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Cops take on countryside HAYLEY GASTMEIER The rural community will be the centre of attention for a new policing team.

Wairarapa police officially launched a dedicated group-of-three to cover the countryside last week.

Meet your new rural cops: Community Sergeant Ian Osland, Senior Constable Yancy Hawkins, and Constable Michele Clarke, who will already be familiar to many farmers.

In a way, Michele has spent the last 18 months paving the way for the rest of the team.

She was appointed to focus on the region’s rural areas in 2016 and her efforts are paying off, with more crimes

being reported now than before, and solid foundations being built with farmers, beekeepers, and various groups and organisations, including Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre and East Coast Rural Support Trust, which has an emphasis on mental health.

Wairarapa once had a dedicated rural police officer but that position was lost in a restructure a few years ago.

Michele has been working hard to rebuild those lost connections and, since her deployment to the rural sector, much more suspicious activity was being reported.

“There’s certainly more intel coming through,” said Michele, who has been in the police force for 10 years.

Ian said with the new team would come more patrolling, but the main motive was prevention and to build up community resilience to rural crime.

Police nationwide were making a concerted effort to increase their connections with the rural sector, through initiatives which included the crime prevention tractor, which makes occasional appearances in Wairarapa at rural

community events.

“Rural crimes go under reported, anecdotally.

“Research by FMG and Federated Farmers has shown that farmers live a very busy lifestyle and sometimes reporting crime just doesn’t sit high enough on their work commitments and so part of what we’re doing is recognising that and hopefully being able to provide a more visible connection.”

Yancy could back this up, having been a farmer in a previous life.

“As a farmer, reporting crime wasn’t one of my top priorities.”

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Meet the rural policing team - Constable Michele Clarke, Community Sergeant Ian Osland, and Senior Constable Yancy Hawkins.

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Emily Ireland

I think it is safe to say I have the furthest from ‘green fingers’ that you can possibly get.

So, you can imagine my delight when I saw this week that my feeble attempt to germinate marigold seeds in my garden has paid off.

It must have been about four weeks ago that I began dissecting the dead heads of my sad looking marigold plants, and spreading the seeds around the garden, hoping for the best, but expecting the worst.

I didn’t have high hopes – let’s just say I’m a very sporadic waterer, and normally by the time I realise I’ve left it too long, my plants have all perished.

But low and behold, I now have a full garden bed of seedlings ready to bloom.

It might not have been the best time to have planted, but I’m pretty happy with the results.

My marigold endeavours have reminded me that it is important to celebrate all successes, whether they have come with a lot of work, or a little bit of work.

Because each success – and even more so, each failure – is an important step in our growth

as a person.

Sometimes we get so caught up focusing on our next big success, or comparing every achievement with our best one, that we forget to congratulate ourselves on the little successes, like getting through another week of work, making an awesome dinner, dropping off all the kids to school on time…

When we fail to recognise these small achievements as successes, we rob ourselves of self-praise.

And when we continually rob ourselves of self-praise, we start to get overwhelmed with self-doubt.

This week, I challenge Midweek readers to revel in their small successes.

Give yourself a pat on the back.

Even if that pat on that back is for simply getting out of bed and facing the day.

If you look at the story on Page 3 about little Archie, you will again see the importance of celebrating every small success or small step.

Without spoiling a good yarn, 4-year-old Archie is about halfway through a very long journey of cancer treatment.

Each step of the way, his efforts are rewarded with a Bead of Courage – he has collected almost 600.

These beads are a very visual representation of his journey, and a celebration of the almost daily battles he continues to win.

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Brave Archie battling on Cancer battler Archie Rees is a little trooper, but the 4-year-old still has 18 months of treatment ahead of him, writes Emily Ireland.

One, two, three, four… Archie begins to count aloud.

Luckily, he stops at five, because around his neck are 597 beads, each one representing a significant step on his cancer journey.

The lively Martinborough four-year-old doesn’t strike you as a sick child.

He loves going to kindy, playing with (i.e. winding up) his younger sister Ishbel, and running around after his pet dog, Poppy.

But Archie Rees was diagnosed with leukaemia in May 2016, and will be on daily chemotherapy treatment for another 18 months – treatment is due to end on July 24, 2019.

His mother Katie Rees recalls the day the diagnosis came through.

As a two-and-a-half-year-old, Archie had just recovered from septicaemia.

His bloods were given the all clear, but a final check-up showed up something more sinister.

“We got a phone call on Saturday morning, and treatment started on the Tuesday,” Katie said.

“The initial few months were super traumatic for everyone really.

“You go from being quite sheltered and not knowing any other kids with cancer, and then… well, it’s a big eye-opener I guess.”

For almost two years, Archie has been given daily oral chemotherapy, monthly intravenous (IV) chemotherapy, and threemonthly chemotherapy administered into his spinal fluid.

“Most of the treatment, we do it at

Archie Rees wearing his many Beads of Courage, representing his cancer journey.

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night… it’s just a small tablet,” Katie said.

“When he’s asleep we just have to wake him up enough for him to swallow it, and then that’s that.

“It’s kind of like a three-monthly rotation, and once the three months are up, we just do it all over again.”

This treatment will continue for another 18 months.

“With leukaemia, it’s the longest treatment plan out of all the child cancers – more than three years for boys.

“They know if they treat it any less, then it eventually comes back.”

Katie said Archie did not have many side-effects from the treatment, apart from a change in behaviour from the five-day stints of steroids each month – “that’s the worst part”.

An already energetic youngster, the steroids can make Archie “pretty full-on” –

one more challenge for the Rees family.

“But he just kind of gets on with it – he doesn’t know a life any different.”

Because Archie’s immune system is at a constant low, he must go to Wairarapa Hospital if he has any change in health, such as a high temperature.

“We spent a few nights in hospital a couple of weeks ago with a chicken pox scare – because it is quite dangerous for someone with a low immune system.”

When asked what he thought about going to hospital, Archie yelled out, “Good!”.

Among all the chaos of cancer treatment, a saving grace for the Rees family has been the Child Cancer Foundation.

It is this organisation that facilitates the Beads of Courage programme in New Zealand.

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“Every bead Archie has signifies a treatment or procedure of some sort,” Katie said.

“For my husband Hamish and I, the beads are super important because they show what these kids go through in a really visual way.

“They show their journey … how many beads do you have Archie?”

“Too many!” he yells.

“He’s got 597 beads at the moment, and counting,” Katie said.

Archie’s favourite beads were “the poop bead”, and “the digger”.

His two-and-a-half-year-old sister Ishbel also has a necklace-length string of the beads, to support her on her “sibling journey”.

The Child Cancer Foundation has also helped the Rees family by giving them petrol vouchers, buying them groceries, and offering ongoing emotional support.

“It makes a huge difference and takes the pressure off,” Katie said.

Child Cancer Foundation business development manager for the central region Michelle Berriman said the organisation provided a one-on-one support system for each family affected by cancer.

This includes offering petrol vouchers, travel assistance, education, funeral grants, bereavement support, and supporting cancer research.

“A child having cancer is the toughest thing a family will ever face. It puts a lot of pressure on the family – especially financially,” she said.

The Child Cancer Foundation will be holding a street collection on Friday March 16, and Saturday March 17.

It is seeking volunteers to support the appeal so the Foundation can continue to support more than 1700 families nationwide in hospital, at home and in the community.

• For more information, visit: childcancer.org.nz

Police hope for neighbourhood support growth CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 He said accessibility was the main reason farmers did not report crime, and educating people on how to report incidents and why reporting was important would be a priority.

“I’ve come to this because I can look at it from both points of view and hopefully I’ll be able to offer something.”

After 18 years in the force, Yancy said it was the variety that made being a police

officer a great job.

Ian said the new initiative was about building relationships, and growing rural neighbourhood support networks, with the potential for rural community patrols to be set up — depending on what the needs were.

“It gives us the opportunity to actually take a deeper look at trends that are happening and apply some evidencedbased problem-solving techniques to rural issues.”

Police preventions manager for Wairarapa, Senior Sergeant Gordon Crawley said not long after Michele was assigned to the rural community, it become clear that there weren’t enough resources in that area.

The additional rural-focused officers were a result of the government’s announcement last year that 880 extra police officers would be introduced into 12 police districts, including Wellington which the Wairarapa region falls under.

“The idea for these guys is to be working with farmers and rural partners to prevent crime, harm and loss in those communities.”

The late Wairarapa area commander Inspector Donna Howard advocated strongly for the extra rural staff.

“It was her influence at a senior level that got it across the line,” Gordon said.

It would provide insurances to the rural population that they had easy accessibility to police.

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Sport and culture collide EMILY IRELAND For almost 350 Wairarapa schoolkids, Friday was a day jam-packed with fastpaced action and team building, in what was the second annual Ki o Rahi Coastal Classic.

Hosted by Whareama School and Whaiora at Riversdale Beach, the Ki o Rahi tournament featured a traditional Maori sport resembling a mixture of touch football and netball.

Katarina Te Tau of Whaiora said the sport was about “engaging our youth into physical activity as well as connecting our youth to their ancestors, Te Ara and Rahi”.

“There is a love story behind how this game was established and is told to the Rangatahi of the Wairarapa when they are taught”.

She said the unique spin on the sport taught players the importance of whakapapa and “why it is important to all cultures to know who they are and where they come from”.

Whareama School principal Darren Kerr said it was great to be involved in such a large event for a small school like his.

“Ki o Rahi is normally played in a field or on the grass, and we hosted this on the beach last year.

“That was the first time on sand in New Zealand basically.

“I’m pretty proud to be a part of it all really.”

Rangatahi Tu Rangatira manager John Kingi was at the beach with staff who helped set up the playing fields and umpired for the day.

“We believe our wellness is tied up in our culture.

“If we can connect to our culture, the incidental gains are what you see today; kids running around, having fun, and connecting with each other.”

Bella Beetham, of St Matthew’s, makes a quick dodge against Opaki. PHOTOS/JADE CVETKOV

Former principal Noel Scott, left, with his deputy and successor, Noel Preston, in 2008. PHOTO/FILE

Founding principal dies CAL ROBERTS

Masterton Intermediate School’s Izayah Beaver evades a tackle.

Gladstone School students stay sun-smart during the tournament.

Toby Williams’ photo ÿ nish for Wainuioru School.

The first principal of Makoura College, Noel Scott, has died – about a month before he would have celebrated the college’s 50th anniversary reunion.

Mr Scott, who lived to the age of 88, has been described by former students as a one of a kind, progressive, and extremely supportive principal who continued to inspire them well into their careers.

At a school assembly on February 6 1968, he addressed a group of staff and 140 third-form students for the first time.

“There is an air of excitement in setting up a new school,” he told them.

“The board is excited and so are the teachers and workmen.

“But this excitement must extend to the pupils if it is to bear fruit.

“This is a good school and you must all become part of it.”

Mr Scott, who most recently lived in Mount Maunganui, attended at Makoura’s landmark reunion in 2008 – when the college celebrated its 40-year anniversary.

Taking to the stage to address former pupils, Mr Scott had said he was immensely proud of his time serving the college.

“None, bar none, of the things I have done have given me the satisfaction I had as principal of Makoura.”

Mr Scott opposed corporal punishment during his time at Makoura.

He kept his cane in a rubbish bin – something he described as “a Freudian slip”.

Wendy Neal, who was a student at Makoura during its first year, said Mr Scott had “very progressive ideas for his time”.

“He was a great inspiration to me as I have spent my career in education.”

Another student paid tribute to him online, writing that Mr Scott was “a principal who could see the potential in every student”.

“Every student deserves a principal like you.”

Makoura’s current principal, Paul Green, said his predecessor’s absence would be felt by many at the upcoming reunion.

