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While there is a boil notice in place in Martinborough there will be water stations around the square for fair goers. Or come prepared with a bottle. For full details of boil notice: www.swdc.govt.nz...
You’ve told us you’ve missed the bus service that used to run directly from town to Wellington Zoo during the day. So from 3rd of February, we introduced the 23z, a trial service that will run to and from Wellington Station and the Zoo on weekdays and weekends.
It’ll provide more services … View moreYou’ve told us you’ve missed the bus service that used to run directly from town to Wellington Zoo during the day. So from 3rd of February, we introduced the 23z, a trial service that will run to and from Wellington Station and the Zoo on weekdays and weekends.
It’ll provide more services for Newtown residents and visitors to the Zoo.
Find out more at metlink.org.nz or call 0800 801 700.
So much cool new stuff at Wings this year...including NanoGirl. We sure to enter our prize draw - your kids or grandkids would love this. see more from this link
Following on from a sell-out success in 2018, the Friends of Cobblestones in Greytown are excited about the up and coming 'Jazz at Cobblestones' on 16 FEB from 4.00pm - 9.00pm. Featuring the 'Zac Pack' and the 'Remutaka All Stars Dixieland Jazz Band' that took the … View moreFollowing on from a sell-out success in 2018, the Friends of Cobblestones in Greytown are excited about the up and coming 'Jazz at Cobblestones' on 16 FEB from 4.00pm - 9.00pm. Featuring the 'Zac Pack' and the 'Remutaka All Stars Dixieland Jazz Band' that took the Wellington Jazz festival by storm last year, it's an awesome way to celebrate summer in the Wairarapa and Valentines Day. The number of tickets available however is limited.
Your tickets can be purchased from the Cobblestones Museum shop Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm or 24/7 through Eventfinda.
The beauty is you don't have to bring a thing! We have it all covered as delicious food will be available for purchase. As this is a licensed event there is no B.Y.O. and children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Hey neighbours,
A local councillor wants to stop drivers honking inside the Mt Vic tunnel because it annoys pedestrians.
Do you think the decades-old tooting tradition has finally worn thin?
Share your thoughts on the proposed beeping ban.
To read more, click here.
Is your pet a bit of a head turner? Sign up for a PetCare plan by 31 March and be in to win a photoshoot for your pet. T&Cs apply.
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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.
www.tararuareap.co.nz
Email: office@tararuareap.co.nz
Phone: 06 374 6565
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Phone: 06 377 1379
Contact us even if you can’t see what you are looking for. We aim to meet local needs.
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.
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