Greytown Grapevine February 2023

Tenders for the purchase of this gorgeous Greytown Heritage building and land closed on 31 January 2023. By the time you read this article, Sacred Heart’s fate may be known. The possibilities are: that it’s sold and the church building re-located; the land sold and the building to be demolished; sold but the church to be retained as a home or ‘suitable retail outlet’; or none of these. The timing of the sale over the summer holiday season hasn’t helped efforts to save Sacred Heart. The Trust did what it could to alert key people in the Wairarapa Community with the hope that a sympathetic ‘developer’ or entrepreneur would purchase with restoration of the Church and its interior as a priority. We feel a grassroots campaign arising from the Greytown Community, as is happening in Kahutara over their St Francis Church, is the best prospect of saving Sacred Heart at this late stage. The Trust would fully support a grassroots Community initiative. The Trust might also consider taking nominal ownership of the Church for the Community, but there would need to be a large financial contribution behind the project and clear directions given about its future useage. It is understood the vendor had a sale price expectation of around $700,000, the value of the property being held in the land and its location. Sacred Heart Church is located on a prime corner site in the heart of Greytown’s Heritage Precinct. It is a charming 19th century building with beautiful stained glass windows, including a quatrefoil rose window. The noted Wellington architect, Thomas Turnbull, designed Sacred Heart which opened on Christmas Day 1880. In 1957, the main part of the Greytown Courthouse was added to the church as a transept. This later addition also has a set of stained glass windows. AG Bagnall’s Old Greytown doesn’t give any information about the history of the land Sacred Heart was built on. However, Pat Ward’s article Greytown Catholic Centennial Celebrations, written in November 1980, is helpful. I found Pat’s article in an undated publication called Memories of South Wairarapa.This was a Featherston Publishing Committee book compiled by Coralie A Price around 1981. It appears Sacred Heart is on an original (Greytown) Small Farm’s Association Public Utility Town Acre, Lot 30. FEBRUARY 2023 Can the community save Sacred Heart church? The future is uncertain for Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Greytown 82 Main Street Greytown www.sheryllbrasell.com 0800 580 834 or 0211 580 834 Leaders Real Estate Licensed REAA 2008 [email protected] We sell 1 in 3 homes in the Wairarapa Are you thinking of selling your property or wanting to know the true value of your property? Then call me now, I will provide you a free appraisal, and discuss with you how I will achieve a premium price for your property. Phone now to take advantage of FREE professional photos and the advanced internet marketing package. www.lot52tararuajunction.com FOR SALE www.185mainstreetgreytown.com FOR SALE www.lot51tararuajunction.com FOR SALE www.145eaststreetgreytown.com FOR SALE LEADERS GROUP ... continued p3

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... from p1 The section seems to have have been bought by the Catholic Church’s Wellington Diocese in 1865 for 20 shillings (one pound, in other words!). That appears to have been the standard price set by the Small Farms Association in 1853-54 for a town acre in Greytown or Masterton. Hugh O’Connor, a prominent land owner at the time, leased the property until the church was built on it. This great little treasure has no Heritage New Zealand/Pohere Taonga listing. However, it is recorded as a notable building in the heritage listings which are an appendix to the Wairarapa Combined District Plan. Trust Membership Greytown’s heritage, especially its Victorian era buildings along with its beautiful trees, are what the Greytown Heritage Trust believes makes our town so special if not unique! Our heritage attracts people to come and live, play and stay here. If you enjoy reading about our heritage and would like to support the Trust advocating for and protecting it, please support us. Membership is $20 per person or $30 for a couple. You can pay online by internet banking: Greytown Heritage Trust, Account: 03 0609 0090667 00 – please include your first and last name as reference. Frank Minehan [email protected] Cobblestones Museum Music on the Green at Cobblestones Following the highly successful Music on the Green with the Zimmermans on 22 January, we are doing it all again on Sunday 12 March at the earlier start time of 3pm and finish by 7pm. And we’ve managed to book the Andrew London Trio. Andrew London’s quirky and whimsical songs reflect mainstream culture with gentle irreverence, and playfully lampoon many of society’s obsessions and taboos. Themes run the gamut from rugby fans, driving habits, youth culture and weddings to male insecurities, technophobia, household appliances, pretentious socialites, and various other issues of concern to the average middle-aged, middleclass Antipodean baby-boomer. The titles say it all: Let’s Talk About Me, I Hugged My Mate, Middle Aged Man in Lycra. Delivery is wrapped in an easy-going and accessible 1940s-era ‘Hot Club Swing’ package; and the trio’s spontaneous banter transforms the show into more of an interactive cabaret experience for both performers and audience. London handles guitar and most vocal duties, accompanied by Kirsten London on bass. The third member of the trio for this Greytown concert will be harmonica ace Neil Billington. London and Billington’s collaboration spans nearly 30 years, from their early Hot Club Sandwich days in Wellington to the present. For a taste of what’s to come www.andrewlondon.co.nz His songs have been included in a national year 13 English syllabus, feature films (including the recent award-winning biopic No Ordinary Sheila) and European CD compilations. His trio has headlined music festivals in Australia, New Zealand and Norfolk island, and is the only Kiwi act in recent times to have performed in Saudi Arabia, where such activity is officially illegal. A book of 75 song titles has just been published under the title Let’s Talk About Me, one of London’s most-requested songs. And the opening performer for this concert will be Karen Clarke. Karen is one of New Zealand’s finest homegrown indie singersongwriters. Firmly rooted where R’nB and Alt- Country collide she’s well and truly earned her piece of the heartland acoustic music stage with decades of live performance and two albums under her belt. Her strong, sometimes silky, sometimes sultry, smoky vocals over driving rhythm guitar commands respect. Fans enjoy hints of Billie Holiday, and Tracey Chapman in Karen’s mahogany vocal palette as she channels Sister Loretta Tharp’s ‘mother of blues’ on stage determination. Tickets from Eventfinda or Cobblestones Museum. Adult, $25, Family $50, Students $10, Kids $5. There will be a cash bar plus lots of delicious food on sale including Butter Chicken with Rice, Ham Sliders and more. As we are having such unpredictable weather this summer we have arranged to postpone to Saturday 25 March if needed. The Greytown Grapevine – February 2023 3

Wings 2021 Yak 52 Formation. Evan Davies Photography Wings 2021. Evan Davies Photography Take Flight programme at Wings supporting STEAM learning Wings Over Wairarapa is set to draw in the crowds in February with the biennial show delivering one of the largest displays of aircraft in New Zealand. A new aspect to 2023’s Festival will be an expanded STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics) programme called Take Flight. The three-day programme, supported on Schools Day by REAP Wairarapa, is designed to promote and inspire people to consider flight and aerospace careers. It also seeks ways to improve accessibility to STEAM education opportunities, particularly for females, Maori and Pasifika students, and rural schools. Take Flight Co-Founder and WINGS Operation Manager Chris Tracey shared that though secondary students had always attended, 2023 will introduce careers and pathways aspects dedicated solely to students in those years. “It’s very exciting to be able to expand the STEAM programme, which was massively popular in 2021, into the Take Flight programme for 2023. One piece of feedback we had from 2021 was the desire for a targeted programme towards secondary students who were keen to explore pathways and career opportunities. It is all about highlighting how varied and exciting the aviation industry is and of course leaving a legacy for our next generation.” Chris says Take Flight will deliver an annual event and expand to schools in the Greater Wellington region and Lower North Island in future years. The programme will run the whole weekend and be able to be experienced by all show attendees. “We know how crucial this programme is for delivering unique access and hands-on experience for youth to learn and engage with key industry professionals. By connecting students, education providers and employers in the industry we will hopefully continue to see growth and interest in our future generations to come.” Education providers including Victoria University, Waikato University and UCOL will be present throughout the three day programme, giving students information on pathway and career opportunities in the aviation industry. The Tertiary Education Commission will run their Inspiring the Future workshops and for the first time the Ministry of Education have come on board with staff volunteering throughout the programme. Another highlight will be NanoGirl Labs with pop-up aero-science and street science and Wisk Aero who have created an all-electric, self flying air taxi that will transform the way tamariki think about flight. Activities as part of Take Flight will include aircrew maths, rocketry, virtual reality, digital fabrication, and 3D printing. Plus engineering and maintenance, simulation, robotics, circuitry, drones, and other unmanned aircraft. Students will be able to meet aviation experts, engineers, pilots, and technicians to learn about satellite tracking equipment, basic ballistics, body armour, as well as missiles and protection equipment. The Take Flight Programme has been supported by Masterton Trust Lands Trust, Marops, L3 Harris, REAP Wairarapa and Lockheed Martin. Organisers are still calling for volunteers to support the Take Flight programme roles include mentors, onsite logistics and facilitators. To register interest visit wings.org.nz/volunteering Tickets are on sale now for the aircraft extravaganza, held at Hood Aerodrome in Masterton from 24-26 February 2023, and on the Saturday and Sunday admission includes access to the Take Flight programme. The Wings Over Wairarapa Air Festival is regarded as one of the best air shows in the country due to exhilarating flying in the skies and exciting displays on the ground. Flight programme aircraft favourites include the P51 Mustang and the Yak-3M aka “Full Noise” which will entertain crowds. Also featured in the festival will be a Strikemaster, Spitfire TR9, Doug Brooker’s MXS and the Roaring 40’ as well as aircraft from the New Zealand Defence Force. For more information or to purchase tickets to Wings Over Wairarapa please visit www.wings.org.nz Ticket offerings include: General Admission for individual days or a 3-day General Admission, plus a Family ticket option. Prices range from $40 to $150 for an adult; with family deals; 3 day and a Higher Flyer pass option (formerly called Gold Pass) is available. Wings 2023 is able to take place thanks to generous support from the Masterton District Council, Earthcare, Trust House, Spark Business Hub, Masterton Trust Lands Trust, Mediaworks, REAP, and Wairarapa Times-Age. Wings Over Wairarapa 2023 Schedule: Friday 24 February 2023. Gates open 12pm-5pm Air Festival Programme – It is Practice Day Take Flight STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics) Programme for Wairarapa schools. For the public, it is a relaxed day with less crowds and an opportunity to see what aircraft arrive at the Aerodrome for the weekend’s show. Saturday 25 February 2023. Gates Open: 8am-5pm Air Festival Programme – 10am-4pm Traditionally, the busier of the two days. Visitors will watch the aircraft festival programme and much more! Take Flight STEAM activities will continue on the ground. Sunday 26 February 2023. Gates Open: 8am-5pm Air Festival Programme – 10am-4pm Sunday is usually a little more relaxed but will feature the same air festival programme as Saturday. Take Flight STEAM activities will continue on the ground. 4 The Greytown Grapevine – February 2023

