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Dear neighbours, we're looking forward to spring and summer, and strawberries! Well, right now particularly we are looking for strawberry recipes for the magazine. Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by September 17, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the November issue of… View moreDear neighbours, we're looking forward to spring and summer, and strawberries! Well, right now particularly we are looking for strawberry recipes for the magazine. Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by September 17, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the November issue of NZ Gardener.
Looking forward to the School Holidays? We totally are, and have heaps of ideas for you and your whanau:
🦆Visit Masterton's wonderful Queen Elizabeth Park. Pedal around the lake, have a round of mini golf, feed the ducks, cross the swing bridge to the BMX track, say hello to the deer, … View moreLooking forward to the School Holidays? We totally are, and have heaps of ideas for you and your whanau:
🦆Visit Masterton's wonderful Queen Elizabeth Park. Pedal around the lake, have a round of mini golf, feed the ducks, cross the swing bridge to the BMX track, say hello to the deer, and visit the huge playground with its flying fox.
🚂Ride the mighty Miniature Train in the Park
🛹Try out Masterton's state-of-the art skatepark
🐑Pop into The Woolshed Masterton across the road from Queen Elizabeth Park and explore
🌊Run wild at the coast, check out Castlepoint and Cape Palliser
🌳Meet wildlife at Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre
🎵See a family show at Carterton Events Centre
🏦Check out history at Cobblestones Museum in Greytown and go to their Spring Fete (Sat 30th)
🐮Learn about farm animals on a guided visit at Martinborough Manor
🌌Celebrate the Spring Equinox at Stonehenge Aotearoa - enjoy the sunset from within the henge, learn how our ancestors viewed the equinox, then explore the night sky. (Sat 23 Sept).
🔭Be star struck on a Star Safari. Learn about astronomy, the night sky and modern stargazing with science communicators Hari and Sam. Kids under 15 are free!
🌑Get under the stars with Under the Stars - be guided through the heavens, hear stories and tales and learn how to navigate using the stars.
🚀World Space Week - check out all the events on for World Space Week including Water Rockets and Solar Observing, an Astrobiology Dome and Open Night at Star Safari.
👨👩👧👦But wait there's more - check out our special page BELOW and get your Wairarapa school holiday fun sorted. Plus we have free School holiday guides at the Masterton and Martinborough Visitor isite Centre come and pick one up!
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We can all generally agree that noise from loud music or parties in the early hours of Sunday is a no-no. But when is it okay to fire up the power tools, leaf blower or lawn mower on a Sunday morning?
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say… View moreWe can all generally agree that noise from loud music or parties in the early hours of Sunday is a no-no. But when is it okay to fire up the power tools, leaf blower or lawn mower on a Sunday morning?
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Calling all Hot Rods, it’s your time to shine under the Tui Tower for Mangatainoka Motors’ most visually spectacular car event of the year. Tui Brewery will host some amazing classic vehicles next Sunday, showcasing the finest examples of automotive craftsmanship and design.
Check out the … View moreCalling all Hot Rods, it’s your time to shine under the Tui Tower for Mangatainoka Motors’ most visually spectacular car event of the year. Tui Brewery will host some amazing classic vehicles next Sunday, showcasing the finest examples of automotive craftsmanship and design.
Check out the awesome display of themed cars as well as enjoy the live music, delicious food and beer, take a brewery tour and much more. Entry is free!
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Dreaming of a gorgeous Wairarapa wedding? Or have friends or family who maybe? Then head to the Wairarapa Wedding Expo, 7th October at Copthorne Hotel & Resort Solway Park Wairarapa. You'll find everything you need to plan your perfect wedding and honeymoon in one place, on one day - … View moreDreaming of a gorgeous Wairarapa wedding? Or have friends or family who maybe? Then head to the Wairarapa Wedding Expo, 7th October at Copthorne Hotel & Resort Solway Park Wairarapa. You'll find everything you need to plan your perfect wedding and honeymoon in one place, on one day - from hen's nights and stag dos, hair and make-up, dressmakers, photographers and photo booths, venues, food and beverage providers. Plus great prizes, offers and koha entry. Make a day of it and get inspired!
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We've randomly drawn five lucky members to win our $100 Prezzy® cards - you can use these anywhere. Congratulations to:
Margaret Ewers of Richmond
Barbara Meurk of Feilding
Mustafa Arshad of Mount Roskill
Jared Welsh of Greymouth
Teresa Newman of Northwood
Winners, you can … View moreWe've randomly drawn five lucky members to win our $100 Prezzy® cards - you can use these anywhere. Congratulations to:
Margaret Ewers of Richmond
Barbara Meurk of Feilding
Mustafa Arshad of Mount Roskill
Jared Welsh of Greymouth
Teresa Newman of Northwood
Winners, you can claim your prize here before the 26th of September. Enjoy!
Tidying up the house? Don't forget to tidy up your bills too!
