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Some volunteers go the extra mile, making a real difference in their communities. Thanks to Mitre 10 MEGA Petone, Upper Hutt & Porirua, we’re celebrating someone whose dedication, passion and impact truly stand out.
Nominations are open! Know a volunteer who goes above and beyond? … View moreSome volunteers go the extra mile, making a real difference in their communities. Thanks to Mitre 10 MEGA Petone, Upper Hutt & Porirua, we’re celebrating someone whose dedication, passion and impact truly stand out.
Nominations are open! Know a volunteer who goes above and beyond? Nominate them today.
From April 24th - May 4th at The Screening Room, choose from seven gourmet burgers all paired with a delicious Martinborough brewery beer. Book now! 🍔 🍺
One lady owner since arriving in NZ in 2018
MRO 881kgs, payload 114kgs, MTPLM 995 kgs
Very easy to tow and manoeuvre.
Lounge has 2 bench seats which can be used as singles or converted to a double. Central drawer unit with extendable table.
Good size 3 way fridge freezer.
Hob with 3 gas rings … View moreOne lady owner since arriving in NZ in 2018
MRO 881kgs, payload 114kgs, MTPLM 995 kgs
Very easy to tow and manoeuvre.
Lounge has 2 bench seats which can be used as singles or converted to a double. Central drawer unit with extendable table.
Good size 3 way fridge freezer.
Hob with 3 gas rings and one electric. Oven and grill.
Corner washroom with cassette toilet, shower & basin.
Gas heating and hot water.
2 x 4.5kg gas bottles
Roll away fresh water and grey water tanks
Solar panel on roof
WOF Feb 2026
Rego Dec 2025
Electrical WOF august 2026
Green card self containment 2030.
Inflatable awning available if required.
Contact me for more photos
There have been hundreds of brilliant entries from around New Zealand for local businesses; but have we received yours yet?
Make sure you share a few words about your favourite local to give them a chance to be this year's Prospa Local Business Hero because it's the LAST WEEK TO … View moreThere have been hundreds of brilliant entries from around New Zealand for local businesses; but have we received yours yet?
Make sure you share a few words about your favourite local to give them a chance to be this year's Prospa Local Business Hero because it's the LAST WEEK TO NOMINATE! It'll only take you a couple of minutes and they could win a prize package worth over $30,000! And you could win great prizes too.
Nominate a business making an impact in your community now.
A Tauranga man has filed a complaint with the Commerce Commission, claiming that due to dynamic pricing, it’s cheaper for him to fly to Los Angeles than to book a flight for his daughter from Tauranga to Wellington.
Do you think their pricing needs addressed to encourage more people to fly?
Whether it's craft, haberdashery, woodwork or upcycling, we'd love to see what you've been working on lately.
You may even spark someone else's creativity...
Tell us about your current project or show us a picture in the comments below...
ANZAC Day is a time to reflect, remember, and honour those who served.
It’s also a powerful reminder of the impact of war and the courage of those who stood for something greater than themselves.
We're interested to hear what ANZAC Day means to you and your whānau, and about any … View moreANZAC Day is a time to reflect, remember, and honour those who served.
It’s also a powerful reminder of the impact of war and the courage of those who stood for something greater than themselves.
We're interested to hear what ANZAC Day means to you and your whānau, and about any special traditions you follow each year.
Perhaps you have a loved one who served? If you feel comfortable, we’d love for you to share their story here with us.
Check out fresh, practical ideas to better your homes, gardens and lifestyles with 140+ exhibitors all in one easy location! Doors open from the 9 to 11 of May for the Wellington Better Home and Living Show There’ll be kitchens, builders, double glazing, spas, heating, flooring, homewares, … View moreCheck out fresh, practical ideas to better your homes, gardens and lifestyles with 140+ exhibitors all in one easy location! Doors open from the 9 to 11 of May for the Wellington Better Home and Living Show There’ll be kitchens, builders, double glazing, spas, heating, flooring, homewares, landscaping, health, beauty, well-being, artisan goods, delicious food & coffee. All you need under one roof the 9th to 11th of May at Sky Stadium.
Join the fun with the Neighbourly 2 for 1 Adult Ticket Offer
There are so many fabulous reasons to visit the show, enjoy a day out with friends with a huge range of exhibitors to improve your homes, lifestyles and outdoors. Join Resident Builder Peter Wolfkamp on Saturday at the show for his free Ask an Expert session, enjoy a delicious range of artisan foods, get creative with the kids at Resene Paint a Pot on Saturday and Sunday and lots more!
Save the date in your diaries: 9 - 11 May at the Wellington Better Home and Living Show
Fri & Sat 10 – 5, Sun 10 – 4
Sky Stadium, Wellington
Adults $5
Gold Card Friday $2.50
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Coopers brewing kit contains brewing barrel with tap and airlock, , hydrometer, stirring spoon, 25 bottles, Dextrose brewing sugar 1kg, campden tablets, CD instructions
Celebrate the start of the junior rugby season by getting down to the Cake Tin and showing off your club colours for Club Round!
