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If you’re an avid reader of NZ House & Garden and NZ Gardener, you’ll love The Editors’ Escape! Join editors Naomi Larkin and Jo McCarroll on an unforgettable journey to the stunning Hawke’s Bay, experiencing the best of travel, tour and taste.
Unlike any other travel package, this … View moreIf you’re an avid reader of NZ House & Garden and NZ Gardener, you’ll love The Editors’ Escape! Join editors Naomi Larkin and Jo McCarroll on an unforgettable journey to the stunning Hawke’s Bay, experiencing the best of travel, tour and taste.
Unlike any other travel package, this escorted tour gives you the opportunity to get to know the editors behind your much-loved magazines, hearing first hand about the upcoming season trends, interiors, and gardening tips.
Be in to win with The Editors' Escape! Our friends at NZ House & Garden are giving away tickets to their popular House Tours this season. Tell us your favourite New Zealand destination where you'd like to escape with us via this link and be in to win one of five double passes to a House Tour of your choice.
Visit www.editorsescape.co.nz... for more information and to secure your spot today.
Competition closes on 15th January 2020.
Hi all - can anyone recommend a blinds installer who operates locally. Would like them done ASAP.
Thanks
David.
Does anyone have off cuts of wediboard (blue and grey very light waterproof board used to line bathrooms before tiling) they are throwing out? Very good backing for mosaics. Not sure what it’s called in NZ and only came across it when I lived in UK but hoping someone knows what it’s called here… View moreDoes anyone have off cuts of wediboard (blue and grey very light waterproof board used to line bathrooms before tiling) they are throwing out? Very good backing for mosaics. Not sure what it’s called in NZ and only came across it when I lived in UK but hoping someone knows what it’s called here and better still, had some they are throwing away.
Cubro Super Stroller, very good condition. Brakes and wheel lock, padded seat, removable metal shopping basket under seat. Meal tray I can’t recall how to fit properly, but comes with it. Semi-folding. Heavier frame model, new over $400.
Pick up Featherston. 1 of 2 different models, see other … View moreCubro Super Stroller, very good condition. Brakes and wheel lock, padded seat, removable metal shopping basket under seat. Meal tray I can’t recall how to fit properly, but comes with it. Semi-folding. Heavier frame model, new over $400.
Pick up Featherston. 1 of 2 different models, see other listing.
Good condition. Brakes and wheel lock, padded seat, removable metal shopping basket under seat and canvas bag. Semi-folding.
Pick up Featherston. 1 of 2 different models, see other listing.
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The New Zealand Cycle Classic is nearly here! From 14 -19 January come and see some of the world's best road cyclists in action. Join in the fun of dressing up, making heaps of noise and being involved in the racing action. First up is chance to meet the team - Tues 14th in Masterton.
Find … View moreThe New Zealand Cycle Classic is nearly here! From 14 -19 January come and see some of the world's best road cyclists in action. Join in the fun of dressing up, making heaps of noise and being involved in the racing action. First up is chance to meet the team - Tues 14th in Masterton.
Find out more about the race here and how to get involved with all the fun.
With the help of animal rights group SAFE, Animal Evac New Zealand has sent a specialist team of six trained disaster responders to New South Wales. They are supporting animals and communities impacted by the catastrophic bush fires.
The team has experience in animal disaster management, … View moreWith the help of animal rights group SAFE, Animal Evac New Zealand has sent a specialist team of six trained disaster responders to New South Wales. They are supporting animals and communities impacted by the catastrophic bush fires.
The team has experience in animal disaster management, international humanitarian aid, veterinary medicine, disaster victim identification, paramedicine, incident management, animal control, wildland firefighting and technical animal rescue.
Animal Evac is asking for donations to support their work on the ground in Australia and in responding to future emergencies. They are extremely grateful to the organisations and individuals who have already supported this deployment and helped make it possible.
To learn more about Animal Evac’s work and to stay up to date with their Australian deployment, follow them on Facebook or visit our Website
We have been working this week on Cuba Street to resolve a cross-connection to reduce the contamination in the inner Wellington Harbour.
