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APRIL 2021
◗ Water crisis boils over
Cover image: Jet Productions
◗ We’ve got you covered, babe
◗ Business optimism high
◗ Housing action groups launched
Editorial Deadline May issue:
It’s a pretty poor state of affairs when you can’t drink the municipal 5pm Friday 23 April 2021
water coming out of your tap. Story word-limit:
For all the talk of a brighter future for Carterton, including strictly 300, letters 200
becoming the “lounge of the Wairarapa”, it seems we can’t rely on Delivered by:
Wednesday 12 May 2021
receiving one of the most basic of Council services.
Drinkable water should be one of the first things our market-
leading rates provide. Surely, we can rely on all water getting into our Contact us
town supply to have been tested and treated beforehand.
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Impurities and bacteria will no doubt enter our catchment, but our Deliveries: crier.delivery@gmail.com 027 406 2694
treatment measures should ensure they don’t get into our town supply. Advertisements: cartertoncrier@gmail.com 027 625 7765
People have told me they are prepared to accept that mistakes We’re online at www.cartertonnz.com/crier
happen. Sort it out, and make sure it doesn’t happen again. Oh, but it did. kindly hosted by CDBI (Carterton District Business Initiative).
And again the biggest grumble around town, at least to my ears, Find us on Facebook: The Carterton Crier
was the unacceptable methods used to inform all of us that we should
not drink the water without boiling it first (see Letters to the Editor).
Our demographics suggest that reliance on an electronic warning
system would fall short. Asking the supermarket check-out staff to
pass it on would also miss many older people, given the popularity of
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Our Council explains its public notification activities on Page 5. Balter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Let’s hope dangerous levels of E.coli in our drinking water are now Carterton Preschool Littlies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
a thing of the past. At least, let’s hope the Council comes up with a CDC Creative Communities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
more efficient method of informing us all of the risk. CDC By-Election. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Paul Dykes Completely Steaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Dale Williams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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at crier.ed@gmail.com and we will endeavour to make amends. Thanks. Grant Pittams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Indoor Bowls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Jo Kelly & Co Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Just Us Kids Preschool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Lifestyle Residential Property Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Limelight Theatre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
LJ Hooker Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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Property Brokers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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Ray White Real Estate Karen & Tim Gardner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Richmond Funeral Home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Rick Spooner Building Contractor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Roseneath Lifecare & Village. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Tom Conwell, Carterton Safe Hands Plumbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Sam’s Gardening Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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Wairarapa Electrical & Appliances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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Cover: Jet Productions, courtesy
www.wairarapanz.com
Loved 4 Life
We’ve got you
covered babe
Every new-born baby in the Wairarapa is
welcomed with a freshly made quilt, and often other
knitted items, courtesy of a community-spirited
group called Loved 4 Life.
The fun team of women knit and sew using only
natural fibres (typically wool and cotton) so that the
Plunket nurses can make sure every baby sleeps in a
warm environment.
Last year, the group gave out 160 quilts and 102
knitted garments, bringing their nine-year tally to
1305 quilts.
Kathy Loveday from Loved 4 Life says much of
the work is done at home, but the women meet This is Ted. He is 10 months old and was born on Anzac Day during Covid-19 lockdown. He
up bimonthly over coffee and food to share fabrics, is checking out the latest fashions in our quilts.
ideas, patterns and the odd yarn. The group is
looking for more members and will take donated fabric. cardies and singlets.”
“It is very encouraging to see the quilts being used when we are The group is about 10 strong, but often receives help from Village
out and about, and the mums are so appreciative of them,” says Quilter in Greytown and women from the Carterton Craft Market.
Kathy, “as are the Plunket nurses. “We are very fortunate to have a good base of people who can knit
“During the winter months we provide a quilt and a knitted and sew in Carterton and South Wairarapa. Sometimes, we provide
garment. One of our knitters is in her mid-90s and she churns out quilts to other areas that are not as fortunate as us in keeping up with
singlets that I’m sure is the same pattern she used for her own supply and demand.”
children and grandchildren. “We’d like to thank all the people who have contributed to Loved
“Another knitter’s speciality is cross-over cardies. Their needles 4 Life. The community spirit is healthy and well here.”
never stop. Last winter, we gave out more than a hundred knitted Kathy Loveday 027 229 7627
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Carterton Menzshed the orchardist, who lives on site in the independent units. Bruce has
Clear-out pays off
been working orchards for many years in Nelson and Greytown, with a
lot of knowledge he is only too pleased to pass on.
Bruce’s first sighting of the Carter Court orchard was when staying
The Menzshed did very well from our recent garage sale – overnight in Carterton. On waking in the morning he looked over the
financially and in freeing up space. We now have more working area back fence, saying to his wife “This orchard needs looking after”.
and somewhere to put new equipment, such as the recently acquired That was 47 years ago – he has been looking after it now for four
lathe with all its accessories and tools. year and is delighted in the improvement in the health of the trees
A purchase of a new chisel mortiser will be well used for furniture and the improved fruit quality, which the residents enjoy.
restoration and repair, creating and expanding capability to meet the Terry Taylor
needs of our members and community.
Apologies to those who
arrived only to find a lot gear had
been sold, people did arrive very
early.
However, we will do this again
and make sure there is a definite
start time on the advertising.
Community projects have
slowed a little, allowing us to
catch up. If you need repairs or
items made that you’re having
trouble finding someone to do,
or if you are interested in wood
turning in a well-equipped
workshop, then there is no
better time to see us at the A&P
showgrounds on Tuesday and
Thursday morning.
