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From Chanel to Tokelau Donated school goods part of military airlift Toys, books, and sports equipment donated from Chanel College have added a personal touch to a substantial infrastructure delivery to Tokelau by the New Zealand Defence Force [NZDF]. Susie Walker, assistant director of religious studies and the school’s literacy lead, said the school filled its foyer with resources and equipment which it hoped would be of benefit to school children in Tokelau. The resources included “masses of English textbooks and editions of the School Journal, and a whole heap of PE gear, like cricket bats and balls’’, she said. Everything was in excellent condition but was no longer used by the school. The hope was that the
resources and sports equipment could be used by schools in the Pacific. Walker’s husband is Commander Martin Walker, Commanding Officer of the Royal New Zealand Navy logistics and supply vessel HMNZS Canterbury – “and lo and behold, HMNZS Canterbury was going to Tokelau”. Commander Walker and his ship were on a mission to Tokelau, delivering much-needed infrastructure such as water tanks and solar panels. The donated goods were delivered to Royal New Zealand Air Force [RNZAF] Base Ohakea, where they were loaded up as part of an equipment delivery to Devonport Naval Base in Auckland. Walker said these good
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works were part of the school’s special character. “We are a Catholic school and our special character is service to others, reaching out to communities and seeing how we can help them.” Commander Walker said the goods were repacked in New Zealand into three lots for the three schools on Fakaofo, Nukunonu, and Atafu atolls. The packs were woven into the major infrastructure delivery, which included solar equipment and 48 water tanks. Two RNZAF NH90 helicopters and a Seasprite helicopter were transporting the equipment on to the atolls. The equipment was being lowered into a Continued on page 3
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The ceiling had just gone on, and power and water had recently been connected. Jane Cooper and Lesley Reidy were busy sweeping inside their new Greytown winery the day before they were scheduled to pick their first batch of grapes. Full story P20
There was festive cheer at the Copthorne Hotel last week as hundreds turned out for the annual Christmas lunch hosted by Trust House. Full story P35
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Police are searching for a thief who smashed their way into a Masterton business with a homemade sledgehammer. The Queen St business, which police did not identify, was burgled last Thursday morning at about 5am.
A large urban burnup of furniture and mattresses was put out by Masterton firefighters last week after complaints were made. The rules about backyard burnups stipulate that ‘no-one may light, or allow to remain lit, a fire that creates a nuisance, or health risk to any person or property’.
After 43 years with New Zealand Police, senior constable Bob Hooker is hanging up his vest for greener pastures. The forensics expert would be taking on a new role as a groundskeeper at Rathkeale College.
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Food poverty pantry challenge When chef Ant North’s Greytown-based business, Ant North Catering, shuddered to a halt during the covid-19 pandemic, it was easy for him to transfer his time and energy to cooking for his family at home. But the pandemic made him think. “I was cooking for my family, but I could easily have cooked for the whole street! Lockdown Level 4 made me realise just how stressful food can be – when you don’t have enough of it or when you are too stressed to know what to do with it when you have it”. In response, Ant North developed The Pantry Challenge – a series of 14 cooking demonstration videos on YouTube and Facebook creating quick, easy, and nutritious meals using common food parcel ingredients, accompanied by recipe cards to go into Foodbank food parcels in Wairarapa. Wairarapa-based research firm Planalytics NZ Ltd has supported the Pantry Challenge. The company’s director, Toni Kennerley, said backing the project was an easy decision. “At Planalytics, we’ve
Wairarapa chef Ant North is helping to inspire pantry creations on a budget.
been aware of the local impact of food insecurity for some time, having undertaken research on the topic for Connecting Communities Wairarapa back in 2019. “It made total sense to the Planalytics’ team to get behind Ant to help develop
and launch The Pantry Challenge.” According to the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations, food insecurity exists when people do not have adequate physical, social or economic access to food.
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Hunger Collective, which is working to build collaborative solutions to food inequality in Aotearoa, considers the Covid-19 pandemic escalated the challenges related to food insecurity dramatically. This was the case in Wairarapa.
It can adversely affect health outcomes and undermine family and community networks. Planalytics’ 2019 research indicated that even foodproducing regions such as Wairarapa experience food insecurity. Kore Hiakai Zero
At the height of lockdown Level 4, Masterton Foodbank experienced a 10-fold increase in demand for food parcels. But, like many foodbanks across Aotearoa, this demand had to be met with fewer volunteers as a result of government restrictions. As well as Planalytics, support for The Pantry Challenge has been forthcoming from local agencies such as Featherston Foodbank, community-led development partnerships Ka Pai Carterton and Fab Feathy, and local printing firm Lamb-Peters. With the filming of the video series now complete, Ant North is now keen for the community to spread the word. “We’d love the community to try the recipes, share the videos, and share their ideas for quick and nutritious meals on social media.” The recipe cards will start to appear in foodbank parcels just before Christmas. They include easy-tofollow instructions and a QR code, which enables people to click through to the video online.
20 RNZAF personnel help get cargo to shore Continued from page 1 loading zone on land, where a local team disinfected and distributed it. Mitigating any risk of covid-19 reaching Tokelau during the operation is a major priority. All personnel working on the island are screened for covid-19 before leaving the ship, and they maintain at least a 4-metre
distance from any locals and wear PPE while performing their tasks. Communication is done by radio. It means Commander Walker has not had word on the schools’ reaction to the donations, but he hoped they were delighted. The mission required all three Services onboard the ship. A team of 20
RNZAF personnel, including aircrew and helicopter maintainers, and NZ Army personnel helped get the cargo from ship to shore. Also aboard were military hydrographers who have been carrying out survey work to assist the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade with a site assessment for a proposed airstrip on Nukunonu atoll.
Army personnel unloaded the donated goods.
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Susie Walker and Chanel College Deputy Principal Nigel Bailey, with the donated goods in the college foyer. PHOTOS/SUPPLIED
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Youth Services successes and the team behind them [Left to right- Abby Cooper, Andre Du Preez, Leoni Du Preez, Jemma Grantham, Brooklyn Norman, Loraine Mitchell, and Odhnn Wilkison] PHOTOS/GRACE PRIOR
Life change hard but worth it Grace Prior Brooklyn Norman and Odhnn Wilkison have turned their lives around with the help of Wairarapa Youth Services, which has aided them through education and into a better living situation. Norman and Wilkison both had a challenging start to life, but now, at 17 years old, they had recently finished an NCEA Level 3 building course through Ucol and had gained employment at McDonald’s in Masterton. Both hoped to move into a building apprenticeship in the new year. When recounting the past two years, Norman described his experience as a “struggle but with really great strides and experience; hard, but really rewarding.” In a release earlier this year, Statistics New Zealand stated about one in five New Zealand children, or 235,400, lived in relative poverty, after housing costs had been deducted. Norman said he was in the worst place of his life when he came to
Wairarapa Youth Services. “I was friends with someone who had recently left Wairarapa Youth Services as a success, who was working in the industry, he impressed me and made me want to do something else with my life,” Norman said. “I wasn’t going to school anymore. He had found me in one of my darkest times and helped youth services, and my grandma, pull me out of the world I was in and into a new one.” Norman said it “wasn’t easy coming out of everything that was going on, coming out of a bit of substance abuse to family dramas, homes and school - any other thing you want to throw in there, it was there”. Through Wairarapa Youth Services, Norman learned “you have to look around and figure out what you want and where you want to be, and how to get there before it’s too late to get there”. Norman said he was now in the best position he had ever been in his life, having moved away from challenging
environments and through education. “I’ve been helped to see a bit more of an adult mindset of how you’re supposed to go about things, process the world, make your decisions, and how you affect other people and yourself,” Norman said. Wilkison also felt that he was the best he’d ever been, “now that I have a job this is the best I’ve ever felt about myself and how the world is around me”. Wilkison struggled with college from day one and said he had the lowest attendance in his entire school at one point. With a push from Wairarapa Youth Services, Wilkison was allowed to leave school at 15 and a half years old and studied his Achievement course for NCEA Level 1, where he met Norman. Both Norman and Wilkison said they suddenly had much higher attendance when they began their new course and had the motivation to learn and succeed; that motivation never stopped. “My attendance went
straight back up, I was at course every day and was working hard to get my stuff sorted,” Wilkison said. Similarly, Norman said, “there’s a big difference between ditching school every day and making an effort to show up every day to get your education, one is much easier than the other”. Wairarapa Youth Services youth coach Abby Cooper said Norman and Wilkison both wanted their education, even though the mainstream education system was not working for them. Wairarapa Youth Services team leader Loraine Mitchell said that “at the end of the day, they have done all of this themselves”. When asked where they would like to see themselves in five years, Norman and Wilkison
Youth Services successes Brooklyn Norman and Odhnn Wilkison.
both had big dreams. “In five years, I want to be working towards owning my own building company; you have to spend about four years as an apprentice to be a qualified builder. Once I’ve been working for someone for long enough, I’d like to try to take over their business if they’re retiring,” Norman said. Wilkison wanted to be in a management role
at McDonald’s, owning it, or working towards owning his own building business. McDonald’s Masterton owners Andre and Leoni Du Preez said they were “very proud that we have employed Odhnn and Brooklyn, we’re proud of their journey, and we are here to support them, we wish them only the best”. Norman and Wilkison had both been working with Wairarapa Youth Services for about two years and had come leaps and bounds from where they were before. Wairarapa Youth Services offers youth coaching and mentoring to help young people who are struggling into education, training or work-based learning, as well as providing youth guidance and support towards an independent future. Wairarapa Youth Services can be contacted on 06 379 5407 185, or found on 185 High St South, Carterton.
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Vet practice celebrates 21st birthday Erin Kavanagh-Hall When Dr Heidi WardMcGrath opened the doors of her ďŹ rst veterinary practice, her vision was clear: to be the vet that “pushed the boundariesâ€? of companion animal health in Wairarapa. Vetcare Limited, currently the only 100 per cent family-owned veterinary practice in Wairarapa, celebrated its 21st birthday recently. Ward-McGrath ďŹ rst opened the practice in 1999 to create a service which prioritised innovation and holistic animal health care. Since then, she and Vetcare have become renowned nationwide for their “out of the boxâ€? solutions for sick and injured pets: locally-made botanical balms, complementary organic cancer treatments, underwater treadmill therapy, limb reconstruction, and extensive rehab and pain management services, to
name a few. Ward-McGrath is also well-known for her leadership in animal welfare, founding her own local pet rescue operation after the closure of the Wairarapa SPCA. The secret to Vetcare’s longevity, Ward-McGrath said, had been keeping warmth, compassion and community at the practice’s core. And this extended to both pets and their parents: whether it’s been wrapping recovering animals in home-made woollen blankets, teaching children to care for newly rescued lambs, payment plans for low-income clients, or raising funds for struggling families whose pets needed life-saving surgery because it was “the right thing to doâ€?. She said she and her sta had brought warmth and care into the business that “stood the test of time – and, in return, we’ve received the highest level of support and loyaltyâ€?. “It’s been amazing 21
years – our patients have become our little buddies, and our clients have become our friends.� Born and raised in Oamaru, Ward-McGrath initially trained as a military pilot before changing tack and embarking on a veterinary science degree at Massey University. On graduating, she was asked if she wanted a job in Masterton. “I replied, ‘sure – where’s that?’.� She eventually founded Vetcare, then based on Perry St, planning to “push the boundaries of the types of companion animal support services you could come to a vet for�. Vetcare was an early adapter of what were considered “unconventional� services, such as puppy preschools, weight loss clinics, and low-cost desexing marathons. In more recent times, pet physio, acupuncture, underwater hydrotherapy, laser therapy, and allergy
In the past two decades, Dr Heidi Ward McGrath’s work has made national headlines. Here she is pictured with Santa the cat in 2015 who was shot in the head three times. PHOTO/FILE
clinics have also become part of the line-up. Nowadays, the practice is particularly well-known for its innovations in veterinary medicine. It stocks its own range of over 60 natural, organic remedies – the recipes
for which have all been devised, tried and tested by Ward-McGrath, and made in Wairarapa. Vetcare’s holistic oncology practices have been sought-after by pet owners from Wellington, Kapiti, Palmerston
help stimulate the body’s immune reaction. “We have an innate love and respect for science and nature,� she said. “Often, a natural solution has the ability to restore balance quicker, without the
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Canada Parks Red Chairs programme is underway in a few remote Carterton locations thanks to councillor Steve Cretney. Cretney said he wanted to copy the concept here after his trip to Alaska and Canada last year when he tracked down red chairs on walking tracks there. “I found the red chairs programme when planning the trip with my wife and included as many red chair locations in Canada’s national parks as possible,” Cretney said. “The red chairs were a highlight of our trip. We visited various locations, not just for the tremendous scenery, but also for the well-needed exercise after many hours stuck in our vehicle each day.” Back in New Zealand, Cretney thought about the chair concept, “for a long time” and decided it could happen here. He presented the proposal to the Carterton District Council’s Arts, Culture and Heritage group a few months ago. The group got liked it. The Carterton councillor has already installed two sets of red chairs. One has gone in by the Waiohine swing bridge, another at Mt Dick and,
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a third set is scheduled to go on top of Admiral Hill overlooking Wainuioru Valley.
The chairs are made in Auckland by a man who cuts out all the parts, paints them, assembles,
and disassembles them then sends them out as a flatpack. Cretney made up the seats here and attached them to concrete footings in location and used galvanised brackets. More places are to be decided in the new year. “We are considering other possible
installations such as Sparks Park, Carters Reserve, Flat Point, Stonehenge, and Kourarau Dam, to name a few,” he said. A Facebook page is being set up shortly, and a map would be available with the chair locations. Cretney said he would like to see the concept grow from district to district and then region to region and said the other two Wairarapa councils are interested in joining the project. The cost is $650 per set, which includes the two painted chairs, attached table, shipping, concrete, galvanised brackets and bolts. Cretney paid for the first three sets of chairs himself. “As the project grows, I will be approaching local businesses and volunteer groups, to see if they would like to sponsor a set of the chairs,” Cretney said. “I would be happy to install a plaque naming the sponsor, on each set of donated chairs. “Don’t hesitate to contact me if you might be interested in sponsoring a set.” • Steve can be contacted on steve@cdc.govt.nz.
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• travel and accommodation for treatment at a public hospital you’ve been referred to outside your area: at least 80km away for adults or at least 25km for children • some home help • health practitioner visits for children under 14. GP visits for children under 14 are already free.
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12 Wairarapa Midweek Opinion Wednesday, December 16, 2020 EDITORIAL
Opinion
Recipe to help poverty At this time of year, creativity in the kitchen can go one of two ways. You either get into the festive spirit and cook up a storm of treats at a level that would impress your mother, or you become so busy that dinner becomes synonymous with takeaways. I certainly don’t fall into the first category. But, I am fortunate to always know where my next meal is coming from. Many in Wairarapa don’t fall into this camp. At the height of Alert Level 4 lockdown, Masterton Foodbank experienced a 10-fold increase in demand for food parcels. Demand is still high at food banks across Wairarapa as Christmas draws near. Last week, I found out that Greytown-based chef Ant North was helping to inspire pantry creations on a budget. He teamed up with Wairarapa firm Planalytics to develop and launch The Pantry Challenge. They filmed a video series of easy nutritious recipes, which was published on Youtube, and recipe cards will be
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Emily Ireland included in food bank parcels as Christmas draws near. Recipes include potato gnocchi in a cheesy sauce, bean curry, and bread and butter pudding. The challenge was supported by local agencies such as Featherston Foodbank, community-led development partnerships Ka Pai Carterton and Fab Feathy, and local printing firm Lamb-Peters. It is this community collaboration that makes me proud to be part of the Wairarapa community. There’s nothing to be gained from this other than reducing food poverty and bringing something special to the lives of people who are most in need. Last year, Planalytics launched its report: ‘Waste Not, Want Not: Food Insecurity in Wairarapa’. The research was done on behalf of Connecting Communities Wairarapa
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and was funded by the Department of Internal Affairs. Their research found that food security in Wairarapa was present, and there were indications it was getting worse. Food insecurity leads to adverse health outcomes including obesity, diabetes, high stress levels, and multiple chronic conditions. It also threatens healthy development and undermines family and community networks. Earlier this year, the Wairarapa Midweek ran a series on the research findings. It’s good to see that work is continuing to do something about this issue in Wairarapa. If you haven’t already, give generously this Christmas to your local food bank. Give generously of your time to those you love, and give generously to those who are in need of love.
