Greytown Grapevine July 2023

JULY 2023 Greytown Hospice Shop celebrates three years Hospice Wairarapa is thrilled to be celebrating the third anniversary of the Greytown Hospice Shop. What started as a post lockdown fundraiser has become a well-established business with a loyal local customer base and repeat shoppers from across New Zealand. From the first day of opening on 3 July 2020, the response from the community has been overwhelming. The quality of goods donated has enabled the shop to deliver a shopping experience unlike most “op shops”. Whether you are looking for quality clothing from top designers, vintage crystal, china or silverware, a special piece of art, or something to read for the weekend, there’s a good chance you will find that special something at the Hospice Shop. Hospice Wairarapa relies heavily on income from its retail operations to support the provision of free palliative support services in the community. The addition of Greytown Hospice Shop to its retail outlets has ensured the continuation and expansion of those services. A huge thank you to everyone who has donated goods, shopped with us, told your friends about us, liked our social media posts and given us so much amazing feedback. Thank you also to our wonderful staff and dedicated team of volunteers, most of whom have been with the shop since the beginning. We look forward to continuing to provide a great shopping experience and supporting our community with excellent palliative care support services. Sue Cochrane, Retail Manager Shop volunteers (L-R) Lyn Hughes, Eileen Ward and Helen Whitney

As I write this article, Greytown has enjoyed two wonderful Midwinter Festival of Christmas weekends. To my mind, this festival has surpassed previous festivals in terms of the number of visitors to our town and the number of activities for them to enjoy. Knowing how much energy and effort has gone into creating the Festival, it must be hugely rewarding for the organisers to see this outcome. I congratulate everyone involved. Your Council is a very minor player in terms of what the Festival achieves. Our job is to help in the background, removing rubbish that accumulates and making sure the village is looking ‘spick and span’. This year we have closed off McMaster Street at certain times to allow the Festival to become more of a street event. I think the results are very worthwhile, although I accept that not all the residents who park along McMaster Street might agree with that. On Monday 3 July, I got a huge “buzz” out of being invited to the Arbour Day event organised by the Greytown Community Board. I was invited to say some words, and I used the opportunity to thank all of those responsible for making this event take place. As many readers will know, Greytown was the first part of New Zealand to celebrate Arbour Day. That is a moment worth remembering, for as long as we continue the tradition. One special moment at the event was saying “Hello” to Mrs Ellims, who I believe has joined the Arbour Day event in Greytown every year since she first came to the town. I also observed that Arbor Day had once been more of a national day of celebrating tree planting than I felt it has become. We need to make sure that more young people get to take part in these events so that they have a long-term stake in improving our environment. My final thought at the event, was to pass on the information that we are still losing more trees in New Zealand than we are replanting. While we all love our local deciduous trees, such as the Oaks on West Street, planting native trees is better for the environment in the long term. Lastly, your Council has started to prepare its next Long-Term Plan. A Long-Term Plan outlines the Council’s activities, services, capital programme and financial plans for the next decade. It sets the direction for all the activities and services the Council provides, and what level of service will be provided. I have given our LongTerm Plan project the working title of “Our Ten-Year Plan for a Sustainable Future”, with a focus on how our communities can prepare for a more resilient future, including how we respond to the challenges being thrown up by climate change. The Long-Term Plan Project will take a year to complete and will be ready at the end of June 2024. We need it to be developed from the expectations and aspiration of the people who live here. What do you want to see happening over the next ten years that will help the district and those who live here to be more sustainable and the district a better place to live in? I welcome your thoughts. Please email me with any ideas you have to [email protected] Mayor Martin Connelly Circulation rural & urban Greytown: 2,200 Deadlines: Editorial & Advertising: 10th of the month Delivered by: 20th of the month* Letters to Editor: 300 word maximum No Grapevine in January Editorial & Advertising: [email protected] Deliveries: (06) 304 9245 195mm wide x 280mm deep 195mm wide x 135mm deep 195mm wide x 75mm deep 95mm wide x 135mm deep 95mm wide x 65mm deep FULL PAGE 1/2 PAGE BANNER 1/4 PAGE 1/8 PAGE Please state size and colour of your ad when booking. 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There has been plenty of reason to be wearing gumboots lately, but how about adding some glamour and entering this year’s Glamour & Gumboots competition! Charlotte Harding and Nicola Halliday came up with the idea for some winter fun that did good last year and launched the first Glamour & Gumboots competition. It was a slow start, but once it gained traction, the entries flooded in. Not only were people getting creative but they were also making a donation/koha to the region’s four foodbanks. At the end of the competition Featherston, Martinborough, Carterton and Masterton food banks each received a payment of $250. This year the competition is back, and the goal is to raise $1,000 for each food bank, which means we need you! The competition opens on 1 July for the month, and closes at 7.30pm on 31 July. Entering is a two-step process. Email us your pic and make a donation (suggested $5) to the givealittle page. With permission from entrants, we post all the pictures on our Facebook page Glamour & Gumboots Wairarapa. There are multiple categories: individuals, kids, and groups, the people’s choice and Spirit awards and we hope to see some family entries this year too. A little incentive comes by the way of some great prizes local businesses across the region are donating. These currently include Toast tickets, a B&B voucher for Copthorne Solway, Schoc chocolate shoe, massage vouchers and more! If you are keen to donate just drop us an email at glamourandgumbootswairarapa@ gmail.com “We can’t wait to see the creativity that people bring to the competition this year” add Charlotte & Nicole. Charlotte & Nicolle Glamour and Gumboots time Juliet Stewart, “There’s always a friend or dog to help escape the glitz.” Photo Ti Kouka Photography Lucy, Clara, Chloe... gumboots are a musthave accessory for the playground 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 NOTICE TO CLOSE MAIN ST & McMASTER ST, GREYTOWN, TO TRAFFIC: 29 JULY 2023 NZTA Waka Kotahi and South Wairarapa District Council, for the purpose of the Festival of Christmas, will close the roads indicated below to traffic on Saturday 29 July 2023. The Festival of Christmas (FOC) is a winter festival that provides a largely free programme for the whole month of July in Greytown. The 2023 festival has a focus on lighting, snow machines, events, activities and free entertainment for residents and visitors to enjoy. The closure is for the Grand Finale when we anticipate significant crowds. Roads to be closed: • Main Street (SH2) between Jellicoe Street and Hastwell Street, Saturday 29 July from 4-9pm • McMaster St between Main Street and East Street, Saturday 29 July from 1-9pm Postponement date is Sunday 30 July During the period of closure, vehicles will need to take these alternative routes: • Southbound on Main Street (SH2): left onto Jellicoe Street – right onto East Street – right onto Church Street – rejoin SH2 • Northbound on Main Street (SH2): left onto Hastwell Street – right onto West Street – right onto Kuratawhiti Street – rejoin SH2 The Festival of Christmas team 4 The Greytown Grapevine – JULY 2023

Wairarapa is special place. We know this, but were reminded again by the healthy number of applications received in the latest WBS community funding round, which closed on 30 April 2023. We are now humbled to be able to recognise the range of wonderful initiatives and sheer hard work being carried out in all corners of our communities, each improving and enhancing the lives of so many. We were delighted to grant funds to so many community organisations in this latest funding round, fulfilling the WBS purpose, ‘Helping our community prosper’. These funds went out to a diverse range of applicants: to organisations and people dedicated to their fields of sports, arts, community support, education and environment. WBS is very proud to continue supporting this important work. It is exciting to know so many Greytown locals will benefit from funds allocated across the wide range of regional applications. Additionally, WBS are proud to be major supporters of the annual Greytown Winter Festival. WBS will be sponsoring ‘The WBS Big Switch’ kick starting the festival on opening night. WBS is also sponsoring the WBS Community Christmas tree at the heart of the festival, where visitors are welcome to hang their decorated snowflakes and leave non-perishable food items for a local Foodbank in the large present at the base of the tree. Like you, we’re local. It’s the wonderful people of Wairarapa — the parents who coach, the volunteers who support, the people who keep on giving —that make our region such a great place to live. And that’s why our profits at WBS don’t go offshore but get invested back into our local communities. Through the WBS Charitable Trust, we can make a big difference to these communities by supporting all sorts of groups and initiatives with grants and benefits. Our next community funding round is open for the month of October this year. For more information on funding criteria and how to apply, visit www.wbs.net.nz/ funding/ Community funding success for organisations across Wairarapa Douglas Villa U13 Titans team, off to Christchurch in July to the Christchurch International Cup. The grant from WBS will go toward tournament fees. The Greytown Grapevine – JULY 2023 5

