Western Lake, Featherston

Made a gain on a property you've sold recently?

The team Reporter from Sunday Star Times

Hi Neighbourly - we're looking for someone who's made a capital gain on a property they've sold recently and is willing to chat about that in a news story. Can you help? Email susan.edmunds@stuff.co.nz

Got your Pukaha Garden Tour ticket yet?

Come in and get your ticket from either of our two i-SITEs - and get your printed Tour 2019 map (CASH ONLY - $5). See you soon!

Special prices for our special editions!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

You'll see this promotion in our upcoming November issue, but it's so exciting we can't wait to show you! Our annual Garden Diary for 2020 PLUS a special edition to commemorate our 75th anniversary this year, How To Grow Veges 1944-2019. You can order them now for the early bird … View moreYou'll see this promotion in our upcoming November issue, but it's so exciting we can't wait to show you! Our annual Garden Diary for 2020 PLUS a special edition to commemorate our 75th anniversary this year, How To Grow Veges 1944-2019. You can order them now for the early bird price of $11.90 each - that's a 25% savings off the retail price of $15.90 (offer will end when they hit the newsstands next month). Order online or phone 0800 624 744.

Find instant savings with SuperGold

SuperGold

SuperGold helps 750,000 older New Zealanders stretch their money further.

There’s more than 10,000 places across the country giving SuperGold discounts and special offers on everyday essentials like fuel, food, travel and healthcare.

But how do you find them? SuperGold has that sorted with… View moreSuperGold helps 750,000 older New Zealanders stretch their money further.

There’s more than 10,000 places across the country giving SuperGold discounts and special offers on everyday essentials like fuel, food, travel and healthcare.

But how do you find them? SuperGold has that sorted with a brand new website and app - great for the many tech-savvy over 65s.

The app is the fastest and easiest way to find discounts and offers when you’re out and about. So why not take advantage?

Visit www.supergold.govt.nz to find out more, or download the free SuperGoldNZ app for your smartphone or tablet, from the App Store or Google Play. Find out more

How will you be watching the game this weekend?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Why not challenge yourself to watch the game with your neighbours? It could be as simple as inviting the guy next door along to the pub or organising a BBQ. Let us know your plans and win prizes! Final draw takes place on Monday. Find out more here #neighbourlysupporters

Gardener wanted

Dorothy from Greytown

Gardener wanted to weed, and tidy up. 1,, 2 hrs a fortnight. 06 3049748

Pea weevil restrictions

biosecuritynewzealand

Restrictions are still in place in the Wairarapa.

We have successfully reduced the number of pests invading our plants, but we still need your help to eradicate this completely.

So please, no pea planting, no pea seeds and no pea straw.

This pest has the potential to destroy pea crops, so … View moreRestrictions are still in place in the Wairarapa.

We have successfully reduced the number of pests invading our plants, but we still need your help to eradicate this completely.

So please, no pea planting, no pea seeds and no pea straw.

This pest has the potential to destroy pea crops, so restrictions are for both commercial and residential growers. With your help, we can eradicate pea weevil completely.

If you see peas growing, get in touch: 0800 80 99 66, or biosecurity.govt.nz/peaweevil

Thanks for your support, we cannot do this without you. Find out more

Staff shortages at Wairarapa DHB put hospital into 'code red'

Piers Fuller Reporter from News of Wairarapa

  For the second time this month Wairarapa District Health Board has declared a "code red" at its …

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Duncan St Outage - 22 October

The Team from Wellington Water

Thanks for your patience last night after another unscheduled interruption to water supply on Duncan Street and the surrounding area.
The existing watermain is fragile and prone to bursts, the watermain renewal will significantly reduce the risk of bursts in the future.

We’ve got a few more … View moreThanks for your patience last night after another unscheduled interruption to water supply on Duncan Street and the surrounding area.
The existing watermain is fragile and prone to bursts, the watermain renewal will significantly reduce the risk of bursts in the future.

We’ve got a few more weeks of work to do on this project and will do everything possible to limit disruption.

Lion's Market

Brian from Maoribank

Hello everybody
The next market at the King Lion Hall in King Street is on this Saturday October 26, 8-11am. As well as the popular indoor and outdoor plants there will be new season's lemons, quality clothing, books, toys, and household things. Come along and have a look, you may be … View moreHello everybody
The next market at the King Lion Hall in King Street is on this Saturday October 26, 8-11am. As well as the popular indoor and outdoor plants there will be new season's lemons, quality clothing, books, toys, and household things. Come along and have a look, you may be surprised at what you find ! Enquiries to Brian 5264059

FOR ALL THE XMAS LIGHTS ENTHOUSIASTES

Evelyne from Maoribank

I have lots of Xmas lights housings for your transformers plus extra multi boxes to plug them in. Different sizes they our outside ones . All painted. Am an X winner 2008 but do not do any longer. Please if you need some contact me and offer me a price these houses can take 29 to 30 transformers. I… View moreI have lots of Xmas lights housings for your transformers plus extra multi boxes to plug them in. Different sizes they our outside ones . All painted. Am an X winner 2008 but do not do any longer. Please if you need some contact me and offer me a price these houses can take 29 to 30 transformers. I used to have 405 transformers so hubby made them for me. No photos cause their are u der house.the rest of them are still under house some quite big.

UPPER HUTT UNIFORM

Evelyne from Maoribank

Have a uniform to sell. It is a small size. The jersey is size 92 the jacket says small shorts 14 and 4 blouses says 14. Lots of socks. Most of it looks new the skirt don’t know size. Would like 100.00. Please

Negotiable

Strong wind watch

Neighbourly.co.nz

MetService has issued a strong wind watch for Wairarapa.

Valid: 7 hours from 3:00am to 10:00am Wednesday.
Forecast: Southerly winds may approach severe gale in exposed places during this time.

An update for severe weather will be issued by 9:00pm Tuesday 22 Oct 2019.

Open day at Pukaha Mount Bruce

Pixie from

What a fantastic opportunity for families to enjoy our very own "Pukaha Wildlife Centre". See native wildlife and walk among ancient forest. Entry is by koha (donation), doors opening this year on the 27th October. 10am and closing at 4pm.
Enjoy a tour and talk with the Rangers.
Plenty … View moreWhat a fantastic opportunity for families to enjoy our very own "Pukaha Wildlife Centre". See native wildlife and walk among ancient forest. Entry is by koha (donation), doors opening this year on the 27th October. 10am and closing at 4pm.
Enjoy a tour and talk with the Rangers.
Plenty of activities from Rangitāne and Pūkaha Cultural Demonstrations and Workshops. Great fun activities for all ages.
Yummy food stalls and local arts & crafts stalls too.
Don't forget to bring cash for food and market stalls.

FREE buses throughout the Wairarapa courtesy of the Masterton District Council. To book your place, contact Zoe at Tranzit on 06 370 6600
or Email zoef@tranzit.co.nz
.