Someone who greatly
appreciated the limestone path
we made at Carter Court is Bruce Bruce the orchardist The new lathe
Dale Williams for Carterton District Council
Former: Councillor, Community Board Chair, Mayor of Otorohanga
District, Porirua City Councillor, Mayors Taskforce for Jobs Chair
Current: Carterton school BoT, Go Carterton Executive, Youth 2
Work Wairarapa Governance Group, Wairarapa Skills Leadership
Group, WELLfed NZ trustee, Divine River NZ Trustee
From a third generation dairy farming family, I am a tradesman by profession and
owned and operated a network of successful motorcycle dealerships across the
King Country for 20 years.
I have served 21 years as Local Government elected representative on both
district and city councils, and been appointed to local, regional and national
organisations including chair roles.
I bring a lifetime of community service and leadership at rural and provincial level,
and in all levels of governance, management, business and social enterprise.
With a reputation for hard work, common sense and delivering results, I have
extensive first-hand experience in understanding rural issues, supporting
community wellbeing and driving organisational efficiency and effectiveness.
As this by-election comes midway through the Council term and so much is
already underway, I can step straight into the role and be involved immediately.
I know what the job of Councillor requires, and I am trained, experienced and
prepared to fulfil the responsibilities of full-time Councillor.
Authorised by Dale Williams ONZM JP, 231 Belvedere Rd, As a Carterton District Councillor I will work hard, represent fairly, make decisions
Carterton. Ph 027 469 1933 Email: dfw1@xtra.co.nz wisely and be accountable.
Council updates ExploratioNZ
Boil water notices Walking a labyrinth
a first To walk the labyrinth is a pilgrimage to discover something about
ourselves. The destination is not important; the journey is.
Last month the Council was in a position it hadn’t seen itself in ExploratioNZ is a multi-faith group that meets in Masterton.
before – having to issue a boil water notice. During Easter it is facilitating an opportunity for people to walk an
The Council tests its water daily, adhering to the Drinking Water ancient archetypal symbol called a labyrinth. This will be at Crossway
Standard for New Zealand. Council staff acted as soon as the initial Church in Masterton.
result of low-level E.coli bacteria was made known to staff at 2pm Labyrinths combine the image of a circle with the image of
Friday 12 March. a spiral. The single pathway leads to the centre and then back
Getting a message out quickly, accurately and to the masses is no out again retracing the same path. It symbolises a journey to a
easy task. Despite this, by 3pm, the Council had already contacted predetermined destination, our journey through life; from birth, to
schools, businesses and community groups directly via phone, face- spiritual awakening and to death.
to-face visits and emails, issued a statement and FAQs on its website Labyrinth represents wholeness, healing, inclusiveness and
and social media channels and notified national radio stations and community; they have long been used for purposes of prayer,
news outlets. meditation, contemplation and reflection. It invites us, the walker, to
This was later followed up with emails to urban ratepayers whose set aside our cares and concerns and help us to find our inner peace,
email addresses we had on file, signs at either end of town, posters manage stress, make decisions, and heal physically, emotionally and
on High Street shops, a notice on the electronic noticeboard and spiritually.
emails to rest homes, medical centres and Neighbourhood Support, It welcomes those of all faith traditions and those with no tradition
just to name a few. at all. At its most basic level, the Labyrinth is a journey to the centre of
The Council was unable to issue Civil Defence text message alerts our deepest self and back out again into the world with a broadened
as the boil water notice did not meet the threshold required. Despite understanding of who we are. Life is a sacred journey; it’s about
using all of these methods, word-of-mouth is still crucial, especially growth, change, discovery, movement and transformation.
for those older members of our community. Each labyrinth journey is unique for each person. It is an
We would like to thank everyone who looked out for their older opportunity to come and “walk to remember” those who have
friends, family members and neighbours by helping us spread the been a part of your life, and pay silent tribute to honour those who
message. We want to make sure that in the future, as many people have died for us. For further information please contact Pauline on
can receive these updates directly as possible. paulinebc@gmail.com
Something that would have helped many residents would be for Venue: Crossway Church Hall, Queen St, Masterton (opposite
the Council to have their email addresses on file. You can opt-in to Countdown). Saturday 24 April 12 noon to 5pm. Sunday 25 April
receive a monthly emailed newsletter and emergency notices via our (Anzac Day) 12 noon to 5pm.
website at www.cdc.govt.nz/newsletter
Submitted by Carterton District Council
Candidate letter
Dear Ratepayers
The by-election is an opportunity to get a strong advocate for
climate change action into the Council.
Why? Quite simply because the earlier we act the better
opportunity we have to avoid and minimise climate change risks –
and that will save us money in the long run.
Right now, despite having a Climate Change Advisor and a Walk the Labyrinth
Climate Change Strategy, the Council isn’t implementing the strategy
according to its agreed deadlines. Climate change brings a host of
complicated issues that need to be tackled now while we have time
for clear thinking rather than when the impacts hit and we are forced NEED HELP WITH SOME DIRT?
into reactive mode.
There is a lot of talk about resilience. Resilience requires real
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town centre, but these need to be planned in terms of the changing
environment we’re moving into.