Greytown resident, Patrick Craddock says he has to thank the Covid-19 virus for making him write award-winning film and stage scripts. “Covid saw me spend many more hours sitting at the computer than I usually do. As a result, I wrote a one act stage play about the impact of the 1918 Spanish Flu in New Zealand. That won a small award for a NZ theatre play competition held in Gisborne last year.” Patrick said that, during the Covid crisis, he watched too many television dramas and decided during his many spare hours to start writing film scripts. “For some years I lived in Fiji, Kenya and Mozambique, working with foreign aid and development. That experience and my imagination got to work. The result was a series of film scripts, some of which won awards in oversea film competitions.” “I entered two different scripts for film competitions in Europe and both scripts won awards. But, unfortunately for me, I am now retired, so the chance of a starting a stunning new career in film making is not even a dream I hope to realise.” “I am horrified and angry at the war in Ukraine. It has galvanised me to write a a stage play called ‘Moscow Antigone’ set in Russia, with Putin as the evil King Creon who forbids Antigone the right to bury her dead brother who was killed in a war.” The finished stage play of ‘Moscow Antigone’ was entered into the script division of the the Australian Film Festival held in Sydney in March of this year and won an award. Patrick Craddock is a former radio journalist, a foreign aid and development worker, and a long time ago was ‘A Ten Pound Pom’. He lives in Greytown and has directed stage plays for The Greytown Little Theatre. Patrick Craddock 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 Covid-19 helps me write plays and film scripts 6 The Greytown Grapevine – JULY 2023

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Tickets for this year’s Martinborough Music Festival are fast selling out—and public sales are only just underway! Chamber music fans are in for a treat in September, with ten international stars playing works including favourites by Mozart, Schuman, Rachmaninov and Elgar along with exciting new compositions by acclaimed New Zealand composers Salina Fisher and Anthony Ritchie, professor of composition at Otago University. Ritchie has written a composition for Todd Gibson-Cornish, a young virtuoso oboist, with whom he has had a long association, says Festival Co-Artistic Director Donald Armstrong, associate concertmaster with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO). “Anthony has known Todd since he was very young, and also his father Nick Cornish, principal oboe with the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra,” says Donald. “Anthony is delighted to write a new piece for Todd, who is now such a superstar.” Co-Artistic Director Wilma Smith, former Concertmaster of both the NZSO and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, is excited about playing the new work. “I’m so looking forward to playing with Todd, one of New Zealand’s absolute stars and Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s principal bassoonist. And he’s going to feature in some of the most exciting music of the festival, including this premiere performance.” Featuring in the four concerts of the Festival (22-24 September) are international and New Zealand stars UK-based violinist Benjamin Baker, NZSO principal oboist Robert Orr, pianist Laurence Matheson, violists Wenhong Luo and Amanda Verner, and cellists Ashley Brown (of NZTrio) and Festival favourite Mattias Balzat. Anthony Ritchie’s Quintet for Bassoon & String Quartet will be performed at the Festival’s final concert on Sunday 24 September. A link to ticket sales and further information about the concerts and soloists is available at the Festival website: martinboroughmusicfestival.co.nz International stars to shine at September music festival Todd Gibson-Cornish, a young virtuoso oboist featuring at the festival Events in the Wairarapa Take action for nature this Conservation Week by joining one of the many activities and events happening across the region. Find out more here: facebook.com/WellingtonDOC Supporting women through menopause and all other midlife transitions to live a fulfilling life of passion and purpose www.karenmaggs.com 021 277 5576 Midlife Empowerment Coach We come to you! CARPET & HARD FLOORING SPECIALS Shaun Stephens 0272 663 362 Local Business Owner Wairarapa 0800 102 004 | harrisonscarpet.co.nz 8 The Greytown Grapevine – JULY 2023

Greytown Volunteer Fire Brigade Do you have what it takes to be a volunteer? Winter has well and truly set in now, but this doesn’t stop our dedicated team from braving the elements, attending regular trainings and staying on call 24/7 for our local community. Our recent recruitment drive saw a number of people reach out and enquire about joining. One thing that became clear is that the public doesn’t really know what’s involved in being a volunteer firefighter. This month we want to share a bit about what it’s like being a member of the Greytown Brigade. We currently have 29 volunteers in the Greytown Brigade. We are on call 24 hours a day 365 days a year – even Christmas day! Last year we responded to around 170 emergency calls. Our members carry pagers and phones to help alert us to emergencies. We also have our station siren to alert us during daytime hours (7am-8pm). A recent development in technology now allows us to use an app to show who’s in town and available for calls. If we don’t have enough, an alert is sent out that we are short of members – thankfully this rarely happens. As we respond to time critical emergencies, our members are always alert and ready to respond. At nightime, this means leaving clothes next to our beds. Pagers, keys and phones are also ready if needed each and every night. On frosty evenings, our members will leave a frost cover on our windows. At night we usually roll the first truck out the door in three and a half minutes from the time our pagers go off. During the day, we still carry pagers and phones where we can, but we have the reliable siren to summon us to the station if needed. As many of our members lead active lives, it’s not always possible to hear a phone or pager (swimming at the pools for example) so this is why the siren is so essential to us . During the day we tend to respond to the majority of our emergencies and are usually out the door in three minutes. Training occurs once a week on a Monday night for around two hours. This sees us practice all our skills to stay ready for any incident we may get called to. FENZ sets a list of skills we have to maintain to ensure the brigade is operationally ready. All our members get specialist first aid training which is also a huge asset to the community. Twelve of our team recently spent a day in Masterton being trained in USAR response. Greytown is especially susceptible to being cut off in a natural disaster, so this training is a real bonus for the brigade and community. A huge thanks to those members who gave up their weekend to attend this course. We are hopeful to have the rest of the brigade trained in the coming months. Since last month, the brigade has responded to around 10 calls. Traditionally, the months of July and August tend to be quieter for us. We are also keeping one eye on the developing El Nino weather pattern and how this might affect us in the coming months. Although each El Nino is different, these tend to suggest a windier and dryer summer period is on the way. For those on Facebook, you can follow our Facebook page for information and updates for what were up to. For anything else Brigade related, feel free to contact Chief Fire Officer Seth Rance on 027 461 6391. Find out more info at www.fireandemergency.nz and stay connected at www.facebook.com/fireandemergencynz and www.facebook.com/greytownfire Greytown brigade members spent a day in Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) training in Masterton D.B. OSBORNE C H A R T E R E D A C C O U N T A N T S L I M ITE D G R O W WIT H U S P 06 304 8550 E [email protected] 124 Main Street, Greytown 5712 www.dbosborne.co.nz Letterpress Print Offset Print Digital Print Graphic Design Labels Laminating Scanning Banners Signage 2477 S.H.2, Greytown Wairarapa, 5794 (06) 304 9245 [email protected] lambpetersprint.co.nz The Greytown Grapevine – JULY 2023 9

We are planning an upgrade of the existing studio space and an extension to the north of the building which will house new toilets, a kitchenette, dressing rooms/green room and a small foyer and entrance. The new entrance will lead from a short pathway between the public toilets and Studio 73. These improvements will provide more space for continued community use as well as improved storage for GLT equipment. There will be no fixed seating or stage area – it will be a multipurpose space that we can reconfigure for each show or event. The resource consent to undertake the project has been issued by SWDC. GLT will shortly announcing details of our fundraising campaigns which includes our ‘Donor Scheme’, where individuals and organisations will be invited to make donations to support the project. Other fund raising events will follow. John Gilberthorpe President, Greytown Little Theatre 0274 586 126 Editors note: Greytown Little Theatre apologises for the confusion with last month’s article which was supplied in error. Ladies Day, Greytown Little Theatre’s first production in Studio 73 (the theatre’s new home since December 2021) played to full houses over two weeks in May 2023. This heart-warming comedy received some wonderful feedback from the audience on the night and our Facebook followers thought so too... “Congratulations! What a fab show.” “Congratulations GLT. The talent and execution was brilliant. Well done.” “A great way to spend the evening last night. Well done to you all.” “I went to the Sunday matinee and absolutely loved being entertained for two hours by an amazing cast and hilarious script.” “The acting was superb and all parts were so well cast.” GLT President and Co-Director, John Gilberthorpe said, “We couldn’t do our shows without the fantastic support of our audiences and the generous support of local businesses. We’d like to thank our Sponsor an Actor supporters: Blackwell & Sons, Greytown Orchards, Shine Hair Stylists Greytown, Jo Parker from Tremains Real Estate Wairarapa, Kahu Environmental and LGE Consulting.” Thanks to all of those who purchased raffle tickets. The winner was Rita Ann Penhale Cashmore from Masterton. Planning underway for upgrade and extension to Studio 73 Studio 73 is a great new home for GLT (which we purchased from The Order of St John in December 2021) but it has some limitations. Greytown Little Theatre ‘Ladies Day’ plays to sell-out season at Studio 73 GREYTOWN FOOD BANK (Under the Umbrella of Martinborough Food Bank) ASSISTING THOSE NEEDING FOOD SUPPORT HERE IN GREYTOWN YOUR GENEROUS CONTRIBUTION IS DEEPLY APPRECIATED PLEASE MAKE DONATIONS ONLINE TO ANZ 06 0541 0892873 00, REF GREYTOWN OR IN PERSON TO THE FOOD BANK BIN AT FRESH CHOICE SUPERMARKET Cast and crew celebrating the successful season of Ladies Day Exciting upgrades planned for the Studio 73 space 10 The Greytown Grapevine – JULY 2023

