Wairarapa Midweek Wed 8th January 2020

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2020

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2 Wairarapa Midweek Local News Wednesday, January 8, 2020 New Year brings price hike

Newsweek

Recognition

Fatality

Smoking

New Year Honours

Dog left in hot car dies

Packets of cigarettes were ‘flying off the shelf’ at Masterton petrol stations as customers stocked up ahead of the price increase introduced on New Year’s Day. Since 2010, as part of the government goal of a ‘Smokefree Aotearoa by 2025’, the excise tax on tobacco has gone up 10 per cent each year. This policy was scheduled to end after last week’s increase. On December 31 2019, Masterton woman Nat Hobbs paid $24.90 for the cheapest packet of 20 cigarettes, which increased to $27.30.

Three Wairarapa people featured in the New Year 2020 Honours – Lisa Claire McLaren [pictured] received the Queen’s Service Medal for services to climate change advocacy, Priscilla ‘Scilla’ Jane Askew became an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to music, and Marama Amira Tuuta, a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to Maori and education.

A dog taken into Masterton Vetcare suffering heatstroke died following a massive heart attack.

Vetcare nurses and veterinarians worked for four hours to try and save the dog which had been bleeding in its chest, after being left in a car that was too hot.

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Firefighting

1100 jobs for firefighters

Official data shows Wairarapa firefighters have been busy, responding to 1100 calls between November 1, 2018 and October 31, 2019. Masterton responded to 568 callouts, of which 178 were false alarms, 51 were medical calls, 205 were fire callouts, and 59 were crashes. Carterton Fire Brigade responded to 180 callouts, Featherston Fire Brigade 134, Greytown Fire Brigade 91, and Martinborough Fire Brigade 82. Mauriceville, Tinui, Wainuioru, and Tora volunteer rural fire forces each responded to seven emergency callouts, Ngawi nine, Lake Ferry eight, Castlepoint six, and Riversdale one.

Birth

Our first 2020 baby

The first baby of the new decade arrived after a home delivery to proud parents Wiremu and Charlotte Osborne, who was named Wairarapa Bride of the Year in 2018. The Masterton couple’s baby girl was born shortly after 5pm on New Year’s Day, weighing a healthy 7lbs 7oz.

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Wednesday, January 8, 2020 Local News Wairarapa Midweek

Region is set to forge ahead As we enter into a new decade, the Wairarapa Midweek editor Hayley Gastmeier asks our leaders what they anticipate for 2020.

The mayors of Wairarapa and Tararua outline the big projects, goals and challenges for their respective districts, while sharing their hopes for the region.

Mayor of Masterton

Lyn Patterson I look forward to seeing two critical roundabouts (at the intersections of State Highway 2 and Norfolk Rd, and SH2 and Ngaumutawa Rd) delivered, as well as the 50 houses promised by the government.

Getting more quality, affordable, transitional and social housing is critical to our wellbeing, now and into the future.

It will also enable us to welcome refugees by alleviating housing pressure.

Masterton’s new council has definitely hit the ground running, quickly forming into an effective team.

We are also working well with our neighbours – Carterton, South Wairarapa, and Tararua.

My vision for 2020 sees us continuing to work together on shared

initiatives such as economic development, jobs and training and cycle trails.

On the big issue of the Town Hall, we’ve already received more than 300 completed surveys and I encourage people to have their say before February.

We’ll also soon have our Park St and lower Queen St designs to start our town centre revamp.

We’ll be listening to our residents a lot this year, particularly on the big issues like water – it is already a very scarce resource.

We are already asking how we should manage Henley Lake and we will be having big conversations about how we should conserve and manage the demand for water, including what water will cost once our water meters are installed (no charging will take place until 2021).

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Mayor of South Wairarapa

Alex Beijen

Mayor of Carterton

Greg Lang I’m really excited about the Five Towns Trail Network project and am looking forward to the community engagement which will take place ahead of completing the masterplan.

The next 12 months will see some other fantastic council projects make serious headway.

Our wastewater treatment plant upgrade will be close to completion.

We will also be supporting our Carterton Lions who are generously installing a junior road cycle safety track at Carrington Park.

This will be a fantastic addition to our already popular park and will give our young people the opportunity to learn bike

safety skills in a safe and fun environment, with the track set to have road markings, working traffic lights and a bus shelter.

This will be complemented by work our Place Making Advisory Group is doing to improve the front of Carrington Park which will include an art piece.

I will be working hard to get my Mayor’s CBD taskforce underway, which will work towards transforming our CBD into the vibrant hub our community needs to attract investment.

I look forward to hearing the success stories of our biennial Charles Rooking Carter awards.

A lot of what will happen is up to councillors – I’m merely one vote at the table – and we will soon have an intensive strategy meeting where we can discuss our key deliverables and work out how to achieve them.

As for me, there are a few things on the New Year’s resolutions’ list for the upcoming year.

The first is to upgrade our drinking water infrastructure to the point where the public forget about it (which means it is running perfectly).

This needs to be done quickly and properly after years of minimal investment.

We also need to set minimum standards for wastewater output from all our treatment plants, and then consider the finances.

I’d also like the full council to review our planned expansion of urban areas across the district and consider whether these changes will negatively affect communities.

Continued integration of Iwi into council decision-

making and activities is a priority.

We’ll attempt to get more cohesion between the district, instead of communities competing for resources.

Increase shared services with Carterton and Masterton will also be a primary focus.

Transparency changes have been made, which will hopefully begin repairing public trust in council.

These include the appointment of an independent auditor of council processes, and a plan to broadcast council meetings and disclose past closed meeting minutes.

proud too.

The construction of the new Manawatu Tararua Highway begins with the first sod turned in the New Year.

This will be the largest roading project in New Zealand when it commences and is a new model for working together.

New businesses have

already opened their doors and spending, building consents and our population are all on the rise.

The Manawatu-Tararua Highway will provide the greatest opportunities for employment and growth the Tararua District has experienced in our 30 years since formation.

Mayor of Tararua

Tracey Collis 2020 promises to be an exciting year in the Tararua District – this year we will flourish.

We have launched our new branding ‘Land of Ranges’ with the first signs already on Route 52 and the Pahiatua Track.

Tararua is nestled in between the Ruahine and Tararua ranges with the smaller Puketoi and Waewaepa ranges running through the centre.

The branding works well as Tararua has seven towns, with a wide range of stunning landscapes.

The Maori translation of Tamaki nui a Rua also features.

Each town can use the branding and include a picture of a local icon important to them.

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Waterways cleared of rubbish Hayley Gastmeier Wainuioru School is doing its part to keep the coastline and waterways rubbish free.

Year 4 and 5 pupils ended 2019 on a positive note, collecting six large paper bags full of rubbish from the school grounds and surrounding roads.

The rural Masterton school signed up to a new programme that gives schools across New Zealand the tools and know-how to tackle pollution in waterways.

The programme, created

by Nestlé in partnership with the Kiwi non-profit organisation Sea Cleaners, offers a variety of resources to help schools conduct clean-ups.

It also teaches pupils how to categorise and analyse rubbish collected and examine how it might have ended up in waterways.

Complementing the free online resources for schools, clean-up kits were given out to the schools

Wainuioru School pupils cleaning up their school grounds and surrounding area. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

taking part. The kits were made from 100 per cent reusable and recyclable materials, including paper collection bags, cotton gloves, and guides to help pupils correctly sort the rubbish.

Year 4-5 teacher Breifne McConnon said the school had a big environmental

focus so she decided to sign up her class for the Sea Cleaners Kit. “Being a rural school, the children are predominantly outside, and it is important to teach them how to look after the environment.

“Educating kids about conservation and water quality is extremely

important so that they can continue to have the wonderful resources that we have now for years to come.

“Children in my class spoke about seeing people throwing rubbish in their streams and creeks near their farms. “They understood that this wasn’t

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Kaka go wild Dear friends, There is something very magical about releasing native birds into the wild.

Especially those that have been bred for release.

Perhaps it’s because we have an expectation that all wild birds should be wild?

Perhaps it speaks to the higher moral instincts of our humanity that freeing birds is the ultimate act of human compassion and kindness?

Perhaps we fill ourselves with hope and the possibility for life itself by seeing wild animals go free?

Wasn’t it Richard Bach who famously

wrote, ‘if you love someone, set them free’?

It’s powerful, symbolic and emotive stuff and if you haven’t experienced a wild animal being returned to the wild habitat where it truly belongs, then we highly recommend that you do.

It’s much more than the act itself though.

Take our most recent release of kākā into the forest last December.

On the surface it was a day much like any other.

But if one looked closely it wasn’t.

This was the first time that kākā were being released into the wild

Releasing the five kaka, Janeece Shieffelbien (left), Kay Noel, Murray Brown, Charlie Verry, and Kelvin Lochhead, with Pukaha Captive Breeding manager Raylene Berry. PHOTO/ SARAH WATKINS/PUKAHA NATIONAL WILDLIFE CENTRE

at Pūkaha in over 10 years.

There was a sense of anticipation and immense excitement that had built up for weeks and months well before the event.

The four

females and one male kākā being released had been reared by Pūkaha’s Captive Breeding Programme over the course of the past year.

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the right thing to do but they didn’t fully understand the impact that this has on not only animals but also the water quality.

“They want to be able to play and swim in that water and will not be able to do so if people don’t dispose of their rubbish properly.”

Breifne said the clean-up was an eye-opener for the children.

While they were surprised at how much rubbish they collected, this spurred them on to continue to do their part to help the environment.

“Since the day of our big clean up I have seen them out in the playground reminding other children to put their lunch rubbish back into their lunchboxes to take home and I have noticed a big difference in my own class and how they are more mindful of their own rubbish.”

She said the class was “hooked” from the moment they started the programme.

Pupils built a mock

river system in the school sandpit to show how the water flows from mountains, to creeks and rivers, and eventually to the sea.

“They learnt about how long it takes for plastic to decompose and the effect that it is having around the world.”

While sorting and analysing the rubbish, the children discovered it was mainly plastic bottles and food packaging, as well as glass bottles.

Breifne said taking part in the project was a terrific way to end of the year.

She said many children enjoyed going to Castlepoint and Riversdale beaches, and now understood that to keep the coastline clean, it was important to look after the environment around them.

Content in the Nestlé for Healthier Kids Sea Cleaners programme covers areas within the school curriculum including science, social science and the arts.

ITM Masterton helped to name the birds with the help of staff and whānau members from throughout their organisation.

The lucky staff who put forward names that were chosen for a bird got to release it with the help of Pūkaha’s rangers.

