Greytown Grapevine March 2024

MARCH 2024 ‘Pick Your Own’ apples and pears popular with public The newly created Molewood Meadows area where people can relax, bring a picnic and soak up the sunshine Courtyard Shop 104A Main Street Greytown New Zealand @greytownwinemerchants Wines and Spirits from New Zealand and the globe. Molewood Orchard in Greytown opened at the beginning of March for pick your own apples, and is also offering pick your own pears for the first time. The Cooke family say they have been delighted with the response so far this year. Many of the regular visitors from last year have returned, and there has been a large number of first-time pickers through the gates. Daughter, Merran Cooke, says that pick your own pears has been particularly popular. Many visitors make their way to the 500-tree pear block first, then gather apples on their way back through the orchard. Merran says that having chatted to a few visitors, it is clear that many people are puzzled by pears! The family has therefore put together some handy tips. ... continued page 3

I’m thrilled to connect with you through the Greytown Grapevine as your Acting Mayor this month, during Martin’s leave of absence. If we haven’t had the opportunity to meet yet, “hi”, I am the Deputy Mayor and I live in Featherston with my family. I’m here to address any questions or concerns you may have. Don’t hesitate to reach out to me at melissa.sadlerfutter@swdc.govt.nz I have thoroughly enjoyed attending a number of Greytown events and community initiatives during the warm summer months. It’s wonderful to come up on a Saturday morning to enjoy fresh local produce and artisan products from Crop Up, browse the creative wares at the Greytown Country Market on a Sunday and to see the way that local artists from across the entire district have come together for the Greytown Artisans Te Hupenui Greytown Gallery of Contemporary and Fine Art is amazing – to see the way they have been embraced by the wider community is heartwarming to say the least. These initiatives not only attract visitors and make a small town hum, but they also create a gathering place for community to come together, to connect and to grow. Its great to see progress on the Greytown Wheels Park following stakeholder engagement activity, held late last year, regarding the park design. It marks a significant milestone in our park’s development. With valuable input from Papawai Marae and our community, the park design has evolved from its initial concept into a refined vision that reflects our collective aspirations. These designs are now being worked through to develop build plans and associated phasing of the build to accommodate both Council and community investment. Phase one of the build is scheduled to commence in November this year. At the core of these initiatives lies the tireless efforts of volunteers, local businesses, and dedicated individuals that give their time to ensure their community continues to flourish. I extend my sincere gratitude to all those involved. And finally, onto a topic of a district-wide nature. You may or may not be aware that South Wairarapa District Council (SWDC) has decided to defer the adoption of the 2024-34 Long-term Plan (LTP), opting instead to create an Enhanced Annual Plan for 2024/25. This decision came after careful consideration following the Government’s announcement of the Water Services Acts Repeal Bill, which has introduced significant changes and complexities for councils across New Zealand. By deferring the LTP, SWDC aims to provide more clarity and assurance to its communities amidst ongoing water reform discussions and other upcoming central government led change. The decision to defer the LTP allows SWDC to navigate the uncertainties surrounding water reform and to better define the long-term priorities for its water network. Moreover, the deferral provides an opportunity to finalise the Featherston Masterplan, confirm NZTA roading funding, and refine Asset Management Plans, ensuring a more informed and strategic approach to future planning leading into the 2025-2034 LTP. Community consultation for the SWDC Enhanced 2024/25 Annual Plan is set to begin in April, giving our communities a chance to contribute to the determination of service levels and budgets for the upcoming year. In the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing more details about how you can participate and provide feedback on the Enhanced Annual Plan for 2024/25. Whether you have questions, suggestions, or simply want to learn more, your dedicated Greytown councillors and community board members will be available to assist. Your input matters, and we look forward to hearing from you. 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Handy ‘pear facts’: Unlike apples, the pear is one of the few fruits that does not ripen on the tree. You can tell if a pear is ready to be picked by lifting it until it is horizontal. If it comes away easily with the stalk intact, it is ready. If it holds firm, it needs longer on the tree. After picking, pears can be ripened in a warm room in a week or two. Some sources say you can speed up the ripening process by putting them in a paper bag with a ripe banana or apple. (The Cooke family would be interested to hear from anyone who has scientifically tested this!) Unlike apples, pears ripen from the inside out. You can tell the pear is ripe when the neck at the base of the stem is slightly soft. If you wait until the whole fruit is soft, it will be mushy on the inside. Pears can be cooked before they are fully ripe. Some people also like eating them while they are still crisp. ... from page 1 Great picking and great picnics at Molewood Orchard Buerre Bosc pears Kids having a great time in the trolley they brought with them Galaxy apples When: 9am-4pm each weekend until the end of King’s Birthday Weekend. Where: 17 Mole Street, Greytown, Wairarapa Website: https://www.molewoodorchard.com/ The Greytown Grapevine – March 2024 3

GKM Property Services Need a Good Keen Man? Call me today! Other services David Stevenson 022 353 4504 or (06) 304 9175 No, I don’t want to paint the town red, but if you need your house painted, I’m your man! Preparation is the key to a great finish, using the right equipment for a quality job, with no short-cuts. I use Resene Paints (“the paint the professionals use”) and have testimonials available. Dingo digger with 4 in 1 bucket, leveling bars, concrete mixer, augers and trenching unit. Fencing, building repairs, lawn care, hedge trimming, house washing and water blasting, tree felling and firewood. 0277 794 404 oce@cleanrservices.co.nz 29 Years Experience Countdown on for 2024 Balloon Festival The much-loved Wairarapa Balloon Festival kicks off on Thursday 28 March, for five days of free sky-high entertainment over the extended Easter break. The programme includes a series of early morning take-offs from various Wairarapa locations, balloonist competitions, and one free evening event, where you can meet the pilots, see an impressive burner display, and have a unique opportunity to walk through balloons when cold inflated. The Festival’s Night Glow spectacular will be taking a break this year but will be back as part of the 2025 Wairarapa Balloon Festival. Carterton and Masterton will each be treated to seeing these balloons take off each morning, with the first lift off taking place on Thursday morning from Carterton, followed by Masterton on Friday morning, Carterton on Saturday and ‘to be announced’ locations on Sunday and Monday. People are encouraged to come down to the parks where the balloons take off from 6.30am each morning to see this impressive display up close. Ballooning Wairarapa President Dean O’Brien says, “The ascensions are very weather dependent, and the ideal conditions are light winds and clear skies. The thrill of seeing the burners light up and the hot air filling the balloons is quite the sight! It’s all action and noise before the calm that takes over when the balloons are in flight.” The best place to view all the action is at the launch sites. Organisers recommend keeping an eye on the Wairarapa Balloon Festival Facebook page, or listening to More FM Wairarapa 89.5 FM for updates on final take-off locations and flight directions. “Although the Night Glow will be taking a break this year, we still have a chance for families to have an up-close experience with a Meet & Greet at Cartertons’ Carrington Park on Saturday 30 April. It’s a great opportunity to chat with the balloonists, walk-through a cold air balloon while inflated, and when it gets darker, see the pilots use the burners to light up the area. It will be a fun and relaxed evening where you can bring a picnic, catch up with family and friends, while seeing these amazing balloons. It’s perfect for those with little ones who struggle to get to the early morning takeoffs, or if you want a sleep in over Easter.” For further details head to www.nzballoons.co.nz and for the latest programme updates and weather conditions listen to More FM Wairarapa 89.5 FM or visit https://www.facebook.com/ WairarapaBalloonFestival 4 The Greytown Grapevine – March 2024