“Naturally he was due to be an honoured guest at our reunion celebration and it will be very disappointing for many that the opportunity to talk with him over the Easter weekend has been lost.

“As principal, you are at an intersection of multiple diverse expectations and this would have been particularly acute for Noel in those early years for as the staff, students and community sought to establish the Makoura identity.

“For me, meeting him would have given another level of insight into what elements

None, bar none, of the things I have done have given me the satisfaction I had as principal of Makoura.

Noel Scott, Makoura College’s ÿ rst principal.

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went into generating the foundational character of the school.”

Mr Green said a decision would be made shortly on the most fitting way to pay tribute to Mr Scott’s service to Makoura College.

Makoura’s 50th anniversary celebrations will take place over Easter weekend next month.

Mr Green said the celebrations details were finalised and ready to roll starting Friday afternoon with a Powhiri followed by a “mix and mingle”.

“Saturday’s the main day of action with cultural and supporting activities at the college during the daytime and an evening choice of dinner at the Copthorne or ‘old school’ disco in the school hall.”

Mr Green said the occasion will close with a tree planting ceremony on Sunday morning.

• To register and take part in the Makoura College 50-year celebrations, visit www.mc.school.nz.

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Kuranui College teacher Juanita McLellan, left, and senior students Amberleigh Rose, Grace Voice and Bas Muller, right, with Kere Mcleod and Marama Beamish from Te Toki Voyaging Trust.

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Waka Odyssey Students at Kuranui College got a rare treat last month when two members of the Te Toki Voyaging Trust visited the college to talk about waka voyaging and navigating by the stars, as part of this year’s New Zealand Festival.

While the captain of “Aotearoa One”, Kere Mcleod, and “Haunui” crew member Marama Beamish were talking to students on Thursday, a fleet of waka hourua was sailing the Wairarapa coastline towards Wellington to arrive in time to celebrate the start of the biennial festival.

Raihania Tipoki, a Kuranui board trustee, was at the helm of “Te Matua a Maui”, one of five waka in the fleet. The fleet and their crew were taking part in “A Waka Odyssey”, a series of festival events that honour and celebrate the legacy of the Pacific explorer, Kupe.

As part of the festival activity, the students were given the opportunity to explore a huge inflatable planetarium, which was shipped in for the day.

This was followed by a brief introduction to the celestial navigational skills that have been safeguarded and passed down through the centuries by

word of mouth.

“Papa Mau Pialug was a navigator from the Caroline Islands and he wanted to share his knowledge so it wouldn’t die out,” Ms Beamish said.

“Stars are really reliable. If you can identify the Southern Cross and the pointers, you can always find south.”

Mr Mcleod, who took the helm of his waka last November, gave the students some plain advice.

“Don’t fall off the waka — it’s pretty simple to remember.”

Being good at doing homework was key to becoming a great navigator, he said.

“There is lots to learn and lots to study.”

Waka crew not only hail from New Zealand, but also from places such as Malaysia, Samoa, the Cook Islands, China and Poland.

“There is a balance of genders, ages and personalities. It connects us across the world,” Ms Beamish said.

“The waka are messengers of ocean protection and show us how really connected we are in the Pacific.”

UCOL chef tutor, Kiri Macdonald, left, with designer Paul Edgar Bird and students Leigh Cook, Ashleigh Bowman, and front row Ashleigh Sinclair, Christine Fowler, and Bodean Rimene, with their re-usable bags.

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Bagging it with style A uniquely Wairarapa re-usable bag is enabling new students at UCOL’s New Zealand Certificate of Cooking class to carry around the message of cutting out waste.

Designer Paul Edgar Bird came up with the design and made the bags, which he presented to class members on their second day of study for the year, last week.

Paul wanted to highlight the push to cut use of single-use plastic bags and chef tutor Kiri Macdonald said the bags also linked in with the Love Food Hate Waste movement that South Wairarapa District Council has signed up to.

“The use of plastic bags is beginning to be less accepted and I wanted to

encourage that,” Paul said.

“Our environment can’t handle the waste.”

He was entirely hands on in producing the bags.

“I sewed them all myself – it’s been a labour of love.”

Elya Matthews of Shear 2 Pink screenprinted Paul’s logo, onto fabric rescued from a factory that was closing down some years ago.

“The bags are absolutely carbon neutral,” he said.

Chef tutor Kiri said the bags were part of a philosophy of cutting down waste.

“We want to wake people up to the need to think about the future for our kids,” she said.

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Crowd helps medic at Shears ELISA VORSTER Golden Shears medic Barry Ibell may have been first on the scene to assist collapsed Masterton woolhandler Mii Nooroa, but he said it was the help from spectators and the community which made all the difference.

Mr Ibell immediately rushed straight to the stage where the former two-times Golden Shears woolhandling champion had collapsed in front of a crowd of about 800 spectators after competing in the final Veterans event on Friday night.

The medic with 28 years’ experience was stationed just outside the spectator area at the Golden Shears event on the off-chance his assistance would be required.

As the night’s events were due to wrap up, he was suddenly called to the stage area where he found Mr Nooroa “unconscious and unresponsive” just a few minutes after he had finished competing.

That’s when the “team effort to get him back to life” began.

Community members and bystanders were very quick to jump in and help, including a trained nurse, Mr Ibell said.

“It makes a difference when you have people in the community trained to help.”

Golden Shears journalist Doug Laing said he was sitting upstairs after the event and realised the whole place had suddenly gone quiet.

He said Mr Ibell was there to assist Mr Nooroa “within a minute” of his collapse and continued to provide medical assistance until the ambulance arrived.

Mr Nooroa was taken to Wairarapa Hospital in a critical condition and was later transferred to Wellington Hospital.

large crowd present when the incident happened.

Although most people wouldn’t expect something as serious as this to happen at the Golden Shears, Mr Ibell said he couldn’t afford to see it that way.

“You always expect it – always plan for the worst.”

He said it was all worthwhile because any paramedic will tell you “it’s all about helping people”.

Mr Nooroa has been a competitor

almost from the time the woolhandling competition was formally added to the programme in 1985.

He won the Junior woolhandling title in 1988, was fourth in the Open championship in 1989, and third the following year.

He went on to become Golden Shears Open Woolhandling champion in 1992, edging out multiple World and Golden Shears champion Joanne Kumeroa.

Golden Shears president Phil Morrison, who has known Nooroa for most of the 30-plus years of the woolhandler’s involvement, said everyone was hoping for a speedy and full recovery.

“We are thinking of Mii and the family and friends, and wishing them all the best.”

“The whole shearing industry and sport, around the world, is one big family,” he said. “Obviously everyone is feeling for the wellbeing of Mii Nooroa.”

Former Golden Shears president Mavis Mullins was competing alongside Mr Nooroa in Friday night’s event and said Mr Nooroa had been a big part of Golden Shears history.

“We’ve competed together through the ages – he was one of the founders of the three shears championship.”

The final prizegiving of the night, including that for a trans-Tasman woolhandling test match, was held on Saturday as a result of the emergency.

Official placings for the Veterans event showed Mr Nooroa placed third with 99.25pts, behind Mavis Mullins (66.69pts), and winner Bo Paku-Clark (66.91pts).

Even though this weekend’s Wairarapa Wines Harvest Festival sold out within three hours, event organiser Liz Pollock says there is still time to buy bus and train tickets to the festival.

Ms Pollock, who has organised the popular wine and food festival held on the banks of the Ruamahunga River in the Gladstone wine growing region for the past 11 years, was thrilled when all 2200 tickets sold out to the March 10 event within three hours last November.

Now, she says, her focus has turned to ensuring all festival goers are transported safely to and from the venue.

She said Tranzit Coachlines operate shuttle buses from each of the Wairarapa’s five townships as well as meet passengers off the Wellington train at Carterton Railway Station.

Tranzit also offers one-way transfers for those able to get dropped off at the festival, but require a shuttle ride home at the end of the day.

“Tranzit are a wonderful partner and typically transport 50 per cent of our attendees.

There are still shuttle tickets available for the Wairarapa Wines Harvest Festival, so

those who haven’t booked yet, are able to do so,” she said.

“In addition, we have about 400 people catching the train from Wellington, who are welcomed then transferred to the festival site.”

Maintenance work on the Wairarapa Line had originally been planned for the same weekend as the Harvest Festival, but Metlink worked with KiwiRail to rearrange the work programme to ensure that, although maintenance work is still going to take place, trains can still run as scheduled.

The work that they had planned to carry out will now take place on the weekend of April 14.

Ms Pollock said all transport options to and from the Harvest Festival are outlined on https://www.wairarapaharvestfestival. co.nz/transport.html while Tranzit shuttle bookings can be made online at https:// tranzittours.co.nz/harvest-festival-2018bus-transport-only, or at the company’s office in Masterton. Online bookings for the shuttle close tomorrow, Thursday, March 8.

• For more information visit https:// www.wairarapaharvestfestival.co.nz/ transport.html.

Mii Nooroa (left) during Friday night’s woolhandling event shortly before he collapsed on stage.

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The on-hand defibrillator in the Masterton War Memorial Stadium was used and made a crucial difference in giving Mr Nooroa a fighting chance until the ambulance arrived, Mr Ibell said.

“It is proven that early defibrillation and CPR will have a better return of spontaneous circulation that drugs.”

The audience members did all they could to assist him and “kept everything professional” despite there being such a

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60 minutes with Australian PM Soapbox Mike Osborne This comment piece is satirical and is written in response to a recent 60 Minutes interview in Australia that has been widely criticised as sexist and inappropriate.

Scarcely believable, but through a strange set of circumstances I managed to get a 60-minute Skype interview with Australian prime minister, Malcolm Turnbull.

Space doesn’t allow for a full transcript so I’ll keep it to the crucial questions and my observations.

First some context, unlike our prime minister, Malcolm Turnbull is unremarkable in so many ways.

He, like the majority of western (and eastern for that matter) leaders is a man, over sixty years old, wealthy and not pregnant.

I first hit Malco with a tough question.

“Remember back in the 70s when tight pants were in vogue. Did you, um, dress to the left or to the right?” “Silly question, do you really think I’d hang with the socialists?”

“Sure, it’s a touchy subject. Moving on, something else us kiwis really want to

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.

know about Australian and New Zealand relations is this; do you buy your own underwear?”

“That’s a dinky-di question and one I’m only too happy to answer. No I don’t, but my wife Lucy and I have a very balanced marriage, so she buys my underwear and to keep up my end of the bargain as a husband and life partner I shop for hers.

This isn’t something I flaunt, it’s done very discreetly – mostly online, through a proxy server. But I do have a principle that I follow – less is more.”

You may not know this but Turnbull has multiple nicknames.

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He wore a suave leather jacket on TV once and that, coupled with his even features and fat bank balance, led to him being called “Daddy”.

Millennials love him, as they put it, “if you asked him for $20 he’d give you an extra $50 - just in case”.

Not so much if you’re a welfare beneficiary; he’d have you drug tested.

“Malco, you gave yourself the nickname ‘Satan’, can you tell us a bit about that?”

“Yes, but print that and I’ll sue you into oblivion, only joking, but I will sue. On the other hand, the Chinese call me ‘sweet bun’.”

“Only the singular?”

“Yes, the right one obviously.”

I was going to ask Daddy about global warming but since we’re both not really sure if it’s happening and if it is definitely not caused by humans there didn’t seem much point.

What was my overall impression of the leader of the seventh continent?

One of the least remarkable leaders I’ve interviewed who is clearly a great match for his country.

For a bloke who’s starting to get on a bit he’s undeniably a silver fox with amazingly good teeth.

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You are welcome to their pamphlet “Creating mental health and wellbeing opportunities that enable people to live their dreams and flourish”, or see the website www.pathways.co.nz then into Contact, and into the Wairarapa section for a very good local brochure.

