is an excellent way for kids to stay active and give them something productive to do after school,” he said.

“The beauty of a sport like boxing is that it

doesn’t discriminate. It doesn’t matter what your socioeconomic background is, when you come into the academy, we are all equal.

The only condition, of course, is that you adhere to our values.”

Membership costs $50 per school term. All equipment provided.

• For more details, contact Laurence Titter on 021 272 0228.

In July 2020, at a time when retailers were struggling in a covid-stricken world and the threat of more lockdowns loomed constant, Hospice Wairarapa took a massive leap into the unknown and opened a Hospice Shop in Greytown.

Hospice Wairarapa relies heavily on the income from its retail outlets to support the provision of free palliative care services in Wairarapa.

The absence of this income due to the closure of the Masterton Hospice Shop and the weekly garage sale during lockdown, along with reduced opportunities for funding from grants at this time, meant it was

time to come up with a new plan to bring in revenue.

The opportunity to secure prime premises on Main St, Greytown was too good to turn down. From the first day of opening on July 3, 2020, the response from the community has been overwhelming.

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Winners are truly remarkable Training Ventures owner Jeanette Hall won the Wairarapa Times-Age Remarkable Woman in Business Award, the supreme winner of this year’s inaugural Awards.

Hall has had a huge impact on the Wairarapa business community in the past 21 years, mentoring hundreds of small business owners from a diverse range of enterprises across the region.

Funded by Te Wananga o Aotearoa, with no cost to business owners, her courses have helped to ensure Wairarapa’s local businesses thrive.

The judges were particularly impressed with the selfless way in which Hall supports her students, both past and present.

Many of the women who attended the awards evening have benefited from Hall’s wisdom and expertise, something she continues to share long after her mentees complete their courses.

“It’s such an honour.

What a wonderful place the Wairarapa is, I loved hearing all the stories of the heroic women in the room. I’m in awe.” Hall said.

“Congratulations to all the nominees. I can hardly believe how powerful

King and the rest of the Remarkable Women in Business team would like to thank the event’s supporters Solway Showgrounds, Masterton District Council, Wairarapa Times-Age, More FM, Lamb Peters Print, Johner Wine, Crescendo Cuisine, Harcourts Hamill Realty, Happy Belly Ferments, Wingate Lane, Fuzz Box Designs and SPLASH.

Remarkable Women in Business Awards Winners for 2021 Resilience in the Face of Adversity: Anna Nielsen Innovation: Sara Orsborn Contribution to Wairarapa’s Community: Karen Williams

Young Businesswoman to watch Sarah Tredray, far right, with Ella Hayes, Raine McStabby and Nicole Lively. PHOTO/JASON IRELAND

the room of women was.

Inspiration enough to last for a while yet.

“Thank you to all my students past and present for letting me share your business journey. What a privilege.”

The Saturday night event was the finale of the two-day celebration of Wairarapa’s women in business.

The Trade Hall at the Solway Showgrounds

was transformed from a bustling expo showcasing more than 35 local businesses to a glittering awards venue for 150 guests.

“Thanks to the vision of Catherine Rossiter-Stead from SPLASH, the Trade Hall looked absolutely amazing,” Wairarapa Women in Business Founder Nikki King said.

“You wouldn’t believe that four and half hours

before it was full of display stands and trade stalls, “The dinner was such a fabulous excuse for the Wairarapa community to hear the incredible stories from all the women in the room. All the nominees and winners – you are all remarkable.

“Thank you to everyone who showed their wares at the expo, came to the expo, did a talk, came to

a talk, and showed up for the dinner.”

Special guest at the dinner was inspirational MP for Mana, Barb Edmonds, who made a special trip over the hill to join in the evening and answer questions from Master of Ceremonies, Lucy Cooper, who quizzed her about her extraordinary journey to Parliament while bringing up eight children.

Exceptional Marketing: Jo Kempton Contribution to Conservation and Environmental Protection: Joanna Hehir Young Businesswoman to Watch: Sarah Tredray Masterton District Council Outstanding Wisdom and Guidance: Toni Kennerley Promotion of Tikanga Maori: Amber Craig More FM Remarkable Inspiration: Jeanette Hall Wairarapa Times-Age Remarkable Woman in Business: Jeanette Hall

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Helping could be as simple as placing a few items in the Foodbank bin when you do your groceries; dropping off a few tins of pet food to the local SPCA or you could donate to one of the numerous charities set up to help both people and animals.

Another creature that could do with our help to find food, especially during the cold winter months, is birds. Many birds natural food source is seeds, and many of these seeds (such as sunflowers) are prolific in summer, but not available in the winter. Even if there are winter seeds around they tend to blow away or get moist and inedible.

If you make the effort to create a safe haven for birds you will not only help them survive, you will be able to enjoy their beautiful sights and sounds for yourself.

Birds help with pollination and they feed on pests such as slugs, snails and caterpillars – they are a natural ‘pesticide’.

PLAN YOUR GARDEN WITH BIRDS IN MIND All sorts of plants can entice birds to your garden – both native and exotic. The bigger the variety of trees & shrubs you grow, the more types of birds you will attract. Some examples of what you could grow include:

OTHER WAYS YOU CAN HELP There are other ways that we can all help the birds survive the winter months. Give it a go and no doubt you’ll be so pleased you made the effort when you see them in your garden.

FANTAILS, GREY WARBLERS AND SILVEREYES ARE INSECT EATERS

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Griselinias, Pittosporum & Corokias: These are ideal for easy growing, low maintenance hedges and also provide shelter and food for birds; Pseudopanax arboreus (Five Finger): A fast growing, hardy native that has decorative bunches of black berries; Puriri (Vitex lucens): The bright red berries are a wonderful source of food, especially for the native kereru (wood pigeon).

The spreading habit of the large tree makes it a good choice for driveway planting, shade tree or as a back drop in a native garden.

Dysoxylum spectabile (Kohekohe): The sweet scented, small white flowers appear in June and are followed by scarlet red seeds, loved by tui & bellbirds.

PINK PANTHER YELLOW WAVE Flax/Harakeke: These are hardy, easy to grow and have some of the best flowers for attracting birds and insects.

There are many different types to choose from so do a bit of research to get the ones that best suit you. Some larger growing types include Phormium cookianum and tenax, but there are many smaller types, and the different shades of foliage is incredible.

Protea: If you are looking for something to plant at the coast that will handle poor soils, wind and salt spray then something from the Protea family would be perfect. The bold flowers will also feed tui and bellbirds.

Pittosporums aren’t recognized for their flowers but the birds definitely take notice of them.

Fantails would appreciate you leaving leaf litter around so they can feast on the insects it attracts.

These birds love a mix of beetles, worms, moths & spiders. You can help encourage these by keeping a good layer of mulch and leaf litter around your garden.

Hopefully you’ll be lucky enough to entice a morepork in as well! They will also help you clean up the bugs you don’t want in your garden, so it’s a win-win situation.

SET UP A FEEDING STATION THIS WINTER

You can help supplement birds diets this winter by setting up a safe place for them to feed.

It can take a while for them to get used to coming in to feed, so don’t be put off if it doesn’t happen immediately.

It’s very important to choose a place in the garden that is safe – if possible set traps to ensure there are no predators such as rats, and have the feeding station high enough that cats can’t jump up. Make sure you clean the feeders regularly so there is not risk of spreading disease.

There are lots of ways you can make them yourself at home, or you can call in and see the different ones we have here.

Feeding the birds with some extra treats in winter could potentially save their life, and they are such a delight to watch. Call in and see our selection.

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Recording the old stories Oral history and storytelling are getting a kickstart with several new initiatives from the Wairarapa Library Service.

A group of 11, with links to organisations including Martinborough Museum, Wairarapa Archive and Papawai Marae, attended two days of oral history training in Martinborough in May and June.

Lynette Shum, oral history adviser at the National Library of New Zealand, led the workshop along with broadcaster and oral historian Hugo Manson, who lives in Wairarapa.

In the early 1980s, Hugo Manson and Judith Fyfe established the New Zealand Oral History Archive, with their oral history project interviewing Martinborough residents.

“It’s exciting to be offering training for new oral historians who will be able to document and tell Wairarapa stories,” said Annette Beattie, library service manager for South Wairarapa and Carterton district

histories, and then to produce podcasts or other forms of audio stories from them,” Beattie said.

“We’re keen to get our local heritage stories out there.”

It’s part of a wider initiative by the library service to actively facilitate and support making local heritage more accessible and grow connections among local heritage organisations in Wairarapa.

The New Zealand Libraries Partnership Programme has funded a fixed-term position specifically dedicated to content creation in local heritage.

Liz Conway of the Wairarapa Archive, right, practises her interviewing skills on Greytown’s Lizzie Catherall.

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councils. “There are some great stories to be told – and it’s a really nice synergy having Hugo here co-leading the workshop.”

Potential projects that may come out of the workshop include interviews with women winemakers in Martinborough,

new immigrants, and long-time members of the Maori Women’s Welfare League, as well as interviews to enrich exhibitions at Cobblestones Museum.

The initial training is being followed up with a day-long workshop on audio storytelling in Greytown on Saturday,

July 24.

Then, on Thursday, August 19, Wellington oral historians Dr Emma-Jean Kelly and Pip Oldham will be speaking in Greytown about their experiences creating podcasts from oral histories.

“We’re encouraging people to record oral

• For more information, or to register for the audio storytelling workshop, email Caren Wilton, Libraries’ Content Coordinator Local Heritage, at the South Wairarapa District Council on caren. library@swdc.govt. nz.

Women do well at centenary event Wairarapa women joined the recent centenary celebrations of the New Zealand Federation of Women’s Institutes [NZFWI].

Fourteen members of the Wairarapa Federation travelled to Wellington for the special event on June 13-15.

The conference was opened

by Dame Patsy Reddy [pictured] who said NZFWI remained “true to its goal of encouraging and supporting all women within their communities”.

The Women’s Institute movement began in Canada in 1897 and was founded in New Zealand in 1921.

It now has more than 3300 members nationwide.

At a prizegiving at the conference, Wairarapa member Phyllis French placed second in the Ashford Trophy for fingerless gloves, and Ann Duckett placed third in the West Coast Jubilee Trophy for her scrapbook.

