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Molewood Orchard in Greytown will be opening its gates to the public for Pick Your Own Apples this harvest season. Long-time Greytown residents Juliet and Ed Cooke have recently returned to operating the Mole Street orchard, together with son Wendell. The Cookes bought the 11 hectare block of land on Mole Street in Greytown in 1989, together with local fruit growers Graeme and Helen Gray. Over the following years they planted over 6,000 apple and pear trees, and Molewood Orchard was born. The land had been used for dairy farming by the Farley family for about 100 years, and was bought in part on the basis of it being top-grade horticultural soil. Of the eight JSHZZPÄJH[PVUZVMZVPSPKLU[PÄLK in Greytown, the two top categories are both contained within Molewood Orchard. After Graeme and Helen retired from orcharding in the early 2000s, Molewood Orchard was leased to JR’s Orchards, and became an export orchard for more than 20 years. MARCH 2023 Fruitful enterprise returns to Greytown Wendell (left) with Juliet and Ed Cooke, Molewood Orchard JVU[PU\LKW 3LM[!7PJRPUN.HSH_`HWWSLZ[OLÄYZ[]HYPL[`PU[OLVYJOHYK[VYPWLU9PNO[!.HSH_`NVVKULZZ

Congratulations to Neil Morison who won the by-election for the vacant seat on the Greytown Community Board. The Board and Council look forward to working with Neil for the remainder of the term, and thank you to Janette Wallace Gedge, the unsuccessful candidate. It was great to see two locals putting [OLPYOHUKZ\W[VILWHY[VMV\Y*VTT\UP[`)VHYK,ɈLJ[P]LSVJHS KLTVJYHJ`YLSPLZVUNVVKWLVWSLILPUN^PSSPUN[VZ[HUKMVYVɉJL and taking the risk of losing. People often ask me, “What’s on your mind?” Since the week before Christmas the answer is easy – “Civil Defence”. On the ;\LZKH`ILMVYL*OYPZ[THZ.YL`[V^UZ\ɈLYLK]LY`OLH]`ÅVVKPUN with at least one shop out of business for a few days. In other WHY[ZVM[OL[V^UWYVWLY[PLZ^LYLÅVVKLKHUKZVTLOHKZL^HNL crossing their lawns. While the council is aware of some of these issues, I do not think we are aware of all the problems. I encourage you to use the Get It Sorted form on the SWDC website to make Z\YL^LRUV^[OLM\SSL_[LU[VMÅVVKPUN in Greytown. The two recent cyclones caused considerable damage to coastal communities and have left residents there feeling isolated and vulnerable. The Greytown Volunteer Fire Brigade responded THNUPÄJLU[S`[V[OLWSPNO[VM[OLIHKS` hit township at Tinui. Thank you to the ÄYLÄNO[LYZ^OV[VVRWHY[PU[OH[JSLHU\W I encourage us all to consider what we have in place to look after our own and our family’s welfare in the event of an emergency. We all know that we need to be prepared, but if you are like me, then we don’t always act on what we know. Tania and I are certainly planning on making sure we have a larger store of canned food and other essentials that can last us and our pets many days. 0U-LH[OLYZ[VU^OLYL[OLYLPZTVYLÅVVKPUNOPZ[VYPJHSS`[OL community has developed a system of storing sandbags and making them available when heavy rain threatens. Greytown Menz Shed has agreed to store sandbags if they are purchased. Then we need to secure a supply of sand. I will suggest to our Greytown Community Board that they do the same as the Featherston Board, and acquire sandbags. While things were bad for our coastal communities, we all recognise how much worse they have been further north. Thank you [VL]LY`VUL^OVOHZKVUH[LKNVVKZHUKTVUL`MVY[OLYLSPLMLɈVY[Z around New Zealand. A special shout out to Greytown Country Village Heaven who ran the Day For The Bay on 25 February. At its last council meeting, the council directed that the perception survey, held in 2022 but never released, be made publicly available. The results are not pretty and your council knows it has a lot of ^VYR[VKV[VYLNHPU[OLJVUÄKLUJLHUK[Y\Z[VMYLZPKLU[Z>LHYL making sure that the council is more accessible to residents and ratepayers, and I encourage you to get in touch with me, your councillors, or your Community Board members with your concerns and suggestions. There is a public forum before each council and Community Board meeting to express your opinion and concerns. If `V\OH]LX\LZ[PVUZ`V\^HU[HUZ^LYLKP[PZT\JOTVYLLɈLJ[P]L[V email [email protected] with those questions. Council is planning for the next year and part of that is the question of setting the rates. If you have views on this, please talk to me, call me on 027 500 8120, or contact a councillor. Danielle Armstrong at [email protected] can set up a meeting. 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 1/4 PAGE 1/8 PAGE BANNER Please state size and colour of your ad when booking. 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82 Main Street Greytown www.sheryllbrasell.com 0800 580 834 or 0211 580 834 Leaders Real Estate Licensed REAA 2008 [email protected] We sell 1 in 3 homes in the Wairarapa Are you thinking of selling your property or wanting to know the true value of your property? Then call me now, I will provide you a free appraisal, and discuss with you how I will achieve a premium price for your property. Phone now to take advantage of FREE professional photos and the advanced internet marketing package. www.lot52tararuajunction.com www.185mainstreetgreytown.com SOLD www.145eaststreetgreytown.com LEADERS GROUP FOR SALE FOR SALE MYVTW JR’s Orchards gave up the lease in 2022, and Ed Cooke returned to managing the orchard, assisted by his son Wendell. It is now run as an independent family business, with the whole family pitching in to support the 2023 harvest season. As a new initiative, the Cookes have decided to open the orchard for Pick Your Own apples this season, harking back to Greytown’s earlier days when it was known for its pick your own orchards. All three Cooke children grew up in Greytown and fondly recall being sent down the road to pick berries from one of the local berry orchards, all of which have now disappeared. The Cooke family is looking forward to welcoming the public [V[OLVYJOHYKMVY[OLÄYZ[[PTLPU[YVK\JPUNHUL^NLULYH[PVU [V[OLKLSPNO[VMWPJRPUNMYLZOZ\U^HYTLKHWWSLZVɈ[OL[YLL When: 9am-4pm on weekends from 11 March – 31 May 2023 Open at other times by appointment Where: 17 Mole Street, Greytown, Wairarapa Website: https://www.molewoodorchard.com/ Pick Your Own at Molewood Orchard Juliet and Ed Cooke Vision presentation limits capacity For the love of Greytown – a vision for 2030 being presented in the Town Hall at 7pm on 29 March – will work within a limited H[[LUKHUJLJHWHJP[`[VTLL[[OL]LU\LZÄYLZHML[`YLN\SH[PVUZ says organiser Adam Blackwell. “Residents are interested in this discussion and based on feedback and requests for ‘tickets’, we are expecting a good turnout,” says Adam. “It’s not a ticketed event but it is exciting that people are motivated to hear about – and hopefully contribute to – ideas about how their town can develop with care for all of the factors that make Greytown unique. Last time I spoke about this, we had Greytown’s CVH raises $16,000 for Cyclone .HIYPLSSLHɈLJ[LK Country Village Heaven Trust (CVH) Trustee Adam Blackwell was singing the praises of Greytown’s Main Street businesses and their response to Cyclone Gabrielle. “Generosity is not hard to come by in Greytown,” said Adam HM[LY[OLNYV\W»ZTLTILYZKVUH[LKWYPaLZMVYHYHɊLHUK[OLU dedicated a Saturday late February to sell the tickets to visitors. “Well over $16,000 was raised which went to both Wairarapa areas in need as well as Hawke’s Bay. We have a very special relationship with our northern neighbours and I know they would IL[OLÄYZ[[VOLSW\ZPM^LULLKLKP[¹ The CVH group sprang into action shortly after news reports JVUÄYTLKOV^KL]HZ[H[PUN[OLPTWHJ[VM[OLJ`JSVUL^HZ “Greytown people are very fast to respond to these kinds of L]LU[Z¹(KHTJVUÄYTLK¸3VJHSZZOV^LKOV^T\JO[OL` JHYLKI`I\`PUN\WTHU`VM[OLYHɊL[PJRL[ZHUKV\Y]PZP[VYZNV[ in the spirit of giving too. The team at Lamb-Peters Print were Z\WLYZ[HYZWYVK\JPUN[OLWVZ[LYZHUKYHɊL[PJRL[ZPUYLJVYK time, while some stores like our Pharmacy worked hard to raise incredible sums for the victims. Other businesses like Alexia and ;OL3VZ[7SV[KVUH[LKYHɊLWYPaLZ[VV;OLU`V\OHK;OL6ɈLYPUN and The White Swan giving away sales proceeds from their Saturdays on top of [OLYHɊL[PJRL[Z(THaPUN¹ All proceeds raised were donated to the local and regional funds set up to OLSW[OVZLHɈLJ[LKI`[OL cyclone the week following [OLYHɊL to turn people away from the venue because we couldn’t exceed the maximum capacity for the building. Unfortunately, that will be the case this time too.” :LH[ZH[[OL.YL`[V^U;V^U/HSS^PSSILH]HPSHISLVUHÄYZ[JVTL basis. Doors open for the 1 hour presentation at 6:45pm. The Greytown Grapevine – March 2023 3

Greytown Little Theatre New faces in Greytown Little Theatre production Rehearsals are now underway for .YL`[V^U3P[[SL;OLH[YL»ZÄYZ[THQVY production for two years; the Amanda Whittington comedy, Ladies Day. We welcome newcomers, Grace Kreft, Sheri Wales, Anna Logan and Alex Nyman and we welcome back Julia Harris and Egan Tearle to the GLT stage. 3PMLPZVULSVUNOHYKZSVNMVY[OLÄZO ÄSSL[PUNMV\YZVTL7LHYS1HU:OLSSL`HUK Linda, but their fortunes are set to change when they head to Ladies Day, when Royal Ascot relocated to York Racecourse in 2005. Factory hairnets make way for fascinators and hats as the four friends hit the races for an unforgettable day out. Secrets are spilled with champagne and friendships are tested to the limit. Yet as the day unfolds and tempers fray, their jackpot bet keeps quietly winning. If their luck and nerves hold, the ladies could hit the jackpot – and more. Grace, Sheri, Anna and Julia play the ÄZOÄSSL[PUNMV\YZVTLHUK,NHUHUK(SL_ share the six male roles between them. John Gilberthorpe and Victoria Ross are directing the show which will open in Studio 73 on Wednesday 17 May. ;OPZ^PSSILV\YÄYZ[THQVYWYVK\J[PVU in Studio 73 and we look forward to showcasing how this versatile studio space, regularly used by community groups and GLT can be transformed to a ‘theatre’ mode. Studio 73 community choir in need of musical director In early February, GLT organised a meeting to gauge the interest in setting up a community choir in Greytown. More than 35 people attended the meeting and there was enthusiasm for setting up a choir. The gathering was facilitated by Holly Winterwood (musician and teacher) who is keen to be involved with the musical direction but needs to share the role or provide support to a musical director. The choir is ready, but we need the musical director. If you are interested in this role and have the skills you should contact Alan De La Mare (GLT’s Vice President) on 0274 417539. John Gilberthorpe, President 6QNPSILY[OVYWL'_[YHJVUa 39!,NHU;LHYSL.YHJL2YLM[1\SPH/HYYPZ(SL_5`THU:OLYP>HSLZIHJR(UUH3VNHU 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 profits from running the Markets go to the Greytown Trails Trust for maintenance and future projects on the Greytown Rail Trail. Third Sunday of each month at Stella Bull Park, Greytown October to March 10am-2pm. VINTAGE • HOME • GARDEN • COFFEE • FOOD • MUSIC • ART • COLLECTED • PRODUCED • PICKED • MADE • FOUND For enquiries contact: Lois Pitt or Ted Ward 027 358 1459 or 027 4437882 | [email protected] Hand-crafted concrete plant pots, water features & concrete furniture. Carterton formedbyhand.com 021 0224 4174 4 The Greytown Grapevine – March 2023

Open Thu-Sun, 64 Jellicoe St, Martinborough, 06 3068212, www.peonieshomeandliving.co.nz Curtains, Roman blinds, Roller blinds & Shutters call Di 027 2545542 or pop in to discuss Greytown Music Group Jian Liu Virtuoso Piano The Greytown Music Group is honoured to have internationally celebrated concert pianist Dr Jian Liu open their 2023 “Piandemonium” concert series on 2 April. A highly sought-after solo pianist and chamber musician, Jian has appeared on concert stages throughout the world, and has been awarded many prizes in international competitions. Jian studied in Beijing and the USA, culminating in completing his Doctorate of Musical Arts at the Yale School of Music. He came to New Zealand in 2011, mainly to take up the position of Programme Director of Classical Performance and Head of Piano Studies at the NZ School of Music at Victoria University, and partly as he had heard about NZ’s natural beauty. Jian says, “After I moved here, slowly but surely I started to discover other aspects of the country, especially its innovative and creative industry, and generous and kind people. I think New Zealand is a special place musically and creatively, where people are more connected to each other, and the arts and music feel more real! I felt that I was welcomed from day one! I love performing in small communities, to have this more intimate communication with the audience, and to feel the immediate feedback and energy, like the concert in Greytown.” Jian will be playing Debussy “Images”, of which Debussy wrote to his publisher, “Without false pride, I feel that these three pieces OVSK[VNL[OLY^LSSHUK[OH[[OL`^PSSÄUK[OLPYWSHJLPU[OLSP[LYH[\YL of the piano somewhere to the left of Schumann or to the right of Chopin”; Liszt “La Campanella”, which incorporates huge leaps for the right hand, and has been described as one of the hardest pieces ever written for piano; Beethoven’s “Appassionata Sonata”, one of Beethoven’s most tempestuous pieces; and Mephisto Waltz No 1, Liszt’s depiction of the devilish Mephistopheles taking Faust to a dance at a village inn. Jian Liu – Virtuoso Piano: 4pm Sunday 2 April at 57 Wood St, Greytown. Admission $30, $10 for children. To book, ring Ed and Juliet Cooke on 06 304 9497 or email [email protected] 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 Midlife, menopause and International Women’s Day International Women’s Day was on 8 March, a day that puts the spotlight on women and encourages us all to reduce our biases, increase diversity and encourage equity. Midlife women have a hard time with this. We often feel overlooked, are seen as invisible or no longer of value, and yet we have years of experience and wisdom behind us. Quite frankly, we go through a bit of a stormy time at midlife. Around this age we have children either hitting puberty or leaving home, aging parents needing more support, relationships can be strained, careers become stale and we’re going through perimenopause and menopause as well! Is it any wonder that divorce rates rise (called Silver Splitters or Grey Divorce), careers are ditched and suicide ideation increases. We are all fully aware of what happens to teenagers when they hit puberty. Their hormones kick in, they become moody and emotional, and we treat them with care as we know what they are going through. Yet the same isn’t the case for women in perimenopause (meaning ‘around menopause’) when our oestrogen KYVWZV\[>LZ\ɈLYMYVTHULUVYTV\ZYHUNLVMZ`TW[VTZ including physical, mental and emotional and it so it often hits women completely unexpectedly. Partners and families have no idea what’s going on. It can feel like we change overnight and become this strange woman that even we don’t recognise. Menopause is something that every woman will go through, but no man can. So how do we balance the scales on that? I think education is the place to start, and let’s start with the women because honestly, we have no idea what to expect, which is completely daft considering we all go through it! I’m starting a discussion group for all women, no matter where you are on your journey, to come along and learn, share and grow. I’ll guide us through HKPɈLYLU[[VWPJ around menopause every week in a safe, non-judgemental environment. It starts on 11 April in Greytown. If you are interested in coming along, email me on [email protected]. And men, if you are interested, there may even be a night for you [VJVTLHSVUNHUKSLHYUTVYLHIV\[OV^TLUVWH\ZLPZHɈLJ[PUN your partner (and you) as well. Karen Maggs The Greytown Grapevine – March 2023 5

