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A Colmar Brunton survey showed one in three New Zealanders (34 per cent) were reducing their meat consumption or eating no meat at all. Baby boomers were leading the meat-reduction charge, while most vegans and vegetarians were millennials, they found. What about you? Would you try a plant-based … View moreA Colmar Brunton survey showed one in three New Zealanders (34 per cent) were reducing their meat consumption or eating no meat at all. Baby boomers were leading the meat-reduction charge, while most vegans and vegetarians were millennials, they found. What about you? Would you try a plant-based diet? Vote in the poll below.
Hi Neighbourly members, we all love a bargain, but buying a gift that really gives back seems like a much better way to kick off the holiday season, don’t you think?
We’re not sure who decided that Black Friday was suddenly a ‘thing’ down in our part of the world, so, as us Kiwis tend to… View moreHi Neighbourly members, we all love a bargain, but buying a gift that really gives back seems like a much better way to kick off the holiday season, don’t you think?
We’re not sure who decided that Black Friday was suddenly a ‘thing’ down in our part of the world, so, as us Kiwis tend to do, we thought we’d put our own spin on it instead. One that is much more focused on community over consumerism, and equally about giving as it is about getting.
Curious?
Kicking off today and running through 'til Monday 2 December, we are doing our annual buy-one-give-one campaign.
That means for every Christmas Gift Box or Christmas Cracker set purchased, we’ll also give one to City Missions and food banks across the country to support families in need. Our aim is to give back to an organisation within the community that each of our customers live in.
The best part? There’s no car park congestion, over-crowded shopping malls or #walmartfights involved. You can shop online from the comfort of your own home, with the knowledge that you’re also doing good for fellow Kiwis in their own community.
You could say that our version of Black Friday is in fact a whole lot more colourful, adding brightness to what might otherwise be a fairly bleak Christmas for many families in New Zealand.
Together, we can make Christmas a bright and tasty time for families in need - and that sounds like a pretty good deal, don’t you think?!
Whether you’re buying for an avid foodie, a wannabe masterchef, a time-poor parent, or a student who needs help to step their signature spag bol up a notch, our Christmas Gift sets are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser, are all gluten-free, with no MSG, and all-natural!
You’ll find more information about Raptor Naturals, our Christmas Gift Boxes and our Christmas Crackers on our website - www.raptornaturals.co.nz
Thanks for your support
Rachael and the Raptor Naturals team
Selling a few extra ducks. They were born about the 8th of August and have been more or less free range since. They are mostly grey but some have dark green on their backs. $20 each.
I have about 9 of these plants but have decided a hedge along the front is not what I want. I'm ok with plants but hedges are not my thing really.
The plants are very easy to access and just need digging up. I'm not sure how they would transplant but with a good dollop of water regularly… View moreI have about 9 of these plants but have decided a hedge along the front is not what I want. I'm ok with plants but hedges are not my thing really.
The plants are very easy to access and just need digging up. I'm not sure how they would transplant but with a good dollop of water regularly they should come away if cut back to one third or half of their height.
I do know name the name of them but it slips my memory at the moment. They are a well known hedging plant.
I've photographed most of the row and three individual plants. They are about a metre high at the moment.
I live in Kuripuni not far from Pak n. Save/
Thanks for looking.
Hi Everyone just a wee reminder that the "Sending Love" Drop Boxes are in place and awaiting your cards. Last year over 900 cards were collected and delivered locally, with your help we can reach out to more local people this Christmas
"Sending Love" is about people and … View moreHi Everyone just a wee reminder that the "Sending Love" Drop Boxes are in place and awaiting your cards. Last year over 900 cards were collected and delivered locally, with your help we can reach out to more local people this Christmas
"Sending Love" is about people and communities coming together to make a festive gesture towards another person who may experience loneliness over Christmas. It is one person putting love and thought into a card to pass a smile and sense of feeling remembered and loved onto another person.
The cards will be collected from the Drop Boxes and delivered to rest homes, hospital, food banks, anywhere there is a need.
We welcome involvement from schools, kindies etc
Little tips about sending someone love in an envelope this year...
- Make sure your card is filled with love.
- Make it as creative as you can.
- Ensure it has a legible message (if a child’s words are illegible, please write in brackets underneath).
- Keep your envelope unsealed to give the rest homes discretion to check cards if they choose.
Just be you!
Please spread the word, tell your family and friends!!
Drop Boxes at:
- Almo’s Books
- Carterton Events Centre
- Greytown Library
- Martinborough library
- St Teresa’s School Fstn
- Mstn Library
-Wairarapa Times Age
Visit : sendinglove.co.nz - or on Facebook
Wairarapa Co Ordinator - Marilyn Hunt
Thank you for making someone smile this Christmas
With our Lifestyle magazine you can read all about the happenings going on in the villages, from ballet, our new partnerships to dad jokes. Click on the link below to read our third edition for the year.
