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168 days ago

❄️ Save these dates for July in Wairarapa!

Denver Grenell from Destination Wairarapa

Cool temps, hot events – here’s what’s coming up in Wairarapa this July:

🎄 Wairarapa Festival of Christmas (on now until 26 July)

Christmas lights, markets, circus fun, a house tour, tractor parade & more! Most events are FREE!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 School Holiday Fun
Circus workshops, art projects, Junior Rangers & more. Fun for all ages – and plenty of it free or low-cost!

🍷 Nga Waka Degustation Dinner – Fri 18 July

Five beautiful wines, four delicious courses by chef Ant North – a cosy, intimate evening in Martinborough.

📘 Ian Foster – Leading Under Pressure – Thurs 31 July

Former All Blacks coach shares stories from the top. Book talk + Q&A + signing.

💍 Wairarapa Wedding Expo – Fri 2 August

Meet local wedding pros, get inspired, and plan your perfect day. Entry by koha.

👉 Don’t miss out! Rally your crew and make the most of winter in the Wairarapa. Find out more at the link below.

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More messages from your neighbours
10 hours ago

Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”

We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?

Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.

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Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
  • 41.4% Yes
    41.4% Complete
  • 32.3% Maybe?
    32.3% Complete
  • 26.3% No
    26.3% Complete
297 votes
6 days ago

Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

How many balls of string does it take to reach the moon?

(Peter from Carterton kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Peter!)

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!

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10 hours ago

Appeal for information following bar stabbing: Wellington

The Team from Wellington District Police

Police are investigating a stabbing at an Allen Street bar in Wellington in the early hours of Saturday morning.

At around 1:30am on Saturday, Police were called to the Ace of Spades bar following reports a man had been stabbed.

The stabbing allegedly occurred during an altercation involving a small number of patrons.
The victim was stabbed in the abdomen and sustained serious injuries.
Bar security staff separated the parties and provided immediate aid to the victim.
He remains in hospital in a stable condition.

Police would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the altercation at 1:30am on Saturday 13 December, as well as anybody may have video footage of the incident.
Additionally, we’d like to speak with anyone who has information regarding those involved in this altercation.

If you are able to assist, please contact Police via 105, either over the phone or online, and reference file number 251213/4525.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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