Greytown Grapevine May 2024

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Firstly, can I thank the Deputy Mayor for keeping this column going and keeping you informed of Council developments during my absence. Just as I was returning from leave, our community had some excellent news, The Festival of Christmas is going ahead. This first festival was in 2020. It has grown and grown, to the point where one organiser has commented that it has almost become too successful. With over 60,000 visitors coming to town many costs, including the cost of keeping visitors safe, has grown and grown. This year the festival organisers are trying crowd-funding through a Givealittle page to make sure that the “best little festival in New Zealand” comes back this winter. I speak for everyone when I say we are delighted with this news. Festivals and events, such as the Festival of Christmas, play a key role in fostering communities. By bringing people together to have fun, festivals enhance personal wellbeing and community spirit. Grandchildren and grandparents get together, and people to catch up with old friends and enjoy themselves. The Festival of Christmas also has an economic benefit by bringing visitors to town at a time of the year when things might otherwise be a bit slow. And some of those people decide to stay and purchase a house here or become regular visitors. The Festival of Christmas is not a Council event, so you might wonder why I mention it. The reason is that we all have a part to play in fostering the health and wellbeing of our towns. In this case, Country Village Heaven (CVH) organises the festival and the council is a minor player. We can all encourage, celebrate and support CVH, which is what I am doing. One thing that is core Council business, is the setting of rates. This year our rating calculations will be affected by two major developments. One is the move from a land value (or unimproved value) based calculation of our rates, to a capital value (land and buildings) based calculation. The other is the recently published revaluations of our properties. I could try to explain what each of these changes will mean but by far the easiest thing for you to do is to go to this webpage, https://swdc.govt.nz/services/rates/rates-estimator/ with a copy of the ”Notice of Rating Valuation” letter telling you what your property is worth. After a few simple steps you will get an estimate of your 2024/25 rates. For most of us, we will be paying more in rates next year compared to this year. Many of you will also be paying additional taxes next year, but you will notice a rates increase much more readily than a tax increase. Brad Olsen, the Chief Executive and Senior Economist at Infometrics recently provided the sector with some startling information. Based on the Taxpayers Union analysis, the average rate payer pays around $3,000 in rates but is paying around $37,000 in taxes. That is because taxes are hidden in the prices we pay for goods and services. For example, when the price of petrol goes up – the amount of tax we pay also goes up. We are taxed on what we earn but as the tax is collected before we get our wages, we seldom notice how much tax we are paying. Rates are different – councils must be up front and forthright about the rates they charge. 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Record number of events for 2024 Festival of Christmas In just one months’ time, the happiest festival in New Zealand returns to Greytown, and organisers are thrilled to confirm the 2024 Festival of Christmas programme is bigger than ever before, with 75 different events, workshops and activities taking place over the month. The full 2024 Festival of Christmas programme was announced in early May, and excitement is ramping up for the mid-winter celebrations, which marks its fifth year this July. “It’s exciting to see the festival grow and develop year-onyear, bringing more people to Greytown to shop, dine and stay here, and help our region thrive during the colder months. What’s equally as exhilarating is that this is very much a Made-inGreytown project, and wherever possible, we use the local talent, creativity and passion we are blessed with. And we sure have an impressive amount of talent in our backyard,” says Country Village Heaven Trustee Nick Rogers. “This year we’ve also got some great newcomers to the programme, including Greytown Little Theatre, who are putting on a murder mystery play inspired by Agatha Christie; a number of creative art workshops being held by Greytowns’ collective of artists Creatives at Te Hupenui, and an exciting new Laneway Night Market, tucked just off Main Street, behind Blackwell & Sons,” says Nick. It’s a bumper programme this year, with a mix of exciting new events and the return of some firm favourites. Nick’s picks for this year include: Meet the Penguins – Whetū, the festivals tiniest penguin, is tasked with the job of spreading the festive cheer! Him and his friends will be making appearance in various delightful forms all month long Christmas Tree Grotto – a festive extravaganza of over 20 themed trees, from icy delights to whimsical wonders. Entry is by koha or food donation, with all proceeds going to Masterton Food Bank. Cocktails and Comedy season, featuring some of NZs best stand-up comedians, taking place every Wednesday in front of the fire at The White Swan A dedicated Matariki programme, including stargazing and weaving workshops Fire and Ice themed snow show! Back by popular demand, taking place every Friday and Saturday evening outside the Town Hall. New Laneway Night Markets every Friday and Saturday evening – complete with twinkling lights, music and family games - will provide a new sprinkling of magic to the weekend activities As has become an annual tradition, the festival will kick off on 29 June with a celebration for the community - The Big Switch – supported by Greytown Lands Trust. Main Street will be closed off to traffic, so you can roam through town and enjoy live music, entertainment, street performers and Night Markets. Once darkness falls, see the magical lights being switched on for the first time, admire the incredible WWII spotlight that shines far up into the sky, and watch an explosive fireworks display. Don’t miss The Big Sing-a-long at 6.30pm, the festivals’ version of a vibrant pub choir, where you can tackle one Christmas classic with gusto, along with everyone else on Main Street. It’s less about perfect harmonies and more about the shared delight. Organisers are extremely grateful for the support, energy and investment from over one hundred wonderful sponsors, partners and local businesses, and in particular, major partners Trust House, Greytown Lands Trust, Blackwell and Sons, The White Swan, Destination Wairarapa, FreshChoice Greytown and Powerco. There were also over 300 donors who contributed through the festivals’ Give A Little page. “There’s something pretty special about the community funding its own festival, which in turn benefits the community. You can’t get much better than that,” says Rachael Fletcher, Event Organiser. To see the full programme, and secure your spot for the ticketed events, visit www.greytownvillage.com The Greytown Grapevine – May 2024 3

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2024 has seen a busy start to the year for the Greytown Food Bank as the number of local families requiring assistance with food supplies continues to grow. There has been a lot going on and the Food Bank team would like to acknowledge all the support we have received from you this year to date. Food Boxes requested in March this year averaged 28 per week. With pressure on from continued high costs of housing, interest rates, a struggling economy, and with winter on the way, support from our Food Bank to put food on the table for local families who need support looks set to remain high. We are indebted to our team of 18 local community volunteers who make sure food boxes are sourced, packed and arrive for pick up every week, and who give their own time freely to support others in the community – thank you all! A number of local organisations and businesses provide ongoing support to the Greytown Food Bank and we would like to say a massive thanks to Rusty and the team at The French Baker; your support and donations are always welcome and very much appreciated. A huge shout out and thanks to Steve and Sarah Meyrick and the team at Pinehaven Orchards. The fresh fruit and vegetables that Pinehaven donate helps provide healthy options every week. Awesome! Wairarapa Building Society recently gave $1,500 to our Food Bank and the funds were used at FreshChoice Greytown to stock the shelves. We appreciate all that WBS do to support local community groups throughout the Wairarapa and thank them for their continued recognition and support. The team at FreshChoice Greytown have been fantastic; from being a collection point for local shoppers’ donations for the Food Bank to running a monthly shopper collection/ donation at the checkouts. Greytown’s community spirit is certainly alive and kicking and we sincerely thank all those whose support allows the Greytown Foodbank to support families in our area. While we can apply for funding from various Trusts, the bulk of our funding comes directly from the community. If you would like to donate to your Greytown Food Bank our banking details are as follows: ANZ Masteton 06-0541-0892873-00. Dave Hutchison Greytown Food Bank Greytownfoodbank@gmail.com 021 222 6181 GREYTOWN FOODBANK People feeling the squeeze Sarah Meyrick with volunteer Dave accepting a fresh fruit and vegetable donation Stephen and Vicki from Freshchoice with volunteers Carole, Judy, Diane and Dave with the WBS donation 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 – May 2024 5