Test results on the harbour quality from Sunday came back confirming the water was safe for swimming. We are taking down the warning signs this afternoon, and the Greater Wellington Regional Council's 'Is it safe to swim?' the LAWA 'Can I swim here?' maps will also be … View moreTest results on the harbour quality from Sunday came back confirming the water was safe for swimming. We are taking down the warning signs this afternoon, and the Greater Wellington Regional Council's 'Is it safe to swim?' the LAWA 'Can I swim here?' maps will also be updated.
On Saturday we contained the sewer leak by diverting it out of the stormwater network back into the wastewater network. We are awaiting test results on the harbour quality, and will share an update as soon as these are received.
Crews are continuing works to investigate and repair the leak which … View moreOn Saturday we contained the sewer leak by diverting it out of the stormwater network back into the wastewater network. We are awaiting test results on the harbour quality, and will share an update as soon as these are received.
Crews are continuing works to investigate and repair the leak which is expected to continue throughout this week, with the potential to continue into next week depending on investigations.
We will share an update on the expected time frame around the works on Friday 29 November.
Please follow the stop/go traffic management, or avoid this route if possible.
We are currently doing some seabed investigations in Evans Bay – you might have seen the jack-up barge and rig stationed there.
It’s an important part of the investigation work for the proposed Cross Harbour Pipeline, which aims to provide Wellington with an alternative water supply.
Some of … View moreWe are currently doing some seabed investigations in Evans Bay – you might have seen the jack-up barge and rig stationed there.
It’s an important part of the investigation work for the proposed Cross Harbour Pipeline, which aims to provide Wellington with an alternative water supply.
Some of the work needs to be done at night and the crew are focused on minimising the level of noise. The barge has also had acoustic curtains fitted to reduce noise levels (not pictured), which have been tested and fit within the District Plan limits. We’ll continue to monitor noise levels.
We apologise for any inconvenience while we are doing these important investigations.
Learn more about the Cross Harbour Pipeline on our website.
Carterton residents have knocked back a plan to change a much-loved dog park. The Sparks Park Heari…
The welcome mat will be laid out to two Japanese road cycling teams – each featuring top French riders - competing in the 2020 New Zealand Cycle Classic being held in the Wairarapa in January.
The KINAN Cycling Team, the No 2 UCI ranked team in the Asian calendar, is aiming to start 2020 in … View moreThe welcome mat will be laid out to two Japanese road cycling teams – each featuring top French riders - competing in the 2020 New Zealand Cycle Classic being held in the Wairarapa in January.
The KINAN Cycling Team, the No 2 UCI ranked team in the Asian calendar, is aiming to start 2020 in style by securing a top performance at the five-stage elite international men’s road cycling race being held from January 15th – 19th. They will be joined by the AISAN Racing Team, a UCI Continental registered team, as well as six other international teams who are yet to be announced.
New Zealand Cycle Classic race director Jorge Sandoval says having the top ranked Asian UCI team return to race in New Zealand is a huge deal.
“KINAN is an extremely competitive team who has achieved great results this year including winning first place overall in the individual GC (general classification) in the Tour of Peninsula 2019 (Malaysia UCI 2.1) and Tour de Indonesia 2019 (Indonesia UCI 2.1). In addition, many of their riders have participated in the Tours of Asia, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Korea, and Japan,” says Sandoval.
“Having the KINAN team race in the New Zealand Cycle Classic for the second year running is great news as not only does it lift the profile of our event in Asia enormously, but for KINAN it is a big deal to start their racing season in New Zealand.”
Leading the KINAN Cycling Team is French hill climber Thomas Lebas, winner of Tour de Hokkaido, Tour de Flores, the international Tour of Setif in Algeria as well as the Mountains competition. Lebas started his cycling career racing in Europe before being signed by the Bridgestone Anchor Cycling Team. Since then he has concentrated on racing in the Asian calendar, winning races and featuring in almost every stage race he participates in says Sandoval.
“Thomas is a hill climber and winner of the King of the Mountain and general classification in this year’s Tour de Indonesia, a UCI 2.1 event,” says Sandoval. “He finished fifth in this year’s New Zealand Cycle Classic and I think the hills in Wairarapa will really suit him.”
7 x tall American Oak bar stools. These are 675cm high and the seat is 290cm squared. They're really solid and stable, and are in good condition. Reason for selling is that the kitchen is being renovated and these are designed for a higher bar rather than standard bench height. NB. The legs … View more7 x tall American Oak bar stools. These are 675cm high and the seat is 290cm squared. They're really solid and stable, and are in good condition. Reason for selling is that the kitchen is being renovated and these are designed for a higher bar rather than standard bench height. NB. The legs could be cut down if you need them shorter. Call Jane to arrange viewing 0274-579-480.
Beautiful gift for Xmas. Your young daughter will love it. $20
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