Is your broadband contract or power contract expiring soon? Now's the perfect time to COMPARE and SWITCH your broadband and power plans for a fresh start. Save money this Spring!
As Daylight Savings starts this Sunday, … View moreTidying up the house? Don't forget to tidy up your bills too!
Is your broadband contract or power contract expiring soon? Now's the perfect time to COMPARE and SWITCH your broadband and power plans for a fresh start. Save money this Spring!
As Daylight Savings starts this Sunday, remember to set your clocks before bedtime.
We’re so excited to let you know that the NZ House & Garden Tours are back for another sell-out summer. ☀️
In 2024, we're visiting Queenstown (16 & 17 February), Christchurch (23 & 24 February), Whanganui (15 & 16 March) and Tauranga (22 & 23 March).
Whether … View moreWe’re so excited to let you know that the NZ House & Garden Tours are back for another sell-out summer. ☀️
In 2024, we're visiting Queenstown (16 & 17 February), Christchurch (23 & 24 February), Whanganui (15 & 16 March) and Tauranga (22 & 23 March).
Whether you’re a design enthusiast or just want to take a peek inside some of New Zealand's most beautiful homes, join us for a day of inspiration and fun. It’s the perfect excuse for you to gather a group of friends and make a day ... or weekend of it. These tours proudly support Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.
🚨 Tickets are on sale now! Purchase your tickets here.
We're not saying 'Ka kite' to 'Kia ora' but let's challenge ourselves a little more for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori...
Held from the 11th-17th September, Māori Language week gives us a chance to celebrate our beautiful national language. Maybe you'll be … View moreWe're not saying 'Ka kite' to 'Kia ora' but let's challenge ourselves a little more for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori...
Held from the 11th-17th September, Māori Language week gives us a chance to celebrate our beautiful national language. Maybe you'll be celebrating by watching the Toku Reo videos and using Te Aka (Maōri Dictionary) to improve your knowledge, or maybe you've found a buddy for the week that will only kōrero in te reo with you. Ka pai!
If you're a fan of chocolate, we have five blocks of Whittakers Miraka Kirīmi tiakarete to give away. Whether long or short, simply share your show-off phrase below to be in to win. (Winners randomly drawn and notified on Mon, 18th Sept).
Put down the coffee, feed your brain every weekday and hopefully have a bit of fun in the process.
There’s a new word puzzle that’s a little “anagram-istic”, a tad “Boggle-ing” and a bit harder than both. It’s aptly named, The Hard Word.
You get one scramble of letters, one … View morePut down the coffee, feed your brain every weekday and hopefully have a bit of fun in the process.
There’s a new word puzzle that’s a little “anagram-istic”, a tad “Boggle-ing” and a bit harder than both. It’s aptly named, The Hard Word.
You get one scramble of letters, one cryptic clue and one tense minute to unscramble the letters and guess the answer.
Proudly brought to you by Neighbourly, The Hard Word can be found 9am weekdays on Stuff. Give it a go today - if you dare…
National wants to ban cellphones at school. Labour says schools already have the power to ban cellphones. What do you think.
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Try our online heart-health tool 'My Heart Check' to find out your estimated heart age compared to your actual age. The result may surprise you!
Click the link to find out more.
Costs are on the rise! Who's the hero doing the hard yards to keep things running in your household?
NZ Compare wants to pay $350 towards their Broadband and Power bill! Nominate NOW! Entry ends 28 Sep 2023.
Need more ways to save money? Comparing your power and broadband bills is one … View moreCosts are on the rise! Who's the hero doing the hard yards to keep things running in your household?
NZ Compare wants to pay $350 towards their Broadband and Power bill! Nominate NOW! Entry ends 28 Sep 2023.
Need more ways to save money? Comparing your power and broadband bills is one way to see if you can save more or simply switch to something that better suits your needs. If you’re paying for it, make sure it works for you.
With the election just over a month away, kiwis are thinking about where to put their vote. For some, individual policies don't matter too much as they'll always vote the same. And for others, their political leanings have changed over time or with each election. Will your vote be vastly … View moreWith the election just over a month away, kiwis are thinking about where to put their vote. For some, individual policies don't matter too much as they'll always vote the same. And for others, their political leanings have changed over time or with each election. Will your vote be vastly different this year?
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Did you know over 4,000 New Zealand men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year? In fact one in eight will get it during their lifetime.
We're proud to be supporting Paint It Blue once again in 2023 - and we'd love our neighbours to be involved too.
Simply buy any blue … View moreDid you know over 4,000 New Zealand men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year? In fact one in eight will get it during their lifetime.
We're proud to be supporting Paint It Blue once again in 2023 - and we'd love our neighbours to be involved too.
Simply buy any blue Resene testpot 60mL between 8-21 September and Resene will donate $1 to The Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand! Visit your local Resene ColorShop to find your new favourite blues.
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