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EVENTS AND COMMUNITY WELLBEING GRANTS Masterton is a great place and deserves great events and initiatives that support the wellbeing of our community.

Masterton District Council has two opportunities opening soon for people with an interest in community events or community wellbeing to apply for funding.

EVENTS FUND We’re looking for people that have great ideas for events that attract people to Masterton, appeal to lots of people, and will help us make a name for ourselves as an event destination.

We’re looking for organisations that are taking an active role in building our future. Are you helping build capability within our community to do more that benefits Masterton? We want to hear from you.

The Community Wellbeing Grant opens on Thursday 1 July and applications will close on Friday 30 July 2021. Information sheets and application forms are available now so you can get started. Visit www.mstn.govt.nz and search Community Wellbeing Grant.

Have you got an idea for an exciting event for Masterton? What do you love that you want to share with your local community?

If you’re already involved in putting on events, do you need help with taking it to the next level - maybe with some funding for marketing and promotion or event management?

The Community Events Fund opens on 1 July, and applications close on Friday, 30 July 2021. Information sheets and application forms are available now so you can get started.

Visit www.mstn.govt.nz and search Community Events Fund.

COMMUNITY WELLBEING GRANTS The wellbeing of our community is paramount for Masterton District Council. Community wellbeing means we have an inclusive and self-determining community that values the role of tangata whenua, exists in a healthy and clean environment, and is supported by a strong economy.

REGISTER YOUR DOG AND WIN! (YOU’D BE BARKING MAD NOT TO) It’s dog registration time – talk to us about ways to pay and it may end up costing nothing at all.

All dogs registered by the 30 June due date will go into the draw to win a refund of their registration fee. There are six chances to win.

And pay before 31 July and you will go into a draw to win one of six prize packs of dog and human goodies.

A range of payment options are available, including online and weekly payments.

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12 Wairarapa Midweek Opinion Wednesday, June 30, 2021 EDITORIAL

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Beaming with pride for Wairarapa women

I have never been prouder to live in Wairarapa than I was last Saturday night at the Remarkable Women in Business awards night.

Held at the equally remarkable Solway Showgrounds trade hall, the night was eye-opening and inspiring, showcasing the many talents and incredible endeavours of women in Wairarapa.

I was fortunate enough to be nominated in the category of Young Businesswoman to Watch.

To say I was blown away by the calibre of nominees in this category, and others, would be an understatement.

There are women of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds moving and shaking industries in their own ways.

Nominees spanned people working in media to those working in conservation, innovation, science, beauty, and fitness.

While their credentials alone were impressive, it was the behind the scenes work that moved me.

Taking away the Young Businesswoman to Watch

Have you got a photo you want to share with Wairarapa?

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

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Emily Ireland category was Scared Art Tattoo owner Sarah Tredray.

As well as managing a successful business in Masterton’s Queen St, it’s the heart that Sarah puts into her work that is most inspiring.

In particular, her efforts in the space of suicide prevention and awareness made her a standout in the category.

Sarah, her husband Jordan, and the artists who work at the studio have lost loved ones to suicide and also know many people who live with associated grief and bereavement.

Three years ago, I interviewed her and the studio artists about a significant fundraiser they had organised for local charity Suicide Awareness Matters.

“I worry for my children and young people around us that there isn’t enough

of a support net around them to help them back out of the hole if they end up there,” Sarah told me at the time.

“If we talk about [suicide] and make it okay to talk about, then hopefully that is the first step in saving the people around us.”

It was inspiring to see such a hardworking and passionate woman recognised.

This applies to the winners of each of the other categories as well.

Congratulations to all the nominees at the awards and their supporters.

I feel that my gender has never stood in the way of my personal successes, and that is because of the bloody hard work women have put in over the years to pave the way for future generations.

A shoutout must also go to the great men in our lives.

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STREET TALK

If I won Lotto I would buy ...

Michael Rowe-Penny The ultimate guitar rig.

Here I come Rock Shop Carly Llewellyn Be happy rich.

Maureen Mcghie Give to good causes.

Catherine RowePenny A holiday in Queenstown to bungee jump.

Emma Bak Buy my kids a house.

upgrade to a safer, newer model.

Cherie Archer My parents a house.

Jocelyn Konig Some things for the dog park.

Anne-Marie Marinan I already have my own house, so I’d pay off the mortgage and use the extra money to finish all the renovations. My car is already paid off so I might

Jennifer Nidd A year’s supply of WFP pizzas from Carterton every Friday night for all my friends.

Many people would buy a house if they won Lotto.

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A matter of fact regarding the continental shelf Your front page article of June 2 [‘Finding the middle ground’] has an inaccuracy and an omission.

The suggestion that the existence of the New Zealand continent [now commonly called Zealandia] became known only after 1998 is wrong.

In 1970 the NZ Oceanographic Institute published its Tectonic map of the southwest Pacific, based on research from the 1950s and 60s.

This clearly shows large areas of continental crust

continental shelf has had a most unfortunate consequence.

The plaque beside the track to Mt Reeves in the Tararua Forest Park near Greytown at first attracted many visitors.

However, before entering the Forest Park visitors using the Mt Reeves track must cross private property in the Waiohine Valley.

In the latter part of 2019 and in early 2020 large numbers of cars parked at the road’s end made the landowner’s cattle yards unusable.

around New Zealand, delineated more precisely by later surveys. Only the part that lies above sea level is a ‘landmass’.

The area of submerged continental crust is quite different from [although it partly coincides with] the extended continental shelf as confirmed by the United Nations Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf and shown in Billy Apple’s painting.

The placing in 2019 of a plaque near the centre of New Zealand’s extended

People left rubbish on his land.

Walkers on his farm track made it difficult to move stock safely. All this forced the owner to close the access that trampers had used with no problems since 1915.

For the last 14 months, it has been impossible to walk up Mt Reeves from Greytown.

The alternative access is by an informal track from the Waiohine Gorge which is dangerously steep at the bottom and not sanctioned

by the Department of Conservation.

The Department has so far been unable to reach agreement with the owner for a reinstatement of access, either by the traditional route or by some variant of it.

It would be helpful if Midweek were to keep readers informed about the issue until it is resolved, avoiding disappointment at the road’s end and more frustration for the landowner.

John Rhodes Greytown

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GIFTS (OR IS IT A LOAN) FROM THE BANK OF MUM AND DAD With house prices steadily rising, it is becoming more common for purchasers to receive a loan or gift from their parents to help meet the deposit requirements. As part of this process, I am seeing many banks and brokers requiring client’s parents to sign certificates recording the advance as a gift.

Often these certificates are signed before my client’s take legal advice.

It is crucial that borrowers and their parents take legal advice prior to signing as the gift certificates can have unintended consequences and once a gift has been made, it cannot be undone.

So, what are the unintended consequences?

Here are two examples: If a child is being advanced funds from their parents, and that child has a partner who is moving into the new house, the partner may be able to claim 50% of the parent’s gift in the event of separation (under relationship property rules). This may be an issue where the parents advanced a substantial sum to their child and the partner may not have contributed any funds to the house purchase.

When a separation occurs, the parents will often say “the advance was a loan, not a gift, it has to be paid back” or “it was a gift to my child only, not to my child and their partner” or “it was a conditional gift, meaning it needed to be repaid on separation or the sale

of the house”. It is important for the child and their parents to understand that, by signing a gift certificate, the parents have recorded that the funds are a gift, not a loan, and do not ever need to be repaid. This means the funds have become the child’s personal property and could be subject to the equal sharing rules under relationship property legislation.

The parents maybe managing how much they gift each year so as to protect their ability to receive the benefit of residential care subsidies in the future. It is important for parents to understand that their gifting programme could be potentially undermined if a gift certificate is signed.

My recommendation is that clients should always talk to me before asking their parents to sign a gift certificate, as there may be alternative means to record gifts.

For example, many banks will accept a loan agreement (interest free and repayable after the bank loan is repaid) meaning the funds can be called up by the parents if their children separate. A loan arrangement will also not affect the gifting programme.

If you need my advice as to how best record such arrangements, please contact me.

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Museum’s most amazing retail store

It is not often that you can buy jewellery, scarves, socks, pottery or books in the company of a Barbara Hepworth sculpture.

At the Aratoi retail space, you can: Galliard – Forms in Movement, the Hepworth copper and bronze sculpture, holds pride of place in the foyer, sharing the space with the wide range of beautiful objects on sale there.

It is not often either, that you can get 10 per cent off your purchases at a museum store, but for July, Friends of Aratoi members will enjoy this discount on all products. The discount excludes books and online purchases.

There is a collection of items just right for winter.

Masterweave’s alpaca and mohair scarves and throws are beautiful to look at, soft to touch and so warm in this bleak

Aratoi’s retail space.

weather. In a variety of colours, from earthy to jewel, they would make good presents for family members combating the chills of a student flat and better still, make a winter

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treat for the purchaser.

Similarly, Munro’s merino God Socks: my favourite pair was strewn with pink pineapples. Or you can avoid the rain with a Blunt umbrella.

represents some of New Zealand’s finest jewellers, with silver and gold objects from artists such as Megan Young, Liz Cheetham and Francis Kirkham, and from Anna Balasoglou, jewellery made from natural materials such as oyster shell, paua and kauri.

Angie van Marien’s pieces, made from recycled items such as buttons, old jewellery and springs are fascinating.

A pair of earrings made from bingo numbers and a necklace incorporating an old fish knife are among her items on sale.

Aratoi’s shop has something for a whole range of tastes and price ranges. Brave the July weather, go and see Galliard and take advantage of the 10 per cent discount at Aratoi by taking out a $40 Friends’ membership.

VOLUNTEERING WAIRARAPA

Volunteers are our Age Concern’s foundation Nik Rilkoff

[Manager, Age Concern Wairarapa]

Age Concern Wairarapa, like hundreds of organisations around the country, relies on volunteers to help us deliver activities, services, and support for the over65s in our community.

We know that older people who have left the workforce benefit hugely from sharing their time, knowledge, skills, and resources as much as we benefit from the donation of their time.

