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Show your neighbourhood how much you love it by getting involved in The Great Community Clean Up 2018. You could win great prizes so make sure you register a clean up event before 22 April.
Taking part in the Great Community Clean Up is easy: grab your friends, your neighbours (or your and … View moreShow your neighbourhood how much you love it by getting involved in The Great Community Clean Up 2018. You could win great prizes so make sure you register a clean up event before 22 April.
Taking part in the Great Community Clean Up is easy: grab your friends, your neighbours (or your and simply pick up a little litter in your street, tidy your favourite park, or remove bits and bobs from a nearby beach. Take part in 2018!
Check out these wonderfully quirky entries we've received so far for the Resene Upcycling Awards! There's still plenty of time for you to get your upcycle on.. don't forget there's Bonus Categories for "Best entry for under 18", "Most colourful entry" and … View moreCheck out these wonderfully quirky entries we've received so far for the Resene Upcycling Awards! There's still plenty of time for you to get your upcycle on.. don't forget there's Bonus Categories for "Best entry for under 18", "Most colourful entry" and "Most unrecognisable re-purposed item"!
It's not too late to show us your creative side and you could WIN...
This obscure, topsy-turvey world is a place of tactile and sensory discovery. Pop into the Capital E Play Space on Queens Wharf and explore the landscapes, both big and small, peek into mini-worlds of wonder, or listen to the silly languages.
Imagi-Nation is an illustration of the possibility … View moreThis obscure, topsy-turvey world is a place of tactile and sensory discovery. Pop into the Capital E Play Space on Queens Wharf and explore the landscapes, both big and small, peek into mini-worlds of wonder, or listen to the silly languages.
Imagi-Nation is an illustration of the possibility of a child’s imagination. Opens Monday April 16, suits age 3+ and is free!
The numbers of people using co-working spaces are predicted to rise to almost 4 million by 2020 and …
The Wairarapa Balloon Festival is drawing the biggest crowds in years, according to pilots who have …
It’s Easter and the roads are going to be busy. Because the holiday falls early this year, chances are the weather might be warmer. And that will encourage a lot of motorcycle riders to get out and about.
Brittany Morrow talks about the motorcycle crash that changed her life. Dressed only in … View moreIt’s Easter and the roads are going to be busy. Because the holiday falls early this year, chances are the weather might be warmer. And that will encourage a lot of motorcycle riders to get out and about.
Brittany Morrow talks about the motorcycle crash that changed her life. Dressed only in basic streetwear, the 20-year-old fell off the back of a ‘bike travelling at 120mph and was partially skinned alive. Brittany speaks eloquently about what happened that day, the aftermath and how she now champions wearing the right protective gear on every ride. Watch it, and please pass on the message to anyone you know who rides. And encourage them to take Ride Forever coaching.
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* Discounts are off the Original Recommended … View moreSave up to 20-50% off Everything in-store* this long Easter weekend!
Talk to our experts to get the right advice. We have NZ's largest range of golf equipment, balls, shoes, apparel and much more we have got something in stock for everyone.
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NZ Post has put up its prices for Kiwis posting letters and parcels. The price hike is due to a "significant loss of revenue". It will be in place from July 1 2018. Let's hear your thoughts? To read more click here.
National's "Minister for Everything" fought back tears during his final sign off to Parliament. While speaking about his autistic son, his voice cracked and he had to pause. It was a moment that reduced his fellow MPs to total silence. What did you think of his final goodbye?
To … View moreNational's "Minister for Everything" fought back tears during his final sign off to Parliament. While speaking about his autistic son, his voice cracked and he had to pause. It was a moment that reduced his fellow MPs to total silence. What did you think of his final goodbye?
To read more click here.
From Monday 30 April, you’ll use it instead of your Tranzit a.to.b. card to get on Metlink buses in the Wairarapa. Make sure you get the right kind of Snapper.
Click through below to find out more.
www.metlink.org.nz...
Hello fellow Wairarapa neighbours
We've recently purchased 14 acres of ex farm land for an upcoming house build, new paddocks and we want to restore at least two-three acres with a native plant regeneration.
So, we're looking for help with as many free native plants as possible. … View moreHello fellow Wairarapa neighbours
We've recently purchased 14 acres of ex farm land for an upcoming house build, new paddocks and we want to restore at least two-three acres with a native plant regeneration.
So, we're looking for help with as many free native plants as possible. Don't mind whether they're established plants, seedlings, potted or not. Prompt collection.
Please get in touch if you or any of your neighbours are looking to dispose of any. Thanks :)
Greater Wellington are reviewing our Ten-year Plan which prioritises what projects we plan to deliver to the region for the next decade and beyond. We’re also consulting on our Revenue and Financing Policy. We want to hear from you about a range of issues including how we fund flood protection, … View moreGreater Wellington are reviewing our Ten-year Plan which prioritises what projects we plan to deliver to the region for the next decade and beyond. We’re also consulting on our Revenue and Financing Policy. We want to hear from you about a range of issues including how we fund flood protection, priorities for public transport and regional resilience.
Share your feedback at www.whatmatters.co.nz by April 29.
Thanks to everyone who took part in our live chat with upcycling experts 'Reclaim That' author Sarah Heeringa and Miss Lolo founder and stylist Tamzyn Adding.
They covered a wide range of topics and shared plenty of advice that may be of use if you're thinking of entering … View moreThanks to everyone who took part in our live chat with upcycling experts 'Reclaim That' author Sarah Heeringa and Miss Lolo founder and stylist Tamzyn Adding.
They covered a wide range of topics and shared plenty of advice that may be of use if you're thinking of entering Neighbourly's upcycling awards. To check out what they had to say, click here.
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