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1000 paper cranes EMILY IRELAND Making origami is no easy feat.

But in the name of peace, one Wairarapa college made 1000 paper cranes by hand.

The paper cranes, crafted by St Matthew’s Collegiate students, will be presented to Japan this month as a gift of peace.

It was the brainchild of Freya Cook, one of 10 students in the school’s Japanese class who will be accompanying the cranes to Japan on April 6.

“We decided to make a display of 1000 paper cranes in memory of Sadako Sasaki who was diagnosed with leukaemia after the bombing of Hiroshima,” she said.

“There’s a legend in Japan that if you make 1000 paper cranes, then you get one wish.

“Her wish, obviously, was to survive the leukaemia.”

Freya went on to explain that Sadako died before she was able to make 1000 paper cranes.

“So, it is a tradition that

St Matthews Collegiate Japanese class with their teacher Junko Braceÿ eld.

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It took the St Matthew’s Collegiate students two weeks to make the 1000 paper cranes, with students all over the school pitching in to help.

One student, on exchange from Japan made more than 200.

“The cranes are going to be sent to Japan for us to pick up and present to the Peace Memorial over there,” Freya said.

Along with presenting the paper cranes, the students will visit their sister school and Masterton’s Japanese sister city, Hatsukaichi.

The students’ teacher, Japanese native Junko Bracefield, said she was proud of their students’ enthusiasm leading up to the trip, and was looking forward to the experience.

“It is so worthwhile for us to do this because the students get a lot out of it from being in Japan and using the language they have been learning.

“But it will be worthwhile for me too because I’ll be seeing Japan through their eyes.

“I’m Japanese so I lived there for a long time.

“When I go to Japan with these young people, I notice different things and I feel different vibes from Japanese people as well.

“There was a lot of work involved in this trip, but it is worth it.”

The students will be in Japan from April 6 until April 25.

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Initiative is the key to success Piece of mind

Emily Ireland

I always love seeing young people achieving great things.

And it makes me wonder what the necessary attributes are for a young person to succeed in today’s world.

I recently came across an article written by John Hickey who identified seven things young people needed in order to succeed, and I want to share those with you all today.

Be a person of integrity.

Cultivate good manners.

Know how to make decisions.

Have determination. Be a hard worker.

Choose wisely. Always be a Student.

But, while these seven ingredients make for a nice recipe for success, something I think should be added onto the list is: take initiative.

You can have all the smarts in the world, all the good manners, and all the opportunities handed to you on a silver platter.

But unless you step outside the confines of what is already being done in the world, you will remain a cog in the machine, and will never reach your fullest potential.

Think about it like this: the lightbulb would never have been invented by doing the same

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thing everybody else was doing – feeding the status quo.

There’s quite a few stories in this Midweek edition exploring the success of young people who have exercised their initiative.

On the front page is a story telling of a local Japanese class who created a gift of peace between nations.

It was the idea from one of the students, and with the support from the school, within two weeks, 1000 paper cranes were made to be given to Japan.

On page three are two more stories, lauding the efforts of young people who are making a better world and a better life for themselves.

First, we have Chester who saw that his local reserve looked more like a dump, and acted upon that concern.

And secondly, we have Cleveland who learned to be workready as a school student and now works in his dream industry.

It’s great to know that schools are now actively encouraging their students to take initiative and are letting them act upon it to the fullest extent they can.

It’s a real transformation from the education system I went through only several years ago.

The old way was to learn what is already known and regurgitate the information back.

The new way is to question what we already do, and then do it better.

I know which method will have a better pay-off.

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EMILY IRELAND

When Masterton’s Chester Thawley saw the state of one of his local reserves, he knew something had to be done about it.

And so, the 10-year-old Opaki School student gathered the troops and got cleaning.

It all started when he visited the Tirohanga Wilton Family Reserve – best known as Double Bridges – with his family last month.

They had gone down to pick some blackberries, but noticed the area was littered with rubbish; small items like cans, and larger household items as well.

“We found some really weird stuff like a washing machine, dead animals… credit cards, cameras and phones, and lots of single-use plastics that had just been dumped there,” Chester said.

The following week, he suggested that the Opaki School Enviro Group should go down to the reserve for a rubbish clean-up.

Armed with big black rubbish bags, a dozen students picked up all the rubbish they could find, and the larger items were taken to a skip bin.

“Since the rubbish was so close to the river, if it got flooded, it would all end up in the river which would then go out to the ocean and kill all the wildlife,” Chester said.

Chester Thawley, 10, of Opaki School with his weta motel.

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Opaki students picked up six big bags of rubbish from the Tirohanga Wilton Family Reserve – best known as Double Bridges.PHOTO/SUPPLIED

He said that, before the clean-up, everybody could see that “this was no reserve, but a rubbish dump instead”.

He advised people that the next time they saw rubbish, to “pick it up – don’t put it down”.

Chester has a

heightened environmental awareness thanks to his school’s participation in the Enviroschools programme, which teaches students how to take action to improve the physical and social environment for their communities.

“We are a bronze Enviroschool,” Chester said.

“So, we’ve been doing some weeding in the garden, we have leafcutter bees to help pollinate the plants…we have planted

trees, and I myself have made weta motels so they have homes.”

Upon saying this, Chester ran over to a tree in the school’s garden where his weta motel was attached and opened a latch to reveal what was inside.

Although there were no wetas that day, it was expected they would use the ‘motel’ to crawl into and be safe from predators like rats, mice, stoats, cats, birds and hedgehogs.

Young people training to become work ready

EMILY IRELAND

Pockets of young people around the region are becoming work-ready thanks to a youth employability programme Licence to Work.

Facilitated by Youth in Education Training and Employment (YETE), the programme connects Wairarapa employers with college students willing to try their hand at work experience in a chosen career.

Former Makoura College student Cleveland Conaghan shared his success story recently at a ‘Business After 5’ event at the Horseshoe Bar in Masterton.

Cleveland, now aged 18, was one of six students at Makoura College to be offered a placement in the YETE programme.

He had an expressed passion for hospitality and a dream of becoming a flight attendant.

He was placed at Copthorne Hotel, run

by Trust House, where he worked one full-day shift once a week for two terms, gaining hands-on experience and skills in his chosen career path.

He now works there fulltime.

“I’m there five days a week now as a receptionist at the front desk,” he said.

“The Licence to Work programme gives students a good opportunity to see what it is like to work in certain industries, and helps give them a shoe-in to the workforce in the future.

“I personally find it hard to go into a job and go through all the procedures like interviews, CVs and all of that.

“But this way of just getting in there and doing the work – it just gives you the confidence to actually do the job.”

Leeann Campbell, operations manager for Copthorne, said from the moment

Cleveland began working for her, she was blown away by his passion and dedication to the work experience role.

“The YETE programme and the school will find the right placement fit based on the student’s interests and what they want to learn.

“So, the students already have some

Trust House CEO Allan Pollard, YETE graduate Cleveland Conaghan, and Copthorne Solway Park operations manager Leeann Campbell.

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She said Cleveland’s attitude and work ethic was so “exceptional”, that he was trusted to greet an Australian tour company, “which has extremely high standards”, to the hotel.

“I can actually leave the hotel if Cleveland is working, and I know everything will be fine.”

She said a lot of the time young people were viewed by employers as “having no experience” or viewed as being unfit for the role.

“But, young people’s attitude towards work is great if you let them be themselves and use their own initiative.”

“I’m looking forward to the next batch [of YETE graduates],” she said.

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Builder’s bold cancer shave EMILY IRELAND

Princess Fiona, Axel Rose, and Pippi Longstocking are just a few of the personas Blair Tunnicliffe has taken on over the past few weeks.

The Masterton builder has been dressing up as a different person each day on the request of family and friends who are supporting his upcoming Shave for a Cure.

The hilariously posed photos show off Blair’s waist-length hair, which he has been growing for the past five years.

And all of it is going in for the chop on April 7, to be donated to Freedom Wigs.

“Growing my hair started out as a bit of a ‘stick it to the man’ thing,” Blair said.

“Everyone decided they didn’t like the long hair, and so I decided to keep it and go the opposite way.”

Blair, a Makoura College old boy said it had been his plan for the past two years to find some way to use his locks to help the cancer cause.

When the idea of donating his hair and partaking in Shave for a Cure came up, Blair knew it would be the best ending for his hair growth journey.

“It means that Shave for a Cure will raise money to find a cure for leukaemia and blood cancer, and also somebody who is already suffering with cancer is going to have a proper hair wig, rather than a synthetic wig.”

He said his family and friends, and even complete strangers were wholly supportive of the cause.

“I know there are some people who are really keen to see my hair go finally,” Blair said.

“But I’m starting to go bald as well, so

Blair Tunnicli˜ e as Willie Nelson.

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it’s an opportune time to get rid of it and start something new.”

He said a few people had queried whether his beard would be shaved off as well.

“I’m very hesitant to shave the beard, but I did put the offer out there that if anyone came forward with $5000, I’d do it.”

For each donation that came through, people could request a celebrity or character for Blair to dress up as – and nothing is off limits.

“We thought we would run with it and go all out,” he said.

“I have enjoyed some of them more than others, like, I did enjoy Mel Gibson Braveheart and Axel Rose.

“My least favourite was Pippi Longstocking – my own suggestion – but it

came out quite well.”

Other characters and celebrities Blair has dressed up as have included Princess Leia, Willie Nelson, Amy Winehouse, Cousin It, and Ozzy Osbourne.

Blair’s Shave for a Cure will take place at Lonestar on April 7 at 3pm.

“Lonestar has been absolutely amazing,” Blair said.

“They have allowed us to put a donations box on the counter there, they’ve provided us with a location to shave – we’re just going to do it in the courtyard area, right on the main street.”

