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Arthur Hawkes Jazz, funk, and ﬁne wine made for a beautiful afternoon last weekend. Haythornthwaite Wines hosted Kikorangi, the Kuranui College jazz band, on Saturday and Sunday, for a funky wine tasting, jazzinfused extravaganza.

Haythornthwaite was founded in Martinborough in 1992, by Susan and Mark Haythornthwaite, and produce gewurztraminer, pinot noir, pinot gris, riesling, rose, and sauvignon blanc. Bandleader Saali Marks has been the music teacher at Kuranui since 2016. He’s

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also a virtuoso guitarist in his own right, and jumped on the six-string for some of the performances. The ensemble played a variety of jazz, fusion, and funk. At the event, attendees were wowed with hits from Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, and Stanley Turrentine, along with

some traditional jazz standards. The band contains mostly Y12 students, with a couple of Y11 students as well. They’ve been playing together for about three years, but did not come from a strong jazz background. This meant that getting used to jazz’s unusual time signatures and complicated chord variations

was initially a bit of a struggle, but one the sextet was able to overcome through hard work. “It was a bit of a mission getting kids who’ve never really heard jazz before to play jazz,” Marks said. Continued on page 3

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Nurses go on strike More than 20 nurses from Masterton Medical went on strike last Monday, November 9, following pay disparities between nurses in public and private sector medicine. Private nurses were paid less, and were demanding pay parity.

An entire November’s worth of rain was dumped on Masterton over just 12 hours last Tuesday, November 10. Streets flooded and stranded families as rivers swelled, engulfing crossings. However, with soil moisture levels low, the rain was welcomed by growers.

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On Sunday, November 8, Brooklyn Topham-Evans, aged 13, vacated a Metlink service in Maymorn due to not having enough money. With no signal on his phone, he walked through the Maymorn tunnel and was found crying as he walked along a riverbank. Metlink are investigating.

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Kiwi broadcaster Paul Henry, who cemented his reputation at Masterton’s Today FM in the 1990s, launched his new book last Wednesday at Paper Plus. The book, ‘I’m in a United State’, chronicles his traveling back to New Zealand from the USA during covid-19.

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Jetsprints back with a blast Arthur Hawkes The first round of the PSP New Zealand Jetsprint Championship is coming to Tauherenikau near Featherston this Saturday. The boats will tear around Tauherenikau’s water track at insane velocity, as driver’s flex their lightning-quick responses and navigate the hazards at triple-figure speeds. There will be three categories of boat able to race – Group B boats, limited to 412 cubic inches of engine size, Group A boats, limited to 412 cubic

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large as drivers desire. The sky’s the limit, as is the driver’s bank balance. This category of boat can accelerate to about 130kmh in just 3 seconds. Seven local drivers will compete this year, with a few novices coming into the sport. Multiple world champions, from all over New Zealand, will also be racing in the ﬁrst event of the championships. The Jetsprints are a great family event, with the track visible from anywhere folks decide to pitch. There will also be multiple food trucks and stalls, so attendees will be able to get some quality local food in between races.

PSP NZ Jetsprint Championship, round one, Featherston, New Zealand. PHOTO/JEREMY WARD SHOT 360

Students ‘committed’, taking ‘musical risks’ Continued from page 1 “It’s been the same band basically right from the start – I started teaching at Kuranui in 2016 and started the jazz band the following year. “It’s all the same kids and they’ve all been really committed which is cool. Some of them have really taken to jazz in quite a big way.” Explaining the band’s name, Marks said that Kikorangi meant blue. “Jazz music has its roots in the blues, and blue is an oﬃcial colour of Kuranui College, so it made sense to call the band Kikorangi.” The band was aided by Greytown saxophone legend Alex Nyman, who was recruited to give Adam Butler, Alex Hartley and Rowan Higgins an introduction to the jazziest of jazz instruments. Sasha Francis-Murray could already play a “pretty mean” rock groove

on the drums, and after listening to a few Art Blakey and Buddy Rich records he locked onto the swing thing. Bass player Amethyst Sutherland, who was in Y9 at the formation, put aside her heavy metal records for a time to learn the art of the walking bassline. Pianist Amon Terry could play the theme music to the Kahoot educational game, and it apparently didn’t take him long at all to grasp dominant 7th chords, 2-5-1 progressions, and Herbie Hancock licks. In 2019 the band entered the National Youth Jazz Competition, held in Tauranga, and took part in an amazing weekend of youth jazz, that saw them motivated to improve and push themselves. “The band has a fantastic culture,” Marks said. “The students are really supportive of each other

and willing to take musical risks, which is a real key to improving as a jazz musician.”

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Alan Fielding with the box of treats and military trinkets he’s managed to arrange for Tony Hudgell who lives in the UK. PHOTOS/ARTHUR HAWKES

History and home comforts sourced for child amputee Arthur Hawkes Alan Fielding read about the case of Tony Hudgell a few years ago and was appalled. Hudgell is a British boy from Kent who had a double leg amputation in 2017 following severe abuse from his parents, now both imprisoned. Today, Hudgell is five years old, and has been inspired by the work of WWII veteran Captain Tom Moore, who raised over $65 million for National Health Service charities in Britain, by walking around his home during lockdown. Hudgell has also been walking, with the aid of his crutches, to raise money for Evelina London Children’s Hospital. So far, the boy has raised over $3m. It’s been reported that the young Hudgell is developing quite an

interest in military history, following his conversations with Captain Moore. Fielding was moved by the story, and his own experiences with ‘diffability’. His son Kris tragically died, aged 27, from spina bifida. As the father of a son needing care for over a quarter of a decade, it’s a term he uses instead of ‘dis-ability’, which highlights that people with these complications are different, but not lacking anything. “This is trying to do something kind for him, give him some things that he might like,” Fielding said. “That boy’s got a really hard road ahead of him, I’ve seen what it’s like.” Fielding is now trying to arrange for a bumper box of ANZAC military history, along with a few national treats and surprises, to be

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Tony Hudgell, 5, who has been walking to raise money for a children’s hospital. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES

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Marcus Anselm A community in rural Carterton remains cut off after a landslide caused flooding and closed the district’s Kaiwhata Rd. The nearby dam is also unstable and could give way, a Carterton District Council [CDC] spokesperson said. Heavy rains plagued the North Island’s east coast last week. Measurements showed a month’s worth of November rain dumped on Masterton over 12 hours last Tuesday. A year ago, a massive slip dammed the Kaiwhata River between Te Wharau and Homewood, forcing the closure of Kaiwhata Rd. Last week’s downpour has caused another slip, diverting the river flooding which has closed the road once more. Carterton District Council staff launched a drone yesterday

to assess the damage. CDC community services and facilities manager Carrie Mckenzie advised people stay out of the area. “The dam is unstable and could give way due to the pressure from the water build-up,” she said. McKenzie said an assessment of the drone footage was underway, but the road would likely remain closed for several days. The council was keeping the residents of four properties in the area informed of developments. McKenzie said none of the residents were at home at present. Two of the homes were upstream of the slip, and two were downstream, and could be threatened if the

dam breaks. The June 2019 incident saw the dam eventually break, sending an estimated 600,000 m3 of water charging downstream. McKenzie said the council was working with GNS, the Crown Research Institute devoted to geology, to “ascertain potential outcomes”. Last year, the GNS landslide response team was called in to make a risk assessment and help with the incident. Tuesday’s heavy rain also resulted in surface ﬂooding and road closures on coastal South Wairarapa roads. Landslips closed Tora Rd, outside Martinborough, and cut White Rock Rd down to one lane. These roads are now open again. – NZLDR

Buyers baulk at record prices Emily Ireland The median house price in Masterton and South Wairarapa has reached a record high, shunting ﬁrst home buyers further out of the market. In South Wairarapa, 22 houses were sold in October for a median price of $710,444, a whopping $118,000 more than the same month last year, the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand’s [REINZ] latest report showed. In Masterton, 51 houses sold in October for a median price of $531,000, which was $121,000 more than the median price the same month last year. Carterton, while not achieving a record price, had a higher median sale price than Masterton, at $564,000, with 25 houses sold in October. This was an increase of $124,000 on October last year. Wairarapa MP Kieran McAnulty said housing aﬀordability had been an issue in New Zealand for years. “It is great news that people are wanting to move to Wairarapa. Growth is the goal, but it needs to be sustainable, and it needs to be fair.” He remembered doing a social studies project

“It is great news that people are wanting to move to Wairarapa. Growth is the goal, but it needs to be sustainable, and it needs to be fair.” – Wairarapa MP Kieran McAnulty at Chanel College on how Masterton should adapt for its projected ageing and decreasing population. “Things sure have changed,” he said. “And despite a surge in construction in our region, with activity at all-time highs, and an increase in wages, despite covid, we just can’t keep up.” He said a shortage of supply and increased demand was causing the rise in prices. “The government is addressing this in three ways – a governmentsponsored building scheme, making apprenticeships free, and making it easier for the private sector to build houses by amending the RMA. “Here in Wairarapa, we also need to take the heat out of the rental market by bringing back Housing

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ARTHUR HAWKES went on a tour of the Rathkeale College grounds, and learnt about some of the important conservation work being undertaken as part of the Y11 students’ Environmental Science NCEA.