The Greytown Menzshed is delighted to have been requested to build a new public seat for the pedestrian area outside 83 Mainstreet, just in time for the Celebration of Winter festival. The seat is constructed from macrocarpa supplied by Tim Hewitt and recycled steel from the old Greytown sign. Built at the Greytown Menzshed by Pete Bennett and helped by other shedders,Terry Falleni and Elwyn Eastlake and installed by Ted Kendal for owner Murray Cole. The Greytown Menzshed, down the alley behind Mango, 85 West Street, is open every Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 9am to noon and welcomes anyone to visit and find out more about what we do. 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. Greytown Menz Shed New seat in town lends kerb appeal Greytown Menzshed bench seat. Photo Bob Chambers Peter Bennett (centre). 63 Main Street Greytown [email protected] 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. The Greytown Grapevine – JULY 2023 11

• Children • Adolescents • Adults • Couples www.lizdixoncounselling.com e: [email protected] m: 027 494 8475 face-to-face, on-line and phone sessions available. • Qualified and experienced • Safe supportive environment • Confidentiality assured Carterton School and Carterton AFC present the ultimate night of fundraising. On 11 August, Playgirls Cabaret and Queens for a Cause combine to produce an entertaining evening of fun, glamour and fundraising at the Carterton Event Centre: Queens & Trucks! Playgirls Cabaret comprises New Zealand and Australian drag royalty with over eight decades of experience on international stages, guaranteed to entertain and leave the audience wanting more. The Drag Queens will be mingling with guests as they dine and strike up a rapport and a few giggles while also posing for the occasional selfie. And best of all, all money raised supports Carterton School in sending kids to the snow this year and Carterton AFC in their major renovations. In between shows, local food trucks will be available to tantalise the taste buds with the best fare the Wairarapa has to offer. Your hostess for the evening is one of New Zealand’s greatest Drag superstars, The Divine Miss Joanne Clarke, who can’t wait to entertain the crowd with her wit and style as she celebrates over 40 years as an entertainer. Come and enjoy this veteran of the stage with her fellow stars while they bring the audience an evening of fabulous fun, big hair, big gowns and you guessed it…big shoes! Joanne will also be introducing the audience to Mia Slapper, Chai and local drag celebrity, Dawn Breaker! A Carterton ratepayer herself, Dawn started her career in British bright lights as a wee lass but was deported to the colonies, where she lied about her past and was given stage time at clubs across Australasia. Now she’s on top of the world living life as a former Miss Drag Wellington, who enjoys fast cars, big mack trucks and long walks along Chester Road. The Carterton Events Centre greatly values its rainbow community and believe that bringing queer artists to perform in our venue, to tell their stories and be utterly fabulous is important mahi, and one we want to encourage in this inclusive age. We have established ourselves as a Safe Space Alliance member with the goal that our LGBTQI+ communities can freely express themselves without fear at our establishment. It is a space that does not tolerate violence, bullying, or hate speech towards LGBTQI+ communities. Individual tickets and tables of 10 are available for purchase now. Don’t miss this great opportunity to back a worthy cause while having a whole lot of fun! Tickets to the Queens & Trucks event can be purchased online at cartertonec.co.nz or can be purchased form our ticket booth at 50 Holloway Street. Queens for a Cause in Carterton 12 The Greytown Grapevine – JULY 2023

Greytown Music Group Magic Carpet piano trio Rakuto Kurano, Gabriel Baird, and Boudewijn Keenan The Greytown Music Group is pleased to be supporting young and inovative Rakuto Kurano, a versatile performer and composer. As a multi award-winning violinist, pianist, conductor and composer, Rakuto has completed numerous concert tours around New Zealand, and currently averages 60 concerts each year! He has played twice previously in Greytown, and for this Greytown Concert on 30 July his fellow musicians will be Gabriel Baird on piano and Boudewijn Keenan on cello. The programme features Piano Trio No1 by Anton Arensky (Russian, 1861-1905), Piano Trio by Guy Ropartz (French, 1864- 1955), “Fantail in Tokyo” by Rakuto, and a new composition by Gabriel Baird. Gabriel is a pianist, bassoonist and composer. He frequently performs with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, and is an accompanist and musical director for local choirs and ensembles. He has been described as “having a unique sense of creatitivity” and “an inspiring young musician”. He played in Greytown in 2021 in a concert with Professor Mark Menzies. Boudewijn is a second year music student at Otago University. For a cellist of his age he has had extensive orchestral experience with Dunedin Youth Orchestra, National Youth Orchestra and now Dunedin Symphony Orchestra. He was a member of Rakuto’s Magic Carpet String Quartet that toured the South Island last year, and is delighted to be part of this new series of trio concerts. Rakuto made his debut as a composer in 2016 with his composition “Angelic Glow” selected as a winning work in the NZ Harp Duo composition competition. In 2019 his “Fantail in Tokyo” was selected as a winning work in the NZ Trio competition, and it was performed by the NZ Trio in Auckland. In 2021 he was commissoned by the Baroque Music & Educational Trust of NZ to compose a Concerto Grosso, a neo-Baroque style work for 3 soloists, string ensemble and harpsichord, for a national tour. The work was met by a standing ovation at every concert! Piano Trio Concert – Rakuto Kurano, Gabriel Baird and Boudewijn Keenan: 4pm Sunday 30 July at 57 Wood St, Greytown. Admission $30 adults, children $10. For bookings, contact Ed and Juliet Cooke on [email protected] or Ph 06 304 9497. L-R: Rakuto Kurano, Gabriel Baird and Boudewjin Keenan The Greytown Grapevine – JULY 2023 13

