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I recently hired Renall's Joinery from Greytown to make some alternations to my kitchen joinery. I could not be more pleased. Top marks to Trevor, Reid, Stephan and the team for their truly awesome work! I'd had a previous experience with another Greytown Joinery firm and it was not a … View moreI recently hired Renall's Joinery from Greytown to make some alternations to my kitchen joinery. I could not be more pleased. Top marks to Trevor, Reid, Stephan and the team for their truly awesome work! I'd had a previous experience with another Greytown Joinery firm and it was not a happy one. Renall's totally rock!
Wings Over Wairarapa Air Festival is being held on 26-28 February 2021 at Hood Aerodrome, Masterton – limited Early Bird tickets are on sale from 9am Tues 27th October - UNTIL 30 NOVEMBER OR UNTIL SOLD OUT.
Come and get yours at either the Masterton or Martinborough i-SITEs.
Wings is an … View moreWings Over Wairarapa Air Festival is being held on 26-28 February 2021 at Hood Aerodrome, Masterton – limited Early Bird tickets are on sale from 9am Tues 27th October - UNTIL 30 NOVEMBER OR UNTIL SOLD OUT.
Come and get yours at either the Masterton or Martinborough i-SITEs.
Wings is an extravaganza of aerial action over three days. You will see over 70 aircraft including vintage, military, jets, helicopters, aerobatic displays, skydiving and much more!
In addition to the spectacular flying programme there are fantastic ground displays and activities for small and big kids alike.
Check out www.wings.org.nz... for more info.
Who recognises this famous photo from the Stuff archives?
Hint: It has come to represent a pivotal moment in New Zealand history.
The next market at The King Lion Hall, King Street, Upper Hutt is on Saturday (31st) 8-11am.
Indoor and outdoor plants, lemons, quality clothing, books, toys and household stuff etc. Come see our new stallholders and there offerings.
Tables may be available $10 for one off
The next market at The King Lion Hall, King Street, Upper Hutt is on Saturday (31st) 8-11am.
Indoor and outdoor plants, lemons, quality clothing, books, toys and household stuff etc. Come see our new stallholders and there offerings. Tables may be available $10 for one-off
This is your final chance to grab our FREE 3-month Premium Business Listing!
Usually $150, your 3-month Premium Business Listing enables you to reach thousands of people who live around your business! Find friendly locals who want your services, introduce your team and share what makes you … View moreThis is your final chance to grab our FREE 3-month Premium Business Listing!
Usually $150, your 3-month Premium Business Listing enables you to reach thousands of people who live around your business! Find friendly locals who want your services, introduce your team and share what makes you stand out from the rest.
There's no catches and no hidden fees. It's just our small way of saying thank you for playing such an essential part in our communities.
Grab your FREE 3 Month Premium Business Listing now!
*offer ends 31 October
Hi, we've got some free feed bags if anyone needs them for pine cones or pony poo or anything else.
Just finished another garden clean up job in Pinehaven, so now off to Compost New Zealand.
The lawns are definitely growing fast, but DON'T FORGET about the rest of your garden as this needs some TLC at this time of year also.
We do LAWN MOWING, GARDENING, LANDSCAPING, TRIMMING OF TREES, … View moreJust finished another garden clean up job in Pinehaven, so now off to Compost New Zealand.
The lawns are definitely growing fast, but DON'T FORGET about the rest of your garden as this needs some TLC at this time of year also.
We do LAWN MOWING, GARDENING, LANDSCAPING, TRIMMING OF TREES, HEDGE TRIMMING, PRUNING, WATER BLASTING, and anything else you may need help with. Get in quick as my diary is filling fast.
To give your garden some love, call us on 0800 52 5000 for your FREE quote or fill in our short booking form right now at www.expresslawnmowing.co.nz.... We look forward to hearing from you.
We know it's our first long weekend since June and many of us are itching to hit the roads, but there's no need to rush. Make sure to slow down, buckle up and have a plan so that you can arrive safely to wherever you're going. 💖
If you're getting behind the wheel:
🌧 … View moreWe know it's our first long weekend since June and many of us are itching to hit the roads, but there's no need to rush. Make sure to slow down, buckle up and have a plan so that you can arrive safely to wherever you're going. 💖
If you're getting behind the wheel:
🌧 Drive to conditions
↔️ Keep a safe following distance
😇 Be patient with other drivers
☕️ Take regular breaks to stay alert
⌚️ Allow plenty of time
👉 Use that indicator!
For the latest traffic updates:
In this week’s issue we say growing organic tomatoes is easier than you think. We list more crops to plant on Labour Weekend and give tips for bigger and better tulips next year. Learn the right way to harvest herbs and enlist predatory insects to eat up aphid pests.