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Open Thu-Sun, 64 Jellicoe St, Martinborough, 06 3068212, www.peonieshomeandliving.co.nz Curtains, Roman blinds, Roller blinds & Shutters call Di 027 2545542 or pop in to discuss 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 [email protected] 124 Main Street, Greytown 5712 www.dbosborne.co.nz Greytown MeNZ Shed Türkiye Syria Earthquakes Appeal: New Zealand Red Cross Greytown Menz Shed is supporting the earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria. In the wake of the successful fundraising for the Ukraine Red Cross appeal the good people of the Greytown Menz Shed is once again pledging to give all of their donations for work (repairs/ fixes, builds, community requests etc.) to the Red Cross during the months of March and April 2023 for this appeal. In preparation we ask the Greytown community to support this much needed fundraiser - to help the people of Turkey and Syria who have been impacted by a series of deadly earthquakes. Nearly 30 thousand people have lost their lives, and thousands more have been seriously injured after the earthquakes struck areas of southern Turkey and northern Syria on 6 February. One hundred percent of the funds raised in this appeal will be used to aid the response and recovery efforts of Red Cross and Red Crescent teams on the ground who are working to provide urgently needed support to the people impacted. What can we do? • Repair an item that can be brought into the Menz Shed for a donation. • Make something in our sheds for pick up for a donation. • Ask us if you have something in mind and see if we can help with it. • Make a donation. All donations that the Greytown Menz Shed receives during these two months will go to the NZ Red Cross and they pledge 100% of those donations will go to the Turkey/Syrian fund. Please help us with this cause, you have been so generous in the past and we really want to make this a successful project too. If you wish to contact us then please do so at the Menz Shed at 85 West Street, Greytown on either a Wednesday or Saturday from 9.00 am to Noon. The Menz Shed work on a variety of jobs and items as part of their work for people in the local community 6 The Greytown Grapevine – February 2023

Tauherenikau Fellowship Club Tauherenikau Fellowship Club begins the year Maybe you don’t know what this club is – well, it used to be called Probus but changed its name several years ago and still runs along the same lines as a Probus Club. A typical monthly meeting comprises a mini speaker where someone, often a member, speaks for about 15 minutes, then morning tea which is followed by a main speaker. This format can change: for instance, last year there was a visit to Papawai Marae and a high tea fundraiser for the Breast Cancer Foundation. The February meeting began with member Guy Dowle, who divides his time between Greytown and his home in Malvern, UK, telling members about what it was like to be living here in the first stage of the covid lockdown and in the UK for the rest of the covid outbreak. The main speaker was a representative from FENZ who gave a useful and interesting talk about making our homes and families fire safe. She drew attention particularly to the FENZ free service checking home fire alarms to see if they are working, and to advise which alarms to buy and where to install them. They will even help install them if needed. The Club also has various interest groups, including the antique and gardening group which recently visited Fernside, followed by a finger food lunch at the Greytown Cricket Club pavilion in Soldiers’ Memorial Park. TFC meets at 10am on the first Friday of the month at the Workingmen’s Club. Any person of retirement age in the South Wairarapa is most welcome to join. The March meeting is a perfect time to come along as it is the beginning of the Club’s new financial year. Details are: Tauherenikau Fellowship Cub AGM The club AGM will be held on Friday, 3 March 2023 at the South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club starting at 10am. After a brief AGM and morning tea, the speaker will be Dame Patsy Reddy, former Governor-General of New Zealand. Come along to hear Dame Patsy and to see the Club in operation. Pat Olds, President of the Tauherenikau Fellowship Club finds a pretty spot to rest while visiting Fernside Gardens with the Club’s Antiques and Garden group recently. WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 2023 TAIWAN DATE & TIME: LOCATION: CONTACT: Friday 3 March, 7pm St Luke’s, Church Road, Greytown Refreshments after the service Kay – Phone 022 032 7410 Greytown’s Main Street in 2030 – what could it look like? A presentation on a possible view of Greytown’s commercial Main Street will be made at the Town Hall at 7pm on Wednesday 29 March. “I think it’s important for the community to form an opinion on where they want their town to be going,” says Adam Blackwell. “While council is busy focused on managing the everyday operations of our region, some of the more specific elements of each town’s future should be part of a conversation for local residents. This presentation is designed to get a discussion around Greytown’s Main Street started.” Understanding what makes some small towns flourish while others fail has been an ongoing area of study for Millie and Adam Blackwell as they have travelled throughout NZ, Australia and the US. “There are some great case studies and surveys done in this area, which we can learn from and apply to our own thinking,” says Adam. “I’m focused on the town centre because it’s the gathering place for us as a community and it represents who Greytown is to our visitors. My goal is to put some ideas up for discussion, see what other thoughts are out there and hopefully create a team of enthusiasts to focus on Main Street as a place we want to preserve, grow and celebrate. We are so fortunate to have such a beautiful foundation for our town. Instead of it drifting or possibly going backwards, I’m hoping we can collectively plan a future for Main Street that makes it even more attractive for residents and visitors to enjoy.” For the love of Greytown – a vision for 2030 will be presented by Adam Blackwell at the end of March. Adam Blackwell The Greytown Grapevine – February 2023 7

Let’s hear it for our parks! The 2023 Parks Week celebration runs from Saturday 4 March to Sunday 12 March 2023, and is recognised across Australia and New Zealand. Parks Week 2023’s theme is how parks have a positive influence on our wellbeing. South Wairarapa has a great variety of parks that locals and visitors can explore. If you’ve always wanted to visit a local park but didn’t know where they all are or their facilities, then this week is for you! In Greytown – visit the Soldiers’ Memorial Park or Stella Bull Park, or check out Martinborough’s new ©Storywalk – with a fabulous book to read as you walk through Considine Park. The Soldiers Memorial Park is well used by sports groups, and situated right next to a swimming pool, camping ground and an excellent playground. It is bordered on one side by a boulevard of lime trees planted in memory of the town’s WW1 soldiers. Stella Bull Park was left to the Greytown community in part by residents Stella Bull and Mary Tate. This lovely manicured reserve runs from Main Street to East Street, opposite the school. The reserve includes the Old Library building (1890) and Kouka or Cabbage Tree Cottage (c.1860s). Featherston also has many green spaces and parks to enjoy – why not visit Clifford Square, Barr-Brown Bush or Dorset Square. Parks Week is about celebrating how spending time in our green spaces is important for our wellbeing, Sandra Burles, Wairarapa Walking and Cycling Coordinator, says. “With so many parks and open spaces right at your doorstep, why not get out and enjoy them? “Our local parks offer great options, from short walks to simply sitting, playground options for all ages, shared paths, exercise equipment and dog walking areas. “You can visit your local park, or venture further afield to try a new park in one of your neighbouring towns.” Stella Bull Park provides a peaceful leafy retreat in Greytown 8 The Greytown Grapevine – February 2023

