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Tourism doing well in Wairarapa

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

The Wairarapa is bucking a national trend as the only region in the country to to experience a growth, in a sector ravaged by New Zealand’s Covid response.

Wairarapa enjoyed a two per cent growth in tourism numbers for the year until July 31, while every other area was well into negative territory.

Not traditionally a destination for the international travelling crowd, Wairarapa’s wine, great outdoors and events are hoovering up domestic tourists.

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1 day ago

Poll: How do you feel about dogs being allowed indoors in cafes?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

For most of us, seeing a friendly doggo while out and about instantly brings a smile to our faces. But how do you feel about cafes welcoming pups inside?

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How do you feel about dogs being allowed indoors in cafes?
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  • 31.5% Only in designated areas
    31.5% Complete
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1270 votes
7 hours ago

Mental Health Awareness Week - support a community organisation

The Team from Volunteer Wellington

Today, the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand encourages you to tautoko a community organisation. It’s no secret that the pandemic, rising costs and extreme weather events have made things tough for our organisations over the past few years. We have hundreds of volunteer roles on our website which will help you do to do this! Check out this small selection and head to our website to find more and to register your interest:
www.volunteerwellington.nz...