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Marauding youths, some as young as eight, are suspected to be behind a wave of vandalism at schools …
Hi neighbours! What better way to celebrate the busy festive season than taking one job off the ‘to-do’ list – the weekly grocery shop! At Countdown we’ve recently dropped the price of our online shopping fees across both delivery and Pick up (formerly Click&Collect).
… View moreHi neighbours! What better way to celebrate the busy festive season than taking one job off the ‘to-do’ list – the weekly grocery shop! At Countdown we’ve recently dropped the price of our online shopping fees across both delivery and Pick up (formerly Click&Collect).
Pick up is now free if you spend $50 or more, or just $5 for all other orders. Online orders now have a flat-rate fee of $12 for orders up to $199.99, and $8 for orders $200 and over.
Head over to the Countdown website and try online shopping today.
Sally Copland
Countdown’s Head of Online
We’ve had hundreds of you tell us just what makes your neighbour ‘awesome’ with some amazing stories. Do you have an awesome neighbour you haven’t told us about?
It could be a neighbour who donates time to a sports team in your neighbourhood or someone who brings your bins up the … View moreWe’ve had hundreds of you tell us just what makes your neighbour ‘awesome’ with some amazing stories. Do you have an awesome neighbour you haven’t told us about?
It could be a neighbour who donates time to a sports team in your neighbourhood or someone who brings your bins up the driveway every week. Maybe they’re just really unique; the neighbour who drives that bright pink car or skateboards with the kids to school each day.
Tell us why your neighbour is awesome and you could win one of four $250 Prezzy® cards (plus one for your Awesome Neighbour).
A man killed in a motorcycle crash in South Wairarapa on Wednesday has been named. Marco Overdijk, …
If your life, health or property is in serious danger, an Emergency Mobile Alert could be sent to your mobile phone.
www.civildefence.govt.nz...
Hey all this will be such a fun night out and won't break the bank. We have sponsorship so food and wine is affordable. Can negotiate family rates at the door. Please come out and meet people and kick your shoes off for a hall dance party gig type of thing. (Put it here as reckon seen more … View moreHey all this will be such a fun night out and won't break the bank. We have sponsorship so food and wine is affordable. Can negotiate family rates at the door. Please come out and meet people and kick your shoes off for a hall dance party gig type of thing. (Put it here as reckon seen more than events and actually there is a cost at the door)
Wellington trout anglers are revelling in what is described as the best start to the freshwater fish…
About a quarter of the electorate has made their vote count on the proposal to combined Wairarapa's three district councils. December 12 is when the provisional result is announced so time is ticking. Have you voted? What are your thoughts on the proposal?
KiwiRail's plans for double tracking of the the suburban rail network from Trentham to Upper Hutt ha…
He's going to be back this weekend! Make sure you head in store to tell Santa your Christmas wishlist - plus pick up your FREE 6”x4” photo with him too.
Stop by anytime between 11am – 2pm this Saturday and Sunday to meet the man in red. Looking for the perfect gift for friends and … View moreHe's going to be back this weekend! Make sure you head in store to tell Santa your Christmas wishlist - plus pick up your FREE 6”x4” photo with him too.
Stop by anytime between 11am – 2pm this Saturday and Sunday to meet the man in red. Looking for the perfect gift for friends and family? How about a Santa Photo pack! Find out more about Santa's visit now.
There is currently a residential sprinkler and irrigation system water ban. If we are going to enjoy our water all summer long, we need to look after it, now. See how at loveeverydrop.nz
UPDATE: NO TRAIN STRIKE TOMORROW
We are pleased and relieved on behalf of Metlink customers that the strike tomorrow has been called off. All rail services will run as normal.
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More mechanical faults on the Wairarapa railway line are forcing commuters back to their cars so the…
Sadly Michael Utting is probably more readily remembered for his much publicised battle with alcohol…
Hi does anyone out there have any jumping poles laying around they would like to sell cheap pls
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