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Hi Neighbours, summer’s coming and you’re probably thinking about taking a holiday break, or just break up the day to day routine! Go Kiwi Go offers amazing volunteer, gap and holiday experiences. From working with orphans in Nepal, to diving in Mexico; working with the elephants in Thailand, … View moreHi Neighbours, summer’s coming and you’re probably thinking about taking a holiday break, or just break up the day to day routine! Go Kiwi Go offers amazing volunteer, gap and holiday experiences. From working with orphans in Nepal, to diving in Mexico; working with the elephants in Thailand, refugees in Greece, to big cats in Africa, we have projects that are really making a difference.
Anyone over 18 can do a project with Go Kiwi Go, our oldest participant so far has been 75! But don’t take our word for it, check out our blog page!
“I would recommend to anyone if you want to make a difference to sign up and do some volunteer work with Go Kiwi Go, you will not regret it!” Jasper from Wellington in Nepal.
So visit our website and check out all the projects and where you can go, or give us a call 0800 600 300 or email info-newzealand@afs.org
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GKG Team
Fun for the kids tomorrow in Masterton. The bus will depart from Tranzit coachlines every 20 minutes from 10am-2pm. Thanks Tranzit and congratulations on being a finalist in the Wairarapa Awards Innovation section.
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Our Monarch Butterfly is under threat and this National Gardening Week Kiwis are being called upon to plant butterfly friendly plants to help save the caterpillars when they hatch in Spring and Summer.
Last year saw a national shortage of Swan plants, the main diet of Monarch caterpillars, … View moreOur Monarch Butterfly is under threat and this National Gardening Week Kiwis are being called upon to plant butterfly friendly plants to help save the caterpillars when they hatch in Spring and Summer.
Last year saw a national shortage of Swan plants, the main diet of Monarch caterpillars, causing a large number of the population to be wiped out.
Yates is getting behind the drive to avert a similar crisis this year by giving away various free butterfly friendly seeds including Yates new Butterfly Field Mix seeds between 1st and 14th October. Just register here during this time to receive your packet of seeds.
A national planting day will be held on 20th October. Plant a Swan plant or other butterfly friendly plants in your garden, in your neighbour’s garden, at school, in your local community garden – and let’s help Monarch butterflies flourish.
National Gardening Week aims to foster a love of gardening with a focus on growing not only plants but friendships, good health, strong communities and closer connections with nature.
We’ve extended the deadline! If you’re part of a community group planning restoration work in the Wairarapa Moana area or the wider Te Awarua-o-Porirua Habour area (from Johnsonville to Pukerua Bay) then you now have until 14 October to apply for funding!
Find out more and apply online now at … View moreWe’ve extended the deadline! If you’re part of a community group planning restoration work in the Wairarapa Moana area or the wider Te Awarua-o-Porirua Habour area (from Johnsonville to Pukerua Bay) then you now have until 14 October to apply for funding!
Find out more and apply online now at www.gw.govt.nz...
It’s bound to turn a few heads or get a second glance … after all it’s not every day Wairarapa residents get to see an electric double-decker bus drive passed.
But this Thursday, one of Tranzit Group’s EV double-deckers will be in Masterton ahead of the Wairarapa Awards of which Tranzit is … View moreIt’s bound to turn a few heads or get a second glance … after all it’s not every day Wairarapa residents get to see an electric double-decker bus drive passed.
But this Thursday, one of Tranzit Group’s EV double-deckers will be in Masterton ahead of the Wairarapa Awards of which Tranzit is a finalist in the innovation category. Tranzit director Paul Snelgrove said to celebrate the awards he wanted to showcase the buses innovative electric technology to the community and is offering free rides to members of the public.
Mr Snelgrove said the bus is one of the first fully-electric double-deckers in the southern hemisphere currently operating in Wellington as part of the company’s Tranzurban bus fleet.
"We set ourselves the target of having a 100 per cent electric bus fleet and one of the first steps in achieving this was adding 10 new double-deckers to our fleet this year. By 2021 we will have 32 electric double-deckers,” he said. “This is the first time this bus has come to the Wairarapa and we are inviting members of the public to come and see it for themselves and check out the amazing technology we’ve invested in. It’s the perfect fun outing during the school holidays.”
The bus was built by Kiwi Bus Builders in Tauranga, with the batteries provided by global company Microvast and the chassis coming from China-based company TEG. They get charged overnight at Tranzurban’s depot in Rongotai but can also regenerate battery power when braking.
Tranzit Group operations director Keven Snelgrove said having the EV double-deckers on the road follows a decade of research by the company.
"We looked at innovation in networks and services in global centres throughout Asia, Europe and North America to select the best technology for Wellington," he said. "Our decision was based on performance, reliability and consideration for the environment, without compromise."
Mr Snelgrove said it was great for the company to be recognised for their commitment to innovation and to the environment. In addition to being a finalist in Thursday night’s awards, Tranzit is also sponsoring the Vibrant Category.
DETAILS for Thursday, 4th October:
Tranzit will offer free rides in their electric double decker bus on Thursday, 4th October between 10am – 2pm. The bus will depart from Tranzit, located at 316 - 330 Queen Street Masterton every 20 minutes.
The Tranzit electric double decker bus will also be parked outside the Copthorne Hotel & Resort Solway Park from 4pm.
Pukaha have a new kiwi chick ready for feeding and another in the process of hatching, how exciting! Make a day of it with with the kids and enjoy lunch at the cafe. There are still places available for the Junior Ranger programme too, give them a call.
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