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Now is the time to recognize and celebrate the incredible volunteers who make a real impact in our communities.
Know someone who goes above and beyond? Submit your nominations today!
Nominations close 9 May 2025.
This year, we’re celebrating four award categories:
🏆 Mitre10 Volunteer… View moreNow is the time to recognize and celebrate the incredible volunteers who make a real impact in our communities.
Know someone who goes above and beyond? Submit your nominations today!
Nominations close 9 May 2025.
This year, we’re celebrating four award categories:
🏆 Mitre10 Volunteer of the Year – Honouring an outstanding volunteer making a lasting impact
💡 Youth Award – Recognizing an inspiring young volunteer under 25
🌿 Te Ao Māori Award – Celebrating leadership in embedding Te Tiriti values
👥 Volunteer Team Award – Acknowledging a group of volunteers creating change together
Are you subdividing or developing and don’t know where to start? Our Wellington based team are experienced practitioners in resource consent preparation & processing, landscape architecture & urban design – and much more!
What sets us apart? Our extensive experience collaborating … View moreAre you subdividing or developing and don’t know where to start? Our Wellington based team are experienced practitioners in resource consent preparation & processing, landscape architecture & urban design – and much more!
What sets us apart? Our extensive experience collaborating with Councils and making sure we put quality at the forefront of everything we do, enabling us to provide you with the best quality advice possible.
Check out our website and feel free to get in touch – we look forward to working with you.
Four modern bar stools. Swivel and raise and lower. Some surface rust on one but could be sanded and painted. $40 for all
We are all set up and looking forward to seeing you at The King Lion Hall, King Street, Upper Hutt for our market tomorrow between 8am and 11am.
Have a good think about it, and let us know...
If you could invent one piece of technology to make life easier, what would it be?
Comment below with what you think would be a handy new invention - it may even already exist!
Saturday 29th at The King Lion Hall, King Street, Upper Hutt 8-11am
Plants, Lemons, Crafts, Quality Clothing, Books, Toys, Jigsaws, Household Things and More. Tables may be available, just $5.
Get there early for good parking, We are definitely on, hope that you are too.
Saturday 29th at The King Lion Hall, King Street 8-11am
Plants, Lemons, Crafts, Quality Clothing, Books, Toys, Jigsaws, Household things, and More. Tables may be available, just $5.
Get there early for good parking. We are definitely go, hope that you are too.
I have a lot available. 400 plus left
Will sell in small lots.
Can deliver at cost
Not a fan of needles? No problem—you can still support blood donation!
Help New Zealand Blood Service & New Zealand Red Cross donors relax, provide refreshments, and be part of a life-saving team! "Make a cuppa, hold a hand and be a friendly face for blood donors."
You can … View moreNot a fan of needles? No problem—you can still support blood donation!
Help New Zealand Blood Service & New Zealand Red Cross donors relax, provide refreshments, and be part of a life-saving team! "Make a cuppa, hold a hand and be a friendly face for blood donors."
You can register your interest by searching the role ID number (#8942) on our website by clicking the link below!
The Wairarapa Autumn Plant Fair brings together plant lovers, expert growers, and stunning garden displays. With access to two breathtaking gardens and a wide variety of rare and high-quality plants, this is an event you don’t want to miss.
🌿 Explore Two Beautiful Gardens: Longbush Cottage … View moreThe Wairarapa Autumn Plant Fair brings together plant lovers, expert growers, and stunning garden displays. With access to two breathtaking gardens and a wide variety of rare and high-quality plants, this is an event you don’t want to miss.
🌿 Explore Two Beautiful Gardens: Longbush Cottage & Parkvale Gardens
🛍️ Buy Unique Plants: Rare and high-quality plants, locally grown
👨🌾 Meet the Growers: Expert advice from local growers and artisans
🍽️ Food & Drinks: Enjoy great food and coffee from local vendors
📅 Date: Sunday, 30 March 2025
🕘 Time: 9 AM - 3 PM
📍 Locations: Longbush Cottage & Parkvale Gardens
🎟️ Tickets: $20 – Available online or at the gate
Get ready to fire up those engines because the Tui Truck Stop Show and Shine is back at the Tui Brewery in Mangatainoka on Sunday, March 30, 2025! This is your chance to showcase your rigs and compete for some seriously awesome prizes—all in celebration of the trucking community!
Gates open … View moreGet ready to fire up those engines because the Tui Truck Stop Show and Shine is back at the Tui Brewery in Mangatainoka on Sunday, March 30, 2025! This is your chance to showcase your rigs and compete for some seriously awesome prizes—all in celebration of the trucking community!
Gates open for trucks to park at 08.00 am and to the public at 09:00 am. Entry for spectators is FREE!
Also enjoy free brewery tours, groove to live music, and feast on delicious bites from the food trucks. And let’s not forget, the Tui kitchen and bar will be serving up your favourite drinks and snacks!
Prize giving will be at 1pm. For a full list of prize categories please visit their website.
Pile of Weekend gardener magazines, 37 approximately
$15 the lot
Pickup in Greytown
The Destination Wairarapa What's On webpage is chock full of notices for Wairarapa events and festivals, exhibitions and shows, promotions and markets.
Stay in the loop - visit our website and make sure you sign up for the weekly What’s On email.
It is that time of year and our Quince tree is producing far more quinces than we can handle ... available free here in Martinborough :-)
It’s almost time to celebrate the incredible volunteers who make a real difference in our community! The Mahi Aroha Awards recognise the dedication, passion and impact of those who give their time to help others.
Nominations open on March 31 – get ready to put the spotlight on the amazing … View moreIt’s almost time to celebrate the incredible volunteers who make a real difference in our community! The Mahi Aroha Awards recognise the dedication, passion and impact of those who give their time to help others.
Nominations open on March 31 – get ready to put the spotlight on the amazing individuals and teams shaping our communities through volunteering.
Stay tuned for more details, and start thinking about who you’d love to see recognized!
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