Greytown Grapevine June 2023

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By the time you read this there will only be a few days to go until the Greytown Festival of Christmas. This has become Greytown’s iconic annual event. There are two reasons, I believe, why it has become so successful. The first, of course, is the talent and energy put into the event by the people of Greytown Village Country Heaven. The second is to do with the time of the year. July is often a ‘blah’ time of the year, damp and cold and with nothing much to do outdoors. For many of us, brought up on ideas about Northern Hemisphere Christmases, a party in July seems such an appealing thing to do. Rather than being prevented from having fun by the grey skies, the Festival of Christmas makes them a feature. Last year the ‘feature’ of the festival was the gingerbread men. This year I think the highlight will be Snowfall on Main Street. Snow will be flurrying outside the Town Hall every Friday and Saturday night in July. I cannot wait to see what it looks like. And, of course, there will be the old favourites such as mulled wine and a brilliantly lit main street. Join the town and half of Wellington for the fun. On the Council front, June is the month when we finalise the Annual Plan. This is the process whereby we decide which projects and activities the Council undertakes in the 2023/24 year. We also set rates to enable us to pay for those things. Thank you to everyone who took up the Council’s invitation to read and reply to our consultation document on that annual plan. When you get your rates invoice, it includes rates for the Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC). People sometimes ask, what does the GWRC do? Well one thing it has done recently is to convince the government to invest in new trains that will be used on the Masterton to Wellington line. We will get 18 new hybridelectric passenger trains. These will be much quicker, much more frequent, and much less polluting that the trains we currently use. The bulk of the lobbying work for these new trains was done by GWRC and the Horizons Regional Council (because the trains will also go from Wellington to Palmerston North). But, be assured, all the Mayors in the Wairarapa were firmly behind GWRC, and we all did our share of lobbying. As with so much these days, nothing happens quickly. I believe it will be seven or eight years before we see those new trains. Finally, congratulations to Ria Earp who became an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit, in the Kings Birthday honours. Ria has had a lot to do with health care in the Wairarapa, including being a manager of a local Māori community health provider and the Chief Executive for Te Hauora Runanga o Wairarapa. She was Chief Executive of Mary Potter Hospice from 2006 until 2017 and today she is on the Wellington Free Ambulance Board. 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It’s a kind of magic ... between 6pm and 8pm, set to lights and music. It’s going to be pretty special, and give everyone a little taste of a White Christmas,” says Nick Rogers, Trustee of The Country Village Heaven Greytown Festival of Christmas: Notification of fireworks On the opening day of the 2023 Greytown Festival of Christmas, there will be a five minute fireworks display taking place on Saturday 1 July, from approximately 7pm. Fireworks will be set off from Greytown School South Field (accessed from Reading Street and East Street). They will be set up on the south field at Greytown School, from 3.30pm. We ask you to remain clear of the south school field area from 3pm onwards to allow for set up. The section of Reading Street adjacent to the Greytown School field will be closed from approximately 6.58pm to 7.17pm that day. Please refrain from standing close to any of the school fences, and keep a safe distance on the other side of the road, for safety reasons. There will be marshals in place to secure the area. We recommend you keep your pets indoors during this time and ensure farm animals are well fenced. The best viewing spot to see the fireworks display will be Stella Bull Park. Additional information can be found on our website www.greytownvillage.com Saturday 1 July 2023, 7.00pm Trust, Greytown’s business promotion group. Other highlights include workshops and crafternoons for kids and adults, a family-friendly Winter Fete at Cobblestones, Matariki Stargazing, Art and Weaving, a Cocktails and Comedy Season at The White Swan, A Fashion Through the Ages show, A Snowman Hunt, and a Woolshed Movie Night hosted by Greytown School, with proceeds going to the school for their junior playground upgrade. Retailers will be offering special deals and prizes, and restaurants, bars and cafes will have festive food and beverages on the menu. There will even be mulled wine and eggnog, and marshmallow-roasting on an open fire. If you have friends visiting who would like to decorate a snowflake to hang on the tree on 1 July, they can be collected from The Offering Cafe here in Greytown, WBS at 125 Queen Street Masterton, or any library in Wairarapa. See the full programme at www.greytownvillage. com, or pick up a printed booklet from participating businesses. Mulled wine, eggnog and marshmallowroasting are only part of the festival ... from page 1 The Greytown Grapevine – June 2023 3

‘Of This Land’ is a curated exhibition of contemporary work by a talented and diverse group of well-known and emerging Greytown artists who call themselves the ‘Greytown Artisans’. Their work demonstrates a deep connection to the Wairarapa, the place they call home. “It is in the wind, the rocks and the waves. It is nowhere, it is everywhere.” The exhibition features: Esther Bunning, Rebecca Kempton, Tatyana Kulida, Nikki McIvor, Janie Nott, Richard Hassall, Roze Doherty, Miriam Hill, Victoria Willis, Sarah Luttall, Lucy Cooper, Jo Durkin, Johanna Nightingale, Terry Hann and Linda Kirkland. The exhibition takes place in the unique and historic woolshed owned by the Kempton family. The opening and preview will be held on Friday 28 July, from 5.30-7.00pm, at the historic Kempton’s Woolshed, 56 Kemptons Line, Greytown. There will be an opportunity to meet the artists and preview their work. All works are for sale on opening night, and entry is free. The exhibition is on from Saturday 29 July to Sunday 30 July, 11.00am to 3.00pm at the historic Kempton’s Woolshed. The event is listed on Eventfinder as part of the 2023 Festival of Winter. “Te toto o te tangata, he kai: te orange o te tangata, he whenua.” While food provides the blood in our veins, our health is drawn from the land. Artists exhibition demonstrates deep connection Parkinson’s Wairarapa established the “s’Parkin Songsters” in 2017 in conjunction with a Speech and Language Therapist. It is a therapeutic community singing group that aims to help anyone who has Parkinson’s or neurological issues that have affected their speech, co-ordination, communication, posture. Singing exercises your lungs, improves circulation and aerobic capacity. Facial muscles get toned and the singing helps to improve posture and memory. It can also help depression and anxiety, lift your mood, and increase the feeling of wellbeing. The classes begin with warm-ups, breathing and vocal exercises, followed by a wide variety of familiar and new songs held in a fun, relaxed environment. The words for the songs are projected onto the wall. The ‘s’Parkin Songsters meet at the back of the South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club in Greytown every Wednesday morning at 10am. The cost is a gold coin donation and all sessions end with refreshments. So if you have a free Wednesday morning please pop on in and join us. For more information about our singing group please contact Marguerite Chadwick (coordinator) at cocktail443@gmail.com or phone 027 444 1781 06 379 5376, or Pip Algie (registered Music Therapist) at pip.algie@gmail.com phone 027 216 7182. Anyone requiring further information about Parkinson’s in the Wairarapa please contact the local Action Group by email: wai.parkinsons@gmail.com Welcome to the team at Lifestyle Property Management. We will look after your biggest asset as if it were our 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. Dianne Gates Freephone 0800 342 837 Mobile 027 224 7381 Alex Gates • Dianne Gates • Jackie Kelynack Parkinson’s singing group ‘sParks’ up 4 The Greytown Grapevine – June 2023

Join us on Saturday 15 July at 6pm for a journey through time with a parade of fashions from last century to present day. From the glamorous to the glitzy, you’ll be impressed by the array of gowns, outfits and styles modelled by Wairarapa locals. You’ll even be treated to award-winning WOW designs from Wairarapa designer Taralee Freeman, and her co-designers Marie Wright and Zach McDonald–Wright. The fashion show will be presented in the transformed Kuranui College Auditorium, with tiered seating to provide a great view of the show. Tickets include a glass of wine and canapés, with a cash bar, and a silent auction of goodies on the night. Why not make a night of it, and get a group together. This stage production will be a highlight of the Festival of Christmas, proudly sponsored by Property Brokers. This is a fundraiser to help build a new shed at Cobblestones Early Settlers Museum so that the horse-drawn vehicles and engines in our collection can be accessibly displayed. Tickets are limited so get yours now either at Cobblestones or through Eventfinda. The friends of Cobblestones would like to acknowledge everyone who has kindly lent their precious garments. The fashion extravaganza is proudly sponsored by Property Brokers. Fashion Extravaganza – travelling through time Carmel, Jude, and Claire making difficult choices for the parade Sue modelling replica 19th century gown. The Greytown Grapevine – June 2023 5

Join us for the opening night of the month-long festival – night markets, foodtrucks, entertainment, snow, lighting projections and much more! Plus enjoy an explosive fireworks display. An opening for the whole community to enjoy. Proud supporters of the 2023 Festival of Christmas WBS Big Switch Saturday 1 July Main Street, Greytown JULY 2023 Greytown Distilling Company enters three gins, wins three medals Greytown’s new distillery entered the NZ Distilled Spirits Awards and came away with a medal for each of the gins entered. The GDC team and their shareholders are stoked with the recognition. LONDON DRY CATEGORY – Bronze for GDC Settler Gin OTHER BOTANICALS CATEGORY – Bronze for GDC Apricity Gin OTHER BOTANNICALS CATEGORY – Silver for GDC Tweed Gin “It’s thrilling to have won these awards when we have only been on the market for five months, and it is a testament to our Distiller and Gin Craftsman, Peter Warren, that every gin we entered in the awards picked up a medal,” says Adam Blackwell, CEO and Co-Founder of GDC. “Peter is a very humble guy but his attention to detail is astounding, and we are so fortunate to have him in the team. Peter isn’t interested in novelty or coloured gins; his focus is on subtlety and creating masterpieces that gin lovers will enjoy and appreciate. Gins that will become classics. That’s a pretty good summary of where we want to be as a company, too,” says Gavin Hodder, Business Operations and Co-Founder. “Our packaging is one of our points of difference; it’s designed to be both practical in terms of storage and transportation, but also earth-friendly. Stainless steel is very easy to recycle. We encourage re-use and offer our customers $5 off their next purchase when they return the flasks to us. And because the gin remains in darkness inside the flask, the plant-based botanicals remain unaffected by light. That’s great for the longevity of the gin’s flavour.” Greytown Distilling Company operates from the middle of town, with a tasting room and retail facility inside Blackwell and Sons at 110 Main Street. 6 The Greytown Grapevine – June 2023