Age Concern is seeking volunteers to help in the following positions: People-who-love-people to be our afternoon receptionists, welcoming visitors to the office and helping with inquiries and administration tasks.

A man who will run a one-hour exercise class *for men* on building

balance and preventing falls. The ACC-accredited class uses chairs and light weights and follows a recorded programme. It happens weekly Masterton and the volunteer will be trained.

Age Concern established this class for men who are more comfortable exercising with men-only but we are struggling to find a person to lead it.

People who can help out with our monthly members’ coffee mornings in Masterton and Carterton. We need at least one person each, but you can also do it with a friend.

It takes less than half a day, including phone calls in advance to confirm taxi bookings for two people, and checking whether people in our rest homes plan to come.

On the day it involves setting up tables and chairs [you need to be fit enough to do this],

Age Concern volunteers Pat Magon, left, and Daphne Rowland at the Masterton office.

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organising the drinks and food, and meeting, greeting, and looking after people who come together to hear speakers and catch up with each other.

• If you are interested in discussing the above roles with Age Concern please contact Donna at admin@volwairarapa. org.nz or on [0210] 903-8868.

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Staying indoors may be your preference in July weather. Pottery

by Paul Melser and Lisa Donaldson are begging to be filled with hot tea, coffee or soup.

There are items to brighten your shelves and walls while you wait for spring.

Sean Crawford’s Tagged is a study of the empty spray can and an homage to the embodiment of graffiti art. Each spray can is original, with colourful laser cut designs. One piece, Purple Fusion, has a fuchsia flower pattern and a bright purple powder coat.

There is so much local art to adorn walls, including popcorn and candymen, poi and bronze adzes, as well as Kirsty Gardener’s ceramic bumblebees, dragonflies, moths and huia.

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If you have questions for Age Concern, come to an outreach session at your library from 10.30am to 2pm. They’re held in Carterton every first Thursday, Greytown every first Tuesday, Martinborough every third Wednesday and Featherston every third Tuesday [in the Featherston Community Centre].

Come and Try a Strength and Balance Class – Thursday, July 8, 1.30pm to 3pm Come along to this free event and try out a range of classes at the YMCA in Masterton. Register at www.nukuora.org. nz/events, or contact strength@nukuora.org.nz or [04] 380-2070 ext 265.

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Crew saved but a ship’s treasure lost

A fire onboard fire spelled disaster for the schooner Jane. The crew were all saved, but the captain’s cash box of gold sovereigns was lost to the depths. MARK PACEY writes in his occasional series highlighting local shipwrecks.

The early life of Jane is a bit of a mystery.

It does not help that this was quite a popular name for vessels at the time.

The first definite mention of her was in May 1856, when it was reported that she had arrived in Hobart with a load of sugar from Mauritius and passenger Mr J Willis.

The notice stated she was a schooner and weighed 77 tons, and was under Captain Lamont.

A reprint of a foreign newspaper article in the Lyttleton Times had said that the Jane had just been sold in Mauritius for £195.

By July, Jane was in New Zealand.

She had arrived from Melbourne with passengers and an all-important cargo of wine and spirits.

On August 27, Jane left Wellington for a trip to Whanganui.

When off the coast of Cape Palliser, she ran into trouble.

This was later recalled by one of the crew and printed in several newspapers.

“Peter Jones, seaman at the helm, called out that the binnacle was on fire. The master and mate [William Henry Williams] was standing at the starboard main rigging at the time.

“They immediately looked at the binnacle, but it was alright, but the smoke was coming up out of the cabin.

WAIRARAPA SHIPWRECK “Master and mate, on going down, found that the hold was on fire. Called all hands to get water to put it out, unlocked the after hatch, and kept throwing buckets of water down.

“Every exertion was made on the part of the crew to extinguish the flames, but it was unavailing. Five minutes after the fire broke out, the cabin was all in a blaze, so that it was impossible to go down against anything. There was no communication betwixt the after hold and any other part of the ship, but by the after hatch, and it was always kept locked; when we found it was impossible to save the ship, we cut away the boat’s lashing and launched the boat over the starboard gangway.”

Attempts were made to run the Jane ashore, but the winds were blowing off the land and this proved impossible. By 9.55pm, the decision was made to abandon the Jane, which was now nearly 25 kilometres offshore.

The crew spent a long night rowing into shore while the Jane quietly slipped beneath the waves.

The next morning the crew made it ashore just off Pharazyn’s station in Palliser Bay. They then walked to Phillip’s station and from there were taken by boat to Wellington.

It was reported that residents became excited at this “strange boat full of sailors” that arrived in the bay.

The general thought was that these were men rescued from a shipwreck.

This was confirmed by the men.

The paper stated rather unflatteringly that “Captain Lamont is a very great loser, as besides his chronometer’s charts, clothes etc., he lost 150 sovereigns that were in his cash box”.

The crew and mate were also said to be left “entirely destitute”.

The last mention of Captain Lamont was that he was on board the brig Dart, bound for Australia.

There were no reports of any insurance payments for the loss of the Jane, so along with losing his ship, possessions and gold, Captain Lamont also missed out on any claims.

The newspaper was quite accurate when it described him as a very great loser.

Somewhere out there under the cold sea off Palliser Bay rests what remains of the Jane and the lost gold of Captain Lamont.

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Wrigley put town on map The demolition of a two-storeyed house in Lincoln Rd, Masterton, has brought to life memories of one of the ÿ rst settlers under the Small Farms Association, GARETH WINTER writes.

Edward Chew was among the early promoters of the Small Farms Association and involved in the trips the Wellington members made to select appropriate land for their settlements in Wairarapa.

His stepson, James Wrigley, also a member of the association, managed to select one of the better 40acre sections, running from the side of the Waipoua River down to the edge of Henry Cole’s section.

James Wrigley was born in Yorkshire in 1824, the son of John Wrigley and Sarah Cockroft, and educated at a private school. As a youngster he was apprenticed to an uncle in the shoe-making trade, which he followed for about a decade in Manchester.

His father died and his mother remarried the widower Edward Chew in 1839.

The newlyweds migrated to Sydney in 1841, then on to Wellington in 1848.

James Wrigley followed them to New Zealand in 1852, arriving first in Otago, before coming to Wellington.

He settled in Masterton in January 1855, a few days

The Te Tau whanau at 81 Lincoln Rd, 1900.

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before a huge earthquake known as “Wrigley’s Bush”.

The last of the millable struck Wairarapa. timber within it was felled In later life he recalled in 1896. being in a slab totara whare His mother was living when the first shock struck, with him on his farm and running to the nearest in 1865, acting as house, 400 metres way, housekeeper for where Joseph Masters him and the and his family were “man and a staying. boy” who Although James worked had bought a for him, small farm on when she the verge of the suddenly town sections, took ill he also had and died. a town acre, She approximately James Wrigley, is buried opposite 1880. in the Countdown Masterton supermarket. It was cemetery. on this site that he started The following year working as a bootmaker, James Wrigley married the town’s first.

Sarah Bennington, the His farmland included daughter of Christopher some heavy kahikatea and Sarah Chittenden. ground, very fertile once Her father had been cleared and drained. tragically killed in a farm For a generation of accident in 1858, aged only Mastertonians, the forest to 38, having also arrived in the west of the main street Masterton in 1855, coming from Australia. was a popular picnic site,

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He was the second person interred in Masterton cemetery, after Masters’ son-in-law Richard Iorns. Later, the two families were to be connected.

In the 1870s Wrigley started subdividing his small farm, which he called ‘Pine Grove’, creating Wrigley, Albert, and Victoria streets in the process.

He also retired from his successful bootmaking business and created another new street, Pine St, connecting Perry St with Villa St and the streets to the railway station, then called Junction St and Station St. Later the whole street, Perry, Pine, Station, and Junction, was renamed Perry St, against the wishes of the family.

It was pointed out that Wrigley had made the road – stumping, forming, and metalling – without any contribution from the

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council. He had also given land for widening Perry St. According to documents in the Wairarapa Archive, James Wrigley and his family originally lived in a two-storeyed building in Queen St, attached to their shop.

In about 1877, Wrigley built a new and more substantial house in Lincoln Rd, again twostoreyed.

In 1879, he sold his bootmaking business to William Fellingham and moved to Lincoln Rd. Shortly afterwards, the town’s photographer, TE Price, took an image of the new house with the Wrigley family on the verandas.

By the late 1890s, the house had been transferred to Taiawhio Te Tau, a prominent rangatira of Ngati Kahungunu and Rangitane. He named the house ‘Kaumoana’, the name of one of his hapu. It was in partial payment for farmland in the Bideford area which the three Wrigley sons took possession of.

James Wrigley died in 1904, almost exactly 50 years after the first Small Farms Association settlers arrived in Masterton.

Sarah, his widow, died in 1913. They were survived by three sons and three daughters.

In the early years of the 20th century their house was used as a boarding house, but then reverted to a private residence for a long time.

In more recent years it has had had a variety of uses, including a Christian community centre, a family residence, and for the past 25 years, the base for the Open Home Foundation.

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The little green takahe Dear friends, It’s quite amazing what office colleagues can have lying around their workstations. Case in point some rangers were strolling past the Biodiversity Manager’s desk when they noticed some little green plants happily sunbathing in small black punnets.

These were very unassuming, just sitting in an open lunchbox resting on top of an office filing cabinet.

“What are these?” they asked innocently reaching hands out to admire what appeared to be miniscule weeds.

“Don’t touch those!” shrieked Christine, the BM, lunging across her desk as if in a try saving tackle to avert disaster.

“Those are some of the rarest plants in New Zealand and I’m trying to keep them alive!”. Cue rangers hands retracting quicker than the sliding

doors at a Kmart sale.

The plants in question are called slender button daisies and they develop a pretty white flower.

They are also known by their obscure scientific name Leptinella filiformis.

They are indeed so rare that they shouldn’t really exist it all. Which is why the ex-Pūkaha botanist, Tony Silbury, who has since retired, has aptly named them the little green takahē.

Because these plants are tiny, green and just like the takahē, were once thought to be extinct, only to be rediscovered. The year was 1998 and they were found on a piece of lawn during major excavation work to a hotel in Hamner Springs.

