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Check out fresh, practical ideas to better your homes, gardens and lifestyles with 140+ exhibitors all in one easy location! Doors open from the 9 to 11 of May for the Wellington Better Home and Living Show There’ll be kitchens, builders, double glazing, spas, heating, flooring, homewares, … View moreCheck out fresh, practical ideas to better your homes, gardens and lifestyles with 140+ exhibitors all in one easy location! Doors open from the 9 to 11 of May for the Wellington Better Home and Living Show There’ll be kitchens, builders, double glazing, spas, heating, flooring, homewares, landscaping, health, beauty, well-being, artisan goods, delicious food & coffee. All you need under one roof the 9th to 11th of May at Sky Stadium.
Join the fun with the Neighbourly 2 for 1 Adult Ticket Offer
There are so many fabulous reasons to visit the show, enjoy a day out with friends with a huge range of exhibitors to improve your homes, lifestyles and outdoors. Join Resident Builder Peter Wolfkamp on Saturday at the show for his free Ask an Expert session, enjoy a delicious range of artisan foods, get creative with the kids at Resene Paint a Pot on Saturday and Sunday and lots more!
Save the date in your diaries: 9 - 11 May at the Wellington Better Home and Living Show
Fri & Sat 10 – 5, Sun 10 – 4
Sky Stadium, Wellington
Adults $5
Gold Card Friday $2.50
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Celebrate the start of the junior rugby season by getting down to the Cake Tin and showing off your club colours for Club Round!
Looking for a thoughtful gift for Mum? Give her something she'll enjoy all year round with a magazine subscription!
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Enjoy these 1-year … View moreLooking for a thoughtful gift for Mum? Give her something she'll enjoy all year round with a magazine subscription!
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Saturday 26 April 8-11am at The king Lion Hall, King St, Upper Hutt
Plants, Lemons, Crafts, Quality Clothing, Books, toys, Jigsaws, Household Things, and more
Get there for good parking. tables may be available @ just $5.
Saturday 26 April 8-11am at The King Lion Hall, King Street, Upper Hutt
Plants, Lemons, Crafts, Quality Clothing, Books, Toys, Jigsaws, Household Things and More.
Get there early for good parking. Tables may be available @ just $5.
Hope to see you there
What’s On in Wairarapa this week? Heaps! 🎉
🎨 Boro & Kaleidoscope Opening Aratoi Museum of Art and History
🌿 Open Day Stablehouse Design Garden – ANZAC Day Friday
🍸 Greytown Gin Hootenanny – The Bootleggers’ Run – This Saturday
🎨 Giant Crepe Flower Lamp… View moreWhat’s On in Wairarapa this week? Heaps! 🎉
🎨 Boro & Kaleidoscope Opening Aratoi Museum of Art and History
🌿 Open Day Stablehouse Design Garden – ANZAC Day Friday
🍸 Greytown Gin Hootenanny – The Bootleggers’ Run – This Saturday
🎨 Giant Crepe Flower Lamp Workshop Ventana Creative Collective
🎭 Live Shows at Wairarapa Events Centre:
– Hypnosis Show – Saturday
– Treasure Island - Sunday
🍔 Burger & Beer Festival at The Screening Room – April 24 to May 4
– 7 gourmet burgers + Martinborough Brewery beer pairings
🚗 American Car Day – This Sunday at Tui Brewery
📍 Find more events at the link below.
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Stablehouse is looking glorious dressed in its Van Gogh-esque pallet of autumn ambers, reds, yellows & oranges, so their tradition of opening the garden on Anzac Day continues.
Come and visit Wairarapa's only 5 Star 'Garden of National Significance' this Friday Anzac Day 25th… View moreStablehouse is looking glorious dressed in its Van Gogh-esque pallet of autumn ambers, reds, yellows & oranges, so their tradition of opening the garden on Anzac Day continues.
Come and visit Wairarapa's only 5 Star 'Garden of National Significance' this Friday Anzac Day 25th April, 10am - 4pm. 39 Morris Road, Te Ore Ore.