The four male birds; Pipi, Whetū, Taonga, and Cheeky, as well as the one male bird, fittingly named Tumu, were all released at the Pūkaha Circus – a specialist kākā feeding site inside the reserve where rangers give their daily kākā talk.

The five birds are now truly free.

In time they may fly to the Tararuas and possibly even as far as Zealandia in Wellington.

If you see a yellow band on a kākā’s leg it could well be one of these five.

While the birds may be gone, the memories and smiles on the faces of those present during the release will remain for some time.

That’s what we mean when we say that releasing wild animals is more than the act itself.

It’s good for one’s own soul.

Until next week!

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The darker side to spectacular skies I have never seen the sun like I have seen it this week of writing.

The sun was redder than I’ve ever seen it, even during rising or setting.

But this one [see picture] was high in the sky.

An hour before sunset the sun actually disappeared in the gloom, though there was not a cloud in the sky.

Scary stuff.

But let’s get our experiences in proportion.

People have died, hundreds have lost everything they owned, crops have been destroyed along with tens of thousands of Australia’s unique animals.

So, there is a huge price to pay for the spectacular skies we have experienced.

I am not sure what there is of interest around the night sky this week, but if the smoke haze doesn’t clear, there’s little chance of seeing much, especially if the sun itself can get blocked out.

But I’ll take a look at what’s going on and let you know. Hold on.

Well, there’s a full moon on Saturday.

That could be a test of whether the smoke has gone.

One would hope that the fires in Australia were under control by then.

Perhaps the fires will have died down enough so that we get a nice red moon on rising, due to lingering particles in the upper atmosphere.

Watch out after sunset.

This reddening effect may last some time after the fires are dumbed down.

Of course, Venus is still a brilliant sight after

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Nick Sault sunset, but three other planets have assembled themselves in the vicinity of the sun making them invisible.

Jupiter, Saturn and Mercury will have to move somewhat in their orbits so that we can see them without the glare of the sun.

That’s easy for Mercury.

Being closest to sun, and thus having a relatively small orbit, its motion in the sky is considerable from week to week.

Jupiter and Saturn on the other hand are 20 to 40 times farther from the sun and therefore have huge orbits. This means that they appear to move very slowly in the sky, and most of their change in position against the background of stars

comes about by the orbital movement of our own planet.

We do have Mars, but you have to get up before sunrise to see it.

It could be worth it though, as it sits in the head of the scorpion, which dominates the eastern sky at around 5am.

You can’t miss the scorpion’s curly tail in the south east.

Due east, Mars and the giant star Antares both present a red aspect and might be redder in smoke haze.

Let’s hope that by then the haze is just lingering and our cousins over there are over the worst.

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School family donates award Erin Kavanagh-Hall A family active in the Makoura College community for close to four decades, and more than three generations, have continued their legacy at the school – sponsoring and donating an award to recognise its current and future students.

Masterton couple Marie and Colin Hutchby have gifted a new trophy to the college, The Hutchby Family Cup, presented for the first time at Makoura’s junior prizegiving at the end of last year.

The Hutchbys have been involved with Makoura since the early 1980s, when they enrolled their two children, Collette and Andrew.

The next generation followed suit, with all five of Marie and Colin’s granddaughters studying at Makoura.

Collete and Andrew have remained heavily involved, respectively as a Board of Trustees member and teacher – and have seen the school through highs and lows, including its proposed closure in 2008.

And a possible new generation of Makoura alumni is imminent, with two of the Hutchby granddaughters meeting

their life partners at school and having children of their own.

Marie and Colin donated the Hutchby Family Cup, to be awarded to a student who has made a positive contribution to school life, to recognise the impact Makoura has had on their family.

The first recipient of the cup was Year 9 student Paselio Manesa, known throughout the school for his musical and sporting prowess, and kind and inclusive nature.

Andrew, who teaches history and media at Makoura, introduced the award, which was presented by his daughter Georgia Hutchby-Way. “My mum wanted to acknowledge all that Makoura has done for us,” Andrew said in his speech.

“Makoura College has taught us many things – to be resilient, to be accepting, to be questioners, to think about others and to care.”

“Makoura has been the right choice for our whanau.

“And I know it has been the right choice for many whanau who are in the hall today, with some into their third generation of being associated with our school.

“Grandparents, children and grandchildren –

Paselio Manesa, year 9 at Makoura College, was the first recipient of the the Hutchby Family Cup. PHOTO/FILE

Makoura keeps drawing us back.”

The Hutchby whanau first joined the Makoura community in 1983 when Collette started in third form, with Andrew following in 1988.

“We were living in Archer St at the time, so

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it was very convenient,” Marie said.

“It was a smaller school as well – we thought our kids would have more opportunities.”

Andrew said he and Collette had good memories of their time at Makoura; his particular

highlights were a trip to New Caledonia with his French class, and performing in school productions alongside fellow old boy and Flight of the Conchords star Jemaine Clement.

“It was very inclusive – different learning needs weren’t a barrier at all,” Collette added.

Makoura was the clear first choice for the next generation – Collette’s daughters Ella HutchbyHorscroft, Emily and Summer Nielsen, stepdaughter Chelsea Nielsen, and their cousins Georgia and Xanthe Hutchby-Way. As well as providing a quality education and lifelong friends, Makoura helped the girls gain “resilience, awareness of other cultures, and an acceptance of diversity”.

Ella has gone on to work as a primary school teacher, Georgia has recently completed her nursing training, Summer will study towards a baking and patisserie qualification at WelTec, and Xanthe (who has just finished her final year, alongside Summer) plans to follow in her dad’s footsteps and go to teacher’s college.

Collette has served on the Board of Trustees for three and a half years,

and Andrew joined the teaching staff in 2014.

He was also one of a core group who battled behind the scenes to prevent Makoura from closing – setting up a website inviting the wider community to support the school.

“At that point, Lansdowne School and Hiona Intermediate had both closed – I didn’t want to see another school I’d attended closed down,” Andrew said.

“Makoura was, and is, a school for everyone. There was a misconception in the town that the education wasn’t as good, and that Makoura students didn’t end up getting anywhere – we wanted to challenge that.”

Marie said seeing Paselio receive the Hutchby Family Cup was an emotional experience.

“Afterwards, he came up to me, put a lolly lei around my neck, and shook my hand – it was lovely.”

This year, Paselio has played rugby for Makoura College, been an active member of the Poly Group, played drums for the band Fresh Noiz, and has helped his fellow students raise funds for the school’s trip to Samoa.

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From Sunday night to Friday morning 12-17 January you’ll need to plan your travel round overnight closures of State Highway 2 over the Remutaka Hill.

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The 14km Remutaka Hill road on State Highway 2 will be closed for essential maintenance and slip prevention works on five nights from 9pm to 4am starting Sunday night 12 January and finishing Friday morning 17 January.

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Night-time closures on this steep, narrow road increase safety for maintenance crews and enable better quality of maintenance work.

The stop/go disruptions that motorists previously experienced nearly every day have reduced by 95% with the three blocks of 5-night closures undertaken since March 2019.

• More information about the closures can be found at www.nzta.govt.nz/remutaka • A limited shuttle van service can be booked for night shift workers and others with essential commitments.

For this and other information, please contact us at remutaka@nzta.govt.nz • Access will be available for emergency services throughout the closures.

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Looking for a match I was explaining to a lovely young lady who I meet daily through my work that I write a fortnightly ramble in the Midweek.

Well, she said, can you please write and ask where all the men are?

Always looking for a storyline, I jumped at the opportunity. Tell me more.

Well, I am in my early 30s, single and all the men I meet are either too young, too old, gay or married and quite happy to cheat on their wives. Leave it to me, I said.

So, age preference?

What’s too young or too old for one could be perfect for another.

And if someone bats for the other side then it might be hard to convert them and why would you want to anyway.

And as for the scum bags who are happy to cheat on their partners… You are dirty dogs. End of!

This whole issue of unavailable suitors made me think that maybe arranged marriages might solve the problem. I was interested to read a 2013 report that 74 per cent of young Indians preferred arranged marriages.

And it must work because India has one of the lowest divorce rates in the world at an impressive one per cent. Compare

Featherston Lioness charter members, Jan Henderson (left), Sue Death, Barbara Love, founding president Faith Wrigley, and Jenny Adamson.

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Graeme Burnard that to New Zealand at 42 per cent, Spain at 65 per cent, and Luxembourg at a staggering 87 per cent.

Of course, there are a few more people in India than there are in Luxembourg but these statistics are relative to the population.

Any country that has a divorce rate of 87 per cent has a serious problem, don’t you think?

As matter of interest, India’s low percentage rate is followed by Chile at three per cent, Colombia at nine per cent, and Mexico and Kenya both at 15 per cent.

Paris, the city of love, has one of the highest divorce rates of any city in the

world and more than half of the marriages in France end in divorce.

So maybe Paris is more the city of lust rather than the city of love.

There is another unsavoury side to arranged marriages and that is the ghastly TV reality series, Married at First Sight, which I insist I watched for research purposes only!

Their hit rate is terrible.

I think there has been only one success in Australia and maybe one here.

In one case, the lady specifically asked for a Pacific Islander as her new husband.

She even arrived at her own wedding being carried by six bare chested handsome young Pacific Island men. And she was greeted by the exact opposite of what she had asked for.

A pale faced, weedy little paalangi who wouldn’t shut up.

I think they lasted a week.

The so called ‘experts’ just don’t seem to be very expert at all.

Maybe they should enrol in the Matchmaking Institute established in 2003 in America, where they provide certification in matchmaking for people from all around the world.

Yeah, Nah. So, come on chaps.

Show yourselves. I know someone very keen to meet you.

30 years for Featherston Lioness Club Thirty years ago, in 1989, the Featherston Lioness Club was formed.

Faith Wrigley had been travelling to Greytown Lionesses when she thought ‘why don’t we have a lioness club in Featherston?’

With much determination and support from Lions, the new club was established.

Featherston Lioness Club members recently celebrated a successful 2019 with a Christmas function at the bowling club rooms.

Here, five charter members, who were there from day one, were

recognised for their service to the club.

Club president Lyn Olds said the evening was spent reminiscing.

“We talked about some of the funny things that happened. Our major fundraiser each year was catering for the Big Coast cycling event.

“One year we run out of milk at the overnight stop, way down Western Lake Rd – luckily a local farmer obliged.”

The lioness club remains active today.

Lyn said the members enjoyed working alongside each other to help their community.

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10 Wairarapa Midweek Carterton Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Carterton: A year in review

Carterton

January

The year started on a sad note, with Wairarapa’s first road death occurring on Millars Rd in Carterton. The January 1 crash claimed 39-year-old Martinborough man, shearing stalwart PJ Hawkins.