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Ka Pai SOUP Aratoi art
Star Safari shines Rich offerings
brightest in autumn
Every kid – big or small – wonders what is out there when they Aratoi has a
look up at the stars at night, and now the frontier of astrobiology is rich, diverse and
even closer for our community of Carterton. thought-provoking
At Ka Pai SOUP round 4, held at the Carterton Events Centre in series of exhibitions
March, Haritina Mogoșanu, executive director of the New Zealand on display over
Astrobiology Network, pitched the concept of a competition autumn 2021.
for Carterton schools to win a planetarium experience, plus the For You and Yours:
opportunity for one child to win a full year of space science mentoring. Recent Acquisitions
The audience was wowed not only by the opportunity for our celebrates new
youth, but also with Hari and partner Sam Leske’s plans for a space acquisitions to
science centre at Stonehenge Aotearoa. the permanent
“What an opportunity for our community; to live within one of the collection from
world’s largest dark skies reserves and educate the next generation of the past two years,
space scientists, right here in Carterton.” said one audience member all of which have
in awe. been generously
donated by artists
While Star Safari won in the voting, the audience were equally
and collectors.
impressed with and keen to learn more to support all five pitches
The exhibition
on the night. Mike Osborne pitched “The long conversation lunch”, He Whanaunga (2013), intaglio etching 7/40,
demonstrated the
aiming to make new connections amongst community through food Collection of Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art
richness and variety
and conversation. and History, Gift of the National Whale Centre.
of New Zealand
Abby Hollingsworth pitched “The Ruth Project” and its work in art and Aratoi’s Photo John Walsh
supporting women and families through perinatal depression. collection, from
Minty Hunter wowed the crowd with his footage of Wunder21, Taonga Māori, textiles, toy soldiers to photographs, sculpture and
showcasing the hottest young Wairarapa musicians through a mind- print. It runs until 9 May.
blowing music gig at Carterton Events Centre. His pitch was to deliver Masterton-based artist Jason Burns’ first solo exhibition One Fifty
this as an annual event. is a fascinating, colourful stream of consciousness providing a social
Lisa Birell and Jo Hehir pitched their menstruation and commentary. He often paints by drawing upon everyday life for ideas
sustainability education programme, “Divine River”, which they are and inspiration; what he reads in the news, what is happening around
working to deliver across him, to what he has had for dinner. His exhibition also closes 9 May.
Wairarapa schools. Park Up: Photographs by Catherine Russ shows us an everyday,
All pitches are candid slice of life from a Palmerston North carpark all taken from the
available to view at www. same location; popular Palmerston North lookout Te Motu o Poutoa,
kapaicarterton.nz/events. known colloquially as Pork Chop Hill. Park-up runs until 20 June.
Ka Pai SOUP will be back Hélène Carroll’s Imperfect Offerings, a haunting show of
for Round 5 in June, so if documentary-style photographs that is both beautiful and sad,
you have an idea, project explores her connection to her family, where she is right now and
or small business you want the Holocaust. Being the only child of parents who were survivors of
to pitch for community the Holocaust has had a significant influence on Hélène Carroll’s life.
awareness, support and It runs until 13 June.
Jan Farr, left, congratulates Haritina funding, get in touch For more information, contact Susanna Shadbolt, Director
Mogoșanu hello@kapaicarterton.nz 06 370 0001 or email susanna@aratoi.co.nz
New to Carterton Battery recycling
Local Repair Keeping batteries
Café idea out of landfill
Want to keep an appliance or piece of Household alkaline batteries can now be dropped off at the
furniture going, reduce waste and reduce Transfer Station, at New World in the battery area, and at the Marquis
costs? A group of Carterton locals are of Normanby Hotel. When the five-kilo boxes are full, the batteries will
exploring the idea of a Repair Café where people can bring items to be sent to Abilities in Auckland for recycling. This costs $45 per box.
learn how to get them fixed rather than throwing things away. This is a private initiative, started in the hope that, if Carterton
Inspired by Upper Hutt’s Repair Café, Celia Wade-Brown raised the welcomes this, not only the Carterton District Council but also
question on the Carterton Noticeboard Facebook group. Masterton and South Wairarapa Councils will be motivated to take part.
There’s been an enthusiastic response, with one woman Linda Sexton
volunteering to host a get-together and a member of the Upper Hutt
Repair Café offering to share her knowledge.
It’s early days, but please get in touch with your suggestions on Gentle Bridge
Get your hand in
whether it’s furniture, clothes, bikes or appliances you think need
some support fixing and whether you can help.
We know there are existing skills available in some Wairarapa
businesses – such as dress alterations, shoe repairs – and some things Are you new to South Wairarapa and have played a bit of bridge
need qualified experts such as electrical appliances, plus there’s the before? Or, maybe you played ages ago and want to start playing
Carterton MenzShed. again? Perhaps you play at another club and want to play on a different
Helping people to learn new skills and sharing expertise in the day, or maybe you haven’t played at all before but would like to?
community will be fulfilling. We might set up a Tool Library or a Bike We have some great news for you. Gentle Bridge is starting
Library too. There are lots of great examples, including ReBicycle Tuesday 27 July at Greytown Town Centre, 11am–2pm. You can come
Ekerua and Naenae, to learn from. with a partner, or we will find a partner for you. There is no need to
In the longer term, Ka Pai SOUP winner Wairarapa Earth School, Te book – just come – we would love to see you. Cost $5 per session –
Kura o Papatūānuku, has plans to include some sort of repair café in bring your own lunch – we will provide tea and coffee.
its development. Contact us via email at admin@southwairarapabridge.org.nz
Get in touch with celia.wade-brown@outlook.com or phone or phone 027 243 3495. There is more about Gentle Bridge on our
021 247 8360 or use the Carterton Notice Board FB group. website www.southwairarapabridge.co.nz
I AM HOPE
Charity Golf Tournament
Supported by Jo-Kelly & Co, in association
with Carterton Golf Club
Friday 7th May, 10am
At the Carterton Golf Club
To keep the conversation around Mental Health
going and to support our local youth, Jo-Kelly & Co
would like to invite you to participate in our I AM
HOPE Charity Golf Fundraiser.
y 4 person team ambrose Seeking Sponsors All proceeds go towards
providing an I AM HOPE
y $200 per team
y $500 to sponsor one of the representative to speak at local
y Prizes holes schools and to continue providing
y Entertainment y Showcase your brand free counselling for our youth.
y Food & Refreshments y Includes advertising space
y Raffles To secure your place, please call:
and team entry Mitch 027 555 8005 or
y Auction y Secure your entry for a great Rihari 027 967 0811
cause or email golf@jokellyandco.nz
Heart of Arts
Exhibition of
mixed media
Heart of Arts is hosting an exhibition of works by Sonja Bremmers
until 26 April.