Attention all Kiwi petrolheads! Buckle up for a rip-roaring day at our Car Days, where you can flaunt your sweet ride to fellow enthusiasts and the public alike. Plus, you'll have the chance to compete for some epic prizes that are sure to rev your engine!
Get ready to soak up the … View moreAttention all Kiwi petrolheads! Buckle up for a rip-roaring day at our Car Days, where you can flaunt your sweet ride to fellow enthusiasts and the public alike. Plus, you'll have the chance to compete for some epic prizes that are sure to rev your engine!
Get ready to soak up the atmosphere with live music, delicious grub, and a refreshing ale. Swing by the Histui Museum for a bit of nostalgia, or hit up the Tui Shop for some merch to show off your Tui pride. Or, if you’re feeling laid-back, just kick back, relax, and let the crowd admire your ride while you swap stories with mates and family.
Sunday 27 April from 10am at Tui Brewery, State Highway 2, Mangatainoka.
Rolling up their sleeves and getting stuck into a ANZAC woodwork project has been the perfect way to forge a friendship, say Patrick Hogan Village residents Roger and Tony.
“We’ve made eight soldiers and 20 poppies plus the smaller poppies that go on the soldiers’ chests which we will … View moreRolling up their sleeves and getting stuck into a ANZAC woodwork project has been the perfect way to forge a friendship, say Patrick Hogan Village residents Roger and Tony.
“We’ve made eight soldiers and 20 poppies plus the smaller poppies that go on the soldiers’ chests which we will place around the gardens and outside the resident lounge here,” Roger says, agreeing that they will make a perfect backdrop for the village’s planned remembrance morning tea.
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Great things happen when people come together! The Volunteer Team Award celebrates a team of volunteers who are making a real difference through their collective effort.
Nominations are open! Know a volunteer team doing amazing mahi? Nominate them now using the link.
It might not be too late for you, but some people look back and wish they had taken a different career path.
If you could go back in time, would you choose something different? Let us know what you would have chosen in the comments below.
Police are monitoring gang movements through the Wellington region for a funeral today.
Motorists can expect to see a large number of gang members add associates travelling around the wider Wellington region. Police will have a visible presence as vehicles travel from Moera towards Foxton at … View morePolice are monitoring gang movements through the Wellington region for a funeral today.
Motorists can expect to see a large number of gang members add associates travelling around the wider Wellington region. Police will have a visible presence as vehicles travel from Moera towards Foxton at around 11am.
We remind those travelling on our roads to not act in a way that puts anybody’s safety at risk. Any unlawful behaviour where Police cannot take action at the time will be investigated and followed up with enforcement action.
If you have concerns for your safety, or witness illegal behaviour happening now, please call 111 immediately.
To report or send in any video footage of anyone causing concern, we encourage you to make a 105 report, either online or over the phone.
Information can also be anonymously provided via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
We hope you have a wonderful long weekend!
Maybe you have done some Easter baking, created an Easter egg hunt or decorated the house Easter themed - whatever your plans, share a photo of your Easter weekend moments below.
You'll be in to win a $100 Prezzy® card which you can spend on … View moreWe hope you have a wonderful long weekend!
Maybe you have done some Easter baking, created an Easter egg hunt or decorated the house Easter themed - whatever your plans, share a photo of your Easter weekend moments below.
You'll be in to win a $100 Prezzy® card which you can spend on chocolate, or whatever else your heart desires!
Behind every great community are small businesses with big hearts.
The Prospa Local Business Hero Awards celebrate the unsung heroes who do more than just business by bringing kindness, support, and joy to our neighbourhoods. Do you know a local business owner - or a member of the team - who … View moreBehind every great community are small businesses with big hearts.
The Prospa Local Business Hero Awards celebrate the unsung heroes who do more than just business by bringing kindness, support, and joy to our neighbourhoods. Do you know a local business owner - or a member of the team - who always goes the extra mile? Nominate them today and show your appreciation.
They could become New Zealand’s next Local Business Hero and earn a well-deserved reward for their incredible community spirit - plus you could win great prizes too!
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