A small group of Wairarapa people living with Parkinson’s gathered at the Carterton Court House in February to listen to and be motivated by Billy Graham. Billy Graham is a former New Zealand and Australasian light welterweight boxing champion and has spent a lifetime involved in sport and physical fitness. He has achieved international success through goal setting and determination and has turned common sense into an art form. Billy is now a world-class international speaker, a great motivator and fitness advisor. He puts his winning philosophy into practice every day of his life and delights in sharing his zest for living with others. From humble beginnings in Naenae, Billy has faced life head-on with enthusiasm, and this was evident during the afternoon. His warm and passionate presentation inspired the group to challenge their outlook and increase their potential. The afternoon ended with a good chinwag over refreshments as we reminisced over our past youth. Parkinson’s Wairarapa is keen to present several “Living Positively with Parkinson’s” events during the year. Some will be Parkinson’s specific while others will be similar to the February event – enabling us to live positively. If you would like to be included on the invite list, please get in touch. For further information about Parkinson’s in the Wairarapa, please check us out on our Facebook page (facebook.com/ ParkinsonsWairarapa) or contact the local Action Group, email wai.parkinsons@ gmail.com or phone 027 264 8623. Living positively with Parkinson’s Roslyn Lafrentz (chairperson of the Parkinson’s Wairarapa Action Group) with Billy Graham (left), who captivated his audience at the Court House Helloworld Travel Greytown is open each Wednesday from 10am-2pm at The Offering Café. Appointments are recommended. Come in with your travel bucket list and let us work our magic. Have a coffee on us! Address: 65 Main Street, Greytown. Phone: 06 378 2454 Mobile: 027 240 3711 Email: meredith.gillies@travel.helloworld.co.nz VISIT US! HELLOWORLD TRAVEL GREYTOWN POP-UP STORE Available on our website www.teepeecider.co.nz or phone Trevor on 021 483 959 TeePee Cider of Dalefield are pleased to announce we were awarded three medals this year at the NZ Cider Festival, for our Method Traditional ciders, including Gold for our perry. The Greytown Grapevine – March 2024 5

0277 794 404 oce@cleanrservices.co.nz Spruce things up for the holiday season! Professional Window Cleaning INSIDE & OUT 29 Years Experience Jo Sheffield and Phil Hope share their life experiences performing original material with vocals, guitars and mandolins, a duo made up of many halves. Jo Sheffield has been resident in NZ for over 20 years. Her vocal style, likened to Sandy Denny, might take a listener back to Northumberland – her special place in the UK. Jo launched her Gypsy Mind CD in 2022. One track especially, Aotearoa, speaks of her love of her newish homeland. She has also played throughout the lower North Island with The Eagals, an all-female Eagles tribute band. The second half of Hope and the Hobo may already be known to you. Phil Hope has been involved with many acoustic music combos, including with the late Matt Hay, of the Makers and Rag Poets. Although some of his original work dates from some 30 years ago such as The A and P Show (a song about happy farming days coming to a town near you), right up until now with the Hope and the Hobo duo addressing today’s issues with a song called Vagrancy, but be warned it’s not all serious! Finally the other essential ingredient is the audience. Jo and Phil really appreciate the warm response they receive for their live music performances at house concerts, folk clubs, and Wellington venues such as Thunderbird on Featherston Street. The Krissy and Peter Jackson duo Sunday 14 April Krissy Jackson’s fiddle-centric folk takes the listener on a musical journey, from foot-stomping to heart-wrenching and everything in between. Described as “an extraordinary musician and heartfelt performer,” Krissy’s music dances with melody and tone, honouring the historical depth of folk music while still making it her own. Through her voice and fiddle, Krissy connects deeply with her audience. Creating compelling folk music that transcends genre and stylistic boundaries. Performing with husband Peter on keys and harmony, this duo creates beautiful music that is a sensory delight. Their ability to read the room and adjust their set list accordingly makes for more than just entertainment but an experience that engages the audience right up until the final note. Keyboardist and harmony singer, Peter Jackson, is described as a player “whose quiet brilliance and intuition hold things together beautifully and sensitively”. A highly sought-after fiddler immersed in New Zealand’s folk scene, Krissy has performed previously many well known musicians like the Frank Burkitt Band, Hot Diggity, Waitai & Adam McGrath and performs regularly with her husband Peter. Both concerts are from 4pm until 6.30pm at Studio 73, Main Street, Greytown. BYO welcome, snacks/tea/coffee included. $20 cash on the door or through Eventfinda. Bookings essential, please txt 021 0236 1951. Greytown Upclose & Personal Hope and the Hobo Phil and Jo Krissy and Peter 6 The Greytown Grapevine – March 2024

CCTV Security New builds Alterations Freeview television Phone/data Hot water repairs Fault finding Installs of all electrical appliances For all your electrical needs, a quote or advice, call: Hamish Meyrick Registered Electrician Tree reductions & removals Pruning & Trimming Hedging & Shaping Stump grinding & Storm Damage Qualified Wairarapa Arborist specialising in: TREE SERVICES Free no obligation quotes! Andy Traill – 0274509207 traill@live.com Greytown Music Group Amiki Trio concert – tales of love and enchantment Recently formed, the Amiki Trio is based in Wellington. Vocalist Barbara Paterson, flautist Karen Batten, and pianist Rachel Thomson, are all itinerant music teachers at Marsden School, and a corridor conversation sparked a desire to make music together. “Amiki”, as a verb in Maori, means to tell a story in detail, and the Trio has developed this concert programme on the theme of “Tales of Love and Enchantment.” The scope for this combination is wide, and Amiki Trio has explored repertoire ranging from expressive French lyricism to contemporary composition. Voice, flute and piano blend and contrast as the musicians take you through a varied programme, from subtle French colours to a narrated tale of an emperor and a bird. Hear the nightingale sing, the shepherd sigh, the water swirl around a water nymph, in compositions by Delibes, Ravel, Schubert and Reinecke. Chamber music is an important element in the freelance careers of all three musicians. All agree that the intimate performance of these trios and duos allows all to relish the essence of chamber music: emotional communication through music and thus connection with the audience. Other musical activities that contribute to the busy lives of the three freelancers are teaching, orchestral performance, and choir direction. Rachel is an examiner for Trinity College of London, which sees her travelling the motu throughout the year. Barbara is currently an Artist Teacher of Classical Voice at Te Koki New Zealand School of Music, teaches privately and also conducts the Capital Choir. Orchestra Wellington provides Karen with plenty of challenging orchestral repertoire, and she has just rejoined the RNZAF Band, after a hiatus of 18 years to raise her two boys. AMIKI TRIO – Tales of Love & Enchantment 4pm Sunday 7 April 57 Wood St, Greytown Admission $30, children $10. For bookings email efjacooke@gmail. com or ring 06 304 9497 L-R: Barbara Paterson, Karen Batten, Rachel Thomson The Greytown Grapevine – March 2024 7

