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Super exciting racing today with laps of vineyard and the Square! One of the favourite stages on the tour with what is often a sprint bunch finish
. Be in position from about 11.00am. See how to get involved here - there are prizes to be won!
Hi Neighbours, we are looking into teenagers' internet habits and keen to hear your experiences of your children's use of the interweb. We'd like to know, has your teenager skipped meals in order to spend time on the internet?
Learn about New Zealand's unique night sky and legends - fascinating sessions each Fri & Sat night (till end of Feb) from 8pm.
Look through their telescopes and enjoy the famous dark night sky in Wairarapa. Peer into the depths of the Universe, learn about black holes, the lives of the … View moreLearn about New Zealand's unique night sky and legends - fascinating sessions each Fri & Sat night (till end of Feb) from 8pm.
Look through their telescopes and enjoy the famous dark night sky in Wairarapa. Peer into the depths of the Universe, learn about black holes, the lives of the stars, life in the Cosmos, rockets, spaceflight and all things space. Kids just $5 Adults $15 (plus fees). Book with us at either the Masterton or Martinborough Visitor i-SITE Centres.
Today's racing in the top level cycle race is the Masterton - Gladstone circuit and back to Masterton.Three laps of the Gladstone Circuit means 3x to see the action.Best viewing will be at the Gladstone Inn or Gladstone Vineyard for sprint stages or get to the top of Millars Road to watch the … View moreToday's racing in the top level cycle race is the Masterton - Gladstone circuit and back to Masterton.Three laps of the Gladstone Circuit means 3x to see the action.Best viewing will be at the Gladstone Inn or Gladstone Vineyard for sprint stages or get to the top of Millars Road to watch the King of the Mountain stage.
Be there from about 10.15am
Restrictions are still in place in the Wairarapa.
We have successfully reduced the number of pests invading our plants, but we still need your help to eradicate this completely.
So please, no pea planting, no pea seeds and no pea straw.
This pest has the potential to destroy pea crops, so … View moreRestrictions are still in place in the Wairarapa.
We have successfully reduced the number of pests invading our plants, but we still need your help to eradicate this completely.
So please, no pea planting, no pea seeds and no pea straw.
This pest has the potential to destroy pea crops, so restrictions are for both commercial and residential growers. With your help, we can eradicate pea weevil completely.
If you see peas growing, get in touch: 0800 80 99 66, or biosecurity.govt.nz/peaweevil
Thanks for your support, we cannot do this without you.
Does anyone have a stethascope they do not want. Need it to find a water leak in a wall
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This great weekly market In Masterton beside The Farriers is bursting with great locally produced items - check out their Facebook page for updates of what's on sale each week. Plenty of parking and great coffee too.
The NZ Cycle Classic starts today - each day we'll post THE BEST PLACE TO SEE the racing action. Today's racing is Masterton - Alfredton - Masterton - Finishing at the top of Manuka Street, Masterton, near the Masterton Golf Club.This will be a hill climb sprint to the finish after 120… View moreThe NZ Cycle Classic starts today - each day we'll post THE BEST PLACE TO SEE the racing action. Today's racing is Masterton - Alfredton - Masterton - Finishing at the top of Manuka Street, Masterton, near the Masterton Golf Club.This will be a hill climb sprint to the finish after 120 km of hard first day riding.Grab a picnic and get roadside by 12.30pm. Find out more here.
Our SIX60 Summer Sounds competition is coming to an end next week. We’ll be selecting a winning neighbourhood to have a private gig from one of the supporting acts of the SIX60 tour. But today is the final draw for the exclusive SIX60 tickets we are giving away to our members! Check to see if … View moreOur SIX60 Summer Sounds competition is coming to an end next week. We’ll be selecting a winning neighbourhood to have a private gig from one of the supporting acts of the SIX60 tour. But today is the final draw for the exclusive SIX60 tickets we are giving away to our members! Check to see if you’ve been drawn as a winner.
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Selling 6-7 weeks old quails. Sexed.
Girls started laying eggs, boys are singing.
Japanese quails are great egg layers , friendly, pretty birds.
Masterton for picking up or I can deliver in Wairarapa area.
Our strategy, Better Later Life – He Oranga Kaumātua 2019 to 2034, outlines five key areas for action to make New Zealand a great place to age.
To read the strategy and find out how we can make New Zealand a great place to age, click here ➡️ bit.ly...
The Sunday Star-Times is investigating the rising number of consents made for home builds.
Perhaps you're a first-time home owner who has opted to build, rather than buy pre-existing, or maybe you're seasoned home owners who have taken the first step to create your own dream home.
… View moreThe Sunday Star-Times is investigating the rising number of consents made for home builds.
Perhaps you're a first-time home owner who has opted to build, rather than buy pre-existing, or maybe you're seasoned home owners who have taken the first step to create your own dream home.
We'd love to hear from you about the challenges involved in building, and why you've opted to take that route. Any interviewees would need to be willing to be identified and photographed in a news story.
Please email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz.
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