Council celebrates South Wairarapa’s new Dark Sky Reserve status South Wairarapa District Council congratulates the Wairarapa Dark Sky Association (Association) on achieving international dark sky reserve status over South Wairarapa and Carterton. The International Dark Sky Association (IDA) has accredited the Association’s application, giving our region world recognition as one of the biggest dark sky reserves in the world. South Wairarapa Mayor Martin Connelly said it was a tremendous achievement by the Association and involved many years of work, support and cooperation of many other groups throughout the region. “We always knew we had a wonderful night sky, now the world knows,” he said. Viv Napier, chair of the Wairarapa Dark Sky Association and a former South Wairarapa Mayor, said the news followed five years of effort and was the result of outstanding work by a number of dedicated people. “Their foresight and endeavours have produced something really special for Wairarapa, ensuring the pristine night skies that perhaps many of us take for granted, will be protected for future generations,” she said. The Wairarapa now joins 21 International Dark Sky Reserves around the world, and one other New Zealand dark sky reserve in the Aoraki-Mackenzie region. Covering an area of 3665 square kilometres, it is hoped the Wairarapa reserve will in time be extended to include Masterton. To support the application, South Wairarapa District Council approved a change to the Wairarapa Combined District Plan in 2021 to minimise light pollution in the night sky. This included changes to lighting rules around sports grounds and the rollout of downward tilting, warm-coloured street lights that contain the light’s spread. The reserve is expected to bring significant economic benefits from astro-tourism, particularly because of the Wairarapa’s accessibility. As an activity which improves in winter, stargazing is also expected to tie in nicely with local winter events such as Featherston Booktown and Greytown’s Mid-Winter Christmas festival. A founding member of the Dark Sky Association, Ray Lilley, said Tekapo’s astro-tourism section was generating more than $1 million a day before Covid, although that was not the key objective. “We like to think of ourselves as a conservation organisation first, with a focus on preserving the dark sky above us. “Such is the level of light pollution, the natural and pristine version of the sky that we in New Zealand know has been wiped out for 80 per cent of the world’s population.” Dark Sky Reserves require a core area of quality sky and natural darkness, and a peripheral area that supports the core’s preservation. For Wairarapa, the core zone will be the Aorangi Forest Park, a 194sq km protected area managed by the Department of Conservation. Lilley said the application process was rigorous, requiring applicants to demonstrate robust community support for dark sky protection. However, the association had had “tremendous support, particularly from the councils, and a degree of good fortune”. Aside from supporting the reserve application, switching the district’s street lighting to dark sky compliance is expected to have several other benefits. It should reduce electricity costs, maintain the natural environment for plants and animals, and should enable residents to sleep better with lower light levels. Photo Peter Monk Photography (supplied by Destination Wairarapa) Greytown Wheels Park The Greytown Wheels Park is poised to become reality after the South Wairarapa District Council voted to enter into a construction contract this week. At a meeting, Councillors heard how a tender process had been completed and a preferred provider selected. They voted to allow the Council to enter into a contract and begin construction. The Wheels Park has been proposed for some years to fill a gap in recreational facilities for older children and families in Greytown. Many of the design ideas were inspired by submissions from the public and local school children. A modular approach will be taken for the build, enabling the Council’s $1million contribution to fund the first stage that will deliver the core elements of the wheels park, suitable for use by our rangatahi. This approach allows for additional new features as the community requires and as community funding becomes available. The staged construction will mean the park is usable at the completion of each stage, with additions to the park being made as more funding becomes available. Initial estimates put the total costs of the project at $3m. The park will be sited opposite Tararua Junction subdivision and adjacent to the Greytown Dog Park on the corner of Cotter and Pierce streets. Cr Alistair Plimmer, who is leading governance on the project, said the park was expected to be a big hit when completed. “The wheels have been in motion for almost 20 years, and it’s great that we can finally bring it to fruition. Earlier consultation has shown the community is right behind it.” The Greytown Grapevine – February 2023 9

As the first Whispers of the new year, we wish all readers a Happy New Year and trust you all had a relaxing time with friends and family. Over the festive season we had good attendances at the Club and on our Club nights. New Year’s Eve was a good night with many in attendance. Our entertainers were again Good As Gold. When the weather permitted good use was made of the new desks. New tables and leaners have been installed in that area. We now have a change of caterers in the Club, and welcome Brad and Toni of ‘Baloos’. Also, a Magic Fryer has been installed at the bar. Bar snack meals will be available at all times when the dining room is closed. Club 60: We had our first meeting of the Year on Monday 30 January 2023. Our post-Christmas lunch had to be cancelled due to only a small number registering, however our usual activities continued – Housee, cards and pool. Although we are the senior orientated Adjunct you don’t have to be a senior member to join us. We welcome all members who can join us on our afternoons. For the benefit of our newer members, we meet on the last Monday of the month from 1.30-4pm. Also, during the year, we do have reciprocal visits between the Upper Hutt Cossie Club and Petone Workingmen’s Club, however these visits are currently on hold due to lack of numbers. Tuesday Club: We have been playing right through the festive season with reasonable attendances. The Bridge players however had taken a break but are now back again. We play every Tuesday at 1.30pm. The popular card games are Bolivia, Five Crowns, Phase 10 and new game of Pony Canasta. If you are unfamiliar with these games, come join us for a friendly afternoon and learn. Outdoor Bowls: The annual Roy Ingley Trophy will be held on Sunday 12 March at the Greytown Bowling Club. Roll-up is at 10am. A midday BBQ lunch will be held, the cost to be announced nearer the date. A notice is on the Club noticeboard for names of those participating. Competition is open to all Club members and is always a very good day. Darts: The Adjunct has commenced social darts every Thursday at 7pm. Open to all interested into getting into dates this year. The District Inter-club competition should be starting next month. Most of our other adjuncts, ie snooker, golf, indoor bowls, and fishing will be into their winter activities shortly. Interested? See the office to obtain the respective Adjunct contacts. Welcome to the South Wairarapa Workingmans’ Club Monthly 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. e 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 Inner Wheel Club of South Wairarapa Bras winging their way to the Islands Here we go another New Year for Inner Wheel Wairarapa. Our year has started off busy, with our committee and some of our members spending the day at Martinborough Fire Station, providing food and most importantly cold drinks to members of Rotary who were working very hard keeping the Fair running smoothly. We have also been busy washing womens’ bras which were donated to us. They have been sorted and washed, ready to be delivered to different charities and to the Pacific islands. These bras are always gratefully received. Our first members dinner for the year was held at the Offering on Wednesday 15 February, and was a great opportunity to catch up with everyone after the Christmas break. New members are always welcome. For further information phone 022 6533 510. Maureen Mortensen Freshly washed bras, ready for sorting and delivery to the Pacific islands. Supporting women through menopause and all other midlife transitions to live a fulfilling life of passion and purpose www.karenmaggs.com 021 277 5576 Midlife Empowerment Coach 10 The Greytown Grapevine – February 2023

helloworld Travel Masterton 06 378 2454 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/helloworldgreytown/ TRAVEL IS BACK Helloworld is back to assist our valued South Wairarapa clientele. You will find Meredith operating every Wednesday from “The Offering Café”, 65 Main Street, Greytown from 10am – 2pm. Appointments are recommended to avoid disappointment. Come and talk travel while enjoying a nice hot coffee or tea on us. Thank you Jacqui and Bevan, for supporting our weekly pop-up office. Divine River workshops Divine River is a local charity whose aim is to nurture sustainable personal care choices through delivery of a range of workshops in schools and with community group. Our objective is to provide a way for whole communities to develop a greater awareness and understanding of the environmental and wellbeing impacts of their personal care choices and enable them to provide solutions for themselves. We know that sustainability and climate change is a critical issue for our society and a key concern for all. Developing discussion/korero around this topic via our workshops and website helps enable individuals to make a difference for themselves, their family/whanau and their community. Our region-wide programme of community and in-school workshops provide opportunities to connect, build confidence, improve wellbeing and reduce waste. Ngā mihi nui, Lisa Birrell & Joanna Hehir Co-Founder & Co-Chair Aratoi Stop, pause and have a look From photographs that will make you look twice, to incredible textiles, a found object installation to mysterious objects, it’s ok to take your time and linger at Aratoi this month. Current exhibitions Julia Teale: Koha – Presenting Plenitude, 26 Nov-19 Feb Look Closely and Tell Me What You See: Photographs from the Collection, 26 Nov-19 Feb Leah Creaven: Land Girl, 10 Dec-12 Feb Professional Weavers Network of NZ present Ngahere – The Bush of Aotearoa, 10 Dec – 12 Feb Masterton Museum: A Cabinet of Curiosities, until July 2023. Leah Creaven, Footin’ turf, 2022, rug tufted wool Detail from Julia Teale installation from Koha – Presenting Plenitude The Greytown Grapevine – February 2023 11

South Wairarapa Rebus Club Those attending our last meeting were entertained and informed by Guest Speaker, Dale Williams ONZM JP, Deputy Mayor of Carterton and Chairman of the Youth 2 Work Wairarapa Team. Dale is a trade-certified motor cycle engineer and brings a personal trade- and business-oriented mindset to the provision of jobs for young people. His story is well told in the U-tube record of his TEDx talk, “Small town big change”. After an apprenticeship as a motor cycle engineer, at 23 he built his early career in Otorohanga with a motorcycle dealership, which grew, over a period of almost 20 years, into a small chain of dealerships across the Waikato King Country, employing predominantly young people and training numbers of apprentices. After three terms as a community counsellor, in 2004 he was elected mayor, a position he retained for nine years. At that time, Otorohanga was a small town, population 2,700, suffering from high unemployment, youth crime and vandalism. The ideas for a specific support strategy for youth came to him during his first crisis as mayor when two local teenagers took their own lives. In a subsequent public meeting young people told him: “Otorohanga sucks!” It was a place to get away from. At about the same time, local business people with significant family-owned businesses in Otorohanga, employing around 1,000 people, told him they were thinking of moving away because they could not get staff. He saw the value of ensuring local job opportunities for school leavers and worked with the industries involved. Dale, an employer and a local educator/trainer led the creation of a suite of successful programmes to support young people, in particular those not destined for a university education, in their transition from school into fulltime work, to make them “workready”. Individual pastoral care during the transition was a feature of the programme which succeeded on all fronts, achieving zero youth unemployment locally within two years for the first time ever. His success was such that for six years Dale chaired the New Zealand Mayors’ Taskforce for Jobs which saw a “Youth to Work Strategy” based on the Otorohanga experience, produced for all communities to share. Passionate about helping young people achieve the best career outcomes for their personal circumstances, Dale is an advocate of non-academic vocational pathways, realising that not all young people are suited to academic education. “I believe strongly in the value of a good education, transitional support for school leavers, quality and appropriate training, leading into meaningful employment. My background as a tradesman and employer coupled with the support of Council and our communities resulted in a dramatic and sustained reduction in youth unemployment, crime and state dependency.” Youth 2 Work Wairarapa is very active in our region. Their website shows how they work collaboratively with rangatahi (young people), employers, family (whānau) and educators to ensure ALL young people aged 16-24 years in the Wairarapa have the opportunity to have successful pathways into education, training or employment. The South Wairarapa Rebus Club, southwairaraparebus.com, meets in the South Wairarapa Working Men’s Club on the fourth Friday morning of each month and organises an outing in those months with a fifth Friday. Anyone in the retired age group who may be interested in SW Rebus Club is welcome to come along to a meeting as a visitor. Please contact Kay Paget, President, 027 472 9864. David Woodhams 12 The Greytown Grapevine – February 2023