Rathkeale students on an environmental mission

Rathkeale College is a school like no other. It was established in 1963 as an all-male boarding school, centred around School House, the former residence of the Maunsell family. Over the last ﬁve decades, the school has undergone a transformation, now incorporating a wide variety of courses, and ﬁnessing an innovative blend of social and environmental responsibility, traditionalism, and scholastic achievement. Recently, a number of Rathkeale students have been focusing on environmental science, particularly conservation, where they’ve been

Rathkeale Y11 student Will Billing attaches a trail camera, a skill that’s been a component of his Environmental Science NCEA.

aided by Pukaha Mt Bruce, the Ruamahanga River Restoration Trust, and Backblocks Environmental Management – all under the tutorship of Liz Evans, the head of the science faculty. John Bissell, the director of Backblocks Environmental Management, came in and gave the students demonstrations on technical conservation techniques, such as setting up trail cameras. Will Billing, one of Evans’s students, who studies the Environmental Science component of the NCEA, has aspirations to be a shearer, but being able to work in the bush, protecting and monitoring wildlife, has been a welcome change from the more academic side of science. “It’s been really good,” Billing says. “We’ve learnt a lot.” As we head oﬀ the tarmac path into Rathkeale’s bush, Billing sets up one of the trail cameras, donated by the Ruamahanga Restoration Trust. They also have an infrared sensor that picks up imagery at night. We stop at a small clearing. “A tree like this will be good,” Billing explains. “It has to look out into a

bit of space so you can see the animal clearly.” He lashes the camera to a tree, with a stick used as an impromptu wedge to angle the field of view slightly down, aimed towards the lure. On an opposing tree, facing the camera, fellow student Charlie Heard attaches a chew card — a piece of corrugated material with the interior tubes filled with peanut butter. These attract pests in front of the camera’s lens, who nibble on the card. After their demo, the lads dive back to class and Evans continues ambling with me through the grounds, explaining how dividing the scientific discipline has been much more inclusive for those not wanting to spend too long in the lab. “We offer Physical Science, which covers chemistry and physics, and Environmental Science, which covers biology and earth science.”

Inset: Liz Evans, head of the science faculty at Rathkeale College. A possum captured by the infrared trail cam. PHOTOS/ARTHUR HAWKES

As we pass through towering native totara and needly exotics, which leave the shady track dappled in sunlight, a clearing opens up, revealing a huge cricket

pitch, with white picket fencing and a stately clubhouse. It looks like it could have been plucked straight from a rural English county. “It’s a real feature,” says Evans. “The top cricket teams come out here and play… And that’s the dichotomy we’ve got – it was established initially as a traditional British boys’ boarding school, but now we’re creating our own identity.

“This is where environmental science comes in – it’s teaching the boys about our place in the world.” Evans explains that many of the boys who come from agricultural backgrounds could well continue in that vein, meaning that protecting the land and biodiversity would play an important role in their lives. “For the boys it’s really meaningful – it’s not just a book, they can actually get outside. For people

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Bikers to ride out Arthur Hawkes Wairarapa bikers are revving up awareness for prostate cancer, and joining in a national charitable movement. On November 22 riders will leave from Farriers car park for the Wairarapa countryside on a twohour ride. The ride is in support of prostate cancer awareness and will take place on the same day as rides in Auckland, Waikato, Wellington, Christchurch, and Invercargill. The Wairarapa leg of the ride is being run by the Ulysses Wairarapa branch who are raising funds for the Prostate

Cancer Foundation. Ulysses Wairarapa Branch secretary Audrey Richards said that, if successful, the club would turn the ride into an annual event. “The goal is to get as many bikes in and raise as much money for the Prostate Cancer Foundation as possible – that saves people from having to travel down to the Wellington one, and of course we’ve got nice rides here as well.” Audrey said a majority of the club’s 53 members are male, and many were in their sixties, putting them at higher risk for the disease. “They’re in the high-risk group with regards to prostate cancer,

and men’s health doesn’t get as much attention as women’s health, so there’s that as well.” The ride will pass south along SH2 before heading towards Wairarapa’s rugged eastern coast. There will be an experienced ride leader, a ﬁrst aid person, and a tail-end ‘Charlie’ – a vehicle with a trailer in case of a breakdown. At the end of the ride there will be a hearty barbecue back at Farriers, as well as various raﬄes. • Riders looking to get involved should meet on the day at Farriers Car Park, 4 Queen St, Masterton, at 9.30am for registration. Entry is $20.

The roaring ride out at a previous event. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

Surrender at the 11th hour Karen Coltman In 1918, on the 11th day at the 11th hour of the 11th month, German troops ﬁnally surrendered to the Allied Forces putting an end to World War I. Around Wairarapa yesterday morning returned servicemen and their families acknowledged the thousands of Kiwis lost in that war. In Masterton alone there were more than 500 men killed overseas. Recently elected Masterton RSA president Bob Hill [also an RSA national executive member vice president] was a leader of yesterday morning’s Armistice Day commemoration held at Queen Elizabeth Park at the war memorial. “More New Zealand soldiers died in Belgium and France in WWI than the number of men that died at Gallipoli, and it is important to acknowledge this sacriﬁce,” Hill said. Hill went to Le Somme in 2016 as part of the 100year celebrations of the end of WWI. “There are 1200 New Zealand men buried underground at Le Somme and it is really sobering to understand the tragedy of that battle. This many men

... it is really sobering to understand the tragedy of that battle. This many men were killed ÿ ghting in just one month. were killed fighting in just one month,” Hill said. “All the names on the cenotaph here and around Wairarapa are important and we must keep remembering the sacrifice of these men. “Many of the men were young farmers with wives and families and their death left a huge gap here,” Hill said. Bevan Hefferen, patron of Masterton RSA, operates the military museum at the Wairarapa Club on Essex St and said there were many stories here of how hard it was for families after WWI. “Not honouring the men back then was not good at all and is a reason it is right to take time to remember them now and on ANZAC Day,” he said. New Zealand Army Reserve Command Sergeant Major of TRADOC [training and doctrine command], Peter Albrett was also present at the Masterton service.

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Arthur Hawkes The Who, The Beatles, The Kinks, The Rolling Stones – the sound of Britain’s Swinging Sixties. For millions of people, these songs were the theme tune to their youth – or, like the slogan of Wairarapa radio station The Sound says, they were ‘the soundtrack of our lives’. Kiwis might be grounded in New Zealand right now, but nothing is stopping them reliving some nostalgic British cool this month when Ray Woolf, The Rodger Fox Band, and vocalist Erna Ferry bring ‘The Hits from the Brits’ to the Carterton Events Centre. Trombonist Fox said that they were keen to get back on the road with a performance that really “captures the fresh, vibrant nature of these arrangements”. Woolf said he was particularly looking forward to recapturing days gone by with hits that he’s been singing since he was a teenager. While many Kiwis consider him something of a household name, the crooner, who made his home in Northland decades ago, is in fact a Brit from London’s East End.

