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Gazley Volkswagen we are proud to announce that the Volkswagen T‑Roc has arrived.
With a vast range of youthful exterior colours, the new T‑Roc lets you unleash your creativity while the TSI turbo petrol engines packs a punch, refusing to compromise between power and efficiency.
The … View moreGazley Volkswagen we are proud to announce that the Volkswagen T‑Roc has arrived.
With a vast range of youthful exterior colours, the new T‑Roc lets you unleash your creativity while the TSI turbo petrol engines packs a punch, refusing to compromise between power and efficiency.
The R-Line comes with 4MOTION all-wheel drive which gives enhanced traction for optimum stability and control for both a funky and safe mid-size SUV.
A $1 million funding boost for what will be one of New Zealand’s longest suspension bridges will ope…
Into this Spring the New Zealand Remembrance Army, in partnership with the South Wairarapa District Council, Featherston Memorial RSA and local volunteers, will re-start service grave and memorial restoration work at the Featherston and Martinborough cemeteries.
If you are interested in … View moreInto this Spring the New Zealand Remembrance Army, in partnership with the South Wairarapa District Council, Featherston Memorial RSA and local volunteers, will re-start service grave and memorial restoration work at the Featherston and Martinborough cemeteries.
If you are interested in supporting this work by participating in our painting/restoration activities, please contact us through the NZRA Facebook page.
If you have loved ones buried or memorialised in these cemeteries and do not wish to have their grave or memorial restored please contact us through our Facebook page. Alternatively, such notification can be provided to Trish Drury at the South Wairarapa District Council (emailing Trish.Drury@swdc.govt.nz).
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Speed limits across Masterton are set to drop on Wednesday, but signs will not be up in time to warn…
Spray free thyme plants $2.50 or $3 each
Thyme is used to flavour soups and stews, sauces, vegetables, meat, poultry and fish dishes and is often used in combination with other herbs like rosemary, parsley and oregano. It's often used in French cooking.
My focus as your representative is to make sure I fight for issues that will see a robust and vibrant electorate
Responsible economic management
Delivering infrastructure
Reskilling and retraining our workforce
A greener smarter future
Building Strong Communities
Have a question? Get in … View moreMy focus as your representative is to make sure I fight for issues that will see a robust and vibrant electorate
Responsible economic management
Delivering infrastructure
Reskilling and retraining our workforce
A greener smarter future
Building Strong Communities
Have a question? Get in touch mike.butterick@national.org.nz
...is Vincent the Teddy Bear, nominated by Eibs O’Leary from Warkworth.
Un-bear-lievable! Check out the awesome set up that won the AMI Kind Neighbour a couple of weeks ago. Have you got a neighbour you'd like to recognise? Nominate them here!
“I would like to nominate and THANK our… View more...is Vincent the Teddy Bear, nominated by Eibs O’Leary from Warkworth.
Un-bear-lievable! Check out the awesome set up that won the AMI Kind Neighbour a couple of weeks ago. Have you got a neighbour you'd like to recognise? Nominate them here!
“I would like to nominate and THANK our great neighbour's living at Viv Davie Martin Drive for their creativity and huge effort during lock down. They lifted all our spirits with their daily Teddy bear reenactment on how to keep busy. Each day people came to see what Teddy bear was up to. With keen interest kids in our neighbourhood even gave Teddy a proper name...meet Vincent LOL! It's through times like this that such acts of goodness should be acknowledged and the memories they hold forever treasured. A selected few photos of Vincent's daily lockdown activities "thanks Vincent :)"
Masterton Mayor Lyn Patterson is among council leaders across the country who will take a six-month …
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At every Cancer Society office around the country, you’ll find a caring team that supports, informs and empowers those facing cancer and their whānau.
Later this month we’ll be celebrating the 30th anniversary of Daffodil Day, the most important day in our fundraising calendar. A day … View moreAt every Cancer Society office around the country, you’ll find a caring team that supports, informs and empowers those facing cancer and their whānau.
Later this month we’ll be celebrating the 30th anniversary of Daffodil Day, the most important day in our fundraising calendar. A day that relies on the support of more than 11,000 volunteers.
Money raised goes towards support services, education and awareness programmes, and to fund vital research into the causes and treatments of all types of cancers.
Our 30th Daffodil Day is on Friday 28th August.
Please support the superhero volunteers in your neighborhood with a donation to the Cancer Society, donate online at daffodilday.org.nz or at your local ANZ branch.
Four Wairarapa hospital staff dismissed for “incompatibility” issues with a manager have been tempor…
Wanted to buy land in the wairarapa 1-2acres does anyone have some for sale may consider more
All it takes is a kind gesture to change someone’s day. From paying it forward in line at a cafe to giving flowers to a neighbour ‘just because’ - this month we’re encouraging our members and supporters to make New Zealand a better place one random act of kindness at a time.
The options … View moreAll it takes is a kind gesture to change someone’s day. From paying it forward in line at a cafe to giving flowers to a neighbour ‘just because’ - this month we’re encouraging our members and supporters to make New Zealand a better place one random act of kindness at a time.
The options for doing so are endless! Being kind doesn’t have to cost a thing, after all a smile is free. For those who want to go the extra mile, here’s some other ideas: Buy extra kai at the grocery store to donate to a food bank, build a free community library for your street, bring treats into work for colleagues, send an encouraging text to someone who needs it, let a car into the traffic ahead of you, take a gift over to new neighbours and introduce yourself, write positive messages in chalk on sidewalks around your neighbourhood, or surprise loved ones with a visit.
This month’s theme also coincides with Random Acts of Kindness Day (New Zealand) which is coming up on September 1st.
Let us know how you’re spreading kindness in your community by tagging us in your posts + using the following hashtag so we can see what you get up to:
#NSNZrandomactsofkindness
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