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Final bow for Savage Club Erin Kavanagh-Hall

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It’s an end of an era for the Wairarapa institution members lovingly called the “most inappropriately named club in the world”. The Masterton Variety Club, formerly known as the Masterton Savage Club, closed its doors on January 12 – 112 years since it was ﬁrst founded.

The club, one of a network of Savage Clubs throughout the Commonwealth, was a social organisation dedicated to entertaining the community, best known for its regular variety performances at its Albert Street clubrooms. Members have fond recollections of concerts featuring ABBA impersonations, show tunes, and excerpts from ‘Allo, ‘Allo,

comedy sketches ending with custard pies in their faces, and trips up and down the country for sing-a-longs and afternoon tea with other “Savages”. After more than a century of fun and fellowship, the curtain has fallen on the Masterton branch – with its committee citing a dwindling membership and ﬁnancial pressures. Randell Mellish, former club president and long-serving

committee member said, as at the end of last year, only “about half a dozen” members were still active. This left the club with very few organisers and performers for its concerts – the income from which covered the organisation’s expenses, keeping it aﬂoat. Finances become further stretched when the Wairarapa Fern and Thistle Pipe Band,

which used to hire the clubrooms for rehearsals, relocated its practices to the Masterton District Brass Bandroom. Mellish said the club’s closure has been “very sad” for its members – but they realised it “just wasn’t economical” to continue. “We didn’t have the numbers Continued on page 3

Members of the Wellington Savage Club visit the Masterton branch for a “raid” in 1935. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

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A century of friendship and fun Continued from page 1 for the concerts – sadly, people won’t want to come to a show with just a pianist and four singers,” he said. “Our outgoings were getting expensive – about $2,500 a year for rates, power and insurance. We didn’t have the financials to make it to another Christmas. “Our members did the best they could to carry on, but everything was against them. “It is sad – but these things happen. We have many great memories.” Savage Clubs – named for poet and dramatist Richard Savage – have their origins in Victorian London: when, in 1857, a group of writers, artists, musicians met to socialise and perform their works. Over the years, several famous faces would frequent the London Savage Club – such as Mark Twain, Sir Earnest Shackleton, Captain Robert Falcon Scott, and Prince Phillip. Savage Clubs would eventually develop throughout British overseas territories, with the first New Zealand branch founded in Dunedin in 1888. The clubs served as a place for men to perform

for one another – usually comedy acts, drama skits, and musical numbers - as they drank and smoked, chatting away the evening. Women were allowed to join much later, in 1998. The Masterton Savage Club was founded in 1910, with P R Cook, a wellknown local doctor, as president or “Big Chief”. The Masterton club’s membership peaked in the 1950s: capped at 100 members, the club had a long waiting list, with those who couldn’t secure a membership going on to form an “Orphans Club”. The club had been at its Albert Street premises since the 1960s, with the executive having bought the building, constructed in 1883 by mill owner Samuel Gapper, for 750 pounds (about $4000 in today’s money). In 1961, a group of members’ wives, dubbed “The Harmony Ladies”, teamed up to fundraise for the building’s renovations – raising money by way of concerts and cake stalls. All renovations were

Above: Members take their audience back to the 70s with an ABBAthemed show in 2019. Inset: A toilet seat presented to the Masterton club members by their Hawera counterparts in 1962. PHOTOS/FILE

carried out by the members themselves. Mellish, a member of 54 years and Big Chief from 1974-76, has particularly fond memories of the club’s “raids” – where members would travel to other clubs throughout the country, spend time together, and stage variety shows. The raids would involve a great deal of ceremony and the exchange of gifts

between the two groups. Mellish recalls an incident where the club travelled to Te Kuiti for a raid – and, on the day they were due to depart, the keys got locked inside the bus. He had to stand on another member’s shoulders to reach the quarter light window, which he was barely able to squeeze through to retrieve the keys. Mellish, who served as club secretary for “the best part of 30 years” and treasurer for close

to a decade, said the club helped members grow in confidence through performing on stage – from singing in choirs, to reading poetry, to “naughty skits”. This self-assurance helped him in many areas of daily life, including with running his own business. “When I joined, we got up on stage and sang Maori songs and did haka. I learned how to do poi routines. “It definitely helped people develop more confidence in themselves. At first, some people would

get up on stage and freeze – but, after a while, it just became natural. “We had quite a professional set-up for concerts – we had our own soundsystem and switchboard for operating the lights.” Mellish said he met “many wonderful friends” through the Savage Clubs: especially during the eight years he served on the national executive committee, which saw him travel from Cape to Bluff, meeting members from all 66 New Zealand institutions. That number has now shurnk to just 20 clubs, most of which are in the South Island. The Masterton committee spent several days clearing out the clubrooms before the building could go on the market. “That was big a job,” Mellish said. “We found records dating back to the 1940s. We found a lot of photos – covering the entire 112 years the club was open. “The Wairarapa Archive came and picked the photos up. We were very pleased they were able to do that, otherwise we’d have to throw them out. They’re a piece of our history.”

Mayors call for end to anti-mandate protest Grace Prior

All three Wairarapa Mayors have signed a joint statement from Wellington leaders calling for the immediate end to the parliament protests. The leaders said in the statement that there was a right to peaceful protest in New Zealand that it is important to uphold. “However, this protest has gone well beyond that point.” They said people who lived, worked, and attended school and university in the area were subjected to significant levels of abuse and harassment when

attempting to move about in the area. Carterton Mayor Greg Lang said the Wellington Region worked closely together – and what was good for Wellington, was good for Wairarapa. “Anything that affects Wellington will affect us.” He said Wairarapa relied on Wellington for more than just tourism – and the protest will be affecting Wairarapa residents who commute to the capital for work. For example, if it was harder to access Wairarapa with the Wellington train station being close to the protest, many people

wouldn’t make the trip. In their statement, the leaders said there had been intimidation to Wellingtonians and city workers, with some residents reporting being too frightened or distressed to leave their homes, and businesses closing to protect their staff. The leaders said vehicles associated with the protest were illegally blocking roads, preventing Wellingtonians moving freely across the city “The people of Wellington have had enough of this illegal activity, harassment and

freely and without fear. South Wairarapa Mayor Alex Beijen said he had no further comment to add to the statement. Masterton Mayor Lyn Patterson was unavailable for comment. Police have been installing concrete barriers at key roads to contain protest activity. RNZ reported this resulted in a standoff with protesters, leading to “a handful” of arrests. In an interview at the weekend, Police Commissioner Andrew Coster said police remain committed to a “deescalation approach” to the protest.

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Tea, wit and powerful message Erin Kavanagh-Hall

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“Sardonic wit”, a passion for social justice, and several hundred cups of tea have won a Wairarapa artist national acclaim. Earlier this year, Jann Lenihan and her daughter Nan Walden were selected as finalists for the 2022 Molly Morpeth Canaday Award - and their works are now on display at the accompanying exhibition at Whakatane Library and Exhibition Centre. The Award, named for expressionist painter Molly Morpeth Canaday, is open to artists throughout the country, with this year’s competition attracting close to 300 applicants. Lenihan, from Masterton, was the winner of one of four Merit Awards, presented at the exhibition opening on February 12. Lenihan’s winning piece, a T-shirt constructed from “200 plus” recycled tea bags, was intended to offer satiric commentary on New Zealand’s colonial past - as tea provides the “ultimate symbol of British imperialism”. She attached a gold tag

in the T-shirt’s collar to represent the Crown, as well as a label with “cleaning instructions”: with the phrases “unconscious bias binding” and “do not whitewash”. Her piece, called “Tea Shirt”, was praised by judge Bob Jahnke ONZM, New Zealand sculptor and graphic artist, for its design, unconventional materials, and biting use of humour to communicate a powerful message. With numbers at the exhibition opening limited due to covid restrictions, Lenihan was unable to attend - but was able to watch a livestream of the awards ceremony, for which she submitted an acceptance speech via video link. She said she was initially confused when she received an email from the exhibition organisers, inviting her and “a plus one” to the opening. “I knew they had to limit the numbers, so I just replied and said ‘no, thank you.’ “They emailed back, and said ‘well, confidentially,

Above: Award-winning artist Jann Lenihan - wearing a korowai made for her by daughter Nan Walden. Left: “Tea shirt” - Lenihan’s highly-praised political artwork. PHOTOS/SUPPLIED

you’re one of our prize winners!’ I couldn’t believe it - I ran, screaming, around the house. “I was blown away absolutely thrilled.” Lenihan, an artist since childhood and retired art teacher, said her work has taken on a more political tone in recent years, inspired by her research into New Zealand history and the damaging impact of European colonialism on Maori. Her reading spurred her

to use her privilege as “tangata tiriti” (a person here by the virtue of Te Tiriti o Waitangi) to create artworks that challenged racism and Eurocentric supremacy. In the artist’s statement she submitted with “Tea Shirt,” Lenihan wrote: “T-shirts are so common here they are often not noticed, just like white privilege. Tea forms a part of British identity and has become a symbol of colonialism. “I have used (unconscious) bias binding