Pathways are passionate about supporting people with experience of mental illness to live well in the community of their choice and have been dedicated to it for over 25 years.

Pathways exists solely to support the people they serve and are committed to doing their very best for them. You will have a dedicated support worker who is part of a bigger team of their people who are there to help you.

They include support workers, healthy lifestyle coordinators, occupational therapists, social workers, nurses, management and administration support.

Anyone you choose can be involved in

your recovery journey and goal planning – like your family, whanau or friends.

You may also involve health professionals like your GP, community mental health worker or others.

By working together with the people that matter most to you, they can offer you the very best support.

Pathways services are free – there is no direct cost to you or your whanau to use their services.

Wairarapa Pathways welcome you to contact them directly by phone on 06 370 6101, or visit them at the Ground Floor, Departmental Building, 31 Chapel Street, Masterton.

The services offered are: mobile wellbeing support, wellbeing respite, residential based recovery, wellbeing programmes, alcohol and drug counselling, group addiction and recovery programme, managed withdrawal, Opioid Substitution Treatment (OST), and support and advice.

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And there we have it. Summer is over and Autumn has begun! It’s time to get planning & planting to give your new additions time to settle in & establish before winter.

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Along with planting your Fruit Trees, Hedges, Citrus etc, here’s a few more things to be done this month.

+ These creepy looking critters have been busy underneath your lawn, munching away on grass roots, and when the Autumn rains set in they’ll shed their skin and head upwards to escape the moist subsoil. The telltale sign of grass grub is dead patches in your lawn. Deal to them with KiwiCare Lawnguard Prills.

Autumn is “Lawn Time”, so keep an eye out in the next few weeks Garden Yarn for tips on sowing new lawns or getting your existing lawn into tip top shape.

Lemons and Feijoas need to be well watered (and preferably mulched) to ensure you get plump, juicy fruit. Lack of water can cause small, dry fruit that can drop early.

It’s a good idea to fertilise with a specific citrus food as too much nitrogen can create a lack of juice and too much phosphorus can cause thick skins. A 3kg bag of Kings Citrus Food (not to be used in pots) is only $11.90, so it’s great value for money.

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We’ve had some random pumpkin plants start growing in our chicken coop (thankfully they don’t look like the ones pictured) and I had no clue when to harvest them. The cooler nights are here, so it will be in the next few weeks. When the vines shrivel and die that’s a sign. If you pick too early the pumpkins will lack flavour and be too light in texture.

The skins need to be hard so they store well. Buttercups (or squash) don’t store as well so when you cut them leave about 6cm of stalk attached to prevent decay.

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When your nectarine & peach trees have lost their leaves it’s essential that you start your Leaf Curl prevention spray programme. The fi rst spray is at Leaf Fall (which is coming up), then again just before bud burst and then after the petals fall. This spray routine is crucial ... once the leaf curl is noticeable there’s nothing you can do about it.

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March 7-8: Sow rows of root crops, spray for pests & disease, sow lawns.

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Historic mayoral homestead

Barry Rose in his new historic home, which was built in 1906 for the old Palmerston North Mayor James Alfred Nash and his wife. It has been relocated to rural Carterton in pieces.

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HAYLEY GASTMEIER Not many people can say they live in a century-old mansion that was built for a mayor.

But this is the reality for a Carterton couple, who will soon be living in an elaborate historic homestead framed by the Tararua Range.

Barry Rose and Bernie Lewis’ newly purchased house was trucked into the region in eight loads from Bulls, where it

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had been sitting in about 20 pieces in a yard for a year.

The house was designed and built in 1905 for James Alfred Nash, who served as mayor of Palmerston North from 1908 to 1923, and his wife, Elizabeth Nash, who was made a MBE for her war and community work.

It sat on Alfred St in Palmerston North until last year, when the 112-year-old building was removed from the section to make way for a new housing development.

Its fate was in doubt until Mike O’Byrne, owner of Bulls-based business Central House Movers, came along.

“Pretty much if we hadn’t gone to an immense amount of trouble to get it out of the property where it was sitting, it was doomed for demolition,” he said.

“To see a house of this significance get demolished would just be a disaster . . . it’s pretty much as good as the day it was built, the timber is just immaculate.”

Mr O’Byrne and his team sectioned the house up so it could be moved via roads.

He sold it to the Carterton couple after they purchased their section on Norfolk Rd. Mr O’Byrne and his staff worked all week moving and fitting back the pieces of the house like a jigsaw puzzle.

“This is a real one off,” he said onsite on Thursday.

“Once you see it put back together it’s an absolutely fantastic house.

“It would have been huge money

when they built it back in the day.”

Despite its rich history, the couple say they picked up the house for “a bargain”.

Mr Rose said what was Manawatu’s loss, was Wairarapa’s gain.

The building had not been protected in Palmerston North City Council’s district plan since the 1990’s, when it was removed at its owners’ request.

“It’s a mansion,” Mr Rose said, standing in the disconnected billiard room.

“Everything in it is antique.”

Original pool cues and a score board believed to be from the early 1900s lined the 14-foot studded wall, with vintage wallpaper.

“It’s got a full-size snooker table which comes with the house so that’s a bonus.”

In the 14 rooms, the high ceilings were of original pressed tin with copper detail and the floorboards were matai wood.

The intricate rimu wall panelling, fire place surrounds, and door archways were hand-carved by an Englishman, brought over to New Zealand specifically to craft woodworks for the house, Mr Rose said.

“It’s in beautiful condition . . . this house was built in 1906 and it’s just incredible.”

The kitchen had been remodelled, unsurprisingly, but it still featured the old servant’s call box.

The old farmhouse picket fence and gate had also been packed up and moved along with the house, as were many historic photographs and the 1905 floor plan.

Mr Rose, an engineer, said he and his

partner had Mr O’Byrne and his dedicated team to thank for their dream home.

“He spent a lot of sleepless nights and energy trying to figure out how to move it.

“If it wasn’t for him, it wouldn’t be here.”

Mr Rose said it was an embarrassment that the Manawatu would let a house of its calibre be taken from the region.

The couple had been living on their Norfolk Rd section in a single room that fitted little more than their bed.

“We’ve been living in a shack for two months, and now we’re going to be living in this.”

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Ask a pharmacist Your local pharmacist can provide advice on a wide range of health conditions. They also offer an increasing range of services in-store.

Check out these services: n Vitamin B12 injections – are available from vaccinating pharmacists if you have a prescription for one. n Urinary tract infections – pharmacists can provide advice and treatment for infections that aren’t serious. n Relief for eye infections – including providing antibiotic drops. n Emergency contraceptive pill – the ‘morning after’ pill is available over the counter from some pharmacies. n Quit smoking support – including access to funded nicotine replacement therapy (NRT). n Treatment for thrush – some treatments are now available without a prescription. n Oral contraceptive pill – some pharmacists can now prescribe the oral contraceptive pill for women who’ve had a prescription in the past from their medical centre. n Some tests – including blood glucose tests and blood pressure readings.

Medical Centre After Hours Service

It might be autumn, but the weather is still good for getting out and being active.

Talk to your pharmacist to find out more about these and the other services they offer. They can also provide advice on the best ways to treat minor ailments and injuries.

On regular medication?

If you’re on regular medication, it pays to have a week’s supply at any time in case you get sick or go away at short notice. Contact your medical centre if you need to order a repeat prescription or if you’d like to review any regular medication you are on.

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Where should I be?

Contact your medical centre first –

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Call Healthline 0800 611 116 – for free medical advice 24 hours a day.

Emergency Care

Here are some ideas to help get you on the move: n Check your community newspaper for information about free or low cost local exercise activities. n Ask your local gym or swimming pool if they’re offering special rates for new members. n Contact Sport Wellington Wairarapa to find out about the free Healthy Lifestyles service. n Join a work or social sports team or get a walking buddy to make exercise more fun. n Download a free fitness app to keep you motivated and track your progress.

Ask a pharmacist – they are a good source of information.

weekend help – For Wairarapa After Hours

service is available 9am-5pm at Masterton Medical Centre.

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Fast-moving space station Sky Watch Nick Sault

If you have never seen the International Space Station (ISS) pass over the sky, this next week is one of the best opportunities I have encountered.

On four nights starting this Friday, March 8, it will figure in the evening sky.

I don’t need to be ultra-specific in describing where to look because with each of these appearances the space station should be brighter than any of the stars in the sky.

And, of course, it moves as you watch.

All you need is the correct time and some idea of directions.

A compass will help, but in reality, even if you only have a vague idea of where SW or NE is, you can’t miss seeing the ISS moving.

So, we will start with Friday, March 8.

Get out at 9.40pm and make sure you know approximately where SW is.

Two minutes later at 9.42pm, ISS will appear just above the SW horizon and in just under three minutes will move over halfway up the southern sky.

It will disappear there, as it loses the sun, which set nearly two hours earlier.

On Saturday, the ISS is a little earlier.

Get out before 8.50pm.

It appears again in the SW just above the horizon, but heads more towards the East.

It will reach about a third of the way up in the sky before seeming to dip down in

A computer-generated impression of the International Space Station.

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the East where it loses the sun, entering Earth’s shadow and disappearing.

On Sunday, it will look even brighter.

After 9.34pm, be watching WSW, sort of towards where the sun set 90 minutes earlier.

ISS will become visible above the ranges and will reach high in the NW sky four minutes later.

Monday’s appearance of ISS should be the longest and brightest.

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The Queen of Tarts

EMILY IRELAND A quirky twist on old English nursery rhymes will see 52 actors take to the stage in Masterton this week.

The Queen of Tarts is the brainchild of Masterton playwright Paul Percy, who, as a young child, dared to ask the question, “how do all these rhymes connect?”.

His story begins with the Three Blind Mice who are searching the palace for a treat or two.

The audience watch on as they steal the Queen’s precious strawberry tarts, causing quite the royal stir, and setting the premise for the rest of the play.

“It just so happens that at the same time as the theft, Humpty was down in the kitchen helping the cook pod some peas,” Paul says.

Humpty is given a raspberry tart, and as he walks home scoffing his face, he inadvertently becomes prime suspect number one in the kingdom.

True to the rhyme, ten thousand men march and find Humpty at home sitting on his wall.

After a fall, Humpty is taken back to the palace and is put up in front of the Justice system, which finds him guilty of the most heinous crime of stealing the Queen’s tarts.

But all’s well that ends well, when the Three Blind Mice turn up and the truth is revealed just in time to save Humpty.

“All these characters are quite quirky,” Paul said.

“From one show to the next the characterisation is completely different.

“Every character has an issue… at the end of the day, the only issue we solve is that the thieving wasn’t Humpty Dumpty.”

The Queen of Tarts will be shown at Majestic Theatre on Ngaumutawa Rd in Masterton, staged by Masterton Amateur Theatrical Society (MATS).

Paul said he was thrilled to have his play shown in Masterton.

It debuted at Wellington’s Whitireia Performance Theatre last year, and has since toured Hong Kong and Singapore.

The first night in Masterton is tomorrow, Thursday, March 8, at 7pm.

Further performances are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

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The cheeky Three Blind Mice with the Queen’s special strawberry tarts.

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• For more information, or to book tickets, visit www.matsmusicaltheatre.org.nz.

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Active school journeys made School children and their parents are getting into gear for this year’s Movin’March – a region-wide campaign to encourage active travel to and from school, which runs from March 5-29.

Greater Wellington Regional Council developed the campaign, which is supported by Wairarapa Road Safety Council (WRSC).

WRSC’s school travel coordinator Holly Hullena, said there was an increase every year of schools and early childhood education centres taking up the challenge to walk scoot or cycle to school.

