1130 days ago

Marsden student's work displayed at Top Art Exhibition

Inge Doig from Samuel Marsden Collegiate School

We are so proud of Olivia Boulieris (Marsden Graduate 2020) whose Level 3 Photography portfolio was selected for the Top Art Exhibition, now showing at Massey University. This selection of the best art folios from across the country will shortly tour New Zealand. Massey's Professor Anne Noble praised Olivia's portfolio as one of the most creative and imaginative in the exhibition - such wonderful feedback from a renowned photographer whose work Olivia had studied in school!

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3 days ago

Wairarapa Balloon Festival over Easter

The Team from Destination Wairarapa

The countdown is on to the Wairarapa Balloon Festival! This magical event is completely FREE, and fun for the whole family. There will be lift-offs from different locations each morning, and balloon competitions where balloonists use their technical skills to complete a series of challenges.
On 28 March - 1 April, over Easter weekend.
Check out the full programme, www.wairarapanz.com...

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2 days ago

BBQ Cover blown into our garden

Mary from Karori

A large, black BBQ cover has blown into our garden at the City end of Karori.
Have you, or someone you know, lost one in the last few days?

1 day ago

Bob Francis Wins Senior New Zealander Of The Year

Rita Angus Retirement Village

Seven-term Mayor of Masterton, Bob Francis CNZM QSO MBE JP, has been named the 2024 Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealander of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau.

Affectionately dubbed ‘Mr Wairarapa’, Bob has served his community in multiple areas, including health services, commercial development, the arts, aviation, homelessness, conservation and sports.

Bob’s award signifies the sixth time Ryman Healthcare has supported this category of the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards, which provides a fantastic opportunity to celebrate Kiwi seniors who continue to make positive contributions towards the future of Aotearoa.

Click read more for the full article.

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