By Brenda Channer – Martinborough Bookshop
“Whether Violent or Natural” by Natasha Calder
This debut novel was published late last year from a young author known for her short fiction. It is narrated by the 20-something protagonist Kit, who is living on an island with a slightly older male Crevan, after the human population of the world has been decimated by plastic eating bacteria which has been loosed upon the environment. … Continue Reading
By Debbie Yates
This is definitely the month of thank you. Nga Mihi Nui!
We now have well mulched garden beds. Many thanks to “Peastraw Pete” aka Mr. Smith for his generous donation of pea straw. This is such an invaluable addition to our garden in the current conditions…in fact to any garden: retaining whatever moisture is available and suppressing pesky weeds.
Another big thank you to the quiz team who nominated the Community Garden as the recipient of the night’s proceedings, should they win the competition. Congratulations on your quizzing prowess and many thanks for your generous donation. … Continue Reading
Saturday 10 February: 10th annual Citizen Science Kākahi Count at Western Lake Shore Reserve, 18km from Featherson. Volunteers collect all the shellfish they find in designated shallow water to be counted and measured by NIWA and GWRC scientists (with each precious piece of lake life then returned).
Sunday 21 April: Community planting day for carex sedge on Lake Wairārapa shoreline.
If you are interested, email: pae.tu.mokai.o.tauira@gmail.com for all the information
Saturday 10 February 7:30 p.m. Carterton Events Centre
Sassafras – Bluegrass band all the way from North Carolina
Saturday 24th February 7:30 p.m. Carterton Events Centre
Downton Adlib: A cast of Wellington’s top improv comedians make up a brand new show on the spot. We supply the characters, the audience provides the key plot ingredients. Love, laughter, secrets and a wide range of hats!
Sunday 25th February 7:00 p.m. Carterton Events Centre
Michael Jackson History Show – The Worlds Premier MJ Tribute Show
Friday 1st March 7:30 p.m. Carterton Events Centre
Les Femmes – Sirens of the Silver Screen: rip-roaring comedy cabaret drag extravaganza featuring live vocals from the stunning Les Femmes queens _ Miss Manage, Miss Givings and Miss Demeanour.
By Martin Connelly
Firstly, can I wish all readers of The Star a happy and warm New Year. So far it has been the type of summer the Wairarapa is famous for: hot sunny days and blue skies. Beautiful days if we can find somewhere shady and cool to enjoy them.
Sir David Attenborough was recently asked by a five-year-old what could he do to “save the planet?” After some thought Sir David replied, “Live the way you want to live but just don’t waste.” He went on to say: “Don’t waste electricity, don’t waste paper, don’t waste food.”
In New Zealand over $3 billion dollars worth of food is wasted every year, and we discard 17.5 million tonnes of waste. So, we should listen to Sir David.
Had Sir David been here recently, I think he would have added “and do not waste water.” I want to thank everyone of you who assists us all by avoiding the waste of water. Recently the Council asked people to water their gardens every 2nd day (this is actually a year-round rule) using handheld hoses. From what I can see most people are happy to go along with this. Most of us recognise that water is a precious resource that must be shared around. It should be there for everyone to use when it is needed.
Some people get a bit grumpy about these “restrictions.” So can I say to those people that the Council is not restricting the amount of water you can use, you can still use the same amount you used previously, as long as you hold your hose while doing so. People who hold their hoses are less likely to waste water by forgetting that their hoses are running. They are less likely to randomly water parts of their garden that do not need watering. A hand-held hose is less likely to over-water your garden.
If we all do our bit to waste less water, then there is a much better chance that water will be available when it is needed. For example, if your house goes on fire the fire-service will not need to worry about whether the water pressure is up to scratch. … Continue Reading
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