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STREET TALK
What Wairarapa really needs is ... Kristyn Harman A vehicle tunnel linking it with the Hutt. Jocelyn Konig A gate at the top of the Remutakas.
Cheryl Cavanagh Some common sense about leaving things that are working perfectly ÿ ne. Elaine Leggott WC By the sounds of things, we need more doctors. Graeme Burnard A good quality inexpensive Italian restaurant. Amanda Detté A much-needed revamp!
Many people think Wairarapa needs a tunnel that vehicles can use to get to Wellington. PHOTO/STOCK.ADOBE.COM
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Richard Alan Dahlberg To take a break. Reassess, put the real needs of the people ÿ rst.
FRIDAY 18 DECEMBER 6-7:30PM, AND SATURDAY 19 DECEMBER 4-6PM (STRAIGHT AFTER THE CHRISTMAS PARADE) JINGLE ON DOWN AND ENJOY TWO FANTASTIC, FREE FAMILY EVENTS AT QUEEN ELIZABETH PARK THIS CHRISTMAS. Friday night will be a casual night where you can bring a picnic blanket and dinner, relax and enjoy some Christmas carols. The island will have an area with a range of activities set out for families and children to enjoy. Saturday’s event will be a big celebration, straight after the Christmas Parade and will have a range of entertainment, activities, and a variety of food and information stalls. There will be entertainers, cookie decorating, face painting, Santa’s grotto, rock painting, storytelling booth, bouncy castles and miniature train rides for $1 a ticket. There will also be a foodcourt area with a variety of food trucks, community information stalls, sideshow stalls (inflatables, merry go round), and just in case the weather is hot there will be a waterslide for all to enjoy. Bring the whole whanau and let’s celebrate the festive season together as a community!
14 Wairarapa Midweek Extra Wednesday, December 16, 2020 ARATOI VOICES
Family Tree Whakapapa
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Our newest Aratoi exhibition, the final one for this year is all about the importance of trees. Four sisters spread around the globe have come together for an exhibition to remind us about the power and symbol of a simple tree. Family Tree Whakapapa brings together the work of four sisters: elin o’hara slavick, Madeleine Slavick, Sarah Slavick and Susanne Slavick. These sisters are curators, painters, photographers and writers, and all have incorporated images of
trees in social, political and environmental conditions. They show trees standing as a refuge and as a livelihood, being consumed and consuming, under assault but also triumphant. Trees stand as historical record and as harbinger of things to come. Family Tree Whakapapa offers perspectives both unsettling and soothing as nature increasingly reflects salient issues of our times. On delicate cyanotype and silver gelatin prints, elin presents photographic
Sarah Slavick Elegy to the Underground 2020. Oil on canvas. IMAGE/SUPPLIED
works that bear witness to the ongoing aftermath of atomic bombs in Hiroshima and Nagasaki
into the gallery. Susanne’s hand-painted trees came from ‘tree of life’ carpet designs over printed scenes of environmental destruction and depredation. These trees do not lie down like doormats; they rise up and persist, suggesting the possibility of recovery. The exhibition is accompanied by a fullcolour publication with contributions from Katherine Guinness and Rawiri Smith. Family Tree Whakapapa is showing at Aratoi until February 14, 2021.
VOLUNTEERING WAIRARAPA
Lessons were learned from 2020 Donna Robinson
Somehow it’s December. It’s not original to ask where the year has gone, but it really does seem like only a couple of months ago that we were first going into lockdown and everything was turned on its head. Everyone was scrambling to adjust to the change in their personal and professional life. At work people were adapting to changed circumstances and trying to anticipate the changing needs of the people they work with and for. I’m often reminded how fortunate we are to live in New Zealand. After seven weeks of lockdown it was a big relief to interact with people outside immediate family again, and it’s hard to imagine being somewhere like Britain and having been social distancing this entire time. While I’m grateful the lockdown didn’t last too long, that does make it easier to put that period behind us. It’s important not to forget lessons that were learned then, about community spirit, reaching out and engaging with
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neighbours, and people helping people. As vaccines become available it will be tempting to put 2020 down as an anomaly and go back to where we were. Change happens, often when you least expect it, and being shaken out of your comfortable routine is rarely welcome. In the face of change, it’s difficult but best to focus on the positives. A shake-up of
established systems is an opportunity to try new things. It might go well, it might go poorly. But it will go somewhere. As the year ends, we have the chance to look back and evaluate where we’ve been, and to consider the things that worked and the things that didn’t. After being forced out of our comfort zones and on to Zoom, its benefits
HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND A SAFE NEW YEAR TO OUR DOGGIE COMMUNITY Now that the silly season is upon us, a few handy hints for keeping our canine companions happy: y Never give a dog as a Christmas gift unless it has been requested (and responsible adults are onboard). y Involve the recipient in choosing the dog – after all, they will be together for the next 15 years. y Consider lifestyle, accommodation, finances and time – the biggest demand will be time. y Be careful with doors and gates over Christmas – not everyone will be as dog-minded as you. y Don’t over-feed your dog during the festive period and remember: chocolate is poisonous to dogs. y Make sure your details are up to date so we can reunite you with your dog if they go for a wander. Details can be updated by filling out our online form at: www.mstn.govt.nz Thinking of giving a dog a home? Visit the SPCA website at www.spca.nz/centre/masterton-centre or phone them on 0800 467 732 to see the dogs currently available for adoption. We are Local Government WWW.MSTN.GOVT.NZ
and the nuclear power disaster in Fukushima. Madeleine’s photographs explore the marginalisation of trees, they reveal dichotomies and their collapses in our experience of nature in environments both rural and urban. The secret underground life of trees is displayed, conveying both grief and hope. Sarah has beautifully painted their huge roots and underground systems, layer upon layer of intricate circles that certainly make an impression as you walk
for connecting with people both near and far were pretty clear to see. The internet is an integral part of contacting and organising people, and kept us operating throughout. But we also had the continued relevance of face-to-face interaction and group activities. Connections based in the community are some of the most powerful, and a sense
of belonging where you are doesn’t transmit well through a screen. Volunteering Wairarapa is looking forward to 2021, and the opportunities and challenges that may arise. Opportunities at Volunteering Wairarapa Parade Marshal – Masterton Christmas Parade, Saturday, December 19 Volunteers wanted act as marshals for the Christmas Parade from 3pm until the parade ends. Gallery Volunteers Heart of Arts Looking for friendly, approachable people with an interest in the arts to help out, greet customers and generally assist with the running of the space. Volunteering Wairarapa will be closed for the holidays from December 21 to January 5. • Interested in finding out more: Contact Donna on 06 929 0960 or 0210 903 8868, or email admin@ volwairarapa.org.nz
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October UPDATE DECEMber UPDATE MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR Meri Kirihimete. Merry Christmas.
Our community is extremely grateful to you.
After the year we’ve had I hope you can all take some time off to enjoy with friends and family. Spare a thought for those in other countries who, due to Covid-19, are not in such a fortunate position. With our borders closed there may be people in our community who are not with their families as they would have planned. Christmas can be lonely time for those with no family around. I encourage you to reach out to neighbours and those who might be in this situation. It would mean a great deal to them.
Council will be taking a break from noon 24 December to 9am 5 January, but our out of hours team will be answering the phone and resolving urgent matters (see Council website for full Christmas shutdown arrangements).
Remember, in South Wairarapa, garden watering restrictions are in place all year round. For those on town supply, watering of gardens is allowed on alternate days only throughout the year – even numbered properties on even numbered dates, odd on odd. Restrictions change so stay up to date by checking the Council website.
Let’s all hope for a relaxing break and a ‘happier’ 2021.
I’ve been delighted once again to witness the generosity of our community towards the ‘Pack the Bus’ initiative. All gifts, large and small, are much appreciated to help give families in need a Christmas they deserve, and one they may otherwise not have had.
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Finally, thank you to all those volunteering and working in essential services over Christmas. We trust you will manage a break too at some point.
POOL HOURS 14 DEC-29 JAN Featherston and Greytown Monday, Wednesday and Friday 1pm - 7:30pm Tuesday and Thursday 1pm- 5.30pm Saturday and Sunday 11am - 7:30pm
Martinborough Monday to Friday Saturday and Sunday
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Children’s reading levels can slip over the summer holidays. Your local library helps by providing a free, six-week reading programme during the break, for children aged 2-12 years. The programme is free of charge for library members, and becoming a library member is also free, and easy. Participants enrolled in the programme: • receive a colourful folder to record the library books they have read • come into the library to share their library books with a staff member (report-in) • receive incentives for reporting in • may attend activities and storytelling events throughout the programme • complete the programme by reportingin 4+ times • can then attend a finale celebration. To register your child, including becoming a library member, please see the friendly staff at your local library.
CONSERVE WATER THIS SUMMER
Applications are open for the Creative Communities Scheme. This initiative supports and encourages local communities to create and present diverse opportunities for accessing and participating in arts activities within the South Wairarapa. The scheme is a partnership between Councils a and Creative NZ and is calling for applications for projects within 12 months of 19 March 2021. Applications close Friday 26 February 2021 and there is approximately $25,000 available for distribution. A final round for 2020/21 may be held in May 2021 if funds are available. We are also seeking nominations for community representatives to sit on the assessment group that allocates funding. For further details, nominate someone to sit on the assessment group and to access an application form please go to our website www.swdc.govt.nz/ grants. Application forms are also available from South Wairarapa libraries and the Council office in Martinborough.
Thank you to everyone who helped ‘Pack the Bus’, including Craggy Range who once again donated 800 Santa sacks to our region’s children in need.
NO CHANGES FOR RUBBISH & RECYCLING South Wairarapa transfer station and recycling centre opening hours, and kerbside collection days, are not impacted by the Christmas and New Year public holidays this year.
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Reflections on 2020 It’s been a bit of a decade this past year. And yet, as John Clarke would have said, “We don’t know how lucky we are mate, we don’t know how propitious are the circumstances”. To not use such circumstances for our benefit would be a tragic waste. Can you remember much pre-lockdown? We were having a dry summer with water restrictions. The biggest problem was how to keep our plants alive. Then lockdown arrived, seemingly out of nowhere. It was so quick. Suddenly terms like “r number”, “lockdown”, “community transmission” and “social distancing” entered daily conversation. Where did they come from? The Prime Minister kept saying there was no playbook for the novel coronavirus but the Ministry of Health had a “New Zealand Influenza Pandemic Plan” [tiny.cc/ NZPandemicResponse] that laid down the response framework. Clearly, this virus has its own peculiarities that need specific handling but the broad plan was in place. As Eisenhower said, “Plans are worthless but
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Mike Osborne planning is invaluable”, so while the details may have changed the overall strategy was all laid out. Kim Hill’s interview with the doctor at Middlemore Hospital charged with organising the supply of adequate and effective PPE was a fascinating insight into just one aspect of the many complexities of the response. We put our lives in the hands of experts, as we do all the time, and they responded. Riding my bike down the main street of Carterton, it was spookily empty, a ghost town. Until Pembroke Street where the supermarket car park overflowed with queues of shoppers trailing down the street. If ever there was a festering petri dish for community transmission, that was it. Lockdown for nonessential workers became the ultimate staycation with occasional attempts at work. There we were, staying at home, lying on the
couch, occasionally Zooming, saving the country. It was quiet. The silence was golden. I’m told by people in hospo that we’ve changed. People aren’t going out the way they used to before lockdown. Some already did their entire year’s drinking in eight weeks and others found out how to entertain themselves and others at home. We were told to brace for a big hit on the economy and encouraged to buy local and tour local. Kiwis responded, as they do, by booking out campervans across the country and supporting local businesses. Carterton’s Sean Toohey initiated Totally Local [totallylocal.nz] to make it easier for small producers to reach their markets and shorten the distance to customers in a no-contact model if required. What lemonade [or limoncello] are you going to make in 2021 out of 2020’s lemons?
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It’s an impressive motorcycle restora�on, service, and repair shop in Waingawa’s industrial area and is rapidly gaining a reputa�on for its first-rate work modifying/ repairing and building motorcycles. Hadyn Kennedy has developed his now eight-year-old business, Evolved Performance, into a state-of-the-art workshop. It offers motorbike dyno tuning, custom-part fabrica�on, general motorbike servicing, performance modifica�ons, insurance repairs, and tyre changes. Entering the large and spacious charcoalgrey corrugated building you are greeted with a range of motorcycles in various states of re-build and repair. Graphic signage is laid against dark beams of golden macrocarpa that cover the large steel supports which hold up the massive mezzanine floor and stairway, clad in �mber and iron. It makes for an inspiring place to visit and work, says everyone who visit and provides the team with many accolades for their business presenta�on. Hadyn is supported by Joseph Miller, a servicing technician who brings years of motorbike experience to Evolved Performance. Joining Joseph and Hadyn in the workshop is Glen Laursen, a servicing technician who concentrates on all disability equipment, such as mobility power chairs, manual wheelchairs, electric beds, hoists, walkers, and anything to do with helping those that the Ministry of Health and Wairarapa Hospital provide for. Evolved Performance has the Ministry of Health contract to service disability equipment in Wairarapa. Jenny Johnson completes the team as the Office Manager and all-round organiser of the team. She has her own office in an adjacent wooden co�age at the front of the workshop and is where the team meet their customers. During end of year holidays, James Gordon, a mechatronics student at the University
of Canterbury, is employed at Evolved Performance to help design and create specialist parts using a state-of-the-art CNC machine. Hadyn says having James on board means nothing is impossible to create in the restora�on process.
Whatever motorcycles you are into, Evolved Performance can help you with your bike. Harley Davidsons feature highly and are o�en ge�ng performance work and tuning. Hadyn enthusias�cally remembers the ‘Red Baron’, a Harley Davidson previously owned by the late Gary McPhee, former Carterton Mayor, and motorcycle enthusiast. Hadyn purchased it, stripped it down and re-built it with updated/new parts. The ‘Red Baron’ was taken to the Ram Rodders Show’n’ Shine 2019, winning the ‘best in show’ award. Precise presenta�on and performance work are what Hadyn is renowned for, and it shows in his workshop and workmanship. Originally from the Bay of Plenty, Hadyn grew up on the East Coast around Te Kaha and Opo�ki. There were always motorcycles to ride on around the farmland and bikes became second nature. Wellington, Auckland, and Hamilton were also in the mix of places he lived, studying at Waikato and Victoria Universi�es. He qualified in Rotorua as an automo�ve electrician at the Waiariki Ins�tute of Technology. A job offer in Carterton is what brought him to Wairarapa around 2009. He established Evolved Performance Ltd in May 2012. Hadyn thrives in the business he has created, acknowledging that motorcycles have moved way beyond the realm of being owned by the ‘bad boys’ and gang members and are now something that everyone in all walks of life aspire to. “We have people from all ages, genders and backgrounds come and see us, it is a real merit to the motorcycle scene,” says Hadyn.