Sonja says her work is greatly influenced by her experience
as a New Zealander and by the affinity she feels for the landscape
surrounding her.
“Fascinated by our spiritual relationship with the universe, I make
mixed media work to explore inner states of being. I respond to the
world on an emotional and intuitive level. My work continues to
evolve in both style and form.
Sonja hangs one of her paintings ready for the opening of her exhibit
“In my painting, texture and colour is part of a story expressing
emotion I didn’t know was there, and the painting process draws it
texture and my work often has many layers. My work can have an
out.
organic feel with little defined design.”
“I rarely begin a painting with a goal in mind. I would rather let
“Art is longing. You never arrive, but you keep going in the hope
it develop on its own. I find pleasure in the experimental nature
that you will.” Anselm Kiefer.
of mixed-media combinations and thrive on unfamiliarity when
Sonja Bremmers
making an image. Combining materials and letting them guide me
is essential.
“I really think you need to be true to yourself. If you work hard,
and love what you do, you will develop a style. The hardest thing for
me is finding a balance between having to earn a steady income and Carrington Bowling Club
creating art works. Winter bowls start 15 May, Tuesday & Saturday, 12.30pm
“My art is not always “smiling” or “pretty”. My art can be quite registration, for 1pm start. Sub $25 for season plus $2 per day green
moody and earthy. It expresses me as a human being. I like creating a fee. Non-members $5 per day.
mysterious elusive quality to my work. Contact Gary Spicer, 06 379 7458 for details. Housie starts Thursday
“I paint mainly with acrylic and mixed media. I love creating 15 April at 12.30 for raffles, calling starts 1 pm.
Asia and Friends market
Drums signal return to Carrington Park
The Asia and Friends market returned to Carterton in March – its powerful and energetic. The beats could be heard down High St.
first post-Covid event in the community. This time of year is busy for The air was rich in aromas from spices and foods, as well bhaji and
events, vendors and Homegrown was also on in the capital. masala chai from Chaiwalla.
We hosted live performances by Courtney Naera and Caraka We hosted also newcomers Anderson Street Kitchen, and regulars
Seni. Caraka Seni returned for their third visit to Asia and Friends in offering Thai food, dumplings, crepes, coffee and sweet treats.
Carterton – they are a Wellington-based dance group reflecting their With winter coming, we are looking at events after dark and kites
Indonesian heritage. for kids in spring.
The highlight of the night was a performance by Narukami Taiko, You can find Asia and Friends on Facebook and Instagram.
a Japanese drum team from Wellington. These drums are loud,
Dancers at the market Don’t adjust your hearing aid
Carterton Farmers’ Market of spring colour, head to the
Colour is the word
Farmers’ Market for daffodil and
dutch iris bulbs at very cheap
prices.
For inexpensive, garden-fresh fruit and veg, you can’t beat the You can also pick up a punnet
Carterton Farmers’ Market. of Helen’s famous honey, tangy
Autumn is harvest time and the market is on every Sunday from microgreens to zing up a salad
9am to 12.30pm at Memorial Square – or across the street under the or sandwich, and homemade
verandah if it’s wet or windy. soaps and creams.
Come down and stock up on basics for the week. Choose from New stallholders and fundraising or kids stalls are always
Wilf for a wide variety of seasonal veg direct from the grower, or welcomed.
try something new, like purple potatoes, miniature quails’ eggs, Do you have some spare time? Do you enjoy meeting people?
amaranth or lambs’ quarters greens, yellow flesh watermelon and Helen Dew is calling for volunteers to help with her vege stand on
purple daikon radishes. Sunday mornings. Drop her an email at helen@livingeconomies.nz
Now is the time to get bulbs in the ground. For a beautiful display or phone 027 900 9742.
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Toy Library Carterton Scout Group
A wonder-full resource A really busy start
Tucked away in a corner within the Carterton District Library, you Our fundraising efforts at Wings over Wairarapa had many
will find our Toy Library. members and parents of Carterton Scout Group cooking onions and
Enter through the rainbow gate and you will see a variety of toys sausages, adding sauces and selling fruit drinks.
that can be hired by members, just $5 for three weeks hire for any toy It was a great team effort, and profits will be spent on equipment.
big or small. Next time, we will be able to offer a bigger service area under shelter.
