Western Lake, Featherston

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1873 days ago

Win the ultimate ballet experience

The Team from

Ryman Healthcare together with the Royal New Zealand Ballet are offering you the chance to win a night at the world premiere of Hansel & Gretel in Wellington with all the trimmings including flights and accommodation.

Follow the breadcrumbs this Christmas, and venture into the dark, … View more
Ryman Healthcare together with the Royal New Zealand Ballet are offering you the chance to win a night at the world premiere of Hansel & Gretel in Wellington with all the trimmings including flights and accommodation.

Follow the breadcrumbs this Christmas, and venture into the dark, fantastical realm of Hansel & Gretel for an unforgettable evening at the ballet.

This world premiere brings together many of New Zealand’s creative talents to tell a timeless tale for audiences young and old.

*Participants must be available to travel on Wednesday 6th November.
T&C’s apply.
Enter now

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1874 days ago

ShakeOut

The Team from Wellington Water

Are you ready for next week's ShakeOut?

Make sure you get your water storage sorted and put together a plan for the safe disposal of your ones and twos before 1.30pm, 17 October.

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1875 days ago

Peppertree Luxury Accommodation FOR SALE!

New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty

This boutique hotel offers a new owner the opportunity to combine a healthy and diverse lifestyle with an interesting and profitable business which naturally scales down during winter, allowing for a holiday.

Each of the five beautifully appointed suites has been subtly themed, providing … View more
This boutique hotel offers a new owner the opportunity to combine a healthy and diverse lifestyle with an interesting and profitable business which naturally scales down during winter, allowing for a holiday.

Each of the five beautifully appointed suites has been subtly themed, providing individual charm as well as comfort. In the heart of the lodge is a spacious, recently renovated farmhouse kitchen enjoying garden and orchard views. A large woodburner with wetback heats the water for a series of radiators around the house, ensuring year-round warmth.

Organically managed, the four-hectare property provides the ability to live from the land with honey, fruit trees, berry patches, vegetable gardens, olives and grazing for sheep, cattle and horses. The small Chardonnay vineyard with a careful selection of clones produces a succulent house wine thoroughly enjoyed by guests from all around the world.

A range of useful ancillary sheds and buildings offers space for projects, hobbies, storage and accommodation for staff. Other facilities on the property include a petanque court, croquet lawn and small gymnasium overlooking the swimming pool.

This extraordinarily diverse and unique lifestyle is ideally located on State Highway One, less than a five-minute drive from central Blenheim and 15 minutes from numerous winery cellar doors, restaurants and the airport.

Offers from $2,500,000 plus GST (if any)
Find out more

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1875 days ago

Fun geocaching activity for family and friends

The Team from Ministry of Education

Looking for an outdoor activity to do with your family and friends? The Tuia Mātauranga GeoTour is a digital treasure hunt in local areas around Aotearoa NZ.

It’s on now, and if you’re keen on collectibles, there are badges and a limited edition GeoTour coin up for grabs. #TuiaMātauranga … View more
Looking for an outdoor activity to do with your family and friends? The Tuia Mātauranga GeoTour is a digital treasure hunt in local areas around Aotearoa NZ.

It’s on now, and if you’re keen on collectibles, there are badges and a limited edition GeoTour coin up for grabs. #TuiaMātauranga #Tuia250

1875 days ago

Hill Rd closed tonight to recover truck.

Piers Fuller Reporter from News of Wairarapa

Emergency closure on Remutaka Hill Road tonight

The NZ Transport Agency is advising that Remutaka Hill Road will be closed from midnight tonight, Wednesday 9 October, to approximately 5.30am tomorrow, Thursday 10 October to recover a truck.
A crane and heavy vehicle tow truck will be on the road … View more
Emergency closure on Remutaka Hill Road tonight

The NZ Transport Agency is advising that Remutaka Hill Road will be closed from midnight tonight, Wednesday 9 October, to approximately 5.30am tomorrow, Thursday 10 October to recover a truck.
A crane and heavy vehicle tow truck will be on the road during the recovery of the truck which crashed on the Upper Hutt side of the road on Tuesday night.
There will not be any access to Remutaka Hill Road while the recovery operation is underway so road users are advised to plan ahead.
There may be times when vehicles can be escorted over Remukata Hill Road or when stop/go traffic control can be used to enable vehicles to get through. Traffic supervisors at the closure points will able to advise road users.
Plan ahead for a safe, enjoyable journey. Keep up to date with:
Traffic updates: nzta.govt.nz/traffic/wellington
Facebook: facebook.com/nztawgtn
Twitter: twitter.com/nztawgtn
Journey planner: journeys.nzta.govt.nz/wellington
Phone: 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49)

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1876 days ago

Enjoy an evening under the stars.