YOUR ONE-STOP SHOP FOR EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL • Wiring for renovations and new builds • Electrical repair work • Sales and service of most brands of whiteware and electrical goods Locally owned servicing Wairarapa-wide & Appliances (2017) Ltd Phone: 06 379 8930 email: [email protected] 34-36 High Street South, Carterton See us for your new whiteware Cobblestones Museum It’s all go at Cobblestones this autumn The Cobblestones Trustees are delighted to be able to add another historic building to our collection. 1VOUHUK/LSLU/H`LZVɈLYLK\Z[OLVSK.YL`[V^UNHVSI\PSKPUN which had been in their grounds for a number of years. The tworoom gaol was originally located on Kuratawhiti Street and later moved to 30 West Street to be next to the Policeman’s house. The Gaol has quite a few stories to be told. Our researchers, Grey Tuck and Pete Price, are busy collecting the information while the restoration team are busy on the fabric of the building. Having been moved onto it’s new site at Cobblestones, it will be open to the public within a few weeks. The trustees would like to express their thanks to John and Helen for entrusting us with this interesting building. Another project nearing completion is the new exhibition in the Hastwell stables. We’ll have a mock up of a stage coach in the stable yard so visitors will be able to “climb aboard” and get an idea of what travel was like. There’s a lot of stories to tell and we’ll have our stable boy to help … we need to have a name for him and we’ll be running a competition to decide what might be a suitable name. Watch out for next month’s .YL`[V^U.YHWL]PUL. Meantime the plans for restoration of the Red Shed next to the stables continues. We’ve also got plans to build a wash house outside the cottage in the place it would have originally been. We have a number of washing machines that will be exhibited and, of course, our washer women will be showing how it was done in Victorian times. With a number of projects almost at completion, some more hands would be very welcome. If you have wood working skills or just an enthusiasm for historic items we’d love you to join us. @V\JHUÄUKV\[TVYLL]LY`>LKULZKH`TVYUPUNH[ Cobblestones when there’s “men at work”, but ladies are very ^LSJVTL[VV;OLYL»Z\Z\HSS`JVɈLLVUVɈLYHUKZVTL[PTLZH scone or two. If you have any questions or suggestions you can phone Bob Tosswill on 06 304 9433 or 027 2288 105. The old Greytown Gaol 39!)VI;VZZ^PSS.YHLTL.YH`HUK9VNLYZVTLVM[OL “men at work” Bob (left) and Sean in front of their recreation of the stage coach 6 The Greytown Grapevine – March 2023

Special balloons from the UK to perform in Wairarapa’s skies ;^VUL^OV[HPYIHSSVVUZOHWLZ^P[OHKLÄUP[Lº^V^MHJ[VY» are heading to Wairarapa over the Easter holiday. Balloon shapes can be weird and wonderful, and this year will be no exception, with some special shapes featuring at the upcoming 2023 Wairarapa Balloon Festival in April. One balloon all the way from the UK is the British bulldog Buster – complete with a cheeky canine grin and wagging tongue. This balloon has been seen at many events internationally, including the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta in England. Another shape that will be seen in the Wairarapa skies is the º;YHUZP[=HU»ÅV^UI`4HY[`U:[HJL`VM*OYPZ[JO\YJO Event organisers, pilots, and crew are getting ready for the festival, where 20 towering creations will be in the air across the Ä]LKH`MLZ[P]HSV]LY,HZ[LY>LLRLUK(WYPS;OLMHTV\Z Night Glow spectacular, the pinnacle event, is taking place in a new location at the Clareville Showgrounds, providing more space, better wind conditions, and opportunities to add new elements to [OLWYVNYHTTL;OL5PNO[.SV^OHZILLU[YHUZMVYTLKPU[VHÄ]L hour carnival, with lots to see both in the air and on the ground, and organisers expect a crowd of 15,000 people. There’ll be lots more for people to experience including; air balloon walk-throughs, a Tiger Moth performance, drone racing, model aeroplane displays, live music from The Shenanigans, a bouncy castle, art and craft stalls from Wairarapa artisans, and scrumptious food and beverages from popular street food vendors. 6UJLKHYRULZZMHSSZ[OLIHSSVVUZ^PSSILPUÅH[LKHUK[L[OLYLK[V the ground, while radiating colour from within, like huge light bulbs VY*OPULZLSHU[LYUZ;OLPTWYLZZP]LÄUHSL[V:H[\YKH`L]LUPUN»Z MLZ[P]P[PLZ^PSSHSZVILIHJRÄSSLK^P[OSP]LT\ZPJ¶HKKPUN[V[OL sensory impact for all, says Event Director, Peter Amyes. “It promises to be a joyful and vibrant extravaganza not to be missed – irrespective of what the weather throws at us,” assures Peter. Each day has a special highlight and local towns will host WSHUULK[HRLVɈZJHSSLKºHZJLUZPVUZ»PUJS\KPUN"4HZ[LY[VU Carterton, Greytown, Martinborough, and one more in a mystery location on Easter Monday. These morning ascensions are free and the perfect taster for the Night Glow. For those adventurous types who want a piece of the action, IHSSVVUÅPNO[Z^PSSILH]HPSHISLK\YPUN[OL^LLRVM[OLMLZ[P]HS¶ ^OPJOVɈLYZHJOHUJLMVYUVUIHSSVVUPZ[Z[VÅ`HTVUNZ[[OLV[OLY balloons. “Wairarapa’s wide-open spaces with conducive weather and no HPYZWHJLYLZ[YPJ[PVUZTHRLZÅ`PUNHQV`;OLYLNPVUHSZVOHZSV[ZVM activities that balloonists and people can enjoy when the balloons HYLU»[Å`PUN>LVM[LULUQV`ZL[[SLK^LH[OLYH[,HZ[LYHUK^P[OP[ also being a long weekend and the start of the school holidays, people won’t be rushing to school or to work, which means they can take the time to enjoy watching the balloons and the special entertainment at the Night Glow.” Tickets are on sale now, including family passes at $65 for two adults and up to 3 children. Kids under 5 are free. For the full event programme, information and to purchase [PJRL[ZOLHK[V!O[[WZ!^^^UaIHSSVVUZJVUa Schedule of Events Thursday 6 April More FM First Flight, from 6.30am, Masterton Friday 7 April Mass Ascension, from 6.30am, Carterton Saturday 8 April Meanderover Martinborough, from 6.30am, Martinborough and Night Glow, at Clareville Showgrounds, Carterton Sunday 9 April Park to Paddock Challenge, from 6.30am, Greytown Monday 10 April Farewell Flight, 6.30am at a mystery location. 7PSV[ZHUK[OLPYIHSSVVUZ^PSS[HRLVɈMVY[OL SHZ[[PTLPU[OLMLZ[P]HS»ZÄUHSLÅPNO[ Photos Stewart Watson The Greytown Grapevine – March 2023 7

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] email: [email protected] 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 Greytown’s Festival of Christmas back for 2023 “It was down to the wire on timing but Greytown’s businesses, knowing how important this event is to our community groups and residents as well as the region’s economy, dug deep and pulled together to fund the Festival this July,” says Country Village Heaven Trustee Adam Blackwell. “We have such an exciting programme of events planned for 2023; it’s really going to capture everyone’s imagination. We are very thankful to the innovative businesses that are funding this L]LU[MVY[OLILULÄ[VML]LY`VUL¹ )LNPUUPUNPUHZHYLZWVUZL[V[OLÄYZ[*V]PKSVJRKV^U the Greytown Festival of Christmas has become the Wairarapa’s biggest annual event, attracting over 50,000 visitors throughout July in 2022. Accommodation providers across the region have had bookings in place since last August for this year’s Festival. “Many community groups get involved in the Festival for fundraisers, and in last year’s post-Festival survey, residents reported that they felt the event dramatically increased their love for the Wairarapa and pride in Greytown. Families being out together enjoying the lights and festivities when they would typically be cooped up inside during winter is what creates the magic for the Festival of Christmas,” says Adam. 4H[HYPRP^PSSILNL[[PUNHZWLJPHSWYVÄSLK\YPUN1\S`»ZJLSLIYH[PVU thanks to funding from the South Wairarapa’s Creative Communities committee. ¸6\YHIPSP[`[VSPM[[OLSVJHSWYVÄSLVM4H[HYPRPHUK^LH]LPUZ[VYPLZ with the direction of TiMaTa from Papawai, is going to be a special OPNOSPNO[¹JVUÄYTZ*=/;Y\Z[LL5PJR9VNLYZ¸6\YH\KPLUJLSV]LZ the diversity of storytelling and activities the Festival provides. Matariki is of course a priority.” The full programme for the 2023 Festival of Christmas will be announced in April. In the meantime, organisers are suggesting that locals and visitors to this year’s Festival prepare themselves for snow. “Last year’s gingerbread theme was a real hit,” says Adam Blackwell. “This year, we’re forecasting some snow to fall on Main Street during our peak Festival weekends. Historically, Greytown has had the odd unexpected snowfall. This year, it’s pretty much guaranteed.” Information about the Festival of Christmas 2023 will continue to be updated at www.greytownvillage.com /PNOSPNO[MYVT[OL.YL`[V^U-LZ[P]HSVM*OYPZ[THZ Divine River Divine River is a local charity whose aim is to nurture sustainable personal care choices through delivery of a range of workshops in schools and with community group. Our objective is to provide a way for whole communities to develop a greater awareness and understanding of the environmental and wellbeing impacts of their personal care choices, and enable them to provide solutions for themselves. We know that sustainability and climate change is a critical issue for our society and a key concern for all. Developing a conversation around this topic via our workshops and website OLSWZLUHISLPUKP]PK\HSZ[VTHRLHKPɈLYLUJLMVY[OLTZLS]LZ[OLPY family and their community. Our region-wide programme of community and in-school ^VYRZOVWZWYV]PKLVWWVY[\UP[PLZ[VJVUULJ[I\PSKJVUÄKLUJL improve wellbeing and reduce waste. Cobblestones Workshop dates: 18 & 25 March 2023; 1, 8 & 15 April 2023, 1-4pm. Nurturing Sustainable Personal Care Choices ʶˢˠˠ˨ˡ˜˧ˬˆʸˊ˦˧˔˜ˡ˔˕˟˘ ˊˢ˥˞˦˛ˢˣ˦ ˂˨˥˞˔˨ˣ˔ˣ˔ Community SEWstainable workshops provide participants with the skills, knowledge & expertise to make reusable personal care products (currently reusable Eco-period pads,& other personal care products). Enabling communities to provide for themselves through developing creative skills and social connection. WORKSHOP DATES 1pm until 4pm 18th February 2023 25th February 2023 11th March 2023 18th March 2023 WORKSHOP DATES 1pm until 4pm 25th March 2023 1st April 2023 8th April 2023 15th April 2023 8 The Greytown Grapevine – March 2023

