Wairarapa Midweek

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Publication date:: 2022-02-17

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Masterton’s rich (but hidden) history
The name Ngaumutawa can be translated to “oven of the tawa tree” in te reo Māori, and according to Joseph Potangaroa, kaitiaki and local historical guide, the name could refer to the many cooking ovens found in the area before European settlers arrived.
Take time to be in awe of the ordinary
There are so many things that we come across everyday that we barely notice. Yet, if we took the time to step back and really have a closer look, we might actually see how incredible they are. Or, if we thought about what it would be like if something were no longer there, we might notice how magical or impressive it is.
Monster cocktails and theatre brawls
For part three of his United States travel series, Midweek columnist Mark Pacey heads to New York — which looked a little different from the city in his favourite 80s comedy horror flicks.
Take a dip into this rich NZ anthology
Te Moana o Reo | Ocean of Languages is an anthology to dip in and out of like the tide on a summer’s day.
Spinning up a crafty yarn in Masterton
Massey journalism student Maisie Arnold-Barron called in to a weekly meeting of Wairarapa Fibrecraft to chat with some long-time members about wool, artistry, weaving and sisterhood.
Harold the Giraffe says wear YELLOW for LIFE
A fundraiser to raise money for a trust that helps children can be considered unique in more ways than one.
Rehoming Wairarapa kitties ‘relentless’
Rachel Aaltonen has pushed through funding shortages, mounting vet bills, inconsistent council regulations and anxiety to give scores of Wairarapa cats a new lease on life.
Pollution monitor station gets aired out
A mobile air quality monitoring station has been installed at Carterton’s swimming pool for the winter to measure air pollution levels when there is an increase in wood burned for home heating.
‘Surprised’ if petition goes further
After being invited to speak to the Petitions Committee, a Masterton-based children’s advocate said she would be “surprised” if her petition went any further.
Mechanic revives an old photo technique
Isaac Hill is a mechanic by day, but by moonlight he is a 20th century-style photographer, developing old-school film in the garage he uses as a darkroom.