“This year we have 17 schools and counting that have registered,” she said.

“I also encourage our rural schools to sign up so students can still have knowledge of safe and sustainable travel.

They [the children] may not travel to and from school by bike or foot, but they still need to know for their weekend and after school activities.”

Kirsty Barr, Greater Wellington’s school travel coordinator said the Walk or Wheel (WOW) passport challenge was a popular highlight of the month.

Students who walk or wheel their way to school get their passport stamped and go into the draw to win one of six $300 Avanti vouchers.

“There’s also a poster competition, WOW family day, parent photo competition and plenty of class activities to engage the children and also get them moving.”

Kirsty said there were obvious benefits, “the main one which is exercise, but there’s so much more they’re gaining”.

“Children are developing connections, getting to know their neighbourhood including learning vital road-safety skills.

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Greytown School get into the Movin’March spirit. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

down barriers and build a positive sense of place,” she said.

Movin’March is also for people who live too far away and have to use car transport because they can use “Park and Stride” or Walking Pou. “This is where we’re encouraging parents to find places to park that still give students the opportunity to walk a bit of the way to and from school.

“We want all families to give it a go at least once during the month.

“But we still need schools to be the main focus for registration.”

Holly said Wairarapa schools taking part so far were: Carterton, Douglas Park, Fernridge, Greytown, Masterton Primary, Masterton Intermediate, St Mary’s, Hadlow, South Featherston, Whareama, Featherston, South End, Mauriceville,

Pirinoa, Solway, St Patrick’s and Saint Teresa’s School.

“Any school in the Wairarapa region can still sign up and take part,” Holly said.

“It’s not too late, just register online.”

Once the school is registered, it’s all about getting as many families involved as possible.

People can find out more about Movin’March at movinmarch.com

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Grace statue back to stay HAYLEY GASTMEIER It’s official, Robinson Park in Masterton now has its own angel.

Elaine Hurndell’s larger-than-life statue ‘Grace’ has been given the green light to return by Masterton District Council (MDC).

It will be placed permanently in the public park, which sits adjacent to Farriers Bar and Eatery, between northern Queen St and Chapel St. Elaine, an eccentric Masterton hairdresser and headstone-maker, spent $15,000 creating Grace in an effort to raise awareness about suicide and bullying.

In a passionate presentation to councillors at last week’s meeting, she vowed to be responsible for the statue’s maintenance and upkeep “until the day I die”.

“I’ve got the molds – if someone breaks her damn arm off, I will stick it back on.”

Brent Goodwin was the sole councillor to go against officers’ recommendations that the council accept the gift of the statue and agree to have it placed in Robinson Park.

Mr Goodwin said he did not see “any artistic merit in the statue” and did not think it was “appropriate” for it to be placed in a public space.

However, councillor Deborah Davidson did not miss a beat to raise her hand and move that MDC support the recommendation, which was seconded by Councillor Bex Johnson.

Councillor Gary Caffell said the “peaceful” Churchill Park in Solway was a better venue for Grace, but Jonathan Hooker disputed this saying the statue would “stick out like a sore thumb” there.

Mr Hooker said the privacy that Robinson Park offered made it an

These are kids that are being bullied — they feel like they’re on their own.

What’s mum going to do about it? She can take that child by the hand and lead them down to Grace.

Masterton councillors have spoken, Grace will be returned to Robinson Park. PHOTO/EMILY IRELAND

ideal spot.

Deputy Mayor Graham McClymont remained quiet throughout the discussion, despite him being responsible for Grace’s surprise month-long appearance at the park earlier this year, a move which was not run past the council.

Ms Hurndell said following the trial period, it was evident the town was “really hurting”.

Grace was a place where people could

lean on, and support each other, she said.

“We have forgotten how to do that.

“These are kids that are being bullied — they feel like they’re on their own.

“What’s mum going to do about it?

“She can take that child by the hand and lead them down to Grace.”

While Masterton was officially the “Most Beautiful City” in New Zealand, Wairarapa had one of the highest suicide rates, she said.

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Events & Fundraising Congratulations to our Masterton District Council Civic Award recipients Pauline McKenzie and Women’s Auxiliary Group. Well Deserved!

St Matthew’s Church, 37 Church St, Masterton A masterpiece of classical sacred music performed with a baroque orchestra, two choirs, five soloists, and organ.

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“Grace stands for peace, honesty and love.”

“Let’s teach those skills [to our young people] so instead of feeling like losers they feel like creators.”

Ms Hurndell said working parents after a bad day could visit the statue to de-stress and regroup so they arrived home in a positive frame of mind.

Masterton Mayor Lyn Patterson said she visited Grace on Christmas Eve. “The people that were there really appreciated being able to sit and talk and light a candle — it was quite a moving experience.”

Te Awhina Community House coordinatior Donna Gray also spoke at the meeting, telling councillors she loved what Grace stood for.

“I believe this is what our town really needs.”

Educator Pania Smith said in her submission that Grace was the inspiration behind a book she was writing for young ones, which would offer strategies to enable them to cope with bullying.

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Support & Information All support groups commenced in February and run monthly for the year.

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Volunteering opportunities Jill Greathead Volunteering Wairarapa

Youth volunteering – let’s make opportunities for them.

Having just come back from attending the Marketplace on the Masterton UCOL Campus where organisations are invited to meet with students, I am reminded as a society how we must make opportunities for our youth to experience volunteering.

Not only is it important for them to show “community contribution” on their CVs as they transition from education into the workplace, but it also gives them the opportunity to connect into our communities, gives them the opportunity to work with people from diverse backgrounds, generations and cultures, and gives them the experience of the pleasure we get when we help others.

I am looking forward to meeting the students I met from UCOL over the next few weeks as we refer them to some of the volunteering opportunities we have that meet their needs.

Volunteering can start early in life as kids experience volunteering in their families.

Our youth organisations have been instilling “helping others” such as the Scouting and Guiding movements for generations.

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KITTYCAT REHOMING

When we needed to find marshals for the Masterton Christmas Parade and Christmas on Queen last year, I visited a Scout meeting asking for help and within a few seconds nine scouts put their hands up to volunteer.

A few days later all nine scouts were on Queen Street as marshals in their scout uniforms doing a great job showing the commitment and reliability that is essential in our volunteers.

The contributions that our volunteers make builds ‘heart’ in our Wairarapa communities. If you have a story about volunteering that you wish to share, give me a call on 0274 884 376.

Nimbus loves the pats.

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Opportunities at Volunteering Wairarapa

“Leaders, helpers and committee members for Carterton Scouts required” Carterton Scouting Group are looking to strength their leadership team in keas, cubs and scouts.

Skills Required: An interest in empowering youth to develop community values, to have respect, to do what is right and be positive

“Carterton School Holiday Programme Assistants” required

Volunteers are needed to assist facilitators running workshops during school holidays while the children participate in activities from X-Box, WII, sports (ie ball handling) and crafts Skills required: Love children of primary age, be flexible and patient, and have a great sense of humour • Interested to find out more?

Contact Jill Greathead on 0274 884 376 or email admin@waivc.org.nz to discuss these opportunities.

Hi, my Name is Nimbus, I had a bit of a rough start in life.

I was dumped in the bush pregnant, and I was caught in a humane cat trap while trying to get food for my babies.

The lady that caught me hoped I would call the kittens so they too could be saved and homed.

But I didn’t want to call them.

I was deemed to be so anti-social they were going to put me down… until my Mum and Dad saw me – they worked really hard to gain my trust.

And Mum says I turned into a Huggy Beast!

I really love people now. I have been with them for 11 years (they think I am about 11) and they would really love to keep me.

But they too have to find a new home, and with Dad in a wheel chair, its looking like they might end up at the camp ground

as there is nothing suitable.

I share my life with another cat, a couple of dogs, chooks and ducks.

I even cope with the Grandkids – as long as someone is patting me I think life is great.

Nimbus has been vet checked, desexed, is FIV negative, vaccinated and is upto-date with flea/worm treatment. Her adoption fee is $80.

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THANK YOU MASTERTON A&P SHOW IS PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY

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Masterton A&P Association would like to acknowledge and thank everyone who contributed to the success of the Trust House Masterton A & P Show 2018 DIRECT SPONSORSHIP & FINANCIAL SUPPORT Trust House Masterton District Council South Wairarapa Veterinary Services Bracken Field Farm Rosemarkie Stud Water-Mart Wairarapa Kim Kenny and Steve McDonald Helen McKenzie Wairarapa A&P Masterton Pet Shop PGG Wrightson

Farmlands Gallagher Coopers Animal Health John Griffths & Co Eastwood Motors Ordish & Stevens Phil – Garden Barn And RENALLS who kindly provided their curtain side truck at late notice as a stage for the band

IN-KIND AND OTHER VALUABLE ASSISTANCE Thanks to our fantastic band of volunteers who worked behind the scenes to ensure the show ran seamlessly. They gave their time to work at the gate, in the car park, in the office, they delivered lunches, ran messages, picked up messes, kept the food coming, picked up poles, moved mountains.

To Ian McGovern from Loopline Wines who went that extra mile by delivering his wine and some delicious bubbles from Rachel at Opaki Vineyard direct to our place – thanks to both!

To Peter at Breadcraft Ltd who continues to supply bread for catering and help with breakfast for the pigs – thanks for your support of our show.

Andrea Hay at Wairarapa Times-Age for her patience with deadlines we pushed to the limit.

Media Works, MORE FM 89.5 Grant and the team from Mauriceville Volunteer Fire Brigade who were a hit with the young and some not so young.

To the Wairarapa Vintage Machinery Club who provided a walk down memory lane for so many who remember the vintage machinery from their childhood.

To Stacey Grant and Wairarapa Bush Rugby for organising the Tug O War. To Jan and Allan Williams whose invaluable advice, experience and behind the scenes help made my job so much easier.

To Archie Woodhouse from Rathkeale College who corralled the terriers ..not an easy job!

To Duncans Pharmacy - Kuripuni who dressed their window in showy style – we appreciated your efforts.

And big thanks to Groundsman Brian Tatton who worked tirelessly before, during and after the show to ensure the park was in tip top order. He worked hard to meet everyone’s expectations...to help ensure everyone got what they wanted, or as close to it as possible, while still maintaining 23 hectares of parkland and buildings.

And finally ..thanks to the over 4000 people including exhibitors, supporters, and the general public …everyone who came through the gates to support their local Masterton A&P Show. Wouldn’t have been a success without you!

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Dairy women unite EMILY IRELAND Isolation is the biggest issue facing women in the dairy industry.

And with three Wairarapa women now at the helm of the Dairy Women’s Network (DWN) as regional leaders, they want Wairarapa women to know they are not alone on their farming journey.

Rachel van Beek of Greytown has been a regional leader for five years now, and has been joined in recent months by Nadia Wither of Carterton, and Kate Lovegrove of Greytown.

The trio hosted a workshop in Masterton last week on herd reproduction.

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“DWN is all about connecting dairy women and offering up information and skills… in a different setting than the discussion groups that men tend to go to,” Rachel said.

“We sometimes get sheep and beef farmers, so it’s not specific to dairy, and we sometimes do get males come along, so it’s not a rigid criterion …everyone is more than welcome.

“You don’t have to be tied to a cow, you don’t even have to have gumboots.”

Nadia, who has lived in Wairarapa for about seven years with her dairy farmer husband, didn’t know anything about farming prior to the move.

succeed in the farming industry.

“We do a lot of different dairy modules, but we also do events to support people personally.

“We’ve done some mental health ones, we’ve done financial management, staffing, health and safety – anything that is relevant to our dairy women.”

Their next event, Udderly up-to-date (Mastitis management and teat skin condition) is to be held on March 27 at Top Pub in Greytown – 9.30am registration for a 10am start.

