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Hello again! Sam and Cissy here, your Neighbours Day Aotearoa coordinators. It's been an amazing couple of weeks, as we gear up for our Neighbours of New Zealand Road Trip. Thank you so much to everyone who dropped us a line, sent a message, or commented on facebook - we so appreciate it! We … View moreHello again! Sam and Cissy here, your Neighbours Day Aotearoa coordinators. It's been an amazing couple of weeks, as we gear up for our Neighbours of New Zealand Road Trip. Thank you so much to everyone who dropped us a line, sent a message, or commented on facebook - we so appreciate it! We were absolutely inundated with offers - and we're SO SORRY if we've missed anyone, or haven't gotten back to you - please get in touch again - email me - sam@neighboursday.org.nz.
Road Trip Itinerary - neighboursday.org.nz...
We're hitting the road in the lead up to our 10th celebration of Neighbours Day Aotearoa. As we drive across the country we’ll be running workshops and reaching out to meet people who are working to create great neighbourhoods across New Zealand. These interactive workshops are for anyone planning a Neighbours Day Event, or supporting other people.
Come along, share ideas, and get the support you need to put on a great Neighbours Day Aotearoa event!
Check out our Road Trip page for a list of our confirmed destinations and scheduled workshops, be sure to check back soon as we confirm further workshops. Also! Don't forget to follow us on Facebook to follow our facebook live updates as we hit the road!
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Hi neighbours,
Is it time to ban the private sale of fireworks in favour of public displays only? Or is Guy Fawkes just a bit of flammable fun?
Would you like to see tighter restrictions on fireworks or are you a sparkler fiend who sees no problem with celebrating safely at home?
We want to know… View moreHi neighbours,
Is it time to ban the private sale of fireworks in favour of public displays only? Or is Guy Fawkes just a bit of flammable fun?
Would you like to see tighter restrictions on fireworks or are you a sparkler fiend who sees no problem with celebrating safely at home?
We want to know your opinion on the debate. To share your views in Stuff Nation, click here.
I'm on the hunt for one metal or concrete umbrella base for my outdoor umbrellas.
(Not really looking for the plastic type)
Cheers
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New research has found a large and uncommon flood is likely to have less impact on Masterton than previously thought. Thanks to access to better information, technology and local knowledge we now have, a more accurate picture of what a significant and infrequent flood would look like in Masterton. … View moreNew research has found a large and uncommon flood is likely to have less impact on Masterton than previously thought. Thanks to access to better information, technology and local knowledge we now have, a more accurate picture of what a significant and infrequent flood would look like in Masterton. To know more about the new draft flood hazard maps that have been developed, pop over to our stall to talk to one of the members of the project team.
Where: Masterton District Council Library, 54 Queen Street, Masterton
When: Wednesday 7 November, 10.30 am – 12.00 pm
Come along to a spectacular night of your favourite classes with action packed wall to wall action. To celebrate our 50th Anniversary season the night will be finished off with a spectacular fireworks sky-show!
When: Saturday 10th November
Where: 1039a State Highway 2, Upper Hutt
Please note… View moreCome along to a spectacular night of your favourite classes with action packed wall to wall action. To celebrate our 50th Anniversary season the night will be finished off with a spectacular fireworks sky-show!
When: Saturday 10th November
Where: 1039a State Highway 2, Upper Hutt
Please note arriving early is a must to get a good seat and a park close to the venue.
Ticket prices:
Student/Senior discounts and family concessions are available again this year.
Adult: $20.00
Child: 10-16 y/o: $10.00
Child Under 10: FREE
Students & Seniors (With ID or Gold Card): $15.00
Family (2 adults & up to 4 children): $50.00
Craig Thorburn’s stock response to how he comes to be in Greytown is simple. “I got divorced, I fell in love with it, it’s cheaper”. Cheaper it may be, but his little oasis in Main Street looks a million dollars.
The Auckland landscape designer who previously owned a subtropical garden open… View moreCraig Thorburn’s stock response to how he comes to be in Greytown is simple. “I got divorced, I fell in love with it, it’s cheaper”. Cheaper it may be, but his little oasis in Main Street looks a million dollars.
