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This week a contribution from Louise Thomas.
"Probably my favourite ducky-type bird. The colour-ways are understated and sophisticated, with a pop of bright red and green. They often climb low hanging trees over water and stand on one leg and look extremely chill doing it. Grey … View moreThis week a contribution from Louise Thomas.
"Probably my favourite ducky-type bird. The colour-ways are understated and sophisticated, with a pop of bright red and green. They often climb low hanging trees over water and stand on one leg and look extremely chill doing it. Grey teal/tētē-moroiti (Anas gracilis) on Henley Lake in Masterton. Bird #40 in 2023."
Kia ora , I am a experienced professional looking for work open to new opportunities I have skills and quick to learn. My current profession is Horticulture and Arboriculture.
I have a class 2 and 4l truck license also .
I look forward to hearing from you about any available opportunities.
Email… View moreKia ora , I am a experienced professional looking for work open to new opportunities I have skills and quick to learn. My current profession is Horticulture and Arboriculture.
I have a class 2 and 4l truck license also .
I look forward to hearing from you about any available opportunities.
Email me at- nick.henderson86@outlook.com
The Greytown Festival of Christmas opens on 1st July with Night Markets and snow and fireworks. All the stallholders you know and love from the Greytown Country Markets and new faces too.
Rug up, come along and enjoy. Sat 1st July 3pm -8pm Main Street, Greytown
The Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand, Wellington Astronomical Society and Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve Association invite you to an evening talking "Weird Worlds" with Chris Lintott.
Chris will share how you can find exoplanets from your sofa!
Chris describes himself as a … View moreThe Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand, Wellington Astronomical Society and Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve Association invite you to an evening talking "Weird Worlds" with Chris Lintott.
Chris will share how you can find exoplanets from your sofa!
Chris describes himself as a distractible astronomer who specialises in galaxy formation, machine learning including anomaly detection, and occasional planet hunting. These projects usually make use of the Zooniverse citizen science platform, working in collaboration with more than two million volunteers around the world.
Chris is also an author, a broadcaster for the BBC's long-running Sky at Night programme. THIS IS A FREE EVENT. THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2023 AT 7 PM, Royal; Hotel Featherston
Have a bit of fun playing around with verdigris paint effects with Resene paints and add classical highlights to your summer garden.
Follow our easy advice to get started getting creative at your place.
When you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you … View moreWhen you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you enjoy.
Find out more about our living options today and get ready for a new lifestyle.
*some conditions apply
Even well-insulated homes can lose up to 45% of the room's heat without having adequate curtains. This is why Curtain Banks are in high demand at this time of year.
A petition is circulating to get curtains added as part of the Healthy Homes Standards in the hopes of helping renters avoid… View moreEven well-insulated homes can lose up to 45% of the room's heat without having adequate curtains. This is why Curtain Banks are in high demand at this time of year.
A petition is circulating to get curtains added as part of the Healthy Homes Standards in the hopes of helping renters avoid living in cold, damp conditions. Do you think curtains should be mandatory for New Zealand homes?
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.
Combining electronic sounds with taonga puoro (traditional Māori instruments) and other musical elements, AWE weave together the sounds of Aotearoa with the musical textures of their imagination.
Their music creates unique experiences for audiences of all ages, drawing on musical traditions … View moreCombining electronic sounds with taonga puoro (traditional Māori instruments) and other musical elements, AWE weave together the sounds of Aotearoa with the musical textures of their imagination.
Their music creates unique experiences for audiences of all ages, drawing on musical traditions both new and old, stories past and present, and bringing together different cultural practices and perspectives. The concert will feature material from their debut album as well as new improvisational pieces, where listeners are encouraged to move beyond convention into new sonic territory.
The skies might be grey but there's colour in our communities - and we want to see it!
Resene and Neighbourly have teamed up this winter to bring you Bright Spots - a celebration of the brightest and most colourful spaces in our neighbourhoods. We want you to snap and share all those spots… View moreThe skies might be grey but there's colour in our communities - and we want to see it!
Resene and Neighbourly have teamed up this winter to bring you Bright Spots - a celebration of the brightest and most colourful spaces in our neighbourhoods. We want you to snap and share all those spots in your neighbourhood that bring a smile to your face and add a little colour to your day.
There are 10 prizes of $250 Resene ColorShop vouchers and $250 Prezzy® cards up for grabs so you can create your own Bright Spot!
Enter your local bright spots pics today and be in to *WIN*.
Another image from Rosa Marie. This week we feature a starling having a bath.
"A great day for getting out and about, so it was off to Silverstream armed with my hiking boots as I knew the track would be really muddy! I couldn't clap eyes on any kingfishers today but there was plenty … View moreAnother image from Rosa Marie. This week we feature a starling having a bath.
"A great day for getting out and about, so it was off to Silverstream armed with my hiking boots as I knew the track would be really muddy! I couldn't clap eyes on any kingfishers today but there was plenty of other birdlife, and most of them seemed to be performing ablutions including a fantail (unfortunately he was well hidden when he was bathing so the photo isn't very good!)."
Is this you? We are looking for Trustees for a Charitable Trust that works closely with Puawananga Teen Parent Unit at Makoura College.
Please feel free to message us on the provided email.
Please note: This is a voluntary role.
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