Annual membership is $10 paid to our Toy Library assistant Members and leaders have participated in camps, a mudslide,
Monday, Wednesday or Friday 10.30am–12.30pm, then entered into training camps and particularly for scouts (the older youth) a farm
the library system, which only takes only a few minutes and then you weekend challenge.
and your child can start hiring toys. For the younger children, there have been activities out and about,
Being a member of the Carterton District Library is essential, but including a trip to Carrington Park for road-safety training.
joining is an easy process. To find out how this is done, check out the Of course, one of the big things that Scouts is involved in is
website or ask at the library counter. community service. It was with pleasure that we participated in
Once you have joined, you can hire toys whenever the library is assisting Red Cross to collect donations necessary to fund Red Cross
open, just like taking out a book. They have a great children’s section work, both in New Zealand and overseas.
in the library with books, DVDs and talking books, so grab your toys While attending the collection, we spoke with many people, and
then some books, it is a great one-stop shop! had some warm experiences talking about the work of Red Cross,
Check out our Facebook page @CartertonToyLibrary for more especially to children who in some cases had not heard of Red Cross,
information and to see some of the toys available to hire. With the or for what purpose it exists.
holidays coming up, we have a great range of toys available to hire, “The Carterton and wider Wairarapa communities dug deep to
which will keep the children occupied, aged from 0 to 8 years. support the Red Cross during appeal week,” says Jo McDonald from
When having family, friends or the grandchildren come to visit Red Cross.
you can have toys and just return them once the visit is over. Some “We had 15 buckets out across the region. A huge thank you to
toys are only suitable for a child for about six months, so it makes those who donated to the appeal and also those who supported us
sense to hire not buy. as collectors.
For more information email carterton.toy.library@gmail.com, or “It was great to have the local Carterton scouts group on board
speak to our Toy Library assistant at the library. as collectors this year. Community collaboration and support is what
makes Carterton such a great, unique place to live.”
A treasure cave Scout Aidan King and group leader Sylvia Morgan
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Early advertising for
Dalefield cheese
We have recently had an unusual enquiry from a history blogger
in Fife, Scotland, who collects old stories for his website.
He came across a story in a Fife newspaper in 1894, telling of a
cheesemonger in Fife, when cutting into a wheel of cheese, found a
small glass bottle with the following abridged message inside written
by Samuel Dumbleton, manager of the Dalefield Dairy Company:
This cheese was made 28th of April 1893. Did it arrive in good
condition, was it misshapen or mouldy, how does it compare with Dalefield Dairy Company
English, Scotch or American cheeses, does the colour texture and flavour
suit your trade.
He then goes on to ask: Digital Seniors
Do you think it would be advisable for you to buy from us direct from
our factories? Our factory output is 160 tons for the season beginning What would you do for
a dollar?
September and ending May. We export nearly all to London; but this
season two thirds has been bought by a Wellington firm who are bound
to export it out of the colony so as not to come against another who had
bought the balance for local use. Our system is co-operative. If I can see We’d love to find out! Digital Seniors’ first fundraiser event of 2021
my way clear, I shall export a trial shipment or two direct to your retailer, is this Friday 16 April, and we’d be thrilled to see you there.
as I am positive it would be advantageous to both parties. Bring your friends, family, and anyone that might want to enjoy a
Jack McLachlan, who contacted us, said that he had not been able night of live music and game-show high-jinx.
to find any other examples of this odd way of soliciting feedback. We Wairarapa’s premier cover band Audio Underground will be
have researched this question and can confirm that Samuel Albert spinning some tunes, and the award-winning Clareville Bakery will
Dumbleton was the manager at Dalefield Dairy Company. We have be serving up some delicious kai.
many records of the factory and will now try and find the original letter. Many thanks to CluedUp, who is running the “What would you
Carterton District Historical Society, phone 379 9021 do for a dollar” event for us. Tickets are $40 per person via www.
email: carterton.hist.soc@gmail.com cartertonec.co.nz/whats-on/
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Grant Pittams for Carterton District Council
Lets get the job done …!
Carterton District is facing challenges in climate change,
population growth and changes in Government regulations.
Our draft 10-year plan sets out what needs to be done and it
looks like there is a lot to do.
We need people sitting round the Council table who can ensure
that what needs to be done, is done, on time, within budget, and
to the quality we need.
I have lived more than 20 years in Carterton, I’m a small-business
owner and I have had more than 40 years experience in central
government in transport, health, labour and cultural heritage.
I know how to work with others to achieve success, so vote to
put me round the Council table and you will have someone who
will work hard towards getting the job done!
Authorised by Grant Pittams, 274 High Street North
Carterton, Ph 021 503 766 Vote Grant Pittams for CouncilSunset Cinema Entertainment
Birds of Passage It’s a kinda magic
Sunset Cinema is our local Carterton Film Society. We welcome Showtime is bringing back the spectacle, magnificence and
audiences to our monthly screenings at the Carterton Events Centre. energy of Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic, returning to New Zealand for its
We are a registered charity and operate by issuing membership third national tour, with a fresh new cast who will complete a 22-stop
cards. Our memberships are available to purchase at the door or via run across the country, showcasing an extravagant rock concert that
our website www.sunsetcinemacarterton.com brings to life the legacy of British band Queen.
This year our screenings are on the second Friday of the month The show rolls in at the Carterton Events Centre on 15 April.
(except November). We are screening in the Rangatahi Hub, accessed Patrons can expect another electrifying concert experience that
around the back of the Carterton Events Centre. Doors open at 7pm, takes the audience on a magical musical journey of Queen’s glory
movie starts at 7:30pm. Music and refreshments are available (cash days.
sales only please). The show’s director, John Van Grinsven, is proud to present a fresh
Our feature film for April was Do The Right Thing (1989), an new cast featuring South African Dominic Warren who has taken over
American comedy-drama and landmark film for producer, writer and the role of Freddie Mercury, performing lead vocals, guitar and piano
director Spike Lee. live on stage and encompassing all the wit, charm and flamboyant
Our feature for Friday 14 May is Birds of Passage (2018). This is a stage presence of the legend himself.