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;YPI\[LZÅV^H[[O(UUP]LYZHY`VM[OL-LH[OLYZ[VU0UJPKLU[ Just outside the Wairarapa town of Featherston (Messines Layby near Tauherenikau), a memorial serves as a reminder of a Second World War incident that resulted in the deaths of 48 Japanese prisoners of war (POWs) and one New Zealand guard, with many wounded. The date was 25 February 1943. Eighty years later on a lovely Saturday morning, Japan’s Acting Ambassador Mr Tatsushi Nishioka and the Australian High Commissioner Harinder Sidhu joined South Wairarapa District Mayor Martin Connelly, the Wairarapa Member of Parliament (MP) Kieran McAnulty, and around 100 guests to mark the 80th anniversary of the “Featherston incident” near what used to be the Featherston military camp. Although the military camp is no more, a memorial has been created at the layby to honour both New Zealand soldiers and the Japanese POWs. Historians write that on Thursday 25 February 1943, a group of recently arrived prisoners refused to work and staged a sitdown strike. Lieutenant James Malcolm, who was in charge at the ZJLULÄYLKH^HYUPUNZOV[^OPJOTH`OH]L^V\UKLK3PL\[LUHU[ Adachi Toshio. The prisoners then rose to their feet and the guards VWLULKÄYL;OLPUJPKLU[[VVRSLZZ[OHUZLJVUKZ(ZHYLZ\S[ VMYPJVJOL[PUNMYPLUKS`ÄYLZP_N\HYKZ^LYLHSZV^V\UKLKHUKH seventh, Private Walter Pelvin, died of his injuries 3 days later. Local historian, Neil Frances spoke to the background and history of the Incident. Saturday, 25 February’s ceremony was presided over by the Featherston RSA President, Peter Jackson. After a moving welcome by mana whenua led by Matua Abe Matenga, a karakia from local kaumatua, Matua Wiremu Dawson, and speeches from VɉJPHSZ^YLH[OZ^LYLSHPKVUILOHSMVMHSS[OYLLJV\U[YPLZ4PUPZ[Y` of Defence, the local RSA, Featherston Heritage Society, and the Japanese Council, at the camp memorial. Poignant speeches were given by Mr Nishioka, South Wairarapa Mayor Martin Connelly, MP Kieran McAnulty, and Her Excellency Harinder Sidhu, representing Cowra, where a similar incident happened. (SS[OLZWLHRLYZYLÅLJ[LKVU[OLJ\S[\YHSTPZ\UKLYZ[HUKPUNZVM [OH[[PTL[OH[SLK[V[OL[YHNLK`[OLYVSLVMJ\S[\YHSKPɈLYLUJLZ back then, and the close relationships that exist now between our countries. Mr Nishioka spoke of this heart-breaking incident during a time of much misunderstanding, but since the end of the war, “Both our countries have worked hard to build mutual respect”. “The Memorial Garden no longer symbolises the tragedy that occurred 80 years ago; but instead serves as a reminder of the progress towards reconciliation and appreciation that both Japanese HUK5L^ALHSHUKWLVWSLOH]LTHKL[VNL[OLY¯P[YLÅLJ[Z the consideration and cooperation of Featherston and South Wairarapa…hope we may continue to share a close relationship”. Mr McAnulty, representing New Zealand, appreciated continuation of the history of remembering the incident that had left scars for both peoples. And he reminded all of how New Zealand and Japan’s relationship had grown over the last 80 years. There are over 40 sister city relationships between the two JV\U[YPLZJVUZPKLYHISL[YHKLHUKZPNUPÄJHU[ZLHYJOHUKYLZJ\L support from Japan following the Christchurch earthquake that led to the death of 28 Japanese citizens. He concluded by saying that what we have now is “inclusion, diversity and peace.” ;OLUÅV^LYZHUK^YLH[OZ^LYLSHPKH[TLTVYPHSZMVY[OLZP[L[OL Japanese war dead and for Private Pelvin, the New Zealander who died. Several of his descendants including his daughter attended the ceremony to pay tribute to his name, and to the Japanese men who lost their lives. A similar event occurred at a POW camp in Cowra, Australia, about a year later, where 235 people lost their lives. These two tragic events have created a special bond between the two towns, -LH[OLYZ[VUHUK*V^YHHUK[OPZ^HZVɉJPHSS`HJRUV^SLKNLK^P[O a Twinning Agreement in 1999. Her Excellency Harinder Sidhu referred to the Shire of Cowra where in 1944 over 1,100 Japanese prisoners of war attempted to escape. It was the largest as well as the bloodiest prison escape, with 231 prisoners of war killed or committed suicide, and where four Australian soldiers died. She spoke of the universal ZVYYV^HUKZ\ɈLYPUNHZHYLZ\S[VM[OLZL[^VL]LU[ZHUKOV^V\Y relationships have grown and developed based on mutual respect, trust and partnership. Both towns now have memorial gardens. In Featherston, a cherry tree orchard next to the Memorial was created by Toshio Nakamoto, a Japanese philanthropist and former owner of the JNL forestry company. Mayor Martin Connelly spoke of the special relationship between Japan and New Zealand, and said, “Wars are terrible things and I express my gratitude to the Governments of New Zealand and Japan that since 1945 we have worked hard to develop a mutual respect for each other. Instead of enmity and hostility, we have developed friendship and understanding”. The event was further enriched by a live performance from Japanese singers, Na-Na-Mi, and a reading from Kuranui College Head Boy, James Morland, of Blessed are the Peacemakers. ;OL[OYLH[VMZPNUPÄJHU[KHTWULZZMVY[OLKH`KPKUV[L]LU[\H[L and the spirit of unity shone through. Photos Pete Monk Photography 10 The Greytown Grapevine – March 2023

South Wairarapa District Council’s 2022 Residents’ Perception Survey results have been released and can be viewed on Council’s website. The report was tabled at the Council meeting, and Councillors noted that residents have been clear on what is working for them and where Council can make improvements to its leadership and to the services, infrastructure and facilities we provide. 9LZPKLU[ZHSZV[VSK\Z[OH[[OL`^LYLUV[ZH[PZÄLK^P[O[OL *V\UJPS»ZSLHKLYZOPWHUK[OL`YH[LKV\YÄUHUJPHSTHUHNLTLU[ very poorly. They did not think that the Mayor or Councillors were giving them a “fair hearing”. The straightforward message in May 2022 was our residents did not trust us. 9LZPKLU[ZJVU[PU\L[VILOPNOS`ZH[PZÄLK^P[O[OLMHJPSP[PLZ provided by the Council such as: ࠮ libraries (85%) ࠮ parks, reserves and open spaces (79%) ࠮ ZWVY[ZÄLSKZ ࠮ playgrounds (76%). Being able to maintain this result in the context of Covid-19 is a result to be proud of. Mayor Martin Connelly said, “We are listening and taking action.” “We know the rates increase set through our 2021-31 Long Term Plan process was not well received by many in our community HUK[OPZPZYLÅLJ[LKPU[OLYLZ\S[Z>LHSZVHJRUV^SLKNL[OH[P[ has been a challenging time with Covid-19 having an impact on services across the district, and severe weather events resulting in ÅVVKPUNHUKKHTHNL[VYLZPKLU[Z»WYVWLY[PLZ “Local government elections late last year gave voters the opportunity to decide who they wish to have represent them. Voters exercised their right to make this decision through their votes and a new Council, with seven new members out of the 10, was sworn in on 26 October 2022. Community Boards have HSZVL_WLYPLUJLKHZPNUPÄJHU[ZOPM[VMYLWYLZLU[H[PVUHUK[OL` have all expressed a clear commitment to advocate for their local communities.” Public access to the mayor and councillors was another complaint. People answering the survey did not think they were being listened to seriously. Mayor Connelly said, “We have taken steps to make ourselves much more accessible. This includes setting up regular opportunities for people to meet the Mayor and Councillors. The Mayor’s email address and phone number are easily accessible on Council’s website to all residents. I welcome your calls and emails.” ;OLYLOH]LILLUZPNUPÄJHU[JOHUNLZPU[OLSLHKLYZOPW[LHT ^P[OPU*V\UJPS^P[OÄ]LVMP[ZZL]LUTLTILYZQVPUPUNPU[OLSHZ[ 18 months. They bring a depth of experience and strengths from central government and private sector roles. Living locally means [OL`OH]LÄYZ[OHUKRUV^SLKNLVM^OH[PZ^VYRPUNHUK^OH[PZU»[ within our community, and this helps them understand the issues that communities are facing. There were some groups of residents who expressed more unhappiness than most with the Council’s performance, WHY[PJ\SHYS`4ȊVYPHUKWLVWSLSP]PUNPU[OL-LH[OLYZ[VU>HYK The Council recognises it has considerable work to do to Z[YLUN[OLUP[ZYLSH[PVUZOPW^P[O4ȊVYP0[PZ[HRPUNZ[LWZ[VPTWYV]L [OYV\NOJSHYPM`PUNHUKZ[YLUN[OLUPUN[OLYVSLVM[OL4ȊVYP:[HUKPUN *VTTP[[LL0[OHZHWWVPU[LKH7YPUJPWHS(K]PZVY4ȊVYP7V\4ȊVYP HUK^PSSILJVUK\J[PUNHYLWYLZLU[H[PVUYL]PL^[VTHRLZ\YL4ȊVYP can express their views on how they wish to be represented on Council. ;OLYLOHZILLUZPNUPÄJHU[LɈVY[W\[PU[V\UKLYZ[HUKPUN[OL rating issues from the community’s perspective, and a range We have begun work on our Community Plan and want to hear from the community on issues, concerns or thoughts. >L^PSSILOVSKPUNV\YÄYZ[PUMVYTHSMVY\TVU[OL[VWPJVM Emergency Response in April, so please watch for the release of that date on our Facebook Page. We will also be looking for feedback at this forum under our other key areas, which are Culture & Heritage, Tourism and Community. In addition, to increase communication, we are starting back the Greytown Community Board Clinics on every fourth Saturday at the Town Hall starting this month. If the weather is nice we will be outside this month, but if the ^LH[OLYPZWVVY`V\^PSSÄUK\ZPU[OL=PZP[VY*LU[YLVU4HYJO 2023 from 10am to 12pm. The Board also wishes to draw awareness to recent vandalism in the last six months at our parks and reserves, in particular damage done to lights in Stella Bull Park and the toilet at the Arbor Reserve. This damage is going to cost around $10,000 to repair. When damage occurs in our public domains it impacts the whole community. If anyone sees any suspicious behaviour please remember to report it promptly. Louise Brown Greytown Community Board Chair Community Focus 2022 Residents’ Perception Survey results released of communication has been put out to better explain it. A rating review is underway to review whether the current basis for charging rates is the best model for our district. The Council recognises Featherston has had its fair share of issues; the Featherston wastewater project was not able to deliver as originally planned, the lack of stormwater control, the look of some of the buildings in the town JLU[YLHSSVM^OPJOHɈLJ[ZWLVWSL»ZKHPS`SP]LZ;OPZ*V\UJPSOHZ long term plans for Featherston. Everyone should have their say through the Featherston Master Plan consultation and feedback sessions. ;OL*V\UJPSHWWYLJPH[LZ[OLLɈVY[WLVWSL[VVR[VWYV]PKLOVULZ[ feedback. Mayor Connelly concluded “We have heard you loud and clear. Our top priority through 2023 will be regaining your trust and JVUÄKLUJL¹ All documents can be found on the Council’s website www.swdc.govt.nz/reports The Greytown Grapevine – March 2023 11

Inner Wheel Club of South Wairarapa We’ve got you covered In May 2023, the Inner Wheel National Conference will be held in Wellington. The South Wairarapa branch has made 250 jam covers. These covers were cut out and put into cellophane bags, three in each bag, along with three rubber bands and three labels. They will be taken to the district meeting this month to be added to the goodie bags that everyone attending the conference will receive. Another month has gone by and we have been so lucky in the Wairarapa as far as the weather goes, as we all spare a thought for HSS[OVZLHɈLJ[LKI`J`JSVUL.HIYPLS Our South Wairarapa branch of Inner Wheel has already sent blankets, linen, food and clothing to Hawke’s Bay. We have a District meeting this month where more goods that are needed will be sent to Hawke’s Bay. A big thank you to all that contributed. New members are very welcome . Maureen Mortensen 1HTQHYJV]LYZMVYJVUMLYLUJLH[[LUKLLZ Greytown Trust Lands Trust ;OL^LLRZZLLT[VILÅ`PUNI`HZ[OL;Y\Z[ OLHKZ[V^HYKZ[OLLUKVMP[ZÄUHUJPHS year. ;Y\Z[LLZOH]LYLJLU[S`ZPNULKVɈVU[OLI\KNL[ for the 2023/24 year and we will provide an update on this in the coming months. Not everyone in Greytown knows much about the Trust and the commercial buildings that it owns – seven of which are right here in Greytown. Our largest property in both rental income and size is located in Whanganui. We have decided that during the year we will do a number of features on our amazing tenants. This month we feature Garry Smith and his team at Bodyworks Panel & Paint Wairarapa Ltd, at 2 Arbor Place, right across from Kuranui College at the South end of town. The building was purpose built by the Trust in 2013 for a former Greytown panel beater. Bodyworks took over the lease PU5V]LTILY;OPZI\PSKPUN^HZ[OLÄYZ[PU[OL(YIVY7SHJL industrial park development with City Care built around the same time and The Olive Press built shortly after in early 2015. The Trust is very proud to have Bodyworks as one it is tenants. ;LUHU[WYVÄSL Bodyworks Panel & Paint is currently in its 31st year of VWLYH[PVUZ[HY[PUNPU7L[VULHUK^VYRPUN[OLYLMVY[OLÄYZ[ years, now operating out of premises in Greytown. Bodyworks has a wealth of knowledge with regards to putting `V\YJHYYPNO[HUKNL[[PUNP[IHJR[VTHU\MHJ[\YLYZ»ZWLJPÄJH[PVUZ ;OL^H`]LOPJSLZHYLKL]LSVWPUN[OLZLKH`ZZ[HɈYLHSS`KVULLK specialist training to keep up with modern technology. Bodyworks is also a preferred repairer for IAG Group and AA insurance. To be a preferred repairer for insurance companies in today’s market, you need to pass an audit system and have knowledge of the latest trends and developments within the industry, and you can be assured that your vehicle will be repaired to a very high standard. Garry and his team will look after all your needs. They have courtesy vehicles available too. Leasing their premises from Greytown Trust Lands Trust was just another way of projecting their business to the public, nice new premises, with all the expected modern facilities – an added bonus MVY)VK`^VYRZHUK[OLPYZ[HɈ Over 70% of their work is collision repairs, so with 30 years of experience in repairing smashed vehicles, you can trust them to sort out your car. Contact the team on 06 304 9898 or via their website https:// www.bodyworksgreytown.co.nz For further information on any of the above, please contact the Trust Manager on 0274 517 011, LTHPSHKTPU'NYL`[V^U[Y\Z[SHUKZVYNUa VY]PZP[V\Y^LIZP[L^^^NYL`[V^U[Y\Z[SHUKZVYNUa (YLJLU[S`YLWHPU[LKOLSPJVW[LYYLHK`MVYKLSP]LY`¶ZVTL[OPUN[OL[LHTHSZVZWLJPHSPZLPU 12 The Greytown Grapevine – March 2023

