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The Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk is back for 2017, proudly supporting the Heart Foundation NZ.
We've got over $25,000 worth of fantastic prizes up for grabs including: Fitbit activity trackers, Stirling Sports vouchers, Canopy Camping Escapes + more. Each entrant will also … View moreThe Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk is back for 2017, proudly supporting the Heart Foundation NZ.
We've got over $25,000 worth of fantastic prizes up for grabs including: Fitbit activity trackers, Stirling Sports vouchers, Canopy Camping Escapes + more. Each entrant will also 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:
It’s Easter this weekend! Check out our Easter opening hours and make sure you stock up on goodies before your trip away or relaxing weekend in.
SuperValue Featherston:
Good Friday 14th April CLOSED
Saturday 15th April 6am – 10pm
Easter Sunday 16th April CLOSED
Easter Monday 17th April… View moreIt’s Easter this weekend! Check out our Easter opening hours and make sure you stock up on goodies before your trip away or relaxing weekend in.
SuperValue Featherston:
Good Friday 14th April CLOSED
Saturday 15th April 6am – 10pm
Easter Sunday 16th April CLOSED
Easter Monday 17th April 6am – 10pm
Don’t wobble your way through your home DIY jobs this weekend. Take a couple of minutes to plan your work with these three key ladder tips:
1) Secure your ladder so that it’s stable and doesn’t wobble
2) Maintain three points of contact and
3) Take care not to over-reach!
We hope all … View moreDon’t wobble your way through your home DIY jobs this weekend. Take a couple of minutes to plan your work with these three key ladder tips:
1) Secure your ladder so that it’s stable and doesn’t wobble
2) Maintain three points of contact and
3) Take care not to over-reach!
We hope all your home DIY projects over the long weekend go well.
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Swimming its way to Southward Car Museum in Kāpiti and Expressions in Upper Hutt, Songs of the Sea / Waiata o te Moana is the show you won't want to miss these school holidays. It's the perfect outing for ages 2-7.
Look closely at where the sky meets the sea and you might see … View moreSwimming its way to Southward Car Museum in Kāpiti and Expressions in Upper Hutt, Songs of the Sea / Waiata o te Moana is the show you won't want to miss these school holidays. It's the perfect outing for ages 2-7.
Look closely at where the sky meets the sea and you might see something surprising! In a fusion of song, dance, and puppets, this show unfolds the mysteries and myths of where the first fish came from. From Ra and Marama to Ite Ika o te Rangi, colourful puppets and catchy music weave together stories of the deep.
Book online now at capitale.org.nz.
Building a new home is exciting - except when you have an 'OH NO' moment. We'd like to invite you to meet your local Jennian Homes team at our FREE upcoming New Home Builders’ Information Session.
Here's a little of what we'll cover off:
• How best to establish … View moreBuilding a new home is exciting - except when you have an 'OH NO' moment. We'd like to invite you to meet your local Jennian Homes team at our FREE upcoming New Home Builders’ Information Session.
Here's a little of what we'll cover off:
• How best to establish your construction budget
• How to avoid hidden costs
• Easy ways to save money by building an environmentally friendly home
• How to plan a home you've always wanted
As your local team, we'd love to share our construction industry and knowledge to ensure you're well prepared for your home building journey. It's a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have around designing your dream home.
Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments; find out more at jennianinfo.com
Residents of a Wairarapa township are losing property because of flooding, despite repeatedly asking…
People who want to benefit from the use of medical marijuana have some pretty high hurdles to overcome. Is it time the Government softened its stance?
Cyclone Debbie is causing devastation around the country including serious flooding, landslides, road closures and evacuations. Here are a few things you can do to ensure you're kept up-to-date and best prepared.
• For live updates on how Cyclone Debbie is affecting your community … View moreCyclone Debbie is causing devastation around the country including serious flooding, landslides, road closures and evacuations. Here are a few things you can do to ensure you're kept up-to-date and best prepared.
• For live updates on how Cyclone Debbie is affecting your community visit the Stuff Live blog.
• To send or receive urgent updates on time-sensitive emergency events in your community, sign up for Neighbourly Urgent Alerts. These are completely free to send and receive, and can be sent as a SMS text message or email.
• If you can support a neighbour in need, please share details of how you help on your Neighbourly noticeboard. Make a post now.
• To spread the word and notify others of what's happening around your neighbourhood contact your local reporter to share details and/or photos
Chris Moore posted this on our Facebook page. It is a pic of the water coming right up to the bottom of the Waihenga Bridge northeast of MArtinborough.
Visiting friends, family or neighbours this Easter long weekend? Why not bring something special over like these Chelsea NZ Cupcakes with Chocolate Icing! These make a great alternative to Easter eggs. They're light, fluffy and can be decorated with your mini choc eggs or curls!
Want more … View moreVisiting friends, family or neighbours this Easter long weekend? Why not bring something special over like these Chelsea NZ Cupcakes with Chocolate Icing! These make a great alternative to Easter eggs. They're light, fluffy and can be decorated with your mini choc eggs or curls!
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