Double win for “noisy” work Erin Kavanagh-Hall

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The close of the 2021 Wairarapa Art Review saw Masterton artist Jason Burns walk away on a winning streak – with not one, but two awards. On February 13, the final day of the review’s accompanying exhibition at Aratoi, Burns received the People’s Choice Award for his painting “Submarine Head” – decided by votes from the public. He received a cash prize of $500, presented by sponsor Frank Minehan. At the exhibition opening in December, Burns

received the review’s Premier Award for “Submarine Head”, taking home $2000 sponsored by Rosewood Funeral Home. The review, organised by the Friends of Aratoi, is a biennial exhibition open to all Wairarapa artists, in which close to 100 pieces are chosen for the exhibition by an outside judge. There are eight prizes, including the People’s Choice Award, sponsored by various Wairarapa businesses. Burns said he was “very happy” with both his wins – if a little taken aback. “I was quite surprised, as

Jason Burns, pictured with Megan Slight, Deputy Chair of the Friends of Aratoi, and sponsor Frank Minehan, received the People’s Choice Award at the Wairarapa Art Review. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

there were so many great artworks in the show,” he said. “The People’s Choice

Award means a lot – it’s nice to have the recognition from my peers, and the public in general.”

around the neck - like the weight I carried until I learned more of our history. “I drank all the tea made from these 200 plus bags. They are now part of me.” At the awards ceremony, Lenihan was moved to hear Jahnke, a professor of Maori art at Massey University, read out her statement - and acknowledge he had to work on his own unconscious bias. “I was actually trembling when I heard that,” she said. Burns described his work as “a colourful stream of consciousness”: influenced by comic and graffiti art, and inspired by his everyday experiences, such as what he reads in the news, what happens around him, and what he’s had for dinner. Review judge Marcia Page, of Page Galleries in Wellington, described “Submarine Head” as “a narrative of life, the artist’s everyday life, their concerns, their interests. The work speaks to the senses, it is intense, urban, almost noisy. Everywhere there is something going on, there are no quiet corners”. Burns had his first solo exhibition, “One Fifty”, at Aratoi last year, and is currently preparing for an exhibition at The Watson Gallery, to open in

“Bob Jahnke has been a real advocate for Maori artists - so it was a wonderful affirmation of my work and the kaupapa I’m communicating. “I felt so humbled.” In his judge’s feedback, Jahnke called Lenihan’s piece “a seductive work with alluring golden hues that hover between abstraction and figurative floral elements. Liquid gold to quench the thirst for dominion, sealed with the stamp of Britannica. “Recourse to ‘unconscious bias’ around the neck to protest white privilege reveals an impassioned sensitivity as tangata tiriti and sardonic wit.” In her acceptance speech, Lenihan thanked the “wahine toa” who influenced her work: environmentalist Tina Ngata and Te Pati Maori leader Debbie NgaweraPacker. She also acknowledged her supportive whanau including daughter Nan Walden, whose piece “Half Cast”, a miniature korowai representing her Maori and Pakeha heritage, was also selected for the exhibition. mid-April. “Submarine Head” and the six other awardwinning works from the review are now on display at Schmidt Gallery in Martinborough.

The other winning works are:

• “Where Do We Come From” by Hélène Carroll – Highly Commended Award • “Urban View Reduction” by Jo Lysaght – Emerging Artist Award • “Portrait of the Artist as a Grumpy F***” by Harry Watson – Portrait Award • “Rapa Rising” by Leah Creaven – Exciting Use of Colour Award • “Break the Chain” by Carolina Vargas Gonzalez – 3D Award • “Hyacinth” by Lisa Nelson – Photography Award.

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Grace Prior Wairarapa’s strong stance on LGBTQ+ rights hit another milestone this week when the Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Bill passed last week – with support from Wairarapa MP Kieran McAnulty. Georgina Beyer, former Carterton mayor and the world’s first openly transgender MP, also voiced her support. McAnulty said in a speech to Parliament that the idea that someone could be “converted” from being gay to being straight was a “falsehood based in discrimination and hatred”. He said there was absolutely nothing wrong with anyone’s sexual identify, orientation, or gender expression. “If it’s theirs it’s theirs alone and you have no place to say otherwise.” McAnulty said the MPs who had signalled they would vote “no” to the Bill had an opportunity to do right by the people of New Zealand and change their minds. Eight National MPs voted against the Bill: Simon Bridges, Simeon Brown, Melissa Lee, Todd McClay, Simon O’Connor, Chris Penk, Michael Woodhouse, and Dr Shane Reti. McAnulty recalled organising a public meeting to discuss the Marriage Equality legislation at the Masterton Town Hall in 2012. There was tension in the crowd and “people were yelling at each other”. He said some of the attitudes that were being expressed were “quite confronting” - but these

attitudes were a minority in New Zealand today, and that was something to be celebrated. Georgina Beyer broke international headlines when she became the world’s first openly transgender mayor, in Carterton, in 1995. She became the world’s first transgender MP, for Wairarapa, in 1999. She said the Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Act showed

There was absolutely nothing wrong with anyone’s sexual identify, orientation, or gender expression. If it’s theirs it’s theirs alone and you have no place to say otherwise. the ongoing Rainbow activism since her time as a politician. “There has been a huge hypocrisy when it comes to minorities like the Rainbow community in all its variety regarding sexuality and gender. “This Act is a good signal for this community that we have protections and a right to be treated equally.” Beyer said Wairarapa had shown a “huge leap” in its support for her, even though it could be considered a conservative area. McAnulty said electing Beyer would have upset a lot of people, but they soon realised she was doing the exact same job as anybody else. “All these things are little steps to an open and accepting society.”

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Awards for confident, well-rounded teens Erin Kavanagh-Hall

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The covid-19 pandemic hasn’t stopped the young women of St Matthew’s Collegiate from discovering new abilities, exploring the outdoors, and giving back to their community. In the last year, 58 St Matthew’s students have achieved a Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award – which recognises rangatahi (young people) who have developed skills and competencies outside the classroom. Open to 14 to 24-yearolds throughout the world, the award – comprised of Bronze, Silver and Gold levels – is designed to help young people prepare for tertiary study or the workforce by gaining meaningful lifeexperiences, and becoming more well-rounded, responsible and fulfilled individuals. To gain a Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award, students complete four sections, intended to push them beyond their comfort zone: Voluntary Service, Physical Recreation, Skills

(either improving on an existing skill, or learning something new), and Adventurous Journey (an outdoor expedition). At Gold level, participants also complete a Residential Project – volunteering in a residential team setting, such as a youth camp, national park, or organic farm. With support from an Award Leader, students choose their activities for each section, which they must complete within certain time frames. In 2021, 10 St Matthew’s students successfully completed their Gold Award, 11 achieved Silver, and 37 gained their Bronze. A ceremony for the Gold Award recipients at Government House was scheduled for last Monday – but was postponed due to covid restrictions. St Matthew’s teacher and school Award Leader Sandie Sherwan said students have continued to embrace the opportunities the award offers – despite the various covid-related disruptions. “Students have continued to get involved,

be adaptable and succeed at all the different [award] levels,” Sherwan said. “The Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award is all about helping young people build belief in themselves. It challenges them to follow their passions, try something new and discover hidden talents and strengths. “It is not a competition against others – rather, it allows young people to explore who they are and to grow in confidence. “Our girls have achieved stunning success thus far.” The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, founded by the late Prince Philip, was first launched in 1956 – to help young men develop skills and confidence in between leaving school at 15 and joining the National Service (peacetime military conscription) at 18. Today, the award programme has been adopted by 130 countries, and attracts around one million participants – of various backgrounds, cultures, and abilities – each year. The award has been running in New Zealand since 1963 – and, in 2009,

was renamed the Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award, to honour Kiwi adventurer Sir Edmund Hillary. In New Zealand, rangatahi who complete the Gold level are presented with their awards by the GovernorGeneral: with St Matthew’s students Ellen Hamilton, Fiona Hamilton and Sarah Pitney receiving their accolades at Government House in May. Also achieving Gold in 2021 from St Matthew’s were Anna Broom, Amy Drysdale, Xanthe Furkert, Claudia Hawkes, Claire McFetridge, Anna Parke, and Charlotte Summerfield. While many of the girls are still waiting patiently for their postponed award ceremonies to be rescheduled, the St Matthew’s community has much to celebrate. “We’re very proud of what the students have achieved,” Sherwan said. “For our students choosing to embark on the Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award this year we wish them well for this exciting journey.”

