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The Blue Light and KP Marine ' Kids Gone Fishin Day' event is on again March 2018.
See attached poster for dates/times and registration details.
There are some things people expect to find in rural Wairarapa, but a New Zealand Pākehā poet teachi…
Relocating – Garage sale of house content
– includes furniture, white-wear, bedding, kitchen content and appliances, crockery, etc., to many to mention.
Time: 8am – midday only, will not open earlier
Address: 3 Monarch Grove, Maoribank, Upper Hutt
Are you buying gifts online this festive season? You can make sure they arrive at your place first time with Parcel Leave. Simply tell us where to leave your parcel if you can’t be home to sign for it. It could be in the playhouse, under the BBQ, next to the shed or anywhere else that’s nice … View moreAre you buying gifts online this festive season? You can make sure they arrive at your place first time with Parcel Leave. Simply tell us where to leave your parcel if you can’t be home to sign for it. It could be in the playhouse, under the BBQ, next to the shed or anywhere else that’s nice and dry.
Sign up for Parcel Leave now.
Sleigh bells are ringing and the end of the year is approaching. We've been celebrating the lead up to Christmas by giving away sacks of goodies to our members! Today is day THREE of our 12 days of Christmas celebrations...
Make sure you keep checking our Christmas Blog each day to see if … View moreSleigh bells are ringing and the end of the year is approaching. We've been celebrating the lead up to Christmas by giving away sacks of goodies to our members! Today is day THREE of our 12 days of Christmas celebrations...
Make sure you keep checking our Christmas Blog each day to see if you, or your neighbour have won something special from us!
Many Wairarapa roads were turned into a black sticky mess of tar with the recent hot weather. Have you had problems? Which roads in particular? Anyone got any pics of the roads?
The Government is confident it is on track to wipe out the noxious pest pea weevil, despite two rece…
A teacher and a 14-year-old student spent an unscheduled night in the Tararua range after becoming s…
Hi neighbours! As part of our Christmas celebrations, we're holding a Christmas 1 DAY SALE this Thursday 7th Dec! Pop in and see us to get a whole heap of awesome savings and gear up for the festive season ahead. We have Ryans cooked ham for $7.99 kg, Bouton D'or cheese for $1.99 each, … View moreHi neighbours! As part of our Christmas celebrations, we're holding a Christmas 1 DAY SALE this Thursday 7th Dec! Pop in and see us to get a whole heap of awesome savings and gear up for the festive season ahead. We have Ryans cooked ham for $7.99 kg, Bouton D'or cheese for $1.99 each, plus loads more. We look forward to seeing you in-store!
Our young men are being exposed to violence and pornography in ever increasing amounts, and it is changing the way our young men think, and what they perceive is normal behaviour. Will you help us RAISE OUR BOYS by talking about Respectful Relationships and Respectful Sexual Relationships?
Find … View moreOur young men are being exposed to violence and pornography in ever increasing amounts, and it is changing the way our young men think, and what they perceive is normal behaviour. Will you help us RAISE OUR BOYS by talking about Respectful Relationships and Respectful Sexual Relationships?
Find out how to talk to your sons and use our Toolboxes at www.whiteribbon.org.nz or watch the film ‘Raise Our Men’ which provides an insight into how men are socialised into using violence. Help us end men’s violence towards women now.
Wairarapa's Rangitane iwi are mourning the passing of a much-admired leader who was a key mover in t…
Take an armchair tour of a restored heritage garden in one of Wellington's oldest suburbs. "This is a garden to wander in at leisure and imagine yourself immersed in a bygone era..." writes our columnist Julian Matthews.
We think homemade presents are the best! Join us for a day of festivity, making creative and personal homemade presents sure to spread joy and smiles this holiday season. Kids will take home gifts to give at Christmas and decorations to hang on the tree.
When: Monday 18 December, 10am – 3pm
… View moreWe think homemade presents are the best! Join us for a day of festivity, making creative and personal homemade presents sure to spread joy and smiles this holiday season. Kids will take home gifts to give at Christmas and decorations to hang on the tree.
When: Monday 18 December, 10am – 3pm
Where: Capital E, Queens Wharf
Price: $45 per person. Bookings required.
The four-year saga of Carterton's sports hub could be nearing an end with the Wairarapa town closer…
Summer is here and we have a dust problem .... again!
We would really appreciate if drivers using the unsealed portions of Wilkie and Humphries Street, Greytown reduce their speed.....less speed, less dust. One simple way is to check in rear vision mirrors to see the amount of dust you are … View moreSummer is here and we have a dust problem .... again!
We would really appreciate if drivers using the unsealed portions of Wilkie and Humphries Street, Greytown reduce their speed.....less speed, less dust. One simple way is to check in rear vision mirrors to see the amount of dust you are creating.
We note that a lot of vehicles, particularly the train commuter traffic originate from Wood, Kuratawhiti, Udy [including Homestead Lane] and North Streets. We also have a variety of agricultural machinery, carriers, tradespeople and locals who although from the rural sector drive their vehicles at speed and appear unaware of the dust they create.
The drivers cover a range of ages of both sexes. Of particular concern are those driving at speed with young children. We recognise many of the drivers and vehicles when we visit the supermarket and shops in Greytown. We appreciate that you are probably unaware of the issues you are causing but we would be grateful for your assistance.
Many people ask why only part of Wilkie Street is sealed. The reason behind this is when the lifestyle subdivision was created on Wood/Wilkie Street the developer was asked to contribute half of the cost of sealing Wilkie Street along the frontage of the subdivision. As neighbours we told by the then SWDC Roading Engineer that the remainder of Wilkie Street would be sealed by the council. This was back in the early 2000's.
Driving past our property on the corner of Wilkie/Humphries Streets you will notice the trees are covered in a thick layer of dust.
For those who may ask what is the problem....... well it is like a like a person standing in a room full of cigarette smokers.
Thank you for reading this and we hope we may see less speed, less dust.
Neil & Greg Montgomerie-Crowe
Wilkie Street, Greytown
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