Greytown Grapevine December 2022

Cobblestones Museum was the venue for the recent celebration commemorating 150 years of the Greytown Trust Lands Trust. The evening was attended by almost 100 guests, including past Trustees and employees of the Trust, tenants, local councillors, and various members of community groups. The highlight of the evening was a very entertaining and informative session with local historian, Gareth Winter, interviewing recently retired Trustee, Derek Wilson. The evening concluded with Chair, Phil Holden, presenting Derek with a service plaque acknowledging his outstanding achievement of serving 39 years on the Trust including several years as Chair. The only other longer serving Trustee was Frank Dennes, who retired in 1966 after serving 42 years on the Trust. A huge thank you to everyone who made the evening a huge success especially the Friends of Cobblestones who did a fantastic job of catering the event. Have a look on our website for more photos of the evening and of the wonderful history board recently put together by Joseph Gillard, co-Chair of Cobblestones Museum Trust. DECEMBER 2022 Celebrating 150 Years of Greytown Trust Lands Trust Gareth Winter and Derek Wilson. Photos Lucy Cooper Previous Trustees L-R: John Gray, Geoff James, Diane Sutherland, Derek Wilson, Beth Regnault (husband Doug was Trustee), Don Knight, David Montgomerie, Pamela Jefferies, Mike Gray, Rob Smith, Graeme Gray Dianne and Derek Wilson

2 The Greytown Grapevine – December 2022 Please support our advertisers The South Wairarapa District Council wishes all our Greytown residents a very happy and restful Christmas and New Year period. In news this month, there was a great deal of generosity from this district shown towards the Pack the Bus Christmas gift drive earlier in December. This worthy effort, supported by all three Wairarapa Councils, Property Brokers, Mitre 10 Mega, Tranzit and More FM, invites people to place their presents on a bus that drives through the entire Wairarapa, culminating in Masterton. Here in Greytown, Blue School, Greytown School and Kuranui College were all major contributors. At Blue School, there was much excitement as each child lined up to go on the bus and leave their gift. At Greytown School, the Pack the Bus crew were serenaded with Rudolf the Rednosed Reindeer as the youngest classes packed the bus. The gifts are destined for at least 30 local social agencies and hundreds of families. At the Council meeting on 14 December, Council also accepted a tender to construct a footpath and parking area on Reading Street alongside the school. This will improve traffic safety in the area which has a lot of construction work at present. We wish to remind all drivers that the school and retirement village areas has a 30km speed limit. 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: greytowngrapevine@gmail.com 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. Files must be 300dpi PDF or JPEG at exact measurements Advertising Prices (GST exclusive) Colour Black & White Full page $400 $200 1/2 page $230 $95 1/4 page $170 $45 1/8 page $79 $29 Banner $220 $90 *rural delivery closest Wednesday following Page Alexia Urban Winery 23 Bloomz & Blossom 8 Clean R Services 13 Coastal Pools NZ 29 Cobblestones 7 D B Osborne 9 Duckett Funerals 17 Easy Ear Care 25 Featherston Community Centre 22 Formed 9 GKM Property Services 15 Greytown Country Market 5 Greytown Croquet 12 Greytown Landscape Construction 29 Greytown Medical Centre 23 Greytown Pilates 13 Greytown Plumbing & Electrical 11 Harrisons Carpet & Flooring 4 Hire and Heat Shop 35 H M Electrical 15 Hub Legal 1 Page Jeanette Hall 27 Lamb-Peters Print 32 Lifestyle Residential Property Management 27 Liz Dixon Counsellor 25 Local Builders Builtright 33 Madame Plum 8 ParkRun 23 Precision Tree Trimming 29 Property Brokers Jennah & Dave 14 Property Brokers Jo 30 Ray White Sheryll Brasell 3 Richmond Funeral Home 24 South Wairarapa Groomers 12 Take Note Carterton 24 The White Swan 28 Tremains 36 Wairarapa College 10 Wairarapa Electrical & Appliances 31 Wairarapa Library Service 26 Wairarapa Painting 11 WCM Legal 17 We are Greytown’s FREE magazine, and while every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, Lamb-Peters Print cannot accept responsibility for incorrect or misleading information herein. ADVERTISING COVERS COST OF PRINTING ONLY, EVERYTHING ELSE IS VOLUNTARY. Merry Christmas from the Greytown Grapevine Team and Lamb-Peters Print To all of our clients that have supported us this year, thank you so much for your ongoing custom. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We close on Friday 23 December and re‑open on Monday 16 January 2023.

The Greytown Grapevine – December 2022 3 82 Main Street Greytown www.sheryllbrasell.com 0800 580 834 or 0211 580 834 sheryll.brasell@raywhite.com Leaders Real Estate Licensed REAA 2008 LEADERS GROUP We sell 1 in 3 homes in the Wairarapa Are you thinking of selling your property or wanting to know the true value of your property? Then call me now, I will provide you a free appraisal, and discuss with you how I will achieve a premium price for your property. Phone now to take advantage of FREE professional photos and the advanced internet marketing package. I wish you all a very Happy and Safe Christmas Music on the Green at Cobblestones Come and enjoy a summer afternoon and evening of music on the green at Cobblestones on Sunday 22 January from 4-9pm. The Zimmermans will be headlining the music with their incredible two hour non-stop barnstorming Bobster show to many venues around the North Island to broadcast the works of one of the greatest ever songwriters. The Zimmermans are an eight-piece power band playing nothing but Bob Dylan music. From his early folk days, through the periods of electric blues and rock, to the more reflective later songs, the Zimmermans tackle everything with a full compliment of guitars, drums, bass, keyboards, brass and, of course, a harmonica. The big band is made up of former players from the Mockers, Let’s Planet, the Wooden Box Band, and the Sneaky Feelings. One of the band’s founders, Paddy Burgin said, “Like him or hate him, Bob Dylan can often be seen as a mysterious chameleon-like character, but his contribution to recent music history is unequalled by any other single musician. So many of his great songs have been covered by others that people at our shows often find themselves singing along to a chorus they didn’t even know was written by Dylan. “We dig deep into a few of the more obscure compositions by the master but there are some absolute Dylan bangers you could not get away with avoiding.” While Dylan’s heyday may have been the sixties and seventies, the Zimmermans are always surprised at the number of younger people at their gigs. The Zimmermans are looking forward to playing Cobblestones in Greytown. You don’t have to be a Dylan fan to enjoy this fabulous show. They will be supported by local musicians Dragonfly, who are making their mark on the Wairarapa music scene, and others to be announced. Keep your eye on Cobblestones’ Facebook page for further announcements. There will be a cash bar and lots of delicious food for sale. Why not book the whole Dylan experience with a corporate tent for six or eight including refreshments served to your tent. All funds raised will be used for the Cobblestones Horse Drawn Vehicle & Engine Sheds Redevelopment Project. Get your tickets through Eventfinda or at Cobblestones office. Adults $25, Students $10, Children under 13 $5, family pass $50. For Corporate tents contact Janette on 021 0236 1951. The Zimmermans Scouts fundraising for Jamboree – book a Scout now Throughout 2023, a group of Greytown Scouts will be fundraising to get themselves to the 2023-24 Jamboree in Hamilton. A Jamboree is a large Scout Camp held every three years at different sites throughout New Zealand and attended by around 4,000 or more Scouts, Leaders and staff. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in which Scouts meet people from other parts of NZ as well as other countries. They build their resilience and confidence by looking after themselves and their troop over the week and participating in adventurous activities. A substantial amount of fundraising needs to happen to get the Scouts there, so, along with the classic sausage sizzles, raffles and car washes, Scouts are willing to do odd jobs around your home. If you have a job that needs doing that you think a group of Scouts could tackle, such as stacking firewood, weeding, moving rocks or washing windows, then let Rachel Butler-Peck know on 021 207 8770 or butlerpeckr@gmail.com. If you price the job, we’ll send the Scouts to you to complete the work. Scouts hard at work moving and stacking firewood