Wairarapa Youth Orchestra Presents “The Wonderful World of Disney” Fundraiser Concert The Wairarapa Youth Orchestra is thrilled to announce their upcoming performance, “The Wonderful World of Disney Concert.” This is the orchestra’s annual major fundraiser. Event Details: Date: Saturday, June 8th Time: 3:00 PM Venue: Carterton Events Centre After the resounding success of last year’s sold-out show, “A Movie Matinee,” the Wairarapa Youth Orchestra returns to enchant audiences once again. This time, we’ll showcase our interpretations of timeless classics from the magical world of Disney. Our hardworking and skillful primary and secondary-aged musicians will take you on a musical journey like no other. Our orchestra comprises talented youth from across the Wairarapa, performing on violins, cellos, viola, double bass, woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments. Prepare to be transported to the magic of Disney as we present stunning special arrangements of orchestral music from beloved movies such as Mulan, Frozen, and Cinderella. The Wonderful World of Disney Concert is made possible by the generous support of the Wairarapa Building Society, Carterton District Council Creative Communities Scheme, Masterton District Council Creative Communities Scheme and Rosie’s Removals. Tickets are available now at the Carterton Events Centre box office or online cartertonec.co.nz Don’t miss this unforgettable experience for the whole family. Visit our website: www.wyo.org.nz and follow us on social media: Facebook:@WairarapaYouthOrchestra About Wairarapa Youth Orchestra: The Wairarapa Youth Orchestra is a vibrant community ensemble dedicated to nurturing young musical talent. Through passionate performances and educational programs, we inspire the next generation of musicians. Visit us at wyo.org.nz and join us on June 8th for an unforgettable musical journey. GOOD BONES? GOT CALL 06 601 3401 TO BOOK YOUR BONE SCAN Osteoporosis affects more than 50% of women and 30% of men over 60. Sadly, most sufferers only learn they have fragile bones when they break one, leading to life-changing consequences. But osteoporosis is largely preventable and treatable. Getting a DEXA bone density scan is the best way to identify your risk of osteoporosis and reduced bone strength, which is the first step in preventing both. A DEXA scan is a quick, safe and painless procedure, and it's now available at Greyscale Ultrasound based in Five Rivers Medical. There's no need for a referral. To book your appointment, call us on 06 601 3401. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT GREYSCALEULTRASOUND.CO.NZ OR ASK YOUR HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONER ! Featuring songs from: Beauty and the Beast, Mulan, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, Sleeping Beauty, Encanto, Moana, and Frozen II. presents A Concert Fundraiser: Lorem The Wonderful WoRld of Saturday 8 June 2024, 3pm Carterton Events Centre Tickets: www.cartertonec.co.nz Prices: $15 Adults $5 children Please bring cash for our fundraising lolly stand! 6 The Greytown Grapevine – May 2024

GREYTOWN VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE New recruit all fired up and ready to ride Yet another month has been and gone with plenty happening down at the local fire brigade. In exciting news, the brigade is proud to announce that our newest Fire Fighter Nadene Hawley has completed her recruits’ course in Christchurch this month. Nadene now holds the rank of Fire Fighter and can now ride the fire trucks to emergencies when required. Nadene has three young kids and is one of our crucial day time members. Make sure you congratulate her if you see her out and about! Our two other recruits are also well on their way to completing their training with many hours of dedication going in behind the scenes. The brigade wishes to extend a big thank you to their families for their ongoing support. In welcoming news to the rural community, the fire ban has now been lifted and we are in an open fire season. This means you don’t need a permit to light any outdoor fire. The brigade wishes to thank the community for their care over what was a long and dry summer. Considering how dry it has been, we only responded to one vegetation fire in the Greytown district – a statistic which shows our community respected the total fire ban. Even though we are in an open fire season, care needs to be taken to ensure your fire doesn’t get out of control. Always have a water source nearby and keep an eye on your fire. The past month has seen the brigade respond to a handful of calls including seven motor vehicle crashes and four alarm activations. We continue to see a large number of motor vehicle crashes this year. The brigade will be holding its AGM on Monday 27 May at 7.30pm. All life and past members are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to mikesnz@xtra.co.nz by 20 May. We look forward to seeing our past members in attendance. For anything brigade related, feel free to contact Chief Fire Officer Seth Rance on 027 461 6391 or seth.rance@ fireandemergency.nz. If volunteering with us is something that interests you, we would also love to hear from you. Also keep an eye on our Facebook page for updates with what we are up to – we regularly update this with exciting news and developments. Find out more at www.fireandemergency.nz and stay connected at /fireandemergencynz and /greytownfire ABOVE: Fire fighter recruits put in many hours of hard training. RIGHT: Greytown fire brigade’s newest recruit, Nadene Hawley, who has now completed her course – congratulations Nadene! Award-winning choir brings midwinter feast to Wairarapa The Tudor Consort (directed by Michael Stewart) are thrilled to be presenting our winter concert REPAST in Martinborough on June 8th. If possible, we would love to be included in your events calendar - no worries at all if this falls beyond your zone of geographical coverage though! REPAST is an intimate mid-winter feast of part songs themed around eating and drinking. Immerse yourself in a capella music from the bawdy to beautiful over a spread of wine and nibbles (included in your ticket)! Be prepared for some unexpected repertoire too - from Eastern European table songs to Baroque tavern tunes, a pair of drunken tenors and an ebullient ovation for big bouncing bellies. There’s even a piece with a criminal history, hidden for 28 years due to the Prohibition! Event details: 4pm Saturday 8th June Martinborough Town Hall, 8 Texas Street, Martinborough Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/martinborough-repast About us: The Tudor Consort (directed by Michael Stewart) is a vocal chamber ensemble specialising in the intersection between early music and contemporary works. We have released several commercial recordings and toured internationally, earning silver medals at the 35th and 37th International Choral Competitions. We also frequently collaborate with the NZSO and Orchestra Wellington. You can find out more about us on our social media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tudorconsort Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tudorconsort/ Kassandra W (she/they) Offset Print Digital Print Graphic Design Book Design Labels Laminating Scanning Banners Signage 2477 State Highway 2, Greytown (06) 304 9245 lambpeters.print@xtra.co.nz The Greytown Grapevine – May 2024 7

The inaugural Greytown Apple Harvest Festival at Molewood Orchard on 27 April was a huge success. Thousands of people from throughout the Wairarapa and Wellington region attended the event, encouraged by the brilliant sunny autumn weather. Orchard owners, the Cooke family, say they had no idea what to expect, since it was the first time they had organised such a large-scale event. They were thrilled with how many people came to the orchard, and said they loved the happy feeling from those attending. The day was entirely community organised. Well known exKuranui College teacher Bryan Butler revealed his dramatic talents as Town Crier at the opening ceremony of the secret door into the orchard from Farley Avenue. The Scallyrag Border Morris troupe added music and energy to the festival with their stomping, exuberant dancing, delighting the crowds. The wide range of stalls and food trucks was very popular, including the cider and fruit wine tasting from local makers. The activities for children organised by Greytown Kindergarten and the Greytown Scout Group were a big hit, and there were queues for the miniature pony rides and face-painting. The Cookes say the support from the community for the event was heartwarming. South Wairarapa Rotary provided an invaluable team of volunteers on the day, together with kindhearted friends of the family who helped out. The Cookes were also delighted by the support of the event from Greytown Village, including the delicious apple cooking featured at cafes and restaurants in town. Now that the excitement of the festival is over, Molewood Orchard is open each weekend for Pick Your Own Apples through until King’s Birthday weekend. When: 9 am to 4 pm every Saturday and Sunday (the last open day of the season is Monday 3 June). Where: Molewood Orchard, 17 Mole Street, Greytown. What you need to bring: a bag or bucket to pick into. Very best wishes. Merran MOLEWOOD ORCHARD Greytown Apple Harvest Festival picks a perfect day Bryan Butler as Town Crier – warming his vocal cords before the opening ceremony of the secret door Scallyrag Border Morris troupe at the opening ceremony Face painting was a big hit Young buskers South Wairarapa Rotary volunteers Scallyrag entertainers 8 The Greytown Grapevine – May 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 WAIRARAPA FILM FESTIVAL Returning for 2024! Wairarapa Film Festival invites you to be part of the celebration of local film and filmmakers. The 2024 Autumn programme includes four fabulous days of film screenings with special guests, presented at Regent 3 Cinemas, Masterton. Highlights include a retrospective of films by Greytown-born and internationally acclaimed artist and filmmaker Vincent Ward. Festival Director, Jane Ross, says “We are excited to present a premiere screening of Ward’s earliest surviving film, Ma Olsen (1977). As a young art school student, Ward made this short documentary about a remarkable elderly woman living in rural Greytown.” Ross encourages the Greytown community to come along to the festival screenings. “We would love to talk with anyone who knew or remembers Mrs Olsen. She was a local character of note, with a great love for animals. We would love to share her stories. There is something very powerful in seeing our people and our places on the big cinema screen. These stories are highly relatable and the cinematic experience provides social connection with the narratives.” Selected episodes of the landmark television series, Tangata Whenua (1974) will also screen. Local Greytown resident, Sir Kim Workman features in Episode 5: Turangawaewae, A Place To Stand. Ross says, “Sir Kim will be present at the screenings to talk with the audience about his involvement with the television series, as well as his background in police and as criminal justice advocate.” A ‘must-see’ is the World Premiere of Through A Glass, Lightly (2024); a documentary about local photographer Brian Scadden’ his life, thoughts and ideas. This screening is accompanied with the feature documentary JOS. The Forgotten Photographer Who Saved a Town. Film and Poetry go hand in hand at the Wesley Wing, Aratoi Museum of Art and History on Sunday 26 May at 1:15pm. “We are so pleased to partner with Aratoi to present a celebratory film screening of Vincent Ward’s critically acclaimed adaptation of Janet Frame’s novel A State of Siege (1978). A poetry recital will accompany this film to mark Janet Frame’s 100th Birthday. An Artist Talk with Vincent Ward is being hosted at Te Hūpēnui Greytown Gallery of Contemporary + Fine Art on Sunday 26 May, 4.30 – 6pm. Ward studied at the Ilam School of Fine Arts, and is an interdisciplinary artist who explores the transformative mediums of paint, film and photography in his artwork. Vincent will talk about his recent artworks and exhibitions. Limited signed copies of Ward’s art book, Inhale | Exhale will be available to purchase on the night. Full festival programme is live at waifilmfest.co.nz. The Greytown Grapevine – May 2024 9

