1933 days ago

Tourism doing well in Wairarapa

Reporter Community News

The Wairarapa is bucking a national trend as the only region in the country to to experience a growth, in a sector ravaged by New Zealand’s Covid response.

Wairarapa enjoyed a two per cent growth in tourism numbers for the year until July 31, while every other area was well into negative territory.

Not traditionally a destination for the international travelling crowd, Wairarapa’s wine, great outdoors and events are hoovering up domestic tourists.

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Washing soda

Sharon from Avalon

I have a 20kg bag of washing soda. Bought it sometime ago. I don't have a need for it. Anyone interested please message me.