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To honour Waitangi Day Pūkaha are running a series of free, fun workshops (wānanga) where you can learn how to harvest and weave harakeke (flax).
Workshops run Mon 3 Feb - 7 Feb (including Waitangi Day).
Morning wānanga: 10.30am -12.30pm Afternoon wānanga 1.00pm - 3.00pm
The first hour … View moreTo honour Waitangi Day Pūkaha are running a series of free, fun workshops (wānanga) where you can learn how to harvest and weave harakeke (flax).
Workshops run Mon 3 Feb - 7 Feb (including Waitangi Day).
Morning wānanga: 10.30am -12.30pm Afternoon wānanga 1.00pm - 3.00pm
The first hour includes a hikoi to Pūkaha's wetlands to learn about harakeke tikanga and sustainable harvesting, followed by hands-on learning to weave your own harkakeke tuna (fish) to take home. Give them a call to book first in first served! 06 375 8004.
Get your family and friends together, pack a picnic and head to the Tauherenikau races. With live music, free kids entertainment and exciting racing action its a recipe for a great day out. Food trucks on site too.
Gates are open from 10am.
Dennis Lind and the friendly, knowledgeable team at The Curtain Store provide a combination of good old fashioned service and expert advice.
Their crafted curtains, drapes, blinds and nets (terylenes) can be found in homes of happy customers all around the Hutt Valley, Wairarapa and Wellington … View moreDennis Lind and the friendly, knowledgeable team at The Curtain Store provide a combination of good old fashioned service and expert advice.
Their crafted curtains, drapes, blinds and nets (terylenes) can be found in homes of happy customers all around the Hutt Valley, Wairarapa and Wellington region, including all the newest housing developments and Summerset Retirement Village.
With over 50 years combined experience, they ensure our customers get exactly the right product for their needs. They get to know customers’ design style and what they want, then use their knowledge to apply what works technically. “This definitely comes up with a superior result,” owner Dennis says. “Knowledge combined with understanding makes a huge difference. “There is nothing better than a customer loving what we have done – that is what all our staff live for - we don’t just want to make a sale – we work hard to make customers happy,” he says.
The Curtain Store has one of New Zealand’s largest' libraries of cut length display samples and one of the largest ranges of fabric rolls in store, which gives plenty of choice and design scope when decision making.
While The Curtain Store specialises in made to order drapes, blinds and other window treatments, plus everything needed for those keen to make their own. They are locally owned and offers a free, no-obligation, measure and quote.
The Curtain Store, 8 Queen Street, Upper Hutt. Phone 0508 4 DRAPES
ANDY IRVINE is one of the great Irish singers. Performing for more than 50 years and hailed as “a tradition in himself”, he has toured the world and is a world music pioneer and an icon for traditional music and musicians.
BOB COOPER-GRUNDY and KATE MARSHALL (Bob and Kate) also perform with … View moreANDY IRVINE is one of the great Irish singers. Performing for more than 50 years and hailed as “a tradition in himself”, he has toured the world and is a world music pioneer and an icon for traditional music and musicians.
BOB COOPER-GRUNDY and KATE MARSHALL (Bob and Kate) also perform with finger-picking Blues and Americana folk songs. Get your ticket from us at either the Masterton or Martinborough i-SITEs today (there are door sales but they're plus $5 so buy now!)
With 2020 headliners Herbs Acoustic supported by Maisey Rika and other local acts, who wouldn't want to relax, unwind and enjoy Waifest at Queen Elizabeth Park. This year marking the 180th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty.
Fantastic day out for all the family to enjoy. Live … View moreWith 2020 headliners Herbs Acoustic supported by Maisey Rika and other local acts, who wouldn't want to relax, unwind and enjoy Waifest at Queen Elizabeth Park. This year marking the 180th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty.
Fantastic day out for all the family to enjoy. Live entertainment, art, food stalls, storytelling and history.
Free admission. Starting at 10am on Thursday, 6 February 2020.
An opportunity for people of all cultures to explore what Waitangi Day means and celebrate our Tangata Whenau, the people and our beautiful region.
Dracaena Marginata plant 1.9m high, pot not included. Great for purifying the air, removes up to 87% of VOC's $50
Pickup in Greytown
Dracaena Marginata plant 1.9m high, pot not included. Great for purifying the air, removes up to 87% of VOC's $50
Pickup in Greytown
For the first time in over a decade, Masterton, Carterton and South Wairarapa district councils have…
Martinborough Fair is on this Saturday 1st Feb 8am -4pm! Something for everyone with over 400 exhibitors it is the place to be to find top quality NZ-made crafts, clothing, great food and music too See you there.
I'd like to offer my place as a drop-off for people who want glass jars with lids. They could be little or large. A lot of us are making jams or preserves from our fruit and vegetable gardens at the moment. I've been recycling like mad, but lately have been collecting jars for apricot and… View moreI'd like to offer my place as a drop-off for people who want glass jars with lids. They could be little or large. A lot of us are making jams or preserves from our fruit and vegetable gardens at the moment. I've been recycling like mad, but lately have been collecting jars for apricot and blackberry jam, and elderberry syrup. Suddenly my stash of jars seems unequal to the task. Anyone out there who would like to participate?
The Sunday Star-Times is investigating the difficulties of finding work when you're female and over 50. Anecdotally we are aware of women being shut out of the workforce around this time. If you can relate, and are willing to talk about your experience, please email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz
Kia ora koutou, I am Johnny, a Wellington resident since 2000. I am a member of the Whaitua Te Whanganui-a-Tara Committee tasked with making recommendations to Greater Wellington Regional Council on the future of our coastal and freshwater quality, and how our water is used. Our waterways and all … View moreKia ora koutou, I am Johnny, a Wellington resident since 2000. I am a member of the Whaitua Te Whanganui-a-Tara Committee tasked with making recommendations to Greater Wellington Regional Council on the future of our coastal and freshwater quality, and how our water is used. Our waterways and all the fish and species that live in them are precious taonga, so we have set out to understand how they are valued and what should be done to provide the future we want for our water.
We want to work with you to make our Whaitua more sustainable and healthy so that the future generations can continue to enjoy the many beautiful parks, rivers, streams and beaches of this catchment.
To leave behind a strong legacy, we need to protect the health and mauri of our waterways, which are under pressure due to population and land development. We need to fix our waste and stormwater infrastructure. These are big changes, and needs to reflect our communities’ views informed by good evidence and information.
Connect with us to talk about what we can do together. You can reach us at whaitua@gw.govt.nz. To see what we have been doing visit our Facebook page, and to share what you value about our water and your solutions have your say down below.
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