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Exclusive to Imagine Holidays, this extraordinary adventure captures the best of Australia by land, rail and sea. Begin with a 10-night full-board cruise to Australia, followed by a luxurious hotel stay in Adelaide.
You’ll then, step on board the iconic Ghan for a two-night, all-inclusive rail… View moreExclusive to Imagine Holidays, this extraordinary adventure captures the best of Australia by land, rail and sea. Begin with a 10-night full-board cruise to Australia, followed by a luxurious hotel stay in Adelaide.
You’ll then, step on board the iconic Ghan for a two-night, all-inclusive rail journey through Australia’s Red Centre. Your journey culminates with two nights in tropical Darwin, including a breathtaking Charles Darwin sunset cruise — the perfect finale to your outback exploration.
With all flights, taxes and transfers taken care of, this seamlessly curated holiday is the ultimate way to discover Australia in unrivalled style and comfort.
Make a real difference in someone’s life! Thumbs Up is looking for a volunteer support worker to help adults with intellectual disabilities thrive in their daily activities.
If you’re caring, patient and up for a rewarding experience, they’d love to hear from you.
Email … View moreMake a real difference in someone’s life! Thumbs Up is looking for a volunteer support worker to help adults with intellectual disabilities thrive in their daily activities.
If you’re caring, patient and up for a rewarding experience, they’d love to hear from you.
Email practicemanager@thumbsuptrust.org.nz to get involved!
🌸 Celebrate Mother’s Day in Wairarapa at these special lunches and events:
☕️ Mrs Blackwell’s Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea at the Featherston Booktown Karukatea Festival. Chris Tse chats with popular cooks Sam Low and Vanya Insull over delicious kai. Book at Eventfinda
🍽️ … View more🌸 Celebrate Mother’s Day in Wairarapa at these special lunches and events:
☕️ Mrs Blackwell’s Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea at the Featherston Booktown Karukatea Festival. Chris Tse chats with popular cooks Sam Low and Vanya Insull over delicious kai. Book at Eventfinda
🍽️ Wharekauhau Country Estate, Palliser Bay
A luxurious lunch paired with fine NZ wines – Sat 10 & Sun 11 May.
Book: 06 307 7581
🍮 Union Square, Martinborough
Mum’s enjoy a complimentary Chocolate Tart with dinner.
Book: www.unionsquare.co.nz...
🍖 The Runholder, Martinborough
Enjoy a Sunday Roast lunch with complimentary petit fours.
Book: www.therunholder.co.nz...
🍾 Mother's Day at Gladstone Vineyard - mums get a Free Glass of Estate wine or a complimentary tasting with lunch. Phone 0275 013841 to book.
🥂 Mother’s Day Lunch at Le Grá Vineyard, Masterton
Enjoy a beautiful lunch and a complimentary glass of bubbles for Mum!
Book: 027 448 6433
🎁 Tirohana Estate, Martinborough
Choose from High Tea, lunch or dinner + a surprise gift for every mum!
Book: 06 306 9933
🍷 Brac & Bow, Featherston
3-course special for lunch and dinner in The Royal Hotel’s historic setting.
Book: 06 308 8567
🍾 Kainga Eatery, Carterton
Every mum receives a complimentary glass of bubbles with a meal.
Book: 06 379 8080
🎶 Mother’s Day Brass Band Concerts – Sat 10 May 11am – St Matthew’s Church, Masterton & 2pm – St Luke’s Church, Greytown
Don't miss your last chance to save up to 35% on magazine subscriptions in our Mother’s Day Sale—perfect for Mum, Grandma, a special mother figure, or even as a well-deserved treat for yourself!
Whether she’s passionate about gardening, inspired by beautiful homes, or loves to keep … View moreDon't miss your last chance to save up to 35% on magazine subscriptions in our Mother’s Day Sale—perfect for Mum, Grandma, a special mother figure, or even as a well-deserved treat for yourself!
Whether she’s passionate about gardening, inspired by beautiful homes, or loves to keep up with the latest entertainment, you’ll find the perfect match at Mags4Gifts.co.nz.
Don't miss out – Mother’s Day is this weekend!
From the team at Mags4Gifts
Time is running out — only 3 days left to submit your nominations for the Mahi Aroha Awards! Whether it’s a dedicated individual, a team of changemakers or a young volunteer making waves, this is the moment to shine a spotlight on those doing amazing mahi in our community.
Nominations close … View moreTime is running out — only 3 days left to submit your nominations for the Mahi Aroha Awards! Whether it’s a dedicated individual, a team of changemakers or a young volunteer making waves, this is the moment to shine a spotlight on those doing amazing mahi in our community.
Nominations close May 9 at midnight!
Retirement is often viewed as a time of relaxation, travel, and personal freedom. While some people look forward to no longer working, for others, it can be a time of emotional upheaval and uncertainty. You may experience feelings of sadness and loss of purpose rather than excitement and happiness.… View moreRetirement is often viewed as a time of relaxation, travel, and personal freedom. While some people look forward to no longer working, for others, it can be a time of emotional upheaval and uncertainty. You may experience feelings of sadness and loss of purpose rather than excitement and happiness. If so, you’re not alone. A feeling of depression after retirement is something that many New Zealanders face at some point.
