Posts by Destination Wairarapa
1183 days ago

Summer Hummer happening this Saturday!🎸πŸ₯πŸ’–

Denise Landow from Destination Wairarapa

Summer Hummer 😎 😎 Masterton's iconic family-friendly event is back.

Bring yourself, friends and family to Queen Elizabeth Park for live music, and pack a picnic for a fun time in the park! 🌭πŸ₯¨πŸ₯ͺ

Masterton's Trust House is celebrating its 75th Anniversary by having FREE swims 🀩 at the pools, FREE train rides 😁and pedal boats all weekend.

This year's Hummer talent line-up includes national and local artists:
 KINGS
 Tin Palace (Wellington)
 Deluxe Edition (Wairarapa)
 Sinner Man Saint (Wairarapa/Wellington)
 Dragonfly (Masterton)
 Maceo (Beatboxer) (Masterton)
 Captivated (Masterton)

No alcohol and smokefree - GOOD VIBES ONLY! πŸ’₯πŸ’«πŸ’ž

Where?
Queen Elizabeth Park sports ground, Masterton
When?
2pm, with music starting at 2.30pm

Need to know: food stalls are onsite but you're welcome to bring your snacks/picnic, and for your own comfort, bring a rug and chair.

Entry is $2 gold coin per person, or $5 per family.

Check out the Facebook page www.facebook.com..., or online at
wairarapanz.com...

Score some good vibes, good sounds and welcome the summer in true Wairarapa style 🎡🎹🎀

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8 hours ago

Share your favourite main crop potato recipe and win a copy of our mag!

William Hansby Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Love potatoes? We will give away free copies of the May 2026 issue to readers whose potato recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way to enjoy potatoes: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by March 1, 2026.

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19 days ago

Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.

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5 days ago

Poll: πŸ€– What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Reserve Bank has shared some pretty blunt advice: there’s no such thing as a β€œsafe” job anymore πŸ›ŸπŸ˜‘

Robots are stepping into repetitive roles in factories, plants and warehouses. AI is taking care of the admin tasks that once filled many mid-level office jobs.

We want to know: As the world evolves, what skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?

Want to read more? The Press has you covered!

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πŸ€– What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
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