To donate, visit shaveforacure.co.nz and search for Blair Tunnicliffe.

More information can be found on the ‘Blair’s Shave for a cure fundraiser’ Facebook page.

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Employees vulnerable without written contract WAIRARAPA Employers are breaking the law by denying workers in New Zealand their entitlement to a written employment agreement.

When there is no written employment agreement, employees are vulnerable to being treated badly by their employer.

When people come to the Citizens Advice Bureau with an employment question and they don’t have a written employment agreement, they can feel very insecure.

People are dependent on keeping their jobs in order to feed their families and pay the rent, so they are often reluctant to rock

the boat even though they are aware that what their employer is doing is wrong.

Citizens Advice Bureau has just published a report about clients from across the country who are seeking help and do not have a written employment agreement.

It paints an alarming picture of employees who are in unsecure situations at work.

Unfortunately, Wairarapa is no exception.

The CAB is calling on all employers, regardless of the size of their business, to make sure they understand their obligations to their staff.

If you don’t know what’s legally required of you as an employer, it’s important to find out.

There is plenty of information and support available to help you.

Having a written employment agreement makes life easier for employers

as well as employees.

If you are an employer, the CAB has some basic tips that can help you comply with the law and avoid getting a fine from the Labour Inspectorate: • You must agree to, and sign, an employment agreement with every single one of your employees before they start work with you.

• It’s easy to write an employment agreement – use the employment agreement builder tool on the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s website https://eab. business.govt.nz/.

• Your employees have a right to a copy of their employment agreement. Make this part of your routine for new employees.

• New Zealand employment law provides some minimum rights for employees.

Using the employment agreement builder will help you meet these rights, which will save stress, loss of good

workers, and costly conflict when things go wrong.

• Young people and people who are new to New Zealand have just as much right to be treated fairly as anyone else.

• Sometimes your business needs change, but you can’t change an employee’s hours or their role without their agreement. Talk to your employees, listen respectfully to their perspective and problem-solve together.

The CAB is available to help you whether you are an employer or an employee.

For any problems and free confidential advice: • Visit us at 43 Perry Street, Masterton • Open: Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm.

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Interviewer: Why were you a symbol of peace?

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Interviewer: So, it’s Remutaka right?

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Interviewer: What does it mean?

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Finally, back to the shoes Sole Food

Shirley Nightingale

Well it’s probably about time I said something about shoes.

As you know this column started with shoes way back when and recently the value of having shoes in Martinborough Library was discussed.

Yes, we are a library where books are held for all to borrow and consume, but we are also a place where people just come to have their day made a little bit brighter.

I love the way the sight of these mad and quirky little things really brings a smile to visitors and can help to change the saddest of days into something a little more worth living.

So, if someone says to you – why are there shoes in that library – you can say, because it’s fun and everyone deserves some fun in their day.

We do live in a lovely little part of this beautiful country but we also seem to suffer from sadness in the soul and lose many people every year prematurely.

If we could all be kinder to each other, spread a smile and help make everyone’s day a little better, maybe, just maybe, we could help someone out of that dark well.

We will be moving out of our squishy little library into the new building on the square sometime in the next six months and somehow we will find some niches for

our shoes.

Happiness is a state of mind and there are loads of free things going on this month to help – let’s face it, we love free things.

On a sunny Saturday morning just wander round the Farmer’s Market at the Farriers in Masterton, it’s a cool place to soak up the atmosphere and chill out.

The film screening of ‘Living the change’ at the Carterton Events Centre on April 12 will be a good evening out and a great way to see how we can live in harmony with our environment.

It starts at 7pm but there is kai and speeches from 6pm.

A koha is appreciated.

Martinborough now have eight huge beautiful murals around the town – pick up a map from the library and cycle around them and the vineyards (maybe with a picnic).

Schools around the region are doing a Green Jam on April 11 which is an environmental awareness day. Kuranui are having talks on plastics, their harm and how to reduce usage.

Of course, Boomerang Bags are right on the agenda and I will be there to help students sew bags.

We must be up to nearly 300 reusable fabric bags out in the community now – just think how many plastic bags have not gone into the wild.

We always need more sewers to make bags.

Helping out by volunteering at community places can also be a panacea for the soul as well as joining local groups such as Probus or the Friendship groups in our towns.

PHOTO/GETTYIMAGES When I get down, my restoration secret is the garden, getting my hands in the soil and growing things – even if it is weeds.

Take a wander around the Rose gardens in the QEII park or join a group picking up rubbish from our green places.

Alternatively, there are many places you can get gardening even if you don’t have one yourself.

Schools are now installing vegetable gardens and towns are creating community gardens.

Our communities only get better with

their citizens getting involved and giving of themselves.

In return you get companionship, exercise and the sense of well-being that comes from giving and being part of the creation of something good.

It’s all invaluable to a having a happy soul.

I will now take my little soul off to my happy place and pick some flowers, prune some roses and watch the bees doing their business.

Have a good month and be kind.

Governance and volunteering reaps rewards Jill Greathead Volunteering Wairarapa

Our community organisations are governed by committees or boards in much the same way as our councils and schools are governed.

These people are usually volunteers with some positions delivering a small remuneration.

Often professional people will join a committee as pro bono (work done without charge) which is their way of contributing back to the community to a cause they are passionate about.

Sixteen years of experience as a Carterton District Councillor has given me insight into the realm of ‘governance’

and I am still learning as management changes occur and new councillors join the governance team with their diverse skills, values and experiences.

My first experience of committees started as president of Wairarapa Parents back in 1997.

A decision had been made at a national level to close the Children’s and Maternity Wards at Masterton Hospital, among other reductions in services to centralise health services.

Overnight, I became the public representative of Wairarapa parents and children.

But I was an inexperienced and sleepdeprived mother of a one-year-old and all my life had successfully avoided anything to do with hospitals.

I felt so out of my depth as I had only ever worked in the commercial world of Information Technology.

I listened to others as they spoke with empathy and an understanding of how communities work.

This was a new world for me and I began to like it.

I started to understand the importance of community and keeping services local.

This was in contrast to what I had experienced in my fifteen years OE in the United Kingdom where services were being centralised to the detriment of the smaller communities.

Journalists started calling me and my quotes appeared in the media as I was suddenly catapulted into the spotlight as an activist speaking out and standing up for what I was representing – local health services for our parents and children.

The rest is history.

Our purpose-built $30 million Wairarapa Hospital was opened in 2006.

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Joining a committee or board might change your life.

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An amazing world of words Soapbox Mike Osborne Ablaut reduplication: doesn’t really trip off the tongue does it?

And yet, that’s its purpose, to have phrases that sound smooth and not a mash mish.

Mash mish? We’ll put the ablaut on hold while we look at another complex rule that English speakers unknowingly adhere to.

Recently, in a clean-up, I got rid of one big old dark-green metal travel chest.

Then again it might have been one metal travel dark-green old big chest.

The second version describes the chest with all the same adjectives but sounds completely wrong. Why is that?

It’s because we English speakers unconsciously acquire a convention as to the order in which to list multiple adjectives.

We don’t get taught this at school but we pick up and use this relatively complex order and easily detect when it’s not followed.

The quantity or number, if specified, is always first.

“He can’t march in step, he’s got left two feet.” That sounds wrong and makes no sense.

The full order is: quantity/number, quality/opinion, size, age, shape, colour, proper adjective (often nationality, other place of origin, or material), purpose/ qualifier.

English speakers unconsciously acquire a convention as to the order in which to list multiple adjectives.

It’s as though we have a checklist or a set of compartments waiting to be filled with the adjectives in a particular order and when presented in a different way we can’t get them into our brain.

But it’s not fixed with the way our brains work; it’s language specific.

The French order is: beauty, age, number, goodness, size.

If we think about some common descriptions, it seems obvious that they just have to be that way round: ‘big yellow taxi’, ‘dirty old man’, ‘rosy red cheeks’, ‘long, tall Sally’, “black-eyed peas”, “the old oak tree”, “my big fat Greek wedding”.

What about ablaut reduplication?

Here’s another rule that we automatically follow.

When Rowntree named their chocolate-covered wafer bar confection “Kit Kat”, they correctly followed the rule of ablaut reduplication; Kat Kit wouldn’t have lasted a day.

As for ice cream, New Zealand’s iconic brand could only ever be named that way round.

You’ll never hang out with raff riff, certainly not to play pong ping or accuse them of flop flipping.

When we repeat words with those

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I find these rules and conventions interesting in themselves but what I find more fascinating is the unconscious acquisition of these reasonably complex conventions. These are obviously harmless enough but what more complex and insidious conventions have we unconsciously acquired? Do we ever reflect on that, or are we too busy with the what and the how of our lives to ever wonder why?

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Autumn is busy busy busy in the gardening world, not just for the actual ‘gardeners’, but also for Mother Nature. The groundwork, planting, care and maintenance you do now will set your garden up for health & vitality in the upcoming seasons.

Here’s a few bits and pieces to keep you moving, get you (and hopefully the kids) off the gadgets/couch and out into the fresh air!

Lift & Divide Perennials Generally if a perennial blooms in Spring to early summer then autumn would be the time to do this but this is not a hard and fast rule, and there are many exceptions to what can and can’t be “tampered with”.

If there’s one main stem, then don’t attempt it. Some examples of what you could try are: Lambs Ears, Asters, Daisies, Daylilies, Hostas and Iris, but research beforehand to be sure.

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Purchase Spring Bulbs Plant them when the soil cools down. Remember some (such as Tulips) like to be chilled before planting for best results.