Recent tests show that the water quality has still not improved sufficiently, so we continue to advise people to avoid swimming or collecting seafood at the … View moreWe have been working this week on Cuba Street to resolve a cross-connection to reduce the contamination in the inner Wellington Harbour.
Recent tests show that the water quality has still not improved sufficiently, so we continue to advise people to avoid swimming or collecting seafood at the Taranaki Diving Platform and the shaded area on the map below until further notice.
Signage is in place in the affected areas.
Following the installation of the temporary above ground pipe, we now need to install a permanent underground pipe which means excavating from the Dixon/Willis intersection along Willis Street to State Highway 1 near Ghuznee Street.
On Monday 13 January 2020 we will start site investigations, … View moreFollowing the installation of the temporary above ground pipe, we now need to install a permanent underground pipe which means excavating from the Dixon/Willis intersection along Willis Street to State Highway 1 near Ghuznee Street.
On Monday 13 January 2020 we will start site investigations, locating service in the road and trenching along Willis Street. Pedestrian access along both sides of Willis Street will remain the same.
We are holding a community meeting next week, where we would like to invite businesses owners and residents to discuss the project work. We will have a project engineer, council representatives and local councillors available to answer any questions you may have.
The details for the community meeting are:
Tuesday 14 January, 5.30pm - Conference Centre, St John’s in the City.
Updates on this project will be available at: www.wellingtonwater.co.nz...
We have a box of CD’s, everything from country, rock & classics. If anybody can give them a new home it would be great, hate throwing them out but have no need for them. Probably about 60-70 with 2 racks to stack them in.
What a great line up of NZ musical talent at this year's festival ....plus
for the first time ever the prestige classic car rally, Cruise Martinborough, will be on site at Tauherenikau for the Saturday afternoon (Jan 25) from 1:30pm to 5:30pm. See hundreds of classic and muscle cars while … View moreWhat a great line up of NZ musical talent at this year's festival ....plus
for the first time ever the prestige classic car rally, Cruise Martinborough, will be on site at Tauherenikau for the Saturday afternoon (Jan 25) from 1:30pm to 5:30pm. See hundreds of classic and muscle cars while enjoying the afternoon show. Your $40 ticket gets you this plus the main event - the SATURDAY NIGHT SPECTACULAR with
5.30pm to 6.00pm Melissa and the Doctor
6.00pm to 6.30pm Dust and Gold
6.30pm to 7.00pm Jackie Bristow
7.00pm to 7.30pm Ainslie Allen
7.30pm to 8.30pm Bevan Gardiner and James Davy
8.30 to 10.00pm The Warratahs
Get your ticket now from us at either the Masterton or Martinborough i-SITE Visitor Centres. Going to be a great day!
Work will continue between the hours of 9pm and 6am tonight on Vivian Street, Cuba Street and Abel Smith Street.
Abel Smith Street and Cuba Street will be closed, indicated in red on the map below. Vivian Street will have a partial shoulder closure rather than a full closure indicated in orange in… View moreWork will continue between the hours of 9pm and 6am tonight on Vivian Street, Cuba Street and Abel Smith Street.
Abel Smith Street and Cuba Street will be closed, indicated in red on the map below. Vivian Street will have a partial shoulder closure rather than a full closure indicated in orange in the map below. Please follow the traffic management signage along Vivian Street.
During this time resident access is still available, and residents do not need to move their vehicles.
Work will recommence next Monday 13 January at 8pm and continue on week nights between 8pm and 6am until the morning of Friday 17 January.
We would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused during this project.
A reminder that Remutaka Hill road will be closed for five nights from this Sunday night (12 January to Friday morning 17 January,) between 9pm and 4am.
If you have an urgent need to travel over the hill, a limited shuttle service is available. Please email as soon as possible :… View moreA reminder that Remutaka Hill road will be closed for five nights from this Sunday night (12 January to Friday morning 17 January,) between 9pm and 4am.
If you have an urgent need to travel over the hill, a limited shuttle service is available. Please email as soon as possible :remutaka@nzta.govt.nz
Having the road fully closed to traffic is critical to ensuring road crew safety while they undertake essential maintenance and slip prevention works to make the road safer. Plan your travel or that of friends and family heading our way to see you .
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