235 days ago

🎈 Getting to The 2025 Wairarapa Balloon Family Carnival this Saturday 🎈

Denver Grenell from Destination Wairarapa

Here’s what you need to know:
πŸ“ Location: Solway Showgrounds
πŸ•‘ 2pm: Carpark Opens
πŸ•’ 3pm: Gates Open

Heading North from Wellington, Upper Hutt, Kapiti Coast:
πŸš— Take State Highway 2 (SH2) north towards Masterton.
πŸ›£οΈ Follow SH2 through Featherston, Greytown, and Carterton.
πŸ™οΈ As you approach Masterton, stay on SH2.
➑️ Turn Left onto Judds Road. πŸŽ‰ Enter Solway Showgrounds and follow the signs to the south car parking area on your right.

Heading South (from Eketāhuna, Pahiatua, Palmerston North, Napier):
πŸš— Take State Highway 2 (SH2) south towards Masterton.
πŸ›£οΈ Drive through Eketāhuna and continue on to Masterton.
πŸ™οΈ Once in Masterton, stay straight on SH2 past the town centre.
➑️ Turn right onto Fleet Street, following the signs for Solway Showgrounds.
πŸ“ The entrance to Solway Showgrounds is on your left at 29 Fleet Street, Solway, Masterton.
πŸŽ‰ Enter Solway Showgrounds and follow the signs to the north car parking area on your left.

πŸ•’ Leave home early, give yourself plenty of time, and be patient.
For more information, check out: www.nzballoons.co.nz......

πŸš† Please note: There are no suitable train times from Wellington to Solway Showgrounds

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Ryman Village Open Days

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

Wednesday 10 December, 10am - 3pm

Join us this Wednesday and explore our lifestyle, show homes and amenities.

More than just a place to live, Ryman villages are places where friendships grow, hobbies flourish and a genuine sense of community thrives.

The best way is to experience it for yourself. No appointment necessary!
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Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? πŸ’°πŸŒ²

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.

We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?

Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.

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Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? πŸ’°πŸŒ²
  • 53.1% Yes
    53.1% Complete
  • 46.9% No
    46.9% Complete
2076 votes
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A riddle to start the festive season 🌲🎁🌟

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I'm a fruit. If you take away my first letter, I'm a crime. If you take away my first two letters, I'm an animal. If you take away my first and last letter, I'm a form of music. What am I?

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