South Wairarapa District, Featherston

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

2162 days ago

Are you a fan of fast fashion?

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

Many of us grew up flocking to Glassons, Hallenstein's, Cotton On and Just Jeans for our hardy perennials - jeans, t-shirts, summer dresses - and some of us still do.

But we're increasingly becoming aware that buying a $20 t-shirt that won't last the distance isn't that great … View more
Many of us grew up flocking to Glassons, Hallenstein's, Cotton On and Just Jeans for our hardy perennials - jeans, t-shirts, summer dresses - and some of us still do.

But we're increasingly becoming aware that buying a $20 t-shirt that won't last the distance isn't that great for the environment.

While some of us are pledging to only buy second hand or to invest in statement pieces - more expensive items that will last a long time- not all of us have that luxury.

We're wanting to speak to someone who isn't giving up their fast fashion any time soon, whether it's for economic or style reasons, personal choice or indifference to the environment. Maybe you're a student who likes the choice chain store fashion brings, or perhaps you're a parent whose children are growing too fast to risk splashing out on expensive clothing.

If this sounds like you, please email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz.

2162 days ago

Great locals rate for Pūkaha - perfect for you before schools goes back!

If you live in either Tararua or Wairarapa (from Norsewood to Featherston), just take in your proof of address to claim 50% off your entrance ticket.
And if you've got visitors - take them to Pūkaha and you can enter for free! Neat deal - on offer all the time! Remember too Pūkaha is … View more
If you live in either Tararua or Wairarapa (from Norsewood to Featherston), just take in your proof of address to claim 50% off your entrance ticket.
And if you've got visitors - take them to Pūkaha and you can enter for free! Neat deal - on offer all the time! Remember too Pūkaha is open every day till 6pm. Great family fun.

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2167 days ago

COME FLY WITH US!

Dean from Masterton District

The Wairarapa Model Aero Club will be flying tomorrow from 8am until around 11am.

Several club members are approved MFNZ ( Model Flying New Zealand ) instructors and are more than happy to share their expertise and advice with anyone.

We are also happy to teach you how to fly using the clubs own… View more
The Wairarapa Model Aero Club will be flying tomorrow from 8am until around 11am.

Several club members are approved MFNZ ( Model Flying New Zealand ) instructors and are more than happy to share their expertise and advice with anyone.

We are also happy to teach you how to fly using the clubs own training aircraft using dual-controls.

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Entrance is next to the entrance of the drag strip on Manaia Road.

To check if we are there ( the weather can be a bit unpredictable ), you can get out the weather cam which i believe is updated every half hour:

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2164 days ago

Marquee

Dal from Carterton District

Is there anyone else in the Wairarapa that hires out marquees please?

2163 days ago

Topsoil screened

Nathan from Tradescape Supplies

Beautiful screened topsoil. Can deliver. Call/text me on 0212203694.

Negotiable

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2163 days ago

Landscape mulch Organic

Nathan and Lucie from

Have you got your gardens ready for the dry season? Apply mulch now to lock in the moisture and keep the unwanted weeds at bay. If applied at the right depth you wont need to worry about watering over summer! Order yours now! Call or txt me on 0212203694. Cheers. Nathan.

Negotiable

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2163 days ago

Keep safe this summer!

Ministry for Primary Industries

The summer months are the perfect time for entertaining friends and family, and whether it’s a dinner party or BBQ, good food will always be on the menu. But, did you know that half of all food poisoning occurs in the home? Follow the three simple Cs – clean, cook, chill to avoid getting ill … View moreThe summer months are the perfect time for entertaining friends and family, and whether it’s a dinner party or BBQ, good food will always be on the menu. But, did you know that half of all food poisoning occurs in the home? Follow the three simple Cs – clean, cook, chill to avoid getting ill this summer. We all want to keep our friends and families safe, so remember these easy steps while cooking.

Check out foodsafety.govt.nz/ccc for handy food safety tips.
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2164 days ago

Louise Askin - Whaitua Te Whanganui-a-Tara Committee

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Kia ora koutou, I’m Louise from Makara, and a co-chair of the Whaitua Te Whanganui-a-Tara Committee. We are a community committee tasked with making recommendations to Greater Wellington Regional Council and our city councils on the future of water quality and its use in Wellington, Upper Hutt … View moreKia ora koutou, I’m Louise from Makara, and a co-chair of the Whaitua Te Whanganui-a-Tara Committee. We are a community committee tasked with making recommendations to Greater Wellington Regional Council and our city councils on the future of water quality and its use in Wellington, Upper Hutt and Lower Hutt (our Whaitua). Our waterways are precious and our water networks (freshwater, wastewater and stormwater) are vital for our community’s wellbeing. Recently, we have been learning about the state of water in our area and gathering community input on how water is valued and what should be done to look after it.

