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We’re looking for the nicest neighbours in town. Spread a little happiness in your ‘hood by nominating someone lovely for a Nice Neighbour Award. It could be someone who has helped make a difference in your life - or the lives of others. Someone who has been there in a time of need, has helped … View moreWe’re looking for the nicest neighbours in town. Spread a little happiness in your ‘hood by nominating someone lovely for a Nice Neighbour Award. It could be someone who has helped make a difference in your life - or the lives of others. Someone who has been there in a time of need, has helped your family, surprises and delights the kids, or who regularly volunteers their time to a local charity or sports team.
If your neighbour is picked as this week's Nice Neighbour, you’ll both receive a $25 Prezzy® card plus your special neighbour will feature in community newspapers around New Zealand as an inspiration to us all.
Let us know why your neighbour is so nice by nominating now.
Christmas came early recently for a Masterton man in the form of a winter’s worth of firewood which should help keep the cold away next year.
Kevin Wilson, who is semi-retired and lives just outside Masterton, won two truck-loads of firewood - a whole 10m cubed of 50 per cent pine and 50 per cent… View moreChristmas came early recently for a Masterton man in the form of a winter’s worth of firewood which should help keep the cold away next year.
Kevin Wilson, who is semi-retired and lives just outside Masterton, won two truck-loads of firewood - a whole 10m cubed of 50 per cent pine and 50 per cent macrocarpa - in a competition held by Greater Wellington at the Wairarapa A&P Show to raise awareness about air pollution from home fire burning.
Kevin, who restores wooden furniture from his studio at home, correctly stated that 80 per cent of the Masterton region’s particle air pollution is caused by burning damp firewood.
“A bit of common sense and foresight goes a long way,” says Kevin. “People should get their firewood in early to dry it out, then stack it in a covered dry place. And shopping around well before winter will ensure you can buy it at the best price.”
Greater Wellington is taking opportunities such as A&P shows to share information on better burning practices, to alert people to the health issues of air pollution and to and show them how to save money and make their wood go further.
Damp firewood is a real problem, especially in Wairarapa which at times during winter has high particle air pollution readings. If we work together to ensure it is stored correctly everyone will benefit.
Tips and tricks on better burning are shown on Greater Wellington’s website, which shows how to store wood over the summer months to keep it safe and dry - www.gw.govt.nz... .
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Christmas is super busy! But so is going into the new year & what comes with it, back to work, back to school, new year new me! So why not create your own handy wall planner & easily keep track of your family’s schedule. Once you’re done simply use whiteboard markers to write on it, … View moreChristmas is super busy! But so is going into the new year & what comes with it, back to work, back to school, new year new me! So why not create your own handy wall planner & easily keep track of your family’s schedule. Once you’re done simply use whiteboard markers to write on it, then wipe off & update as needed. Easy to create with Resene testpots & Resene Write-on Wall Paint. Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.
Masterton Police are investigating an aggravated robbery at a Renall Street home on the evening of Monday 10 December.
At around 9.15pm that night, two women and a man entered the home and assaulted three people. Two of the victims suffered facial injuries and one sustained bruising to her arms … View moreMasterton Police are investigating an aggravated robbery at a Renall Street home on the evening of Monday 10 December.
At around 9.15pm that night, two women and a man entered the home and assaulted three people. Two of the victims suffered facial injuries and one sustained bruising to her arms and legs.
A weapon was used to inflict some of the injuries, and one of the victims required hospitalisation and surgery for facial injuries.
The male offender is described as tall and skinny (around 5’ 9” 10”), in his early 20s.
He was wearing a grey face mask.
Both of the female offenders were aged between 16-18, and were around 5’ 3” to 5’ 5” tall.
One had shoulder length black hair and one had shoulder length brown hair, possibly with a little bit of purple through it.
If you can help, please call Detective Gillian Flower at Masterton Police Station. Information can also be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Please quote file number 181211/7539.
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