Quite how someone knew what they were is lost to the annals of time but it’s fair to

Leptinella filiform.

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say that before this the plants were thought extinct by the 1980s.

Every specimen that is known to exist today can miraculously trace its roots back to the cultivated

material saved from this redevelopment site.

The zany story doesn’t end there. All the plants at the site were destroyed in late 1999 and for a brief time they were thought extinct again. It was pure luck that someone had sampled enough of them beforethis to ensure they could be propagated for survival.

Since then, the daisies were allocated to plant nurseries, private gardens and universities across Aotearoa and stock from those sites was able to be gathered and reintroduced elsewhere, but plant numbers remain low and they remain uncommon and vulnerable.

Although when extinction is averted – no matter how it’s done – you’ve got to smile.

We’re hoping to plant our little green takahē to help ensure their survival and so others can appreciate them. Given all they’ve been through to get here, it seems the least we can do.

Your friends always, The Pūkaha Rangers.

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How to be financially secure Midweek Musings

Tim Nelson On his YouTube channel, Ali Abdaal shared eight things that he recommends as part of the process to get rich, or at the very least, financially secure. Of the eight strategies one really stood out for me, this being to become financially literate, something that very few become, possibly because it’s not something that

we’re explicitly taught.

Imagine if financially literacy was taught at college in an engaging way as a compulsory subject.

From my own experience most of the worst financial decisions were made in my first years in the workforce; this would have been a good

Wednesday, June 30, 2021 Lifestyle Wairarapa Midweek time to start a savings and investment scheme or to learn how to manage and avoid debt. It wasn’t a great time to get a credit card.

I think I’ve shared it before, but will do so again; The Richest Man in Babylon was written almost 100 years ago, however the advice is still applicable today: saving 10 per cent of your income; only take financial advice from people who know what they’re talking about; look after what you already own … these being just three examples.

Financially literacy is something that we really need to take responsibility for learning ourselves as it’s unlikely that anyone else is going to teach us.

However, the good news is that when we make the decision to do so there’s plenty of great resources to set you on the right path.

Listen to the other side

I have heard the phrase ‘Socratic dialectical encounter’. This mouthful can be described in an easier way; it simply means to look

at the opposite view to your own around an issue. In doing so, look to a perspective that is reasoned by a person or organisation that is respected, those who don’t necessarily have the same beliefs and opinions as your own.

An example of a Socratic dialectical encounter could be around the issue of diet. There are so many examples of what proponents consider to be the ‘best’ diet, yet these are often in complete contrast to another person’s view who also believes that their model is ‘best’. How can this be the case?

A more likely truth is that both diets have aspects to them that the other side could benefit from, if only they were prepared to spend time finding out about the other model, and doing so from a perspective of interest, as opposed to looking for flaws in the model.

Look to the past for good ideas

We often hear of people talking about the need for change and to move on to make progress.

Conversely, many people reminisce about how good things were in past times, such as the 50s for family values, or the liberal times

of the 60s.

A balanced view is to look at the best ideas of the past as a means of coming up with a better today and tomorrow. This is the perspective of the 19th century philosopher Georg Hegel who said we need to take aspects from different times in history, as opposed to thinking that one particular time was the best and we should try to get things back to as they were in, for example, the early 90s just before the rise of the Internet.

There is no past time that was best. Many in the United States will comment on the family values of the 50s, while completely overlooking human rights issues for African Americans, especially in the southern states. However, this doesn’t mean the 50s should be overlooked, as there would have been aspects of that time that would be beneficial to us all today.

The same applies to people from history, some of who were not to be admired, but who may have had one particular idea or programme that would be very beneficial today.

What we need to do is cherry pick the best ideas from the past, those that we know worked, and implement them today

as we aim to create a better community and, by extension, a better world.

An inspirational story

The Guardian Football Podcast reviewed the football match in the European Championships between Switzerland and Wales, which resulted in an uninspiring 1-1 draw [but still a great result for Wales]. While the review discussion was generally about how tedious the game was, Lars, one of the pundits shared a great story within the story of the game, this being about the Welsh goal scorer Kieffer Moore.

Moore is a player whose career was going nowhere. After spells in a series of lower division clubs he ended up in the football boondocks of the Norwegian league, where he played for Viking.

Moore never gave up though, and soon made his way back to the UK, where he has played for more lower league clubs while becoming a recognised goal scorer. His attitude and tenacity has seen him make the Welsh squad for the European Championships, where he scored the crucial goal against Switzerland. He has since gone on the play a major role in the next match where the Welsh beat the more highly fancied Turkey.

Moore is a great example of someone who works incredibly hard and never gives up. He truly leaves it all ‘on the pitch’, a great and inspiring example for his teammates. I’d love to see the Welsh go further into the tournament, hopefully on the backs of Moore and his colleagues as they punch above their weight.

Does helping people help people?

In a meeting I had a conversation with the other participants about supporting and helping others. My perspective is that a supportive environment is essential to create a culture of positivity that people want to be a part of. However, I did refer to the time in which I started my first teaching job.

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Although there were people whom I liked to work alongside, for the most part it was a case of being appointed to the position and then pretty much being left on my own for two years to teach students from diverse and very challenging backgrounds; there really wasn’t any direct support.

I simply just had to do what it takes to survive, to sink or swim. From my perspective the job was very challenging, but I also believe it has been the making of me as an educator. It has shown me what leadership isn’t, and though this I have learned what leadership is.

There is a real need for balance when it comes to supporting others. If we solve every issue for a colleague we may appear to be helpful in the short term, but we’re stopping them from problemsolving and developing the inner strength and grit for long term success.

Conversely, if we provide no support at all we could quite easily create a culture in which our colleagues live lives at work of quiet desperation and burnout.

What we ultimately need to do is find the perfect balance.

Question things

There are so many things in life that we simply take for granted as being the way they are because this has always been the case and the expectation is that the situations should and will remain the same.

However, this is a position that was challenged by the French philosopher Jean Paul Satre, who believe that we should question many of the ideas that are considered as being the way things need to be.

In looking at Satre’s view of the world this doesn’t mean that everything needs to change; there is so much in the world from my perspective that is exactly as it should be, particularly ideas that enhance the lives and wellbeing of ourselves and the greater population.

Conversely, there are many things that we just accept as being unchangeable; these could

include the places we live, who we spend our time with, what we spend our money on, our careers, our beliefs, the list is endless.

In the examples I have given above, if you are truly happy and content with the status quo, then they should remain the same, perhaps with the occasional minor tweak.

However, if you know within yourself that the status quo makes you unhappy and is not fulfilling, then change the situation and look for other options. Life is not a dress rehearsal, make the most of the one you have.

You can have the best of both worlds

While I was driving home yesterday I noticed how empty the streets were on a Sunday afternoon. This is in stark contrast to a year ago when the country was in lockdown, when there were so many people out doing things like taking family walks, riding bikes, running, generally spending time outside.

On so many occasions since then I have heard people reminiscing back to those times with fondness in terms to the type of activities I have mentioned above. This doesn’t mean that they want to go back to a national lockdown, but they do want to do some of the things that lockdown brought to their lives.

What’s stopping us from doing the things we enjoyed? The only thing I can think of is the extra choices that we now have with the restrictions lifted.

However, why can’t we have the best of both worlds and do everything that our situation allows us to? We don’t need a national lockdown to enjoy those simple things in life, we just need the will to do them.

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

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On competition day, all participants will have an opportunity to read aloud their Matariki/ winter-inspired writing – be it a poem, lyrics, piece of fiction or nonfiction.

Submissions are limited to a maximum of 800 words, with one entry per participant.

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In the midwinter sky, pre-dawn, Matariki can be seen twinkling, signalling in the Māori New Year.

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Matariki is celebrated at different times by different iwi.

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Are you a fisherman?

Part 1:

Fishing is a very old and popular pastime – remember St Peter, the fisherman who became a disciple back in the day? People go fishing for various reasons – for the relaxation, for the excitement when you get a bite, for the thrill of landing the fish or for the very ordinary reason of catching a fish to take home for your dinner and enjoying the freshness of it.

These days we are subject to certain rules - I am sure St Peter never had to measure his fish or throw it back if it was too small. However, the rules have been invoked to ensure fishing will be a viable activity for future generations.

Every fisherman has a role to play to help keep sustainable fish populations.

All recreational fishing – including line fishing, potting, netting and all other fishing methods – is covered by rules.

Daily bag limits and size restriction:

In the central fishing area there is a combined maximum daily bag limit of 20 of any combination of species listed in Table 1 below [unless shown as “No limit]. Individual species limit must not be exceeded.

Finfish restrictions: Line fishing restrictions

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[other and rod and reel lines] may be used, set from or possessed on board that vessel; • Surface floats attached to any line must be marked clearly, legibly and permanently with the fisher’s initials and surname. A phone number is also useful.

Netting restrictions:

this includes set, fyke, drag and all other nets. In areas where netting is permitted the following general restrictions apply • No person may set or possess more than one drag net, set net, fyke net, or any other type of net at any time [excludes landing net]; • Nets must be hauled by hand only; • Any net or nets used either individually and/ or jointly must not extend across more than one-quarter of the width of any river, stream, channel, bay or sound at any time of the tide; • No person may set or use a baited net [except fyke nets]; • Nets must not be staked [except fyke nets].

Drag nets:

In areas where drag nets are permitted the nets must not exceed 40 metres in length and total warp length must not exceed 200 metres.

– this includes the use of long lines and drop lines but does not include rod Set nets: and reel or hand lines. In In areas where set nets are areas where line fishing permitted the following is permitted the following restrictions apply: restrictions apply: • must not exceed 60 No person may – metres in length; • use, or be in possession • must not be set within of more than one line 60 metres of another [other than handlines, net; or rod and reel lines]; or • must have a surface possess a line with more float that is clearly, than 25 hooks. legible and permanently HEAT • Where more than onePUMPS marked with the fisher’s person is usingREFRIGERATION a line initials and surname from a vessel [other at each end. A phone COOL & FREEZER ROOMS than rod and reel lines], number is also useful.

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Table 1

required for fyke nets]; • only one set net is allowed to be used from or be on board any vessel. [An additional net is allowed for bait fishing if it less than 10 metres long and has a mesh size of 50mm or less]; • may not be used in a way that causes fish to be stranded by the falling tide.

