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Thank you New Zealand! We had hundreds of wonderful entries for the very first Resene Loveliest Letterbox competition...but we now need your help to decide our four winners.
Four wonderful neighbours who submitted these entries will win a $500 prize - a $250 Prezzy® card and a $250 Resene … View moreThank you New Zealand! We had hundreds of wonderful entries for the very first Resene Loveliest Letterbox competition...but we now need your help to decide our four winners.
Four wonderful neighbours who submitted these entries will win a $500 prize - a $250 Prezzy® card and a $250 Resene voucher - and so will the owner of the letterbox! Please help us decide our winners.
Tell is which letterbox is your favourite. CLICK HERE to vote now!
A Masterton man who has been missing since Tuesday has been named as Gurwinder Singh Dandian. Items…
Thanks to those who have reported issues as a result of the flooding from this morning’s downpour – it helps our team respond and resolve faster.
Our team will continue monitoring and resolving any issues that arise – so please get in touch with us or your council if you have any issues.
… View moreThanks to those who have reported issues as a result of the flooding from this morning’s downpour – it helps our team respond and resolve faster.
Our team will continue monitoring and resolving any issues that arise – so please get in touch with us or your council if you have any issues.
Please remember to avoid swimming for up to 48 hours following flooding as per recommendations from Regional Public Health.
Today’s wet weather is also a timely reminder as we head towards the winter months, to check and clear your gutters and drains, as blockages here can cause major issues.
The suburban footpath outside Masterton Primary School was abuzz with scooters, skateboards, bikes and feet this morning as students arrived at school. The fresh air and exercise brought bright
smiles and an extra skip to the step of many students, who arrived with Movin’March passports, ready … View moreThe suburban footpath outside Masterton Primary School was abuzz with scooters, skateboards, bikes and feet this morning as students arrived at school. The fresh air and exercise brought bright
smiles and an extra skip to the step of many students, who arrived with Movin’March passports, ready for stamping by their teacher for walking or wheeling to school.
Movin’March is a month long celebration of active travel to school – organised by the Greater
Wellington Regional Council in collaboration with the Wairarapa Road Safety Council. This year has seen a record number of schools register, with 57% of primary schools in the region signed up, and over 77% of schools in the Wairarapa District actively engaged in the campaign.
“Movin’March is fantastic,” says, Masterton Primary School teacher Deb Carman. “It’s a win - less congestion at the gate and our kids arriving on time.”
With some families living rurally, Masterton Primary School set up three park and stride ‘walking pou’ which are drop off points a small distance from the school. These allow tamariki to get a little exercise each morning and reap the benefits of the confidence boost that research shows comes with walking to school. Bruce Pauling Road Safety Manager of Wairarapa Road Safety Council is a big fan of the walking pou. “If you‘d like to introduce these at your school, give me call and I’ll walk you through it”.
Deb added, “Later today we’re going to decorate our front gate as another way to celebrate
Movin’March”. Movin’March runs from 1-29 March, for more information contact Kirsty Barr,
GWRC 04 830 4333 or 0272005111.
Following this morning’s heavy rain, we urge residents to take care with rain causing flooding at a number of locations around the region – particularly in the Wellington CBD. We have crews out monitoring and fixing any issues that may arise.
If you experience any issues as a result of the … View moreFollowing this morning’s heavy rain, we urge residents to take care with rain causing flooding at a number of locations around the region – particularly in the Wellington CBD. We have crews out monitoring and fixing any issues that may arise.
If you experience any issues as a result of the heavy rain or have any flooding on your property – please get in touch with your council, or let us know.
Movin'March got off to a great start at Lyall Bay School, with nearly 400 students turning up in fancy dress, decorated scooters, bikes, hoverboards, roller blades, even jet packs!
With competitions, spot prizes, and all sorts of fun, we're all looking forward to all of the wonderful … View moreMovin'March got off to a great start at Lyall Bay School, with nearly 400 students turning up in fancy dress, decorated scooters, bikes, hoverboards, roller blades, even jet packs!
With competitions, spot prizes, and all sorts of fun, we're all looking forward to all of the wonderful wheelin' that'll be happening throughout March and beyond ✨🚴
GABEZ is the silent comedy creation of dynamic Japanese performers Masa and Hitoshi. Influenced by iconic Japanese humourists The Drifters, and Charlie Chaplin’s silent comedy, Masa and Hitoshi deftly blend mime and slapstick with dexterous dance moves in this dynamic and energetic, physical … View moreGABEZ is the silent comedy creation of dynamic Japanese performers Masa and Hitoshi. Influenced by iconic Japanese humourists The Drifters, and Charlie Chaplin’s silent comedy, Masa and Hitoshi deftly blend mime and slapstick with dexterous dance moves in this dynamic and energetic, physical theatre show.
Capital E National Arts Festival Saturday 9th and 16th March. Buy three shows for the price of two!
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