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Help scribble your worries away with this free community-inspired colouring sheet to give your brain a creative boost.
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Our gardens are getting smaller, so NZ Gardener wants to come up with some suggestions for edible crops that do well in pots and small spaces! Suggest the crops that have done well for you (ideally specify a variety) and tell other keen gardeners how you grew them, how they performed for you, and … View moreOur gardens are getting smaller, so NZ Gardener wants to come up with some suggestions for edible crops that do well in pots and small spaces! Suggest the crops that have done well for you (ideally specify a variety) and tell other keen gardeners how you grew them, how they performed for you, and any practical advice you would pass on to ensure a great result with that crop, and any secret tips you are prepared to pass on! If your tip is used in the magazine, you'll receive a free copy... And of course the glory of being in New Zealand's favourite gardening magazine! Click on this link to send us your best tip!
Rathkeale student Eddie Rice and St Matthew's student Carys Gibbs produced this amazing film that looks at three conservation projects throughout Wairarapa. Check out the link below.
Issues such as high rates, wastewater scheme upgrades and transport issues are what residents are ta…
Our farm systems and rural communities are approaching a possibly unprecedented era of change and disruption, which also brings potential for new opportunities. Concerned farmer Donna Hintz, is bringing Sam Lang, Regenerative innovation and research collaborator, to Masterton to share what he’s … View moreOur farm systems and rural communities are approaching a possibly unprecedented era of change and disruption, which also brings potential for new opportunities. Concerned farmer Donna Hintz, is bringing Sam Lang, Regenerative innovation and research collaborator, to Masterton to share what he’s learned from farmers, scientists and practitioners around the world that are pioneering new farming systems and practices.
Sam works alongside farmers, innovators, B+LNZ, Manaaki Whenua and Quorum Sense farming group to grow and support the transformation of our farm and food systems (and therefore the well being of our land and communities). He is also involved in climate change and agriculture conversations at a national level (Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment & Generation Zero), and with our agricultural science system via the Our Land & Water National Science Challenge.
RIVAL Wealth is excited to co-sponsor this event with Gibson Sheat Lawyers Masterton and invite anyone with an interest in food and fibre production to hear him speak.
Drinking water and wastewater have occupied a lot of council attention recently, but transport links…
Restrictions are still in place in the Wairarapa.
We have successfully reduced the number of pests invading our plants, but we still need your help to eradicate this completely.
So please, no pea planting, no pea seeds and no pea straw.
This pest has the potential to destroy pea crops, so … View moreRestrictions are still in place in the Wairarapa.
We have successfully reduced the number of pests invading our plants, but we still need your help to eradicate this completely.
So please, no pea planting, no pea seeds and no pea straw.
This pest has the potential to destroy pea crops, so restrictions are for both commercial and residential growers. With your help, we can eradicate pea weevil completely.
If you see peas growing, get in touch: 0800 80 99 66, or biosecurity.govt.nz/peaweevil
Thanks for your support, we cannot do this without you.
UPDATE 20/9/2019
We have received the results from the shoreline testing following the public concern raised via social media.
The results are well below bathing standards, indicating it is safe for recreational water activity.
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We have been made aware of a video on social media of Titahi … View moreUPDATE 20/9/2019
We have received the results from the shoreline testing following the public concern raised via social media.
The results are well below bathing standards, indicating it is safe for recreational water activity.
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We have been made aware of a video on social media of Titahi Bay beach with comments of suspected wastewater pollution/sewage.
We can confirm there has been no discharge or overflow event from the Porirua Wastewater Treatment Plant.
The video shows seaweed and sea foam, which is common following heavy winds.
We will be conducting tests in the area for reassurance, and will provide an update when these results have been received.
Wairarapa train services have been suspended after a tree struck a locomotive, injuring the driver.
Maintenance and relief crew are on their way to the site but due to location and damage of the locomotive, it could take some time.
Limited buses are available to Woodside, but people are … View moreWairarapa train services have been suspended after a tree struck a locomotive, injuring the driver.
Maintenance and relief crew are on their way to the site but due to location and damage of the locomotive, it could take some time.
Limited buses are available to Woodside, but people are advised to organise alternative transport.
Dementia affects us in more ways than one, and more of us than we realise.
That’s why this September, thousands of Kiwis will joining Memory Walks to show their support for all those living with dementia.
Will you join us this World Alzheimers Month?
Where: Midland Park in the city
… View moreDementia affects us in more ways than one, and more of us than we realise.
That’s why this September, thousands of Kiwis will joining Memory Walks to show their support for all those living with dementia.
Will you join us this World Alzheimers Month?
Where: Midland Park in the city
When: 12.30pm Wednesday 25th September
Register today at alzheimers.org.nz
Let’s make dementia top of mind.
We want to say a heartfelt thank you to Wattie’s NZ and the 150 schools who took part in this year's Cans for Good campaign. Thanks to the incredible effort of students, teachers and whānau, over 30,000 cans were collected and will make a huge difference to Salvation Army foodbanks around … View moreWe want to say a heartfelt thank you to Wattie’s NZ and the 150 schools who took part in this year's Cans for Good campaign. Thanks to the incredible effort of students, teachers and whānau, over 30,000 cans were collected and will make a huge difference to Salvation Army foodbanks around Aotearoa.
Wattie’s generously donated a further 25,000 cans taking the total number collected to over 56,000 cans.
It seems people are struggling to come to grips with the new recycling bin system in Wairarapa.
What's your experience been?
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