Pixie from

An evening of delicious food, wine and stargazing.
"Under the Stars" Colombo Vineyard Martinborough with Astronomy Guide Becky Bateman. Explore the night sky, taking a close look at the Moon, Jupiter and Saturn. The constellations and stars with the stories and science behind them.
This… View more
An evening of delicious food, wine and stargazing.
"Under the Stars" Colombo Vineyard Martinborough with Astronomy Guide Becky Bateman. Explore the night sky, taking a close look at the Moon, Jupiter and Saturn. The constellations and stars with the stories and science behind them.
This Friday 11th October 7pm.
Pop into the Martinborough and Masterton i-SITE's to get your ticket now! Limited tickets available.

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1877 days ago

Hill road maintenance closures coming... Are you going to be affected?

Piers Fuller Reporter from News of Wairarapa

Remutaka Hill night time closures to resume from 10 November
Planned full night time closures of State Highway 2 over the Remutaka Hill are set to resume from Sunday 10 November to enable essential maintenance and slip prevention works to be safely carried out.
The NZ Transport Agency is giving … View more
Remutaka Hill night time closures to resume from 10 November
Planned full night time closures of State Highway 2 over the Remutaka Hill are set to resume from Sunday 10 November to enable essential maintenance and slip prevention works to be safely carried out.
The NZ Transport Agency is giving early notice of the planned closures scheduled over the next 12 months which include four one-night closures and three blocks of five consecutive night closures.
The first one-night closure is on Sunday 10 November from 9pm to 4am Monday, followed by five consecutive nights from Sunday 24 November to Friday morning 29 November.
There are a further five consecutive night closures next year, scheduled for Sunday 12 January to Friday 17 January, and Sunday 3 May to Friday 8 May. The remaining one-night closures are scheduled for Sunday 5 April, Sunday 12 July and Sunday 13 September. During these periods, the 14 kilometre stretch of road will be closed from 9pm to 4am.
Further information on the Remutaka Hill Road closures is available at www.nzta.govt.nz...

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1877 days ago

KOKOMAI Festival starts this THURSDAY..come and get your tickets!

We love the variety of shows on this year in KOKOMAI. Only 3 days to go - come in and get your tickets from us for Readers and Writers events this weekend at Aratoi, Cellfish in Carterton, My Name is Moana and singer Jane Keller in Sundays at Ira's, Barry Saunders at Tinui and PIrinoa … View moreWe love the variety of shows on this year in KOKOMAI. Only 3 days to go - come in and get your tickets from us for Readers and Writers events this weekend at Aratoi, Cellfish in Carterton, My Name is Moana and singer Jane Keller in Sundays at Ira's, Barry Saunders at Tinui and PIrinoa ...just some of this weekend's line up!

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1878 days ago

Poll: Should parents be fined if their children drop out of school?

Neighbourly.co.nz

The National Party is considering a policy of fining parents $3000 if their children drop out of school and don't enter further education or training.

Simon Bridges says "The reality is if you're not in work, education or training, you're going to be languishing in a dole … View more
The National Party is considering a policy of fining parents $3000 if their children drop out of school and don't enter further education or training.

Simon Bridges says "The reality is if you're not in work, education or training, you're going to be languishing in a dole queue, and the evidence is potentially for a long time". Do you agree with this policy? Should parents be fined?

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Should parents be fined if their children drop out of school?
  • 35.3% Yes - they are responsible for their children
    35.3% Complete
  • 25.9% It's not fair to assume they'll end up in the dole queue
    25.9% Complete
  • 38.8% No - it's not the parents' choice
    38.8% Complete
1509 votes
1878 days ago

Viola/Pansy Plants

Debbie from Greytown

Lovely purple viola/pansy plants $2.50 each. Pickup in Greytown.

Price: $2.50

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