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 All aboard at 9am, 21 members of the Karori Antiques and Heirlooms group climbed into the coach with driver Richard Potts of Classic Coaches. Our final destination was Greytown, and on the way we were joined by a few more members who came by car. First stop was Featherston – Everest Café – for morning tea. Shayne at Everest had prepared some delicious club sandwiches as well as his usual popular range of slices. Shayne and his staff were kept busy serving 25 thirsty people. As we boarded the bus, some took the opportunity to make purchases at C’est Cheese, next door. Next stop was Marsden Antiques, where a smiling Campbell Moon greeted some of his regular clients warmly. Here we wandered around the shop, and some of us visited bookshops nearby, being reminded that Featherston’s Booktown Festival was coming up on 10-12 May 2024. Then it was on to the Wicked Secret emporium, a re-purposed pub where we were welcomed by Marcus behind the former bar, and warmed by a log burner. Antique aficionados wandered through the many rooms lavishly decorated with various bric à brac and antique items. Then on towards Greytown – with a visit to the Greytown Honey shop where the grounds have been expanded to include beds of beautiful dahlias, now available as “pick your own”. (Next year promises to be even more spectacular as they are putting more land into dahlias. A reminder to put in the diary for next March!) Greytown was the base where we had lunch and wandered the shops. A highlight of the day was a visit to Oggi Domani studio, where Jo explained how she learnt the art of hand painting classical Italian ceramics in Umbria. Some of our group were thrilled with the beautiful pieces they bought. Definitely heirlooms for the future! We were lucky with the clement weather and enjoyed the autumn colours of the many deciduous trees in the town that celebrated the first Arbour Day in New Zealand. Shirley Marshall and Robyn Skrzyńska Destination ... Wairarapa Alison and the group heading to Oggi Domani studio Jo from Oggi Domani studio talking to the group A plate in progress 10 The Greytown Grapevine – May 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 COBBLESTONES MUSEUM Bring a friend and get free entry We know that lots of locals enjoy showing the “best little museum” to their visitors, but did you know that Wairarapa residents get in free when you bring a visitor to Cobblestones Museum? Just bring proof that you live in the Wairarapa (for example: a utility bill on your phone, or a letter addressed to you) show it at the front desk and we’ll give you one free adult entry when you bring a friend paying full entry. Cobblestones is still the number one attraction on Trip Advisor These glorious autumn days are the perfect time to visit and enjoy the gardens, and to poke around the heritage buildings. Bring a picnic and sit in the sheltered gardens and admire the autumn colours. There’s a great new exhibition coming soon all about Mr Hastwell, one of the first Wairarapa entrepreneurs, who built the stables and carried the mail. You can find out all about his fascinating life. Hastwell’s stables at Cobblestones, category 2 Heritage listed building The Greytown School Gala is happening 23 November 2024. This will be an annual fundraiser for the school and we need the whole community to get behind the gala to make it a success. Greytown School needs you! Donations: plants or seedlings preserves and jams homekill for meat raffles A weekend away at your bach sponsorship: food for food stalls games and activities Can you help with: Please email: greytownschoolgala@gmail.com The Greytown Grapevine – May 2024 11

accounting services without the fuss sophisticatedaccounting.co.nz 027 211 1487 Youth2work Wairarapa Young people in Wairarapa are working hard and being smart about preparing for job opportunities. Maewa joined Youth 2 Work Wairarapa in late 2023 when the team from Youth2work Wairarapa visited Kuranui College for their Moving On event. She had been working at a local fast-food restaurant for over three years but wanted a full-time job to pursue her interest in people and hospitality. Jen Turner is Maewa’s Youth Employment facilitator. She supported Maewa with things like writing her CV, making cover letters, and improving interview skills, which lead to applications with multiple businesses. Maewa secured an interview at a local legal firm and even though it wasn’t exactly what she wanted; she saw it as a chance to boost her confidence in interviews. Jen and Maewa continued to stay in touch, and in January 2024, Maewa landed a full-time job at Kāinga with Shelley Rutene. Shelley is known for supporting young Māori by giving them opportunities. She said, “Maewa gave off a great vibe, she looked professional, and she showed real interest in the role.” Right from the start, there was mutual respect between Maewa and Shelley, which has turned into a strong working relationship. Shelley has been a big help and encouragement to Maewa, and in return, she has a reliable and eager-to-learn young employee who is well on her way to working fulltime, with the opportunity to gain qualifications on the job through ServiceIQ. We asked Shelley about a common concern: young people being constantly on their phones. Shelley has a rule for all staff: no phones out front. Staff can check their phones during breaks, and if something important comes up, they can step out briefly. No phones in sight means no problems. Maewa has been with Shelley for almost three months now. She’s making progress, learning, and is valued by the team. She’s grateful to Shelley for taking a chance on her. Youth2Work connect young people with businesses, support them both, and celebrate their successes. Shelley Rutene with Maewa and Jen 12 The Greytown Grapevine – May 2024

Open Wednesday to Saturday 9.00 am till 3.00pm The Greytown Community Board is getting ready for the Celebrate and Seek Volunteer Forum in the Greytown Town Hall on 8 June 2024. We want to celebrate all clubs and groups who rely on volunteers as part of the group’s work. We recognise the importance of volunteers in our community from social groups to sport groups and all groups in between. A lot of great work is done for our community by our community which is why the survival and strength in numbers of these groups are important. We will be reaching out to groups over the next few weeks to invite them to come and participate. If you are a group or club interested in participating please contact the Greytown Community Board by emailing us at greytowncommunityboard@ swdc.govt.nz or contact me direct at louise.brown@swdc.govt.nz We are looking forward this year to celebrating Matariki and supporting those events in partnership where we can with Papawai Marae starting at the end of June. We also are currently planning our next celebration of Arbor Day. Greytown was the first town to celebrate Arbor Day in New Zealand on 3 July 1890 and therefore it is a significant date in our history. More information about the celebration plans will be coming but it will be celebrated on Wednesday, 3 July 2024 with a ceremony starting in Arbor Reserve with our usual planting. As always the Greytown Community Chat Clinic is continuing to be held every fourth Saturday with this month it being held on 25 May 2024 between 10am and 12pm. We can be located inside the Information Centre at Town Hall. However, we are still looking for ways to bring this opportunity to just walk up and talk to a Community Board Member more accessible. If you are planning to come and chat to us on this day please check the Facebook page the day before to confirm the location has not changed to a more social location. I Important date in future to diarise is the Stakeholders Meeting for SWDC Parks and Reserves in Greytown. If you are a person or group that is interested in how the SWDC Parks ad Reserves in Greytown are being maintained and managed please come to this meeting in the Town Hall, WSB Room on Wednesday 11 September 2024 from 7pm to 9pm. Chair, Louise Brown GREYTOWN COMMUNITY BOARD Hopefully everyone is surviving the weather! Winter is coming! Left to right: Shelley, Maewa, and Jen 027 288 8166 matt@mtbuilding.co.nz • New Builds • Renovations • Alterations • Decks • Repairs & Maintenance The Greytown Grapevine – May 2024 13