After almost a week-long search for Carterton builder and Wairarapa-Bush rugby representative Finn Yeats, 20, police confirmed they had recovered his body in Tongariro.

His death was not considered suspicious and referred to the Coroner.

Construction of Carterton District Council’s [CDC] wastewater storage reservoirs at the Daleton Farm area was given the all clear after the relocation of 921 mudfish, an endangered species.

February

Carterton’s MarieClaire Andrews was appointed programme manager for the Wairarapa Economic Development Strategy.

Average property values in Carterton jumped 13.7 per cent [South Wairarapa 11.5 per cent, Tararua 22.4 per cent, Masterton 14.7 per cent] from January 2018 to January 2019.

Carterton district councillor Tracey O’Callaghan resigned, stating

as Carterton and South Wairarapa councils’ joint climate change adviser.

Wairarapa’s new recycling wheelie bin system got off to a bumpy start when on day one it was discovered the wrong bins had been delivered to Carterton properties.

The Taxpayers Union reported that Carterton had the thirdhighest urban residential rates in New Zealand.

it was a matter of personal integrity.

March

The Carterton clock tower [pictured below] fell silent as earthquake strengthening work began at an expected cost of $270,000.

It was revealed CDC’s mudfish relocation [pictured right] in December-January had not gone well, with the council admitting surveys showed “a significant portion of the rehomed population may not have survived the transition”.

Carterton dentist David Banks retired after 40 years on the drill.

April

CDC voted to leave the councillor position created by Tracey O’Callaghan’s resignation unfilled.

Councillor Greg Lang announced he would contest the Carterton mayoralty.

May

Six Dalefield players played major roles in Capital’s victory in the National Under-21 Men’s Hockey Championship played in North Harbour.

A 23-year-old man who drove his car into a Carterton man cycling on the footpath and left him with a bad leg injury and a limp was sentenced in Wellington District Court.

CDC chief executive Jane Davis’ contract was extended for another two years.

June

Carterton’s Jane Ferguson and 16-year-old Arabian Daagir topped the senior grade in NZ equestrian and were ranked 7th in the world as a pair.

Meg Hunter won the 14 and

October PHOTOS/FILE Under Competition, and Julian Eldred the Over 14 competition at the Watermart Talent Wairarapa Grand Finale at the Carterton Events Centre.

Quick action by a homeowner and Carterton firefighters saved a Mangatarere Valley Rd home when a fire started on its second storey.

More than 1600 homes lost power after a car crashed into a SH2 power pole at the town’s northern entrance.

CDC voted for an average-rates increase of 4.2 per cent for the 2019/20 year, Masterton District Council 4.35 per cent, and South Wairarapa District Council 5.8 per cent.

July

It was announced that Carterton residents would have their say on the new paintjob for the town’s clock tower, with three designs offered.

CDC chief executive officer Jane Davis was seriously injured when hit by a car while crossing a pedestrian on High St. More than 6000 books were

sold at the Rotary of Carterton Annual Monster Book Fair.

Councillor Jill Greathead announced she would stand for the Carterton mayoralty in the October Local Body Elections.

August

Carterton mayor John Booth announced that he would not seek re-election.

Running on a ‘Vote for the [Remutaka] Tunnel’ ticket, Wellington-based Graeme Farr announced he would contest the mayoralties of Carterton, Masterton and South Wairarapa.

New Zealand’s Minister of Defence and Carterton resident Ron Mark was awarded the highest honour by the Director General of the Multinational Force and Observers, established to preserve peace between Israel and Egypt.

More than 350 disgruntled ratepayers heard from councillors about recent rises in rates at an event organised by Rates Resistance Carterton.

September

Melanie Barthe was appointed

CDC was told that the voting process on the clock tower paintjob options had been tainted due to voting box tampering and an unauthorised advertisement in the Carterton Crier, which showed an option not on offer.

The intersection of Norman Avenue and SH2, between Masterton and Carterton, was closed due to on-going safety concerns.

Two-term councillor Greg Lang was elected mayor of Carterton after the Local Body Elections, which gained four new faces on council. Rebecca Vergunst was named deputy mayor.

November

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern cut the ribbon on the $13 million Premier Beehive factory expansion in Carterton.

A conservative greyish, brown paint job for the Carterton clock tower was decided upon by CDC after public voting favoured it two-to-one over a rainbow pattern.

December

M B Brown builders withdrew from the Carterton town clock earthquake strengthening project.

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Opinion

EDITORIAL

MIDWEEK PHOTOS

Finding peace by the river

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

Escaping into the wilderness is a sure way to recharge your batteries.

No electricity, no cell phone coverage, no sirens, no shops, no chores, no distractions.

Only a tent for shelter at night, and trees for shade during the day.

We had a vast grass carpet to relax on, and a soundtrack of wildlife to tell us the time – birds squawking as they migrated to their resting spots as the moon came up, birds chirping as they rose with the sun.

My favourite feature was the river.

Every night for a week I went to sleep listening to the white noise of rushing water, about 100 metres away from our DOC campsite at Otaki Forks, on the other side of the Tararua Range.

During this time I read books, laughed with loved ones, explored, and got back to basics.

It can often take at least a week away from your usual routine to fully unwind.

It’s important to do

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Piece of mind

Hayley Gastmeier this every so often – to recharge, reset, and gain some perspective.

It’s all too easy to get caught up in the chaos of modern-day living – career, commitments, social media, etc.

Relaxation is a key ingredient for our wellbeing.

While camping is a relatively affordable way to take a holiday, there are plenty of ways to wind down, without spending a cent or travelling far from home.

Going for a bush walk and connecting with nature can invigorate us, even just switching off our cell phones in the weekend could be a way to reach goals faster with less distraction.

While camping I found by having my phone shut away in the car glove box, I wasn’t constantly checking the time, and

absentmindedly unlocking it to aimlessly log in to an app.

No radio or television helped with decluttering my head following a busy year.

Living simply for a short time also enabled me to better appreciate life at home.

I was pleased to return to my very own patch of grass, hot running water, and the convenience of a fridge.

The breakaway allowed me the headspace to set some new goals and see 2020 off to a positive start.

Some people reading this may have worked through the holiday season and are yet to have some time off.

I hope there is a break for you on the horizon.

Happy New Year, Midweek readers. I wish you all the best for 2020.

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Helen and Brian Dennes grandson Leo’s first Christmas.

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ROAD AND CARPARK CLOSUR FOR CRUISE MARTINBOROUG

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Hollie soaking up the Wairarapa sun in Greytown.

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Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulation 196 notice is hereby given that the Masterton District Council has received an application to close Farriers carpark and part of a street to ordinary ROAD AND CARPARK CLOSURE vehicular traffic for the period indicated hereunder, for the purpose of FOR CRUISE MARTINBOROUGH permitting a hotrod classic cars and retro caravans show.

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LETTERS

Rock fall invites show of compassion We would like to say a big thank you for the amazing Wairaprapa generosity shown to our family over New Year.

We’re visiting from the UK, and our daughter took us to see the beautiful Putangirua Pinnacles.

Unfortunately, whilst we were there, John slipped on the rocks and

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cut his head open – very dramatically!

We were blown away by the immediate support shown to all of us by the other visitors to the Pinnacles. This came from locals and visitors alike, in the immediate aftermath of the accident, and in the ongoing support from those who walked back

with us to the car to make sure we got back safely.

We would also like to thank the staff at Wairarapa Hospital too for their professional and speedy service in patching John up.

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14 Wairarapa Midweek Extra Wednesday, January 8, 2020 ARATOI KEEPERS

Nature, design and the cosmos As another year and decade turns, Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History expresses a sincere ‘thank you’ to the whanau for a very rewarding 2019.

Aratoi hosted 32 exhibitions and displays, with a 84 per cent increase in visitor numbers, 150 per cent increase in sales and commissions, and a 300 per cent increase in donations to the museum collection.

We also had more than 3000 participants in our free educational programmes, 7635

museum collection, five lectures, an educational programme, a celebratory dinner, and a keepsake made-in-Wairarapa book full of stories and photographs.

The museum acknowledges our friends, funders, sponsors, partners, visitors and supporters, and we look forward to see what 2020 holds for us and our home, Wairarapa.

We send our best wishes to the community for the year and decade.

hours donated by trustees, friends and Aratoi volunteers, and 46,680 outreach visitors, including Block Party, Friends of Aratoi fundraisers, Masterton CBD photography trail, exhibition panels at Featherston Heritage Museum and Anzac Hall, and a display at Carterton Events Centre.

The year 2019 brought our 50th birthday, a milestone marked with a major exhibition featuring taonga Maori and other priceless items from the

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EVENTS

Road toll down but still tragic

353 people were killed on New Zealand roads last year – a drop of 24 from the road toll of 377 deaths in 2018.

It included four deaths in Wairarapa, down from six in 2018, five in 2017 and eight in 2016.

Two people who died were sole occupants in single vehicle crashes on rural roads, a female driver died in another single vehicle crash featuring passengers in Solway, and a passenger died in a car hit by a truck which crossed the centre line in Tauherenikau.

Wairarapa Road Safety Council manager Bruce Pauling said although crashes had been trending down this year, “we have [still] had families suffer the effects of road trauma across our region”.

It was important to remember that half of fatal crashes were caused by usually law-abiding people who made a mistake or became distracted, he said. “[Crashes] can happen suddenly, without warning, and anywhere … we need to stop the blame game and just make sure that personally, we do

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everything possible to drive responsibly on our roads.”

Six people died during the official Christmas and New Year holiday period which ended at 6am on Friday, January 3 – three fewer than the same time last year. The period began at 4pm on Christmas Eve. There are an average of 13 road deaths each holiday period – making this year’s figure a significant drop, which assistant commissioner for road policing Superintendent Sandra Venables said was “promising to see”.

“But this number is still no comfort to the people who have lost loved ones on our roads.”

She said January was one of the highest risk

months on New Zealand roads.

The deaths during the holiday period include a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle in Blenheim on December 27. The others were two passengers and three drivers who died in crashes in Nelson, Waikato, State Highway 3 in Kaitoke, Wellsford and in Winton, Southland, in the early hours of January 2.

Duty Minister Iain Lees-Galloway said road safety would remain a priority for the government this year, with more safety upgrades, like side and median crash barriers, to be rolled out across 3000 kilometres of high-risk state highway.

HOT CARS KILL With summer here, parked cars can reach temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius in just 10 minutes, even with windows slightly down.

Dogs will begin to suffer quickly and can easily die.