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 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. Red Robin Club Greytown The last meeting for 2022 was the club Christmas Dinner followed the next day by the Over 70’s Christmas Lunch. The Christmas spirit was enjoyed by everyone. The winners of our Christmas raffle were: 1st prize, ticket 035 – Zoe McKellar 2nd prize, ticket 552 – Eileen Ward. Both prizes have been delivered to the lucky winners. In February 2023 the club will reconvene with an interesting programme set by the Entertainment Committee. If you are interested in knowing more about the club, give President Jill a call on 027 243 2583 or Doff on 027 466 7524, they will be happy to talk to you. As a brief outline, the club meets twice a month for a Business Meeting and a Dinner Meeting. While fellowship is important, members help in the community by raffle selling, an annual Market Day, and collecting for other organisations are just a few of the projects we are involved in. Raewynn Linkhorn The Red Robin Club of Greytown enjoying some Christmas spirit at their dinner last year Gareth Rapson and Hamish McDonald from South Wairarapa Bridge Club, with Martin Connelly at a recent Club event. South Wairarapa Bridge Club Bridge Lessons are starting at the South Wairarapa Bridge Club, 28 February 2022, Town Centre, starting at 7pm. Mayor, Martin Connelly also wears another hat as the President of the South Wairarapa Bridge Club. “We are planning to have a super year. We have 90 active members, an enthusiastic committee, and supportive sponsors. Bridge is the world’s most popular card game and every year we have lessons for prospective new members. The attractions are obvious. It is a team game that you play with a partner, it is challenging, fun and a wonderful way to engage with the Wairarapa community.” New tutor, Gareth Rapson, is also excited about the lessons. “The teaching programme that is developed by NZ Bridge is logical, well structured and easy to follow and is a terrific introduction to the game.” The first two lessons are free and if you have any questions please contact Gareth on 027 6666 427. To register either text Gareth or contact [email protected] or come along on the night. The Greytown Grapevine – February 2023 13

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 Third Annual Tweed Ride The third annual Tweed Ride is set to roll around Greytown this Easter. “We’ve already doubled the ticket sales from 2022 with nearly two months to go,” says Adam Blackwell from Blackwell and Sons, co-sponsor of the 2023 National Tweed Ride in Greytown coming up on Easter Saturday. “Word has got around that the Tweed Ride is much more than just a bike ride. It’s basically a party with theatrics, costumes, games, prizes and just happens to be on bicycles. It’s built so much national profile in just two years that we have attracted global gin brand Hendrick’s to come on board as a key sponsor, and Fever Tree Tonic to help us out at the Garden Party afterwards.” Part-proceeds of ticket sales for the 2023 Tweed Ride will be donated to the Trails Trust who maintain the cycle trail from Greytown to Woodside. “We have huge community support for the ride, including the wonderful Red Robins. So it is only fitting that the ride gives back to Greytown,” says Adam. “Easter is such a perfect time for an event like this; it’s usually not too hot and we get calm days that are ideal for a leisurely ride.” The 2023 National Tweed Ride will be held on the west side of Greytown this year to save the expense and logistics of crossing State Highway 2. It will include parts of the Greytown Rail Trail and will conclude with a special garden party at the home of Millie and Adam Blackwell, with a live band, afternoon tea and of course Hendrick’s beverages. “Last year’s Tweed Riders rated the after-ride party very highly, with the chance to win prizes for their costumes, bicycles and facial hair,” reports Adam. “We’ll be taking it up another notch this year with live music and if the urge or Hendrick’s motivates you, a little dancing.” Last remaining tickets for the 2023 National Tweed Ride can be purchased online at www.blackwellandsons.nz localbuilders builtright Our mission is to work closely with our clients from the initial design stages through to completion, ensuring that all expectations are met. www.localbuilders.co.nz 027 693 6591 • Renovations • New Builds • Design & Build • Decks and Landscaping • Pools To find out more on how we can help you please visit our website. 14 The Greytown Grapevine – February 2023

Greytown Music Group concerts for 2023 Ed and Juliet Cooke are very excited about this year’s concert series, entitled Piandemonium! On 2 April, internationally celebrated concert pianist Dr Jian Liu will give a recital of works by Debussy, Liszt and Beethoven. We are very fortunate to have Jian, who has performed at Carnegie Hall and the Lincoln Centre in New York, perform in Greytown. Harpist Anna Christensen, originally from Masterton but recently returned to NZ after many years freelancing in the UK, will provide a snapshot of harp compositions from the 14th to the 21st centuries, on folk and concert harps, on 30 April. On 27 May Auckland Pianist Stephen De Pledge, one of the most exciting and versatile musicians of this generation, will play music by Mozart, Amy Beach, Bach, Falla, his own improvisations, and 12 brand new Etudes by NZ composers for Rae de Lisle’s Fit4Piano series. The concert on 2 July by violinist Donald Armstrong, pianist Jian Liu, and Alex Hambleton on French horn, centres round Brahms’s sumptuous Horn Trio. The programme also includes a new commission by Anthony Ritchie for the trio, Beethoven horn and piano sonata, and Romance for violin and piano by Clara Schumann. Described as a musician with “flair and panache” by the Christchurch Mail, Rakuto Kurano has established himself as a versatile Japanese/New Zealand performer and composer. On 30 July, his piano trio will be playing trios by Anton Arensky, Guy Ropartz, Gabriel Baird and Rakuto Kurano. Finally, the NZTrio returns for a concert on 3 September. Violinist Amalia Hall, pianist Somi Kim, and cellist Ashley Brown will present Homeland 2: Tunes from my Home. The spirit of folk music is at the heart of the Homeland Series, and features the music of Czech composer Anton Dvorak,Victoria Kelly (NZ), Chen Yi (Chinese/ American) and Enescu (Romania). All concerts will be at 4pm, at 57 Wood St, Greytown. Admission $30, $10 for children. Contact Ed and Juliet Cooke for further details: [email protected] or 06 304 9497. Andrew London Trio 3pm – 7pm Sunday 12 March MUSIC ON THE GREEN at COBBLESTONES With Neil Billington [email protected] www.cobblestonesmuseum.org.nz See our Facebook page for more info Join us for a relaxed Sunday afternoon at Cobblestones. Cash Bar & delicious food on sale. Karen Clark Tickets on Eventfinda or at Cobblestones • $25 Adult • $10 Student • $5 Children under 13 • $50 Family The Greytown Grapevine – February 2023 15

Happy New Year to you all! Here we are heading into another season of all things Sport & Leisure for 2023. A reminder to all the community that we do now have a permanent web shop up and running, where we have our Team Greytown clothing available for purchase all year round. We also have some samples available to look at in our office in the town centre, so pop in if you would like to have a look at some of the items. There is a link to the shop at the top of our facebook page or you can visit this site. We now have Greytown socks available online and will look to add black shorts and any other items that might be of interest to our sports clubs. I had the pleasure of attending the Wellington Wairarapa Gliding Club open evening back in December. This was a great opportunity for me to see what the club was all about, and I had a fabulous young man, Regan, share his knowledge and passion for the sport. If you have an interest in Gliding and want to know more, check out this awesome club in our community, they are very welcoming and would love to see you. If you have any sports and leisure questions or queries, please do not hesitate to pop into the office and see me. We are looking forward to a great 2023. Rosie Swanson, Executive Officer Greytown Community Sport and Leisure Society PO Box 106, Greytown, 5742 89 Main Street, Greytown, 5712 P: (06) 304 8310 | M: 027 278 9400 [email protected] | www.greytownsport.org.nz www.facebook.com/GreytownSportLeisure Love Greytown? Love sport and recreation? Love us on Facebook! VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH – FEBRUARY 2023 This month we are celebrating Rob Setford. Rob moved to Greytown over seven years ago, and in that time, he has dedicated his time to helping Greytown Cricket, Football, rugby and the swim club. On top of his volunteering within the Greytown sporting scene, Rob was recently involved in helping the Wairarapa year 7 Representative cricket side with coaching, umpiring, scoring and parent helping on their tournament in Napier. Rob has an extensive knowledge of sport and is happy to share his knowledge. He just gets on and gets it done without expecting any recognition. We think Rob is a great recipient of this months Volunteer of the month and, on behalf of Team Greytown, thank you for your continued contribution to our community of sports and leisure, it is greatly appreciated! Greytown Scouts fundraising for Jamboree Greytown Scouts kicked off their fundraising efforts with a car wash in January at the Challenge garage. The Scouts are fundraising to send 14 of their troop to the Jamboree in Hamilton this December. A huge thanks to Challenge for kindly letting us use their space. The next car wash will be Saturday, 18 February, so head down to support the Scouts and get your car sparkling. Look out for a firewood raffle throughout February as well. A substantial amount of fundraising needs to happen to get the Scouts to Jamboree, so, along with the classic sausage sizzles, raffles and car washes, Scouts are willing to do odd jobs around your home. If you have a job that needs doing that you think a group of Scouts could tackle, such as stacking firewood, weeding, moving rocks or washing windows, then let Rachel Butler-Peck know on 021 207 8770 or [email protected]. If you price the job, we’ll send the Scouts to you to complete the work. Scouts hard at work at our first fundraiser for Jamboree 16 The Greytown Grapevine – February 2023

