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Two years ago Wairarapa's largest college had serious financial problems that led to the sacking of …
Dame Robin White has recovered from the shock of winning the NZ Art Awards Laureate title and descri…
Neighbourly and Resene are challenging you to Colour your Community! This is a chance to make a positive difference in your neighbourhood by transforming an area that needs a splash of paint. There's six prizes of up to $1000 worth of Resene paints, wood stains and accessories up for grabs!
… View moreNeighbourly and Resene are challenging you to Colour your Community! This is a chance to make a positive difference in your neighbourhood by transforming an area that needs a splash of paint. There's six prizes of up to $1000 worth of Resene paints, wood stains and accessories up for grabs!
Whether it's a new mural for your community hall, a graffiti clean up or a local playground paint job, Colour Your Community lets you paint the town red (or green or blue). Apply now on behalf of your organisation, business, or for your own community project.
Vandals are continually targeting a $2.2 million netball centre being built in Masterton. In the …
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The NZ Transport Agency has begun its summer state highway resurfacing programme for the Wairarapa. Neighbours will be notified prior to resurfacing in their area.
Coming soon:
- Greytown, from McMaster St to Wood St, resurfacing with asphalt. Wednesday 1 November, Thursday 2 November, Sunday … View moreThe NZ Transport Agency has begun its summer state highway resurfacing programme for the Wairarapa. Neighbours will be notified prior to resurfacing in their area.
Coming soon:
- Greytown, from McMaster St to Wood St, resurfacing with asphalt. Wednesday 1 November, Thursday 2 November, Sunday 5 November
- Masterton, from Vivian St to Manchester St, several patches repaired, ahead of resurfacing works at a later date. Tuesday 31 October, Wednesday 1 November
- These are night-time works: 7pm-5.30am
Weather may cause delays in our programme. Thank you for your patience while works are underway.
When we come together to protect our waterways, beautiful things happen. At Greater Wellington Regional Council we’re working with landowners and communities to help protect and improve the water quality of rivers and streams.
By assisting them to fence and plant waterways, we’re helping to… View moreWhen we come together to protect our waterways, beautiful things happen. At Greater Wellington Regional Council we’re working with landowners and communities to help protect and improve the water quality of rivers and streams.
By assisting them to fence and plant waterways, we’re helping to keep water clean and to enhance the environment for everyone.
I have an old fridge freezer that I want to dispose of. Is there anywhere other than the Silverstream tip in the Upper Hutt area?
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A logging truck and a passenger train collided near Masterton on Friday afternoon. The crash occurr…
In our series on councils and how they're faring, we look at South Wairarapa's scorecard for the pas…
In our series on councils and how they're faring, we look at Masterton's scorecard for the past year…
In our series on councils and how they're faring, we look at Carterton District Council's scorecard…
Hi neighbours, the start of the golden weather is on the horizon. Set the scene for stylish outdoor living with furniture that ticks all the boxes - available now at our Outdoor Furniture Expo. We offer New Zealand’s finest range, superior quality, huge choice, functional designs, modern styles … View moreHi neighbours, the start of the golden weather is on the horizon. Set the scene for stylish outdoor living with furniture that ticks all the boxes - available now at our Outdoor Furniture Expo. We offer New Zealand’s finest range, superior quality, huge choice, functional designs, modern styles and outstanding value.
Our Outdoor Furniture Expo is on until 31 October! Up to 25% off the best New Zealand brands, Devon, Danske Mobler and Eden, all available under one roof. Paula’s Furniture and Beds have the largest display of outdoor furniture in the Lower North Island so visit in store and online to view new season designs and trends and take advantage of the huge savings.
Go in the draw to win a $500 Paula's gift voucher with every outdoor purchase!
Hi all, some time ago Jan Andersen placed a post re her view of the changes at the Library. There were many replies supporting her, acknowledging the changes were significant and local voices were being 'ignored'. Jan has continued looking into this and asked me to provide this link for… View moreHi all, some time ago Jan Andersen placed a post re her view of the changes at the Library. There were many replies supporting her, acknowledging the changes were significant and local voices were being 'ignored'. Jan has continued looking into this and asked me to provide this link for you. What she thought would be printed in the Leader has appeared on 'Stuff'.
www.stuff.co.nz...
Please do have a look and post your thoughts here for Jan to see. Remember it is a Local Council core service to provide a library accessible to all.
Hope you are all coming along: Family fun for the whole family. Step back in time to yesteryear, be entertained and eat well from the delicious food stalls. Huge success last year - don't miss out this year! NO EFTPOS. KOHA ENTRY.
Cobblestones Fete
, Main St, Greytown
Saturday October 21 … View moreHope you are all coming along: Family fun for the whole family. Step back in time to yesteryear, be entertained and eat well from the delicious food stalls. Huge success last year - don't miss out this year! NO EFTPOS. KOHA ENTRY.
Cobblestones Fete
, Main St, Greytown
Saturday October 21 at 10:00 am to 3:30pm
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