South Wairarapa district Councillors were swift in adopting the 2023/24 Annual Plan at today’s Council meeting with six Councillors in favour and three voting against. The published version of the Annual Plan will be available in late July. A ‘final draft’ version can be accessed through the agenda for today’s meeting. The Annual Plan was adopted following a month-long formal consultation process during late April and May that resulted in 180 responses. The Council wishes to sincerely thank everyone that took the time to make a formal submission, call or email their feedback, or attend any of the drop-in sessions Council hosted in the district. The new budget is a 19.8% increase on the 2022/23 budget, or a total rates income of $25.45million. Some of the significant decisions are: • An increase to the water budget to help bring the water system to a compliant, safe and healthy level. Projects include the Martinborough, Greytown and Featherston Wastewater Treatment Plants. The new budget is $4.92million, an increase of $1.3million • A further increase of $1m for the water budget of which $500,000 is from rates income. This is the budget to tackle the Martinborough wastewater treatment plant abatement notice related issues and bring it back to compliance level so as to continue to support future growth. • Maintain Rural Roading Reserve budget of $300,000 per annum. • Not fund a casual pool of library staff to provide backfill as needed so that libraries may remain open six days a week. This has saved $165,000, however, libraries will be closed at least one day a week. • Reduce funding for community grants by $50,000 to $120,000. • Cease funding footpath extensions and retain footpath maintenance as planned. Total urban targeted rates increased by 21.3% while total rural targeted rates are a 20.9% increase. The decision to adopt a higher water budget following consultation has led to the percentage increase for urban ratepayers, who make up the majority of those connected to water and sewage systems. Mayor Martin Connelly had spoken earlier of the difficult choices Councillors had to make. “We know this Council has a very small ratepayer base, compared to the size of the district, but has had to grapple with some huge issues costing a lot of money. “However, our community is also hurting as the cost of living continues to rise. We needed to manage a fine balance between providing the right level of service without burdening our community beyond their means and have settled on the absolute necessities to maintain a reasonable level of service.” He went on to add that “Should anyone feel the need to spread rates payments through the year or manage their payments differently so it is easier on their cashflow, then they should talk to the Council’s rates team as early as possible. They should call Council on 06 306 9611 during business hours.” Council’s Interim Chief Executive, Paul Gardner, wished to remind our community that this Annual Plan refreshes information for year three of the 2021-31 Long-term Plan and also outlines current rates, fees and charges. Mr Gardner added, “Next year, Council will be releasing a refreshed Long-term Plan. We will be starting community engagement later this year, before embarking on a formal consultation process in the new year. That will be your chance to tell us about the future community you dream of. We hope to hear more, from more of you, then.” Reference copies of the Plan will be available at our libraries and the Council’s office in Martinborough from the end of July 2023. South Wairarapa District Council adopts 2023/24 Annual Plan Greytown Wastewater Treatment Plant South Wairarapa District Council has commissioned Wellington Water Limited (WWL) to undertake an urgent ‘health-check’ on the district’s other wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) following the issues experienced at Martinborough. An abatement notice issued to the Martinborough Wastewater Treatment Plant last August by Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) precipitated a decision to suspend all new connections until corrective actions and a growth planning study are implemented. The results of the checks have been produced promptly by WWL and a copy is available for the public on our website. Council engaged engineering consultant Stantec to advise on the compliance pathways for both Martinborough and Greytown. Council’s Group Manager Partnerships and Operations, Stefan Corbett said, “They advise that the most critical action we must take in all WWTPs is de-sludging and we are examining options to do that quickly and at least cost. As each site is de-sludged, learnings can be applied to other plants”. Mr Corbett added, “If we can act quickly to de-sludge the Greytown plant and improve treatment capacity at the site, we will decrease the risk of potential future issues. Fortunately, we also have more options in Greytown to improve capacity.” Council will be producing an improvement plan for Greytown and communicating that to the regulator in order to build trust and confidence. The recommended actions will align with a growth planning study to examine capacity needs. Council is examining options to fund this urgent work including the repurposing of the Better Off Funding received from the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) as part of the three waters reform initiative. It should be noted that addressing sludge levels and initiating an improvement plan is dependent on the 2023/24 Annual Plan being approved on 28 June and the re-purposing of the Better Off Funding for this work being approved fully by the DIA. Technical enquiries to [email protected] 14 The Greytown Grapevine – JULY 2023

The Greytown Community Board (GCB) will be speaking this month at the hearing for consideration of a new bore at Soldiers Memorial Park. The GCB will be opposing the new bore that Wellington Water wishes to build inside the Memorial Bath. The Memorial Bath was created as a memorial for Greytown Soldiers lost in WWII. The GCB opposes the new bore anywhere in the Memorial Park as the park should be left to be what it is intended – a park for the community and a memorial for Greytown soldiers. The GCB recently met with Kainga Ora to understand more about their planned development on East Street. Anyone interested in being considered for these new homes being built should call and register with Kainga Ora. The GCB is continuing to move forward with assisting Community Patrol NZ to establish a Greytown Community Patrol. Recent events and more vandalism in Greytown this month is just further cause for a Community Patrol to be in Greytown. Greytown is currently the only town in the region without one. A meeting is being planned for the end of this month so anyone interested please contact either Louise Brown louise.brown@swdc. govt.nz or Neil Morison [email protected] The opportunity to speak with members of the Greytown Community Board at Greytown Community Chat Clinic will be held on Saturday 22 July 2023 from 10am to 12pm inside the Information Centre in the Town Hall. Louise Brown, Chair Community Focus Consultation opens on draft Interim Speed Management Plan and Speed Review South Wairarapa and Carterton District councils are asking for feedback on our interim Speed Management Plan that proposes to lower the speed limit around several schools and marae, and a speed limit review on some of our high priority roads. We’re working with Waka Kotahi on safe and appropriate speed limits outside all schools and marae by the end of 2027. While these speed restrictions are required by law, we are also asking for feedback on a list of “high priority” roads. These have been identified in a speed review or drawn from historic safety concerns from residents and elected members. Why are we doing this? Our plans align with the Government’s Road to Zero strategy that was launched in 2019 with the goal of a 40% reduction in road deaths and serious injuries by 2030. The addition of the Land Transport Rule: Setting of Speed Limit 2022 and direction from Waka Kotahi (New Zealand Transport Agency) mean we must create a 10-year Speed Management Plan that sets out our approach for managing speed and safety, including goals, speed limit changes for the roading network and engineering improvements. We have taken a staged approach to speed management, with our initial focus on roads around schools, marae and those roads assessed as high priority. Our plans involve 14 schools and four marae in the South Wairarapa and Carterton districts. We plan to have the new reduced speed restrictions on schools and marae in place by mid-2024. According to the new rules, speed limits around urban schools are in most cases dropping to 30km/h and, for rural schools, to 60km/h, either permanently or variably. Variable speed limits in this case means reduced speeds during school hours. Roads around early childhood centres in Carterton district are also up for review. The changes proposed involve both lowering of speed limits in some places as well as safety improvements, particularly focused on signage. We are asking for public feedback on changes to the speed limits on a list of high priority roads in our districts. Your feedback will be assessed and may be incorporated in the interim plan along with schools and marae. We also want to hear if you think any other roads – including gravel roads – should be included. How can I have my say? Our consultation period opens on 23 June and closes at 5pm on 23 July. To find out more, see our websites and grab a submission form from your local library or council office, or submit online at www.swdc.govt.nz/consultation or www.cdc. govt.nz/haveyoursay Process stages • Submissions open 23 June 2023 • Submissions close 23 July 2023, 5pm • Hearing dates to be confirmed separately by SWDC and CDC • Separate Council deliberations on public feedback. • Revised Speed Management Plan adopted by each council • Speed limit changes submitted to Waka Kotahi Where can I find out more? There is more information on our websites under consultations GCB Chat Clinic The Greytown Community Board is holding a Chat Clinic at the Town Hall SATURDAY 22 JULY from 10am to 12pm. Come along and discuss ideas, issues, or problems. No need to make an appointment, just pop in. including: • The draft Speed Management Plan and Speed Review consultation document • The draft interim plan • A technical report by Tonkin and Taylor • An interactive smart map to see the current and proposed speed limits of high priority roads 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 [email protected] The Greytown Grapevine – JULY 2023 15