Lawn Maintenance As stressed in our GardenYarn article a few weeks back, PREPARATION IS KEY to a successful new lawn. It’s also time to fertilise existing lawns

Winter doesn’t have to be dull, there’s loads of winter colour available. If you don’t embrace gardening in winter, flowering pots close to the house are a wonderful & cheap way to brighten up the outside without too much trouble …why not encourage the kids to create

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Plant Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Hedges, New Gardens etc The best thing you can do for new plants is to help them establish a strong root system in autumn. Healthy roots lead to healthy plants and healthy strong plants have a better chance of surviving adverse temperatures, pest & disease later in life.

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Flowering business to close ELISA VORSTER Awaiti Gardens in Clareville will be closing in May after almost four decades of hosting tourists from all over the world.

Owners Allan and Jeanette Gates have decided the time is right to sell up and move on.

The new owners have opted to close the expansive gardens to the public.

“It will certainly be a loss to tourists in Wairarapa, but someone might open it up again one day,” Mr Gates said.

The land originally belonged to Mr Gates’ grandfather and functioned as a dairy farm.

After Mr and Mrs Gates took over, the farmland eventually evolved into six acres of beautifully-landscaped gardens that attracted large groups of tourists from international cruise ships.

The couple started the gardens and gift shop in the 1980s, with Mr Gates creating and maintaining the gardens himself and Jeanette running the gift shop, which Mr Gates built using native rimu and matai.

“He would work until midnight building the shop and then get up again at 4am or 5am to milk the cows,” Mrs Gates said.

The shop sells many of Mrs Gates’ own creations, including a small porcelain doll wearing a dress crocheted by a 70-year-old man.

The upstairs gallery displays an array of paintings, prints, glassware and crossstitch.

“I had a ceramic business in town and moved it back to the old tin shed and the ladies liked to wander into the garden — it just grew from there.”

Her daughter, a baker, has helped with the tea rooms over the years which has provided lunches for tour groups and visitors in their thousands.

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“Without the help of the children, we wouldn’t be where we are today,” Mr Gates said.

The impressive gardens, which Mr Gates referred to as “our little domain” arguably host the biggest collection of Northern Hemisphere trees in the country, as well as plant species from lilies, and crab apples, to a display of over 400 rhododendrons.

“I read a lot of English country garden books and as a builder I thought ‘I can make a bit of that’.

“You just do a little bit every day and you keep on top of it.”

The fence has been moved more than five times as the gardens have continued to expand and the original road into the farm now functions as a footpath.

A new road had to be built for the cattle trucks and milk tankers when the gardens spread even more.

Little bits of the family’s history will remain behind, such as the original hedge which used to take Mr Gates’ father weeks to trim back using only hand shears, and a small statue which he gifted to Mrs Gates for their 35th wedding anniversary.

Their new property on the outskirts of Carterton is on a one-acre section of garden which is already laid out.

The couple wanted to thank their visitors and everyone who have supported them and their family over the past 150 years.

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Now is a good time to get ‘winter ready’ to avoid the usual rounds of winter colds and illness.

Did you know: n around 25 percent of the population get the ˜u virus each year? n that about 4 out of 5 people who get the ˜u virus don’t have any symptoms?

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Here are some tips to keep you and your family well: n Get a ˜u vaccination – it’s one of the best ways to stay well. n Stock up on any regular medication – always have a week’s supply on hand. n Get asthma? – check you have a ready supply of inhalers available, including at work or school. n Stay active – keep up with exercise and get lots of fresh air. n Eat lots of fruit and vegetables – they’re a great source of vitamins!

Drink plenty of water too. n Keep you and your home warm – stock up on ÿrewood and check doors and windows for gaps that could cause draughts.

If you haven’t had a check up lately, make an appointment to see your doctor or practice nurse.

n Wash and dry your hands thoroughly – to help keep the germs away. n Avoid slips, trips and falls – check paths and driveways for moss or plants that need trimming.

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Autumn morning showcase Sky Watch Nick Sault

The morning is the best time this week, but you must either be an early riser or really keen to see a great morning sky, as daylight will start an hour earlier after we go into winter time and put the clocks back on Sunday April 1.

However, the get-up after April 4 could be worth it.

The waning moon moves between the planet Jupiter and a close occurrence of Saturn and Mars.

So, thanks to the moon it is easy to pinpoint those planets.

On Thursday morning, the moon is close to Jupiter, and then by April 8 it is sitting very close to Saturn and Mars.

Saturn and Mars should be close in line of sight, but of course the giant Saturn is really far beyond the red planet.

On that score, you should easily notice the contrast between the whitish Saturn and the reddish Mars.

Saturn and Mars are in Sagittarius, which might mean a lot to those who read their horoscopes, but the reality is that the stars of Sagittarius are far, far, beyond even Saturn.

Mars and Saturn in their orbits are gradually passing across those stars, and will move across other stars in the very near future.

Mars will clear out of Sagittarius long before Saturn, because it has a much smaller orbit than Saturn, and moves

Mars is visible now but will brighten towards July.

much faster.

Also, the motion of the Earth in its orbit has a larger effect on the positions of the closer planets.

In May, Mars has moved out of Sagittarius and into Capricornus, while Saturn is in Sagittarius for the remainder of the year.

The far brighter Jupiter to the west of these planets, is in Libra, not that you will see the dim stars of that constellation with

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the half-moon knocking about.

Jupiter is about half as far away as Saturn, so its movement against the stars is more obvious than Saturn’s, but much slower than Mars.

Mars is currently nowhere near its brightest, but can at times be about as bright as Jupiter.

This is because, even though Mars is only a fraction the size of Jupiter, there are times when it comes relatively close to us.

This is due to its orbit being just beyond ours – the fourth rock from the sun – so that there are times when we are passing it by as our Earth catches up and overtakes it.

At closest, Mars is said to be in opposition, and we are in for a good one at the end of July.

In fact, it will be the best, that is biggest and brightest, since 2003.

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styling, I like wearing a tie, looking like a gentleman, stuff like that.

“People tell me that it is rubbish.

“But for me, this is part of what is keeping me well.”

Ezra said he would be interested to hear from potential sponsors of his event, and businesses willing to donate vouchers for “feel-good” services like haircuts, a massage, or meal vouchers.

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Wairarapa youth Ezra Stobbart knows what it’s like to be down and out.

Having dealt with mental health issues from the age of 10, the past decade has been a long healing journey for him.

And now, the 21-year-old wants to share his journey with other Wairarapa people.

He is organising a Masterton event around mental health, Out the Gate with Ezra Stobbart, which is planned to be held on May 26 at the Masterton YMCA. Ezra, who grew up in Lower Hutt, was adopted into a Maori family where he was immersed in tikanga Maori. He began struggling with depression in his preteens, exacerbated by childhood trauma and bullying.

“My journey with mental health started at the age of 10,” Ezra said.

“It busted down the door of my life and decided it was going to take ownership of me.

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“It was in my own dark moments, that I realised that the people shining through were complete strangers.”

Ezra hopes to connect more empathetic strangers together with his May event, and possibly save lives as

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He also wants to share a healing strategy he discovered that works for him, to empower Wairarapa people.

“My healing comes from everything,” he said.

“What do I mean by everything? – I’m talking about food, Maori medicine, friends, drinks, going out into nature, the water, sky, everything.

“It’s the little things that can change people’s frame of mind so much.

“For me, I like getting a haircut,

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Big plans for Solway School Solway Primary School is looking towards the next 100 years with optimism.

The school averages around 250 students each year, from 95 a quarter of a century ago, with the school roll growing by about 15 students per year.

Helping the roll grow is new principal Mark Bridges whose three children will be attending the school this year, Mark moving down with his family from West Auckland nine weeks ago, “looking for a more family-friendly lifestyle.”

This year marks the beginning of a ten-year redevelopment plan starting with modernising the classrooms, he says.

This will start with modernising three of the classrooms this year with the rest

following as soon as possible. Hopefully the swimming pool will be upgraded at Christmas. “Over the long term we are looking at considerable investment in technology.”

The Jubilee starts this Friday 13th April with a reception at Copthorne Solway Park. On Saturday at 11.30am there will be an invitation to view the school, including a display of old photographs. More historic photographs are on display in the window of the former House of Travel shop in Queen Street Masterton.

There will be a light lunch at noon and roll call at 1.30pm followed by the o˜ cial welcome. The Jubilee Dinner will be held at Copthorne Solway Park from 6.30pm.

Pupils in front of the Methodist Church, the school’s ÿ rst home

Solway – The school by the tracks When Solway Primary School opened on Tuesday, 5 February 1918, it was truly a country school.

You had to travel a couple of kilometres to reach the edge of Masterton.

For the 31 pupils attending the ÿ rst day, there was no doubt an air of excitement, probably shared by the school’s ÿ rst teacher, Miss K. Campbell.

Without a dedicated building of its own, the school began life in a Sunday school building leased from the Methodist church.

The church building still stands across the railway lines from the current site.

Miss Campbell described the accommodation as “neat, roomy, well-lighted, and comfortable but the ventilation is defective” - “I think that this defect would be removed if the windows

were made to open,” she wrote.

By May, however, ventilation was the last thing on the minds of teacher or pupils as the school was without a stove in a bitterly cold start to winter.

The school building was clearly not overly robust and Miss Campbell’s report of 7 November highlights a gale that raged all day, making it “impossible either to ventilate the room, or to make one’s voice heard owing to the noise”.

In February 1919 Wellington Education Board inspector FGA Stuckey wrote: “The building is quite unsuitable for the purposes of a Grade III school and the ventilation is inadequate. On the date of my visit the temperature was almost unbearable.”

But a new building would take time - a

new two-room school building did not begin operation on the current site until 19 February 1920.

