2277 days ago

Kokomai is almost upon us. What are you planning to go to?

Piers Fuller Reporter from News of Wairarapa

Kokomai is an inspiring, edgy and diverse Creative Festival for the Wairarapa region. A world-class programme, with international, national and local artists and performers, providing exceptional live experiences. You can immerse yourself in music, theatre, dance, visual arts, film, buskers and literature – there is something for everyone!
Events are located across the Wairarapa and kicks out to the rolling countryside. From rural village halls, churches and woolsheds, to larger venues such as the Carterton Events Centre. You won’t have to travel far to enjoy the world of creativity and innovation. It’s all happening right here in Wairarapa!
Bringing our communities together for the 2019 Creative Festival over 10 days, from 10th to 19th October 2019.
Events that will be hitting our rural communities include “As Far As the Eye Can See”. Barry Saunders (The Warratahs), Ebony Lamb (Eb & Sparrow) and Caroline Easther (The Chills) bring you a suitcase full of brilliant songs from back country roads and swollen skies to soaring harmonies in the much-loved halls of Tinui and Pirinoa.
Another Festival highlight and famous for its ‘Opera in the Woolshed,’ Kourarau Woolshed brings ‘My Name is Moana.’ This majestic musical event is an intimate tribute to the ocean, led by celebrated singer/songwriter Moana Maniapoto, arts laureate and a 2016 inductee
into the NZ Music Hall of Fame.
Go to link below to see festival programme.

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5 days ago

Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!

Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?

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Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
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931 votes
3 days ago

Today’s Mind-Bender is the Last of the Year! Can You Guess It Before Everyone Else? 🌟🎁🌲

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I dance in the sky with green and gold, a spectacle few are lucky to behold; I’m best seen in the south, a celestial sight—what am I, lighting up the New Zealand night?

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18 hours ago

SHOP LOCAL THIS XMAS - FARMERS MARKET SOLWAY SHOWGROUNDS MASTERTON

Lynne from Masterton District

Come along to our Farmers Market & Crafts held EVERY Saturday Rain or Shine

YES we are open on the 27th December 2025

BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS ALONG FOR MORNING TEA AND COFFEE, AND HAVE A BROWSE AROUND OUR WONDERFUL MARKET

HOT OFF THE PRESS:

DANIEL’S SPUDS are back at the market this week. Agria potatoes freshly dug this week.

And of course, there is always lots on offer: Hot Food, fresh Coffee, Fresh Vege stall, Yummy Honey, fresh bread to name just a few.

We have a fabulous array of creative gifts on display and available for purchase.
Don’t miss the awesome Paua art, wooden toys, embroidered tea towels, olive oil, Crocheted toys, woollen items to mention just a few

We even have live music to get your toes tapping and we are always ready for a friendly chat. For a great day out or an early morning visit we have something for everyone.

We have a new Facebook page:
Wairarapa Farmers Market 2025 - have a look and view our newsletter for this week.
We also have a Eftpos terminal where you can access cash for your Farmers Market purchases. Come and have a look, I’m sure you will be pleasantly surprised.
Look forward to seeing you.