The good news is that this is often temporary as you adjust to your new lifestyle. If you are wondering how to emotionally cope with retirement, read on to discover practical approaches for tackling post-retirement depression, improving your emotional well-being, and truly enjoying your retirement.
Click read more for the full story.
🎤 Taylor’s Story – the No.1 Taylor Swift tribute show – is coming to NZ direct from North America!
Whether you missed out on the Eras Tour or just want to relive the magic, this two-hour concert experience is as close as it gets to the real thing. Don’t miss your chance to sing, … View more🎤 Taylor’s Story – the No.1 Taylor Swift tribute show – is coming to NZ direct from North America!
Whether you missed out on the Eras Tour or just want to relive the magic, this two-hour concert experience is as close as it gets to the real thing. Don’t miss your chance to sing, dance, and celebrate Taylor’s iconic music in a show that has fans raving worldwide.
This Thursday 8 May at Copthorne Solway Park, Masterton. Tickets available at the link below.
NEW EXHIBITION at Aratoi Museum of Art and History opens this Friday 9 May.
Linda Kirkland: Tracks and Traces
Opening night: Friday 9 May, from 5.30pm
Floor Talk: Saturday 10 May, 11am
Exhibition dates 10 May- 3 August
All welcome! RSVP to info@aratoi.co.nz
The aim of this week is to raise awareness of NZSL and to encourage all New Zealanders to learn and use sign language.
The theme for NZSL Week 2025 is "An Aotearoa Where Anyone Can Sign Anywhere."
Learn more about NZSL by visiting Deaf Aotearoa's website for tons of resources!
Everyone has at least one world event they’ll never forget. Whether it’s something recent like the pandemic or the passing of the Pope, or something from the past like 9/11 or a World War.
If you're comfortable sharing, let us know where you were when the news broke, and what do you … View moreEveryone has at least one world event they’ll never forget. Whether it’s something recent like the pandemic or the passing of the Pope, or something from the past like 9/11 or a World War.
If you're comfortable sharing, let us know where you were when the news broke, and what do you remember most about that moment?
Looking 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!
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!
Enjoy these 1-year subscriptions at unbeatable prices: NZ Gardener for $79 (was $106.80), NZ House & Garden for $99 (was $132), and TV Guide for $119 (was $166.40).
Whether she’s passionate about gardening, inspired by beautiful homes, or loves to keep up with the latest entertainment, you’ll find the perfect match at Mags4Gifts.co.nz.
Don't miss out – shop now and make her day unforgettable!
From the team at Mags4Gifts
An impromptu visit by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to Ryman’s Jane Winstone Village in Whanganui on Wednesday resulted in the largest turnout from residents that the village had seen in a very long time.
Residents who packed out the lounge and waited patiently for a chance to meet the PM … View moreAn impromptu visit by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to Ryman’s Jane Winstone Village in Whanganui on Wednesday resulted in the largest turnout from residents that the village had seen in a very long time.
Residents who packed out the lounge and waited patiently for a chance to meet the PM said they were ‘very impressed’ at Luxon’s determination to get around everyone who had turned out to see him – even as his team started to worry he would be late for his next engagement!
Click read more for the full story.
Love creating social media content and want to support an organisation making a real difference? Interpreting NZ is looking for a volunteer to help share their story, celebrate their amazing interpreters and promote the services that connect communities across Wellington.
If you’re creative, … View moreLove creating social media content and want to support an organisation making a real difference? Interpreting NZ is looking for a volunteer to help share their story, celebrate their amazing interpreters and promote the services that connect communities across Wellington.
If you’re creative, organised and social media savvy, this could be the perfect role for you.
You can register your interest by searching the role ID number (#8944) on our website.
What you need to know:
- A red wind warning for Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, and Porirua has been issued. A Red wind warning is the highest warning possible - reserved for the most severe weather events that endanger life.
- Wellington Region Emergency Management regional spokesperson Dan … View moreWhat you need to know:
- A red wind warning for Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, and Porirua has been issued. A Red wind warning is the highest warning possible - reserved for the most severe weather events that endanger life.
- Wellington Region Emergency Management regional spokesperson Dan Neely said the forecasted winds of 140kph could damage trees, powerlines and unsecured structures and could lift roofs.
His advice is; stay indoors where possible, avoid travel, bring pets inside (move stock to shelter), stay inside away from doors and window and preferably shelter in the middle of the house. Also unplug small appliances that might be affected by electrical power surges.
- The Wellington Region Emergency Coordination Centre had been activated and was currently monitoring the situation in close contact with MetService, councils, lifeline utilities and emergency services.
- In Aro Valley, Wellington Electricity said there were 134 customers without power. Power was expected to be restored within 8 hours.
- In Horokiwi and Newlands, another 91 people were without power and theirs was expected to be restored within 7 hours.
- Red wind warning sees Victoria University of Wellington close for the day
- Waves in Wellington hit 11.5 metres
- Air New Zealand said due to severe high winds in Wellington this morning, majority of our flights into and out of the capital have been cancelled through to 6pm,
People should contact 111 if people or property are at risk.
Keep up to date with warnings on the MetService website.
Live updates are being posted on the Stuff website.
Stay safe, neighbours.
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