We are located in the beautiful Five Rivers Medical facility at the southern end of Greytown, alongside a multitude of fantastic service providers. — Family healthcare GP, NP and nursing services — Adult and child immunisations — Before-school checks — Drivers Licence, employment and insurance medicals — Quit Smoking — Sexual Health & Contraception — Palliative Care — Accident & Emergency care — Mental Health care — Long term, chronic conditions management — Diabetic care — Minor Surgery — Maternity care — ECGs — Well Child checks — Spirometry & Respiratory management SERVICES A dedicated team of skilled health professionals caring for the community. CONTACT OPENING HOURS 8am–5pm MON, TUES, THURS, FRI 8am–7pm WED 30 Bidwills Cutting Road, Greytown P: 06 304 9012 E: reception@greytownmedical.co.nz www.greytownmedical.co.nz Talk to us about registering for Manage My Health today. Order your scripts online, view your medications and medical history. Greytown Medical Centre Autumn is here and daylight saving will soon be upon us, so it is a timely reminder to check that your smoke alarms are in working order and to replace the batteries. When you are asleep, you lose your sense of smell, so do not assume your smoke alarms are working; press the button to check. It’s frustrating the amount of houses we go to that still don’t have working smoke alarms. We see time and time again the effectiveness smoke alarms have at the early detection of fire. The Greytown brigade attends several house fires a year, usually in the winter period when heaters and fire places are more commonly used. Now is also a good time to get these checked to ensure they are in working order. The big dry The brigade wants to thank the Greytown community for your awareness this summer with the extremely dry conditions we have experienced. We have only attended two scrub fires in the Greytown district since the fire bans came into force. We remain in a total fire ban at the time of publishing this, and although this may change if we get significant rain, we ask that the community continues observing the current restrictions. Our Facebook page, local radio and newspapers will all update you when the fire restrictions may ease. We urge you to call 111 if you see smoke or fire. We live on shaky isles For those lighter sleepers, we recently experienced an early morning earthquake. This was a timely reminder that the Wairarapa sits on a significant fault line and a major earthquake could happen at any time. How well are you prepared if we experience a significant shake? As a brigade we have plans in place for when this day arrives. This includes ensuring our families are safe before checking on essential services such as schools, rest homes, local infrastructure etc. The fire station would be a vital part of the management and response in such a disaster. You may be required to be self-sufficient for a few days, including not having access to power, internet or even the ability to travel between towns. Keep an eye out for a major fundraiser the brigade will be holding towards the middle of the year. We have an exciting project underway which we will share with you in the near future. The past month has been fairly steady for calls. The brigade has attended a Hazardous material call, two cover moves to Masterton station, five car accidents, three alarm activations, one house fire and three scrub fires. As you can see, we cover a wide range of emergences. We need to have skills that cover many different areas. This month there has been numerous hours spent training and honing these skills. To ask about becoming a member, smoke alarms or anything else connected with your local brigade, please contact Chief Fire Officer, Seth Rance, on 027 461 6391 or seth.rance@fireandemergency.nz Greytown Volunteer Fire Brigade Find out more at www.fireandemergency.nz and stay connected at /fireandemergencynz and /greytownfire 8 The Greytown Grapevine – March 2024

Greytown Medical 06 304 9012 www.greytownmedical.co.nz Greyscale Ultrasound 06 601 3401 www.greyscaleultrasound.co.nz The Physio Spot 0800 842 749 www.thephysiospot.co.nz Healthfit Collective 04 979 9056 www.healthfitcollective.co.nz Ears to You 06 370 6730 www.ears2you.co.nz Mole Map 0800 665 362 www.molemap.co.nz Tu Ora Compass Health www.tuora.org.nz Te Whatu Ora District Nurses 06 946 9827 Wellington SCL 06 304 9012 Bookings made through Greytown Medical Five Rivers Medical Directory of Services Wairarapa Library Service Reading needn’t be a solitary activity. Neither does the pleasure have to end when you turn over the last page. Every book we’ve enjoyed can be relished anew when we talk about them (ok, gush) with someone else. What’s even better is to embark on the same reading adventure with a group of friends. Whether you’re already part of a book club, or keen to start your own, Wairarapa Library Service has curated a selection of literary dazzlers to satisfy every taste. You can now also borrow book club sets from other SMART libraries – over 500 titles to choose from! Each book club set contains ten copies of the same title with some notes and questions to help get the discussion going. To search for, and reserve, these sets, simply type in book club set and you will see what is available for borrowing. For more information, please visit www.wls.org.nz, email library@wls.org.nz or pop into your nearest library. Happy reading! The Greytown Grapevine – March 2024 9

Appearing at Studio on Friday 5 April as part of his New Zealand tour will be Russ Spiegel along with his trio. Groovy, swinging, and sophisticated at the same time, versatile guitarist and composer Russ Spiegel hits all the right notes. Covering a wide variety of styles from rock and blues to funk and Latin and hard-swinging modern and post-modern jazz, Russ has been garnering rave reviews for his performances all around the world. Russ will be performing with Wellington-based international performers Umar Zakaria on bass and Mark Lockett on drums, and featuring tunes from his hit album Caribbean Blue, among a stellar selection of jazz and blues-based music. Don’t miss it! The show will be presented on Friday 5 April, cabaret style, and commences at 7pm at Studio 73, the home of Greytown Little Theatre, 73 Main Street, Greytown. General admission only (door sales) and tickets are $25 with a special rate of $15 for students. Please note, cash sales only, no Eftpos. For further information contact Mark Lockett 021 0433 663. Greytown Little Theatre at Studio 73 International jazz performer comes to town Be Bold, Be Beautiful, Be Bare! Laser Hair Removal now at Alluminus Nobleen Dual Long Pulsed Laser ND:Yag and Alexandrite State of the art technology Only Machine in New Zealand! Made in Korea the leading experts with Laser Technology! Show this ad, and book a Brazillian course, recieve Underarms FREE Hair Thickness Diode IPL Nd:YAG Alexandrite Fine Medium Thick NOBLEEN Hair Colour Diode IPL Nd:YAG Alexandrite Gold/Light Brown Dark Black Fitzpatrick Skin Type Diode IPL Nd:YAG Alexandrite 1-2 3-4 5 alluminus.co.nz 06 304 9660 136A Main Street Greytown Offer valid until May 31st 2024 St Andrews news St Andrews Union Church, at the northern end of Main Street, has recently welcomed Reverend Neti Petaia and his wife Moe to our congregation. We are excited by a new partnership with Crossways Methodist Church in Masterton as we together have been able to employ Rev. Neti to minister and lead our congregations here in the Wairarapa. Rev. Neti comes to us from Rotorua, and before that Christchurch. He and Moe will be living in Masterton. They have four grown up children living in Auckland and Christchurch that they are very proud of as they all pursue their respective professional careers. Rev. Neti will be leading us on the second Sunday each month with a Communion Service. He delivers a relaxed traditional style of service and welcomes participation from attendees. Additionally he wants to engage with our community as and where he can, so if you or someone you know would appreciate some time with him give Jenny Druzianic a call on 06 304 9242. St Andrews holds services 9.30am every Sunday followed by morning tea. We share an informal fellowship with Wairarapa Lutherans who provide a lay led service on the first Sunday, while other Sundays are led by a variety of Lay Leaders from wider Wairarapa. All are welcome. Email your text and images (as attachments) to greytowngrapevine@gmail.com Do you have a story for the Greytown Grapevine? 10 The Greytown Grapevine – March 2024

