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2288 days ago

Who wants to help their community grow, literally?

Piers Fuller Reporter from News of Wairarapa

Planting Day – Lansdowne Recreational Trails
Saturday August 4th 10.30am
Sunday August 12th 1.30pm
Saturday August 18th 10.30am as backup day
Entrance from Titoki Street outside Lansdowne Village Complex.
Bring a spade and gloves.
Whether or not you were one of over 50,000 people who have walked the Henley Lake – Lansdowne trails in the last six weeks, please donate some time on either or both of the above days to help make Masterton healthier and more beautiful!
This programme of planting along parts of the Lansdowne trails north of Hansell’s, includes the restoration of areas around the two lakes on the east side of Opaki Stream and starts the restoration of the two wetlands on the west side of Opaki Stream. These are steps that will also lead to improved water quality in Masterton’s iconic Henley Lake.

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1 day ago

Poll: How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

While it is a fun occasion, fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night has caused much conflict over the years, upsetting our pets and disrupting the sleep of neighbours.

How should we celebrate Guy Fawkes Night? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.

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How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?
  • 28.4% With a city-wide public fireworks display
    28.4% Complete
  • 20.1% Small fireworks displays in each community
    20.1% Complete
  • 7.8% Keep it as is
    7.8% Complete
  • 32.7% We shouldn't celebrate it!
    32.7% Complete
  • 10.5% Anything but fireworks
    10.5% Complete
  • 0.4% Other - I'll share below
    0.4% Complete
1954 votes
13 minutes ago

Dream Gardens opens at Aratoi this week

Denver Grenell from Masterton & Martinborough isite Visitor Centres

Dream Gardens invites visitors into a surreal landscape where nature and fantasy meet.

Come sit in their dream chair and enjoy the theatrical world of birds, blooms and bugs created by Keren Chiaroni, Emily Efford and Cathrine Lloyd.

Summer Gallery opening this Thursday 7th November, 5.30pm.

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7 hours ago

Brain Burn Alert! Today’s Riddle Will Make You Think Twice!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What is seen in the middle of March and April that can't be seen at the beginning or end of either month?

Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.

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