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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
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)
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