Email your text and images (as attachments) to greytowngrapevine@gmail.com Do you have a story for the Greytown Grapevine? Long service staff celebrated by council A century is a long time to be in the same job and South Wairarapa District Council is celebrating four staff this year who have collectively clocked up even longer. “We appreciate the high dedication these staff have shown in their respective roles over several decades and their ongoing commitment to many customers and our wider community,” says Russell O’Leary, Group Manager Planning and Environment. The long-serving staff have performed a diverse range of roles from animal control, environmental services, librarian and customer services to accounts receivable, building consent administration and management. Collectively, they have worked 118 years for council. The long service term staff are: Penny Griffin, Branch Librarian Featherston, 21 December 1986 to now, 37 years “Penny is loved and respected by her Featherston community because she has an incredible commitment to improving literacy and education outcomes. She is a shining example of a staff member who is motivated by service,” says Stefan Corbett, Group Manager Infrastructure. Christine Allanson, Customer Services Advisor – Reception, 20 March 1989 to now, 35 years Many South Wairarapa residents will be familiar with Christine Allanson, the friendly front face at the council’s office in Martinborough. She has held several roles throughout her tenure at council and is a long time resident of Featherston. “Christine is treasured for her tremendous sense of community in everything that she does. She is an avid gardener who enjoys painting in her spare time,” says Paul Gardner, Group Manager of Corporate Services. Sara Edney, Building Control Manager, 17 September 1997 to now, 26 years Sara began in a front of house role with reception, progressing to accounts receivable, Building Services consents and inspection work. Now heading up the building team, she is known for having a great eye for technical detail in building, skilled customer experience navigating tricky compliance issues. “Sara is great, her high consistency and very wide technical skills on building matters always shines through, as well as being a busy mum and proud Featherston resident,” says Russell O’Leary, Group Manager Planning and Environment. Andrew McEwan, Bylaw Officer, 6 September 2003 to now, 20 years Andrew started as a part-time dog ranger, looking after strays or wandering stock and dealing with bylaw issues. He was strongly involved in the site work details and establishment of the council’s award winning new dog pound. He is now the interim manager of the Environmental Services team. “Andrew is a versatile guy who always brings problem solving skills to resolve matters. His active interests include hunting and fishing in the district,” says Russell O’Leary, Group Manager Planning and Environment. South Wairarapa District Council celebrated four staff for their long service. Left to right: Andrew McEwan, Sara Edney, Penny Griffin and Christine Allanson South Wairarapa community benefits from grants of $32,000 South Wairarapa District Council voted last month to support its youth and treasure its heritage with community grants of $32,200 being awarded by the council’s Assurance, Risk and Finance Committee. This round of grants represents the balance of the 2023- 24 Community & Youth Grant fund, which had a total fund of $120,000. This was partially allocated in September last year when approximately $87,494 was given to community groups. The grants were given to nine community organisations, which applied for financial support. “We were humbled and impressed by the depth of commitment to young people’s health and wellbeing that many applications showed. Others stood out because they reveal a real desire to champion, retain and teach the community about the nationwide significance of military history in Featherston, for example,” says South Wairarapa Councillor Colin Olds. “There were many who applied for funding to help run organisations that are a lifeline to South Wairarapa residents and we are confident these grants will help them to create positive outcomes in people’s lives.” The Committee reviewed and considered 13 applications. Funds given were to the following: Organisation Project or event Allocation Featherston RSA Facilities upgrade project $4,000 Adventure Racing Team Support with travel $2,000 House of Science Science kits $1,200 Cobblestones Museum Operational funding $10,000 Featherston Heritage Museum Operational funding $5,000 Greytown Junior Football Club Support purchasing equipment $1,500 Life Education Trust Delivering life education $2,000 Wairarapa Sports Artificial Surface Trust Replace lights $5,000 Divine River Delivering wellbeing workshops $1,500 Total $32,200 14 The Greytown Grapevine – May 2024

Hand-crafted concrete plant pots, water features & concrete furniture. Carterton formedbyhand.com 021 0224 4174 RED ROBIN CLUB GREYTOWN Congratulations on 86 Years of Service to the Greytown Community Recently two of our long standing members retired, Jean Farley and Pauline Craig. It was 44 years ago that Pauline’s husband, Brian, was Greytown Lions chairman and helped establish the Greytown Lioness Club. Both ladies were founding members of the Greytown Lioness Club in 1980. In 2020, the Lioness Club closed and all members transferred to the newly established Red Robin Club of Greytown, so Pauline and Jean became founding members once again. As local residents, they became well known in Greytown and helped the Lioness Club to become well respected in the town. Over the years, Jean and Pauline served in all roles of the Club, from committee members, directors and president. Service being the key word, given unstintingly by these ladies. We wish Pauline and Jean a restful retirement. Do you wish to join the Red Robins? Are you new to Greytown or would like to help the local community in a small way? Then perhaps the Red Robin Club can fill a gap in your life. The purpose of the Red Robin club is to: • Welcome community minded people into our membership • Unite members in friendship, fellowship and mutual understanding. We plan, assist and implement service projects within Greytown and the wider community. The club meets twice monthly on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays – a business meeting and a dinner meeting. Here we enjoy fellowship and lasting friendships are made. We hear interesting speakers or have other activities. We also have a Saturday coffee morning on a monthly basis, which is social activity and attendance is not compulsory. For further information about us please contact Helen Gray 021 160 6088 or Kaylene Thompson 027 547 3128 GREYTOWN LIONS Helping the community Greytown Lions Club was established in 1972 and has been helping to local community as well contributing Lions Club projects both nationally and internationally. In Greytown, our Lions club is regularly involved in assisting local people and community groups with various things from doing small jobs, to help with fundraising by hosting events, the maintenance of grounds, as well as making donations to various local causes. Our club regularly donates a trailer load of firewood to be used in fundraising raffles for both individuals, sports clubs, and community groups. Over the last couple of months such donations have been made to Greytown School, Greytown Scouts, the Greytown Toy Library, the Robert Algie Memorial Sports Trust and to Kia Kaha Hockey as well as to four locallybased Greytown young people to help with their projects. Financial donations have been made to Greytown Little Theatre and to Wellington Free Ambulance. On 17 May, Greytown Lions and Greytown Red Robin clubs held their Annual Quiz Night to help raise funds for the Greytown Fire Brigade to rebuild a storage and training area. Our club sells and delivers garden supplies to the local community. Currently, stocks of various products have been somewhat intermittent, but there are good stocks of kindling, pea-straw bales and some bags of sawdust. Bags of sheep manure and mushroom compost are low in supply but do get regularly replenished at monthly or bi-monthly intervals. One of our long-standing Lions club members, Alan Knowsley, was presented with the Ambassador of Goodwill Award by the Lions International Board at a recent Lions Multiple District Convention. This is the Lions club’s highest award. Well done Alan – much deserved. This year’s fabulous pea straw team. Pauline Craig and Jean Farley Left to right: Alan Knowsley, International Director Tim Irvine, Linda Knowsley, past International Directors Sheryl Jensen, Eric Carter, Tony Hanning, Cliff Hayward and Ron Luxton The Greytown Grapevine – May 2024 15

