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Craig Thorburn’s stock response to how he comes to be in Greytown is simple. “I got divorced, I fell in love with it, it’s cheaper”. Cheaper it may be, but his little oasis in Main Street looks a million dollars.
The Auckland landscape designer who previously owned a subtropical garden open… View moreCraig Thorburn’s stock response to how he comes to be in Greytown is simple. “I got divorced, I fell in love with it, it’s cheaper”. Cheaper it may be, but his little oasis in Main Street looks a million dollars.
The Auckland landscape designer who previously owned a subtropical garden open to the public, now owns Grand Illusions, a botanically inspired decorative garden sculpture and homewares store.
His home, once owned by Sir Hart Udy, twice Mayor of Greytown shows his deft decorative touch, but it is the garden wrought from a former carpark which will delight visitors to the Wairarapa Garden Tour this weekend, raising funds for Pukaha Mount Bruce.
Though small, just 800 sq metres, this garden is grand in stature and Craig has designed a series of themed rooms ranging in style from colonial to contemporary and employing a different colour palette in each.
A three-time gold medal winner at the Ellerslie Flower Show, also collecting two silvers and a bronze, Craig is more than willing to share his expertise. On Saturday, November 10th at 5.30pm he will give a lecture at Longwood, Featherston on what makes good garden design. He plans to make the talk interactive, with ideas and practical advice for how to cope with the space that is relevant to participant’s own gardens.
Tickets are available at Eventfinda, The Grocer Martinborough, Grand Illusions Greytown, Esc Velocity Featherston.
This year’s applications for Te Awarua-o-Porirua Harbour and Wairarapa Moana community group funding have now closed. We’re so pleased to have received a record number of applications that met the criteria this year! Thank you everyone!
This means we’re going to need a little more time to … View moreThis year’s applications for Te Awarua-o-Porirua Harbour and Wairarapa Moana community group funding have now closed. We’re so pleased to have received a record number of applications that met the criteria this year! Thank you everyone!
This means we’re going to need a little more time to review them all. We will announce the successful applications on 1 December 2018. Check the funding page on our website on that date and our social media channels for updates!
New Zealanders are embracing the reusable bag ahead of a plastic bag ban, but they could be carrying something else around – bacteria.
ACT leader David Seymour says 20 people could die each year using reusable bags.
"It's coming up to summer and people will be in a hot car with … View moreNew Zealanders are embracing the reusable bag ahead of a plastic bag ban, but they could be carrying something else around – bacteria.
ACT leader David Seymour says 20 people could die each year using reusable bags.
"It's coming up to summer and people will be in a hot car with their chicken in a canvas bag ... and suddenly, you've got a real serious case for poor food hygiene."
Food safety expert Steve Flint said it was a valid concern. Read more here
The Tui Brewery has now just about been running car shows for a year and they are becoming really popular
Do you know a community champ that is doing great work in the Masterton district? If so, the Masterton District Council wants to hear about them! The 2018 Youth and Civic awards are open.
So if you know someone who goes above and beyond to make our district a great place, don’t forget to … View moreDo you know a community champ that is doing great work in the Masterton district? If so, the Masterton District Council wants to hear about them! The 2018 Youth and Civic awards are open.
So if you know someone who goes above and beyond to make our district a great place, don’t forget to nominate them before 9 November 2018! You can get more information through the MDC website.
How to get away with Murder (seasons 1&2)
Tales of the Darkside (the complete series)
The Fall (series 1&2)
Blacklist (1st season)
The Expanse (season 1)
I'm having a clearout of TV series I've watched, enjoyed, but which aren't keepers. $10 for each programme/set.
… View moreHow to get away with Murder (seasons 1&2)
Tales of the Darkside (the complete series)
The Fall (series 1&2)
Blacklist (1st season)
The Expanse (season 1)
I'm having a clearout of TV series I've watched, enjoyed, but which aren't keepers. $10 for each programme/set.
Collection is from Featherston
Ph 022 0874527, or PM me.
Thanks
Northwest gales are expected over much of eastern and central parts of the South Island during Saturday, including Wellington. A warning for severe northwest gales is now in force for the Canterbury High Country, Marlborough, Wellington and the Wairarapa.
Strong wind gusts could damage trees, … View moreNorthwest gales are expected over much of eastern and central parts of the South Island during Saturday, including Wellington. A warning for severe northwest gales is now in force for the Canterbury High Country, Marlborough, Wellington and the Wairarapa.
Strong wind gusts could damage trees, powerlines and unsecured structures. Driving may be hazardous, especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles.
Area: Wellington, Wairarapa and the Marlborough Sounds
Valid: 14 hours from 11:00am Saturday to 1:00am Sunday
Forecast: Severe northwest gales in exposed places, gusting 120km/h at times
Hey Wellington!
Subway® is celebrating World Sandwich Day today and we're helping feed the hungry in our community! Last year, we donated over 90,000 meals to KiwiHarvest. With your help, we can feed even more this year. So, join the Subway® Live Feed and head to your local participating … View moreHey Wellington!
Subway® is celebrating World Sandwich Day today and we're helping feed the hungry in our community! Last year, we donated over 90,000 meals to KiwiHarvest. With your help, we can feed even more this year. So, join the Subway® Live Feed and head to your local participating Subway® in Wellington. Buy a Sub. Get one FREE. AND Subway® will donate a meal to charity. Because everyone deserves a good feed.
Join us for the first featured Maker Faire in New Zealand this Sunday 4 November!
From stylish shoe sketching to roboticless robots, clever crafts to daring drone races, we’re celebrating the innovative spirit of Aotearoa! Bring your tamariki along to a fun-filled, family-friendly day of … View moreJoin us for the first featured Maker Faire in New Zealand this Sunday 4 November!
