Western Lake, Featherston

2475 days ago

Martinborough residents celebrate having drinkable water again after boil water notice lifted

Piers Fuller Reporter from News of Wairarapa

After months of dealing with inconvenience, risk and the cost of not having drinkable water, Martin…

2475 days ago

Do you have native plants in your garden - that you don't want?

Michael from Martinborough

Hello Neighbours

We're looking for *free* native plants.
Don't mind whether they're established plants, potted or not (we have a ute & shovel! :)
Prompt collection assured.

We've recently purchased 14 acres of ex grazing land in Longbush and want to restore two to three … View moreHello Neighbours

We're looking for *free* native plants.
Don't mind whether they're established plants, potted or not (we have a ute & shovel! :)
Prompt collection assured.

We've recently purchased 14 acres of ex grazing land in Longbush and want to restore two to three acres with native plant regeneration.

Please get in touch if you or your neighbours think you can help!

Thanks, Mike

Free

2475 days ago

#PinkShirtDay

The Team from Wellington Water

It’s a sea of pink here at Wellington Water as we celebrate diversity and stand up against bullying for #PinkShirtDay💟
We held a fundraising morning tea/bake off this morning, with a lot of sweet treats for everyone to choose from. A huge thanks goes out to those who brought in something for … View moreIt’s a sea of pink here at Wellington Water as we celebrate diversity and stand up against bullying for #PinkShirtDay💟
We held a fundraising morning tea/bake off this morning, with a lot of sweet treats for everyone to choose from. A huge thanks goes out to those who brought in something for the morning tea 🍰 great effort team.

Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu, Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora!

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2476 days ago

Wow, 50?! You've come a long way Aratoi!

Piers Fuller Reporter from News of Wairarapa

In 2019, Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, in Masterton, celebrates its first 50 years of existence with an exhibition representing 50 years of collecting: fifty/fifty - 50 years of Aratoi.
With more than 3000 items to choose from it has been no easy task, but the selection reflects the … View moreIn 2019, Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, in Masterton, celebrates its first 50 years of existence with an exhibition representing 50 years of collecting: fifty/fifty - 50 years of Aratoi.
With more than 3000 items to choose from it has been no easy task, but the selection reflects the highlights and significant events, as well as the many gifts received, that have helped form the Aratoi collection.
From the obvious, such as work by Colin McCahon, Robin White and Barbara Hepworth, to the less obvious: an 1869 ship’s biscuit with a tale to tell of the visit of a prince; from Taonga Māori to botanical sketches and contemporary art to photographs of early settlement, there will be some surprises as items never shown before emerge into the light. The 50th celebrations include public events, an education programme, and a publication.
fifty/fifty - 50 years of Aratoi Opening: 16 August, 5.30pm.
Publication launch: 11 October, 5.30pm.
The exhibition continues until 10 November.
Aratoi is open daily, 10-4, Koha is welcome.

2478 days ago

Poll: Will you bring your own re-usable containers to the supermarket?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Supermarket giant Foodstuffs has announced that in the North Island it will now be allowing customers to bring re-useable containers for use in staffed areas like seafood, bakery, delicatessen, and butchery areas.

To read more, click here.