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Kia ora koutou, I’m Zoe, a member of the Whaitua Te Whanganui-a-Tara Committee tasked with making recommendations to Greater Wellington Regional Council on the future of our coastal and freshwater quality, and importantly, on how our water is used. Our waterways and the life they support are … View moreKia ora koutou, I’m Zoe, a member of the Whaitua Te Whanganui-a-Tara Committee tasked with making recommendations to Greater Wellington Regional Council on the future of our coastal and freshwater quality, and importantly, on how our water is used. Our waterways and the life they support are important to lots of people, and I want to understand what you think should be done to make sure future generations are able to enjoy and protect our freshwater.
We need your help in protecting the health and mauri of our waterways, which are under pressure from increasing population. We need solutions that require real change in the way we interact with water if we want it to be safe for our kids. And we need to think long-term about how and who pays for these solutions.
Want to join me on this journey? Connect with us to talk about what we can do together. You can reach me at whaitua@gw.govt.nz or connect with me through Linkedin www.linkedin.com....
Check out our Facebook page, or share what you value about water and your solutions by following the link below.
Custard and Nutella filled donuts
$35 for a mixed box of 6
Free delivery in the Wairarapa (no rural addresses) on Valentines Day (Thursday 14th) 😍
Hello neighbourly pet lovers
I’m looking for a forever home for my pretty boy Freddy.
I adopted him last year in April when Lette and Commy(my cats disappeared on me).
He is an outdoor cat with lots of spirit, love and affection, he’s a real home boy,doesn’t stray, basking himself in the … View moreHello neighbourly pet lovers
I’m looking for a forever home for my pretty boy Freddy.
I adopted him last year in April when Lette and Commy(my cats disappeared on me).
He is an outdoor cat with lots of spirit, love and affection, he’s a real home boy,doesn’t stray, basking himself in the sunny days of summer in my garden, on top of rabbit cages, or hanging out with the chooks.
Unfortunately, hes taken a liking to all my little pet baby bunnies earlier this year with various litters.
Freddy is an amazing hunter, he’s very clean and tidy and cleans up after himself, doesn’t leave anything behind, ie licks the plate clean, or no remains of whatever he has chosen to eat. He is well fed by me too, with a gourmet of cat biscuits morning and night, pet milk every now and then, veal and heart pet meat.
I would love hm to go to a new home, perhaps on a wonderful farm where he can keep the rabbit population under control.
Please let me know if you are interested in Freddy.
Kind regards
Paula
Hi baby mummies and daddies
I have lots of bundles of pretty, clean, no stains, good quality, smoke free home, clothes for little girls. Ranging around $30 per bundle
Ranging from knitted winter hand made woollen jerseys and Cardigans, leggings, body suits, long and short sleeves, pretty skirts … View moreHi baby mummies and daddies
I have lots of bundles of pretty, clean, no stains, good quality, smoke free home, clothes for little girls. Ranging around $30 per bundle
Ranging from knitted winter hand made woollen jerseys and Cardigans, leggings, body suits, long and short sleeves, pretty skirts and dresses, T-shirt’s, lots of cool animals,ladybug and teddy jumpsuits, sleep suits for those cold winter days,jackets and coats,
I know these photos are single items atm, however will upload lots of the bundles later on.
As if giving birth wasn't stressful enough, thieves stole an expectant mother's car from outside th…
Hi my name is Beatriz.
Does anyone have an Air Bnb that needs to be managed?
I have my own air bnb + I manage a friends Air Bnb I have in total over 100+ very positive reviews.
I can share the reviews with you + I can give you references from the other owner of the Air Bnb .
If you are … View moreHi my name is Beatriz.
Does anyone have an Air Bnb that needs to be managed?
I have my own air bnb + I manage a friends Air Bnb I have in total over 100+ very positive reviews.
I can share the reviews with you + I can give you references from the other owner of the Air Bnb .
If you are interested please message me here or to my email bearecio28@gmail.com
Thanks
Bea
Brighten the day of someone in need and bring a little colour into your life...
By donating a can of food you'll save on your testpot purchase (save up to $5.80 on an 80ml testpot) while also helping provide disadvantaged Kiwis with food parcels when they need them most.
Resene will gift… View moreBrighten the day of someone in need and bring a little colour into your life...
By donating a can of food you'll save on your testpot purchase (save up to $5.80 on an 80ml testpot) while also helping provide disadvantaged Kiwis with food parcels when they need them most.