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MASTERTON MONTHLY WRAP
DECEMBER 2020
HE TĀKAI KŌRERO MAI I WHAKAORIORI
This is my final Monthly Wrap column for the year and I’m sure I’m not alone in thinking 2020 will be a good year to farewell. We’ve certainly had our challenges as a council and a community as a result of COVID-19, but I am delighted and proud of the way I have seen people pulling together to get through some difficult times. Of course, we are not at the end of this crisis and I can promise that the council has as a priority continuing our work to support Masterton’s recovery. While there are some projects on which we have not made all the progress we hoped for this year, I am very pleased that in an extraordinary year, work has continued to make Masterton a better place to live. Below you can read about the work we are doing, and planning to do, to enhance our network of recreational trails.
HAKIHEA 2020
BROADER FOCUS FOR TOWN CENTRE REVAMP
MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR Kia ora Masterton,
They are already a fantastic asset but work to extend them, and add a bridge for walkers and cyclists across the Waipoua River, will make them even more of an attraction for locals and visitors.
The first stage of work on Masterton’s town centre revamp, on Queen Street between Perry and Jackson Streets, will now take place in the next financial year.
You will also see an update on the exciting project to upgrade the skatepark which will see real progress in the New Year.
This first stage is part of a wider plan set out in the Town Centre Strategy, available on the council website.
Heading into 2021 we will be: y designing the second stage of the Queen Street rejuvenation (from Perry Street to Park Street) y upgrading the northern entrance to Masterton, and around the Kuripuni roundabout y designing a river precinct around the Waipoua river
I hope many of you have the opportunity this holiday season to enjoy what is on offer, not only in our trail network, but also in the wider district from the mountains to the sea. And I would love to see as many people as possible enjoying the Christmas fun on Friday evening on the Queen Elizabeth Park Island, and again after what will be a fantastic parade on Saturday afternoon. I want to wish you all a happy and safe festive season and, above all, a wonderful 2021.
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A two-phased approach will see Masterton’s new skate park constructed either side of winter next year.
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Working structural designs (pictured) have been completed by Rich Landscapes, after considerable community involvement, with consultation about to take place with user groups about how colour should be used on the site.
Masterton’s Magical Christmas Parade
The first stage of construction is scheduled to start by the end of March next year, with the second phase starting in October, and the project completed in early 2022. Concreting cannot be completed during
winter months, meaning the work must stop in the middle of the year.
CHRISTMAS FUN ON THE WAY!
The plan is to complete the park in distinct sections, allowing users access to the areas not under construction during the project.
Christmas is coming to the Queen Elizabeth Park island in a big way this weekend. Friday night, from 6-7:30pm, sees a relaxed family event on the island in the Lake of Remembrance, with Christmas carols and a range of free activities for the whole family to enjoy. On Saturday, the action kicks off with the Christmas Parade along Dixon Street from 4pm – including a flyover by Tiger Moths from the fantastic Wairarapa Flying Tigers, based at Hood. The parade will lead directly to a mega celebration from 4-6pm back at the island. There’ll be a range of free entertainment and activities, including cookie decorating, face painting, Santa’s grotto, and a bouncy castle. The miniature train will be providing rides for a dollar. A foodcourt close to the island will feature a variety of food trucks, sideshow stalls, and community information.
In July this year the Government announced it was contributing $1.3 million to make the community’s vision for the skatepark a reality. The new park is designed to be fully accessible and a great facility for skaters, and BMX and scooter riders of all skill levels. While retaining the current flow bowls, it will include a new street layout, pool bowl, jump box, ramps, quarter pipes and hubba ledges.
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y collaborating with property owners on a rejuvenation of Charlie’s Lane. To make projects attractive to tenderers, the council will aim to package up work across different council departments, rather than going out for tenders on a project-by-project basis.
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Masterton’s fabulous network of recreation trails is getting expanded this summer, including the likely start of a new bridge for walkers and cyclists across the Waipoua River. First up, before Christmas, work is expected to be completed on an extension by more than 700m of the trail on the south side of the Waipoua, from the Colombo Road bridge to Wairua, formerly known as the River Road Reserve, at the end of River Road (pictured). Moving upstream, the council has approved refurbishment of the Queen Elizabeth swingbridge, after it was closed to mobility scooters earlier in the year. The tender for the work has been awarded to Riverside Construction. It is now hoped to have the work carried out around February 2021, after which it will be again open to mobility scooters. And that’s far from the end of trail improvements. In an exciting addition, a new walking and cycle bridge across the Waipoua River is planned to provide easy access to Oxford Street Reserve from the trail on the south side of the river. Masterton District Council approved construction of the bridge, just downstream from Railway Crescent. The work is currently out for tender, with the council hoping to have the bridge completed towards the end of next year. An average of 1,500 visitors a month use the Akura Road trail on the south side of the river. Masterton Mayor Lyn Patterson said the new bridge would be a great addition to the existing trail network around Masterton. “Our network of recreational trails is a fantastic asset and used by a large number of locals and visitors. “The new bridge will enable walkers and bikers to cross the river and enjoy the Oxford Street Reserve.” An extension of the trail on the north side of the river from the Colin Pugh Sports Bowl up to the Oxford Street Reserve is planned for 2021-22.
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IDEA day bases close KAREN COLTMAN Closed Intellectual Disability Empowerment Association [IDEA Services] Wairarapa Day Bases are not reopening. Carterton’s Broadway base and Masterton’s Bentley St base are shut, but some services are continuing at the Queen St base until further consultation about a new “community hub” model is held. These talks would happen across New Zealand communities within 12 months. After a review of services, the IDEA board met in October and decided new community centres would be established. In its report, it said this was one of the bestsupported suggestions to replace day bases. It said it would not automatically open day bases that had closed. In the meantime, Carterton families have been left in the lurch with no day base in the district.
Evan with his mother Elaine Renall. PHOTO/FILE
Carterton resident Elaine Renall is finding the gap in services for her 47-yearold son, Evan [who is down syndrome affected] challenging. “Evan used to walk down to the Broadway day services and be with his friends and spend several full days a week there doing activities,” Renall said. “The community hub model means we would need to drive to Masterton
for activities then drive back to Carterton and go back up to collect him, and this would be quite interruptive. “The fact it is shut doesn’t suit us at all.” The proposed community centres would be a place for people to go to, for a family to meet and catch up, for meetings and, a place for events. The setup means a client can’t be at a centre for a whole day, but only for specific activities for the time-period they are on. Marilyn Palmer is the mother of an intellectually challenged adult son and aunty to a Wairarapa client. She acknowledged IDEA funding was tight because of government underfunding, and this was a trigger for the review. Removing all-day activities would be very difficult for working parents, she said. “What this means practically for us really isn’t clear, and I still believe the organisation has used
the covid-19 lockdown as an excuse to cut back services,” Palmer said. “They don’t have enough staff and not enough vans for this to work when the people want to do different things at different times,” she said. Two other Wairarapa parents that work have said they would struggle to organise and pay for care outside scheduled activity times. One parent said he didn’t want his daughter, who lives in residential care most of the time, to have “nothing to do” all day when there are no activities. Announcing the decision, IDEA said the activities a person did would be discussed with them and modelled around what they want and driven by the client and family. IDEA chief executive Ralph Jones said people who lived in IDEA Services homes would choose when and where they went and what they wanted to do. “The government has
indicated that our existing day services are not aligned to their future disability strategy and Enabling Good Lives,” Jones said. “Government has suggested current services don’t reflect the options they’d expect individuals to choose and purchase in the future. “On top of that, in recent years, government funding has not kept pace with cost increases.” IDEA Services is meeting each community in the country in the coming months to talk about what’s already available, what programmes people want and what “we need to do differently”. The ‘Looking to the Future’ document stated that there would be consultation with E Tu union about the process for staff about any job description changes. All day bases temporarily closed in March this year because of covid-19. Some day bases reopened at the end of August.
New Greytown winery opens doors Tom Taylor The ceiling had just gone on, and power and water had been connected. Jane Cooper and Lesley Reidy were busy sweeping inside their new Greytown winery the day before they were scheduled to pick their first batch of grapes. Then came the lockdown announcement. “If you don’t pick grapes when they’re ready, you lose them,” Cooper said. However, classed as a food product manufacturer along with other wineries, ‘Alexia Wines’ was regarded as an essential service and allowed to continue its operation. The lockdown put pressure on the business, which was wholly funded by Cooper and Reidy. Overcoming financial strain, mechanical issues, and the loss of
Winemaker Jane Cooper and co-owner Lesley Reidy selling wine from their new cellar door in Greytown. PHOTO/TOM TAYLOR
extra workers during the lockdown – all while minding their two children – Cooper and Reidy opened their ‘urban winery’ on West St in Greytown last Friday. Cooper, a winemaker for 28 years, had first seen the site in 2017 when riding down West St while completing the Greytown cycle trail.
“It was terrible – a big derelict shed.” That shed was dismantled and went on to provide timber framing for a house, steel for a bridge, and corrugated iron for a film set. Cooper said that – as usual – construction of the new building took longer than expected, meaning that builders were just
moving out while the first grapes were coming in. Cooper sourced these grapes from Julie Collins and Simon Dawson’s Manuka Flats vineyard in West Taratahi. This year, they picked 20 tonnes of grapes, equating to 1600 cases of wine – placing Alexia among the smallest wineries in New Zealand. The grapes included several experimental varieties: a Chenin Blanc from the Loire Valley, western France; a Gamay from Burgundy, central France; and a Lagrein from South Tyrol, northern Italy. “It’s pretty exciting as a winemaker to get your hands on that sort of stuff,” Cooper said. She bought second-hand equipment for the winery, the only new item being a two-tonne concrete egg, the shape of which
kept sauvignon blanc constantly moving during fermentation. “I like keeping things as simple as possible,” Cooper said. “We don’t add anything to the wine. We don’t pump it around or filter it, or do anything to the wine unless we absolutely have to. We’re very low-tech.” However, within the first few weeks of lockdown, the winery’s grape press had broken down, and Cooper had to call in an engineer. As he was supporting the manufacture of a food product, the engineer was also deemed an essential worker, and the press could be fixed. The cellar door will only be open until March, at which point Cooper and Reidy will close their doors and start the winemaking process all over again.
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NEW YEAR - BEACH ALCOHOL-FREE ZONES
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Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Masterton District Council Alcohol Control Bylaw 2018 and Section 147 of the Local Government Act 2002 the Masterton District Council has placed a prohibition on the consumption or possession of intoxicating alcohol in the places and at the times listed below: Time of prohibition: The prohibition of Alcohol is intended to run from: 6pm Wednesday 30 December 2020 – 6am Friday 1 January 2021 Areas - Riversdale y Orui Station/Riversdale Road intersection, and along Riversdale Road to Riversdale township y Bodle Drive to the lagoon and including Riversdale Beach from the lagoon to the Southern Riversdale Reserve to the water’s edge y From Blue Pacific Parade and Bodle Drive intersection along Blue Pacific Parade to, and including, the Southern Riversdale Reserve, including the beach to the water’s edge y From Riversdale Road and Pinedale Crescent intersection along Pinedale Crescent to the intersection with Blue Pacific Parade y The southern terrace off Palm Parade and the middle terrace off Pinedale Crescent, being Rochdale Road, Otaraia Road, Bull Lane, Tama Road, Pukeko Place and Knoyle Road. This includes all public places, public parks and accessways into the defined area where the prohibition will be extended to. Areas - Castlepoint y From the Castlepoint motorcamp to the Castlepoint lagoon, including Jetty Road and Castlepoint Beach to the water’s edge. y From in front of the motorcamp to the Castlepoint Lagoon, including Castlepoint Reserve y Also including Guthrie and Balfour Crescents and all public roads and places to which the public have access within the township of Castlepoint. During the period of prohibition it will be an offence to be in possession of or consume any alcohol.
Pursuant to Section 342 (1)(b) and the Tenth Schedule of the Local Government Act 9174, the following roads will be closed to ordinary vehicular traffic to facilitate an alcohol free zone at Riversdale Beach for the period indicated hereunder: Roads closed to vehicular traffic y Riversdale Road from the intersection with Orui Station, and along Riversdale Road to Riversdale township
Offences A $250 infringement notice can be served by a constable, or a person who is convicted of an offence against a bylaw is liable to a fine not exceeding $20,000. Powers of arrest, search, and seizure – Section 169 (2) A constable may, without warrant,— (a) for the purpose of ascertaining whether alcohol is present, search— (i) a container (for example, a bag, case, package, or parcel) in the possession of a person who is in, or entering, a restricted place; or (ii) a vehicle that is in, or is entering, a restricted place: (b) seize and remove any alcohol (and its container) that is in a restricted place in breach of an alcohol ban: (c) arrest any person whom the constable finds committing an offence: (d) arrest any person who has refused to comply with a request by a constable— (i) to leave a restricted place; or (ii) to surrender to a constable any alcohol that, in breach of an alcohol ban is in the person’s possession. (3) Alcohol or a container seized under subsection (2)(b) is forfeited to the Crown if the person from whom the alcohol or container is seized pays the infringement fee. Conditions relating to power of search - Section 170 (1) Before exercising the power of search under section 169(2)(a) in relation to a container or a vehicle, a member of the police must – (a) inform the person in possession of the container or the vehicle, as the case may be, that he or she has the opportunity of removing the container or the vehicle from the public place; and (b) provide the person with a reasonable opportunity to remove the container or the vehicle, as the case may be, from the public place.
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y Bodle Drive to the lagoon and including Riversdale Beach from the lagoon to the Southern Riversdale Reserve to the water’s edge y From Blue Pacific Parade and Bodle Drive intersection along Blue Pacific Parade to and including the Southern Riversdale Reserve including the beach to the water’s edge y From Riversdale Road and Pinedale Crescent intersection along Pinedale Crescent to the intersection with Blue Pacific Parade y The southern terrace off Palm Parade and the middle terrace off Pinedale Crescent being Rochdale Road, Otaraia Road, Bull Lane, Tama Road, Pukeko Place and Knoyle Road. Period of closure 4pm Thursday 31 December 2020 to 6am Friday 1 January 2021. Road users are thanked for their cooperation during this period. It will be an offence under the above Act for any person otherwise than under authority to use the road for ordinary vehicular traffic during the period of closures.