Twin sisters and St Matthew’s students Fiona (left) and Ellen Hamilton received their Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award from former Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy at Government House. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

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We update our prices annually to reflect changes in how our network is used – such as the number of customers living and working in the areas we serve – and the cost of meeting your electricity needs.

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8 Wairarapa Midweek Local News Wednesday, February 23, 2022

New skatepark does the trick Emily Ireland

emily.ireland@age.co.nz

Kids and grownups alike were quick to flock to the unofficial opening of Masterton’s new skatepark last week. Although the first stage of the skatepark opened before Christmas, all construction fences at the second stage were taken down at 8am Thursday morning, marking the end of a two-year-long journey. The Masterton District Council project was funded with $1.3 million from the government’s Provincial Development Unit, and $700,000 was funded by the council. Masterton Mayor Lyn Patterson said the new-look skatepark was “spectacular”. “I’m thrilled with the result of what was a community-led project with a real focus on young people,” she said. “With covid-19 restrictions, we’re not in a position to have a formal opening now, but we will certainly celebrate the project later in the year when restrictions ease.” She said Queen

Above: Masterton’s new-look skatepark has the potential to be “a huge attraction” for both locals and visitors. Inset: Damon Bartoli-Rimene tests out the skatepark on his scooter. PHOTOS/JADE CVETKOV

Elizabeth Park was already the jewel in Masterton’s crown, and the skatepark onsite added to its splendour. The council’s representative on the planning group for the revamp, Gary Caffell, said it had been a very successful process. “It’s great that this was led by the community.

I think some of us have learned a different language in terms of the terminology for skateparks, and I believe the end result will really put Masterton on the map. “The big focus was on a partnership between park users and the council to develop something that would be a huge attraction to both locals and visitors,

and which would suit all age groups - we have managed that, and more. “This park is now of international standard and that will bring people here.” He was proud that the process had been “100 per cent” backed by the community. “The end result is like out of our dreams.” Work in the area will continue, with plans

proceeding for a youth hub next to the skatepark. This will include an observation deck, a small coffee kiosk and food counter, toilets — including a disabled access bathroom — room for skate equipment, a meeting space, and informal hang-out areas. Masterton District Council has signed a contract with Podular to supply a building next to

the revamped skatepark site as a youth hub. The council approved $538,570 for the project as part of the 2021-31 long-term plan, including a $120,000 contribution from the Ministry for Youth Development and Department of Internal Affairs. The hub building will be built off-site and is likely to be in position by June. – NZLDR

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10 Wairarapa Midweek Local News Wednesday, February 23, 2022 LETTERS

Watch out for roadside plant

I was taken aback to read part of the front page article about the Tinui Food Forest in the latest Midweek [February 16]. While anyone growing their own food, encouraging good insects, and planting native plants has to be commended, I was appalled to read Deb Butterfield’s comments re wild carrot (daucus carota) and other adventitious roadside weeds. If you look about the Wairarapa roads and any un-grazed or unmown paddocks, you can see the extent this ghastly tall white weed has taken over. Near Cavelands Road, it is advancing up the hill into the native bush. On Millars Road and Longbush Road, there are two paddocks with almost more wild carrot than grass. This plant is a prodigious seeder. If you are a pastoral farmer in the Wairarapa this is a nightmare, second only to California thistle, to get rid of. I understand that wild carrot is not poisonous to livestock but can taint milk if dairy cows eat much of it. Unless planning to resow a paddock, spraying will kill the desirable grass species as well, so is not an option.

Gladstone and Longbush has wild parsnip, wild carrot, fennel, evening primrose, St John’s Wort, echium (known as Patterson’s Curse in Australia), verbascum, California fleabane, California thistle and Scotch thistles, among other weeds. Maybe some of the ardent “green” supporters in Wairarapa would like to get busy and tackle wild carrot before it gets into the fringes of the bush. Helen McKenzie Masterton

inside. Also in the case were WWII newspapers my father had saved for me. So, I have lost my beloved issue of Daily Mail – which it was to be given to the Wairarapa Archive for their collection when the time came. So, folks. Do not throw out anything without asking the owner if it was still wanted. I lost a lot of treasures that day. Adele PentonyGraham Clareville

Lost treasure

Be mindful of wild carrot.

Its only good point is that it dies down over winter once it has seeded, and we don’t have to look at it all year round! I don’t remember it in Wairarapa until seven or eight years ago. Possibly spread by the roadside mowing contractors when they do the autumn mow. On a recent trip to Castlepoint, I noticed that it was encroaching into the paddocks as far as the bridge by Kahumingi Station, but from there to

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the coast it was seemingly only on the side of the road. If it gets out to the coast there will be no containing it. 1 or 2-hectare blocks which are not regularly mown, owned by out of towners with no thought for rural farming neighbours, are very problematic. Mainstream farmers do not seem to have been very awake to how rapidly it spreads onto farmland either. If you have this weed on

the roadside outside your farm or in your garden, please do the right thing and get rid of it. I find cutting off below ground level for older plants, or simply pulling the young plant and its taproot works okay. The main thing is not to let it seed: so even taking the greenery off as near to the ground as possible with a good weed eater or scrub saw every year for several years will also do the job. The road through

Some years ago, I purchased a lovely issue of the original Daily Mail newspaper at my favourite second hand shop in High St, Carterton. This edition was printed in 1897 and it was all about Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee. What a find in Watson’s! It only cost me about $10, so I kept it safe at home for years. I offered it to the Victoria and Albert Museum in London — they had a copy but thanked me for the offer! Sadly, when I had socalled friends clearing my cottage when I was ill, they threw out the attaché case that had the newspaper

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022 Wairarapa Midweek

John Bertrand Collectables in Wairarapa This Week

Gold & Silver At Very High Prices

Interesting Small Collectables Wanted

nce again the buyers from Wellington based company John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd are uring these coming to Wairarapa this week. Mr Tony Grant from uncertain times the company says “This is a great time to bring along we have seen a those unwanted items you’ve sorted out during sharp increase in the the lockdown period and turn them into cash”. price of precious metals. Particularly wanted by the buyers are Gold and The gold price in New Zealand is still at a Silver (in any of its forms) and Collectables such as high level so gather up all your unwanted Old Coins and Banknotes, War Medals, Old Wind-up items and take them along to the buyers. Watches and other interesting Old Collectables. Tony Grant says “We can buy old gold “We are keen buyers, especially of the items in items in all forms, including Jewellery the list below” said (Rings, Chains, Brooches etc), Coins Mr Grant. “I’m sure (Sovereigns and the like), Alluvial everyone has unearthed (River Gold), virtually anything, even Gold Teeth! We also need all Sterling something we want in Silver including Cups, Tea Services, the past few weeks and Cutlery and Old Coins” he said. we would like to see it! Nothing is too small for our consideration. We are just as happy to buy one item as we are arly New Zealand Banknotes dated buying 1,000 items”. before 1932 are currently fetching The buyers will be in big money! This is according to Mr a convenient location Tony Grant, author of the John Bertrand Mr Anthony (Tony) in Wairarapa this week New Zealand Coin & Banknote W. Grant (see details below). As Fellow of the Royal Numismatic Catalogue. Mr Grant is in Wairarapa this Society of New Zealand Incorporated Tony Grant says “if you week on a buying trip for John Bertrand Director and Buyer are in any doubt about (Collectables) Ltd and would be very John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd any items you wish to keen to see any of these issues. “We will Author of the John Bertrand sell, take them along for pay at least $300 for any undamaged NZ Coin & Banknote Catalogue an instant appraisal” Ten Shilling or One Pound banknote

he buyers from John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd, visiting Wairarapa this week, are happy to look at any interesting items, for example vintage pocket and wristwatches such as Rolex, Men’s Omega, Breitling and gold watches etc. Also wanted, pre 1950’s picture postcards, Maori and Pacific artefacts, old fountain pens and other small antique or historical items. “If you have something unusual which you would like to sell, please bring it into one of our venues, we would like the chance to at least have a look at it” said Tony Grant, buyer for the Company. “We will consider anything which may be of interest to a collector” he said.

Some Big Dollars in Early Banknotes

from a New Zealand trading bank dated 1932 or before. Denominations of five pounds and higher would be worth from $700. “Any banknote dated prior to 1900 would be worth at least $1000” said Mr Grant. Also purchased are any Reserve Bank of New Zealand pre-decimal issues, especially 50 Pound notes. All overseas banknotes are also wanted, especially early Pacific Island issues.

