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Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to … View moreKia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.
We require a neutered male alpaca as a companion for our alpaca, Ted. At the moment he is a very lonely boy. Thanks
Less than a week left to enter this merry competition.
With lots of spot prizes to win (as well as the title of NZ's Merriest Home), it's worth getting out your camera phone and taking a picture of your festive abode!
Check out the Christmassy homes here.
Happening this Saturday!! SAVE THE DATE. Awesome family fun. Free burgers (while stocks last), Barista Coffee (first 50 free), Tuck-shop (cash) Face Painting, Bouncy Castle, Local entertainment, Christmas Carols. Bring a blanket or chairs and the whole family. 23 Intermediate Street, Masterton. … View moreHappening this Saturday!! SAVE THE DATE. Awesome family fun. Free burgers (while stocks last), Barista Coffee (first 50 free), Tuck-shop (cash) Face Painting, Bouncy Castle, Local entertainment, Christmas Carols. Bring a blanket or chairs and the whole family. 23 Intermediate Street, Masterton. 5.30 to 8pm.
A fabulous community celebration of Christmas. Sing along to your favourite Christmas Carols with live music, Father Christmas, delicious berries and ice-cream, sausage sizzle, ice blocks, lucky dip, soft drinks (cash bar for the adults). ๐
BYO chair or rug and enjoy the fun. A Koha entry … View moreA fabulous community celebration of Christmas. Sing along to your favourite Christmas Carols with live music, Father Christmas, delicious berries and ice-cream, sausage sizzle, ice blocks, lucky dip, soft drinks (cash bar for the adults). ๐
BYO chair or rug and enjoy the fun. A Koha entry appreciated. (No dogs unless service dogs please). ๐
Whether itโs the scenic Deliverance Track, the breathtaking swing bridge at Waiohine Gorge, or a relaxing stroll through the vineyards, weโve curated the best Wairarapa walks just for you. ๐ฅพ
Visit our website today and discover your next Wairarapa trail. Link below ๐
The First-Ever Cocktail Twilight Race Evening takes place this Wednesday!
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Wednesday, December 11th
Race one 2:45pm. Last race 7:00pm.
๐Free Entry
๐ป Bar Service
๐ Food Trucks
๐ท BYO โ Bring one bottle of wine, or six stubbies per person
To book your marquee spot email … View moreThe First-Ever Cocktail Twilight Race Evening takes place this Wednesday!
๐
Wednesday, December 11th
Race one 2:45pm. Last race 7:00pm.
๐Free Entry
๐ป Bar Service
๐ Food Trucks
๐ท BYO โ Bring one bottle of wine, or six stubbies per person
To book your marquee spot email wairarapa.racing@xtra.co.nz
See full details below. See you at the races! ๐
Gift-giving looks a lot different these days when you can pick up super-cheap goods made overseas. But do they last?
Do you have any old items like appliances, electronics or clothing that have stood the test of time? Share below!
Why not gift them a magazine subscription tailored to their interests? This Christmas, find the perfect gifts at Mags4Gifts! We're offering up to 30% off a wide range of magazines โ thereโs something for everyone in your whanau!
Whether youโre searching for a thoughtful secret Santa … View moreWhy not gift them a magazine subscription tailored to their interests? This Christmas, find the perfect gifts at Mags4Gifts! We're offering up to 30% off a wide range of magazines โ thereโs something for everyone in your whanau!
Whether youโre searching for a thoughtful secret Santa gift or something special to put under the tree, weโve got you covered with a great selection for all interests.
Donโt miss out โ shop now at Mags4Gifts.com and enjoy the savings!
Brand new, never used 165x70x13 wheel for sale. 5 hole stud fixture.
Perfect trailer spare etc.
Phone or text 0274444900
The lavender and flower season has begun at Lavender Magic ๐ฉ in Mt Holdsworth.
๐ OPEN EVERY FRIDAY 5pm to 9pm
๐ OPEN EVERY SATURDAY 10am to 3pm
๐ OPEN EVERY SUNDAY 10am to 3pm
๐ Lavender PYO & ๐ Flower PYO as the season allows.
๐BYO picnic and friends … View moreThe lavender and flower season has begun at Lavender Magic ๐ฉ in Mt Holdsworth.
๐ OPEN EVERY FRIDAY 5pm to 9pm
๐ OPEN EVERY SATURDAY 10am to 3pm
๐ OPEN EVERY SUNDAY 10am to 3pm
๐ Lavender PYO & ๐ Flower PYO as the season allows.
๐BYO picnic and friends ๐ฅช๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ
๐๐ฉ dogs welcome with responsible owners.
Entry fee $7.50 per adult. Lavender and flowers ๐ are extra.
I have some lovely Daylilies flowering now. They are extremely hardy and come up every year.
Strappy leaves with flower stalks that have flowers coming out in succession day by day.
Not fussy about soil, drought tolerant.
They will be dug bare-rooted which is how I first bought them decades … View moreI have some lovely Daylilies flowering now. They are extremely hardy and come up every year.
Strappy leaves with flower stalks that have flowers coming out in succession day by day.
Not fussy about soil, drought tolerant.
They will be dug bare-rooted which is how I first bought them decades ago from a specialist grower.
They can be planted straight away.
The last two photos are smaller daintier flowers. The others are large bold flowers. The first red one has a lovely fragrance. Havent checked the others for fragrance.
Thanks for looking.
Pickup is in Kuripuni.
$6.50 for two barerooted plants.
We're sad to announce the passing of Nicholas Boyack, our Hutt Valley reporter who has long written for The Dominion Post, The Hutt News and Upper Hutt Leader.
With Christmas fast approaching, Police are encouraging people to be aware of online phishing scams.
The holiday season can already be a stressful time, and the last thing you want is to lose large sums of money to a scam.
A phishing scam is an online scam, where the offender pretends to be a … View moreWith Christmas fast approaching, Police are encouraging people to be aware of online phishing scams.
The holiday season can already be a stressful time, and the last thing you want is to lose large sums of money to a scam.
A phishing scam is an online scam, where the offender pretends to be a trustworthy person or organisation to try and get a victimโs personal information.
Police has received a number of phishing scam reports with offenders targeting people who are selling items or services online like Trade Me and Facebook Marketplace.
The offenders pretend to be an interested buyer, and urgently request to buy your product and arrange a courier pickup.
The victim receives a fake courier website link to complete a verification process asking for personal details, like bank account numbers, passwords, and phone numbers.
Once provided these details, the offender uses these to access a victimโs bank account, tricking the victim into proving any multifactor authentication code sent from the victimโs bank.
The money in the victimโs bank account is then taken by the offender once access is gained.
Police are urging members of the public to be cautious, especially when someone in person or online is asking you to give them money or your personal details like bank accounts and passwords.
Never comply with a request asking you to provide or โverifyโ your online banking details.
Legitimate organisations will never ask you to do this.
If you are unsure if it is real, please contact your bank by the phone number on their official website or go to your nearest branch.
If you receive a courier website link from a potential buyer, this is likely a scam.
Please do not fill out the verification process.
Use the social media/trading platformโs reporting tools to report the scam and the user involved.
You can also make a report to Netsafe at report.netsafe.org.nz.
If you have handed over your online banking details, contact your bank immediately and suspend your account.
If you think you have been scammed (provided your banking details and/or suffered a loss), please gather as much information you can and make a report to Police online through 105.police.govt.nz or call 105.
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