31 days ago

Bob Francis Wins Senior New Zealander Of The Year

James Wattie Retirement Village

Seven-term Mayor of Masterton, Bob Francis CNZM QSO MBE JP, has been named the 2024 Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealander of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau.

Affectionately dubbed ‘Mr Wairarapa’, Bob has served his community in multiple areas, including health services, commercial development, the arts, aviation, homelessness, conservation and sports.

Bob’s award signifies the sixth time Ryman Healthcare has supported this category of the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards, which provides a fantastic opportunity to celebrate Kiwi seniors who continue to make positive contributions towards the future of Aotearoa.

Click read more for the full article.

Image
More messages from your neighbours
7 days ago

Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

Image
Does the building consent process need to change?
  • 91.4% Yes
    91.4% Complete
  • 8% No
    8% Complete
  • 0.6% Other - I'll share below!
    0.6% Complete
1610 votes
41 minutes ago

Danza Fit

Yvonne from Mayfair

Are you ready for
TUESDAY NIGHT FUNDORPHINS
DANZA FIT WITH US..

If you enjoy Zumba then you'll love these classes.. We are 2 former Zumba Instructors bring you fitness with Rhythm.. 😊

6pm Tuesday at The HARRIERS CLUB HALL
803 Sylvan Road
Parkvale
Hastings

Image
13 hours ago

FREE FIRE WOOD

Max from Flaxmere

FREE FIRE WOOD FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS IT

DOES NEED TO BE CUT UP ALSO NEEDS DENAILING

WILL ALSO NEED A TRAILER TO PICK UP

TXT 02041584855