Collectors Need War Medals

urrently, throughout NZ and the world there is a big demand by collectors for war medals. These cover all wars right through from the New Zealand Land Wars and the Boer War, to the First and Second World Wars and the later Korea and Vietnam conflicts. New Zealand Servicemen and Women first served overseas in the Boer War in South Africa around 1900 and the war medals awarded for this service are needed by the buyers, as are any other Medals from early New Zealand and the New Zealand Wars. General service medals from both the First and Second World Wars will also be purchased, but as can be imagined these were awarded in fairly large numbers. “If a group of medals has any special award for bravery such as the Military Medal, Military or Flying Cross or other medals for Distinguished Conduct or Meritorious Service, these can add great value to a group” stated Mr Tony Grant, buyer for John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd. “Many families have old medals, some dating back to early Imperial days, that they are not sure what to do with. These are better off in the hands of collectors who will look after them. We will be happy to look at any war medals whatsoever, just bring them in to venues” he said.

Old Coins Can Toss Up a Rarity

n lockdown when you sorted out your drawers and cupboards you may have come across some old coins. You just never know what rarities may be lurking there. The advice of Tony Grant from John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd is to bring them in to the venues and have them appraised. “We want to see any old foreign coin accumulations. We are quite happy to go through your coins on the spot and give you an idea what we can pay. You just never know what can turn up. We are also particularly keen to buy pre 1946 New Zealand Silver Coins for at least 10 times their face value” he said.

JOHN BERTRAND (COLLECTABLES) ARE BUYING NOW!! TOKENS

GOLD & SILVER

OLD GOLD

• NZ & Australian “Tradesmen’s” Tokens • NZ Transportation Tokens • Railway Passes • Tram Tokens (not Dunedin Tramways) • Presbyterian Church Communion Tokens • Bread Tokens • Theatre, Cafe, Discount Tokens etc • Any other tokens relating to early New Zealand

• Racing Cups • A&P Show Cup • Sports Cups • Presentation Keys & Trowels • Show Pieces • Sterling Silver Tea Sets • Sterling Silver Cutlery • Scrap Gold & Silver *No EPNS or Silver Plated items Please*

• Unwanted Jewellery or Broken Rings • Gold Chains • Gold Watch Cases • Alluvial (River) Gold • Dental Gold • Gold Coins • Gold Racing & Trophy Cups

COINS • All Gold & Silver Coins • Gold Sovereigns • Gold Half Sovereigns • NZ Silver Coins 1946 & Before (at least 10 times face value) • Also wanted NZ & World Coins after 1946 • Australian Silver Coins to 1963 • English Silver Coins to 1946 • NZ 1935 “Waitangi Crown” • USA Coins up to 1964 • Old Collections & Accumulations of World Coins • Modern Collector’s Coins & Sets • NZ Reserve Bank Sets *No Pennies or Halfpennies Please*

COLLECTABLES

WRIST & POCKET WATCHES • Gold & Silver Pocket Watches • Any Rolex Watches • Omega Gents Watches • Any Breitling, Jaegar Le Coultre, Vacheron & Constantin, Patek Philippe, or IWC Watches • Moon Phase Watches • Chiming or Alarm Watches (Pocket or Wrist) • Military Watches • Divers Watches • All other pre 1950s wind up watches (parts value only) *No Quartz or Battery Operated Watches Please*

• Albums & Accumulations of Pre 1920s Postcards (used or unused) • Old Fountain Pens • Maori & Pacific Artefacts • Stamps & Postal History • Vintage Film Cameras

WAR MEDALS ETC • The New Zealand Wars & Boer War Medals • 1st World War Medals • 2nd World War Medals, Stars etc • Orders and Decorations • Korea & Vietnam Medals • Antarctic or other Polar Medals • Fire Brigade Medals • Lodge Medals • Shooting Medals • Military Badges and all other Military Medals • Gold returning Fob Medals or “Tokens of Honour” from residents of small town New Zealand

HISTORICAL MEDALS • A&P Show- Gold, Silver & Bronze Medals • Commemorative Medals & Medalets • Prize Medals (Gold & Silver) • Sports Medals (Gold & Silver) • Life Saving Medals • Shipwreck Medals • Coronation Medals • etc, etc, etc

BANKNOTES • NZ & Australian “Trading Bank” Notes pre 1932 (e.g. Bank of New South Wales, Bank of NZ etc) • Reserve Bank of NZ Pre-Decimal Notes • Any £20, £50 or £100 Notes • Hong Kong & Malayan Banknotes • Australian Pre Decimal Notes • Australian “Star” Notes • Early Fijian and Samoan Banknotes • NZ Traders Promissary Notes (1840s) • NZ Government Debentures • NZ Banknotes overprinted for use in Fiji, Cook Islands etc • Postal Notes • All other World Banknotes

No item too small for our consideration

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12 Wairarapa Midweek Opinion Wednesday, February 23, 2022 EDITORIAL

MIDWEEK PHOTOS

Opinion

Zoi’s win for women I’m going to be honest, Wairarapa - I don’t do sports. But watching snowboarder Zoi SadowksiSynott sail through the air, spinning and twisting towards New Zealand’s first Winter Olympic gold medal? Chills. At just 20 years old, Zoi has captured the world’s attention — phenomenal athleticism with triple Olympic medals to back it up. And it’s not only the global media taking notice. A 1News report featured a troupe of school-aged girls watching Zoi’s silver medal win at a screening in Wanaka. “She’s an inspiration,” one enthused. I may have teared up. Zoi’s Olympic performance, and the resulting coverage, is a win for Kiwi women athletes and a step forward for our sporting landscape. It’s an uncomfortable truth that women athletes receive a fraction of the media broadcasts devoted to their male counterparts.

Peace of Mind

Erin Kavanagh-Hall A 2021 report by Sport NZ found only 15 percent of sports stories in our media feature women. We’re doing better than the 5 percent in the US and 7 percent in Australia — but, as Women in Sport Aotearoa CEO Rachel Froggatt put it, we’re “the best of a bad bunch”. Athletes succeed when they receive funding and institutional support — but little attention means little investment. So, our talented sportswomen are denied the chance to excel. However, seeds for change have been sown. For example, the government is focused on increasing the profile of women’s sport via its Women and Girls in Sport and Active Recreation Strategy. This applies across the spectrum: from ensuring girls have opportunities

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to be involved in sport, to developing women’s leadership careers, from coaches to board directors. Our media landscape is progressing, with sports reporters modifying their language referring to women, using similar words they’d use to describe men. Over the next two years, New Zealand will host three women’s World Cups - cricket, rugby and football - putting sportswomen firmly in the spotlight. We have a way to go. More women in sports reporting, for starters. Nevertheless, we’re doing the mahi - and celebrating brilliant athletes in the process. Dame Sophie Pascoe, Lydia Ko, the Black Ferns Sevens, and Zoi. Many great role models for our young sportswomen. Let’s put more of them on the news.

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I often have dreams about… Cheryl Jaggard Retiring out by the seaside.

Gaye Sutton People from my past who have gone before me. Margaret Mcnaughton Being chased to a cliff by wolves. Don’t know what that means. What dreams keep you from falling asleep? PHOTO/STOCK.ADOBE.COM

Emma Ayling My wedding. Peter Rayner Smoking – when I have run out [of tobacco]. Fern Cameron My brother Robbie, who passed away, coming to visit me.

are four bedrooms, two lounges, two bathrooms and a huge kitchen with two ovens and two dishwashers. Maybe I need to buy a Lotto ticket.

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Linda Voice Being at school again and being totally unprepared for

exams. In the dream, I’m an adult in a kids’ class. Vanessa Maxwell Not having a disability and what I would be like not using a wheelchair. But I wouldn’t change what I have been through in my life – as I wouldn’t be the

person I am today. Richard Alan Dahlberg Enjoying life – without all the nasties spreading rubbish. Roxana Alford Losing my wallet or having my bank cards stolen from it. Usually when I’m

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From another world

With the constant uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, I find myself more and more out in the garden. I love digging and finding all the insects and creatures that call my veggie plot home. It gives me a sense of the bigger picture. So, when Lindy McLachlan came in with her work for the new exhibition at ConArt Gallery and Studios, Artist Showcase #1, I could see myself walking through the long grass and wildflowers, through the meadow, feeling the breeze, smelling the earthiness, and transporting me somewhere out of my everyday world. Art is a powerful tool to escape reality, but it can also give you glimpses of another world, one that is right outside your window but one that you may never have noticed. Jim Simmons has cleverly taken photos of the everyday, of places

Lindy McLachlan, Just over there, 2021 Acrylic on canvas.

unseen or ignored. Take “Retired” for example. A striking black and white photograph of a pile of old broken cars. This view can only be seen from the

train as it whistles past Masterton; you can’t see it from any other viewpoint. But I wonder, how many commuters actually look up and take notice? What

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READER PHOTO There’s always time for spot of bodyboarding! William Ray (left), Lucas Ray and Jackson Hunt made the most of last week’s wild weather - taking their boards to Sparks Park in Carterton for some fun in the flood waters. Debbie Hunt (Jackson’s mum) sent in this photo. PHOTO/ DEBBIE HUNT PHOTOGRAPHY

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a coloured jug and wonder how it was made or why the artists used the colour that they have? Vernon’s collection is made to be held, used, and enjoyed, bringing a little beauty into the day-to-day routines we all have. Mikayla Forster’s paintings are from deep within, showing the struggles of a young artist, the challenges and growth that come with age. This body of ﬁgurative oil paintings communicates ideas with understanding what shapes us as individuals, how challenge leads to growth and the feelings felt throughout these processes. So next time you feel overwhelmed, take a walk in the wild garden, look out a train window, or come into Aratoi and become transported into another world. • ConArt Gallery and Studios Artist Showcase #1 is on display until 3 April.

