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Nominate the local hero or thought-leader in your community for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards. Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, recognise the passionate women who are creating real change and forging a path for others.
Head to … View moreNominate the local hero or thought-leader in your community for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards. Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, recognise the passionate women who are creating real change and forging a path for others.
Head to www.womenofinfluence.co.nz for more information.
We love this new event! Explore fairylight walkways drawing inspiration from the nine stars of Matariki to celebrate the harvest, give thanks, remember loved ones and make a special wish. Children will love this! Bring a gold coin for a night-time ride on the train
Friday 31 May – Sunday 2 June, … View moreWe love this new event! Explore fairylight walkways drawing inspiration from the nine stars of Matariki to celebrate the harvest, give thanks, remember loved ones and make a special wish. Children will love this! Bring a gold coin for a night-time ride on the train
Friday 31 May – Sunday 2 June, 5pm – 8pm, Queen Elizabeth Park, Masterton
Group tickets are now on sale for Toast Martinborough 2019 - celebrating New Zealand’s most iconic wine region, combining the very best wine, food and music all set amongst the vines that inspire it all.
Toast Martinborough General Manager, Anna Nielson said the 28th annual Toast was guaranteed … View moreGroup tickets are now on sale for Toast Martinborough 2019 - celebrating New Zealand’s most iconic wine region, combining the very best wine, food and music all set amongst the vines that inspire it all.
Toast Martinborough General Manager, Anna Nielson said the 28th annual Toast was guaranteed to take festivalgoers to the very heart of the Martinborough wine community’s devotion to its craft.
“The thing that makes Toast Martinborough such a fantastic event year after year, is every one of the participating vineyards is totally commitment to the quality of the wine they make and ensuing every festivalgoer has the best possible experience.
“We have a limited number of group packages available for groups of six or more, but only for those who get in quick.”
Ms Nielson said at $80 a ticket (plus ticketing fees) group bookings offered the best value for Toast Martinborough tickets.
Toast Martinborough 2019, Sunday 17th November. Tickets available from www.toastmartinborough.co.nz...
Across the country, close to 50,000 primary, intermediate and secondary school teachers have said they will walk off the job for a one-day "mega-strike".
Education Minister Chris Hipkins, in the lead-up to the strike, said the offer to primary and secondary teachers worth $1.2 billion … View moreAcross the country, close to 50,000 primary, intermediate and secondary school teachers have said they will walk off the job for a one-day "mega-strike".
Education Minister Chris Hipkins, in the lead-up to the strike, said the offer to primary and secondary teachers worth $1.2 billion over four years would not be increased.
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Samoa Language Week is an opportunity for every New Zealander to come together to help protect the stories, cultures and traditions our Pacific languages hold, for the benefit of future generations.
In honour of this month's national campaign, here's some common words you can learn to … View moreSamoa Language Week is an opportunity for every New Zealander to come together to help protect the stories, cultures and traditions our Pacific languages hold, for the benefit of future generations.
In honour of this month's national campaign, here's some common words you can learn to say and use in Samoan while out supporting our young people.
#NSNZsupportingouryoungpeople
After a brief stint in Waikato, one of New Zealand's premier cycling series is on its way back to th…
We had a blast at Te Wā Heke Festival last week!
There were so many children coming along to our Aquarius model, where they were learning about where their water comes from and how they can help reduce their water consumption at home.
We had a 200L tank up for grabs throughout the festival also, … View moreWe had a blast at Te Wā Heke Festival last week!
There were so many children coming along to our Aquarius model, where they were learning about where their water comes from and how they can help reduce their water consumption at home.
We had a 200L tank up for grabs throughout the festival also, and will notify the winner shortly!
A collaboration between Masterton’s community groups and the Masterton District Council is helping keep families warm while also increasing funding for charitable projects.
The Council regularly calls in contractors to fell or prune dead or unhealthy trees at the Henley Lake Reserve. Previously, … View moreA collaboration between Masterton’s community groups and the Masterton District Council is helping keep families warm while also increasing funding for charitable projects.
The Council regularly calls in contractors to fell or prune dead or unhealthy trees at the Henley Lake Reserve. Previously, who ended up with the wood was often a case of first-in, first-served.
That was until the Council teamed up with the Henley Lake Trust to manage a fairer and more community-minded approach.
Now the Henley Lake Trust manages the distribution of wood to either the Masterton Rotary Club or the Lions Club.
Henley Lake Trust Chair Tom Ward says both groups sell the wood at a “fair market price” to a growing list of buyers, many of whom are elderly and need help getting wood for winter.
“The best part about it is that all of the proceeds from the sale of firewood go back into the charitable trusts held by Rotary and Lions.
“It means that trees planted for the community are continuing to provide benefits even after they are dead and hauled away.”
Previous projects funded through the charitable trusts include putting in BBQs at Henley Lake and the Neill Inkster Memorial Courtyard at the Wairarapa Hospital.
Mr Ward, a retired forester, says much of the wood makes for good burning, which is proven by repeat customers through the Rotary Club, of which he is also a member.
Recent work to remove trees at Henley Lake has been underway for the last few weeks with the resulting wood earmarked for delivery for the 2020 winter to avoid people burning wet wood.
Masterton District Council Community Facilities and Activities Manager Andrea Jackson said it was pleasing to see people band together for the benefit of the community.
“This is a classic case of small things making a big difference in our community. I’d like to personally thank all of those that have been involved.”
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