Remember, if you’re a recreational fisher, selling any fish or shellfish you catch is illegal.

FINFISH SPECIES

Minimum fish length (cm)

Maximum daily limit per fisher

Minimum net mesh size (mm)

Blue Cod (Titahi Bay south)

33

20

100

Blue Moki

40

20

114

Bluenose

-

5

160

Butterfish

35

20

108

John Dory, Kahawai, Grey or Silver Mullet, Red Snapper

-

20

100

Kahawai

-

20

100

Red Cod

25

20

115

Red Gurnard

25

20

100

Flounder

23

20

100

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Shark

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20

150

[Free service] You can download the free NZ Fishing Rules app by texting the word ‘app’ to 9889. The app works even when you have no coverage. You can also free text the names of the species you are fishing for [eg Blue Cod] to 9889 and receive legal size and bag limit via return text.

Terakihi

25

20

100

Trevally

25

20

100

Warehou

-

No limit

-

FINFISH SPECIES

Minimum fish length (cm)

Maximum daily limit per fisher

Minimum net mesh size (mm)

Freshwater eels)

-

6

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Groper, Hapuku, Bass

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160

Kingfish

75

Snapper

27

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Thick mud covers paddocks Thick, sticky mud has coated Kaiwhata Rd east of Carterton and wrecked newly sewn paddocks after a major rainfall. TimesAge rural reporter GRACE PRIOR reports.

After a downpour in November last year, Kaiwhata Rd residents became stranded when a landslip blocked the river’s flow and flooded nearby farms.

The flood made its way into farm buildings, cut power, and forced residents to evacuate.

Resident Martin Byl had only just re-sown 4ha in grass, investing about $3000 when the weekend’s deluge hit.

His paddocks are now covered in knee-deep sediment, wiping out thousands of dollars of investment that he’ll likely never get back.

After driving down what seemed to be more of a tramping track than a road, surrounded by miles of pine forest, I was met by a “road closed” sign less than 300m from my destination – Martin Byl’s farm.

After a slight panic that I had, in fact, gone the wrong way. I got out of the car, looked up the road, and decided to shift one of three road cones so I could make it to the farm.

Once cautiously cruising down the damp gravel road, I arrived at Byl’s gate.

I was met by Byl and his neighbour Edwin Bannister – they were having a chat on the deck.

Byl and Bannister were quick to point out what the flood had left behind – 4ha of paddocks covered in mud and a road covered in thick sludge.

It was hard to tell that what lay under the sludge

Byl’s fencing was wrecked by flooding, and his paddocks are deep in sediment.

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Martin Byl and neighbour Edwin Bannister standing by the gap where water flows through the slip.

was the main road through the tiny three-household settlement of Kaiwhata, and not a farm track next to a milking shed.

Byl, Bannister, and I piled into Bannister’s utility vehicle and drove through the sludge to have a look at the slip that had again fallen into the river.

Trudging through the thick and sticky mud, we made it to the river.

Byl recounted the three massive slips which had happened in the past two years, seriously testing the small rural community’s resilience.

He said the first slip happened two years ago but hadn’t caused much trouble.

The second slip happened last November, trapping some of the community for a week.

This third slip at the weekend caused similar flooding and has wrecked some of Byl’s farm again.

In an attempt to help me get a good photo of the slip, Byl suggested that we

head across a thick plain of mud, some knee-deep.

We realised that this wasn’t the best idea the first time I got stuck, but we were determined to continue on in the name of photography.

About halfway to our desired point, I became stuck for at least the third time.

A Greater Wellington Regional Council land management officer came to fish me out.

Eventually abandoning my slightly oversized gumboots, I made a run for it up the muddy hill in bare feet, leaving the poor land management officer carrying my gumboots for me.

From a distance, I directed Byl to take the photo we had wanted.

Bannister said some of the debris now sitting in the Kaiwhata River had made its way 750m from the peak of a nearby hill.

Residents had attempted to dig a channel after the last slip so the water could

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flow through again – unfortunately, this wasn’t quite enough.

Bannister’s family have farmed in Kaiwhata for three generations and had never seen the flooding quite this bad. He said it was either completely dry in the summer, or they’d get hundreds of millimetres of rain all at once in the winter.

Byl and Bannister were worried the flooding would only continue to worsen as they pushed through the winter. They said they were bound to have a big rainfall again.

“There’s no point bothering trying to clear the paddock until it’s dry, which won’t be until summer. I can’t even get to the fences to fix them because I can’t get through the mud,” Byl said.

He said that he had planted winter crops for his stock after the November flood, but those could not be used either because of the depth of the mud.

He wasn’t as worried about the road closure because the main way back to town wasn’t blocked.

But he did want things back under control.

Byl had moved his 220 cattle and 40 sheep to higher ground, leaving the lower paddocks barren and useless.

Power across the farm

had been disconnected, fences bent out of shape, and gates half-buried under the mud. Byl had a lot to tidy up but was worried that it would happen again and again if nothing was done to clear the slip.

A Carterton District Council spokesperson said waters had receded enough to allow for sediment cleanup, and Fulton Hogan would be undertaking the work as soon as possible.

Regional council general manager of the catchment management group Wayne O’Donnell said they had been closely monitoring the site since the slip last November.

“Given the amount of loose debris in the slip scar, channel clearing after heavy rainfall events is likely to be an ongoing requirement while this work continues.”

As for Byl and Bannister, they said they were doing the best they could to make it through the winter.

Bannister said the nature of hill country farming meant they had to take what they could get from finishing farm buyers.

He said they were earning the least they ever had on the farm.

Through-the-floor wool prices weren’t lending a particularly helpful hand either.

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This app based space race game is a perfect family activity ideal for children 8-12. Starts at Carterton Events Centre, ÿ nishes with a prize giving at Carrington Park.

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We don’t really have the time to do the due diligence so we’re calling it ‘The Smallest Beer Festival, Carterton’. A wee ripper of a festival featuring breweries, cideries, live music and food trucks. Ticket includes a branded glass and 2 drink tokens.

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WEDNESDAY 14 JULY 5PM-9PM $45 PER PERSON Enjoy a midwinter warmer with the Clareville Bakery’s hearty, delicious dishes from the Netherlands. Family bu° et style, full menu on Winter Festival website. Sessions are 5pm to 7pm or 7.15pm to 9pm.

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Take the plunge into the Ruamahunga River with Mayor Greg Lang and any other brave souls.

Koha entry with proceeds going to Rangatahi to Rangatira.

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The ice rink will be set up, under an all weather marquee, at the Carterton Tennis Club, next to Carterton School. Pre-book your session at cartertonec.co.nz/winterfestival or at Carterton Events Centre.

All tickets will incur a booking fee.

ADULTS $15 / CHILDREN $10 / FAMILY PASS $50 [14 AND UNDER]

‘Under the Stars’ our Astronomy Guides will bring telescopes and binoculars to showcase the magic above.

We will take you on a journey through constellations and have you mesmerized by the planets. Bring cash for the Schools sausage sizzle and wrap up warm. Be ready to go on an adventure out of this world.

Relax and unwind in your own NZ made Trueform Spa Pool.

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WAIRARAPA FILM FESTIVAL SATURDAY 17 JULY 7.15PM CARTERTON EVENTS CENTRE

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Recommended as R15 without parental guidance, student ID & proof of age may be required.

Our red carpet event of the Festival. The Wairarapa Film Festival presents a trio of Wairarapa made movies. Dress to impress!

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A family favourite – our Zero Waste team encourage you to create your own lantern from items in your recycling bin.

Workshops available at Wairarapa libraries. Spot prizes on the night. No naked ˛ ames, battery operated lights only.

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The aftermath of the Auckland tornado on June 20. There has been an eightfold rise in the frequency of tornadoes in the past 20 years.

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Don’t wait until the last moment to get your septic tank emptied, is the warning from Ross Sewell of DR Septic Environmental Services.

In April DR Septic took over the septic tank services of GT Environmental Services.

Based in Masterton and serving all of the Wairarapa, DR Septic are the people to call if you need your septic tank or commercial grease trap cleaned.

The current waiting time to get a septic tank emptied is five to seven working days, although DR Septic endeavours to complete urgent jobs within 48 hours.

People often contact Ross when their septic tank has gotten so full that the pipes leading to it are blocked and are disappointed to find they have to wait days.

Ross says former customers of GT Environmental Services will continue to enjoy the same service as before.

“Steve Cleworth and his truck will continue to visit them, so they won’t notice any difference at all.”

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Tanks need to be emptied every three to five years. If more time has elapsed, then your tank is definitely in need of emptying.

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The climate, it is a changing Comment

Mike Osborne One of the favoured lines of climate sceptics is that the dire predictions made about global warming impacts haven’t come to pass, therefore any and all allegations of impending adverse impacts can be dismissed without further consideration.

The predicted impacts didn’t happen as predicted? Maybe, but the global temperature is still rising and more energy is being trapped into the climate systems, predominantly in the rise in sea temperature.

If a woman is pregnant, verifiably so, but doesn’t go into labour after 280 days [as predicted] is she not pregnant? With this kind of “logic”, the longer the pregnancy goes without delivering a baby but with a bigger and bigger embryo the more it proves that she isn’t pregnant.

Greenhouse gas emissions and global temperatures are verifiably larger. So, what of the predicted impacts?

The June 20 tornado in Auckland caused a huge amount of damage and took a life. Tornadoes have been a relatively

scarce phenomenon in New Zealand but that is changing.

According to Niwa’s New Zealand Historic Weather Events Catalogue [hwe.niwa.co.nz] there were 35 recorded events from January 1, 1900 to December 31, 1999 and there have been 53 from January 1, 2000 to December 31, 2019.

That’s an eightfold rise in the frequency of tornadoes in the past 20 years over the whole of the previous century.

Closer to home, 120mm rainfall was recorded in two days in Kaiwhata.

Masterton’s June monthly average is 90mm. That left a trail of damage around the region.

The late May floods in mid-Canterbury were, according to locals, unprecedented.

Mt Somers got hit with 551mm of rain in just two days.