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The face of clean rivers George Hewitt

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Whio (new Zealand’s native blue duck) and river specialist was once found not just on $10 notes, but in rivers all over Aotearoa. They are now confined to small catchment areas across the east cape, central north island, and west coast of the South Island. We have an estimated nationwide population of less than 3,000 birds, and whio are said to be rarer than kiwi! Recent efforts by the New Zealand Whio Forever community have seen an increase in the population of whio over the last few years. Tongariro currently has record numbers of whio as part of this program! Since the partnership began, the number of whio pairs has increased to 863 nationally. This is thanks to a national Whio Forever breeding program, which Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre is involved in. Our captive breeding teamwork leads to ducklings released back to the wild every year. Eggs retrieved from wild whio nests are also brought to Pūkaha for artificial incubation and rearing. These whio

The whio in there natural habitat. PHOTOS/TARA SWAN

ducklings are then used to form new breeding pairs for the national Whio Forever breeding program. For the last 5 years Pūkaha juvenile whio have been taken up to Tūrangi

National Trout centre for a fast water training program (think swimming lessons for a young torrent duck). Once the whio pass their swimming lessons they are released into

surrounding local rivers as part of this Whio Forever breed for release program with great success. Pūkaha efforts have seen almost 100 whio released into the wild in 10 years. Pūkaha Captive Breeding Ranger Tara Swan said a whio was even ‘spotted in the Tararua rangers recently’! It’s not just the efforts of our Pūkaha captive breeding team and our whio forever partners that can continue to support whio population numbers.

Clean rivers and waterways also help our whio in the wild too. Whio depend on fast flowing streams, in forested upper catchment areas of a river. Rivers low on sediment with stable banks and lush overhead canopy cover form great habitat for our whio. We can all pitch in to help the efforts of the whio. Anglers can be conscious to clean equipment of debris when using in water and to dry well after use, avoiding the spread of didymo. Efforts to increase native riparian planting on banks of rivers and in wetlands will give our whio lots of nesting options. Make sure when visiting our rivers, take out what you bring in. Your efforts will help boost our whio population. Remember if you spot a whio breeding pair in a river near you, know that the mahi isn’t just paying off but our rivers are clean too! Ka pai. • The Wairarapa Midweek has partnered with conservation groups to put a spotlight on work on conservation efforts locally.

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Tranzit Coachlines have local buses running four routes in Masterton, East, West, North and South. The East route includes the hospital and other routes take in the retirement villages and residential care villages around Masterton (excluding Wairarapa Village in Chapel Street). Tranzit also operate a bus service from Masterton through the South Wairarapa on a regular basis. There are seven buses running each day and you can phone Tranzit on 379 6600 for times. They also have busses from Featherston to Martinborough to tie in with trains. Metlink has several options to travel to Wellington should you need to go to the city.

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Treasuring every moment You can’t do everything

I may have shared this before, as I read Oliver Burkeman’s book 4000 Weeks a while back, but I heard him interviewed today and the point is so relevant and important that it needs to be shared again, this being that because time is limited we can’t do everything. The reason why this is such an important message is that it takes the pressure off us, helping us to understand that not doing everything we feel we should is actually okay: we don’t need to visit every country in the world; we don’t need to read every great book written; we don’t need to … add whatever you want here! The point is that there is simply too much to fit into one lifetime, essentially 4000 weeks. However, what we do need to do is actually treasure the moments we do have, many of which will be the simple things; in my case this could be walking my dog while listening to the Guardian Weekly Football Podcast. Slow down everyone and move from FOMO (the fear off missing out) to JOMO (the joy of missing out).

A great manager

In the top flight Spanish football competition anyone who has a passing interest in the game will most likely think of Real Madrid, Barcelona and, perhaps, Athletico Madrid, as the only teams of real significance. These are the three teams who in recent years have been by far the most successful. This year things are a little different, Barcelona is in financial strife through overspending and Athletico sits outside the top places. However, looking at the table a less familiar team, Real Betis, sits in third place. This is a team that struggled last season, but is now in a battle to qualify for the top Europen competition, the Champions League, next season. Manuel Pellegrini became manager of Real Betis for this season. When he arrived there was very little money to spend on new players to strengthen the squad after a poor previous year. Because of this Pellegrini has done something that seems unusual in modern football, this being to make the players already in the squad better by actually coaching them; what a novel idea, whereas typically a new manager will want to spend to achieve, Pellegrini is developing the players he already had to become better. Manuel Pellegrini’s approach can be used in ways outside of football,

Manuel Pellegrini, head coach of Real Betis, gestures during the Santander League match between Levante UD and Real Betis. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES

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Tim Nelson from our own work places to the things we already own. Rather than replace we could be so much better by developing and appreciating what we already have.

Choose carefully and value greatly

Like most people I like new things. There will be items that I see in stores that are extremely appealing, some of which I have been waiting for the release of for some time; a piece of technology being an example of this. However, on a day in which I am clearing our drawers and a closet I can see that there are many items I own that I don’t and have never valued, many of which I have never used. In many cases there are items that are very similar when only one, if any, were actually ever needed. When buying things an approach should always be to consider if it is something you really need or truly want. Do you already have the same or a very similar thing at home? If this is the case, make better use of what you already own. A couple of follow up points: 1. Keep what you have organised so that you’re aware you actually own it, and 2. When you do purchase something, buy it from a local bricks and mortar store to keep your own local economy going.

Live like a Picasso drawing

I love Picasso’s art. I think one of the things I especially like about so many of his works is the simlmicity. One example of this is his 1961 drawing The Dove. All the picture is is a pencil outline with very little detail, but despite the limited detail it is still, in my opinion, a fabulous picture. In The School of Life book A Simpler Life, The Dove is used as a metaphor for how we can live our lives. In this case something can be free of clutter and excess, but still be of high quality. Essentially the qualities that make The Dove so special can apply to our lives; we don’t need a lot of things, but what we do have and do we should carefully consider, focusing only on the things that really will enrich our lives and discarding everything else.

Happy because they’re happy

Today my house became an empty nest for the first time in 20 years. I was thinking about this as I walked my dog (he’s sticking around) this morning; how much I will miss my girls as they head out into the world on their own. As a parent the most important thing for me above all else is the happiness of my children. Because of this, rather than being sad at them

going I can instead be happy in their happiness, knowing that they have made their choices after all of the suport that has been given to them at home. It’s okay to be sad not to have the people you love more than anything with you on a daily basis, but to know what they are doing has them happy and fulfilled more than makes up for it. I’ll still miss them though.

Make your own news bulletin

A topic that comes up so often in a lot of the content I read is how negative the news is and how it can be curated by others to suit a particular purpose or agenda. For me the biggest issue is that so many of the positive things that happen everyday get no coverage at all, while items that cause fear and panic get maximum exposure, adding to the momentum of negativity. While I don’t suggest burying our heads in the sand and ignoring issues that aren’t positive, we can still curate our own news to see the good in the world. For example, perhaps the environment is an area you’re interested in. Search for positive environmental news and you’ll feel an instant sense of hope. I just did and found out about a fish that has come back from the brink of extinction and a new vertical forest city in China; these being just two examples. Don’t count on others to give you your perspective on the state of the world. Instead, take control and set your own pathway to

find out about what truly matters.

How to be valuable to others

Bournemouth was knocked out of the English FA Cup football tournament in the weekend by Boreham Wood, a team 76 places below them in the football league. This is considered one of the biggest upsets in the history of the competition. It was interesting to hear the manager of Boreham Wood sharing how he had thought that 1-0 win was the result that would happen even before the match was played; he certainly had a lot of self belief in his players. Something that the manager said in an interview was that he would give the same advice to his eight year old son as he would to his 37 year old team captain, this being to ‘be a good boy and go and work hard’. What great advice! It’s so simple, yet so effective, asking two very different people to do the same thing, displaying the qualities that all others appreciate; being good and working hard. It doesn’t matter who you are, doing these things will take you a long way, just as it has done for Boreham Wood, against all odds. • 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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position for Lyndale. She immediately loved the feeling of the place. “I love old houses and the moment I stepped inside, it just felt right. It’s a real family-oriented home.” Lyndale’s original house – there has been additions over the years – is a 1900s villa with decorative timber features and expansive lofty ceilings lined in native timber. Emma has worked in aged care, community and palliative nursing in Auckland, UK and Hutt Valley. She and her partner have purchased an old house which they are settling on land outside Martinborough. For now, she is commuting to her new job from the Hutt and is looking forward to getting into Wairarapa life. She said Covid has disrupted many of the Lyndale’s activities, but it hasn’t stopped them doing the Lyndale van’s outings twice a week. “We just have to adjust and go to fresh

Research has proven that it’s advantageous to stay in your own home as you age. It can happen if you have things set in place.

