Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.

Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔

Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝

• We work hard, we deserve a break!
• Hmm, maybe?
• Yes!

Vote View Results

• 72.7% We work hard, we deserve a break!
  72.7% Complete
• 16.2% Hmm, maybe?
  16.2% Complete
• 11.1% Yes!
  11.1% Complete

696 votes

SHOP LOCAL THIS XMAS - FARMERS MARKET SOLWAY SHOWGROUNDS MASTERTON

Lynne from Masterton District

Come along to our Farmers Market & Crafts held EVERY Saturday Rain or Shine
BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS ALONG FOR MORNING TEA AND COFFEE, AND HAVE A BROWSE AROUND OUR WONDERFUL MARKET
Christmas is fast approaching!!!

HOT OFF THE PRESS:

WHAREMUKU ORCHARD will be at the market this Saturday - Freshly picked Cherries for Christmas. We will also have a small amount of our early Plums.
Peaches, Nectarines and our later season Plums are looking great - We will have these available from late January.

FRONTIER KNIVES are also back this week, then away again to the middle of January.
There’s always something new so be sure to come and have a look and say hi.

CRUMBS AND CHAOS - this week we’re back with even more Xmas mince pies, plus our White Choc Cheesecake, the famous Double Choc Fudge Brownie, and a few extra sweet surprises.


Enjoy browsing our extensive craft stalls and find that something special for friends and family, or maybe even yourself.

And of course, there is always lots on offer: Hot Food, fresh Coffee, Fresh Veges, Yummy Honey, fresh bread to name just a few.

We have a fabulous array of creative gifts on display and available for purchase. Some great Xmas presents for that someone special.

We even have live music to get your toes tapping and we are always ready for a friendly chat. For a great day out or an early morning visit we have something for everyone.

NEWSLETTER SIGNUP
You can also sign up to our weekly newsletter below, just click on the link, this will show you all the stalls attending on that week:
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We have a new Facebook page:
Wairarapa Farmers Market 2025 - have a look and view our newsletter for this week.
We also have a Eftpos terminal where you can access cash for your Farmers Market purchases. Come and have a look, I’m sure you will be pleasantly surprised.
Look forward to seeing you.

Secure your homes over summer

The Team from New Zealand Police

Police are reminding people to keep their homes secure during the summer months.

Inspector Glenda Barnaby, Christchurch Area Prevention manager, says daytime burglaries are just as common as nightime burglaries.
“Burglaries can be committed at any time of the day, and coming into warmer months there is more opportunity for thieves."
"Although a majority of burglaries involve forced entry through windows and doors, we are starting to see more incidents at insecure premises. Police deal with cases where burglaries are committed in broad daylight, sometimes even while the victim is at home. Good weather means open doors and windows, which makes homes more vulnerable to burglars.”

Inspector Barnaby says there’s a few things people can do to reduce their changes of a burglary being committed.
⚠️ If you’re going outside for gardening, relaxing in the sun, or working in the garage, take a moment to lock your doors and secure your windows first.
⚠️ Do the same at night when you go to bed - keep your doors and windows secure and close your curtains. Fitting window stays means you can get a breeze coming through, while keeping your windows secure.
⚠️ Get to know your neighbours - let them know if you’re going away and look out for one another.”

If you see any suspicious activity, people or vehicles in your neighbourhood, don't hesitate to contact Police.
If you witness or suspect any illegal activity, please call 111 if it is happening now, or make a report through 105 either online or over the phone, if it is after the fact.