• The annual DWN conference is also coming up on March 22 and 23 in Rotorua.

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SHEEP ˜ RAMS: Rogers 1 at $41, Herrick 1 at $37, Swansson 2 at $120. EWES: Howard 12 at $146, Rogers 1 at $116, 4 at $80, 1 at $20. LAMBS: Bauckham 4 at $90, Scott 2 at $124, Percy 6 at $76, Parera Farm 2 at $121, Henwood 5 at $95, Herrick 4 at $109, Wallis 9 at $98, Swansson 2 at $97, 2 at $72, Glenstrae Trust 12 at $90-50.

CATTLE: Donald 4 wnr HX Heifers at $350, 3 wnr MG Heifers at $465, 4 HX wnr Bulls at $345, Davison 2 wnr HX Steers at $450, 1 wnr HX Heifer at $400, 1 w Fr Heifer at $400, 1 wnr HX Heifer at $300, Christensen 2 ylg MB Heifers at $350, 2 wnr Fr Steers at $250, Karl 2 wnr HX Heifers at $460, Sheridan 1 18mth BrX Steer at $750, 2 wnr Fr Bulls at $350, 2 wnr HX Heifers at $570.

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“I came into the region, not knowing anything about dairy farming, and not knowing anyone – that’s when I joined up with DWN – to meet other women like myself.

“Being on a farm, you might not actually get to see other people – other than your husband and kids – in a day.

“So, it’s good to have something like this to get out and meet people.”

Kate grew up on a sheep and beef farm in Northland, and is now the rural account manager for ASB. With no membership fees, she said DNW was a great way for likeminded women to connect and learn how to

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Tramper’s rare duck sighting CAL ROBERTS A Masterton teacher has made a “once in a lifetime discovery” in the Tararua Ranges – a very rare duck.

Many will recognise the endangered bird from the New Zealand ten dollar note.

The whio, or blue duck, was thought to have disappeared from the Tararua ranges decades ago.

There are currently fewer than 3,000 in the wild.

Teacher Joe Nawalaniec was taking a group of Rathkeale College students on a tramping trip when his dog lead him straight to one.

He was getting ready to stay overnight at Mitre Flats hut when he noticed his dog had taken off.

“I watched him over by the side of the river, he was pointing at something.

“Normally if it was a deer or a goat he would be woofing or chasing it. Clearly it was something else.”

Mr Nawalaniec went over with some fellow trampers to see what was going on.

“Then we heard the distinctive whistling sound of a male whio – a male blue duck.

“We stood there absolutely gobsmacked, in awe. Blue duck. Sitting on a rock 50-metres downstream in the Waingawa River.

“Because it was such an amazing sight and I was totally transfixed by it – all of us were – none of us thought to rush back to the hut to get our cameras.”

Mr Nawalaniec said he wanted to share the sight with his tramping students but was too late.

“By the time I got my wits together and got back to the hut it had gone.”

He knew there were some anecdotal sightings of a blue duck in Waingawa last year.

But in 35 years of wandering the waterways of the Tararuas I’ve never seen one there before.

Whio were thought to have disappeared from the Tararua ranges decades ago.

“I still can’t believe it, over the moon – and I’ve seen plenty of blue ducks.

“But in 35 years of wandering the waterways of the Tararuas I’ve never seen one there before.”

He said the duck may have relocated

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itself from the Ruahine Ranges.

“Either there’s been a mysterious remained population that’s kept itself hidden for 40 or 50 years, or it’s been some absolutely magical flight of fancy by this bird to relocate itself a hundred

kilometres away from where it should be.”

Department of Conservation (DOC) ranger Jim Flack said the sighting was good news.

“They’re a real iconic species of the mountains in New Zealand.

“Hunters and trappers absolutely love them.”

He was excited to learn the sighting was inside DOC’s project Kaka boundaries - a 30,000-hectare area where predators like possums, stoats and rats were being controlled.

“It’s really heartening that a blue duck has moved into that area.”

Mr Flack said the weekend’s sighting was about seven kilometres from where a blue duck was sighted in April last year by a hunting party near Rabbit Flat.

On the odds of it being the same duck, Mr Flack said it was unknown.

“It would be great to know if there were a pair up there.

“If there’s no mate in the Waingawa Valley it will go elsewhere – and that’s just nature.”

Mr Flack had notified DOCs whio recovery group, who were charged with making sure the endangered duck did not go extinct.

“We’re in touch with them about the best course of action from here.”

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Learning to live the change Sole Food

Shirley Nightingale

The old saying is true “you learn something new every day”.

My brain certainly needs the exercise of learning to keep it alert and active and today I learnt about the Eco Farm CSA in Greytown.

Fancy that, I live there and never knew about it – so don’t feel bad if you don’t know about it either.

Being a bit keen on organics and also a vegetarian this is a big find for me.

CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture (didn’t know that either).

Buying local, organically grown, sustainable produce and supporting a local small farmer is a good thing to do and as a bonus it is really healthy and good for your body.

A documentary film looking at the small CSA farmers around NZ is being released this month and will be shown at the Carterton Events Centre on the April 12.

It’s called “Living the change” and could be a game-changer for the country by showing us how we can adjust our lifestyles to help the environment and us.

Cutting down on meat is also getting into the headlines at the moment and

A small group of Wairarapa vegetarians meet up every couple of months.

apparently is beneficial to health (as well as the animal).

It’s hard for me to comment having last snacked on an animal more than 30 years ago.

There is a small group of veges who get together every couple of months and if you

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are interested in joining them just let me know at the Martinborough Library.

Getting in touch with nature is the theme all over the Wairarapa this month – we have Round the Vines in Martinborough on Sunday March 18 and Tora, Tora, Tora Festival on March 30.

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Of course, there is also Castlepoint Races on March 17, and racing at Tauherenikau on March 25.

If you want to be on a horse rather than watching them, then Wainuioru School have a family horse trek day on Saturday March 24.

Having been bitten by a horse at a young and tender age, I find them a little daunting, but I can appreciate their beauty in action, as long as the action is far away from me.

The great outdoor summer seems to be dwindling away and autumn is creeping up, so my suggestion for the month of March is to grab a good book, sit in the shade of a tree with a nice cool something to drink and just enjoy the heat while it lasts.

I can highly recommend a new book called Warcross by Marie Lu which is an action filled Avatar, virtual reality, future focused adventure.

You couldn’t get further away from the outdoors and real life but it will give you an insight into computer gaming and where our world might be heading.

Although I am hopeful that encouraging everyone to take more care of the environment and to live sustainably may help us to stave off global warming etc, etc.

Let’s do what we can to keep our beautiful country the way it is.

Enjoy March, and come and visit us at the library down in beautiful little Martinborough.

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Lions are changing the world one community at a time, by addressing needs at home and around the globe.

Lions are 1.4 million men and women who believe that kindness matters, and when we work together, we can achieve bigger goals.

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and Lions Clubs International announced a unique partnership at the Hamburg Convention that will help to protect tens of millions of children in the world’s poorest countries against measles, a highly infectious disease that kills an estimated 250 people every day, mostly in developing countries.

Under the partnership, Lions Clubs

International will deploy its network of 1.4 million volunteers to raise US$30 million and to improve access to vaccines through Gavi, a public-private partnership whose mission is to save children’s lives and protect people’s health by increasing access to immunization in the world’s poorest countries.

The funds raised by the Lions will be matched by the UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, bringing the total to US$60 million.

Carterton Lions Club members have been busy over the summer with the food caravan, harvest festival and firewood.

Members enjoyed “time out” from Lions projects with outings arranged by the Entertainment committee. A trip to Ngawi to do a spot of fishing was enjoyed, with President John being the “fisherman of the day” by catching a good sized Blue Cod. Carterton Central Lions Club recently ran a firewood raffle with proceeds donated to Hospice Wairarapa. Baking biscuits for district nurses to distribute

continued over the holidays and one of our members hosted Lions Exchange Students from Malaysia. Next fundraising event will be “Breakfast with Bubbles” for Breast Cancer Foundation on 11 March. Tickets available $15 - phone 0272478441.

Masterton Holdsworth Lions Club

members provided boxed lunches for the Wairarapa Vintage Car Club motorcycle rally; and the Wine Society picnic at Tidsfordriv Gardens recently. The school year has started by doing vision screening of 180 pupils Hadlow Preparatory School with Mr Foureyes Ravi Dass, and more schools are booked in to take part in this worthwhile project. A donation has been made to Lions Clubs International for the measles campaign.

Greytown Lioness Club recently held a Cake & Produce stall and funds raised will be donated back into the community. A donation has been made to the Greytown Little Theatre towards their new building project. Rob Harris was a very interesting speaker at a recent meeting, sharing his experience of teaching English to students

in China.

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members recently completed a project for Trust House. The members personally calling on about 300 Trust House tenants across Masterton and facilitated an anonymous tenant’s view of the homes they live in. Completion rate was high (53%) with very useful feedback for the Trust House planners.

Featherston Lioness Club invited past local members to a fun “Pot luck Dinner” and a lot of happy memories were shared.

The cemetery project is at the planning stage, and the club is grateful to have received a generous donation from an ex Featherston couple for this project.

A donation has been made to the Lloyd Morgan Lions Club Charitable Trust.

Members catered and served afternoon tea for the recent 75 years Remembrance Day of Featherston Incident at the POW Camp.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS COMMUNITY EVENTS CHANGES

To have an event listed it must either be: • free entry to those attending or • run by a charity or not-for-profit organisation To have an event listed under this new criteria, launching March 10, please email event@age.co.nz

THURSDAY,MARCH 8 Tai chi for Health: Martinborough, St John’s Hall, 9.3010.30am.

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.

Featherston Muay Thai: (Thai kickboxing) Muay Thai Class, in the Featherston School Hall, 6.30-8pm. Call Kelly (027)211-5702.

Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 5.30pm, 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 3702511 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 3775518 or 377-1135.

Feldenkrais: 5.45-6.45pm, Featherston Community Centre.

Call Rupert (027) 585-3822.

Pilates: 9-10am; Pilates 6.30-7.30pm; Tai Chi 7.30-8.30pm,, Gain Momentum, 61 Holloway St, Carterton. Call 379-9073.

General Kundalini Yoga: Featherston Community Centre, at 7.30pm. Call Odette (021) 180-9452.

Westside Playcentre: 9-noon, 165 Renall St, Masterton.

Call 378-2224.

Martinborough Playcentre: 9-noon, 38 Venice St. Call (06) 306-9068.

Carterton Playcentre: 9-noon, Belvedere Rd (next to Howard Booth Park). Call 379-7875.

Masterton Taekwon-Do Club: 5.15-6.15pm, Te Runga Scout Den, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Call Simon O’Hara

370-8844.

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.

Chair Yoga: Breath lead movements. The Spot, 365 Queen St, 1.30pm. Call Karina (021) 0820-0132.

Aquarobics: 11am at Lansdowne Village.

Pilates: Power 9am, Beginners 10am, 50s Forward 11am, Core Plus 5.30pm at Bodymind Pilates, 6 Queen St, Masterton. Call 370-1121.

Judo Classes: Kids (4 to 9) 5-6pm, Cadets (10 to 16) 6-7pm and Seniors (14+) 7-8.30pm, Masterton Judo & Ju Jitsu Academy, 149 Queen St. Call Simon (021) 248-6111.

Self Defence: Ju Jitsu, 7-8.30pm, Masterton Judo & Ju Jitsu Academy 149 Queen St. Call Simon (021) 248-6111.

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.

Karate-Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Wairarapa Inc: Carterton: 6pm, at Carterton South End School hall. Call Thomas Duncan (06) 308-8844 or (027) 302-8923.