Check out our ‘Services & Support’ timetable. Email: [email protected] Web: www.fcc.nz 14 Wakefield St, Featherston Ph: 06 308 8239 Featherston Community Centre Activities & Education MARCH DAY TIME ACTIVITY CONTACT Mon Tue 9.30am – 10.15am Every Monday Pilates for Wellness Sara Cory [email protected] 7pm – 8pm 20th Featherston Beautification Group New people welcome Rhonda Jones – 027 844 4470 12noon – 1pm Every Monday 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 7.30pm – 9pm 14th Light Minded $5 per participant Julia – [email protected] Wed 10.30am – 12.30pm Every Wednesday Wisdom & Wellbeing Pauline Cave - 021 102 8857 2.30pm – 4.30pm 1st Learner Licence Course [email protected] 027 370 1331 10am – 2pm 21st & 22nd Licence to Work [email protected] 027 370 1331 2pm – 4pm Every Wednesday Ukulele Group Diana – 027 230 1221 7pm – 8pm 8th Body, Massage & Movement Pop up class Sara Cory [email protected] Thur 10am – 11am Every Thursday Move Better, Feel Better: Feldenkrais® movewithease.co.nz Rupert Watson - 027 585 3822 11.30am – 1pm 2nd Book Group Pat Dette – 06 308 9515 6:30pm – 7:30pm Every Thursday Belly Dance for Beginners Antonia Blincoe - 021 105 7649 Fri 10am – 12noon Every Friday Friday Knitters $2.50 per participant May Brown - 06 308 6912 Mary Mason – [email protected] 10am – 2pm Every Friday WoRN Cloth Collective Workshop Based at Kiwi Hall Sara Uruski - 0274 474 959 6pm – 8pm 3rd *** First Friday Festival *** Based at the town Squircle Jo/Hana/Tiff/Ava via Centre office Sat 9am – 10am Every Saturday Move Better, Feel Better: Feldenkrais® movewithease.co.nz Rupert Watson - 027 585 3822 10.15am – 11.15am Every Saturday Koha Yoga Thiru – 021 177 1857 11.15am – 12.15pm Every Saturday Koha Kids Yoga Thiru – 021 177 1857 10am – 12noon Every Saturday Featherston Toy Library Pop in and check us out Abby Waterson – 021 025 66719 * Brought to our community with the support of Jen Bhati Property Available at the Centre by appointment: Women’s Refuge Piki Youth Mental Health Advocate available for a confidential chat Support for rangatahi 18 – 24yrs Tamariki (children) programme during term time www.piki.org.nz/enrol-now 0800 733 843 or 06 3771717 Pathways Mental Health, Wellbeing ACC Sensitive Claims Therapy & Addiction Services [email protected] 06 370 6100 Age Concern - 06 377 0066 Featherston Community Centre ^ĞƌǀŝĐĞƐΘ^ƵƉƉŽƌƚ MARCH DAY TIME SERVICE CONTACT Mon Tue 11am – 3pm Every Monday Fab Feathy - ઑtaahua WĂĞdƻDƃŬĂŝ Drop-in hours - fabfeathy.nz [email protected] 9.30am – 12.30pm 20th IRD Compliance Manager Centre Office 7pm - 8pm 20th Featherston Beautification Group Rhonda Jones - 0278 444 470 11am – 3pm 14th Wairarapa Community Law Centre Free legal advice available WCLC - 06 377 4134 0800 924252 9am – 12noon Every Tuesday Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs Need work? Need Staff? Drop-in and see us! [email protected] 027 370 1331 9am – 12noon 14th & 28th Mayor’s Drop in Drop in and see Martin Connelly [email protected] 7.30pm – 9pm 14th Light Minded Group Julia Wall - [email protected] Wed Thur 8.30am – 3.30pm 15th Before School Checks [email protected] 10:30am – 12:30pm Every Wednesday Wisdom & Wellbeing Pauline Cave - 021 102 8857 Starts 7pm 22nd Featherston Community Board Meet the Board [email protected] By appointment Moana’s Hair Moana - 021 029 40145 10.30am – 12pm 9th Cancer Society Support Group Cancer Society 0800 226 237 or Centre office 10am – 3pm 16th Autism Wairarapa Support Group 10am – 12noon Autism Wairarapa Office 12noon – 3pm * [email protected] Appointments & Drop-in welcome By Appointment Moana’s Hair Moana – 021 029 40145 1.30pm – 3.30pm Every Thursday Digital Seniors Free digital support 0800 373 646 7pm – 8pm 2nd SW Branch of NZ Labour Party Ken Stokes - 027 347 2891 7:30pm – 8:30pm Every Thursday Alcoholics Anonymous AA - 0800 229 6757 Fri 12.30pm – 2.30pm 24th CAP Debt Management Coach * Drop in/Outreach 0508 227 111 (FREE CALL) 10am – 12.30pm 17th Feminine Business Connection www.bit.ly/FBCWairarapaMar Sun 7pm – 9pm Every Sunday Narcotics Anonymous NA - 0800 628 632 Carterton Events Centre Footnote New Zealand Dance and MascallDance Canada WYLZLU[Zº;OL0TWVZZPISL/HZ(SYLHK`/HWWLULK»4HYJO 2023, at Carterton Events Centre ;OPZ4HYJO-VV[UV[L5L^ALHSHUK+HUJLPZÄSSPUN[OLUH[PVU»Z theatres with an international dance collaboration like no other. ‘The Impossible Has Already Happened’ brings together two nation’s stories of water amid a global climate crisis. Choreographers Claire O’Neil (NZ) and Jennifer Mascall (Canada) investigate the power and purpose of water. Water sustains, nourishes, disrupts and dazzles our planet. It draws parallels to V\YÅV^PUNSP]LZ[VZ[HNUH[LKZP[\H[PVUZHUKWYLZLUJLVMILPUN With a sense of urgency, this work highlights our precious natural resource and all it can achieve. Dancers from both Footnote and MascallDance bring this vision to life, along with Marcus McShane, one of New Zealand’s most WYVSPÄJKLZPNULYZ^VYRPUNVU3PNO[PUNHUK:L[+LZPNU;OL[LHT is completed with Jason Wright who is creating an outstanding Sound and AV design. Footnote New Zealand Dance is New Zealand’s longest running contemporary dance company. Their legacy for creating compelling and cutting edge physical theatre pieces has been toured to great acclaim, both on our shores and abroad. Tickets $35-$55 from www.cartertonec.co.nz/whatson Le Moana, Carterton Event Centre & PANNZ present Shel We, created by Tupua Tigafua. Inspired by the works of renowned American writer Shel Silverstein, Shel We is an enchanting, playfully intriguing and visually stunning dance show created by Tupua Tigafua, a highly accomplished dancer and choreographer and ingenious storyteller of this generation. A critically acclaimed writer of books such as Where the Sidewalk Ends and ;OL.P]PUN;YLL, as well as iconic ballads ‘Sylvia’s Mother’ for Doctor Hook and ‘A Boy Named Sue’ by Johnny Cash, Silverstein’s brilliant use of metaphorical imagery inspires Tigafua’s choreography. Shel Silverstein’s poetic language alongside classical music and Samoan nuances, come alive in this beautiful contemporary exploration of language, movement and imagination. /\TVYV\Z wonderous, playful, polished, sharp, well timed, joyful, thoughtful, ZPTWSL`L[PU[YPJH[LS`SH`LYLK¶;OLH[YL]PL^ Photo Pati Solomona Tyrell The Greytown Grapevine – March 2023 13

South Wairarapa Rebus Club Those attending our AGM on 24 February were privileged to hear again from Ms Joy Cooper, Chair of the Wharekaka Trust, who brought us up to date on the latest development regarding the future of this important Martinborough agedcare facility, its merger with Masonic Villages Trust. When she spoke to us last April, she had just implemented the Trust’s decision to close the hospital and rest home care functions, JVUZLX\LU[VU[OLSVZZVMYLNPZ[LYLKU\YZPUNZ[HɈHUK[OLPYPUHIPSP[` to recruit replacements. For the Trust, it was the beginning of a period of intense investigation of the options, within the remit of their Trust Deed, for continuing to realise their vision: provision of a supportive role for their villa residents; provision of a meals on wheels service for Martinborough, Featherston and Greytown; development of more supported accommodation options; development of Wharekaka as a community hub for older folk, including day care. The only viable options were to merge with or, indeed, to gift the Trust assets to, another larger charitable entity in return for a JVTTP[TLU[[VYLHSPZL[OL>OHYLRHRH]PZPVU;OPZVɈLYLKIV[O economies of scale and a wider resource base but implied loss of local ownership and control. After discussion with other aged-care charitable trusts and careful consideration and assessment, the Trust chose the Masonic Villages Trust as their preferred entity for merger or gift. Masonic were chosen because they understood, shared and Z\WWVY[LK[OL>OHYLRHRH]PZPVUOHKHZ[YVUNÄUHUJPHSWVZP[PVU and had experience in taking over smaller aged care charities and developing them with sensitivity. For similar reasons, Wharekaka was attractive to Masonic. It has a strong local brand, which they could protect and it would complement their facilities in Masterton and Hutt Valley. A merger HSZVVɈLYLK4HZVUPJVW[PVUZMVYNYV^[O0[JV\SKI\PSKZP_UL^ villas on site for an existing waiting list. They could use part of the Home to support “healthy aging” services and perhaps adapt part for rental units. A special general meeting elicited unanimous support from the Trust’s wider membership and from villa residents, so that in December, the two Trust Boards undertook a period of due diligence with the intention of merging. On the day of our Rebus meeting, Joy was able to announce that the merger agreement was about to be signed and that Masonic would take over Wharekaka operations, assets and liabilities in March. The meals on wheels service to the South Wairarapa area, about 800 meals per month, will continue for at least 12 months, based in Wharekaka. At present the service runs at a loss, due to the small scale of its operations, and relies on donations to keep going. However, given enough volunteer drivers for delivery, the aim is to increase the number of service users to the point that it will at least cover costs. ;OL:V\[O>HPYHYHWH9LI\Z*S\IZV\[O^HPYHYHWHYLI\ZJVT meets in the South Wairarapa Working Men’s Club on the fourth Friday morning of each month, and organises an outing in those TVU[OZ^P[OHÄM[O-YPKH` (U`VULPU[OLYL[PYLKHNLNYV\W^OVTH`ILPU[LYLZ[LKPU :> 9LI\Z*S\IPZ^LSJVTL[VJVTLHSVUN[VHTLL[PUNHZH ]PZP[VY7SLHZLJVU[HJ[2H`7HNL[7YLZPKLU[   David Woodhams, (06) 306 8319 K^VVKOHTZ'VYJVUUL[Ua 14 The Greytown Grapevine – March 2023

GKM Property Services Need a Good Keen Man? Call me today! Other services David Stevenson 022 353 4504 or (06) 304 9175 No, I don’t want to paint the town red, but if you need your house painted, I’m your man! Preparation is the key to a great finish, using the right equipment for a quality job, with no short-cuts. I use Resene Paints (“the paint the professionals use”) and have testimonials available. Dingo digger with 4 in 1 bucket, leveling bars, concrete mixer, augers and trenching unit. Fencing, building repairs, lawn care, hedge trimming, house washing and water blasting, tree felling and firewood. Red Robin Club Greytown 6\YÄYZ[TLL[PUNMVY[OL`LHY^HZJHUJLSSLKK\L to Cyclone Gabrielle. >LMLS[MVY[OLHYLHZHUKWLVWSLHɈLJ[LK^L certainly dodged the bullet here. Club members were invited to The Village for a tour of the complex, starting with wine and nibbles. We looked H[Ä]LKPɈLYLU[]PSSHZ[`SLZYHUNPUNMYVT [VV]LY million! All are very smart, and will look good once they have been furnished. We then retired to the SWWMC club for the dinner meeting which was followed by business. Upcoming events are the ;^LLK9PKLon Easter Saturday, which the Red Robins are again going to help with, and I belive it’s a lot of fun. This event is then followed by the annual Red Robin/Greytown Lions Quiz night on Friday 12 May at the South Wairarapa Working Men’s Club. Fundraising for our Greytown Scouts, girls and boys, to go to Jamboree ’23. We have received two resignations due to health and age, sad to see these ladies retire. We are still taking on new members, so if you are interested, please ring our President, Jill, on 027 243 2583 VY+VɈVU[OL`^PSSILOHWW`[V[HSR[V`V\ Have a happy Easter Weekend, travel safely if you’re on the road. There are some idiots out there. Raewynn Linkhorn Tauherenikau Friendship Club The March meeting of the Tauherenikau Fellowship Club was notable for two things: a change of name and an inspiring speaker. First the name change: When the Tauherenikau Probus Club KLJPKLK[VJLHZL[OLPYHɉSPH[PVU^P[O[OL(\Z[YHSPHU7YVI\Z organisation and join Friendship New Zealand Incorporated, (FNZI), a social organisation for people living in New Zealand who are retired, semi-retired or soon-to-retire, for some reason they decided to call the Greytown Club the Tauherenikau Fellowship Club. This has understandably been confusing and, at the AGM held in March, members voted to rename the club to bring it into line with the parent organisation. The invitation remains to come along to this club, now the Tauherenikau Friendship Club, at the >VYRPUNTLU»Z*S\IH[HTVU[OLÄYZ[-YPKH`VM[OLTVU[O After the AGM and morning tea, the large audience listened intently to guest speaker Dame Patsy Reddy’s illuminating talk about her time as Governor-General. She began by giving some idea of the history and purpose of [OLWVZP[PVUILMVYLTLU[PVUPUNZWLJPÄJOPNOSPNO[ZVMOLYJHYLLY Marae visits of note included one to Parihaka and one to our own Papawai. Life at Government House was not all about the ceremony of the position but involved tragedies such as the mosque shootings in Christchurch and the Whakaari/White Island eruption. However, there were clearly very happy moments such as a dinner for all the living Dames in New Zealand where Dames Lynda and Jools Topp, The Topp Twins, kept the other Dames well entertained. Local farmer (and member of the Geriatric Bikers Club), Chris Engel, will speak about his charity work in Uganda at the next meeting. It will be held on 14 April, to avoid Good Friday which falls on the usual meeting date. Email your text and images (as attachments) to [email protected] Em Do you have a story for the Greytown Grapevine? We recently opened our entertainment year with (PUZSLL(SSLU, ex Carterton, whose repertoire was middle of the road and covered (IIH,S]PZL[J:OLOHK[OLKHUJLÅVVYYVJRPUNHSSUPNO[ Tuesday Club: We have been playing right through the festive season with reasonable attendances. The Bridge players are now back again. We play every Tuesday at 1.30pm. The popular card games are Bolivia, Five Crowns, Phase 10 and Pony Canasta. If you are unfamiliar with these games, come and join us for a friendly afternoon and learn. Club 60: Our next meeting will be on Monday 27 March at 1.30pm. Although we are the senior-orientated Adjunct, you don’t have to be a senior member to join us. We welcome all members who can join us on our afternoons. Outdoor Bowls: Unfortunately our annual Roy Ingley Trophy had to be cancelled due to a double booking of the Bowling Club. Darts: The Adjunct has commenced social darts every Thursday at 7pm. Open to all interested into getting into darts this year. The district inter-club competition should be starting next month. Snooker: The snooker Adjunct will be opening their year on Tuesday 4 April. Note a change back to a Tuesday evening. 4VZ[VMV\YV[OLYHKQ\UJ[ZPLNVSMPUKVVYIV^SZÄZOPUN^PSS ILPU[V[OLPY^PU[LYHJ[P]P[PLZZOVY[S`0U[LYLZ[LK&:LL[OLVɉJL[V obtain the respective Adjunct contacts. Welcome to the South Wairarapa Workingmans’ Club Monthly The Greytown Grapevine – March 2023 15

