Balloon Festival this weekend - look up for all the fun!
The much-loved Wairarapa Balloon Festival kicks off this Thursday, for five days of sky high entertainment from 13 balloons, from all over new Zealand, over the extended Easter break
Watch for morning lift offs from Carterton and Masterton: from Carterton (Carrington Park) on Thursday and Saturday morning, and Masterton on Friday and Sunday morning (Wairarapa College). Ascensions are very weather dependant. Watch for updates on take-off locations and flight directions through the Festival’s Facebook page at 8pm the night before, and on More FM Wairarapa 89.5.
There is also a “Meet the Pilots” on Saturday afternoon from 4pm at Carrington Park. get up close and personal with the balloonists, at Carrington Park from 4pm on Saturday. This will be a relaxed and informal afternoon for families, where they can bring a picnic, and kids can do a balloon walk-through and talk to the pilots.
Easter Monday will see balloons taking off from locations across Carterton and Masterton, creating a scattering of balloons across the skies above. Head to the locations where the balloons take off from 6.30am each morning, to see the impressive displays up close.
For the full event programme head to: www.nzballoons.co.nz...
Secure your homes over summer
Police are reminding people to keep their homes secure during the summer months.
Inspector Glenda Barnaby, Christchurch Area Prevention manager, says daytime burglaries are just as common as nightime burglaries.
“Burglaries can be committed at any time of the day, and coming into warmer months there is more opportunity for thieves."
"Although a majority of burglaries involve forced entry through windows and doors, we are starting to see more incidents at insecure premises. Police deal with cases where burglaries are committed in broad daylight, sometimes even while the victim is at home. Good weather means open doors and windows, which makes homes more vulnerable to burglars.”
Inspector Barnaby says there’s a few things people can do to reduce their changes of a burglary being committed.
⚠️ If you’re going outside for gardening, relaxing in the sun, or working in the garage, take a moment to lock your doors and secure your windows first.
⚠️ Do the same at night when you go to bed - keep your doors and windows secure and close your curtains. Fitting window stays means you can get a breeze coming through, while keeping your windows secure.
⚠️ Get to know your neighbours - let them know if you’re going away and look out for one another.”
If you see any suspicious activity, people or vehicles in your neighbourhood, don't hesitate to contact Police.
If you witness or suspect any illegal activity, please call 111 if it is happening now, or make a report through 105 either online or over the phone, if it is after the fact.
Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.
Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔
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72.7% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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16.3% Hmm, maybe?
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11% Yes!
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
How many balls of string does it take to reach the moon?
(Peter from Carterton kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Peter!)
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!
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