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Gavin Chilcott, Nature – Design and the Cosmos, 2018, Gift of Michele Hewitson.

Happy New Year everyone.

The weather is starting off well. We don’t have a pool, but we are lucky enough to have a huge centenarian plane tree, which casts a very large amount of shade (and leaves in the Autumn).

Hammocks and books replace the pool.

In mentioning books, the three-week Festival of the Arts starts on February 21.

The program is full of writers and book events – it’s very exciting and I’ll be spending a number of days in Wellington at events.

However back in our neck of the woods, there are lots of outdoor endurance events happening.

I have recently decided that cycling is beyond me, having clambered on to my rarely used two-wheeler, cycled 2.5km and then collapsed in agony over my coffee at the French Bakery.

I am such a wimp that the bike stayed in Greytown and I cadged a lift from a friend back home.

In due course the bike will wend its way home on the back of a ute and take up an inactive retirement in the barn. But should you be a fan of cycling, there are some experts on hand

January 15-19 to show you how it is done. There are five days of international road cycle racing going on and they will cover more than 665km – my admiration for their pain endurance is vast.

Should you prefer to torture a different part of your anatomy, then why not try the 2020 Jumbo Holdswoth Trail race on January 25.

For 26 years people have been traversing between the Jumbo and Holdsworth peaks by running as fast as they can.

Rather them than me.

Understandably you may like something a little more laid back and if the weather stays gorgeous then fishing at Castlepoint is more appealing to me.

The fishing competition is on January 10-11.

Even if you don’t want to fish yourself, you can set the whanau up on the beach, to relax and watch the big fish being hauled in.

All in all, January is going to be great, enjoy the sunshine but remember slip, slop, slap, and wear hat to avoid sunstroke. I had it last year and it’s not fun.

Happy holidays to all.

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SHARED COMMUNITY SPACES Bringing Masterton Together

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The need for a decision comes after the Masterton Town Hall was closed due to seismic issues in 2016.

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International teams vie for title New Zealand

CYCLE CLASSIC

People from all around the world are tuning into the Wairarapa as it hosts the 2020 New Zealand Cycle Classic.

Jorge Sandoval is staging the event of his life.

As race director for the New Zealand Cycle Classic, the five-stage elite international men’s road cycling race and the only Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) sanctioned stage race to be held in New Zealand in 2020, he says all eyes are on the Wairarapa.

“I’m looking forward to welcoming 17 teams to the Tour next week – the largest field in its 33-year history,” says Sandoval. “We’ve two teams from Japan, one from Sweden, Guam and Malaysia, six from Australia and six from New Zealand – with 12 nationalities represented.”

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“With defending champion Aaron Gate riding for Black Spoke Pro Cycling, New Zealand’s newly launched UCI Continental team – there’s going to be plenty of exciting racing taking place from January 15th – 19th and plenty of global interest in who will take out the coveted yellow jersey.”

The NZ Cycle Classic takes riders around the townships of Masterton, Carterton and Martinborough as well on roads that pass through rolling rural countryside and past vineyards.

It o° cially opens on Tuesday, 14th January at a special evening event in Queen Elizabeth Park. The following morning riders complete a 122km stage heading north of Masterton towards Eketahuna and back, before a small hill climb sees them finish outside the Masterton Golf Club in Lansdowne.

Stage two sees riders make a return loop from Masterton to Gladstone, while stage three will be held around the pretty wine village of Martinborough.

Stage four – known as the Queen Stage – will test riders to their maximum. “This

178.6km stage will be the longest and toughest stage in NZ Cycle Classic history.

I’ve put a new twist on an old favourite by making it even harder! There are fast downhills, where riders will reach speeds up to 100km/ hr, and three major hill climbs before the final ascent up Admiral Hill which sees riders climb a total of 2784 meters of altitude.”

stage 5.

The Tour concludes with a 120km stage starting and finishing at Mitre 10 Mega Masterton.

The 2020 NZ Cycle Classic is made possible thanks to the generous support from Trust House, WBS, Mobile Communications Service, WIZwireless, Fagan Motors, Mitre 10 MEGA Masterton and Lion Foundation plus all three Wairarapa District Councils.

It also brings together 61 specialised volunteers who carry out a variety of roles from marshalling, setting up the finish line and driving in the convoy.

Community events will also be held to celebrate the region’s bike-friendly roads, tracks and trails; the people that ride on them and the bikes they ride with. These include a picnic and fun ride in Masterton during the o° cial opening and a Sunday Funday before

“My team and I are very grateful for all the support from our sponsors and key stakeholders and together look forward to making this New Zealand’s biggest international cycle tour,” says Sandoval.

SHARED COMMUNITY SPACES Bringing Masterton Together

HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE TOWN HALL Masterton District Council is working on one of the biggest decisions it will make in the next three years - whether or not to invest in a shared, multipurpose community facility, like a civic centre or Town Hall.

The need for a decision comes after the Masterton Town Hall was closed due to seismic issues in 2016. The costs of a facility will be funded by the whole district through rates, up to $200 a year for a household in urban Masterton.

So, if you’re in the Masterton district, it’s important you have your say about what YOU want. y Are you willing to pay for a new facility? y What do you think should be in it? y How important is the façade of the current building? y Would you be willing to pay extra to retain the façade?

Masterton District Council will be out and about during the NZ Cycle Classic asking locals for their views on this important issue. If you see us walking around, make sure you stop us for a chat. Alternatively, you can tell us what you think at: www.mastertontown.nz

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Black Spoke to make debut New Zealand

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New Zealand’s newly launched UCI Continental team - Black Spoke Pro Cycling Academy – is hoping to stamp its mark on the New Zealand Cycle Classic says race director Jorge Sandoval.

“Many of Black Spoke Pro’s riders have had a big impact on the New Zealand Cycle Classic in previous years, while racing for other teams,” says Sandoval. “Aaron Gate and Hayden McCormick have both won the title while James Oram has enjoyed stage wins. They know the roads here and I’ve no doubt will rely on this experience to make a big impact on debut.”

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Headlining Black Spoke, a team established to inspire more Kiwis to consider cycling as a realistic professional sporting career, is defending NZ Cycle Classic champion

Many of Black Spoke Pro’s riders have had a big impact on the New Zealand Cycle Classic in previous years, while racing for other teams.

Aaron Gate Aaron Gate, gold medal winner at the recent UCI track racing competitions in Cambridge and Brisbane.

He’s joined by McCormick, returning to New Zealand after several years racing in Europe and Oram, who led the Mitchelton Bike

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“Black Spoke’s inclusion will make for such an exciting Tour and I encourage as

Following this Tour, Black Spoke will tackle tours in Taiwan and Australia.

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Cycling fun for all the family Cyclists of all ages and abilities will be able to experience the glitz and glamour of international racing at the special Sunday Funday to be held at Mitre 10 MEGA Masterton before the fifth and final stage of the New Zealand Cycle Classic.

Timeline for Sunday, 19th January

On Sunday, January 19th part of the fifth stage route will be open to members of the public for one hour while three fun, sprint cycle races will be held for children.

“We hope to recreate a slice of cycle racing mania for the littlies on Sunday morning with three special kids' races held over two distances,” says New Zealand Cycle Classic Race director Jorge Sandoval. “At the end of these, the top three placegetters will be welcomed onto the podium for a special medal ceremony, emulating what the elite riders will experience later in the afternoon. We want to leave a positive cycling legacy for children in the Wairarapa.”

In addition, the 10km circuit will be opened for all riders so they can enjoy a pedal

before the big guns take to the line. There will also be an opportunity for the kids and the public to meet their cycling heroes afterwards.

“It’s a bit like a pitch invasion in rugby, but on the tarmac,” says Sandoval.

Also in the Mitre 10 MEGA Masterton carpark, a short, fun skills course will run all morning. This has been designed to test balance and rider skills with wooden obstacles made by members of the Menz Shed Masterton. Spot prizes will also be up for grabs.

WIN spot prizes!  Bluebridge Bike Club return ferry for two adults and a car  Mitre 10 MEGA, Masterton bundles of prizes  Beehive cooler bags full of product  Books and gifts from Paper Plus Masterton  Ride in a race management vehicle for a lap  Dinner with a team at their hotel

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Location: Mitre 10 MEGA Masterton, Ngaumutawa Road 8.30am for 9.00am start: 4km circuit will be open to members of the public to ride at their leisure for 60 mins. Start/finish line start 9.30am: 300m dash for children aged 5yrs and under. Start at Ngaumutawa Rd 9.35am: 300m dash for children aged 5yrs to 8yrs.

Ngaumutawa Rd 9.40am: 400m dash for children aged 9yrs to 14yrs.

Ngaumutawa Rd 9.50am: Prize Giving at the main NZCC Podium in the Mitre 10 MEGA Masterton car park.

10.10am: New Zealand Cycle Classic riders assemble at Mitre 10 MEGA Masterton for sign on registration 10.30am: Fifth and final stage of the NZCC begins Approx 1.30pm: Prize Giving for the fifth and final stage of the NZCC

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Winner’s trophy loaded with meaning New Zealand

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The winner of the 2020 New Zealand Cycle Classic will take home with them a beautiful trophy, carved by three Wairarapa artists.

Our first ever UCI podium came at this event, our first ever UCI jersey win came at this event, our first ever UCI victory as a UCI Continental team came at this race, on our very first day competing as a UCI Continental team. So yes, it holds a special place for us, especially the Wairarapa region, and it really is thrilling that the race will be returning there for 2020...although I think some of the riders will be less thrilled when they are on their third rep of Te Wharau Hill on stage four.

Wayne Pitau, Francis Te Maari and Trevor Simmonds, who are based at kaupapa Maori workshop Te Patukituki-oWairarapa, designed and then carved the Tour trophy out of Totara wood. It is a patu on a stand complete with a set of bicycle handlebars.

“The patu is about the leader of the day, the champion of the event,” says Wayne. “The design we’ve carved into it is about puhoro, meaning cutting through the wind and being swift and steadfast. It is symbolic of being courageous.

The base is the female element of the trophy and we knew there had to be a stand to place the patu on, so we made these handlebars. I remember riding my 10-speed as a kid and turning my handlebars upside down as I thought it looked better.”

The trio, who are part of a collective of local Maori artists with a passion and vision to add value to the local community and positively change the lives of all locals,

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were thrilled to be involved in this project.

Race director Jorge Sandoval can’t wait to award the trophy.

“This is very special and has so much meaning. The winner of this year’s Tour will be able to take this beautiful artwork from the Wairarapa back to their home and display it proudly.”

