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The Pahiatua Track is closed due to a large slip in the wake of Cyclone Debbie.
Contractors expect it will take two to three days to clear the slip and reopen the road.
The road is the main route linking Manawatu and Wairarapa.
The remnants of Cyclone Debbie hit New Zealand on Tuesday night,… View moreThe Pahiatua Track is closed due to a large slip in the wake of Cyclone Debbie.
Contractors expect it will take two to three days to clear the slip and reopen the road.
The road is the main route linking Manawatu and Wairarapa.
The remnants of Cyclone Debbie hit New Zealand on Tuesday night, ...
The skies above Wairarapa are about to be populated by all manner of weird and wonderful airships.
The 2017 Wairarapa Balloon Festival begins on April 13, weather permitting, and will feature a week of balloon lift-offs, as well as family-themed fun and entertainment at venues across the … View moreThe skies above Wairarapa are about to be populated by all manner of weird and wonderful airships.
The 2017 Wairarapa Balloon Festival begins on April 13, weather permitting, and will feature a week of balloon lift-offs, as well as family-themed fun and entertainment at venues across the region....
Do you care about how your community looks? The Great Community Clean Up is all about taking ownership of the places we live and love - our neighbourhoods. It doesn't need to be anything big; picking up a little litter in your street, tidying up your favourite park, or removing bits and bobs … View moreDo you care about how your community looks? The Great Community Clean Up is all about taking ownership of the places we live and love - our neighbourhoods. It doesn't need to be anything big; picking up a little litter in your street, tidying up your favourite park, or removing bits and bobs from a nearby beach are all great events! Plus, register an event between 27 April and 3 May you could WIN great prizes.
So grab your flatmates, your kids, your neighbour or your whole street and head to a place that you love in your community and make a difference. Your contributions will help make your community a cleaner and happier place to live! #CleanUpNZ
A pregnant woman and her partner had a lucky escape after their car burst into flames north of Maste…
We require quotes for the design and construction of large retaining wall wall. References would be useful
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A new five-metre sculpture that reflects Greytown's colonial, native and Maori history has been installed in its centre-most park.
Daughter of the Stella Bull Park's namesake, Jan Eagle,… View more(Please write DNP (Do Not Print) if you don't want your comment to be published in print.)
A new five-metre sculpture that reflects Greytown's colonial, native and Maori history has been installed in its centre-most park.
Daughter of the Stella Bull Park's namesake, Jan Eagle, was rapt with the final product.
A well-known local artist herself, Eagle is part of the volunteer ...
See our 5 top tips for cutting down your autumn power bill:
1. If you’re not using it, switch it off: If you’re not using an appliance, such as a heated towel, dryer, or TV, switch it off at the wall so it doesn’t use power on standby.
2. Change your cooking habits: Eat fresh veges … View moreSee our 5 top tips for cutting down your autumn power bill:
1. If you’re not using it, switch it off: If you’re not using an appliance, such as a heated towel, dryer, or TV, switch it off at the wall so it doesn’t use power on standby.
2. Change your cooking habits: Eat fresh veges instead of cooking. Using the oven for an hour a night can add $20 to your monthly power bill.
3. Use curtains to trap heat in: Let the sun heat your home during the day then close your curtains to stop the warmth escaping in the evening.
4. If you’re away, turn the hot water cylinder off: You can save up to $36 on your power bill if you switch your hot water cylinder off while away on weekends.
5. Make the most out of your FREE Hour of Power: Utilise power deals like Electric Kiwi’s free Hour of Power, which gives you one off peak hour of free power a day. Use this hour to heat your home, turn on the dishwasher, or run the washing machine and dryer.
Find out more about Electric Kiwi’s free Hour of Power
A man who drowned off an isolated stretch of South Wairarapa coast has been remembered as supportive…
Thanks to everyone that participated in Neighbours Day this year! It's been amazing to see all the great events and 'goings on' around the country. If you did something with your neighbours and get a sudden urge to share it with us then don't fight that urge!! Share your story… View moreThanks to everyone that participated in Neighbours Day this year! It's been amazing to see all the great events and 'goings on' around the country. If you did something with your neighbours and get a sudden urge to share it with us then don't fight that urge!! Share your story with us by emailing kiaora@neighboursday.org.nz, sharing to our facebook page, or submitting your story on our website. We LOVE seeing all the fun times and knowing that we're getting a little closer to knowing our neighbours and connecting with our communities. AND you don't have to wait till Neighbours Day 2018 to do it again. You can go say hi, invite them for a cuppa, or do a street bbq anytime. It makes a massive difference to our sense of belonging, safety and being part of a more resilient community.
Have a heart of gold and support the St John Annual Appeal 3-9 April.
The heart is the essence of life and has inherently warm and caring connotations. It also reflects the good that St John does in the community, and invites those who contribute to feel like they too have a heart of gold.
… View moreHave a heart of gold and support the St John Annual Appeal 3-9 April.
The heart is the essence of life and has inherently warm and caring connotations. It also reflects the good that St John does in the community, and invites those who contribute to feel like they too have a heart of gold.
Donate here at or at any ASB branch.
Emergency services have been called to a remote stretch of the Wairarapa coast where a diver is in t…
Im looking for a doll house, plastic or wooden, condition not an issue, thank you
Firefighters blackened by soot and soaked in sweat watched as a two storey apartment burnt to the gr…
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