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It's not long now until the Wairarapa Garden Fiesta - a festival of all things gardening, from plants to produce and everything in between!
8.30am - 3.30pm Saturday 17th August, Clareville Showgrounds, Carterton
Dreaming of a Wairarapa wedding? Then come to the Wairarapa Wedding Expo, this Saturday 3 August at Copthorne Hotel & Resort Solway Park Wairarapa.
You'll find everything you need to plan your perfect wedding and honeymoon in one place, on one day - the hand-picked creative vendors … View moreDreaming of a Wairarapa wedding? Then come to the Wairarapa Wedding Expo, this Saturday 3 August at Copthorne Hotel & Resort Solway Park Wairarapa.
You'll find everything you need to plan your perfect wedding and honeymoon in one place, on one day - the hand-picked creative vendors include an array of florists, bridal gowns, photographers, wedding cars, makeup, men’s suits, videography, reception venues, honeymoon, bridal favours, wedding cakes, bridal jewellery, wedding planners, marriage celebrants and a wedding stylist. Plus great prizes and Expo offers all for just $5 entry.
Tell us what groups you'd like to see in your area...(walking groups, coffee meet-ups, swing dancing, a family tree group - anything at all!)
Or if you are already in a great group, share it here for others to get involved.
We have bags of spray free Wilson Wonder walnuts in their shell for sale. Wilson Wonders are a very large nut and easily cracked with a beautiful creamy taste. Bags are $10 each. Money in letter box pse. Will be outside our gate over the weekend
60 Wilkie Street Greytown.
With the invention of the internet and mobile phone communication, pen pals seem to be a thing of the past but it was a common practice at one point.
Did you have a pen pal? Where did you meet them? Share below!
Neighbourly hopes to keep you safe by keeping you informed of the latest scams circulating. This week, we are sharing two common text message scams:
NZTA / Waka Kotahi scam:
- The scam is a text message saying it's from New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, and it encourages the … View moreNeighbourly hopes to keep you safe by keeping you informed of the latest scams circulating. This week, we are sharing two common text message scams:
NZTA / Waka Kotahi scam:
- The scam is a text message saying it's from New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, and it encourages the recipient to pay an overdue road toll by visiting a fake website, threatening to take the matter to court within 15 days if they don’t pay up.
- The aim is to trick people into giving away their personal details or pay them money.
- While it is not the first time toll payments have been utilised by scammers, the threat of court action could see more people fall victim.
- The sender will either be a unknown phone number or unknown email address.
Want to report one of these scams? Do so, on Netsafe
NZ Post scam:
- This scam arrives by test message and says it's from NZ Post.
- The premise is that delivery of your parcel was unsuccessful so in order to rearrange delivery. you must click on a link to give your correct address.
- The aim is to trick people into giving away their personal details or pay them money.
- NZ Post advises people not to click the link, but to report the message to the Department of Internal Affairs by forwarding it to 7726.
Think you may have fallen prey to a scam? Get in touch with Netsafe or contact your bank if it involved your bank details.
Remember, if you didn't expect the message and you are now asked to share personal details or money, then stop contact and seek advice elsewhere.
Feel free to share any below that you've encountered recently. This may help others across the country be aware.
Rev up your engines and polish those wheels, because it's time for all Japanese Car owners to come out and show off their sleek rides this Sunday, 28th July 9:30am - 5pm at Tui Brewery.
For just $10, owners can register their cars/bikes and be in with a chance to win some awesome prizes, … View moreRev up your engines and polish those wheels, because it's time for all Japanese Car owners to come out and show off their sleek rides this Sunday, 28th July 9:30am - 5pm at Tui Brewery.
For just $10, owners can register their cars/bikes and be in with a chance to win some awesome prizes, including a $500 Tui voucher for the ultimate Star of the Show.
Free entry for spectators, live music at the garden bar, delicious food, brewery tours, and of course, ice-cold refreshments.
Don't miss out on a great day – register your vehicle now at the link below.
Do you feel less steady on your feet than you used to be, or perhaps have already experienced a fall or seizure? If so, a medical alarm can help you regain your independence and confidence.
If you have a medical emergency or fall, just press the button on your personal medical alarm and speak to… View moreDo you feel less steady on your feet than you used to be, or perhaps have already experienced a fall or seizure? If so, a medical alarm can help you regain your independence and confidence.
If you have a medical emergency or fall, just press the button on your personal medical alarm and speak to an operator through the built-in speaker. If you can’t speak, an ambulance will be dispatched immediately.
There are a number of different medical alarm options available in New Zealand, so you will be able to find one that suits your needs.
Click read more for the full article.
One of Wairarapa’s all-time favourite winter warmer gigs is back for 2024: The Warratahs.
The Warratahs will be playing across the seven albums of Barry Saunders penned songs, dipping into country, rockabilly, and folk.