Build a foldable climbing … View moreIn this week’s issue we say growing organic tomatoes is easier than you think. We list more crops to plant on Labour Weekend and give tips for bigger and better tulips next year. Learn the right way to harvest herbs and enlist predatory insects to eat up aphid pests.
Build a foldable climbing frame for upwardly mobile crops plus go in the draw for vouchers from Awapuni Nurseries and a vege grower’s hamper from Yates.
Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:
Should the speed limit between Featherston and Masterton be reduced?
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is encouraging people to have their say on safer speed limits for State Highway 2 between Masterton and Featherston.
Public engagement on speed limits, as well as infrastructure improvements, for … View moreShould the speed limit between Featherston and Masterton be reduced?
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is encouraging people to have their say on safer speed limits for State Highway 2 between Masterton and Featherston.
Public engagement on speed limits, as well as infrastructure improvements, for SH2 gets underway on Thursday 5 November.
Director of regional relationships Emma Speight says these sessions will give the public a view of the plan to reduce deaths and serious injuries on this section of SH2.
“Speed limits and infrastructure improvements work in tandem to create a safe and efficient network for the many people who use SH2,” Ms Speight says.
Community drop-in sessions:
- Thursday 5 November, Featherston Memorial RSA 3-6pm.
- Friday 6 November, Greytown Library 12-4pm.
- Saturday 7 November, Carterton Events Centre 11am-3pm.
- Sunday 8 November, Solway Primary School Masterton 11-4pm.
I have lots of young pullets ( female chickens ) for sale lots of good laying breeds out of some of my best laying birds lost or pure breeds and some cool colors blues , buffs , blacks , spots, whites breeds , Leghorns, Ancona , Legbar, Pekin, Sussex, Wellsummer bantams etc other breeds are up … View moreI have lots of young pullets ( female chickens ) for sale lots of good laying breeds out of some of my best laying birds lost or pure breeds and some cool colors blues , buffs , blacks , spots, whites breeds , Leghorns, Ancona , Legbar, Pekin, Sussex, Wellsummer bantams etc other breeds are up and coming as well so please ask I my have or can find something. Chicks and fertile eggs for clucky hens. Message me if you are looking to start your flock even if and have some of the yummiest eggs available ( your own grown ones ). 021 2080855
Masterton District Council is putting on a free bus to make it easier to get there. THIS SUNDAY.
The bus will leave the Masterton netball court carpark at 10am and return at around 2:30pm.
To secure your spot on the bus you need to register for tickets here (spaces are limited): … View moreMasterton District Council is putting on a free bus to make it easier to get there. THIS SUNDAY.
The bus will leave the Masterton netball court carpark at 10am and return at around 2:30pm.
To secure your spot on the bus you need to register for tickets here (spaces are limited): www.eventbrite.co.nz...
A multi-million dollar blowout caused by waste, road and water infrastructure changes has raised red flags on the South Wairarapa District Council balance sheet.
Wastewater works across the district and emergency work in Featherston have seen capital budgets increased.
The closure of the overseas … View moreA multi-million dollar blowout caused by waste, road and water infrastructure changes has raised red flags on the South Wairarapa District Council balance sheet.
Wastewater works across the district and emergency work in Featherston have seen capital budgets increased.
The closure of the overseas market for paper and cardboard recycling has upped costs in disposal, with costs set to increase by as much as $250,000 rise in costs per year.
In August, NZTA signalled a one per cent reduction in its payments to SWDC.
It will also halve its contribution to maintaining Cape Palliser Rd, as it phases out its Special Purpose programme for coastal roads. .
Risks on two sewage projects, at Papawai and Martinborough, have seen costs increase.
A major sewer failure under the rail tracks crossing Featherston’s main Fitzherbert St had added a further $400,000 in costs.
An electrical upgrade not included in the original project scope has added more than $650,000 to work on the town’s water supply.
Lake Ferry’s wastewater system, damaged by contractors in July, is to undergo further work, with costs not yet known.
The council's finance, audit and risk committee will receive the report today [Wednesday October 21] at 2.30pm at Martinborough's Waihinga Centre.
Who needs to pop across the ditch to Melbourne when you can enjoy Carterton?
Carterton Mayor Greg Lang has a vision of a creating a “Mini Melbourne”
in the central Wairarapa service town. Developers had already started building apartment complexes just in behind the High St, with plans for … View moreWho needs to pop across the ditch to Melbourne when you can enjoy Carterton?
Carterton Mayor Greg Lang has a vision of a creating a “Mini Melbourne”
in the central Wairarapa service town. Developers had already started building apartment complexes just in behind the High St, with plans for Melbourne-like laneways and artisan enclaves.
Comparisons between in the central Wairarapa service town and Australia’s ‘Garden City’ may seem farcical, but the Carterton mayor’s vision has merit, according to local business owners.
Do you think his idea is realistic?
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