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In’s and out’s of the NZ Cycle Classic Each team competing in the New Zealand Cycle Classic will have a clear strategy – whether it’s to win the overall tour title or claim a race jersey such as the King of the Mountains or Sprint Ace.

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Typically, their strategy will see the team working together to protect their lead rider and ensure they are in the best possible position at the end of a stage for a sprint finish.

The lead into this can involve “drafting” which experts say can save between 20 and 40 percent of a rider’s energy in a long event. The team may have a rider who sets the pace for everyone else. After a short stint in front of the main group or “peloton”, they’ll move back and let another rider take over.

Team leaders tend to hang back in the bunch to conserve energy, while their teammates take turns out in front.

More advanced strategy can come into play when someone tries to “breakaway” from the peloton. This “attack” or “break away” is a tactic used to try and split the field.

An attack often prompts a “chase” which sees members of the peloton switch to a higher speed and attempt to “close the gap” on the attacker. If the peloton decides not to chase, an individual might try to “bridge”, or chase on their own.

If a rider or several riders surge

ahead of everyone else, the competitors may take on the burden of quickening the pace of the field. Or the teammates of the breakaway rider could attempt to “block” rivals from mounting a chase.

Teams can also mount group attacks. In this case, one rider surges ahead and forces a rival team to lead a chase. As soon

as the peloton catches up, another rider surges ahead.

The goal is to tire out the opposing teams and soften them up for a run to the finish by the team leader.

At the end of each stage, jerseys are awarded to the Trust House Tour Leader (yellow), WIZwireless Sprint Ace (green), Mitre 10

MEGA Masterton King of the Mountain (white with red polka dots), Mobile Communications Service Most Aggressive (orange) or Fagan Motors U23 (white) These riders then wear that jersey in the next day’s race.

An overall prize is awarded for the Cross Country Rentals Teams Classification.

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Australian teams look to stamp mark New Zealand

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Expect to see more Australian flags flying than usual, with six Aussie based teams lining up to contest the 2020 New Zealand Cycle Classic.

Race director Jorge Sandoval is excited to welcome Team BridgeLane Continental Cycling team, Oliver’s Real Food Racing, St George Continental Cycling Team, Futuro Pro Cycling, Velofit Australia and Cycle House Racing to the Wairarapa this month.

of that history,” says Sam. “It holds a special place for us, especially the Wairarapa region, and it really is thrilling that the race will be returning there for 2020...although I think some of the riders will be less thrilled when they are on their third rep of Te Wharau Hill on stage four.”

Photo by Dave Lintott

“We all love a bit of TransTasman rivalry, don’t we?

In addition to six Australian based teams there will be Australian riders racing for other teams while several Kiwis will be in action for Australian teams.”

FACT FILE

The New Zealand Cycle Classic is held over five “stages”. One stage is raced per day. The results from each stage are cumulative and determine the overall winner of the tour. The total distance of the NZ Cycle Classic is 668.6km across five stages.

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Team Leader A cycling team is made up of a Team Leader, the rider chosen to try and win the race.

Domestiques Are other riders who do whatever is needed to help their team leader win, including getting drink bottles and food for them

Sam Layzell, Oliver’s Real Food Racing General Manager is excited to be returning to the event for the fifth time.

“The race has such a rich history, and we are honoured that our team has had the opportunity to be a small part and even giving their wheel to the team leader if they get a puncture.

Peloton The main group or field of cyclists.

Breakaway A breakaway is when a small group of riders or an individual have successfully opened a gap ahead of the peloton.

Race Director Moves back and forth through the race in a vehicle clearly labelled.

The Race Director ensures

St George Continental manager Stuart Boyce says five New Zealand riders – including inform Michael Vink who won the recent Tour of Southland and Dylan Kennett, will lineup alongside Australian Blake Quick.

“This race is an important race for the team as it starts o° the season and with a few new riders in the roster will quickly get the team working together.” everything is safe and working well for the race.

Race Commissaire Oversees the Convoy of team vehicles following the race and ensures everything is within the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) rules.

Convoy Team cars and other vehicles carry food and drinks, spare bikes and parts and communication systems to keep the riders and operations running smoothly for the long stages.

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Hope for a new decade As I am contemplating the content of this article celebrating the beginning of a new decade, I am gazing at the beauty of the Pacific Ocean at Sandy Bay on the Wairarapa coastline.

We live in a beautiful part of this world. But why, when we hear world news, do many of us feel that our world is lacking hope for a wonderful future?

As an idealist, I believe that if we lived in peace, acted in love, and connected with each other with joy, the world would have an exciting future.

So, how does volunteering fit into these actions that create a vision for a world where we live in a compassionate way?

Volunteering is about acting in love and connecting with each other, which means that volunteers are part of

Volunteering Wairarapa

Jill Greathead this vision.

Our greatest achievement at the Volunteer Centre in 2019 was initiating the ‘buddied volunteering’ project, inspired by volunteer Joseph Moloughney, who died last April.

Joseph used nonjudgement, tolerance, and compassion when he worked with our young people who came to us looking for volunteering roles to give them life experience as they looked for work.

We showed that if we partner up experienced volunteers with our youth then we connect people

in intergenerational relationships to work together.

We also learnt that being strong was not the best way to achieve our best successes.

As Joseph showed us, our successes came with nonjudgement, tolerance and compassion.

Communities naturally become strong when we work together, when we share our joy together and when we acknowledge and release our pain together.

Having just finished reading Braving the Wilderness by Brene Brown, I have gained insight into why it is

important to become authentic by sharing our vulnerabilities, so the world can become a truthful place to live.

At Volunteering Wairarapa, we are working towards creating a compassionate and caring community where volunteering makes us feel valued, connected and empowered.

When people feel and act in this way by bringing meaning into their lives then a compassionate world will evolve.

We can’t wait for the world to change so why don’t we start right here in Wairarapa?

That is how we will act at Volunteering Wairarapa, so we can be the change that is needed.

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Inspired by the outdoors Masterton’s Amelia Gordon [pictured right], 18, is a step closer to her Outward Bound trip this month, thanks to her artistic talent. Amelia did a large painting of waratah flowers to raffle off. She said the raffle went “brilliantly” and she raised $390 towards her trip. The winning ticket was pulled by Justice of Peace Fiona Dransfield [pictured left] at the Masterton Farmers Market late last year. The winner of the artwork was Tallulah Mcintosh. “I would like to thank Pete Nikolaison Photography and Framing for generously contributing towards the cost of the framing,” Amelia said. “I would like to thank Katie Williams for the waratah which inspired my painting, and I’d also like to thank everyone who kindly supported me by buying tickets.”

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Three dogs were brought into Masterton Vetcare suffering heatstroke – two survived but only just, one died.

Vetcare nurses and veterinarians worked for four hours to try and save the dog which was bleeding in its chest. But each time they tried to take it off medication it collapsed. The last time they tried to save it, it had a massive heart attack and died.

They managed to revive the two other dogs but for one, vets had to do an ‘all-nighter’ to keep it alive.

Emergency veterinarian Dr Heidi Ward-McGrath said that the dogs had been in cars that were too hot for them and when the owners brought them in they were already dark purple.

They were starting to froth up blood because their liver and kidneys were damaged, she said, and had started bleeding internally.

“People should not take their dogs out in cars in this heat and they most certainly should not leave them in the car … it kills the dogs.”

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Volunteer helps empower rest home residents Sharon Thompson has a unique volunteer role at Enliven’s Kandahar Home.

Sharon has become an advocate for the residents at the Masterton rest home since she started volunteering about two years ago.

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“There is a residents’ meeting every three months and beforehand I go around and talk to them on a one-on-one basis and see if there’s anything they want mentioned anonymously,” Sharon explains.

Vetcare’s Dr Heidi WardMcGrath with a dog prone to overheating.

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The temperature in a car can rise to 40 degrees Celcius when it is 25 degrees outside.

Heidi said any dog can suffer heatstroke, but it is breeds with short noses and soft tissues in the upper airways that obstruct airflow which are particularly at risk.

These dogs are grouped as brachycephalic. Popular brachycephalic breeds include English and French bulldogs, bull mastiffs, Boston terriers, boxers, pugs, shih tzus, and Pekingese.

Dogs that get heat stroke generally have a 50 per cent chance of surviving but for dogs with the short noses and soft pallet the chances drop down to 10

per cent.

Heidi said people should leave their dogs at home in the cool on hot summer days, and never leave them in cars.

She advises walking dogs before 9am or after 7pm when it is cooler.

“If the pavement is too hot for your hand, it is too hot for the dog as all the heat burns their paws and goes up into their bodies and the dog starts overheating.

“Dogs must have access to plenty of water and a cold splash pool is a good idea. You can make popsicles for the dogs from cooked carrot and pumpkin or banana and honey, which is a great way to help them cool down.”

“In a group situation at the meeting some of the residents might not feel comfortable about speaking up so it’s important they have this opportunity.”

Before the meeting, Sharon will meet with Kandahar Home manager Peter Newman to talk about anything that has been brought up.

Suggestions Sharon has helped to communicate in the past have included hanging more clocks on the walls around the rest home.

“Sometimes we’ve found residents feel like it’s too much to ask, but they’re comfortable talking to Sharon and these little things are easily fixed,” says Kandahar Home manager Peter Newman.

He says the advocate role is another way to empower Kandahar Home’s residents to provide ideas on what they want in their home.

Advocacy is just one way Sharon helps out at Kandahar Home. She is also active with the rest home’s recreation team, including

Kandahar Home volunteer Sharon Thompson acts as an advocate for the residents at the Enliven home. assisting with the monthly inter-home quiz afternoon.

Sharon sometimes takes the residents out and gives them a hand with any administrative tasks that need doing, such as paying bills or filling out forms.

“A lot of the residents here don’t have family close-by so I like being able to help them,” Sharon says.

Kandahar Home and sister site, Kandahar Court, are both located in Lansdowne, Masterton. To express your interest in volunteering at either of these homes, email support@psc.org.nz or phone 06 370 0447 (Kandahar Home) or 06 370 0449 (Kandahar Court).

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between saying something and doing something.

It’s easy to share ideas and opinions on issues that matter to us, especially through the likes of social media where we can all be keyboard warriors and wannabe influencers.

However, change comes from taking action as opposed to just talking about issues that concern us.

For example, if you care about climate change, start doing something in your own life, such as using public transport or riding a bike to work.

This idea around taking action is summed up nicely

by John F Kennedy, who said: “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.”

The ideas and strategies in this book are those that will, if applied, have anyone leading a more productive, fulfilling and happier life.

In an interview on the Mojo Radio Show, James shares what he believes to be the ‘meta habit’ or the one thing that can be the pathway to doing anything we want to do; this habit is reading.