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which have adopted the name the ‘Lyndale Lappers.’ They are the ones who strike a familiar sight walking the block near Lyndale in centre Masterton.

Putting joy into Lyndale lives last Christmas. Emma Taylor (centre) is ˜ anked by Debbie Koskela (Finance and Admin) and Robyn Matthews (Residential Manager).

Staying in your home helps your overall physical health and mental wellbeing by being in familiar territory. While some health conditions make this impossible, it’s the ultimate aim for most.

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For me, a creative name tells me that the owners are thinking a little outside the box and hopefully that creativity reflects in their product and service as well. been great fun when someone asked where we went for dinner to answer, “Get Stuffed”. No worse than going to Hell to get a pizza is it? How about having a vegan lunch at Lettuce Inn and then out for an Asian meal in the evening at Wok This Way. Don’t forget to pick up your bottle of wine at Planet of the Grapes. The next day you could ride your bike that you purchased at Cycloanalysts, the local bike shop, and visit the

new second hand shop that has recently opened, Junk and Disorderly. Don’t forget that tomorrow you have a new lounge suite being delivered from Sofa So Good and the plumber from All Cisterns Go is due just after lunch! I think my favourite is a small car part business called Wally’s Private Parts. I don’t know if I would go there, but I would have a good laugh when I drove past. These are all real businesses who have innovative owners. I think a clever name is an easy way to draw attention to your business. A great marketing tool. As long as you back it up with exceptional service too! Sadly when it comes to children’s names, some parents are just downright cruel and stupid. I have just read that around the world in 2017, there were 317 babies given the name ABCDE. They were all girls. I don’t even know how to say it! And one poor little mite whose parents decided to call their new daughter Erica, thought they would be clever and changed the spelling to Airwrecka! I could show you more, but that’s another story.

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Median house prices rose in two of the three Wairarapa districts from December 2021 to January 2022, new data from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand [REINZ] shows. Carterton and South Wairarapa districts bucked Wellington regional trends, with median prices increasing 24 per cent and 12 per cent respectively. Across the Wellington region, house prices dipped by 7.5 per cent. Carterton’s median price increased from $575,000 in December 2021 to $715,000 in January 2022, while South Wairarapa’s increased from $835,000 to $937,500. Masterton was the only Wairarapa district where the median price decreased slightly, dropping 3.6 per cent from $690,000 in December 2021 to

$665,000 in January 2022. All three districts’ median prices rose when comparing January 2021 and January 2022. South Wairarapa had the biggest leap, increasing 31 per cent from $715,000 to $937,500. Masterton’s prices increased by 18 per cent from $562,010 to $665,000. Carterton had the smallest increase of just 2.1 per cent, from $700,000 to $715,000. Across the Wellington region, median house prices rose 15 per cent, from $795,000 to $911,000. Median prices across New Zealand increased 21 per cent, from $730,300 in January 2021 to $880,000 in January 2022. REINZ chief executive oﬃcer Jen Baird said that unlike many other regions, Wellington had seen an increase in its sales count. The region’s

sales were up 9 per cent compared to January last year. However, this increase was largely due to sales in Porirua and Wellington City, while sales in the Wairarapa districts dropped. Masterton sales fell from 40 in January 2021 to 14 last month. Carterton had just nine sales compared with 16 in January 2021, while South Wairarapa had eight sales, down from nine. Baird said that across the Wellington region, the days to sell houses had increased from 38 days in January 2021 to 49 days in January 2022. “Agents have suggested that this could be down to stricter lending criteria impacting buyers,” Baird said. “In result, properties are attracting fewer oﬀers, and numbers at open homes have declined.”

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Greytown Community Board deputy chair Shelley Symes has stepped down from her leadership role on the board. Symes, who cited personal reasons for her decision, would still remain on the board as a member.

“Recent family related developments are impacting substantially on the time I have available to address a range of obligations,” she said. “I have no option but to step aside from my responsibility as deputy chair. She said she had not made the decision lightly. “I know we all have a hierarchy of priorities in life, but for me, at this time, my ﬁlial commitments must take precedence.” At Wednesday’s

Greytown Community Board meeting, Simone Baker was nominated to assume the deputy chair role. Symes said Baker was a well-respected person in the community and “knows Greytown like the back of her hand”. “She has been a great player of our team.” Baker said she was pleased to have the opportunity and would support chair Ann Rainford in her duties. – NZLDR

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Address issue arrives at a crossroads Emily Ireland

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How do you drive from one end of Underhill Rd to the other? It sounds like the start of a joke, but for residents of the South Wairarapa road which is interrupted by a river, it’s a real conundrum. Half of Underhill Rd is in Greytown, and the other half is in Featherston, divided by the Tauherenikau River. But because the same numbering system is used on both sides of the river, duplicate addresses exist in both towns. For example, there are two 312 Underhill Rd addresses – one in Greytown and one in Featherston. To drive between them, it would take about 17 minutes. Other nearby addresses are also anything but close. Number 171 Underhill Rd is on the Featherston side, and 172 Underhill Rd is on the Greytown side. Similarly, 285 Underhill Rd is in Featherston, and 286 Underhill Rd is in Greytown. At this week’s Greytown Community Board meeting, elected members discussed a report on the renaming

Above: Underhill Rd Greytown road end at Tauherenikau River. Inset: Underhill Rd sign. PHOTOS/EMILY IRELAND

of the road following complaints laid by New Zealand Post in 2019. But the process was quickly slammed by councillor Alistair Plimmer who called it “unbelievable and a complete and utter waste of money”. The report asked elected members to either agree to consult with residents “to determine if a road name change would be supported”, or agree that “there is no longer a compelling reason to pursue investigation of a road name change”. Plimmer said all that was needed was a clarification: “Underhill Rd North and Underhill Rd South”. “The report is not worth the paper it is written on, actually,” he said.

The report outlined correspondence from New Zealand Post in 2019 stating they were having ongoing problems with mail delivery to Underhill Rd residents. That same year, the Greytown Community Board recommended the South Wairarapa District Council [SWDC] consult with the community regarding the renaming of Underhill Rd. This consultation hasn’t happened yet. Instead, SWDC commissioned a consultant to assess the need to rename all or part of Underhill Rd, as per its road renaming policy. The results of this came back to the council in October, 2021.

As part of the assessment, emergency services and New Zealand Post were consulted. All noted there had been no incidents of note regarding any confusion with Underhill Rd. The consultant concluded that there was no clear benefit to the community on renaming Underhill Rd, based on the council’s policy for changing existing road names. They recommended that community consultation take place, which is what the Greytown Community Board originally requested in August 2019. “I find this process just unbelievable and a complete and utter waste of money when all we’re

after was a little bit of clarification between the Underhill Rd on the southern part of the river and the Underhill Rd on the northern part,” Plimmer said at this week’s community board meeting. “I don’t see it as a naming change. “Underhill Rd South and Underhill Rd North would have solved this and it wouldn’t have cost a cent – or very little. I just find this whole report a bureaucratic two-step. “The residents all want to stay Underhill Rd, they just want clarification on whether they’re on the southern side of the river or the northern side.” SWDC committee advisor Steph Frischknecht said she could understand the frustration but noted there was a policy in place for renaming roads and the council had to “go through the correct procedures and processes”. Greytown Community Board chair Ann Rainford agreed with Plimmer. Members of the Greytown Community Board voted unanimously to consult with residents and property owners on Underhill Rd. A SWDC spokesperson said a preliminary proposal from the consultant in June 2021 quoted a cost of $2975, excluding GST. – NZLDR

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Locals lend a hand Grace Prior