CASTLEPOINT Pursuant to Section 342 (1)(b) and the Tenth Schedule of the Local Government Act 9174, the following road will be closed to ordinary vehicular traffic to facilitate an alcohol free zone at Castlepoint for the period indicated hereunder: Roads closed to vehicular traffic y Jetty Road from the Castlepoint motorcamp to the Castlepoint lagoon, including Castlepoint Beach to the water’s edge y Balfour Crescent and Guthrie Crescent. Period of closure 4pm Thursday 31 December 2020 to 6am Friday 1 January 2021. Road users are thanked for their cooperation during this period. It will be an offence under the above Act for any person otherwise than under authority to use the road for ordinary vehicular traffic during the period of closures. People living within the road closure areas, or renting accommodation, may be asked to provide proof of address to gain vehicular access. Dated this 12th day of December 2020. S T Southey - Planning and Building Manager
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Super planets come close The once in a lifetime conjunction of our two super planets takes place this week. Jupiter and Saturn have appeared close together for months, but next Monday evening they will be as close as you are ever going to see them. On that day, there will only be a tenth of a degree between them. Jupiter orbits faster than Saturn, but much of our perceived movement of two planets results from Earth’s even faster movement, making it look like the much slower Saturn is creeping up on its faster moving giant cousin. The astronomical closest is 2am on December 22, but no need to stay up that late, as there will be no perceptible difference if you are viewing Monday evening. These two planets are going to be very close in the west all week, so get out and look any time after 9.30. Don’t leave it too late, as the pair will set for most Wairarapa people around 10.15 because of those darned hills. If you miss it this week, Christmas week will be just as good. And though the planets are closest on Monday/ Tuesday, you would not notice any difference Wednesday, when next week’s Midweek arrives. Tomorrow night, a
Jupiter and Saturn will appear close together this week. IMAGES/GETTY IMAGES
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Nick Sault finger-nail moon is really close to the pair, which should make a really nice binocular sight, if you can grab a pair. As the week goes on the moon will grow, but will get closer to the East, thus getting out of the picture. It is 800 years since
anybody saw Jupiter and Saturn this close, and you won’t see them as close again until 2080. However, they are in conjunction about every 20 years. So, how come they are not this close every 20 years? Well, none of the planets have perfectly circular orbits,
and none sit in exactly the same orbital plane. Imagine two hoops, one inside the other, and one twice as wide as the other. If you leave them on the floor, they are set in the same plane. If you hold them and tilt one slightly, you will see there are points on the hoops where they are in the same plane, but most times, one rim of one hoop is higher than the rim of the other. Jupiter orbits about every 12 years against
Saturn’s 29 years. So, once Jupiter passes by Saturn on December 22, it will then play catch-up on the slower Saturn for about 20 years. Then when it does catch up again, neither planet will be in the same part of its orbit that it was in this time round. And in most conjunctions, they will appear further apart due to that slight difference in their orbital tilt. Next week: Christmas stars
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No-go zones span area Children diving into the Waipoua River last summer. PHOTO/FILE
Grace Prior All river swimming spots in Wairarapa are already unsafe to swim in, Land Air and Water Aotearoa says. All swim spots on its ‘Can I swim here?’ map have been marked as unsafe to enter with the exception of Waipoua River at Colombo Rd bridge, where caution was advised. Riversdale Beach and Castlepoint have the allclear for swimming. Greater Wellington Regional Council senior environmental adviser
Sheryl Miller said, “it’s really important that water users check online if it’s safe to swim, as this has the most reliable and up to date information, rather than referring to the long term grades of a site”. “These online alerts reflect the conditions of the site on a particular day, so it will tell you if there are changes in the water quality due to weather and incidents.” Miller said even if swimming spots had typically excellent water quality, they could
experience spikes in faecal contamination, especially after heavy rainfall. “To keep safe, we recommend people avoid swimming for 48 hours after heavy rainfall, this gives sufficient time for contaminants to be flushed away,” Miller said. This time last year the Times-Age reported that a swimming ban had been extended to the entire Waipoua River. GWRC had announced last year that 80 per cent of the riverbed had been covered in algae and there
was a constant stream of floating and detached mats. Twelve sites in the Wellington region now have ‘poor’ long-term grades, which means that they have higher levels of contamination five per cent or more of the time. A ‘poor’ long term grade for a site does not necessarily mean the community shouldn’t swim there, but it does indicate there is a higher risk of illness to swimmers than a site with a better grade. GWRC monitors and reports on 88 freshwater
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Birds’ diets suplliemented Dear friends, One of the common sights and sounds here at Pūkaha is the squawking antics of our resident wild kākā. Our forest is home to an abundant and fortunately ever-growing population. These cheeky parrots are often confused for their similar looking and more notorious relatives – the kea – when they needn’t be. Kea are bigger and have olive-green colouration, whereas kākā are olivebrown. If you are out tramping in native forests this summer and are still unsure, the giveaway for kākā is their brown chested plumage. Kea are also only found in the South Island and prefer more mountainous high country. Both parrots are inquisitive though and in wild settings may pester
you for food. As kaitiaki for Aotearoa’s wildlife we would encourage people not to feed any wild animals no matter how tempting it may be. Not only does it encourage greater socialisation and reliance on humans for food, it can also be extremely harmful and have unintended consequences. In some instances, wildlife will stop seeking food from their natural habitat altogether or ingest food offered from humans who unwittingly don’t know that the food could make them very sick or possibly even kill them. There’s a reason we don’t serve avocado in our café. That food item is toxic to birds, even in the smallest of quantities. Chocolate is also harmful and could make an adult kākā very sick. When birds become ill they
A typical diet fed to captive kaka at Pukaha. PHOTO/TARA SWAN
often cannot fly and this makes them vulnerable to predators. Wild kākā at Pūkaha tend to eat coprosma berries, grubs from rotten logs and the flowers from mahoe branches. Our rangers cannot
supply enough of these items to our kākā in captivity, so they supplement the diet with an additional enriched natural diet of seeds, fruit, vegetables, and nuts. Typically, this can include dates, walnuts, cherries, grapes, banana, kiwifruit, and almonds. It looks very appetising and we know these items are healthy and good for them. We also know kākā enjoy them. How so? Well, here’s a little tip from our rangers. When a kākā eats food held up using its foot, it indicates it doesn’t want to waste it, and that it prizes that food item and is enjoying it. If a kākā
eats food from flat off the ground by standing on it then it indicates it may not be particularly fond of that piece of food and may not wish to eat all of it. Interesting? We think it’s food for thought. Until next week, The Pūkaha Rangers. Contributed by Alex Wall • The Wairarapa Midweek has partnered with Pukaha National Wildlife Centre to put a spotlight on wildlife conservation efforts locally and allow readers to get up close and personal with New Zealand’s amazing native species.
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Pickwick: Wreck of ship In her short career she transported survivors from a New Zealand Wars clash and a wanted criminal, but the Pickwick’s life was cut short in a storm off Cape Palliser. MARK PACEY of the Wairarapa Archive writes of this local shipwreck. The Pickwick was built in Australia in 1838 and operated out of Tasmania. She was 40 tons and for the first three years of her life worked in Australian waters. In December 1841, she sailed to New Zealand from Launceston, Tasmania, with a cargo of much-needed supplies for the Pakeha settlers in the country. Timber, shingles, and nails for building, mustard, pickles, flour, and pepper for food and for some settlers the most important cargo, two kegs of tobacco and four dozen beer. In January 1842, the Pickwick was bought by New Zealander Captain Williams. He stated that he intended to run the Pickwick between Wellington and Nelson,
ferrying passengers and supplies. On January 21, she made her first crossing under her new owners, transporting 17 passengers across Cook Strait. The following week, she took a load of cargo across, which included another good supply of beer and wine as well as building materials, sugar and tea. In June 1843, there was a clash between Maori and British settlers in the Wairau Valley in the Marlborough region. The settlers, as a report later stated, had attempted to remove Maori from land that the settlers had no rights to. Maori defended their land and people against the invaders and in the clash 22 settlers and four Maori were killed. Several settlers were
An advertisement for the Pickwick in the New Zealand Gazette and Wellington Spectator. PHOTO/SUPPLIED
In June 1843, there was a clash between Maori and British settlers in the Wairau Valley in the Marlborough region. The settlers, as a report later stated, had attempted to remove Maori from land that the settlers had no rights to. Maori defended their land and people against the invaders and in the clash 22 settlers and four Maori were killed. worried about further clashes and left the area. The Pickwick was one of the ships that helped transport them to Wellington. The following year, a land claims commission investigation concluded that the land in the Wairau Valley had not
been legally sold and rightfully belonged to Maori. In August 1844, charges were brought against one Captain Williams. A group of Sherriff’s officers were sent to Cloudy Bay in Marlborough to arrest
him at his whaling station. When they arrived, they were abused and assaulted by his men and had to retreat, returning with a troop of soldiers. By this stage, Williams had gone, along with his stock of whale oil, bone and other supplies.
was plundered was also lost. No one was believed to have survived this sinking. The following morning the Pickwick was on the beach in Palliser Bay. Unguarded and still with a full cargo she was too tempting for a group of men who came by her. As the paper of the time reported it, they “plundered the wreck in a most shameful manner, destroying the cabins and taking away whatever was portable”. Captain Guard placed a notice in the newspaper, warning people not to buy any of the illegally acquired stores or fixtures from the wreck. After the initial pillaging of the Pickwick, Guard began his own A typical cutter. PHOTO/AUCKLAND LIBRARIES HERITAGE COLLECTIONS recovery operation. The last reference to the Pickwick came in struggled in the He made his sneaky June 1847 when it was conditions and escape on board the said that unless Captain foundered. Captain cutter Pickwick. He was Guard paid the debts Guard and the ship’s never heard of again. incurred in the salvage of boy managed to make In June 1845, the the ship, the recovered it safely to the shore, Pickwick was under the anchor and chain would but the other two crew ownership of Captain be auctioned off to John Guard and was members drowned. recover the costs. No sailing with a cargo and In the same storm, it further mention of an a crew of four. When off was reported by Captain auction were made, so it the coast of Cape Palliser Guard that another is assumed Guard paid a southwesterly gale vessel, believed to be picked up. a schooner from Otaki his dues and didn’t lose The small boat with a cargo of flax, his anchor.
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Reaching out at Christmas and being kind When you are not quite the mainstream person society accepts easily; when you’re struggling and cannot afford the petrol to take your child on an outing; when you haven’t a permanent home and have to couch surf or look for somewhere to shelter each night – CHRISTMAS and the so-called JOLLY SEASON can be the most depressing of times. It can be the perfect storm for all life’s stresses to erupt. The stress can be hard enough on those whose lives are reasonably comfortable, so we all need to spare a thought for those on the margins and reach out to them. A visit, a few items of specialty food or even a bed for the night, can mean so much. And, if you’re having Christmas at home, ask someone along, if you think they’ll be on their own. Add another spud to the pot.
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In a country where one in four children are living in poverty and one in three women are affected by domestic violence, kindness, and giving of your time, are the best presents. Sophie Cosford of Featherston is a one-woman dynamo when it comes to community support.
Christmas in Wairarapa KEY EVENTS TO WATCH OUT FOR: Carols at Cobblestones Greytown
She’s known for various humanitarian projects - meals for new mums, jackets for warmth in winter and she co-ordinates the Shoebox Christmas (see elsewhere). This project, along with Pack the Bus (also read elsewhere) and the many donation boxes scattered liberally in key Wairarapa outlets, reveals there’s a lot of love in our community. But there’s also a lot of need.
In Carterton, Yvonne O’Dowd says the foodbank will also be helping scores of people in its community. This year the Salvation Army collected donations, the bin at New World Carterton regularly overfl owed and many clubs and societies donated. Yvonne thanks everyone for their support through the year. Carterton Foodbank will be closed from Christmas Day until 6 January 2021.
Masterton Foodbank Coordinator Lyn Tankersley is often surrounded by bustling volunteers fi lling banana boxes with food at the foodbank premises behind Repco. Masterton Foodbank is open all over the Christmas and New Year and in 2020 about 300 boxes will be handed out.
In 2020, the Featherston Foodbank came under the umbrella of Featherston’s own Charitable Trust. A great new site was found at 69 Boundary Road at the northern end of Featherston (opposite the timber mill) and Foodbank began operating there in October 2020. It’s a fantastic spacious site which can house both the Foodbank and its stock in specially chilled containers.
Parcels can be ordered through local Churches or social agencies. “We thank the wonderful community we live in for all the amazing donations received this year,” says Lyn.
The Featherston Foodbank is open Tuesdays and Thursdays 2-3pm and other
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Cobblestones is gearing up for the traditional ‘Carols at Cobblestones’. There will carol singing of the familiar Christmas songs, Santa’s arrival around 6pm, followed by more music. Everyone is encouraged to come along and bring a picnic (there will be food for sale too).
times can be contacted by phoning (06) 390 3663 or 022 646 3702 or by emailing: swfoodbank@gmail.com
Christmas Day ‘Room at the Inn’
Co-ordinator Indigo Freya calls for kindness and patience this Christmas and holiday season. She sees many vulnerable people needing the foodbank’s services and agrees it’s a stressful time of year for some. She is thrilled to have teamed up with Sophie Cosford in collecting the Christmas shoeboxes donated by the community and being able to disperse them via the foodbank.
Friday 25 December 2020 Run by the Masterton Community Church held in the Trust House Recreation Centre, Masterton. The Masterton District Council supports this event with decorations and furniture plus the all-important Christmas tree. 11.30am onwards. All welcome. Phone Masterton Community Church for bookings by 20 December 06 377 1598 or email offi ce@mcclife.co.nz Room at the Inn” was started in Masterton in 2002. All are welcome. Father Christmas visits with gifts for the children, and entertainment is provided. Guests enjoy a traditional two-course Christmas meal. The event is run by volunteers from local churches and the wider community.
Both Indigo and Sophie say they are humbled by the generosity of the south Wairarapa community this Christmas. “We love having the ability to make change,” says Sophie.
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• miniature train operating • cookie decorating • face painting • story booth • Santa’s workshop • street performers (entertainment area on the island) • food stalls/ vendors operating • live music – in the food and information forecourt on the green space. • live comedy show
At Queen Elizabeth Park Miniature Train Island, Masterton. • carols • Santa’s workshop • story booth • bouncy castles • mini train running • rock painting • food vendors Friday night’s event is a casual evening where people can bring a picnic blanket and their dinner, relax, and enjoy listening to Christmas carols. The island will also have an area with a range of activities set out for families and their children to enjoy. This will include Santa’s workshop, rock painting, storytelling, bouncy castle, miniature train.
At Queen Elizabeth Park Miniature Train Island, Masterton, and the Queen Elizabeth Park green space beside Memorial Drive.
Saturday’s event will tie in together with the Masterton Christmas Parade which starts at 4pm. There will be a host of entertainment, activities and a variety of food and information stalls. From 4.30 - 5.30pm people will also get to experience live local music, while enjoying amazing food and refreshments.
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Masterton’s Power shop was overwhelmed by people’s generosity and their premises were full to overflowing with donations.
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20 DECEMBER 7.00PM St Matthew’s Carol Service 24 DECEMBER 6.30PM Carols & Christmas service at Riversdale 24 DECEMBER 8.30PM Carols & Christmas service at Castlepoint 25 DECEMBER 9.00AM Christmas Service at Tinui Hall
20 DECEMBER 7.00PM Nine Lessons and Carols 24 DECEMBER 11.00PM Christmas Eve Traditional Service 25 DECEMBER 9.30AM Christmas Day Family Service
20 DECEMBER 5.30-7.00PM Community Carols hosted by Featherston Churches at ANZAC Hall 22 DECEMBER 6.00PM Christmas Carol singing at Tora Station Woolshed 25 DECEMBER 7.30AM Christmas Communion at All Saints, Waiorongomai 25 DECEMBER 9.30AM Christmas Communion at St Francis, Kahutara 25 DECEMBER 10.00AM-12.00PM Community Christmas Brunch at St John’s
18 DECEMBER 6.00PM Carol Service at St Andrew’s Upper Plain 20 DECEMBER 9.00AM Carol Service at St Francis, Bideford 20 DECEMBER 7.00PM Nine Lessons and Carols at St Matthew’s 24 DECEMBER 6.30PM Christmas Eve Family Service at St Andrew’s Upper Plain 24 DECEMBER 11.00PM Candlelight Carols and Communion at St Matthew’s 25 DECEMBER 9.30AM Masterton Family Service at St Matthew’s
Parish of The Epiphany MASTERTON 24 DECEMBER 3.00PM Whanau Christmas Eve Celebration 24 DECEMBER 11.30PM Midnight Christmas Celebration 25 DECEMBER 9.00AM Christmas Day Celebration
St Mark’s Parish CARTERTON 20 DECEMBER 5.00PM Carols and Readings Service at Gladstone Church 24 DECEMBER 5.00PM Christingle Family Service at Gladstone Church 24 DECEMBER 11.00PM Midnight Mass for Christmas at St Mark’s 25 DECEMBER 10.00AM Christmas Day Family Celebration at St Mark’s
St Andrew’s Church MARTINBOROUGH 20 DECEMBER 10.00AM Carols and Communion at St Andrew’s 24 DECEMBER 11.00AM Christmas Eucharist at Wharekaka Rest Home 24 DECEMBER 6.30PM Christmas Eve Children’s Service at St Andrew’s 25 DECEMBER 9.30AM Christmas Eucharist at St Andrew’s
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Shoebox Christmas – giving out that ‘extra smile’
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One organisation which has adopted Sophie’s innovative scheme is Pathways – which provides Wairarapa’s communitybased mental health, addiction and
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Sophie Cosford (left) with Pathways General Manager, Adel Stephenson with Gus checking out the tree.