Take a trip back in time and join us for all the fun of a Winter Country Fete on Saturday 8 July and Saturday 22 July at Cobblestones Museum in Greytown. Explore our heritage buildings, and get a feel for what it was like for our early settlers to live and work – no ‘smart phones’ back then! Come and join in with all the activities, including Victorian washerwomen showing how the early settlers washed their clothes, or try your hand at milking our cow. Have a go at beating the competition in oldfashioned games such as stilt walking, hula hoop, hobby horses, and quoits. There will be face painting and lots of stalls with local flowers, crafts, plants and other goodies for sale. Jump on board the old fire engine and take a ride to Cobblestones from The Town Hall, from 11am to 3pm, or make your own way there. On 8 July there will be the special old-fashioned plate photographer, where you can have an amazing tintype photo to take home – don’t forget to dress up in Victorian costume for a really fun photo! The café will be open for lunch from 11am, serving deliciously warming soup, along with a sausage sizzle, Devonshire teas, coffee, sweet treats and more. Watch our Facebook page for more details. Cobblestones, 169 Main Street, Greytown 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: wealtd@xtra.co.nz 34-36 High Street South, Carterton See us for your new whiteware HISTORY COMES ALIVE AT COBBLESTONES MUSEUM! Cobblestones Museum Cobblestones Winter Country Fete The Greytown Grapevine – June 2023 7

Crank up those cylinders and get your engines firing! On Sunday 25 June, the Tui Brewery carpark will come alive with the power and noise of the mighty V8. The Mangatainoka Motors V8 Sunday is the loudest and proudest of all the Tui Brewery motor events for the year. Being winter it may be a little on the cold side, but those growling engines will soon get you warmed up! Event organiser Jesse Robinson said, “The V8 day is the only day where there are no specifications about the vehicles, it’s all about the engines, so this means we can expect a huge variety of cars or trucks. This is one of the biggest events on the Toki motors calendar and will be a great day for everyone with live music, great food and of course some refreshing beverages. This is a family friendly event, entry for spectators is free and we welcome people from near and far to come and check out the action.” Do you have a V8 that sets hearts quivering and gets heads turning? Register your vehicle for just $10, and be in to win some great prizes, including a $500 Tui voucher for the Star of the Show. Tui Brewery will put all proceeds from registrations towards the show’s regular beneficiary, the Mangatainoka Reserve Restoration Project. The Mangatainoka Motors schedule continues throughout 2023. Each show will take place on the last Sunday of the month. For more details, and to register your vehicle, head to www.tuihq.co.nz Turn up the volume, the mighty V8s are returning to Mangatainoka Over the Hill to Greytown By Tania Atkinson & Viv Walker The ‘classic’ picture book about Samuel Oates, his amazing wheel barrow and a gum tree. • Mrs Blackwell’s Village Bookshop • Cobblestones Museum • Kotare Art AVAILABLE FROM 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 8 The Greytown Grapevine – June 2023

Please donate to build Built for the community, by the community. Wairarapa Station www.buildwairarapastation.org.nz All donations stay in Wairarapa to support the station build. Wellington Free Ambulance is the only emergency ambulance service for the vast geographic region of the Wairarapa and need a second dedicated and purpose built station. This state-of-the-art facility, set to open April 2024 on the corner of Queen and Russell Street, Masterton, will be the base for the 30+ emergency response crew including paramedics, patient transfer o­ cers and rescue squad members who support the people of Wairarapa. The fundriaising target to build this station is $3million. Each and every donation will be helping your current community, friends and family for many generations to come. Please donate today. Help bring the Wairarapa Ambulance Station to reality SUPPORTING THE WAIRARAPA SINCE 2014 Donate online at: www.buildwairarapastation.org.nz Donate over the phone: 0508 932 3733 13,184 Patient transfers to appointments across the region 51,634 Responses to patients across Masterton, Carterton & South Wairarapa communities The Greytown Grapevine – June 2023 9

Greytown Little Theatre’s Studio 73 is now ready to host live theatre, music and other events. As well as the regular daytime community group activities, we are now programming other activities and welcome enquiries for other events. For example we recently hosted a successful Pop-up art market. For details on hiring contact John on 027 458 6126. Later in June, Studio 73 will host Krissy Jackson and Tony Hillyard in concert, and in July as part of Greytown’s Festival of Christmas, we will be hosting two events: Studio 73 Youth Drama’s The Tale of the Gingerbros and Buster Keaton’s silent movie Neighbours, with live piano accompaniment by Gilbert Haismen. At the end of July we are planning a short season of one act plays, but more of this in next month’s Greytown Grapevine. After school drama classes Greytown Little Theatre’s after school children’s drama classes, under the guidance of Gracie Voice, are now under way. They meet on a Monday at 4pm in Studio 73 for an hour. New students are welcome. For more information contact Gracie on 022 429 7797. Coming soon at Studio 73 Sunday 26 June at 4pm Greytown Up Close and Personal Presents: Krissy Jackson & Tony Hillyard in Concert She’s a little bit quirky: He’s a little bit trad. This talented duo weave fiddle fireworks and lyrical guitar with silky vocals to craft their arrangements of songs and tales to stir the blood and soothe the soul! Seats are limited so please text 021 0236 1951 or email janettewg@gmail. com to reserve your seat. $20 per person cash at the door or contact Janette for information on how to prepay. Friday 22 July from 6pm Studio 73 Youth Drama Presents: The Tale of the Gingerbros Join us for an interactive, quirky, family fun experience of the story of the gingerbread man. In a piece created by the students, families will become a part of the magic, getting walked around the space being led to different scenarios and interactions. Admission by koha/donation. Saturday 23 July at 6pm Silent Movie Buster Keaton in ‘Neighbours’ (20 minutes) Ever seen a movie as it was back in the good old days? Well here is your chance to re-live a special and fun piece of history, with a classic Silent Movie with live piano accompaniment – the way our early settlers would have enjoyed themselves. Every ticket comes with a cone of popcorn! This movie is classic slapstick, enjoyed by young and old. Come experience movies the way it used to be, complete with live piano accompaniment played by well-known Wellington jazz pianist Gilbert Haismen. Admission $10 per adult, $5 per child, $25 per family (2 adults and up to 3 children) and includes a bag of popcorn. Cash sales only at the door. Door sales from 5.30pm or prebook through Eventfinda https://www. eventfinda.co.nz/2022/slient-movieswith-live-pianoaccompaniment/ greytown Presented in association with Cobblestones Museum. John Gilberthorpe, President Greytown Little Theatre, 0274 586 126 Cast and crew celebrating the successful season of Ladies Day Egan Tearle and Julia Harris Sheri Wales, Anna Logan and Grace Kreft Alex Nyman Greytown Little Theatre Studio 73 now hosting events 10 The Greytown Grapevine – June 2023

• Children • Adolescents • Adults • Couples www.lizdixoncounselling.com e: info@lizdixoncounselling.com m: 027 494 8475 face-to-face, on-line and phone sessions available. • Qualified and experienced • Safe supportive environment • Confidentiality assured Greytown Menz Shed A big thank you to Greytown Again we offer a big thank you to the Greytown community for supporting our call. All of our donations during the months of April and May this year have been sent to the Red Cross Turkiye-Syria Earthquake appeal, along with a single direct donation from the Menz Shed’s funds to the Red Cross Cyclone Gabrielle appeal. Over the two months we raised $2,000 for the Red Cross Turkiye-Syria Earthquake appeal and, just after that got under way, Cyclone Gabrielle struck New Zealand and the Menz Shed unanimously voted to make a one off donation of $500 to that appeal. A lot of people who found that their donation was going to such a worthy appeal were more generous with, “a bit more for the cause”. The Red Cross sent Lucy Rhodes to come and pick up the cheques from us, as she did when we presented our donation to the Ukraine appeal last year. When Tom Bateman, Menz Shed Chairman, presented the cheques to Lucy, she said that she was delighted to be back for this occasion to catch up with the team, but also sad that it was due to these disasters. Lucy then presented the Menz Shed with the Red Cross thank you certificate. (See more at https://www.redcross.org.nz/) A big thanks again for all those who donated, helped and supported the Menz Shed with these worthy causes. Lucy Rhodes of Red Cross NZ presenting Tom Bateman, Chairman of Greytown Menz Shed, with a Thank You certificate. Background Barry Griffiths. Lucy Rhodes of Red Cross NZ accepting a ‘cheque’ from Tom Bateman, Greytown Menz Shed, of $2,000 for the Turkiye/Syria Earthquake appeal. Background Barry Griffiths, Tony Waters. 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 Lucy Rhodes of Red Cross NZ accepting a ‘cheque’ from Tom Bateman, Greytown Menz Shed, of $500 for the Cyclone Gabrielle appeal. Background Barry Griffiths, Tony Waters, Bryan Butler, Ron Allan, Terry Falleni. Photos Bob Chambers. The Greytown Grapevine – June 2023 11

