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With universities starting up last week, so brings first-time flatters trying their hand at cooking for the first time. In 2020, 27% of a household’s weekly budget was spent on takeaways so it’s no wonder that cooking is becoming a bit of a lost art.
Alongside sewing and knitting, what other … View moreWith universities starting up last week, so brings first-time flatters trying their hand at cooking for the first time. In 2020, 27% of a household’s weekly budget was spent on takeaways so it’s no wonder that cooking is becoming a bit of a lost art.
Alongside sewing and knitting, what other vital skills do you think are at risk of being lost?
Share your thoughts below for the We Say You Say column in the local paper - write NFP if you want your comments excluded.
Large Aloe plant firmly anchored into the container.
You are welcome to take the plant for free if you can wrestle it out of the concrete container it is in without breaking the container.
It needs just a bit more strength than I have.
Nice looking plant.
Instant landscaping. It's … View moreLarge Aloe plant firmly anchored into the container.
You are welcome to take the plant for free if you can wrestle it out of the concrete container it is in without breaking the container.
It needs just a bit more strength than I have.
Nice looking plant.
Instant landscaping. It's taken many years to grow to this size....ten or more.
A small , one floret , of this plant is for sale in Mega for $18.00.
Thanks for looking.
Pickup is in Kuripuni.
If you need more forms or accessibility formats,visit www. census.govt.nz, or call 0800 236 787 for help.
I live in Masterton and would appreciate the name of anyone/ company you have used to reroof your home in my area. Many thanks
Marilyn
6 acre block in Matahiwi available for sheep grazing. Call me on 0272028920 if interested.
It has been a while since I posted a Friday Feathered Friend. This week it is a contribution from Louise Thomas.
"This is not the best photo of a variable oystercatcher - it's not even the best photo I took that day, but it is interesting. I noticed he/she was tagged - meet CT7. I … View moreIt has been a while since I posted a Friday Feathered Friend. This week it is a contribution from Louise Thomas.
"This is not the best photo of a variable oystercatcher - it's not even the best photo I took that day, but it is interesting. I noticed he/she was tagged - meet CT7. I snapped him/her in the Hutt Estuary on 12 January and sent a report off to the Banding Office as you do and got back a very interesting report about the bird.
He/she was banded on Bell Island, Waimea Inlet, Tasman on 28/05/2022 in his/her 2nd year. Sex is unknown. CT7 is a busy chap, since banding this bird has been re-sighted at Saxton Field, Stoke, Nelson on 28/06/2022 and 19/07/2022. This bird is part of a research study on the morphometrics, population trends, longevity and movements of variable oystercatchers in the Golden/Tasman Bays region.
So, if you see CT7 don't forget to report him/her to the banding office.
Variable oystercatcher/ tōrea (Haematopus unicolor). Bird #14 in 2023.
Wairarapa Farmers Market will welcome you with a big smile, and friendly service this weekend.
Come along and support our local growers and producers at Solway Showgrounds this Saturday 9-1pm – Rain or Shine
Wharemuku Orchard from Kibblewhite Road will be attending with their delicious fruit … View moreWairarapa Farmers Market will welcome you with a big smile, and friendly service this weekend.
Come along and support our local growers and producers at Solway Showgrounds this Saturday 9-1pm – Rain or Shine
Wharemuku Orchard from Kibblewhite Road will be attending with their delicious fruit bags. Apples only $5 a bag.
So come along and shop locally for your vegetables, plants, cheese, yummy food, fruit,
as well as great gift ideas from our local crafters for family and friends …….and so much more.
See you on Saturday.
If you need more forms or accessibility formats, visit www.census.govt.nz, or call 0800 236 787 for help.
Factory 5 Speed Manual
Single Turbo
Aftermarket Air Intake
After Market Rims
Registered until June 23
Last warrant was done late December 2022
11k Ono
PH 0276993160
Andrew London Trio with Neil Billington plus an opening set from Karen Clarke. Join us for a relaxed afternoon at Cobblestones on Sunday 12 March 3pm until 7pm. Delicous food on sale and cash bar for beer and wine. Why not book a gazebo for reserved seating with refreshments brought to your table.
… View moreAndrew London Trio with Neil Billington plus an opening set from Karen Clarke. Join us for a relaxed afternoon at Cobblestones on Sunday 12 March 3pm until 7pm. Delicous food on sale and cash bar for beer and wine. Why not book a gazebo for reserved seating with refreshments brought to your table.