4 The Greytown Grapevine – December 2022 Shaun Stephens is your local carpet and flooring expert. He carries the largest mobile range of samples across Wairarapa, and visits clients offering a free in-home consultation service. Benefit from his 28 years’ experience in carpet and flooring solutions, and problem solve the spaces in your home, alongside Shaun, as he guides you through vinyl, wood laminate, and carpet flooring options. Operating nationwide for 60 years, Harrisons reputation is based on quality and trust. They use local manufacturers wherever possible and are the only flooring company in New Zealand to offer Flybuys. Qcard and Gem Finance are also accepted. “I bring the carpet showroom to you” Shaun Stephens 027 266 3362 shaun.stephens@hah.co.nz Get in touch with Shaun today to book your obligation free, in-home consultation and get your home sorted for Summer. Should I move into a Retirement Village? Now more than ever its important for people considering moving into a retirement village to make the right choices. You may be looking to move into a village based on available equity in your primary home (this may have decreased recently) or perhaps you may have other investments you wish to use to finance your move. You may be looking at Retirement Villages on behalf of a family member or friend. Whatever you choose, we think the reason to move into a retirement village is to live in a safe environment, enjoy living in a new villa with no maintenance and gardens to worry about and enjoy being connected to other likeminded people and having fun! We asked Wendy Mackay, Greytown Orchards Sales Consultant, to give some advice based on her many years of experience in the retirement village industry. How do I make the right decision for myself? It can be hugely daunting for some people to make the decision to move out of their family home. Much of the angst people feel stems from the thought of having to downsize and also where should I move to next. Below are some tips for managing the process in a way that doesn’t completely overwhelm you!! Number 1 What area do I want to live in? Closer to family and grand children? Closer to friends? Do I want a complete change? • Once you have made, a decision as to where you want to live you are on your way. Number 2 What Retirement Villages are in the area? • Make a list and book in a time to meet the Sales Consultant and view the village. Don’t ever do more than two a day. • Trust your inner self and if it doesn’t feel right, it usually means it’s not for you. • Use a process of elimination based on what is important to me. Number 3 Looking for the right home. • Don’t ever feel pressured to sign for an apartment or villa on the first day. If you really love what you see, then ask the Consultant to hold for 24 to 48 hours to allow yourself to think clearly. You may need to consult with your family. Feel free to ask to see the villa or apartment again to make sure of your decision – This is perfectly normal What is next for me A big part of making a move usually consists of downsizing to some degree. Hints for downsizing are: • Buy yourself 3 different coloured boxes of dots • Red for stopping with me and going to my new home • Green for no use anymore, broken items or rubbish • Blue to go to family or charity or sell • Empty one room in the house for your blue items and arrange for family to collect, then charity to pick up rest. Many clients have told me that this process has been very helpful and allowed then to clear the decks (so to speak) ready to move forward with a new beginning. Happy hunting and we are always here at Greytown Orchards to help you make a well informed and exciting decision.

The Greytown Grapevine – December 2022 5 The Greytown Country Market is pleased to be back for the 2022-2023 summer starting Sunday 16 October 2022. Our regular stallholders are ready and we have many new sellers as well. All prots from running the Markets go to the Greytown Trails Trust for maintenance and future projects on the Greytown Rail Trail. Third Sunday of each month at Stella Bull Park, Greytown October to March 10am-2pm. VINTAGE • HOME • GARDEN • COFFEE • FOOD • MUSIC • ART • COLLECTED • PRODUCED • PICKED • MADE • FOUND For enquiries contact: Lois Pitt or Ted Ward 027 358 1459 or 027 4437882 | info@greytowncountrymarket.org.nz Powerco Helicopters inspect power poles Powerco is using low flying helicopters to inspect parts of its rural network in the Wairarapa in December. The work is part of a pole top photography survey, which Powerco has conducted each summer for the last four years. From November 2022 to February 2023, Powerco will use low-flying helicopters to take high resolution photographs of more than 50,000 power poles, lines and associated hardware on its electricity network across Bay of Plenty, South Waikato, Manawatū, Taranaki and Wairarapa. We’re particularly focusing on power poles in the Wairarapa and Manawatū regions, as we haven’t surveyed these areas in detail in previous surveys. The work in the Wairarapa is planned for 5-23 December 2022. This timeframe may be extended in the event of bad weather, however no flights will take place over the Christmas break from 25 December to 2 January. Powerco Head of Customer Delivery, Mark Hermann, says it’s an efficient and effective way to carry out network inspections to help deliver a safe and reliable power supply to customers. “Getting clear, aerial visibility of our network allows us to assess the condition of our assets, check potential issues such as vegetation affecting lines, and resolve them.” The helicopters will only be flying in open air space, above 300m (1,000ft) in urban areas, and above 150m (500ft) in rural areas. “We work hard to minimise potential disruption to customers. We strictly follow Civil Aviation Authority regulations and notify customers about flight paths in advance through online, print and social media advertising as well as direct communication with local stakeholder and community groups,” says Mark Hermann. “We know that low-flying helicopters may unsettle some animals or affect planned events, so we encourage any concerned customers to please contact us, so we can alter our flight plan timings if necessary.” For more information about the flight areas, or to ask a question or log a concern, visit www.powerco.co.nz/helicopter For more information media@powerco.co.nz or ph 06 968 4557 A low-flying helicopter was used for Powerco’s pole top photography survey in Taranaki in 2020. Greytown Trust Lands Trust Education Grants Trustees at their November board meeting considered grant applications for funding initiatives from the four local education providers. The education funding pool available this financial year is $61,200. Kuranui College received $25,200 for their Wananga/Academy learning programme and Greytown Primary School applied for funding for their junior playground development and received $24,500. Applications from the early childhood centres for the $11,500 contestable fund saw the Kindergarten awarded $6,500 for their “woodwork for young learners programme” and $5,000 approved for Greytown Early Years to help cover costs associated with their “explorers and mini explorers outdoor programme” and “professional learning and development” requirements. Newly elected Trustee and Deputy Chair Derek Williams attended the recent Kuranui College Junior Prize Giving and gave a brief presentation and new Trustee Steve Meyrick presented the Greytown Early Years team with their grant at their Christmas Party held at the Fire Station. Board meeting dates for 2023 Meeting dates for 2023 are listed below. These are held in the Trust’s Boardroom, 124 Main Street Greytown and commence at 9am. Members of the public are welcome to attend for the agenda items that are not public excluded: 15 February, 15 March, 24 May, 1 August (AGM), 16 August, 8 November, 14 December. Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year The Trustees and I wish everyone in the Greytown District a very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. Enjoy the festive season with family and friends and keep safe. The office will be closed from midday on Friday 23 December and will reopen on Monday 16 January 2023. Should you have any urgent queries during this time contact the Trust Manager, Helga Perry on 027 451 7011 or email admin@greytowntrustlands.org.nz. Steve Meyrick, Trustee and Greytown Early Years Simon Fuller, Kuranui College Principal and Derek Williams, Trust Deputy Chair. Photo Donald Yee

6 The Greytown Grapevine – December 2022 Greytown Volunteer Fire Brigade Christmas is only a few days away and most of us will be looking forward to a break from our normal routines; taking the opportunity to catch up with friends and relatives or heading off to a favourite holiday destination. Please take care as you travel around the country – it is a busy time on our roads and a more cautious driving style is required. The number of motor vehicle fatalities every year is a stark reminder of how our lives can change in an instant. Statistics prove that speed, alcohol, fatigue, inattention, and a lack of restraints are major factors in death and injury on our roads. Please always drive to the conditions and to your ability, ensuring lots of rest periods on long journeys. Over the past two weeks, four of our members travelled to the FENZ training centres in Rotorua and Woolston to attend significant courses. Congratulations to Dave Butler-Peck and Dave Stephenson on attending their Qualified Fire Fighter (QFF) course. This involved spending a week learning new skills, including safe entering and exiting of a helicopter, fire attack in a ‘live fire’ container at over 300 degrees, and dealing with a chemical incident whilst wearing an orange hazmat suit. A physically demanding week which is widely described as being ‘the best course you can do’. While they were away, Alex Lloyd also completed his week-long Recruit Fire Fighter (RFF) course. This has been nine months in the making with many hours of work behind the scenes training and honing his skills. Alex was put through his paces with other recruits from around New Zealand on his Woolston course, which he passed with flying colours. Alex’s family have only been residents in Greytown since February this year and, like many of our volunteers, was keen to serve his community in a rewarding way. A big thanks to all the employers of our newly qualified members for giving them the time off work to attend these demanding courses and to their families for their understanding and support. And, finally, thanks to our Training Officer Harry Howard and all those in the Brigade who helped with their training to get them to such a high standard before they departed. Best wishes also to Harry Newton who contracted Covid whilst completing the QFF course and was sadly unable to finish. In November, the Brigade held its annual adults’ Christmas party with members, partners and ‘old timers’ enjoying each other’s company with an evening of games, laughter, and amazing food by local chef, Ant North. This is an important date in the Brigade’s calendar, giving members a chance to unwind and reflect on a busy 12-month period. Last Sunday, the Brigade also held its annual kids’ Christmas party. This is another favourite and provides a lovely opportunity to give a little back to the kids in our Brigade, who often sacrifice a lot throughout the year. Did you know there are an amazing 35 children in our extended Brigade whanau? Last month there was a small number of wide-ranging incidents, including a motor vehicle accident in Tauherenikau, a lift assist in Featherston, a motor vehicle accident on the Remutaka Hill, a private fire alarm in Greytown, a car over a bank in Tararua Forest Park, a gliding accident in Papawai, a rolled truck in Morison Bush, and a CPR in Greytown. To find out more about your local brigade, contact Chief Fire Officer Steve Meyrick on 027 441 4881 or stephen.meyrick@ fireandemergency.nz. More info is also available at www. fireandemergency.nz and you can stay connected at www. facebook.com/fireandemergencynz and www.facebook.com/ greytownfire. From all of us at the Greytown Volunteer Fire Brigade, Meri Kirihimete, stay safe, and have a wonderful year ahead! Dave Butler-Peck (back right) and fellow Qualified Fire Fighters from around the motu Sid Taylor using his skills and concentration whilst competing at the annual Christmas party Shane Fawdray in a competitive mood with members and partners watching Zappo providing the entertainment at the annual kids’ Christmas party Fire fighters practising filling a monsoon bucket on their QFF course Santa presents the kids with a small thank you at the end of a busy year for the Brigade Santa delivering a present to Harry Newton’s daughter, Ariana

