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My Baby & Me a playgroup for caregivers and preschoolers. Morning tea and many fun activities for the children in a warm and friendly environment. Thursday's 10-12 noon, gold coin donation, Rimutaka Baptist Church 2 Akatarawa Road, Upper Hutt. Contact Kerry 027 343 2011
My Baby & Me a playgroup for caregivers and preschoolers. Morning tea and many fun activities for the children in a warm and friendly environment. Thursday's 10-12 noon, gold coin donation, Rimutaka Baptist Church 2 Akatarawa Road, Upper Hutt.
Contact Kerry 027 343 2011
The Upper Ruamāhanga has a history of flooding, which can be dangerous, and damaging to private property. The Te Kāuru draft floodplain management plan aims to keep people on the floodplain safe.
We welcome your thoughts and suggestions
The clink of bottles of full cream milk being dropped off early in the morning may no longer be a distant memory if a Wairarapa food producer gets enough takers. Eketahuna Country Meats is setting up a milk processing plant with plans to bring glass bottles of the good stuff to Wellington markets, … View moreThe clink of bottles of full cream milk being dropped off early in the morning may no longer be a distant memory if a Wairarapa food producer gets enough takers. Eketahuna Country Meats is setting up a milk processing plant with plans to bring glass bottles of the good stuff to Wellington markets, and possibly doorsteps.
The producer already has a presence at three of the capital's most popular weekend markets and has just started a campaign to gauge demand for household delivery of farm fresh milk. Are you interested?
The milk will be pasteurised, but will not be homogenised, so it will retain the creamy top that traditional full cream milk has. It is estimate the milk with sell in glass bottles at $3.50 a litre, and be slightly cheaper if customers bring in their own clean bottles to be filled. Read more here.
Have you got your entry in for the Young Gardener of the Year Awards yet? It’s time for budding young gardeners across the country to share their passion for growing fresh, nutritious food!
Judged by Chef Al Brown and Gardener Dan Mackay, there are four categories that primary schools around … View moreHave you got your entry in for the Young Gardener of the Year Awards yet? It’s time for budding young gardeners across the country to share their passion for growing fresh, nutritious food!
Judged by Chef Al Brown and Gardener Dan Mackay, there are four categories that primary schools around the country can enter.
The T&G Passion for Growing Award is open to ALL primary schools nationwide that have a veggie garden to recognise gardening achievements.
Prizes for the winning school include a free online membership to the Garden to Table programme, a garden design by Dan Mackay, GARDENA accessories and a tree from T&G.
So encourage your local primary school to get stuck in, it’s super quick and easy to enter.
Supported by T&G and Garden to Table.
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Hi neighbours, we're having the biggest brand launch sale with 20% - 70% off storewide everyday from 9am, 17th - 26th August 2018!
We're also holding a Customer Evening on Thursday 23rd August, 7pm till late. Everyone that attends will get an entry into the island holiday giveaway! On … View moreHi neighbours, we're having the biggest brand launch sale with 20% - 70% off storewide everyday from 9am, 17th - 26th August 2018!
We're also holding a Customer Evening on Thursday 23rd August, 7pm till late. Everyone that attends will get an entry into the island holiday giveaway! On the night we will have some of the best local food and beverages available for you to try. Please RSVP by the 21st August 2018 to info@paulas.co.nz or phone on 04 298 5990.
Every purchase in store during the sale period goes in the draw to win a $5,000 Flight Centre Gift Card for a holiday of your choice.
Dress in black and gold to our Customer Evening and the best dressed will receive a special prize!
Brackenridge Spa, who has just been shortlisted in the Hospitality NZ Awards of Excellence have a fabulous Tuesday offer on Facials which is ideal for locals. Enjoy a hydrating facial (45 mins) and a 15-min head, neck and shoulder massage to ease away any tension. Just $65. Book online … View moreBrackenridge Spa, who has just been shortlisted in the Hospitality NZ Awards of Excellence have a fabulous Tuesday offer on Facials which is ideal for locals. Enjoy a hydrating facial (45 mins) and a 15-min head, neck and shoulder massage to ease away any tension. Just $65. Book online www.brackenridge.co.nz... or phone 06 306 8115.
Got any great ways we can all help the environment? Any green tips, tricks or habits that others might not know about? Share them on our page, and you could win one of 10 Countdown gift cards, worth $100 each! It’s all part of our commitment to helping our environment thrive.