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Left: Rodger Fox, trombonist and bandleader. Right: Ray Woolf, pictured in 1967. PHOTOS/FILE

“I was playing in pubs in the UK when I was 13” said Woolf, now 74, who came to New Zealand with his family in 1962. “These British songs, they are a basic love. “They’re where it all started for me and it will be great to sing them all again. “From the one show we tried out last year before the ﬁrst lockdown, I can guarantee that the range of

songs is fantastic, and the energy of the gig too.” The only concern Woolf faced was around touring like he did in the old days. “Three shows in a row… It’s quite a haul for us old fellas, so I’ll be doing a bit of working out before then.” Ferry, known for her powerful, soulful contralto voice, is also a talented seamstress, with signiﬁcant

experience in operatic costume and stage sets. She will ensure the gang are looking sharp. Naturally, she said she’s very excited about the wardrobe for the bold Brit theme. “I’ve got twelve Union Jack ﬂags which I’ve had in stock for some time... I got them out the other night and started working out what we’ll do with them to really bring the stage to life,” said Ferry, a diehard Lulu fan, who also came up with the title for the show after working on a British Invasion theme for the local operatic society. Jazz-hand Fox, who developed the musical project, said it was great to see this performance

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Warm weather welcome in Wairarapa After a few days of miserable rain have come to an end, it now feels like summer is revving up its engine with this beautiful weather — particularly with charity motorcycle rides and jet sprints taking centre stage in the events sector! This week at Midweek, we asked readers where their dream holiday destination was. The results were very varied, with some traveling for natural beauty, some traveling for culture, and some to see family. One reader was hoping to head to the Shakespeare Festival in Oregon, USA. Another wanted to put her feet up in Bora Bora, the tiny island northwest of Tahiti, known for its white sand and glistening azure waters. Every dream destination bar three, including my own [France], was inaccessible due to covid-19 – how long this restriction will last is anybody’s guess. One day’s ‘promising’ vaccine trial seems to be

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Arthur Hawkes countered by another day’s community outbreak. Good news tussles with bad, and we are left here in Wairarapa, bobbing around on our lifeboat as the world pitches in the stormy waters of uncertainty. One of the nice things I’ve noticed about Kiwis, having lived here less than one year, is that they really seem to appreciate the beauty of where they live. I’m sure there are exceptions to that observation, but the same can’t be said for many people where I grew up. Heading out to the hills or the beach was a far less common occurrence for a lot of people from my childhood and adolescence, despite it being virtually on our doorstep – even then

it normally had to involve revelry of some degree. When I drive back to Featherston each day, the sun sets over the Remutakas – and I know it’s a cliche – but it never gets old. Even when it’s misty – white steam clinging to the mountain, casting the trees in a deeper shade of green – it’s just as beautiful as when it’s soaked in sunshine. It’s one of the few places I’ve stayed where I don’t feel like I’d ever get complacent. Now, with the sun shining, all I want to do is explore the areas I’ve not yet been, and revisit those that I have. And I know that’s probably a thought I share with you, the reader, another lucky Wairarapa resident.

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Two readers said that the popular island Bora Bora, northwest of Tahiti, was their dream destination for a getaway. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES

Steve Lillyston Ashland, Oregon, for their annual Shakespeare Festival. Richard Alan Dahlberg Love to go to either Norfolk, or the Cook Islands. Graeme Burnard Back to Britain.

Frances Bohm Simply this – long daily bike rides around the Wairarapa. So let’s have the ÿ ne weather back.

Jocelyn Konig Norfolk Island again.

Jean Cretney A tour of the South Island.

Anna Florencia Koata Patete Norway.

Julie Ritchie Hebrides, Scotland.

Haylee Carswell Bora Bora.

Joe Stewart Detroit, Michigan.

Kasey Harlen Bora Bora. Teo dela Cruz New Zealand. Kim McKinley Anywhere really. It’s been literally years since I’ve been away.

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Have you ever dreamed of having your own Dame Robin White picture hanging in your house, in pride of place? Well, now you can. Aratoi, Wairarapa Museum of Art and History’s popular fundraiser is back, Little Jewels 2020. With well over a hundred pieces of art to choose from, internationally recognised artists are positioned next to amateurs, all mixed in together. Your own affordable art treasure can be yours for only $150. Little Jewels opened this month to much fanfare. Record numbers of hopeful buyers and Aratoi supporters

Little Jewels opening this month.

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artists have let their imaginations run wild. Drawings, paintings, collage, 3D, photographs and more. There is something for everyone, whether you like still life, landscapes, portraits, or

to the contemporary. Aratoi’s collection is the only public collection of art works in Wairarapa. Little Jewels is run by the Friends of Aratoi, who over the past few months have been busy organising this event. Needless to say, the Friends of Aratoi are extremely grateful for the artists who have supported this important fundraiser by giving up their time and talent for a worthy cause. • Little Jewels runs until December 6. Don’t miss out on buying your own affordable art, you never know, it might be a Dame Robin White’s that hangs proudly on your wall.

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It’s time to ride your old bicycle? Liz Mikkelsen If you’re like me when it comes to climate change, you’ll believe that we must now get serious about this problem – like we got serious about the pandemic and beat it. But where to start? This is a much bigger problem which needs immediate and continued commitment. The Attenborough film ‘A Life on Our Planet’ gave me hope. Attenborough pointed to specific ideas that other countries had carried out. Costa Rica, a country decimated by logging, disbanded its military and spent the money on planting trees and restoring nature – and gained a significant income source and deeper sense of identity. In Holland, they are growing vegetables in massive solar gardens. Attenborough suggested: restore the ocean. The ocean can feed us, begin there. We know it is essential to move forward to

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using renewable energy instead of oil and gas. In New Zealand, transport is responsible for 20 per cent of our total emissions. Electric cars are a wholesome choice because our power comes from 80 per cent renewable resources. They are cheaper, too: Drive Electric estimate that the cost of travelling the NZ average of 12,500km a year in a petrol car is

about $2500 while the cost for an electric car is about $500. Electric cars are easy to drive and have few parts that can fail and cost repairs. Why not go one step further and buy the trendy and reliable electric bicycle? It can replace your second car and you can carry three children and groceries on some of them. Then again, you are

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who cycle to school more cycleways or green lanes, and reduced speed limits. Ask for bike sheds in schools and bike parking in town. If you have time, support your school to set up cycle trains. With your actions, you are encouraging others and helping the move away from fossil fuels. Imagine Queen Street full of happy children and adults riding bicycles through the tree-lined street. Children love to bike. Look at their faces shine. Dangerous, you say? Guess what – the more of us who get on the humble bicycle, the safer it is. Australia has done some research showing there is safety in numbers – more walkers and cyclists means safer walking and cycling. Reflect – with any of these actions, you can help the next generation. • Liz Mikkelsen is a cycling advocate and author of the children’s books ‘The Cycle Train’ and ‘On Our Bikes: The Long Road South’. She lives in Masterton.

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MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR Thank you to everyone who completed the ‘What’s on Top?’ survey or attended a community engagement event to give feedback on what the Council’s priorities should be over the next 30 years. This is the first time SWDC has carried out such widespread pre-consultation engagement, which is not a legal requirement of councils. We have been overwhelmed by response to the survey, which along with feedback given at events, provides a solid opinion base for Council to consider as it prepares its Long Term and Spatial Plans for formal consultation next year (see panel right). We want to hear from even more people in future, particularly younger people as they are the ones who stand to benefit the most, given the long-term focus of the plans. To this end, we joined Instagram, so please follow us, or encourage your kids and grandkids. The decisions we make will affect you, your families, and communities.

following the Council’s decision in March to rethink the approach taking into account modern technology and carbon reduction. Finally, please, please remember to use the Covid-19 contract tracing app when you’re out and about. New Zealand continues to lead the world in the fight against the virus but we must never become complacent. Kia kaha Alex Beijen MAYOR

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Asteroid close approach Asteroid Lutetia. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES

As I write, I’ve forgotten what the sun looks like, what warm wind feels like and I’m thinking of ditching astronomy and taking up indoor sports. Hopefully, by the time you read this, the weather will have cleared and a semblance of spring has returned. That will be essential to see a delight this Thursday evening. Wednesday evening you will see the crescent moon creeping up on the Jupiter/Saturn pair. Then the following night, the moon is almost impinging on Jupiter. Unfortunately, we will miss the closest approach, which happens after the group has set in the west. But it should be a

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I see a lot of mumbojumbo on the internet regarding objects that are supposedly going to impact us. What is the truth? It seems that the only vaguely threatening asteroid that would have the potential for regional mayhem in the next 50 years is a large 370 metre rock called Apophis 99942. Apophis orbits the sun about every 10½ months, so its year is a little less than Earth’s. It will not

therefore make close approach every year, as its orbital time is out of step with ours. Also, its orbit is inclined to ours. But there are three dates in the next 50 years when these orbital eccentricities somewhat cancel out and the rock is due to make particularly close approaches. These are 2029, 2036 and 2068. Of these, the closest approach will be in 2029 when Apophis will pass just 31 thousand kilometres from Earth, which is close enough when you appreciate that Earth is just short of 13 thousand kilometres wide. However, NASA assures us that there is less than

