The 3 day weekend - Wairarapa wine, beer, shops and fun ☀️🍷🌻
It's high summer and Wairarapa has laid it on for Wellington Anniversary weekend. We're the summer place to be for these special weekend events - here are just some:
Outdoor Movie in the Vines 🍇🎦
Friday 19th January
Head to Le Grá Vineyard ( 5 mins north of Masterton) for an evening under the stars watching the classic, Mamma Mia, on the big screen. Bring your own picnic or order a Le Grá kitchen platter. Wine, beer, sodas, popcorn and hot chocolate will also be available.
Greytown Sidewalk Sale 🛍️
Saturday 20 January
This famous retail sale is the perfect way to spend a long weekend. Discover incredible bargains from Greytown's finest boutique stores and replenish your shopping energy at cafes and restaurants.
Hops in the Vines at Matahiwi Estate 🍺🍷🎵
Saturday 20 January
Craft beer meets fine wine. Bringing Brewtown’s laid back vibes to Wairarapa's vines. Only 5 mins from Masterton, enjoy lawn games, live bands, food trucks and a chill, sun-soaked line-up.
The Gladstone Sunflower Patch 🌻🌻🌻🌻
19, 20 & 21 January
Over 100,000 sunflowers to photograph, pick or picnic in! $2 entry and just $2 per stem. Grab a coffee or ice cream while you're there.
Read up all about the Long Weekend and Summer in Wairarapa here wairarapanz.com...
Wild weather in Wellington
Wellington’s wild weather is really making itself known — trains and flights are being cancelled, and drivers are being reminded to take it slow and stay safe out there.
Want to stay in the loop and see what’s happening next? The Post has all the latest updates to keep you covered.
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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59.6% Yes, supporting people is important!
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25.9% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.5% ... 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?
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