School Holiday Guide - come and pick one up
Looking forward to the School Holidays? We totally are, and have heaps of ideas for you and your whanau:
🦆Visit Masterton's wonderful Queen Elizabeth Park. Pedal around the lake, have a round of mini golf, feed the ducks, cross the swing bridge to the BMX track, say hello to the deer, and visit the huge playground with its flying fox.
🚂Ride the mighty Miniature Train in the Park
🛹Try out Masterton's state-of-the art skatepark
🐑Pop into The Woolshed Masterton across the road from Queen Elizabeth Park and explore
🌊Run wild at the coast, check out Castlepoint and Cape Palliser
🌳Meet wildlife at Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre
🎵See a family show at Carterton Events Centre
🏦Check out history at Cobblestones Museum in Greytown and go to their Spring Fete (Sat 30th)
🐮Learn about farm animals on a guided visit at Martinborough Manor
🌌Celebrate the Spring Equinox at Stonehenge Aotearoa - enjoy the sunset from within the henge, learn how our ancestors viewed the equinox, then explore the night sky. (Sat 23 Sept).
🔭Be star struck on a Star Safari. Learn about astronomy, the night sky and modern stargazing with science communicators Hari and Sam. Kids under 15 are free!
🌑Get under the stars with Under the Stars - be guided through the heavens, hear stories and tales and learn how to navigate using the stars.
🚀World Space Week - check out all the events on for World Space Week including Water Rockets and Solar Observing, an Astrobiology Dome and Open Night at Star Safari.
👨👩👧👦But wait there's more - check out our special page BELOW and get your Wairarapa school holiday fun sorted. Plus we have free School holiday guides at the Masterton and Martinborough Visitor isite Centre come and pick one up!
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Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.8% Yes, supporting people is important!
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25.9% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.4% ... It is complicated
A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!
Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.
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