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From fishing them up to dishing them out, Steve Fair knows a thing or two about fish and chips. Now…
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Mr Chips in Masterton has just won an award for the Best Chips in New Zealand. Who do you think does the best hot chips? What qualities do you think a great chip should have? Why are Kiwis obsessed with chips?
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I am looking for a Mate posthole borer, doesn't need to be in working order.
Needed for parts, especially the starter assembly. But fully working is fine.
The recent post re a new 'Children's Hospital" for Wellington has revealed some very important issues I feel. For example: When is a child no longer a child? WILL THE NEW 'CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL only deal with physiological ailments or include psychological ailments? AND … View moreThe recent post re a new 'Children's Hospital" for Wellington has revealed some very important issues I feel. For example: When is a child no longer a child? WILL THE NEW 'CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL only deal with physiological ailments or include psychological ailments? AND is there a difference between child and adult mental health issues.
All specialised areas - so how is one able to access the most appropriate intervention in a timely manner? Is our health system recognising how widespread these issues are? Is it appropriate for a child to be treated alongside adults?
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A recent spate of fires in Wairarapa has highlighted the danger of not have working smoke alarms.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand and Whaiora medical centre organised a demonstration at Te Rangimarie Marae to show people how a seemingly innocuous kitchen fire can potentially be fatal.
… View moreA recent spate of fires in Wairarapa has highlighted the danger of not have working smoke alarms.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand and Whaiora medical centre organised a demonstration at Te Rangimarie Marae to show people how a seemingly innocuous kitchen fire can potentially be fatal.
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The fate of Wairarapa's three district councils will be in residents' hands, if they care enough to trigger a poll
The Local Government Commission revealed their final proposal for a combined Wairarapa District Council on Wednesday.
However, the districts are not of one voice, ...
Wairarapa United got revenge for last seasons exit at the same stage of the Chatham Cup downing Miramar Rangers at the weekend gone.
OPINION: The Local Government Commission has listened to the community, studied the evidence, delibe…
I am interested to know if there are any industrial sewing machines in good working order available for a social enterprise business. I am exploring options that would reduce waste and in particular the heavy reliance on plastic bags.
The machines would need to be capable of sewing jute and … View moreI am interested to know if there are any industrial sewing machines in good working order available for a social enterprise business. I am exploring options that would reduce waste and in particular the heavy reliance on plastic bags.
The machines would need to be capable of sewing jute and similar heavy commercial grade fabrics.
Beekeepers and farmers are alarmed a neighbouring South Wairarapa gun club is allowed to pollute l…
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