Columbian period drama set in the 1970s. Michael Dickens as iconic drummer Roger Taylor and Andre Van
“Directors Ciro Guerra and Cristina Gallego shake off the clichés of Der Merwe performing as bass hero John Deacon are also new to
crime-war and imperialism and imbue their saga with surreal beauty the mammoth production. Accomplished South African guitarist
and the elemental power of ancient proverb. Rusty Red will be joining the stage taking on the famous guitar riffs
of Brian May.
“The film’s formidable matriarch knows full well that the young
chancer who has courted her daughter could only have paid the Tickets are on sale now and selling like wildfire. Visit http://www.
outrageous dowry she demanded by selling dope to the gringos. queenitsakindamagic.com/ for more information.
“But the seed is sown: insisting traditional honour codes be
observed in enrichening her clan, she bends her shamanistic
authority to building an empire in the desert.”
Bill Gosden, NZIFF 2018. Running time: 125 mins | M violence,
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So much awaits Expo hits right spots
new members “Ageing is an extraordinary process where you become the person
you always should have been.” For me, the last few weeks have been
It is now time to join our club for another year. Just call into the an affirmation of “community” and “family” and these words from
club and pick up a membership application form, fill it out and return, David Bowie resonate.
easy as that. New members are always welcomed. Although I’d never lived here before, I recently chose the Wairarapa as
Our big club nights are Wednesday, Friday with entertainment, my “forever” home. Once settled in, I had to find myself a “family-team”.
and Saturday with raffles, and the club draw, but we are also open As a person living alone, childless (not by choice) and divorced (not by
Monday and Sunday. choice, or rather, out of poor choice!) I haven’t experienced a family of
Mike and Ramai Topp have a great menu and special board menu, my own. But I have landed on my feet and am now part of a great little
with meals from 5.30pm Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays. We’re family-team at Age Concern, where we’ve been doing big things.
also doing Wednesday meals every 2nd and 4th week of month. We If you came to the Ageing With Attitude Expo in March, I hope
also have a great library upstairs, with a wide range of reading matter. you felt welcomed in by one of our smiling volunteers. I hope you
At Club Carterton, our team can provide you with everything you felt happy listening to a choir, or watching hip hop while eating
need to make your gathering a success. We have four separate areas something delicious or having a refreshing cuppa. And I hope you
that we can cater for 10 to 150 people. went away with some of your questions answered, or needs met, in
terms of your own ageing process.
To find out more, phone (06) 379 8069 or drop by or email
carterton.club@xtra.co.nz. If you would like to join our friendly and The weeks leading up to this expo were enormously stressful. But
social club, come in and check out our facilities – and become a new every day, my magnificent family-team of staff and volunteers rose
member today. to each new challenge, ticking tasks off the endless to-do list while
smiling, joking, laughing and even line-dancing through our work.
Amber Harper
Visitors’ feedback has lifted us even further, and will spur us on
to new events, activities and support for those of us that are ageing
with attitude.
Rebus Club
Don’t forget that one of Age Concern’s team works from the
Under new Carterton Library on the first Thursday of every month. Drop in for a
confidential conversation.
management Nik Rilkoff
South Wairarapa Rebus Club held its Annual General Meeting
on 26 February, electing a committee with members from all of our
constituent SW towns. The new president is Perry Cameron from
Featherston, the secretary is Kay Paget from Greytown, treasurer Ken
Hyde is from Carterton, vice-president Barry Griffiths from Greytown
and committee members Nola Hyde, Tricia Robertson and John
Reeve, all from Carterton and David Woodhams from Martinborough.
The guest speaker in February was Anton Persico from the
Orchards Retirement Village, who gave us an update on progress on
this exciting development in Greytown now that the show home and
initial community facility have been completed, with construction
starting in earnest this week. Following the meeting, members were
invited to inspect progress on site.
The guest speaker at our meeting on 23 April is Ken Gorbey, a The Hon Minister for Seniors, Dr Ayesha Verrall, with Hariata Hema of Age
remarkable man who for 15 years was involved with developing and Concern New Zealand (photo courtesy of the Office for Seniors, Ministry
realising the revolutionary cultural concept that became Te Papa of Social Development)
Tongarewa Museum of New Zealand.
Then in 1999 he was headhunted to salvage the Jewish
Museum Berlin, which was failing and fast becoming a national
embarrassment. Led by Ken Gorbey, with a young, inexperienced
staff, facing impossible deadlines, he rose to the challenge and
the museum, housed in Daniel Libeskind’s lightning-bolt design
building, opened to acclaim. Today the Jewish Museum Berlin is one
of Germany’s premier cultural institutions.
SW Rebus Club’s special interest groups in Living Language and
Life Stories both get under way this month and weekly groups
meet for Scrabble and Maj Jong. We look forward to an active and
interesting year.
The club meets in the South Wairarapa Working Men’s Club on
the fourth Friday morning of each month and organises an outing in
those months with a fifth Friday. Anyone in the retired age group is
welcome to come along to a meeting as a visitor.
