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This week we feature a stunning close-up but what type of bird is it?
The photo was supplied by Andrew Gorrie.
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."
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...
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...
The July school holidays are jammed packed with fun - not just for locals but your visiting friends and family too!
Just some top picks are:
- Ice skating on real ice in the WBS Carterton Heart of Winter Festival (Book your hour long session at the Events Centre or on the festival website) … View moreThe July school holidays are jammed packed with fun - not just for locals but your visiting friends and family too!
Just some top picks are:
- Ice skating on real ice in the WBS Carterton Heart of Winter Festival (Book your hour long session at the Events Centre or on the festival website) www.cartertonec.co.nz...
- The Amazing Race Star Tour - Sunday 11ith at the Events Centre. Ideal for kids aged 8-12.
- Matariki fun activities day from 1pm at Cobblestones on Saturday 10th from 1pm - learn traditional games , try stilts, hobby horses, quoits, hula hoops and enjoy yummy food (entry by koha)
- Main Street Glow, Greytown - every night in July, Greytown's Main Street will be glowing with spectacular projections and lighting displays. The lights are on from 5pm, but look their best from 6pm.
FESTIVAL FUN -full details on both festivals are here:
www.cartertonec.co.nz...
www.greytownvillage.com...
Has your baby been impacted by RSV? We want to hear from you. The Dominion Post is looking to hear from Wellington parents about their infant's experiences of RSV - a virus which causes infections in infant lungs and respiratory tracts. If you are keen to tell your story, please email senior … View moreHas your baby been impacted by RSV? We want to hear from you. The Dominion Post is looking to hear from Wellington parents about their infant's experiences of RSV - a virus which causes infections in infant lungs and respiratory tracts. If you are keen to tell your story, please email senior reporter Katarina Williams at katarina.williams@stuff.co.nz with your name and contact details.
It's time to round up your friends and family and GET SKATING! From 9-18th in the WBS Carterton Heart of Winter Festival you can all enjoy skating on a REAL ice rink! Book an hour long session...all under cover right here in the region - no big drive required. Drinks and snacks available … View moreIt's time to round up your friends and family and GET SKATING! From 9-18th in the WBS Carterton Heart of Winter Festival you can all enjoy skating on a REAL ice rink! Book an hour long session...all under cover right here in the region - no big drive required. Drinks and snacks available and from 5pm daily there's a licensed bar too. Brilliant SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN - book your session here www.cartertonec.co.nz... or in person at the Events Centre.
My neighbours had their car in mcmaster St, bottom end, Greytown broken into last night
and also a car in east north end the night before. Also neighbour heard someone going around their house trying the door handles last night. So try and keep your car off the street if possible, and don't … View moreMy neighbours had their car in mcmaster St, bottom end, Greytown broken into last night
and also a car in east north end the night before. Also neighbour heard someone going around their house trying the door handles last night. So try and keep your car off the street if possible, and don't leave any valuables inside.
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What a pleasure to meet Hayley Parsons of Clarks Beach, Auckland. She and husband Chris relocated this huge three-storey villa from Palmerston North to Auckland, and project managed the rebuild of Huntly House from London. Wonderful house, wonderful history.
Our Pet of the Day is Cleo who belongs to Elizabeth Innes from Berhampore. Cleo loves running around on Kāpiti Beach.
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you live in.
If seeing is believing, then we’d love to invite you to see how our sustainability journey is going at The Warehouse.
Look in our stores or online and you’ll see more than 7,000 sustainable products that are better for the planet and your budget.
Look for the Better Cotton Initiative … View moreIf seeing is believing, then we’d love to invite you to see how our sustainability journey is going at The Warehouse.
Look in our stores or online and you’ll see more than 7,000 sustainable products that are better for the planet and your budget.
Look for the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) branding when you’re
browsing the racks, and you’ll see we’re proud to invest in making cotton production more sustainable.
Look for the FSC label on wood and paper products we stock, and you’ll see we’re dedicated to protecting our forests.
Sustainable & Affordable. It means more choice.
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