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Volunteer mentors have empathy, care Barbara Priest Board member There are many facets of Volunteering we see in action every day. Volunteering across the country is often the means of people succeeding in their everyday lives, for both the volunteers and the people they work with. I had the need to use a platform of volunteers who are largely invisible in their work – these are mentors, the ones who will spend one on one time, give of their own experience in both life and profession and most of all have an empathy and care about the success of their learners, who may sit across all age groups. My experience in matching mentor to learner was successful but it also highlighted to me the need for more mentors, especially in remote areas and small towns in NZ. Here in Wairarapa there is a need especially in the primary sector, working with agricultural trainees. Let’s have a quick look at why the mentor is a much sought-after volunteer. Many learners struggle to complete their training for a host of reasons – for some English is their second language, for many it is a mind-set or confidence issue, or for some it is learning disability that hinders them. Literacy and numeracy issues affect around 40 per cent of the NZ

The most important skill is experience in both life and work skills, empathy, and time and desire to share their knowledge. workforce – this figure is much higher in the Primary sector sitting around 50 per cent. This impacts on trainees doing their job effectively – hence the vital need for a mentor. The assistance of that mentor will enable the trainee to build confidence, complete their training, build relationships that will guide their career path and often in later life return to the community the benefit of their experience. To become a mentor one doesn’t have to be a grammar or maths expert, they don’t need to have a degree or be a qualified tutor or teacher. The most important skill is experience in both life and work skills, empathy, and time and desire to share their knowledge. The successful mentor comes from all walks of life – retired people, industry experts, literacy experts, current employers, and rural professionals. How do mentors help? They provide an opportunity for one on one, time and motivation to complete assignments. Mentors care about the success of others – that is the only requirement. There is no special industry or literacy skills requires – just a willingness to help. Are you in any of the categories above?

Are you a retired farmer, farmer’s wife, rural professional, industry expert, with some time that you could give to assist someone struggling to succeed in their chosen career? Mentoring is a volunteer role that takes about an hour a week, sometimes a little more. Mentors are matched to learners, then the relationship builds from there. • If you are looking to make a difference in both your life and the life of our next generation of workers in the primary sector, contact Donna on 06 929 0960 or 0210 903 8868, or email admin@volwairarapa. org.nz

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The tale of kaka Frenchie Dear friends, Here’s a story from our forest about how being in the right place at the right time made a difference and how a little bit of kindness saved a life. It’s also a story about how things can come full circle and that even though we can lose touch with someone, you should never lose hope at being reunited. It starts in our reserve several years ago, with a young ranger who was out walking the pathways among ancient native trees. Originally from France, this ranger had a passion for birds and had joined the captive breeding team to learn more about our flightless kiwi. On this day she happened to hear some rustling noises and upon further investigation came across an injured kākā fledgling. Sadly, the young parrot had injuries that

were consistent with being attacked by a stoat or rat, so the ranger took her to the specialist vets at Wildbase in Palmerston North for assessment. After a few days and some tender loving care, the parrot was well enough to return to Pūkaha where rangers handreared her back to health through a strength and conditioning diet. They named her Frenchie after the ranger who found her and placed her in an aviary with other kākā so she could learn to socialise. Although Frenchie was recovering well, it was felt she still needed to be kept under observation, so she joined the nationwide kākā breeding programme. She moved all around

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Aotearoa to be partnered with different mates at Auckland and Wellington zoos, but she didn’t take with any of them. Finally, at Rainbow

Springs in Rotorua, she met Boy. They got on great but after a few seasons together without any offspring it was decided they should be released into the wild. Nowhere seemed more appropriate than Pūkaha – the forest where Frenchie was first discovered. Frenchie was returned here this month, and who was there to greet her? Jess Flamy. The ranger who first discovered her and in doing so, saved her life all those years ago. Since their time apart, Jess had remained at Pūkaha and worked her way to become the centre’s Captive Team Leader. Jess set Frenchie and Boy free a couple of

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Soumya Bhamidipati When Zac Brewer fell out of a moving vehicle in Featherston in February 2018, the course of his life changed forever. A day before the accident, the then 21-year-old had been filling out an application to become a chef’s apprentice. Now, almost three years later, the 23-year-old is looking forward to beginning his life again. Brewer suffered serious head injuries from the incident. In critical condition and an induced coma, no one was initially sure if Zac would survive. But survive he did. “First it was getting back home from hospital and getting back to normal, or trying to,” Zac said. However, he continued to suffer severe headaches. “I’d be in horrific pain

because of that. They were very disabling,” he said. “Virtually 24 hours a day for seven months.” He underwent further surgeries to replace the

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pieces of his skull which had been removed when his brain had swollen. When one side of the skull didn’t take, he had another surgery to take it out.

Finally, in September last year, surgeons placed plastic polymer plates into his skull and Zac has been headache-free since. “If it wasn’t for everyone doing their job as well as they did, you’d be looking at a dead person.” After the improvement of his health, Brewer began working at the cafe where he had planned to complete his chef’s apprenticeship. “That was where I learned about my smell and taste.” Brewer had lost these abilities due to the trauma to his head. In order to test this, he walked around a mall trying to see whether he could smell anything. “As we were walking around, I was trying to sniff everything. “Then I got to things that were undeniably smelly. “Once I realised that, everything started tasting grey.” Brewer was no longer able to undertake his apprenticeship because of the loss of these senses.

“What kind of chef can’t smell or taste?” While he had been in the ‘Acquired Brain Injury Rehabilitation’ unit, his mum had pinned up a large poster of a chef on the wall. The added loss of this career path was “devastating”. “That was the motivation: ‘I’ve got to get out of this, I’ve got to get back to my apprenticeship’,” he said. “It was a massive kick in the teeth because I was actually about to get somewhere … I couldn’t change the fact that I’d lost my smell and my taste. “I’ve still got my bloody

application in my drawer.” Although he could no longer taste the flavours, Brewer still ate the foods he knew he used to like. “How I explain it to people is when you’re walking down the street and you smell a house having a barbecue,” he said, “I just don’t get that. I’d get to the house and just keep walking.” Since then, he has been doing work experience where he can, including at the local butchery. “I’ve gone and helped people with bits and pieces on their land.” Brewer is now looking for a fresh start, including

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a new job. He would like to do something hands-on and behind the scenes, such as pest-control or building. “Being qualified in something is obviously the goal,” he said. “Somewhere nice and small where I can talk to the employer if I had to and he’s not going to mind taking that two minutes.” Brewer still experiences

the effects of his accident. His short-term memory has suffered, and he continues to meet with the Accident Compensation Corporation. While it might take him longer to pick up the requirements of a job initially, he is desperate to prove himself. “I don’t want to be mucking people around,” he said. “I have to explain to them thoroughly that there will be occasional days that I’ll need to have off. I’ll make sure that I give it a decent go, anything I’m asked to do. “I don’t want my job to be done for me, but to show me how to do it and do it properly … I’m a normal person, and I don’t want special treatment.” The accident put a hold on Brewer’s life, but it was now time to begin living again. “I know I’ve come a long way,” he said. “Things that you can’t have, you accept that you can’t have it.” In the longer term, Brewer dreamed of travelling to England and attending the Tomorrowland music festival. “For all the bad I’ve been through I’d like to treat myself to something good.” Zac’s grandmother Anne Brewer said the past two years had been far from easy, but he did

not want to use his brain injury as an excuse. “Routine’s the key for Zac. He’d probably be really happy to do the work that other people would think was boring. “I think it would be good if he got a job where he had a mentor,” she said, “He just needs someone with patience and time, and I know that’s hard in this day and age.” Though there had been a lot of ups and downs, Anne and Zac were very close. “Since he was four years old, I’d get a phone call saying ‘Grandma, do you want to go on a date?’.” After the accident, Anne left her role as a caretaker to help and advocate for Zac. “People say to me so often, ‘Oh, he’s so lucky to have you’,” she said. “But the thing is, he’s my hero. He’s never moaned. Not once. “I didn’t suffer the pain, but when you love someone as much as you do and you can’t do anything about it, it’s horrifying.” Anne said she was very proud of Zac and hoped someone would see his potential. “I’d like to see him happy and contented, working at a job he loves, with people he enjoys working with,’ she said. “To get where he wants to be.”