The Greytown Grapevine – December 2022 7 169 Main Street, Greytown T: 06 304 9687 cobblestonesmuseumgreytown@gmail.com www.cobblestonesmuseum.org.nz The Zimmermans an eight piece power band playing nothing but Bob Dylan music in a stunning two hour show Tickets on Eventfinda or at Cobblestones $25 adult, $10 students, $5 children under 13. Family ticket $50 MUSIC ON THE GREEN at COBBLESTONES Featuring: Supported by: Local act Dragonfly and more to be announced 4pm until 9pm – Sunday 22 January 2023 Cash bar, delicious food for sale. Join us in the beautiful gardens for a summer evening of music. Greytown Little Theatre Successful year for Student Drama Back in February 2022 Greytown Little Theatre launched a Student Drama group that has met regularly on a Friday night. Under the expert guidance of Gracie Voice, this group developed their theatre skills which culminated in a mini production during the Winter Christmas Festival in July, and then a production of the play Fire by Ken Mizusawa, which was presented at the local and regional finals of TheatreFest. This proved a successful production with members of the group and Gracie winning awards. Sadly, Gracie is not available as tutor in 2023, so we are on the lookout for a new tutor/leader for the group. We need someone with theatre skills who can work with teenagers to provide a fun and creative environment, enabling the participants to flourish and develop. The group is open to all college-aged students from any Wairarapa College. This is a paid tutor role, and may also include tutoring the afterschool drama classes for children that will recommence in term two. If you are interested please contact John on 0274 586 126 for more information. Ladies Day Our next production, Ladies Day by Amanda Whittington, is almost fully cast. It will now be presented for a nine-day season at Studio 73 in mid-May 2023. More details of next year’s full programme will be announced in February. Directors are still needed so if you are interested we’d love to hear from you. Community Choir at Studio 73 Greytown Little Theatre has in the past had a highly successful music group. We think it’s time for a refresh, and it’s been suggested we establish a community choir based at Studio 73. To help gauge interest we plan to have a get together on Wednesday 1 February 2023 at 7.30pm at Studio 73. One of our members has already indicated she would be willing to share a leadership role, however, at least one other musician will be needed. From feedback received to date the general feeling is, “It needs to be fun – not too formal – and welcoming”. We’ll share more information prior to 1 February. If you are interested in leading the choir please contact John. Studio 73 is available for community use Studio 73 continues to host a range of day time community activities, and many have continued on since GLT purchased the building from the Order of St John in December 2021. We would welcome more groups for 2023. We also hire the studio for one off events. Contact John; 0274 586 126 or email; j.gilberthorpe@xtra.co.nz for information. John Gilberthorpe, President Greytown Little Theatre, 0274 586 126 Studio 73 Student Drama Group enjoying their awards at the Local Final of TheatreFest.

8 The Greytown Grapevine – December 2022 Aquifer mapping promises rich insights for South Wairarapa South Wairarapa District Council supports the work being done this summer by Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) to map the district’s aquifers. From late January, a helicopter with special mapping equipment using a loop suspended from cables, will fly over rural parts of the Ruamāhanga Valley to scan aquifers from the air. The operation will not map ground water as such but look for indicators of it in the geological features of the land. Aidan Ellims, Chair of the Council’s Infrastructure Committee, said the work was an important project which would allow scientists to build a 3D model of the valley’s potential ground water resources. Identifying underground aquifers could lead to a greater range of agriculture and horticulture across the Wairarapa, “Which could result in more employment and, locally, the identification of a new drinking water source for Martinborough,” he said. Research into a new water supply for Martinborough in the medium term began when e-coli was detected in the town’s water supply in 2019. The mapping was meant to take place in 2020 but specialists had to return to Australia due to Covid-19 border controls. Now the work was able to recommence, Cr Ellims said it would be “Great to get this project off the ground and collect data which will help make decisions for not only Martinborough’s future water supply, but diversification of our primary sector across Wairarapa.” SWDC Chief Executive Harry Wilson said most aquifer mapping was modelled and there was little understanding of deep ground water (below 300m), “So this is crucial information to our community”. “Long story short, this is a really significant piece of science that will inform so many decisions about sustainable water use into the future,” Mr Wilson said. The Council is contributing to the costs of the operation, with the bulk of funding coming from the Provincial Growth Fund. Why is the survey important? The survey will provide more information about aquifers, which are layers of gravel or sand that hold or transport water below ground. Aquifers in the Ruamāhanga Valley provide groundwater for drinking, agriculture, horticulture and industry. They support environmental features like wetlands, lakes and river. The data gathered is expected to help Greater Wellington to gain a much better picture of what is happening below ground. Temperatures are projected to rise in future decades, which may lead to greater water shortages. A clearer picture of the interconnections between surface and ground water will help authorities make better decisions about water access and use. GWRC says it has consulted with iwi on the survey and has given assurances that the technology is safe. It has been used all over the world including Hawke’s Bay and Northland. During the survey, the pilot will avoid flying over towns and rural houses because metal interferes with the equipment. The helicopter is not expected to disturb livestock. Noise will be brief and similar to a passing truck. For more information, visit the GWRC website, www.gw.govt. nz/#D-Aquifer-Map. 142 Main Street, Greytown 5712 French Country Collections, Homewares, all 30% off Ladies fashion, all stock 30% off Limited time Summer Sale WOMENS FASHION CLOTHING & VINTAGE STYLE DECOR

The Greytown Grapevine – December 2022 9 Welcoming our latest New Zealand Citizens An eager group of residents gathered at the ANZAC Hall on 2 December to witness eight of our South Wairarapa residents give their oath or affirmation (as chosen by them), as a final step in the process of obtaining New Zealand citizenship. The ceremony was held in the Kiwi Hall area of the Anzac Hall complex in Featherston in front of Mayor Martin Connelly, and was well attended with over 50 friends and family in support. Also attending were the Deputy Mayor Melissa Sadler-Futter, Councillors Kaye McAulay, Colin Olds and Rebecca Gray, Council staff, members of the Māori Standing Committee, and mana whenua. “As always, it is such a pleasure to welcome new Kiwis to our beautiful region. They follow in the footsteps of the first migrant, Kupe who came in search of the giant octopus that had caused him fishing issues in Hawaiki”, Mayor Martin Connelly said. He wished them well in their new homeland. Our latest citizens come from far and wide – places such as the Scotland, Fiji, Italy, Australia and the England. New Zealand citizens are entitled to the same privileges, and have the same responsibilities, as those born here – the right to vote, to stand for parliament or local government, to pay taxes and rates, and to have full access to education. Kaumatua Matua Abe Matenga supported by Council’s Pou Māori, Leanne Karauna, blessed the event with a karakia and mihi whakatau. The New Zealand national anthem was sung with much gusto, ably led by the Wahine Singers of Featherston. The ceremony also provided a great opportunity for Council’s Welcoming Communities Advisor, Michaela Lloyd, to connect with our new citizens and offer her support should they need any. The Welcoming Communities programme addresses how accessible and inclusive our communities are for newcomers – namely recent migrants, former refugees, international students and relocating citizens. All eight new citizens were given a gift to mark the occasion – a Totara cheeseboard that was crafted locally from a log that had been recovered from the waterways of the South Wairarapa, carbon dated to 1066 – something very old, for the very new. South Wairarapa’s newest citizens with the Mayor, from left to right: Fabio Agnelli, Janette Gedge, Alistair Haslett, Timothy Lewis, Mayor Martin Connelly, Megan McClure, Natasha Ratuva, Elisa Romani, and Carl Rosati. Hand-crafted concrete plant pots, water features & concrete furniture. Carterton formedbyhand.com 021 0224 4174 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

10 The Greytown Grapevine – December 2022 Register online at waicolcentenary.nz or register of ine by giving our of ce a call on P: 06 370 0400 Ext: 780 Alumni $ 35 For one person Family $ 50 Two or more people HOW TO REGISTER The Centenary Dinner Join us for a relaxing formal 2 course buffet dinner at Copthorne Solway Park. Time to unwind for the day and relax over  ne food and wine – a chance to mix and mingle and an opportunity to reminisce. The WaiCol Centenary Ball The weekend's  agship event is to be held in the iconic school hall. Our theme is the 1920's. Enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbles, and a two-course dinner, and be entertained by the incredibly talented "[The] Beat Girls". WaiCol Centenary Breakfast Start the day with a full buffet breakfast at Copthorne Solway. Former college house pupil - Luther Toloa will host this special event 'A conversation with the two bobs' - Former Mayor Bob Francis and 1963 British Open winner Sir Bob Charles. The WaiCol Centenary Golf Day Join Sir Bob Charles and other NZ sporting icons (to be announced) in the  eld at the Masterton Golf Club for a fun 18 hole Ambrose golf event. 100 YEARS WAIRARAPA COLLEGE CENTENARY 1923-2023 Save the dates 10-12 March 2023 A dedicated Centenary organising committee has been working hard organising an awesome range of events to celebrate Wairarapa College’s Centenary. Join us to catch up with old friends, make new ones, and enjoy the range of events we have on offer for the weekend.  Check out waicolcentenary.nz for all the details and to register your attendance. Your registration affords you entry to over 15 free events over the weekend. Join us in celebrating 100 years of Wairarapa College in 2023 with an exciting schedule of events. In addition to the free events you can choose to buy a ticket to:

