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Trish Hina could be the greatest sportswoman you have never heard of.
A product of Naenae College, she later settled in Gisborne, where she was a social worker.
Her sporting CV includes representing New Zealand in touch, softball, rugby and rugby league.
Initially, her sporting success came in … View moreTrish Hina could be the greatest sportswoman you have never heard of.
A product of Naenae College, she later settled in Gisborne, where she was a social worker.
Her sporting CV includes representing New Zealand in touch, softball, rugby and rugby league.
Initially, her sporting success came in softball, playing for New Zealand and helping her club and Hutt Valley win numerous titles.
League was however her first love and in 2000 Hina was named MVP at the first women’s World Cup, where New Zealand beat Great Britain 26-4.
She was prominent in the Kiwi Ferns retaining the World Cup in 2005 and 2008.
In the 2008 defence, Hina was named MVP for a second time. In the final, New Zealand thrashed Australia 34-0, with Hina scoring two tries and kicking three conversions.
In 2010, she achieved arguably her greatest achievement by being selected to play for the Black Ferns at the World Cup.
She became the first female to win rugby and league World Cups.
Towards the end of her career, Hina was diagnosed with kidney disease and she was unable to fulfill her dream of playing Sevens at the Rio Olympics in 2016.
In 2015, she was inducted as a Hutt Valley Sports Awards legend.
Due to the Labour Day Public Holiday on Monday 26 October, rubbish and recycling urban kerbside collections will be a day later than usual. That means collections will be Greytown on Wednesday, Martinborough on Thursday, and Featherston on Friday.
More information can be found here: … View moreDue to the Labour Day Public Holiday on Monday 26 October, rubbish and recycling urban kerbside collections will be a day later than usual. That means collections will be Greytown on Wednesday, Martinborough on Thursday, and Featherston on Friday.
More information can be found here: www.swdc.govt.nz...
Hi, i am a 36 year old mother looking for extra income. I am willing to clean, do gardening, picking etc... available short days Wednesday, Thursday Fridays. Please contact me if you have any questions. 0210303342
Known for his cowboy hat and his middle finger salute, feisty politician Ron Mark was never afraid to go into battle for what he believed.
The outgoing Minister of Defence and six-term NZ First MP was one of Parliament’s more colourful characters, but the 66-year-old’s future political … View moreKnown for his cowboy hat and his middle finger salute, feisty politician Ron Mark was never afraid to go into battle for what he believed.
The outgoing Minister of Defence and six-term NZ First MP was one of Parliament’s more colourful characters, but the 66-year-old’s future political aspirations may have come to a close as his party was swept out of power at the weekend.
Mark says he is taking time off and has made no decision about what he will do.
Known for his cowboy hat and his middle finger salute, feisty politician Ron Mark was never afraid to go into battle for what he believed.
The outgoing Minister of Defence and six-term NZ First MP was one of Parliament’s more colourful characters, but the 66-year-old’s future political … View moreKnown for his cowboy hat and his middle finger salute, feisty politician Ron Mark was never afraid to go into battle for what he believed.
The outgoing Minister of Defence and six-term NZ First MP was one of Parliament’s more colourful characters, but the 66-year-old’s future political aspirations may have come to a close as his party was swept out of power at the weekend.
Mark says he is taking time off and has made no decision about what he will do.
We've been testing our new off-grid solar system for a wee while now and are very happy to say it is both brilliant and liberating!
In fact we think Our system is so good we're wanting to share with you guys and have put together 2, 3 and 5KW system packages at a great introductory … View moreWe've been testing our new off-grid solar system for a wee while now and are very happy to say it is both brilliant and liberating!
In fact we think Our system is so good we're wanting to share with you guys and have put together 2, 3 and 5KW system packages at a great introductory price starting at $7250 for the 2KW with absolutely EVERYTHING* to get you set up!
So, for $7250 you'll get:
6 x A-grade 390W 72-cell mono-PV panels
4 x 150Amp-hour AGM batteries (these are made for solar) 12 V batteries
1 x 60A/48V Inverter-Controller-Charger (and it's a pure sine wave inverter to keep your expensive electonics safe)
1 x Combiner box with lightning protection device and breakers for your PV panels.
100m of 4mm2 (proper) designed-for-solar cable, all your MC4 plugs and the choice of roof or floor mount steel galvanised mounting frame and hardware.
Call us if you're interested in a chat & you're most welcome to come checkout our system in the flesh...
*Depending on your install situation you might need some additional stuff to comply with the ANZSNZS5033:2014 rules around installing solar systems but we can help with that too.
This week we feature a kererū couple, photographed by Louise Thomas in Lower Hutt.
This is what she wrote about her picture.
"It was both beautiful and sobering coming across a nesting kereru (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae), aka wood pigeon, couple yesterday - I was following a grey warbler at … View moreThis week we feature a kererū couple, photographed by Louise Thomas in Lower Hutt.
This is what she wrote about her picture.
"It was both beautiful and sobering coming across a nesting kereru (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae), aka wood pigeon, couple yesterday - I was following a grey warbler at the time. They had set up their twiggy nest in the crown of a punga tree.