The ‘Team Greytown’ section of the Greytown Grapevine is coordinated by the Greytown Sport and Leisure Society. The Society would particularly like to recognise the generous support provided Lamb-Peters Print and by the 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. Greytown Football Club There’s plenty going on at Greytown Football Club with pre-season training in full swing for the senior club. The Men’s 1st Team never actually stopped from 2022, with the bulk of last year’s squad meeting every Tuesday night over the summer to keep their fitness and ball skills going, while the rest of the club joined in during the first week of the month. Pre-season training began on 7 February, with returning coach Phil Keinzley back to coach alongside new Assistant Coach Josh Stevenson, a former Chatham Cup and Central League winner with Napier City Rovers and New Zealand (Indoor) Futsal rep, who has recently moved to the region. With Keinzley and Stevenson at the helm, hopes are high the club can repeat or go one better than they did in 2022, finishing runner-up in Capital Division Four which, in any other year, would have resulted in promotion, but due to a re-shuffle of the leagues, only one team (Wellington United) were moved up. Both coaches have attracted a number of new players to the club, so competition will be hot over the next few weeks to make the final squad. With the 1st team having kept going from the end of the season, the rest of club joined in on 16 February to get their seasons underway and, after increasing to five mens and two womens teams in 2022, it will be interesting to see how many players are keen to carry on, or new members keen to join the club. While the Wairarapa League set up won’t be confirmed until March, it’s likely team numbers will probably stay the same, but with plenty of interest from those who played in the club’s pre-Christmas social league, the club will be prepared to look at additional teams if the need is there. Two of the club’s teams won championships last year, Property Brokers took out Wairarapa Men’s 2nd division, while the Greytown Gem Rubies won the Wairarapa Women’s League and will be looking to double down again this year. The Diamonds will also be looking to consolidate their place in the league. With the large numbers already competing for places in the top Mens team, Division One GFC Tremains will be looking to improve on 2022, while the veteran Spartans and The Offering, will be looking to enjoy themselves with plenty of good football. If you’re keen to join in and play football for Greytown in 2023, get yourself down to Soldiers Memorial Park for pre-season training, starting at 6.30pm, each Tuesday and Thursday. Greytown Swim Club Greytown swim club have been very lucky to have a new head coach running the swim club, Morris Cassie. Anna O’Connell, our previous head coach, had done an amazing job with the swim club, and it’s great to have another knowledgeable and enthusiastic head coach. Throughout the summer holidays, the swim club has been operating with the help of all the coaches Morris, Rachel Millar and Ryan Garrity. Without any of these volunteers, and the committee, we wouldn’t be able to run the club. Feel free to come down and have a look at what the club is about Tuesday (swim coaching) and Thursday (race nights) 5.30-6.30pm. The season finishes mid March. Josh Stevenson Phil Keinzley The Greytown Grapevine – February 2023 17

Greytown Bowling Club 120th anniversary 2023 truly is a landmark year for the Greytown Bowling Club. On Wednesday the 13 May 1903, the Club received it’s “Certificate of Incorporation” being registered as an “Unclassified Society” under the provisions of “The Unclassified Societies Registration Act 1895”. On 24 December 1925, the Club was re-registered as an Incorporated Society under the “Incorporated Societies Act 1908”. So this year, 2023, is the 120th Anniversary of the Greytown Bowling Club’s presence in our Town and on the same site – 55 East Street. A truly remarkable achievement and, as it is today, dependent almost entirely on the many years and hours of dedicated voluntary service by members. But we’ll have more to say about this “Special Year” in a future article. All of the Club Championships matches have now been completed with the winners going forward to the Bowls Wairarapa Centre “Champion of Champions” Play Offs. Winners for the 2022-23 season are: Club Championship Fours: (Men): Craig Meyrick, Adrian Tregurtha, Dean Hands, Peter Phillips. (Women): Pauline Brooks, Ev Bull, Glenda Evans, Therese Meyrick Club Championship Triples: (Men): Donald Walker, Pat Herbert, Gary Jonas (Women): Pauline Brooks, Glenda Evans, Ev Bull Club Championship Pairs: (Men): Dean Hands, Darren Meyrick (Women): Pauline Brooks, Glenda Evans Club Championship Junior Singles:** (Men): Keith Graham (Women): Glenda Evans Club Championship Junior Pairs (Men): Keith Graham, Craig Meyrick (Women): Pauline Brooks, Glenda Evans **A “Junior” is a 1 to 5 year Bowler, it is not an age related designation Congratulations to everyone concerned and the very best of luck in the forthcoming “Champion of Champions” events. On Saturday 14 January, the Club was proud to jointly host Day 1 of the Wairarapa Open Men’s Singles. Day 2, Sunday 15 January, the final was played at the Host Club, Featherston BC. We appreciated the comments from the eventual winner, Ian Monaghan, and others who made special reference to the wonderful condition of the greens. We graciously acknowledged and congratulated GBC Green Keeper, Darren Meyrick, and his helpers for the marvellous job they had all done in getting our newly laid green in 2021 to it’s current excellent state. Business House This years Business House competition has once again attracted the maximum number of entries – 22 teams, for the eight week season. We are almost halfway through, and it’s quite evident that all participants are thoroughly enjoying their night out, and in this keenly fought competition, it will only get tougher as all teams strive to become top dog for 2023. Greytown Netball Club Greytown Netball Club recently held their AGM, where they said goodbye to some incredible committee members and reflected on an amazing 2022 season. The club wants to thank the outgoing committee members for their hard work to create such a successful and fun season for our club members. The amount of time, effort, and passion put into the club is often underestimated, and their dedication was rewarded with one of the most successful seasons yet. Special thanks go to Kate Jurlina, who after an incredible two years of leadership, bringing her passion, knowledge, and skill to the role, is stepping down as President. As the club heads into the 2023 season, they’ve been reflecting on last season. “We started off with a new trials format, four senior teams were put together, and pre-season training and fitness began. We also had six junior teams, with one team travelling up to the Masterton competition – great numbers considering COVID was still lingering,” Kate says. “We were agile and adapted to the season format changing, having three wonderful coaches across four senior teams, and many parents and players stepping in to coach the juniors. We held a wonderfully successful quiz night where our very generous community came for a night of fun at The Offering and showed their support. “The first round of netball was a success, with two of our senior teams being in the top four! Our juniors were showing improvements every week, and their sportsmanship and teamwork shone. We had an amazing group of umpires who showed their dedication every week to umpiring for both our seniors and juniors, so our players could focus on the game. “To finish off the season, our Greytown Property Brokers team won their prem 4 final with a tightly contested game. The true culture of the club was seen with many supporters on the side line, cheering them on. Seniors celebrated our success at our heroes and villains-themed prizegiving, held at our sponsors The White Swan, and The Top Pub, with the junior and club prizegiving held later at the Greytown Rugby Club. “On behalf of the committee, we want to thank all our players, coaches, umpires, managers, parents, and supporters again for your ongoing support and commitment for our 2022 season.” The club is holding their open day and premier trials on 12 March, with a second premier trial on 14 March, and a uniform night on 22 March. If you’re interested in joining Greytown Netball Club as a player, umpire, coach, manager, or supporter then please come down to the open day or get in touch via at [email protected]. More details about these events can be found on the club Facebook page @greytownnetballclub and will be finalised by our incoming 2023 committee. The club looks forward to introducing its new committee in the next issue of The Greytown Grapevine. 18 The Greytown Grapevine – February 2023