went to get the ambulance team while others looked after her. By 11am the temperature is beginning to get hot. The crowds OH]LPUJYLHZLKZPNUPÄJHU[S`HUKL]LY`VULSVVRZ[VILLUQV`PUN[OL atmosphere. The buskers are doing a good job with entertainment. At midday I go to the Rotary information gazebo to operate the PA for a couple of hours. I get given an assorted array of lost and found items – many are credit or bank cards. I’m kept busy helping with directions, looking after children who have lost their mum or dad, even the odd lost husband who has probably escaped for some time to themselves! It is now very very hot and people are seeking the shade of the trees in the Martinborough Square. Many are sitting eating lunch purchased from the vast array of food trucks who attend each Fair. There is lots of happy chatter and laughter amongst the crowd. By mid-afternoon the temperature is over 30 degrees. The JYV^KZHYLZ[HY[PUN[V[OPUV\[0OLHKIHJR[V[OLÄYLZ[H[PVUMVYH late lunch and some time to relax before the frenetic activity at the end of the day. At 4.00pm the Fair closes and the stallholders begin packing down and leaving the town. We begin bringing the rubbish bins IHJR[VIHZLMVY[OLY\IIPZO[VILZVY[LKPU[VSHUKÄSSYLJ`JSPUN VYJVTWVZ[HISL;YHɉJTHYZOHSZHYLIHJRVUK\[`HZZPZ[PUN stallholders who have no one else to help them pack up, or LUZ\YPUN[YHɉJPZRLW[TV]PUNHZZ[HSSOVSKLYZIYPUN[OLPY]LOPJSLZ back into the square for loading. At 5.00pm, due to the heat, most Rotarians just want to get OVTL[VYLSH_HUKJVVSKV^U¶0SLH]LMVYOVTLZ\ɈLYPUNMYVT [OLOLH[HUKMH[PN\LI\[MLLSPUN]LY`ZH[PZÄLK[OH[0OH]LOLSWLK ensure that this amazing Fair has been yet another success. The money raised from this Fair and the following ones, will be ZWLU[[VILULÄ[V\Y:V\[O>HPYHYHWHJVTT\UP[` 6\YYLJLU[-LIY\HY`4HY[PUIVYV\NO-HPY^HZ[OLÄM[O[OH[0»]L participated in as a Rotary member. It’s never easy to get up at 4.30am in order to be at our base - the Martinborough Fire Station – by 5.30am for an early morning IYPLÄUN5L]LY[OLSLZZ0MLLSHMYPZZVUVML_JP[LTLU[\WVUHYYP]PUN in Martinborough when I see that there are already stallholders setting up for their day. (M[LYWHYRPUNHUKLU[LYPUN[OLÄYLZ[H[PVU[OLH[TVZWOLYLPZM\SS of energy, fellow Rotarians getting ready for their day. Everywhere there are members wearing their Rotary attire of white coats, hi viz vests and yellow caps. The weather forecast is for very hot but the morning is still cool HUK[OLZ\UYPZL^HZILH\[PM\S0JOLJRLKPUHUKSLM[[OLÄYLZ[H[PVU [VILNPUHZZPZ[PUN[OL[YHɉJTHYZOHSZHUKZ[HSSOVSKLYZPU^OH[L]LY ^H`0JHU:VTL[PTLZP[PZQ\Z[OLSWPUNHZ[HSSOVSKLYÄUK[OLPYZP[L put up a gazebo, or look after a stall while they remove their car from the square. It’s a busy time for all stallholders as they set up, and generally there is good-natured banter between them. I am always amazed at how much work is put into setting up stalls and ensuring they look enticing. As it’s getting light, I look at my watch – it is nearly 8.00am, the time when all stalls need to be ready and all cars have to be out of the centre of the town. 0[PZHSZV[OL[PTL[VOLHKIHJR[V[OLÄYLZ[H[PVUMVYHIYLHRMHZ[ provided by Rotary’s Inner Wheel. The ladies have prepared some delicious food for us, and my all-time favourite is the southern JOLLZLYVSSZI\[[OLYLHYLHSZVIYLHRMHZ[T\ɉUZZH\ZHNLZ ^YHWWLKPUIHJVU[VHZ[HUKWYLZLY]LZOV[JVɈLLHUK[LH¶TVZ[ welcome! After breakfast we all head out again into the Fair to assist wherever we can. I encountered a lady who had fallen over so Club South Wairarapa Lot of goodies to sample 2LLWPUNL]LY`VULPUMVYTLKVU[OL7(Z`Z[LT 2477 S.H.2, Greytown Wairarapa, 5794 (06) 304 9245 [email protected] lambpetersprint.co.nz South Wairarapa Rotary Club A day in the life of a Rotary member on Fair day 16 The Greytown Grapevine – March 2023

Hire & Heat Shop 2 Bidwills Cutting Road Ph: 06 304 8196 With Winter just around the corner now is the time to get your wood supply in with our range of chainsaws, log splitters, trailers etc. 20 Litre Chain Bar Oil – $75 Come and see us at the Hire and Heat Shop Greytown. Tweed Ride nears sellout ahead of Easter Greytown’s third National Tweed Ride is set for a sellout despite a huge increase in tickets available for the 2023 event being held on Saturday 8 April this year. “After a horrendous summer, I think people are hopeful for a settled autumn and a popular event, and we’re certainly seeing that so far,” says sponsor Adam Blackwell of Main Street’s Blackwell and Sons. “Autumn is perfect Tweed weather. We have around 20 tickets left for this year’s event which is already well ahead of 2022’s ride. And everyone is welcome of course, no matter if your bicycle is vintage, manual or electric.” Global brand Hendrick’s Gin discovered the National Tweed Ride last year and jumped aboard as co-sponsor for 2023. “It’s a perfect brand alignment,” says Adam. “Hendrick’s is all about quality, fun and quirkiness and that’s a good description for our event. Participants will be able to enjoy a Henrick’s drink at our after-ride garden party.” The 2023 National Tweed Ride will utilise roads on the west side of Greytown to avoid crossing State Highway Two on a busy Easter Saturday, and will enjoy the popular Woodside Trail for part of the ride. “Five dollars from every ticket sold will be donated to the Trail for upkeep, as a thank you for this wonderful Greytown asset,” says Adam. 9LZPKLU[Z^PZOPUN[V;HSS`OV[OLYPKLYZ VɈH[[OLZ[HY[ should gather at the public carpark on West Street behind the Workingman’s Club at 1pm on 8 April to see the ride commence. Details for the 2023 National Tweed Ride can be found and remaining tickets purchased at www.blackwellandsons.nz 9PKLYZMYVT[OL5H[PVUHS;^LLK9PKLPU.YL`[V^U The Greytown Grapevine – March 2023 17

Summer is now over and heading into autumn which is hard to believe. Winter sports clubs are busy getting their seasons sorted, and there will be lots of updates coming for these sports codes. This month we will head to Greytown School to provide them with the details of the winter sports available and sign-on details. Keep a look out for them in the kids bags, on the school JVTT\UPJH[PVUZVYJHSSPUHUKZLLTLPU[OLVɉJLPM`V\^V\SK SPRLZVTLPUMVYTH[PVUHIV\[[OLZWVY[ZVUVɈLYPUV\YH^LZVTL community. Looking forward to a great winter sport season for 2023. This month we would like to share our appreciation for Newbolds Masterton who have sponsored a new fridge-freezer for the Pavilion and its users. Our fridge died last week, and at pretty short notice, Newbolds came and sorted this out and we have the new fridgefreezer up and running already. We are very appreciative of their support and it’s great that local businesses support our sports and leisure clubs. On behalf of Team Greytown thanks to Ants and the team at Newbolds Masterton. If you are on the hunt for appliances, check them out in Queen Street Masterton. 9VZPL:^HUZVU,_LJ\[P]L6ɉJLY Greytown Community Sport and Leisure Society 76)V_.YL`[V^U 89 Main Street, Greytown, 5712 P: (06) 304 8310 | M: 027 278 9400 NYL`[V^UZWVY['_[YHJVUac^^^NYL`[V^UZWVY[VYNUa www.facebook.com/GreytownSportLeisure Love Greytown? Love sport and recreation? Love us on Facebook! VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH – MARCH 2023 This month we are celebrating Darren Meyrick. The Greytown Bowling Club has much pleasure in nominating Darren for the March Volunteer of the Month Award. (TVUNZ[OPZTHU`V[OLYJVTTP[TLU[Z+HYYLUÄSSZ[OLYVSL of Greenkeeper at the Greytown Bowls Club, a position he has held for going on nine years. At the beginning, he acted as an Assistant Green Keeper and was mentored by the then Green Keeper, from whom he got a good grounding in the basics re soil and grass management. His continuing learning was supplemented by a huge amount of reading from various turf related publications, and talking with other Green Keepers. Darren and his wife Therese operate a family business 2LUYH`9VVÄUN3[K^OPJOTLHUZ[OH[[OLO\NLHTV\U[VM [PTLHUKLɈVY[[OH[+HYYLUW\[ZPUVUHW\YLS`¸]VS\U[HY`¹ basis at the Club, is no doubt at times at the expense of their business. Two years ago the Club totally refurbished the main Number 1 Green. The initial work was carried out by a specialist turf removal contractor with the help of a number of Club volunteers. Since then the maintenance, grooming and care of the Green has very much been under Darren’s care and, with the help of a small group of members, the Green is now in wonderful condition and is a real pleasure to play on. We believe Darren is a worthy candidate for this Award, so on behalf of Team Greytown and the Bowls Club, thank you +HYYLUMVY`V\YV\[Z[HUKPUNLɈVY[Z[V[OPZJS\IV]LYTHU` years, 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]. 18 The Greytown Grapevine – March 2023

;OLº;LHT.YL`[V^U»ZLJ[PVUVM[OL.YL`[V^U.YHWL]PUL PZJVVYKPUH[LKI`[OL.YL`[V^U:WVY[HUK3LPZ\YL:VJPL[` The Society would particularly like to recognise the generous Z\WWVY[WYV]PKLK3HTI7L[LYZ7YPU[HUKI`[OL.YL`[V^U;Y\Z[ 3HUKZ;Y\Z[[VZWVY[HUKSLPZ\YLHJ[P]P[PLZPUV\YJVTT\UP[` (UKTHU`[OHURZ[VL]LY`VUL[OH[Z\WWSPLZPTHNLZVMV\Y H[OSL[LZPUHJ[PVU Greytown Football Club 7YVTV[PVUJVUÄYTLKZL]LUTVU[OZHM[LYZLHZVULUKZMVY Greytown Football Club. 5L^*VHJOUL^ZWVUZVYHUKÄUHSS`HUL^KP]PZPVUMVY the Greyfriars Motel Greytown FC Men’s 1st team following JVUÄYTH[PVUMYVT*HWP[HS-VV[IHSS[OH[[OL[LHT^PSSILWYVTV[LK [V*HWP[HS+P]PZPVU;OYLLHM[LYÄUPZOPUNY\UULYZ\WPU+P]PZPVU-V\Y in 2022. 0UHUVYTHSZLHZVU[OLZPKLÄUPZOPUNZLJVUK^V\SK H\[VTH[PJHSS`ILWYVTV[LKI\[K\L[VHSLHN\LYLZO\ɊL[VHSSV^ age-grade sides from the Wellington Phoenix to play, Greytown ^LYLMVYJLK[VZP[V\[[OLZ\TTLYOVWPUN[OH[VUJL[OLYLZO\ɊL was done, a place could be found for them in the higher grade. After a decade long relationship with Fresh Choice Supermarket [OL`^PSSZ[PSSZ\WWVY[[OLZPKLHZHZSLL]LZWVUZVY[OLJS\I»ZÄYZ[ team will now be sponsored by Greyfriars Motel, who recently signed a three year commitment with the club and, along with new coaches Phil Keinzley and Josh Stevenson, the club is preparing for another huge season. Coach Keinzley is delighted the side has been promoted, as is last year’s coach Gary Hewson, who is standing aside this season to focus on coaching his children’s teams. Hewson said it is the result of a lot of hard work put in by the team last year, and they are certainly worthy of the jump up in grade. “I couldn’t be happier for the lads, and if we can perform on the same level or higher, there is no doubt the side will be looking to upset some of the bigger clubs in the division.” Despite losing some of the younger talent in last year’s team who have moved over the hill to further their football education, the club has recruited well, with Keinzley attracting a number of experienced players to the club, while Josh Stevenson brings 18 years of experience playing for Napier City Rovers in the Central League with him and Hewson say the added experience in the side is sure to help the side move forward. “Having Phil back at the club along with Josh will be great for the younger players who are still here and along with us veterans, I’m sure we’ll have a more than competitive side in 2023.” With the 1st team well into preparations for the season, the rest of the club has begun to get ready too, with pre-season training going on at Soldiers Memorial Park on a Thursday night. It is likely [OLYL^PSSILÄ]LTLU»Z[LHTZ^P[OQ\Z[[OLVUL^VTLU»Z[LHT PU;V^HYKZ[OLIHJRLUKVM[OLZLHZVUÄLSKPUN[^V ^VTLU»Z[LHTZWYV]LKKPɉJ\S[HUK^P[O[OLU\TILYZ^OVOH]L committed so far, it looks like the Umbrella Group sponsored Gems will be the sole Greytown entry in the Wairarapa Women’s League, while the Men’s Reserves (sponsorship TBC), GFC Property Brokers, GFC Umbrella Group Spartans and GFC The 6ɈLYPUN^PSSHSSILIHJRH[P[PU If you’re interested in playing, get yourself along to Soldiers Memorial Park on a Thursday evening from 6.30PM (until Daylight Savings Ends). Greytown Cricket This month’s Greytown cricketing highlight was led by the best looking 50-year-old in Greytown, Gary Hewson. 0U[OL;:LTPÄUHSHNHPUZ[[OLZ[HJRLK Mark Child’s Ray White, Inspire Greytown IH[[LKÄYZ[HUKTHUHNLK VɈ V]LYZ led by Collis Berryman who whacked 28 from 16. Tight bowling from the opening bowlers set up the game nicely, but wickets weren’t falling quick enough, with opposition ULLKPUNQ\Z[Y\UZVɈV]LYZ^P[O wickets in hand. Who should Bowl the last couple the captain asks? Gary of course. After a diving one-handed catch, and a [PNO[ÄYZ[V]LY.HY`JHTLVU[VIV^S[OL last over with scores level and still 4 wickets needed. 9\UV\[VɈ[OLÄYZ[IHSS NH]L\ZHZUPɈ Gary then proceeded to get a hat trick, cleaning up the tail with scores tied on 94. Rules require a super over to be played PUÄUHSZPU[OLJHZLVMH[PLKTH[JO however very poor light and unfavourable ruling from Wairarapa Cricket Association, meant Inspire didn’t get a chance to go [OVYV\NO[V[OLÄUHS4VYHS]PJ[VY`[OHURZ to Gaz though. ;OLÄUHSVM[OLV]LYJVTWL[P[PVUPZ[V be played between Inspire Greytown and Landsdowne at Soldier’s Memorial Park this Saturday. .HY`/L^ZVU The Greytown Grapevine – March 2023 19

