1641 days ago

Stumps called for Basin Reserve groundsman Wes Armstrong

Reporter Community News

Do you remember Wes Armstrong at the Basin Reserve?
The name Wes Armstrong will forever be linked with Wellington’s Basin Reserve.
The 88 year-old died last week and his life will be celebrated with a service at the Poneke Rugby Club on Tuesday.
Armstrong spent 22 years tending his beloved Basin Reserve wicket and in an era where groundsmen ruled the roost, he was very much his own boss.

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3 days ago

Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

How many balls of string does it take to reach the moon?

(Peter from Carterton kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Peter!)

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4 days ago

Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝

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There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.

Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔

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Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
  • 72.8% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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  • 16.3% Hmm, maybe?
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  • 10.9% Yes!
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783 votes
18 hours ago

Celebrate in Style: Craft Your Own Decor with Testpots

The Team from Resene ColorShop Lower Hutt

Create handcrafted celebrations using Resene testpots. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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