FRIDAY,MARCH 9 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.

Linedance: Greytown: 10.30-11.30am at St John’s Hall.

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.

Pilates: Men Only 9am, Core 10am, 50s Forward 11am, Core Plus 12.10pm, Core 5.30pm at Bodymind Pilates, 6 Queen St, Masterton. Call 370-1121.

Kundalini Yoga: 9-10am; Pilates 11am-noon,, Gain Momentum, 61 Holloway St, Carterton. Call 379-9073.

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.

MONDAY,MARCH 12 Literacy Wairarapa: Offers free help with reading, spelling and maths at Te Awhina/Cameron Community House, 9amnoon.

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.

General Yoga: 6.15-7.15pm, bookings essential, at the studio, 268 High St N, Carterton. Call Colleen (021) 177-1956.

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

Featherston Amateur Wrestling Gym: 52 Fitzherbert St (behind Totem), school terms only, kids wrestling classes, adults and kids sports/groups training available, 5-8 years 5.30-6.15pm, 8 and over and new to wrestling 6.15-7.30pm First class free. Call Dannii (027) 920-6751.

Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 6-8pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 3702511 or Brian 377-4066.

Westside Playcentre: 9-noon, 165 Renall St, Masterton.

Call 378-2224.

Martinborough Playcentre: 9-noon, 38 Venice St. Call (06) 306-9068.

Carterton Playcentre: 9-noon, Belvedere Rd (next to Howard Booth Park). Call 379-7875.

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.

Chair Yoga: Breath-led movements. The Spot, 365 Queen St, 1pm. Call Karina (021) 0820-0132.

Stretch Pilates: 9-10am; Ageing Gracefully 10-11am; Hatha Yoga 5.30-6.30pm, Gain Momentum, 61 Holloway St, Carterton. Call 379-9073.

Acu Yoga: 75 Brooklyn Rd Carterton at 9am; Gentle Yoga: Ambulance Hall, Texas St, Martinborough, at 11am; General Kundalini Yoga: 75 Brooklyn Rd Carterton, at 7pm. Call Odette (021) 180-9452.

Pilates: Martinborough: 9am St Andrews Hall, Dublin St. Call Jane (027) 630-4132.

Colour in to Win! Win family passes to the Trust House Night Glow on Saturday 31 March

TO ENTER: Colour in this picture featuring Bud E Beaver and Iwi the Kiwi and drop the completed form to: Wairarapa Times-Age, Cnr Chapel and Perry St, Masterton or Post to Wairarapa Times-Age, P O Box 445, Masterton 5840.

Name Age Phone Address Entries close Tuesday 27 March 2018

Three age categories Up to 5 years / 6-9 years / 10-13 years

The winner of each age category receives a family pass to the Trust House Night Glow Show on Saturday 31 March 2018.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS Pilates: Core Plus 8am, Core 9am, 50s Forward 11am, Core 12.10pm, Core 5.30pm, Beginners 6.30pm at Bodymind Pilates, 6 Queen St, Masterton. Call 370-1121.

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.

Self Defence/Ju Jitsu: 7.30-9pm, Masterton Judo & Ju Jitsu Academy, 149 Queen St. Call Simon (021) 248-6111.

Karate: Masterton Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate-Do, 6.30pm, 49 Te Ore Ore Rd, Masterton. Call Steve or Sharron Riley 3788814 or (027) 680-7738.

Karate-Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Wairarapa Inc: Greytown: St John Hall, 73 Main St, at 6pm. Call Paul Cantwell (06) 308-9839 or (027) 376-9804.

TUESDAY,MARCH 13 Mothers Union: 1.45pm, at Epiphany Anglican Church, High St, Masterton.

Masterton Toastmasters: Meet in the Salvation Army Hall, High St, Carterton. All interested are warmly welcome. Call Pam (027) 669-9666.

Tai Chi for Health: 9.15-10.15am, St John’s Hall, Greytown.

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

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

Featherston Muay Thai: (Thai kickboxing) Bootcamp, in the Featherston School Hall, 6.30pm-730pm. Call Kelly (027)211-5702.

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.

Pilates: 9-10am; Ageing Gracefully 10-11am; Stretch Pilates 6.30-7.30pm, , Gain Momentum, 61 Holloway St, Carterton.

Call 379-9073.

Hatha Yoga: Suitable for anyone. REAP House, 5.15pm. Call Karina (021) 0820-0132.

Yoga Sampler Class: 75 Brooklyn Rd, Carterton. Please book with Odette (021) 180-9452.

Gentle Yoga: 9-10am, bookings essential, at the studio, 268 High St N, Carterton. Call Colleen (021) 177-1956.

Ceroc Dance Classes: 8pm, Carterton School hall. Call Mandy (021) 238-4230 or check Facebook group Ceroc Wairarapa for more info.

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.

Carterton Playcentre: 9-noon, Belvedere Rd (next to Howard Booth Park). Call 379-7875.

Dance Fitness Classes: Greytown, school terms only, with Justine Eldred at Kuranui College Dance Studio, 6.30-7.30pm.

Call Justine (0274) 761-996.

Masterton Taekwon-Do Club: 5.15-6.15pm, Te Runga Scout Den, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Call Simon O’Hara 370-8844.

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.

Pilates: Power 9am, 50s Forward 9.30am (at Lansdowne Park), Beginners 10am, 50s Forward 11am, Core 2pm, Power 5.30pm at Bodymind Pilates, 6 Queen St, Masterton. Call 370-1121.

Karate Classes for Children: Masterton Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate-Do. 5.30pm, 49 Te Ore Ore Rd, Masterton. Call Steve or Sharron Riley 378-8814 or (027) 680-7738.

Judo Classes: Kids (4-9) 5pm to 6pm, Cadets (10-16) 6-7pm and Seniors (14+) 7-8.30pm, Masterton Judo & Ju Jitsu Academy, 149 Queen St. Call Simon (021) 248-6111.

Self Defence: Ju Jitsu, 7-8.30pm, Masterton Judo & Ju Jitsu Academy 149 Queen St. Call Simon (021) 248-6111.

Karate-Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Wairarapa Inc: Martinborough: Martinborough Primary School Hall.

Under-12s at 5-6pm. Call Corina Ngatai (027)432-6870. All at 6pm. Call Anna Börjesson (021) 163-8867.

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,MARCH 14 Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: Meet 10am in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531.

Cards: Come and join other enthusiastic “500” Players 1.154.15pm, at the Carterton Club. Call Barbara 379-6582 or Val 379-8329.

Tai Chi for Health: 9.30-10.30am, St Mark’s Church Hall, Carterton.

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

Ukulele Classes: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre.

Call Neil (06) 308-9341.

Featherston Amateur Wrestling Gym: 52 Fitzherbert St (behind Totem), kids wrestling classes, term time only, 5.30pm, 5 to 8 years, 6.15pm, 8 and over, first class free. Call Dannii (027) 920-6751.

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 3775518 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.

Longbush Playgroup: 9.30am-noon, school terms only, 1135 Longbush Rd, Masterton. Call Eileen (06) 372-7861.

Westside Playcentre: 9-noon, 165 Renall St, Masterton.

Call 378-2224.

Martinborough Playcentre: 9-noon, 38 Venice St. Call (06) 306-9068.

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

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

Wairarapa Spinners and Weavers: Meet 10am-2pm, in the Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Lynette 377-0236.

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.

Belly Dance: 1-2pm, at St Johns Hall, Greytown. Call Tamara (06) 308-8343 or text (021) 022-31893.

The Dance Shed: 450 Belvedere Rd Carterton. Rock N Roll Class, 7-9pm. Call Wendy or Don 379-6827 or (027) 319-9814.

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.

General Kundalini Yoga: At 9am, 75 Brooklyn Rd, Carterton; Nourish Yoga: 10.30am-noon, at 75 Brooklyn Rd. Call Odette (021) 180-9452.

Chair Yoga: At Wairarapa Village, 140 Chapel St, Masterton.

Gentle movements, 9.30am. Call Karina (021) 0820-0132.

Yoga: 7-8pm, Featherston Community Centre, Wakefield St Call Nicki (021) 188-6439.

Stretch Pilates: 9-10am; ; Kundalini Yoga 5.15-6.15pm; Pilates 6.30-7.30pm, Gain Momentum, 61 Holloway St, Carterton. Call 379-9073.

Pilates 5.15-6.15pm, at Education Centre, Dixon St, Masterton.

Pilates: Core 9am, 50s Forward 11am, Core 5.30pm, Beginners 6.30pm at Bodymind Pilates, 6 Queen St, Masterton. Call 370-1121.

Pregnancy Yoga: 12.30pm, Hot Yoga Studio, Kuripuni. Call Karina (021) 0820-0132.

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

Karate: Masterton Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate-Do, 6.30pm, 49 Te Ore Ore Rd, Masterton. Call Steve or Sharron Riley 3788814 or (027) 680-7738.

Self Defence/Ju Jitsu: 8-9.30pm, Masterton Judo & Ju Jitsu Academy, 149 Queen St. Call Simon (021) 248-6111.

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.

Karate-Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Wairarapa Inc: Featherston: Primary School Hall, at 6pm. Call Paul Cantwell (06) 308-9839 or (027) 376-9804.

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

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After a search throughout the land, during which we meet other Nursery Rhyme characters, Humpty is arrested and put on trial. Eventually his innocence is proven and the chase begins to catch the real culprits.

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When feeling in a rut or lacking motivation, a way to overcome it is shared in Tim Ferriss’s book Tribe of Mentors – the idea being to see what you can do in the next five minutes.

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Pay attention

Leonardo da Vinci had a habit of really paying attention to what many would consider to be just everyday or mundane things.

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Every day the Calm Meditation app will have a focus or idea to consider.

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Hang out with your kids

Michael Diamond is a former member of the hugely successful band The Beastie Boys.

When asked what he does when he feels overwhelmed one of his answers is to spend time with his children. He realised that his kids won’t be at home forever, so while they are, spend plenty of time with them. Another

suggestion from Mike is to walk your dog, so if you don’t have children there’s another option!

What to do when you are stuck in a rut

Leo Babauta, the author of Zen Habits, was stuck in a rut in 2005. He felt that nothing was going right in his life. His strategy for overcoming this was to focus on one thing at a time to fix or address, then, once that has been accomplished, move on to the next thing.

In his case he started with giving up smoking. However, he suggests starting with something a little easier; in the case of being a smoker, it could be to smoke two less cigarettes a day.

Why Bevan Congdon was so good at cricket

Bevan Congdon was a former New Zealand cricket captain. Sadly, he passed away recently at the age of 79. In a radio interview the former coach of New Zealand and India John Wright, who also had a very successful playing career, was asked why Congdon was so good, despite playing at a time in which New Zealand had only very limited resources for cricket. Wright’s answer was ‘he just practiced and played as much as he could’.

Bevan Congdon didn’t let the circumstances he was born into control his sporting destiny, instead he took responsibility for his own development and became a sporting great.

It might not be your fault, but it is your responsibility

Will Smith shared a post on Facebook recently with the simple message ‘it might not be your fault, but it is your responsibility’.

By this he means that there are many things that happen to us and some of these are incredibly unfair and unjust, and in many cases, not your fault.

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Wairarapa Midweek

Local Classifieds Employment

FORKLIFT For Hire. Short and long term. Phone James Trucks & Machinery on 06 377 0550.

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TRANSPORTER 8 tonne, complete with winch.

Phone James Trucks & Machinery on 06 377 0550.

Spotless Catering is looking for a dynamic energetic catering supervisor to join the team based at St Matthews College.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience with managing a small team, be computer literate, have a minimum of 2 years hospitality/catering experience, have strong communication skills, be familiar with stocktakes and food safety procedures and enjoy working in a fast paced environment.

