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This weekend (Feb 26-28th) sees this spectacular air show return to Hood Aerodrome in Masterton. See your Dompost today for useful info on what's on, when and how to get to the show with ease. This much loved show has an incredible line up of aircraft plus family fun on the ground all weekend.… View moreThis weekend (Feb 26-28th) sees this spectacular air show return to Hood Aerodrome in Masterton. See your Dompost today for useful info on what's on, when and how to get to the show with ease. This much loved show has an incredible line up of aircraft plus family fun on the ground all weekend. DON'T WAIT TO BUY YOUR TICKET - secure yours today at www.wings.org.nz....
Wairarapa’s biggest town is a major step closer to replacing its earthquake-prone town hall with a proposal to build a civic centre which would include the library and archive.
Masterton District Council released images on Monday showing how the town’s new civic facility could be used by the … View moreWairarapa’s biggest town is a major step closer to replacing its earthquake-prone town hall with a proposal to build a civic centre which would include the library and archive.
Masterton District Council released images on Monday showing how the town’s new civic facility could be used by the community ahead of a meeting on Wednesday to approve the draft long-term plan consultation document.
The estimated cost of the new civic centre project is $30.8 million.
What do you like to see in a civic centre.
Well, after a (relatively) quiet couple of summers, the vespula wasps have come back big time in some locations! Auckland and the Waikato are reporting big numbers and you may have seen this story about the monster nest found just outside of Nelson. We're continuing our efforts to control the … View moreWell, after a (relatively) quiet couple of summers, the vespula wasps have come back big time in some locations! Auckland and the Waikato are reporting big numbers and you may have seen this story about the monster nest found just outside of Nelson. We're continuing our efforts to control the wasps through the Wasp Wipeout project, but did you know you can help as well? For information on how to help or DIY click here: bit.ly... You can also donate to the project here: givealittle.co.nz...
It is Wings Over Wairarapa time. Wings Over Wairarapa Air Festival returns to Hood Aerodrome, Masterton for 3 days, 26 – 28th February 2021.
What’s happening and when?
Friday 26 Feb -- Gates open 12pm – 5pm, practice day
Saturday 27 Feb – Gates open 8am – 5pm, flying programme 10.30am –… View moreIt is Wings Over Wairarapa time. Wings Over Wairarapa Air Festival returns to Hood Aerodrome, Masterton for 3 days, 26 – 28th February 2021.
What’s happening and when?
Friday 26 Feb -- Gates open 12pm – 5pm, practice day
Saturday 27 Feb – Gates open 8am – 5pm, flying programme 10.30am – 4.30pm
Sunday 28 Feb – Gates open 8am – 5pm, flying programme 10.30am – 4.30pm
You might remember that a few months ago Neighbourly featured a picture of Muhammad Ali holding a young baby in Upper Hutt.
That baby was Jason Tarawhiti, who lives in Hamilton and who cherishes that picture.
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At Alert Level 2, facilities in our regional parks remain open for safe access to exercise and recreation, but we need to play it safe.
To prevent the spread of COVID-19 you should keep group activities to 10 people or less, wash your hands regularly, and stay home if you are unwell.
For more … View moreAt Alert Level 2, facilities in our regional parks remain open for safe access to exercise and recreation, but we need to play it safe.
To prevent the spread of COVID-19 you should keep group activities to 10 people or less, wash your hands regularly, and stay home if you are unwell.
For more information check out gw.govt.nz/parks.
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Are you an event organiser? Join this free half day workshop for experienced and early stage event planners in Wairarapa to ensure your H&S plans and processes are tip top. Tue, 2 March 2021 from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM at The Carterton Court House.
Running events can be complex and stressful … View moreAre you an event organiser? Join this free half day workshop for experienced and early stage event planners in Wairarapa to ensure your H&S plans and processes are tip top. Tue, 2 March 2021 from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM at The Carterton Court House.
Running events can be complex and stressful projects, which require great communication and clear health and safety expectations to ensure all parties understand their responsibilities.
Whether you've done this once, or a thousand times this will be a practical refresher on health and safety planning .
In an interactive session lead by Cathy Knowsley who specializes in health and safety management consultancy for the arts, entertainment,and event industries, you'll cover tips, templates and get guidance across these themes:
An introduction to event health and safety
Events as a workplace.
Legal responsibilities.
Risk management.
Emergency management.
Crowd management.
Health and safety management on site.