Andrew London's quirky and whimsical songs reflect mainstream culture with gentle irreverence, and playfully lampoon many of society's obsessions and taboos. Themes run the gamut from rugby fans, driving habits, youth culture and weddings to male insecurities, technophobia, household appliances, pretentious socialites, and various other issues of concern to the average middle-aged, middle-class Antipodean baby-boomer. ‘Let’s Talk About Me’, ‘I Hugged My Mate’, ‘Middle Aged Man in Lycra’ - The titles say it all.
Delivery is wrapped in an easy-going and accessible 1940s-era ‘Hot Club Swing’ package, with occasional sallies into folk, blues and jazz; and the spontaneous banter transforms the show into more of an interactive cabaret experience for both performers and audience.
A book of 75 song titles has just been published under the title ‘let’s Talk About Me’, one of london’s most-requested songs.
London handles guitar and most vocal duties, accompanied by Kirsten London on bass.
For the Greytown concert, harmonica ace Neil Billington will be in the trio’s ‘third’ seat. London and Billington’s collaboration spans nearly 30 years, from their early Hot Club Sandwich days in Wellingtont o the present. More info at www.andrewlondon.co.nz...
Plus a superb opening set from Karen Clarke - all the way from Taranaki. Karen is one of New Zealand’s finest homegrown indie singer-songwriters. Firmly rooted where R'nB and Alt- Country collide she's well and truly earned her piece of the heartland acoustic music stage with decades of live performance and two albums under her belt.
Her strong, sometimes silky, sometimes sultry, smoky vocals over driving rhythm guitar commands respect. Fans enjoy hints of Billie Holiday, and Tracey Chapman in Karen's mahogany vocal palette as she channels Sister Loretta Tharp's 'mother of blues' on stage determination.
When performing she weaves warm, intimate audience connection via a blend of original work and upcycled favourites in shades of blue. You'll remember you've met.
This will be a stunning afternoon. Amazing cafe menu including Butter CHicken and Rice, Asaian Chicken Salad and Lasagne with Garlic Bread, as well as Berries and Icecream, Lamb Sliders and of course BBQ Sausages. Beer and wine on sale too. Book a gazebo for premium seating. Tickets at Eventfinda and from Cobblestones. Note we have a postponment date of 25 March if the weather is unkind.
121 Festival will showcase international and national artists playing house, techno, dub, roots, jazz, soul and hip-hop. A dance oydessy across five stages at Tauherenikau Racecourse, South Wairarapa on March 10-12th 2023.
121 Festival combines multiple music genres, with art and wellness for… View more121 Festival will showcase international and national artists playing house, techno, dub, roots, jazz, soul and hip-hop. A dance oydessy across five stages at Tauherenikau Racecourse, South Wairarapa on March 10-12th 2023.
121 Festival combines multiple music genres, with art and wellness for an unforgettable multi-dimensional experience.
*****Just released is a sharp price for Locals – buy a Saturday pass (11th March) for the special Local’s price of just $99 (usually $139).*****
This price is ONLY available from the Masterton or Martinborough i-SITE Visitor Centres. Come in or call: wairarapanz.com...
• Saturday Line Up can be found here: www.121festival.co.nz...
• Saturday gates open at 10am and close at 7:45pm (no entry after this points)
• Saturday ticket holders must leave the festival site by 4am on Sunday 12th March
• Saturday day pass holders cannot camp overnight
• NO BYO
For any further questions email info@121festival.co.nz
www.121festival.co.nz...
A reminder of closures of Remutaka Hill this week for essential maintenance and resurfacing.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that State Highway 2 (SH2) over the Remutaka Hill will be closed for essential maintenance and resurfacing on 5 nights between 9pm to 4am, starting … View moreA reminder of closures of Remutaka Hill this week for essential maintenance and resurfacing.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that State Highway 2 (SH2) over the Remutaka Hill will be closed for essential maintenance and resurfacing on 5 nights between 9pm to 4am, starting Sunday night 26 February and finishing Friday morning 3 March.
More information about the closures can be found at www.nzta.govt.nz...
If anyone would like old tyres for any gardening projects please call into TyreLand at Challenge in Greytown to collect.
Approx 2 acres of very good grass free for baleage to anyone who can cut the grass. Location - Lansdowne Masterton. Call 0272 595640 for more details
New Zealand's small businesses have had another tough few weeks. We're calling on you, wherever you are across the country, to recognise a local business making a difference in your community.
We all love a cheeky grin and a wave from our local grocer, or a toot from the delivery … View moreNew Zealand's small businesses have had another tough few weeks. We're calling on you, wherever you are across the country, to recognise a local business making a difference in your community.
We all love a cheeky grin and a wave from our local grocer, or a toot from the delivery driver, or a coffee order that’s ready before we arrive. These are the business owners who remind us we're home.
Give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2023 Prospa Local Business Hero awards.
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