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Wairarapa Lifestyle magazine’s Autumn 2023 edition is hot off the press, and it's free!
Brimming with seasonal reflections, gorgeous photography and inspiring stories, and a super delicious Autumn Chocolate Cake recipe - the free publication is a joy to leaf through. This issue also has … View moreWairarapa Lifestyle magazine’s Autumn 2023 edition is hot off the press, and it's free!
Brimming with seasonal reflections, gorgeous photography and inspiring stories, and a super delicious Autumn Chocolate Cake recipe - the free publication is a joy to leaf through. This issue also has a special section on Wairarapa weddings – so enjoy some delightfully romantic and ‘days to remember’ photos.
The magazine is a printed pleasure from cover to cover with something for everyone.
For locals and visitors, there are three handy sections with maps to show how to get to various vineyard areas in Northern Wairarapa, Martinborough and where you can find our locally produced olive oils.
Masterton and Martinborough i-SITE offices have copies available – get yours today!
Martinborough's i-SITE is located at the Waihinga Centre just off The Square in the centre of town.
Masterton's i-SITE is located at 10 Dixon Street, opposite Queen Elizabeth Park.
The comparison you've been waiting for! Are you team Apple or team Samsung?!
Both companies have their own strengths and weaknesses when it comes to technology and it can get pretty heated. It's always best to check before you invest - so compare the pro's and con's of … View moreThe comparison you've been waiting for! Are you team Apple or team Samsung?!
Both companies have their own strengths and weaknesses when it comes to technology and it can get pretty heated. It's always best to check before you invest - so compare the pro's and con's of Samsung and Apple now with this easy guide.
SOMEONE drove into the front of our house (built in late 80s) and we need to replace some HardiePlank cladding. Desperately seeking Hardieplank rusticated weatherboard with a smooth rebate above the wood grain. Need at least 7 boards 2.6m x 205mm wide. Photos attached.
Any adventurous sewers/ crafters out there? I have 5 dark brown very soft leather skins available. Fine leather one side and very soft suede the other. Was planning to make a suede jacket once upon a time……
Also two white leather skins - slightly thicker than the brown but still nice.
Anyone … View moreAny adventurous sewers/ crafters out there? I have 5 dark brown very soft leather skins available. Fine leather one side and very soft suede the other. Was planning to make a suede jacket once upon a time……
Also two white leather skins - slightly thicker than the brown but still nice.
Anyone interested?
Offers please.
Telecommunications are an integral part of our lives, so when things go wrong it can be frustrating. Do you prefer to keep tight lipped, or are you willing to speak up?
The Telecommunications Dispute Resolution service, or TDR for short, is here to help. It’s ok to complain and we encourage … View moreTelecommunications are an integral part of our lives, so when things go wrong it can be frustrating. Do you prefer to keep tight lipped, or are you willing to speak up?
The Telecommunications Dispute Resolution service, or TDR for short, is here to help. It’s ok to complain and we encourage you to speak up and raise issues early.
For phone and internet disputes, talk to your provider first and give them a chance to sort it. If it remains unresolved or if you need some extra help, you can talk to TDR – your free and independent complaint service.
To get in touch or find out more, visit www.tdr.org.nz or freephone 0508 98 98 98.
This is it: www.animates.co.nz...
Length 53cm Width 33cm.
1.8 Metre power cord.
8 Watt 230 volt.
We bought this heat pad to help with managing our Chihuahua's arthritis.
It worked a treat as she was so more active and brighter in herself during the days.
She slept on it during the … View moreThis is it: www.animates.co.nz...
Length 53cm Width 33cm.
1.8 Metre power cord.
8 Watt 230 volt.
We bought this heat pad to help with managing our Chihuahua's arthritis.
It worked a treat as she was so more active and brighter in herself during the days.
She slept on it during the night and we put it in the lounge during the daytime for when she wanted heat relief.
Her name was Rewa and was old. She had long-term kidney disease.
She used the heat pad for 15 weeks before we had to bid her farewell.
It has not been used since her passing.
It is about time we let this go to help some other dog/cat.
Situated in Masterton.
This is it:
www.thewarehouse.co.nz...
Height 57cm. Width 63cm. Depth 48cm.
We had 3 Chihuahuas. One had his spine injured and needed to be in a crate to recover at home.
We rented a crate from the Vet.
After we had returned the crate, we found that the rental was more than buying a crate … View moreThis is it:
www.thewarehouse.co.nz...
Height 57cm. Width 63cm. Depth 48cm.
We had 3 Chihuahuas. One had his spine injured and needed to be in a crate to recover at home.
We rented a crate from the Vet.
After we had returned the crate, we found that the rental was more than buying a crate for ourselves.
Just in case we needed a crate in the future, we bought a new one.
Guess what.... we never needed to use it. lol.
We only have one dog left, aged 13 and in good health.
So, we do not need this crate that has been laying folded under the bed for a few years.