It was a big day. As they say. Eleven gardens and almost as many houses. The sky stayed benevolently blue and 400+ people ambled the cluster of streets that led them to the heritage houses and gardens. Visitors came from as far afield as Southland, and as far north as Auckland’s Whangaparaoa. The numbers included an army of stalwart volunteers, without whom ticket management and gateside wisdom would not have been possible The palate had something for everyone. The preceding days and weeks had seen owners exceptionally focussed on weeding, clipping, deadheading, mowing, spring cleaning and buffing the brass. Feedback was exultant; people noticed the effort, not just of the recent preparation, but the vision, development and renovation of eleven properties that are amongst our town’s exceptional repertoire of heritage buildings and gardens. If you liked a jolly good garden and a lovely house, it was there to visit. If you were a plants-person, there was a wealth of green to consider and sometimes to be surprised by – that some plants fare so well in a climate that lurches from winters of bracing frosts to summers of lawns that brown more readily than a barbeque. A curiosity about domestic settler architecture could be readily indulged and you could ruminate about interiors that stay within the idiom of their era or those that accommodated modernity. There was even a pleasing moment of midcentury modern, the sensitive maintenance and restoration giving it 50 years of credible heritage. Those with a design or history bent could find some very satisfying moments of borrowed European traditions in rills and roses, parterre and topiary; or native planting that skilfully took the purportedly wild and shaped an art of form, texture and colour. There were hints of Lutyens and Sackville-West and contrasting contemporary sculpture. If you have a fastidious bent, you’d spot architectural detail that married building to garden meticulously. It was a big day. And a good day. Greytown Heritage Trust is tangibly indebted to the people who so big-heartedly shared their houses and gardens, who so intently prepared for the day. The volunteers were generous with time and warmth for the many people who visited. There were those who jammed and juiced and produced and sizzled; and so increased the coffers of this fund raiser. Just over $36,000 was netted from the day. It’s the beginning of a fund that the Trust has to grow to be able to realise the renovations of Kouka Cottage and assure us of its future for the town. There will be more Trust fundraising events that we’ll keep you in the frame for. Casting our eye further out, there will be different houses and gardens on a tour on Waitangi weekend 2026. If you’re interested in sharing your house or garden at that time, we’d love to know. Thank you, Greytown. Carmel Ferguson, Chairperson Greytown Heritage Trust 021 925 573 greytownheritagetrust@ gmail.com Greytown Heritage Trust/Te Pouhere Toanga O Kuratawhiti Wairarapa Heritage House and Garden tour Hire & Heat Shop 2 Bidwills Cutting Road Ph: 06 304 8196 Come and see us at the Hire and Heat Shop Greytown. Hire & Heat Shop 2 Bidwills Cutting Road Ph: 06 304 8196 With Summer here, it’s a good time to tidy your section with hire tools from your Hire & Heat Shop. We have hedge trimmers, pruners, leaf blowers, chainsaws and a woodchipper, just to name a few. The Greytown Grapevine – March 2024 11

Hand-crafted concrete plant pots, water features & concrete furniture. Carterton formedbyhand.com 021 0224 4174 The Greytown RSA Committee will conduct a public Commemoration Service at the WWII Memorial, Kuratawhiti Street, at 10.30 am on ANZAC Day, 25 April. This will be followed by a short civic service at the South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club. ANZAC DAY COMMEMORATION 2024 027 288 8166 matt@mtbuilding.co.nz • New Builds • Renovations • Alterations • Decks • Repairs & Maintenance The Greytown Country Market is pleased to be back for the 2023-2024 summer starting Sunday 15 October 2023. Our regular stallholders are ready and we have many new sellers as well. All profits from running the Markets go to the Greytown Trails Trust for maintenance and future projects on the Greytown Rail Trail. Third Sunday of each month at Stella Bull Park, Greytown October to March, 10am-2pm. VINTAGE • HOME • GARDEN • COFFEE • FOOD • MUSIC • ART • COLLECTED • PRODUCED • PICKED • MADE • FOUND For enquiries contact: Lois Pitt or Ted Ward 027 358 1459 or 027 4437882 | info@greytowncountrymarket.org.nz D.B. OSBORNE C H A R T E R E D A C C O U N T A N T S L I M ITE D G R O W WIT H U S P 06 304 8550 E office@dbosborne.co.nz 124 Main Street, Greytown 5712 www.dbosborne.co.nz Handyman Service ~Call Jim & Luke for a free quote! 027 342 9902 Why? Because we’re good! jimlukerodgers@gmail.com Decking Fencing Painting Repairs ... and much more S K I P T R A I L E R S S K IP T R A ILE R S A F F O R D A B L E S K I P O N T R A I L E R C A L L A J - 0 2 1 0 8 2 - 4 4 5 5 5 EST. 2023 W A I R A R A P A Now available in Greytown! 4m3 skip $249 T&C apply We deliver I You fill I We tow it away Are you a closet artist or a frustrated one? Join Greytown artist and experienced educator LINDA KIRKLAND in her home studio for a workshop that will set you free! • Use your imagination and embrace your creativity • Get rid of the fear in your artmaking • Express yourself with confidence • Develop a unique style Email Linda at lmkartanddesign@gmail.com to find out more and register your interest ART WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS WITH LINDA KIRKLAND Suitable for both the novice and more experienced artist. www.lmkartanddesign.com 12 The Greytown Grapevine – March 2024

Friends of O’Connor’s Bush Greytown Soldiers’ Memorial Park Conservation Calling – Kei te mahi tatou mo te taiao – Communities Working Together for Nature The Friends are a small friendly group who do practical conservation work in O’Connor’s Bush, a miraculous surviving native lowland forest remnant, a jewel of the Memorial Park. We are always keen to have new members of our group help us maintain and enhance this unique community asset. The level of conservation work is suitable to various age groups with differing levels of fitness. Our next ‘working-bee’ is on Saturday 13 April 2024 at 10 am. Please meet near the tennis courts in the Park – drive or walk in via the vehicle entrance or the walkway, both off Kuratawhiti Street. A mighty totara has fallen Late last year, the very mature totara in the middle of this photo, located on the fence line of O’Connor’s Bush but in the campground, had to be felled for safety reasons. You can still look at the stump and see the extensive rot that had internally attacked our taonga. The best wood of the tree was given to Papawai Marae for carving purposes. Sadly, the aborists found a juvenile ruru/ morepork in a cavity as they were felling the totara. DOC was immediately contacted. The little ruru was taken by DOC to a specialist bird recovery hospital at Massey University, Palmerston North. Sadly ‘little ruru’ didn’t make it. Thank you team for doing all you could for the young one. On the positive side, it’s great to know ruru inhabit the park and nest there. Enquiries Frank Minehan 027 252 1084 A mature totara (Podocarpus totara) had to be felled for safety reasons Open Wednesday to Saturday 9.00 am till 3.00pm The Greytown Grapevine – March 2024 13