It has been an interesting month of weather playing havoc on our sporting fields. Some are finally getting a much needed reprieve over the school holidays from lots of junior sport, hopefully drying out a bit to allow the seasons to continue on with hopefully not too many cancellations. Fingers crossed for some drier weather. As most will have heard, we had a tragic accident right here within our community in June, involving a much loved Greytown Football Club member. It has been heart-warming to see the huge amount of messages and various levels of support for William over the past few weeks from his football community and beyond. It is not only a testament to the young man William is, but just shows what an awesome community we are a part of. Thank you for your kindness, It is truly appreciated and we wish William all the best for his recovery. If you would like to give a contribution to William for his recovery https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/ willies-long-road-to-recovery Congratulations to the Greytown premier rugby team making the finals against Carterton for the Moose Kapene Cup which will be played on 15 July, after this goes to print, but we are incredibly proud of them and their season and wish them the best of luck. If you have some awesome volunteers within your clubs we would like to hear about them and share your photos of your members participating in their sports. Please get in touch with me at the office, or email me at [email protected] For Team Greytown merchandise, you can visit our webstore and purchase any time throughout the year, https://greytownsport. nzuniforms.com . Hoodies, caps, bucket hats, jackets, and training t-shirts are available. Rosie Swanson, Executive Officer Greytown Community Sport and Leisure Society PO Box 106, Greytown, 5742 89 Main Street, Greytown, 5712 P: (06) 304 8310 | M: 027 278 9400 [email protected] | www.greytownsport.org.nz www.facebook.com/GreytownSportLeisure Love Greytown? Love sport and recreation? Love us on Facebook! VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH – JULY 2023 This month we are celebrating Shane Atkinson. Shane has been in the key role of volunteer, working with the Greytown Trails Trust over several years in securing funding, then coordinating and overseeing the implementation of plans for the new cycling and walking trail from Featherston to Woodside. This included the construction of sculpted trails, building the longest cycling bridge of this type in NZ, and working with Mana Whenua to create an extraordinary artistic pou celebrating the purakau of Nuku Pewapewa, which will mark the start of the new Tauwharenikau Trail at the Featherston end. The project has now been brought to a successful conclusion and what an asset it will be for all to enjoy. Thank you for your wonderful efforts Shane, it is greatly appreciated. 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 the images to your email, NOT pasted into a Word file or similar, and send to the team at [email protected] Greytown Bowling Club As mentioned in our June article, after a very busy season our No 1 Green is now having a well earned rest. The work that our Greenkeeper Darren has put in over the past couple of months has resulted in a Green that, for this time of the year, looks absolutely wonderful. We are all looking forward to the Opening Day of our new season in September. On Friday evening, 7 July, we held our mid-winter Christmas Dinner and Prizegiving. Everyone had a great time, helped in no small part by a superb dinner prepared and served by our resident ‘Master Chef’, Dean Hands. There was a lot of queuing for seconds, and in some instances thirds. The Club’s next formal occasions are the 120th Annual General Meeting on Sunday 27 August, and the 2023-24 Season Opening Day on Sunday 17 September. 16 The Greytown Grapevine – JULY 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 by Lamb-Peters Print and Greytown Trust Lands Trust to sport and leisure activities in our community. And many thanks to everyone that supplies images of our athletes in action. Greytown Holmes Construction The first round was an opportunity for us to shake some nerves off, practise new combos and strengthen existing. Our team have proven they deserve to be where they are by finishing Round 1 on top of the Premier 3 table with 5 wins and 1 close loss. Coaches Dave & Alisha have said it has been exciting to have talented newcomers, Nilah Savage and Megan Ratuki, join the squad. They have brought a new element, and have fitted in very well with the already well connected squad. They also went on to say the team has a special connection and it’s proving to be the making of the team, especially in those do or die situations. Greytown Holmes Construction will head in to the business end of the season losing three key players: Morgan Wilson (shooter) Isla Alexander (mid court) and Nadia Brown (defence). We believe in each individual, and the team as a unit. We know no matter who is out on court, the job will get done; each player will do just as well as the player prior. We will be coming up against Carterton Gold, Kuranui Senior A, and Waicol Development who alongside GNC make up the Top 4 Premier 3 teams. Round 2 will make for an exciting few weeks! from coaches Alisha Hovell and Dave Renata. Greytown Property Brokers – Greytown Property with Dave and Jennah Team Property Brokers has had a shaky season with continued injury and illnesses plaguing the majority of the team. Despite this we have kept score margins tight. We’re looking forward to the remainder of the season which will be focused on having fun with our team mates. Trainings have already started to shift, with a Yin yoga session last week and a pot luck dinner coming up this week. Thanks to our friends and whanau for their support this season, whether it be on the sideline or at home (looking after the kids), allowing our team to get out to train and play, from coach Sophie Verstraten. Greytown Hotel Top Pub You could say we were surprised to find ourselves in such a high grade. Or you could say confused. Either way, we knew it was going to make for a challenging season so we strapped on our bibs and gave it our best shot. Our biggest loss has been seven goals so we can proudly say that we’ve held our own. The excitement when we registered our first win could be heard all the way down in Greytown! We’re looking forward to having a second game against some of the teams in the final round, from coach Karen Goodall. Greytown at Hand Therapy Greytown At Hand Therapy has had an excellent start to the season landing second on the table going in to round two. It definitely helps when the team has gelled together so well, and if we keep playing how we are, we will have a good shot of making semi’s and finals. We are having a lot of fun together both on and off court, and it shows in our results each week. We would like to mention a massive thank you to our sponsor At Hand Therapy for your generous POD gift every week and for the continued support of our team, we appreciate you, from coach Nadia Brown. Greytown Eden Skye Well… what a first half it has been. Firstly, it must be said what a great bunch of ladies I have inherited – they make it an absolute pleasure to coach this team and have me in stiches of laughter every week!! We have been challenged from the get go – starting with a squad of 11 keen players and within 4 weeks of being together we lost 5 squad members to season ending injuries or potential season ending injuries. I feel so bad for those ladies as their season and their attempt to take some time back in their week for themselves has been cut short. However, what I love most about this team is how we have stuck together and as a unit we have rebuilt the culture and in turn it’s starting to show and come together on court. Our co-captains of Shelley Saunders and Pip Stevenson have really stepped up – both leading on and off the court. We lost our first 4 games straight, had the team decimated, had to borrow a couple of fill in players, play shorthanded but have rebuilt now and have fought our way back to a 3 game win streak which leaves us feeling pretty great at the midpoint of the season, sitting at the top of the round 2 table – considering what the ladies have endured so far, it’s a super effort!! Like I said – I am super proud of this bunch and cannot wait to see what these ladies can achieve this second half of the season!! Big shout out to our awesome team sponsor Eden Skye Jewellery – make sure you check them out at www.edenskye. co.nz, from coach Marcus Henderson. Greytown Netball Club The Greytown Grapevine – JULY 2023 17

Hand-crafted concrete plant pots, water features & concrete furniture. Carterton formedbyhand.com 021 0224 4174 027 288 8166 [email protected] • New Builds • Renovations • Alterations • Decks • Repairs & Maintenance Greytown Rugby Club The Greytown Rugby Club has teams in the Rippa Rugby (U7), Under 8s, Under 10s and Under U13 grades this year. It’s been a wet winter but despite that the kids have been loving getting stuck in and having fun. Games will resume after the school holidays. This year our Senior Rugby teams have both done very well. Greytown Senior Reserves Team (aka the “Torus”) made semi-finals but unfortunately just beaten by an in-form Tuhirangi team. We are very proud of the Torus and thank their coaching and management team of Tavita Isaac, Tim Fenwick, Fraser Kingi and Laurie Mathews. The Senior Premier Team had a hard season last year and a shaky start to this season. However they have managed to turn things around in the business end of the season under the coaching of Kerin Herlihy and the vastly experienced Peter Russell. They have also benefited from the return of seasoned players like Lewis Bush, Tavita Isaac and Cyrus Baker. The Senior Prems defeated Marist in their semi-final and will play Carterton in the Grand Final for the Moose Kapene Cup. Greytown Rugby Football Club wishes to thank the many volunteers who keep our club and teams going. Our grounds team have had an especially difficult year with the muddy conditions but have managed to maintain a great playing surface – big shout out to Steve Meyrick, Spike Saxton, Derek Wilson and Morrie Holmes! We also wish to thank our sponsors who enable us to fund our club and teams, especially our Major Sponsors – Greytown Fresh Choice, Holmes Construction, Fall Protect, Ev’s Bar, and Waingawa Group. Senior Reserves v Pioneer Above and right: Greytown JAB teams out there having fun during the season. Photos Laughing Owl Photography Above and middle right: Greytown Premier team in their Papawai jerseys unveiled earlier in the season after a hard fought semi-final against Marist 21-16 to Greytown. 18 The Greytown Grapevine – JULY 2023