Hi neighbours,
Both coffee and controversy is brewing in wider Wellington region at the moment on the topic of prams in cafes.
A cafe in Petone doesn't allow buggies and prams in the cafe when two designated areas up front by the window are full. This is due to space and safety reasons. … View moreHi neighbours,
Both coffee and controversy is brewing in wider Wellington region at the moment on the topic of prams in cafes.
A cafe in Petone doesn't allow buggies and prams in the cafe when two designated areas up front by the window are full. This is due to space and safety reasons. However, some mums have hit out saying it isn't "child friendly". Other cafes have now chimed into the debate. We want to know your thoughts on the topic.
Are you a mum with a pram that's been turned away from a cafe? Or perhaps you're a business owner that struggles to fit prams on the premise. Perhaps you're a customer with an opinion to share. Let us know your thoughts in the replies! (Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff)
The clink of bottles of full cream milk being dropped off early in the morning may no longer be a di…
The Te Kāuru Upper Ruamāhanga Floodplain Management Plan Subcommittee and project team started reaching out to affected landowners through informal coffee group meetings. We are looking for feedback on whether Te Kāuru is heading in the right direction. We really appreciate the response of the … View moreThe Te Kāuru Upper Ruamāhanga Floodplain Management Plan Subcommittee and project team started reaching out to affected landowners through informal coffee group meetings. We are looking for feedback on whether Te Kāuru is heading in the right direction. We really appreciate the response of the community including Mia (pictured) – one of our cutest attendees at one of the coffee groups – for their feedback, questions and level of engagement.
Read more about Te Kāuru at www.tekauru.co.nz...
Hi Neighbours, Help us celebrate 39 years of suppling quality lighting. From 1st August to the 1st of September we are having our Annual Birthday Sale, and everything is discounted. There are in-store specials, and lots of “Super-Specials”. Even custom mades and orders are discounted. We would … View moreHi Neighbours, Help us celebrate 39 years of suppling quality lighting. From 1st August to the 1st of September we are having our Annual Birthday Sale, and everything is discounted. There are in-store specials, and lots of “Super-Specials”. Even custom mades and orders are discounted. We would love to catch up with you. Come and see us at 3 Rutherford St, Lower Hutt.
Shady Lady Lighting are the Lighting experts you need to see. Our showroom is a treasure trove, packed with lighting for homes of all types. We have NZ’s biggest collection of Reproduction and Traditional lighting, and an extensive range of modern and contemporary fittings. As a Neighbourly Birthday special EVERYTHING is 20 - 70% off
Wed 1st Aug – Sat 1st Sept, Monday - Friday 9-5, Saturday 9.30-4.
Wings over Wairarapa Air Festival is on the look-out for inspirational, energetic, passionate people who want to be a part of the 2019 Air Festival, 2019 marks the 20th anniversary of this Air Festival in the Wairarapa.
Wings Volunteer Manager, Rachael Dell says this is a unique opportunity to be … View moreWings over Wairarapa Air Festival is on the look-out for inspirational, energetic, passionate people who want to be a part of the 2019 Air Festival, 2019 marks the 20th anniversary of this Air Festival in the Wairarapa.
Wings Volunteer Manager, Rachael Dell says this is a unique opportunity to be a part of an iconic event and a chance to learn something new, meet like-minded people and be a part of the ‘crew’ that brings the Air Festival to life.
“We are looking for a range of skills – everything from people who like working with the public, to fabulous administrators, organisers and getting- things- done types, labourers, drivers, educators, health professionals, people who have a head for logistics, event management and health and safety.”
“We’re also looking for volunteers who want to inspire young people to learn about aviation, space, engineering, technology and history.”
“There’s no shortage of roles, we’ll match the skills you have to a role you’ll love.”
“Sometimes the work can be demanding, but the rewards are plenty: the team around you, the skies above you humming with WWI, WWII, modern military, helicopters and vintage aircraft. The groundside space teeming with happy people all there for a fun weekend.”
“The Wings over Wairarapa Air Festival currently has a volunteer base of 230, some come from overseas and make the trip to New Zealand specifically to volunteer.”
“All of our volunteers are integral to the Festival’s success. Their contribution is vital for the delivery of a smooth running top notch event of this scale.”
“All volunteers are supported by the Wings team and receive training.”
Anyone interested in volunteering for the 2019 Air Festival can apply online on the Volunteers page at wings.org.nz
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