Hopefully everyone is enjoying the events this month. The Greytown Community Board (GCB) has decided to delay the Informal Forum planned initially for this Month.It is important to reach as many groups as possible for this forum as it is about celebrating all the volunteer groups and clubs that make Greytown great! This was to be held on Saturday 16 March 2024 but now will be held in the Greytown Town Hall on 8 June 2024. We want to celebrate all clubs and groups who rely on volunteers or volunteer as part of the group’s work. It is volunteers who do so much of the great work behind this wonderful community. If you are a group or club interested in participating please contact the GCB by emailing us at greytowncommunityboard@swdc.govt.nz As always the Greytown Community Chat Clinic is continuing to be held every fourth Saturday, so this month it will be on Saturday 23 March 2024, between 10am and 12pm. We are hopeful the weather will continue to be great, and we will be outside the Town Hall. Otherwise, if the weather is inclement, we will be inside the Information Centre in the Town Hall. We are looking for ways to make this opportunity more accessible, so people can just come and talk to a GCB member. If you have ideas or a location for us to use, please let us know! Finally, it may be a ways off, but we do want to be sure to let everyone know in advance when the next Stakeholders Meeting for SWDC Parks and Reserves in Greytown will be held. We had a good turnout last year and are hoping for a bigger one this year. If you are a person or group that is interested in how the SWDC Parks ad Reserves in Greytown are being maintained and mangaged, please come to this meeting in the Town Hall, WSB Room on Wednesday 11 September 2024 from 7pm to 9pm. Louise Brown, Chair Community Focus GCB Chat Clinic The GCB is holding a Chat Clinic at the Town Hall SATURDAY 23 MARCH from 10am to 12pm. Come along and discuss ideas, issues, or problems. No need to make an appointment, just pop in. South Wairarapa District Council opts for Enhanced Annual Plan for 2024/25 South Wairarapa District Council (SWDC) has deferred the adoption of the 2024-34 Long-term Plan (LTP) and will instead produce an Enhanced Annual Plan for 2024/25, with Council receiving the recommendation by Council officers at the 21 February Council meeting. Following the Central Government election in October last year, the new Government committed to a 100-day plan that included the Water Services Acts Repeal Bill. It has been a complex process for councils to predict the outcome of this change, noting the significant workload on smaller councils like ours. The Government announced their Water Services Acts Repeal Bill announced on 13 February, which included several transitional arrangements for local authorities to defer their 2024-34 Long-term Plans as per Part 8 (sections 48 to 53) of the draft Water Services Acts Repeal Bill. The Bill is currently passing through Parliament and awaiting Royal Assent. Council must develop an LTP every three years and while considerable work has already been undertaken to develop a draft LTP consultation document in preparation for auditing, this was on pause until the outcome of this decision. The underlying work will form a key part of the next LTP process enabling a more focused approach. There remain considerable unknowns for the future of water reform and the new legislation outlines a clear timeline and process to resolve these over the next 12-18 months. Council continues to work with colleagues at Wellington Water to better define a long-term prioritised view of the work required on our waters network. The option of deferring the Long-term Plan for a year gives time for this substantial change to take place and clarify future direction. Councillor Colin Olds shares that he supports the deferral. “This will ensure our communities have more assurity around the future Government changes. Understanding what roading and water will look like will enable the development of a sound Long-term Plan”. Other advantages include the completion of the Featherston Masterplan to firm up direction on development options in the out years of the LTP, the confirmation of the next three years of NZTA roading funding, and time to further develop our Asset South Wairarapa District Council Mayor to take leave of absence At an extraordinary Council meeting held today, 28 February, Council approved a request from Mayor Martin Connelly for a two-month leave of absence, effective 4 March, to allow him to focus on wellbeing issues. The process for requesting and granting of leave was outlined by the Chief Executive in her covering report, which was received by Councillors. Councillors have considered the Mayor’s request and have unanimously agreed to the two-month absence. In line with legislative protocols Deputy Mayor Melissa Sadler-Futter will assume full delegation and therefore act as Mayor for the duration of Mr Connelly’s absence. It is important to note that, during this time, his relationship to the community as Mayor will be suspended with Mrs Sadler-Futter representing Council fully in that regard. Councillors wish Mr Connelly a restful break as he focuses on his wellbeing. Any questions or queries should be directed to Mrs Sadler-Futter. Management Plans. Activities included in the Enhanced Annual Plan for 2024/25 would help inform the next LTP and offer more insight into the future options. And will also allow us to consult and engage South Wairarapa communities with more certainty about the outcomes and budgets we will be proposing for the long-term. Community consultation for the SWDC Enhanced Annual Plan for 2024/25 will commence in April, which will help determine the levels of services and the budget for the 2024/25 year. A nine-year 2025-34 LTP will be produced next year, bringing the timelines back in cycle with councils across Aotearoa New Zealand continuing with a 2024-34 LTP. 14 The Greytown Grapevine – March 2024

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With summer out the door and autumn upon us, the cooler months are closing in, now is a good time to think about a “Team Greytown” hoodie for the winter sports. Is there any interest in a bulk order of Team Greytown hoodies? If you are interested in ordering one, please get in touch with me or pop in and see me in the office. If there is enough interest I will do a order. Price will be dependant of the number of orders we get. Please keep an eye out for all the updates from the winter clubs soon regarding their registrations opening and the process for this season. I will also be visiting the school very soon with information to give to the kids to bring home on the relevant sports they can join over winter. We will also update this information on our facebook page aswell. If you are thinking about signing your kids up for a sport this season – many helpful skills are taught on the sports fields. How inspiring was the women’s FIFA world cup! Are you looking for a new way to get fitter in a fun and social environment? Why not come and check us out at our Gems footie training, currently at Greytown SMP on Wednesday 6-7.30pm. No experience? No problem! We love introducing the game to new players. Our coaches and team players will teach you everything in a relaxed and supportive environment. Flexible play and training. Saturday games start the first weekend of May and there is a Wairarapa Women’s 7-a-Side Have A Go tournie on Sunday 7 April 2024, 10am to 1pm. Contact Kim 021 033 1645 or Lily 027 777 4440 to find out more. PO Box 106, Greytown, 5742 greytownsport@xtra.co.nz 89 Main Street, Greytown, 5712 www.greytownsport.org.nz P: (06) 304 8310 | M: 027 278 9400 Love us on Facebook! Greytown Football Club Greytown Junior Football Club Farewell to Radha A tribute from Greytown Junior Football Club It is with both fondness and a sense of loss that we announce the departure of Radha from Greytown Junior Football Club. Next month, Radha will be leaving for the UK to pursue new opportunities, marking the end of her invaluable tenure with us. Radha’s impact on our club has been profound and multifaceted; she will be sorely missed by players, coaches, and parents alike. Radha’s departure leaves behind a legacy of excellence and dedication. Her natural and personable approach to coaching has endeared her to all who have had the privilege of working with her. Her achievements, including winning the McDonald’s Coach of the Year award in 2021 and representing the New Zealand Maori women’s team this year, speak volumes about her commitment to the sport and its players. Perhaps most notably, Radha’s influence has been keenly felt in our youth programs. Her instrumental role in delivering these programs has shaped the development of countless young athletes, instilling in them the values of teamwork and sportsmanship. As Radha prepares to embark on her new journey, we express our heartfelt gratitude for her contributions to Greytown Junior Football Club and wish her every success in her future endeavours. Farewell, Radha. Your impact on our club and community will be deeply cherished and remembered always. Rosie Swanson, Executive Officer Greytown Community Sport and Leisure Society 16 The Greytown Grapevine – March 2024

