Western Lake, Featherston

1985 days ago

Wellington pump stations increasingly blocked by rubbish - 32 tonnes each week

The Team from Wellington Water

Wellingtonians are flushing thirty-two tonnes of tampons, nappies and wet wipes each week!!

These items cause blockages and damage to our wastewater network, and often have to be cleared by hand.

Remember to only flush the 3Ps! Poo, Pee and (toilet) Paper 💩🚽🧻

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1985 days ago

We're all a little bit country... Y'all headin' along for a knees-up?

Piers Fuller Reporter from News of Wairarapa

Mixing country music and classic cars, the 2020 Wairarapa Country Music Festival at Tauherenikau promises to be an event like no other.

Not only is legendary kiwi band The Warratahs headlining a star-studded line-up, day two of the three day festival will feature hundreds of classic and muscle … View more
Mixing country music and classic cars, the 2020 Wairarapa Country Music Festival at Tauherenikau promises to be an event like no other.

Not only is legendary kiwi band The Warratahs headlining a star-studded line-up, day two of the three day festival will feature hundreds of classic and muscle cars from the annual Cruise Martinborough.
Hosted at the beautiful Tauherenikau Race Course in Wairarapa from January 24-26, (Friday to Sunday), the festival is becoming recognised as one of the best in the country. It’s also proving to be top billing for motorhome and caravanners with ample space and excellent facilities, all set in a stunning environment adjacent to a large stand of historic native bush.
Organised by the Wairarapa Racing Club, general manager Matthew Sherry says the 2020 festival is going to be huge.
“We couldn’t be more excited as this we believe is one of the best line-ups we have put together in the four years of hosting the festival,” Matthew says.
“The music line-up is incredible and we’re confident that it is going to be something very special,” he says.
The addition of Cruise Martinborough, which runs from 23-26 January, adds another exciting aspect to the festival making it an event not to miss, he says. The annual four day rally, which brings together the best classic and muscle cars from across the country, will be on-site at Tauherenikau on the Saturday afternoon giving country music festival goers the chance to get up close and personal with these magnificent machines.
“Cruise Martinborough is now an established event, so to have them involved on the Saturday is going to be fantastic.”
The star of the 2020 show will be The Warratahs, who after nearly 35 years of playing and performing are a New Zealand music institution.
Also confirmed is: New Zealand Entertainer of the Year 2018, Ainslie Allen; UB40 openers Dust & Gold from Nelson; Nashville based kiwi singer/songwriter Jackie Bristow; Tui award nominees, Melissa & The Dr; Bevan Gardiner (of John Denver tribute fame) with James Davy; Wairarapa-based performer Sue Dyson; and the grand-daddy of them all, Wayne R. Heath, who has well over 50 years of experience as a singer, entertainer and recording artist.

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1986 days ago

Which New Zealand regions have the worst speeders?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Satellite-based data has revealed the New Zealand regions where the worst speeding offenders drive.

On a per-capita basis, the Tasman Police district is the worst with an infringement level of 1.01 over four years. The region includes Nelson Bays, the West Coast and Marlborough. It was the only … View more
Satellite-based data has revealed the New Zealand regions where the worst speeding offenders drive.

On a per-capita basis, the Tasman Police district is the worst with an infringement level of 1.01 over four years. The region includes Nelson Bays, the West Coast and Marlborough. It was the only area surveyed to break the 1:1 ratio.

The second highest was Waitemata (0.82), followed by Waikato (0.74). To read more, click here

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1986 days ago

Support your local community with My Challenge

Challenge Fuel

My Challenge is a rewards programme designed to make a difference.
You can earn points, save on fuel with discounts and support your local community by donating your points or discounts.
Register here

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1986 days ago

Local collection events - Amnesty and Buy-back

The Team from New Zealand Police

Over the next three months New Zealanders have the opportunity to ensure that all prohibited firearms are removed out of our communities.

We know that the firearms community are good New Zealanders who want to do the right thing.

These local collection points are the opportunity to do just … View more
Over the next three months New Zealanders have the opportunity to ensure that all prohibited firearms are removed out of our communities.

We know that the firearms community are good New Zealanders who want to do the right thing.

These local collection points are the opportunity to do just that.

We look forward to working with all our communities across Aotearoa as part of this journey.

www.police.govt.nz...

1988 days ago

Black cats

Janine from Timberlea

I'm interested 2know... How many black cats we have in Timberlea neighborhood & roughly how old is yours?... my reasoning is they maybe from same family. I have a female(now fixed)who had afew litters B4 we intervened & got her fixed aswel as her son & 2daughters, 1 had 4 kittens … View moreI'm interested 2know... How many black cats we have in Timberlea neighborhood & roughly how old is yours?... my reasoning is they maybe from same family. I have a female(now fixed)who had afew litters B4 we intervened & got her fixed aswel as her son & 2daughters, 1 had 4 kittens we gave 2 kitten inn. That was a yr or so ago. But after seeing afew here & there they have similar face n eye's as mine who adopted me lol

1987 days ago

New Zealand Biosecurity Awards are open!

Biosecurity New Zealand

It takes all of us to protect what we've got but there are a few champions worth celebrating – could this be you?

These Awards recognise and celebrate outstanding contributions to protecting our country – in our communities, businesses, on-farm, on-orchard, iwi and hapū, government, … View more
It takes all of us to protect what we've got but there are a few champions worth celebrating – could this be you?

These Awards recognise and celebrate outstanding contributions to protecting our country – in our communities, businesses, on-farm, on-orchard, iwi and hapū, government, in the bush and in our backyards.

If you, an organisation or someone you know is putting in the hard yards to protect New Zealand against pests and diseases, it’s time to shine a light on their achievements.

*Entries open until 24 July.
Enter now

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1987 days ago

Local self employed graphic designer

Amelinda from South Wairarapa District

Hi Everyone,

I have some time up my sleeve to take on new projects.

Feel free to get in touch, check out my Facebook page @desirablemedia

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1988 days ago

Double bed and single bed bunk

Larissa from Maoribank

Grey steel frame bunk bed in good condition.
2m long x 1.4m wide x 1.8m high.
Comes with almost new double mattress but not the single mattress.
Pick up Upper Hutt.

Price: $150

1988 days ago

Will you dunk it for Plunket?

Resene

Between 20 June and 1 July 2019, for every regularly priced blue testpot you purchase, Resene will donate $1 to Plunket – New Zealand's largest provider of support services for the development, health and wellbeing of children under five.

Plunket works together with families and … View more
Between 20 June and 1 July 2019, for every regularly priced blue testpot you purchase, Resene will donate $1 to Plunket – New Zealand's largest provider of support services for the development, health and wellbeing of children under five.

Plunket works together with families and communities to ensure the best start for every child. So, now’s the perfect time to try your hand at that DIY you’ve been meaning to get around to – and help support Kiwi kids in the process.

For more details, visit your local Resene owned ColorShop, NZ only.
Find out more

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