The following 98 years would see the school survive and thrive through the Great Depression, World War II and the threat of closure. Tragedy struck when much-admired Principal Paul Brandt died after his car was hit by a train on 3 December 1997.

A row of oak trees planted as a memorial along Ngaumutawa Road, next to the railway lines, features a plaque to his memory. In 2003 the Government proposed merging Solway with Masterton West and Cornwall Street schools.

But after considerable community opposition, Solway School was allowed to remain as it was.

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APPEAL WEEK 2RD ˜ 8TH APRIL 2018 Wairarapa community beneÿ ts from St John heart of gold St John Health Shuttle

This year St John is asking Kiwis to have a ‘Heart of Gold’ and make a difference.

The St John Health Shuttle is a free, donation based service o˜ ered in Wairarapa and Pahiatua (Pahiatua, Woodville and Eketahuna).

The annual appeal (April 2-8) captures the spirit of what St John is all about – having a heart, helping people in need and contributing to our communities.

This service assists people who have di° culty with transport get to prearranged medical appointments, such as going to a doctor or specialist, or visiting the hospital for an outpatient appointment or minor day surgery. N.B. Wairarapa service only transports within Wairarapa.

St John will be out in Wairarapa communities during this time collecting donations that help to fund our activities like the ones listed below, with all locally raised funds going back to Wairarapa communities.

ASB St John in Schools St John held a trial in 2016 in Featherston and Martinborough for a new programme designed to empower pre-school, primary and intermediate school aged children around how to act in an emergency.

This programme, now called ASB St John in Schools, is made possible to schools nationally thanks to support in part from ASB and ACC. The trial proved so popular that it was agreed to make the programme available to all schools in Wairarapa and in 2018 four Masterton primary schools (a total of 1334 primary school students) agreed to take part in this programme.

As part of the programme, St John Educators visit schools to provide young people with the skills and knowledge to respond in an emergency situation, helping to develop confident young New Zealanders who care for the health and well-being of their communities.

St John Youth St John Youth is New Zealand’s leading youth programme for young people aged from 6 to 18 years.

Our programme focuses on teaching young people first aid, health care,

leadership and life skills - all in a fun and engaging environment that encourages growth and discovery as well as fostering many friendships.

Belonging to St John Youth is in many ways belonging to a large extended family with an ethos of caring and a strong focus on developing young New Zealanders to become outstanding citizens.

The programme is run by a dedicated group of youth leaders and activities are designed to cater for different needs and abilities to open opportunities to all young people.

Penguins learn a range of skills that help build confidence and teamwork in a fun environment, and from there transition to Cadets, where they learn first aid, leadership and other important life skills.

Youth leaders (18+ years) facilitate the programme and have a key role in making a positive impact on our Youth. We have a number of St John Youth divisions throughout Wairarapa

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Aratoi artist auction appeals Have you ever seen a painting of a Countdown supermarket, or the figure of a woman, with her slip showing, inside a gorge?

The Aratoi Artists’ Auction coming up on April 13 is one-of-a-kind, with jewellery, ceramics, photography, printmaking, sculpture and paintings valued from about $100 to more than $100,000.

The charity fundraiser will have something for everyone, with art contributed by 70 regional, national and international artists who have exhibited at the Museum, live music by Barry Saunders, and gourmet platters from the Friends of Aratoi.

‘My gorge-ous slip is showing’, the timely Manawatu Gorge painting, is by Viv Walker, known for working whimsy and humour into her art.

She enjoys coming up with catchy titles that she feels “completes” the work.

Evan Jones, head of art at Rathkeale College, records spaces, places and moments in his art, including Countdown.

“You’d think in a small town nothing changes, until you start documenting it.”

The auction also includes Triptych: Homage to Rodchenko, 1966, by Milan Mrkusich (b. 1925).

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Evan Jones’ oil on Canvas artwork ‘Countdown’.

considers the painting “pivotal and monumental” while many consider Mrkusich one of New Zealand’s greatest living painters.

Barbara Roydhouse, Chair of Aratoi Regional Trust, sighted the painting in Auckland a few weeks ago and said it was “just lustrous”.

Mrs Roydhouse said proceeds from the auction would go toward “sustaining Aratoi going forward”.

“Over the last few years, we’ve had quite a significant funding squeeze,” she

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The art can be viewed from April 7 to 12, with a preview on Sunday, April 8, from 4pm until 6pm.

A catalogue is available on www.aratoi. co.nz, and auction tickets are $35 from Eventfinda.

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MEET YOUR LOCAL

RUGBY CLUB Greytown

Rugby Football Club Ambitious plans for the renovation of the Greytown Rugby clubrooms will come to fruition this year as a result of extensive fund-raising activities.

The renovations will be complete for the ÿ rst home game of the season on April 14 – this will coincide with a club

family day.

Founded in 1876, Greytown Rugby Football Club is one of New Zealand’s oldest rugby clubs and has produced a number of famous players, including the Maori All Black Kingi Matthews, as well as All Blacks Grant Batty, Marty Berry and Zac Guildford, and New

Zealand Sevens player Gillies Kaka.

rugby teams from 1973 through to 1980.

The renovations will see the oldest parts of the clubrooms restored to their original character, and all of the interior enjoying a facelift and new furniture.

Any surplus photos and historical documents will be carefully preserved.

A feature of the refurbished clubrooms will be photos and memorabilia from throughout the club’s history.

Recently the club was gifted some awesome historical documents

by Archie Wright, who managed the Senior

The club puts a big emphasis on encouraging family involvement, especially as Saturdays are an important time for players to spend time with their families.

The family day will feature children’s entertainment, such as a bouncy castle and face painting, as well as the ÿ rst Greytown Premier game at its home grounds of the season.

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New look Greytown team testing the waters With a large number of new faces, Greytown’s Premier team took its first tentative steps into the new season with warm-up games against Paraparaumu, Gladstone and East Coast.

For coach Eli Telford it was a case of getting to know the new players.

“In the warm-up games we have been feeling the ground, seeing what they are made of.”

While Eli will be able to call on a couple of

“old warhorses”, he has avoided using all of them yet.

Eli says “we will definitely have a team and will aim high as usual.”

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“Some of the old players have got some niggling injuries so I didn’t want to run them in the warmup games. I want them right for the season.”

Andy Holmes has been appointed coach of the Senior Reserve team and training has commenced for this group as well.

Premiers Eli Telford Mobile 0275 607 451

Last year, the Premier side reached the semifinals, after winning the competition the previous two seasons.

While the composition of the team remains up in the air at this moment,

The club will again have strong JAB representation from Under 6 to Under 13.

The club has retained the majority of its 2017 sponsors and continues to receive significant support from Greytown

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RUGBY CLUB The JAB section of the Gladstone club has been a real strength in recent years and it is pleasing to see that this is again looking to be the case in 2018.

Gladstone Rugby Club After adding the WairarapaBush Sevens title to the Tui Cup in 2017, the pre-season atmosphere at Gladstone has been the most intense for a number of years heading into the 2018 season.

There is a real determination among all involved to build on the very successful season this year.

The retirement of longserving captain John Stevenson is o˜ set by several new arrivals and a highly experienced core of players returning, with leaders aplenty in a number of positions.

With Steve Thompson again coaching the team, they are sure to be well drilled and will be

looking to continue their competitive position of recent years.

As everyone knows we would struggle to be here without the help of our sponsors and supporters and we are fortunate to have a loyal band of both at the Gladstone club and we are looking forward to another great year where we can reward their loyalty.

Gladstone have played more of an all-round game in recent seasons with the likes of Inia Katia, Brad and Tim Gri° th, Matt Macrae and Cameron Hayton posing plenty of attacking danger in the backline to complement the traditional strong forward play that Gladstone teams are renowned for.

Throw in the likes of Eddie Cranston, Scott Harpham and Richard Puddy, up front along with newcomer Sean Nixon, and the signs are that Gladstone will again be a tough team to beat in 2018.

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to further improve their competitiveness in what should be a tight Reserves competition.

Coaching the Reserves again in 2018 is Jamie Anderson who has moulded a great team

culture in the short time he has been in charge.

The JAB will be looking to ÿ eld eight teams in 2018 and are holding their muster at the Gladstone Sports Complex on April 14th.

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MEET YOUR LOCAL

RUGBY CLUB East Coast Rugby Club

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East Coast Rugby is rebuilding after ÿ nishing bottom of the First Division table last year.

O° ce holders for the year are President Sue Gibson, Vice President Richard Fairbrother, Club Captains Nicole James-Boyce & Lisa Wyeth, Treasurer Dick Tredwell and Secretary KJ Liddle.

This season Byron Karaitiana is the Premier coach, ably supported by Manager Rob Glanville and Assistant manager Ari Te Tau, while our Senior Reserve squad is being

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At the Wairarapa-Bush Awards evening we were very proud to have two awards presented to the Club - Les Eden who won the Personality of the Year award and Richard Fairbrother for his Administration work with JAB rugby.

The squads for 2018 see many new faces, along with loyal players who continue to be proud to wear the East Coast jersey.

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RUGBY CLUB Eketahuna

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Masterton Red Star Rugby Football Club

Eketahuna will be ÿ elding three teams this season.

which leaves the team a little light on strike power.

The Premiers, coached by club stalwart Mike Davis (Rambo), have a good nucleus of last year’s team returning but are missing forwards Big Moo, Josh, Dan, Wiremu, Johan and Luke, and back Chris Terry

Reserves team stalwart Tommo Bidois has stepped up to coach after Billy King’s big e° ort last year getting the team going again.

Numbers look good on paper but given the nature of Reserves

rugby, anything can happen.