The ‘Team Greytown’ section of the Greytown Grapevine is coordinated by the Greytown Sport & Leisure Society. The Society would particularly like to recognise the generous support provided by Lamb-Peters Print and Greytown Trust Lands Trust to sport and leisure activities in our community. And many thanks to everyone that supplies images of our athletes in action. The last of the 2023-24 season’s Club Championship events, Junior Men’s & Women’s Singles & Pairs, have been played and were most entertaining. After the preliminary rounds for both of those disciplines, the finalists were: Junior Singles: Men: Keith Graham & Craig Meyrick. Winner: Keith Graham Women: Ev Bull & San Gerryts. Winner: San Gerryts Both Keith & San go through to the Bowls Wairarapa Centre Junior Champion of Champions Singles on Sunday 14 April. Junior Pairs: Men: Winners: Craig Meyrick & Keith Graham Women: Ev Bull & San Gerryts v Janice Stratford & Pauline Brooks Winners: Ev Bull & San Gerryts Ev and San now go through to the Bowls Wairarapa Centre Junior Champion of Champions Pairs playing Saturday 13 April. The board and all members extend congratulations to all our winners, and best wishes and well done to all who took part. Thursday evening, 22 February, was Finals Night and rounded off a most enjoyable seven weeks of Business House Competition. Winners and other placegetters in both Division 1 and the Plate were: Division 1: 1st “DT Boys”, 2nd “Workers Warriors”, 3rd “Dave’s Windscreens” Plate: 1st “Bowls Deep”, 2nd “Gleeson Builders” 3rd “The Pretenders” Almost without exception, teams have expressed how much they have enjoyed this year’s competition, and that they are looking forward to the 2025 version, set to kick off in January next year. A number have already registered in advance for 2025. On Saturday 30 March, between 10am and 2.30pm, the club will be hosting “Hendrick’s Gin”, sponsored by “A Delightful Day on the Green”. Full details of this event, including how to book tickets, can be found at www.greytownvillage.com And of course our annual “Fruit Bowl” Gala will be played over the weekend of 6 & 7 April at both the Greytown and Martinborough Greens. Again, a huge thank you to all of our volunteers (quite a small band) who, week after week, look after all those things that enable the club to keep functioning. Without you there would be no club! Greytown Bowling Club The Greytown Grapevine – March 2024 17

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Inner Wheel Club of South Wairarapa It was a good start to the year with a friendship day for our club members at one of our member’s houses in Martinborough. This year is Inner Wheel’s Centenary year. Inner Wheel was started in Manchester, England, so it was appropriate that we all got together to celebrate. It was a fun-filled day with our hosts Margaret and John Bath. Our first club dinner was in February, held at The Offering in Greytown. It was great to catch up with many of our members. A surprise for one member, Liz Poynter, who received an Honary Active award. Liz has been a member for many years and a committee member for most of them. She is co-President and Club Secretary, and does an amazing job for our Wairarapa club. Liz was presented her medal by coPresident Lyn Heafield. Well done Liz. New members are always welcome. Maureen Mortensen Club members enjoying a day in Martinborough. Co-President Lyn Heafield presents Liz Poynter with her award. Need an electrician? • maintenance • renovations • new builds aandkplumbing.co.nz 0800 473 583 The Greytown Grapevine – March 2024 19

Specialising in: 9 Decks 9 Fences 9 Pergolas 9 Raised Garden Beds Over 25 years Landscaping Experience Free Quotations The World Health Organisation have stated that back pain is the leading cause of disability globally. In 2020, approximately 1 in 13 people, equating to 619 million people, experienced lower back pain. A 60% increase from 1990. We live in a world where humanity has its sights set on the colonisation of Mars, yet we haven’t figured out some basic things such as mental health, obesity and of course back pain. But happily this isn’t because issues like back pain and obesity are untreatable or unfathomable. For those of us who are determined be healthier, there are answers. There are numerous common causes of mechanical lower back pain. The most common are muscle weakness, unhealed injuries, emotional stress and issues with feet. The worst cases of back pain tend to involve a mixture of factors. And ‘Terry’ was one of these patients. Terry’s back pain started with a sudden jab of knife-like pain while she was lifting some furniture into the back of a car. On the face of it that seemed like a pretty straight forward injury. But on closer inspection it became very clear why this relatively normal lift left her with pain that had not gone away four years later. Terry’s back pain first showed up during a relatively heavy lift. But it also came on within a month of losing her partner to cancer. Sad but true. She had also injured her right knee six months before the ‘back injury’, and had been limping ever since. The combination of grief, poor lifting technique and persistent changes in her bodies movement patterns were the real cause of Terry’s back pain. Yet on the face of it the problem looked like an injury – back pain is seldom simple. After four years of excruciating pain and frustrating healthcare interactions; once she had proper treatment, it only took three months to resolve the pain Terry had been living with. And, as is typical of chronic pain suffers, terry needed a range of treatments in order to recover. The sad fact about the back pain sufferers – who make up the WHO statistics – is that they don’t get access to the recommended treatments. Most back pain sufferers limit their treatments to the use of pills, and sometimes some stretches or core exercises, as opposed to the type of intensive treatment Terry received. WHO recommend: • education programs that support knowledge and self-care strategies. • exercise programs; physical therapies, such as spinal manipulative therapy and soft tissue treatments. • psychological therapies, such as cognitive behavioural therapy. • medicines, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines. Terry was part of a process including education, intense soundwave therapy, intense Laser therapy, dry needling, brainwave entrainment, myofacial cupping, spinal manipulation, Gaston technique, and gluteal muscle strengthening. Once the work was done, she resumed a completely pain-free existence, happily withdrawing her contribution to the grim statistics highlighted by WHO. Tobias BSc. Hons IIst Nat. Dip. NZCA WHO identify back pain as world’s No.1 cause of disability. What now? with Tobias Hall Featherston PAIN CLINIC Tobias Hall has 20 years experience rehabilitating people with pain, literally from head to toe. He is qualified in spinal rehabilitation, sports therapy, fitness coaching, acupuncture, injury rehabilitation, and neuro linguistic programming. Visit https://featherstonpainclinic.co.nz for more information. The Greytown Grapevine provides this column as information only, not to be considered medical treatment, and holds no responsibility for the information provided. 8am every Saturday at the Woodside end of the Greytown Woodside Trail It’s 5km. It’s FREE. It’s TIMED. You can WALK it. You can RUN it. You can push a BABY CARRIER. You can bring your DOG. Go fast if you want. Go AT YOUR OWN PACE always. People of ALL AGES AND FITNESS LEVELS welcome. Join the POST-PARKRUN CATCH-UP at a Greytown cafe. Be part of a GLOBAL ONE-TIME REGISTRATION REQUIRED at parkrun.co.nz/greytownwoodsidetrail See also http://tiny.cc/avpacz Fingers crossed for level-1! 20 The Greytown Grapevine – March 2024

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South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club Join this Club and Enjoy; * Family Dining on Saturday & Sunday Evenings (including Sunday Roast) * Full TAB facilities * A Wednesday Night Membership Cash Draw * Wednesday and Friday Night Raffles *Large Big Screen projection TV for all that Sky Sport * Reduced Membership Rates for over 60’s * Reduced Membership Rates for 18-24 year olds * 3 Full size snooker tables * 3 Pool tables *10 Dart boards * An Education & Welfare Trust to help out financially * Reciprocal Visiting Rights to over 300 NZ Clubs * Reciprocal Visiting Rights to Queensland & Western Australia Clubs * Modern Bar Facilities * A Very Friendly Atmosphere * Live Entertainment Members, Affiliated Members, & Guests Welcome “Your Comfort & Enjoyment is the Goal of Our Team” Phone 304 9448. Email swwmc@wise.net.nz Welcome to the South Wairarapa Workingmans’ Club Monthly On our first entertainment of the year was the DND Showband who brought us their Fleetwood Mac/Abba show on Friday 8 March. The show attracted a full house, and they weren’t disappointed. The dance floor was at its limit for the whole three-hour show. There would have been a few tired bodies later. For those who did not attend, you missed out on a great evening. Our April entertainment will be the Emeralds back again on 12 April. Club 60: Unfortunately we had to cancel last month’s meeting do to a Funeral Service the same afternoon. Our next meeting will be on Monday 25 March at our usual time of 1.30pm. Darts: The Darts adjunct are looking for new players to get the 2024 season under way. They meet Tuesday nights at 7.30pm. Indoor Bowls: The adjunct is starting their 2024 season on Thursday 21 March at 7pm. They are looking for new players, so if you wish to have a roll-up, you are most welcome. Golf: On 14 April the Gordon’s Salver competition is being held at the Carterton Club. Next month, on 19 April, we our hosting the Johnsonville Club here at Carterton. Tuesday Club: We play cards every Tuesday at 1.30pm. The popular card games are Bolivia, Five Crowns, Phase 10 and Pony Canasta. If you are unfamiliar with these games, come join us for a friendly afternoon and learn. Recently the Greytown Toy Library Committee met to renew their 3-year plan. The previous plan led to fantastic growth in membership and in community support. The future of our toy library, like others across NZ, still lies in the balance. Will our community continue to treasure this lovely asset into the future? The toy library building itself must be one of Greytown’s ugliest on the outside and happiest on the inside. Each year we relish the delight of a new generation of children who discover the magic inside this shabby little building. This year our plan is to focus on improving it. The big dream is to create a better space for more toys, for more children, for more happiness. Major change will take time and a whole lot of fundraising. Meanwhile, we must thank our librarian, Tom, and his father Doug for a raft of repairs that will help tide us over. Best of all, our lobby is no longer hotter than a sauna in the Sahara sunshine! Thanks also to Lions, Siteworks, TG McCarthy Trust and to Lotteries for your recent assistance. We value your support. If you would like to know more about the toy library you can find us on Facebook TheGreytown ToyLibrary or email us at greytown toylibrary@ gmail.com Or you could just go for a walk along East Street and look for an ugly happy building. Greytown Toy Library Ugliest versus happiest 22 The Greytown Grapevine – March 2024

