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Local Greytown eateries are teaming up to host a street party this Friday 6pm – 9pm at the Greytown Hub. It's a welcome to the Wairarapa Wines Harvest Festival event on this weekend.
Tasty dishes will be available from a range of local nearby restaurants including Saluté. There'll … View moreLocal Greytown eateries are teaming up to host a street party this Friday 6pm – 9pm at the Greytown Hub. It's a welcome to the Wairarapa Wines Harvest Festival event on this weekend.
Tasty dishes will be available from a range of local nearby restaurants including Saluté. There'll also be wines available by the glass from Gladstone Vineyard, live blues music and some local shops open till late.
Soooo much on this weekend with several events over the Wairarapa region.
Dance your heart out at the 121 concert tauherenikau racecourse.
Enjoy a fun family day out at the Castlepoint Beach Races.
Join the crowd to watch the Bush Cycle tour at Tui Brewery Mangatainoka.
Pop in and see the great … View moreSoooo much on this weekend with several events over the Wairarapa region.
Dance your heart out at the 121 concert tauherenikau racecourse.
Enjoy a fun family day out at the Castlepoint Beach Races.
Join the crowd to watch the Bush Cycle tour at Tui Brewery Mangatainoka.
Pop in and see the great exhibitions at Aratoi or enjoy and afternoon at Masterton Park with the kids.
Don't forget those local Farmers Markets too!
Visit our web site www.wairarapanz.com... for more information.
Psst - Coming up next Saturday 21st March -Around the vines Martinborough so get your running shoes and costume ready to run or walk 10km or 21km through the vineyards and country roads with a chance to sample local wines too!
The first stage of the work to connect a new wastewater pipe in Willis Street, replacing the temporary overland pipe installed after the original tunnel collapse in December, is expected to be complete by the end of March.
Wellington Water Group Manager Tonia Haskell says the final stage of pipe … View moreThe first stage of the work to connect a new wastewater pipe in Willis Street, replacing the temporary overland pipe installed after the original tunnel collapse in December, is expected to be complete by the end of March.
Wellington Water Group Manager Tonia Haskell says the final stage of pipe laying along Willis Street is being completed using trenchless methods to lay the pipe underground and below existing services at the Ghuznee Street end.
“This means we’re now approaching one of the last and most complex parts of the job, to connect the new permanent underground pipe to the network and decommission the overland pipe along Willis Street.
“To achieve this we will need to shut down the wastewater pumping stations close to the harbour that send flows up to and along the overland pipe. We’ve been doing a lot of planning for this as it is risky and at all costs, we want to avoid spilling any wastewater into the harbour.
“We need low tide, dry weather, low wastewater flows and ensuring that all existing city wastewater storage is empty so it can take the flow. We also have contingency planning in place including sucker trucks, and ensuring the old interceptor is clear to support management of the wastewater flows.”
Ms Haskell says all this is expected to take place in the week of 23 March pending having optimal conditions.
“If we get heavy rain for example, we wouldn’t be able to turn off the pump stations to disconnect the overland pipe due to the risk of overflowing in the harbour. So in that instance the work would be delayed.”
This phase of the work is expected to take between 6-8 hours, however, it will require Dixon Street between Willis and Victoria Street to be closed to through traffic for up to three days. This is to allow the underground pipe to be exposed, the connection to be made, and then the road to be reinstated. One lane of Willis Street will be opened for for local traffic, travelling one-way from Ghuznee Street entrance.
The pipe ramp will still be in place so the road cannot be used as a main thoroughfare and there will still be no parking along the section of Willis Street between Ghuznee and Dixon streets. Traffic controllers will be onsite to assist throughout.
“Once the permanent pipe is connected, we can remove the overland pipe and bring in contractors to reseal the road. We are talking with Wellington City Council now about reinstatement of the road, which we’d expect to take one to two days. The focus will then shift from Willis Street to laying new pipe in the adjoining slipway down the motorway. This is expected to be complete mid-year but will have minimal traffic impacts.”
Meanwhile, investigative drilling work is being done to determine the best approach to sealing the tunnel at the separate Dixon Street site.
“Work to drill the final boreholes will continue this week and once that is completed, we’ll be able to do a thorough geotechnical assessment of the ground conditions to allow us to complete design work.”