Women’s, under the guidance of Hera, have beneÿ ted from the work done by WBRU in the colleges where numbers have climbed, allowing Eketahuna to ÿ eld a team in Manawatu to give the girls a pathway to potential

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But now they have been promoted to the Premier division after Pioneer announced it would not be ÿ elding a Premier side.

Coaches of the team will be Dave Maugatai and Brent McGlashan, with Adrian Mortensen and Gavin Sullivan managing the team.

Masterton Red Star is a family orientated club that places a huge emphasis on good family values.

It has always had a strong JAB presence and 2017 will be no exception.

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RUGBY CLUB line-up.

The Premiers have two pre-season games against Palmerston North OBM and Martinborough.

Carterton

Rugby Football Club For the 2018 season Carterton is delighted to have Chris Senior and Neil Rodger on board as Premier coaches.

o˜ in late January and it is encouraging to see 40 to 45 players regularly attending both Tuesday and Thursday trainings.

The Senior Reserves will be coached by club stalwart James Matthews, and Cory Wilson.

There is a familiar look about both squads but there is also a record number of new players, particularly in the Premier

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Carterton welcomes any new members as

players, administrators or supporters.

Contacts Grounds at Belvedere Rd, Carterton info@cartertonrugby.co.nz www.cartertonrugby.nz President Steve Hurley Mobile 027 493 5577 Manager George Rodgers Mobile 027 284 2908 Secretary Trish Heming Mobile 027 335 8240

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Management and coaching foundation of club success Carterton is fortunate to be able to call on 50 to 60 players at the beginning of this year’s senior rugby season.

Enjoying this level of player support has been years in the making, and is never taken for granted, says Club President Steve Hurley.

He believes the reason Carterton has been “rolling along quite well,” is because of a philosophy it has followed for a number of years.

“When people hear the phrase ‘grassroots rugby’, they think of the players, but unless the management and coaching are on solid foundations, you won’t attract the players.

“We have been working for four to ÿ ve years to make sure our committee has new blood coming through, and we work hard to make sure all the jobs at the club have people responsible for them.

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“Having people take responsibility for those small jobs is vital for the committee to do its job.

We don’t have to sweat the small stu° .”

So how do you incentivise people to come forward?

“That is simple but not easy to do, and that is to create an environment where people feel they have a place in the club and are valued.

“For example, we have a couple of characters, Gordie and Eddie, who do our scoreboard every game. That is something small but something the committee doesn’t have to worry about on the day. When you don’t place an importance on these sorts of things is when you lose your way.”

So where did this philosophy come from?

“We have been very fortunate over the last 10 to 20 years to have had some very wise people in the club. We have been able to tap into

the lessons they learned themselves over the years.

“We have had very good people as leaders of the club, who unbeknown to themselves, were laying the foundations for our future. These are processes that started well before I became president.

“Our other saving grace is that we know that while we are doing really well at the moment, in this environment it is paper thin, no matter how well run. There is a thin line between things going well and turning to custard.”

Steve likens each rugby season to playing a game of rugby.

“So at the beginning of each year we start again.

We don’t assume next year will be as good as the last. We start again and go back to basics, “For us it is like a game of rugby. You may win your game but the next week you still start at the kicko° again.”

Steve’s last point is to

stress that he doesn’t want Carterton to come across as a bunch of “big heads.”

“We know we walk a thin line and things can change very quickly.

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RUGBY CLUB

Featherston Rugby Club

Marist

Rugby Football Club

Martinborough Rugby Club

Pioneer

Sports Club

Puketoi

Rugby Football Club

Tuhirangi

Rugby Football Club

This year we welcome new Premier coach Gerald Lologa who previously coached the Massey Club Premier team in Manawatu.

Gerald brings a wealth of knowledge with a genuine commitment to involve the community and families which ÿ ts perfectly with our Marist philosophy.

This year Featherston Rugby Club is celebrating its 140th anniversary over Queens Birthday weekend in June, a highlight of which will be a match between Wairarapa-Bush and Hawke’s Bay on the Monday at the Club’s rugby grounds in Johnson Street.

The Senior Reserves will be coached by Allan Burt. The Burt family is well known in Featherston rugby circles, having once ÿ elded its own rugby team many years ago. Allan will be assisted by Toni McGrath, while Ritchie Ward will manage the team.

As in previous years, the club will have three to four teams playing in the JAB competition.

Contact: President Toots Boswell Phone 06 307 7026 Mobile 027 967 4218 tootbos@xtra.co.nz

Gerald will be assisted

by Jo Nuku and Manager Amanda Jones.

The Senior Reserve side continues from last year with good numbers showing up for pre-season trainings.

It will be coached by Brent Gare and his management team of Corey Bradley and Andrew Graham.

We also welcome Mike Buckthought and Andrew Stringer, taking over the reins of Junior rugby for which registrations are now taking place.

Contacts: Chairperson Terry O’Brien Mobile 027 451 0678 Premier Coach Gerald Lologa Mobile 021 106 4060 Senior Reserves Coach Brent Gare Mobile 021 733 932 Junior Rugby Mike Buckthought Mobile 021 822 414

Martinborough Rugby Club is looking forward to the 2018 season.

After reaching our ÿ rst ÿ nal in 27 years in 2017, we are keen to repeat that but this time win the Championship!

We again start the season with two senior teams.

JAB numbers are also looking strong. It’s never too late to register.

The link for online registrations is www. sporty.co.nz Our Community Gym is thriving.

We provide cost-e° ective membership packages with two top-class personal trainers available - Damon Tafatu (Strength & Conditioning Coach for Wairarapa-Bush) and Mish McCormack.

All their information can be found on our website.

Contact: Membership co-ordinater Louise Henderson Mobile 027 507 4252

Pioneer won’t be ÿ elding a Premier side this season, but will have two teams in the Senior Reserve competition.

Puketoi goes into the new season sadly missing life member Bruce Bowie who passed away earlier this year.

Coach of the A side is Mike Harmon, assisted by William Harmon, while Troy Mason will coach the B side.

Its Senior Reserve team continues to do the club proud, placing fourth at the end of last season.

Jerome Pitt is back for a second year as coach, with a core of last year’s team plus some new faces.

The Senior Reserve A team should be highly competitive this season with a lot of players who have played together before.

Mike Harmon expects both teams to play Pioneer’s classic style of enterprising rugby.

The history of Pioneer goes back as far as the successful 1891 Te Ore Ore Native team with many of the current players and supporters descendants of the founding members.

Contacts: Premier Reserves A Coach Mike Harmon Phone 021 266 7699 Secretary Tina Ewe Phone 027 333 2850 tinamcgregor1@gmail.com

The team enjoys its position, ÿ rmly nestled in the Senior Reserve grade with the aim of entertaining the community, having a bit of fun, and playing some good quality rugby.

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Contacts: Coach Jerome Pitt Mobile 027 242 2199 Manager Crusha Hendricksen Phone 06 374 3888 President Brett Harvey Phone 06 376 6505

Tuhirangi will again be ÿ elding a Premier Reserves team this year, as well as a number of JAB teams.

Last year its Senior Reserves team was runnerup in the competition.

This year it will again be coached by Dylan Higginson, assisted by Tim Roberts.

Home ground is the village of Pirinoa with the club rooms at Pirinoa Hall which the club has used for over 100 years The players are mostly farmers who get lots of support from the local community. A lot of its funds come from crutching around 10,000 sheep a year, as well as launching boats at Palliser Bay for the annual Ngawi ÿ shing competition.

Contact: Secretary Scarlett Boyle Phone 027 635 1274 trfc@hotmail.co.nz

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Cow disease response relief BECKIE WILSON

Wairarapa farmers are relieved the government has taken some bold steps to avoid the further spread of a cattle disease that has swept through nearly 30 farms across the country.

Since the disease, Mycoplasma bovis, was found on an Otago farm in July last year, it has spread to the South Island’s three southern regions, as well as one farm in Hawkes Bay. Last month, Minister of Agriculture and Biosecurity Damien O’Connor said all cattle would be checked before crossing the Cook Strait to control any further spread.

A $60 million cull of 22,000 cattle infected with disease Mycoplasma bovis is also underway, was confirmed by Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) confirmed on Monday.

Federated Farmers Wairarapa president Jamie Falloon said that local farmers were “relieved MPI and the government had stepped up to eradication”.

Wairarapa farmers were concerned about cattle coming up from the South Island and what risk that posed, he said.

“It’s certainly difficult when you’re looking from the outside to understand what this massive response is.

“While it’s really tough for those farmers who have been affected with it, in the long run [the culling] will be better for the country that we get rid of it.”

Mr Falloon said that as long as farmers practiced good biosecurity on their farms and minimise contact with cattle outside of the boundaries, the risk should be low.

The bacteria disease causes untreatable mastitis (udder infection), pneumonia, arthritis and late-term abortions.

However, it is not a food safety risk, nor a risk to humans, it is an animal welfare and production issue.

It is spread from animal to animal contact and through the movement of cattle.

Federated Farmers president Katie Milne said for MPI to cull all cattle on the 28 infected farms showed MPI and the government were committed to eradicating the disease.

DairyNZ policy general manager Carol Barnao said Federated Farmers Wairarapa president Jamie Falloon.

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the culling of the 22,000 cattle gave dairy farmers “some certainty for the future”.

“For farmers who have been living with uncertainty and the accompanying stress, this allows them to plan for the future.”

MPI’s response director Geoff Gwyn said the ministry was confident the disease was not well established in New Zealand.

“Once farms are de-populated and cleaned, these farmers can start re-building a disease-free herd from scratch.

“We now believe the disease is not endemic and we can complete this analysis and planning, but we will take care and time to get it right because decisions about the future management of this disease are too important to rush.”

Biggest annual cattle sale seeks top dollars

The annual Masterton and Martinborough weaner fair at the Masterton saleyards last Tuesday.

