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Kia ora koutou, I’m Kara, and a co-chair of the Whaitua Te Whanganui-a-Tara Committee tasked with making recommendations to Greater Wellington Regional Council on the future of our coastal and freshwater quality, and how our water is used. Our waterways and all the fish and species that live in … View moreKia ora koutou, I’m Kara, and a co-chair of the Whaitua Te Whanganui-a-Tara Committee tasked with making recommendations to Greater Wellington Regional Council on the future of our coastal and freshwater quality, and how our water is used. Our waterways and all the fish and species that live in them are precious taonga, so we have set out to understand how they are valued and what should be done to provide the future we want for our water. I am also a conduit to Taranaki Whānui mana whenua on the Whaitua Committee.
Raised on our whānau farm in Wanui-o-mata, I have always been involved with supporting iwi in their freshwater projects and treaty settlement processes. As kaitiaki of the taiao, our taonga, it is incumbent upon each of us to preserve the integrity of our environment and way of life. This is a journey to save the health and mauri of our waterways, we need to fix urban water infrastructure and more ways to connect with our Wai.
We need to find solutions that are equitable and fair. Doing nothing is an option with our population growing fast and putting more pressure on our waste and storm water infrastructure.
Connect with us to talk about what we can do together. You can reach us at whaitua@gw.govt.nz. To see what we have been doing visit our Facebook page, and to share what you value about our water and your solutions have your say by following the link below.
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The Wairarapa District Health Board has agreed to allow some Eketāhuna patients to receive treatmen…
Greytown Heritage Trust is celebrating 25 years in the gardens at Cobblestones Museum Greytown. Sunday 15 3-5.30pm There will be High Tea and a charity art auction featuring paintings by Greytown and Hawkes Bay artists. All in Cobblestones' lovely grounds Get your tickets from us at … View moreGreytown Heritage Trust is celebrating 25 years in the gardens at Cobblestones Museum Greytown. Sunday 15 3-5.30pm There will be High Tea and a charity art auction featuring paintings by Greytown and Hawkes Bay artists. All in Cobblestones' lovely grounds Get your tickets from us at Masterton or Martinborough i-SITEs or on Eventfinda.
Are you an aspiring or established travel videographer looking for a bigger platform to share your content? Imagine having your video shared on New Zealand's largest news website, and winning a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Europe.
Entries are now open for … View moreAre you an aspiring or established travel videographer looking for a bigger platform to share your content? Imagine having your video shared on New Zealand's largest news website, and winning a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Europe.
Entries are now open for Stuff Travel's first video competition.
"We want to see videos that inspire others to travel, be it to a destination in New Zealand or anywhere in the world. We're looking for content that informs, entertains, and is creatively shot," says judge and Stuff travel journalist and videographer Brook Sabin.
Enter our competition and you could win a European U River Cruise worth $12,500 including flights. Enter by 22/3/2020!
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Hi neighbours,
Lotto's $42 million Powerball rolled over on Wednesday night, boosting the prize to $50m on Saturday - potentially the biggest ever.
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Would anybody like some yellow Sisyrinchium plants, they have a small sweet little flower to brighten up your garden. 1 litre yogurt pot size clump $3 or 2 litre ice cream container size clump $5. Both have heaps of plants that can easily be split up. Would like to sell them asap.
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Take a look inside this weekend’s Sunday Star-times, where you’ll find the new look Homed publication, full of inspirational and award-winning content from Stuff, NZ House & Garden and NZ… View moreHi Neighbours,
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Take a look inside this weekend’s Sunday Star-times, where you’ll find the new look Homed publication, full of inspirational and award-winning content from Stuff, NZ House & Garden and NZ Gardener as well as the latest property listings from all around the country.
For even more home ideas, take a look at Homed.co.nz or neighbourly.co.nz for listings in your area.
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Kia ora koutou, I am Tui Lewis and I represent the Hutt City Council on the Whaitua Te Whanganui-a-Tara Committee, set up by the Greater Wellington Regional Council to make recommendations for maintaining and improving our taonga – our fresh and coastal waters.
I am honoured to have the … View moreKia ora koutou, I am Tui Lewis and I represent the Hutt City Council on the Whaitua Te Whanganui-a-Tara Committee, set up by the Greater Wellington Regional Council to make recommendations for maintaining and improving our taonga – our fresh and coastal waters.
I am honoured to have the privilege of serving Te Awakarangi and to support the kaitiakitanga of our special environment with the Whaitua Te Whanganui-a-Tara committee. We are looking forward to working with you to maintain and improve the quality of the water in our catchments. Growing population is placing an immense pressure on our waste and stormwater pipes. We need to fix our infrastructure to leave a healthier catchment to our children, and fixing infrastructure is costly. These are big changes, and needs to reflect our communities’ views informed by good evidence and information to find solutions that are fair and equitable.
Come and talk to me about what we can do together. Connect with us to talk about what we can do together. You can reach us at whaitua@gw.govt.nz. To see what we have been doing visit our Facebook page, and to share what you value about our water and your solutions have your say by following the link below.
Sounds Amazing!!
Dine in a beautiful vineyard setting at Stonecutter Vineyard Martinborough for a fabulous wine matched lunch.
Enjoy a delicious six course lunch and chat to Chef Adam Newell from Union Square while you dine. Wine matches
are presented by the legendary wine guy Richard Klien
… View moreSounds Amazing!!
Dine in a beautiful vineyard setting at Stonecutter Vineyard Martinborough for a fabulous wine matched lunch.
Enjoy a delicious six course lunch and chat to Chef Adam Newell from Union Square while you dine. Wine matches
are presented by the legendary wine guy Richard Klien
Live music throughout the afternoon.
1st March 1-6pm
Tickets available at the Martinborough and Masterton i-SITE's. Be in quick.
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