Tararua District, Pahiatua

1973 days ago

Who's got a prohibited gun they want to hand in? Buy back coming to Wairarapa.

Piers Fuller Reporter from News of Wairarapa

Police encourage firearm owners in Wairarapa area to attend a prohibited firearms amnesty and buy-back collection.
An event will be held at the Masterton Miniature Gun Club, 14 Cole Street, on 17 and 18 August, 10am – 3pm.

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1973 days ago

500 new Pūkaha members for Conservation Week!

Emily Court from Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Conservation Week this year, Pūkaha is aiming to sign up 500 new members!
Various types to suit everyone:
• Individual
• Family
• Community
Business
Enrich your own spiritual essence by connecting to the forest with unlimited entry for 12 months; … View more
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Conservation Week this year, Pūkaha is aiming to sign up 500 new members!
Various types to suit everyone:
• Individual
• Family
• Community
Business
Enrich your own spiritual essence by connecting to the forest with unlimited entry for 12 months; 10% off at Kākā café and the gift shop. Be first in line with preferrential event bookings and a monthly eNewsletter.
So rongo te mauri: feel life’s essence and become a Pūkaha member today.

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1973 days ago

Poll: Are you happy owning your own home, or renting?

Paul Reporter from Stuff

Are we happier owning our own home or renting?

It turns out one answer does not fit all.

Some people feel more "grounded" owning their own home, giving them the feeling they're planning for the future and creating a legacy. But there are people who think the opposite. Read more

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Are you happy owning your own home, or renting?
  • 90.7% Prefer to own
    90.7% Complete
  • 9.3% Prefer to rent
    9.3% Complete
1953 votes
1973 days ago

Exhibition to celebrate 50 years of an art centre in Masterton. Should be a great show.

Piers Fuller Reporter from News of Wairarapa

Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History in Masterton marks its 50th anniversary with several celebrations: the exhibition ‘50/fifty: 50 Years of Aratoi’ (17 August – 10 November), a lecture series by cultural leaders (17 August – 27 October), an education programme for Wairarapa … View moreAratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History in Masterton marks its 50th anniversary with several celebrations: the exhibition ‘50/fifty: 50 Years of Aratoi’ (17 August – 10 November), a lecture series by cultural leaders (17 August – 27 October), an education programme for Wairarapa schoolchildren (from Term 3), and a book 50 years in 50 objects with texts by leading cultural professionals (to be launched 11 October 2019, the museum’s 50th Birthday). All events are free of charge.
50/FIFTY: 50 YEARS AT ARATOI’ opens Friday, 16 August, at 5.30pm Curated by Collections Manager Bronwyn Reid, the exhibition features a range of items held in the museum collection: artwork by cultural icons such as Colin McCahon and Dame Robin White, Taonga Māori, moa bones, botanical sketches, photographs of early settlement, and some surprises too.

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1974 days ago

Inland Revenue staff to take up hundreds of parks - will this affect you?

Reporter Manawatū Standard

Hi neighbours - Inland Revenue is moving into its new Palmerston North office, and their staff will be taking up the car parks in the area.

Chiropractic HQ owner Ross Slater said parking was the hot topic among business owners in the area and his business also frequently ran out of customer … View more
Hi neighbours - Inland Revenue is moving into its new Palmerston North office, and their staff will be taking up the car parks in the area.

Chiropractic HQ owner Ross Slater said parking was the hot topic among business owners in the area and his business also frequently ran out of customer parks during peak periods.

What's your experience with parking in this area? Will this influx of Inland Revenue staff affect you and your customers/clients? Find out more here

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