The Greytown Grapevine – December 2022 11 Greytown Heritage Trust/Te Pouhere Toanga O Kuratawhiti Happy Christmas and all the best for the New Year – Meri Kirihimete me ngā mihi o te tau hou Tī Kōuka – Cabbage Tree Cottage’s Charming Garden The Greytown Heritage Trust (‘the Trust’) thanks its tenant, Heather Fairbrother, for her love and care of the cottage’s garden which is looking beautiful. Heather’s eclectic retero/collectables business Then & Now is is located in the cottage. Please check it out, feel free to pay a visit. GHT submission on the Draft Wairarapa Combined District Plan Visit www.wairarapaplan.co.nz to access the Draft Plan. It is a huge, complex document. The Greytown heritage buildings and notable trees currently listed in the Plan are in its Schedule 1. What is the purpose of a District Plan? A recent advert inviting submissions on the Draft says in part: It’s important to protect the things we value. A District Plan has an impact on almost everthing you do across our district, and how you do it... The District Plan also protects the uniqueness of our district, by looking after our cultural and historic heritage, our natural environment and indigenous biodiversity. A Plan has a huge impact on the appearance and kind of streetscapes we have, section sizes, building size and height,the nature of developments, zoning, etc. We must do our utmost to preserve the unique existing character of Greytown before it is too late, and poor planning allows for their degradation if not destruction. Please check our website or email us for a copy of the Trust Submission. It includes a list of additional heritage properties (with photos) which the Trust submits should be added to the list in Schedule 1. We also included a few notable trees, including the magnificient copper beech at 134 Main Street, on the site of the proposed Freshchoice Supermarket development. Please go to: www.greytownheritagetrust. co.nz or email us for a copy at: greytownheritagetrust@gmail.com. Not all heritage listings need be buildings Two of our suggestions for heritage listing are the unique wooden fence at 35 Wood Street, and another is the gas ‘flue’ in lower Kuratawhiti Street, a survivor of the era of local gas supply infrastructure in Greytown. Trust Membership Greytown’s heritage, especially its Victorian era buildings along with its beautiful trees, are what the Greytown Heritage Trust believes makes our town so special if not unique. Our heritage attracts people to come and live, play and stay here. If you enjoy reading about our heritage and would like to support the Trust advocating for and protecting it, please support us. Membership is $20 per person or $30 for a couple. You can pay online by internet banking: Greytown Heritage Trust, Account: 03 0609 0090667 00 – include first and last name as reference. Thanks for reading. Hei konā rā Frank Minehan frankminehan3@gmail.com 35 Wood Street old fence 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 email: greytownpeltd@gmail.com For an obligation free quote, give us a call today! 8 ( 8 GPE LTD) • Gas fitting • Plumbing • Drainlaying • Electrical • Solar • Air Conditioning / Heat Pumps www.greytownplumbingelectrical.com A glas flue/pipe from lower Kuratawhiti St Cabbage Tree Cottage

12 The Greytown Grapevine – December 2022 To finish off our sporting year, we held the Sporting Adjunct’s Trophy Presentation Night on Friday 18 November. The two big trophies are the Sportsperson of the Year Cup and the Club Achiever of the Year. Both were presented by the Club President Garth Hurrell. Recipients for both trophies are voted by the Club Members. The Sportsperson Cup was presented to Barry Standard for his successes and contribution over the year to Indoor Bowls. The major trophy, the Club Achiever, was awarded to Tom Bateman for his continuing involvement around the Club, and with his regular assistance and activities with the erection of the new decking surrounding the Club Building. Following the presentations, Paula Story entertained us throughout the evening, and had the dance floor rocking right from her first bracket. She had mixture of middle-of-the-road music including Elvis, Abba and line dancing. Upcoming events at the Club will be on New Years Eve Good as Gold. On behalf of the Workies Whispers I wish all readers the best for the upcoming season and 2023. Welcome to the South Wairarapa Workingmans’ Club Monthly If you are interested in playing social golf croquet why not come along and enjoy the picnic atmosphere at this friendly Club. Beginners especially welcome, equipment supplied. Play commences at 3.30pm every Sunday from mid-October. e court is located behind the swimming pool in Kuratawhiti Street, Greytown Ring Ron Walton 027 829 3971 for details. Greytown Croquet Club New Members Welcome Inner Wheel Club of South Wairarapa Our last Inner Wheel club dinner for the year was held at Brac and Bow in Featherston. It was a Christmas atmosphere and a enjoyable evening was had by all. The menu as usual was wonderful. A big thank you to Theo and his wonderful staff who looked after us well. I hope everyone has a safe and happy Christmas and best wishes for 2023. Maureen Mortensen Mole Street Greytown Vehicle Valet, Prompt Friendly Service Free pick up and Delivery (Carterton, Greytown, Featherston) Ph Don 304 8449 Greytown Mobile 027 420 2017 Barry Stannard with Club Sportsperson Trophy Tom Bateman with Club Achievers Trophy U3A Wairarapa U3A is a global network which was started in France in 1973 to provide continuing learning opportunities for “people of the third age” ie, post-working years. The primary role of U3A these days is to provide activities and interests for older people. In the Wairarapa, an active branch of over 120 members provides a variety of different interest groups as well as occasional guest speakers. The discussion groups include current affairs (in Masterton and Carterton), TED talks, philosophy, books (in Masterton and Carterton), films, and opera appreciation. There are groups for people learning to converse in French and Italian and there are groups that focus on creative writing, writing life stories, and ukulele music. If you have reached a stage of life where you want to keep the mind active in friendly surroundings, have a look at our website www.u3awairarapa.weebly.com for contact and membership details. Brac & Bow restaurant in Featherston provided the Inner Wheel group with a very festive time at their Christmas dinner

The Greytown Grapevine – December 2022 13 South Wairarapa Rebus Club Some 34 Members from throughout the South Wairarapa attended a Rebus Club Christmas lunch on 25 November at the Carterton Golf Club to celebrate the end of an interesting, if testing, year. In January we were checking vaccination certificates as members arrived for a meeting addressed by John Beijen, on being in China in 2019/20 during the onset of Covid 19. In February we launched our web site www.southwairaraparebus.com and held our AGM on Zoom. In April we heard from Joy Cooper, Chair of the Wharekaka Rest Home, on declining aged care facilities in NZ. We did a Fifth Friday trip to the Kohunui Marae native plant nursery, Lake Ferry Inn and Cape Palliser. In May we were fascinated by John Mansell, Chartered Master Mariner, who skippered the Interisland Ferry for 20 years. In June we celebrated the new Matariki public holiday, on the day itself, with a lunch at Brac & Bow, Royal Hotel, Featherston. In July we learnt about the enquiry into adoption laws in NZ from Jills Angus Burney, adoptee and barrister, while our August speaker was Wayne Poutoa, Director of the Youth Village in Carterton, accommodating and providing community work for young men and women in need. In September we heard from Joseph Gillard, Co-Chair of the Cobblestones Museum in Greytown but our 5th Friday group visit to Cobblestones was postponed for a week due to wet weather on the day. In October we had a return visit from Joe Howells of Green Jersey Cycle Tours introducing us to cycle-touring in France and we ended the year with our Christmas lunch. As has become traditional for the Club in recent years, at our Christmas lunch celebration, in place of anonymous “Santa presents” for distribution to members, we asked members to donate non-perishable food items to be given to the SW Food Bank. This year, in recognition of the Covid-related adversity suffered by many families, we did the same at our Matariki lunch. We look forward to the coming year anticipating another lively round of notable Guest Speakers. We meet in the SWWMC on the fourth Friday morning each month and organise an outing in those months with a fifth Friday. Anyone in the retired age group who may be interested is welcome to come as a visitor. Contact Kay Paget, President, 027 472 9864. Christmas lunch at the Carterton Golf Club 63 Main Street Greytown susie@frenchvillage.co.nz 027 270 8122 | 06 370 2336 Enquiries welcome! GREYTOWNPilates “A great habit” 9am 10am 11am 1pm 6-7pm Tues Thurs Fri Sat Balance & Flexibility Strengthening Core Core Focused Balance & Flexibility Zoom Abs, arms & more **Chair (seated) & Body Strengthening * Lengthen & Strengthen Mats and equipment supplied. *Zoom by email invite. * New evening classes - 8 week course starting 25 October with Hilary - $15.00 per class ** Perfect when the mat is not an option

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The Greytown Grapevine – December 2022 15 CCTV Security New builds Alterations Freeview television Phone/data Hot water repairs Fault finding Installs of all electrical appliances For all your electrical needs, a quote or advice, call: Hamish Meyrick Registered Electrician GKM Property Services Need a Good Keen Man? Call me today! Other services David Stevenson 022 353 4504 or (06) 304 9175 No, I don’t want to paint the town red, but if you need your house painted, I’m your man! Preparation is the key to a great finish, using the right equipment for a quality job, with no short-cuts. I use Resene Paints (“the paint the professionals use”) and have testimonials available. Dingo digger with 4 in 1 bucket, leveling bars, concrete mixer, augers and trenching unit. Fencing, building repairs, lawn care, hedge trimming, house washing and water blasting, tree felling and firewood. Red Robin Club of Greytown The last meeting for 2022 will be celebrated early December along with partners at our annual Christmas dinner. A time to sit back, relax, take a deep breath and reflect on our achievements for the year. The last presentation of funds, raised at the Lions/Red Robins quiz, was made to Beverly Jack, Convenor of the Wairarapa Community Kitchen. Also attending our November meeting were representatives from the Greytown Junior Cricket teams, wearing caps purchased from funds we presented for the completion of smart playing gear. Some lovely young members. The Over 70’s Live Alone lunch, sponsored by the Masterton Trust House, is the final event for the year. A tradition started many years ago. It is always a pleasure to entertain our senior Greytown Live Alone citizens. It now remains for me to wish all supporters of the Red Robin Club a very Merry Christmas, we look forward to seeing and hearing from you in 2023. Take care if on the roads, there are some nutters out there. Merry Christmas to you all. Raewynn Linkhorn Greytown Junior Cricketers. Lions President Gary, Beverly Jack and Red Robin President, Jill, presenting proceeds raised at the quiz for the Wairarapa Kitchen.