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Adjustments can be made when impeded Kobe Bryant suffered a serious injury to a finger on his dominant shooting hand. This made it almost impossible to carry on shooting hoops the way that he had learned to and had led him to achieving so much success. Rather than being overcome with frustration, or letting the injury lead to a drop in form, Bryant instead looked at changing his technique. However, this was no small feat; countless hours of practice came after the injury so that Bryant could once again become a phenomenal shooter to the level he had been pre the injury. The practice paid off and Bryant went on to lead the LA Lakers to another NBA title. Things happen in our lives that seriously impact on what we do. This could be due to an injury like Bryant, or it could be caused by all manner of things, from a global pandemic to a change of government. These things leave us with choices; we can either just accept things as they have become or we can pivot and make adjustments that enable us to adapt to the new environment. The adjustments will require a lot of hard work, but the reward and personal satisfaction will make the effort worth it. Even if things don’t change significantly, the knowing you have tried and will be prepared to try again is only going to enhance your self-belief.

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Tim Nelson people finding out new ways of doing things: using Zoom for meetings; exercising outside instead of in a gym; having mini breaks a lot closer to home instead of heading overseas; home schooling instead of being in a classroom. While these situations may not be your ideal, they are the normal. Because of this it’s better to make the most of it. For each of the above examples there are the following benefits: Zoom meetings mean less time commuting [and you could do them in your pyjama pants]; outdoor exercise boosts your exposure to Vitamin D; staycations mean no long haul and expensive flights; and home learning let’s spend more time with our children.

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little hard for some of us to get our heads around, as there is a constant message that seems to be driven by all manner of means that we need to keep doing things to get ahead. However, both Peterson and Matt feel there is the need to do things for no other purpose than we enjoy them and find the activities relaxing. We could watch TV, exercise without an event that we’re training for, paint, draw, gaming, gardening, cooking, reading in a cafe, ... whatever it is that you enjoy doing. Again, these activities are for no other purpose than the fact you enjoy them. There’s plenty in life that we have to do. Add some balance to the equation by doing and enjoying activities we don’t need to.

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I caught up with a friend who I haven’t seen for ages. We met at a gym where we both worked out and got to talking about our fitness programmes. This eventually led to how things went during the covid-19 lockdown when all the gyms were closed. It was really interesting to hear how he made do with the limited resources that he had [essentially no equipment], yet managed to set up his own very effective programme. It wasn’t like what he did at the gym, yet what he started to do when he had to be creative and make changes due to a lack of resources has led to him including the modifications into his routines, even though he now has access to full equipment. Necessity really is the mother of invention, and, by extension, creativity. It’s inspirational to hear how people can make do with so little to potentially achieve so

Episode six of the Yes Theory discussed the idea of productivity. Anne Helen Peterson, the author of Can’t Even, discusses with host Matt the need for us all to slow down, to not feel like every moment of our lives needs to be filled with what would be considered productive activity. This concept is a

much. I find this so empowering, as it shows that we can do much with limited resources, meaning aspects of wellbeing from a health and fitness perspective are available to anyone to make positive change.

Develop a scout mindset

In her TED Talk ‘Why You Think You’re Right Even When You’re Wrong’, Julia Galef shared two types of mindsets; the soldier mindset and the scout mindset. The soldier mindset is all about sticking to and defending a view or belief, regardless of any information that is contrary to your position. For example, Galet discusses the imprisonment of Alfred Dreyfus, a French officer who was accused of spying for Germany in the 19th century. Despite no real evidence Dreyfus was incarcerated for 10 years and held even when it was clearly evident that he was innocent. The solder mindsets of those in power were not prepared or willing to change. The scout mindset is based on three ideas: being curious, open minded and

grounded. The scout mindset enables us to acknowledge evidence that may be contrary to our beliefs, then to change our minds if we are clearly wrong. Fortunately for Dreyfus, Georges Picquart was one such person whose scout mindset led to Dreyfus being freed. The Dreyfus Affair is an extreme example. However, there are so many situations in our own lives where a scout mindset would be beneficial. We don’t need to do what we’ve always done or believe what we’ve always believed; we can change our minds.

New ways of doing things

All over the world we have had restrictions placed upon us due to covid-19. Plans have been disrupted and changed, as has the way many of us work and live our lives. For some the restrictions are much tighter than others; in New Zealand, apart from overseas travel, life is in many ways normal, whereas elsewhere in the world even more restrictions are being placed on communities. Regardless of where you are most of us need to be prepared to make changes, from how we exercise to how we work. In many cases the austerity has led to

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Just begin

The Rich Roll Podcast has featured a discussion with author Adam Skolnick. A question from a listener was about getting involved

in adventure races, just as Rich has. The listener was 52 years old and there was a sense that he believed he had ‘missed the boat’ with this type of event, but was seeking inspiration and answers from Rich and Skolnick as to how he could find a path in multisport races. I loved Rich’s answer, because it gave a clear strategy for the listener, starting with just one step, this being to just begin. Beginning could be as simple as going for a walk for 10 minutes; provided you are consistent, gradually challenging yourself that little bit more, it may not be too long before you’re doing your first 5km run. For whatever you want to get involved in that first step is so often the hardest. The secret to success is twofold; just get started and start small. The incremental steps will take you a long way!

Practise humility

When Roman generals returned from great victories it is said that they would have a slave stand behind them saying ‘you are just a man’. The reason for this [ignoring the fact a slave was doing it] was to remind the general he was not above others and that he should always practise humility. When things are going especially well for us this is a time to remember that we are just human; we are not above nor are we beneath others, we are simply who we are. There’s no necessity to sing our praises, others will notice them anyway, just as they will notice our mistakes. A guide to humility can be taken from two lines of the Rudyard Kipling poem If: ‘If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, Or walk with Kings – nor lose the common touch’ As Jay Shetty shares in Think Like A Monk, if you inspire special treatment, it is because other people appreciate you, but when you demand or feel entitled to it, you are looking for respect you haven’t earned. • Tim Nelson is principal of Lakeview School and author of the book Small Steps for a happy and purposeful life. He endeavours to learn something new every day by reading books, listening to podcasts, and engaging with a wide range of other content.

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Between 5 and 7pm last Wednesday, the sirens were blaring in your neighbourhood.

Carterton and South Wairarapa, coordinated by Rotary Clubs in those districts.

It was the annual Foodbank appeal in Masterton.

This well-organised collection has Rotary members, Wairarapa College students and volunteers descending on the Fire Brigade headquarters to be allocated street zones to collect in. The collection is coordinated with emergency services who patrol with their sirens ahead of the collectors to signal that the collection is under way.

Folk grabbed a handful of dry and canned food and got themselves out to the gateway where they were greeted by a friendly collector working their way up the street. If you are in your PJs or dressing gown (as many are), it adds to the fun. It’s the food that matters. This year marks the 20th year that this appeal has been running in Masterton. The first Foodbank collection took place in Masterton November 2000. It came about after a meeting of two Masterton South Rotarians Paddy Greville and Russell Carthew together with Henry Stechman the deputy Fire Chief at the Masterton Fire Brigade. Henry had experience of being involved in a similar appeal in Rotorua and Russell Carthew with the Milson Rotary Club in Palmerston North. The appeal is a collaboration between the Rotary Club of Masterton South and the Police, Fire Brigade and Ambulance emergency services. Each year in November, the Foodbank Appeal provides a significant boost to the Foodbank shelves, to get them through the difficult Christmas/New Year period. Similar collections occur in

The whole of the Masterton township is collected on foot over a 2-3 hour period, after which the donated food is brought back to be sorted and packed into the Foodbank’s storeroom. This year’s collection surpassed 2019’s record by almost 60 per cent. Last year the tally was 281 boxes and this year an amazing 440 on the night. The Rotary Club of Masterton South thanks the Masterton Community for their overwhelming generosity and support. The Masterton Foodbank is situated in Cricket Street and is staffed by volunteers. Emergency food packs are designed to provide 24 hours food for a family. Up to 3 packs can be provided on a selfreferral basis, otherwise through a welfare agency. Food donations can be made to the Foodbank through calling 06 370 8034.