Changes to the Incorporated Societies Act – How does it affect our Sports & Leisure clubs? There are approximately 24,000 societies registered under the 1908 Act that will need to reregister under the 2022 Act between 5 October 2023 and 5 April 2026. Any society that does not reregister by 5 April 2026 will no longer exist as an incorporated society. New societies wanting to register from 5 October 2023, will register under the new Act. There are a few things a society will need to do before it decides to reregister, such as preparing a compliant constitution and possibly adopting some new processes to comply with the 2022 Act. It is recommended that existing societies wishing to reregister start this process as soon as possible, as it will take some time to prepare what is needed. Ongoing compliance with the new legislation After a society has registered or reregistered under the 2022 Act, it must operate under and comply with the requirements set out in the 2022 Act and the associated Regulations. • These requirements include: • Holding Annual General Meetings (AGMs) • Filing an annual return and financial statements • Notifying the Registrar of Incorporated Societies if certain details change (e.g., officer details) • Maintaining certain society records, including: o Accounting records o AGM minutes o Membership details (Register of Members) o Conflicts of interest that officers may have (Interests Register) • Ensuring all new officers consent in writing to being an officer and certify that they are not disqualified. We are monitoring the updates from Governing bodies who will also be compliling draft constitution templates to help at club level. Please get in touch with me in the office if you would like to discuss your clubs processes moving forward, we will be here to support you all in this process. Rosie Swanson, Executive Officer greytownsport@xtra.co.nz www.greytownsport.org.nz P: (06) 304 8310 | M: 027 278 9400 May Volunteer of the Month This month we are celebrating Tommy Hartmann. Tommy is a founding member of the Spitfires Baseball club and has donated countless hours over the years coaching young the clubs baseballers year-round. He always goes the extra mile, willing to stay as long as anyone wants to keep training and giving individual skills sessions as requested. Tommy starts the year with 6 weeks of pre-season skills development and during the summer season he coaches all development levels, with support from co-coaches, as well as our 14U Travel Team that plays in the Wellington Regional Competition. When several of the Spitfires clubs players made International baseball teams and had winter tournaments in 2023, he made himself available several late nights a week to support their off-season indoor training. Most recently Tommy has put his hand up to coach a baseball team in the new Wellington Youth Winter Baseball Competition. Tommy took on the role of Club Captain in 2023 and represents the Spitfires Club in the wider Wellington Baseball organisation, attending regular meetings. He is also the head groundskeeper, keeping the diamond in pristine condition throughout the season. Tommy is an amazing coach and mentor to Spitfires players and well-loved and respected throughout the Clubs families. Thank you Tommy for your contribution and commitment to this club and the kids involved in baseball. 16 The Greytown Grapevine – May 2024

Greytown Football Club A Little Bit of Football History for Greytown FC ANZAC Day 2024 will go down in the history books for Greytown FC as the Greyfriars Motel sponsored Men’s 1st team won their first ever Chatham Cup clash with a 3-2 win over Naenae at Soldiers Memorial Park. The Chatham Cup is the country’s premier club knockout competition and is one of New Zealand sport’s oldest and most coveted trophies, contested annually for over 100 years, is the equivalent to England’s historic FA Cup and Greytown FC has never been past the preliminary round in four previous attempts. Goals from Brodie Palmer, Jarrod MacDonald and Andy Traill were enough to see off the visitors who despite scoring in injury time, were never in the game as the home side took control of the clash despite losing two players to injury during the first half. Greytown’s injury list seems to grow as each game passes and losing Gareth Gwyther to a hamstring injury has kept him out of action for some time, while Jay Traill has recovered quickly after suffering from tight calves. A good sized crowd cheered on the home side, and by the time this publication goes to print, they will have played Tawa 1st team in the first round proper. 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. x Greyfriars Motel Greytown FC celebrate after the club’s first ever Chatham Cup victory. Greytown Scouts A fish n chip dinner, an evening of games and a sleepover was how 20+ members of the Greytown Scouts and Venturers groups spent the night of Wednesday the 24th April. The Lion’s Club Hall made a great place to overnight so that the group could get up early and attend Martinborough’s ANZAC Dawn Service and Parade. The weather conditions were cold and breezy but that didn’t seem to affect the youth, who were on their best behaviour and looking sharp in their formal uniforms. Following the Martinborough service, the group made it’s way to their Greytown Den for a well deserved bacon sandwich and hot milo. Once the dishes were done and the den tidied, the Scouts and Venturers were joined by the younger Cubs to form their procession. The group made their way past the boulevard of lime trees to join the rest of the community at the WWII Memorial for the start of the Greytown Service and Parade. Many thanks to Tessa and Alex for their role as the flag bearers, and to the Cubs, Scouts and Venturers leaders who helped out on the day. The Greytown Grapevine – May 2024 17

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The Greytown Music Group is looking forward to hosting pianists Beth Chen and Nicole Chao, with their “Twenty Finger Orchestra,” on 26 May. Beth and Nicole completed their Masters of Music in Piano Performance together at the NZ School of Music, where they first started playing four hands piano. They pursued independent careers in New Zealand and abroad, and in 2017 they found themselves both back in Wellington. “We immediately sat down to make music together, and haven’t looked back since.” says Beth. “Not only are we best friends, but so are our children, and our dogs!” “Piano duo playing can get very crowded!” says Nicole. “We need to sit close together, with our arms and fingers tilted sideways. At times our arms are overlapped, when we reach for notes in our music that are on the other’s half of the keyboard.” “Once we knocked each other’s head during a technically challenging piece” says Beth. “Body movement coordination is a must, as are short fingernails. Sometimes one of us has to stand up in order to reach the keys on the other side of the keyboard. When this is required we make sure we rehearse it a lot, since I nearly knocked Nicole over onto the floor during this manoeuvre!” The programme includes meditative works by Bach and John Psathas, the mysterious and intriguing sound worlds of Rachmaninov’s Six Morceaux Op.11 and Schubert’s Fantasy in F Minor, and finally some dancing inside the Viennese ballroom with Ravel’s monumental La Valse, and Strauss’s exhilarating Blue Danube Fantasy. As well as performing together, Beth and Nicole enjoy combining with other musicians, especially NZSO members, and the NZ String Quartet. They also perform benefit concerts for charities including Women’s Refuge, Wellington Children’s Hospital, and Wellington Zoo. Duo Enharmonics – Four Hands, One Piano: 4pm Sunday 26 May at 57 Wood St, Greytown. Admission $30, children $10. To book, contact Ed and Juliet Cooke: efjacooke@gmail.com, or phone 06 304 9497. Contact me on 027 440 3764 or gillian@gillianjonesconsulting.com to discuss your needs Experienced Career Transition Coach Gillian Jones Workshops and 1x1 coaching offered in Wairarapa • Impacted by redundancy – or just time for a change? • Considering phasing into a purposeful retirement in the next few years? • What does ‘next’ look like for you and how will you achieve that? • Leading your team through change and want to manage it well? Never Stop Evolving! www.gillianjonesconsulting.com GREYTOWN MUSIC GROUP Duo Enharmonics – four hands, one piano GREYTOWN ARTISANS Beth Chen (left) with Nicole Chao Need an electrician? • maintenance • renovations • new builds aandkplumbing.co.nz 0800 473 583 A new exhibition showcasing the work of the Te Hūpēnui/Greytown Artists Society opens on April 26th at the gallery on Main Street, Greytown. ‘Tūrangawaewae: A Place to Stand, A Place to Belong’ In this exhibition, each artist embarks on a personal journey to explore and interpret ‘Tūrangawaewae’. The theme weaves together a rich tapestry of possibilities, inviting artists to delve into their narratives, and cultural heritage. Through varied three and two-dimensional works over twenty local artists share their stories and unique perspectives. Opening Night - 26th April 2024 at 5.30pm – (all welcome) Venue - Te Hūpēnui/ Greytown Gallery of Contemporary & Fine Art, 115 Main Street, Greytown. The exhibition runs daily from 10.00am to 4.00pm until June 6th 2024. 20 The Greytown Grapevine – May 2024