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we get older is the amount of aerobic physical activity we have done in the past and our current level of aerobic capacity.

The good news here is that the past was yesterday, and we can start building on the past today.

If you are already aerobically fit, that’s great, but if you’re not you can start taking action now, with the benefits going beyond our physical health to the proven positive impact on our mental agility well into our golden years.

To increase our aerobic capacity don’t over complicate things, simply start with a walk to the end of the street and back.

The important thing is to be consistent, with the small daily steps leading to big positive outcomes over time.

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button to get back on track many others I have shared, being a simple one.

Jocko’s strategy is to ‘hit the turbo button’.

By this he means to put aside a period of time – it could be a full day, three days, but generally a relatively short burst – and then really put the work in for long hours during this time until everything is done and you’re back with a sense of control.

The time in which you’re operating on turbo will be hard work, but the feeling and reward at the end will make the effort well worth it.

Push to overcome obstacles.

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money (try The Richest Man in Babylon), to vegetarian cooking (try books by The Happy Pair).

Reading is timeless; it’s not going away or being replaced and we can (almost) all do it.

However, it is also something that many don’t come anywhere near to fully utilising.

Hit the turbo button to catch up There are many times in which we can feel

overwhelmed with the huge amount we have to do – when our to-do list overflows and the in tray is fill to the brim.

We are left with the constant feeling of not being on top of things, worried that we’ll never catch up and will always be chasing our tails.

Former Navy Seal and current performance coach Jocko Willink has a solution to get back on track in times like these, with his solution, like so

Only so much time on turbo charge

Willink’s ‘going turbo’ approach can be effective to get us through times when we feel overwhelmed, needing to get back to a sense of balance and control.

Going turbo is about short bursts of intense and hard work; I would see this as a few days at most.

What we need to avoid is making going turbo the norm; where we are always operating in the extreme, with long days, constant deadlines, and high stress.

If this is the case, burnout will be the outcome. We simply can’t operate like this.

I would compare best practice to a recent

TED Talk I saw about training for top endurance athletes – almost all of their workouts are done at low intensity, with just a small percentage done where they are pushing themselves to their limits.

This analogy shows what needs to be done for a manageable approach to long-term success.

Timeless advice on mental illness

Mental illness impacts on so many people in society.

It is a very complex condition that has many symptoms, a wide range of treatments and means of addressing, with many treatments having now proven to be more harmful than beneficial.

I am by no means an expert, but I do feel that Hippocrates, a person who lived almost 2500 years ago, prescribed advice that will at least partly help with many of the symptom of mental illness.

Hippocrates recommended: quiet living, a healthy diet, and exercise.

This isn’t a case of dropping or ignoring the prescriptions and advice of trained health professionals, it’s simply a case of acknowledging the wisdom of a person who lived before the time of Jesus Christ that, I believe,

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is still extremely relevant today.

Celebrate the good times of others

The Daily Calm had a focus on FOMO - fear of missing out.

This is a common condition in the world we now live in, as we have access to and an insight into the lives of others through social media.

However, a perspective to take is to consider our own social media posts, which will always be the highlights, as opposed to the mundane.

If this is the case with us, then it’s probably also the case with others, so the next time you judge another person’s life on their Facebook or Instagram feed, instead enjoy the picture and be happy that someone you know is experiencing an exciting moment or event in what is otherwise a quite normal life.

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

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OBITUARY

ANTHONY GWYNNE LAWRENCE 21/08/25 – 21/12/19

Gianina Schwanecke At a time when the wool industry faces fresh challenges and new opportunities, Anthony Lawrence, or Tony as most people knew him, will be remembered for having helped lead the way.

Lawrence spent more than 30 years in the wool research industry pushing for innovation.

The Masterton man passed away two weeks ago, aged 94.

Born in Christchurch in 1925, Lawrence went to school at Christ’s College and later Lincoln College.

After leaving college he worked as a stock clerk while studying accountancy at night school.

Upon turning 18, he enlisted in the Royal New Zealand Navy Volunteer Reserve, serving in Europe and the North Atlantic during the final years of World War II. When he returned to New Zealand in 1945, he abandoned accountancy and decided to go farming.

Lawrence worked as a shepherd in the South Island for several

years before moving to Wairarapa in 1950.

He purchased a block of undeveloped hill country north of Tinui.

With his wife Justine, he turned the land from largely unfenced, riding access only property with no electricity and no telephone, to an enlarged high producing farm running 10,000 stock units.

Wool became the world’s best carpet fibre. That was done here and that was done under him.

His time as a representative for Tinui on the Federated Farmers chapter spurred his interest in farmer politics and in 1964 he was appointed as the Chair of the Wairarapa Provincial Meat and Wool Section.

In 1967 he became the provincial president and in 1969 was appointed to the New Zealand Wool Board.

In 1974, he was also elected as chair of the Wool Research Organisation of New

Tony Lawrence.

Zealand [WRONZ] board.

On the premise that “it is the product that sells the wool”, he immediately set about widening the scope of the organisation research field.

The wool industry underwent huge changes during Lawrence’s tenure, and he is credited for

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breeding a culture of innovation at WRONZ which led the industry through these challenges.

Garth Carnaby, a former managing director of WRONZ, worked closely with Lawrence during this time and described him as someone who “led from the front”.

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“He was a great farmer and leader. He didn’t just reflect political views or the lowest common denominator.

“He played a big part in setting the culture of [WRONZ] and building the human resource capability which enabled it to become a world class research institution.”

Research breakthroughs had wool transition from being used as an apparel fibre, to material for the carpet industry.

“I think a lot of farmers don’t always appreciate what was achieved on their behalf,” Carnaby said. “It was a massive effort.

“Wool became the world’s best carpet fibre.

That was done here and that was done under him.”

His services to the industry were recognised in 1993 when Lawrence was awarded the Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.

Carnaby said he had remained interested in the future of wool even after retiring from both the Wool Board and WRONZ in 1990.

“We’ve probably got the same challenge now and we’ve got to find some new uses for it again.”

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34 Wairarapa Midweek Community Events Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Events

THURSDAY, JANUARY 9 The Salvation Army Oasis: Gambling addiction help, free service, counselling service available, 41 Perry St, Masterton. Call [06] 370-3317/ [021] 804-339 [any time] – Ramil Adhikari.

Open Mic Night: At the Greytown Hotel Top Pub, 8-10.30pm.

Wairarapa Genealogists: Rooms open 1-4pm, at the Research Rooms, 79 Queen St, Masterton. The public are most welcome to seek help with their family history research.

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

Digital Seniors: Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching: Martinborough, St Andrew’s Hall, Dublin St, 9.30-11.30am.

Featherston, Featherston Fire Station, Fox St, 1.30-3.30pm.

Age Concern: SayGo, 9am, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton.

Housie: At Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club [behind clock tower Carterton], at 1pm.

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 [022] 373-4299.

Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 4pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Joan Miller 377-7983.

Social Learners Bridge: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Barbara [06] 304-9208.

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

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

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

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

Call 377-5518 or 377-1135.

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

Wairarapa Fern & Thistle Pipe Band: Practice 6.30-8.30pm, Savage Club Hall, 10 Albert St, Masterton. Call secretary, Gloria [027] 628-5889.

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

FRIDAY, JANUARY 10 Exhibitions at Aratoi: Wairarapa Art Review [57 works of art by local artists]; First There Was Phoenician [paintings by Carterton artist Rhondda Greig] to February 9; Dominion [a red steel deer with piwakawaka by Sean Crawford] and The Body of the Work/It Does No Harm To Wonder [sculptures and photomontages by Richard Reddaway, and art by members of Henley Men’s Shed, Wairarapa Embroiderers Guild, and Wairarapa Spinners and Weavers, and pupils from Douglas Park School], to February 23; Our Town – The Changing Face of Masterton [60 photographs of Masterton over six decades, by Pete and his late father George [Ted] Nikolaison], until March 1, 12 Bruce St, Masterton. Open daily, 10am-4pm.

Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Fri-Mon 10am-4pm, groups by arrangement. Call Jean [06] 3726623 or Pam [06] 372-6459.

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

Support available across Wairarapa at no cost to you. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246.

Needlework and Craft Drop-In: 10am-noon, Featherston Community Centre. Call Virginia [06] 308-8392.

Give wildlife space Stand back from wildlife – use your camera zoom.

Stay 20m away from seals and never feed our birds, even if they ask!

Take your litter with you Help us protect our land, water and wildlife by taking your litter with you. Even organic litter (like apple cores) attracts pests like rats.

Always be prepared • Plan your trip well and make sure to pack extra clothing and food.

• Tell someone before you go. Let them know where you’re going and when you’ll be back.

Sewing and Craft: 10am-2pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Petra [021] 234-1554.

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, 41 High St North, Carterton. Call Desley [027] 7878558.

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 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] 2597684 or Sam [0210] 552-113.

Masterton Masters Swimming Club: Club night 6-7pm, Genesis Recreation Centre back pool. Call Stu [027] 2954189 or Lucy [021] 0204-4144.

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

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

SATURDAY, JANUARY 11 Featherston Weekly Market: Fresh produce, fine food producers, creators and much more. Great atmosphere, amazing food and community spirit, 8am-2pm, 33 Fitzherbert St.

Harlequin Theatre: Wardrobe hire, 10am-1pm. Call 377-4066.

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

Parkrun: Weekly 5km run/walk.

Measured, timed, free. 8am start, at the Woodside end of the Greytown rail trail. Onetime registration essential. Info: parkrun.co.nz/ greytownwoodsidetrail Wairarapa Genealogists: Rooms open 10am-1pm, at the Research Rooms, 79 Queen St, Masterton.

Martinborough Museum: Open 1.30-3.30pm, 7 Memorial Sq, Martinborough.

Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Open Sat and Sun 10am-2pm, other times by arrangement, groups welcome. Call Elsa [021] 263-9403.

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

Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway. Open by appointment. Call 379-9021 or 379-5564.

Toy Library: Masterton: 10am-1pm, at rear of YMCA, 162 Dixon St. Featherston Toy Library: 14 Wakefield St, 10am-noon. Call Merle [06] 308-8109.

Farmers’ Market: 9am-1pm, at Farriers, 4 Queen St, Masterton.

Undercover, wheelchair and dog friendly. Call [027] 356-6592.

Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet at 1.15pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton.

Call Steve Davis [06] 304-7155.

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

Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm behind the Hosking Garden

in the park. Call Carl Redvers 3787109.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 12 Carterton Farmers’ Market: High St, Carterton, 9am-12.30pm.

