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Are your energy bills so high they've got you feeling down? Maybe you're wondering where that draught is coming from or where all that expensive heat is going?
Or maybe your home feels (dare we say it) MOIST?
The truth is that there are lots of things that contribute to how healthy … View moreAre your energy bills so high they've got you feeling down? Maybe you're wondering where that draught is coming from or where all that expensive heat is going?
Or maybe your home feels (dare we say it) MOIST?
The truth is that there are lots of things that contribute to how healthy a home feels and how well it functions.
That's why Wellington City Council in partnership with us (Sustainability Trust) offer free personalised home energy plans specific to your home. The end goal is to arm you with the information you need to create a warm, dry, healthier home. You can even find out if your home is EV or solar ready.
This is a completely free service for homeowners in Wellington City.
Book your free home energy assessment today.
No one dreams bigger than an Olympian, and nothing connects us as a nation quite like sport!
As a proud partner of the New Zealand Olympic Team, we’re getting behind our Olympians so they can turn their dreams into a reality.
This week we feature a stunning close-up but what type of bird is it?
The photo was supplied by Andrew Gorrie.
Free for removal (will need to be dismantled as more than 5 metres at widest point) large capacity. In Featherston. 7 lines in each segment. Good condition. Hoist works. No longer needed. Phone 0210554897
A piece of public land stands between a Greytown developer and his $15 million hotel concept, because the town lacks a vision, he says.
Adam Blackwell proposed the Pahikara accommodation and tourism hub venture last year, but the council was not keen to take up his offer to purchase a “perfectly … View moreA piece of public land stands between a Greytown developer and his $15 million hotel concept, because the town lacks a vision, he says.
Adam Blackwell proposed the Pahikara accommodation and tourism hub venture last year, but the council was not keen to take up his offer to purchase a “perfectly placed” block of land between West and Main streets.
South Wairarapa Mayor Alex Beijen said the council won’t be selling this important piece of central Greytown land without first properly consulting residents.
“The council has been quite clear that the status, and thus future use of the last remaining piece of public land in Greytown CBD is a decision for the people of the South Wairarapa.
Do you think this is a good idea?
This weeks contribution is from Louise Thomas.
"When I was young I didn’t like the boatsheds. To my eye they looked derelict and unkempt – a hotchpotch of too bright clashing colours, and all of them peeling to reveal bleached wood underneath. They reminded me of my Nana’s crocheted … View moreThis weeks contribution is from Louise Thomas.
"When I was young I didn’t like the boatsheds. To my eye they looked derelict and unkempt – a hotchpotch of too bright clashing colours, and all of them peeling to reveal bleached wood underneath. They reminded me of my Nana’s crocheted rugs with frayed threads and darned patches. I liked things shining, new, and squared away. Anything else smacked of some sort of failure, either of duty or poverty.
Now that I’m older, and not untouched by time myself, I realise that decay is inevitable, and, more importantly, there is texture and beauty in it. The sea, like life, can be a rough place. The winds carry salt and sand, storm surges leave marks and baggage piled around the high tide mark, sometimes spilling over onto the little docks. But in this flotsam, rotting seaweed, silt, and tangled tree branches are a million little bugs, fish, and crabs – a roiling primordial soup seasoned with iodine and salt and feasted on by the birds. Nothing is lost - just transformed. Sacred kingfisher/kōtare (Todiramphus sanctus) catching the light at the Hutt Estuary boatsheds, Hikoikoi Reserve, Lower Hutt."
Hi does anyone have a horse mounting block which they no longer use or need? It is for me. Happy to pay for item.
Kind Regards
Teresa
2 black /chrome bar stools and good condition
id grabbed these for a speaker project ,but finally got some decent mains instead so on selling
$10 per
Ring ONLY for contact Thomas 3782945
cheers
Explore the stars of Matariki through the environment, art, craft, weaving and stories with Matariki Whānau activities at Aratoi. Use telescopes and laser pointers with Under the Stars, check out Matariki Art in The Park in Greytown, or book a Te Hīkoi o Pūkaha tour. Head to the … View moreExplore the stars of Matariki through the environment, art, craft, weaving and stories with Matariki Whānau activities at Aratoi. Use telescopes and laser pointers with Under the Stars, check out Matariki Art in The Park in Greytown, or book a Te Hīkoi o Pūkaha tour. Head to the Glittering Galaxies Featherston Booktown event, join Under the Stars Amazing Race app based event for kids in Carterton, learn the Origin Story and try a poi making class at Cobblestones this Saturday. There's a Matariki event for you - and we've gathered them all up here: wairarapanz.com...
Still have a number of these very rugged, highly dependable LED flood lights.
Excellent for the workshop, camping, or when the power goes out during these winter months.
2500 and 1200 lumen modes
New unique LED bulb with excellent light spread
4 hours runtime @ 2500 lumens
8 hours runtime @ 1200 … View moreStill have a number of these very rugged, highly dependable LED flood lights.
Excellent for the workshop, camping, or when the power goes out during these winter months.
2500 and 1200 lumen modes
New unique LED bulb with excellent light spread
4 hours runtime @ 2500 lumens
8 hours runtime @ 1200 lumens
Adjustable rugged stand
Charger included
These usually sell for $220 +
For two years in a row we have been left off the white pages. Just got the new book today. This all relates to a decision to swap to ultra fast broadband when chorus or spark dropped the ball and we lost our “settings”. Spark tell me on a chat session that I need to talk to the white pages … View moreFor two years in a row we have been left off the white pages. Just got the new book today. This all relates to a decision to swap to ultra fast broadband when chorus or spark dropped the ball and we lost our “settings”. Spark tell me on a chat session that I need to talk to the white pages people. White pages recorded advice to me when I contacted them was to suggest I contact Spark. I have worn a hole in my carpet from going around in circles. Can anyone provide me with some advice. Love to hear some. Sean 0274803194.
KA PAI SOUP - the social event that aims to make community initiatives and cool wee projects happen quickly in Carterton - is back for the revised date of 6pm Thursday 29th July 2021.
Kind of like a community focused Dragon's Den, Ka Pai SOUP provides direct connections with community, support… View moreKA PAI SOUP - the social event that aims to make community initiatives and cool wee projects happen quickly in Carterton - is back for the revised date of 6pm Thursday 29th July 2021.
Kind of like a community focused Dragon's Den, Ka Pai SOUP provides direct connections with community, support and funding opportunities to get you going.
We have a pitch spot still available, if you have an idea for a small business, project or initiative that will benefit our community of Carterton, get in touch!
Message, email hello@kapaicarterton.nz or see kapaicarterton.nz/events for more info and previous pitches
Want to get amongst the festival fun in Carterton and Greytown? Bit of ice skating (9am-9pm each day) at the WBS Carterton Ice Rink (bar open from 5pm each day); taste local brews and cider at the Smallest Beer Festival on Sat 10th; head to the Night Markets and the Main St Glow in Greytown? You … View moreWant to get amongst the festival fun in Carterton and Greytown? Bit of ice skating (9am-9pm each day) at the WBS Carterton Ice Rink (bar open from 5pm each day); taste local brews and cider at the Smallest Beer Festival on Sat 10th; head to the Night Markets and the Main St Glow in Greytown? You can do it all without having to drive yourself. Get in touch with Wai Shuttles and use their Winter Shuttle. www.facebook.com...
Hi is anyone selling a male canary or know of someone that sells them please. Thanks 🙏
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