The insurance costs will take from four to six weeks from the event to fully assess. Insurers had paid out $2.9 million by mid-February for the New Year’s floods in Otago.

The impacts of adverse weather events are clearly

showing up in insurance payouts. That affects premiums.

Extreme weather events for the five years 1996 to 2000 resulted in claims of $205m. Twenty years later and the total for the period 2016 to 2020 is $930m [icnz.org.nz].

That’s roughly $180m a year or $500,000 every day.

A leaked draft of an IPCC report [cutt.ly/ CCImpacts] makes a major change in timeframes. Previously, impacts and changes were referenced to the date 2100. This report references changes by 2050.

Intentions, let alone actions, have been insufficient to limit warming. “Current levels of adaptation will be inadequate to respond to future climate risks,” it cautions.

At a local level, in the Long Term Plans about to be agreed, none of the three mayors mentioned climate change in their introductions. That tells you where it sits on their radar.

The impacts of inaction are becoming very clear internationally, nationally and locally. If you think the Climate Commission’s plans are overzealous, you’re not paying attention.

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New addition to vibrant village MEET THE LANDLORD: ROGER SOUTHEY It all started with a run-down house - and a vision for an a˜ ordable, fully licensed eatery and accessible social hub for Lansdowne locals.

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development for Lansdowne - complementing its fastgrowing community and shopping area.

The old house was shifted to a new location, and the remaining land turned into an open carpark - with construction beginning on the new building early last year.

After several years in the planning, Madison’s Cafe and Bar, in the First Street Village, Madison’s - owned and operated had its o° cial opening last by hospitality stalwarts week - ushering inSauvignon an excited blanc Margie and Dean Lawton crowd of keen diners and now occupies the building’s matahiwi hopeful new regulars. prominent corner site, directly Villa Marie facing on to the green space, Madison’s is the ÿ rst of two and a new tenant will lease the Mud house businesses to move into a brand second half later this year. new, architecturallyRieslings designed building at the top end of Roger, who has lived in Allan Scott First Street: the brainchild of Lansdowne for close to 40 Stoneleigh long-time Masterton propertyyears, says the addition of a developer and business owner licensed café and restaurant Pinot Gris Roger Southey. “makes perfect sense” for villa Marie Masterton’s largest suburb.

In 2011, Roger bought an old, early 20th centuryMatahiwi property “It’s unbelievable how many on the corner of First Street Chardonnay people have approached and Opaki Road, with the goal me and told me this is villa Marie of creating a new commercial what Lansdowne needs – Mud house

somewhere local they can go for a nice dinner and a drink,” Roger says.

“Lansdowne is a busy place: people are moving in from over the Remutaka Hill, real estate is doing well, new businesses have been popping up and others are waiting in the wings.

“And we predict the area is going to get even busier. So, it just makes sense.”

Roger, also the owner of Southey’s Auto World on Dixon Street, says the area north of the Waipoua River has grown massively, especially over the past 10 to 15 years.

Over the decades, Lansdowne has become a key destination for employment opportunities: including three retirement complexes, Hansells Masterton, Lakeview School and - one of Wairarapa’s biggest employers Wairarapa Hospital.

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Lansdowne Park retirement community are in the midst of signiÿ cant expansions, creating further employment opportunities and space for new tenants in the area.

Lansdowne has also proven popular with homeowners, particularly for families and young professionals relocating from Wellington in their droves.

The suburb has since become home to several continually expanding new subdivisions including Cashmere Oaks, for which Roger is the developer.

“Whenever I go into the village, it’s busy. Dish is always full, people are popping in and out of Lansdowne Sammies and Hong Kong Takeaways, the hairdresser [First Class Hair Studio] across the road is ˝ at out, the tattoo studio and, pet groomers have a very loyal client base.

“And the newer businesses, like the First Street Laundromat, have also attracted a lot of interest.”

Therefore, Roger says, First Street was the ideal location for Madison’s Bar and Café. He

In a lot of ways, I think our lifestyles have become more localised - people are wanting to support and spend money in their communities.”

Considering these developments, Roger says the First Street Village has come alive - and come into its own as a vibrant, bustling business community, which is “well supported” by the locals.

predicts it will ÿ t in well with the “village feel” and be a “good complement” for other eateries in the area, such as the everpopular Dish Café and new delicatessen Mumma Darla’s Pantry.

“Lansdowne used to be a bit of a sleepy hollow - but it’s really taken o˜ ,” he says.

“People will have more choices within their own suburb – which can only help, not hinder,

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the business community.

“For example, it will be great for Lansdowne residents to be able to walk down to their local bar for a drink, rather than having to drive into town.

“In a lot of ways, I think our lifestyles have become more localised - people are wanting to support and spend money in their communities.”

Roger says he was thrilled to partner with Madison’s owners Margie and Dean – who have a “great reputation” in Masterton as the former owners of Taste Café and managers of the Horseshoe Bar and Restaurant.

At this stage, he cannot reveal the identity of his second tenant – but says it is a business that will “deÿ nitely draw new people” who may not otherwise visit the area.

Roger is also thankful for the “great” team which has brought the new building to life: Wilkinson Construction and Coops Electrical, Loader Engineering, Hollings First Aluminium, TUMU ITM for the building suppliers, John Francis Plumbing, Designer Court who did the ˝ ooring and stone masonry, 2K Design for the

kitchen facilities, 101 Rooÿ ng, G.D. Moss Decorating, Superior Stoppers Ltd, GasPro Plumbing & Gas and John Hudson Electrical.

“It’s been a long time in the making. But I think people will be really pleased with the ÿ nal product.”

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Everybody knows your name at Madison’s on First Street

MEET THE OWNERS: DEAN & MARGIE LAWTON With their new licensed café and restaurant, Dean and Margie Lawton hope to create Lansdowne’s answer to Cheers: your local café down the road, where “everybody knows your name”.

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Lansdowne residents Dean and Margie are veterans of the hospitality industry – with over 50 years of restaurant and bar service experience between them. At Madison’s, they plan The couple are the owners of to o˜ er a “home away from Madison’s Cafe and Bar – a fully home”: serving “Kiwi cuisine licensed, all-day eatery, based with ° air” at reasonable prices, in the newly built commercial within a relaxed environment. hub on First Street.Sauvignon blanc “When it comes to cafes, matahiwi Though Madison’s is the newest Masterton is very well-serviced Villa Marie addition to the lively First Street during the day, but doesn’t Village, Dean and Mud Margie are house have as many a˜ ordable, familiar faces within Masterton’s options for dinner” Dean says.

Rieslings co˜ ee-loving community: “Our plan is to keep it simple: Allanprevious Scott particularly from their serve food that is fresh, hearty role as owners of the popular Stoneleigh and tasty.

Taste Café on Queen Street.

Pinot Gris Both Dean, originally from The Lawtons’ new venture villaforMarie Wellington, and Margie, who has plenty of options grew up in Wairarapa, have been Matahiwi their long-time regulars: from working with food since their freshly baked cheese scones, to Chardonnay teens. Dean started out as a decadent brunches, to SpanishMarie chef’s apprentice at age 16 - and inspired pastas, tovilla 300 gram Porterhouse steaks, withhouse a has “been cooking ever since”.

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He started his career at hotel restaurants, such as the Park Royal, Angus Inn and West Plaza in Wellington, and later worked at bistro-style eateries in the Hutt Valley.

Margie got her ÿ rst role in hospo at 18, as a server at the Copthorne Solway Park – and eventually worked her way up to restaurant manager, before training as a chef at the former Wellington Polytechnic.

She has worked at various eateries around Masterton, including the Golden Shears Tavern, Cobb n Co, and the Cosmopolitan Club. She and Dean ran the restaurant and function room at the old Horseshoe Tavern for nine years, and then set up Taste Cafe in 2008.

“We had a big following of regulars which kept us very busy. We’d have a lot of retirees pop in throughout the day

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the new establishment.

and, once the afternoon rolled around, it had become a real little meeting hub - with the local business people coming in for a co˜ ee break. “ Dean says. Sundays were always full for brunch - usually with the same people, who would sit at the same tables.”

“People keep stopping me in the street, in the supermarket, and at work to ask when we’re opening the new cafe, and where it’s going to be. On the whole, our regs have been very patient - and we’re excited for them to try out the new place.”

In 2018, the Lawtons were forced to close Taste after the earthquake-prone building they rented was demolished.

In an interesting twist of fate, Roger Southey - Madison’s landlord - approached the Lawtons earlier that year, and asked if they’d consider running a cafe in his new building in Lansdowne.

“But we didn’t take him up on it, as we were wanting to stay on the main road.”

Roger approached the couple again in 2019 - his o˜ er was still open, and Dean and Margie jumped at the chance. They originally planned for Madison’s to open last Christmas but, sadly, the building process was delayed thanks to Covid-19.

The longer wait only fuelled the excitement for the Lawtons’ Taste excitement - with Margie often ÿ elding questions about

Dean says he chose the name “Madison’s” as it sounded “catchy, a bit old school, with a little bit of Americana”: conjuring up images of iconic concert venue Madison Square Garden, and the 70s Chicago blues anthem “Madison Blues”.

Dean’s love of music is also re° ected in the building’s exterior - with the windows imprinted with the logos representing each member of Led Zeppelin, his favourite band.

These include gourmet burgers with BBQ pulled pork and bacon, pasta with chorizo and prawns, a deep fried chocolate brownie, and a surf and turf with steak and mussels in a chilli broth.

“We’ve actually got a selection of steaks on the menu. I do love a good steak - there’s nothing like it. Our philosophy is to make simple food, but do it well.”

The building itself has a modern schist stone exterior design, a combination of wood and metal ÿ xtures on the inside, and the cafe has a blue, white and yellow colour scheme chosen by the Lawtons - to give it a “light, bright and airy” feel.

The restaurant will be open seven days a week from 8am, serving counter food, breakfast

Madison’s also has a children’s menu, and several gluten-free and allergy-free options.

Dean and Margie have hired seven sta˜ - including a bartender, barista, baker/chef and restaurant manager - and welcome more applications.

The couple’s three children, Jon, Nick and Hayley, will also be helping out.