When Featherston parent, Sophie Cosford, launched Wairarapa Shoebox Christmas in 2018, she had no idea how successful it would become. In 2018, 250 children who ‘may need an extra smile’, were given a shoebox of gifts. In 2019, 550 children were gifted boxes and this Christmas around 700 will be given out! The mother of two young sons, Sophie says giving children an extra smile at Christmas is purely what’s it’s all about. Individuals and businesses donate the gifts, lovingly wrapped into a shoebox for a child. They are identifi ed via schools, social agencies, social workers and community organisations. Sophie says the generosity has been overwhelming. People and organisations indicate their interest via the specially designated Facebook page. Sophie responds with details including the gender, age, and interests of a child they can collect gifts for. Cost limit is $40.
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wellbeing services. For an extra bit of fun, at Pathways’ Christmas function, staff invited Sophie and two-year-old son, Gus, to collect the 30 shoebox gift boxes they had been allocated and judge the most innovative box, the best decorated box and Gus’ choice.
The Pathways General Manager for Wairarapa, Adel Stephenson, says Pathways got involved last year with shoebox Christmas and the buzz of excitement around the offi ce in recent weeks has been a rewarding and heart-warming experience as staff made up their box of goodies.
A generous and enthusiastic Wairarapa packs the bus!
St James Union Church 116 High Street, Masterton DECEMBER 24TH Christmas Eve Celebration A service with a difference with Rev Paul Rogers 7.30pm SUNDAY 27TH DECEMBER Family service 10am
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THURS 24TH DEC | CHRISTMAS EVE 5.30pm Masterton FRI 25TH DEC | CHRISTMAS DAY 8.30am Masterton | 10.30am Featherston SAT 26TH DEC 5pm Masterton
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The popular ‘Pack the Bus’ returned for Christmas 2020 in Wairarapa and surpassed expectations. Donated gifts and non-perishable food items were collected from around the region, with many businesses, organisations and individuals getting on the bandwagon – or bus – in this respect! These donated items were then distributed to families in need this Christmas by foodbanks and agency volunteers. Volunteers report a heartfelt and thankful response to the thousands of hampers and gifts delivered to families and individuals. “People were excited and grateful to receive food and gifts during a time that is a fi nancial strain for them,” says Jenna Snelgrove of Tranzit Group.
For the past three years, this community initiative aimed to completely pack a bus, donated by Tranzit, with Christmas gifts and food from Wairarapa people over one week. The Christmas-themed bus toured Wairarapa, visiting schools, supermarkets, shops, and businesses and was at several Christmas events including the Featherston and Carterton Christmas parades. ‘Pack the Bus Wairarapa’ is an initiative between Tranzit Coachlines, Masterton District Council, Carterton District Council, South Wairarapa District Council, Mitre 10 MEGA, Property Brokers Wairarapa and proudly supported by Wairarapa’s MORE FM.
Wednesday, December 16, 2020 Lifestyle Wairarapa Midweek
Aratoi gets new art Karen Coltman
A collection of new Pacificthemed watercolours and prints have been donated to Aratoi Museum. Behind the scenes upstairs in the gallery’s clean, dry and safe collection store, the watercolours were soon to go on display. Dennis Knight Turner [19242011] was a pioneering
New Zealand modernist. He completed the watercolours in 1992, when he was the Whanganui Tylee Cottage artist in residence. He was one of the first European artists to incorporate Maori and Oceanic motifs. The five watercolours were donated by Jan and Luit Bieringa. Five prints were also donated from the disestablished National Whale Centre’s limited collection by chairman Nick Gerritsen and trust member Luit
Tangaroa Sanctuary, Mana Island by Michel Tuffery. IMAGE/SUPPLIED
said the pieces were “a wonderful addition to Aratoi’s fine collection of prints and works on paper”. The last remaining copies of these limitededition prints were now available for sale at the gallery’s shop, she said. “We are immensely grateful to Nick, Jan and Luit, the latter for their generosity over the years. “It is donors like these who enrich and deepen Aratoi’s excellent collections which everyone can enjoy.” The Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History collections committee consists of staff and board members and, occasionally, selected external consultants. It meets regularly to make recommendations to the Aratoi Regional Trust Board for ratification.
Bieginga. The portfolio included work by nationallyrecognised artists Dick Frizzell, Greg O’Brien, John Pule, Michel Tuffery and John Walsh. Aratoi registrar Jo Torr
Aratoi registrar Jo Torr and director Susanna Shadbolt carefully handling the new acquisitions. PHOTO/KAREN COLTMAN
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32 Wairarapa Midweek Lifestyle Wednesday, December 16, 2020 Gardens featured in the 2020 Pukaha garden tour. PHOTOS/FILE
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manager said. “What a great start to Pūkaha’s biggest ever fundraising programme to complete this significant education facility and whare nui.” Organiser Rachael Dell attributed the keen interest in this year’s event to a resurgence in gardening generally and a desire to get out and about in Wairarapa. “During this unusual
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34 Wairarapa Midweek Lifestyle Wednesday, December 16, 2020 ADVERTORIAL
Local Pāua2 Industry
ANNUAL REPORT TWENTY-TWENTY
Each year we have chosen to let the Wairarapa community know about what we are doing as an Association to contribute to the better management and utilisation of the pāua fishery around our shared coastline. For the most part, commercial fishing occurs between Mataikona in the North to Turakirae Point in the South. The past fishing year, ending 30 September 2020, was heavily influenced by Covid-19. Our major harvest time is October until mid-January the period leading up to Chinese New Year. Last year we were able to catch the majority of the Total Allowable Commercial Catch TACC during that period and before the virus hit. The market though softened significantly as the virus spread around the globe and people began to stay home more. This year has proved a very different story. The remainder of last season February to September and start of this season has been a tough balancing act trying to keep divers in work while being weary of the market changes. Catch rationing has been introduced to align with market demand. Overall, we are some 40% down in catch volume for the same period last year (October – mid January).
OTHER SECTORS Weather has not been kind to customary and recreational fishers, and we suspect many are looking forward to the xmas break. Provided the weather plays its part we are confident people will be able to take their bag limits without too much problem. Key factors that drive this assumption.
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We have voluntarily extended the commercial size limit from 125mm to 127mm across most of the fishery
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We are well down on catch volumes compared to the same time last year
We will be voluntarily choosing not to fish from the 15 December to the 5th of January The voluntary closure is slightly shortened this year because of Covid-19 catch rationing and keeping divers employed as well as potential market supply imperatives during January.
ONGOING RESEARCH Each year we review the range of research proposals and management initiatives we undertake.
DEPLOYMENT OF PEPE (BABY) PĀUA MOTELS
Last year we needed to experiment with options to secure them to the sea floor in order to avoid them being washed away or stolen (yes some were stolen from the Kaikoura trial). I am pleased to report that three motels were deployed and were fixed to the substrate and have survived the winter storms as well as having baby pāua (pepe) in them. This year we will be looking to roll out all 40 along the coast
under the appropriate authorisations and following consultation with local Iwi.
gonad is the male and the green gonad is the female.
The trial is designed to see if the motels can be used as an indicator of the level of baby Pāua coming into the fishery each year as normally they hide way back up under the boulders or in cracks where they are hard to find, until they emerge around the size of 20-50c pieces. The motels will hopefully provide a consistent means of assessing the level of juvenile recruitment and any relationship to downstream fishery performance.
This project looks to identify what length the Pāua are when they become sexually mature. Because Pāua cannot be aged, this project helps us to understand how many years the Pāua are breeding before reaching the legal size of 125mm. At each site approximately 120 Pāua are collected between a size range of 65-120mm. The Pāua are carefully landed and kept separate for the purposes of removing the meat but leaving the skirt and gonads intact to be assessed for maturity status. The meat is then bagged and passed on to local Kaumatua for distribution amongst Iwi/Hapu members from these sites (outlined in the picture).
GROWTH RATE TAGGING
We have now managed to tag Pāua in three sites along the coast. This is not a simple job as we rely on the goodwill of dive team personnel to give up fine weather days where they would normally be diving. At each site approximately 800 Pāua ranging from 90mm to 125mm are measured and tagged (to ensure recapture is possible one year after tagging). Once again, we ask recreational and customary divers to look out for the tagged ones and when you see this sign on or near the beach to note that tagged Pāua are in the area. If you happened to find one in your catch bag please help us by contacting taggedPāua@gmail.com with the date of capture, tag number and shell measurement (mm).
LENGTH AT MATURITY (ONGOING)
Growth and length at maturity research has continued this season with recent recapture surveys for growth at Dolphin Bay and Te Awaiti, and length at maturity data from Oterei River. High recapture rates were achieved (approximately 15%), and relatively fast growth rates were observed at both sites, which helps support the move towards increasing MHS in these areas. There are now length at maturity data at 11 different sites spanning the majority of the commercial fishery. Another site was also tagged for growth research south of Tora (“Deer Fence”), and recapture surveys will be undertaken again this year. It is hoped that at least one more site will be sampled near Ngawi depending on conditions and crew availability. For the uninitiated the white
SPREADING EFFORT
The weather plays a large part in where dive teams fish along the coast. Sometimes you may not see them in an area for months or even years. That means at times locals can feel that their area is seeing a lot more effort happening than normal. To reassure locals the Association carefully manages dive effort in the following ways:
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The fishery is divided into 28 small statistical reporting areas. For each area we carefully monitor catch against both the 8 year catch averages and 8 year catch per unit effort (CPUE) levels.
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We have also introduced catch spreading across 5 zones to ensure effort is not concentrated in any one zone per season. Divers who fish the Northern zones swap with those in the Southern zones to ensure the balance is maintained.
VOLUNTARY SIZE LIMIT CHANGE
This year we have extended the voluntary size limit increase from 125mm to 127mm to encompass areas A,B,C & D (see map above). This means the fish get a longer chance to breed and also we take less fish to reach the total allowable commercial catch weight - a win win.
TRANSLOCATION
Last year an agreement was reached with
Te Runanga o Ngati Tumāpuhia-a rangi to undertake trials on the relocation of stunted stock. Many people may not be aware that within the fishery there are significant areas of stunted Pāua. Iin layman’s terms they grow up (high) instead of out (long) and fail to reach the 125mm legal size. This doesn’t mean their reproductive activity slows and the trial is a two-fold project to look at how these fish, if translocated to a different site, may improve spawning and therefore recruitment into areas that may need help or have suffered an event ie sedimentation, die off, heat events etc. This is very experimental, and all the work is conducted under a special permit from MPI but we would like to thank Te Runanga o Ngati Tumāpuhia-a rangi for putting their hand up to not only support this project but wanting to be involved where possible in the design and hands on project work. Site surveys of candidate donor and recipient sites for translocation will soon be approved with the Special Permit held by the Paua Industry Council.
REMINDER
Pāua are haemophiliacs and if you nick them they will bleed to death – the key is to be as sure as possible that each Pāua is legal before taking it off the rock and using prescribed removal tools (not screwdrivers etc). Also, in fast growing areas, Pāua can grow up to 2mm per month so fish that are just short today can grow into the fishery next month. Be sure to measure everything though.
The Pāua 2 Association wishes you and your families a happy Christmas and New Year. Please enjoy, be safe, and respect our precious ocean and all the creatures in it, if you are are lucky enough to experience it this holiday break.
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Christmas lunch at Copthorne Frankie Finn Reason There was festive cheer at the Copthorne Hotel last week as hundreds turned out for the annual Christmas lunch hosted by Trust House. The lunch is an opportunity for Masterton’s over-70s to get together and make merry and was established more than 30 years ago. Nearly 500 guests showed up for the occasion
on Thursday, dressed in their finest, and by midday were already well established. The drinks were flowing, and the room was buzzing. Santa and her helpers were waiting to greet people as they arrived, bedecked in North Pole vogue, and though the distinctive covid station was waiting just inside the doors, the lively ballroom was evidence of the enduring spirit of the
Masterton community. Just before 1pm, the speeches were under way, and before long, a team of volunteers were serving the finest roast veggies this side of the equator. Making the rounds with a bottle in each hand were Bex Johnson and Brent Goodwin of the Masterton Community Trust. Later, the guests were treated to a chorus of Christmas carols, courtesy of a community choir.
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The Jones’ house on Johnstone St. PHOTO/GRACE PRIOR
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Christmas lights shine Trudy and Tony Jones have lit up their house again this year, bringing a bit of Christmas joy to Masterton. The Joneses have been lighting up their house at Christmas for about five years now, but this year was bigger and better than ever. “We wanted to do it for people to have a bit of a smile,” Jones said. Every year, the Joneses have Santa visit on Christmas Eve in his sleigh in their front garden for children to meet. Jones said it was not about the cost but the joy it brought people. “During this year, I think people are going to take a
People bring their kids down in their pyjamas before bed, and they get to have a bit of a play and leave absolutely buzzing. bit of time to enjoy what is around,” Jones said. “People bring their kids down in their pyjamas before bed, and they get to have a bit of a play and leave absolutely buzzing.” Jones is the manager of the Wairarapa Resource Centre and sees how covid-19 has affected people on a daily basis. “It’s been a trying year for some people,” she said. Jones said they had
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Midweek Musings
Tim Nelson Today a friend asked me if anyone in our school community would like a Christmas hamper. He and his family organise them every year for people who might need a bit of a hand or perhaps have been through challenging times. Of course I said yes, and later on my friend turned up with not one, but three hampers. I was fortunate to deliver two of these to fabulous families. It’s so lovely to see the happiness that something like this causes. It definitely highlights to me how much giving can be equally joyous for both the person getting and the person receiving. Another thing that the Christmas hampers has demonstrated to me is the importance and value of kindness for the sake of kindness. My friend doesn’t expect recognition or accolades, he just wants to know that someone is going to benefit from receiving a lovely gift. Thanks William.
Small things matter
My wife shared a story about what happened at the kindergarten where she works and the attached school. At the kindergarten they are growing swan plants to attract monarch butterflies. One of the caterpillars left the swan plant and crawled across the playground and has formed a chrysalis on a step at the school. Someone at the school has then set up a coned area around the chrysalis with a sign saying ‘caterpillar sleeping’. To me this demonstrates how something small is so valuable. The children appreciate it, teaching them a lot more than how a butterfly comes to being. They are learning about empathy, kindness, nature, and how things that they may not normally notice are so precious and fascinating. Great stuff Manaia Kindergarten and Masterton Primary School.