The wrestling season is well underway with the start of the national tournaments in late June, seeing our competition team returning with a full set of medals from their trip to Katikati for the North Island Championships. The Katikati event was preceded by a national run training camp for our senior wrestlers. Term 3 sees training start in week 1 on Wednesday 19 July at 5.30pm, and we look forward to the final of our tri-series with local clubs held in Tawa on Saturday 22 July. These local competitions are an ideal introduction for beginners and provide good competition at all levels. It’s not too late to be part of one of the Wairarapas most successful sports clubs and to experience some honest values in a sport that rewards hard work. Greytown Scouts The big fundraiser for the month has been moving sandbags for Carterton District Council – an epic job that Scouts did over two days and, judging by the photo of Bastian and Hugo Shelton, was a very muddy mission! Coming up on our fundraising calendar is a Zappo Magic Show at Studio 73 on Sunday, August the 6th at 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected] to find out more. 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 [email protected] Book with Centre office Community Centre - Services & Support * Services marked are brought to our community with the support of Jen Bhati Property JULY DAY TIME SERVICE CONTACT Mon Tue 11am – 3pm Every Monday Fab Feathy - Ᾱtaahua Pae Tū Mōkai Drop-in hours - fabfeathy.nz [email protected] 7pm - 8pm 17th Featherston Beautification Group Julia Reed – 022 649 2421 11am – 3pm 11th Wairarapa Community Law Centre Drop in Free legal advice available WCLC - 06 377 4134 0800 924252 9am – 12noon 11th Mayor’s Office Appointments available [email protected] 9am – 4pm 11th Ears to You Centre office 10am – 2pm 18th Stroke Central Drop in* Advice & Support www.strokecentral.org.nz Wed Thur 8.30am – 3.30pm 19th Before School Checks [email protected] 11am- 4pm 26th Age Concern Susan - 06 377 0066 10:30am – 12:30pm Every Wednesday Wisdom & Wellbeing Pauline Cave - 021 102 8857 6.30pm 26th Supporting teens with grief – a session with Hazel Naser [email protected] Starts 7pm 12th Featherston Community Board Meeting [email protected] 10.30am – 12pm 13th Cancer Society Support Group* Cancer Society 0800 226 237 or Centre office 10am – 12noon 6th & 20th APM Workcare Centre Office 10am – 12pm 20th Autism Wairarapa Support Group* [email protected] 1.30pm – 3.30pm Every Thursday Digital Seniors Free digital support 0800 373 646 9.30am – 12.30pm 20th IRD Compliance Manager Centre Office 11.30am – 3pm By appointment Building Financial Capabilities Free Personal Finance Guidance Centre Office 7pm – 8pm 6th 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 28th CAP Debt Management Coach * Drop in/Outreach 0508 227 111 (FREE CALL) 10am – 12.30pm 21st Feminine Business Connection www.bit.ly/FBCWairarapaJul Sun 7pm – 9pm Every Sunday Narcotics Anonymous NA - 0800 628 632 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 JULY DAY TIME ACTIVITY CONTACT Mon 7pm – 8pm 17th 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 Every Monday Cooking course – Winter Soup $10 per person (includes soup dinner) Centre office 9.30am – 10.30am Every Tuesday JBP Winter Fitness Mireie – 027 235 1027 1.30pm – 3.30pm 11th Wheels Skate/Scooter Club [email protected] Tue 7pm – 8.30pm Every Tuesday 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 6th Book Group Pat Dette – 06 308 9515 6:30pm – 7:30pm Every Thursday Belly Dance for Beginners Antonia Blincoe - 021 105 7649 Fri 9am – 10am Every Friday JBP Winter Fitness Mireie – 027 235 1027 10am – 12noon Every Friday Friday Knitters $2.50 per participant May Brown - 06 308 6912 Mary Mason – [email protected] 10am – 2pm Every Friday WoRN Cloth Collective Workshop Based at Kiwi Hall Sara Uruski - 0274 474 959 10am – 12.30pm 21st Feminine Business Connection www.bitly.FCBWairarapaJuly Sat 9am – 10am Every Saturday Move Better, Feel Better: Feldenkrais® movewithease.co.nz Rupert Watson - 027 585 3822 10am – 12noon Every Saturday Featherston Toy Library Pop in and check us out Abby Waterson – 021 025 66719 Featherston Wrestling Club North Island Champs Team: Duncan Allen-Alloway, Nate George, Angus Read, Wairangi Sargent, Taine Sargent, Ashlyn Sargent, Charli-Marie Sargent The Greytown Grapevine – JULY 2023 19

At Crystal MediSpa® we provide an exclusive range of facial treatments using leading-edge, results-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 FACIALS • 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 [email protected] www.crystalmedispa.co.nz Kia Kaha Hockey The Comvita Kia Kaha Mens and Womens teams are less than a month away from finals. The women have been playing some good hockey and are on track to make semifinals. The men still remain unbeaten and are three games clear at the top of the table. On Saturday 20 May, the men held a fundraiser game to raise money for Wairarapa Cancer Society. Local businesses sponsored the team per goal they scored during their game against JNL. The men played some great team hockey and won the game 17-1. Their efforts raised $4,000 for the local charity. Wairarapa Cancer Society were amazed at the amount raised and said, “The money will stay local for locals in need”. Next year the men are looking to support Mike King’s Gumboot Day. President Dave Murray presenting Amber from Wairarapa Cancer Society with a cheque for $4,000 Kia Kaha Mens Hockey team in their pink game day shirts for the Wairarapa Cancer Society Fundraiser 20 The Greytown Grapevine – JULY 2023

Greytown Trust Lands Trust Community funding The community funding round for activities and projects in the areas of social, cultural and environmental well-being has closed. Successful applicants will be invited to attend the Trust’s AGM held Tuesday 8 August to be awarded their grant. Confirmation of grant recipients will be made available on our website and in the August edition of the Greytown Grapevine. Annual general meeting The Trust will be holding its AGM on Tuesday 8 August, 7pm onwards in the meeting room at Greytown Fire Station, 54 Main Street. Everyone welcome. Copies of the audited Performance Report for the year ended 31 March 2023 will be available at the meeting and from our offices at 124 Main Street, Greytown a week prior to the meeting. Board meetings Trustees will be meeting Friday 28 July, 8.30am to consider community funding applications received. This meeting will be held with public excluded. An ordinary meeting of the Trust Board is being held Wednesday 16 August, 8am in the Trust’s Boardroom. Further information is available on our website with agenda and relevant papers made available two working days prior to the meeting. The community is welcome to attend for items on the agenda that are public. Boardroom for hire The Greytown Trust Lands boardroom, located in our administration building at 124 Main Street, Greytown is now available to the public for casual daytime hire. The boardroom has table seating for eight, wifi, large screen TV and camera for video conferencing and a whiteboard. Kitchen facilities are available. For further information email [email protected]. For 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 Greytown Early Years Get ready for a fun-filled night with Zappo We are all looking forward to our annual Bingo night! It will be held on Saturday 19 August 2023 at the Greytown Town Hall, doors open at 6.30pm. The event is hosted by Zappo the magician, Paul Bates, and tickets include a Fish and Chip supper. Tickets are $35 each for a fun-filled night with amazing prizes – the silent auction is not to be missed! There will be a cash bar on the night and desert available to purchase, so to secure your tickets, please call Greytown Early Years on 06 304 8922 or email [email protected] , or pop in to see us at 61 Main Street. As a small community-based, not for profit education and care centre, we rely heavily on fundraising. Bingo night is our main fundraiser of the year and money raised will go towards supporting the programme for our young learners. We truly value the support we receive from our community – thank you! The Greytown Grapevine – JULY 2023 21

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: [email protected] 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 Waiohine Action Group All hands to the shovel for planting day 2023 Another successful planting day at the Kuratawhiti Street site, with twenty or so volunteers turning up to do the hard work. This year we planted around 500 young trees, mainly ecosourced from local people, along with a contribution of some larger trees from Greater Wellington Regional Council, who also supplied us with fencing materials and plant protectors. A big thank you to everyone involved. We now have four years of plantings at the site, with the 2018 initial area now well above head height and thriving! Thanks also to Mark Beatty for the photographs and to Ian and Rosie Montgomery for maintaining and caring for the young trees throughout the year. Well done everyone. Tony Waters 022 190 2487 or Bruce Slater 027 446 3252 A few of the volunteers involved in the restoration 22 The Greytown Grapevine – JULY 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 A thriller finish to our recent Quiz Night saw Team Arctic Monkies finally emerge as winners. And it took winning a very challenging tie-breaker at the end to get there. As Quiz Master Chris Cogdale said, “Having so many in a multi-team tie is almost unheard of, this is a very strong competition.” In another twist, the talented Arctic Monkies also took out best dressed spot with their striking Canadian Lumberjack look. Competition was again strong with Football Fanatics, Aussie Outbackers, pure Brit and très chic French themes all in the mix. Team Fourth Wall deserve notable mention as they raced through the rankings on the night to finish mid-field instead of their traditional reverse winners place. We suspect their hoo-doo is broken. It was a hilarious night, with almost $2,000 raised for the toy library. Special thanks to our very generous supporters listed below, along with thanks to all attendees and our volunteers and the team at The Offering. Thanks to: Aperitif Wine Bar, Big Apple, Chris Williams, Essentially You, Garrity Bros, Greytown Butcher, Greytown Honey, Greytown Hotel – The Top Pub, Greytown Little Theatre, Greytown Pharmacy, Greytown Toy Library Members, ITM Greytown, Kokodeli, Mango, Nirvana, Pinehaven Orchard, Shine, SR Salon, The Offering, The White Swan Hotel. We hope everyone thoroughly enjoyed the night. Greytown Toy Library Quiz whiz success Team Arctic Monkees Team French Connection Team Aussie Outbackers The Greytown Grapevine – JULY 2023 23