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An Open Letter to the South Wairarapa Community South Wairarapa District Councillors wish to reassure our community that we are continuing with the important work of safeguarding the interests of our region. We are now making this public statement because we are concerned that the ongoing issue with the Mayor has become a distraction, both for the Council and the community, at a time when we are focussed on significant challenges including the Enhanced Annual Plan. While as a whole we do not always agree with each other, we, being all nine Councillors, are united in our determination to put this issue behind us and continue to work hard on your behalf. Since the unanimous vote of no confidence last year, we have tried to be as constructive as possible to resolve this, including seeking support from Local Government New Zealand and using external mediators. We continue to work towards a better way forward. We know you want us to be absolutely focussed on working in your interests. Rest assured, that is exactly what we have been doing. We have taken significant steps to reshape the council’s governance arrangements so we can get on with our obligations as your elected representatives and ensure your voice is heard. We are working well with Council officers and are grateful for their support. We have done our best to try and resolve this situation. There is too much work to be done to allow our energies to be diverted further. We are getting on with the important job you have given us to help the Council grow this region, tackle our infrastructure challenges and safeguard the health and wellbeing of our community. We appreciate your continued support. Cr and Deputy Mayor Melissa Sadler-Futter, Cr Aaron Woodcock, Cr Pip Maynard, Cr Alistair Plimmer, Cr Aidan Ellims, Cr Colin Olds, Cr Kaye McAulay, Cr Rebecca Gray, Cr Martin Bosley Hogsnort Bulldogs Goodtime Band Founding members Dave Luther, Kevin Findlater and Neil Worboys have collaborated with other great Wellington musicians to develop a new band called the Hogsnort Bulldogs Goodtime Band. The show’s song-list features all the band’s great chart-topping hits from the era including Pretty Girl, Miss September, Aunty Alice Bought Us This, Everyone Knows and Life Begins at Forty. Other well-known skiffle and jug band songs, blues, and popular standards are also featured in their two-hour live show. After sold out shows in 2023, the guys are looking forward to performing at the Carterton Events Centre in 2024. The band has recently filmed a number of simply amazing videos featuring many of the songs they’ll be performing and these can be viewed on the band’s website: www. hogsnortbulldogs.co.nz and on You Tube. “We’re delighted to be bringing all our popular original songs and toe-tapping approach back to New Zealand after a time of absence,” says Dave Luther, the founding member of Hogsnort Rupert and the composer of all their hits. Support act, Andrew and Kirsten London, are celebrated Kapiti musicians and entertainers. They have released a number of very successful albums of original material with a humorous focus on the unpredictable nature of day to day life. For tickets, contact the Carterton Events Centre 06 379 4086 http://www.cartertonec.co.nz Greytown Up Close and Personal with Vikki Clayton A great opportunity to hear an engaging and professional singer songwriter with a wide repertoire. As Vikki says “At heart I’m a folk rocker “ Vikki has returned to NZ for a few months after a highly successful British summer tour in 2023 and we’ve persuaded her to do a few concerts. Her background includes singing with Ragged Heroes , a cult Folk Rock band. “Ragged Heroes Annual” was released to much acclaim and notice was taken of Vikki’s lovely voice. After the band had broken up somebody sent Fairport Convention a copy of Vikki’s album “Lost Lady Found”. At the same time Jerry Donahue heard Vikki sing and was moved to tears because she sounded so much like Sandy Denny. What became of these two events was a long period of appearing with Fairport Convention, fronting the newly formed Fotheringhay - amusingly known as “The Nerve” and forming her own band featuring stellar performers Clive Bunker, Fred T Baker and Chris Conway. Vikki has appeared with:Ralph Mctell, John Martyn, Fairport Convention, Richard Thompson, and many other well known folk musicians Six solo albums later and many appearances on other recordings Vikki moved to NZ to be with family and has continued song writing and recording. Recent reviews include: “Crystal clear vocals”, The Guardian; “No Mean Songwriter” Rock and Reel We are delighted to host Vikki for one concert on Sunday 16 June, at Studio 73, Main St, Greytown. 4pm BYO welcome, snacks provided. $20 on the door, Bookings by txt to 02102361951. 22 The Greytown Grapevine – May 2024

OPEN EVENING THURSDAY 20 JUNE 2024, 7PM Partnering with your community to grow your child’s future Greytown Little Theatre’s John Gilberthorpe helping Kuranui students INNER WHEEL CLUB OF SOUTH WAIRARAPA Women at the heart of what we do This year is our 100th Centenary celebration of Inner Wheel. In over 100 countries, women are working to improve life for many in their respective communities – just as they have been doing for a century. Long may it continue! I’m sure many clubs around New Zealand and the world will have projects and activities planned to mark the centenary. We can mark the centenary in a way that honours founder Margarette Golding, the women who have brought us this far, those who will carry Inner Wheel into the future and, at the same time, benefit our community. We have a centennial rose called “In Friendship”, bred by Bob Matthews, to also mark this occasion. Visit https://www.innerwheel.org. nz/IW-Centennial-2024#Rose for more information. This is a year about women and what they have achieved! The “In Friendship” rose WAIOHINE ACTION GROUP Planting Day 2024 The Waiohine Action Group is inviting local people to help with restoration work on the riverside. If you have unwanted native tree seedlings in your garden, pot them up with the soil around their roots, so they can be transplanted by the riverside. We are looking for Totara, cabbage trees, Kowhai, Kahikatea, Manuka, Kanuka, flaxes, Akeake, Miro, black, hard and red beech, Matai, ribbonwood, etc. Please let us know what species you have and numbers, so we can prepare for them. We will be planting at Kuratawhiti Street, close to the Wire Shed. This year we will be infilling and tidying previously planted areas, and adding new plants to the existing flax beds. Planting day will be late June, probably Sunday June 23rd, to be confirmed in the June Grapevine. Tony Waters 022 190 2487 or Bruce Slater 027 446 3252 The Greytown Grapevine – May 2024 23

If you had stood alongside Neil Skeet at the ANZAC parade, you’d have spotted a double row of medals. The General Manager for Defence Operations, Neil bears medals for Defence Force service across the Pacific and Antarctica. Saliently this year, beneath his own medals were the 1939-45 Star, the Pacific Star and the Defence medal. These latter medals were earned by Ernest France Skeet, Neil’s grandfather. Ernest France Skeet was known to everyone as France. He died late last year (2023) at the age of 98. He was probably the last surviving Greytown-born serviceman from World War II. His future was possibly partly embalmed in his name. Ernest “France” commemorated his Uncle Ern, who lost his life in action during World War I. France became his moniker. Joining the RNZ Navy in 1944, aged 18, France served under the flags of the Royal Navy around the UK, in the Scapa Flow, the Mediterranean and the Far East. He was on Leyte in the Philippines, close to Hiroshima when the bombs were dropped and he was active in rescuing civilians and POWs and, subsequently, deployed to Shanghai. France also saw service in Pacific and Australian waters. It was an exemplary chapter of service, returning to our shores in 1946; a history that becomes increasingly delicate in memory as decades and generations displace those years. For 731 days of service, France received £75.4.10. Even factoring inflation, recognising board-and-care, this wasn’t a sum of consequence. Apart from the war years, France lived in Greytown all his life. His family tangles in the longest of memories of this place, the shaping histories of the workings of this town. The grand-familial farm of Purakau, which partly released land for housing in Jellicoe GREYTOWN HERITAGE TRUST/TE POUHERE TOANGA O KURATAWHITI Ernest France Skeet: 26 May 1925 – 3 December 2023 Street’s neighbourhood and ran to the Waiohine; France’s wife Bernice part of the Garrity family whose family trucking business still runs rubber on local roads. And so much more. This is a legacy of belonging. France’s father was one of 14 children. Both France’s parents were profoundly deaf and met as youngsters at the Van Asch school in Sumner that catered for deaf children of the era. There’s much unsaid about growing up in a family of tender complexity. Forging his own livelihood, working variously in local businesses and orchards, France also bought a block of land at Woodside and battled gorse and rabbits to bring it back to a productive dairy farm. In leisure time, France was a hunter and a fisherman with a passion for the local hills and further afield in Fiordland and Stewart Island. Rugby was in his veins. For 35 years France intensively looked after his wife, disabled by an aneurysm at too young an age. France was a man of an era gone. Resilient, dutiful and entirely embedded in his family. He was the longest serving member of the South Wairarapa Working Men’s Club, a Rotary stalwart. Ask his son what he was like as a personality and he pauses, puzzled. “Just a Dad,” he replies. The pause extends and you know its too hard to speak of, but then he adds, “He always looked after us.” The “looking after” and the “us” is more inclusive than perhaps we acknowledge. France, with his grandson Neil 24 The Greytown Grapevine – May 2024

