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Looking for our vege garden, will pick up and get it out of your hands if not needed or wanted. Give me a call or text on 0274563356
Yes you can! NZ Gardener's DIY guru Jacob Leaf shows you how.
The famous Martinborough Fairs are held twice every year on the first Saturday in both February and March, but due to Covid-19 restrictions, the fair for 6 March has been postponed to 10 April.
This fabulous fair focuses on top quality New Zealand-made craft and clothing, great food and music with… View moreThe famous Martinborough Fairs are held twice every year on the first Saturday in both February and March, but due to Covid-19 restrictions, the fair for 6 March has been postponed to 10 April.
This fabulous fair focuses on top quality New Zealand-made craft and clothing, great food and music with thousands of people flocking to town for it!
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A belated Pet of the Day this week, meet Dora from Taita.
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what … View more
Go along and enjoy a relaxed country market with activities and games, live music, and food trucks, or feel free to take a picnic.
There will be live music, food trucks, a sausage sizzle, gumboot throw, tug-o-war, and wheelbarrow races – plenty to keep the whole family occupied!
They’ll also … View moreGo along and enjoy a relaxed country market with activities and games, live music, and food trucks, or feel free to take a picnic.
There will be live music, food trucks, a sausage sizzle, gumboot throw, tug-o-war, and wheelbarrow races – plenty to keep the whole family occupied!
They’ll also be unveiling their new community Pataka Kai, so take along any excess produce as well!
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A belated Feathered Friend. The pic this week is from Kelson based photographer Andrew Gorrie who particularly enjoys photographing tūī.
Kia ora
Just a reminder that State Highway 2 over the Remutaka Hill will be closed for one night from 9 pm this Sunday night 11 April to 4 am Monday morning 12 April.
This 1-night closure allows our road crews to safely undertake essential maintenance and slip prevention works.
Free shuttle … View moreKia ora
Just a reminder that State Highway 2 over the Remutaka Hill will be closed for one night from 9 pm this Sunday night 11 April to 4 am Monday morning 12 April.
This 1-night closure allows our road crews to safely undertake essential maintenance and slip prevention works.
Free shuttle service available
If you need to get over the hill for night work or essential commitments, please email remutaka@nzta.govt.nz as soon as possible to book your place on the shuttle service.
Access will always be available for emergency services throughout the closure.
For more information, visit nzta.govt.nz/remutaka
A new town is being proposed for South Wairarapa. Do you think it is a good idea?
Apparently, lots of people stop to ask for photographs. This eye-catching Greytown shed is the winner of the 2021 Resene Shed of the Year competition run by NZ Gardener.
7pm on Mondays at Solway School Hall. 40 minute ballet class for adults new to ballet or returning after a long break. No kids, spectators, filming or photography will be allowed in the class. You can spend 40 mins not thinking about the stresses of life. First class on Monday 12 April then … View more7pm on Mondays at Solway School Hall. 40 minute ballet class for adults new to ballet or returning after a long break. No kids, spectators, filming or photography will be allowed in the class. You can spend 40 mins not thinking about the stresses of life. First class on Monday 12 April then returning after school holidays on Monday 3 May. The hall has air con so comfort temp all year round. No special clothing or shoes needed, stretchy clothing and socks are fine. The class will start slowly and we do the same exercises every week. Please message if you are interested.
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Come in and see us and get all the advice you need for your projects. Whether you need help choosing colours, deciding which products to … View moreHURRY SALE ENDS SOON!
$ave with 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers, sealers, wallpapers, decorating accessories and cleaning products!
Come in and see us and get all the advice you need for your projects. Whether you need help choosing colours, deciding which products to use, or what prep is required, Resene staff can help you every step of the way.
Resene products are designed and made in NZ and have been since Resene started in Wellington over 75 years ago.
Come in and get inspired to make the most of your home.
Join celebrated New Zealand tenor, Geoff Sewell from Amici Forever, with special guests, Grammy Award winning opera star, bass-baritone Jonathan Lemalu, tenor Cameron Barclay from the Ten Tenors, and one of New Zealand's most celebrated pianists, Carl Doy in a special evening of … View moreJoin celebrated New Zealand tenor, Geoff Sewell from Amici Forever, with special guests, Grammy Award winning opera star, bass-baritone Jonathan Lemalu, tenor Cameron Barclay from the Ten Tenors, and one of New Zealand's most celebrated pianists, Carl Doy in a special evening of world-class classical crossover entertainment touring through New Zealand this May.
An unmissable concert with four of New Zealand’s finest internationally successful artists coming together to showcase their talents.
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