Resene will gift all food donations to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks.
Start gathering up those cans so you can swap and save at your local Resene owned ColorShop.
A Wairarapa dog owner is heartbroken by the death of her beloved pet after he ate toxic algae on the…
Just days after having an extraordinary honour bestowed upon him at his home court, a prominent Mast…
Mount Bruce, Masterton: Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre is offering a whole week of activities to honour Waitangi Day. A key focus will be a series of harakeke wānanga (flax workshops) that will run from Monday 3rd February to Friday 7th February. The workshops will run twice daily for two hours … View moreMount Bruce, Masterton: Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre is offering a whole week of activities to honour Waitangi Day. A key focus will be a series of harakeke wānanga (flax workshops) that will run from Monday 3rd February to Friday 7th February. The workshops will run twice daily for two hours from 10.30am – 12.30pm and from 1pm – 3pm.
The workshops are free to everyone and designed to educate and teach people the correct way to harvest and weave harakeke. Everyone is encouraged to come and participate. Local kairaranga (flax weaver) Waiaria Pitau from Te Pātukituki o Wairarapa will lead the workshops at Pūkaha. Each harakeke wānanga session will be limited to ten people.
The first hour will include a hīkoi to Pūkaha’s wetlands to learn about harakeke tikanga and sustainable harvesting. This will be followed by hands-on learning of harakeke weaving techniques and culminate in participants weaving their own tuna (eel) to takeaway.
Throughout the week visitors to Pūkaha will also be handed a harakeke putiputi (flower woven from flax with a whakataukī (proverb) to commemorate the week.
The Waitangi Day countdown and workshops are designed to also acknowledge the importance of the settlement redress that is happening between the Crown and Rangitāne on Saturday the 8th of February 2020 at Pūkaha. The occasion will mark the formal return of the 942 ha Pūkaha forest reserve to Rangitāne. While that ceremony will be a private event for Rangitāne whānau and invited guests, the wildlife centre will remain open and visitors will be welcome in the reserve on the day.
Throughout the ceremony, it is expected to be business-as-usual for Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre. Their forest restoration, breeding programmes and tourism activities will also remain unaffected by any changes that the settlement may bring.
Organic Basil leaves picked fresh to order $2.50 sandwich size bag. Some great ideas to use your basil.....
Classic Pesto
Dressings and Marinades
Vinegars and Oils
Herbal Butter
Basil Salt
Sauces and Soups
Salads and Sandwiches
Breads and Pastas
Kia ora koutou, I am Quentin, a member of the Whaitua Te Whanganui-a-Tara Committee tasked with making recommendations to Greater Wellington Regional Council on the future of our coastal and freshwater quality, and how our water is used. Our waterways and all the fish and species that live in them … View moreKia ora koutou, I am Quentin, a member of the Whaitua Te Whanganui-a-Tara Committee tasked with making recommendations to Greater Wellington Regional Council on the future of our coastal and freshwater quality, and how our water is used. Our waterways and all the fish and species that live in them are precious taonga, so we have set out to understand how they are valued and what should be done to provide the future we want for our water.
To me, this Whaitua project is a journey where we can apply our experience and values, and develop a vision that enhances the mana of the whenua, the tangata whenua and the whole community.
We need you to be part of our journey on the Whaitua Project. This is a journey to improve the health and mauri of our waterways, we need to fix our waste and stormwater network. These are big changes, and needs to reflect our communities’ views informed by good evidence and information.
Connect with us to talk about what we can do together. You can reach us at whaitua@gw.govt.nz. To see what we have been doing visit our Facebook page, and to share what you value about our water and your solutions have your say by following the link below.
Love is in the air this month! We’re not just talking about Valentine’s Day... we’re talking about this month’s national campaign.
Our theme for February is all about finding ways to show your home and community a little extra love and care. Whether it’s organising a street clean up, … View moreLove is in the air this month! We’re not just talking about Valentine’s Day... we’re talking about this month’s national campaign.
Our theme for February is all about finding ways to show your home and community a little extra love and care. Whether it’s organising a street clean up, helping a neighbour tidy up their property, putting together a working bee, or installing a communal pātaka or library - there are countless ways to make our neighbourhoods more enjoyable for everyone.
Don’t forget to share the love! Let us know how you’re improving your neighbourhood this month by email or tag us online and include the following hashtag:
#NSNZlovewhereyoulive
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