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Notice of Annual General Meeting Friday 18th May 2018 7.30pm at Carterton Court House Holloway St.
Followed by drinks and nibbles We invite all financial and prospective members to attend.
Agenda and nomination forms will be available from www.limelight.org.nz...
I need to get rid of 90 tyres. Does anyone want or know anyone who wants tyres free. Or even a farmer for covering silage.
Hey Neighbours,
An internal email from BP's head office has revealed a novel tactical plan around petrol pricing. Rather than just reducing petrol price in Ōtaki BP looked to increase prices at Paraparaumu & Kāpiti and also Levin. What are your thoughts on this? (Please add … View moreHey Neighbours,
An internal email from BP's head office has revealed a novel tactical plan around petrol pricing. Rather than just reducing petrol price in Ōtaki BP looked to increase prices at Paraparaumu & Kāpiti and also Levin. What are your thoughts on this? (Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff). To read more, click here.
Come along and enjoy succulent fish and chips, courtesy of celebrity Chef Dale Keith at Rose & Smith, Tauherenikau Racecourse. Mix and mingle with other book lovers and after dinner hear the acclaimed writer and reviewer Kate De Goldi (pictured) speak. Kate writes fiction for all ages and … View moreCome along and enjoy succulent fish and chips, courtesy of celebrity Chef Dale Keith at Rose & Smith, Tauherenikau Racecourse. Mix and mingle with other book lovers and after dinner hear the acclaimed writer and reviewer Kate De Goldi (pictured) speak. Kate writes fiction for all ages and has won many awards. Tickets are just $45 each and include first glass of wine from Palliser Estate. Buy tickets on www.eventfinda.co.nz...
Hi - our accountant seems to have gone walk about and we are desperately looking for another one in South Wairarapa that is dependable and has reasonable prices. Thanks in advance for your recommendations. Amanda
New buses hitting Wairarapa's roads this week have all the bells and whistles, but passengers just w…
Our columnist Kerry Carman loves them for their unique colour. Have you got them in your garden?
Join the Ruamähanga Whaitua Committee at one of three community presentations in the Wairarapa to hear how we’re recommending we improve our region‘s waterways for future generations.
Come along and let us share these recommendations with you before they are submitted to Greater Wellington … View moreJoin the Ruamähanga Whaitua Committee at one of three community presentations in the Wairarapa to hear how we’re recommending we improve our region‘s waterways for future generations.
Come along and let us share these recommendations with you before they are submitted to Greater Wellington Regional Council. We also want to hear what you think about them.
• Featherston: 6.30 - 8.30pm, 1 May, Kiwi Hall
• Masterton: 6.30 - 8.30pm, 3 May, Solway College School Hall
• Carterton: 6.30 - 8.30pm, 8 May, Carterton Event Centre
For more info, visit haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz.
An internal email from BP's head office has exposed the petrol industry's pricing behaviour. It revealed a novel tactical plan: raise prices in the Levin, Kāpiti and Paraparaumu areas, and hope that its major rivals responded by doing the same. To find out more, click here.
Growing capers sounds like a thankless task but a Wairarapa couple is having great success where oth…
Everyone will end up paying hundreds more every year in flood protection rates if we let GWRC change our rating mix for flood protection. It affects everyone in the Wairarapa. It is much, much higher than GWRC have been trying to suggest. Submissions close on 29th (online) and need to be posted … View moreEveryone will end up paying hundreds more every year in flood protection rates if we let GWRC change our rating mix for flood protection. It affects everyone in the Wairarapa. It is much, much higher than GWRC have been trying to suggest. Submissions close on 29th (online) and need to be posted today or tomorrow for paper submissions. Our GWRC Councillor is urging everyone to help her make a stand on this by sending in a submission. So say "NO" to the proposed 70/30 rate hike. Online form is below, it takes a few minutes. Get everyone you know to respond, once again the 'rapa needs to be heard over the hill.
Waiohine Action Group (WAG) represent nearly two hundred ratepayers steering the development of a new Waiohine FMP. We have looked into the proposal GWRC and found that it starts with a big hike but (hidden away by GWRC) it gets massive a few years out as we ALL have to pay for a long list of massive flood protection schemes wanted by GWRC for the 'rapa at a much higher share than we do now. We're also pretty disappointed with the Machiavellian way that some GWRC people have deliberately concealed the extent of the hikes and even that this proposed change is going on. Why are they doing that? Because unless there are lots of submissions, they will push it through and say you were consulted.
GWRC proposal to target flood protection is one way traffic, apart from a scheme in the Hutt Valley, other flood protection schemes are largely complete - except for many millions of dollars worth needed for the Wairarapa - maybe $50 million in the next ten years. GWRC aren't applying this lop sided rating to some things that only exist on the other side of the hill, such as Regional Parks. It's pretty clear that this disadvantages our sparse rural community.
We enclose a DRAFT submission for WAG that we'd appreciate your comment on before it is finalised and submitted on Friday. We urge you to make a submission and be heard. If everyone ignores this then we'll end up seriously out of pocket.
Have a go, share with you friends and family and get them to do it too.
We need your help! The calibre of entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.
Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.
To find out more about each item, you … View moreWe need your help! The calibre of entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.
Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.
To find out more about each item, you can find out more about each entry here. If you entered and didn't make the cut, don't worry! There are still spot prizes and other special category winners that are yet to be announced.
Carterton ratepayers are in for shock, with the latest rates rise for the sparsely populated distric…
As per the calculations and research, it has been figured that you will be spending the one-third of your life’s time on your bed. So it is important that the mattress on your bed is of good quality because it plays an important role in maintaining your body’s posture, health, your everyday … View moreAs per the calculations and research, it has been figured that you will be spending the one-third of your life’s time on your bed. So it is important that the mattress on your bed is of good quality because it plays an important role in maintaining your body’s posture, health, your everyday performance, and also your mood and behavior with people around. Now if you are not getting a sound sleep and it is affecting your health and daily routine, it is advised to pay attention to your mattress. Read the full blog @ goo.gl...
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