Greytown Volunteer Fire Brigade New Greytown Fire Chief Supporting women through menopause and all other midlife transitions to live a fulfilling life of passion and purpose www.karenmaggs.com 021 277 5576 We come Midlife Empowerment Coach to you! CARPET & HARD FLOORING SPECIALS Shaun Stephens 0272 663 362 Local Business Owner Wairarapa 0800 102 004 | harrisonscarpet.co.nz Recently, the Greytown Brigade held its 141st AGM in what was a well-attended evening, with many life members and fellow members from neighbouring brigades making it along. The brigade is delighted to announce that Seth Rance has been appointed to the role of Chief Fire Officer. Seth has spent 19 years in the Greytown Brigade; moving through the ranks and now takes the reins from Steve Meyrick who has stepped down after eight successful years in charge. Steve’s time as chief has seen him manage the brigade through Covid-19 lockdowns, station builds, temporary stations and an increasing workload for emergencies. All of which he has overseen with brilliant leadership and pride. Steve is remaining in the brigade and will continue to pass on his 33+ years of experience to us all. We want to thank the seven members of the community that attended our open evening last month. This exceeded our expectations and it was great to see such a fantastic turnout. We’re proud to say your local brigade is in excellent shape, and the brigade really appreciates the support we receive from the community. Traditionally, the winter months are when we see an increase in structure fires. These are often started from the misuse of a heating source such as a fireplace, fan heater and gas heater. Remember to keep items at least ‘a metre from the heater’, don’t burn wet firewood, and always ensure you have working smoke alarms. The annual mid-winter festival is also almost upon us. This will see a huge increase in visitors to Greytown. Plenty of patience and care will be needed on our roads, especially the main street. The past month has been a busy one for the brigade with us attending 18 calls. Along with attending these calls, and our regular trainings, we also had Greytown school make a visit to our station. This was an excellent opportunity to share our facility with them and teach them a bit about what we do. If you know of a community group who would benefit from a visit to the station, don’t hesitate to ask. For questions around anything brigade related, don’t hesitate to call Chief Fire Officer, Seth Rance, on 027 461 6391. And a reminder that our station phone isn’t monitored. In any emergency always call 111. Get ready, hold on tight, and press go! Greytown school had a handson opportunity to learn more about Greytown station. Future fire fighters getting a feel for the uniform 12 The Greytown Grapevine – June 2023

There will be Pou installed to mark the start of the Tauwharenikau/Tauherenikau Cycle Trail from Featherston to Woodside Station. Greytown Trails Trust announced at their Annual General Meeting in Greytown on 9 May that a carved commemorative post, or Pou, is to be installed in Clifford Square, Featherston to mark the start of the trail. Trust Chair John Bushnell said, “We are planning to unveil the Pou on the morning of 14 July, Matariki. As I commented last year, with support from Papawai Mana Whenua and Pae tu Mokai o Tauira, and the artistic and design genius of Ed Riwai, the concept of a Pou to mark the trail has morphed into a stunning piece of conceptual art. “Additional funding from Eastern and Central Community Trust (ECCT) was secured to enable this work to be completed. The very large multi-medium artwork/Pou recalls the purakau of Nukupewapewa and will mark the starting point of the trail in Featherston.” The Trust acknowledges the support from the people of Featherston and South Wairarapa District Council that has allowed this Pou to be erected on public land. Below is an excerpt from The Encyclopaedia of New Zealand (Te Ara): “Nuku, said to have been called Nukupewapewa because his moko was in the style called pewapewa, was born probably in the late eighteenth century in Wairarapa. He was descended from the ancestors Kahungunu, Rangitane, Te Aomatarahi and Ira. His principal hapu was Ngati Kahukura-awhitia. Some genealogies suggest that Nukutumaroro was his father. It is more likely that he was the son of Te Ono, Nuku-tumaroro’s second son, and his wife, Parahako. Earlier biographies have attributed to him the war-like exploits of an ancestor, also called Nuku, who lived five generations earlier. Both men exhibited ingenuity and skill in war; this could have helped to cause the confusion. Nuku-pewapewa was a prominent leader in the period of disturbance between 1820 and 1839, when wars and migrations caused upheaval among the peoples of both islands.” John Bushnell 027 529 2992 Shane Atkinson 027 272 7707 Greytown Trails Trust Pou to mark start of cycle trail The very top in their field from repaints to full roof restores LOCAL ROOF PAINTING SPECIALISTS Ph Craig on 027 4 251 313 OR 06 304 7931 griffiths8@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 The Warratahs to play at Carterton Events Centre One of the Wairarapa’s all time favourite winter warmer gigs is back: The Warratahs. It’s a new line-up for The Warratahs, and replacing the late Michael Knapp who died suddenly in July 2022, is new drummer Caroline Easther (The Chills and The Verlaines). For an incredible 37 years this band has extensively toured New Zealand, along the way picking up Country Album of the Year at the Tui Music Awards in 2017, and releasing seven charting studio albums. Two new songs from Barry Saunders, namely ‘Goin’ Up North’ and ‘Silver Train’, will feature at the Carterton show, along with the many other songs of Barry’s that are permanent entries in the New Zealand Song Book. The Warratahs are so much a part of the landscape, it’s a wonder they’re not featuring on a special edition NZ Post stamp. You might hear the odd cover but really, it’s the sound that The Warratahs have made their own and it’s become part of the NZ landscape. Poetic lyrics skidding along on an exciting blend of accordion, fiddle, drums, and guitar. The Warratahs, Carterton Events Centre, Saturday 22 July at 8pm. Tickets available at www.cartertonec.co.nz L-R: Alan Norman, Caroline Easther, Barry Saunders, Nick Theobald, Nik Brown The Greytown Grapevine – June 2023 13

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Greytown Music Group Armstrong Hambleton Liu Trio: violin, french horn and piano 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 The Armstrong Hambleton Liu Trio is an electrifying ensemble made up of three of New Zealand’s leading chamber musicians: violinist Donald Armstrong, french horn Alex Hambleton and pianist Jian Liu. The Trio has already performed this concert in Upper Hutt and Waikanae, and it will be recorded for Radio NZ and filmed for SOUNZ after the Greytown performance on 2 July. Donald Armstrong is Associate Concertmaster of the NZSO and a well-known recitalist and chamber musician. Alex Hambleton, formerly a French horn player in the Gothenburg and London Symphony Orchestras, recently returned to NZ to join the horn section of the NZSO. Jian Liu, internationally regarded pianist and Head of Piano Studies at the NZ School of Music, performed to an enthusiastic Greytown audience in April. The programme centres around Johannes Brahms’ sumptuous Horn Trio, the most famous piece written for this combination. It also features a new work by well-known NZ composer Anthony Ritchie, and is a New Zealander’s take on the exciting combination of violin, horn and piano. The common thread is childhood experience, which Anthony has explored in recent works such as his 5th Symphony. Brahms probably also inspired Clara Schumann’s Romance for Violin and Piano Op 22, composed when her husband Robert was ill, and Brahms was staying with them. This unexpected line-up of violin, horn and piano, embraces especially the beauties and origins of the French horn. From its hunting origins to the beautiful lyrical melodies that Brahms creates, the Brahms Horn Trio is a true master work. Prepare to be excited, mesmerised and enchanted as these top musicians embark on this exciting programme! Armstrong Hambleton Trio – Violin, French Horn and Piano: 4pm on Sunday 2 July at 57 Wood St, Greytown. Contact Ed and Juliet Cooke for bookings – phone 06 304 9497 or efjacooke@gmail.com. Admission $30 for adults, $10 for children. L to R, Jian Liu, Donald Armstrong, Alex Hambleton The Greytown Grapevine – June 2023 15

South Wairarapa is holding discussions with KiwiRail as part of a review of rail level crossings in the Wairarapa. KiwiRail is proposing to close a number of level crossings as part of its overall plan to bring faster trains and improve rail safety in the Wairarapa. Aided by new Government funding, the rail company is investing $700 million in the wider Wellington region to improve commuter journeys, which will double the number of train services to the Wairarapa by the end of the decade. Work had already been underway since late 2021 to upgrade on the Wairarapa Line, including replacing the tracks through the 8.8km Remutaka Tunnel. Train speeds are currently restricted to 60km/h but in the future, the arrival of new faster trains will see those speeds increase. Faster speeds increase the safety risk of level crossings, and too many crossings limit the number of services. So KiwiRail has done a review of all 30 Wairarapa crossings and recommended that one in Masterton and four in Carterton should be closed. Upgrades are proposed for the remaining existing crossings. However, KiwiRail and the South Wairarapa District Council continue to discuss the way level crossings can be integrated into spatial planning already underway in the district. Roading improvements to Featherston’s main street and near the train station are being considered in the Council’s Featherston Masterplan. Paul Gardner, the Council’s interim Chief Executive, said the Masterplan already anticipated that Featherston would grow because of its proximity to Wellington and the train line. “More frequent services will only improve housing growth in the region further, particularly in Featherston.” KiwiRail’s level crossing upgrades would including new signalling between Featherston and Masterton, and new passing loops at Maymorn and Woodside. Level crossings under discussion in South Wairarapa It was a very happy day for South Wairarapa District Council’s bylaws team on Monday 29 May as a new pound was opened just outside Featherston. The new pound replaces a facility in Johnston St, Featherston, which has been in use for over 20 years, and more recently has not complied with the current animal welfare code. It could also no longer stay at its location and there was no other pound within a reasonable driving distance. We needed a new pound. Deputy Mayor Melissa Sadler-Futter opened the pound, noting that Council has a legal responsibility to run a proper facility to care for and exercise impounded dogs. “The old pound had more than had its day and officers are to be congratulated for the innovative design they have come up with, which keeps animal welfare front and centre.” The new pound: • Exceeds the Ministry of Primary Industries’ animal welfare standards • Is an innovative use of containers • Is off the grid – uses solar as the main power source, water storage tank and a septic system • Has the highest health standards with temperature control, easy to wash materials and good disease management • Is a moveable structure, if the pound needs to be relocated • Has individual external exercise runs and two large exercise yards • Is fully fenced with high security features. Based on North Soldiers Settlement Road, the new pound will hold up to four dogs and will be environmentally friendly, with the lowest level of carbon footprint possible. Environmental Services Manager Rick Mead says the containerised design was built within a tight budget and achieved a standard that others might well follow. “We do what we can to get a dog back to their owner, but if we pick up a dog after hours, the Council must provide a reasonable standard of care for the animal.” Discussions about taking dogs to other districts such as Masterton were explored but ruled out because of the distance for officers and the need for 24/7 access. A site in Carterton was also explored but came with a high price tag. The current facility has come in at about $450,000. Mr Mead said he was able to find suppliers who were also interested in finding a financially realistic and innovative solution to the dog pound problem. He is delighted with the result. “We know most people are responsible and care greatly for their animals and this facility means that we can fulfil our responsibility to meet and exceed the standards for animal welfare.” The former pound The new pound offers lost dogs a warm, clean and disease-controlled environment Staff, elected members and Matua Abe Matenga outside the Council’s new pound outside Featherston. It includes an office (excluded from the shot). New Featherston Dog Pound opened 16 The Greytown Grapevine – June 2023

