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Moving into William Sanders Village provided Graham and Karrin Byrnes with the perfect chance to give back to a community that was right on their doorstep, with beloved pet Maggie being the key to their success.
The couple heard about the St John therapy pets programme not long after moving into… View moreMoving into William Sanders Village provided Graham and Karrin Byrnes with the perfect chance to give back to a community that was right on their doorstep, with beloved pet Maggie being the key to their success.
The couple heard about the St John therapy pets programme not long after moving into Ryman Healthcare’s Devonport village in 2021, and now take Maggie to visit residents in the village care centre three times a week.
Click read more to read about Maggie's pawsome work.
New Season's Fruit Trees are now available at Clareville Nursery & Garden Centre. List available upon request via email. Open 8.30am-5pm everyday
Good news for fans of creative expression and kiwi excellence ... poet Selina Tusitala Marsh has been announced as the inaugural Commonwealth Poet Laureate!
Marsh says, "When we honour the artistry within our communities, whether it flows from Sāmoa, my mother's island, or New … View moreGood news for fans of creative expression and kiwi excellence ... poet Selina Tusitala Marsh has been announced as the inaugural Commonwealth Poet Laureate!
Marsh says, "When we honour the artistry within our communities, whether it flows from Sāmoa, my mother's island, or New Zealand, where I was born and grew up, we recognise the inherent dignity and worth of every person whose story deserves to be told."
Congratulations Selina, ka pai.
We hope this news brings a smile!
Buy any red testpot 60 mL from your local Resene owned ColorShop between 17 -31 July 2025 and Resene will donate $1 to Cure Kids.
The more red testpots you buy, the more will be donated!
This quick and customisable project is ideal for those without a sturdy tree to hang a swing from, and it’s sure to bring joy to your little ones. Find out how to make and stain your own in your favourite Resene Woodsman wood stain finish with these easy step by step instructions.
Kia ora neighbours
We all wind down differently at the end of the day. Some of us drift off to the sound of soft rain, calming music, or a bit of white noise. Others? We need total silence and darkness to truly switch off.
How about you — do you need sound to soothe, or stillness to reset?
… View moreKia ora neighbours
We all wind down differently at the end of the day. Some of us drift off to the sound of soft rain, calming music, or a bit of white noise. Others? We need total silence and darkness to truly switch off.
How about you — do you need sound to soothe, or stillness to reset?
Vote below and feel free to share what works for you. Your go-to bedtime trick might help someone else in the neighbourhood get a better night’s rest too
Found yesterday white puppy wearing a red studded collar. Checked not chipped .
Found in Bannister st.
Last year, the Commerce Commission announced it had agreed to increase revenue limits to facilitate the maintenance and improvement of the electricity network.
Consumer NZ have revealed their latest annual energy survey, and found that 11% of consumers have had to cut back on their heating, and … View moreLast year, the Commerce Commission announced it had agreed to increase revenue limits to facilitate the maintenance and improvement of the electricity network.
Consumer NZ have revealed their latest annual energy survey, and found that 11% of consumers have had to cut back on their heating, and 20% of people have been struggling to pay their power bill in the past year.
How does your region compare? You can view and compare how the average monthly household use, charges, and bills vary regionally here.
We want to know: Is your household paying more for electricity this year?
Do you have any advice for your community on what changes you have found most effective in keeping costs down in your home or office? Share below!
Children’s play kitchen with some pots etc and pretend food items and packets
Children’s double sided easel
Free - must be picked up
Thank you
This includes a toy farm with tractor trailer and some other bits. A space ship, A garage with 2 cars, and a box of various bits and pieces and figures.
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Don’t miss your chance to WIN one of five iPads, valued at $699 each!
Simply grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, solve the puzzle, find the prize word, and enter it online at thepost.co.nz/puzzletime.
The more puzzles you complete, the higher your chance to WIN! The competition ends … View moreDon’t miss your chance to WIN one of five iPads, valued at $699 each!
Simply grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, solve the puzzle, find the prize word, and enter it online at thepost.co.nz/puzzletime.
The more puzzles you complete, the higher your chance to WIN! The competition ends on 28 July. To find out more about participating newspapers,click here.
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Artificial intelligence programs such as ChatGPT are here to stay - the question now is, how will they shape the future? Will the use of AI to complete daily tasks, particularly school work, impact cognitive abilities and creativity?
Recent work out of a MIT Media Lab suggests that people who … View moreArtificial intelligence programs such as ChatGPT are here to stay - the question now is, how will they shape the future? Will the use of AI to complete daily tasks, particularly school work, impact cognitive abilities and creativity?
Recent work out of a MIT Media Lab suggests that people who used ChatGPT have lower brain engagement than those who did not when writing their essays. While the MIT Media Lab work has driven headlines recently, others have been quick to remind us that the fear of technology is nothing new.
We want to know: Is AI an addition to the technological toolbox, or should we be having bigger conversations about the impact of AI technology?
Join the Resene wallpaper experts for this free event!
Learn about the latest wallpaper and mural trends and get tips and tricks on hanging wallpaper. Get all your wallpaper questions answered by our wallpaper expert!
Where
Masterton Resene ColorShop: 286 Queen Street
When
Tuesday 29 … View moreJoin the Resene wallpaper experts for this free event!
Learn about the latest wallpaper and mural trends and get tips and tricks on hanging wallpaper. Get all your wallpaper questions answered by our wallpaper expert!
Where
Masterton Resene ColorShop: 286 Queen Street
When
Tuesday 29 July 2025, 5.30pm – 8pm
Please RSVP to
masterton.colorshop@resene.co.nz
FREE to attend.
Please RSVP. We look forward to seeing you!
The grille fabrics is saggy.
Some minor cosmetic marks.
In good used condition.
Pickup Masterton
For the Black Ferns/All Blacks double header rugby game on Saturday, July 12, 2025, Metlink is providing extra train services on the Wairarapa Line. There will be a special train departing Masterton for Wellington at 2:20 PM and another departing Wellington for Masterton at 10:00 PM. The price of … View moreFor the Black Ferns/All Blacks double header rugby game on Saturday, July 12, 2025, Metlink is providing extra train services on the Wairarapa Line. There will be a special train departing Masterton for Wellington at 2:20 PM and another departing Wellington for Masterton at 10:00 PM. The price of public transport is included in your match-day ticket for all trains, buses (excluding the Airport Express), and ferries.
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