Inner Wheel Club of South Wairarapa John and Margaret Bath won best dressed On 21 June, we marked our end of Inner Wheel year for 2022- 2023, and a new year for a new president for 2023-2024. This year our South Wairarapa branch of Inner Wheel now has two presidents co-sharing the position. We had a lovely ‘Change Over’ evening at The Offering, with a tasty meal served by Bevan and his staff. As well as members, husbands and friends were invited along too. The theme was the letter ‘L’, so everyone was encouraged to wear something starting with that letter. One of The Offering staff members judged best dressed, awarded to John and Margaret Bath, who really made an effort to get into the spirit of things, and looked wonderful. A big thank you to Kathleen Rushworth who has been our president for the past two years. Kathleen handed over the reins to our co-presidents, Liz Poynter and Lyn Heafield. Thank you to all who made a lovely evening so enjoyable. We always welcome new members, and you can contact Inner Wheel on 022 653 3510 or 027 671 6227. Maureen Mortensen South Wairarapa Rebus Club In June, we met for our traditional midwinter lunch, held this year at the Carterton Golf Club, delicious food and great company. The following week a group went to Stonehenge Aotearoa for an informative and interesting visit on a rather cold day. Stonehenge is a real Wairarapa gem. Our July meeting will be addressed by Chris Peterson who will introduce “Taking the Jump”, the latest approach to local action to control climate change. Reputable surveys indicate a majority of citizens understand that climate change is an issue that someone, somewhere, somehow should do something about. But we scratch our heads as to exactly what we might do about it ourselves, or where to start. Indeed, 70-80% of what’s required must come at government level and is largely outside our immediate control. Taking the Jump is an evidence-based, international programme that looks at that other 20-30% within our power as ordinary citizens to handle. It starts wherever you’re at, is non-judgmental, practical, constructive, not a great hassle – and empowering. A group is now looking to introduce it to the Wairarapa, with help and support from elsewhere in Aotearoa and overseas. Future speakers include the Hon Ron Mark, ex Minister of Defence and current mayor of Featherston, Paul Snelgrove, managing director of Tranzit, who will discuss the electrification of the Tranzit bus fleet and more. In October we have booked Bill Dolan from Martinborough. In 1979 Bill was a member of the staff of the NZ Embassy in Tehran during the Iranian revolution. NZ Ambassador Chris Beebe and Second Secretary Richard Sewell were instrumental in the dramatic escape of six US diplomats. We look forward to hearing Bill’s firsthand story and will be extending a special invitation to seniors to come as visitors. We meet in the SWWMC, 9.45am, fourth Friday of each month. Anyone in the retired age group is welcome to a meeting as a visitor. Please introduce yourself at the door from the rear carpark or contact Kay Paget, 027 472 9864. southwairaraparebus.com 24 The Greytown Grapevine – JULY 2023

Red Robin Club Greytown It’s the middle of 2023 already and winter weather abounds. As our President says, “Winter doesn’t feel so cold if the sun shines.” How true. The annual Greytown Winter Festival is now underway and the town is buzzing. Keep warm though while wandering around and enjoying the many stalls and entertainment on offer. Representing the Featherston Owls, a group joined us at our dinner meeting. A time to catch up and reminisce over the years as Lioness clubs. Owls stands for “Once were Lioness’s”. After dinner, Roberta Cummins our guest speaker, who spent time working in Bangalore, India, gave a brief talk on her days living in India. The highlight of her talk were the Saris which she had bought home with her. What an amazing collection. The mainly silk fabrics were exquisite, beautifully made and mainly hand embroidered. Several members enjoyed being dressed up and being taught how to put on a sari. Interested in joining Red Robins? Contact Helen Gray, on 021 160 6088 or 06 304 9407, who would love to hear from you and explain the running of our club. Raewynn Linkhorn Roberta Cummins, our guest speaker, brought along Saris to accompany her talk on life in India 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 Greytown Grapevine – JULY 2023 25

Do you have a great story for The Greytown Grapevine? Contact [email protected] or phone (06) 304 9245 Greytown’s very own FREE paper, The Greytown Grapevine, covering urban and RD1 Entertainment this month was CC House whose repertoire was rhythm and Blues and reggae to liven up the Club. Last week we had Steely Dan DNA, a Wellington based eightpiece band. A jazz rock band who played Steely Dan (an American rock band) music and, after a few numbers, several rockers took to the floor. Coming up entertainment at the club will be Jason Ireland on Saturday 5 August, during the SW 8-Ball Pool Tournament. Jason Ireland Live is a one-man-band music experience, utilising the very best in modern lighting, special effects technology and digital sound. He plays all your favourite covers from 50s classics, country, pop and rock. On Friday 11 August in our normal 7.30pm slot, The Noodles will be returning to the club. Just a reminder that our Magic Fryer installed at the bar is available for bar meals whenever the dining room is closed. Tuesday Club: We play every Tuesday at 1.30pm. The popular Card Games are Bolivia, Five Crowns, Phase 10 and Pony Canasta. 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: Club 60 is our senior members adjunct but you don’t have to be a senior member to join us. We welcome all members who can join us on our afternoons. We meet on the last Monday of the month at 1.30pm. This month’s meeting will be on Monday 31 July at 1.30pm. Darts: Last week the adjunct took on the club executive and they came up on top with a 22-14 win. Pool: The annual South Wairarapa 8-Ball Pool Singles Tournament is coming up 5-6 August with entries closing on 21 July. Competitors come from all over the lower North Island so come along a watch some great pool. As mentioned above, Jason Ireland will be entertaining the players and visitors on Saturday night, 5 August, so come along and join in. Recent competitions results are Ladies Singles, winner Jess Clapp with Schnell Lemon runner-up, Ladies Pairs won by Schnell Lemon and Rachel Taylor with Jess Clapp and Jayne Towler runners-up and the Over 60s singles won by Chris Ranich with Max Higgison runner-up. Also held recently was the 9-Ball singles won also by Chris Ranish with Max Higgison runner-up. 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 [email protected] Wairarapa Library Service Midwinter celebration Join us on Friday 21 July from 5pm for an evening of festive fun! As well as Christmas-themed storytelling and scavenger hunts, there are two hands-on workshops you won’t want to miss. How to make a comic – 6pm This fun and interactive workshop is a must for all budding artists and fans of graphic books. Learn elements of graphic design, character drawing, and comic creation from Sam Orchard, one of the co-creators of Aotearoa’s Comicfest. You’ll be coming up with ideas and creating your own cartoons in no time! Free to attend but spaces are limited. Please register through wls.org.nz or Eventfinda. Fountain pens, inks and writing – 6pm If you avoid fountain pens because of messy ink stains, Spiro Harvey and Bruce Kerr of the Wellington Fountain Pen Society may just change your mind. Bring yours along and learn how to clean and care for them. Find out the best papers to use, the different inks available, and elevate your writing experience. Rediscover the pleasure of handwriting and wonder why you ever stopped. Surprise friends and family with beautifully handwritten messages! Free to attend for anyone aged 18+ but spaces are limited. Please register through wls.org.nz or Eventfinda. Reading Chinese: the book, the collection and the library Come listen to China scholar Duncan Campbell and learn the origins of printed works in China, their dissemination and collection in private libraries. This illustrated talk features the story of a particular library outside the little town of Changshu during the closing years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Friday 21 July at Carterton Library, 1-3pm. This is a free event and all are welcome, however, space is limited so please reserve yours by emailing [email protected] 26 The Greytown Grapevine – JULY 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 gather on Saturday 5 August 2023 at 10am. Please meet at the Walkway entrance to the Bush on Kuratawhiti Street. Continuing Greytown Arbor Day tradition: town centre display Thanks to Katie Abbott, the Friends had our annual Arbor Week Display up in the Town Centre. It was there for a shorter time than usual owing to the reduced library opening days and because the Lions book fair in the same location opened on the Friday of Arbor Week 2023. Note the amazing banners, designed by talented local artist Jo Lysaght and commissioned by a previous Greytown Community Board under Leigh Hay, chairperson at the time. The banners are stored at the Greytown Library, belong to the Community and are available for appropriate community use. There are four banners. One of them, not shown in the photo, celebrates the Memorial Avenue of Trees at Greytown Soldiers’ Memorial Park. 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 The display for Arbor Day in the town Hall The Greytown Grapevine – JULY 2023 27