Greytown Bowling Club It’s been a funny old year with many weather related WVZ[WVULTLU[ZHUKJHUJLSSH[PVUZHɈLJ[PUN[OLYLNPVU»Z bowling clubs. But for all of that, clubs have faced up to the issues and members have pretty much, in general, enjoyed both the competition and camaraderie on the Greens. The 2023 bowls season is moving towards a conclusion, with 30 April being just about the end of the season for clubs in this region. But there’s lots of bowls to be played before then, and of particular importance to our club is our annual “Any Combo Triples – Fruit Bowl” Gala, over the weekend of 15 and 16 April. This year we are going to need two Greens to accommodate all entries, and we are most grateful and appreciative of the Featherston Bowling Club’s generous gesture in making their Green available. Champion of Champions (CoC) In previous articles we’ve referred to winners of our Club Championship qualifying to play in the Wairarapa Centre Champion of Champions events. ;OLÄYZ[VM[OLZL[OL4LUZ >VTLU»Z*OHTWPVUVM*OHTWPVUZ Pairs is to be played on Saturday 11 March, whilst the second of the Mens & Women’s Champion of Champions Singles is to be played on Sunday 12 March. Both of these events are to be played, each day, at Greytown Bowling Club at 55 East Street. The Greytown BC players taking part are: :H[\YKH`4HYJO CoC Pairs: (9am start) (Men): Dean Hands, Darren Meyrick. (Women): Pauline Brooks, Glenda Evans :\UKH`4HYJO CoC Singles: (9am start) (Men): Darren Meyrick. (Women): Glenda Evans All Club members extend their very best wishes to Darren, Dean, Glenda and Pauline and wish them every success. We can promise all visiting teams that they will not be disappointed with the condition of the Green. It is a tribute to the marvellous job Green Keeper, Darren Meyrick, and his helpers have done in getting it to it’s current excellent state. Business House We are into the last two weeks (Thursday 9 and 16 March – two games per night) of this year’s Business House Competition and things have really hotted up. Teams have split into two divisions – Division 1, the top 12 teams from the earlier rounds; and Division 2, the remaining 10 teams. So it’s all on as teams strive to become ‘Top Dog’ for 2023! Greytown Swim Club Another successful swim season despite the lack of summer weather. We were lucky to hold our Greytown swim meet on a beautiful sunny day. A very big thank you to Fresh choice for supplying the sausages and food for our sausage sizzle, this year all our money raised from the meet went to the Tinui appeal. Our club champs were held on Tuesday 7th March and the swim ZLHZVU^HZÄUPZOLKVɈ^P[OH))8HUKHM\UZLZZPVUMVYHSS A big thank you to everyone who volunteers and helps with the swim club, we couldn’t do this without your support. And a very big thank you to Morris Cassie for being our head coach. The AGM date to be agreed for May 2023. 20 The Greytown Grapevine – March 2023

SOCIAL TENNIS Mondays & Thursdays, 1pm Winter Hours from 3 April Contact Colin 021 101 1137 Everyone Welcome! The Scouts group are currently fundraising to go to Jamboree in January 2024 which led them to have a car wash, Wood 9HɊLHUK:H\ZHNLZPaaSL[VM\UKYHPZLK\YPUNH^LLRLUKPU February. The wood was kindly donated by the Lions. A huge thanks to Challenge Garage, Freshchoice and Greytown Butchers for their support. +\L[V[OL[YHNPJL]LU[ZVM[OLKL]HZ[H[PUNÅVVKZOLYLPU5A [OL`KLJPKLK[OH[[OL`ZOV\SKKVUH[LVM[OLYHɊLTVUL` raised that weekend to the cyclone relief appeal by the Red Cross. >LKVUH[LK[V[OLYLSPLMLɈVY[MYVT[OL^VVKYHɊL:VPU total that weekend, the Scouts donated a total of $510 to the Red *YVZZYLSPLMM\UK^OH[HUHTHaPUNLɈVY[I`[OLRPKZ ;OLUL_[M\UKYHPZPUNL]LU[^PSSILHU,HZ[LYYHɊLMVSSV^LKI` selling apples. If you’d like to pre-order a bag of apples, we are selling Braeburn apples, 5kg for $10 – and we will deliver them to you! Order through Rachel (contact details below). Thanks to Molewood Orchards for their support with this fundraiser. Also a huge thanks to the community for your continued support. A substantial amount of fundraising needs to happen to get the Scouts to Jamboree. Scouts are also willing to do odd jobs around your home. If you have a job that needs doing that you think a group of Scouts JV\SK[HJRSLZ\JOHZZ[HJRPUNÄYL^VVK^LLKPUNTV]PUNYVJRZVY 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. (IV]LHUKILSV^!:JV\[ZOHYKH[^VYRM\UKYHPZPUNMVY1HTIVYLL Greytown Scouts fundraising for Jamboree 2024 The Greytown Grapevine – March 2023 21

Autumn is here and daylight saving will soon be upon us, so it is a timely reminder to check that your smoke alarms are in working order and to replace the batteries. When you are asleep, you lose your sense of smell, so do not assume your smoke alarms are working; press the button to check. It is also a good opportunity to give them a clean, as dust HUKKLIYPZJHUPU[LYMLYL^P[O[OLHSHYT»ZVWLYH[PVUHSLɈLJ[P]LULZZ If you do not have smoke alarms, please urgently have some installed, as they could save your life or the lives of loved ones. It is HZTHSSWYPJL[VWH`MVY[OLZLJ\YP[`HUKWLHJLVMTPUK[OL`VɈLY Wherever possible, FENZ recommend hard-wired and interconnected smoke alarms are installed. If your alarms cannot be hard-wired, they recommend long-life photoelectric smoke alarms that rely on long-life lithium batteries. Inbuilt long-life lithium batteries last as long as the smoke alarm, so you do not need to worry about replacing them twice a year – you simply replace the entire smoke alarm unit once every 10 years. There are also several specialised smoke alarms available for people who are deaf or hearing impaired – check out the ^LIZP[LMVYTVYLKL[HPSZ!^^^ÄYLHUKLTLYNLUJ`UaH[OVTL specialised-safety-equipment-and-service. If you are unsure where smoke alarms should be positioned in your house or need assistance with their installation, then your local brigade can help. Get Ready Get Through As the recent tragic events as a result of Cyclone Gabrielle have shown, emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere, and often without warning. It is therefore important to make an emergency plan so you know what to do when an emergency happens. ;OLÄYZ[Z[HNLPZ[VNL[[VNL[OLY^P[O`V\YMYPLUKZ^OȊUH\HUK colleagues to develop a plan for your home, work, school, marae, etc. In an emergency, you may be stuck at home for three days or TVYLZVÄN\YLV\[^OH[Z\WWSPLZ`V\ULLK[VNL[[OYV\NO You probably have most of the things you need already. You don’t have to have them all in one place, but you might have to ÄUK[OLTPUHO\YY`HUKVYPU[OLKHYR! ࠮ Water for three days or more — make sure you have at least nine litres of water for every person. This will be enough for drinking and basic hygiene. ࠮ Long-lasting food that doesn’t need cooking (unless you have a camping stove or gas barbecue) and food for babies and pets. ࠮ Toilet paper and large plastic buckets for an emergency toilet. ࠮< VYRNSV]LZHUKHWYVWLYS`Ä[[LK7VY5 THZR If you have special dietary needs, make sure you have enough to last three days at home, as well as in a grab bag. If you have to evacuate, emergency shelters may not have the food that you need. Don’t forget that you and your neighbours can help each other by sharing supplies too. By looking after yourself and your household, you’ll also be helping emergency services focus their limited resources on the people who need the most help. -VYTVYLPUMVYTH[PVUOLHK[V^^^NL[YLHK`NV][Ua The beginning of the year has kept the Brigade busy not only during the day when the siren goes, but also during the night when VUS`[OLWHNLYNVLZVɈ;OLZLJHSSZ[VHJ[PVUOH]LPUJS\KLK^PUK YLSH[LKL]LU[ZTV[VY]LOPJSLHJJPKLU[ZHSHYTHJ[P]H[PVUZÅVVKPUN JSLHU\WZI\PSKPUNÄYLZHUKWLVWSL[YHWWLKPUW\ISPJ[VPSL[Z To ask about becoming a member, smoke alarms or anything else connected with your local brigade, please contact Chief -PYL6ɉJLY:[L]L4L`YPJRVUVYZ[LWOLU TL`YPJR'ÄYLHUKLTLYNLUJ`Ua -PUKV\[TVYLPUMVH[^^^ÄYLHUKLTLYNLUJ`UaHUKZ[H` JVUULJ[LKH[^^^MHJLIVVRJVTÄYLHUKLTLYNLUJ`UaHUK ^^^MHJLIVVRJVTNYL`[V^UÄYL D.B. OSBORNE CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS LIMITED GROW WITH US D C P 06 304 8550 E [email protected] 124 Main Street, Greytown 5712 www.dbosborne.co.nz 4LTILYZVM[OL)YPNHKLHZZPZ[PUN^P[OÅVVKJSLHU\WH[;PU\P:JOVVS If a disaster happened now... would YOU be ready? r b Greytown Volunteer Fire Brigade 22 The Greytown Grapevine – March 2023

CCTV Security New builds Alterations Freeview television Phone/data Hot water repairs Fault finding Installs of all electrical appliances For all your electrical needs, a quote or advice, call: Hamish Meyrick Registered Electrician Waiohine Action Group The Waiohine Action Group is asking for local people to get involved in restoration work on the riverside. If you have unwanted native seedlings in your garden, pot them up with the soil around their roots so they can be replanted by the river this winter. Because they are local, usually seeded by birds, they belong here and will be suited to soils and habitats along our river. We can provide some small, deep pots. We’re looking for Totara, cabbage trees, Kowhai, Kahikatea, 4HU\RH2HU\RHÅH_LZ(RLHRLL[J We will be running planting days, initially at the Kuratawhiti Street block, so you’re welcome to come along and plant your own! Contact: Tony Waters 022 190 2487 Bruce Slater 027 446 3252 Greytown Lions Thanks again Greytown, your support for our Book Sale last month was wonderful. We gathered up over $2,600 from sales, toppedup to make a $5,000 donation from Greytown toward Hawke’s Bay cyclone relief, channelled directly to our fellow Lions Clubs on the ground. We also donated a pile of children and young adult books to the kids at Tinui School. A huge thanks to our Wairarapa Library Service for originally donating these books for us to recycle back into our community in this fashion. With plenty of books leftover and some new stock coming in, watch out for a mid-winter book sale in due course. Something for everyone. Our Greytown Scouts also pitched in alongside us with a ÄYL^VVKYHɊL3PVUZ»ÄYL^VVKI`[OL^H`[VYHPZLM\UKZMVYVM [OLT[VZRLKHKKSLVɈ[V1HTIVYLLUL_[Z\TTLY;OL`WSLKNLK 50% of their sales to cyclone relief as well. Note on your calendars that our Annual Lions & Red Robins Fun Quiz is coming up on 12 May to support these local kids to make it to their Jamboree ’23 in December. Further information is to follow so gather your team up and be ready to come along to help these guys experience a life changing fun event. WINGS air festival postponed Wings Over Wairarapa Air Festival has a new date. The Masterton-based festival that attracts tens of thousands from across New Zealand, as well as international visitors, will now take place from 24-26 November 2023. The festival was postponed due to the response and ongoing recovery after Cyclone Gabrielle, as well as the ongoing unpredictability of the weather. The Greytown Grapevine – March 2023 23

DUCKETT FUNERALS Est. 2020 (06) 377 0231 Your only locally owned and operated funeral home, by South Wairarapa local residents who are passionate about serving our community. #SUPPORTLOCAL Greytown Heritage Trust/Te Pouhere Toanga O Kuratawhiti Mayor Martin Connelly speaker at Greytown Heritage Trust AGM Our AGM will be held on Thursday 20 April 2023, 7pm, at St Andrew’s Church Hall, 65 Main Street Greytown. Martin is a Trust member, and mayoress Tania a longstanding one and a former Trustee. Mayor Martin is welcome to choose a topic of his own choice but we suggested he JV\SKÄUKZVTLZJVWLMVYHML^ words within the topic ‘50 Shades of Greytown’. Please come along to hear the outcome. Returning and new members always welcome. If you have any questions, email [email protected] Greytown Memorial Gates (Kuratawhiti St) ANZAC day on 25 April 2023 marks 100 years since the unveiling of the Memorial Gates. The gates are dedicated to Greytown and district soldiers who either died in World War One or possibly afterwards as a consequence of war injuries or of the KPZHZ[YV\Z.YLH[0UÅ\LUaHLɈLJ[VU-LH[OLYZ[VU4PSP[HY`*HTWPU 1919. Actually the whole park is a memorial, that was the reason the good people of Greytown and the surrounding district raised the money to purchase the O’Connors’ 20 acres in 1919-1920. The Greytown Community Board has a project underway to celebrate the centenary which is led by chairperson, Louise Brown, and deputy, Warren Woodgyer. A general tidy up of the area around the gates is happening and a possible restoration of the gates, stonework and underlying bricks. A special plaque is to be installed on the gates in time for ANZAC Day 2023. The project team consulted with Greytown RSA and has ordered the plaque from a company in Thames who make the graveside RSA-sponsored plaques you will be familiar with. 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, $30 for a couple. Pay online by internet banking: Greytown Heritage Trust, Account: 03 0609  ¶WSLHZLPUJS\KL`V\YÄYZ[HUKSHZ[UHTLHZYLMLYLUJL Frank Minehan MYHURTPULOHU'NTHPSJVT Memorial Gates in the 1920s. Note there is no structure over the gates with its curious wording, as of now. I think the original photo is in the Wairarapa Archives. Refer also to JH Bull’s The Years Between, pp70-71. Martin Connelly 24 The Greytown Grapevine – March 2023