Check out our ‘Services & Support’ timetable. Email: [email protected] Web: www.fcc.nz 14 Wakefield St, Featherston Ph: 06 308 8239 Featherston Community Centre Activities & Education FEBRUARY DAY TIME ACTIVITY CONTACT Mon Tue 9.30am – 10.15am Every Monday, starting 13th Pilates for Wellness Sara Cory [email protected] 7pm – 8pm 20th Featherston Beautification Group New people welcome Rhonda Jones – 027 844 4470 12noon – 1pm Every Monday, starting 13th Move Better, Feel Better: Feldenkrais® movewithease.co.nz Rupert Watson - 027 585 3822 1pm - 4pm Every Monday Mah Jong Pat Hamilton - 06 308 9729 1pm - 4pm Every Monday FSTN Senior Citizens Club Cards Val Watkins - 06 308 9293 7.30pm – 9pm 14th Light Minded $5 per participant Julia – [email protected] Wed 10.30am – 12.30pm Every Wednesday Wisdom & Wellbeing Pauline Cave - 021 102 8857 2pm – 4pm Every Wednesday Ukulele Group Diana – 027 230 1221 7pm – 8pm 8th Body, Massage & Movement Pop up class Sara Cory [email protected] Thur 10am – 11am Every Thursday Move Better, Feel Better: Feldenkrais® movewithease.co.nz Rupert Watson - 027 585 3822 11.30am – 1pm 2nd Book Group Pat Dette – 06 308 9515 6:30pm – 7:30pm Every Thursday Belly Dance for Beginners Antonia Blincoe - 021 105 7649 Fri 10am – 12noon Every Friday Friday Knitters $2.50 per participant May Brown - 06 308 6912 Mary Mason – [email protected] 10am – 2pm Every Friday WoRN Cloth Collective Workshop Based at Kiwi Hall Sara Uruski - 0274 474 959 6pm – 8pm 3rd *** First Friday Festival *** Based at the town Squircle Jo/Hana/Tiff/Ava via Centre office Sat 9am – 10am Every Saturday Move Better, Feel Better: Feldenkrais® movewithease.co.nz Rupert Watson - 027 585 3822 10.15am – 11.15am Every Saturday Koha Yoga Thiru – 021 177 1857 10am – 12noon Every Saturday Toy Library featherston 10am – 12noon Every Saturday Featherston Toy Library Pop in and check us out Abby Waterson – 021 025 66719 10am – 2pm 18th Social Crafters Lyndia Moore [email protected] * Brought to our community with the support of Jen Bhati Property Check out our ‘Activities & Education’ timetable. Email: [email protected] Web: www.fcc.nz 14 Wakefield St, Featherston Ph: 06 308 8239 Featherston Community Centre Services & Support FEBRUARY DAY TIME SERVICE CONTACT Mon Tue 9am - 12noon Every Monday from 13th Fab Feathy - Ᾱtaahua Pae Tū Mōkai Drop-in hours - fabfeathy.nz [email protected] 9am – 12noon Every Monday from 13th Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs Drop-in and see us! [email protected] 027 370 1331 9.30am – 12.30pm IRD Compliance Manager Centre Office 7pm - 8pm 20th Featherston Beautification Group Rhonda Jones - 0278 444 470 11am – 3pm 14th Wairarapa Community Law Centre Free legal advice available WCLC - 06 377 4134 0800 924252 9am – 12noon 7th & 21st Mayor’s Drop in Drop in and see Martin Connelly [email protected] 7.30pm – 9pm 14th Light Minded Group Julia Wall - [email protected] Wed Thur 8.30am – 3.30pm 15th Before School Checks [email protected] 10:30am – 12:30pm Every Wednesday Wisdom & Wellbeing Pauline Cave - 021 102 8857 Starts 7pm 22nd Featherston Community Board Meeting [email protected] By appointment Moana’s Hair Moana - 021 029 40145 10.30am – 12pm 9th Cancer Society Support Group Cancer Society 0800 226 237 or Centre office 10am – 3pm 16th Autism Wairarapa Support Group 10am – 12noon Autism Wairarapa Office 12noon – 3pm * [email protected] Appointments & Drop-in welcome By Appointment Moana’s Hair Moana – 021 029 40145 1.30pm – 3.30pm Every Thursday Digital Seniors Free digital support 0800 373 646 7pm – 8pm 2nd SW Branch of NZ Labour Party Ken Stokes - 027 347 2891 7:30pm – 8:30pm Every Thursday Alcoholics Anonymous AA - 0800 229 6757 Fri 12.30pm – 2.30pm 24th CAP Debt Management Coach * Drop in/Outreach 0508 227 111 (FREE CALL) 10am – 12.30pm 17th Feminine Business Connection www.bit.ly/FBCWairarapaFeb Sun 7pm – 9pm Every Sunday Narcotics Anonymous NA - 0800 628 632 Women’s Refuge – 0800 733 843 or 06 377 1717 Advocate available for a confidential chat Kids Programme running during term time ACC ISSC – Sensitive Claims Therapy 022 676 5883 V Piki Youth Mental Health Support for rangatahi 18 – 24yrs www.piki.org.nz/enrol-now Wellington Wairarapa Gliding Club January has been a real mixed bag with the weather. Continual rain for the first two weeks of January followed by two weeks of great flying weather. And at the time of writing, back to the rain! Although it has been frustrating, the northern gliding clubs have had a real hammering with the Auckland Soaring Championships being cancelled. The South Island has clearly been the place to be for reliable soaring conditions. Having said that, we have been particularly fortunate to have had great weather for our intensive flying courses which have been well attended and kept the summer crew very busy. We have had a great month for achievements. We will include all successful outlandings as an achievement worth celebrating. Outlandings are a part of glider flying, and the decision to land must be made at a good height to give not only a choice of suitable fields, but also to be able to plan the circuit and landing. Tony Van Dyke has come second in the Racing Class of the Multi Class Nationals just completed at Omarama. Kieran Cassidy came 4th in the club class of the JoeyGlide in Australia and won the Junior Trans Tasman Trophy and Southern Cross Trophy. Alistair Grocott completed a 90 minute flight on 31 December 2022. Paul Williams has a number of achievements: Silver height gain; 50km flight; and an outlanding between Mt Bruce and Eketahuna. The Greytown Grapevine – February 2023 19

I am beyond thrilled to be moving to the Tremains brand. I can’t wait to see my current clients again soon and meet new ones too! I absolutely love working in real estate. I love people, I love homes, and I love the Wairarapa. You’ll see that commitment come through in the results that I achieve and in the experience that we have working together. I bring really practical skills such as marketing, communications, psychology and strategy - to selling your home. This means not only will I get you the best price possible for your home, but it will be with the least stress possible (because I know how stressful it can be for you!). I’ve had significant success with property sales and my clients really enjoy working with me. I communicate often and well - you’ll always know exactly what is happening and can feel confident l have everything handled for you. So, if you are considering selling your home – or know someone who is - let’s chat! Hi there, I’m Jo Parker I’ve joined the Tremains Wairarapa sales team. 027 207 6418 [email protected] Tremain Real Estate Wairarapa Ltd Licensed Real Estate Agent REAA 2008 20 The Greytown Grapevine – February 2023

20-25 hours per week We are looking for an Office Manager to join our awesome team. Hours and days can be negotiated to suit the needs of the successful applicant and our centre. Effective communication, self-motivation and initiative are essential personal attributes for this position. If you have experience in administration and are an enthusiastic team player, we would love to hear from you! GREYTOWN EARLY YEARS Office Manager – Permanent Part Time Email [email protected] for a job description or phone Nicola Billman on 06 304 8922 to discuss the role. Applications close: 5pm Friday 24 February 2022 Forward covering letter, CV and two referees to Nicola Billman [email protected] or 61 Main Street, Greytown, 5712 A good Property Manager can save you time and money. A great Property Manager will also look after your biggest asset as if it were their own. From FREE rental appraisals, securing top quality tenants, through to rent collection and payment, regular property inspections and responding to maintenance requests. In fact, everything related to the management of your Rental Portfolio. Lifestyle Property Management offers competitive fees, free property inspections, up to date systems and processes, and personal service, second to none. Real Estate is still the best investment you can have so call me now and let us do all the hard work for you. Dianne Gates Freephone 0800342837 Mobile 027 2247381 Residential Property Management Greytown Little Theatre Studio 73 updates Our next production; ‘Ladies Day’ We are delighted to report that that we have cast Ladies Day, a comedy by Amanda Whittington. The cast is: Julia Harris, Sheri Wales, Grace Kreft, Anna Logan, Alex Nyman and Egan Tearle. John Gilberthorpe will be directing and Victoria Ross will be Assistant Director. Jo Crimp will stage manage and will be assisted by Janet Fail and Pauline Donaldson and Rita-Ann Penhale will be looking after the costumes. Rita-Ann has already identified that we need to borrow a set of racing silks. If there is a horse owner out there who can assist we’d love to hear from you. The show will play for nine performances from 18 May at Studio 73. Annual General Meeting The Annual General Meeting of Greytown Little Theatre will be held on Monday 27 February at 7.30pm in Studio 73, Main Street, Greytown. All members and prospective members are welcome to attend. The agenda will include; 2022 Annual Report and Financial report, election of officers, plans for 2023 and an update on our proposed extension to Studio 73. Community Choir GLT is helping to set up a community choir for Greytown. There was a great attendance at the first gathering on 1 February where a wide range of ideas were canvassed. Holly Winterwood, who has an extensive music background, is the Choir Leader but she is looking for someone to share the role. If you have experience in leading a choir or think you can assist please give Holly a call on 027 952 8336. After school drama classes This year Lynn Bushell will be running after school drama classes on a Monday and Thursday. For more information, https://colabrenz.wordpress.com/ John Gilberthorpe President, Greytown Little Theatre 0274 586 126 The Greytown Grapevine – February 2023 21