I live with my family beside the Makara Stream and we follow its path each day, winding from the beach up toward the headwaters above Makara Village or Ohariu. Our rural communities value their waterways and we want their input on how to best achieve reductions of sediment and pathogens in our rural areas. In town, there is a huge job ahead in upgrading the piped water networks and lessening our three cities’ impact on water quality - while also planning for population growth. Our region must meet national water quality requirements within a few years so we want to find solutions that reflect our communities’ views and are informed by good evidence and information.

Get in touch with us to give us your thoughts. You can reach us at whaitua@gw.govt.nz. To see what we have been doing visit our Facebook page. To share what you value about our water and your solutions, have your say here.

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2164 days ago

Make your own Kvas fermented drink!

Dean from Masterton District

Kvass is a traditional fermented Slavic and Baltic beverage commonly made from rye bread, which is known in many Central and Eastern European and Asian countries as "black bread".

The colour of the bread used contributes to the colour of the resulting drink. Kvass is classified as a … View more
Kvass is a traditional fermented Slavic and Baltic beverage commonly made from rye bread, which is known in many Central and Eastern European and Asian countries as "black bread".

The colour of the bread used contributes to the colour of the resulting drink. Kvass is classified as a "non-alcoholic" drink by Ukrainian, Belarusian, Russian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Polish, Hungarian, and Romanian standards, as the alcohol content from fermentation is typically low (0.5–1.0% or 1–2 proof).

It may be flavoured with fruits such as strawberries or raisins, or with herbs such as mint.

Kvass is especially popular in Russia. Makes 6 litres of refreashing Kvas.

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Price: $5.50

2165 days ago

Russian Marinated Sliced Honey Mushrooms.

Dean from Masterton District

MUSHROOMS HONEY AGARIC MARINATED 250gm.

One jar only.

Neighborly wont allow me to post a picture of it.

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Price: $8

2165 days ago

Free old carpet + other stuff FREE must go today!

Leah from Greytown

Free old carpet + other stuff FREE must go today!

Free

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2165 days ago

$ave the GST. Hurry - ends soon!

Resene

Buy Resene Premium Paints, Wood Stains, Primers, Sealers, Wallpaper, Decorating Accessories and Cleaning Products and get the GST value (15% off the full retail price) off the normal price. Plus if you are a Resene cardholder, get an extra 5% off!

If you don’t have your Resene card yet, … View more
Buy Resene Premium Paints, Wood Stains, Primers, Sealers, Wallpaper, Decorating Accessories and Cleaning Products and get the GST value (15% off the full retail price) off the normal price. Plus if you are a Resene cardholder, get an extra 5% off!

If you don’t have your Resene card yet, sign up free online, or when you’re in store.

Hurry sale ends soon! Happy decorating!

*Discounts off the normal retail price at your local Resene owned ColorShop and participating reseller until 29 January 2020. Paint offers are also available at Mitre 10 MEGA and selected Mitre 10 stores. Excludes WallPrint, decals, Crown, trade and industrial products, PaintWise levy and account sales.
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2165 days ago

We’re adjusting the electorate boundaries

Electoral Commission

We’re adjusting our electorate boundaries for the next two general elections.

By making sure each electorate has about the same number of people, we can give all New Zealanders equal representation in Parliament. It’s all balance.
If we move one of your electorate boundaries, you could … View more
We’re adjusting our electorate boundaries for the next two general elections.

By making sure each electorate has about the same number of people, we can give all New Zealanders equal representation in Parliament. It’s all balance.
If we move one of your electorate boundaries, you could end up in a different electorate to the one you’re in now – so we show you what we’re proposing before we make any changes and give you the opportunity to share your thoughts.

Have your say now at vote.nz
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2165 days ago

Climber with blue flowers

Joan from Masterton District

A healthy young plant of the climber 'Asarina'.
Dainty heart shaped leaves and thumb sized deep blue flowers which keep coming all through Summer.
It is not invasive.
Does well in the ground or in hanging basket or pot. It does need something to climb up and grab onto.
The plant on sale … View more
A healthy young plant of the climber 'Asarina'.
Dainty heart shaped leaves and thumb sized deep blue flowers which keep coming all through Summer.
It is not invasive.
Does well in the ground or in hanging basket or pot. It does need something to climb up and grab onto.
The plant on sale is the one in the black plastic 12cm round pot.

Price: $8.50

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2165 days ago

Succulent in clay pot

Joan from Masterton District

This little succulent with the fleshy leaves pointed red comes with the clay pot ( no cracks or chips)

Thanks for looking.
Pickup is in Kuripuni

Price: $10

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