The Auckland landscape designer who previously owned a subtropical garden open to the public, now owns Grand Illusions, a botanically inspired decorative garden sculpture and homewares store.
His home, once owned by Sir Hart Udy, twice Mayor of Greytown shows his deft decorative touch, but it is the garden wrought from a former carpark which will delight visitors to the Wairarapa Garden Tour this weekend, raising funds for Pukaha Mount Bruce.
Though small, just 800 sq metres, this garden is grand in stature and Craig has designed a series of themed rooms ranging in style from colonial to contemporary and employing a different colour palette in each.
A three-time gold medal winner at the Ellerslie Flower Show, also collecting two silvers and a bronze, Craig is more than willing to share his expertise. On Saturday, November 10th at 5.30pm he will give a lecture at Longwood, Featherston on what makes good garden design. He plans to make the talk interactive, with ideas and practical advice for how to cope with the space that is relevant to participant’s own gardens.
Tickets are available at Eventfinda, The Grocer Martinborough, Grand Illusions Greytown, Esc Velocity Featherston.
New Zealanders are embracing the reusable bag ahead of a plastic bag ban, but they could be carrying something else around – bacteria.
ACT leader David Seymour says 20 people could die each year using reusable bags.
"It's coming up to summer and people will be in a hot car with … View moreNew Zealanders are embracing the reusable bag ahead of a plastic bag ban, but they could be carrying something else around – bacteria.
ACT leader David Seymour says 20 people could die each year using reusable bags.
"It's coming up to summer and people will be in a hot car with their chicken in a canvas bag ... and suddenly, you've got a real serious case for poor food hygiene."
Food safety expert Steve Flint said it was a valid concern. Read more here
Hi all admirers of gardens and our beautiful countryside!! Make sure you get your tickets for the upcoming garden tour - so many of these gardens are normally not open to the public anymore ie Richmond being one of these. You can buy online via Eventfinda or come in to see us or either of your … View moreHi all admirers of gardens and our beautiful countryside!! Make sure you get your tickets for the upcoming garden tour - so many of these gardens are normally not open to the public anymore ie Richmond being one of these. You can buy online via Eventfinda or come in to see us or either of your i-sites in Masterton or Martinborough. There are 9 gardens in Carterton alone!! wairarapagardentour.co.nz...
The Tui Brewery has now just about been running car shows for a year and they are becoming really popular
Do you know a community champ that is doing great work in the Masterton district? If so, the Masterton District Council wants to hear about them! The 2018 Youth and Civic awards are open.
So if you know someone who goes above and beyond to make our district a great place, don’t forget to … View moreDo you know a community champ that is doing great work in the Masterton district? If so, the Masterton District Council wants to hear about them! The 2018 Youth and Civic awards are open.
So if you know someone who goes above and beyond to make our district a great place, don’t forget to nominate them before 9 November 2018! You can get more information through the MDC website.
Does anyone else have the lights out in their street? Just let my dogs out and noticed the street is in full darkness, looks like High St South at the end of our street (Clifton Ave) is also out..
Metal table with 4 chairs. One of the cushions has a hole in the fabric. Pick up only
The Te Kāuru project team are down at the Car Boot sale (corner of Essex and Chapel Streets) from 7.30am – 12pm today to answer all your questions on new draft Waipoua flood hazard maps.
Im Looking for a second hand fridge to buy. Happy to pay something for it. Working condition
Hi everyone
We will be at the Home and Interiors Show next weekend, being held at the Carterton Events Centre from 9 - 11 November.
We have two VIP free entry tickets to give away. Check out our facebook page, like and share the page and you will be in the draw to win the tickets.
The show … View moreHi everyone
We will be at the Home and Interiors Show next weekend, being held at the Carterton Events Centre from 9 - 11 November.
We have two VIP free entry tickets to give away. Check out our facebook page, like and share the page and you will be in the draw to win the tickets.
The show should be well worth attending, with some great companies displaying their products. See you there!
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