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Go along and enjoy a relaxed country market with activities and games, live music, and food trucks, or feel free to take a picnic.
There will be live music, food trucks, a sausage sizzle, gumboot throw, tug-o-war, and wheelbarrow races – plenty to keep the whole family occupied!
They’ll also … View moreGo along and enjoy a relaxed country market with activities and games, live music, and food trucks, or feel free to take a picnic.
There will be live music, food trucks, a sausage sizzle, gumboot throw, tug-o-war, and wheelbarrow races – plenty to keep the whole family occupied!
They’ll also be unveiling their new community Pataka Kai, so take along any excess produce as well!
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A belated Feathered Friend. The pic this week is from Kelson based photographer Andrew Gorrie who particularly enjoys photographing tūī.
Kia ora
Just a reminder that State Highway 2 over the Remutaka Hill will be closed for one night from 9 pm this Sunday night 11 April to 4 am Monday morning 12 April.
This 1-night closure allows our road crews to safely undertake essential maintenance and slip prevention works.
Free shuttle … View moreKia ora
Just a reminder that State Highway 2 over the Remutaka Hill will be closed for one night from 9 pm this Sunday night 11 April to 4 am Monday morning 12 April.
This 1-night closure allows our road crews to safely undertake essential maintenance and slip prevention works.
Free shuttle service available
If you need to get over the hill for night work or essential commitments, please email remutaka@nzta.govt.nz as soon as possible to book your place on the shuttle service.
Access will always be available for emergency services throughout the closure.
For more information, visit nzta.govt.nz/remutaka
A new town is being proposed for South Wairarapa. Do you think it is a good idea?
Apparently, lots of people stop to ask for photographs. This eye-catching Greytown shed is the winner of the 2021 Resene Shed of the Year competition run by NZ Gardener.
7pm on Mondays at Solway School Hall. 40 minute ballet class for adults new to ballet or returning after a long break. No kids, spectators, filming or photography will be allowed in the class. You can spend 40 mins not thinking about the stresses of life. First class on Monday 12 April then … View more7pm on Mondays at Solway School Hall. 40 minute ballet class for adults new to ballet or returning after a long break. No kids, spectators, filming or photography will be allowed in the class. You can spend 40 mins not thinking about the stresses of life. First class on Monday 12 April then returning after school holidays on Monday 3 May. The hall has air con so comfort temp all year round. No special clothing or shoes needed, stretchy clothing and socks are fine. The class will start slowly and we do the same exercises every week. Please message if you are interested.
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Join celebrated New Zealand tenor, Geoff Sewell from Amici Forever, with special guests, Grammy Award winning opera star, bass-baritone Jonathan Lemalu, tenor Cameron Barclay from the Ten Tenors, and one of New Zealand's most celebrated pianists, Carl Doy in a special evening of … View moreJoin celebrated New Zealand tenor, Geoff Sewell from Amici Forever, with special guests, Grammy Award winning opera star, bass-baritone Jonathan Lemalu, tenor Cameron Barclay from the Ten Tenors, and one of New Zealand's most celebrated pianists, Carl Doy in a special evening of world-class classical crossover entertainment touring through New Zealand this May.
An unmissable concert with four of New Zealand’s finest internationally successful artists coming together to showcase their talents.
In 2021, Booktown has 55 stunning events and 99 amazing presenters starting with writers in schools for our region’s students on the two days before the weekend festivities begin.
The Anzac Hall on Saturday 8 May and Sunday 9 May, will have 23 booksellers selling a mixture of second-hand, … View moreIn 2021, Booktown has 55 stunning events and 99 amazing presenters starting with writers in schools for our region’s students on the two days before the weekend festivities begin.
The Anzac Hall on Saturday 8 May and Sunday 9 May, will have 23 booksellers selling a mixture of second-hand, antiquarian, self-published, and new books. The presenter's books will be for sale and you will have an opportunity to have your copies signed by them.
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Eve has lost her paddock mate Fairy and urgently needs new friends. Eve is a full blood Highland cow, is very quiet and easy to look after.
If you can give her a home with other Highlands.
please call 0274949114
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