From stylish shoe sketching to roboticless robots, clever crafts to daring drone races, we’re celebrating the innovative spirit of Aotearoa! Bring your tamariki along to a fun-filled, family-friendly day of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness.
Door sales are $9pp and children under 16 years get in for FREE!
Creating safer communities means ensuring that no one lives in fear of harm on the streets or in their own home.
For the month of November, we want to raise awareness for all forms including family harm, elder and child abuse, sexual assault, gang violence, and more.
Perhaps sign-up to … View moreCreating safer communities means ensuring that no one lives in fear of harm on the streets or in their own home.
For the month of November, we want to raise awareness for all forms including family harm, elder and child abuse, sexual assault, gang violence, and more.
Perhaps sign-up to volunteer at a women’s refuge this month or work with the Police in your area to host an info night on how to identify elder abuse in your community.
Share your photos and experiences with us on social media or send us an email so we can see what you got up to!
#NSNZviolenceawareness
Registrations are open for Brendan Foot Supersite Round the Bays 2019!
Join over 14,000 participants in Wellington’s largest fun run and walk on Sunday 17 February 2019.
Choose from one of the family-friendly 6.5km options, Bluebridge 10km or take on the Half Marathon – there’s … View moreRegistrations are open for Brendan Foot Supersite Round the Bays 2019!
Join over 14,000 participants in Wellington’s largest fun run and walk on Sunday 17 February 2019.
Choose from one of the family-friendly 6.5km options, Bluebridge 10km or take on the Half Marathon – there’s something for everyone!
Don’t miss out on the very special Earlybird offer, register before midnight 30 November and go in the draw to win 2x return flights to Fiji with Fiji Airways!*
Enter online today at www.brendanfootsupersiteroundthebays.co.nz
*Terms and conditions apply, see website for details.
Route 18e is now making its way from Karori to the University all the way to Miramar and back again, all day, every day.
Driven by your feedback, we’re fine-tuning the new network to make it more useful to more of you more often. For your real time connection with the new routes, download the… View moreRoute 18e is now making its way from Karori to the University all the way to Miramar and back again, all day, every day.
Driven by your feedback, we’re fine-tuning the new network to make it more useful to more of you more often. For your real time connection with the new routes, download the Metlink Commuter app.
Enjoy "A Touch of Country Christmas" when you tour a variety of stunning homes and venues all decorated in beautiful Christmas themes in Masterton and Carterton. Pop into the Christmas Fête at the Trusthouse Recreation Centre to start your xmas shopping too.Venues open from 9:30 am to … View moreEnjoy "A Touch of Country Christmas" when you tour a variety of stunning homes and venues all decorated in beautiful Christmas themes in Masterton and Carterton. Pop into the Christmas Fête at the Trusthouse Recreation Centre to start your xmas shopping too.Venues open from 9:30 am to 4:30pm both Saturday and Sunday.
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Join the Rare & Artisan Garden tour on Sunday 10am-4pm. Visit some impressive, different and beautiful garden spaces in the Wairarapa Countryside not often seen by the public. Brancepeth, Morland, The Terrace and Alderbrook. Each garden is between 5 & 15 minutes east of Masterton.
Tickets available at the i-SITE's or Eventfinda
NZI RURAL WOMEN NEW ZEALAND BUSINESS AWARDS 2018 WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Rural Women New Zealand is proud to announce the category winners and finalists for the NZI Rural Women New Zealand Awards 2018.
“The NZI Rural Women New Zealand Business Awards are an opportunity to showcase the innovation and … View moreNZI RURAL WOMEN NEW ZEALAND BUSINESS AWARDS 2018 WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Rural Women New Zealand is proud to announce the category winners and finalists for the NZI Rural Women New Zealand Awards 2018.
“The NZI Rural Women New Zealand Business Awards are an opportunity to showcase the innovation and entrepreneurial excellence of women who own small rural businesses, while also supporting their local communities,” says National President, Fiona Gower.
“The judges continue to be impressed by the high calibre of entrants, who prove that there is breadth and diversity of enterprise in New Zealand’s rural communities,” says Ms Gower.
“Each and every one of the businesses who entered is a winner in their own right and the judges found it difficult to make the final choice,” says NZI Rural Manager, Jon Watson.
“It was especially pleasing to see strong entrants in the two new awards categories this year – Creative Arts and Rural Champion,” says Mr Watson.
“The finalists chosen were the entrants who fulfilled and excelled in all areas of criteria for each category,” says Access Community Health CEO, Alison Van Wyk.
“We encourage any rural woman who owns a rural business to enter next year – the recognition, support and prestige of winning is of real value,” says Ms Van Wyk.
Creative Arts
Sophie Siers - Millwood Press Ltd, Hawkes Bay
Emerging Business
Hannah O’Brien - Hunt and Gather Bee Co, Waikato
Innovation
Bridget Canning - WIZ Wireless, Wairarapa
Love of the Land
Marie Taylor - Plants Hawkes Bay, Hawkes Bay
Rural Champion
Robyn McKenzie - Fly My Sky, Taumarunui
Setting off fireworks has become an annual Kiwi backyard tradition, and it’s almost time to break out the sparklers again. However, critics say they’re dangerous and people are injured by them every year. Fans, on the other hand, argue that all fun involves some level of risk, it just needs to … View moreSetting off fireworks has become an annual Kiwi backyard tradition, and it’s almost time to break out the sparklers again. However, critics say they’re dangerous and people are injured by them every year. Fans, on the other hand, argue that all fun involves some level of risk, it just needs to be managed safely.
Last year, we saw a 23% drop in the number of fireworks-related injury claims (171 claims across 2017 versus 223 across 2016). What do you think? Should personal fireworks be banned? Click here for advice on how to use fireworks responsibly.
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