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1223 days ago

Smallest Beer Festival and Greytown Main St Glow

The Team from Destination Wairarapa

Lots of great reasons to visit the Wairarapa this weekend - Steve Carlin plays with the Rodger Fox Big Band in Carterton this Friday. Then The Smallest Beer Festival is on in Carterton as part of WBS Carterton Heart of Winter Festival on Saturday. Showcasing local brews and cideries with music from cool Wellington Americana band T-Bone. Details here : www.cartertonec.co.nz... And the 2021 Greytown Village Festival of Christmas is on right throughout July. There's spectacular lighting along Main Street from 6pm each evening, along with shopping, events, workshops and festive food and beverages. Details here www.greytownvillage.com...

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4 days ago

Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.

Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.

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Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
  • 63.9% Yes
    63.9% Complete
  • 33.6% No
    33.6% Complete
  • 2.6% Other - I'll share below
    2.6% Complete
2583 votes
4 days ago

International Volunteer Managers Day

Olivia from Volunteer Wellington

Yesterday marked International Volunteer Managers Day. So throughout this week we will be spotlighting several amazing volunteer managers from across the Wellington region.
Liv has recently started managing a diverse team of volunteers at The Free Store Wellington. Here are some words about what she loves about her role!

13 days ago

Combining biking with bus travel

Sue from Brooklyn

Hi neighbours
Anyone out there who, like me, would love to bike more, but have difficulty getting their bike on the rack on the bus ? It's sometimes necessary, so as to avoid steep hills and roads where I don't feel safe.
Metlink say their drivers aren't meant to help.