Please contact Ken Hyde 379 6566.He Pounamu Lions Club
Relationships and love Tribute from the heart
Whanaungatanga me ngā Aroha. Elaine Pacey’s husband David was a valued member of the Lions
Everywhere we look, we see pockets Club of Carterton, but he sadly passed away in January, 2020.
of the most beautiful, real, and Elaine sold the home she had built with David in Dalefield and
genuine relationships, connection, moved into a new house in Carterton. Elaine approached the Lions
and love. As a team we value rich and Club, asking if it could assist her in building a small shed and installing
meaningful whanaungatanga. some trellis. Lion Harry Gray and his projects team were very keen
All the research and literature that to complete this work for Elaine, after her late husband David had
guides He Pounamu’s understanding assisted with many Lions projects out in the community. The work
of the optimal environment of an was completed in very good time and Elaine provided a very tasty
early childhood education centre afternoon tea for the team.
agrees that relationships underpin Steve Cretney
learning. From within relationship,
learning is possible, learning is Nurtured in nature To Lions Club of Carterton,
natural, and learning is exponential. I would like to express my sincere thanks and gratitude to the marvellous
When we talk ECE jargon about things like Child agency, Child-led, team of men that came to my property and put up my new shed and also
erected trellis for my deck area. They did a superb job and were a pleasure
Free-play etc, we aren’t standing back and hoping that the tamariki to have around, not only for doing the work so well, but also for their banter
are going to teach themselves. We are in fact intentionally connecting and laughter, which I found so wonderful. May I thank Harry for fetching the
and building relationships, allowing a transfer of trust and sharing – trellis materials from Mitre 10 twice in his vehicle and organising his great
to create a bridge, an opportunity to learn together. team of men?
Ako is about learning and teaching that occurs together, and it I hope I don’t miss anyone one out, but thank you Harry Gray, Steve
Carson, John Fauvel, Brian James, John Rose and Warren Harland. Sorry if
can only happen in relationships, and when the power imbalance I’ve forgotten anyone, but I’m just so grateful to you all, for your hard work
that exists between a teacher and child is changed to that of person and cheerfulness. The Lions do so much, not only for Carterton but all over
and person. NZ and internationally, and we are very lucky to have such dedicated people.
We remind ourselves that we can’t know what to teach a person David, my late husband, enjoyed helping whenever he could and had
until we truly form a genuine connection. We, kaiako and tamariki, he not passed away, would’ve done even more as he had retired in May. He
would’ve loved being involved in work like you did for me in the community
learn as we build the relationship. It’s a bit like a dance, where we and enjoyed the friendship and fellowship of you men.
both need to contribute, it’s the beautiful dance that is learning. My family and myself thank you very much. With my warmest wishes to
Lauren Spicer, Manuhautū you all, Elaine
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Positive vibes Café farewells $2020
Over the past few months, Go Carterton has been on a mission to Earlier this year Carterton’s Page 42 Café & Gelato decided to say
hear the voices of as many business owners as possible, as part of its goodbye to 2020 by giving out $2020 in community grants.
Business Mapping project. The applications received were from a wide range of community
The project’s key deliverable is to establish a comprehensive organisations, reflecting the amazing things people are doing in our
and up-to-date database of businesses within the Carterton community, but also the real need for support, says owner Josh Coe.
District, which will serve as an invaluable resource for networking, He called in help to assess the applications – Larissa O’Brien
collaborating, planning, supporting and advocating. (manager, Page 42 café), Greg Lang (Mayor), and Sue Tennent
Lucy Adlam is leading the project for Go Carterton and she says (Neighbourhood Support).
the data is important, however the conversations with business After reviewing all the applications, it was unanimously decided
owners will enhance the benefits of the project, and contribute to to split the $2020 evenly between two applicants – The Carterton
its success. Crier and Wairarapa Group Therapy Collective.
“We provide a simple questionnaire that business owners can Paul Dykes, Crier Editor, said the funds would be used to help
complete online to contribute information to the project, however it’s future-proof the Crier by legally establishing it as a community-
the conversations we are having in-person with business owners that owned asset.
have been the most informative, plus we get to visit the businesses “At present, it floats in the ether, appearing in letterboxes each
and meet the hard-working businesses owners.” month as if by magic,” says Paul. “We want to lock it down as a
Information gathered so far include over 80 per cent of businesses community-owned asset, and this grant will help pay some of the
expressing they currently feel positive/optimistic about their associated costs. We are very grateful.”
business, and 78 per cent expect the Carterton economy to improve Wairarapa Group Therapy Collective will use the funds to
in the next 12 months. About 29 per cent of businesses plan to hire make their women’s empowerment group and child sexual abuse
staff, and 46 per cent plan to increase their products/services. prevention workshops more accessible by lowering the entry cost.
Some of the top challenges include lack of customers, scarcity “It was really tough having to choose,” says Josh. “Sadly we can’t
of products, and parking. The next phase will be finding ways to support everyone, but we felt these two applications stood out in
alleviate these challenges. terms of benefit to the wider community, and need.”
If you own a business and would like to participate there’s still Josh sees being involved in the community as essential for a
time. Go to the Go Carterton website to complete a questionnaire modern business. “Business owners and customers alike are looking
online, or see details on how to book a time with Lucy in person for relationships that are more beneficial to both, and a lot of those
www.cartertonnz.com/projects/business-mapping benefits are less tangible.”
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Greater Wellington is calling for a unified community effort to – not only to the environment, but also to our community – we all
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desecration from ongoing rubbish dumping. “Collectively we can make a difference to protect our precious
In the past year, Greater Wellington conducted 12 site clean-ups rivers, but it will really take a unified effort so we can put an end to
to commercial and domestic waste dumped in Wairarapa rivers by rubbish dumping.”
thoughtless members of the community. For more information on safe waste management, visit
These clean-ups have included the removal of cars, household www.gw.govt.nz/waste-and-recycling-2/
waste, concrete rubble and rotting animal carcasses.
Greater Wellington Wairarapa Committee Chair and
councillor, Adrienne Staples says the mindless rubbish
dumping, especially along Featherston rivers this
summer, is a huge risk to water health, human health and
the precious species that live in and around our rivers.
“Quite simply, this pollution kills wildlife and stops
the community from connecting with our rivers –
recreationally, through collecting mahinga kai or for
general wellbeing.
