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Buy Resene Premium Paints, Wood Stains, Primers, Sealers, Wallpaper, Decorating Accessories and Cleaning Products and get the GST value (15% off the full retail price) off the normal price. Plus if you are a Resene cardholder, get an extra 5% off!
If you don’t have your Resene card yet, … View moreBuy Resene Premium Paints, Wood Stains, Primers, Sealers, Wallpaper, Decorating Accessories and Cleaning Products and get the GST value (15% off the full retail price) off the normal price. Plus if you are a Resene cardholder, get an extra 5% off!
If you don’t have your Resene card yet, sign up free online, or when you’re in store.
Hurry sale ends soon! Happy decorating!
*Discounts off the normal retail price at your local Resene owned ColorShop and participating reseller until 29 January 2020. Paint offers are also available at Mitre 10 MEGA and selected Mitre 10 stores. Excludes WallPrint, decals, Crown, trade and industrial products, PaintWise levy and account sales.
We’re adjusting our electorate boundaries for the next two general elections.
By making sure each electorate has about the same number of people, we can give all New Zealanders equal representation in Parliament. It’s all balance.
If we move one of your electorate boundaries, you could … View moreWe’re adjusting our electorate boundaries for the next two general elections.
By making sure each electorate has about the same number of people, we can give all New Zealanders equal representation in Parliament. It’s all balance.
If we move one of your electorate boundaries, you could end up in a different electorate to the one you’re in now – so we show you what we’re proposing before we make any changes and give you the opportunity to share your thoughts.
Have your say now at vote.nz
Heaps of ways to join in today and chances to win great prizes too. 12 fast laps go past Mitre 10 Mega - head there for the action and join in the fun.
Hi Everyone,
This long weekend Greytown is the place to be.
Greytown Country Market is on this Sunday 19th January at Stella Bull Park, Main St, Greytown.
Come along for artisan goodies, arts and crafts, coffee, sausage sizzle and friendly atmosphere
#greytown #sundays #countrymarkets
Today's racing is Masterton - Te Wharau - Admiral Hill - what is known as the 'Queen Stage' The hardest stage! 175 km of hill climbing today - get to Admiral Hill to see the riders slug it out. Prizes to be won - get involved see here.
Super exciting racing today with laps of vineyard and the Square! One of the favourite stages on the tour with what is often a sprint bunch finish
. Be in position from about 11.00am. See how to get involved here - there are prizes to be won!
Hi Neighbours, we are looking into teenagers' internet habits and keen to hear your experiences of your children's use of the interweb. We'd like to know, has your teenager skipped meals in order to spend time on the internet?
Learn about New Zealand's unique night sky and legends - fascinating sessions each Fri & Sat night (till end of Feb) from 8pm.
Look through their telescopes and enjoy the famous dark night sky in Wairarapa. Peer into the depths of the Universe, learn about black holes, the lives of the … View moreLearn about New Zealand's unique night sky and legends - fascinating sessions each Fri & Sat night (till end of Feb) from 8pm.
Look through their telescopes and enjoy the famous dark night sky in Wairarapa. Peer into the depths of the Universe, learn about black holes, the lives of the stars, life in the Cosmos, rockets, spaceflight and all things space. Kids just $5 Adults $15 (plus fees). Book with us at either the Masterton or Martinborough Visitor i-SITE Centres.
Today's racing in the top level cycle race is the Masterton - Gladstone circuit and back to Masterton.Three laps of the Gladstone Circuit means 3x to see the action.Best viewing will be at the Gladstone Inn or Gladstone Vineyard for sprint stages or get to the top of Millars Road to watch the … View moreToday's racing in the top level cycle race is the Masterton - Gladstone circuit and back to Masterton.Three laps of the Gladstone Circuit means 3x to see the action.Best viewing will be at the Gladstone Inn or Gladstone Vineyard for sprint stages or get to the top of Millars Road to watch the King of the Mountain stage.
Be there from about 10.15am
Restrictions are still in place in the Wairarapa.
We have successfully reduced the number of pests invading our plants, but we still need your help to eradicate this completely.
So please, no pea planting, no pea seeds and no pea straw.
This pest has the potential to destroy pea crops, so … View moreRestrictions are still in place in the Wairarapa.
We have successfully reduced the number of pests invading our plants, but we still need your help to eradicate this completely.
So please, no pea planting, no pea seeds and no pea straw.
This pest has the potential to destroy pea crops, so restrictions are for both commercial and residential growers. With your help, we can eradicate pea weevil completely.
If you see peas growing, get in touch: 0800 80 99 66, or biosecurity.govt.nz/peaweevil
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This great weekly market In Masterton beside The Farriers is bursting with great locally produced items - check out their Facebook page for updates of what's on sale each week. Plenty of parking and great coffee too.
The NZ Cycle Classic starts today - each day we'll post THE BEST PLACE TO SEE the racing action. Today's racing is Masterton - Alfredton - Masterton - Finishing at the top of Manuka Street, Masterton, near the Masterton Golf Club.This will be a hill climb sprint to the finish after 120… View moreThe NZ Cycle Classic starts today - each day we'll post THE BEST PLACE TO SEE the racing action. Today's racing is Masterton - Alfredton - Masterton - Finishing at the top of Manuka Street, Masterton, near the Masterton Golf Club.This will be a hill climb sprint to the finish after 120 km of hard first day riding.Grab a picnic and get roadside by 12.30pm. Find out more here.
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