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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.
Hi neighbours! With the PayMyPark parking app you can pay for your parking from your smartphone and extend your time remotely. No more searching for coins, no receipt needed and pay only for your actual parking time.
Download PayMyPark on your iPhone or Android smart phone today!
Benefits
- … View moreHi neighbours! With the PayMyPark parking app you can pay for your parking from your smartphone and extend your time remotely. No more searching for coins, no receipt needed and pay only for your actual parking time.
Download PayMyPark on your iPhone or Android smart phone today!
Benefits
- You pay only for parking time you use - no need to guess how long you need to pay for parking.
- If you finish early, you can stop the parking time and get a refund to your account.
- You can easily extend your parking time remotely, no need to run back to the parking meter, no more searching for coins.
- Simplify your business parking costs with one account for all your vehicles.
This is an auction not to be missed all goods must be sold viewing from 10 am till 4 p.m. Friday the 2nd of November absentee bid forms are available if you cannot attend this sale to view go to www.wakefieldauctions.co.nz...
Hi neighbours - keep safe out there! A strong earthquake 6.7 magnitude has struck central New Zealand.
It struck at a depth of 193km about 35km south-west of Taumarunui.
More than 9000 people reported feeling the quake within 10 minutes of it striking at 3.14pm. The quake was felt as far as … View moreHi neighbours - keep safe out there! A strong earthquake 6.7 magnitude has struck central New Zealand.
It struck at a depth of 193km about 35km south-west of Taumarunui.
More than 9000 people reported feeling the quake within 10 minutes of it striking at 3.14pm. The quake was felt as far as the South Island.
We will keep you up to date with the latest. For updates and more info, click here.
So far:
- Parliament has been suspended until further notice on the advice of Civil Defence.
- Make sure you check on your neighbours - even though there may have not been any damage near you, your neighbours may still need your help.
- If you need to alert your neighbours urgently, then don't hesitate to send out an Urgent Alert to your community. You can find this function when you go to post a message on Neighbourly.
- Metlink Wellington said rail services would continue to run with some delays following the recent earthquake.
- Fire and Emergency NZ had no reports of injuries nor damage across the South Island.
- GNS Science have advised there is no tsunami threat to New Zealand
Hi neighbours,
Get ready, the scary season is here and trick-or-treaters may soon be knocking at your door. So we want to know, is trick-or-treating something your family gets involved in? How about the US trend called 'trunk-or-treat'? Take part in our poll to let us know!
The New … View moreHi neighbours,
Get ready, the scary season is here and trick-or-treaters may soon be knocking at your door. So we want to know, is trick-or-treating something your family gets involved in? How about the US trend called 'trunk-or-treat'? Take part in our poll to let us know!
The New Zealand police are encouraging parents, caregivers, and children to celebrate Halloween, on Wednesday, safely. To read police advice, click here.
Also, for tips on how to make your home seem scary or how to celebrate Halloween without the sugar rush, click here.
Take a trip to Featherston to ride the Fell Mini Train and enjoy a pre-Christmas market on Saturday 3 November 10am to 3pm in the Town Square “Squircle.”
Santa will be visiting, there will be food stalls, gift and market items, music, entertainment and of course othe mini trains will be … View moreTake a trip to Featherston to ride the Fell Mini Train and enjoy a pre-Christmas market on Saturday 3 November 10am to 3pm in the Town Square “Squircle.”
Santa will be visiting, there will be food stalls, gift and market items, music, entertainment and of course othe mini trains will be running. See you there!
Drive the country roads of Gladstone and follow the Scarecrows. Great theme this year! See if you can find some of your favorite characters. Gladstone School Scarecrow Fair is on this Saturday - 3rd November. Visit the School between 9.30 and 2pm for craft stalls, yummy food and a mid day monster… View moreDrive the country roads of Gladstone and follow the Scarecrows. Great theme this year! See if you can find some of your favorite characters. Gladstone School Scarecrow Fair is on this Saturday - 3rd November. Visit the School between 9.30 and 2pm for craft stalls, yummy food and a mid day monster auction!
The kids will love it.
South End School Global Food Fest. November 2nd from 5-7pm.
South End Schools annual food festival is on this Friday November 2nd from 5 -7pm. We have an AMAZING selection of food from around the world. Come and munch your way around our stalls, we will have Thai and Indian currys, pork … View moreSouth End School Global Food Fest. November 2nd from 5-7pm.
South End Schools annual food festival is on this Friday November 2nd from 5 -7pm. We have an AMAZING selection of food from around the world. Come and munch your way around our stalls, we will have Thai and Indian currys, pork dumplings, Spanish omelet French crepes, healthy salads, Brazilian sweets, sushi, piergoli, dutch cookies, chai, Feioian beans and rice, paua fritters, dutch apple pie and more!
There will be Kapa Haha, Interactive Drumming and Karate demonstrations.
This is a zero waste event, plates, cups, and cutlery will be provided and washed by South End students.
Don't miss this fantastic auction everything has to be sold viewing from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday the 2nd of November and from 9 am morning of the sale absentee bids will be accepted if you can't attend the sale for viewing go to www.wakefieldauctions.co.nz...
Our charity this year is Women’s Refuge – entry is by gold coin donation. Come along and enjoy a drink and canapés on Thursday 22nd November, 6pm to 8pm.
We will have demonstrations on herb growing, easy Christmas ideas, hanging baskets, expert scarf & accessory advice, you can try our … View moreOur charity this year is Women’s Refuge – entry is by gold coin donation. Come along and enjoy a drink and canapés on Thursday 22nd November, 6pm to 8pm.
We will have demonstrations on herb growing, easy Christmas ideas, hanging baskets, expert scarf & accessory advice, you can try our cheese bakers and sample beautifully decorated cupcakes.
Joy, from Heavensent, will be giving tastings of their delicious products and there will be raffles supplied by generous donors. For an extra bit of fun, our Discount Dipper will be back for the evening.
Time to relax and browse our selection of gifts, houseplants, shrubs, seedlings and fruit trees. Staff will be on hand to offer advice and solve your gardening problems.
No need to register, just turn up on the evening. There will be 50 goodie bags for the first 50 customers through our doors!
Has any1 got an old but working treadmill stashed in their garage taking up room and want it gone?? My dog hasn't got an income, so I don't want 2pay 2much.
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