*VUZLY]H[PVU*HSSPUN¶2LP[LTHOP[Ȋ[V\ TȬ[L[HPHV¶*VTT\UP[PLZ>VYRPUN Together for Nature. The Friends are a small friendly group who do practical conservation work in the native bush section of the Greytown Soldiers’ Memorial Park. We are always keen to have new members of our group to help us maintain and enhance this unique community asset. The level of conservation work is suitable to various HNLNYV\WZ^P[OKPɈLYPUNSL]LSZVMÄ[ULZZ The Friends are due to meet on Saturday 7 April 2022 at 10 am. Please see us at the tennis courts next to the Campground. Come into the Park through the Memorial Gates on Kuratawhiti Street. Celebrating nearly 103 years of public ownership This is a very important year for all of us who live in Greytown and for all visitors and users of the Park. ANZAC day 2023 marks 100 years since the formal blessing and opening of the War Memorial Gates to the Park on Kuratawhiti Street. We can also celebrate nearly 103 years of public ownership of the Park, including the Bush! Please check out the sign (shown in the photo). It is located on the vehicle driveway into the Campground in the Park. Alisoun Werry commissioned and wrote the text of this very informative sign. The key facts of the Park’s history are set out here. The money to purchase the O’Connors’ land and bush was fundraised by the community from 1919. Ownership transferred to the Greytown Borough Council towards the end of 1920. The whole Park, not just the Gates and Memorial Avenue of Trees, is a memorial to the Greytown First World War Dead. Enquiries to Frank Minehan, 027 2521084 CONTACT DETAILS SERVICES ONLINE SERVICES FEES Address: 30 Bidwills Cutting Road, Greytown Opening Hours: 8am-5pm Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 8am-7pm Wed We will not tolerate abusive behaviour, and you will be asked to leave in these circumstances. Phone: 06 304 9012 Email: [email protected] Website: www.greytownmedical.co.nz + Family Healthcare GP & Nursing Services Sports injury treatment including for sprains and wounds. Adult and child immunisations. Before-school checks. Drivers licence, employment and insurance medicals. Quit smoking. Sexual health and contraception. + + + + + + Register with ManageMyHealth to: + book appointments view your medications request repeat prescriptions + + We can help activate your registration for ManageMyHealth. + Visit our website for a list of our fees. Visits usually free for children aged under 13. Payment for fees are expected on the day of your appointment. Payment plans are available. + + + Talk to us for more details. Greytown Medical Centre Ministry of Health mandatory wearing of masks for any visit Ministry of Health mandatory wearing of masks f ts to the practice and be mindful of social distancing please. practice and be mindful of social distancing pleas Please do not leave NON-urgent appointments or prescriptions until the last minute. We need to make sure we can manage clinical urgency first. So if you know something is coming up due, ency first 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. Friends of O’Connor’s Bush Greytown Soldiers’ Memorial Park The Greytown Grapevine – March 2023 25

We’d like to introduce you two more of V\YZ[HɈ!(SP;L7VOLHUK2PT)YHPSL` Ali Te Pohe 2V(SP;L7VOL[ȔULP2HTHOPPH ki te whare pukapuka o Waihenga/ Martinborough. Ali is our lead for WLS’s library management system – our core technical WSH[MVYT¶HUK[OL4ȊVYPJVSSLJ[PVUZHJYVZZ our four libraries. Outside work, Ali likes to roller-skate, crochet, and spends way too much time on TikTok. Kim Brailey Kim is one of our team of casual library assistants. A former corporate manager who saw the light and changed her lifestyle, she now splits her time between her own business and working for us when needed. Chances are, the last time you read a graphic novel was during your schooldays. If that’s the case, have a look at our graphic novels – you may be surprised by the quality, depth and diversity of our collection. Graphic novels are gaining in acceptance and popularity among sophisticated readers. Fans of graphic novels (collectors of which are called pannapictagraphists!) HYL[OLÄYZ[[VWVPU[V\[[OH[[OPZ category is more than anime, manga, and superhero comics. It encompasses ÄJ[PVUNLUYLZZ\JOHZ[OYPSSLYZMHU[HZ` romance, the paranormal and everything in between. Even literary classics have been sensitively and successfully given the graphic treatment (check out Brave New World, Don Quixote, Animal Farm and The Kite Runner for starters). You’ll HSZVÄUKPUMVYTH[P]LUVUÄJ[PVUNYHWOPJ books. Open any graphic novel and you’ll immediately appreciate how the illustrations work. The text itself is often complex because every word counts in a graphic novel – the essence of the story is captured in precise, concise language – and the images add meaning to the narrative. Intrigued? Browse our catalogue wls.org.nz for the latest titles, or pop into any of our libraries to check out our collection. Wairarapa Library Service (SP;L7VOL Kim Brailey 26 The Greytown Grapevine – March 2023

Greytown Kindergarten .YL`[V^U2PUKLYNHY[LUPZL_JP[LK[VOH]L regular visits from Martin the Toy Maker using a grant we received from Greytown Trust Lands Trust this year. Martin builds toy projects with our tamariki and the children love the experience. Carpentry teaches them maths, science, art and technology skills as well as how to use woodworking tools. So far, the tamariki have constructed wooden cameras, balance boards, cars and dinosaurs. Martin and his toy making is very popular, and everyone gets an opportunity to have a go. Greytown Toy Library Play and save! Play is an essential part of a child’s learning and development. Providing a child with a variety of toys helps to hone their physical, social and cognitive skills. Unfortunately toy costs have gone up dramatically adding to PUÅH[PVUHY`WYLZZ\YLZ)\[^O`I\`^OLU`V\JHUYLU[& In the last year, over 30 new families have recognised great value and joined the Greytown Toy Library. With membership costing only $25 per year for the whole family, and most toy rentals at around $2-$3 per fortnight, it really is better than buying. And so much more fun. • 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 63 Main Street Greytown [email protected] 027 270 8122 | 06 370 2336 Enquiries welcome! GREYTOWNPilates “A great habit” 9am 10am 11am 6-7pm Tues Thurs Fri Sat Balance & Flexibility Strengthening Core Core Focused Balance & Flexibility Zoom Core Focused *Lengthen & Strengthen Mats and equipment supplied. *Zoom by email invite. * New evening classes with Hilary – $15.00 per class The Greytown Grapevine – March 2023 27

Heart of Arts 1V\YUL`PU[VHºKHYR[\UULS» Greytown artist and illustrator, Janet Atkinson, a regular L_OPIP[VYH[*HY[LY[VU»ZT\JO loved community gallery Heart of Arts, is launching a book of her paintings, with a KPɈLYLUJL These paintings tell a story, with the help of a few words. As the book’s title Wayfarer suggests, it’s the story of a journey – a journey into a dark º[\UULS»VMTLU[HSZ\ɈLYPUNHUK out the other side into hope and resilience. Janet hopes very much that the her book will help others experiencing similar troubles. “What I would would love to achieve is to help normalise these experiences, because a lot of people do go through something similar at some point in their lives, and yet we tend not to talk about it. There is still a lot of stigma and shame around these things, and a lot of fear – all of which is very unhelpful and can cause untold misery. “But actually this book would I think make a lovely present, as ^LSS¶HJVɈLL[HISLIVVR[VLUQV`0[»ZUV[KLWYLZZPUNPUMHJ[0»K ZH`P[»ZX\P[LSPMLHɉYTPUNHUKQV`V\Z¹ Wayfarer will be for sale from its launch, held at Heart of Arts on 14 April, in some local bookshops, and online via Facebook. 0[»Z]LY`T\JOHSVJHSLɈVY[OH]PUNILLUKLZPNULKI`,S[VU Gregory of Gregory Studio, and printed by Lamb-Peters Print, both of Greytown. 1HUL[([RPUZVU Multi award-winning writer to host ÄYZ[L]LYSP]LYLHKPUNPU>HPYHYHWH International multi award-winning poet, playwright and novelist, Vivienne Plumb, is hosting a free workshop and her ÄYZ[L]LYSP]LYLHKPUNPU>HPYHYHWHVU:H[\YKH` (WYPS Vivienne has enjoyed decades of international acclaim and been hosted by prestigious academic institutions the world over, however, we can now count her as a Wairarapa resident, as she SP]LZPU-LH[OLYZ[VU;OPZPZ^O`OLYÄYZ[SP]LYLHKPUNPU[OLYLNPVU is such a milestone. Vivienne promises that whatever genre you write in, this workshop will be useful, encouraging, and fun. Her workshop will focus on a particular and very accessible theme that will enable participants to get writing. Both workshop and reading will be held at Carterton Events Centre; with the workshop running from 10.00-11.30am, and the public reading and talk starting at 2pm. The workshop is free but koha is appreciated. Spaces are limited so people are encouraged to sign up now. Poems and other literature that use a similar theme will also be used as part of the workshop, including a piece of writing from the beautiful new New Zealand collection (9VVT[V>YP[L (The Cuba Press, 2022). At the afternoon’s reading there will be an open mic session but spaces are limited, and people are encouraged to sign-up early on the day to avoid missing out. Vivienna has published more than eighteen books of poetry, ZOVY[HUKSVUNÄJ[PVUUVUÄJ[PVUHUKKYHTHILZPKLZILPUN featured in many anthologies. In 2018 she held the Creative New Zealand Berlin Writers Residency, and has held many university writing residencies both in this country and overseas, including at the University of Iowa. She has been the recipient of a number of awards, which include the Hubert Church Prose Award and the Bruce Mason Playwrighting Award, and has been invited to read her work all over the world at places such as Cody’s Bookshop in San Francisco, Cuirt festival in Ireland, Vilenica Literary Festival in Slovenia, Massolit Books in Krakow, Poland, at Hong Kong University, at the Chicago Festival of Humanities, the Brisbane Poetry Festival, and at University of Taiyuan in Shanxi, China. She holds a Doctorate in Creative Arts at the University of Wollongong, Australia. Vivienne Plumb’s workshop and reading is presented by Wairarapa Word and Wairarapa Library Service, in partnership with Almo’s Books, Carterton Events Centre, and Carterton Creative Communities. ;VÄUKV\[TVYLHUKIVVRHWSHJLVU[OL^VYRZOVWHUKZLZZPVU contact: [email protected] We come to you! CARPET & HARD FLOORING SPECIALS Shaun Stephens 0272 663 362 Local Business Owner Wairarapa 0800 102 004 | harrisonscarpet.co.nz Vivienne Plumb 28 The Greytown Grapevine – March 2023

A precious late 1970s architectural showcase has come on to the market MVY[OLÄYZ[[PTLZPUJLP[^HZI\PS[I` world renowned Maori architect, John Scott. Scott is well known in the Hawke’s Bay and further throughout New Zealand and the world – however, this home is the only John Scott home in the Wairarapa. Scott was known for his steepled ceilings, concrete block walls, use of various kinds of timber and accent colour feature ceilings among other thoughtful and creative elements that still apply in today’s modern architecture. Known as ‘The Werry House’ it has been written about in various architectural books and will be written about in the May/June issue of the (YJOP[LJ[\YL5Amagazine. It has been coveted by a number of architects over the years but this will be the ÄYZ[VWWVY[\UP[`[VI\`P[ZPUJLP[ZVYPNPUHS owners commissioned the house to be built. Apart from being the architect, Scott was quite involved in the building of the house HZ^LSS¶VM[LUÄUKPUNOPTZLSMNL[[PUN involved to make sure the builders were building the home exactly as intended. Alisoun and the late Peter Werry were the lovely well-known couple in Greytown that commissioned the building. Both Alisoun and Peter were very involved in the community. Peter was the Kuranui College principal and Alisoun is still very involved and interested in town planning matters and protecting Greytown’s heritage. In addition to the main house, there is the ‘Little House’ built in the same look and feel as the main house. The ‘Little House’ has taken on various functions over the past few decades including being ‘Granny’s house’ for a period of time, earning its keep as a bed and breakfast and as a guest house for extended family. The home and the ‘Little House’ are set PUHILH\[PM\SSHYNLHUKWYP]H[LNHYKLUVɈ Kempton Street. Already the new listing has attracted a lot of attention from architects and John Scott fans. “I’m thrilled with the reaction we have already received for 12 Kempton Street,” said Tremains sales consultant, Jo Parker. “We already have people coming to view it from Wellington and Hawke’s Bay, and interest from people overseas.” The home will be available for open homes from Sunday 19 March until it is sold. Jo Parker can be contacted on 027 207 6418 for further information. One of the original hand-drawn working drawings currently held in the John Turnbull (YJOP]LZPU Wellington Greytown architectural showcase home up for sale The Greytown Grapevine – March 2023 29

We’ve got your bins covered! Advertising banners get a new life at community events in Carterton. Divine River, in collaboration with Carterton Events Centre and combined district councils, have started an exciting initiative to recycle and re-use vinyl event banners as bin covers at public events. The purpose is to encourage attendees to use the event recycling and waste stations with an aim of more mindful rubbish disposal and reducing event waste. The design of the cover adapts to most bins and are made by Joanna Hehir supported by local volunteers. Community events will have designated recycling areas and will be monitored to ensure no contamination of valuable recoverable goods. “The aim is to change behaviours and make ‘reduce, reuse and recycling’ a normal occurrence at these events and hopefully change individual practices,” Cody Field, Regional Community Zero Waste Coordinator explains. “With the Solid waste bylaw now PULɈLJ[L]LU[Z^P[OVYLTVYL attendees are required to submit an event waste minimisation plan to their respective council. We encourage all events to provide a waste minimisation plan, it’s a simple process that helps with planning and event running smoothly on the day,” explains Cody. Joanna Hehir and Lisa Birrell, cofounders of Divine River, have been proactive in sourcing volunteers to aid in the creation of each bin cover which are made to a professional standard and Ä[MVYW\YWVZL5VZ[YHUNLYZ[VYLK\JPUN waste, alongside this initiative, Divine River provide workshops on upcycling and repurposing items, mainly centered around personal care and hygiene. They donate re-usable sanitary items to schools and run community workshops that educate the community on how to create their own reusable sanitary items. They are passionate about donating their time to minimise waste and hope that these initiatives will continue to gain momentum and can be passed on for M\[\YLNLULYH[PVUZ[VILULÄ[MYVT “It’s about sustainability and encouraging JVTT\UP[`SLKZLSMZ\ɉJPLUJ`0M^LHSS do our little bit and take the opportunity to learn about re-purposing we can create a better environment as well as create sustainable business models.” Lisa says. The bin covers are made from old advertising banners provided by the Carterton Events Centre. “The arts have always been about repurposing, reusing and being resourceful – and this is a great way to repurpose advertising material and give it another life. We can advertise an event, then using those same banners we can work towards better waste management at community events by upcycling them”, says Erin Banks, Carterton Events Centre Team Leader. This collaboration has led to a new initiative for Divine River which is to introduce a Youth Enterprise Programme with Y2WW and the Ministry of Social Development. The Youth participant will undertake a comprehensive training programme with Joanna to make bin covers in a colab project with CDC and other Eco-Design products linked to the various Divine River programmes. “This initiative provides the opportunity to pass on my knowledge & hopefully inspire youth to pursue a career or further education in industrial design” says Joanna Hehir These bin covers debuted at this week’s Carterton School Gala and will hopefully ILJVTLHJVTTVUÄ_[\YLH[HSSM\[\YL community events in the district with the potential to reach other regions. If you HYLOVZ[PUNHUL]LU[@V\JHUÄUK\ZLM\S information and planning templates on the council websites or contact the zero waste coordinator for support with event waste bin covers and resource kit. Poppy Day is the RNZRSA’s main fundraising activity. The Poppy Appeal was established in 1916 with the aim of taking care of New Zealand’s veterans and their families. Donations collected locally remain in the area to assist with the welfare of former and current servicemen and women, their spouses or partners, widows and dependants, whether or not they are RSA members. Please give generously. Poppy Day Friday, 21 April 2023 -YVTSLM[!7YPUJPWHSVM*HY[LY[VU:JOVVS4H[[1HJRL[[3PZH)PYYLSSMYVT+P]PUL9P]LY[LHJOLY 4LSHUPL4J.YLNVYHUK*VK`-PLSK9LNPVUHS*VTT\UP[`ALYV>HZ[L*VVYKPUH[VY 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. The 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 30 The Greytown Grapevine – March 2023