63 Main Street Greytown susie@frenchvillage.co.nz 027 270 8122 | 06 370 2336 Enquiries welcome! GREYTOWNPilates “A great habit” 9am 10am 11am 6pm Tue Thu Sat Balance & Flexibility Strengthening Core Core Focused Balance & Flexibility Strengthening Core Lengthen & Strengthen Mats and equipment supplied. $15 casual – $135/10 class ticket. Greytown Community Board has submitted its Community Plan to the SWDC and participated in the SWDC Annual Plan Hearings on 8 June 2023. The Community Plan will be published on the SWDC website and the hearings can be viewed on the SWDC YouTube site. There are many priorities and focuses for the GCB to work on, the following are just a few. The GCB is proud to participate in the organising of the Celebration of Arbor Day in Greytown on 3 July 2023 at Arbor Reserve to mark the first Arbor Day in New Zealand. Please save this date and look for more details of the celebration to come, including on our Facebook page. The GCB his also committed to the joint venture of teaming with Martinborough Food Bank for Greytown Families in need. The number of Greytown families seeking assistance is growing understandably in these hard times. If you would like further information for assistance please contact Martinborough Food Bank either by ringing May on 0212226181 or emailing martinboroughfoodbank@gmail.com For anyone interested in donating to support Greytown Families, please donate to Martinborough Food Bank account number 06-0541-0892873-00 and use Greytown as your reference. The GCB is grateful for the volunteers that have signed up during our Emergency Response and Resilience Expo, but we are still looking for a few more volunteers to start up the Greytown Community Patrol in conjunction with Community Patrol NZ. Participation does not have to be for the patrols but for the general function of the group. If you are interested please either contact Neil Morison on neil.morison@swdc.govt.nz or Louise Brown on louise.brown@swdc.govt.nz Finally, as always, we want to hear from the community on issues, concerns or what you love and want to keep about Greytown, so please come see us again this month for the Greytown Community Board Chat Clinic at the Town Hall on Saturday 24 June 2023 between 10am and 12pm. Community Focus Council passes resolutions giving direction to 2023/24 Annual Plan On 9 June Council passed four resolutions on the 2023/24 Annual Plan that have greatest impact on those ratepayers connected to water. The resolutions give direction to staff to prepare the final draft of next year’s budget. A significant impact primarily on urban ratepayers is the decision to increase the water budget, which is a direct reflection of the feedback from the community for greater responsibility in the water space. Of the 180 submissions on the Annual Plan Consultation Document, over 70% asked for an increase in the water budget. The resolutions passed by Councillors were: 1. Increase water budget to $4.871m, from forecasted LTP amount of $3.541m. A further resolution was passed to add $500,000, charged to ratepayers, to help address issues related to the abatement notice for Martinborough wastewater treatment plant. 2. Retain the Rural Roading Reserve at $300,000 per annum. Councillors agreed the upcoming rating review should address how rural roads are funded in future as it is currently fully funded by rural ratepayers yet used by all. 3. Remove the $165,000 for a casual pool of library staff on an ‘as needed’ basis to cover scheduled and unscheduled leave, such as sickness. This means that some libraries may be closed on some days due to a lack of sufficient staffing numbers, estimated as 4 days per month. 4. Reduce the funding for community and youth grants from $170,000 to $120,000. A final draft of the Annual Plan will be presented for adoption at the Council meeting on 28 June. Analysis of submissions can be found in the Deliberations report. 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 GCB Chat Clinic The Greytown Community Board is holding a Chat Clinic at the Town Hall SATURDAY 24 JUNE from 10am to 12pm. Come along and discuss ideas, issues, or problems. No need to make an appointment, just pop in. The Greytown Grapevine – June 2023 17

What a busy few months it has been across sports and leisure and a hive of activity around the town with Junior Football Festivals, Junior Rugby Festivals and Greytown Rugby Old Timers Day taking place. It’s great to see the town bustling with families going to their Saturday morning sports with a smile on their faces, and all their supporters and ‘old timers’ out for a great occasion at the Greytown Rugby Club. Winter has arrived and the weather is certainly putting extra pressure on our busy sports grounds around the Wairarapa, being so wet everywhere. Volunteers and officials are working hard to ensure we can keep the grounds open and the sports being played, which is challenging enough in itself. We would like to take the time to acknowledge the wonderful Greytown volunteers, clubs and sports teams that were named finalists in the 2023 Wairarapa Times-Age Awards. What an amazing achievement to have so many from Greytown Sport to be recognised across the categories and finalists. A true testament to the hard work on and off the field from volunteers, administrators and players. It is vitally important to have vibrant, well-supported amateur clubs in our communities, so that people can play for enjoyment and the fun of competing. And, of course, many sports wouldn’t exist without the dedicated involvement of volunteers and family. • Darren Meyrick – Volunteer of the Year Greytown Bowling Club • Neil Preston – Volunteer of the Year Basketball • Tim Stevenson – Administrator of the Year Greytown Football Club • Greyfriars Mens First Football Team – Team of the Year Greytown Football Club • Greytown Junior Football Club – Club of the Year Congratulations to all the winners at the Awards evening on 8 June. Bring on next year. #Team Greytown. 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 greytownsport@xtra.co.nz | www.greytownsport.org.nz www.facebook.com/GreytownSportLeisure Love Greytown? Love sport and recreation? Love us on Facebook! VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH – JUNE 2023 This month we are celebrating Pip Mackie. Pip is a dedicated Greytown Football Club volunteer who has been a member for two years and joined the committee late last year. As a key member of the committee, Pip works tirelessly to secure sponsorships, fundraise, run the bar and create a sense of community both on and off the field. From her diverse professional background, to her unwavering support for the club, Pip’s passion for football shines through in everything she does. Not only does she give her all to the club, but Pip is also a proud advocate for women in football, inspired by the Football Ferns and the growth of the Wairarapa Women’s League. Her message is clear: “Football is life” and “Gems 4 Eva”! We’re incredibly grateful for Pip’s contributions and support of Greytown Football Club and for the positive impact she’s made in our community. Thank you, Pip! Are you taking photos to go in the Greytown Grapevine? For the best results in print (it may look good on screen!) images must be 300dpi, and saved as a JPEG or PDF. Make sure your Smartphone is set to it’s Best setting before you take the picture, keep the sun behind you, and don’t “copy/paste” your image after download, save it as a separate file. Attach images to your email, NOT pasted into a Word file, and send to greytowngrapevine@gmail.com. Greytown Bowling Club Well we are at that stage of the year when, to use the Biblical term, “our fields lie fallow”. As mentioned in the May article, after a very busy season our Greens are now having a well earned rest. They are currently being cored, fertilised and generally pampered so that they are more than ready for the onslaught of ‘deprived’ bowlers at the start of our new season in September. Prior to that is the prizegiving for the 2022-23 year, which will be held in conjunction with the Club’s Annual Mid-Winter Christmas Dinner, on Friday 7July. The next formal occasions will be the Club’s 120th AGM on Sunday 27 August and Opening Day for the 2023-24 season on Sunday 17 September. 18 The Greytown Grapevine – June 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 Netball Club Junior Spotlight Greytown Junior Netball continues to have fun both at training and at our games. We continue to do our warming up as a club. If only Shelley could remember the training drills as much as the kids do! It’s great to know at least the kids are paying attention. Watching our two 3 & 4 year teams is a total joy. All of the kids in the two teams (Fevers and Emeralds) are hitting the ground running this year, it’s hard to believe that it’s a first year of netball for some. They are super keen to get on court which is great to see, if only we could put everyone on as centres. The Dream Team made up of years 5 & 6 have had a great start as well. Playing against teams double in height (what’s in the water over in Martinborough!), we’ve managed to have lots of fun, regardless of the scores. We are only getting better and better each game we play, so can’t wait to see our next game. In the next Greytown Grapevine we will update you with our three 7 & 8 year teams who are doing incredibly well also. A big thank you to our junior sponsor Fresh Choice, for allowing these kids to get out on court each week and do what they love. We appreciate you. Greytown Swim Club Greytown swim club AGM and prizegiving was held on Sunday 28 May. Thank you to all those that attended. Despite not having great weather for the swim season, this was soon forgotten when the swimmers were getting their certificate and awards. The great thing about Greytown swim club is the more you swim the more chances you get for your own personal bests, cups and awards. It certainly helps when doing school swim sports, interschool and regional competitions, to which many of our swimmers had fantastic results. One young regional swimmer managed to get three first-places in his events. GSC would not run without the help of the volunteers and the parents of the swimmers. A very big thank you to Morris Cassie, Ryan Garrity, Rachel Miller, Helga Perry, Emma Smith and Kim Hewson. It was Helga Perry and Kim Hewson’s final year on the committee and we thank them for all their help and support given to the club. We welcome Phil Holden and Jenny Williams to the committee. Comets v Southern The Greytown Grapevine – June 2023 19