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BECKIE WILSON Top prices were met for standout lines at the annual Masterton and Martinborough weaner fair last Tuesday.

The biggest cattle sale of the year at the Masterton Saleyards saw a strong 2600 in the pens – 2300 steers and 300 weaner bulls.

Wairarapa PGG area livestock manager Steve Wilkinson said the Wharekauhau Country Estate achieved the top price of the day of $1225 for a line of 34 calves.

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A standout line from White Rock Station bought up a consignment of about 175 angus, and angus Hereford weaner steers, he said.

“Repeat purchasers chased them very hard and they reached some very good prices.”

White Rock Station’s top prices were $1205, and the second cut at $1200, with the third cut at $1180, “so not much in the top end of them”.

White Rock’s annual line that was up for offer were always well sought after by

repeat purchasers, Mr Wilkinson said.

The sale settled into medium station bred steers, 200 to 240kg, earning $950 to $1100 a head, he said.

“For the cattle underneath that, there were a couple of out of town buyers that kept the bottom end of the market strong.”

Buyers from Gisborne, Taumarunui, including the usual strong buyers from Manawatu and Hawke’s Bay. “The sale was met with good demand — prices were pretty similar to last year with pretty happy vendors at the end of the day.”

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COMMUNITY EVENTS THURSDAY,APRIL 5 Write On!: Group for anyone who loves/longs to write, at Masterton District Library, 6.30-8pm. Info: catherinecooper. co.contact Housie: At Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club (behind clock tower Carterton), at 1pm.

Greytown Drop-in Centre: At St John’s Hall, Main St, 2-4pm, call in for a cuppa and a chat.

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

Carterton Community Choir: Meet 7.15-9pm, at Carterton School, Holloway St. Ability to read music not essential. Call (021) 258-8029.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wairarapa Fern & Thistle Pipe Band: Practice 6.308.30pm, first floor, Savage Club Hall, Albert St, Masterton.

Plus free drum lessons 6.30-7.30pm on ground floor. All ages and experience, bring your drum pad and sticks.

Masterton Toy Library: 2.30-4.30pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Masterton, 7.30pm, Soulway Church, 227 High St. Call Darren (027) 334-2685.

FRIDAY,APRIL 6 The Verandah Band: From 7.30pm, a rock/country/ folk group. Members, Affiliated Members and their guests welcome. Club Wairarapa, 20 Essex St, Masterton.

The Learning Connexion: End of term exhibition, includes painting, jewellery, 3D sculptures etc, until April 8, at 182 Eastern Hutt Rd, Taita, 10am-4pm.

Kiri Riwai-Couch: Kuia+ until May 6, at Aratoi, Bruce St, Masterton.

Masterton Savage Entertainers: Meet 10am, at Savage Club rooms, 10 Albert St, Masterton. Come share your talents with us on stage. We are looking for new members. Call Judith 377-1750 or Doreen 370-4604.

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

Sewing & Craft: 10am-2pm, at the Featherston Community Centre. Call Sandie (021) 157-4909.

Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Fri-Mon 10am4pm, groups by arrangement. Call Jean (06) 372-6623 or Pam (06) 372-6459.

Needlework & Craft Drop-in: 10am-noon, Featherston Community Centre. Call Virginia (06) 308-8392.

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

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

Kids’ Song And Story: Fun songs, finger plays and stories for under-5s, during school terms, 9.30-10.30am, at Epiphany Church Hall, High St South, Masterton. Call Jill 377-4614.

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

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

Masterton Social Badminton Club: Play 7-9pm, all year round, at Masterton YMCA gym (371 Queen St). Contact by text Hamish (021) 259-7684 or Sam (0210) 552-113.

Masterton Masters Swimming Club: Club night 6-7pm, Genesis Recreation Centre back pool. Call Graeme 377-0507 or Lucy (021) 0204-4144.

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

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

SATURDAY,APRIL 7 Greytown Craft Market: At St Johns Hall, Main St, 10am3.30pm, Wairarapa hand-crafted gifts, knitting, fabric crafts and sewing; preserves, olive oils, plants, fresh produce, cards, jewellery etc.

The Learning Connexion: End of term exhibition, includes painting, jewellery, 3D sculptures etc, until April 8, at 182 Eastern Hutt Rd, Taita, 10am-4pm.

Kiri Riwai-Couch: Kuia+ until May 6, at Aratoi, Bruce St, Masterton.

Cellular Memory: A Survey Exhibition of Elizabeth Thomson, until April 2, at Aratoi Museum, 12 Bruce St, Masterton. Open daily, 10am-4:30. Call (06) 370-0001.

Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Fri-Mon 10am4pm, groups by arrangement. Call Jean (06) 372-6623 or Pam (06) 372-6459.

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

WHAT’S ON APRIL 2018 How can we Help?

If you have been diagnosed with cancer we may be able to assist you with information about your cancer, transport to treatment or support you post treatment.

Events & Fundraising Available NOW: We have Cancer Society Milestone Perpetual Calendars for sale, to mark anniversaries and important dates in your life that don’t change. Available from Cancer Society or local retail outlets throughout the Wairarapa. Each calendar has wonderful photographs of local scenery, donated

by Pete Nikolaison and each page is sponsored by local businesses.

Only $20.00 each, these make a great gift and provide a donation to Cancer Society work.

Support & Information

Call us for more information ABOUT support groups and services.

• 6th April Look Good Feel Better workshop Registration essential Ph 080 086 5432 • 10th April Breastcare Fitter visits the Centre for appointment Ph 080 026 4822 • 13th April Bowel Cancer Support Group 10-12 midday • 16th April Women’s Any Cancer Mindfulness Support Group 1-2.30pm • 18th April Lymphoedema Support Group Meet 5-7pm: Speaker • 21st April Blood Cancer Support Group Shared Lunch Bookings essential for catering Ph 06 378 8039.

• 23rd April Men’s Any Cancer Support Group 1-2.30pm Parking, driving services and therapies also available.

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

Toy Library: Masterton: 10am-1pm, at rear of YMCA, 162 Dixon St. Featherston: 10am-noon, Community Centre, 24 Wakefield St. Farmers’ Market: 9am-1pm, at at Farriers, 4 Queen St, Masterton. Locally grown and made food and artisan products. Find us on Facebook or see www.waifarmersmarket. org.nz Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet at 1.15pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Steve Davis (06) 304-7155.

Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Bowls at 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Rex Kenny 379-7303.

Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm. Call Ian Wyeth 378-6425 or 377-5762.

SUNDAY,APRIL 8 Bill Manhire: Reads At Wairarapa Word, 3-4.30pm, at Carterton Community Courthouse, 60 Holloway St. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9am-noon, at the Masterton Aerodrome.

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

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

Tai Chi: 8-9am, Gain Momentum, 61 Holloway St, Carterton.

Call 379-9073.

Club Carterton: Pool and darts competition, winner takes all, sausage sizzle.

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

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

Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association Croquet at 9.15am for 9.30am start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower , Carterton. Call Veronica George 379-8644.

MONDAY,APRIL 9 Literacy Wairarapa: Offers free help with reading, spelling and maths at Te Awhina/Cameron Community House, 9amnoon.

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

Friends to Friends: Peer support group, 10am-noon, at Wairarapa Community Centre, 41 Perry St, Masterton.

For adults 18 years-plus, for mental health consumers or disabilities, a place to create, safe, fun and participate or discuss, socialise, with good company. Call Gaylene (06) 9290961 or (0274) 604-796.

Carterton Scottish Dance Club: Meet at 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. No partner required. Call

Country Lifestyle Auction Saturday 7 April 2018 Starting at 10 am, Clareville Complex

Some of the items in the auction: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Garden Fish pond Set of mag wheels Cat scratch tower 8 tonne McIntosh silage wagon Head bailer Farm trailer 250 quad bike It 125 husquarna mower Transport tray 6x3.6m Sheep/goat shelter Shearing grinder with plates Shearing hand piece Tent Skin diving suits Docking cradle New chicken coop Knapsack sprayer Chainsaw 22”cut Calf feeder Toy train - track and carriages

Health Promotion

Our shade loan lend scheme closes at Easter; we will accept bookings again for next summer from October 2018.

Easter Raffle basket was won By Mr R Birkett. Congratulations.

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• 6m aluminium mono hull boat with 150hp evinrude motor • Tandem light truck trailer 2 x 3.6m • 5000l sprayer, gun, want, boom, fog options • 1.5m rotary mower • Drill • 3 pint linkage fert spreader • Topping mower 2.8wide • Mahogany cocktail cabinet with fridge • Rideon mower • Crossfit trainer • Single row maize chopper • Planet genius seed boxes • Socket set • Metal tool boxes • Weed eater

This is a great opportunity to sell your goods and make some money while supporting a worthwhile project.

This year’s fundraising objective is to enhance and upgrade our camping grounds.

To obtain a copy of the sellers list email office@waiaps.org.nz or phone (06) 379 8124 during business hours.

Summer is over and we thank all those who participated in staying safe in the sun.

Jacqui, our health promoter attended the recent Golden Shears event alongside smoke free partners, Regional Public Health and Whaiora in offering practical advice and support to those considering quitting smoking.

If you are considering quitting, phone Whaiora 080 049 4246 or Cancer Society 06 378 8039.

Elaine 377-0322 or Julie 370-4493.

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

Senior Citizens Cards: 1-4pm Featherston Community Centre. Call Val (06) 308-9203 .

Drop-in Knitting & Crafts: 6.30-9.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Del (06) 308-9418.

Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 6-8pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511 or Brian 377-4066.

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

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

Call 379-4092.

Carterton Community Toy Library: Events Centre, Holloway St, Mon-Sat during CDC Library hours. https://www. facebook.com/CartertonToyLibrary/ 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.