16 The Greytown Grapevine – December 2022 South Wairarapa Rotary Club Pre-Christmas Martinborough fair successful event Despite the current economic climate Rotary’s first preChristmas Fair has been deemed a successful one by both stall holders and the public. Due to Covid-19 restrictions earlier this year, South Wairarapa Rotary were only able to hold one Martinborough Fair at the end of April. This has meant the amount of money available for Rotary committees to distribute throughout the South Wairarapa was, in effect, halved. For this reason, the decision was made to run an additional Fair during 2022, hence the November Fair came to fruition. We were convinced that this Fair, before Christmas, would be an excellent time for people to purchase some unique gifts for friends and family and we weren’t wrong. An unofficial estimate of approximately 20,000 people descended on Martinborough on Saturday 26 November and were able to enjoy the food, entertainment and of course, shopping from the over 500 stalls. The day was warm but not hot which made for an enjoyable environment for experiencing this unique Fair, one of the largest in New Zealand. For Rotarians, the day begins very early. At 5.30am we meet at the Fire Station prior to commencing the marshalling of stallholder traffic and assisting stallholders to find their allocated spaces. Unbelievably many of the stalls had already begun setting up earlier in the morning and were well underway with their preparations for the day. One stallholder I talked to found her allotted space on Friday afternoon, parked her car on it, then slept overnight in her car to beat the rush in the morning! Rotary has an information gazebo in the Square and we are kept very busy all day assisting stallholders and shoppers with queries, directions, lost children and property. Our other all-day duty is to check the rubbish bins and empty those that are full. This year South Wairarapa Rotary and the Martinborough Business Association ran a competition for the Best Dressed Christmas Themed stall. Many of the stall holders made an effort to pimp up their stalls, but the winner – WildChix Muesli of Clareville – made an extraordinary effort with their vehicle, stall and clothing. Runner-up was Ronz Furniture Hospital from Dannevirke, who dressed themselves and their stall in a Christmas theme. The morning was very busy with lots of people milling around the stalls and food trucks – crowds peaking around lunchtime. One of the most popular food stalls is the one selling Rosti, with the queue for this tasty delight beginning around 7.00am and carrying on until well after the lunch time rush. Who thought a potato could be made to taste that good! South Wairarapa Rotary will be running the usual two Fairs in February and March 2023 and preparations are well underway for these two events. We feel incredibly proud that we can provide our South Wairarapa community with assistance in the form of grants, bursaries and donations – the proceeds of which come annually from the running of these two Fairs. If you would like more information about the Fair or other fundraising activities of the South Wairarapa Rotary Club or wish to be part of the work we do in the community, please contact Glenn Todd our Club Committee Director on 027 458 3789. Club South Wairarapa Best Themed Christmas stall Highly Commended was RONZ Furniture Hospital of Dannevirke, owners Ron Ashford and wife. Tamara Allerhand, President South Wairarapa Rotary (centre left) and Charlotte Harding, Secretary Martinborough Business Association (centre right). Wildchix Muesli of Carterton win the Best Themed Christmas stall. Prize presented by Tamara Allerhand, President South Wairarapa Rotary (third right) and Charlotte Harding, Secretary Martinborough Business Association (second right). Sharon Harper (first left) and Lynn Morrell (far right) of Wildchix Muesli.

The Greytown Grapevine – December 2022 17 Booklovers get a walk in the park Ever been lost in a good book? The Martinborough StoryWalk® might just be the place for you. StoryWalk® is a popular concept overseas which aims to combine physical exercise, nature and a love of reading. Using a series of posts, it tells a story along an established walkway page by page, weaving a narrative for the follower. One of these walks has been placed in Considine Park. It has been funded by The Friends of Martinborough Library and developed in consultation with the Wairarapa Library Service (WLS). WLS librarian Sylvia Arnold said that the walk embedded a range of early literacy skills. “For example, as you move from post to post to read the next page of the story, a sense of anticipation builds. It is a fun activity that increases the joy of reading,’’ Approved by Council and the Considine Park committee, the walk is expected to get plenty of use from Martinborough School and daycare centres nearby. “We also know this will be a perfect addition to a family-friendly park alongside the pump track project and community pool,” Sylvia said. “It’s a great way of placing storytelling in an area where people are spending recreation time, and encouraging them to visit one of the WLS libraries.” The StoryWalk® is very much a local initiative with help from the Martinborough Menz Shed. The first story is Mr Phelps’ Fish Truck, written by local author Phillip Percy and illustrated by Dale Percy. The StoryWalk® project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms Ferguson. 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 Local author Phillip Percy’s book Mr Phelps’ Fish Truck is the first story to be featured Librarian Sylvia Arnold with Martinborough School students on the new StoryWalk®

18 The Greytown Grapevine – December 2022 Here we are at the final Greytown Grapevine for 2022. What a year it has been! Thank you to our community and clubs for your continued support and your hard work amongst our clubs enabling our community to enjoy Sport & Leisure activities year round. Activites to provide social connectness and improve mental health and wellbeing is a vital part of our community, particularly given the hard times that we have endured over the past few years, and there is a lot we can be very proud of in our community. We look forward to continuing our work with Sport & Leisure in 2023 and beyond, and have some work across a number of areas that is going to be great for our sport & Leisure community. Our office will be closed from Thursday 22 December until Monday 16 January 2023, but if the matter is urgent, you can contact me on our mobile 027 278 9400, or via email which will be checked throughout this period. Rosie Swanson, Executive Officer Greytown Community Sport and Leisure Society Message from our Chairman Each year at this time we look back and celebrate our achievements. Greytown Sport & Leisure Society wishes to acknowledge and applaud all the hard work of our volunteers within the community that invest their time into our member clubs, we all know the value of volunteers, they are the lifeblood of our community oranisations, and without these awesome people our clubs would struggle to operate. The Board members of the Society would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a safe New Year to your and your families. Be safe and merry over the festive season and enjoy time with your loved ones. See you in 2023! Gavin Hodder, Chairman 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 – DECEMBER 2022 This month we are celebrating Cuong “Chopper” Truong. Chopper is the current Secretary of the cricket club and has been for several years, he is also a life member of the Cricket Club and the Senior Football Club. He is the Captain of the Inspire Mens Cricket team and also plays football in the Mens Senior Property Brokers Team. He coaches Junior Cricket and Junior Football teams. Chopper can regularly be seen tidying up the clubrooms after football and meetings and helping with whatever needs doing. Chopper happens to be a board member on Greytown Sport & Leisure Society Board and this also shows his passion for sport and his continued volunteering across many areas. Thanks Chopper on behalf of Team Greytown for your contribution to our community of sports & leisure, it is greatly appreciated! Did you miss your copy? For delivery issues, please contact Greytown Grapevine greytowngrapevine@gmail.com or (06) 304 9245 Greytown’s very own FREE paper, The Greytown Grapevine, covering urban and RD1 Letterpress Print Offset Print Digital Print Graphic Design Labels Laminating Scanning Banners Signage 2477 S.H.2, Greytown Wairarapa, 5794 (06) 304 9245 lambpeters.print@xtra.co.nz lambpetersprint.co.nz