Martin Connelly, Mayor of the South Wairarapa District Council, was Guest Speaker at our April meeting. It was his first public engagement after a period of leave. In general terms he felt that Wairarapa was doing very well in comparison with other areas in NZ. Unemployment was 2.4% compared with a national figure of 4%, and the time for the Ministry of Social Development to get workers into employment has fallen in recent months. He was writing letters of welcome to 20-30 newcoming families to the area per month, based on their purchase of accommodation as “outsiders”. He noted that the Wairarapa population was growing older faster than the rest of NZ because of the numbers retiring here. We are quite dependent on immigrants for support of older folk. The value of the Wairarapa as a destination for visitors is increasing. The new Dark Skies Reserve will be a continuing attraction to the 80% of the world’s population who never see stars at home. He noted that the four smaller towns were doing well in comparison to Masterton on the basis of their various local functions and events that attract visitors. Classic car and cycle tours are seen regularly. Martinborough has the Jazz Festival, the Chamber Music Festival and two popular fairs; Greytown has a mid-winter festival (called the Festival of Christmas – why not Matariki?) and an Apple Harvest Festival; Featherston has a Book Town and Karukatea Festival that brings in 8-9,000 visitors; Carterton celebrates the summer and winter solstices and Matariki at Stonehenge and has a Yule Festival. Masterton has Wings Over Wairarapa and not much else. However, local government is “well and truly busted”. Since the 1980s, central government has passed on a number of functions to local bodies without passing on new funding. Between 1995 and 2015 central government expenditure has expanded from 9% to 35% of national income. In contrast, over the same period, local government expenditure has risen from 3% to 4.5%. The requirement that the quality of water supplied to homes must be up to scratch is expensive to meet in smaller communities, so is waste water disposal; SWDC has four waste treatment plants in Greytown, Featherston, Martinborough and Lake Ferry; Carterton has a fifth; the four towns south of Masterton also have five water treatment plants to supply around 20,000 people. The Wellington/Hutt Valley/Porirua water supply caters to more than 400,000 people. They also have four waste treatment and four supply treatment plants. Mayor Connelly felt that there should some way to even out the per head cost of drinking water. Our Guest Speaker in May is Mike Butterick MP. The South Wairarapa Rebus Club, southwairaraparebus.com, meets in the South Wairarapa Working Men’s Club at 9:45am on the fourth Friday of each month. Anyone in the retired age group who may be interested in SW Rebus Club is welcome to come along to a meeting as a visitor. Please introduce yourself at the door from the rear carpark or contact John Reeve 021 560 461. David J Woodhams SOUTH WAIRARAPA REBUS CLUB Newcomers, new attractions, ongoing needs The Greytown Grapevine – May 2024 25

Club News: Our long time standing General Manager of the Club, David “Brush” Linton is retiring and the position is being filled by a long time member Mike Dennes. Mike took over on the 6th of this month after many years as a Business Support Manager in the manufacturing industry. Mike, born & bred in Greytown was a member of a well known local family. New to the hospitality industry he accepts it is a real honour to be appointed to the Club manager’s position. Next month’s entertainment on the 14th June will be Deluxe Edition. This band is a Pop/Rock band so get you dancing shoes out! Club 60: The Club 60 Adjunct is our Senior Member Adjunct, however you don’t have to be over 60 to join us, we welcome all who are available to come to our meetings. Our current activities are Housee, Cards and Pool, however if we get sufficient numbers interested we could begin Mah-jongg, Darts etc. Our next meeting will be on Monday 27th of this month at our usual time of 1.30 p.m. Darts: The Darts Adjunct are looking for new players as their 2024 season is now under way. They meet Tuesday Nights at 7.30 p.m. Indoor Bowls: The Adjunct have begun their 2024 season on Thursday nights at 7 p.m. However , they are looking for new players so if you wish to have a roll-up, you are most welcome. Tuesday Club: We play cards every Tuesday at 1.00 p.m. The popular Card Games are Bolivia, Five Crowns, Phase 10 and new game of Pony Canasta. 500 and Euchure is also available if preferred If you are unfamiliar with any of these games come join us for a friendly afternoon and learn. Golf: At last months play saw Cabiti Isaac win the Gordon Salver, up and coming new player. On the 16th June we are having the Services Club from Masterton join us. Pool: Our Championships have begun with the Men’s Singles being played last month. The winner was Jack Lemon with Hayden Craill runner-up. Snooker: Our pool and snooker maestro, Jack Lemon, recently won the Wellington Open Snooker Tournament at the Porirua Club out of a 32-man field. 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 MARTY MURAL WALK Calling local artists Coordinator of the Marty mural walk, Charlotte Harding, is putting a call out to locate local mural artists to get in touch. The Marty mural walk was the brainchild of Auriga Martin who originally founded ventana creative collective. The installation of eight murals in 2017 brought art into the community. Then in 2022 Charlotte Harding was given the thumbs up to explore adding to the murals that still existed by Bec Reilly who now owns Ventana. Having received fruits from Creative Communities the first new mural was installed in 2023 by Joe McMenamin in the Workshop at the corner of Broadway and Cologne Streets in Martinborough. This sparked interest and Charlotte now has permission for more walls to be transformed and join the collection. Harding has started funding a new installation but one comment from the creative community board has been to seek local artists in the future and she is keen to connect with artists who would be keen to get involved. If you would like to know more about the project please email Charlotte on charlotte.harding9717@gmail.com 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 26 The Greytown Grapevine – May 2024

White Swan Tulip (tree) Mania Beautifies Main Street’ Conservation calling – Kei te mahi tātou mo te taiao – communities working together for nature FRIENDS OF O’CONNOR’S BUSH Greytown Soldiers’ Memorial Park Your new home for great things in-store or online WINTER TREATS 75 Main Street, Greytown Phone: 06 304 7118 www.gracegreytown.co.nz 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 to 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 1June 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. White Swan Tulip (tree) Mania Beautifies Main Street These glorious specimen trees in their autumn state certainly add, in my opinion, to the beauty and attraction of Main Street. Thank you White Swan and I recall Craig Thorburn of Grand Illusions for selecting these ‘Lombardy’ shaped tulip trees as a key feature of the highly attractive hotel frontage landscaping. Note also Craig’s own nearby avenue of the same trees leading to his house, garden and business. By way of comparison but also in celebration, please take a look at the eight ‘regular’ tulip trees that were planted at the Greytown Dog Park, Pierce and Cotter Streets, a few Arbor Day years ago. They are also doing very well. One day they will be giant trees absolutely gorgeous in autumn but also ‘bird friendly’ in the right season as they have flowers which, whilst not visually attractive to humans, are apparently appreciated by ngā manu! Please excuse my ‘purple prose’/extravaganza of popular adjectives! Enquiries Frank Minehan 027 252 1084 The Greytown Grapevine – May 2024 27