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As covid-19 cases increase in Wairarapa, The Gladstone Project and East Coast Rural Support Trust are calling for greater support within communities. The Gladstone Project chair Kat Wildy said supporting people might normally involve going out for a beer, but the normal could become increasingly diﬃcult with people isolating with covid-19. She said the rural community was already good at supporting each other but needed to think about having strong support networks in place in preparation for a larger covid-19 outbreak. Wildy said many roads had online groups in place already to keep in contact, but there needed to be a backup plan if usual support people were unable to help. East Coast Rural Support Trust wellness coordinator Sarah Donaldson said there would be pockets of rural communities who were less connected, live more isolated from communities and weren’t involved in online groups. She said there would also be a few people who were new to the area and wouldn’t have established the same support networks as the

rest of the community. Wildy said Gladstone Project was working to make sure no one fell through the cracks. “With covid-19 now more widespread, and the increased need to isolate and manage covid-19 at home, people may need practical support, such as having groceries or prescriptions delivered, or help onfarm.” She urged the community to reach out if they needed help. Widly said their connection with Rural Support Trust enabled them to use wider support networks. Part of Gladstone Project’s plan was to help provide practical support to those isolating on-farm. She said supermarkets and pharmacies were happy to have a nominated volunteer pick up orders and provide contactless delivery. Widly said Gladstone Project was forming a database of locals who were willing to lend a hand. “If you’re happy to put your name down, even just for the odd task now and again, please let us know.” She said everyone was likely to need help at some point and not to hesitate to ask. Donaldson said if you could oﬀer practical

support, a listening ear, or on farm support to get in touch with The Gladstone Project or Rural Support Trust East Coast. She said farms were already short staffed and it was going to become harder with covid-19 in the community. She said because of staffing pressures on the sector, she was concerned people wouldn’t be tested for covid-19. “This is not about being told what to do, this is about looking after your family, vulnerable people in your community, and ultimately our industry. Donaldson said part of trying to mitigate the effects on the industry was getting tested if symptomatic and following guidelines. She said the sector had more flexibility now its workers were considered critical and that the “bubble of one” rule could include the farm. • You can get in touch with the Gladstone Project at thegladstoneproject@ gmail.com, on Facebook at Gladstone Locals, or phoning 021 0234 5067. • Rural Support Trust East Coast can be reached at 06 3727743 or 021504089.

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TREE REMOVAL STRUCTURAL PRUNING CHIPPING & MULCH DELIVERY 027 463 7144 nic.durkin@waiarb.co.nz

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For a free quote call Ross 027 318 0389 RP Solutions Ltd Fencing Contractor

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ELECTRICIAN All electrical work • Complete rewires • New builds • General maintenance and repairs

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Call in and see our friendly staff

Wairarapa Ear Health Clinics

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Jim Wildermoth 027 445 3756

FENCING SERVICES

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FIREWOOD

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022 Business Wairarapa Midweek

people who mean business FURNITURE REMOVALS

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Free Quotes/Local or Nationwide Full Packing Services Short Term Storage Phone 06 370 1258 / 0800 46 76 74 office@rosiesremovals.co.nz 4 Buchanan Place, Masterton

LAWN MOWING Domestic Commercial Lifestyle Blocks — Large or small — Discounts for Gold Card holders TGT Property Maintenance Ltd Phone Wayne on 021 133 0877

PAINTER INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINTING GIB PLASTERBOARD FIXING PLASTERING PINK BATTS INSTALLATION WATER BLASTING BUILD AND PAINT FENCES TILING CARPENTRY SAND AND VARNISH WOODEN FLOORS 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

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TILING

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34 Wairarapa Midweek Community Events Wednesday, February 23, 2022 Steady As You Go: Falls Prevention and Balance Class, 9.30am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. Thursday Morning Bikers: Discover your town and country pathways safely by bicycle. Short rides for everyone. Call Liz Mikkelsen [06] 216-2187 [after 5pm]. Patient Activity Programme: At Hospice Wairarapa 59 Renall St, Masterton, 10am-1pm. Call Kirsten 399 1050. Parkinson’s Exercise Class: 1.30pm, at the Wairarapa Boxing Academy, Dixon St. Call Roslyn [027] 264-8623. Alcoholics Anonymous: Featherston Community Centre, 7.30-8.30pm. Call 0800 229 6757. Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB 9.30am-12.30pm. Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Family History Research Rooms, 79, Queen St, Masterton, open 1-4pm. Research assistance available if required – free service but donations appreciated. Wairarapa Fern and Thistle Pipe Band: Weekly practice, Masterton Brass Bandrooms, Park Ave, Masterton. Email fernandthistle21@gmail.com Belly Dance for Beginners: Kiwi Hall, Featherston, 6.30-7.30pm. Call Antonia Blincoe [021] 105-7649. Danzability Class: 10.30-11.30am, at St John’s Hall, 73 Main St, Greytown. Call 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. Carterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 6-7.30pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. 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. Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate: South End School Hall, 275 High St South, 6.308.30pm. Call Jacqui [027] 325-3370. Narcotics Anonymous: 7.30-8.30pm, at St Matthew’s Church, Church St, Masterton. Carterton Community Choir: 7.15-9pm, at Carterton School, Holloway St. Call [022] 373-4299. Masterton Petanque Club: 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Myrna Lane

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25 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-/ Spontaneous Dance: Kiwi Hall, Featherston, 6.30-8pm. Call Pavla Miller [022] 075-3867. Masterton Social Badminton Club: Wairarapa College gym, Cornwall Street entrance, 7-9pm. Contact Hamish Macgregor [021] 259-7684 or Sam [021] 055-2113. Justice of the Peace: Carterton library noon-2pm; Masterton District Court 11am-1pm; Eketahuna Library 1.304.30pm. Aratoi: Making Space: Steve Carr’s work is focused on the moment of transformation. The three films are Watermelon [2015], Echo [2018] and Bubble Cactus [2014], to Mar 6; Four artists [Mikalya Forster, Lindy McLachlan, Jim Simmons, and Shelley Vernon] from ConArt Gallery & Studios feature in the first of a new artist showcase series, with paintings in oil and acrylic, ceramics and photographs, to Apr 3. Masterton Variety Club: Practice 1.30pm, 10 Albert St, Masterton. New members welcome. Call Eric McEwen

Wednesday, February 23, 2022 Community Events Wairarapa Midweek 377-0792 or Doreen Wakefield 3704606. Seniornet Wairarapa: Computer/ cellphone help, 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, Kiwi Hall Supper Room. Call Sara Uruski [0274] 474-959. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. Carterton Craft Market: Mon-Sat: 9am4pm, Sun: 10am-3pm, 25 High St North, Carterton. Call Desley [027] 787-8558. Greytown Music and Movement: For preschoolers, 10am, at St Luke’s Hall, Main St. Call: 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 5.30-6.30pm, Trust House Recreation Centre back pool. Call Stu [027] 295-4189 or Lucy [021] 02044144. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401. Carterton Senior Citizens: 1.30-4pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, Carterton Memorial Club, Broadway.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26 Featherston Town Market: Organised by the Featherston Menzshed, at the town square [59 Fitzherbert St], Featherston. Wairarapa Embroiderers Guild: At the Ranfurly Club Rooms, Chapel St, Masterton. Call Billie Sims 378-2949 or Jenny 377-0859. Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Sat/Sun 10am-4pm, groups by arrangement. Call Lesley Hodgins [06] 372-6433. Cobblestones Museum: Daily 10am4pm. Printing Works: Sat/Sun, 1-4pm.

Cobblestones Museum, 169 Main St, Greytown. Call [06] 304-9687. Greytown Menz Shed: 9am-noon. Call Paul Dodge [021] 0262-6595. 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. 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: Open Sat and Sun at No 7 The Square, 10.30am2.30pm. No admission charge but donation/koha appreciated. 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: 150 High St North, Carterton. Open by appointment. Call 379-9021 or 379-5564. Toy Library: Masterton: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St. Featherston: 14 Wakefield St, 10am-noon. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: 57 High St [behind Carters], Carterton. Golf Croquet: 1.15pm start. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 378-7109.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27 Wairarapa Country Music Club: Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton, at 1.30pm. Call Pam 377-5141. Masterton Marauders Wargaming Club: At the Masterton Croquet Club, 1-5pm. Call Vince Cholewa [027] 344-1073. Carterton Farmers Market: Memorial Square, 9am-12.30pm. Call [027] 663-9011.’ Narcotics Anonymous: Featherston Community Centre, 7-9pm. Call 0800

628 632 Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St. 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: 57 High St [behind Carters], Carterton. Association croquet, 9am start. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28 Wairarapa Embroiderers Guild: Meet at the Ranfurly Club Rooms, Chapel St, Masterton. Call Billie Sims 378-2949 or Jenny 377-0859. Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: Meet 7pm in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531. Featherston Toy Library: Featherston Community Centre, 9-11am. Masterton Toastmasters: Meet in the Salvation Army Hall, 210 High St, Carterton, at 7.30pm. Call Ben [027] 892-0730. Steady As You Go: Falls Prevention and Balance Class, 9.30am, A/G Church, Featherston. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. Keep Fit!: 9.30am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. Line Dancing: 10.40am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. Steady As You Go: Falls Prevention and Balance Class, 1.30pm, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. Literacy Aotearoa: Free computing and digital device classes for adults. Call 377-4214. Creative Hands Programme: At Hospice Wairarapa 59 Renall St, Masterton, 10amnoon. Call Kirsten 399-1050. Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB 9.30am-12.30pm. East Indoor Bowling Club: 7pm. Call Julie 377-5497 or George 378-9266. Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate: Greytown St John’s Hall, Main St, 6.30-8.30pm. Call

