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There's plenty of festival fun this weekend with a Greytown Christmas Market in the Town Hall
on Saturday from 10am till 3pm. Stock up on olive oils, plants, honey, arts and crafts, soaps, jewellery, beauty products, wooden handmade bowls and all sorts of other locally made products. 31 stall… View moreThere's plenty of festival fun this weekend with a Greytown Christmas Market in the Town Hall
on Saturday from 10am till 3pm. Stock up on olive oils, plants, honey, arts and crafts, soaps, jewellery, beauty products, wooden handmade bowls and all sorts of other locally made products. 31 stall holders will be there. Meanwhile at Cobblestones there's a family fun day on with games and activities to join in. Martin Bosley's Yellow Brick Road Oyster Saloon pops up outside Pinnochio on Friday and Saturday evenings from 5pm and there's a whole new light projection show to see on the colonial buildings as soon as it's dark. It's really putting a sparkle into this winter. Come and see it!
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I'm working on a travel story for Stuff about the things that have surprised returning Kiwis about New Zealand. If you have recently returned from overseas or know someone who has, it would be great to hear about the things that have stood out for you, for better or for worse. … View moreHi everyone,
I'm working on a travel story for Stuff about the things that have surprised returning Kiwis about New Zealand. If you have recently returned from overseas or know someone who has, it would be great to hear about the things that have stood out for you, for better or for worse. Whether it's to do with the weather, the cost of things, the public transport, the food, the housing, the people or something else entirely, we'd be keen to hear about it. Please remember that your comment may be included in the article, unless you say you don't want it to be. Thank you.
Have you got a Kind Neighbour in your hood? We've teamed up with our mates at AMI to shout-out the good people up and down the country that have been nominated by others in their community. Get your shout outs in to our AMI Kind Neighbour Page and you and your nominee could win a $50 Prezzy® … View moreHave you got a Kind Neighbour in your hood? We've teamed up with our mates at AMI to shout-out the good people up and down the country that have been nominated by others in their community. Get your shout outs in to our AMI Kind Neighbour Page and you and your nominee could win a $50 Prezzy® Card AND a shout out in your local paper! Check out last weeks below ⬇️⬇️
"My neighbour Ann, a retired special ed teacher, goes the extra mile for her community. On her neighbourhood walks she notices blocked drains, or dangerous pavements on school routes and spends time phoning the Council to get them fixed. She is part of a local group that petitioned for new school crossings on Takanini School Road. She volunteers at the local school for free maths tuition. She sets a really great example of looking out for her community and makes the world a better place."
Drive home in a Nissan Qashqai ST-L* during the month of July and enjoy zero deposit and 1.9% Finance! Also comes with a 5 year, 150,000km factory warranty, which is transferable if sold. Terms and conditions apply.
How much of your wall space is taken up by art? I barely have any wall space left, myself. Seems like I'm in good company though. We've been covering our walls in art for... oh, only about 44,000 years. More recently, art has become an expression of our personalities, and taste. Take a … View moreHow much of your wall space is taken up by art? I barely have any wall space left, myself. Seems like I'm in good company though. We've been covering our walls in art for... oh, only about 44,000 years. More recently, art has become an expression of our personalities, and taste. Take a look at 6 times art made the room more than just a space to live in...
NZ Gardener and Ryman Healthcare are on the hunt for the 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year! We're looking for green thumbs doing heroic work for their community.
Do you know someone sharing the veggies they've grown with their neighbours? Perhaps locals restoring a park in the… View moreNZ Gardener and Ryman Healthcare are on the hunt for the 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year! We're looking for green thumbs doing heroic work for their community.
Do you know someone sharing the veggies they've grown with their neighbours? Perhaps locals restoring a park in the area to bring back birds, or a group of neighbours doing a great job in their community garden. Nominate them today!
Click here and tell us why they deserve to be this year's Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year.
Built for the week and the weekend, the Nissan Navara range combines excellent fuel economy and efficiency - but never at the expense of power and performance. The full-length, fully boxed ladder-frame is ready to pull some serious weight with heavy-duty components, including braking and cooling … View moreBuilt for the week and the weekend, the Nissan Navara range combines excellent fuel economy and efficiency - but never at the expense of power and performance. The full-length, fully boxed ladder-frame is ready to pull some serious weight with heavy-duty components, including braking and cooling systems, plus plenty of power and low-end torque. All new Nissan Navaras come with a 5 year, 150,000km factory warranty, which is transferable if sold.
Take advantage of Nissan's 1.9% finance and make zero deposit over 36 months across the entire SUV range. PLUS all new Nissans come with a 5 year, 150,000km factory warranty, which is transferable if sold. Terms and conditions apply.
One of the most scenic hot air balloon flights in the world - among the mountains in Queenstown - has slashed prices by a third to attract Kiwi travellers. Click the link below to read more.
I loved chatting with Timaru craftsman Duncan Cottle about his beautiful work on this ceiling rose. He sculpted, molded and cast the whole thing by hand, with just trial and error to guide him. How cool is that? I found it so inspiring. Chatting to him made me want to give it a go myself. I reckon … View moreI loved chatting with Timaru craftsman Duncan Cottle about his beautiful work on this ceiling rose. He sculpted, molded and cast the whole thing by hand, with just trial and error to guide him. How cool is that? I found it so inspiring. Chatting to him made me want to give it a go myself. I reckon I might start with something a little simpler first, however. Those Acanthus leaves look so good... but also quite difficult! Maybe an art deco rose, to match my 30s house? Anyway, I'd love to hear from anyone else whose created something lovely for their homes from scratch. Drop me a line and let me know what DIY magic you've been up to!
The recent restoration project on Masterton’s Last Anzac statue has revived an eight-decade old myst…
Time to go through your stash and book a table to sell your treasures or donate it to our charity table (King Street Artworks who support people throughout the Wairarapa)
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With Covid-19 still a very real risk, people who are unwell are told to stay home, and to keep any sickly kids home too - but what if you don't have any more sick leave owing?
Most Kiwis are entitled to five days of sick leave a year, but some - often those in lower paid jobs - get less.
… View moreWith Covid-19 still a very real risk, people who are unwell are told to stay home, and to keep any sickly kids home too - but what if you don't have any more sick leave owing?
Most Kiwis are entitled to five days of sick leave a year, but some - often those in lower paid jobs - get less.
New Zealand’s minimum sick leave allowance is one of the lowest in the OECD. In Australia they get 10 days, in most European countries it’s even more.
Should Kiwis be entitled to more sick leave?
To read more, click here.
If anyone has a shop, works in a shop, takeway shop, gas station, clinic or library and can print this out please help. Anywhere in Masterton or Carterton please put in your window. Please help us find ANGEL.
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