In addition to the workshop, Cathy will be available for free one-on-one consultation with the workshop participants to guide them on how to approach health and safety planning and delivery for their specific events.
Thanks to Destination Wairarapa this event and follow up mentoring are FREE for Wairarapa event industry people.
This year's event runs from March 20 - 30th with the theme being 'The Great Plant Swap' as an easy way for neighbourhoods to grow stronger together.
Here's some ideas for ways you could get involved:
• swap seeds with a neighbour
• gift a plant you've grown to… View moreThis year's event runs from March 20 - 30th with the theme being 'The Great Plant Swap' as an easy way for neighbourhoods to grow stronger together.
Here's some ideas for ways you could get involved:
• swap seeds with a neighbour
• gift a plant you've grown to a neighbour
• take some flowers to a neighbour
• organise a produce swap
• share garden tips or recipes for food in season
• create community gardens or berm pollinator pathways
• host an inclusive garden-themed working bee
• a friendly neighbourhood BBQ with homegrown ingredients
The options are endless! At the end of the day, our shared aim is to help bring people together by encouraging intentional connection with our neighbours. Whether that be organising a street party, sharing a cuppa, or simply saying ‘Kia Ora!” to those who live around you, every action helps to create a safer and more connected New Zealand.
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UPDATE
17 February
4.53pm
The rest of New Zealand will return at Alert Level 1 at 11.59pm tonight. Jacinda Ardern and Ashley Bloomfield are currently providing an update to media at a post-cabinet press conference.
Here's what you need to know:
- New Zealand will return to Alert … View moreUPDATE
17 February
4.53pm
The rest of New Zealand will return at Alert Level 1 at 11.59pm tonight. Jacinda Ardern and Ashley Bloomfield are currently providing an update to media at a post-cabinet press conference.
Here's what you need to know:
- New Zealand will return to Alert Level 1 with Auckland moving to Alert Level 2.
- These restrictions will be reviewed February 22.
- There has been an additional 1 case confirmed, with the positive case a member of the same household bubble.
- New locations of interest have been loaded on the Ministry of Health website.
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UPDATE
16 February
1.09pm
There are no new community cases Ashley Bloomfield confirmed in a 1pm update today. There are no new cases in MIQ facilities.
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UPDATE
15 February
4.20pm
Jacinda Ardern and Ashley Bloomfield are currently providing an update to media at a post-cabinet press conference.
Here's what you need to know:
- The Prime Minister says there's a variety of scenarios on how the virus got into the community. To date, health officials are still attempting to establish the source of the outbreak.
- 42 people have been identified as close contacts.
- The first batch of Pfizer vaccines - 60,000 doses - arrived this morning on a Singapore Airlines flight.
- Vaccines will be offered to border and MIQ workers from this Saturday.
- This will be the largest vaccine programme in New Zealand's history, Jacinda Ardern says.
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UPDATE
February 15
1.36pm
The Ministry of Health has confirmed five new cases of Covid-19 in managed isolation. There are no new community cases.
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UPDATE
February 15
8.18am
The Ministry of Health has confirmed that the first two February cases are the highly infectious UK strain. There is no link to any MIQ infections.
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All regions outside Auckland have moved to Alert Level 2.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern addressed the nation at 7.00pm Sunday, announcing all regions excluding Auckland, will move to Alert Level 2 from 11.59pm tonight.
Here's what you need to know:
- Gatherings of more than 100 people are prohibited.
- Mask use is encouraged when it is difficult to maintain physical distancing.
- From 11.59pm tonight, travel to Auckland will no longer be possible with the heightened alert level - unless you are returning home.
- The full list of rules under Alert Level 2 can be found here.
- Here's the full list of locations of interest where the cases visited.
Neighbourly will update this message as further information comes to hand.
Come along and see Whitby Collegiate at our next Open Day on Sunday 14 March from 11am to 1pm.
Whitby Collegiate is the first progressive, independent, co-educational school in the Wellington region for Years 7 to 13.
• Excellent teacher to student ratios.
• Strong academic results.
… View moreCome along and see Whitby Collegiate at our next Open Day on Sunday 14 March from 11am to 1pm.
Whitby Collegiate is the first progressive, independent, co-educational school in the Wellington region for Years 7 to 13.
• Excellent teacher to student ratios.
• Strong academic results.
• A supportive learning environment.
• Buses running to and from the Kāpiti Coast, Porirua, Johnsonville and the
Hutt Valley.
Register for the Sunday 14 March Open Day here.
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