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A local councillor wants to stop drivers honking inside the Mt Vic tunnel because it annoys pedestrians.
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With Children's Day just around the corner, now is the time to start thinking about how you'll celebrate at school, in your community or even at work! Register your event on the Children's Day website before 15 February to receive a pack of giveaways for the tamariki at your event, … View moreWith Children's Day just around the corner, now is the time to start thinking about how you'll celebrate at school, in your community or even at work! Register your event on the Children's Day website before 15 February to receive a pack of giveaways for the tamariki at your event, while stocks last.
The much awaited dog poo bags are now loaded into the bin dispencers on the Greytown Rail Trail and ready for all dog walkers to use.
Please make sure that you use the bins for doggie doo only and do not use these bins for general rubbish.
We ask that if you have any rubbish that you take it home … View moreThe much awaited dog poo bags are now loaded into the bin dispencers on the Greytown Rail Trail and ready for all dog walkers to use.
Please make sure that you use the bins for doggie doo only and do not use these bins for general rubbish.
We ask that if you have any rubbish that you take it home with you as you would in any park area.
A dark blue car seen driving around central Masterton in the early hours of Saturday morning may be …
Knowing we have a finite time left with loved ones makes those moments most precious.
Canon New Zealand chief executive officer Kim Connor visited Hospice Wairarapa in Masterton and saw how the facility helped people in their community make the most of this time.
As part of the Canon Oceania Grants… View moreKnowing we have a finite time left with loved ones makes those moments most precious.
Canon New Zealand chief executive officer Kim Connor visited Hospice Wairarapa in Masterton and saw how the facility helped people in their community make the most of this time.
As part of the Canon Oceania Grants programme they have given $5000 in photography equipment and cash to the hospice.
"It's such an amazing cause. Precious Memories and how they bring this to life and give people the memories before it is too late, I think that is the most important factor and that is certainly what touched us when we read through the submission.
"So often it is normally too late that people think about what we should have captured. To actually capture it in advance and have something left behind for your nearest and dearest is truly touching.
Connor said Canon would be interested to see if similar programmes could be set in motion in other hospices nationally.
"This is the first time we've seen or heard of it. So to be here and actually experience the hospice is so different to reading about it and hearing it from other people. It's important for us to actually be in the community."
The photography equipment included a Canon EOS 80D DSLR camera, a flash, 50mm lens and a 18-55mm lens and a bag.
Hospice manager Suzie Adamson
said the grant and camera gear from Canon will be life-changing for their patients, caregivers and whanau.
"The video camera will allow us to record both occasions and message that can be shared during our patient's lifetime and later provide comfort in bereavement."
PHOTO CAPTIONS: Canon New Zealand chief executive Kim Connor and Suzie Adamson of Hospice Wairarapa show off some of the equipment donated by Canon.
A photo by Judy Wagg of former patient Cherrie and her daughter Dyami at QE2 Park.
Trek to Transform Young Lives.
In April of this year, Kanoa Lloyd and the Graeme Dingle Foundation will be taking on a challenge and trekking through Vietnam to raise funds for the school based programmes the Foundation runs.
They're searching for a team to join them on this trip of a … View moreTrek to Transform Young Lives.
In April of this year, Kanoa Lloyd and the Graeme Dingle Foundation will be taking on a challenge and trekking through Vietnam to raise funds for the school based programmes the Foundation runs.
They're searching for a team to join them on this trip of a lifetime that will do so much to help our tamariki. If an 11 day trip through the exquisite Vietnamese country side sounds appealing to you - why not join Trek to Transform Young Lives and help kiwi kids along the way.
To find out more visit dinglefoundation.org.nz...
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It’s never too late to learn, with REAP. We design courses, seminars and workshops that provide training and learning opportunities to help people and families. We target learners whose initial learning was not successful, to raise foundation skills and strengthen social cohesion.
… View moreIt’s never too late to learn, with REAP. We design courses, seminars and workshops that provide training and learning opportunities to help people and families. We target learners whose initial learning was not successful, to raise foundation skills and strengthen social cohesion.
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Email: office@tararuareap.co.nz
Phone: 06 374 6565
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Key priorities for Tertiary Education Commission funding are: increasing skills for industry, getting at-risk youth into careers, improving adult literacy and numeracy, and boosting achievement for Māori and Pasifika.
Our favourite rugby game is coming soon - Sat 9th February. There won't be gate sales and tickets are selling fast so best get yours NOW. See link below for all details including great ticket/transport offer from Tranzit too.
About 6000 commuters will struggle to get to work on Thursday after Hutt Valley train services were suspended following damage to the tracks that occurred during maintenance.
Those travelling on the Wairarapa services will also be delayed as Metlink awaits clearance for the services to run. … View moreAbout 6000 commuters will struggle to get to work on Thursday after Hutt Valley train services were suspended following damage to the tracks that occurred during maintenance.
Those travelling on the Wairarapa services will also be delayed as Metlink awaits clearance for the services to run. Melling services are still running.
The damage to the track and signalling machinery was caused by an excavator working on scheduled maintenance overnight. The excavator derailed near Taita, closing the track. Keep up to date here
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