Carterton Events Centre Laser Kiwi trio on a wild ride Join the world’s only, unabashed, olive fuelled, award winning comedy circus power trio that is Laser Kiwi on a wild ride as they bring people closer together, one olive at a time. Expect high level circus, bizarre ideas and a bloody good night out. “A wild and inventive show that you should absolutely make time for.” – Art Murmurs, NZ Rise of the Olive features World Record Bounce Juggling & Jenga Stunts (as seen on TVNZ’s recent season of 60 Seconds talent show), and a whole host of other OPNOJHSPILYSLM[ÄLSKZRPSSZHUKJVTLK` 3D glasses and morph suits will make a comeback, a heart stopping innovative Aerial Rope act and more... so much more in fact, you’ll be given a run sheet on arrival so you can keep up! “Jaw-dropping physical prowess... and LOLs. A lot of them.” – Theatreview, NZ. With a refreshing sketch format, this show it’s a wildly inventive rollercoaster. A perfect balance of joyful, existential, hilarious and incredible so be sure to catch this Wellington season before their international touring kicks into gear! Created and performed by Imogen Stone, and brothers Zane and Degge 1HY]PL;OPZ7ȬULRLIHZLK[YPVOH]L been creating highly skilled productions together since 2014. They are leading Aotearoa circus artists and have performed their works in festivals nationally and internationally including: NZ International Comedy Festival, NZ International Arts Festival, World Buskers Festival, Adelaide Fringe (Garden of Unearthly Delights) and Edinburgh Fringe (Assembly Gardens). “Fall-down funny, absolutely top shelf.”– Advertiser, AUS. Check out laserkiwi.com, Instagram: @ laserkiwi_ and on facebook: /laserkiwi Are you aged 55+? Relocated? Changed lifestyles? Retired? or looking for a new interest? Then, come along to the SWWMC on the ƓUVW)ULGD\RIWKHPRQWKVWDUWLQJDP ,QWHUHVWHG" 3OHDVHSKRQH027 466 7524 <RXōUHLQYLWHGWRMRLQWKH Tauherenikau Friendship Club Do you enjoy: ŘPDNLQJQHZIULHQGVŘKHDULQJJUHDW VSHDNHUVŘFRQYLYLDOPRUQLQJWHDV" We have various group activities, including: ŘDQWLTXHVŘZDONLQJŘ6FUDEEOHŘGLQLQJ ŘOXQFKHRQŘJDUGHQŘDUPFKDLUWUDYHO Photos Aden Meser The Greytown Grapevine – March 2023 31

>LHYLL_JP[LKHIV\[HSS[OLNYLH[[OPUNZOHWWLUPUNH[7ȻRHOH in the upcoming year. It has been a busy start for us at the wildlife centre. We have welcomed a new kiwi chick into the world! We have also had a busy and successful season of predator control, and have been hard at mahi (work), chipping away at our most exciting adventure `L[;L>ȊUHUNH;HPHV ;VV\YUL^HUKYLN\SHY]PZP[VYZ^OVÄSSV\Y*LU[YL^P[O L_JP[LTLU[V\Y7ȻRHOH[LHTHUK^VUKLYM\S]VS\U[LLYZ^OVNP]L [OLPY[PTLHUKLULYN`ZLSÅLZZS`HUK[VV\YZ\WWVY[P]LJVTT\UP[` who make donations and spread awareness of all that we do here H[7ȻRHOHSL[»ZTHRLV\YILZ[`LHY`L[ Welcome to the world! We recently announced the exciting arrival of our yet-to-benamed kiwi chick. Our team are lovingly monitoring its growth and JHUJVUÄYT[OH[[OL`HYLWYVNYLZZPUNILH\[PM\SS`HSTVZ[\W[V 300g! We won’t know if it’s a boy or girl until a DNA test is taken. Be sure to follow us on Facebook or Instagram for updates on sex. The little one has started exploring the brooder at night, which means soon we can introduce logs and other natural items it can forage. In roughly three weeks, the wee-one is set to move to the nocturnal house. We are soaking up all the newborn goodness until then. 7ȻRHOH1\UPVY9HUNLYZ1HU\HY`/VSPKH`7YVNYHTTL Our recent Junior Rangers school holiday programme for kids was a great success! Our future leaders learned all about the ;HRHOȔI\NZHUKWLZ[JVU[YVSHK]LU[\YLK[OYV\NOV\YMVYLZ[ HUKL]LUTHKLILH\[PM\SJSH`[HVUNHWȻVYV4ȊVYPT\ZPJHS instruments). Junior Rangers is an excellent way for children to learn about conservation, wildlife, nature HUK4ȊVYPJ\S[\YL Our holiday programme is designed to be fun and educational, but mostly FUN! We have a range of exciting activities planned for our next round of Junior Rangers, don’t miss out! (PYIUI6USPUL=PY[\HS,_WLYPLUJL^P[O7ȻRHOH 0M`V\KPKU»[RUV^HSYLHK`P[»ZWVZZPISL[V]PZP[V\Y7ȻRHOH Wildlife Centre in the comfort and safety of your home. 7ȻRHOH(PYIUIVUSPULL_WLYPLUJLZHYLOVZ[LKVUAVVT Registered participants can join on their desktop, tablet, or mobile device and be virtually greeted online by one of our knowledgeable Rangers. From there, you’ll be taken on a 1-hour exploration of the ngahere (forest), hear traditional local Maori stories from 9HUNP[ȊULSLHYUHIV\[[OLJVUZLY]H[PVU^VYR^LKVHUK[OL untold stories behind our native New Zealand manu (birds) and wildlife. Our experience is immersive and engaging, giving you ‘in-person’ access to our Centre and experiencing our destination through the eyes of our experts. Predator Control Update 9O`Z>H[RPUZ7ȻRHOH9HIIP[(SSPHUJLWYVNYHTTLSLHKOHZ ILLUI\Z`WYV[LJ[PUNV\YUNȊOLYLMVYLZ[HUK[OLTHU\IPYKZ Rabbit Control has seen a boost in eradication, approaching a total of 4000 rabbits that have been removed since September (3784). Toby Cantwell, our predator control manager, has been busy out PU[OLI\ɈLYaVULY\UUPUNJHNL[YHWZHUKPUÄSSPUN^P[O+6*ZPU known hot spots and gaps in the existing trapping network ending up with a total for January of 13 ferrets, 7 stoats, 2 feral cats and 15 YH[Z(UKVU[VWVM;VI`»ZLɈVY[MVY[OLTVU[OV\YH^LZVTL[LHT of volunteer trappers have caught 2 Ferrets 5 stoats, and 5 rats. Visit our Facebook page /PukahaNZ for further information, and to keep up to date with our latest activities. Pukaha Wildlife Centre 32 The Greytown Grapevine – March 2023

Specialising in: 9 Decks 9 Fences 9 Pergolas 9 Raised Garden Beds Over 25 years Landscaping Experience Free Quotations 1228 Lake Ferry Road, RD 1, Martinborough Alistair Martin 027 443 1247 [email protected] Trimming shelter belts, hedges and trees Print Council of New Zealand: Celebration 3 March – 4 June 2023 The exhibition brings together the work of printmakers across the country to honour 20 years of Print Council of Aotearoa New Zealand and celebrate the bright future of printmaking in New Zealand. Burn it all down 18 February – 14 May 2023 Burn it all down brings together the work VMZL]LUHY[PZ[Z^OV\ZLÄYLKLZ[Y\J[PVU and obsolescence in their work to highlight the fragility of our world, ourselves, and our memories. From domestic objects to black OVSLZ[OLÄUHSHY[^VYRZYL]LHS[OH[P[PZ the very fragility of these things that make them precious and in need of our care. Alice Vallance Hosking and Kirsty Gardiner: Conversations through Time 18 February – 2 April 2023 Alice (née Vallance) Hosking (1860-1920) and Kirsty Gardiner converse across time. After seeing Alice’s sketch books and carvings, Kirsty was inspired to create her own ceramic works in response. (TLSPH7HZJVLBeneath it all,VUNVPUN thread, sheet Kirsty Gardiner, Imaginaria #4, OHUKI\PS[TPKÄYLWVYJLSHPUJVSKWHPU[ adorned with crocheting, sewing, and ephemera Jo Lysaght, The StrangerYLK\J[PVU lino cut (YH[VP4\ZL\TL_OPIP[PVUZ The Greytown Grapevine – March 2023 33

Noticeboard /LRQV+HOSLQJ +DQG 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 *DUGHQSURGXFWV Order pea straw, sheep manure, sawdust, lime, mushroom compost & kindling at the Stihl Shop 246 Main St., or contact 021 226 2002 or [email protected] -RLQRUKHOS/LRQV Our motto is ¶Serve the community and have fun!·We meet twice a month. To join us or help with a Lions project, contact Les Galler 021 226 2002 or Gary Low 020 479 3717, or email [email protected] )LUHZRRG Community groups raise funds by raffling Lions firewood. Ask us! /LRQVZKHHOFKDLU For visitors to our town. Kept at South Wairarapa Workingmen·s Club, 120 Main St.— ask at the bar. *UH\WRZQ/LRQV /LRQVDQQXDOIXQTXL] Raises money for valuable community initiatives. /LRQV5HDGLQJ+HOS Community volunteers help Greytown School children with their reading. /HDUQ¶Q/LYH&DPSV Each year Lions sponsor ten Greytown children to attend these life-changing camps at Riversdale. /LRQVERRNVDOH Coming in February— watch this space! Chocolate Zucchini Cake (Paleo, Gluten-Free) Need to use up your glut of zucchinis before they turn into marrows? A moist, delicious and healthy chocolate zucchini cake, with smooth and glossy chocolate ganache on top. This hidden vegetable cake is gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free and paleo-friendly. You can make it lower in carbs by replacing coconut sugar with a sugar-free alternative. :LY]PUNZPaL!WLYZVU 7YLW;PTL!TPUZ *VVR;PTL!TPUZ ;V[HS;PTL!TPUZ 4HRLZ!ZLY]PUNZ Cooking Corner Instructions Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease a non-stick loaf pan (22cm x 12cm) with a little coconut oil and set aside. Place parchment paper on the bottom and sides to prevent sticking. 0UHSHYNLIV^S^OPZR[VNL[OLYKY`PUNYLKPLU[Z!HSTVUKÅV\Y [HWPVJHÅV\YJVJVHWV^KLYIHRPUNWV^KLYIHRPUNZVKHHUK salt. Then add the applesauce, eggs, coconut sugar, coconut oil, zucchini and vanilla. Mix until fully combined. Transfer the mixture to the loaf pan and smooth the top. Cook on the middle rack for 40 minutes, or until golden brown and a skewer comes out clearn. Cool the bread in the pan on a wire rack for 20 minutes, remove the loaf and continue to cool to room temp. To make the Chocolate Ganache Add the milk to a microwave-safe bowl and heat for about 1 minute, keeping an eye on it. Remove before it bubbles up. Pour the warm milk over the chocolate chips and allow to sit for 3-5 minutes. Gently stir the milk and chocolate together until they come together to a smooth consistency. Then add the chocolate ganache on top of the zucchini cake. Ingredients J\WZHSTVUKÅV\YVYTLHS ñJ\W[HWPVJHÅV\Y VYJHZZH]HÅV\Y ½ cup cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda (bicarb soda) ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup applesauce 2 large eggs at room temperature 1/3 cup sugar-free sweetener (e.g monk fruit, stevia/ erythritol) 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted 1 cup shredded zucchini, squeezed between two paper towels to remove excess water 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Chocolate ganache 1 cup chocolate chips (70% cocoa) ½ cup coconut milk 34 The Greytown Grapevine – March 2023

Noticeboard South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club Join this Club and Enjoy; * Family Dining on Saturday & Sunday Evenings (including Sunday Roast) * Full TAB facilities * A Wednesday Night Membership Cash Draw * Wednesday and Friday Night Raffles *Large Big Screen projection TV for all that Sky Sport * Reduced Membership Rates for over 60’s * Reduced Membership Rates for 18-24 year olds * 3 Full size snooker tables * 3 Pool tables *10 Dart boards * An Education & Welfare Trust to help out financially * Reciprocal Visiting Rights to over 300 NZ Clubs * Reciprocal Visiting Rights to Queensland & Western Australia Clubs * Modern Bar Facilities * A Very Friendly Atmosphere * Live Entertainment Members, Affiliated Members, & Guests Welcome “Your Comfort & Enjoyment is the Goal of Our Team” Phone 304 9448. Email [email protected] Greytown RSA Social Gathering Members, partners, friends Gathering 3rd Friday of every month 17.30 – 19.00 6RXWK:DLUDUDSD:RUNLQJ0HQ·V&OXE 6RXWKHDVWFRUQHUPDLQEDU &RPHDQGPHHW\RXUPDWHVDQGHQMR\WKH&OXE·VDPHQLWLHV $//:(/&20( www.rsa.org.nz Wairarapa Model Railway Club >HPYHYHWH4VKLS9HPS^H`*S\ITLL[PUNZÄYZ[HUK[OPYK;O\YZKH` of the month, 7:15-9:30 pm, contact Peter Murray 027 630 1780. Greytown Lions Original Annual -\U8\Pa A Greytown Lions and Red Robin project, the quiz will be held on Friday 12 May, 7pm, at the South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club, Greytown. Quizmaster will be Rodney Fraser. Funds raised will go towards the Greytown Scouts Girls and Boys Jamboree’23. >HU[LK¶*YVZZ^VYK7\aaSLN\Y\ The .YL`[V^U.YHWL]PULteam 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 [VILWYVÄJPLU[PUZ\WWS`PUNLHJO[PTLHKWP7+-PUISHJRHUK 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! 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 The Greytown Grapevine has its own email address! Send ALL correspondence to [email protected] The Greytown Grapevine – March 2023 35

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