Greytown Football Club Mid-season update From the heart of our bustling football community, I am happy to share some of the wonderful happenings and achievements at Greytown Football Club. First and foremost, a huge thank you to everyone who attended our recent ‘White Party’. The Greytown Workingmen’s Club was buzzing with laughter, spirited conversation, and high-energy dance-offs, thanks to the lively rock anthems provided by The Blueprint band. Special recognition goes to Pip Mackie for her outstanding efforts in organising the event. The presence of our club members, as well as friends from other sports clubs, brought a great energy to the evening that made it truly memorable. Recently, we also had the honour of being part of the Wairarapa Times-Age Sports Awards. While our club didn’t bag any trophies this year, it was truly humbling to see our very own Tim Stevenson, the Greyfriars Motel Greytown Men’s 1st Team, and the Greytown Junior Football Club nominated as finalists. This recognition reaffirms the extraordinary talent within our club and the wider sporting community. Congratulations to all the winners, and a heartfelt thank you to the Wairarapa Times-Age and the event sponsors for celebrating and encouraging local sports. Halfway through the season, and our six teams are firing on all cylinders. In particular, our top-tier team, the Greyfriars Motel Greytown Football, has had a remarkable run, sitting undefeated at the top of Wellington’s Capital 3 league. This is a phenomenal performance and we look forward to seeing how the remainder of the season shapes up and hopefully a promotion for this team. I’d like to extend our profound gratitude to all our team sponsors – Greyfriars Motel, Umbrella Group, Tremains, Property Brokers and The Offering. In addition to the team sponsors the club receives great support from other local businesses including long standing sponsor, Fresh Choice. Your continued support has been instrumental in our success and growth. We value your partnership and look forward to achieving even more together. As we embark on the second half of the season, I am excited for what’s to come. Regardless of the score on the pitch, we will continue to foster the sense of community, inclusion, and camaraderie that is the core of Greytown Football Club. Here’s to the rest of the season and the many milestones yet to come. Come and join us on the sideline any Saturday at Soldier’s Memorial Park and be part of the GFC fun. Jo Holter, Club President 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 The ‘White Party’, held at the Greytown Workingmen’s Club with laughter, dance-offs, thanks to The Blueprint band. 20 The Greytown Grapevine – June 2023

Greytown Scouts This month, the Scouts heading to Jamboree attended a two-night camp at Waikuku Lodge in the Aorangi Forest Park. This was a chance to meet the rest of the Jamboree group from Masterton who will join them on the trip. They had a brilliant time cooking their own meals, tramping in the bush and playing games. The big fundraiser for the month has been moving sandbags for Carterton District Council – an epic job! Scout, Owen Wos, said, “It was great when everybody was working together to pass the bags out.” It looked like a tough gig, they’ve done us proud. Coming up on our fundraising calendar is a Zappo Magic Show at Studio 73 on Sunday, 6 August, 10am and then again at 2pm. Bring along your tamariki (or mokopuna) and enjoy the magic! The generosity of our community never fails to amaze – thanks to Zappo for donating his time and talent, and to the Greytown Little Theatre for the loan of the studio. A substantial amount of fundraising needs to happen to get the Scouts to Jamboree. Scouts are keen to do odd jobs around your home. If you have a job that 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 butlerpeckr@gmail.com. If you price the job, we’ll send the Scouts to you to complete the work. If your young person is interested in joining Cubs, Scouts or Venturers, email greytown@group.scouts.nz to find out more. Scouts and their family helping others move sandbags for Carterton District Council Many rōpū, clubs, committees, boards, private gatherings and whānau meetings are held at your Community Centre. To book your space contact Jo or Peter. Community Centre Activities & Education JUNE DAY TIME ACTIVITY CONTACT Mon 7pm – 8pm 19th Featherston Beautification Group New people welcome Julia Reed – 022 649 2421 12noon – 1pm Every Monday 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 Senior Cards Group Val Watkins - 06 308 9293 6.30pm – 8.30pm 12th, 19th, 26th Cooking course – Winter Soup Centre office Tue 7pm – 8.30pm 20th & 27th Wāhine Singers Susan – 021 246 4884 5pm – 7pm Every Tuesday BCITO Apprentices 0800 WAI REAP Wed 10.30am – 12.30pm Every Wednesday Wisdom & Wellbeing Pauline Cave - 021 102 8857 2pm – 4pm Every Wednesday Ukulele Group Diana – 027 230 1221 Thur 10am – 11am Every Thursday Move Better, Feel Better: Feldenkrais® movewithease.co.nz Rupert Watson - 027 585 3822 11.30am – 1pm 1st 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 – knitters@fcc.nz 10am – 2pm Every Friday WoRN Cloth Collective Workshop Based at Kiwi Hall Sara Uruski - 0274 474 959 10am – 12.30pm 19th Feminine Business Connection www.bitly.FCBWairarapaMay 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 11.15am – 12.15pm Every Saturday Koha Kids Yoga Thiru – 021 177 1857 10am – 12noon Every Saturday Featherston Toy Library Pop in and check us out Abby Waterson – 021 025 66719 Available at the Centre by private appointment: Women’s Refuge Piki Youth Mental Health Age Concern 06 377 0066 Advocate available for a confidential chat Support for rangatahi 18 – 24yrs Tamariki (children) programme during www.piki.org.nz/enrol-now Multiple Private Counsellors term time 0800 733 843 or 06 3771717 See Centre Office Pathways Mental Health, Wellbeing ACC Sensitive Claims Therapy & Addiction Services 06 370 6100 Digital Seniors 1 to 1 cleo@haumipsychology.com Book with Centre office Community Centre - Services & Support * Services marked are brought to our community with the support of Jen Bhati Property JUNE DAY TIME SERVICE CONTACT Mon Tue 11am – 3pm Every Monday Fab Feathy - Ᾱtaahua Pae Tū Mōkai Drop-in hours - fabfeathy.nz Hana.m@fabfeathy.nz 7pm - 8pm 19th Featherston Beautification Group Julia Reed – 022 649 2421 11am – 3pm 13th Wairarapa Community Law Centre Drop in Free legal advice available WCLC - 06 377 4134 0800 924252 9am – 12noon Every Tuesday Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs Need work? Need Staff? Drop-in and see us! jobs@wairarapawhanautrust.com 027 370 1331 9am – 12noon 27th Mayor’s Office Appointments available themayor@swdc.govt.nz 10am – 2pm 20th Stroke Central Drop in* Advice & Support www.strokecentral.org.nz Wed Thur 8.30am – 3.30pm 21st Before School Checks Kate.brown@tuora.org.nz 10:30am – 12:30pm Every Wednesday Wisdom & Wellbeing Pauline Cave - 021 102 8857 Starts 7pm 14th Featherston Community Board Meeting enquiries@swdc.govt.nz 10.30am – 12pm 8th 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 * wairarapa@autismnz.org.nz Appointments & Drop-in welcome 1.30pm – 3.30pm Every Thursday Digital Seniors Free digital support 0800 373 646 9.30am – 12.30pm 15th IRD Compliance Manager Centre Office 11.30am – 3pm By appointment Building Financial Capabilities Free Personal Finance Guidance Centre Office 7pm – 8pm 1st 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 23rd CAP Debt Management Coach * Drop in/Outreach 0508 227 111 (FREE CALL) 10am – 12.30pm 16th Feminine Business Connection www.bit.ly/FBCWairarapaJun Sun 7pm – 9pm Every Sunday Narcotics Anonymous NA - 0800 628 632 The Greytown Grapevine – June 2023 21

Featherston Wrestling Club The club is very appreciative of all the support over recent months, with both the trail bike ride and golf day very well supported. Our first local tournament of the year was held in mid-May and ran like a well oiled machine. Our first-time wrestlers had a great experience and are continuing to build into the Tawa and Waikanae tournaments in June and July. The competition team will start their national tournaments this month too, with the North Island Champs held in Katikati on 25 June. A shout out to the volunteers and businesses that supported the club at the recent fundraisers. If you get a chance we recommend supporting them back: Sargent Motorcycles, Scotty’s Meats, Fairview Windows, Sentify, Martinborough BP, Stash and Dave’s Windscreens. Checkout Facebook and Instagram for more info on the club and to see regular snapshots of the action! Gym – 52 Fitzherbert Street, Featherston Postal address c/- 12 Fox Street Featherston 027 920 6751 featherstonamateurwrestling@gmail.com Featherston Amateur Wrestling Club featherston_wrestling2018 Referee Gino awards 2 points for a leg lace move Competitors from Tawa and Featherston getting ready to wrestle At Crystal MediSpa® we provide an exclusive range of facial treatments using leading-edge, result-driven technology and carefully selected products to help you achieve your skincare goals to uncover your true brilliant, glowing skin while improving your well-being. • FREE CONSULTATIONS • BESPOKE FACIALS • ANTI-AGING FACIALS • DEEP CLEANSING FACIAL • OXYGENATION FACIALS • SKIN PEELS • ACNE SOLUTIONS • NON-SURGICAL FACE-LIFT • DERMAPLANING • DERMAL NEEDLING • BIO-REJUVENATION • MESOTHERAPY CRYSTAL MEDISPA® Aesthetic Skincare Clinic Level 2, 101 Main Street, Greytown 5712 Tel. 021 240 3373 reception@crystalmedispa.co.nz wwwcrystalmedispa.co.nz 22 The Greytown Grapevine – June 2023