The Greytown Grapevine – December 2022 19 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 Swim Club Greytown swim club had a great first training session on Tuesday 6 Dececember, with lots of new faces keen to have a go. Morris Cassie, the new head coach, was certainly kept busy on that night. For the first few swim sessions, Greytown swim club are holding training nights which start at 5.30pm. This will allow the new swimmers some time to get used to the club, and get them ready for the fun race nights to which you compete against your own swim times and earn personal bests. Our FIRST RACE NIGHT of the season will be Tuesday 20 December, also our last swim for 2022, so we will have a BBQ and have a bit of fun. All are welcome! If you want to register please email: greytownswimclub@gmail. com and you’ll be sent an online registration form, if you are not sure about registering just come along for a couple of sessions and check us out. Fees: $60 one child $80 two children $100 three or more children Restarts Tuesday 10 January at 5.30pm. Kuranui College 2022 has been a busy year for Kuranui College sport and though term one was slowed slightly with Covid competitions and achievements ramped up for the remainder of the year. We are grateful to our coaches, managers, umpires, van drivers, sponsors and funders for the support they provide our rangatahi in achieving the best they can be in sport and recreation. A special mention to Tu Manawa, Trusthouse, Trillian Trust, Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund, Property Brokers and A1 Homes. During the year students participated in basketball, netball, tennis, cricket, rugby, hockey, football, volleyball, touch rugby, smallbore, gliding, aviation, futsal, claybird shooting, badminton, 3x3 Basketball, e-sport, golf, Muay Thai, wrestling, swimming, athletics, mountain biking, archery, chess, cross country, tenpin bowling, and squash. Congratulations to our major winners: Para Athlete – Thomas Morland (Athletics and Basketball) Junior Sportsman – Tristan Wagner (Athletics and Football) and Campbell Bradbury-Mills (Football, Basketball, Chess, Cricket) Junior Sportswoman – Aria Whiteman (Athletics, Cricket, Netball, Smallbore, Basketball, Coaching, Umpiring) Junior Achievement – Duncan AllenAlloway (Wrestling) Senior Sportsman Jarrod Yee (Athletics and Hockey) Senior Sports Woman – Alesha Alexander (Cricket, Netball, Smallbore, Basketball, Coaching, Umpiring) Senior Achievement – Jack Hancock (Muay Thai) Most Improved Team – Girls T20 Cricket Team of the Year – 1st XI Boys Hockey Coach of the Year – Jason Hutchings A special mention to Greytown residents Thomas, Campbell, Jarrod and Duncan. Great to see strong representation from Greytown. Thank you to all the Greytown clubs who support our students now, in the past and in the future – it takes a community. In 2023 we look forward to introducing the Duke of Edinburgh, lacrosse, mountain biking, girl’s rugby, disc frisbee, bowls and ki-o-rahi along with the new Performance Academy and Performance Wananga to support students striving for excellence in sport through balancing their overall hauora and fundamental skills. If you would like to join the KC Sports Team in 2023 as a volunteer coaching, managing, umpiring or van driving check out full details for all our sports at www.kuranuicollege.school.nz and register or seek further information by emailing whitemank@kuranui-college.school.nz Meri Kirihimete me te Hape Nū Ia! Kuranui College winners

20 The Greytown Grapevine – December 2022 Greytown Cub Scout Group It’s that time of year again. This week Greytown Scouts had their breakup BB, prizegiving and AGM. We had an outstanding turn out with cubs, scouts and venturers getting together for the occasion. The highlight of the evening was investing not one but two new cub leaders! Our ‘scout of the year’ award this year went to Ella Butler-Peck for all her outstanding work. The AGM was well attended and a lot of good discussion had. Over the coming year we are going to be fundraising for at least 14 of our scouts to go the Jamboree – a fabulous opportunity that happens once every three years. If you have any odd jobs, or tasks that we could do to raise some money just let us know! The evening finished with a BBQ and lots of chatting and laughing. A brilliant way to finish the year. We’d like to thank everyone who has supported our scout group over the last year and look forward to the year to come! Merry Christmas everyone! If you are interested in joining Scouts as a leader, have a child who is interested, or have some odd jobs that our scouts can do to raise some money please don’t hesitate to contact us at Greytown Scout Group, greytown@group.scouts. Greytown Bowling Club Hard to believe isn’t it, that Christmas is once again almost upon us. The second of our Club Championship events the Men’s and Women’s Triples were played on Saturday 3 December. The Men’s Triples was a very closely fought contest. Going into the last end, the Peter Phillips skipped team held a two-shot advantage over the Gary Jonas skipped team. With Gary Jonas to play the last bowl of the match, the position was Phillips two up on the Board plus holding two shots on the rink – an overall lead of four. Game over? Not on your nelly! With an absolutely brilliant bowl Gary Jonas knocked out the two Phillips shot bowls, dragged the kitty across to two of his teams bowls, to give his team a 14–13 win. The winning team of Donald Walker, Pat Herbert and Gary Jonas(s) will go forward, as will the Women’s team of Pauline Brooks, Glenda Evans and Ev Bull(s) to the Wairarapa Centre Champion of Champions Triples events to be held on Sunday 26 March 2023. Club Championship Pairs (M&W) are due to be played on Saturday and Sunday, 10-11 December. On Sunday 27 November, our Club was proud to host the Wairarapa Representative Senior Team for the Match against their Kapiti counterparts. It was great to see that Dean Hands and Darren Meyrick once again featured in the Wairarapa team – well done both of them! In welcoming both teams to Greytown, Bowls Wairarapa Centre President, Warren Wyeth commented on the great condition of the Greens and congratulated GBC Green Keeper Darren Meyrick on the marvellous job he had done bringing them up to their current state. All GBC Club members would endorse Warren’s comments – we owe a huge debt of thanks to Darren and his helpers for their outstanding efforts. As for the Rep Match – after the morning’s, Round Kapiti had a pretty handy lead having won four, drawn two and lost only one of the seven games played. Just as the afternoon Rounds started, the weather gods intervened and as the rain became heavier, we had no option but to abandon the day’s play, so Kapiti were the “winners” on the day. Warmer evenings are resulting in increasing numbers turning out for our Thursday evening Club Night, so remember, if you are interested in having a go, you are very welcome to come along to our Thursday evening (6pm) roll ups. Just turn up – we’ll supply the bowls, the coaching and you’ll be well looked after. Club members wish all of our sponsors, supporters and families a very Merry Christmas and Happy and Prosperous New Year.

The Greytown Grapevine – December 2022 21 Greytown Junior Football Club The Greytown Junior Football Club was recently very fortunate to have Wellington Phoenix and All Whites legend, Ben Sigmund, visit. Ben attended our Wellington Phoenix Academy Centre on Monday 5 December. The session began with Ben showing a video of his exploits for the Wellington Phoenix and the All Whites, which the kids loved. Followed by him talking about his career, including those aspects that he loved, with highlights including playing for New Zealand, and the World Cup qualifying game against Bahrain in Wellington 2010. Importantly he took the kids through some of his challenges and how he managed to work through those situations. It was just fantastic to see the kids so interested and have their attention held by someone talking about their professional career. In fact, we have so many questions from the players during birth sessions that we had to stop as we were running out of time. On the park, Ben took the kids through a number of drills working on skills such as control of the ball, holding off player and keeping the ball. The kids clearly had a great time. Our club is Ben grateful for Ben coming to our club and delivering sessions to our young players. He was very generous with his time, spending a number of hours answering questions, chatting and signing clothing for the kids. Such an outstanding day for the players, coaches and the club. Huge thank you to Ben Sigmund, what a top man! The next event coming up for the Junior Football Club is our December school holiday programme. Held at Soldiers Memorial Park in Greytown on 19-20 December between 9am and 1pm. This time we have a different session for the players, with Paul Ifill and Gary Hewson taking a session with on football and mental skills. You can sign up via the link on the clubs Facebook page or email the club on greytownjuniorfootball@gmail.com. Greytown Football Club Winter may be over, but the action continues for the Greytown Football Club down at Soldiers Memorial Park, with the club’s Mixed Summer Football League well underway and heading for an exciting conclusion before Christmas. Sixteen teams from all over the Wairarapa are taking part in the nine-week tournament which pits players from the same club against each other on a weekly basis. With names such as The Goats, Omaha, Wai Newnited, The Greytown Birdwatching Association, Carterton Daffodil Crushers, Bits & Bobs, Young Guns and Te Hupenui Hustle, there’s a huge focus on fun according to Tournament Manager Jo Holter. When club mates go up against each other of course there’s a bit of niggle, but it’s all played in good spirits and right across the fields of play, there are a lot of smiles in between the deep breaths of players who may not have played for a while. With such a long break between the end of the winter season till pre-season training begins, last year the Greytown club decided to try and bridge the gap and offer their members, plus those from other clubs an opportunity to not only work on their fitness but also keep their skills up to date. The mixed format means both men and women can be better prepared for next year, and it was so popular, the club had to put a restriction on the number of team entries for the second time around. Games kick off at 6.15pm and 7.00pm each Thursday at Soldiers Memorial Park. The action doesn’t stop with the Thursday night 7-a-side, as the Greytown Men’s 1st Team has already started pre-season training, so if you’re interested in playing in the Capital Football League, head down to Soldiers Memorial Park at 6.00pm on a Tuesday night.