Investment in Masterton Airport will improve Wairarapa's resilience and its bid for a return to comm…
The Cable Guy technician will be at Castlepoint Beach on Friday. If you have any TV reception issues, call us to book in an appointment time.
Hi Wellington. We’re excited to launch the Old Wellington Neighbourly Group. Join your neighbours to explore Wellington of the yesteryear and share photos and memories of how Wellington used to be. Tell us what you know about this event and you could win a $50® Prezzy card.
Desperate families are turning to tents to live in as moteliers close the door on emergency housing…
Offering a peek behind the curtain, Ryman have released behind the scenes footage from their recent film. Showcasing their passion for life, Ryman residents from New Zealand and Australia feature in the film. Let’s meet the stars.
“If I hear music, I just want to dance – body seems to just… View moreOffering a peek behind the curtain, Ryman have released behind the scenes footage from their recent film. Showcasing their passion for life, Ryman residents from New Zealand and Australia feature in the film. Let’s meet the stars.
“If I hear music, I just want to dance – body seems to just move!” says dancer Audrey, 84. Poet Brian, 86, says “Poetry helps me to question and understand the meaning of life”, followed by a witty “– haven’t worked out what it means yet”.
As their residents blaze their own trails, Ryman matches that pioneering spirit. “Ryman villages offer living choices to suit everyone so that you can live the way you want.”
This lovely little white crocus flowers at this time of the year , in late Summer or after a rainfall.
Name: Zephyvanthes sp.
They grow in sun or part shade.
The plant for sale is growing in a 15cm pot and has one flower on it at present. It has been growing in this pot for a number of years so … View moreThis lovely little white crocus flowers at this time of the year , in late Summer or after a rainfall.
Name: Zephyvanthes sp.
They grow in sun or part shade.
The plant for sale is growing in a 15cm pot and has one flower on it at present. It has been growing in this pot for a number of years so there should be quite a lot of bulbs under the soil.
Grasslike foliage which grows about 20cms high.
The flower has 6 bright white petals with a yellow centre.
Sorry I don't seem to be able to find better photos of the plant in flower. They're in my computer somewhere.
It does well in pots and in the ground too . Dies back in winter.
Its the sort of little flower that surprises you and makes you smile.
Thanks for looking.
Pickup is in Kuripuni
Wanted : large plastic containers for storage of kitchen/pantry items while we renovate our kitchen.
Gone are the days of getting one qualification out of school to see you through your working life. Now, upskilling, online courses and on-the-job training are all part of making your way up the career ladder.
We want to talk to people who have completed micro-credentials, bitesize qualifications… View moreGone are the days of getting one qualification out of school to see you through your working life. Now, upskilling, online courses and on-the-job training are all part of making your way up the career ladder.
We want to talk to people who have completed micro-credentials, bitesize qualifications for specific skills.
Perhaps you've pieced together a full qualification by doing online courses, or maybe you've taken a workshop rather than investing in a six-month course. We'd love to hear from you - email josephine.franks@stuff.co.nz
A Greytown businessman is calling for locally sourced materials to be used in future buildings. Nei…
Wow, March already and we’re heading into the final month of Summer festivities. So, take some time out of your busy schedule to enjoy the second of the Rotary Martinborough Fairs for 2020 starting on Saturday, 7th March from 8am to 4:00pm. Stalls and activities for this event will take place in … View moreWow, March already and we’re heading into the final month of Summer festivities. So, take some time out of your busy schedule to enjoy the second of the Rotary Martinborough Fairs for 2020 starting on Saturday, 7th March from 8am to 4:00pm. Stalls and activities for this event will take place in and around Martinborough Square. 😀
What does that mean for you?
Your Route 200 to Masterton will be diverted away from the area during the hours of 4am to 6:30pm so that you can enjoy the festivities as the square will be closed to traffic. Your journey to Masterton will now start from Stop #1800 Martinborough - Kitchener Street (near 11) instead of your usual Stop #1779 located at Martinborough Town Hall. Stop #8991 Jellicoe Street at Naples Street will also be closed.
For more information and to view the diversion map, visit the link below. Know before you go by subscribing to MyMetlink, downloading the Metlink Commuter App or calling 0800 801 700. #Knowbeforeyougo #Metlinkbuses
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