π Getting to The 2025 Wairarapa Balloon Family Carnival this Saturday π
Hereβs what you need to know:
π Location: Solway Showgrounds
π 2pm: Carpark Opens
π 3pm: Gates Open
Heading North from Wellington, Upper Hutt, Kapiti Coast:
π Take State Highway 2 (SH2) north towards Masterton.
π£οΈ Follow SH2 through Featherston, Greytown, and Carterton.
ποΈ As you approach Masterton, stay on SH2.
β‘οΈ Turn Left onto Judds Road. π Enter Solway Showgrounds and follow the signs to the south car parking area on your right.
Heading South (from EketΔhuna, Pahiatua, Palmerston North, Napier):
π Take State Highway 2 (SH2) south towards Masterton.
π£οΈ Drive through EketΔhuna and continue on to Masterton.
ποΈ Once in Masterton, stay straight on SH2 past the town centre.
β‘οΈ Turn right onto Fleet Street, following the signs for Solway Showgrounds.
π The entrance to Solway Showgrounds is on your left at 29 Fleet Street, Solway, Masterton.
π Enter Solway Showgrounds and follow the signs to the north car parking area on your left.
π Leave home early, give yourself plenty of time, and be patient.
For more information, check out: www.nzballoons.co.nz...
π Please note: There are no suitable train times from Wellington to Solway Showgrounds
Emmaβs wedding dress reveal tells a different love story
A Valentineβs-inspired wedding dress show at Ryman Healthcareβs Logan Campbell Village is providing the perfect opportunity for residents to share memories of their romantic day.
But for Emma Muller, it has also turned into an opportunity to celebrate her late daughter Nicola, who died 19 years ago at the age of 37.
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, thereβs a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need πͺπ°πͺ
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship β like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.3% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.4% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.3% ... It is complicated
Brain Teaser of the Day π§ β¨ Can You Solve It? π€π¬
Make a hearty dish. Take just half a minute. Add four parts of kestrel. Then just add one. What have you made?
(Trev from Silverdale kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Trev!)
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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