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Just days to go till the Wellington Better Home and Living Show
Friday – Sunday 12 – 14th May (10 – 5pm)
Westapac Stadium
Adults $8, Senior Special Friday $5, Under 16 Free.
Over 200 exhibitors, preview latest trends and innovations, a fantastic home and lifestyle package to be won … View moreJust days to go till the Wellington Better Home and Living Show
Friday – Sunday 12 – 14th May (10 – 5pm)
Westapac Stadium
Adults $8, Senior Special Friday $5, Under 16 Free.
Over 200 exhibitors, preview latest trends and innovations, a fantastic home and lifestyle package to be won worth $12,000 and an opportunity to test drive an Electrical Vehicle thanks to #leadingthecharge.
Talk to the experts on outdoor solutions, heating, home décor, kitchens, bathrooms and everything in-between!
Age care workers will get a significant bump in their pay due to the Pay Equity Settlement reached earlier this month. Several Wairarapa not-for-profit rest homes say this creates unfairness for kitchen and cleaning staff and nurses who will not be getting such an increase because the facilities … View moreAge care workers will get a significant bump in their pay due to the Pay Equity Settlement reached earlier this month. Several Wairarapa not-for-profit rest homes say this creates unfairness for kitchen and cleaning staff and nurses who will not be getting such an increase because the facilities can't afford it.
The call came at 4pm on a cold afternoon. Fire system auditor Russell Ashley was finishing up for th…
Richard Gilewitz is a musician who can make you stop and wonder if the sounds coming from his acoust…
Perhaps it’s surprising your Mum with a lovely bunch of flowers or baking your favourite childhood treats together. Why not start a new tradition this year and register for the Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk, proudly supporting the Heart Foundation NZ. Each entrant will receive a Dick … View morePerhaps it’s surprising your Mum with a lovely bunch of flowers or baking your favourite childhood treats together. Why not start a new tradition this year and register for the Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk, proudly supporting the Heart Foundation NZ. Each entrant will receive a Dick Frizzell designed event t-shirt.
So, get your running shoes ready to walk alongside thousands of other women to promote good heart health. You could even rub shoulders with an Olympian. Sign up to a 5km Fun Run/Walk near you to show your support. Tickets on sale at www.jennianmothersday.com
Once a month, Ed and Juliet Cooke push back the furniture in their expansive living room, pack in up to 100 chairs and hold concerts that have become a beloved feature of the Wairarapa musical landscape more than 40 years.
A lifelong love of classical music and a passion for sharing it with … View moreOnce a month, Ed and Juliet Cooke push back the furniture in their expansive living room, pack in up to 100 chairs and hold concerts that have become a beloved feature of the Wairarapa musical landscape more than 40 years.
A lifelong love of classical music and a passion for sharing it with ...
It has been a tough few days for Corrinne Oliver and her family. Last Thursday, their home of 26 ye…
The kids are back to school this week! What's your favourite go-to lunch box snack? Let us know in the comments. Our favourites are: easy peel mandarins, raisin boxes, muesli bars, crackers and cheese or whole meal biscuits. Let us know yours below!
With random slips closing two of Wairarapa's most heavily used access routes in the past week, are we vulnerable to being cut off? Tell us what you think about improving access to Wairarapa.
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April 28 marked the end of an era for Masterton's Trade Aid store. Manager Brenda Lee, who has been…
Swarms of black cluster flies have been besieging homes around the North Island as they take advantage of perfect hatching conditions.
The New Zealand housing crisis is a stark example of how difficult life can be in a world that has become more expensive.
Many people in modern society are struggling, trapped in cycles of debt and work with no option to alleviate their problems.
Stephanie Rearick is a driving force behind … View moreThe New Zealand housing crisis is a stark example of how difficult life can be in a world that has become more expensive.
Many people in modern society are struggling, trapped in cycles of debt and work with no option to alleviate their problems.
Stephanie Rearick is a driving force behind ...
Right across New Zealand, local groups are doing a whole lot of good in their hoods. To help, Z is once again sharing over one million dollars. Remember to vote at Z this month and make a difference in your neighbourhood.
The Wellington Better Home and Living Show is coming to you soon and this is your chance to check out all the action by winning complimentary double passes! There are 10 up for grabs! Simply LIKE or THANK this post to enter.
Mark your diaries to attend the show – May 12 – 14th (10 – … View moreThe Wellington Better Home and Living Show is coming to you soon and this is your chance to check out all the action by winning complimentary double passes! There are 10 up for grabs! Simply LIKE or THANK this post to enter.
Mark your diaries to attend the show – May 12 – 14th (10 – 5pm)
Westpac Stadium
Adults $8, Senior Special Friday $5, Under 16 Free.
Don’t forget to LIKE or THANK the post to enter! T&C’s apply
Are you giving native biodiversity a helping hand in your free time by planting native plants, weeding pest plants, or trapping pests? If so, we’d love to invite you to Restoration Day, whether you're currently a volunteer, new or thinking about how you can get involved.
Restoration Day … View moreAre you giving native biodiversity a helping hand in your free time by planting native plants, weeding pest plants, or trapping pests? If so, we’d love to invite you to Restoration Day, whether you're currently a volunteer, new or thinking about how you can get involved.
Restoration Day is your chance to hear (and share) stories, experiences and best-practice techniques for ecological restoration. It's an annual networking and training event we run with our partners for community groups and individuals involved in the important work of environmental restoration.
There is an exciting line-up of activities and speakers this year, including getting out into the field. So bring your walking shoes!
We'd love you to join us on May 21, so to learn more or to register go to: www.naturespace.org.nz...
Thanks to our many partners involved in organising this day: Department of Conservation, Wellington City Council, Hutt City Council, Kāpiti Coast District Council, Porirua City Council, Victoria University of Wellington and Zealandia Ecosanctuary.
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