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From MetService: A low is deepening east of New Zealand during today (Friday), bringing rain to the lower North Island. The heaviest falls are expected over Wellington and Wairarapa south of Featherston. Southwest gales may affect eastern areas from Wairarapa to Marlborough, and this Watch includes… View moreFrom MetService: A low is deepening east of New Zealand during today (Friday), bringing rain to the lower North Island. The heaviest falls are expected over Wellington and Wairarapa south of Featherston. Southwest gales may affect eastern areas from Wairarapa to Marlborough, and this Watch includes the possibility of these gales becoming severe in Wellington, southern Wairarapa and the Kaikoura Coast.
People are advised to keep up to date with the latest forecasts in case other areas are added to the watch, or if this is updated to a warning.
Heavy Rain Watch
Area: Wellington, and Wairarapa south of Featherston
Valid: 11 hours from 8:00am to 7:00pm Friday
Forecast: A period of heavy rain, chiefly about Wairarapa south of Featherston, and the eastern hills of Wellington.
Strong Wind Watch
Area: Wellington, Wairarapa south of Featherston, and the Kaikoura Coast
Valid: 11 hours from 10:00am to 9:00pm Friday
Forecast: Southwesterlies may approach severe gale in exposed places.
Hi there - we're new to Neighbourly. Our i-SITE Visitor Centres in both Masterton and Martinborough are here to help you with your own NZ travel needs. We're got our ears to the ground and we know what's on - for example we've just checked out the Minkisi exhibition at Aratoi-… View moreHi there - we're new to Neighbourly. Our i-SITE Visitor Centres in both Masterton and Martinborough are here to help you with your own NZ travel needs. We're got our ears to the ground and we know what's on - for example we've just checked out the Minkisi exhibition at Aratoi- amazing art from Central Africa. Check it out.
Huge garage sale Friday Aug 31 4pm-6pm and Saturday Sept 1 9am-5pm. 19-21 Johnston Street, Featherston (corner of Johnston and Bell; please use Bell Street Entrance). Furniture, appliances, electronics, housewares, artwork, garden and patio decor and tools, and much, much more. There is even a … View moreHuge garage sale Friday Aug 31 4pm-6pm and Saturday Sept 1 9am-5pm. 19-21 Johnston Street, Featherston (corner of Johnston and Bell; please use Bell Street Entrance). Furniture, appliances, electronics, housewares, artwork, garden and patio decor and tools, and much, much more. There is even a bathroom sink!
If James Hutton Kidd was alive today he might very well have the pip over the fortune he missed out …
My Baby & Me a playgroup for caregivers and preschoolers. Morning tea and many fun activities for the children in a warm and friendly environment, this week craft activities with the little tots, Thursday's 10-12 noon, gold coin donation, Rimutaka Baptist Church 2-6 Akatarawa Road, Upper … View moreMy Baby & Me a playgroup for caregivers and preschoolers. Morning tea and many fun activities for the children in a warm and friendly environment, this week craft activities with the little tots, Thursday's 10-12 noon, gold coin donation, Rimutaka Baptist Church 2-6 Akatarawa Road, Upper Hutt.
Contact Kerry 027 343 2011
Regional Development Minister Shane Jones has taken aim at this country's Australian-owned banks for…
My Baby & Me a playgroup for caregivers and preschoolers. Morning tea and many fun activities for the children in a warm and friendly environment, this week craft activities with the little tots.
Thursday's 10-12 noon, gold coin donation, Rimutaka Baptist Church 2-6 Akatarawa Road, Upper… View moreMy Baby & Me a playgroup for caregivers and preschoolers. Morning tea and many fun activities for the children in a warm and friendly environment, this week craft activities with the little tots.
Thursday's 10-12 noon, gold coin donation, Rimutaka Baptist Church 2-6 Akatarawa Road, Upper Hutt.
Contact Kerry 027 343 2011
We’re offering funding to community groups restoring and protecting
- Te Awarua-o-Porirua Harbour wider area (from Johnsonville to Pukerua Bay)
- Wairarapa Moana area
Apply now and kick-start your restoration project!
It's time to refresh your riding skills now for the busy and fun months to come.