“The damage to our rivers could be irreversible –
they won’t be the same for future generations if people
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“The Wairarapa Moana, a taonga (treasure) that
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With the remedial work on the Carterton clock tower now
complete, Carterton District Council has revealed its concept plans
for landscaping around the clock tower.
The designs, produced by local landscape architect Hamish
Moorhead, show the Council’s plans to create an open green space,
embracing the look and feel of a “community lounge” – something
Carterton residents have expressed they wanted for the town centre.
The space will include timber seating, a new plinth added to Landscaping around the clock tower
the base of the clock tower to provide additional seating, and lots
of planting, including three new trees to create shade around the
seating. Keep Carterton Beautiful
Accessibility is at the forefront of our minds when maintaining
facilities and creating new spaces so we’re really pleased all residents Get ready for winter
will be able to enjoy this new community space. Volunteers have tidied the gardens and painted fences at the park
It’s for this same reason we unfortunately have to remove the in Wyndham St. It is now looking great for winter.
tree on the footpath by the pedestrian crossing. The footpath Work has also been done tidying the small park in Moreton Rd, the
surrounding the tree has become a trip hazard for pedestrians and layby at the north end of town and at the Dalefield recycle station.
particularly unsafe for those in wheelchairs or mobility scooters due The garden in front of the police station is another area regularly
to the uplifted roots and the cracks they have caused.” looked after by our group.
We will be replacing the removed tree with three trees around The fitness equipment at Carrington Park has been spruced up
the clock tower. The landscaping project is set to begin soon in with fresh paint and is looking very tidy.
partnership with landscaper/community member Tom Conwell. Keep Carterton Beautiful Group is always on the lookout for more
The Carterton Lions Club has agreed to help make this project volunteers – this sometimes involves gardening, sometimes painting,
happen for the benefit of the community and will create a memorial even helping to clean the chapel at the cemetery. Many hands make
garden to the late Mick Rayner, who was a foundation member who light work. If you are interested in helping to keep your town looking
served the Carterton Lions for almost 50 years. lovely, please call me on 379 6844.
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What would you do for a dollar? We’d love to find out! Bring your (2018). This is a Columbian period drama set in the 1970s. Doors
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Parkvale Catchment Group workshop Tuesday 4 May, at the 027 787 8558
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Trio Elan concert featuring violin, piano and saxophone, at 57 Wood High Tea for Hospice Sunday 23 May, 2.30pm–4pm at Ranfurly Club,
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Herb Society meeting on 20 April at 1.30pm in the Old Courthouse, Wairarapa Word presents two events in May. The first event, a
next to the Events Centre, Holloway St, Carterton. On Saturday discussion on the state of the library in Wairarapa, is free on Sunday,
17 April at 1.30pm we will visit Tikara Country Gardens, Carterton. 2 May, 3pm at Carterton Community Courthouse, Holloway St,
Please do join us Carterton. Next up, Wairarapa Word and Featherston Booktown
Open Home at Hospice, Saturday 22 May, 10am-2pm at 59 Renall St, co‑host “The influence of place” on Sunday, 9 May, 10.30am, in the
Masterton. Have a look around your community Hospice, meet our Joy Cowley Room at The Royal Hotel, Featherston. Tickets available
friendly staff and volunteers, rummage for treasures at our renowned from www.booktown.org.nz
Garage Sale and indulge yourself at the pop-up home baking sales Mauriceville Country Fair first Sunday in December. Stallholders,
Aratoi Exhibitions Rob McLeod: The Banshee and the Lifeboat; For start preparing now. Enquiries email mauriceville85@gmail.com or
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Photographs by Catherine Russ; Hélène Carroll – Imperfect Offerings. Bridge lessons Greytown Town Centre, starting 27 April
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Walking a labyrinth Crossway Church Hall, Queen St, Masterton admin@southwairarapabridge.org.nz or phone Katherine 027 243 3495
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restricted movement or being uncertain about trying something new.
Sometimes the motivation is low, or we just don’t know where to start.
The Wairarapa is great for walking and cycling and we also have Having delivered the Crier in February and March, we now
several local classes that are endorsed by the ACC Live Stronger for understand the huge task that Don Farr undertook for the past five
Longer falls-prevention programme. years. A big thank you to Don and Jan, who are still on our team.
One of these endorsed classes is Danzability. This is a fun, dance- We have 44 deliverers in our street delivery team who deliver
based exercise class designed to support people to be active nearly 3,000 Criers to urban Carterton. Don set this system up over
(especially those with mobility concerns). The class includes elements the years, creating a very loyal team of people who deliver their
of strength and balance training, flexibility, co-ordination and bundle of Criers as soon as they find them sitting at their backdoor.
cardiovascular fitness. The classes are a mixture of seated, standing We have five distributors in our zone distribution team and we
and across the room movement – all to great music. are keen to expand the team. This means that we can have back-up
Physiotherapist and associate dance movement therapist Rachel people, helping to spread the load.
Horwell instructs these fun adapted classes every Thursday morning This task involves picking up 500-600 Criers from our depot in
10.30-11.30am at the St John’s Hall on Main St, Greytown. Your first Clifton Avenue. They usually arrive on the 10th of the month and are
class is free then a koha of $5 is appreciated. then collected by the distributors.
Studies have shown that exercise and good quality sleep help If you would like to join our Crier delivery team or put your hand
boost our immune system, which is extra important as we head into up to be a zone distributor, please call me on 027 733 3106 or email
the winter months and with the upcoming Covid 19 vaccination crier.delivery@gmail.com
programme. Renata BalfourYou can also read