Martinborough Museum: Open 1.30-3.30pm, 7 Memorial Sq, Martinborough.

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

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

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

Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Joan Miller 377-7983.

Masterton Car Boot Sale and Market: 6.30-11.30am, Essex St car park. Contact ja.murray@xtra.co.nz Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 9am for 9.15am start, at clubrooms behind clock tower Carterton. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000.

MONDAY, JANUARY 13 Age Concern: Exercise For Seniors, 9.30am; line dancing, 10.30am, at the Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton.

East Indoor Bowling Club: Meet at 7pm, all members and visitors welcome. Call Julie 377-5497 or George 378-9266.

Literacy Wairarapa: Offers free help with reading, spelling and maths at Te Awhina/Cameron Community House, 9am-noon.

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,

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• Be aware of the weather, it can change fast.

• Know your limits – it’s OK to turn back.

Leave your drone at home Poo in a loo Use the toilet at huts and campsites – it may be some distance until the next loo. When you are on the track and if you really can’t wait, poo away from people and waterways.

You need a permit to fly your drone over our scenic lands and waters. It makes sure the local wildlife are safe and cultural values are respected.

Go online to get a permit, or leave your drone at home.

Are your locks being dried out by sea salt and sun?

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hair@shinegreytown.co.nz Mon, Tues, Wed and Fri: 9am-5pm Thurs: 9am-7.30pm | Sat: 9am-1pm

Featherston Community Centre Call Val [06] 308 9203.

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

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

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

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 9am4pm, 43 Perry St, Masterton. Call 377-0078 or 0800 367-222.

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

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 Bob [021] 042-2947 or Martin [06] 372-7764.

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

TUESDAY, JANUARY 14 The Book Lovers Corner: 3.304.30pm on Arrow FM {92.7FM] and available online, https:// www.arrowfm.co.nz/programmes/ show/94/the-book-lovers-corner-/ GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Pippins, 5-7 years, 3.45-5pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550.

Digital Seniors: Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching: Carterton, Fire Station (new venue) 9.30-11.30am. Greytown, Greytown Fire Station, 1.30-3.30pm.

Wairarapa Consumer Complaints Support & Advisory Group: 11amnoon, at Te Awhina House, Cameron Cres, Masterton. Contact adviser Aileen Haeata goddessfitnz@gmail. com Harlequin Theatre: Wardrobe hire, 10am-1pm. Call 377-4066.

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

Wairarapa Senior Net: Invites people 50 years-plus to interesting computer and Smartphone course, at the Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton, 1.30-2.30pm.

Wairarapa Genealogists: Rooms open 1-4pm, at the Research Rooms, 79 Queen St, Masterton.

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

Tribal Fusion Bellydancing: At 15 Queen St, Masterton, at 6.30pm. Text Toni [021] 105-7649 or visit Wairarapa Steampunk Tribal Bellydance on FB for more

information.

Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 9am-noon at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton.

Call John 370-2511 or Brian 3774066.

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

Juesday Art: 10am-1pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Julia [06] 308-8977.

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

Art For Everyone: 7-8pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Sandie [021] 157-4909.

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

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

Call Steve 379-6999.

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

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

Free Community Fit Club: 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 4987261.

Woops A Daisies: Leisure Marching Team practise 4-5pm, at the YMCA. Call Cheryl [06] 370-1922.

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

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

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

Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 9am for 9.15am start, at clubrooms behind clock

tower Carterton. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000.

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

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

just come for some company, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton.

Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, beginners 4.30-5.30pm; intermediate, 5.30-7pm. Call 3775518 or 377-1135.

Kiddie Gym: For 0-3-year-olds, 9.3011am, at St David’s Church, corner High and Victoria Sts, Carterton. Call Lorna or Abby 379-8325.

Rangatahi to Rangatira Youth Group: Join us for sports, food, and leadership, Carterton Events Centre.

Text “R2R” to [027] 742-2264.

Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm for browsing or painting, at 12 Victoria St. Call Sue 377-7019.

Age Concern: Exercise For Seniors, 1.30pm, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St, Masterton.

Carterton Women’s Golf: Nine-hole golf at 10.45am. Call Jane Brooking [021] 171-9249.

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

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

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

Call Sean Mulcahy 379-9316.

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

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

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 behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 378-7109. * To have an event listed please email event@age.co.nz by noon Thursday prior

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15 Wairarapa Senior Net: Invites people 50 years-plus to their AppleMac computer and Smartphone presentations, in their rooms, at the Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton, 1.30-2.30pm.

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

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

Digital Seniors: Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching at Masterton Library, 10am-noon.

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

Wairarapa 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.

AA Meeting: At 7.30pm, Departmental building, level one.

Entry on the carpark side. Call [027] 557-7928.

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

Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Club: Craft and chat afternoon 1-3pm, bring your crafts or

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) Rangitāne Tū Mai Rā Trust are seeking Request for Proposals from experienced videographers to record the celebration and ceremonial Return of Pūkaha National Wildlife Reserve and Pūkaha Scenic Reserve Centre to Rangitāne on Saturday 8th February 2020.

Rangitāne Tū Mai Rā Trust are the Post Settlement Governance Entity for Rangitāne o Tamaki nui a Rua and Rangitāne o Wairarapa.

Pūkaha, is one of the last remnants of Te Tapere nui a Whātonga, the great domain o Whātonga.

One of three chiefs who commanded the Kurahaupō waka as it sailed to Aotearoa.

Whātonga is the grandfather of Tanenuiarangi, the epitomes ancestor of the Rangitāne people.

Te Tapere nui a Whātonga also known as 70-mile bush, stretched from Norsewood to north of Masterton.

We are looking for someone to record the entire event as well as edit the final footage.

Proposals must include: Detailed plan including your capability and capacity for this project; Proposed Budget; Previous experience and referees.

Please email your RFP to info@tumaira.iwi.nz by 23rd January 2020. Must be available for practice run 29th January 2020.

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Pūkaha was a key piece of redress for Rangitāne not only for its natural beauty but for its significance to our tribal identity. It is a 942-ha unfenced reserve in the Wairarapa and Tararua that has huge conservation importance for the nation and has cultural significance for Rangitāne.

We are excited that we get to celebrate the return of Pūkaha as part of our redress.

8 February 2020, 10.30am Pōhiri 85379 State Highway 2, Mount Bruce 5881

PROPOSAL TO CLOSE ROADS TO ORDINARY VEHICULAR TRAFFIC PURSUANT to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that the Carterton District Council proposes to close a portion of Admiral Hill Road for the purpose of stage 4 of the New Zealand Cycle Classic for the period indicated hereunder: Period of Closure: Saturday 18th January 2020

1.30pm – 3.30pm

Roads affected: Admiral Hill Road from Te Whiti Road to the summit The closed section will be adequately and properly signposted, at the beginning of the closed road, being manned with radio communication to allow the passage of through traffic in an emergency.

Please RSVP by 24 January 2020 to info@tumaira.iwi.nz

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Buses will be available leaving from South Wairarapa and Masterton

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Bookings must be made through our rūnanga 06 3700 600

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OFFICIAL NOTICE. CARTERTON DISTRICT COUNCIL

2020 Meeting Schedule Carterton District Council and Committee Meetings are listed below through to the end of 2020.

All meetings will be held at the Carterton Events Centre, 50 Holloway Street, Carterton unless advised: Ordinary Council Meeting Start Time 1.00pm 29 January 18 March 6 May 24 June 12 August 28 October 9 December

Infrastructure and Services Committee Meeting Start Time 8.30am 12 February 8 April 3 June 9 September 11 November

Policy and Strategy Committee Meeting Start Time 11.00am 12 February 8 April 3 June 9 September 11 November

Water Race Committee Meeting Start Time 2.00pm 5 February 20 May 19 August 4 November

Audit and Risk Committee Meeting Start Time 9.30am 4 March 20 May 19 August 18 November

Wairarapa Library Services Committee Meeting Start Time 1.00pm 19 February 3 June 26 August 18 November

Agendas will be available two days prior to each meeting at the Council Office, Library, and on the Council website www.cdc.govt.nz.

Members of the public are invited to attend any of these meetings. At the start of each meeting a public forum is provided for members of the public who wish to participate.

You need to register your intention with Casey Spencer on 06 379 4030 or by email to casey@cdc.govt.nz at least one day before the meeting day if you would like to address the Council or a Committee. www.cdc.govt.nz

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Employment

SENIOR OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR MARKETING ASSISTANT The Escarpment Vineyard, a highly respected winery business based in Martinborough which is involved in the growing, making and marketing of premium wine both locally and overseas, requires the services of a Marketing Assistant.

The position is based at the winery 275 Te Muna Road, Martinborough.

Responsibilities include assisting the Office Manager with export documentation, wine dispatch, mail order sales, cellar door duties and social media posts.

Management of the company web site, a computer based mail order system and the daily management of the companies export sales will be required.

The successful applicant will report directly to the Office Manager.

We require a person who is highly organised, self-motivated and has excellent management skills. Relevant experience is preferred but not essential.

The position could be a contract arrangement if that suits the successful applicant.

Starting date. As soon as possible.

Applications close 20/1/20 and will be treated strictly confidentially.

Please forward a covering letter with a one page CV and references to: General Manager Larry McKenna The Escarpment Vineyard Martinborough larry@escarpment.co.nz

- Including the running of the large animal veterinary calendar We have a new fulltime role available to cover the increased workload at our Carterton branch, with a start date of February 1st 2020 Attributes required: • Past experience in the Agriculture industry essential • Team person • Outgoing personality • Honest and accurate • Self-motivated with initiative • Ambitious • Thrives under pressure • Can multi-task efficiently • Excellent communication skills a must • Good local geographical knowledge Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to): • Greeting customers and answering telephones • Managing the large animal veterinary calendar • Assisting Administration Manager Applications with CV and references to: The Manager Keinzley Agvet Limited PO Box 95 Carterton Or email desire@keinzley.co.nz Applications close Friday 17th January 2020

Employment

Employment

TEACHER AIDE

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Tinui School has a vacancy for a teacher second aide working Monday to Thursday, 13 hours per week supporting the learning of our higher needs students.

If you love working with kids and would like to be part of our fantastic rural school contact principal@tinui.school.nz for a full job description and application form.

Applications close 24th January 2020

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Come and join a professional and enthusiastic team. The Supported Learning Centre at Wairarapa College requires two Teacher Aides, one full time (30 hours per week) and another approx.. 20 hours per week all dependent on ORS funding. The applicant will support students who have various disabilities in and out of the Centre.

Apply in writing with a CV and covering letter to Amanda Kawana, email akawana@waicol.nz

by Wednesday 15th January 2020.