“They’re really excited - they

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Owners Margie and Dean see Madison’s as a real family business. Our kids have all worked in hospitality - it’s given them an amazing work ethic.”

Margie says.

“We’re all about giving people that fantastic experience they go away and tell all their friends about.

She and Dean look forward to welcoming their new customers - and “providing a place where [their] customers feel welcomed, relaxed and very satisÿ ed”.

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36 Wairarapa Midweek Lifestyle Wednesday, June 30, 2021 WAIRARAPA COMMUNITY CENTRE

What’s on at the centre in June All classes are held at the Wairarapa Community Centre, 41 Perry St, Masterton

Beginners Scrapbooking Come along and bring your scrapbooking projects or we can provide you with a scrapbook if you need one and learn to scrapbook.

When: Thursday, July 29 Time: 12.30-3pm Cost: $10 a person if you provide your own materials. $20 a person All materials provided.

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

each month.

Next date: July 7 Time: 7pm-10pm Cost: Free

When: Each Monday through the school term Time: 6.15-8.15pm Cost: Free

Meditation Come along to a meditation class where you can quieten the mind, tap into your healing energy, and experience deep relation through guided mindful meditation.

When: First Wednesday of each month.

Next date: July 7 Time: 10-noon Cost: Free

Tai Chi Classes This gentle low impact exercise is for the mind, body, and spirit.

Its fluid movements enhance muscular strength, flexibility, and stamina, while promoting relaxation.

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

Latch Hook Rug Course Come and have a go at making your own latch hook rug. It is fun and simple to do.

When: Thursday, July 1 Time: 12.30-3pm Cost: $50 a person. All materials included.

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

When: Tuesday, July 27 Time: 1.30-3pm Cost: Free

Masterton Tramping Club A small, friendly, and active club who offer a wide variety of adventures throughout the year.

When: First Wednesday

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

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

When: First Thursday each month.

Next date: July 1 Time: 10am-noon Cost: Free For further information or to check programmes are running due to changes in covid, please contact the Wairarapa Community Centre on 377-1022.

When: Friday, June 4- Sept 3 [14 weeks].

Enrolments still being accepted each week.

Time: 1.30-3.30pm Cost: Free

at least three chords needed [this club does not do lessons] When: Each Monday Time: 5-6.15pm Cost: Gold coin

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

When: Each Wednesday Time: 1-3pm Cost: Free

Heart Help Peer Support Group Community-based heart support group.

When: Third Wednesday each month.

Next date: July 21 Time: 1.30-2.30pm Cost: Free

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

When: Each Thursday Time: 12.30-3pm Cost: Gold coin Diamond Embroidery Jewellery Boxes Come along and have a go at decorating your own diamond embroidery jewellery. These are great to make for yourself or to give as a gift. They are a lovely addition as a decoration or to be a night light for your child.

When: Thursday, July 15 Time: 12.30-3pm Cost: $30 a person. All material provided.

Guitar Club A basic knowledge of

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

Next date: July 22 Time: 7.30-9pm Cost: Free

Scientist to discuss field of behaviour A global behavioural scientist will visit Wairarapa next week.

Vishal George [chief behavioural scientist] said, ‘The field of behavioural science has become an essential tool for developing innovative solutions, in areas as diverse as Silicon Valley design and the communications for New Zealand’s covid response.’

His portfolio of work involves applying behavioural insights for the Department of Corrections, Auckland Council, the Accident Compensation Corporation, the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority,

Briscoes, Rebel Sport, Public Health England [UK], Intercontinental Hotel Group [Europe], Westminster Council [UK], Adobe [USA/India] and Starbucks [USA].

George works at Behavioural by Design in Wellington, where he has designed psychological strategies that encourage reduced carbon emissions and increase recruitment diversity for the NZ Police. He has also piloted behavioural designs to improve patient experience at three New Zealand hospitals.

He has experience as a researcher in mathematics, psychology and behavioural

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economics at the University of Warwick, UK. He said, ‘My work combines behavioural science, systems thinking

and human-centred design. I’m on a mission to make these tools more accessible for positive social, environmental and

well-being initiatives.’

George’s talk ‘Hidden Influences Of Behaviour Change’ will show how cognitive psychology, behavioural economics and systems thinking can help tackle humanity’s pressing social and environmental challenges.

He will present the talk to a meeting of Science Wairarapa at 7.30pm on Thursday, July 8, at the Education Centre, 22 Dixon St, Masterton.

All are welcome; a door charge of $5 will apply.

• Science Wairarapa is supported by Wairarapa REAP and Amble Inn Motel.

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Some feel a bit ute-less over EV rates Grace Prior

Rural

New Zealand’s prized emitters will incur a much larger price tag under new government rules, with buyers having to cough up about $3000 extra for a popular Toyota Hilux or Ford Ranger. But not all agree if the change is good, bad, or ugly.

The primary sector makes up a large chunk of Wairarapa’s economy, and many of its workers need utes.

Wairarapa arable farmer and Federated Farmers vice-president Karen Williams said for many farming families, utes were a “must” rather than a choice.

Williams said that until we have a viable electric alternative for rural families, the planned ‘fee’ was just another tax.

New penalties will be used to fund rebates on a range of electric and lower emission vehicles, including at least one topof-the-EV-line Tesla, and the more modest Nissan Leaf.

According to Nissan, a new Leaf has a starting price of $61,990. From next month, buyers will be in line for an $8625 rebate, cutting the price to $53,365. The same rebate on Tesla’s Model 3 Standard Range Plus will cut the price of a new vehicle from $69,990 to $61,365.

On the other side of the fence, fees will push up the price of new petrol utes, including New Zealand’s top-selling vehicle, the Ford Ranger. New Rangers will incur a $2780 fee, pushing the price of the most basic model up to $56,270, while a Nissan Navara will come with a $830 fee and a purchase price of $42,820.

The driver of New Zealand’s arguably most famous ute, Wairarapa MP

Wairarapa MP Kieran McAnulty with his famous ute.

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Kieran McAnulty, said that not all utes would incur the new cost.

He said the campaign was a genuine attempt by government to encourage measureably more efficiency in the New Zealand transport sector.

McAnulty hoped the move would encourage car companies to begin developing hybrid or even fully electric utes.

“The most popular vehicles in New Zealand are the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger. Unless the government took a stand, the high demand wouldn’t encourage companies to come up with something different. He expected the campaign would encourage a change in vehicle-buying patterns.

McAnulty said he had written to the Minister of Transport Michael Wood in the hopes that government would consider including hybrid and electric farm vehicles in the rebate.

“We want farmers to see that we are wanting to work with them on this,” he said.

McAnulty said the campaign would encourage

a market change, which could in turn put more second-hand hybrid and electric vehicles up for sale while also driving the price down.

Williams said the plan had “run into a few potholes”.

She said she and Federated Farmers President Andrew Hoggard had written to Wood and Climate Change Minister James Shaw, requesting a deferral of fees on petrol and diesel vehicles for rural New Zealanders.

She said an electrical vehicle was not a practical alternative option for most farmers.

Williams said the “finger of blame” was often pointed the agricultural sector regarding climate change.

“Scientists, informed commentators, and even the Climate Change Commission have recognised that our biggest issue by far is carbon dioxide. It’s the transport sector where carbon dioxide emissions continue to gallop away,” she said.

Williams agreed that in general, helping more

people step up to electric vehicles was “sound thinking”.

She said they made it clear that Federated Farmers supported efforts to reduce transport greenhouse gas emissions.

She said global motoring

giant Toyota was quick to counter talk from the Prime Minister that electric utes were on the horizon.

“Toyota has no plans to bring any electric utes to our shores within the next two years. There is the possibility of an LDV electric ute from China early next year, but who knows how long the international wait list is for those first vehicles,” Williams said.

Williams and Hoggard suggested that arrangement should be in place with government until affordable and fit-forpurpose electric utes with sufficient power and range were widely available.

As for McAnulty’s prized 1997 Mazda ute, all this talk about utes made him begin to question his personal need for one.

“The ute is 24 years old, the time has come to look for a new vehicle.”

But he decided to hang on to the ute until it stopped working rather than buying a new one.

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Wai Write

My first visit to Milford Easter in the South Island can be a very special time, especially if it coincides with the full flush of autumn. It was about 1948 when our family headed up the Eglinton Valley to camp at Cascade Creek.

There was a Ministry of Works camp here consisting of bunk houses, with cook house and ablution blocks, used by the men working on the Homer tunnel and road.

However we had to cross the river and put up our tents in a very rough paddock. Amenities were absolutely nil, not even a long drop toilet, though plenty of bushes. Being March/April the nights were pretty cool and we woke up to slightly frosty morning.

Across the river a young women working at the hostel was hanging out the washing. As she did so, she sang in a very tuneful voice, “Oh what a beautiful morning, oh what a beautiful day,” which was very appropriate that particular morning.

After breakfast we set off for the Homer tunnel.

There had been many problems boring through the mighty ranges. Then an avalanche had hit the entrance, closing it off.

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Work resumed after the war and a new entrance made further out, in a safer place.

Because there was only walking access we parked our car, gathered up bags with drinks and lunches and set off through the tunnel. We had to walk about a mile on very rough terrain, with water trickling down the sides and along the

path; altogether spooky and exciting with only torchlight to guide us.

Once through the tunnel we walked a further two miles on rough road down the other side; but what magnificent scenery with towering snow clad peaks and tumbling waterfalls.

Eventually a very old bus came up the road to take us the final 10 miles to Milford Sound.

Our first glimpse of Mitre Peak was a great sight rising straight out of the water, with a perfect reflection in the sea. We ate our lunches surrounded by all this beauty and fighting off masses of sandflies.

On the launch trip we were able to see many waterfalls on both sides of the sound but the Bowen Falls were spectacular,

bounding from a great height straight into the sea.

As we approached the entrance of the sound, a school of porpoises, playing in the water, put on a display for us. It was a truly magical day which I have never forgotten.

Then we were in the bus going up the hill, with that steep walk up, through the tunnel again, and back in the car to Cascade Creek.

I remember my mother who was very hot and sticky after all this exertion, paddling across the river to use the shower in the camp. Luckily the men were still out at work.

We children just had a dip in the freezing river.

