NewsBank (Wairarapa Midweek)

I’ve just read about the Misogi challenge. This is an idea designed to push people out of their comfort zone with a demanding and testing once-a-year activity. This is the description I found online:

After a passionate online campaign, a cross-country cycle for awareness, and a petition delivered to Parliament with bipartisan support, the Wairarapa co-leader of a national home-schooling advocacy group is “hopeful” change is waiting on the sidelines.

THURSDAY

When someone calls or pops into the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) office, they may be asked a question about their use of technology and any issues they have communicating with government agencies.

MONDAY

The Wairarapa arts community is mourning the loss of “an absolute legend” – a creative powerhouse, an “artist for artists”, and a “savagely honest”, always authentic friend.

A Masterton retiree is on a quest to teach children about the importance of trees, donating educational posters to schools across Wairarapa.

Rural advocacy powerhouse Federated Farmers has undergone a significant leadership reshuffle in recent weeks, with changes spanning both the boardroom and the executive suite.

For one Masterton mechanic, there’s definitely more to life than what’s under the hood.

In April, Aratoi director Sarah McClintock headed to Hatsukaichi, Japan – where the museum’s patron Dame Robin White was opening a new exhibition of her work with Taeko Ogawa.

Mars. Look out for the red planet in the evening nor-west sky this month.

A “dark and gothic” seduction scene, a side-splitting sword fight, consummate backstage professionalism and two standout performers – one comic, one tragic – chosen for a national theatre masterclass.

A Featherston art group, born from a need for connection and, by its own admission, to sharpen its members’ skills, is holding its first public show this weekend.

Introducing Midweek’s new columnist Wally Richards – an author, nurseryman and former garden centre owner, who will be providing some tips and tricks for year-round gardening.

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The future of conservation funding was made abundantly clear in both the Department of Conservation (DOC) Predator Free 2050 (PF2050), and Action for Nature strategy discussion documents.

Volunteers from across Wairarapa were recognised for their priceless mahi to “keep our region running” – with both Masterton and South Wairarapa District Councils hosting events to celebrate National Volunteer Week.

Featherston dancer Justine Kingdon is on the hunt for a tribe of “Kates” of all shapes and sizes to join her for a double celebration of “joy, freedom and community”.

THURSDAY

Cadence Chung does not have any hobbies. Poetry and music is all she lives for.

Going halfway around the world to run a marathon has covered the counselling bill for a year for a Wairarapa maternal mental health service.

Explorer and Antartic scientist Dr Kaitlyn Martin will bring the rugged, glacial and windswept coast of South Georgia to Masterton next week – as the keynote speaker for the upcoming meeting of Science Wairarapa.

During the Covid pandemic, Amber Craig’s aunty issued her a challenge: find a solution to protect whānau Māori from Aotearoa’s housing crisis.

When does old age begin?

In celebration of the Matariki season, assistant librarian Madeleine Slavick had a kōrero with Gaye McDowell – educator, life-long learner (including of te reo Māori) and active library member.

Trailblazing technology developed in New Zealand and used here for several years, is set to expand to New South Wales in Australia. And the state is looking to New Zealand company Halter to help implement it.

MONDAY

“Awards nights aren’t really my jam. I’m the person who’s more likely to be on the ground, getting things done. But it felt really good to be recognised for our mahi – it gave us a moment to hold our heads high, and celebrate what we’ve achieved so far.

An opportunity to step into the wonderfully small world of miniatures is coming to Greytown this weekend.

A young Eketāhuna contestant is pulling up his gumboots to compete for the prestigious Young Farmer of the Year title.