DUCKETT FUNERALS Est. 2020 (06) 377 0231 Your only locally owned and operated funeral home, by South Waira r apa lo c a l resident s who are passionate about s erving our c ommunity . #SUPPORTLOCAL 63 Main Street Greytown [email protected] 027 270 8122 | 06 370 2336 Enquiries welcome! GREYTOWNPilates “A great habit” 9am 10am 11am 6-7pm Tues Thurs Fri Sat Balance & Flexibility Strengthening Core Core Focused Balance & Flexibility Zoom Core Focused *Lengthen & Strengthen Mats and equipment supplied. *Zoom by email invite. * New evening classes with Hilary – $15.00 per class Helping to grow women in business It’s great to see so many women in business in the Wairarapa, that are wanting to get their businesses known more in our region. If you are not aware, Venus Businesswomen’s Network has two regular fortnightly meetings in the Wairarapa held on alternate Fridays at 12-1pm. One at The Gladstone Inn and the other at The White Swan in Greytown, with a third group starting up on Tuesday mornings 9.30am at Wild Oats Café, starting 7 March. With over 40 Groups New Zealandwide and growing, the Venus Network is a great way to get exposure for you and your business, not just in the region but nationwide. Whether you’re just starting out or have been in business for a long time, it can be incredibly isolating. That’s where Venus comes in. Combining a supportive community of experienced businesswomen with practical support and learning, you’ll find everything you need to take your business further. Connecting you with a group of likeminded, proactive, and supportive women who will become your sales advocates and cheerleaders. What is a Venus networking group? It’s a group of up to 22 women who are committed to growing their business through building strong relationships. They make the commitment to support you as you grow – by connecting you to trusted suppliers, potential referral alliances and new clients. It operates as an ongoing business mentoring and coaching programme, with new educational topics each meeting to help you fine tune your business. We invite one woman per profession into any of our groups. This allows you to have exclusive promotion of your profession. This isn’t a coffee group; it is a network serious on helping Women in Business grow. We invite anyone interested in any three of the locations to come for a visit by registering your interest to phillippa. [email protected] 22 The Greytown Grapevine – February 2023

CONTACT DETAILS SERVICES ONLINE SERVICES FEES Address: 30 Bidwills Cutting Road, Greytown Opening Hours: 8am-5pm Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 8am-7pm Wed We will not tolerate abusive behaviour, and you will be asked to leave in these circumstances. Phone: 06 304 9012 Email: [email protected] Website: www.greytownmedical.co.nz + Family Healthcare GP & Nursing Services Sports injury treatment including for sprains and wounds. Adult and child immunisations. Before-school checks. Drivers licence, employment and insurance medicals. Quit smoking. Sexual health and contraception. + + + + + + Register with ManageMyHealth to: + book appointments view your medications request repeat prescriptions + + We can help activate your registration for ManageMyHealth. + Visit our website for a list of our fees. Visits usually free for children aged under 13. Payment for fees are expected on the day of your appointment. Payment plans are available. + + + Talk to us for more details. GREYTOWN MEDICAL CENTRE Greytown Medical Centre Ministry of Health mandatory wearing of masks for any visits to the practice and be mindful of social distancing please. Please do not leave NON-urgent appointments or prescriptions until the last minute. We need to make sure we can manage clinical urgency rst. So if you know something is coming up due, ie Drivers licence etc, please make this appointment early enough for us to be able to book you in within the timeframe you need. Clinical urgency will always take preference on appointment availability – and please be mindful; we manage walk in accidents and clinical emergencies, so there are times your appointment may be running late or need to be rescheduled. We always try to avoid this, but ask for your patience and understanding please. New faces at the helm at Hospice Wairarapa Hospice Wairarapa welcome two new faces and are looking forward to a fantastic year ahead. Gretchen Saulbrey has been appointed as the Interim Chief Executive and Dr Jenny Prentice will take on the role of Service Delivery Manager. Gretchen has a wide-ranging background including serving as a sworn police officer, managing small businesses and an NGO, and in the last four years, working in project and programme management across complex social issues within the Ministry of Social Development, Police and Oranga Tamariki. “It’s been a privilege working for government agencies and at the pointy end of some very tricky social problems. I’ve learned so much about the need for strong collaboration, multi-agency approaches and enduring partnerships to create the right changes at the right time.” “I’m thrilled to have been given the opportunity to work back in the Wairarapa and to be part of the Hospice team,” said Gretchen. Bringing expertise to deliver the services needed, Jenny brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in social work, public policy, aged care, palliative care, the health sector and organisational development. “I’m looking forward to getting to know the team and continuing the development of palliative care services in the Wairarapa.” Hospice Wairarapa is part of a palliative care system that delivers wrap around support services alongside other communitybased services and health providers, GP’s, medical practices and the clinical services provided by Kahukura, the Te Whatu Ora palliative care team. Both Gretchen and Jenny are looking forward to ensuring Hospice Wairarapa continues to contribute meaningfully to an integrated palliative care service across the whole of the Wairarapa. “We want to play our part in ensuring that all palliative care services are easy to access and navigate, and that Hospice supports this journey by providing a welcoming, inclusive and safe experience for individuals and whānau at any stage of their palliative care.” The focus of Hospice Wairarapa services is taking care of the psycho-social, spiritual and cultural needs of an individual and their family/whānau through their journey towards, and during, end of life care. Hospice services are available to everyone in the community and are completely free of charge. To enable these services to remain free, Hospice relies on highly valued funders and a vast network of committed volunteers, people who, quite simply, give up their time in the service of others. You’ll find these volunteers with their sleeves rolled up alongside Hospice staff at one of the many fundraising events or in the day-to-day running of the retail arm of Hospice. Gretchen has had a glimpse behind the scenes of this work. “I’ve been blown away by the scale of the operation and the exceptional way it’s organised.” Almost everything that is donated is moved through the Masterton or Greytown shop, the Saturday morning garage sale (held at Te Kowhai, 59 Renall St Masterton) or the lesser wellknown treasure-trove, the bookshop (behind the Greytown shop). Of course, none of this is possible without a skilled and committed team. “The team at Hospice love what they do, and it shows,” says Gretchen. Gretchen and Jenny are looking forward to becoming part of the team and continuing the legacy of Hospice in Wairarapa. Gretchen Saulbrey has been appointed as the Interim Chief Executive The Greytown Grapevine – February 2023 23

Greytown Early Years “Grandparents are a delightful blend of laughter, caring deeds, wonderful stories and love”. We have had a great start to the new year welcoming back our tamariki and their whānau and hearing all about their adventures over the break. We began the year by holding our annual Grandparents and treasured person’s day. This was a magical morning filled with love, laughter and joy as our extraordinary whānau were able to see and immerse themselves in all the wonderful play that’s a part of everyday learning and life at Early Years. Each whānau then received a very special framed photograph of their loved ones that captured the essence of whanaungatanga (family connection) as they all enjoyed their time together. Thank you for all coming and enjoying this morning with us; it’s wonderful to further make connections with our extended whānau and to see the Aroha that is being sprinkled around one another. One of our current priorities for children’s learning is Identity. To support this we have made a set of blocks with children’s faces on them for them to use in their play – especially storytelling. Children have really enjoyed seeing themselves represented in their environment. We plan to extend this further by collecting photos of local areas of significance such as our awa, maunga and places children relate to and then make more small blocks. Amber and Arthur enjoying a special moment with their grandparents’ 24 The Greytown Grapevine – February 2023

COASTAL POOLS NZ SW IMM ING POOL INSTALLAT ION LTD Coastal Pools have installed pools all over the lower North Island and can help you with landscaping options like decking, fencing and more. Our point of difference is we have the health of our customers in mind, we don’t install chlorinated pools and instead offer three options. • Pure fresh water • Mineral • Saltwater www.coastalpools.nz TO FIND OUT MORE VISIT BASED RIGHT HERE IN GREYTOWN Greytown Kindergarten Our tamariki enjoy engaging in music and movement activities while at kindergarten. Music and movement provide opportunities for our tamariki to enhance their coordination, literacy, numeracy and listening skills while having fun. It is a wonderful way to inspire exercise, social play and creativity for our tamariki. Presently, We’re going on a Bear Hunt – where the tamariki hunt for the bear within the kindergarten environment and The Floor is Lava are the most requested music and movement routines. Greytown Toy Library Summer is humming Wow! Has it been busy at the toy library this summer! It’s been great seeing so many people. Keep on coming because we have happily acquired some new toys lately. This is thanks to a grant from TG McCarthy Trust and a Lottery Community Grant as well as our growing patronage over the last year. Our new ‘hero’ toys include some fabulous ride-ons such as giant pedal tractors, bouncy fun Hopperz, and really exciting Ezyrollers. Our Ezyrollers are different sizes for different ages. They are perfect for Greytown as they are designed to operate on flat surfaces. Once you’ve seen your kids playing on Ezyrollers you WILL be jealous. (We weren’t paid to say that!) Our volunteers are also back into the swing of things and believe in having fun as well as serving our community. Newbies are always welcome as it definitely takes a village to run a toy library. Contact us via [email protected] or talk to one of our wonderful librarians. The new Ezyroller! The Greytown Grapevine – February 2023 25

