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The unofficial entrance and track from the end of Richard Street into Whitireia Park has been temporarily closed due to the track becoming unsafe.
Members of the public are warned to keep out until further notice.
For further information please contact the park ranger.
We have now moved to using the underpass at Battle Hill to allow the Transmission Gully motorway to be built up. This will take the next 2-3 months to complete. Through this period heavy machinery will be working adjacent, we ask park users to stay within the fenced lane way through the underpass. … View moreWe have now moved to using the underpass at Battle Hill to allow the Transmission Gully motorway to be built up. This will take the next 2-3 months to complete. Through this period heavy machinery will be working adjacent, we ask park users to stay within the fenced lane way through the underpass. This will keep everybody safe and the contractors focusing on building the road.
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Opening the doors to the old army barracks on this rural Masterton property is a step back in time w…
Bring delicious takeaways into the comfort of your own home and make it exactly how you like it! This American-style burger with barbecue flavours and fresh ingredients creates a mouth-watering dinner option that is quick, easy and cheap to create. Serves 4 and can be whipped up in 20 minutes!
… View moreBring delicious takeaways into the comfort of your own home and make it exactly how you like it! This American-style burger with barbecue flavours and fresh ingredients creates a mouth-watering dinner option that is quick, easy and cheap to create. Serves 4 and can be whipped up in 20 minutes!
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Pensioners living in council-owned flats in Tararua could be in for a rent increase of about $6 a we…
The largest ever exhibition of Ngati Kahungunu taonga is about to open in Masterton.
Te Marae o Rongotaketake - Redressing our Kahungunu History will bring a large, painstakingly-sourced collection of Ngati Kahungunu objects to Aratoi next month.
Putting it together was no easy feat. Former … View moreThe largest ever exhibition of Ngati Kahungunu taonga is about to open in Masterton.
Te Marae o Rongotaketake - Redressing our Kahungunu History will bring a large, painstakingly-sourced collection of Ngati Kahungunu objects to Aratoi next month.
Putting it together was no easy feat. Former ...
Hi it has been a great extended season and I am open all this week until this Sunday the 2nd of April. Yes there are still great berries for PYO. There is a late night again this week on Thursday until 7pm.
Cheers Carolann
Wairarapa residents will have the opportunity to ask questions or discuss elements of the draft proposal over the next two weekends at Commission Information Days held at venues across the district
-Friday 31 March Masterton District Library
10am – 12.00pm
-Friday 31 March Martinborough The… View moreWairarapa residents will have the opportunity to ask questions or discuss elements of the draft proposal over the next two weekends at Commission Information Days held at venues across the district
-Friday 31 March Masterton District Library
10am – 12.00pm
-Friday 31 March Martinborough The Village Café
2.00pm – 4.00pm &
6.00pm – 8.00pm
-Saturday 1 April Masterton Wairarapa Farmers’ Market
4 Queen Street North 9am – 1pm
-Saturday 1 April Greytown FreshChoice Supermarket 12 Hastwell Street 3.00pm – 6.00pm
-Sunday 2 April Carterton Carterton Farmers’ Market
Memorial Square 9.00am – 12.30pm
-Friday 7 April Carterton Carterton Events Centre Foyer 10.30am – 1.00pm
-Friday 7 April Greytown Town Centre 3.00pm – 5.00pm
-Saturday 8 April Masterton Mitre 10 MEGA
159-167 Ngaumutawa Road 10.00am – 12.00pm
-Saturday 8 April Masterton PAK’n’ SAVE Masterton
Queen Street, Kuripuni 2.00pm – 5.00pm
-Sunday 9 April Featherston SuperValue
Cnr Fitzherbert & Daniell Street 10.00am – 1.00pm
Competition was tough at the recent North Island Interschools Equestrian Show Jumping Competition. …
A temporary solution to a shortfall of family lawyers in Wairarapa has been labelled "a band aid to…
SuperValue Supermarkets are helping the Willowbank Kiwi Breeding programme to set up a new crèche for little kiwis as part of the Operation Nest Egg. SuperValue and FreshChoice have donated $5,000 to help give a head start to building the new kiwi pens. You can help too by donating at your local … View moreSuperValue Supermarkets are helping the Willowbank Kiwi Breeding programme to set up a new crèche for little kiwis as part of the Operation Nest Egg. SuperValue and FreshChoice have donated $5,000 to help give a head start to building the new kiwi pens. You can help too by donating at your local SuperValue supermarket from the 20th March until the 23rd April 2017!
Hi is anyone coming home to the Wairarapa late tonight from the city that I could get a lift back with? No trains and no car. I am a music student and I have to attend a number of concerts for the year. Tonight is Edgar and Strauss. I have a free seat but no ride home. Please let me know if you can… View moreHi is anyone coming home to the Wairarapa late tonight from the city that I could get a lift back with? No trains and no car. I am a music student and I have to attend a number of concerts for the year. Tonight is Edgar and Strauss. I have a free seat but no ride home. Please let me know if you can help 021 0864 3097
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