This is a Monday to Friday position 40 hours per week, but is Term time only .

VINEYARD TRACTOR for hire, cabin, front forklift.

Phone James Trucks & Machinery on 06 377 0550.

If this sounds like you please send your CV to Jillian.murphy@spotless.co.nz or call 027 609 4437

PIVOT STEER LOADER, long or short term hire.

Phone James Trucks & Machinery on 06 377 0550 TELE HANDLER for hire, 3 tonne lift, bucket & forks.

Phone James Trucks & Machinery on 06 377 0550.

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Experienced Painter ATTUNE TO YOUR PENDULUM WORKSHOPS Wednesday 14th or Sunday 18th March 1.30 - 4.30pm, Greytown $60

To register contact Linda Spiritual Healer & Soul Counsellor 027 840 8591

Firewood OMP Due to a bulk buy scenario I have sold out.

Ordinary Pine for sale 25 to 35yrs old, Dry, not JNL Offcuts, $200 delivered.

Ute load Pine Cones $120 delivered. Available to do chainsaw work and splitting at your property Phone 021 060 8324.

Stock Feed MAIZE SILAGE FOR SALE Good quality, High ME forage, Phone 0274 987 104

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Wanted Qualified or skilled person to frame French Doors and Windows.

Own vehicle, tools and work space preferred but not essential.

Some restoration skills needed.

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Performance Decorating Limited are registered Master Painters and Resenes EcoDecorators, we pride ourselves on the high quality of our award winning workmanship.

We require someone who: has excellent communication skills is motivated and hardworking is reliable, honest and can follow instructions is well presented The successful applicant must have: minimum of FIVE years experience A Full Drivers License Please email your CV through to office@performancedecorating.co.nz

MOTOR CYCLE SERVICE COORDINATOR We are looking for a personable and detail oriented person to co-ordinate our busy workshop here at Fagan Motors Masterton. In this position we are looking for someone who will provide excellent customer service and maintain great relations with suppliers and their sales representatives.

If you are energetic and positive leader, have solid knowledge in motorcycles, can self manage and multi-task, with good computer skills, then we are interested in hearing from you!

Requirements we are looking for are: • Delivering excellent customer service experiences • Manage a team of mechanics and co-ordinate great time-management throughout • Build strong relationships with suppliers and work colleagues • Administrative invoicing and general tasks Please send a cover letter and CV details to: Dean Herrick Ph 027 446 2763 dean@faganmotors.co.nz

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HEAVY MACHINERY OPERATORS We are seeking enthusiastic and experienced machine operators to help us in our quarries both at Hatuma in CHB, and at Mauriceville in the Wairarapa.

We are an 85 year old company, based in Central Hawkes Bay that operates 3 quarries producing limestone, as well as manufactures fertilizer and ancillary products for the agricultural market.

If you have proven competency in operating any of the following machines: excavators; front-end loaders; bulldozers; motor scrapers; dump trucks etc you have a blemish free work record and a strong awareness of H&S compliance You have the relevant licences A desire to be part of a highly motivated team that values commitment The ability to contribute expertise and knowledge An ability to work in New Zealand In return we would offer: A supportive environment with a company that recognizes the value of great staff Permanent full-time work with guaranteed weekly hours A travelling allowance Full training and pathways to future professional development NZQA unit standards training in industry related activities If this sounds attractive to you, then you should get in touch with us and be able to provide a CV and references: Chris McNaught chris@hatuma.co.nz Ph 027 588 8024 Helen Topp helen@hatuma.co.nz Ph 06 858 8567 Hatuma maintains a full drug and alcohol free environment for its staff, therefore all new applicants will need to be able to prove their compliance.

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Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Dramatic change in fortunes CRICKET

GARY CAFFELL Lansdowne snared a finals spot as the last round of Bidwill Cup qualifying matches produced a dramatic change of fortunes for all four participants.

It all started when Hutt Academy defaulted their game to Greytown on Saturday due to a clash of fixtures in their neck of the woods.

Before that happened, Hutt Academy, with 25 points, were virtually guaranteed automatic entry into the grand final to be played over the traditional two days on the weekend of March 17-18.

Greytown, with four points, were languishing at the bottom of the table and seemed very likely to miss the semifinal to be played on March 10 or 11.

This pointed to the two sides due to clash at Queen Elizabeth Park oval in Masterton on Sunday — Lansdowne, who were sitting on 16 points and Red Star who were on nine — squaring off again in the semifinal seven days later.

Hutt Academy’s default however led to them being penalised six points and Greytown being awarded six points and suddenly the result of the Lansdowne-Red Star fixture took on a whole different light.

Lansdowne knew an outright win would see them leapfrog Hutt Academy and automatically earn a spot in the final and Red Star knowing such a result would see their semifinal hopes completely dashed.

Lansdowne were a depleted unit with their most prolific-scoring batsmen Jaco Vorster and Brock Price both missing and when they batted first and slumped from 46-3 to 77-7, the onus was very much on the lower order to set Red Star a respectable target.

And they responded well to that challenge, Hayden Barrett leading the way with 48 from 84 balls, including four fours and being given solid support from Johan Le Roux [18 from 38 balls] and Quentin Henderson whose unbeaten 20 came from 34 balls.

In the end, Lansdowne were all out for 154 in 54 overs with the usual suspects,

Hayden Barrett starred for Lansdowne with bat and ball.

Jared Watt and Peter Sigvertsen, the mainstays of the Red Star attack. Watt finished with 3-49 off his 15 overs and Sigvertsen 3-35 from 15 overs.

At 50-3 and then 78-4, Red Star looked comfortably enough placed in their run chase to get their noses in front on the scoreboard before their 46 overs of batting time were up.

But from there on, it was all downhill and they were all out after 44.1 overs for just 124.

Jeremy Osborne with 48 from 71 balls, including seven fours, was their top scorer

Bunny showcases all-round skills CRICKET Wairarapa College First XI cricket captain Oliver Bunny starred with bat and ball in their annual clash with Whanganui High School on Friday.

The team – along with the school’s colts side – travelled up to Victoria Park in Whanganui to play the matches.

The First XI match was 40 overs per side, and after losing an early wicket on a pitch best described as dodgy and unprepared, Bunny and Jake Young put on a gritty 69 for the second wicket before Young was caught at cover for 26.

Bunny continued to tough it out and kept a positive approach, making 45 off 78 balls before he was bowled with the score at 105-4.

Josh Nelson provided some middle order support with 21 from 48 balls and Sam Murray toiled away with 15 off 34 balls.

Bhulvhai Forward-Taua then hit a valuable quickfire 29 not out off 19 balls before a run out in the 39th over ended the Wairarapa College innings at 182.

In reply, a direct hit runout from midoff by Bunny in the field set the standard for Wairarapa.

Forward-Taua opened the bowling and picked up three crucial wickets on debut,

finishing with 3-34 from five overs.

William Sargent also picked up a wicket and had figures of 1-11 from two overs.

Bunny showed his all-round class by claiming three wickets in his first over and finishing with figures of 4-4 from three overs and Zac Te Maro impressed with his 2-10.

Whanganui High School were all out for 70 in just 16.1 overs.

In the Colts 35-over game, Mark Steventon reached 47 from 32 balls (including five fours and two sixes) to set up the Wairarapa College innings.

He was ably supported by Max Donaldson who scored 24 from 32 balls and the team were eventually bowled out for 124 in the 28th over, again on a questionable surface.

In reply, Whanganui High School were all out in 16 overs for just 29.

Bowling for Wairarapa College, Jacob Watkins-Reid picked up 3-7, Leeroi Edgecombe 3-3 and Angus Durry 2-2 while Lachie Bargh, Isaac Sears and Joel Silvester secured a wicket apiece.

Oliver Bunny . . . four wickets for Wairarapa College.

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while opener Nathan Elliott faced 39 balls in getting through to 28. He struck three fours and the only six of the game Barrett completed an impressive allround effort for Lansdowne by taking 3-31 from 9.1 overs while Le Roux claimed 2-19 from nine overs, Huge Wakeling 2-34 from 15 overs and Jack Forrester 2-15 from five overs.

Lansdowne’s outright win took them to 22 points on the standings and automatically into the final while Hutt Academy [19] and Greytown will meet in the semifinal this weekend at Greytown.

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SHORT SCOREBOARD LANSDOWNE 154 (J Macdonald 16, Jackson 12, Forrester 12, Wakeling 5, Wilson 4, D. Macdonald 8, Barrett 48, Fricker 0, Le Roux 18, Henderson 20 not out, Dudson 0. Extras 11. Fall: 15, 43, 46, 51, 57, 75, 77, 111, 140, 154; Watt 15-0-49-3, HookSporry 14-6-37-2, Sigvertsen 15-4-35-3, Osborne 5-2-12-1, Studholme 5-1-13-1) beat RED STAR 124 (Knight 6, Elliott 28, Sprowson 0, J Osborne 48, Fairbrother 1, Hook-Sporry 8, Studholme 2, Sigvertsen 0, Woodhouse 4 not out, Watt 4. Extras 11. Fall: 10, 25, 50, 78, 83, 105, 109, 109, 11, 124; Le Roux 9-2-19-2, D Macdonald 6-4-17-1, Barrett 9.1-1-31-3, Wakeling 15-4-34-3, Forrester 5-1-15-2) by 30 runs.

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Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Wairarapa Midweek

Smith thwarts brave effort GOLDEN SHEARS

GARY CAFFELL Bare results didn’t tell the whole story of the open shearing final at the Golden Shears on Saturday night.

Yes, hot favourite Rowland Smith from Maraekakaho won the title for the third successive time, and fifth time overall, but even though that was thoroughly predictable, the manner in which victory was achieved made it one of the most exciting finals in the history of this iconic event.

And more particularly for the large Wairarapa contingent in a good-sized crowd as it was our very own David Buick of Pongoroa who ensured that Smith had to fight every inch of the way to again capture the major prize.

Buick was magnificent, just as he had been in the semi-finals when he emerged as top qualifier for the blue ribbon competition.

Still in the process of recovering from a “flu bug which struck him mid-week, he engaged in a memorable battle with Smith for the distinction of being the first to complete their 20 sheep.

It was Smith who had the edge through the early stages but Buick was always close behind and there was a deafening roar in the War Memorial Stadium when he overtook Smith going into his last sheep and completed his 20 in a sizzling 16mins 29.6secs with Smith clocking 16mins 32secs.

Current world champion John Kirkpatrick of Napier was next to finish in 19mins 54secs, followed by ex-world champion Gavin Mutch (Whangamomona) and a couple of high-profile South Islanders Murray Henderson (Halcombe) and Nathan Stratford (Invercargill).

Unfortunately for Buick however it was not to be, with Smith’s better standard of work eventually giving him an advantage of more than 2pts, but to simply say Buick had been brave in defeat would not do justice to the enormity of his performance It truly was a staggering effort against an opponent whose name is now being mentioned in the same breath as the great Sir David Fagan, who just happened to win 16 Golden Shear open titles and was part of the audience wowed by the latest edition.

Buick, 39, was “absolutely delighted” with his second placing, his best

in open competition at the Golden Shears, saying afterwards that while the body was still feeling the effects of his illness, the support in the crowd had given him a huge lift.

“It was unbelievable, it certainly helped me to keep going as quick as I could.

“There were a few aches and pains but when you hear noise like that you soon forget about them.

“It’s very humbling to have that sort of support.”

For Buick though, the thrill of having clocked fastest time was tempered by the knowledge that his points advantage over Smith, less than 1pt, for that effort might not be enough to give him the title.

Smith who also picked up the trophies for best quality points in the open final and best quality points in any final, was typically humble when addressing the crowd after his success.