Kiri Carroll Kiri is our newest permanent staff member. She’s always wanted to be a librarian and feels super lucky to have landed a job with WLS. She is the lead for our social media, posters, and all graphic design. Kiri is about to embark on her professional studies in library and information management. A total bookworm, she spends any spare time reading! Andrea Darbyshire Andrea is our multi-talented lead for acquisitions and cataloguing. She makes sure all those items you can borrow are in the branches and on the catalogue. An experienced librarian, Andrea is usually found at Carterton Library with a different hair colour every month. Andrea’s an avid reader, crafter and addicted to K-drama. Annette Beattie Annette’s been the WLS Manager for two and a half years. She’s responsible for leading our team and helping us navigate changing times. You’ll often see Annette working the front desk if we’re short-staffed. When not at work, a large hillside garden, experimenting with pottery, or exploring the great outdoors top her list of favourite pastimes. Did you know WLS libraries operate as a shared service across Carterton and South Wairarapa? This means the libraries at Featherston, Greytown, Martinborough and Carterton work together to provide you with a comprehensive library service. Being a team across four sites means nearly all staff regularly move around our branches Moving around helps us share our knowledge and skills with you and each other. It also helps us better know the collection at each library and point you to your next great read! We have an amazing team who’ve worked at WLS for anywhere between 18 months and 36 years. We also have a group of casual staff who you’ll also see from time to time. We’re conscious of comments about “new faces”. So, this year we thought we’d help you get to know us a little better by introducing a few of the team each month, starting with Kiri Carroll, Andrea Darbyshire and Annette Beattie. We invite you to say hello next time you meet them. Kiri Carroll Andrea Darbyshire Annette Beattie Wairarapa Library Service YOUR ONE-STOP SHOP FOR EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL • Wiring for renovations and new builds • Electrical repair work • Sales and service of most brands of whiteware and electrical goods Locally owned servicing Wairarapa-wide & Appliances (2017) Ltd Phone: 06 379 8930 email: [email protected] 34-36 High Street South, Carterton See us for your new whiteware 26 The Greytown Grapevine – February 2023

Friends of O’Connor’s Bush Greytown Soldiers’ Memorial Park Conservation Calling – Kei te mahi tātou mō te taiao – Communities Working Together for Nature. The Friends are a small friendly group who do practical conservation work in the native bush section of the Greytown Soldiers’ 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. The Friends are due to meet on Saturday 11 March 2022 at 9.30 am. Please come to the walkway entrance (not the Memorial Gates vehicle one) on Kuratawhiti Street. Centennial Year of Greytown Soliders’ Memorial Park including O’Connor’s Bush This is a very important year for all of us who live in Greytown and for all visitors and users of the Park. ANZAC day 2023 marks 100 years of formal public ownership of the Park and the Bush. The photo shows the walkway entrance to the Bush, not the Memorial Gates. To the right of the entrance is the last piece of bush added to the current O’Connor’s Bush. I understand this happened in 1958 and the Tate family were the donors Probably the well-known Jack Bull had a big hand constructing the Walkway through the Bush in the 1960s, and having the ‘gates’ shown in the photo set in place. Enquiries: Frank Minehan 027 2521084 The Walkway entry to O’Connor’s Bush in Greytown Shaun Stephens is your local carpet and flooring expert. He carries the largest mobile range of samples across Wairarapa, and visits clients offering a free in-home consultation service. Benefit from his 28 years’ experience in carpet and flooring solutions, and problem solve the spaces in your home, alongside Shaun, as he guides you through vinyl, wood laminate, and carpet flooring options. Operating nationwide for 60 years, Harrisons reputation is based on quality and trust. They use local manufacturers wherever possible and are the only flooring company in New Zealand to offer Flybuys. Qcard and Gem Finance are also accepted. “I bring the carpet showroom to you” Shaun Stephens 027 266 3362 [email protected] Get in touch with Shaun today to book your obligation free, in-home consultation and get your home sorted for Summer. The Greytown Grapevine – February 2023 27

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After what didn’t feel like a real summer, we’re slowly inching towards autumn. We hope your home harvests have been abundant despite the wet summer season. Maybe what worked last year didn’t quite come to fruition, and other crops were an unexpected success. Our capsicums and eggplants, for example, have delayed fruiting because of the temperature drops, while the cucumbers and beans have loved the moist weather! No season is ever the same and allowing for a lot of variety and succession planting, means there is always something to harvest. An plants that are doing particularly well, we save some seed of. My grandfather saved seed of his best tomatoes each year for the last 30 years! He puts it them on a piece of cardboard in the sun to dry and plucks them off in spring to plant. We can’t always save seed in the market garden, because of the cross pollination and the need for reliable germination rates for growing commercially. But for some crops, like sunflowers or heirloom varieties, we have started saving and drying seed. This month marks abundance, the time to pick, bottle, blanching (quick boil and freeze, to stop the enzyme action for optimum colour, flavour and texture), pickle and preserve for the colder months. The farm is laden with cucumbers this year, this is how we will preserve them (because we love pickles): The Garden in February The Greytown Country Market is pleased to be back for the 2022-2023 summer starting Sunday 16 October 2022. Our regular stallholders are ready and we have many new sellers as well. All prots 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 | [email protected] Jobs for the weekend ... Sowing: brassicas for autumn: brussels sprouts, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, bok choi, kale. Planting: carrot, lettuce, mesclun, beetroot, coriander, parsnip, parsley, radish, silverbeet, spring onions. Are you looking for fresh vegetables throughout autumn? We still have a few spots on our CSA (community supported agriculture), and on our website you can sign up for three months of a weekly vegetable share. For more info and conditions, go to:www.vagabondvege.nz Bread & Butter Pickle 400g cucumbers, thinly sliced 1 brown onion, thinly sliced 1½ Tbs coarse salt 250ml apple cider vinegar or white vinegar 1 cup of sugar 1tsp of mustard seeds 1 tsp ground turmeric (chilli flakes, bay leaves, coriander can be added for flavour) Add the cucumbers, onion and salt into a bowl. Mix well and put in the fridge for 4 hours to drain excess moisture. After 4 hours, put the cucumber and onion into a colander and press to removed the excess liquid. In a pot, bring vinegar, sugar, and spices to a boil until the sugar has dissolved. Let simmer for 3 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat, add the cucumber and onion to the pot and let it sit for 5 minutes. Pop into sterilised jars. Time to pick and preserve summer’s bounty Hand-crafted concrete plant pots, water features & concrete furniture. Carterton formedbyhand.com 021 0224 4174 The Greytown Grapevine – February 2023 29

Noticeboard 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 pea straw, sheep manure, sawdust, lime, mushroom compost & kindling at the Stihl Shop 246, Main St., or contact 021 226 2002 or [email protected] 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 Gary Low 020 479 3717, or email [email protected] 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 life-changing camps at Riversdale. Lions book sale Coming in February— watch this space! Baked Chicken Meatballs in Spiced Tomato Sauce Healthy and delicious baked chicken meatballs in spiced tomato sauce can be served over mashed or baked potatoes, zucchini noodles, cauliflower rice or with regular rice or quinoa. A side of guacamole will add a nice Tex-Mex twist and you can also sprinkle them with some grated cheese if you tolerate dairy. Gluten free. Serving size: 1 person Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Total Time: 55 mins Cooking Corner Instructions Prepare the meatballs Grate carrots and zucchini, squeeze grated veges to remove excess juice and return to a large mixing bowl. If using chicken thighs, cut into smaller pieces and add to food processor. Blitz a few times until ground into rough mince. Otherwise, add ground chicken mince to veges. Add remaining meatball ingredients and combine using your hands. Roll mixture into a little larger than a golf ball, and set aside. Prepare the sauce Preheat the oven to 180C. Sauté onion in olive oil for 4-5 minutes, until softened. Add garlic and stir for a minute. Add spices and salt, stir through and then add tomatoes. Stir together for a minute or so. Add two-thirds of sauce to a large baking or a casserole dish. Place meatballs on top then spoon a tablespoon of leftover sauce on top of each meatball. Cook in the oven for 35-40 minutes (less for smaller sized meatballs). Increase the temperature to 200C in the last 5-10 minutes. Ingredients For the meatballs 700g ground chicken meat (or chicken thighs without skin) 1 medium carrot, peeled and grated 1 medium zucchini, grated 2 cloves garlic, grated 2 tablespoons chopped coriander/cilantro 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon paprika For the sauce 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, finely diced 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground coriander seed 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon cumin 2 cups tinned diced tomatoes Garnish with fresh coriander/cilantro and lemon zest 30 The Greytown Grapevine – February 2023

Noticeboard 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 [email protected] 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 Wanted – Crossword Puzzle guru The Greytown Grapevine team are looking for someone with a bit of time up their sleeve, and a lot of goodwill (as it will be voluntary), to provide us with a regular monthly Crossword Puzzle for people to complete, which will hopefully become a welcome and enjoyable addition to our magazine. If you are able to create a print-ready PDF, in black and white, of a crossword puzzle and its clues, along with (of course) the answers, please contact us. The format must be “ready to roll” each month, so you will need to be proficient in supplying each time a 600dpi PDF in black and white, one column wide (95mm), with up to one vertical column depth (280mm maximum), as well as a separate text document containing the answers. Send your details to greytowngrapevine@ gmail.com, and we’ll be in touch! Hire & Heat Shop 2 Bidwills Cutting Road Ph: 06 304 8196 Now is a good time to tidy the section with hire tools from your Hire & Heat Shop. We have hedge trimmers, pruners, leaf blowers , chainsaws and a wood chipper just to name a few. 20 Litre Chain Bar Oil – $65 Come and see us at the Hire and Heat Shop Greytown. The Greytown Grapevine – February 2023 31

Blackwell and Sons is positively enamoured to present the Easter Saturday 8 April 2023 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