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Discover the ultimate retirement destination, Greytown Orchards Retirement Village, where town meets country. Imagine waking up in a beautifully designed villa, surrounded by the tranquillity of the countryside, yet conveniently located in the heart of Greytown. Our two and three-bedroom villas offer spacious living, ensuring you have all the comfort and space you deserve in your retirement. Set amongst mature orchard trees, and parkland, our village occupies a muchloved former plum orchard creating a truly special and unique setting. Now is the perfect time to secure your ideal retirement lifestyle – just 10 villas left in Stage 1. We look forward to welcoming you. Greytown Orchards 67 Reading Street, Greytown Candid Conversations: Q&A session with resident Pauline Donaldson Why did you move here? After my husband passed away, I wanted to downsize from our large home and be closer to my family. The Greytown Orchards emerged as the obvious choice. Where did you come from? Whanganui. How long have you been here? Since September 2022. What attracted you to Greytown Orchards and Greytown? Given I was now going to be living alone, I wanted to avoid purchasing a small property that still required ongoing maintenance. I loved the Greytown area and locality, really liked the design of the villas, and the affordability was attractive. What do you enjoy most about living in the retirement village? The flexibility of the lifestyle. I have a great friendship network, so things are always going on and the freedom of being able to at will gives me a balance of life I have come to enjoy. The Orchards is very close to town, so I get the benefit of the convenience and enjoyment of the friendliness of the wider community. The Orchards is right across the road from the local school, which is perfect as I have a grandson who attends and another who will start soon. What do you like most about living in Greytown? There is so much on offer that is easy to engage with that is happening outside of the Orchards. Whether it be volunteering, village gardening, theatre groups, the tramping club, as well as the many local Wairarapa attractions, I have met so many amazing people from outside the orchards, which has enabled me to widen my network of friends. What have been the biggest surprises? How much there is happening in the area, despite it being a small town, there is so much more to do than I ever realised upon making the decision to move here. For instance, I have been to more concerts in the past 2 years than I did in the previous 5! It has simply been the best move I could have ever made and I enjoy being close to my family and making new friends. What activities from the resident calendar have you taken part in? Along with some other residents we have set up a book club. I also manage the village library. I enjoy the weekly happy hour . I enjoy the weekly happy hour, and I enjoy helping The Orchard staff with the Open Days. What are you looking forward to at Greytown Orchards in the coming months? The construction of the communal facility and meeting the new people as they come into the village. Greytown Orchards Retirement Village Discover the ulGreytown Orchards RetirImagine waking up in a beautifully countryside, yet conveniently locbedroom villas offer spacious livindeseSet amongst mature orchard treeformer plum orchard crCome and experience GOpen Days on Friday 22nd aNow is the perfect time to secure yWe look OPEN DAYS 22nd & 23rd March 10am - 2pm GREYTOWN ORCHARDS Greytown Orchards Lifesty24 The Greytown Grapevine – March 2024

The Garden in Ngahuru/Autumn She is a light grey Burmese, missing from West St since the end of January. We suspect she may have been stolen. She was well-marked with name and phone number on her collar, and chipped. Someone in Greytown must know what happened to her and we would appreciate any information. Have you seen our cat? Ph: 06 304 7049 As we go to print ... Good News! Our beloved cat Savannah has been found, and we now have her home with us! She was found about 15km south of Greytown, so had to have been taken from West Street as there is no way she could have travelled that far on her own. A wonderful family found her and used the contact number on her collar to contact us. We are so grateful to this family, who cared enough to keep her safe for us to collect. She is now back home, has scoffed her food down, and back to taking up residence in her favourite spots. It’s the time of the year to say goodbye to summer crops, to call it a day and pull out those tomatoes! For this month I thought we’d talk about cover crops. Cover crops are a single or mix of seeds grown in the garden for the sole purpose of giving back to the soil, rather than taking from it. Cover crops increase organic matter, soil biology, fix nitrogen, provide a habitat for beneficial insects, protect the soil from erosion (sun, water) and suppress weeds. They can also help with disease resistance and cycle nutrients back into the soil that otherwise would have leached away. This is a great time of year to sow cover crops, to give food back to the soil, especially after your hungry fruiting crops have pulled out a lot of nutrients. Ideally, you would do a mixed species cover crop to bring more diversity to your soil, but a single species is better than nothing. There is a lot to learn about this so I’d encourage more research if you’re interested, but we can suggest this mix. As far as we know Seeds & Cereals in Whakaoriori/Masterton have a good selection of cover crop seed. Pea family/nitrogen fixer: broadbeans, lupins, clover, tic beans or vetch Grass: rye or oat Extra options: phacelia, spinach, mustard or chicory. If you have compacted soils or clay, try an autumn daikon or tillage radish. Terminating the cover crop is the important bit. Once the crop has flowered, and before the crop starts seeding in spring, chop the crop down very close to (or just below) soil and the most important part is to leave the biomass (the tops) on the soil to break down as mulch. As much as possible leave all of the organic matter on the plant to then go back into the soil otherwise a lot of the nutrient work the plant has been doing will be wasted! With crops like rye and mustard you may need to cover them with a black tarp to fully kill it. You can also plant straight into your cover crop mulch in spring. Sow seeds: mizuna, lettuce, bok choi, radish, turnip, broadbean, rocket, spinach, fennel, coriander and parsley. Last window for big brassicas like kale, broccoli, cauli and pak choi. Seedlings to plant out: all of the above plus beetroot (too late to sow seed) and leek. Bug of the season: Kahukura/The Red Admiral Usually we try to advocate for our less well known garden friends here, but following on from the Aotearoa ‘Bug of the year’ competition we thought we could celebrate the 2024 winner, the kahukura/red admiral butterfly! The red admiral can be found feeding on many different flowers in your garden, but is dependent on ongaonga/native tree nettle (along with other nettle species), where they lay their eggs and their caterpillar grows. At the end of the warm season, as all the flowers are in bloom, comes the perfect time to watch all of our nectar-feeding friends out and about. Like so many of our small friends, their existence is under threat from habitat destruction and insecticide use. You can help our red admiral population by ensuring there are host plants for them around (that means living alongside the nettles!) and that your garden has an abundance of flowers. If you love the work we do, please show your support by signing up to our CSA. Our CSA is open for Autumn signups until full, jump on our website, www.vagabondvege.nz Poppy Day is the RNZRSA’s main fundraising activity. The Poppy Appeal was established in 1916 with the aim of taking care of New Zealand’s veterans and their families. Donations collected locally remain in the area to assist with the welfare of former and current servicemen and women, their spouses or partners, widows and dependants, whether or not they are RSA members. Please give generously. Poppy Day Friday, 19 April 2024 Letterpress Print Offset Print Digital Print Graphic Design Labels Laminating Scanning Banners Signage 2477 S.H.2, Greytown Wairarapa, 5794 (06) 304 9245 lambpeters.print@xtra.co.nz lambpetersprint.co.nz The Greytown Grapevine – March 2024 25

