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Easter will be hopping in Wairarapa 🥚🐰

The Team from Destination Wairarapa

Hop over for all sorts of fun this Easter - Wairarapa has lined up a stack of Easter events, wine & food, Farmers Markets, and outdoor adventure too.
Lock in your long weekend in Wairarapa: here's just some of what Easter has on offer:

Wairarapa Balloon Festival
The skies above the region will be dotted with hot air balloons - it's a photo moment for sure!

Grand finale of The Hendrick's Hootenanny in Greytown Village. The finest cocktails, and an abundance of gin-infused jubilation!
The National Tweed Ride is on Saturday 30th - it's a spectator sport as well. come and watch the riders leave the village at 1pm.

Molewood Orchard Apple Picking Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 March
Take a wander through Molewood Orchard picking a basket of delicious apples, only $2 per kg! Beautiful pears may also be available too.

Fun for the whole family in the Autumn sun: Check out some top activities for kids including a day at the beach, bike riding, horse riding and indoor activities, if the weather isn't playing ball! Great time for an autumn leg stretch too - brad a bike or a walk in the changing colours.
Here's our Easter guide : wairarapanz.com...

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Prime Minister delivering apology

Abuse Enquiry

On Tuesday 12 November, the Prime Minister will deliver a public apology to survivors of abuse in care in Parliament.

You can register your interest to attend the event in Parliament, or if you want to watch it with friends, whānau or a support person you can attend an event at the Due Drops Event Centre in Auckland, Shed 6 in Wellington or the Christchurch Town Hall.

Contact the Crown Response Unit today:
Phone: 0800 717 017 (8:30am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday)
Email: contact@abuseinquiryresponse.govt.nz
Registration closes 4.30pm Monday 30 September.

Accommodation, travel and food costs will be covered. Travel assistance will be provided in forms of air travel, petrol vouchers, gift cards, and train, and bus tickets.
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3 days ago

Poll: What does 'Kei te pēhea koe' mean?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Maori Language Week) is upon us and we always love to get involved.

Add your vote to the poll and share a phrase in te Reo Māori below to be in to win a $25 Prezzy card.

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What does 'Kei te pēhea koe' mean?
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