128 days ago

The 3 day weekend - Wairarapa wine, beer, shops and fun β˜€οΈπŸ·πŸŒ»

The Team from Destination Wairarapa

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 πŸ‡πŸŽ¦
Friday 19th January
Head to Le GrΓ‘ 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 GrΓ‘ kitchen platter. Wine, beer, sodas, popcorn and hot chocolate will also be available.

Greytown Sidewalk Sale πŸ›οΈ
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...

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4 days ago

Share your most delicious (but affordable!) go-to meal...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Winter is knocking at the door and the cost of living has already made itself at home. So let's help each other out by sharing your meal ideas that don't break the bank.

Comment below with your go-to meals that are delicious and affordable.

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1 day ago

Volunteer role Sunday 23rd June!

The Team from Volunteer Wellington

Check this super fun and unique volunteer role supporting Heart Foundation NZ!

The Heart Foundation NZ is the official charity partner for the Wellington Marathon again in 2024, and they are looking for a friendly fun-loving energetic person to be "Hearty" the Heart Foundation Mascot on race day Sunday 23 June 2024 (9:30am - 12pm). Hearty also needs someone to help them get around and make sure they are in the right spot at the right time. Hearty will be at the start line to cheer everyone on, wave off the β€˜kids magic mile’, be at the kids prizegiving, and be around the stand for photos. Hearty is popular so you will be in high demand! You need to be friendly, energetic, and proactive and have good physical fitness. Full costume provided!

For more information, and to register your interest, please see our website at:

tinyurl.com...

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