Specialising in: 9 Decks 9 Fences 9 Pergolas 9 Raised Garden Beds Over 25 years Landscaping Experience Free Quotations Mangatainoka Motors Presents: Brit and Euro Car Day at Tui Brewery Tui Brewery in Mangatainoka will transform into a haven for automotive enthusiasts on 26 May 2024 as Mangatainoka Motors hosts its second car event of the year, showcasing some of the most exclusive, stylish, and unique vehicles from British and European manufacturers. From the sleek curves of BMWs to the iconic design of the Mini, the event promises a thrilling display of automotive excellence featuring brands such as Audi, Volkswagen, Porsche, and Mercedes-Benz. Tui Brewery’s carpark will serve as the backdrop for a gathering of some of the best performance cars in the world. Jesse Robinson, the event organiser, stated, “After the success of our American Car Day last month, with over 140 cars attending, we are amped to do it all again. We are looking forward to seeing what gems are brought out for the day to battle it out. We love that these events have become such a highlight on the community calendar and can’t wait for another epic day here at Tui Brewery.” The event promises not only a visual feast for car aficionados, but also an opportunity for enthusiasts to connect and share their passion for British and European automobiles. Attendees can expect a day filled with camaraderie, excitement, and the chance to explore some of the most impressive vehicles on the road. British and European car and bike enthusiasts can register their vehicles for just $10 and be in to win some great prizes, including the massive $500 Tui voucher for Star of the Show. Visitors are encouraged to make it a day trip for the family, with free entry, and live music, along with great food, cold beer and other refreshments available for all. Brewery tours will also take place at 11.30am for people who are keen to experience the brewery. Tui Brewery will put all proceeds from registrations towards the show’s regular beneficiary, the Mangatainoka Reserve Restoration Project. All registrations are online for this year for Toki Motors events so save time and register before the event. For more details, and to register your vehicle, head to www.tuihq. co.nz The popular 2024 Mangatainoka Motors Show & Shine series takes place on the last Sunday of the month until November. 28 The Greytown Grapevine – May 2024

The Greytown Grapevine welcomes Letters to the Editor of 300 words or less. Letters may be edited for clarity, legal ramifications, length or general taste at the editor’s discretion. We also reserve the right to refuse to publish submitted letters for the same reasons. All letters must be signed. Letters published do not necessarily reflect the views of the Greytown Grapevine, its staff or its advertisers. Crossword Solution Your Letters Dear Editor, Oh dear – what are the Menz Shed up to? Pretending to be developers! Let’s promote a venture on the space we occupy! Oh yes – a food truck site with no facilities. Oops, there is already one (with facilities) not 50 metres away. Why do this? Are they pretending to be planners and traffic managers? Close off the West Street access to half a dozen Main Street enterprises. Their unilateral analysis, a glib: “This area already has two Main Street accesses, so no hardship.” Pretending to be in charge? They have a licence to occupy for a peppercorn rent and use it seven hours hours a week. Surely this is not within their brief. The Menz Shed occupy a prime development site in the heart of Greytown due to some opaque political patronage and contrary to the District Plan. A site subject to a substantial development proposal 3 ½ years ago (Pahikara (remember), a $15 million development with shops, a paved concourse and a movie theatre. Discussion of it was effectively closed by Menz Shed protests of ‘right to occupy’ by dint of a 10-year licence extension). In 2021, council promised to consult the community on uses of the site – no action yet – and the Menz Shed consolidate their occupation with these developments. It’s time to hear from SWDC (who the Menz Shed claim are complicit in their action): is this a fait accompli within the Menz Shed licence? When will they consult on uses of the site? How can they double the rates in three years and ignore an economic proposal which would generate jobs, amenities and council revenue? When will they address possible efficiencies in their organisation and stop the ‘cost-plus’ mentality of recent years? The community deserves better from its council. The Menz Shed should stick to their brief. John Norton, Kempton Street, Greytown Aratoi Masterton painter Jane Sinclair has finished painting her new works for her upcoming exhibition Quiet Observations, on display at Aratoi from mid-April through to June. Her first solo show in nearly a decade, Jane has been inspired by the physical landscape of the mountains, hills, valleys, rivers, and the coastlines of the Wairarapa and New Zealand. This geology, combined with our country’s dynamic weather patterns, creates vast cloudscapes that affect how the light falls on the land and water. The exhibition comprises 12 landscapes, some instantly recognisable and some a little more unknown. “I don’t like to paint the same scenes as everyone else,” she says. “I will try a different viewpoint or paint at dawn or dusk, the colours and atmosphere are fabulous then.” Jane has borrowed some of her works from private collections around the region as well as using some pieces that hang on her wall at home. She has also been busy painting several new works for the show. Jane Sinclair, First Light, Milford Sound, 2023, oil on stretched canvas Solution MAY Infirmaries, 8.Tandoor, 9.Calli, 10.Koha, 11.Inspect, 12.Hit, 13.Huia, 1. Across: 15.Rata, 17.Joy, 19.Foliage, Tsar, Amene, 24.Rainbow, 25.Treadwheels , 1.Intake, 2.Finch, 3.Riot, 4.Adroit, 5.Incisory, 6.Salient, 7.Chintz Down: 17.Jeered, 18.Crowds, 21.Sabre, 22.Dish , 14.Ugliest, 16.Of Yarn, 12.Harakeke Ardgowan Estate, 152 No 1 Line, Tauherenikau Saturday, 25 May, 10am. (Wet weather day Sunday 26 May, 10am). Homewares, books, linen, camping & outdoor gear, garden implements and stakes, garden urns, potted outdoor ornamentals, indoor plants, sheet music, garden furniture, bakeware, vases, office chairs, filing cabinets and much more! CASH ONLY, PLEASE. The Greytown Grapevine – May 2024 29

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 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 MAY CROSSWORD MAY Crossword Clues Across 1. Hospitals in large institutions (11) 8. Asian oven (7) 9. One of “Courtyard Shops” in Greytown (5) 10. Gift, offering (Te Reo) (4) 11. Examine, audit (7) 12. Strike, bat (3) 13. Extinct NZ native bird (4) 15. Native NZ tree (4) 17 & 16 down. Another “Courtyard Shop” in Greytown (3,2,4) 19. Leaves, greenery (7) 20. Emperor of Russia (4) 23. Word at end of prayer (Te Reo) (5) 24. Coloured arc in sky (7) 25. Structures often found in mouse/rat cages (11) Down 1. Group of people entering organization at the same time (6) 2. Species of seed-eating songbird (5) 3. Violent public disturbance (4) 4. Clever, skilful, (6) 5. Adapted for cutting (8) 6. Important, main, noticeable (7) 7. Upholstery cotton fabric with glazed finish (5) 12. Flax (Te Reo) (8) 14. Most unattractive (7) 16. cf. 17 across 17. Sneered, mocked (6) 18. Throngs (6) 21. One of three fencing swords (5) 22. Plate, bowl (4) MAY Crossword Clues Across 1. Hospitals in large institutions (11) 8. Asian oven (7) 9. One of “Courtyard Shops” in Greytown (5) 10. Gift, offering (Te Reo) (4) 11. Examine, audit (7) 12. Strike, bat (3) 13. Extinct NZ native bird (4) 15. Native NZ tree (4) 17 & 16 down. Another “Courtyard Shop” in Greytown (3,2,4) 19. Leaves, greenery (7) 20. Emperor of Russia (4) 23. Word at end of prayer (Te Reo) (5) 24. Coloured arc in sky (7) 25. Structures often found in mouse/rat cages (11) Down 1. Group of people entering organization at the same time (6) 2. Species of seed-eating songbird (5) 3. Violent public disturbance (4) 4. Clever, skilful, (6) 5. Adapted for cutting (8) 6. Important, main, noticeable (7) 7. Upholstery cotton fabric with glazed finish (5) 12. Flax (Te Reo) (8) 14. Most unattractive (7) 16. cf. 17 across 17. Sneered, mocked (6) 18. Throngs (6) 21. One of three fencing swords (5) 22. Plate, bowl (4) APRIL Solution Across: 8.Tweed, 9.Cortege, 10.Noughts, 11.Tekau, 12.Ride, 13.Dozen, 17.Abort, 18.Manu, 22.Whero, 23.Kibbutz, 24.Laziest, 25.Aesop Down: 1.Stoner, 2.Refunds, 3.Idaho, 4.Acts, 5.Brothel, 6.Pesky, 7.Fecund, 14.Abdomen, 15.Vaguest, 16.Diwali, 19.Unzip, 20.Seize, 21.Abram Solutions to the April Issue of the Greytown Grapevine - Apologies. 30 The Greytown Grapevine – May 2024

Shout out! The Greytown Grapevine is now 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 The Greytown Returned and Services Association would like to thank all collectors and supporters for the Annual Poppy Day Appeal which raised $4,022 for our Welfare Fund. For those who placed wreaths on ANZAC Day, thank you. Please accept this as acknowledgement of your contribution. ANZAC Day is a day of great symbolic importance to the Greytown RSA and your input or attendance was greatly appreciated. Bryce Gurney, President THANK YOU The Greytown Grapevine – May 2024 31

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