WAIRARAPA COMMUNITY LAW CENTRE INC We operate the following Outreach Clinics:

1ST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH PAHIATUA: 10am-noon Heartlands Office EKETAHUNA: 1-3pm Public Library 1ST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH 11am-3pm CARTERTON: Carterton Events Centre

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2ND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH 11am-3pm FEATHERSTON: Community Centre 3RD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH 11am-3pm PAHIATUA: Heartlands Office 4TH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH MARTINBOROUGH: 10-12pm Waihinga Centre GREYTOWN: 1-3pm Public Library We provide free legal information, assistance and law related education

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TUESDAY, MARCH 1 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. Caregivers Programme: At Hospice Wairarapa 59 Renall St, Masterton, noon1.30pm. Call Kirsten 399 1050. Justice of the Peace: Masterton library 11am-1pm. Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate: Martinborough Primary School Hall, cnr Dublin and Roberts sts, juniors 5.306.15pm. Call Clare [027] 832.9743; juniors and adults 6.15-8pm. Call Anna [021] 163-8867. Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Family History Research Rooms, 79 Queen St, Masterton, open 1-4pm. Seniornet Wairarapa: Computer/cellphone help 1.30-2.30pm, Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton. Call John [027] 383-5654. Paint/draw: From live model,10am-noon, at Masterton Art Club, Victoria St. Call Elissa Smith [027] 470-6528. Free Literacy and Numeracy Classes: At Literacy Aotearoa Masterton. Call Carol [022] 524-5994 or visit us at 340 Queen Street, Masterton. 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] 2996389. 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. 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.

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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. Featherston Wahine Singers: 7-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Susan [021] 246-4884. Carterton District Historical Society: 150 High St North, Carterton. Open by appointment. Call 379-9021 or 379-5564. Clareville Badminton Club: Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm. Call Steve [027] 333-3975. 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 Trust House Rec Centre Stadium. Call Cheryl [06] 370-1922 or [027] 697-6974. 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: 57 High St [behind Carters], Carterton. Association Croquet: 9am start. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000. Bowls: Roll-up 1.30pm start [unless tournament or gala scheduled]. Call Pauline Hodgson [027] 406-6728. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2 Greytown Miniature Makers: 10am-2pm to make small thing in scale. All skill levels. Call Kaylene [06] 304-8532. Toi Wairarapa – Heart of Arts: 10 Minute Bites, 12.10pm, BYO sandwich. Housie: 7pm, at the Martinborough Bowling Club, Regent St. Maungaraki Probus: Masterton Club,

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Sun, 11am-3pm. Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll. Couple inquiries to [027] 333-1793. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 5.30-7pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Dance Fitness: 9.30-11am, pre-schoolers 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: “500”, 1.15-4.15pm, at the Carterton Club. Call Barbara 379-6582 or Val 379-8329. AA Meeting: At 7.30pm, Epiphany church hall, High St, Solway, Masterton. Call [027] 557-7928. Silver Ukulele Club: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Jan [06] 3088556. 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 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, based in Masterton. Call Sean Mulcahy 379-9316. Soulway Cooking and Crafts: 10amnoon, High St, Masterton. Call Nikki Smith 370-1604 [church office]. Carrington Bowls & Croquet Club: 57 High Street [behind Carters]. Golf Croquet: 1.15pm start. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000. 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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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] 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 Toy Library: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: 57 High St [behind Carters], Carterton. Bowls: Roll-up 1.30pm start [unless tournament or gala]. Call Pauline Hodgson [027] 406-6728. Housie: 1pm raffles, afternoon tea supplied. Call 379-5923.

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Martinborough reaffirmed their favouritism for the Wairarapa Tennis Regional One Championship with a surprising 7-2 defeat of Carterton on Saturday. The win virtually guarantees the threetime defending Gawith Shield champions of the top seeding for the semifinals with one round to play this week. Martinborough wrapped up the tie winning five of the six singles, although it was much closer than the score would suggest, with four of the singles victories decided in three sets. The fifth was won in two tiebreaker sets, with Ed Wilkie upsetting Matt Spooner in the clash of the number two men. Marco de Groot beat William Day 6-1 4-6 6-4, Rick Wilkie came from a set down for a 2-6 6-2 6-2 win over Andi Steinemann, Katherine Jacobs upset Alice Whitaker 6-3 2-6 6-4, and Martha Wojcikowski edged Karen Goodall 6-2 4-6 7-5. Carterton’s only singles point came from Jono Hurley, who defeated Chris Wilkie 6-2 6-1. In the doubles, Ed and Rick Wilkie dropped the first set before beating Spooner and Steinemann 2-6 6-1 6-4, and Libby Paterson and Rhona Lovell accounted for Whitaker and Gabriella Nicholson 6-1 6-3. Hurley and William Day rescued a point for Carterton with a 6-4 6-3 defeat of Chris Wilkie and de Groot. Opaki White

Opaki White’s Richie Day won a tight clash with Ben Riwai-Couch in the Opkai club derby.

Jono Hurley had Carterton’s only win in the singles against Martinborough.

won the club derby over Opaki Red 6-3 and moved into second place in the championship standings. The White team took control of the tie in the singles, winning four of the matches in straight sets. Belinda Day defeated Tori Bunny 6-3 6-2, Duncan Oakley was too good for Mike King 6-2 6-3, Brett Dymond got the better of Nathan Riwai-Couch 6-2 6-2, and Richie Day beat Ben RiwaiCouch 6-3 7-5. Katie Alsop, with a 6-2 6-2 win over Geri Brooking, and Matt Bunny, with a 6-2 3-6 7-6 defeat of Stu Wyeth gave the ‘Reds’ some hope heading into the doubles. However, the comeback didn’t eventuate with Oakley

and Jon McNab sealing the points for Opaki White with a 6-1 6-1 win over King and Matt Bunny, and Brooking and Belinda Day winning the women’s doubles over Alsop and Tori Bunny 2-6 6-2 7-6. Ben and Nathan Riwai-Couch pulled a point back for Opaki Red with a 7-6 6-4 win over Dymond and Richie Day. Martinborough will wrap up top seeding for the semifinals with two wins in their final round-robin clash with Masterton, while Carterton need to win four of their matches against Opaki White to sneak into the playoffs ahead of Opaki Red, who have the bye. GAWITH SHIELD POINTS Martinborough 26; Opaki White 17; Masterton, Opaki Red 16; Carterton 13.

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Fifteen-year-old Mitchell Shields was the star of the show for Giants Blue as they got their Intercity Premier Three campaign back on track with a 15-1 drubbing of Kapiti on Saturday. The Blues went into the game in Paraparaumu on the back of a 0-8 loss to Poneke-Kilbirnie Kowhai [their ﬁrst of the season] and two weeks of inactivity because of cancellations due to rain, and a win was vital to revive their championship chances. The Masterton club took control of the game in their ﬁrst turn at bat, with two home runs, one by Chris Cox who scored two runners, and Tristan Hillock, who scored one runner for a 5-0 lead. But it was teenager Shields who stole

the show with bat and ball. In three turns at bat Shields had three safe hits. He then took over pitching duties from playercoach Justin ‘Chunky’ Karaitiana, who battled through a niggling back injury to pitch the first two innings for five strike outs and no hits from the seven batters faced. In his debut at pitching in Premier Three, Shields faced nine batters and struck out six of them and wrapped up the victory in four innings. Giants president Chris Feary, who assisted with the coaching on the day, suggested the move to Karaitiana because the club was looking for a young pitcher after Michael McDermott, who had pitched for the team while in Masterton on a short-term teaching placement, had left the region. “We played a really good game, but to be fair Kapiti’s pitching wasn’t very strong, but it was exactly what the guys needed, and they will take a lot of confidence from it,” said Feary. The youthful Giants Blue side share the lead in Premier Three Section A with Dodgers Black. The Blues have the bye this weekend, before facing Dodgers Blue in their last game before the finals. The news wasn’t so good for the other Giants teams, with the women well beaten 5-15 by Totara Park Gold, and the Under 15s going down 2-6 to Te Aroha.

Mitchell Shields had three safe hits with the bat, and then closed out an impressive Giants win on the pitching mound. PHOTO/FILE

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when you spend $2000 in-store Valid till 27/02/22 60 Night Comfort Guarantee*

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when you spend $3000 in-store Valid till 27/02/22

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