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PUKEMANU BAR AND EATERY

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Allied Concrete specialises in the production of ready mix concrete, with 54 plants nationwide. A vacancy has arisen at the Masterton plant for a casual Ready mix driver.

To be considered for this role you will be required to: • Have a current class 4 licence • Be punctual and reliable • Be flexible in your working hours • Be customer focused • Be fully committed to the highest levels of Health and Safety While previous industry experience may be an advantage, it is not essential as on the job training will be given to the successful candidate.

Opportunities to learn new skills and take on more challenging roles are very real and expected. If you are interested in a long term career then this may be the industry for you.

Allied Concrete are committed to providing a safe and drug free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test and a driving assessment by our regional driving trainer prior to confirmation of employment.

Applications should be in own hand writing attached to a current CV posted to: Allied Concrete PO Box 2037 Masterton 5842 Attention: Cole Haywood If you have any questions about the position please contact the Masterton plant Phone 06 370 5187 Email cole.haywood@alliedconcrete.co.nz Applications for this position close Friday 22nd January 2020

Pukemanu Bar an local, right on The Square in the beautiful Wairarapa region. It offers full TAB service, restaurant, bottle store and gaming lounge.

We are looking for an experienced manager to organise and oversee daily operations of this outlet. Reporting directly to the General Manager Operations and Compliance, you will be responsible for the operational efficiency and profitability of this business.

The ideal candidate for this position must thrive in a dynamic, fast paced environment, maintaining a strong focus on customer service.

Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills are also vital.

Requirements: Proven experience as a hospitality manager Hands-on experience in customer service or sales Solid understanding of hospitality procedures and best practices Knowledge of quality standards Excellent organisational and leadership skills Outstanding communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills Problem solving aptitude Hold a current duty ma certificate Knowledge and experience of the Sale of Liquor Act, Class 4 Gaming, Food Hygiene and all other relevant legislative knowledge Please apply with a covering letter and c.v. to: lesley@trusthouse.co.nz Applications close 17 January 2020 Overseas applicants will not be considered unless they hold Permanent Residence in New Zealand.

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38 Wairarapa Midweek Sport Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Standouts of the decade

With the century’s first decade having come to an end, it’s time to reflect on 10 years of sporting highlights by our Wairarapa-based athletes. Rather than accolades over a period of time, I have limited these to one-off achievements.

Sport

La Price and Patel’s heroics

Lansdowne were reasonably well-placed at 225-9 in the 2018 Bidwill Cup final against Greytown when Brock Price was joined by number 11 Sanjay Patel at the crease.

One hundred and ninetyfive runs later, the innings ended when Price was caught for an incredible 241 [21 fours and 16 sixes from194 balls]. Patel was 64 not out.

Greytown attacked aggressively but Lansdowne’s total of 420 proved too challenging.

Soli Malatai’s handful of tries

To score five tries in one game is rare enough, but to achieve it on his 21st birthday made it a day to remember for Soli Malatai.

The flying winger scored five tries as WairarapaBush produced some stunning attacking rugby to blow away Buller 61-29 in their 2016 Heartland fixture at Memorial Park.

Coggies Call

Chris Cogdale Malatai produced more magic with a brilliant solo try in the Lochore Cup final loss to Horowhenua-Kapiti in Levin.

Dalefield women’s remarkable return

Dalefield returned to the Wellington premier division in 2016 after several years.

Initially they intended to start in a lower division but with the withdrawal of a regular premier division side, they were invited into the premier competition, and the rest is history.

The return of several Wairarapa players who had moved to Wellington clubs was a huge boost for Dalefield.

The final against the powerful Eastern Hutt side finished 1-1 at fulltime,

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with Dalefield capping a remarkable return by scoring the winning goal in the first period of extra time.

Dalefield won the title again in 2017.

Dalefield men’s first Wellington premiership

Dalefield’s first premiership win was the sort of story of which fairy tales are made.

Prior to 2015, Dalefield had been the whipping boys in the Wellington premier division and had finished last in 2014.

Twelve months later they were champions.

Some the region’s top players who had been playing for Wellington clubs returned, and under the astute guidance of coach Willie Schaefer, they quickly formed a powerful

combination.

In the final against Indians the scores were locked at 2-2 at fulltime and after two periods of extra time. Dalefield won 7-5 in the penalty shootout.

Dalefield repeated the success in 2016 and in 2019.

Duncan Cup golf

Masterton’s name was engraved on the Duncan Cup, Wellington Golf’s premier interclub championship, regarded by many as New Zealand’s toughest interclub golf competition, for the first

time in May 2019 after the beat fellow final debutants, Judgeford.

Masterton set up the victory by winning the morning foursomes 4-1. They followed up by winning the singles 6-4 for a 10-5 victory to take home the trophy for the first time in the cup’s 73-year history.

Hawke Cup challenge

Wairarapa topped the 2011-12 Zone Two Hawke Cup elimination series after a dramatic first innings win over Horowhenua-Kapiti in Paraparaumu.

After the first day was

Kieran McAnulty Labour List MP based in Wairarapa

The Centre will be open from January 6th when volunteer driving commences again for the year.

Shadeloan equipment is available to book from Jan 6th 2020 for not - for - profit events.

• 14th February: Look Good Feel Better workshop.

Bookings essential 0800865432.

• Visiting breast care fitters and wig fitters resume in February.

• 24th February: Thriver’s & Survivors afternoon tea 1-2.30pm Masterton.

• South Wairarapa Outreach services including massage counselling available. Phone Centre to discuss.

Be sunsmart this summer, prevent sunburn, slip slop slap and wrap.

UV rays can be harmful even on a cloudy day. Download the UV2 app to find out when to cover up.

CANCER SOCIETY WAIRARAPA

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Masterton. Phone Phone 06 06 378 378 8039 8039 Want to talk to a Nurse about Cancer?

Phone 0800 226 237 CANCER INFORMATION HELPLINE

04 817 8766 (Parliament) or 06 377 7186 (Electorate) kieran.mcanulty@parliament.govt.nz Parliament Buildings, Private Bag 18 888 Wellington 6010 Electorate o˜ ce: 157 Queen Street Authorised by Kieran McAnulty, Masterton 5810 Parliament Buildings, Wellington /McAnultyLabour @Kieran_McAnulty

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RESTRICTED FIRE SEASON

Soli Malatai on his way to one his five tries against Buller in 2018.

Zane Hopman, world Muaythai champion

Wairarapa United’s Peter Rabo heading in the winning goal in the 2011 Chatham Cup final.

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washed out, Wairarapa restricted HorowhenuaKapiti to 167. An unbeaten 102 by Matthew Stringfellow led Wairarapa to 206-7, after they were in dire straits at 60-5.

That was enough to earn Wairarapa their first challenge since 1985.

In the challenge, holders Hamilton fielded close to a Northern Districts line up and easily won on first innings.

Masterton kickboxer Zane Hopman won the world heavyweight crown at the 2014 WMC IMFA World Championships in Malaysia.

The then 22-year-old defeated Florent Kaouachi from France in the final to win gold.

Hopman earlier beat Mazunov Stanislav from Kazakhstan and German Jakob Styben, who he punched out of the ring in the dying seconds of the final round.

Kerry Mountcastle, NZ strokeplay champion

Kerry Mountcastle confirmed his potential as one of New Zealand’s most exciting golfing prospects with victory in the 2018 New Zealand strokeplay championship. The Masterton golfer made no

race of the championship, clearing out to win by eight shots from Kevin Koong.

Mountcastle later won his first professional tournament, the Carrus Open in Tauranga, and earned selection in the New Zealand Eisenhower Trophy team.

Richard Mason, fifth national rally championship

Richard Mason won a record fifth NZ rally championship in 2014 in his Subaru Impreza WRX. Mason and his wife, Sara, dominated the championship, winning five of the six rounds.

Sara also won four codriver’s title and narrowly missed the 2005 title due to university studies.

Unfortunately for the Masons, lack of sponsorship prevented them extending their

championship run.

Chatham Cup

Wairarapa United set up a Chatham Cup final blockbuster with Central League rivals Napier City Rovers, after beating the northern region’s dominant team Bay Olympic 1-0 in the semifinal with an outstanding defensive performance following the sending off of their brilliant Fijian midfielder Peter Rabo.

More than 3000 supporters swarmed to Palmerston North to witness United claim New Zealand’s most prestigious football trophy 2-1.

Rabo went from zero to hero by scoring with a brilliant header over Rovers’ goalkeeper Shaun Peta late in the match.

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HAND HELD WATERING ONLY IN FEATHERSTON & GREYTOWN TOWN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE The following restrictions apply to outdoor water use: • HAND HELD watering devices only • No sprinklers, irrigation systems or unattended hoses.

Carterton P 027 221 2326 E derryhilllegal@lawshed.co.nz

This is in addition to year-round alternate day watering even numbered properties on even numbered dates and odd numbered properties on odd numbered dates.

This measure has been taken to ensure that there is enough clean, clear, and safe drinking water for our community.

We wish all of our clients a Happy New Year.

For more information please visit: www.wellingtonwater.co.nz/SWDC This notice is issued pursuant to: clause 4.7.3 of the Wairarapa Consolidated Bylaw 2019 Part 5: Water Supply.

Our office will resume to usual hours from Monday the 13th of January Until then limited services are available For assistance, please contact us on legal@gawith.co.nz or 06 370 0000

Notice if given under section 56(1)(b) of the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017 that a Restricted Fire Season has been declared from 0800 Monday 9th December 2019 covering all areas within the Wairarapa District (Urban and Rural) and Tararua District (Urban and Rural) until revoked or amended by Fire and Emergency New Zealand.

Norsewood Ormondville Dannevirke

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Pahiatua

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Masterton

Carterton Greytown Featherston

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Martinborough

Wairarapa A permit is required to light a fire in open air in these areas.

See www.checkitsalright.nz for types of fire which have been authorised as not being fires in open air and do not need a permit.

You commit an offence if you knowingly or recklessly light, or allow another person to light, a fire in open air in an area that is in a Restricted Fire Season unless under a permit issued by Fire and Emergency New Zealand and in accordance with any conditions of the permit. Any fire permits issued during a Restricted Fire Season are suspended if Fire and Emergency declares a Prohibited Fire Season, or prohibits fire in open air in the area.

Nick Pyatt Principal Rural Fire Officer Wairarapa/Tararua District To check the season status in an area please visit www.checkitsalright.nz or call 0800 658 628.

Further information about fire seasons is available in www.fireandemergency.nz Further information about fire seasons is available in www.fireandemergency.nz

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