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Vintage, Brexit and EU cars to unite The final Mangatainoka Motors Show & Shine event for 2020 will finish off with a hiss and a roar of engines, as Vintage, Brexit and EU cars and bikes come together at Tui Brewery on Sunday, November 29. This will be a spectacular end to the series which kicked

oﬀ in July, as part of a revised schedule due to covid-19. Spectators can expect to see lovers of pre-1970s classics, vintage cars and bikes, and wheeled machines from Britain and the European Union go headto-head, as they put their rides on display under the

Tui Tower. This will be the third time that Mangatainoka Motors have featured these vehicles, but

Ma u r i ce v i lle the first time all three categories have been put together for one epic day out. Mike Dalton, secretary of the Wairarapa Vintage Car Club, is excited about the upcoming event, saying “It’s been an uncertain time with events in the region lately, so we’re keen to finish 2020 off with a bang. “We want this to be our region’s biggest car event of the year, and being quite close to Christmas, it’s a great chance to catch up with friends before things get hectic. We can’t wait.” Independent judges from the Wairarapa Vintage Car Club

will be judging the line-up of vehicles, dishing out some great prizes, including the highly-contested Best in Category, and impressive $500 haul for Star of the Show. Vintage, Brexit and EU car and bike enthusiasts can register their wheels for just $10. Spectators are encouraged to come and check out the range of vehicles on display, with free entry and live music on oﬀer, along with great food, cold beer and other refreshments available for all. Brewery tours will also take place at 2.30pm for people who are keen to get behind the scenes. Tui Brewery will

put all proceeds from registrations towards the show’s regular beneficiary, the Mangatainoka Reserve Restoration Project. The Show and Shine series will return in 2021, kicking off in March with the Truck Show & Shine, and finishing with Vintage Car Day in November. Each show will take place on the last Sunday of the month, apart from American Day, which will be held the Sunday prior, to avoid Anzac Day commemorations. • For more details, and to register your vehicle, head to www.tuihq.co.nz

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Magician Andrew Wilson is sure to wow the children and grown-ups alike when he presents no less than three free shows. This is his eighth year at the show where his balloon twisting is a favourite with the children. The Emerald Brothers will ensure lively music abounds. There will be a bouncy castle, face painting, and the enormously popular petting farm. Run by Carol Henwood and her daughters Hannah and Rachel, the Henwoods put a huge e˜ ort in preparing the animals to be happily greeted by delighted fairgoers. Mauriceville Volunteer Fire Brigade members have been busy this year building picnic tables to enhance the food court area. New this year too, is the Wine Bar – courtesy of Le Gra Vineyard. The quality of the crafts is exceptional, according to one of the organisers, Jenny Barré. “Despite the Covid-19 lockdown, which must have a˜ ected local businesses, we have had huge support from many of them. We are truly grateful.” Jenny says it has become a popular go-to event for purchasing Christmas gifts. There will also be the Barrel Train, popular with the 4-10-year-olds, whose creation has been wonderfully assisted by the Masterton Men’s Shed and other businesses. The everpopular Trick and Treat stall and quick-ÿ re ra˛ es always please.

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regularly for my liking. Jeans were forbidden as they were â€œworldlyâ€? and only worn by certain undesirable types. Mother did my haircuts as the barberâ€™s rates too were daylight robbery. Luckily, I was also nerdy. Living away from home at university, it was simple. Jeans and t-shirts were the sum total of the wardrobe. The first full-time job was trickier. Think mid-70s. My go-to outfit was a pair of green polyester flared trousers coupled with a short-sleeved top in beige riddled with a banal country motif on top of black platform shoes. The whole thing was brought

together with hair that made Hendrix look like his was a crew cut. Over the years I acquired a bunch of suits and jackets that I now rarely wear but am loath to let go. I should follow the example of Savemart and op shops suppliers. Surprising what you can find that others have shed and itâ€™s not daylight robbery. As for culling the excess, the first items to go will be that most execrable of garments, the business shirts. What Iâ€™ve concluded is that if someone else can make better use of something that I never or rarely use then itâ€™s time for it to go.

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Illustration of reservoir Wairarapa Water Limited is investigating the development of a water resevoir in the hills north west of Masterton, called the Wakamoekau Community Water Storage Scheme. The resevoir will provide water for the region in dry months and will meet environmental, social, cultural and economic needs of the community. The project is part of building a vibrant and resilient Wairarapa for generations to come and is supported by the Government through the Provincial Development Unit. If you have any questions, please feel free to get in contact: info@wwl.net.nz

What is water security? This means that as a community we make sure we have water stored somewhere to be available for when it runs out. How do we get water security? By harvesting and storing water when it is plentiful, so that it is available when we need it most. Why does the Wairarapa need water security? The Wairarapa is at the extreme end of climate change predictions, with signiĂżcantly hotter temperatures and increase in drought expected in the future, according to the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA).

How will water storage help the Wairarapa community? If we have stored water we can use it when the dry weather hits us each year. It will top up the rivers when they become a trickle in dry weather, support towns and businesses, and provide water to farmers so they can grow our food. Will water storage lead to more dairy cows in the Wairarapa? No, WWL has a loan from the Government and as part of that arrangement water canâ€™t be used for further dairy intensiĂżcation.

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WHITE RIBBON DAY WHITE RIBBON DAY – WHAT IS IT?

White Ribbon Day, 25 November, is the international day when people wear a white ribbon to show that they do not condone violence towards women.

convictions recorded against men for assaults on women and one-in-ﬁve women will experience sexual assault or sexual interference at some point in their lives.

It was started by a men’s movement in Canada in 1991 and has been ofﬁcially adopted by the United Nations as its International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The campaign was introduced to New Zealand by UNIFEM (the United Nations Development Fund for Women).

White Ribbon Day celebrates the many men willing to show leadership and commitment to promoting safe, healthy relationships within families and encourages men to challenge each other on attitudes and behaviour that are abusive.

In this country most violence by men against women takes place in the home – with an average of 14 women a year killed by their partners or ex-partners. Each year there are over 3500

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The 2020 campaign will focus on undermining #Outdated ideas of what it is to be a man, by promoting healthy masculinity and respectful relationships. This year, White Ribbon is talking about the #outdated – that is stereotypes that boys and men are handed down from their role models. The things we teach our kids about “how to be a man” might seem harmless but carry messages that can create a negative impact.

 Healthy masculinity is rejecting unhelpful stereotypes and rules about what it is to be a boy or man

hearing these messages and end up copying unhealthy attitudes and behaviours – even if they don’t like or agree with them. At their worst, these attitudes and behaviours can lead to violence toward women. This violence affects our families, our communities, and our whole country.

 Healthy masculinity is about being kind, empathetic, ﬁnding peaceful resolutions to problems  Healthy masculinity is about boys and men being conﬁdent in who they are without feeling pressure to be a certain type of boy/man

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Even if we do not agree with them, for far too many, these rules still exist silently in the background. Rules like, ’Be the Man’, ‘Toughen Up’ and ‘Boys Don’t Cry’ reinforce unhelpful stereotypes.

How do we change it? In all relationships – whānau, friends, work colleagues, teammates, we can challenge the #outdated stereotypes of what it means to be a man. We can role model healthy relationships and focus on strength that comes from a Kaupapa of respect and aroha. We can call each other out and encourage more kōrero about gender equality.

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Violence is not just hitting but name calling, emotional abuse, intimidation, scaring the children. Speciﬁc links between masculinity and violence are: • Where a culture expects masculinity to involve dominance and toughness, there is male violence against females • If an individual man

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Gianina Schwanecke In recent months, the price of wool has plummeted to new lows, but some are hopeful innovative new uses for wool and government assistance could help turn it around. Daryn Pedersen, of Wool Wairarapa based at Waingawa, has been in the wool industry for more than 30 years. During this time heâ€™s seen a lot of changes. â€œThis countryâ€™s

infrastructure was built on wool.â€? â€œ[In recent years], the emphasis has been on the meat because thatâ€™s where the returns have been and woolâ€™s sort of just been this pain in the backside. â€œThe harvesting costs have gone up.â€? This often made it diďŹƒcult during the buying process, he said. These days, ďŹ ne and coarse crossbred wool sold for little over $2 a kilogram. With each sheep

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producing from two to three kilograms of wool, and shearing costs at about $5 a sheep, there was little monetary incentive. â€œItâ€™s pretty disheartening for the farmer.â€? The wool price, like many other New Zealand exports, dropped dramatically in the ďŹ rst few months of the covid-19 pandemic. â€œA lot of wool is processed in China and redirected into Europe and America. It couldnâ€™t move.â€?