Book yourself on one of the many Ride Forever courses in your region, with classes adapted to your riding level.
Join others, like Cassandra, who gained extra skills to be more confident on our roads thanks… View moreIt's time to refresh your riding skills now for the busy and fun months to come.
Book yourself on one of the many Ride Forever courses in your region, with classes adapted to your riding level.
Join others, like Cassandra, who gained extra skills to be more confident on our roads thanks to Ride Forever coaching. As riders, it’s important we take the time to ensure we have the right skills to avoid crashes, so sign-up for Ride Forever coaching today - it may just save your life.
What do you call six women stranded on a mountain in the rain: ridiculous! Or you could call them social climbers … but just not to their faces! Once at the hut, not only do they unload their packs full of food, wine, and a souvenir rock; their hang-ups get unloaded as well.
Torrential rain … View moreWhat do you call six women stranded on a mountain in the rain: ridiculous! Or you could call them social climbers … but just not to their faces! Once at the hut, not only do they unload their packs full of food, wine, and a souvenir rock; their hang-ups get unloaded as well.
Torrential rain and a flooded bridge keep them stranded for three days. What they get up to, to help pass the time, raises a few eyebrows and will have you laughing, tearing up and applauding enthusiastically as they bare all.
Of course, it’s not just souls that are exposed, there’s a little nudity, a cracking thunderstorm, explosions, screaming bloody murder, ghostly stories, a birthday celebration, a séance, a drunken party, confessions, meltdowns and revelations that will keep you and your friends entertained throughout.
Perfectly timed for your own social group’s ascent into summer, don’t miss this hilarious play when it comes to a town near you in November.
Buy tickets for Paraparaumu.
Buy tickets for Wellington City.
My Baby & Me a playgroup for caregivers and preschoolers. Morning tea and many fun activities for the children in a warm and friendly environment, this week craft activities with the little tots, Thursday's 10-12 noon, gold coin donation, Rimutaka Baptist Church 2-6 Akatarawa Road, Upper … View moreMy Baby & Me a playgroup for caregivers and preschoolers. Morning tea and many fun activities for the children in a warm and friendly environment, this week craft activities with the little tots, Thursday's 10-12 noon, gold coin donation, Rimutaka Baptist Church 2-6 Akatarawa Road, Upper Hutt.
Contact Kerry 027 343 2011
Have you received some great service from your local GP? What about a dentist or optometrist? Leave a review for them on the Whitecoat website and be in to win $3,000.
New Zealand’s first platform where you can search, rate, review and compare your local healthcare providers has arrived, and … View moreHave you received some great service from your local GP? What about a dentist or optometrist? Leave a review for them on the Whitecoat website and be in to win $3,000.
New Zealand’s first platform where you can search, rate, review and compare your local healthcare providers has arrived, and it’s called Whitecoat.
Hi neighbours – Loud Shirt Day is coming up in September and it's time to use your power of LOUD for GOOD.
Izabella was born profoundly deaf and in the four years following her diagnosis, her parents' emotions of shock, being scared and overwhelmed have turned to amazement, surprise… View moreHi neighbours – Loud Shirt Day is coming up in September and it's time to use your power of LOUD for GOOD.
Izabella was born profoundly deaf and in the four years following her diagnosis, her parents' emotions of shock, being scared and overwhelmed have turned to amazement, surprise and hope - all thanks to Izabella's progress as a hearing and speaking child.
Izabella loves to sing and dance, she enjoys gymnastics, bike rides and playing with her older brothers. What are her superpowers I hear you ask? She's fierce, adventurous and caring!
Register to fundraise and help deaf children like Izabella listen and speak. You can also donate here on Givealittle. Thanks for your support!
Variety is the children’s charity, helping to create brighter futures for Kiwi kids.Visit your local The Warehouse store and support this great cause by simply adding a $2 Scratch card or $1 donation to your purchase helping Kiwi kids with a chance at a better life.
The Warehouse, partnering … View moreVariety is the children’s charity, helping to create brighter futures for Kiwi kids.Visit your local The Warehouse store and support this great cause by simply adding a $2 Scratch card or $1 donation to your purchase helping Kiwi kids with a chance at a better life.
The Warehouse, partnering with you for a better community.
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