22 The Greytown Grapevine – December 2022 Greytown Cricket Club The Greytown Cricket Club is well into the 2022/23 season. Junior numbers continue to be strong and once again there are enough Senior players to field a 1st and 2nd XI in the local club cricket competitions. The Senior 1st XI team has a new sponsor; Inspire Living, who have partnered with GCC for the next three years. The Senior 2nd XI is again sponsored by Pope and Gray. A huge thank you to both generous partners for your ongoing support. Also thanks to John Gray and Rob Saxton, we’ve been able to play cricket on the grass wicket early in the season. Inspire Living 1st XI, captained by Cuong Troung, has worked their way into the Times Age Cup Final this Saturday, 10 December. Batsmen have struggled to put together partnerships, relying on the mid/lower order and putting pressure on the bowlers. Standout performances so far include Tony Russo (double hattrick – 6 for 18 off 14 overs), Byron Hegglin and Ricky Dey consistent with bat and ball, Mike Courtman (Seth Rance lookalike) grabbing wickets each game, Hayden Ray (66 runs) and Dave Mills (51 runs). The highlight of the season so far however, has come from a man recently known as ‘the carcass’. Medium pacer Kirk Saunders clawed Greytown back into Bidwill Cup game against Redstar, snagging 7 for 35 off 9 overs, then miraculously followed it up against the same opposition in the Times Age semi-final, with another historic performance earning 8 wickets for 19 runs off 8 overs to elevate the side into the 40 over final. He’ll be added to the honours board under the likes of Seth Rance. Pope and Gray 2nd XI is led this year by Blake Walker. A couple of narrow defeats early in the season saw bowlers doing the bulk of the work, with batters struggling for runs. Gary Hewson, Jethro Doherty, Blake Walker and Chris Galbreath have the pick of the bowlers, picking up the bulk of the wickets. Unfortunately, Pope and Gray fell short with the bat by only 10 runs in each game with wickets falling at consistent intervals. Gary Hewson scored runs late in both innings making for exciting nailbiting cricket. Pope and Gray missed out on getting to the final of the Umpire’s Cup 40 over competition with a loss to Carterton last Saturday. The team batted first, all out for 180 led by Collis Berryman who scored 70. Carterton proved too strong with the bat chasing it down in quick time. T20 cricket starts in early January being played during the week with 40 over cricket continuing on Saturdays for the two teams. Kirk Saunders Inspire first XI team 18

The Greytown Grapevine – December 2022 23 8am every Saturday at the Woodside end of the Greytown Woodside Trail It’s 5km. It’s FREE. It’s TIMED. You can WALK it. You can RUN it. You can push a BABY CARRIER. You can bring your DOG. Go fast if you want. Go AT YOUR OWN PACE always. People of ALL AGES AND FITNESS LEVELS welcome. Join the POST-PARKRUN CATCH-UP at a Greytown cafe. Be part of a GLOBAL ONE-TIME REGISTRATION REQUIRED at parkrun.co.nz/greytownwoodsidetrail See also http://tiny.cc/avpacz Back street wine bar and wine shop Open 12pm–5pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday October to February Come down for a platter and glass of wine on our new terrace 197 West Street, Greytown www.alexia.co.nz ALEXIA URBAN WINERY CONTACT DETAILS SERVICES ONLINE SERVICES FEES Address: 30 Bidwills Cutting Road, Greytown Opening Hours: 8am-5pm Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 8am-7pm Wed We will not tolerate abusive behaviour, and you will be asked to leave in these circumstances. Phone: 06 304 9012 Email: practice.manager@greytownmedical.co.nz Website: www.greytownmedical.co.nz + Family Healthcare GP & Nursing Services Sports injury treatment including for sprains and wounds. Adult and child immunisations. Before-school checks. Drivers licence, employment and insurance medicals. Quit smoking. Sexual health and contraception. + + + + + + Register with ManageMyHealth to: + book appointments view your medications request repeat prescriptions + + We can help activate your registration for ManageMyHealth. + Visit our website for a list of our fees. Visits usually free for children aged under 13. Payment for fees are expected on the day of your appointment. Payment plans are available. + + + Talk to us for more details. GREYTOWN MEDICAL CENTRE Greytown Medical Centre Ministry of Health mandatory wearing of masks for any visits to the practice and be mindful of social distancing please. Please do not leave NON-urgent appointments or prescriptions until the last minute. We need to make sure we can manage clinical urgency rst. So if you know something is coming up due, ie Drivers licence etc, please make this appointment early enough for us to be able to book you in within the timeframe you need. Clinical urgency will always take preference on appointment availability – and please be mindful; we manage walk in accidents and clinical emergencies, so there are times your appointment may be running late or need to be rescheduled. We always try to avoid this, but ask for your patience and understanding please.

24 The Greytown Grapevine – December 2022 Greytown Early Years Last month we held our main fundraising event – a Bingo evening hosted by the amazing Zappo with our MC extraordinaire Katie Abbott, one of our awesome Board members. With a full house, we played a few games of entertaining bingo, had a balloon making competition and bid on some incredible items. We would like to say a big thank you to all of the generous individuals and businesses who donated prizes and items for the auctions and raffles, and to those who attended this wonderful evening. This community support allows us to hold such a great night where we raised almost $9,000, that will continue to help support us to provide a high-quality care and education for our tamariki and whānau. Thank you to all our helpers, we greatly appreciate the time taken away from your families and busy weekends to help out. We have enjoyed ‘sprinkling’ a little magic around our learning environment as we celebrate Christmas. We choose to celebrate and invest in a season of joy. It makes it magical for children and hopefully adults alike as we remember the ‘reason for the season’ is about connection, kindness and love. We are grateful for the opportunity to celebrate our children’s Christmas party at the Greytown Fire Station. It was a great opportunity to strengthen our understanding around fire safety and have a turn both sitting in the fire truck and using the hose. Joy and laughter really filled the air. We all wish you a joyful Christmas and a Happy New Year! Above and below: Christmas party at the Greytown Fire Station

The Greytown Grapevine – December 2022 25 EARS BLOCKED? Microsuction is the safest way to remove ear wax and clear blocked ears. Book your appointment today with Sam For an appointment Book online - www.easyearcare.co.nz Or phone - 027 478 8492 / 04 527 0551 • 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 Kindergarten Physical active activities are an important part of our curriculum here at Greytown Kindergarten. We were excited to receive our free box of sports equipment as part of the The Yummy Fruit Company promotion. Thank you to our whanau and wider community for collecting and saving the stickers to exchange for sports equipment for our tamariki. A special thanks to the Gawith Family who continue to support our kindergarten with this promotion years after their own tamariki transitioned to School. The tamariki are embracing the festive season. The tree is up, they are singing carols and wrapping gifts. The excitement is growing as we look forward to our Christmas party. Zappo will be performing at the party, and Santa himself will be making a visit. Greytown Kindergarten wishes you all a very Meri Kirihimete and Happy New Year. 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. No screen grabs/snippets. Email them as attachments, not pasted into a Word file or similar, and send to the team at greytowngrapevine@gmail.com.

26 The Greytown Grapevine – December 2022 Wairarapa Library Service BYOD Printing Printing your documents at our libraries has just become a lot easier! You can now send your printing directly from your device. No more trying to remember your email password or waiting for the next available computer. All you need to do is email your file(s) to monitor@print.apnk.nz whereupon you’ll receive a reply giving you a unique Job ID as well as a map of libraries handy to your location. You can then present this Job ID at your nearest library to collect your printing. If you’re sending a print job from home, it’s a good idea to call the library you plan to collect your printing from to confirm the correct print job has been received. For example, when printing an email attachment, double-check that the attachment has been received, and not just the email itself. And don’t worry, your document/s are deleted automatically as soon as they’re printed. Martinborough StoryWalk® Wellington Waterfront has its poetry walk; now we have our own StoryWalk® installation at Martinborough’s Considine Park. A fun activity for the whole family, StoryWalk® combines the benefits of outdoor exercise and reading to promote overall wellbeing. Follow the story from one wooden post to another, see if you can guess what happens next, and race each other to the next post, or proceed at a more leisurely pace and let the anticipation build. December’s feature story is The Fairies’ Night Before Christmas – children especially will delight in going from board to board as this festive story unfolds. Thanks to the efforts of the Friends of Martinborough Library, the Wairarapa Library Service, the Considine Park committee, and the Martinborough Menz Shed, the community now has an asset for nature- and book-lovers to enjoy for years to come. String Bean Puppet Show Kids of all ages are in for a pre-Christmas treat with the return of the String Bean Puppets, imaginative storytelling using the magic of puppetry. There will be two shows with two performances of each at all four Wairarapa Library Service libraries. The Penguin and the Snowman on Tuesday 20 December Featherston Library 10.30 am Martinborough Library 2.00 pm The Tree Friends on Wednesday 21 December Greytown Library 10.30 am Carterton Library 2.00 pm Picture Book Workshop 11-12 February 2023 Have you always fancied creating a picture book for children? Do you have a children’s story or maybe images you want to take to the next level? Author Tania Atkinson and illustrator Viv Walker (creators of perennial favourite Over the Hill to Greytown) will be lending their expertise during a two-day workshop in Greytown Town Hall. You can register online library@wls.org.nz or in person at your nearest Wairarapa Library Service library. Holiday hours Remember to stock up on your holiday reading as our libraries will be closed from noon on Friday 23 December until 9.30am on Monday 9 January. And if you happen to run out, don’t panic! As long as you have the Libby app, you can still borrow from a vast digital collection of books, magazines, and audiobooks.

