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We’re so grateful to all the generous sorts who’ve chipped in to get us here. So, let’s lose the gifts… and turn our big day into a celebration with the nation.
For every $10 donated from you, Spark Foundation will give $10 too – up to a grand total of $10,000 across all 10 charities.
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Are you planning of flying with Air New Zealand in the lead up towards Christmas? Some Air NZ staff are planning to strike four days out from Christmas – on the airline's busiest travel day of the year. To read more, click here.
Christmas is a hectic time of year in general … View moreHi neighbours,
Are you planning of flying with Air New Zealand in the lead up towards Christmas? Some Air NZ staff are planning to strike four days out from Christmas – on the airline's busiest travel day of the year. To read more, click here.
Christmas is a hectic time of year in general for some families. Close to 42,000 customers booked to travel domestically and internationally on that date now face potential flight cancellations, the airline has said. Keep an eye on the story link above and we'll keep this post updated as more information comes out.
Join us at the Zoo for the grand reveal of the Chimpanzee habitat upgrade on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 December. Working with habitat design experts, we’ve incorporated more climbing structures, hammocks and ropes than ever! These features aim to improve the Chimps wellbeing and encourage natural… View moreJoin us at the Zoo for the grand reveal of the Chimpanzee habitat upgrade on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 December. Working with habitat design experts, we’ve incorporated more climbing structures, hammocks and ropes than ever! These features aim to improve the Chimps wellbeing and encourage natural behaviours through environmental complexity.
There’s also a new immersive glass viewing area to help people connect with the Chimps and a new children’s playground, inspired by Chimps and how they play. Come to hang with the Chimps at Wellington Zoo for the grand opening of the Chimp Park and learn how you can make a difference to Chimpanzees in the wild.
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Once a schoolroom, a nursery, shearers' quarters and a weekend retreat, this restored fairytale cott…
Restrictions are still in place in the Wairarapa over the summer season. We have successfully reduced the number of pests invading our plants, but we still need your help to eradicate this completely.
So please, no pea planting, no pea seeds and no pea straw. This pest has the potential to … View moreRestrictions are still in place in the Wairarapa over the summer season. We have successfully reduced the number of pests invading our plants, but we still need your help to eradicate this completely.
So please, no pea planting, no pea seeds and no pea straw. This pest has the potential to destroy pea crops, so restrictions are for both commercial and residential growers. With your help, we can eradicate pea weevil completely.
If you see peas growing, get in touch: 0800 80 99 66, or biosecurity.govt.nz/peaweevil
Here's what's what for Christmas services at St Hilda's in Cruickshank Road for Christmas
St Hilda's Messy Christmas is on THIS SUNDAY from 10am! Come & join us for some all ages & all stages Christmas based activities, fun & an amazing 2 course lunch! Wear something Christmassy whether it is clothing, jewlery or what ever❣️
Bring your friends, Whanau/Family, & … View moreSt Hilda's Messy Christmas is on THIS SUNDAY from 10am! Come & join us for some all ages & all stages Christmas based activities, fun & an amazing 2 course lunch! Wear something Christmassy whether it is clothing, jewlery or what ever❣️
Bring your friends, Whanau/Family, & neighbours😄
Te Kairanga Vineyard Markets start this Sunday 10am - 3pm. Get your local produce while listening to live music or grab a bite to eat and a glass of wine.
On the 1st Sunday of every month until April at Te Kairanga Vineyard Martinborough
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