Greytown Trust Lands Trust Community funding 8 & 9 JULY Greytown Library LIO N S G R E Y T O W N B O O K S A L E! 10AM - 6PM Saturday & Sunday Cash & EFTPOS available $1 per book, $5 per bag & $10 per box. Tauherenikau Friendship Club Travelling in times of Covid Following on from our update in the April edition of the Greytown Grapevine, we are pleased to announce that the Trust’s community funding round for 2023 is now open with a closing date of midnight on 14 July. The total contestable amount available is $15,000. All local community groups, incorporated societies and registered charities who currently operate within the Trust’s defined geographical boundaries – being Greytown District Electoral Ward – may apply. Applications are being sought for community activities or projects that deliver a community-wide benefit to the Greytown district in the areas of ‘social, cultural and environmental wellbeing’. Applicants must be able to clearly demonstrate how the activity they are seeking funding for will benefit the Greytown community. Applications must not be for an individual. For further information, and to complete an application form, visit our website www.greytowntrustlands.org.nz or pop in and see Helga at 124 Main Street who will be able to answer all your questions. Printed copies of the application form are also available from our office. Boardroom for Hire The Greytown Trust Lands Boardroom located in our administration building at 124 Main Street, Greytown (opposite the White Swan) is now available to the public for casual daytime hire. The Boardroom has table seating for eight, wifi, a large screen TV and camera for video conferencing and a whiteboard. Kitchen facilities are available. For further information email admin@ greytowntrustlands.org.nz. For further information on any of the above, please contact Helga Perry, Trust Manager on 0274 517 011, email admin@greytowntrustlands.org.nz or visit our website www.greytowntrustlands.org.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. Sue Teodoro is a seasoned traveller who did not let Covid-19 deter her from embarking on overseas travel as soon as the New Zealand borders opened up. Speaking at the recent Tauherenikau Friendship Club monthly meeting, she related her experiences travelling through Europe in those early days of living with Covid. The first thing that alerted her to the fact that travelling had changed post-Covid was the scene at Wellington airport. Then, few planes were flying in and out of New Zealand, so the usually bustling airport was virtually empty of people and mask wearing was the norm. However, when she arrived in Europe, she found people did not seem to socially distance and masks were few and far between. The first country she visited was Spain, to walk the Camino Santiago. Here Sue found the trail congested with crowds of walkers – so many people had decided that they too needed to get travelling again as soon as they could, and would not allow Covid to hold them back. Sue did behave sensibly, for example, wearing masks in planes, and she pointed out that she had family in Europe who would be able to help her should she fall ill. All the same, she stressed that it was quite possible then to travel overseas, and we should not let Covid rule our travel plans. The Tauherenikau Friendship Club programme for the next two months includes talks by Wairarapa women: at the 7 July meeting, Annie Woodhams and Jane Keig will speak about Stitch 4 Kids, a collective that sews dresses for children in Timor-Leste, and on 11 August (a week later than usual), Marlene Ditchfield will talk about historic Wairarapa buildings. Do feel free to join the club if you are of retirement age. Visitors are welcome. Meetings are 10am the first Friday of the month at the South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club. The Greytown Grapevine – June 2023 23

Greytown Early Years Bundles of feijoa fun on family farm On a Monday morning we take a small group of up to eight of our older children out of the centre to explore our local community. This will often include explorations into our natural environments such as O’Connors bush and, from time to time, explorations to learn more about the services, business and community groups within Greytown. Explorations are planned to support children’s interests to build and strengthen their sense of belonging, identity and exploration. This links directly with our Early Childhood Curriculum Te Whariki and our Early Years Philosophy. It is also based on current research and theory around the importance of children connecting with nature to support their learning. Our Explorers have just recently enjoyed an excursion to one of our families properties where they picked feijoas. Apart from sampling the delicious fruit and sharing with their whanau, children were able to learn first hand how to identify and pick ripe fruit. There were also great examples of the stages of feijoa fruiting for children to observe. 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 24 The Greytown Grapevine – June 2023

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 Easy Ear Care 027 478 8492 www.easyearcare.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 The gradual return of our immensely popular outdoor toys signals seasonal change at the toy library. We hardly see some of these toys over the warmer months and it’s great to know our children/tamariki enjoy them so much. The seasonal transition sees new focus on our indoor activities which include games, puzzles, play-sets and construction challenges. We have also been slowly adding inventory that appeals more to primary school ages such as BrainBox and Lego, while dress-ups, trains, cooking and dinosaurs remain popular themes with our youngest. During April and May alone, almost 300 toys were rented. Demand is up on last year and we have been delighted to welcome more members. Special thanks this month to our volunteers who generously give their time – that volume of rentals means they are kept very busy. Thanks as well to Greytown Lions who recently donated an outdoor seat for everyone to enjoy when the sunnier weather finally returns. The Toy Library holds its annual Quiz Night fundraiser at The Offering on 22 June. There may be a table or two to spare if you’d like to join us for a fun evening that makes such a positive contribution to our community. Greytown Toy Library Seasonal transitions and progress made The Greytown Grapevine – June 2023 25

Inner Wheel Club of South Wairarapa At our Inner Wheel dinner meeting on 17 May it was good to see the last of the original members still attending meetings. It may be of interest to provide some notes about the founding of our club here in the Wairarapa. Thirty years ago, on 16 May 1993, 114 people met at Masterton’s Solway Park for the chartering of the Inner Wheel Club of South Wairarapa. Among the guests was the Mayor of Greytown, John Garrity, Inner Wheel International board member, Beth McNeill, who had travelled from Invercargill to attend, District Chairman of Inner Wheel, Marion Patchett, and my husband Tom Draper, President of South Wairarapa Rotary. The idea to form a Wairarapa Inner Wheel Club came to me because, along with other Rotary wives, we were occasionally invited to informal gatherings by the current Rotary president’s wife, if they felt so inclined. As I had two friends who belonged to an Inner Wheel Club in Wellington, I thought would be a good idea to meet more regularly and form our own club. Over the years our club has met in many different locations; what was then Turkey Red; at the home of Marie Fail, what was then the Greytown Little Theatre with Doreen Badger giving us lovely food; The Greytown Top Pub; White Swan and now The Offering. Our first meeting’s meal at the old Turkey Red cost the vast sum of $8 in 1993! A lot of water under the bridge now, and many changes, but it’s great to see our Inner Wheel Club still active. Robin Draper Our original members L-R: Alisoun Werry, Monica Rose, and Robin Draper. Book now at Cobblestones or Eventfinda Tickets $45 each include a glass of wine and nibbles with a cash bar and additional plus a Silent Auction. Fundraising for Cobblestones Museum Two Sheds Project. 6pm, Saturday 15 July 2023 Kuranui College, Greytown 26 The Greytown Grapevine – June 2023

Hire & Heat Shop 2 Bidwills Cutting Road Ph: 06 304 8196 Winter is here, so now is the time to get your wood supply cut for next year, with our range of chainsaws, log splitters, trailers etc. Come and see us at the Hire and Heat Shop Greytown. Red Robin Club Greytown May was a very busy month for members. First, was assisting at the Annual Quiz with the Lions Club, raising funds to help send the Scouts to a Jamboree. Then we baked for Mother’s Day. The big event was The Pink Ribbon Breakfast for Breast Cancer. What an amazing morning that was. Led by our Executive, as a team the entire club contributed in some way, either baking, setting up, doing dishes, raffle selling, or looking after our 80+ guests. I could go on, but it was certainly a team effort. In total $2,500 was raised for the Breast Cancer Society. There were a few first time nerves, which are now behind us, and a little robin whispered that we will do it again – bring on 2024! We finished the month with the dinner meeting held at The Offering, a lovely meal and a chance to relax. Interested in joining us? Contact Helen Gray on 021 160 6088 or 06 304 9407. Raewynn Linkhorn Pink Ribbon breakfast held by Red Robbin Club Greytown for the Breast Cancer Society raised $2,500 South Wairarapa Rebus Club South Wairarapa Rebus Club, the original Probus Club in the area, was set up in 1990 to encourage community among the senior and retired people in the Carterton, Greytown, Featherston and Martinborough regions. Our monthly meetings are held at the South Wairarapa Working Men’s Club in Greytown at 10am, on the fourth Friday of each month. We feature speakers of exceptional calibre on a very wide range of interesting topics. We have several special interest groups meeting separately and use Fifth Fridays for movies, lunches, trips, picnics. We still have foundation members! Visitors are welcome to attend our meetings. Those attending our May meeting were enticed and activated by Yvonne Rhodes speaking on the prevention of falls, particularly important for those in our retired age group. In 2022, ACC accepted almost 750,000 claims arising from falls, costing $1,800 million. Over the last six years, fall-related injuries have cost the taxpayer $8.6 billion. For over 65s, the ACC cost is about $233 million per year, expected to rise to $460 million by 2035. No other source of injury, including road trauma, costs as much. On average, about one in every three people over the age of 65 will fall in any one year. For those over 80, one in every two will fall, with 4 percent ending up in hospital and 1 percent suffering a hip fracture. Part of the aging problem is the loss of muscle mass from our mid-thirties onwards, with those over 80 years having lost perhaps 30 percent. Falls are more common as we get older due to poor leg strength and impaired balance, side effects from medications and other medical conditions, impaired eyesight, nutritional deficiencies and hazards around the home environment. Falls are the leading cause of death for both men and women over the age of 75. The best prevention strategy is regular exercise, leading to improved balance, strength and flexibility, stronger bones, more energy, better sleep and better control of blood pressure, blood sugar and weight. Exercise as a stand-alone intervention reduces the rate of falls by 23 percent for older people. Yvonne recommended walking, at least 30 minutes most days, but all walking is beneficial. She also provided a list of programmes in Greytown and Carterton specifically designed for balance and muscle strength, including chair exercises, chair yoga, dance and tai chi. Yvonne followed up this sobering reflection on falls with a demonstration series of gentle exercises in our chairs for the group. 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 Kay Paget, President, 027 472 9864. The Greytown Grapevine – June 2023 27