I’ve been to Milford Sound several times since then and always marvelled at the scenery. Sometimes it has been raining with hundreds of waterfalls, and other times it has been clear and sunny so that we could enjoy the magnificent mountains, but the memory of that first trip has always remained with me.

• Helen Naylor is a member of the Ruamahanga Friendship Club writing group.

Wai Write is a reader-contributed section of Wairarapa Midweek containing creative fiction and short stories.

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

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Parkinson’s Exercise Class: 1.30pm, at the Masonic Village Hall, 35 Edith St. Contact Roslyn [027] 264-8623.

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

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

Research assistance available if required – free service but donations appreciated.

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

Belly Dance for Beginners: Featherston Community Centre. 6.30-7.30pm. Call Antonia Blincoe [021] 105-7649.

Danzability Class: 10.30-11.30am, at St John’s Hall, 73 Main St, Greytown. Contact Rachel Horwell [022] 077-2654.

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

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

Digital Seniors: Free one-on-one Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching. Drop in or call freephone 0800-373-646. Martinborough: St Andrew’s Church, 9.30-11am. Featherston: Union Church, 1.30-3.30pm.

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

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

Housie: 1pm, at Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club, Carterton [behind Carters], raffles, afternoon tea supplied. Call 379-5923.

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

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

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FRIDAY, JULY 2 Spontaneous Dance: Featherston Community Centre, 6.30-8pm. Call Pavla Miller [022] 075-3867.

Sunset Cinema: Carterton Events Centre, Rangatahi Hub. Doors open 7pm, movie starts 7.30pm. Info at sunsetcinemacarterton.com Justice of the Peace: Carterton library noon-2pm; Masterton District Court 11am1pm; Eketahuna Library 1.30-4.30pm.

Aratoi Exhibitions: School holiday programmes, Matariki whanau activities, to July 25; The Disappearing Woman: Artists Cathrine Lloyd and Emily Efford, curated by Keren Chiaroni, to September 5; Te Hono Wai – Where Waters Meet: Sculpture by Jo Torr, to September 5.

Masterton Social Badminton Club: Wairarapa College gym, Cornwall St entrance, 7-9pm. Contact Hamish Macgregor [021] 259-7684 or Sam [021] 055-2113.

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

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

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Cloth Collective Sewing Workshop: Noon4pm Featherston Community Centre. Call Sara Uruski [0274] 474-959.

Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, 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.

Kids’ Song And Story: Fun songs, finger plays and stories for under-5s, during school terms, 9.30-10.30am, at Epiphany Church Hall, High St South, Masterton. Call Pam 378-6740 Greytown Music and Movement: For preschoolers, 10am, at St Luke’s Hall, Main St. Contact: email admin@stlukesgreytown. co.nz Dance Fit: At Carrington Park, Carterton, at 6-7pm. If weather not good it’s in youth centre of Event Centre. Text dance groove to [022] 321-2643.

Masterton Masters Swimming Club: Club night 5.30-6.30pm, Trust House Recreation Centre back pool. Call Stu [027] 2954189 or Lucy [021] 0204-4144.

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

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

SATURDAY, JULY 3 Aratoi Exhibitions: The Disappearing Woman, artist talk at noon; Te Hono Wai, artist talk at 3pm.

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

Featherston Fusiliers: Wargaming and boardgames club, meet at Featherston Assembly of God cafeteria, 22 Birdwood St, 10am-4.30pm. Contact featherston. fusiliers@gmail.com Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Sat, Sun and public holidays 10am-4pm, groups by arrangement. Call Jean [06] 372-6623 or Gael [06] 372-6808.

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

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. Learn new skills, fix things, help others. Call Paul Dodge [021] 0262-6595.

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

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

Parkrun: Weekly 5km run/walk. Measured, timed, free. 8am start, at the Woodside end of the Greytown rail trail. Info: parkrun.co.nz/greytownwoodsidetrail Martinborough Museum: Open Sat and Sun at No 7 The Square, 10.30am2.30pm. No admission charge but donation/koha appreciated.

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

Call Elsa [021] 263-9403.

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

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

Toy Library: Masterton: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St. Featherston: 14 Wakefield St, 10am-noon. Call Abby Waterson [021] 0256-6719.

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

Call Helen Waldron 379-5671. Bowls: 1.20pm for 1.30pm start at the clubrooms behind Carters, Carterton. Call Rex Kenny 379-7303.

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

SUNDAY, JULY 4 Wairarapa Word: A friendly writing contest on the theme of Matariki and/or winter.

Bring us your best 800 words, at 3pm, Carterton Courthouse, 60 Holloway St.

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

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, Farriers car park. Contact ja.murray@xtra.co.nz Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 1pm for 1.15pm start, at clubrooms behind Carters, Carterton.

Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000.

MONDAY, JULY 5 Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB 9.30am-12.30pm.

Featherston Music Club: 7-9pm at Featherston Community Centre. Call Shaun [027] 672-6249.

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

Indoor Bowls: 1.30pm, Club Carterton RSA, Broadway. All players welcome for a social afternoon of bowls. Call [027] 645-0905.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 7 Greytown Miniature Makers: 10am-2pm to make small thing in scale. All skill levels. Call Kaylene [06] 304-8532.

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.

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

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. Contact Sue McRae [027] 449-0601.

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

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

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

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] 2996389.

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

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

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

Digital Seniors: Free one-on-one Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching. Free one-on-one Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice

and coaching. Drop in or call freephone 0800-373-646. Masterton: Masterton Library, 10am-noon.

Dance Fitness: 9.30-11am, preschoolers 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: 7.30pm, Departmental building, level one. Entry on the carpark side. Call [027] 557-7928.

Silver Ukulele Club: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Jan [06] 3088556.

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

Kiddie Gym: For 0-3-year-olds, 9.3011am, 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: 10amnoon, High St, Masterton. Call Nikki Smith 370-1604 [church office].

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

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

Juesday Art: 10am-12.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Julia [06] 308-8109.

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

Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway, 2-4pm, or by appointment. Call 379-9021 or 379-5564.

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

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

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

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

Woops A Daisies: Leisure Marching Team practise 4-5pm, at the Trust House Rec Centre Stadium. Call Cheryl [06] 3701922 or [027] 697-6974.

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

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

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

Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet: 1pm for 1.15pm start. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000.

Bowls: At 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind Carters, Carterton.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Paint/draw: From live model,10amnoon, 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. Call Lesley [021] 299-6389.

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.

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

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

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

Hospice Wairarapa Support Services: Free of charge for anyone dealing with a terminal illness. Call [06] 378-8888, or www.hospicewairarapa.co.nz CCS Disability Action Wairarapa Office: 36 Bannister St, Masterton, 10am-1pm Mon-Fri. For Mobility Parking Permits, Disability Support and Advocacy. Call 378-2426 or 0800 227-2255.

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The Dance Shed: 450A Belvedere Rd, Carterton. Beginners Linedance Class: 6-7pm. Linedance Intermediate Class: 7.30-8.30pm. Call Wendy [027] 3199814.

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] 5740742.

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

GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Rangers, 12½18 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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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.

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Featherston Community Centre Charitable Trust ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2021 29 July, 7-9pm Anzac Hall Supper Room, 62 Bell Street Annual Report followed by Guest Speaker Rotary District Governor Gillian Jones.

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PERMANENT AND CASUAL CAREGIVERS REQUIRED At Wairarapa Village Care Home, we are seeking enthusiastic and caring Caregivers for both permanent and casual/part time positions.

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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 Puketiro Road for the purpose of a Gravel Hill Climb for the period indicated hereunder: Period of Closure: Sunday 15th August 2021

7.30am – 5.00pm

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Any person objecting to the proposal is called upon to lodge his/her objection and grounds thereof, in writing before 14th July 2021 at the office of the Carterton District Council, Holloway Street, Carterton.

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Dalefield’s defence holds on HOCKEY

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Chris Cogdale WOMEN DALEFIELD 2 NORTHERN UNITED 1 Farriers Dalefield endured a few nervous minutes to hold on for an important win over fellow top-four contenders Northern United at Clareville.

Brigette Mossman gave the home side the lead near the end of the first quarter. That was doubled with a nice finish by Mandy Yeo in the second quarter.

The lead remained at two goals with three minutes to play when Northern finally converted a wealth of possession.

The visitors had a further opportunity to equalise with just seconds on the clock, but Dalefield did enough to hold on, much to the relief of player-coach Katherine van Woerkom, who agreed that Northern had dominated much of the game.

“They probably had more scoring opportunities, but we had the better conversion rate, and they must have had about 10 penalty corners and we had one,” she said.

“It was certainly good defence, but our strikers are putting our chances in, which is a real positive as well, getting in the circle once or twice and scoring.”

With close rivals Harbour City suffering a shock 1-4 loss to Victoria, Dalefield have moved to second in the Wellington Premier Championship, and on track for the allimportant two lives in the playoffs.

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Player-coach Benedict van Woerkom scored a goal with seconds remaining to earn Farriers Dalefield a vital bonus point victory in the Wellington Men’s Premier Championship.

Dalefield made an unconvincing start to

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Brigette Mossman scored Dalefield’s first goal.

their clash against their unfancied opponents at Clareville, taking until the second quarter to open the scoring.

The home side doubled their lead in the third quarter, before finally finding some consistency in the final quarter.

“We were pretty inconsistent through the first three quarters,” said van Woerkom.

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“We weren’t working hard enough, our error rate was far too high, but the main thing was the guys weren’t working hard off and on the ball.

“In the fourth quarter we actually played some good hockey and we scored three goals, with the fifth goal coming on fulltime.”

Rowan Yeo [2], Graeme Murrell, Zac Hardie, and van Woerkom scored goals

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in what was a frustrating game for van Woerkom.

“Credit to Northern, they played some good hockey at times, but we also made them look good by not pressuring them, by not marking and our guys not holding our zones.”

Dalefield now have a four-point lead in the championship and are on target to host the major semifinal in the playoffs.

The Administrator, Volunteer and Lifetime Achievement Awards are not restricted to a specific time frame. Finalists will be announced and contacted in July. The Awards night is being held on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at the Carterton Events Centre.

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Open to any disabled person who has achieved a high standard of participation in any sport.

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