Lions Helping Hand Any older or disabled person needing help with a task that a couple of Lions can do in an hour or two may ring Ian Frowde at 304 7127. A donation is welcome Garden products Order sheep manure, sawdust, lime, mushroom compost & kindling at the Stihl Shop 246 Main St., or contact 021 226 2002 or greytownlionsecretary@gmail.com Join or help Lions Our motto is ‘Serve the community and have fun!’ We meet twice a month. To join us or help with a Lions project, contact Les Galler 021 226 2002 or John Rennie 027 248 3265, or email greytownlionsecretary@gmail.com Firewood Community groups raise funds by raffling Lions firewood. Ask us! Lions wheelchair For visitors to our town. Kept at South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club, 120 Main St.—ask at the bar. Greytown Lions Lions annual fun quiz Raises money for valuable community initiatives. Lions Reading Help Community volunteers help Greytown School children with their reading. Learn ‘n Live Camps Each year Lions sponsor ten Greytown children to attend these lifechanging camps at Riversdale. Lions book sale Town Centre, February and July Noticeboard MARCH Crossword Clues Across 1. Small pouch, bag (biol.) (3) 3. Pixie like folk creature (3) 5. Shouts; sobs noisily (5) 8. Chess piece (4) 9. NZ native parakeet (8) 11. Enthusiast, connoisseur (Sp) (10) 13. Wildlife Centre, Mt Bruce (6) 14. Wait! (Te Reo) (6) 17. Talkative (10) 21. Retail outlet on Greytown’s Main St (8) 22. Basket (Te Reo) (4) 23. Potentially dangerous (23) 24. Label (3) 25. Personal pronoun (3) Down 1. Cuttlefish ink (5) 2. Sections of hair that grow in different (or “wrong”) direction (8) 4. Show off, display (6) 5. Dull, insipid (5) 6. NZ native duck (4) 7. Very small spine, prickle (7) 10. Friends & acquaintances (Old Eng) (4) 12. Established mathematical truths (8) 13. Unnecessarily elaborate procedure (7) 15. Curved structure (4) 16. Sweet sounding (6) 18. Where human eggs are produced (5) 19. Filter, strain (5) 20. Large tropical wading bird (4) Crossword kindly supplied by Ruth O’Brien Crossword 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 MARCH CROSSWORD Solution MARCH 1.Sac, 3.Elf, 5.Bawls, 8.Pawn, 9.Kakariki, 11.Aficionado, 13.Pūkaha, 14.Taihoa, Across: 17.Loquacious, 21.Vibrance, 22.Kete, 23.Risky, 24.Tag, 25.She , 2.Cowlicks, 4.Flaunt, 5.Bland, 6.Whio, 7.Spinula, 10.Kith, 12.Theorems, 1.Sepia Down: 13.Palaver, 15.Arch, 16.Dulcet, 18.Ovary, 19.Sieve, 20.Ibis Solution MARCH 1.Sac, 3.Elf, 5.Bawls, 8.Pawn, 9.Kakariki, 11.Aficionado, 13.Pūkaha, 14.Taihoa, Across: 17.Loquacious, 21.Vibrance, 22.Kete, 23.Risky, 24.Tag, 25.She , 2.Cowlicks, 4.Flaunt, 5.Bland, 6.Whio, 7.Spinula, 10.Kith, 12.Theorems, 1.Sepia Down: 13.Palaver, 15.Arch, 16.Dulcet, 18.Ovary, 19.Sieve, 20.Ibis 26 The Greytown Grapevine – March 2024

Wairarapa Model Railway Club Wairarapa Model Railway Club, meetings first and third Thursday of the month, 7:15-9:30 pm, contact Peter Murray 027 630 1780. The Greytown Grapevine has its own email address! Send ALL correspondence to greytowngrapevine@gmail.com You can read all about it on Facebook facebook.com/lambpeters Are you aged 55+? Relocated? Changed lifestyles? Retired? or looking for a new interest? Then, come along to the SWWMC on the first Friday of the month, starting 10am. Interested? Please phone 027 466 7524 You’re invited to join the Tauherenikau Friendship Club Do you enjoy: • making new friends • hearing great speakers • convivial morning teas? We have various group activities, including: • antiques • dining • luncheon • garden Noticeboard If you are interested in playing social golf croquet why not come along and enjoy the picnic atmosphere at this friendly Club. Beginners especially welcome, equipment supplied. Play commences at 3.30pm every Sunday from mid-October. fie court is located behind the swimming pool in Kuratawhiti Street, Greytown Ring Ron Walton 027 829 3971 for details. Greytown Croquet Club New Members Welcome Pet-sitting & House-sitting Services Call/text or email for availability and a free quote P 021 231 6975 E local.petandhousesitting@gmail.com • Experienced local pet-sitter • Short-term or longer-term services available • Pop-out and feed or stay-over options • Can provide local references • Very reasonable rates Greytown RSA Social Gathering Members, partners, friends Gathering 3rd Friday of every month 17.30 – 19.00 South Wairarapa Working Men’s Club South-east corner, main bar Come and meet your mates and enjoy the Club’s amenities ALL WELCOME. www.rsa.org.nz South Wairarapa Badminton Club Featherston Sports Stadium, Underhill Road NEW SEASON Starting Tuesday, 9 April 2023 7.00pm – 9.00pm New Members Welcome Raquets Available Annual Quiz Night The Greytown Lions and Greytown Red Robins are holding their Annual Quiz Night at the South Wairarapa Workingman’s Club lounge, Main Street, Greytown, on Friday evening, 17 May 2024. Teams with a maximum of four persons are invited to attend a night of fun-filled brain teasing. Quizmaster Rodney Fraser, of Te Trivia Quizzes, will be your host for the event. Supper and snacks will be provided, and the bar will be open for service. All proceeds from the Quiz will assist our local Greytown Volunteer Fire Brigade to upgrade their storage amenities for rescue equipment and training. Please register teams via our Lion’s Club Secretary, Les, email greytownlionsecretary@gmail.com or contact Gary on 020 4079 3717. The Greytown Grapevine – March 2024 27

Blackwell and Sons is positively enamoured to present the Easter Saturday 30 March 2024 Join hundreds of delightfully attired riders on a jaunty afternoon ride through country lanes, followed by a simply wonderful knees-up garden party. Tickets may be acquired immediately at www.blackwellandsons.nz PLEASE ENJOY THE UNUSUAL RESPONSIBLY South Wairarapa GREYTOWN 2024