“It’s a huge honour to win such an awesome final… it doesn’t get any harder than the Golden Shears,” he said.

There was no disgrace either for Kirkpatrick in placing third behind Smith and Buick.

The open woolhandling final also produced a predictable result with Gisborne’s Joel Henare securing that title for the sixth time but there was more to it than that as this was Henare’s 100th open class victory, a feat marked by a haka performed by his supporters and the presentation of a cake.

Henare was “rapt” with the victory, noting that he had started his open class career at the age of just 15, “I didn’t even have a licence then.”

Runner-up to Henare was Pagan Karauria, formerly of Masterton but now of Alexandra, with Sheree Alabaster (Taihape) third and Maryanne Baty (Gisborne) fourth.

Henare had earlier combined with Baty to win the woolhandling “test” against the Aussies.

The style of a champion...Rowland Smith.

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Golden Shears results INTERNATIONAL Transtasman shearing test (12 sheep – 6 merinos, 3 crossbred longwool, 3 second-shear): Australia 251.251pts (Shannon Warnest 17min 26.542sec, 82.327pts; Jason Wingfield 16min 51.981sec, 84.182pts; Daniel McIntyre 18min 4.847sec, 84.742pts) beat New Zealand 267.029pts (John Kirkpatrick 19min 26.677sec, 87.001pts; Nathan Stratford 19min 9.981sec, 87.166pts; Rowland Smith 20min 42.231sec, 92.862pts) by 15.778pts.

Transtasman woolhandling test: New Zealand (Joel Henare/Maryanne Baty) 285.85pts beat Australia (Melanie Morris/Sophie Huf) 453.47pts.

SHEARING Open final (20 sheep): Rowland Smith (Maraekakaho) 16min 32.402sec, 57.27pts, 1; David Buick (Pongaroa) 16min 29.618sec, 59.631pts, 2; John Kirkpatrick (Napier) 16min 45.86sec, 60.843pts, 3; Gavin Mutch (Scotland/Whangamomona) 17min 48.159sec, 61.758pts, 4; Murray Henderson (Halcombe) 18min 17.077sec, 63.154pts, 6.

PGG Wrightson Wool National Shearing Circuit final (15 sheep – 3 finewool, 3 longwool, 3 corriedale, three lambs, 3 second shear): John Kirkpatrick (Napier) 19min 54.216sec, 78.244pts, 1; Grant Smith (Rakaia) 20min 3.352sec, 80.835pts, 2; Nathan Stratford (Invercargill) 20min 49.313sec, 80.599pts, 3; Stacey Te Huia (Te Kuiti NZ/Forbes NSW) 19min 23.222sec, 81.761pts, 4; Ethan Pankhurst (Masterton) 21min 9.338sec, 86.267pts, 5; Colin O’Neill (Alexandra) 22min 8.184sec, 89.542pts, 6.

Senior final (12 sheep): Tegwyn Bradley (Woodville) 13min 35.059sec, 51.836pts, 1; David Gordon (Masterton) 14min 51.409sec, 57.07pts, 2; Cody Greig (Levin) 14min 14.977sec, 59.666pts, 3; Lionel Taumata (Taumarunui/Gore) 14min 19.55sec, 59.811pts, 4; Paul Swann (Wairoa) 15min 3.1sec, 63.571pts, 5; Barney Cummings (Winton) 14min 38.93sec, 65.031pts, 6.

Intermediate final (8 sheep): Brandon Maguire Ratima (Winton) 12min 2.785sec, 45.264pts, 1; Gwydion Davies (Wales) 11min 45.641sec, 50.907pts, 2; Madison Bright (Takapau) 12min 2.187sec, 51.234pts, 3; Daniel Seed (Woodville) 11minh 24.133sec, 51.332pts, 4; Trent Hewes (Glen Murray) 12min 6.13se, 52.807pts, 5; Cob Higgins (Havelock/Blenheim) 13min 17.041sec, 52.977pts, 6.

Junior final (5 sheep): Brook Hamerton (Ruawai/ Hastings) 9min 48.5sec, 41.425pts, 1; Reuben Alabaster (Taihape) 10min 42.579sec, 43.329pts, 2; Keith Swann (Wairoa) 10min 44.472sec, 43.424pts, 3; Jonathan Painter (Pahiatua) 10min 4.607sec, 43.63pts, 4; Leam Pritchard (Pongaroa) 9min 49.662sec, 44.283pts, 5; Daniel Biggs (Mangamahu) 11min 6.797sec, 44.94pts, 6.

Novice final (2 sheep): Andrew Baxter (Pongaroa) 7min 11.684sec, 40.026pts, 1; Kirk Karaitiana (Takapau) 7min 26.523sec, 41.826pts, 2; Logan Kamura (Marton) 9min 1.698sec, 45.085pts, 3; Jerome Papworth (Eketahuna) 9min 26.246sec, 45.312pts, 4; Kendra Paulsen (Waikaretu) 10min 28.939sec, 50.447ppts, 5; Samantha Baxter (Pongaroa) 10min 0.532sec, 50.527pts, 6.

Maori Pakeha Teams event (8 sheep each): Brett Roberts (Mataura) and Ethan Pankhurst (Masterton) 79.478pts, 1; Ringakaha Paewai (Gore) and Hayden Tapp (Taihape) 85.212pts, 2; Robert Mudgway (Taihape) and Darren Alexander (Whangamomona/ Hastings) 88.779pts, 3.

Open Invitation Encouragement (6 sheep): Axle Reid (Taihape) 6min 44.936sec, 28.413pts, 1; Floyde Neil (Taumarunui) 5min 42.339sec, 29.617pts, 2; Ringakaha Paewai (Gore) 6min 234.25sec, 32.496pts, 3; Matt Tumohe (Balclutha) 5min 51.078sec, 33.054pts, 4; Michael Fabish (Stratford) 6min 5.856sec, 33.793pts, 5; Hemi Braddick (Eketahuna) 6min 25.168sec, 35.258pts, 6.

Golden Shears Life Members Student Shearing Challenge (1 sheep): Waipaoa Station Cadet Training, Gisborne (Kristy Roa 4min 57.706sec, 25.885pts; Jacob Maxwell 4min 2.717sec, 35.136pts) 161.021pts, 1; Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre, Carterton (Hamish Maher 4min 10.814sec, 55.541pts; Kody Kingi 4min 12.753sec, 60.638pts) 116.179pts, 2; Smedley Station Cadet Training, Tikokino (Jack Harley 3min 45.922sec, 42.296pts; Ben Weeks 4min 0.092sec,

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WOOLHANDLING Open final (5 fleeces): Joel Henare (Gisborne/ Motueka) 174.202pts, 1; Pagan Karauria (Alexandra) 240.782pts, 2; Sheree Alabaster (Taihape) 242.336pts, 3; Maryanne Baty (Gisborne) 364.2pts, 4.

North Island Circuit Open final (6 fleeces – 3 longwool, 3 second shear): Sheree Alabaster (Taihape) 143.01pts, 1; Pagan Karauria (Alexandra) 155.46pts, 2; Keryn Herbert (Te Awamutu/Te Kuiti) 161.346pts, 3; Monica Potae (Milton) 180.22pts.

Senior final (4 fleeces): Sharon Tuhakaraina (Gore) 129.864pts, 1; Ash Boyce (Dannevirke) 178.03pts, 2; Lashara Anderson (Invercargill) 198.078pts, 3; Ricci Stevens (Napier) 2345.76pts, 4.

Junior final (4 fleeces): Ngaira Puha (Kimbolton) 173.598pts, 1; Sarah Davis (Rotorua) 174.712pts, 2; Summer Pritchard (Pongaroa) 246.25pts, 3; Samantha Baxter (Pongaroa) 252.394pts, 4.

Novice final: Heaven Kemp (Gisborne) 104.398pts, 1; Tracie Baxter (Pongaroa) 112.808pts, 2; Georgia Oliver (Masterton) 114.382pts, 3; Chelsea Duffy (Eketahuna) 151.764pts, 4.

WOOLPRESSING Men’s final: Vinnie Goodger (Masterton) 41.45pts, 1; Ricci Stevens (Napier) 59.8pts, 2.

Women’s final: Cushla Abragam (Masterton) 79.35pts, 1; Carmen Smith (Pongaroa) 178.65pts, 2.

Pairs final: Jimmy Samuels and Jono Hicks (Marton) 63.9pts, 1; Carlene Karaitiana and Jeremy Goodger (Masterton) 75.85pts, 2.

VETERANS (OVER 60YRS) Shearing final (3 sheep): Russell Knight (Apiti) 4min 23.923sec, 20.312pts, 1; Peter McCabe (Tauranga) 4min 54.505sec, 26.391pts, 2; Koro Mullins (Dannevirke) 3min 49.286sec, 26.464pts, 3; Kevin Buckman (Apiti) 4min 41.699sec, 31.418pts, 4; Allan Williams (Masterton) 5min 51.713sec, 32.252pts, 5; Hugh McCarroll (Tauranga/Whangamata) 6min 20.47sec, 38.024pts, 6.

Woolhandling final: Bo Paku-Clark (Masterton) 66.91pts, 1; Mavis Mullins (Dannevirke) 66.69pts, 2; Mii Nooroa (Masterton) 99.25pts, 3; Oti Mason (Dannevirke) 109pts, 4; John Hodder (Featherston) 141.75pts, 5; Missy Riddell (Masterton) 198.88pts, 6.

TRIATHLON Shearing, woolhandling, woolpressing): Jeremy Goodger (Masterton) 143.21pts, 1; Vinnie Goodger (Masterton) 148.453pts, 2; Ricci Stevens (Napier) 180.321pts, 3; Jared Mullins (Dannevirke) 211.092pts, 4; Jono Hicks (Marton) 212.152pts, 5; Conan GrayHarmon (Masterton) 215.299pts, 6.

YFC EVENTS Open Shearing (6 sheep): Jimmy Samuels (Marton) 6min 48.824pts, 1; Ethan Pankhurst (Masterton) 6min 45.167sec, 29.591pts, 2; Brett Roberts (Mataura) 7min 14.233sec, 30.046pts, 3; Jack Fagan (Te Kuiti) 7min 12.336sec, 30.284pts, 4; Floyde Neil (Taumarunui) 6min 49.335sec, 30.8pts, 5; Turi Edmonds (Raetihi) 7min 1.961sec, 33.432pts, 6.

Teams event: West Coast (shearers Jimmy Samuels, Connor Puha; woolhandlers Logan Kamura, Ngaira Puha) 175.953pts, 1; South Island (shearers Ethan Pankhurst, Duncan Higgins; woolhandlers Sarah Higgins, Samantha Gordon) 237.316pts, 2; East Coast (shearers Mark Baxter, Cullum Pritchard; woolhandlers Samantah Baxter, Summer Pritchard) 269.894pts, 3.

SPECIAL AWARDS Best quality in shearing heats: Open, James Ruki (Te Kuiti); Senior, Sarah Higgins, (Blenheim); Interrmediate, Dane Fredrickson (Tumby Bay, Australia); Junior, Brayden Clifford (Gore).

Best Quality in woolhandling heats: Open, Joel Henare (Gisborne/Motueka); Senior, Lashara Anderson (Invercargill); Junior, Cortez Ostler (Kimbolton). Les Field Memorial Trophy (best all grades): Joel Henare (Gisborne/Motueka).

Best quality points any final: Novice, Andrew Baxter (Pongaroa) 14.5pts; Junior, Reuben Alabaster (Taihape) 10.2pts; Intermediate, Brandon Maguire Ratima (Winton 9.125pts; Senior, Tegwyn Bradley (Woodville) 11.083pts; Open, Rowland Smith (Maraekakaho) 7.65pts. R E O’Hara Memorial Trophy – Rowland Smith.

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