As you can see from the photos, it is in good order.
Situated in Masterton.
We have a number of wad or hollow hole punches available. Heavy duty steel and solid. Have been used for crafts (fabric) but no longer needed. Sizes range from 30m to 5mm.
Offers?
There is congestion into Wellington City this morning due to the presence of eight Restore Passenger Rail protesters who are blocking lanes. These disruptions are on Wellington's SH1 near the Terrace Tunnel.
Waka Kotahi said Wellington's Terrace Tunnel is closed to traffic heading … View moreThere is congestion into Wellington City this morning due to the presence of eight Restore Passenger Rail protesters who are blocking lanes. These disruptions are on Wellington's SH1 near the Terrace Tunnel.
Waka Kotahi said Wellington's Terrace Tunnel is closed to traffic heading southbound, and warned commuters to "expect delays". Northbound lanes near the tunnel are partially blocked and moving slowly.
It's been said that a protester has glued their hands to the road and is needing assistance to be removed.
"Police advise motorists to avoid the area and expect delays."
Anzac Day commemorates all New Zealanders killed in war and honours our returned servicemen and women.
Wellingtonians are warmly invited to attend the following events:
6.00 am: Dawn Service, Pukeahu National War Memorial Park
9.00 am: Wellington Citizens Wreath-Laying Service, Cenotaph … View moreAnzac Day commemorates all New Zealanders killed in war and honours our returned servicemen and women.
Wellingtonians are warmly invited to attend the following events:
6.00 am: Dawn Service, Pukeahu National War Memorial Park
9.00 am: Wellington Citizens Wreath-Laying Service, Cenotaph Precinct, cnr Lambton Quay and Bowen Street
11.00 am: National Commemoration Service, Pukeahu National War Memorial Park
2.30 pm: Atatürk Memorial Service, Atatürk Memorial, Bowes Crescent, Strathmore
The Dawn and National Commemoration Services will be broadcast live by TVNZ 1 and RNZ National.
Road closures and parking restrictions will be in place. Visit the Manatū Taonga website for full details.
Commencing from Tuesday 18th April at 7.30pm
Featherston Sports Stadium 59 Underhill Road Featherston
New members welcome & rackets available
Just for April we're offering a very special discount on our Premium Business Listings! Usually $399*, you can grab a Premium Listing for just $199* for the whole year.
Here's five great things a Premium Listing will get you:
- up to 40,000 neighbours living around your business to … View moreJust for April we're offering a very special discount on our Premium Business Listings! Usually $399*, you can grab a Premium Listing for just $199* for the whole year.
Here's five great things a Premium Listing will get you:
- up to 40,000 neighbours living around your business to connect
- message scheduling (set and forget!)
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- fortnightly tips and tricks from the Neighbourly team to ensure your Premium Listing works for you
- support from the Neighbourly team whenever you need it
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This weeks contribution is from Simon Woolf.
"White Fronted Terns are great little birds. They are fantastic fliers, and superb hunters, diving for fish, and having a pretty good success rate too."
CDANZ estimates that around 250,000 dogs are chained up for their entire lives in Aotearoa. Animal welfare inspectors from the SPCA can do little for them and only in the most extreme cases can dogs be seized, and owners prosecuted, due to the resources involved. Do we need to have better welfare … View moreCDANZ estimates that around 250,000 dogs are chained up for their entire lives in Aotearoa. Animal welfare inspectors from the SPCA can do little for them and only in the most extreme cases can dogs be seized, and owners prosecuted, due to the resources involved. Do we need to have better welfare rules for dogs?
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Holiday ideas in one handy place.
Help is at hand – our i-SITE team members have produced an ideas-packed booklet called, ‘Autumn School Holiday Ideas’ which can be downloaded from our site, or people can collect copies from our Masterton or Martinborough i-SITE offices.
It covers … View moreHoliday ideas in one handy place.
Help is at hand – our i-SITE team members have produced an ideas-packed booklet called, ‘Autumn School Holiday Ideas’ which can be downloaded from our site, or people can collect copies from our Masterton or Martinborough i-SITE offices.
It covers family fun, the Carterton Event Centre’s activities, general events, an ‘out and about’ section, outdoor adventures and swimming, bike tracks and hire, family walks and even some techie stuff with two open days at the Crash Coders Campus, 2 Bannister Street, Masterton on 21-22 April from 10am to 4pm.
The Autumn school holidays are upon us and there’s a while to go before the kids are back in classrooms. Most schools officially reopen on Monday 24 April, but many are having this as a teacher-only day. Tuesday 25 April is a national remembrance holiday, ANZAC Day. So, for children and parents, getting back to the normal routine will happen on Wednesday 26 April.
The holiday ideas booklet is a handy document to have on hand anyway as much of the contact information is valid all year round. It will be updated before every new school holiday.
Keep it close by to use as a first-stop resource for contact phone numbers and website details on local things to do.
Find it at: wairarapanz.com...
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