Seth Godin shares this idea in his fabulous new book The Practice. When stuck in a rut or if you feel things aren’t working out for you as you hoped or dreamed, there’s a simple strategy to apply, this being to change your actions. Essentially you want to change your story. For example, your story could be one of poor health, too many hours at work, poor relationships, ... anything at all that isn’t the story of your life that you want. As stated above, to change your story you’ll need to change your actions; from poor diet and no exercise to healthier foods and a fitness plan; from spending too many hours at work to working smarter when at work and having a set finishing time; from prioritising work over relationships to ensuring that you have planned and rich time with those you love and care about. Our stories can be changed, but only after we take deliberate steps and actions to do so.
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Yvonne Ali-Sawyerr is the mayor of Freetown,
the capital city of Sierra Leone. On a drive through the city in 2015 she paid attention to her surroundings and noticed that the city had become devoid of trees; a huge number had been cut down with the influx of people moving to the city. Two years later a landslide, resulting from the removal of trees, led to the loss of 1000 lives in a matter of minutes. Rather than looking at the situation through a lens of hopelessness, AliSawyerr instead decided to take action, starting with becoming mayor. She then put in place a programme to plant one million trees in two years. The process is now under way, with the setting up of nurseries to grow seedlings ready for the planting that has since started happening. Ali-Sawyerr is thinking long term though, the trees don’t just need to be planted, they need to be grown. Residents are becoming tree stewards, taking responsibility and being a part of the process. Ali-Sawyerr
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pleasure to both parties increase biodiversity, reduce flooding, and prevent landslides. She is taking local action that will contribute towards a global change.
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I’ve been writing my newspaper column for over three years now. This has led to a book being published and a second one to soon be on the way. I have also started a podcast and have been writing posts on LinkedIn for many years. The common themes for my posts are happiness and positivity. I really want to share ideas that make people feel better. Today I started reading a book called The Happiness Code. The book is essentially a 10-step plan for happiness. Reading the book made me think again about the idea can we make ourselves happy? My view is that we can make ourselves happier by taking deliberate steps. I believe three things can be very beneficial in making us happier, these being: connecting with others; being grateful for what we have; and exercise. The great thing about these three areas is that anyone can do them: we can all make the first move
in connecting with others, being the person to make the phone call or send the message to organise the catch-up; we can all take the time to count our many blessings; and we can all do some form of exercise. I believe the pathway to being happier is accessible to us all, sometimes we need to be a little more deliberate is seeking it.
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I am reading The Wim Hof Method book. The book is about the processes Wim Hof has developed around breathing techniques and cold exposure. Research shared in the book gives examples of how the techniques can have significant positive impact on our health and well-being. This research has been published in renowned medical journals and books. Hof has also demonstrated his technique publicly and under medical supervision on many occasions. Despite this, Hof’s methods have not had the recognition from the establishment that he may have expected. While expressing surprise this has not been something that has disappointed him at a personal level. Hof’s belief is that the
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external validation isn’t needed; he simply keeps on doing what he is doing for people who need and benefit from his method, getting the satisfaction he needs through the difference he makes in the lives of the many who use the Wim Hof Method. External validation is something that so many of us seek, but the true validation should be within us, knowing that what we do is right and taking us on a personal journey to where we want to be. The titles and positions may not be ours, but the knowing what we do has a purpose is something we can control.
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Cycle the Golden Mile A truly unique opportunity to cycle along the smooth lanes of Lambton Quay will be available to those in Wellington this summer, thanks to the creation of a new, fun cycling event. Cycle the Golden Mile is an opportunity for cyclists of all ages and abilities to bike along Lambton Quay in the heart of Wellington’s CBD on Sunday, January 17, 2021. With roads already closed off to traffic ahead of the fifth and final stage of the UCI 2.2 New Zealand Cycle Classic, race director Jorge Sandoval is partnering with SPLASH collaborators to host a fun, family friendly cycling event that will get everyone’s wheels spinning. The New Zealand Cycle Classic will be the only Union Cycliste Internationale [UCI] sanctioned multi-day race to be held in Oceania in January 2021 and will be held in Wairarapa and Wellington from January 13 to 17. “Cycling enthusiasts of all ages in the Capital City Wellington this summer will have a rare chance to cycle up and down Lambton Quay, known locally as the Golden Mile, in a new fun, family friendly cycling event,” Sandoval said. “Whether they’re riding a trike, a mountain bike, BMX or road bike, Cycle the Golden Mile is a great opportunity for cyclists to experience the excitement and razzmatazz associated
Dylan Kennett [New Zealand/St George Continental Cycling] wins stage five of the NZ Cycle Classic UCI Oceania Tour [Masterton Circuit] on January 19. PHOTO/FILE
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with large scale road cycling events.” Starting at 10am, there will be three, fun Children’s Criterium races followed by a Celebrity Criterium featuring a who’s who of Wellington’s leading figures. In addition, there will be two races for club riders – one aimed at category one and the other at category
two road cyclists. All fun races will follow the same 1.1km circuit that begins and finishes at Midland Park. This circuit heads south down Lambton Quay before doing a tight hair pin corner back north up Lambton Quay before turning right into Balance St and into Stout St before heading back down
Lambton Quay. “With the roads already closed off to traffic due to the final stage of the NZ Cycle Classic later in the day, participants can have a lot of fun and be cheered on by their friends and family on the sidelines,” Sandoval said. Afterwards, participants can remain on the Quay and soak up the festive
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atmosphere as New Zealand’s elite road cyclists race the same circuit for their final chance to be crowned New Zealand Cycle Classic champion. “This is the first time in 10 years, the fifth and final stage of the New Zealand Cycle Classic will be held in Wellington and we are hoping for a big crowd to support our top riders in action. “Long-time Wellingtonians will fondly remember when the tour was first held in Wellington in 1988 and then, the last time in 2011 when it was won by a young George Bennett who has gone on to achieve great things, most notably racing in this year’s Tour de France,” Sandoval said. Cycle the Golden Mile and the 2020 NZ Cycle Classic and Cycle the Golden Mile are able to take place thanks to the generous support from Trust House, Wellington City Council, Mobile Communications Service, Wizwireless, Fagan Motors, Mitre 10 Mega Masterton, Kiwivelo, Tineli and Lion Foundation plus all three Wairarapa district councils. • More information about Cycle the Golden Mile, including registration information and entry fees can be found at http://www. cycletournz.com/cyclewellingtons-goldenmile 12.45 –1.15pm: Free Wheeling along the Quay: Jump on your bike, scooter or trike and take the time to cycle along Lambton Quay while it is closed to traffic. 1.30pm: Fifth and final stage of the UCI 2.2 NZ Cycle Classic 2.45pm: Official UCI 2.2 NZ Cycle Classic presentations including the Yellow Jersey.
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Group protecting banded dotterel at White Rock The banded dotterel is as vulnerable as the great spotted kiwi yet not as well known or protected. Thankfully, Wairarapa’s largest population of banded dotterel at White Rock is getting a helping hand from a Wairarapa protection group and an international forestry company. Fifty-six traps have been donated from China Forestry Group NZ to the White Rock Dotterel Group set up among farmers from White Rock and Riversdale stations, the Aorangi Restoration Trust and Greater Wellington Regional Council. The group was formed to protect banded dotterel that nest on the lower Opouawe and Whawanui rivers and Poley Stream in the White Rock area. Tim Ritchie [White Rock Station] and Ben Lutyens [Riversdale Station] are looking forward to their involvement in the group. Their family has been farming the area since 1844 and they say it is important to assist in maintaining an environment where the banded dotterel can continue to safely breed. The banded dotterel is
White Rock Dotterel Group trap handover, from left: Bob Burgess and Joe Hansen [Aorangi Restoration Trust], Deb and Tim Ritchie [White Rock Station], Ben Lutyens [Riversdale Station], Leigh Christensen [Forest 360] and Joanna McVeagh [Birds New Zealand]. PHOTO/SUPPLIED
a nationally vulnerable coastal bird species that are at risk of going extinct in the medium term. They breed mainly on gravel river beds or on the coastline during spring and summer then migrate to wetland areas and estuaries. The national population is declining due to habitat loss, disturbance during breeding seasons and introduced predators like hedgehogs, feral cats, ferrets, stoats, weasels that
eat chicks and eggs. Surveys by Greater Wellington have shown that 344 banded dotterel occupy braided river habitats in Wairarapa. The Opouawe River at White Rock, supports 23 per cent of the breeding population of banded dotterels in the greater Wellington region. The Opouawe River provides an ideal habitat for banded dotterel. The braided river and remoteness of the area offer protection from humans
and dogs disturbing nests. Unfortunately, predators are not discouraged by the remoteness, which is why the protection group’s work is so important. An initial trap network was installed six years ago by the Aorangi Restoration Trust on White Rock and Riversdale stations. It has caught 597 predators in the lpast two-and-a-half years. The new traps will be installed by Joe Hansen and a team of volunteers from the Masterton Tramping Club and will be checked regularly. Hansen is a member of Aorangi Restoration with a long association with the Aorangi Forest Park and says the White Rock Dotterel Group is a very worthwhile project to get involved with. The traps were officially handed over to the group at White Rock Station in early December by Forest360 compliance manager Leigh Christensen. Forest360 manages several forests for China Forestry Group that abut the Aorangi Forest Park near White Rock. Christensen said the donation of traps
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reflects both companies’ commitments to enhancing the ecological values in the area. Each company carries Forestry Stewardship Council certification, which encourages social and environmental improvement in and around production forests. China Forestry’s Southern North Island regional manager Scott Gordon said, “It is fantastic to support such an enthusiastic group that is gaining great outcomes from their hard work for the dotterels and the wider ecology and environment.” The White Rock Dotterel Group is seeking more funding to continue its work protecting banded dotterel at White Rock. • If you are interested in supporting the group or want to get involved, please contact Bob Burgess at the Aorangi Restoration Trust > robert@aorangitrust. org.nz. Learn more about the Aorangi Restoration Trust at www.aorangitrust. org.nz
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Whatman Home abuse:
Public apology not heard
‘Whatman had a considerable effect on how I felt about myself’ Emily Ireland Tears streamed down Janet Lowe’s face as she spoke of the injustices she had experienced as a child at Whatman Home in Masterton. “I felt there that I didn’t matter to anybody,” she told the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care on Thursday. She is still hopeful that the Salvation Army will make a public apology to be made at an event that victims could attend. Lowe and her brother were admitted to Whatman Home in 1958. She estimated about 75 other children lived there at the time. She was 10, and she stayed there for about 2½ years. “Whatman looked and felt like an institution,” she said. “It was a vast concrete structure divided into three main sections and was built like a large hospital.” In the girl’s downstairs bathroom, there was no bath – just a foot bath, one toilet, and three hand basins.
On Wednesday nights, never sure how to act. the children stripped off in “If I did something the locker rooms and stood wrong like putting a in a line waiting to go in crease in the wrong place the upstairs bath, which or making some other was in the middle of mistake, Mrs Irvine the room. would hit me “There were around the face no doors for and head or younger pinch me on children. the back or A member arms. of the staff “She also would wash threw things us two at a at me. time. We would “She called get in and out me a stupid quickly. girl, told me Janet Lowe. “There was I had an ugly no privacy, and face and was I was very uncomfortable no good. when my body changed, “When I cried, as I having to wait with the always did, she would call younger kids. If one was me sook-a-baby. at the back of the line, the “She would tell me to water was most likely cold stop crying and hit me and dirty.” some more.” They had no toothpaste One time, Lowe was hit or toothbrush but instead in the head so hard that had a saucer of salt to she couldn’t straighten her clean their teeth. neck. Lowe told the Royal “It was very sore, and Commission about two I couldn’t sleep properly staff at Whatman Home on it. who were abusive to “When I went back to her emotionally and the laundry with my neck physically. crooked … she pulled my “I was very afraid of neck round, which hurt Mrs Irvine as she was unbearably.” unpredictable, and I was Another beating resulted
in a loss of hearing in one ear. Later in life, Lowe found out she had lost 30 per cent of her hearing in her left ear because of nerve damage. Nothing was done when Lowe told supervisors of the incidents. Another staff member would call Lowe useless and hit her. “As well as the physical and emotional abuse … my main sense of Whatman was one of neglect,” Lowe said on Thursday. “I had varicose on my feet which were excruciatingly sore in the winter, but nothing was done. “I had boils and had to have sulphur and molasses, but kept going to school even though I couldn’t sit down properly.” Lowe was not sexually abused at Whatman Home, but she remembered children talking about incidents they had experienced. After her time at Whatman Home, Lowe was abused in foster care in Wairarapa. “I think the way I was
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treated at Whatman had a considerable effect on how I felt about myself after leaving, and the way I responded to situations which arose in foster care.” At the age of about 14, Lowe was raped and sexually abused by a foster parent. “He used to say to me that this is what all fathers do with their daughters, but if you talk about it, people might not understand, and you will be sent back to Whatman. “I was very afraid of this.” In July 1962, Lowe went into the care of the
Masterton Child Welfare Family Home A report provided by a psychologist to the Department of Social Welfare said Lowe was suffering “some deepseated psychological difficulties”. Despite this, she did not receive counselling or mental health help from the department. A staffer at the Masterton Child Welfare Family Home told Lowe to “get on” with her life and forget what had happened. “I think the abuse and neglect that I suffered at Whatman and afterwards
affected all aspects of my life,” Lowe said. “I feel that when I went to Whatman, I lost my home, my toys, books, and other belongings, my school, and my friends. “My first memories of being hit, and of being afraid, not liked, and not cared for, come from Whatman. “I did not feel that I mattered at all to anyone there.” This resulted in suicidal ideation which Lowe still feels today. In 2000, Lowe settled a claim against the Department of Social
Welfare which included payments of $27,500 and an apology. In 2001, Lowe raised her claims against the Salvation Army. Correspondence from the Salvation Army’s lawyer stated that Lowe’s claims against the body had been investigated and that people were “generally outraged” by them. “Allegations such as children being made to queue for baths or being neglected, ignored, or not being allowed to participate in activities at school are all resoundingly refuted,” the correspondence said. “At the end of the day, Whatman Home was an orphanage with between 60 and 70 children in the late 1950s-early 1960s. “Life was quite different then compared to now. None of us should lose sight of this fact.” On Thursday, Lowe told the Royal Commission that she felt bullied by this response and that it “made me mad”. “Had they had any conscience or intent of putting things right, they would not have written that. “They did abuse, they knew they’d abused, and they covered it up, and I want that out. I want it out in the open.”
Lowe later formed the Salvation Army Abuse Survivors group and told media that the group wanted a “public acknowledgement that the abuse happened and for the Salvation Army to say it’s sorry”. She made an official complaint to police about her abuse at Whatman Home in 2003. In 2005, a meeting was held between Lowe and the Salvation Army which apologised for the abuse she had suffered. At that time, they believed a public apology was “completely inappropriate”. She was paid $37,500, plus a $1500 contribution
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towards treatment for her hearing loss. The Salvation Army has since made a public apology on national radio and also issued a press release, but victims were not advised of the apology in advance. Lowe is waiting for a public apology to be made by the Salvation Army at a public event organised specifically for the purpose. Last Thursday was the last day that survivors of abuse in the care of faith-based institutions gave evidence to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care about their experience of seeking redress.