Looking for a thoughtful gift for Mum? Give her something she'll enjoy all year round with a magazine subscription!
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Enjoy these 1-year … View moreLooking for a thoughtful gift for Mum? Give her something she'll enjoy all year round with a magazine subscription!
This Mother's Day, save up to 35% on subscriptions – perfect for Mum, Grandma, a special mother figure, or even as a treat for yourself!
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What’s On in Wairarapa this week? Heaps! 🎉
🎨 Boro & Kaleidoscope Opening Aratoi Museum of Art and History
🌿 Open Day Stablehouse Design Garden – ANZAC Day Friday
🍸 Greytown Gin Hootenanny – The Bootleggers’ Run – This Saturday
🎨 Giant Crepe Flower Lamp… View moreWhat’s On in Wairarapa this week? Heaps! 🎉
🎨 Boro & Kaleidoscope Opening Aratoi Museum of Art and History
🌿 Open Day Stablehouse Design Garden – ANZAC Day Friday
🍸 Greytown Gin Hootenanny – The Bootleggers’ Run – This Saturday
🎨 Giant Crepe Flower Lamp Workshop Ventana Creative Collective
🎭 Live Shows at Wairarapa Events Centre:
– Hypnosis Show – Saturday
– Treasure Island - Sunday
🍔 Burger & Beer Festival at The Screening Room – April 24 to May 4
– 7 gourmet burgers + Martinborough Brewery beer pairings
🚗 American Car Day – This Sunday at Tui Brewery
📍 Find more events at the link below.
#AnzacDay2025
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A while back, I was sitting in the day lounge of the Resthome with my mum ( who hass since passed) on one side, and a delightful resident lady on my other.
Over our cuppa we began to chat;
I asked her what was life before she lived in Resthome care like for … View more#AnzacDay2025
www.lyf4u.co.nz...
A while back, I was sitting in the day lounge of the Resthome with my mum ( who hass since passed) on one side, and a delightful resident lady on my other.
Over our cuppa we began to chat;
I asked her what was life before she lived in Resthome care like for her?
She replied, It was over in a flash;
One minute I was happily raising our family on a sheep farm, (which we were bilited after the war) helping in the sheds, working alongside my darling husband; the next minute our children had grown and left the country life for the city to find their own way.
Then of course there was the war to live through.
I listened as a silence passed while she recalled that time.
My darling then had a stroke and died. she said sadly...and before I knew it, I became overnight frail, and so here I am...spoken in one flippant sentence.
She reminded me; and said" One day your life will flash before your eyes".
I couldn't help but see her eyes filled with tears, mixed in love,joy, sadness and wisdom all rolled into one, when she said that.It stuck.
It reminded me how quickly time does pass and how right this elegant lady was...also just how much knowledge and opportunity for connection I value in our wise older generation.
I guess now with war, Its the Internet as our Cyber war, not to mention the 1st and 2nd world war or the wars in places with civil war, then there's all terrorism and ethnic violence just to name futile war's.
Dear oh Dear we never learn."She said".
Yet even with all these wars we can still fight and find life is worth enjoying.
Some may say a bucket list is not worth having.
But I say with the going down of the sun, I will always remember to enjoy life, because of those who lost theirs for me.
Even in the Resthome.
I would say it's more vital than ever... on the fact that you aint gonna live forever , you might as well do whatever you enjoy (within reason) and to be as happy as you can while you do live!
I know it's not easy, yet TRY to live as if ALL days matter, even the prickly ones..and with the knees going.
If we could ALL surrender that which you cannot change, accept one another as we are, how life would change.
I say enjoy what you enjoy, even the little seemingly everyday things , like a meal with family or a cup of tea are worthy of pleasure.
Keep a bucket list;
Fill it often; Because one minute, one day, one year it will be over..in a flash..dont waste a second in sadness any longer than you have too. ok.
Happiness is in your head and hands!
We are still blessed beyond this...and we cannot forget.
Hugs x 🥇
I cam across these fine looking soilders and horses in #eketahuna -seemed fitting ..
ladies handbag in good condition
has 6 compartments including one on back outside.
$20
Pick up in greytown
Stablehouse is looking glorious dressed in its Van Gogh-esque pallet of autumn ambers, reds, yellows & oranges, so their tradition of opening the garden on Anzac Day continues.
Come and visit Wairarapa's only 5 Star 'Garden of National Significance' this Friday Anzac Day 25th… View moreStablehouse is looking glorious dressed in its Van Gogh-esque pallet of autumn ambers, reds, yellows & oranges, so their tradition of opening the garden on Anzac Day continues.
Come and visit Wairarapa's only 5 Star 'Garden of National Significance' this Friday Anzac Day 25th April, 10am - 4pm. 39 Morris Road, Te Ore Ore.
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