Carterton District, Carterton

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1970 days ago

Check out Wairarapa School Holidays ideas

We've rounded up what's on and some neat ideas on what to do these holidays. Have a look! We love the GREYTOWN: 38 Sections, 38 Stories exhibition on at Cobblestones. Come in to either the Masterton & Martinborough i-SITE Visitor Centres for a handy list of ideas too.

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1970 days ago

Celebrate a Forest Matariki

Emily Court from Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre

Come learn about Māori traditions and how they connect with our forest wonderland at Pūkaha!

This July 6th sees the return of Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre’s Matariki celebration. A full day of activities is planned, with weaving and traditional clay flute making (uku) as well as … View more
Come learn about Māori traditions and how they connect with our forest wonderland at Pūkaha!

This July 6th sees the return of Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre’s Matariki celebration. A full day of activities is planned, with weaving and traditional clay flute making (uku) as well as storytelling sessions, kapa haka performances and a hangi dinner with steamed pudding dessert. A night tour into the forest lead by local researcher, Joe Potangaroa and ecologist Tara Swan will also take place, giving visitors the chance to better understand the relationship between stars and forest.

All children will receive a free activity booklet.

Advance bookings are required.

Contact - events@pukaha.org.nz for more information.

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1970 days ago

You are greater than any obstacle

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Everyday Kiwi kids are faced with obstacles that can be hard to overcome. All Tamariki deserve the chance to have a great future – sometimes all they need is a helping hand and guidance along the way.

That’s what the Graeme Dingle Foundation does. Our programmes help young people thrive, … View more
Everyday Kiwi kids are faced with obstacles that can be hard to overcome. All Tamariki deserve the chance to have a great future – sometimes all they need is a helping hand and guidance along the way.

That’s what the Graeme Dingle Foundation does. Our programmes help young people thrive, develop confidence in who they are to make the most of their precious lives and become positive contributors to our communities.

We are proud to be the official charity of New Zealand Rugby.

Together we’re showing Kiwi Kids that what they have inside is greater than any obstacle.
Find out more

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1970 days ago

Wellington pump stations increasingly blocked by rubbish - 32 tonnes each week

The Team from Wellington Water

Wellingtonians are flushing thirty-two tonnes of tampons, nappies and wet wipes each week!!

These items cause blockages and damage to our wastewater network, and often have to be cleared by hand.

Remember to only flush the 3Ps! Poo, Pee and (toilet) Paper 💩🚽🧻

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1971 days ago

We're all a little bit country... Y'all headin' along for a knees-up?

Piers Fuller Reporter from News of Wairarapa

Mixing country music and classic cars, the 2020 Wairarapa Country Music Festival at Tauherenikau promises to be an event like no other.

Not only is legendary kiwi band The Warratahs headlining a star-studded line-up, day two of the three day festival will feature hundreds of classic and muscle … View more
Mixing country music and classic cars, the 2020 Wairarapa Country Music Festival at Tauherenikau promises to be an event like no other.

Not only is legendary kiwi band The Warratahs headlining a star-studded line-up, day two of the three day festival will feature hundreds of classic and muscle cars from the annual Cruise Martinborough.
Hosted at the beautiful Tauherenikau Race Course in Wairarapa from January 24-26, (Friday to Sunday), the festival is becoming recognised as one of the best in the country. It’s also proving to be top billing for motorhome and caravanners with ample space and excellent facilities, all set in a stunning environment adjacent to a large stand of historic native bush.
Organised by the Wairarapa Racing Club, general manager Matthew Sherry says the 2020 festival is going to be huge.
“We couldn’t be more excited as this we believe is one of the best line-ups we have put together in the four years of hosting the festival,” Matthew says.
“The music line-up is incredible and we’re confident that it is going to be something very special,” he says.
The addition of Cruise Martinborough, which runs from 23-26 January, adds another exciting aspect to the festival making it an event not to miss, he says. The annual four day rally, which brings together the best classic and muscle cars from across the country, will be on-site at Tauherenikau on the Saturday afternoon giving country music festival goers the chance to get up close and personal with these magnificent machines.
“Cruise Martinborough is now an established event, so to have them involved on the Saturday is going to be fantastic.”
The star of the 2020 show will be The Warratahs, who after nearly 35 years of playing and performing are a New Zealand music institution.
Also confirmed is: New Zealand Entertainer of the Year 2018, Ainslie Allen; UB40 openers Dust & Gold from Nelson; Nashville based kiwi singer/songwriter Jackie Bristow; Tui award nominees, Melissa & The Dr; Bevan Gardiner (of John Denver tribute fame) with James Davy; Wairarapa-based performer Sue Dyson; and the grand-daddy of them all, Wayne R. Heath, who has well over 50 years of experience as a singer, entertainer and recording artist.

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1971 days ago

Which New Zealand regions have the worst speeders?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Satellite-based data has revealed the New Zealand regions where the worst speeding offenders drive.

On a per-capita basis, the Tasman Police district is the worst with an infringement level of 1.01 over four years. The region includes Nelson Bays, the West Coast and Marlborough. It was the only … View more
Satellite-based data has revealed the New Zealand regions where the worst speeding offenders drive.

On a per-capita basis, the Tasman Police district is the worst with an infringement level of 1.01 over four years. The region includes Nelson Bays, the West Coast and Marlborough. It was the only area surveyed to break the 1:1 ratio.

The second highest was Waitemata (0.82), followed by Waikato (0.74). To read more, click here

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1971 days ago

Lost White Chicken

Madison from Carterton District

I have just discovered a white chicken in my backyard. I don't know where it came from as there are about 4 other properties fences backing on to mine. I'm in High Street North, Carterton.

1971 days ago

Have you joined our Travel Club yet?

Tranzit Tours Wairarapa

Our travel club had a very cool day out in Palmerston North, New Zealand exploring the Central Energy Wildbase Recovery Centre. This amazing facility opened in November last year and provides shelter and world-class care for native wildlife to rehabilitate after treatment at Massey University’s … View moreOur travel club had a very cool day out in Palmerston North, New Zealand exploring the Central Energy Wildbase Recovery Centre. This amazing facility opened in November last year and provides shelter and world-class care for native wildlife to rehabilitate after treatment at Massey University’s Wildbase Hospital. Are you a member of our travel club yet?

1971 days ago

Support your local community with My Challenge

Challenge Fuel

My Challenge is a rewards programme designed to make a difference.
You can earn points, save on fuel with discounts and support your local community by donating your points or discounts.
Register here

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1971 days ago

Local collection events - Amnesty and Buy-back

The Team from New Zealand Police

Over the next three months New Zealanders have the opportunity to ensure that all prohibited firearms are removed out of our communities.

We know that the firearms community are good New Zealanders who want to do the right thing.

These local collection points are the opportunity to do just … View more
Over the next three months New Zealanders have the opportunity to ensure that all prohibited firearms are removed out of our communities.

We know that the firearms community are good New Zealanders who want to do the right thing.

These local collection points are the opportunity to do just that.

We look forward to working with all our communities across Aotearoa as part of this journey.

www.police.govt.nz...

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