Statement from Salvation Army The Salvation Army is deeply sorry for the abuse inflicted on vulnerable children who were housed in Salvation Army children’s homes. As these historical crimes have come to light – as people have courageously told their stories – we have had a policy of listening, saying sorry and making appropriate redress for their suffering. We have endeavoured to pursue a survivor-focused approach in our responses to people. The Salvation Army has a zerotolerance policy for any offending of this sort. We are committed to
doing our utmost to ensure the protection of all those in our care, including children, young people and vulnerable people. We are working with the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care to better understand the adequacy of our redress procedures in helping survivors. Anyone who has experienced abuse through their connection with The Salvation Army can complain to The Salvation Army or, if a criminal matter, direct to the police. People can also contact the Royal Commission on 0800 222 727 and speak confidentially.
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Whatman Home abuse:
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‘Whatman had a considerable effect on how I felt about myself’ Emily Ireland Tears streamed down Janet Lowe’s face as she spoke of the injustices she had experienced as a child at Whatman Home in Masterton. “I felt there that I didn’t matter to anybody,” she told the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care on Thursday. She is still hopeful that the Salvation Army will make a public apology to be made at an event that victims could attend. Lowe and her brother were admitted to Whatman Home in 1958. She estimated about 75 other children lived there at the time. She was 10, and she stayed there for about 2½ years. “Whatman looked and felt like an institution,” she said. “It was a vast concrete structure divided into three main sections and was built like a large hospital.” In the girl’s downstairs bathroom, there was no bath – just a foot bath, one toilet, and three hand basins.
On Wednesday nights, never sure how to act. the children stripped off in “If I did something the locker rooms and stood wrong like putting a in a line waiting to go in crease in the wrong place the upstairs bath, which or making some other was in the middle of mistake, Mrs Irvine the room. would hit me “There were around the face no doors for and head or younger pinch me on children. the back or A member arms. of the staff “She also would wash threw things us two at a at me. time. We would “She called get in and out me a stupid quickly. girl, told me Janet Lowe. “There was I had an ugly no privacy, and face and was I was very uncomfortable no good. when my body changed, “When I cried, as I having to wait with the always did, she would call younger kids. If one was me sook-a-baby. at the back of the line, the “She would tell me to water was most likely cold stop crying and hit me and dirty.” some more.” They had no toothpaste One time, Lowe was hit or toothbrush but instead in the head so hard that had a saucer of salt to she couldn’t straighten her clean their teeth. neck. Lowe told the Royal “It was very sore, and Commission about two I couldn’t sleep properly staff at Whatman Home on it. who were abusive to “When I went back to her emotionally and the laundry with my neck physically. crooked … she pulled my “I was very afraid of neck round, which hurt Mrs Irvine as she was unbearably.” unpredictable, and I was Another beating resulted
in a loss of hearing in one ear. Later in life, Lowe found out she had lost 30 per cent of her hearing in her left ear because of nerve damage. Nothing was done when Lowe told supervisors of the incidents. Another staff member would call Lowe useless and hit her. “As well as the physical and emotional abuse … my main sense of Whatman was one of neglect,” Lowe said on Thursday. “I had varicose on my feet which were excruciatingly sore in the winter, but nothing was done. “I had boils and had to have sulphur and molasses, but kept going to school even though I couldn’t sit down properly.” Lowe was not sexually abused at Whatman Home, but she remembered children talking about incidents they had experienced. After her time at Whatman Home, Lowe was abused in foster care in Wairarapa. “I think the way I was
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Whatman Children’s Home was opened in 1925 on land given to the Salvation Army. A community-based child care facility was opened in 1977, and in 1985 the orphanage was closed. The main building was demolished shortly afterwards. PHOTO/FILE
treated at Whatman had a considerable effect on how I felt about myself after leaving, and the way I responded to situations which arose in foster care.” At the age of about 14, Lowe was raped and sexually abused by a foster parent. “He used to say to me that this is what all fathers do with their daughters, but if you talk about it, people might not understand, and you will be sent back to Whatman. “I was very afraid of this.” In July 1962, Lowe went into the care of the
Masterton Child Welfare Family Home A report provided by a psychologist to the Department of Social Welfare said Lowe was suffering “some deepseated psychological difficulties”. Despite this, she did not receive counselling or mental health help from the department. A staffer at the Masterton Child Welfare Family Home told Lowe to “get on” with her life and forget what had happened. “I think the abuse and neglect that I suffered at Whatman and afterwards
affected all aspects of my life,” Lowe said. “I feel that when I went to Whatman, I lost my home, my toys, books, and other belongings, my school, and my friends. “My first memories of being hit, and of being afraid, not liked, and not cared for, come from Whatman. “I did not feel that I mattered at all to anyone there.” This resulted in suicidal ideation which Lowe still feels today. In 2000, Lowe settled a claim against the Department of Social
Welfare which included payments of $27,500 and an apology. In 2001, Lowe raised her claims against the Salvation Army. Correspondence from the Salvation Army’s lawyer stated that Lowe’s claims against the body had been investigated and that people were “generally outraged” by them. “Allegations such as children being made to queue for baths or being neglected, ignored, or not being allowed to participate in activities at school are all resoundingly refuted,” the correspondence said. “At the end of the day, Whatman Home was an orphanage with between 60 and 70 children in the late 1950s-early 1960s. “Life was quite different then compared to now. None of us should lose sight of this fact.” On Thursday, Lowe told the Royal Commission that she felt bullied by this response and that it “made me mad”. “Had they had any conscience or intent of putting things right, they would not have written that. “They did abuse, they knew they’d abused, and they covered it up, and I want that out. I want it out in the open.”
Lowe later formed the Salvation Army Abuse Survivors group and told media that the group wanted a “public acknowledgement that the abuse happened and for the Salvation Army to say it’s sorry”. She made an official complaint to police about her abuse at Whatman Home in 2003. In 2005, a meeting was held between Lowe and the Salvation Army which apologised for the abuse she had suffered. At that time, they believed a public apology was “completely inappropriate”. She was paid $37,500, plus a $1500 contribution
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towards treatment for her hearing loss. The Salvation Army has since made a public apology on national radio and also issued a press release, but victims were not advised of the apology in advance. Lowe is waiting for a public apology to be made by the Salvation Army at a public event organised specifically for the purpose. Last Thursday was the last day that survivors of abuse in the care of faith-based institutions gave evidence to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care about their experience of seeking redress.
Statement from Salvation Army The Salvation Army is deeply sorry for the abuse inflicted on vulnerable children who were housed in Salvation Army children’s homes. As these historical crimes have come to light – as people have courageously told their stories – we have had a policy of listening, saying sorry and making appropriate redress for their suffering. We have endeavoured to pursue a survivor-focused approach in our responses to people. The Salvation Army has a zerotolerance policy for any offending of this sort. We are committed to
doing our utmost to ensure the protection of all those in our care, including children, young people and vulnerable people. We are working with the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care to better understand the adequacy of our redress procedures in helping survivors. Anyone who has experienced abuse through their connection with The Salvation Army can complain to The Salvation Army or, if a criminal matter, direct to the police. People can also contact the Royal Commission on 0800 222 727 and speak confidentially.
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them,” Wilkinson said. The yard usually holds about 80,000 sheep and 8000 cattle a year for sale, Wilkinson said. Wilkinson said they were still moving stock “either through other sale yards either in Fielding or Hastings or shifting directly from farmer to farmer”. Carrfields livestock representative Carey Ashwell said the logistics for selling stock was tough, that it was difficult moving stock for anywhere other than the yard and around Wairarapa. Wilkinson said the upgrades were costing about $800,000. Wilkinson hoped the yard would be open and running by early next year. “It’s a fairly complex
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Shops on Eketahuna’s main road are open until 7.30pm every Friday until Christmas, in a bid to revive the tradition of late-night shopping. Maison Giftware and Homeware owner Sarah Dandy had rallied Eketahuna businesses to stay open on Friday nights through December. “From the op shop to [adult store] Tabu, it’s been fantastic,” Dandy said. Her cafe, The Lazy Graze, would also stay open for shoppers to stop in and get a free glass of sherry. “It’s bringing all the town and business people together by opening up, and just making a bit of a thing about Friday nights in Eketahuna,” Dandy said. “We did it last year to see how it would go. It started off really quietly, but by the end it was huge.” Before 2019, latenight shopping had not been seen in the town
for many years, Dandy said. A billboard advertising the shopping led to a lot of customers coming down from Pahiatua in 2019, Dandy said. To promote this year’s late-night shopping, Tararua District Council gave storeowners “Shop Local” flyers to put in their windows. “That wasn’t going to cut it,” Dandy said. “You actually have to be a bit proactive about it and tell people why they should shop local.” Dandy put notices in the community newsletter to further promote the shopping. Vintage boutique Retro Republic owner Joanne Scaife said business was relatively quiet last Friday – the first of the Christmas season. Dandy attributed this to foul weather and hoped business would pick up this Friday. Op shop manager Denise Gavin said that despite the weather, there had been a small increase in business last
Friday. Meanwhile in Masterton, Paper Plus was the last remnant of the late-night Thursday tradition. “This is not a latenight shopping town,” owner Warwick Delmonte said. More businesses needed to stay open to attract people into the town on Thursday nights, Delmonte said. “It’s just another example of a slight lack of co-ordination in the CBD, which needs to be addressed.” Delmonte said that Paper Plus had been busy in general, with two weeks left before Christmas for business to pick up further. The store was open until 9pm last Thursday and would continue with late-night Thursdays until Christmas. Delmonte said the store’s book club on Thursday night had brought more people in, though he said, “They mainly read wine labels.”
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48 Wairarapa Midweek Wai Write Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Grannies on a mission Granny Notts was on a mission. It was Christmas shopping season, and she had walked into town to meet her best friend. Granny Smith was waiting on the corner by the church, and greeted her with a warm hug. At that moment they saw a young man striding down the footpath towards them. Granny Notts recognised him as the newly appointed town planner. Without warning, 82-year-old Granny Smith began plucking petals from a daisy she was holding, while quietly intoning “he loves me, he loves me not”. She ended the performance by throwing the empty stem at the bureaucrat’s back as he passed her. Granny Notts sighed. Her friend had been stalking that poor man for a week. The women walked on, chatting amiably, only pausing when they reached the chemist. Granny Smith had a prescription to pick up. As a retired schoolteacher, she often saw former students around town, and still thought of the woman who owned the chemist shop as ‘wee Suzie Tickle’.
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The grannies were delighted to learn that Suzie had recently purchased a five hectare lifestyle block. From that day on, the grannies would always refer to the chemist as Farmer Sue Tickle. Top of the shopping list today was a visit to The Inconvenience Store, a treasure trove of annoying items to bestow on their families. Unpopular in-laws were gifted fitted sheets which didn’t quite fit the corners of the bed, and kept pinging off. Sellotape with no visible starting point and
ring-binders with hoops that have to be opened individually made great stocking fillers. The food aisle yielded chocolate teapots, and an eight-pack of burger buns paired with a six-pack of meat patties. Granny Smith tried to buy a $3 pack of ballpoint pens with air bubbles in the ink, but the store had a policy of a minimum $5 credit card purchase. Later, during their obligatory cafe stop, Granny Notts began regaling her friend with the latest exploits of her granddaughter Rhee.
In her search for the meaning of life, Rhee had been influenced by a hot yoga instructor, joined a mountain-top commune of Flat Earthers, and passed some time with the ScienceFictologists. Sadly, her relationship with the Pastafarians had become strained. “Apparently, Rhee’s now given up all worldly possessions and joined a sect who worship the concept of Zero,” Granny Notts chuckled. “Is nothing sacred these days?” muttered Granny Smith, earning herself a fierce side-eye from
Granny Notts. Soon there was only one thing left for the grannies to do: find an in-store Santa to make some mischief with. The long line of waiting children was only a mild inconvenience to Granny Notts. She was still very agile, and could nimbly overtake any small child before landing in Santa’s lap. Which was quite a feat for a woman of her stature. Santa was just glad he’d been provided with a well-padded costume this year. The video of Granny Notts perched on his knee went viral, inspiring many unfortunate copycat incidents. Granny Smith gazed wistfully at the red suit, hat, beard, belt and boots, and remembered her laughing husband dressing in that costume once a year. She felt his loss most keenly at Christmas time. Just then a toddler sat on a balloon, with the ensuing ‘pop’ startling all the shoppers. Santa’s voice rang out “Merry Christmas everyone!” “And a joyful New Year to all” the grannies chorused in unison, looking forward to many more days like this.
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50 Wairarapa Midweek Community Events Wednesday, December 16, 2020 Eat n Greet: At St James Union Church, 116 High St, Masterton. Great food and entertainment. All welcome. Belly Dance for Beginners: Featherston Community Centre. 6.30-7.30pm. Call Antonia Blincoe [021] 105-7649. 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. Danzability Class: 10.30-11.30am, at St John’s Hall, 73 Main St, Greytown. Contact physio.rachel.horwell@gmail. com or [022] 077-2654. Ruamahanga Club: Cards – 500, 1-4pm, at Wairarapa Services Club, Essex St, Masterton. GirlGuidingNZ: Carterton Pippins, 5-7 years, 4.15-5.30pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Carterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 6-7.30pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. 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, 1.303.30pm. Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm, tutored classes available, also print on Fridays, at 12 Victoria St. Call Sue 377-7019 or Elissa [0274] 706-528. Age Concern: Steady As You Go-Falls Prevention Class, 9.30am at the 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 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Myrna Lane 377-3064. Social Learners Bridge: 1-3.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Barbara [06] 304-9208. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9am-noon,
at the Masterton Aerodrome. Red Star Table Tennis Club: 5-7pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter (027) 5664664 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, DECEMBER 18 Chris Kirkland: From 7.30pm. Members, Affiliated Members and their guests welcome, Club Wairarapa, 20 Essex St, Masterton. Aratoi Exhibitions: Angela Busby and Dennis Handyside: Out of the Woods to February 14; Family Tree Whakapapa by the Slavik sisters , to February 14; Terri Te Tau: Whakatau Miromiro to February 28; Crystal Chain Gang In Flux and Sam Duckor-Jones HI! to March 7. Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: FriMon 10am-4pm, groups by arrangement. Call Jean [06] 372-6623 or Gael [06] 372-6808. Masterton Variety Club: Practice 10am-noon, 10 Albert St, Masterton. New members welcome. Call Eric McEwen 377-0792 or Doreen Wakefield 370-4606. Masterton Social Badminton Club: Wairarapa College gym, Cornwall Street entrance, 7-9pm. Contact Hamish Macgregor [021] 259-7684 or Sam [021] 055-2113. Seniornet Wairarapa: Drop-in, 1-2.30pm, Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton. Call John [027] 383-5654.
Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Quit Clinic at Whaiora 9am-noon. Support available across Wairarapa at no cost to you. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246. Needlework & Craft Drop-in: 10amnoon, Featherston Community Centre. Call May [06] 308-6912 or Virginia [06] 308-8392. Cloth Collective Sewing Workshop: 10am-2pm Featherston Community Centre. Call Sara Uruski [0274] 474959. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. Carterton Craft Market: 7 days, 10am2pm, 41 High St North, Carterton. Call Desley [027] 787-8558. Kids’ Song And Story: Fun songs, finger plays and stories for under-5s, during school terms, 9.30-10.30am, at Epiphany Church Hall, High St South, Masterton. Call Pam 378-6740 Greytown Music and Movement: For 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 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, DECEMBER 19 Cobblestones Museum: Open daily 10am-4pm. Printing Works: Sat/Sun, 1-4pm. Our resident printer recreates the activity of a letterpress job-printing shop in the early 1900s. Cobblestones Museum, 169 Main St, Greytown. Call [06] 304-9687. Carols at Cobblestones: Gates open
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at 4.30pm. Wairarapa Farmers’ Market: 9-1pm, Solway Showgrounds Masterton, entry from Fleet and York Sts, under the grandstand and nearby redwood tree. Featherston Weekly Market: 8am-2pm, 33 Fitzherbert St. Hospice Wairarapa Support Services: Available free of charge for anyone dealing with a terminal illness. Call [06] 378-8888, or www.hospicewairarapa. co.nz 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 Martinborough Museum: Sat: 11.30am3.30pm Sun: 11.30-1.30pm, 7 Memorial Sq, Martinborough. Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Sat and Sun 10am-2pm, other times by arrangement, groups welcome. Call Elsa [021] 263-9403. Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Masterton Library, 10amnoon. 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: 14 Wakefield St, 10am-noon. Call Abby Waterson [021] 0256-6719. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet at 1.15pm for 1.30pm start. Call Steve Davis [06] 304-7155. 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 378-7109.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20 Carols in the Car Park: At 7pm, St James Union church, 116 High St, Masterton. We will be singing Christmas
carols in the car park and on the grassed area to be followed by a “cuppa” and a snack in the hall afterwards. All welcome. Greytown Country Market: At Stella Bull Park [next to the White Swan Hotel], 10am-2pm. Call Lois Pitt [027] 358-1459. Carterton Farmers’ Market: High St, Carterton, 9am-12.30pm. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9am-noon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 1pm. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Myrna Lane 377-3064. Masterton Car Boot Sale and Market: 6.30-11.30am, Essex St car park. Contact ja.murray@xtra.co.nz Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 9am for 9.15am start, at clubrooms behind clock tower Carterton. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 21 Spontaneous Dance: Featherston Community Centre, 6.30-8pm,. Call Pavla Miller [022] 075-3867. Featherston Music Club: 7-9pm at Featherston Community Centre. Call Shaun [027] 672-6249. 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. Featherston Music Club: 7-9pm. Call Shaun O’Brien [027] 672-6249. Carterton Scottish Dance Club: Meet at 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. No partner required. Call Elaine 377-0322 or email carterton@ dancescottish.org.nz Watercolour For Beginners: Class at Masterton Art Club, Victoria St, 10amnoon. Call Elissa Smith [027[ 470-6528. Wairarapa Services Club: Cards – 500,
1.30pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. Mah Jong: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Pat Hamilton [06] 308-9729. Senior Citizens Club Cards: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Val [06] 308-9293. Art for Everyone: Featherston Community Centre, 7-9pm. Call Sandie [021] 157-4909. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 6-8pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter (027) 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Support available across Wairarapa at no cost to you. Call a Quit Coach based at Whaiora 0800 494 246. Play Gym: St James Church Hall 116 High St, Masterton, 9.30-11am, for 0-3-year-olds. Carterton Food Bank: 10-11am 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: 450A Belvedere Rd, Carterton. Beginners Linedance Class: 6-7pm. Linedance Intermediate Class: 7.30-8.30pm. Call Wendy [027] 319-9814. Epilepsy Support Group: 11am at the Salvation Army office, 210 High St South, Carterton. Call 0800 20 21 22. Citizens Advice Bureau: Free and confidential advice, Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, 43 Perry St, Masterton. Call 377-0078 or 0800 367-222. Masterton District Brass Band: Rehearsals at 7pm, in the Band Room, Park Ave, Masterton. Call [022] 5740742. Carterton Alcoholics Anonymous: 8pm,
Salvation Army Community Rooms, 210 High St. Call Bob [021] 042-2947 or Martin [06] 372-7764. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Rangers, 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, DECEMBER 22 The Book Lovers Corner: 3.30-4.30pm on Arrow FM {92.7FM] and available online, https://www.arrowfm.co.nz/ programmes/show/94/the-book-loverscorner-/ Masterton Toastmasters: Meet in the Salvation Army Hall, 210 High St, Carterton, at 7.30pm. All welcome in a supportive, friendly environment for participation in public speaking, communicative and leadership opportunities. Call Ben [027] 8920730. Seniornet Wairarapa: 1.30-2.30pm, Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton. Call John [027] 383-5654. Free Literacy and Numeracy Classes: At Literacy Aotearoa Masterton. Call Carol [022] 524-5994 or visit us at 340 Queen Street, Masterton. Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Masterton Library, 11am1pm. Masterton Alcoholics Anonymous: 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 378-2338 or David [021] 116-5505. Social Bridge: At South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club, 1.30-3.30pm, no partner needed. Call Lesley [021] 299-6389. Wairarapa Services Club: Cards – Euchre, 1pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Pippins, 5-7 years, 3.45-5pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. 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. Dance Fitness: 6.30-7.30pm, at
Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830. Chair Exercise: Gentle chair exercises, 2-2.45pm, at St John’s Hall, Greytown. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 9amnoon at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter (027) 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 10am. Juesday Art: 10am-12.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Julia [06] 308-8109. Featherston Wahine Singers: 7-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Susan [021] 246-4884. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway, 2-4pm, or by appointment. Call 379-9021 or 379-5564. Clareville Badminton Club: Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm. Call Steve 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] 498-7261. 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 3049748. Girl Guiding: Pippins [5-7 years] 3.455pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 9am for 9.15am start. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000. 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.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23 Scrabble Club: 1-4pm at Masterton District Library in the Learning Centre, 54 Queen St. All welcome. Contact Sue McRae [027] 449-0601 or sue.mcrae. nz@gmail.com Age Concern: Exercise for Seniors 1.30pm Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Featherston Amateur Wrestling Club: For the school term. Classes are weight and skill dependent; Beginners, 5-9 years, 5.30-6.15pm; 10 years+ [including adults] 6.15-7.30pm. The Dance Shed: 450A Belvedere Rd, Carterton. Line Dance Class 6-7pm; Rock N Roll Dance Class: 7.30-8.30pm, Beginners/Couple Coaching, Social/ Competitive. Call Wendy [027] 319-9814. Healing Rooms: Confidential prayer for healing or any situation, 1-3pm, Ranfurly Rooms, Chapel St, Masterton. No appointment necessary. Call [021] 159- 4160. Carterton Cycle Group: An informal group of ‘leg power’ and e-power cyclists, 9.30am from Belvedere Rd [weather permitting] for 20km or 40-60km rides. Call Irene (027) 634-9167 or Lesley (021) 299-6389. Heart of Arts Wairarapa: A community gallery showing work from Wairarapa artists, 47 High St North, Carterton. WedSun, 11am-3pm. Club Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll, beginners 7.30pm; Intermediate level 8pm, at Club Wairarapa, Masterton. Call [027] 333-1793. 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 Services Club: Rummikub, 1pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. Cards: Come and join other enthusiastic “500” Players 1.15-4.15pm, 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. Silver Ukulele Club: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Jan [06] 3088556. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Club: Craft and chat afternoon 1-3pm, bring your crafts or just come for some company, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, improvers 5-6.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Kiddie Gym: For 0-3-year-olds, 9.3011am, at St David’s Church, corner High and Victoria Sts, Carterton. Call Lorna or Abby 379-8325. Rangatahi to Rangatira Youth Group: Join us for sports, food, and leadership, Carterton Events Centre. Text “R2R” to [027] 742-2264. Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm, tutored classes available, also print on Fridays, at 12 Victoria St. Call Sue 377-7019 or Elissa [0274] 706-528. Recreational Walking Group: 9.30am, Essex St car park. Call Ann Jackson, 3725758, or Ann Duckett, 378-8285. Te Runga Scouts: Cubs, 6-7.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Wairarapa Singers: Choral singing with at least two performances each year, based in 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
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SHARING SPECIAL MOMENTS AT KANDAHAR HOME Kandahar Home resident Paul’s face lit up when he saw a book about gardening that health care assistant Karen brought out to show him.
Kandahar Home resident Paul and health care assistant Karen look at a gardening book together.
Kandahar Home recreation officer Di McCuish says Paul mostly enjoys one-to-one time and listening to music. “We have residents moving into the home who come from all different walks of life, so in many instances it’s about finding a connection that helps spark a memory for them or helps to start a conversation. “When Karen found a book about gardens and showed it to Paul, he lit up and they had a lovely discussion about gardening.” Di explains that while residents are encouraged to participate in group activities and outings that are organised, it is also important when there is an opportunity for one-toone engagement. “When someone takes the time to find out about a subject or hobby that a resident particularly likes, it can really help them to open up and share their stories and knowledge.” She says this approach aligns with Enliven’s philosophy of care, which follows the Eden Alternative, and helps to combat the feelings of loneliness, helplessness and
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boredom which can be common among elders. Kandahar Home manager Peter Newman says their volunteers are also encouraged to spend one-toone time with residents. “Our volunteers really enjoy hearing the residents’ stories or chatting to them about particular interests and hobbies.” He says they are keen to hear from more people who would like to donate their time to come in and spend time with residents. Kandahar Home and sister site, Kandahar Court, are both located in Lansdowne, Masterton. To find out more about the homes and the elder-centred Enliven philosophy, visit www.enlivencentral.org.nz. You can also call the homes directly on 06 370 0447 (Kandahar Home) or 06 370 0449 (Kandahar Court).
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Chris Cogdale New Farriers WairarapaBush coach Mark Rutene couldn’t resist the chance to get back in the hot seat and coach his home province for a second time. Last week, the Wairarapa-Bush Rugby Union confirmed Rutene’s appointment on a twoyear contract, along with assistant coaches, Brent Wilson [forwards], and Nathan Riwai-Couch [backs]. “I had a year off this year, and I really missed it,” Rutene said. “I wanted to keep coaching, the opportunity was here, I’m still living here, and rugby is my passion. It’s great to be back in the hot seat.” Rutene, who works for the Primary Industries Ministry in the Maori Agribusiness team, previously coached WaiBush for four seasons from 2011 to 2014, taking them to the Meads Cup semifinals in 2012 and 2013. In the ensuing six
years, Rutene had three years coaching with the New Zealand Heartland Under-19 team, two with the senior national Heartland side, and was assistant coach with the Horowhenua-Kapiti side who beat Wai-Bush in the 2018 Lochore Cup final. The 52-year-old said those experiences have thrown up their different challenges. “Particularly with the senior Heartland team you are challenged because the calibre of players is better and better the further you go, and with Horowhenua, it was a different experience as well,” he said. “You’re just learning all the time as a coach, and I’ve picked up plenty over the last few years.” Wai-Bush made the 2019 Meads Cup semifinals under the coaching of Joe Harwood, and Rutene said the aim was to go all the way and lift the supreme trophy in Heartland rugby. “Everyone coaching in this competition wants to win the Meads Cup, and it will be my seventh year next year.”
“I’ve been in two Meads semis, and the union have been in five in the past eight years. We really want to get one over the line, and that’s the ultimate goal. To be able to do that, the region needed a robust club competition, “so we’re happy to work with the club coaches and make sure that all the players who want to play rep rugby put their hands up”. Rutene is keen to embrace the Wai-Bush policy of using only local players or players of origin, successfully implemented by Harwood. He watched a few of the Wai-Bush games this year and felt there was depth in the backs and forwards but there would be some challenges to tackle. “Already [utility back] Raniera Petersen is going to Australia. [No 8 and captain] Kirk Tufuga had a great year and ended up playing for the Manawatu Turbos, so whether he comes back next year, I don’t know.” Forwards assistant coach Wilson brings 15 years of experience as a
Mark Rutene coaching the NZ Heartland XV. PHOTOS/GETTY IMAGES
Nathan Riwai-Couch on the charge in the 2006 Meads Cup final.
professional rugby player in the England premiership with Leicester, Newcastle, and Nottingham, and with North Harbour in the NPC. A former Wairarapa College student, Wilson returned home in 2018 and played for Carterton and had two appearances as lock for Wai-Bush. Backs assistant coach
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Riwai-Couch played 77 games in the green and red, and played in the champion Meads Cup team in 2006. He coached Pioneer in the 2020 premier club championship. Shay O’Gorman has been reappointed manager and Davide Castorina will continue as the team’s physiotherapist.
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Chris Feary … confident Giants will be a force in premier two. PHOTOS/FILE
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Unbeaten Giants move up SOFTBALL Chris Cogdale The Giants’ unbeaten run in the Intercity premier three championship has led to their promotion to premier two for the second half of the season. Giants won all six games, most by large margins, scoring 67 runs
and giving up only five runs. Giants president and team member Chris Feary said the promotion is not a surprise given their dominant form. “When we set our goals at the beginning of the year, one of them was to take out the premier three competition and get a team back into that
premier two grade,” he said last week. “Realistically, we’ve done the first part and cleaned up before Christmas and gone through undefeated. “Now we’re back in the premier two grade, I reckon we will do pretty well there too.” Feary said Giants have the team, with a strong
batting line-up from one to nine, and two experienced pitchers in Justin ‘Chunky’ Karaitiana and Tony Nixon to make an impression in the higher division. “I would think that some of those premier two teams are in for a bit of a wake-up. “Our goal now changes, and our focus is to make the top four and then to
have a go at the finals.” With their move up the grade, Giants will play against three of their clubmates throughout the season. The club loaned Tarquin Karaitiana, Chris Cox, and Tristan Hillock to Hutt Valley Marist to save that team from folding and will likely come up against them in the new year.
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Hot Combo Deal!
WALL TO WALL
NZ Pine Combo
SELLOFF 30% OFF
UPTO
40%
Hot Combo Deal!
20% OFF
50%
Duster Bunk
Now Only
NZ Pine Bunk+Mattreses
$999
Complete set consists of: 1x Single Bunk 2x Single Bonnell mattresses
55%
OFF
OFF
$549
Complete set consists of: 1x 6 drawer Tallboy 2x 3 drawer Bedsides
OFF
60%
Now Only
Tallboy+Bedsides
OFF
12 Months
Interest Free Finance* 60%!
5
OFF
YEARS
WARRANTY
Was $2248
$899
Snooze Pop Up NZ’s Best Value Trundler
Complete set consists of: 1x K.Single Mattress with bridge. 1x Single Mattress with trundler.
Available In All Sizes!
5
YEARS
WARRANTY
Was $2013
$805
Snooze Queen Mattress + Base
Bonnell Spring System with a plush top that provides ongoing support and value for money.
55OF% F!
10
60OF% F!
10
OFF
YEARS
WARRANTY
Available In All Sizes!
PROUDLY NZ MADE
Was $3448
$1379
Inspire Gel Queen Mattress + Base
Features 5 Zone Posture ProTM pocket Spring technology & Orthocool Gel Memory foam supports your body.
Available In All Sizes!
50OF% F!
10 YEARS
YEARS
WARRANTY
Available In All Sizes!
60%!
WARRANTY
PROUDLY NZ MADE
PROUDLY NZ MADE
Was $4700
$2115
Imperial Latex
Queen Mattress + Base
Features a unique 5 Zone 9 turn, Pocketed Spring Technology which ergonomically supports your body posture.
2x Microfibre Pillows With any Bed Purchase Valid till: 20/12/2020 Shop Online 24X7
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Was $6998
$3499
Spine Supporter Euro Top Queen Mattress + Base
7 Zoned Pocket Springs with Gel memory Foam & plush pillow top with natural latex for all night support.
Free Local Delivery##
With Purchase of $999 & above Valid till: 20/12/2020
120 Queen Street, Masterton (Corner of Queen St & Lincoln St) Mon-Fri 9.30am - 5.30pm / Sat-Sun 10am - 5pm Ph: 06 377 5672 *Minimum spend $999. Normal Lending criteria apply. #Comfort guarantee not available in all models, some terms and conditions may apply. Beds4u reserve the right to amend any misprints or error with in this advertisement. All stock subject to prior sale. ## Free delivery applicable to a 10 KM radius from Beds4U store.
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