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The Sunday Star-Times is looking into the rise of transportable/ kit-set/ pre fabricated homes. The upsides are build-efficiency, quality of design, and cost. The downsides appear to be land supply, red-tape with council and difficulty getting lending from banks. If you're willing to share … View moreThe Sunday Star-Times is looking into the rise of transportable/ kit-set/ pre fabricated homes. The upsides are build-efficiency, quality of design, and cost. The downsides appear to be land supply, red-tape with council and difficulty getting lending from banks. If you're willing to share your experience - good or bad - email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz, otherwise leave a comment. Is there an aspect of transportable housing you'd like us to enquire about for you?
What a great weekend we have in store.
Here is useful detail for you if you're coming!
- The Air Festival programme here: www.wings.org.nz...
- Leave home early, give yourself plenty of time and be patient. Please follow the signage for Air Festival routes shown here www.wings.org.nz...… View moreWhat a great weekend we have in store.
Here is useful detail for you if you're coming!
- The Air Festival programme here: www.wings.org.nz...
- Leave home early, give yourself plenty of time and be patient. Please follow the signage for Air Festival routes shown here www.wings.org.nz.../coming-by-car
- If tickets are not sold out, Gates sales will be available. Eftpos and cash will be available at the gate for an additional $5 per ticket.
- You can buy tickets at our i-SITEs. (even if gate sales stop)
- Be Sun Smart - Please remember to bring a hat. Sunscreen will be available along with Hydration Stations to refill your drink bottles. Umbrellas are also allowed for shade.
- What am you allowed to bring in? Deck chairs, rugs, water bottles, chilly bins, hats. There will also be a huge variety of delicious food and beverage to purchase on site too.
- No dogs are allowed at Wings.
- Shuttles will be available to take attendees from the carparks to the airfield. No pedestrian access is allowed along Manaia Rd, due to traffic safety. Face masks will be available on the shuttles from the car park to the Air Festival, but you may wish to bring your own face covering.
- Be sure to sign in using the Covid Tracer App and take advantage of the hand sanitizer available at various locations on site.
- The Official printed programme will be available to purchase at the gate and at the Merchandise tent for $10.
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The weather is looking perfect for Wings 2021 this weekend and we can't wait!
Don't miss out on an action packed weekend and tonnes of fun.
The air display programme is here now www.wings.org.nz...
Get your tickets there also.
DON'T DELAY
Gate sales will only be available if there… View moreThe weather is looking perfect for Wings 2021 this weekend and we can't wait!
Don't miss out on an action packed weekend and tonnes of fun.
The air display programme is here now www.wings.org.nz...
Get your tickets there also.
DON'T DELAY
Gate sales will only be available if there is capacity. Gate sale tickets will be an additional $5 per ticket.
The first market of the year at The King Lion Hall, King Street, Upper Hutt is on Saturday (27th) 8-11am.
Indoor and outdoor plants, lemons, quality clothing, books, toys and household stuff and more. Come early for plenty of parking spaces before town gets busy.
Tables may be available.
The first market of the year at The King Lion Hall, King Street, Upper Hutt is on Saturday (27th) 8-11am.
Indoor and outdoor plants, lemons, quality clothing, books, toys and household stuff and more. Come early for plenty of parking spaces before town gets busy. New stall selling preserves etc
… View moreThe first market of the year at The King Lion Hall, King Street, Upper Hutt is on Saturday (27th) 8-11am.
Indoor and outdoor plants, lemons, quality clothing, books, toys and household stuff and more. Come early for plenty of parking spaces before town gets busy. New stall selling preserves etc
Tables may be available.
This weekend (Feb 26-28th) sees this spectacular air show return to Hood Aerodrome in Masterton. See your Dompost today for useful info on what's on, when and how to get to the show with ease. This much loved show has an incredible line up of aircraft plus family fun on the ground all weekend.… View moreThis weekend (Feb 26-28th) sees this spectacular air show return to Hood Aerodrome in Masterton. See your Dompost today for useful info on what's on, when and how to get to the show with ease. This much loved show has an incredible line up of aircraft plus family fun on the ground all weekend. DON'T WAIT TO BUY YOUR TICKET - secure yours today at www.wings.org.nz....
Well, after a (relatively) quiet couple of summers, the vespula wasps have come back big time in some locations! Auckland and the Waikato are reporting big numbers and you may have seen this story about the monster nest found just outside of Nelson. We're continuing our efforts to control the … View moreWell, after a (relatively) quiet couple of summers, the vespula wasps have come back big time in some locations! Auckland and the Waikato are reporting big numbers and you may have seen this story about the monster nest found just outside of Nelson. We're continuing our efforts to control the wasps through the Wasp Wipeout project, but did you know you can help as well? For information on how to help or DIY click here: bit.ly... You can also donate to the project here: givealittle.co.nz...
It is Wings Over Wairarapa time. Wings Over Wairarapa Air Festival returns to Hood Aerodrome, Masterton for 3 days, 26 – 28th February 2021.
What’s happening and when?
Friday 26 Feb -- Gates open 12pm – 5pm, practice day
Saturday 27 Feb – Gates open 8am – 5pm, flying programme 10.30am –… View moreIt is Wings Over Wairarapa time. Wings Over Wairarapa Air Festival returns to Hood Aerodrome, Masterton for 3 days, 26 – 28th February 2021.
What’s happening and when?
Friday 26 Feb -- Gates open 12pm – 5pm, practice day
Saturday 27 Feb – Gates open 8am – 5pm, flying programme 10.30am – 4.30pm
Sunday 28 Feb – Gates open 8am – 5pm, flying programme 10.30am – 4.30pm
You might remember that a few months ago Neighbourly featured a picture of Muhammad Ali holding a young baby in Upper Hutt.
That baby was Jason Tarawhiti, who lives in Hamilton and who cherishes that picture.
At Alert Level 2, facilities in our regional parks remain open for safe access to exercise and recreation, but we need to play it safe.
To prevent the spread of COVID-19 you should keep group activities to 10 people or less, wash your hands regularly, and stay home if you are unwell.
For more … View moreAt Alert Level 2, facilities in our regional parks remain open for safe access to exercise and recreation, but we need to play it safe.
To prevent the spread of COVID-19 you should keep group activities to 10 people or less, wash your hands regularly, and stay home if you are unwell.
For more information check out gw.govt.nz/parks.
We have an old swing chair that needs some tlc. Really comfortable as is, but a windstorm blew the top shade off and damaged the brackets that held it on. A good handyman would be able to tidy up nicely. Must pick up, in Martinborough. Phone Roger on 021329335
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