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32 The Greytown Grapevine – December 2022 Aratoi With four new exhibitions on, it’s ok to take your time and linger at Aratoi this month. Stop, pause and have a really good long look. Julia Teale: Koha – Presenting Plenitude 26 November 2022-9 February 2023 Presents the viewer with gifts, some found or donated objects, within an ‘architecture’ of painted builder’s scrap. These gifts are assembled to create an exhibition that asks us to appreciate the value in everything that surrounds us, even the most insignificant item, event, or experience. Look Closely and Tell Me What You See: Photographs from the Collection 26 November 2022-19 February 2023 Some photographs document the world around us, while others remind us of who we are, act as political statements or challenge what we are seeing. Leah Vivienne Creaven: Land Girl 10 December 2022-12 February 2023 Creaven uses modern techniques, textiles and woollen fibres, abstract form and a non-representative colour palettes to enrich the viewing experience. Her exhibition is a selection of works, focused on agriculture, positive and uplifting against the background of rural landscape of the Wairarapa, her adopted home. Professional Weavers Network of NZ present Ngāhere – The Bush of Aotearoa 10 December 2022-12 February 2023 Delving into the delightfully dense tangle of the New Zealand Bush, the Professional Weavers Network of NZ Inc bring a tactile exhibition that blends imagination, skill and creative flair exploring all aspects of our environment. Masterton Museum: A Cabinet of Curiosities July 2020-July 2023 Personal stories, mystery and intrigue underlie the seemingly mundane objects that formed the base of the Masterton Museum in the 1880’s. Greytown Safety on Main Street Holiday message from the Committee on Greytown Safety on Main Street. We would like to thank the Greytown community for all your support in our opposition to the proposal for 134 Main Street to become a vehicular access way to a loading bay for the Fresh Choice Supermarket. We are so thankful that NZTA/Waka Kotahi has also objected to the Woolworths/Fresh Choice proposal for all the same reasons – that this proposed accessway is in every way a threat to the safety of pedestrians, both on the existing crossing and across the proposed vehicular accessway over the pavement at 134 Main Street – and that it would also hugely compromise road safety and create congestion on the main arterial route of SH1 which is Main Street. At present the Woolworths/Fresh Choice proposal is technically ‘on hold’ with the South Wairarapa District Council whilst the applicants explore the viability of an entrance for north bound traffic only, making a left hand turn into the accessway. In our opinion, this should be just as untenable as the initial proposal of the two-direction entry, as safety for pedestrians and traffic is equally compromised. No doubt we will see what the New Year brings. Thank you for your valuable input and feedback on our facebook page Greytown Safety On Main Street. Thank you also for signing the petition which presently stands at 800+ signatures. For those who wish to sign, please go to change. org/p/sign-to-keep-greytown-main-street-safe or to our FB page. Wishing you all a very safe and Merry Christmas during the holiday season, here’s to a safe and prosperous New Year ahead. Sandy Palmer, Lorraine Hall, Latasha Boyce, Craig Thornbury, Toni Cathie, Raewyn Crowley, Scott Parkes Leah Creaven, Shepherd’s Delight, 2022, wool and textiles Detail from Julia Teale installation from Koha – Presenting Plenitude 2477 S.H.2, Greytown Wairarapa, 5794 (06) 304 9245 lambpeters.print@xtra.co.nz lambpetersprint.co.nz Copper Beech at risk, 134 Main St

The Greytown Grapevine – December 2022 33 The Garden in December Happy holidays from us at Vagabond Vege! We wish you a new year as sweet as sun ripened sherry tomatoes. December feels exciting, a time when you can enjoy the fruits of your work. Perhaps you find a moment in the middle of the end of year busy-ness, sit back and see the garden flourish. December is a busy month in the market garden: daily harvesting, cropping out and ensuring the plants are well watered and fed. We irrigate around sunrise and minimise water use by covering the ground through interplanting big leafy low crops with taller plants (see the zucchini lay out below), adding herbs and flowers between our crops, or mulching with pea straw, grass clippings or a crimped cover crop. Summer freshness tip: have you tried harvesting in the morning before the sun hits the plant? This is when the starches formed during the day have been converted into sugars and the produce tastes fresher and sweeter. 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. Tomatoes with grass clipping mulch How to feed crops in the summer season? Sheldon is one of the farmers at Vagabond Vege and loves the science of soil, here is his take: As our fruiting plants (tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, capsicum, etc) begin to set fruit and ripen, it’s important to supplement their food. We feed every 2-3 weeks, opting for foliar feed rather than applying directly to the soil. Foliar feed is absorbed through the leaves of the plant and is faster acting with less input required for the same results. Some good options are seaweed/kelp fertilisers, liquid banana (made from soaked banana peels, for potassium), compost tea, worm castings (which can be applied to the soil or made into a tea), comfrey extract, liquid fish or blood and bone. It’s important to not oversupply nutrients and focus on potassium and phosphorus along with calcium (to treat blossom end rot) and micronutrients as the fruits develop and ripen, so check any labels and follow the instructions if buying a product. If you opt for foliar feed, remember to do this in the early morning or late evening when the stomata (leaf holes) are open, and spray using a very fine misting sprayer, otherwise it will be a waste. Planting: beans, zucchini, eggplant, capsicum, cucumber, beetroot, carrot, chilli’s, chives, coriander, lettuce, parsley, radish, pumpkin, silverbeet, turnip, rocket, spring onion, spinach Sowing in trays: brassicas (kale, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower) for January planting and autumn harvest. Where can you find us? We’ll be at the Greytown market on 18 December and 15 January, weather permitting. You can get our produce through our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) shares, this signs you up for a weekly share of produce for a season. We will be taking more members on in January!

34 The Greytown Grapevine – December 2022 Noticeboard Lions Helping Hand Any older or disabled person needing help with a task that a couple of Lions can do in an hour or two may ring Ian Frowde at 304 7127. A donation is welcome. Garden products Order pea straw, sheep manure, sawdust, lime, mushroom compost & kindling at the Stihl Shop 246, Main St., or contact 021 226 2002 or 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 life-changing camps at Riversdale. Lions book sale Coming in February— watch this space! Sticky Date Pudding Muffins (GF) A super yummy favourite Christmas pudding, now in muffin-sized serves, easy to pack for those summer picnics. Ingredients For the muffins Butter, ghee or coconut oil to grease the muffin tray with 2/3 cup water 12 dates (seeds out) 1.5 medium ripe bananas, peeled and roughly chopped 1/4 cup coconut flour 1 tablespoon vanilla extract or essence or 1 fresh vanilla bean, seeds scraped out 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon honey (only if needed for sweetness) 1 teaspoon gluten-free baking powder For the ganache 6 dates, chopped Juice of ½ orange 4 tablespoons almond milk (coconut milk or water can also be used) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or essence 1 teaspoon honey 6–12 fresh raspberries or strawberries for garnish Instructions Preheat oven to 185°C (365 °F). Grease muffin tins with the butter or ghee and set aside. Heat the 12 dates and 2/3 cup of water in a small saucepan over low heat until the dates break down and thicken. Use a fork to mash them together and set aside. Place the coconut flour, egg, bananas, vanilla extract and baking powder in a blender or food processor and mix well until well combined and aerated. Add the dates to the banana mixture and combine. Evenly distribute into the ramekins. Cook in the oven for about 20-22 minutes. While the muffins are in the oven, place the sticky date ganache ingredients in a small saucepan over low heat and cook for about 3-4 minutes or until the dates break down. Mash with a fork and whisk until thickened. Set aside. Allow the muffins to rest for 5 minutes before removing them to a serving plate. Scoop a dollop of sticky date ganache paste on top and garnish with a few raspberries. Serving size: 1 person Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Total Time: 40 mins Cooking Corner

The Greytown Grapevine – December 2022 35 Noticeboard South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club Join this Club and Enjoy; * Family Dining on Saturday & Sunday Evenings (including Sunday Roast) * Full TAB facilities * A Wednesday Night Membership Cash Draw * Wednesday and Friday Night Raffles *Large Big Screen projection TV for all that Sky Sport * Reduced Membership Rates for over 60’s * Reduced Membership Rates for 18-24 year olds * 3 Full size snooker tables * 3 Pool tables *10 Dart boards * An Education & Welfare Trust to help out financially * Reciprocal Visiting Rights to over 300 NZ Clubs * Reciprocal Visiting Rights to Queensland & Western Australia Clubs * Modern Bar Facilities * A Very Friendly Atmosphere * Live Entertainment Members, Affiliated Members, & Guests Welcome “Your Comfort & Enjoyment is the Goal of Our Team” Phone 304 9448. Email swwmc@wise.net.nz Greytown RSA Social Gathering Members, partners, friends Gathering 3rd Friday of every month 17.30 – 19.00 South Wairarapa Working Men’s Club South-east corner, main bar Come and meet your mates and enjoy the Club’s amenities ALL WELCOME. www.rsa.org.nz Wanted – Crossword Puzzle guru The Greytown Grapevine team are looking for someone with a bit of time up their sleeve, and a lot of goodwill (as it will be voluntary), to provide us with a regular monthly Crossword Puzzle for people to complete, which will hopefully become a welcome and enjoyable addition to our magazine. If you are able to create a print-ready PDF, in black and white, of a crossword puzzle and its clues, along with (of course) the answers, please contact us. The format must be “ready to roll” each month, so you will need to be proficient in supplying each time a 600dpi PDF in black and white, one column wide (95mm), with up to one vertical column depth (280mm maximum), as well as a separate text document containing the answers. Send your details to greytowngrapevine@ gmail.com, and we’ll be in touch! Hire & Heat Shop 2 Bidwills Cutting Road Ph: 06 304 8196 Now is a good time to tidy the section with hire tools from your Hire & Heat Shop. We have hedge trimmers, pruners, leaf blowers , chainsaws and a wood chipper just to name a few. 20 Litre Chain Bar Oil – $65 Come and see us at the Hire and Heat Shop Greytown.

Merry Christmas Tremain Real Estate Wairarapa Ltd Licensed Real Estate Agent REAA 2008 Team Jaime Slater Tremains Wairarapa Top Sales Consultant 2021 JaimeSlaterTremainsWairarapa 027 445 2463 | jaime.slater@tremains.co.nz We would like to thank all our vendors and buyers for entrusting and choosing us on their real estate journey. No.1