Carterton District, Carterton

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1486 days ago

Georgina Beyer honoured at investiture ceremony

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Former Carterton Mayor Georgina Beyer was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit at a ceremony on Government House on Monday.
The world's first transgender mayor and MP was recognised for services to LGBTIQA+ rights in the Queen’s Birthday honours.
She first rose to prominence as … View more
Former Carterton Mayor Georgina Beyer was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit at a ceremony on Government House on Monday.
The world's first transgender mayor and MP was recognised for services to LGBTIQA+ rights in the Queen’s Birthday honours.
She first rose to prominence as the mayor of Carterton in 1995.

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1486 days ago

The rodeo is over for Ron Mark

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Known for his cowboy hat and his middle finger salute, feisty politician Ron Mark was never afraid to go into battle for what he believed.
The outgoing Minister of Defence and six-term NZ First MP was one of Parliament’s more colourful characters, but the 66-year-old’s future political … View more
Known for his cowboy hat and his middle finger salute, feisty politician Ron Mark was never afraid to go into battle for what he believed.
The outgoing Minister of Defence and six-term NZ First MP was one of Parliament’s more colourful characters, but the 66-year-old’s future political aspirations may have come to a close as his party was swept out of power at the weekend.
Mark says he is taking time off and has made no decision about what he will do.

1486 days ago

The rodeo is over for Ron Mark

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Known for his cowboy hat and his middle finger salute, feisty politician Ron Mark was never afraid to go into battle for what he believed.
The outgoing Minister of Defence and six-term NZ First MP was one of Parliament’s more colourful characters, but the 66-year-old’s future political … View more
Known for his cowboy hat and his middle finger salute, feisty politician Ron Mark was never afraid to go into battle for what he believed.
The outgoing Minister of Defence and six-term NZ First MP was one of Parliament’s more colourful characters, but the 66-year-old’s future political aspirations may have come to a close as his party was swept out of power at the weekend.
Mark says he is taking time off and has made no decision about what he will do.

1487 days ago

Woohoo we can now supply and install Solar Systems...

Lee from DirtMonkey Limited

We've been testing our new off-grid solar system for a wee while now and are very happy to say it is both brilliant and liberating!


In fact we think Our system is so good we're wanting to share with you guys and have put together 2, 3 and 5KW system packages at a great introductory … View more
We've been testing our new off-grid solar system for a wee while now and are very happy to say it is both brilliant and liberating!


In fact we think Our system is so good we're wanting to share with you guys and have put together 2, 3 and 5KW system packages at a great introductory price starting at $7250 for the 2KW with absolutely EVERYTHING* to get you set up!


So, for $7250 you'll get:
6 x A-grade 390W 72-cell mono-PV panels
4 x 150Amp-hour AGM batteries (these are made for solar) 12 V batteries
1 x 60A/48V Inverter-Controller-Charger (and it's a pure sine wave inverter to keep your expensive electonics safe)
1 x Combiner box with lightning protection device and breakers for your PV panels.

100m of 4mm2 (proper) designed-for-solar cable, all your MC4 plugs and the choice of roof or floor mount steel galvanised mounting frame and hardware.


Call us if you're interested in a chat & you're most welcome to come checkout our system in the flesh...



*Depending on your install situation you might need some additional stuff to comply with the ANZSNZS5033:2014 rules around installing solar systems but we can help with that too.

1490 days ago

Feathered Friday Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This week we feature a kererū couple, photographed by Louise Thomas in Lower Hutt.
This is what she wrote about her picture.

"It was both beautiful and sobering coming across a nesting kereru (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae), aka wood pigeon, couple yesterday - I was following a grey warbler at … View more
This week we feature a kererū couple, photographed by Louise Thomas in Lower Hutt.
This is what she wrote about her picture.

"It was both beautiful and sobering coming across a nesting kereru (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae), aka wood pigeon, couple yesterday - I was following a grey warbler at the time. They had set up their twiggy nest in the crown of a punga tree.
The couple were so intensely private I felt like an atheist that had accidentally stumbled into a church or a mosque - big and bumbling and out of place, but in awe and still having a grotesque fascination for the stain-glass windows. I took my photos and quietly left."

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1487 days ago

Free tall boys

Alesha from Carterton District

Free tall boys needs a few new rails then they’ll be good. Has some water damage on the top.

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1487 days ago

What do you want from your new MP?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Labour's Kieran McAnulty won Wairarapa on Saturday with a majority of more than 5000.
He has promised to be a voice for the electorate but what would you like him to concentrate on. Tell us what the issues are you want to see him work on?

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1487 days ago

Get decorating and $ave with Resene!

Resene

It’s time to get decorating! From now until 2 November 2020 get up to 30% off quality paint and wallpaper at your Resene ColorShop.

Get 30% off Resene premium paint 4L and under, 30% off wallpaper, 25% off Resene premium paint 10L, 25% off the retail price of accessories, and 25% off Resene … View more
It’s time to get decorating! From now until 2 November 2020 get up to 30% off quality paint and wallpaper at your Resene ColorShop.

Get 30% off Resene premium paint 4L and under, 30% off wallpaper, 25% off Resene premium paint 10L, 25% off the retail price of accessories, and 25% off Resene cleaning products.