Daryn Pedersen, of Wool Wairarapa Ltd, is a big advocate of the natural fibre. PHOTOS/GIANINA SCHWANECKE

However, factories had since â€œslowly and surelyâ€? reopened which brought renewed demand for wool. â€œThe Indian market has been pretty strong and buoyant. And [we send] a bit to China and diďŹ€erent parts of the world.â€?

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He pointed to growing research around the use of wool in sanitary items such as nappies and tampons, even face masks â€“ another byproduct of the pandemic. Pedersen said this type of innovation was crucial for the future of the wool industry. â€œWe need to do something. â€œFrom a wool perspective, we need proactive government help.â€? It was also about helping other people understand the diďŹ€erence between wool and synthetic textiles. â€œWool is very environmentally friendly. â€œItâ€™s a natural ďŹ bre with all the attributes

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The pandemic had also brought about other changes in the wool industry, with Pedersen saying he felt there was new interest in the properties of wool and its potential uses. â€œCovid-19 seems to have

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36 Wairarapa Midweek Wai Write Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Life is what happens

Wai Write

Yay, he told me we had permission. I’m honoured John trusts me for this project and he’s coming out on Saturday to inspect the proposed site. I think I’ve got everything; the poles, humidity mister, humidity switch, automatic vent, underground cable for the power. I can always get more laserlight if John thinks I need a bigger space. Thank goodness the vent and mister don’t need much power. It would have cost an arm and a leg if I’d had to install a heavier electrical cable. Even the next size up would have cost twice as much, and a hundred metres of cable is almost the dearest part of this. John thinks it has to be that far away from the house, I don’t, but he is the expert after all. I’ll have to think of a way to keep them warm in winter. They do close down when it gets too hot or cold, but I want to keep them as active as possible. John says he can get the cable trench dug by the community work scheme. I was worried about unsavoury people knowing where I lived by myself,

The endangered three-toed pygmy sloth lives in the red mangroves of Isla Escudos de Veraguas.

but he reassured me. ‘I’ll be here whenever they are, and we’ll dig out to the hedge, so they don’t get close to the house.’ The plan is to set up a breeding programme here as we can’t have two males in the same enclosure and the zoo’s finances don’t allow for two places there. We should be able to pull it off with John’s expertise and my land. The zoo has said they will contribute to feeding, although there is enough

growing here. We have the mangroves we can cut, and we’ve found that they like figs and broadleaf. The zoo vets will also be available to us. I never thought I would end up like this. At school I was shy, preferring the library to the playground. I was also good at science and maths. Thought I would end up as a librarian, or in IT. I even played with the idea of heading for a career in biological research,

almost anything that was quiet and I wouldn’t have much to do with other people. However, all that changed when I went to the careers expo. I spent all my time talking with the head zookeeper. I never realised how much my biology would be useful there. I found out about their research endeavours; the worldwide conservation efforts that zoos are involved in. I had naively thought

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they were just a place to go and see unusual animals. And now, here I am, Faith Hansen, eco-hero, out to save one of the most endangered species in the world, the pygmy sloth. That’s only in my spare time though. I still have to do my work at the zoo. Maybe I can become a world expert on these animals. Now, how do I keep them warm in winter?

Wai Write is a reader-contributed section of Wairarapa Midweek containing creative fiction and short stories. If you have a flair for writing, send your short stories (up to 600 words) to midweek@age.co.nz to be considered for publication.

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020 Puzzles Wairarapa Midweek

G E N E R A L K N O W L E D G E

ACROSS 1 Which drug took its name from the Greek god of dreams? (8) 7 What were Carl Perkins’s blue shoes made of? (5) 8 In the Bond film Goldeneye, which dame played M? (4,5) 9 Ja is a South African exclamation for what? (3) 10 In Australian slang, what is a fraudulent or dishonest act? (4) 11 What is a group of lines forming a unit of a poem? (6) 13 Which character in Only Fools and Horses was played by John Challis? (6) 14 Which US state has towns called Livengood, Wiseman and Ruby? (6) 17 Which country was known as British Honduras until 1973? (6) 18 If you nictitate at someone, what do you do? (4) 20 Which river flows through Wales to England, where it joins the Severn? (3) 22 Bee Gees Maurice and Robin Gibb were born on which island? (4,2,3) 23 Which synthetic textile fabric is made from cellulose? (5) 24 What animal is painted on Qantas aircraft? (8)

7 8 9 10

11 12

16 17

21 22

23 24

SUDOKU

Fill the grid so every column, every row and 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9.

QUICK CROSSWORD 1

DOWN 1 Which military officer ranks immediately below a lieutenant colonel? (5) 2 What name for the Soviet Union’s troops was dropped in 1946? (3,4) 3 Speakers’ Corner is in which London Park? (4) 4 At what age does one become an nonagenerian? (6) 5 Mau Maus tried to end British rule in which country? (5) 6 In The Merchant of Venice, who is Shylock’s daughter? (7) 7 In English, what is the only one-word anagram of the word English? (7) 12 In medieval Europe, what was a peasant personally bound to his lord? (7) 13 What is a beer factory? (7) 15 Before playing Tarzan in films, what did Johnny Weissmuller gain fame as? (7) 16 What deciduous shrub with funnel-like flowers tolerates dry conditions? (6) 17 Who (___ Reid) starred in the 1968 film The Killing of Sister George? (5) 19 What form of Japanese fencing involves bamboo swords? (5) 21 What is the monetary unit of Vietnam? (4)

DOUBLECROSS

8 9

Find a finished crossword by deleting one of the two letters in each divided square.

12 13

20 21

Down 1. Shortens, reduces (8) 2. Squander (5) 4. Make an offer (3) 5. Deserving scorn (12) 6. Determination (7) 7. Pronounces (4) 8. Return (12) 12. Stir violently (5) 13. Castle (8) 15. Extremist (7) 19. Banish (5) 20. Defeat (4) 22. Crazed (3)

Across 1. Hood (4) 3. Disguises (8) 9. Deceive (7) 10. Unpleasant (5) 11. Without warning (12) 14. Mythical woodland creature (3) 16. Fit out (5) 17. Self-esteem (3) 18. Stubborn, unyielding (12) 21. Frequently (5) 22. Feeling of discomfort or unease (7) 23. Follows, comes after (8) 24. Church seats (4)

5x5

Solve the anagrams. Each solution is a one-word anagram of the letters beside it, and the five solutions are sequential. For example, if the five-letter solution starts with J, the six-letter solution starts with K, and so on.

PAGED HE TANS FITNESS INTO JIGS THIN KITES

5x5

S A

P E S K Y

ALPHAGRAMS: GAPED, HASTEN, INFESTS, JINGOIST, KITTENISH.

P R

D R

A D

GK CROSSWORD Across: 1 Morphine, 7 Suede, 8 Judi Dench, 9 Yes, 10 Rort, 11 Stanza, 13 Boycie, 14 Alaska, 17 Belize, 18 Wink, 20 Wye, 22 Isle of Man, 23 Rayon, 24 Kangaroo. Down: 1 Major, 2 Red Army, 3 Hyde, 4 Ninety, 5 Kenya, 6 Jessica, 7 Shingle, 12 Villein, 13 Brewery, 15 Swimmer, 16 Azalea, 17 Beryl, 19 Kendo, 21 Dong.

S P

QUICK CROSSWORD Across: 1. Cowl 3. Obscures 9. Mislead 10. Nasty 11. Unexpectedly 14. Elf 16. Equip 17. Ego 18. Intransigent 21. Often 22. Malaise 23. Succeeds 24. Pews. Down: 1. Commutes 2. Waste 4. Bid 5. Contemptible 6. Resolve 7. Says 8. Reappearance 12. Churn 13. Fortress 15. Fanatic 19. Exile 20. Loss 22. Mad. TODAY: Good 19

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SOLUTIONS

ALPHAGRAMS

R P

R D S

D A

S T R I P

Insert the missing letters to make ten words — five reading across the grid and five reading down.

Note: more than one solution may be possible.