Entertainment this month was Patsy Story, and coming up on 7 July at the club will be the Steely DNA Band, whose music includes the American Steely Dan Rock Band sounds. They have performed at the Upper Hutt Cossie Club, and earlier this month at the Petone Club. Just a reminder that our Magic Fryer is installed at the bar and available for bar meals whenever the dining room is closed. Tuesday Club: We play every Tuesday at 1.30pm. Popular card games are Bolivia, Five Crowns, Phase 10 and Pony Canasta. If you are unfamiliar with these games, come join us for a friendly afternoon and learn. Also we have several Bridge players join us as well, so if you prefer to play Bridge, why not come along and join them. Club 60: This month’s meeting will be on Monday 26 June at 1.30pm. 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. Darts: Coming up on Monday 3 July, the darts adjunct will be challenged by a team of the club Executives/staff. Snooker: The snooker adjunct have opened their year back on Tuesday night from 7pm. Note a change back to a Tuesday evening. Pool: The Chartered Club Masters Tournament is coming up on 16 July, at which our club will be represented by Jack Lemon and Roy Turner, and will be held at the Cashmere Club in Christchurch. The annual South Wairarapa 8-ball Pool Singles tournament is coming up on 5-6 August, with entries closing 21 July. The first of our club champs, the Men’s Singles, was played a couple of weeks ago with Tom Bateman winning and Roy Turner runner-up. Last weekend was Men’s Pairs, won by Jack Lemon and James Wilkinson, with Tom Bateman and Max Higgison runners-up. Coming up are Ladies Pairs, Wednesday 21 June at 7pm, Ladies Singles, Monday 26 June at 6.30pm, Mixed Pairs Wednesday 28 June at 7pm and Friday 30 June will be the Over 60’s Singles starting at 1pm. Names on the noticeboard please. The Over 60’s Pairs will be on Friday 21 July at 1pm. Golf: On 3 July we play the Palmerston North Cossie Club at Palmerston North. Greytown RSA: The local RSA also meet in the club on the third Friday evening of the month at 5.30pm. They welcome all RSA members to join them. Welcome to the South Wairarapa Workingmans’ Club Monthly 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 St Andrew’s Church Old stories for new days Reverend Scott Thomson is offering a three week programme, beginning on Sunday, 25 June, at 9.30am, called ‘A Treasure Hunt.’ Presenter Reverend Scott Thomson has a reputation across many fields for making history come alive. “You may be surprised what’s in the family treasure box. The Old Testament is foundational, not only for the Jewish, Christian and Islamic faiths, but also for secular humanism and international law,” Scott says. Scott finds the term ‘Old Testament’ a bit off-putting and patronising. It implies something out of fashion. Come and listen to what he has to say, and enjoy the fellowship over morning tea, St Andrew’s Church, 63 Main Street, Greytown. Greytown Plumbing & Electrical It’s time to move on On 1 June 2023, Greytown Plumbing & Electrical was bought by A&K Plumbing, Drainage & Electrical, a well established company here in Greytown. We would like to thank all of our loyal customers who have been with us over the past 23 years. With Directors Aaron Smylie (moving to Whangarei), and Andrew Hayes (changing of career), it is now time for a new team to look after all your plumbing and electrical needs. A&K Plumbing, Drainage & Electrical is a family owned business run by Andrew Nickson. Alex and Colin have joined them for electrical work. We are excited to hand over to A&K, and rest assured, you will be in good hands! For our customers with ongoing work, please also be assured that A&K will complete your jobs. All new jobs waiting to be done have been handed over as well. You can contact A&K directly on 027 284 9142 or via the usual 0800 473 583 number. Wishing you all the very best, and once again, we sincerely thank you for your business. Aaron Smylie & Andrew Hayes Former Directors, Greytown Plumbing & Electrical email: greytownpeltd@gmail.com For an obligation free quote, give us a call today! 8 ( 8 GPE LTD) Aaron | Andrew • Gas fitting • Plumbing • Drainlaying • Electrical • Solar • Air Conditioning / Heat Pumps www.greytownplumbingelectrical.com Email your text and images (as attachments) to greytowngrapevine@gmail.com Do you have a story for the Greytown Grapevine? 28 The Greytown Grapevine – June 2023

Wairarapa Library Service Time to make some noise (musically) Wondering what to do with the kids in the July school holidays? Crowd-favourite children’s entertainer, Chris Lam Sam, is back again after his packed-out show earlier this year. This time he’ll be performing with the Wellington Carnival Street Band at Featherston’s Anzac Hall on Wednesday 5 July starting at 10.30am. Get ready to sing, dance and laugh along with the band. Better still, bring along a percussion instrument – think pots and wooden spoons, baby rattles, even car keys – so everyone can play with the band! Free return transport to Anzac Hall will be available on the day, with buses leaving from Carterton Events Centre via Greytown Library, and from Martinborough’s Wahinga Centre. For event details including the bus timetable please go to wls.org.nz/whats-on Moira Wairama Award-winning children’s writer Moira Wairama will appear in Featherston and Greytown libraries on 7 July to present a selection of bilingual stories including Maori legends and her original creations, incorporating music and movement for audience participation. Entry is free and all are welcome. You can find more information and session times on wls.org.nz/whats-on School holiday boredom buster Check out our upcoming holiday programme – it’s chockful of fun activities, challenges and reading recommendations to engage young bodies and minds. Pop into the library to pick up your booklet/s today! There’s SNOW much happening in Greytown’s mid-winter festival next month! With family-friendly activities and events taking place throughout July, mark your calendar now so you don’t miss out on Greytown Library’s late-night opening on Friday 21 July. Record numbers turned up for last year’s late night at the library and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. For some, it was their first time in the library, and they were blown away by everything on offer. This year, join us from 5pm for an evening of festive fun, including workshops on comic-making (for those aged 12 and over) and fountain pens (everything you need to know about choosing and using these beautiful writing instruments). There’ll also be holiday storytelling, games, and more. Look out for further details in the coming weeks on our website wls.org.nz and Facebook page. If you can’t make it to Greytown Library that night – or even if you can – pop in any other time and check out our great collection of materials to warm and brighten the winter season. Explore holiday decorations and recipes, craft projects for the whole family, not to mention DVDs and books perfect for cosying up with. Chris Lam Sam The Greytown Grapevine – June 2023 29

Greytown Heritage Trust/Te Pouhere Toanga O Kuratawhiti Woolworths New Zealand Ltd Application for 134 Main Street Many thanks for reader feedback and for the number of new Trust memberships that followed last month’s Greytown Grapevine front page article. The 1950s house on the 134 Main Street site was built by Arthur and Irene Woolcott. Arthur had a carrier trucking business and was a Greytown Borough Councillor for six years. He then became the Borough Foreman in January 1972, a position he held till the end of 1976. There’s a lovely story about Betty Thompson, née Humphries (Stella Bull’s sister), being the person who planted or gave the copper beech at 134. However, it’s more likely that it was planted by the Woolcotts. At least we know this splendid tree is over 70 years old! There was a major review of all the heritage listed trees in South Wairarapa (strictly speaking of the Notable Tree Register which is part of the Wairarapa Combined District Plan) two years ago. The copper beech at 134 Main Street was not nominated for inclusion. The Trust understands this was because the owner’s agreement was not given. Last year this writer, on behalf of the Trust, nominated the tree for inclusion in the Register – this is now part of the District Plan Review/ submissions consideration. We invite Woolworths NZ, as a sign of good faith and respect for the values of the Greytown community, to agree to the inclusion of the copper beech in the Register of Notable Trees for South Wairarapa. The pictured significant building was originally built on West Street around 1891 as a Masonic Lodge and its imposing front entrance retains Masonic symbols. The Lodge was moved to its current site in Stella Bull Park on 3 November 1979, by the former Greytown Borough Council. It was then converted for use as the Town’s Library, with alterations designed by Trevor Daniell. The photo above shows some fine details added in the conversion; note the porch with its imposing finial, the hoods over the windows. The building is currently untenanted and has been advertised for lease by Council. Recently the Greytown Community Board approved its Greytown Community Board Plan – January 2023-June 2024. See page 10, the Board will ‘Advocate for the First Masonic Hall building in Stella Bull Park to return to being Greytown Library and community services allowing the Town Hall to return to being an event and activity space’. We note the Greytown Archives are located in the Greytown Town Centre and managed by the library staff. There is also useful storage space under the library area accessed from the ground level. In addition there is off-street parking for library users, including a dedicated disability car park. Parking space at the old library site is at a premium and when it was used as a library, the White Swan hotel wasn’t nearby. In addition, there’s a ‘vulnerable’ nearby pedestrian crossing on Main Street (amplified by safety concerns over the Woolworths’ Freshchoice development proposal). The Trust’s Board of Trustees All previous trustees, with the exception of Frank Minehan, made themselves available again and were re-elected at the April AGM. They are joined by new trustee Peter Rowlands. So the current Board is: Carmel Ferguson (Chair), Robyn Blue (Secretary), Sylvia Smith (Treasurer), Gina Jones, Craig Thorburn, Lorraine Hall, Danielle GentyNott and Peter Rowlands. Trust Membership Greytown’s heritage, especially its Victorian era buildings along with its beautiful trees, is 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 first and last name as reference also a phone number. Having a strong base of financial members is vital to the Trust – it gives us greater credibility with our submissions. Please join up as financial members now! Thank you to all those who already have. Kia ora. Thanks for reading. Frank Minehan frankminehan3@gmail.com Déjà vu anyone? The future of the ‘Old Library’ building in Stella Bull Park Did you miss your copy? For delivery issues, please contact Greytown Grapevine at greytowngrapevine@gmail.com or (06) 304 9245 Greytown’s very own FREE paper, The Greytown Grapevine, covering urban and RD1 30 The Greytown Grapevine – June 2023