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

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

The Dance Shed: 450 Belvedere Rd Carterton. Line Dancing Class, 7-9pm, beginners followed by intermediate. Call Wendy or Don 379-6827 or (027) 319-9814.

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

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

Te Runga Air Scout Group: For boys and girls (year 7 to year 10), 6.30-8.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Call Lyndon 377-0687.

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

Not Your Nanna’s Sewing Circle:7-9pm, Cobblestone’s Administration Room, 169 Main St, Greytown. Call Christine Healy (06) 304-8110 or Lynda Saint-Merat (06) 304-7026.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Masterton: 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 378-2338 or Pete (020) 4005-9740. Carterton: 8pm, Salvation Army Community Rooms, 210 High St. Call Dennis 377-5355 or Martin (06) 372-7764.

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

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COMMUNITY EVENTS TUESDAY,APRIL 10 Drop-in Centre: Sit and Get Fit with Keiko, 2-4pm. Call Pam Lloyd (06) 304-7997.

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

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

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

Wai Steampunk NZ: Check Facebook for upcoming events.

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

Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 9am-noon at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 3702511 or Brian 377-4066.

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

Juesday Art: 10am-1pm Featherston Community Centre. Call Julia (06) 308-8977.

Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway, 2-4pm, or by appointment. Call 379-9233 or (027) 271-6280.

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

Central Indoor Bowls Club: 7.30pm, Hogg Crescent hall.

Call Mathew or Graeme 378-7554.

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

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

Woops A Daisy Marching Team: March for fun, friendship and fitness, 5-6pm. Call Cheryl 372-5522.

Toy Library: Masterton -10am-noon, rear of YMCA, 162 Dixon St; Featherston: 10am-noon, in the Community Centre, 24 Wakefield St. South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club: Games afternoon, including cards, board, darts, pool etc. Call Doff 304-9748.

Girl Guiding: Pippins (5-7 years) 3.45-5pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646.

Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association Croquet at 9.15am for 9.30am start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower , Carterton. Call Veronica George 379-8644.

Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Bowls at 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. All welcome. Call Rex Kenny 379-7303.

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

WEDNESDAY,APRIL 11 Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: Meet 10am in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 3786531.

Cards: Come and join other enthusiastic “500” Players 1.15-

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4.15pm, at the Carterton Club. Call Barbara 379-6582 or Val 379-8329.

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

Ukulele Classes: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Neil (06) 308-9341.

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

Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 5.30-7pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135.

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

Club Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll basic steps and more, 7.30-10pm, at Club Wairarapa, Masterton. Ph (027) 333-1793.

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 for browsing or painting, at 12 Victoria St. Call Sue 377-7019.

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

Club Carterton: Two-course barbecue meal, 6.30pm.

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

Quit Smoking Support Group: Run by Whaiora quit coaches, free, noon-1pm, at 22 Dixon St, Masterton.

Recreational Walking Group: 9.30am, Essex St car park.

Call Ann Jackson, 372-5758, or Ann Duckett, 378-8285.

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

Wairarapa Singers: 6.45pm, at Rosewood, 417 Queen St,

Masterton. Call Pete 370-4574.

Esperanto Club: 2pm, write to people using the international language worldwide. Call 377-0499.

Soulway Cooking and Crafts: 10am-noon, High St, Masterton. Call Nikki Smith 370-1604 (church office).

Alcoholics Anonymous: Martinborough, 7.30pm, 9 Jellicoe St. Call Mark 906) 306-6013 or (021) 02442870.

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

Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm. Call Ian Wyeth 378-6425 or 377-5762. * To have an event listed please email event@age.co.nz

Nomination forms available cdc.govt.nz or Carterton Information Centre

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people who mean business BEDS MADE TO ORDER AT SOUTHERN COMFORT BEDS Southern Comfort Beds is owned and operated by Damon and Lizzie Te Maro who brought the business in 2005.

The business has been operating in Carterton for over 30 years with many customers returning to purchase for the second time.

The Southern Comfort Bed range is on display in the showroom at 3336 State Highway 2 at Clareville, two kilometres north of Carterton.

The beds are made on site with a majority of the components being made in New Zealand.

The website

www.southerncomfortbeds.co.nz provides a description of the bedding range, photos and pricelist.

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Damon makes to order so your bed is generally made within a week of ordering. He can also make any size bed to accommodate caravans, house buses, boats or even make your bed a bit longer if you are taller than the average kiwi. Southern Comfort Beds also sells a range of Dunlop Living Beds at great prices.

Damon provides free delivery (special conditions apply) and will happily set your new bed up for you.

Business hours are 9am-5pm Monday to Friday and Saturday 10am to 4pm – just look out for our sign.

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Professional Leather Cleaning Recolouring - Repairs - Restoration Curtains • Lampshades • Fabrics • Cushions

Caravans and Cabins for Hire Family Functions, Holidays, Events, Spare Rooms, Club Activities or Building Projects

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CURTAINS, BLINDS & TRACKS Choose from our lovely range of fabrics.

Contact Mary-Ann for a free measure and quote

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How to have a positive future

Some Stoic philosophy… starting today you can create a positive future for yourself based on knowing what you do have control over and basing your decisions and actions in these areas.

For example, you have no control over being born with a hereditary heart condition, however you do have control over the decisions you make about exercise.

You could choose to be as healthy as possible through diet and exercise despite being born with the condition.

This could start today by choosing to go for a run instead of sitting in front of the television.

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The Minimalists Podcast shared this idea… restraint breeds creativity. The example is used of Dr Dre, the rap performer.

When Dr Dre had very little to work with in terms of production equipment he was able to produce highly acclaimed music. Now that he has seemingly all that he could ever need he has struggled to release another album.

Sometimes having less leads to being creative and producing more.

Let your job teach you

Regardless of what your job is and at what stage you are in in your life, use your position to teach you.

Where you are might not be where you want to be, but treat it as a starting point from this day onwards and you will discover who you want to be and what you want to do.

Do this instead of just going through the motions.

Remember, each day is just as valuable as any other.

Record your good ideas

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successful investors of all time, with a net worth of 17 billion dollars.

One of the secrets of his success is his habit of carrying a small notebook with him at all times to record good ideas when they come to him. Dalio knows that he won’t remember most of these good ideas, so it’s essential that he writes them down.

Join a club or community

My wife has recently joined the local camera club.

This has given her instant access to a group of experts who have offered her a lot of guidance and expertise in an area that she is passionate about, and her weekly club nights are something that she really looks forward to.

For whatever area that you are interested in look out for local clubs to join.

If there isn’t a local club another option could be an online community.

There are plenty of experts out there who will be only too happy to support and guide you.

Take your time

Ed Coan is one of the most successful powerlifters of all time.

He attributes his success to long term goals. Coan believes that too often we look to achieve things too quickly, whereas if long term goals are put in place with the steps and practices to achieve them we will get the results that we are looking for.

University could be for everyone Tom Torkelson has set up and oversees a large number of schools in the United States, primarily in Texas.

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families with very little, the type of students who have traditionally fared badly in schools, with very few going on to attend college. Through the Idea Public Schools that Torkelson runs, almost all go on to attend university and to graduate.

Tom Torkelson can’t stand the saying ‘College (university) isn’t for everyone’ because he feels that is can be.

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He also believes that those who say it never mean it for their own children, instead are referring to ‘others’ in a patronising way.

Torkelson knows that not everyone will go on to attend college, but he does believe that everyone has the capacity and ability to, and should have the education that enables them to do so.

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If you have any questions in relation to the works please contact: Aporo Sinclair, KiwiRail Field Production Manager on 04 495 3000 extn 44414.

Lansdowne Bowling Club SPECIAL MEETING To be held at the club rooms on 11th April 2018 at 7pm We would like all members and social members to attend please

Country Livestock have been instructed by Peter Beesling to hold a clearing sale to be held at Clareville Indoor Stadium, Chester Road on Saturday 14th April at 10.30am.

Food truck available, Payment on day of sale.

Work table, 2 work benches, Vacuum cleaner, BarBQ, 6 storage cabinets (laminated), Scaffold Trolley, Mobile Tool Box, 3 Bedroom furniture, Sleigh bed, 2 double beds, 2 single beds, 2 Tall boys, Clothing box, 2 Fridges, Small mobile freezer, Retro side board, Collection of paintings & art items, Dining room table, 10 leather dining chairs, 2 Club leather chairs, Towel rack, Kitchen utensils, Glassware, Crockery, Side tables, Trailer and animal cage (Briford) double axel 10x4, Weed sprayer, Zinc buckets - antique, Ramps 1 x set Aluminium, Wicker baskets nest of 3, Electric fencing coils, Front loading washing machine LG new, Castors - heavy duty, 2 storage cabinets - multiple pigeon holes, Garden tools, Television.

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Watersons Line Level Crossing Matarawa, Carterton Will be closed from 6.30am Saturday 14 April to 6pm Sunday 15 April 2018 as part of upgrade work to improve the reliability of services. Detours will be in place for local residents.

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WAIRARAPA˜BUSH RUGBY UNION INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS °2 REQUIRED˛

The Wairarapa-Bush Rugby Union invites applications for two vacancies for the position of Independent Board Member. The two vacancies are for a three year term, commencing 21st May 2018.

The Wairarapa-Bush Rugby Union’s purpose is to lead, grow, support and promote rugby in the region. The organisation is responsible for both the delivery of community rugby as well as representative teams, including the Premier team in the Heartland Championship.

In partnership with the local clubs it contributes to the fabric of the local community by providing safe and enjoyable sporting opportunities. The Union has a turnover in excess of $750,000 and over 2,500 registered players.