S Y

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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23 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: 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: 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

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[Greytown], 9-12½ years, 6-8pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Seniornet Wairarapa: Password presentation, 1.30pm, Government Building, 35 Chapel St, Masterton. To register or more information contact John [027] 383-5654. Masterton Toastmasters: 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] 892-0730. 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. Martinborough Community Choir: 7.15-9pm, First Church Hall, Weld St. Martinborough. We are an unauditioned, all-comers, primarily cappella choir. Contact Vicki Jones: vicbjones@gmail.com 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: 9am-noon 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: 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 304-9748. 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, NOVEMBER 25 Age Concern: Exercise for Seniors 1.30pm Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Housie: 7pm, at the Martinborough

Bowling Club, Regent St. 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] 3199814. 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 4060km 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. Wed-Sun, 11am-3pm. Club Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll, beginners 7.30pm; Intermediate level 8pm, at Club Wairarapa, Masterton. Call [027] 333-1793. Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: 10am in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531. Cross Creek Blues Club: From 7.15pm with guest artists. Dinner from 5pm, www.CrossCreekBlues.co.nz 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] 308-8556. 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; intermediate, 5.30-7pm. 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, 372-5758, 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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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) 566-4664 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: 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.

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BELVEDERE HALL AGM

To be held at Belvedere Hall, Carterton, Tuesday 24th November, $100office@mastertonrentals.co.nz 345 Waihakeke Rd 7.00pm. MASTERTON PROPERTY Hire Services MANAGEMENT LTD All Welcome (Storage Shed) 0

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Masterton Red Star Rugby A.G.M. Sunday 22nd November @ 1pm Herbert Street Clubrooms

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MASTERTON SQUASH CLUB

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Annual General Meeting of the Foundation will be held in the Masterton Trust Lands Trust Board Room, 189 Queen Street, Masterton Thursday 26 November 2020 at 3.30pm The meeting will consider the annual report which will include the financial statements, and activities to date. All welcome

Stock Sales

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MEETING SCHEDULE. CARTERTON DISTRICT COUNCIL

The following meeting will be held at the Carterton Events Centre, 50 Holloway Street, Carterton. Wednesday 9 December 2020 Ordinary Council Meeting

1:00pm

Members of the public are welcome to attend the meetings and a public forum is provided at the start of each meeting. Members of the public who wish to participate in this public forum must register their intention with Casey Spencer on 06 379 4030 at least one full day before the meeting date. The agendas will be available for public inspection two days prior to the meeting and will be available at the Council’s Main Office Building, the Carterton Library and on Council’s website. The Meeting will be recorded and a livestream is available on Council’s Facebook page, with a recording available on our website following each meeting. www.cdc.govt.nz

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SOUTH WAIRARAPA DISTRICT COUNCIL

NOTICE TO CLOSE ROADS TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC

OFFICIAL NOTICE. CARTERTON DISTRICT COUNCIL

Phone: 06 357 3619 Mob: 027 269 4277 Email: margaretjjones13@yahoo.com

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Suitable for burning winter 2021 Gum 4m³ $620, 2m³ $370: Douglas-Fir 4m³ $610, 2m³ $360: Macrocarpa 4m³ $610, 2m³ $360: Split Pine 4m³ $500, 2m³ $300: Manuka 2m³ $530: Manuka & D/Fir $860: Gum & D/Fir $640: Gum & Mac $640: D/Fir & Mac $630: Gum & S/Pine $580 (Best Buy): D/Fir & S/Pine $570: Mac & Pine $570: Bagged Kindling $15ea. WINZ Quotes. Prices incl. GST & del. Wholesale Firewood Supplies. Ph (04) 232-9499, www.firewoodsupplies.co.nz

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PROPOSAL TO CLOSE ROADS TO ORDINARY VEHICULAR TRAFFIC PURSUANT to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that the Carterton District Council proposes to close parts of High Street North and South for the purpose of the Carterton Christmas Parade and Summer Street Party for the period indicated hereunder: Period of Closure: Saturday November 28th

10.50am – 11.35am

Roads affected: High Street North from Belvedere Road to Holloway Street. High Street South from Holloway Street to Wakelin Street. The closed section will be adequately and properly signposted, at the beginning of the closed road, being manned with radio communication to allow the passage of through traffic in an emergency. D Gittings Infrastructure, Services and Regulatory Manager www.cdc.govt.nz

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Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that the South Wairarapa District Council, for the purpose of NZ Cycle Classic, proposes to close the following road to ordinary vehicular traffic for the period indicated hereunder. During the period of closure, vehicles will need to take an alternative route Any person objecting to the proposal should lodge their objection and grounds thereof in writing to the South Wairarapa District Council, PO Box 6, Martinborough, 5741 before Wednesday 6th January 2021. Roads proposed to be closed: Closure One: • Cambridge Road between Strasbourge Street and Memorial Square Period of closure • Friday 15th January 2021, 10.00am and 2.00pm Closure Two: • Kitchener Street (SH53) from Ohio Street • Texas Street from Naples Street • Jellicoe Street from Naples Street • Kansas Street from Naples Street • Oxford Street from Cork Street • Texas Street from Strasbourge Street • Cambridge Road from Strasbourge Street • Kansas Street from Strasbourge Street Period of closure: Friday 15th January 2021, 12pm to 2pm Euan Stitt Group Manager Partnerships & Operations

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HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELLBEING ADVISOR (Part-time, 16hrs pw) Looking for a better work/life balance to improve your own health and wellbeing? Then make a move to the stunning Wairarapa where your expertise will be valued, and youâ€™ll have time to enjoy a simpler and richer lifestyle! Carterton District Council is a small but dynamic council based in the heart of Wairarapa. We are looking for a passionate Health & Safety Specialist to drive key initiatives across our organisation to ensure our team enjoy a healthy work environment that enables them to deliver great services to the Carterton community. The successful candidate will be a motivated self-starter, who easily engages people through excellent communication and relationship skills. You will enjoy working collaboratively, and be able to use initiative, supported by sound judgement, to ensure a pragmatic and solutionbased approach to keep our people healthy and safe.

WAIRARAPA COLLEGE TEACHER (x2) We are looking to employ two part-time, fixed term registered teachers for the 2021 school year. The teaching role will be in our junior school (Yrs 9 & 10). Experience in Economics and/or Visual Arts and/or Food & Nutrition, or any one of the above. Please send CV and covering letter to; Principal s PA grodgers@waicol.nz Applications close 23rd November 2020

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KITCHEN/BAR PERSON

Knowledge and experience in food and beverage service essential. Must work weekends and weeknights. Punctuality is a must with a clean and tidy appearance.

2nd CHEF (SOUS CHEF) You will be a partner to our Head Chef. You are required to oversee the kitchen in the Chefs absence, meet our high standards of food hygiene and professionalism. Weekends are an absolute requirement. Two years minimum experience and your qualifications are required. Apply to CBK, 7 Perry Street, Masterton with your CV

Ideally, you will hold a relevant tertiary qualification, and have a minimum of five yearsâ€™ experience in a specialist health and safety role. You will have an in-depth knowledge of NZ H&S legislation and systems, coupled with the practical ability to interpret and apply that knowledge across our diverse business units. This is a critical role in supporting our teams to ensure compliance with legislative requirements.

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42 Wairarapa Midweek Sport Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Two golds and NZ record POWERLIFTING

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Masterton’s Harry Kent bench pressed his way to glory and came home with two gold medals from the national powerlifting championships two weeks ago at Alexandra Park, Auckland. Kent represented Central Districts in the Masters [40-44 age group] and Open categories and won both divisions. He set a national record of 153kg in the bench press for the Masters’ division. It was Kent’s third year of competition, and his third title in the Masters, and his first in the open division, after third and second placings at the previous two championships. The 44-yearold said the gold medals were the culmination of a lot of hard work. “I train four days a week and three to four hours a day, and obviously that means time away from family and time away from other things you would like to do,” he said. “I was very fortunate to have the support of my wife, Tracy, and my kids there on the day. “Also, they come to the

Harry Kent won his class for the bench press at the NZ Powerlifting Championships. PHOTOS/SUPPLIED

gym with me and help me out with my load outs and with my preparation at the events. “There’s one person lifting on the day, but behind them, there’s a lot of support and quite a big team involved.” Training is even more

demanding given that Kent spends the working week in Lower Hutt as a management consultant for Regional Public Health working on covid-19. He credited his trainer Tasha Williams from the Strength Factory gym in Wellington and Bevan MacKenzie from Masterton’s Wai Weight gym for getting him up to speed for the championships. “Bev’s gym, his equipment and the attitude and culture in the gym really is just fantastic.

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