119 days ago

Wairarapa Film Festival - starts this Thursday! Get your tickets now

Masterton & Martinborough isite Visitor Centres

Celebrate local film and filmmakers at the 4th Wairarapa Film Festival, an absolute Autumn gem for our region.
There are 19 events on over the four days of the Wairarapa Film Festival (starting this week Thursday May 23- through till Sunday 26 May) Check out the programme on the official website. www. waifilmfest.co.nz
Wairarapa has been home to internationally celebrated filmmakers, including Vincent Ward, Barry Barclay, Jemaine Clement, Ramai Haywood, Sir Peter Jackson, and James Cameron.
As well as four days of film screenings with special guests presented at Regent 3 Cinemas, Masterton, there are workshops, artists talks, poetry and photographic displays. Its a wonderfully it's a rich festival and you'll discover the remarkable stories of our people and places, as the festival celebrates of local film, filmmakers and stories - past and present.
Check out the full programme waifilmfest.co.nz...

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More messages from your neighbours
6 hours ago

Here's Tuesday's teaser!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I’m found in socks, scarves, and mittens; and often in the paws of playful kittens. What am I?

Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.

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6 hours ago

Prime Minister delivering apology

Abuse Enquiry

On Tuesday 12 November, the Prime Minister will deliver a public apology to survivors of abuse in care in Parliament.

You can register your interest to attend the event in Parliament, or if you want to watch it with friends, whānau or a support person you can attend an event at the Due Drops Event Centre in Auckland, Shed 6 in Wellington or the Christchurch Town Hall.

Contact the Crown Response Unit today:
Phone: 0800 717 017 (8:30am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday)
Email: contact@abuseinquiryresponse.govt.nz
Registration closes 4.30pm Monday 30 September.

Accommodation, travel and food costs will be covered. Travel assistance will be provided in forms of air travel, petrol vouchers, gift cards, and train, and bus tickets.
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3 days ago

Poll: What does 'Kei te pēhea koe' mean?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Maori Language Week) is upon us and we always love to get involved.

Add your vote to the poll and share a phrase in te Reo Māori below to be in to win a $25 Prezzy card.

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What does 'Kei te pēhea koe' mean?
  • 4.4% You are finally here
    4.4% Complete
  • 86.5% How are you (feeling)?
    86.5% Complete
  • 1.4% There are two fish
    1.4% Complete
  • 7.7% Pass the salt, please
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1465 votes