The couple were so intensely private I felt like an atheist that had accidentally stumbled into a church or a mosque - big and bumbling and out of place, but in awe and still having a grotesque fascination for the stain-glass windows. I took my photos and quietly left."
Free tall boys needs a few new rails then they’ll be good. Has some water damage on the top.
Labour's Kieran McAnulty won Wairarapa on Saturday with a majority of more than 5000.
He has promised to be a voice for the electorate but what would you like him to concentrate on. Tell us what the issues are you want to see him work on?
It’s time to get decorating! From now until 2 November 2020 get up to 30% off quality paint and wallpaper at your Resene ColorShop.
Get 30% off Resene premium paint 4L and under, 30% off wallpaper, 25% off Resene premium paint 10L, 25% off the retail price of accessories, and 25% off Resene … View moreIt’s time to get decorating! From now until 2 November 2020 get up to 30% off quality paint and wallpaper at your Resene ColorShop.
Get 30% off Resene premium paint 4L and under, 30% off wallpaper, 25% off Resene premium paint 10L, 25% off the retail price of accessories, and 25% off Resene cleaning products.
Discounts off the normal retail price, excludes trade, Crown, wall decals, WallPrint and PaintWise levy.
This bike us Approx 4 years old and has done about 1500 KMs. Has 3 levels of power assist, and on the lowest level can cover up to 80kms and on highest about 40kms.
The bike has pedal assist only.
Had a new battery in July and a full service and brake check.
Has helped me up some huge hills, and … View moreThis bike us Approx 4 years old and has done about 1500 KMs. Has 3 levels of power assist, and on the lowest level can cover up to 80kms and on highest about 40kms.
The bike has pedal assist only.
Had a new battery in July and a full service and brake check.
Has helped me up some huge hills, and made biking a pleasurable activity for me.
Has a computer showing speed milage etc.
Masterton, we've got a fantastic New Zealand short film Festival, coming to Solway Showgrounds on the evening of Saturday 21st November, 2020.
Here's the Facebook link www.facebook.com...
From Taika Waititi (Ragnarok, JoJo Rabbit, and What We Do in the Shadows) we've got Oscar … View moreMasterton, we've got a fantastic New Zealand short film Festival, coming to Solway Showgrounds on the evening of Saturday 21st November, 2020.
Here's the Facebook link www.facebook.com...
From Taika Waititi (Ragnarok, JoJo Rabbit, and What We Do in the Shadows) we've got Oscar nominated Two Cars, One Night, and Tama Tu. There's a fantastic lineup of family friendly comedy short films. You said bring us some joy, some fun, some laughs, and so we did.
At just $40 per car you can bring the kids, grandpa, or your mates for an evening of award winning New Zealand short films. Don't forget your popcorn! You can grab a ticket via Eventfinda here www.eventfinda.co.nz...
If students at Wairarapa’s biggest high school want to colour their hair, sport multiple piercings, or wear traditional Pasifika dress, they can now go for it.
Wairarapa College has relaxed its rules around dress.
The new rules:
- Students’ hair can be whatever colour they wish.
- They can … View moreIf students at Wairarapa’s biggest high school want to colour their hair, sport multiple piercings, or wear traditional Pasifika dress, they can now go for it.
Wairarapa College has relaxed its rules around dress.
The new rules:
- Students’ hair can be whatever colour they wish.
- They can have any number of earrings and a maximum of two facial piercings.
- Students may wear a necklace under the shirt collar.
- Visible tattoos require consent from a parent/guardian.
- All uniform items may be worn through the year.
- Sun hats, beanies, lava lava/ie faitaga are optional.
- Girls can wear trousers and/or culottes
What do you think of the new rules?
Why not treat yourself to a bloke’s day out for a grooming WOF? Just be wary of the barbershop – between the bay rum oil, hot towels, banter, and leather chairs, you won’t want to leave!
Bevis, a resident at Ryman’s Anthony Wilding Village, recently received a gentleman’s makeover. The… View moreWhy not treat yourself to a bloke’s day out for a grooming WOF? Just be wary of the barbershop – between the bay rum oil, hot towels, banter, and leather chairs, you won’t want to leave!
Bevis, a resident at Ryman’s Anthony Wilding Village, recently received a gentleman’s makeover. The day began at the barbershop where Bevis and his barber Kohl shared plenty of laughs. Next up, a personal stylist helped Bevis select clothes he looked and felt great in. Being pampered isn’t the norm for Bevis but based on his smile, we’re confident he loved every minute.
In this week’s issue we invite you to Hawke's Bay’s Wildflower Sculpture Festival. It’s also time to harvest broad beans, sow carrots, protect your strawberries from birds, water seedlings gently, and get lawns ready for summer.
Check out our courgette variety guide and growing tips … View moreIn this week’s issue we invite you to Hawke's Bay’s Wildflower Sculpture Festival. It’s also time to harvest broad beans, sow carrots, protect your strawberries from birds, water seedlings gently, and get lawns ready for summer.
Check out our courgette variety guide and growing tips plus go in the draw for spring vege packs from Tui and ‘Blue Star’ ferns from Gellert’s.
Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:
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