Join them this Saturday 27th July 8pm at the Carterton Events Centre … View moreOne of Wairarapa’s all-time favourite winter warmer gigs is back for 2024: The Warratahs.
The Warratahs will be playing across the seven albums of Barry Saunders penned songs, dipping into country, rockabilly, and folk.
Join them this Saturday 27th July 8pm at the Carterton Events Centre for a night of great music and good times!
Experience the grand finale of New Zealand’s happiest mid-winter festival this Saturday in Greytown!
The Fire and Ice Grand Finale includes aerial acrobatics, fire, a big singalong and food trucks. It also sees the return of the popular all-female brass street band The Hoot ‘n’ Annies, … View moreExperience the grand finale of New Zealand’s happiest mid-winter festival this Saturday in Greytown!
The Fire and Ice Grand Finale includes aerial acrobatics, fire, a big singalong and food trucks. It also sees the return of the popular all-female brass street band The Hoot ‘n’ Annies, who will get your toes a tapping with their New Orleans-style music.
Wander the main street of Greytown, browse the Laneway Night Markets, soak up the last flutterings of snow, and eat, drink and be merry!
The annual Wairarapa Wedding Expo is back - bigger and better than ever! It is an amazing day out for all couples planning their special day, with hundreds of inspiring ideas, special offers, competitions, a High Tea and more!
Saturday 3 August 10am - 2pm at Copthorne Hotel & Resort Solway … View moreThe annual Wairarapa Wedding Expo is back - bigger and better than ever! It is an amazing day out for all couples planning their special day, with hundreds of inspiring ideas, special offers, competitions, a High Tea and more!
Saturday 3 August 10am - 2pm at Copthorne Hotel & Resort Solway Park, 246 High St, Solway, Masterton
Tickets on sale now at Eventfinda!
It might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.
The good news is, keeping up to date with the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. It’s free and … View moreIt might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.
The good news is, keeping up to date with the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. It’s free and recommended for you and many others as long as you haven’t had the vaccine, or Covid, in the last 6 months.
To book your vaccination, go to BookMyVaccine.nz or talk to your healthcare provider.
These items have been recalled this month. If you have one of these items at home, click on the title to see the details to ensure it is not a risk to your household.
Food Recalls
Kiki seed crackers
My Food Bag Ltg white sesame seeds
Couplands mince & vege pie
Ghiotti mozarella cheese
… View moreThese items have been recalled this month. If you have one of these items at home, click on the title to see the details to ensure it is not a risk to your household.
Food Recalls
Kiki seed crackers
My Food Bag Ltg white sesame seeds
Couplands mince & vege pie
Ghiotti mozarella cheese
Papamoa Spice King sesame seeds
Mahadeo Spices and Produce Warehouse sesame seeds and Qandahari Bazaar sesame seeds
Sesame seeds from these following brands / stores: Bin Inn, Scrumptious, Bare Refill, Grand Market, Classic Taste, Food 4 Less and Apna.
Doughboys bread products
New World Wanaka spaghetti & meatballs
Essente mixed nuts
Hubbards brand BeMighty granola blueberry & seeds
Product Recalls
Zodiac swimming pool heat pump
Rubber duckie toy
H&M children/baby pyjamas
CFMOTO Youth All Terrain vehicle
Magnetic Ball set
Vehicle recalls can be found here.
We hope this message was helpful in keeping you and your family safe.
This is a pretty sturdy wooden bookcase. Measurements:
*Height 90cm
*Width 90cm
*Depth 30cm
Pick-up in greytown
We've had a bit of a clear out and found we have a lot of cook books so getting rid of a few (20 in total). These are:
* The Italian Cooking Encyclopedia (512 pages)
*The Low Fat Cookbook (168 pages)
* The NZ Bread Book by Simon & Alison Holst (96 pages)
*Simple Cafe Food & More … View moreWe've had a bit of a clear out and found we have a lot of cook books so getting rid of a few (20 in total). These are:
* The Italian Cooking Encyclopedia (512 pages)
*The Low Fat Cookbook (168 pages)
* The NZ Bread Book by Simon & Alison Holst (96 pages)
*Simple Cafe Food & More Simple Cafe Food, both by Julie Le Clerc (2 x 128 pages)
*Madhur Jaffrey's Far Eastern Cookery & Madhur Jaffrey's Cookbook ( 304 & 192 pages)
* Small Food (399 pages)
*Marvellous Meals with Mince by Josceline Dimbleby (96 pages)
*From Tagine to Masala by Mike Harrison (123 pages)
Then 10 mini-cookbooks (~64 pages in each): Fast Chicken, Popular Potato, Soups, Hearty Country Cooking, Fast Vegetarian, Favourite Herbs, Tapas-Antipasto-Mezze, Chicken Cookbook, Brilliant Burgers, French Cooking.
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