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France's top diplomat showed she was not above getting her hands dirty in the shearing shed in Maste…
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I am urgently seeking a bed - whether it's single, double, queen, king, bunk - WHATEVER!
We unexpectedly have a young guest coming to live with us & need a bed for them. I can arrange to pick up or can contribute petrol for anyone able to drop off
Please help?
Masterton District Council is just about to vote on whether to open up Easter Sunday trading.
Easter Sunday is traditionally a sacred day, but with New Zealand becoming more diverse and trading hours generally opening up, are restrictions at Easter still relevant? Tell us what you think.
… View moreMasterton District Council is just about to vote on whether to open up Easter Sunday trading.
Easter Sunday is traditionally a sacred day, but with New Zealand becoming more diverse and trading hours generally opening up, are restrictions at Easter still relevant? Tell us what you think.
(Responses may be used in print in Wairarapa News.)
Former shearing contractor Mavis Mullins' name will soon be up in lights alongside corporate lum…
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"Building stronger, safer and friendlier communities."
I recently contacted UHCC (following the Recycling issue) with a query about our local council becoming more involved on the Neighbourly scene.
This is the response I got:
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"Building stronger, safer and friendlier communities."
I recently contacted UHCC (following the Recycling issue) with a query about our local council becoming more involved on the Neighbourly scene.
This is the response I got:
"Council has a neighbourly profile, which is used primarily for targeted emergency communications.
We are not interested in extending our social media to include Neighbourly on a day to day basis as our communication needs are more than met through our use of Facebook, our websites, radio and print advertising.
We understand that conversations are happening, but as always, our official channels for feedback are always open. We can be contacted anytime by phone, by submitting a feedback form on our website, or by messaging us on Facebook. We respond to all queries.
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I did ask for permission to post this response but got no reply so am doing it anyway!
Why am I posting this?? Because UH Leader are posting more and more topical issues here on Neighbourly to stir us up 🤔 (in my opinion that is!)
What are your thoughts folks? How do you envisage a stronger, safer and friendlier community?
Neighbours' Day Aotearoa is happening on 25 & 26 March. It's a great chance to involve your neighbours in your emergency plan - work out who can help you and who might need your help. www.happens.nz...
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The Golden Shears is a world-renowned Wairarapa institution but can be a bit overwhelming for young children.
For the last four years Te Kohanga Reo Ngati Hamua in Masterton has run their own version of the famous shearing event to the delight of the children who attend.
"We used to take… View moreThe Golden Shears is a world-renowned Wairarapa institution but can be a bit overwhelming for young children.
For the last four years Te Kohanga Reo Ngati Hamua in Masterton has run their own version of the famous shearing event to the delight of the children who attend.
"We used to take the ...
Hi Neighbours :)
I am urgently seeking a bed - whether it's single, double, queen, king, bunk - WHATEVER!
We unexpectedly have a young guest coming to live with us & need a bed for them. I can arrange to pick up or can contribute petrol for anyone able to drop off
Please help?
Parliament is considering a petition that will allow children to legally cycle on footpaths. We'd like to know what you think: is this a good, safe idea, or will it make walking around town hazardous?
(Responses may be used in print in Wairarapa News.)
Our annual Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk is back for 2017 – and with more than 20 locations nationwide, it is set to be bigger and better than ever!
The Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk is part of an initiative to support the Heart Foundation’s ‘Heart Foundation for … View moreOur annual Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk is back for 2017 – and with more than 20 locations nationwide, it is set to be bigger and better than ever!
The Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk is part of an initiative to support the Heart Foundation’s ‘Heart Foundation for Women’ campaign, which aims to empower women to take charge of their heart health.
We hope you will among the thousands decked out in the iconic Dick Frizzell designed red t-shirts this Mother’s Day.
Register for this year’s Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk before 31 March to receive early bird pricing. Plus, we've got over $25,000 worth of fantastic prizes up for grabs including: Fitbit activity trackers, Stirling Sports vouchers, Canopy Camping Escapes, Fujifilm NZ Instax Cameras + more.
So, if you haven’t made plans this Mother’s Day, please join us, get your active wear and running shoes ready to walk alongside thousands of other women to promote good heart health.
Sign up to a 5km Fun Run/Walk near you to show your support! Buy tickets now.
Pahiatua's E coli scare that had residents boiling their water last year has cost the Tararua Distri…
When Forest Whitaker's character in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story needed to lose a foot, Masterton's Sarah de Schot was on hand to make it happen. De Schot is a senior digital paint artist for Industrial Light and Magic and it is her job to make sure special effects are seamless and… View moreWhen Forest Whitaker's character in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story needed to lose a foot, Masterton's Sarah de Schot was on hand to make it happen. De Schot is a senior digital paint artist for Industrial Light and Magic and it is her job to make sure special effects are seamless and ...
The Golden Shears looks set to be a cracker with a typically world-class field made up of mainly New Zealand competitors. The three-day 57th annual championships start on March 2 and the form guide points to Rowland Smith going all the way to the open title but there are several talented ...
House prices in Wairarapa have jumped by over 17 per cent in the 12 months after several years of stagnation. Does it affect you? Who benefits, who suffers?
Enjoy yourselves but stay safe. That’s the message from Wellington Police as the city prepares to welcome thousands of music lovers for the Homegrown festival this weekend.
“Homegrown is a big event for the capital. We want to keep the city safe and vibrant for all those attending the event … View moreEnjoy yourselves but stay safe. That’s the message from Wellington Police as the city prepares to welcome thousands of music lovers for the Homegrown festival this weekend.
“Homegrown is a big event for the capital. We want to keep the city safe and vibrant for all those attending the event as well as those who are simply enjoying the city,” says Wellington’s acting Prevention Manager Inspector Clint Walker.
“If you’re going to be drinking, know your limits. Take care of yourself and look out for your mates. This includes planning for a long day, staying hydrated and eating during the day/night.
“Gross intoxication can and does ruin a lot of good nights – the event is a great thing for music and Wellington, don’t ruin your experience by drinking excessively and missing the Kiwi artists on the line-up.”
Festival-goers are also reminded of Wellington’s 24/7 public liquor ban in the city centre.
It is an offence to drink and possess alcohol in the defined public place liquor-free zone. This includes drinking alcohol in vehicles that may be parked in the liquor-free zone.
“The rules of the ban still apply this weekend and we will be actively enforcing them,” says Inspector Walker.
“Don’t be surprised to be issued an alcohol infringement notice for breaching the liquor ban if you decide to consume alcohol outside of the designated sites or bars in the city.”
Wellington’s liquor-free zone includes Wellington Central area, Oriental Bay, Mount Victoria lookout, Aro Valley, Central Park, Mount Cook and Newtown.
More details can be found on Wellington City Council’s website.(one way to key in the ‘check yourself’ campaign
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