The roles require a corporate governance focus with responsibilities for setting the strategic directions for rugby in the Wairarapa-Bush region and monitoring the performance of all aspects of the business, while taking into account the interests of all relevant stakeholders.

The selection panel will make their decision based on a set skills matrix that requires candidates with experience in:  Sports Governance  Marketing and Revenue Generation

Independent Board Members must not be, or an appointment must immediately cease to be, either an employee of the Wairarapa-Bush Rugby Union, or a member of the Council of Clubs. The appointments are for an initial 3 year term and are appointed, not elected, positions.

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HYDRAULIC HOSE TECHNICIAN Ormond Engineering requires a Hydraulic Hose Technician based in Masterton.

Preference will be given to applicants who have a practical background in engineering and be able to perform other duties such as machining, fitting and welding. You will have sound diagnostic skills and be focused on customer satisfaction.

Ormond Engineering is a member of the Hydraulink distributor group and as such, your primary role is replacement of hydraulic hoses and fittings on and off site. As you will frequently be working alone, a high degree of self-motivation and time management is required. Training will be given to the successful applicant. Hydraulink is a 24/7 operation so there will be a requirement to be rostered on call.

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A second-round 62 gave Masterton’s Kerry Mountcastle what turned out to be an unassailable lead in New Zealand Stroke Play Championship at the Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club last month, with the 22-year-old eventually romping home by eight shots.

After finishing in a tie for second last year, his sixth appearance at the event, Mountcastle didn’t come out of nowhere this year at the Paraparaumu Beach course, but his course record-equalling nineunder 62 left the rest of the field stunned and stalled.

The first day of the event was washed out after the course was flooded by torrential rain, reducing it to 54 holes.

Kerry Mountcastle with his scorecard after a course record-equalling round of nine-under 62 in the New Zealand Stroke Play Championships at Paraparaumu Beach.

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Mountcastle shot a four-under 67 in the first round to sit in a three-way tie for second.

That all changed in the second round.

His start from the back nine, saw him sink birdies at holes 11, 12, 13 and 18.

Then he ripped the course apart in a stunning finish – an eagle on the sixth hole kicking off a row of birdies from holes seven to nine – for a seven-shot lead.

The round was his lowest ever, and equalled the course record, though the round was played using preferred lies.

Confidence was high going into the final round, but that wasn’t quite as straightforward.

He finished with a one-over 72 but still picked up a further shot over the field.

“I was just trying to repeat what I had done the day before, but I didn’t quite manage it . . . but fortunately

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for me, the rest of the field didn’t quite manage it either,” Mountcastle said.

“It’s amazing to play a tournament like this in your home region and get the win.

It’s just awesome.”

Mountcastle’s win brings the St Andrews Salver back to the Wellington region for the first time since James Betts won the championship 10 years ago, and the scorching second round unsurprisingly saw him take the Neil Woodbury, Te Mana A Toi trophy for the lowest round of the championship Next up for Mountcastle are the three Charles Tour events in Auckland and Tauranga, beginning this week in Auckland, with fields made up of professionals and amateurs.

A tilt at life as a pro is on the cards for Mountcastle but he won’t be rushing into it.

“Not something I’m thinking about for the short term — I’m still learning and trying to get more consistent.

“I might look at trying to get into a Q-school at the end of next year.”

Off the course, Mountcastle works as an electrician for Hoskins Energy Systems on a casual contract – “it’s a very casual contract – they’ve been very supportive and given me heaps of time off, which is great”.

Last year, he went into the final round of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship at the Royal Wellington course at Heretaunga as the best-placed Kiwi, in the second group.

“That was a great experience, having the cameras around. And they really pull out all the stops for players in that event.”

He eventually finished the second New Zealander, behind Daniel Hillier, in ninth place.

Winter no reason for surface tension TENNIS

Winter may be approaching but the change of season means little at Wairarapa’s tennis headquarters, which has received funding to re-surface two more of its all-weather courts.

A $20,000 grant from Trust House will go towards resurfacing courts 7 and 8 at the Masterton Tennis Centre, also sponsored by the charity, following funding two years ago that helped with the installation of floodlights and resurfacing of five courts.

The centre has 11 all-weather courts, first installed following the switch from grass 20 years ago.

President Ally O’Neill said the club was grateful for the support.

“We certainly feel very lucky, and believe that it is money well spent,” O’Neill says.

“Tennis is one of those games that embraces all age groups, and this club in particular is well served in that regard.”

While the artificial courts behave very differently traditional grass surfaces, they offer a big advantage when it comes to weather.

“The drying time for these courts is just amazing, and if the surface is a bit wet you can still play without the risk of slipping,” he said.

Masterton Tennis Club.

The turf surface is comprised of polyethylene grass fibres in-filled with a specially graded sand top dressing, which helps the surface hold firm.

The surface is slower and more forgiving, much like a clay court, O’Neill said.

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The club aims to offer a diverse range of activities to cater for players of all ages and abilities, including a ‘business house’ competition involved 80-90 players operating on Tuesday nights.

Netball comp venues announced NETBALL Netball Wairarapa have revealed its competition venues for the 2018 season with the upgrading of facilities at the Colombo road complex in Masterton creating some uncertainty in this regard.

Present indications are this work will

be completed by the end of April but with a lot of it being weather-dependant and therefore prone to possible delays Netball Wairarapa have decided that premier one matches, which are due to commence on Friday, May 18, will be played indoors at the Chanel College gymnasium except for the semi-finals and final which will be

staged at Colombo Rd. Other senior grades will get underway at Colombo Rd or Kuranaui College on Saturday, May 12 and the primary grades will also be played at either, or both, of those venues, starting on Saturday, May 5.

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Katia Mackenzie, from Wairarapa College, has qualiÿ ed for the 2018 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships in Canada.

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Powering through it POWERLIFTING ELISA VORSTER After powerlifting for little more than a year, Wairarapa College student Katia Mackenzie is already breaking records and has been selected to represent New Zealand at the world championships.

The 17-year-old will be head to Alberta, Canada, in June to compete in the 72kg class, sub junior under 18 category at the 2018 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships, qualifying with a total of 350kg across her three lifts.

“This was my goal from when I started,” she said.

Her father and WaiWeight gym owner Bevan Mackenzie was “very proud” of his daughter’s achievements in such a short space of time.

“She will be the fifth person from this gym to go to the world champs,” he said.

When she first began training, Katia could already deadlift 130kg — lifting the bar to waist height, without bending the arms — although she had “no idea” she would be able to lift so much.

“When I got into it I was quite surprised.”

She said the training could be pretty tough, but she does it almost every day.

“My dad’s out there every morning, he

always pushing me to do more.

“It’s good though, sometimes I need a push.”

Her qualifying lifts were a 140kg back squat (squatting with barbell across the back of the shoulders), a 65kg bench press, and 155kg deadlift, although Katia said she had since lifted heavier at the gym and was hoping for bigger lifts in her upcoming competitions.

Her current focus is working towards the Central Districts championships this month, which will help her prepare for the world champs.

“It will be good to get an idea of what numbers I can do now and see how much I’ve improved, because it’s been a while since I last did a competition.”

Until now, her coaching has mainly come from her dad, but she’s excited to now receive additional coaching from world champion powerlifter, Brett Gibbs, who also used to train at WaiWeight.

“It’s her last year in the sub junior U18 class and she has already broken all the records in her class last year,” Mr Mackenzie said.

“Brett holds the World Record for bench press at the moment and I need someone [to coach Katia] who is a bit more of a specialist than me at this stage.”

Katia hoped her success in the sport

Faavae Sefo compete in the sawing world championship in Sydney this week.

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Close shave at Sydney saw champs SAWING CAL ROBERTS

Katia Mackenzie prepares for a deadlift.

would help shed some of the stigmas associated with female powerlifters and encourage more people to get involved.

“People think girls are going to get really bulky but you don’t.

“I kind of just want to influence girls especially to join the sport.”

Geared up for fitness competition SASSFit Masterton members are gearing up for their in-house functional ÿ tness competition starting at 8am and ÿ nishing by 1pm this Saturday. The aim of the day is to give their newer members an opportunity to experience a ÿ tness competition that will push them out of there comfort zone. For some, their journey is achieving personal health and ÿ tness goals, and for others it is about pushing the boundaries and challenging themselves.

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Masterton’s two-time sawing world champion is coming home from Sydney with his head held high.

Faavae Sefo returned from the sawing world championships at the Sydney Royal Easter Show last week, where he was a finalist and runner-up in two events.

The annual Easter expo is the world’s largest agricultural show. It attracts more than 850,000 people a year. Athletes came from around the world to compete in what Sefo called “the Wimbledon of woodchopping”.

This year, he made the finals in the single-handed saw event, placing fifth overall.

He said the top five finishers were separated by just 0.07 seconds.

Sefo also competed in the doublehanded saw event, where he came second by just 0.01 seconds.

He said results were often very close.

“It’s like running the 100 metre sprint.”

Having won two single-handed saw world titles before, Sefo was disappointed he could not claim a third.

“I tried really hard, I came over here to win it.

“It just wasn’t meant to be.

“Don’t get me wrong — I am happy with the result I’ve achieved — but nothing beats winning.”

The single-handed event was taken out by another Kiwi, Bobby Dowling, from Invercargill.

The double-handed saw event was won by an Australian competitor.

Sefo, 49, is not about to slow down.

When he gets home he will be back to training and reassessing his training regimen.

He likened the sport to golfing.

“You look at those people, they can still win many more titles in their 50s.”

“It’s just a matter of looking after your body — if you can do that and watch what you eat, you can still compete.”

Sefo will be back to take a swing at the Sydney title in 2019.

“I’m definitely coming back next year.”

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