What an amazing time Greytown Kindergarten had at our Matariki disco. Tamarki, whanau and kaiako danced away to some very cool music and the abundance of kai was delicious. Pots of pumpkin soup made by the tamariki with the help of Sam, warmed our bellies and souls. Nga whetu (stars) the tamariki had created, along with a disco ball and lights, adorned the table which helped make the room glitter and glow. The beautiful wooden star mobile made by tamariki and Martin The Toymaker added to the Matariki ambience. A huge thank you to all our whanau, Pinehaven Orchards, New World Carterton and Clareville. Thank you to the Greytown Trust Lands Trust for funding Martin The Toymaker through their educational grants. He is a valuable asset to the kindergarten community as he is working with the tamariki and extending the kaiako in the area of woodworking. We would also like to say a big thank you to Greytown Menzshed for painting the first four of 16 chairs in beautiful bright colours. Tamariki are often heard commenting on how beautiful and colorful they are, and they are their favourite choice to sit on at kai time. We are also very thankful to the group of women who kindly revamped our play trees. We were expecting a very simple stand attached to them, however, what we got far exceeded our expectations with a swing, a rope and even a tree hut in one of them. There has been some very imaginative play happening and we can see that there will be much more. Greytown Kindergarten The disco Soupmaking Matariki 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 28 The Greytown Grapevine – JULY 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. Greytown Heritage Trust/Te Pouhere Toanga O Kuratawhiti Arbor Day 2023 planting at Arbor Reserve Thanks to the leadership and sponsorship of the Greytown Community Board, especially Chair Louise Brown, Deputy Chair Warren Woodger and member Neil Morison, the 133rd Greytown Arbor Day successfully took place on its anniversary date of 3 July. Appropriately, the planting by Mayor Martin Connelly of a totara and scarlet oak was at Arbor Reserve. This green space was established in 1990, with great help from the Greytown Lions Club, to mark the centenary of Greytown’s Arbor Day. This year’s planting started with a karakia led by Warren Maxwell of the Featherston Community Board and a teacher of te reo Maori at Kuranui College. Mayor Martin, having planted the two trees, spoke of the importance of tree planting in the age of climate change and the importance of keeping the Greytown Arbor tradition active. It was a truly bi-cultural occasion. Warren’s concluding address included reference to the participation and support at earlier Arbor Days of mana whenua ariki, especially that of Major Brown/Hoani Tunuiarangi Parone and Hamuera Tamahau Mahupuku on 3 July 1890. Leanne Karaunga, Council’s Principal Advisor Maori/Pou Maori led the waiata and also made a moving karanga at the end of proceedings. Of note too was the attendance of former Councillor, Deputy Mayor and Community Board member Mike Grey. He, alongside his late wife Kay, was a leading figure in organising the 1990 centennial celebrations.and the establishment of Arbor Reserve. Also present was Deidre Ellims, former owner of Greytown’s historic Main Street Cottage Elms Arbor, now resident in Carterton. Diedre has been attending Arbor Day events for at least 70 years. Woolworths application for 134 Main Street...what next? We understand there were over 70 submissions made to Council. Well done Greytown! Council has appointed an independent hearing commissioner, Lindsay Daysh, to consider the application and submissions. There are two hearings scheduled: • Day 1 – WBS Room Greytown Town Centre, 89 Main Street Greytown from 9am, 2 October 2023; • Day 2 – Kiwi Hall, 62-64 Bell Street, Featherston, Tuesday 3 October 2023 from 9am. Future of Greytown’s Cricket Pavilion, Greytown Soldiers’ Memorial Park This charming 1970s building with its attractive turret was designed for free by cricket lover and senior architect, sometime Greytown resident, the late Reg Stapleton. A council manager recently confirmed a previous council decision to allocate $1 million dollars towards the demolition and replacement of this modern heritage building. $19,356 of that sum has currently been spent on this project. 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 your first and last name as the reference also a contact 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. Carmel Ferguson, Chairperson Greytown Heritage Trust 021 925 573 [email protected] Mayor Martin Connelly (far right with Louise Brown and Warren Maxwell) speaking at the ceremony. To the left (with impressive red headgear), Mike Grey. To Mike’s right with a purple jacket is Deidre Ellims. Crossword Solution 2. Asana, 5. Typo, 7. Womb, 8. Inspects, 9. Ahikouka, Across: 11. Kete, 12. Greytown Kebab, 15. Task, 17. Scissors, 19. Orchards, 21. Audi, 22. Jams, 23. Extol. 1. Another, 2. Alb, 3. Adieu, 4. Abstain, 5. The, 6. Petit, Down: Inset, 10. Kayak, 11. Keels, 13. Observe, 14. Abridge, 16. Aorta, 18. 20. His, 21. Awl. The Greytown Grapevine – JULY 2023 29

JULY Crossword Clues Across 2. Yoga body posture, position (5) 5. Error in printed text (4) 7. Babies’ nest (4) 8. Examines closely (8) 9. Region just northeast of Greytown (8) 11. Basket (Te Reo) (4) 12. Business on Main St, Greytown (8,5) 15. Chore, job (4) 17. Cutting implement (8) 19. (and 5 down) Local retirement village (3,8) 21. European car manufacturer (4) 22. Joins in freestyle music session (4) 23. Praise (5) Down 1. One more of aforementioned (7) 2. Long white clergical vestment (3) 3. Farewell (Fr.) (5) 4. Refrain from, vote neither for nor against (7) 5. See 19 across 6. Small, light, delicate (Fr. m, sing.)(5) 10. Canoe (5) 11. Lengthwise structures on boats (5) 13. Notice, watch (7) 14. Shorten (7) 16. Artery carrying blood from heart (5) 18. Placed within larger piece (5) 20. Possessive pronoun (3) 21. Pointed hole maker (3) JULY Crossword Clues Across 2. Yoga body posture, position (5) 5. Error in printed text (4) 7. Babies’ nest (4) 8. Examines closely (8) 9. Region just northeast of Greytown (8) 11. Basket (Te Reo) (4) 12. Business on Main St, Greytown (8,5) 15. Chore, job (4) 17. Cutting implement (8) 19. (and 5 down) Local retirement village (3,8) 21. European car manufacturer (4) 22. Joins in freestyle music session (4) 23. Praise (5) Down 1. One more of aforementioned (7) 2. Long white clergical vestment (3) 3. Farewell (Fr.) (5) 4. Refrain from, vote neither for nor against (7) 5. See 19 across 6. Small, light, delicate (Fr. m, sing.)(5) 10. Canoe (5) 11. Lengthwise structures on boats (5) 13. Notice, watch (7) 14. Shorten (7) 16. Artery carrying blood from heart (5) 18. Placed within larger piece (5) 20. Possessive pronoun (3) 21. Pointed hole maker (3) 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 [email protected] Join or help Lions Our motto is ‘Serve the community and have fun!’ We meet twice a month. To join us or help with a Lions project, contact Les Galler 021 226 2002 or John Rennie 027 248 3265, or email [email protected] Firewood Community groups raise funds by raffling Lions firewood. Ask us! Lions wheelchair For visitors to our town. Kept at South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club, 120 Main St.—ask at the bar. Greytown Lions Lions annual fun quiz Raises money for valuable community initiatives. Lions Reading Help Community volunteers help Greytown School children with their reading. Learn ‘n Live Camps Each year Lions sponsor ten Greytown children to attend these lifechanging camps at Riversdale. Lions book sale Town Centre, February and July 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Crossword kindly supplied by Ruth O’Brien Crossword Noticeboard 30 The Greytown Grapevine – JULY 2023

The Greytown Grapevine has its own email address! Send ALL correspondence to [email protected] Noticeboard If you are interested in playing social golf croquet why not come along and enjoy the picnic atmosphere at this friendly Club. Beginners especially welcome, equipment supplied. Play commences at 3.30pm every Sunday from mid-October. fie court is located behind the swimming pool in Kuratawhiti Street, Greytown Ring Ron Walton 027 829 3971 for details. Greytown Croquet Club New Members Welcome Greytown RSA Annual General Meeting To be held Sunday, 20 August 2023 commencing at 2pm at the South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club. All members and prospective members welcome. Any notice of motion must be in the hands of the Secretary at least 21 days before the meeting. Anyone wishing to join the Greytown RSA Committee should register their interest by emailing the Secretary, email [email protected] Greytown RSA Social Gathering Members, partners, friends Gathering 3rd Friday of every month 17.30 – 19.00 South Wairarapa Working Men’s Club South-east corner, main bar Come and meet your mates and enjoy the Club’s amenities ALL WELCOME. www.rsa.org.nz The Greytown Grapevine – JULY 2023 31