Discounts off the normal retail price, excludes trade, Crown, wall decals, WallPrint and PaintWise levy.
Find your Resene ColorShop

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1488 days ago

Avanti Discover E Bike

Laurel from Masterton District

This bike us Approx 4 years old and has done about 1500 KMs. Has 3 levels of power assist, and on the lowest level can cover up to 80kms and on highest about 40kms.
The bike has pedal assist only.
Had a new battery in July and a full service and brake check.
Has helped me up some huge hills, and … View more
This bike us Approx 4 years old and has done about 1500 KMs. Has 3 levels of power assist, and on the lowest level can cover up to 80kms and on highest about 40kms.
The bike has pedal assist only.
Had a new battery in July and a full service and brake check.
Has helped me up some huge hills, and made biking a pleasurable activity for me.
Has a computer showing speed milage etc.

Price: $1,850

1489 days ago

Kokomai Creative Festival Films in a Field Short Film Festival

Pipi from Carterton District

Masterton, we've got a fantastic New Zealand short film Festival, coming to Solway Showgrounds on the evening of Saturday 21st November, 2020.

Here's the Facebook link www.facebook.com...
From Taika Waititi (Ragnarok, JoJo Rabbit, and What We Do in the Shadows) we've got Oscar … View more
Masterton, we've got a fantastic New Zealand short film Festival, coming to Solway Showgrounds on the evening of Saturday 21st November, 2020.

Here's the Facebook link www.facebook.com...
From Taika Waititi (Ragnarok, JoJo Rabbit, and What We Do in the Shadows) we've got Oscar nominated Two Cars, One Night, and Tama Tu. There's a fantastic lineup of family friendly comedy short films. You said bring us some joy, some fun, some laughs, and so we did.

At just $40 per car you can bring the kids, grandpa, or your mates for an evening of award winning New Zealand short films. Don't forget your popcorn! You can grab a ticket via Eventfinda here www.eventfinda.co.nz...

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1489 days ago

A Bloke’s Day Out

Why not treat yourself to a bloke’s day out for a grooming WOF? Just be wary of the barbershop – between the bay rum oil, hot towels, banter, and leather chairs, you won’t want to leave!

Bevis, a resident at Ryman’s Anthony Wilding Village, recently received a gentleman’s makeover. The… View more
Why not treat yourself to a bloke’s day out for a grooming WOF? Just be wary of the barbershop – between the bay rum oil, hot towels, banter, and leather chairs, you won’t want to leave!

Bevis, a resident at Ryman’s Anthony Wilding Village, recently received a gentleman’s makeover. The day began at the barbershop where Bevis and his barber Kohl shared plenty of laughs. Next up, a personal stylist helped Bevis select clothes he looked and felt great in. Being pampered isn’t the norm for Bevis but based on his smile, we’re confident he loved every minute.
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1490 days ago

Looking for spring planting tips?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we invite you to Hawke's Bay’s Wildflower Sculpture Festival. It’s also time to harvest broad beans, sow carrots, protect your strawberries from birds, water seedlings gently, and get lawns ready for summer.

Check out our courgette variety guide and growing tips … View more
In this week’s issue we invite you to Hawke's Bay’s Wildflower Sculpture Festival. It’s also time to harvest broad beans, sow carrots, protect your strawberries from birds, water seedlings gently, and get lawns ready for summer.

Check out our courgette variety guide and growing tips plus go in the draw for spring vege packs from Tui and ‘Blue Star’ ferns from Gellert’s.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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1490 days ago

Remutaka Hill Rd overnight closures will cause disruption

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Shiftworkers and travellers heading across the Remutaka Range at night could be caught out by overnight closures planned for the busy road in the coming months.
NZ Transport Agency is planning a round of night closures on the busy road to prevent daytime disruption.
Twenty-two nights of maintenance… View more
Shiftworkers and travellers heading across the Remutaka Range at night could be caught out by overnight closures planned for the busy road in the coming months.
NZ Transport Agency is planning a round of night closures on the busy road to prevent daytime disruption.
Twenty-two nights of maintenance from 9pm-4am over the next several months are scheduled to start on November 8, some of which are planned in five-day blocks.
Carterton nurse Michelle Wilson who works at Hutt Hospital was disappointed commuters weren’t given more notice, as her roster for next month was already set.

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1490 days ago

Paint an vintage sideboard

The Team from Resene ColorShop Masterton

Brighten up an old piece of furniture with fresh colours to suit your new colour scheme. Add an intriguing design on the inside of the drawers for a bonus surprise when you open them.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how you to update … View more
Brighten up an old piece of furniture with fresh colours to suit your new colour scheme. Add an intriguing design on the inside of the drawers for a bonus surprise when you open them.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how you to update your furniture

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1490 days ago

Kazoo - Interactive Acrobatic Family Fun at Carrington Park, Carterton

Pipi from Carterton District

Kokomai Creative Festival brings you Kazoo by Tangata Circus. An interactive acrobatic family fun day on Sunday 15th November 2020 at Carrington Park, Carterton.

This is a free event, with a voluntary koha donation if you feel inclined to drop a coin in a hat. We also have two acrobatic workshops … View more
Kokomai Creative Festival brings you Kazoo by Tangata Circus. An interactive acrobatic family fun day on Sunday 15th November 2020 at Carrington Park, Carterton.

This is a free event, with a voluntary koha donation if you feel inclined to drop a coin in a hat. We also have two acrobatic workshops on the day. These are limited to 20 people per workshops at $12 per workshop - and they're already selling out fast!

Please see our Facebook page for further details, and the link to Eventfinda is on the Kazoo post. www.facebook.com...

Bring a picnic, and grab the kids and come on down to have some acrobatic fun at Carrington Park, Carterton on Sunday 15th November 2020.

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