Specialising in: 9 Decks 9 Fences 9 Pergolas 9 Raised Garden Beds Over 25 years Landscaping Experience Free Quotations Friends of O’Connor’s Bush Greytown Soldiers’ Memorial Park Conservation Calling – Kei te mahi tatou mo te taiao – Communities Working Together for Nature The Friends are a small friendly group who do practical conservation work in the Park, especially in O’Connor’s Bush, the miraculous surviving native bush section. We are always keen to have new members of our group help us maintain and enhance this unique community asset. The level of conservation work is suitable to various age groups with differing levels of fitness. The Friends are due to meet on Saturday 7 July 2023 at 10am. Please meet at the Walkway entrance to the Bush on Kuratawhiti Street. We will be planting at least one Kahikatea by the water race in celebration of Greytown’s Arbor Day/week. The Greytown Community Board is sponsoring a Greytown Arbor Day planting at Arbor Reserve, Main Street south at 11 am on Monday 3 July. This will be Greytown’s 133rd Arbor Day and it also happens to be school holiday time. Keep our unique Greytown Arbor tradition alive by coming along to celebrate it. Please also check out the Greytown Town Centre during the week 3-8 July for our annual Arbor Day O’Connor’s Bush display. Enquiries Frank Minehan, 027 252 1084 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 Come to Arbor Reserve Monday 3 July 2023 at 11am – Greytown’s 133rd Arbor Day Planting The Greytown Grapevine – June 2023 31

Reader Photo This winter snap was sent to us by Will Corlett of Greytown, while out for an early morning brisk walk along the Greytown Woodside trail. If you have a photo you would like to see published in the Greytown Grapevine, send it in to greytowngrapevine@gmail.com along with a brief description and the photographer’s name. Put “Reader Photo” in the subject line. Hand-crafted concrete plant pots, water features & concrete furniture. Carterton formedbyhand.com 021 0224 4174 027 288 8166 matt@mtbuilding.co.nz • New Builds • Renovations • Alterations • Decks • Repairs & Maintenance 32 The Greytown Grapevine – June 2023

Cold, short days means the plants have slowed right down to a dawdle. This makes time for making big compost piles with those autumn leaves, planting trees and pruning fruit trees. It also makes time for rest and reflection as we come up to Matariki and winter solstice. For us, hotoke/winter feels short as, at the end of June, we will begin sowing our spring seeds, starting with tomatoes using heat pads. We are prioritising taking holidays and rest, finishing off our building projects and then planning for summer, Because spring comes around quickly, make some time now to create a spring garden plan. Figure out what you want to grow, what garden space you have and what seeds you might need. It’s really important to keep a record of what you do when, and your observations, so that you can use that information next year. A spreadsheet if you’re really keen, or just a simple notebook with your observations such as diseases, how much sunlight the bed gets, dates of planting, where you put your plants (so that you can rotate your plantings – soil biology loves diversity and disease loves monoculture) and what you planted together (did one plant compete with the other, were they too close?) You might think you’ll remember what you did, but it’s likely you’ll completely forget! Making a no-dig garden bed for summer If you want to transform some lawn into garden, grab a black tarpaulin and cover the grass to block light and kill the grass. Used silage tarps collected from farms are what we use here. To get a good night’s rest, make sure you weigh the tarp down – we learned this the hard way. If the soil is very hard and compacted you could lightly fork it, without turning the soil over, to get some air back into the soil. To add some extra nutrients, you could lay down hay, but be careful if it’s been sprayed or is full of seed, or you could use grass clippings, food scraps/compost or seaweed (best to wash off the salt and chop it up with a spade). At this time of year, it will take two or more months to kill the weeds so the earlier you get to it, the better. Keep checking under the tarp to see that the weeds have died and anything you have added has fully broken down. It’s likely that you will still have some perennial weeds like dock or yarrow at the end that you’ll need to pull by hand. Good luck! Sow for transplant: lettuce, spinach, fennel, pak choi (last chance) Direct sow: mizuna, radish, turnip, broad bean (last chance), spinach, coriander Seedlings to plant out: all of the above plus big winter hardy brassicas like broccoli. Bug of the season The Millipede/Te Waemano – The millipede is one of the garden’s many composters. They need a moist environment and get busy in the leaf litter breaking down woody materials and so they are a great indicator of a moist mara kai/garden that is rich in organic matter. By breaking down woody matter into smaller pieces, they make it available for further decomposition by fungi, bacteria and macroinvertebrates, another great reason to make sure your soil is always covered or mulched and full of life. Our current CSA is full but we’re taking on a large waitlist for summer when we expand. Sign up on our website now www.vagabondvege.nz. See you again for a garden guide in spring. Nga mihi. Saskia, Vagabond Vege The Garden in Winter Black tarpaulin weighted down with old bricks and rubble makes an excellent cover to kill off unwanted weeds Winter brassicas are hearting up nicely 14. Eli, 7. Establishment, 8. Kumutoto, 9. Urge, 10. Agreed, 12. Breeds, Across: al. 15. Admail, 17. Cinema, 19. Guar, 21. Vivisect, 23. Temperament g, 11. 1. Assuaged, 2. Mature, 3. Also, 4. Ascorbic, 5. Immune, 6. Snu Down: 16. Abrupt, 18. Nosing, 20. Utes, 22. Vamp. Democrat, Delivers, 13. Crossword Solution The Greytown Grapevine – June 2023 33

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 Gary Low 020 479 3717, 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 Coming again in July— watch this space! Across 7. Place of business 8. Stream/lane name in Central Wellington 9. Strong desire, impulse 10. In accord 12. Has issue 14. Old Testament name (abbrev.) 15. Electronic promotion 17. Movie theatre 19. Legume whose sticky seeds used to bind recipe ingredients 21. Cut into pieces 23. Moody, changeable Down 1. Eased, lessened 2. Aged, ripened 3. As well, too 4. Commonly found acid in some fruit 5. Unaffected 6. Cosy, good fit 11. Produces on time 13. Major American political party 16. Terse, short 18. Spying, peeping 20. Vehicles often seen on Wairarapa roads (abbrev.) 22. Seductive woman, femme fatale Across 7. Place of business 8. Stream/lane name in Central Wellington 9. Strong desire, impulse 10. In accord 12. Has issue 14. Old Testament name (abbrev.) 15. Electronic promotion 17. Movie theatre 19. Legume whose sticky seeds used to bind recipe ingredients 21. Cut into pieces 23. Moody, changeable Down 1. Eased, lessened 2. Aged, ripened 3. As well, too 4. Commonly found acid in some fruit 5. Unaffected 6. Cosy, good fit 11. Produces on time 13. Major American political party 16. Terse, short 18. Spying, peeping 20. Vehicles often seen on Wairarapa roads (abbrev.) 22. Seductive woman, femme fatale 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 CROSSWORD JUNE 2023 Kindly supplied by Ruth O’Brien 3 days per week – Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Could space share Monday and Tuesday PHONE 021 767 530 WANTED IN GREYTOWN One Room Office Space Crossword Noticeboard 34 The Greytown Grapevine – June 2023

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 • walking • Scrabble • dining • luncheon • garden • armchair travel Wellington Gliding Volunteer caretaker wanted The Wellington Wairarapa Gliding Club operates on a picturesque rural property in Papawai, 4km east of Greytown. From July this year, we are looking for a resident part-time caretaker. Duties of this role include meeting visitors, maintaining security and managing the clubhouse and campground for its gliding club members. This is not a paid position, but we provide private accommodation on the airfield including power and internet. Our modern Training Centre building provides showers and toilets and a fully-equipped kitchen. Ideally this would suit a single retiree looking to be part of a dynamic club culture of glider pilots both young and old and from all walks of life. If you know of anyone who might be interested in this unique lifestyle position, please get them to contact Simon Casey, President WWGC on 021 339 610 and I will be happy to forward them more details. Noticeboard The Greytown Grapevine – June 2023 35

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