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There's been dozens of incredible entries in this year's Loveliest Letterbox competition. Which one is your favourite? Can you spot any from your neighbourhood?
Loveliest Letterbox is closing end of January so make sure you share colourful creations from your community asap. It's … View moreThere's been dozens of incredible entries in this year's Loveliest Letterbox competition. Which one is your favourite? Can you spot any from your neighbourhood?
Loveliest Letterbox is closing end of January so make sure you share colourful creations from your community asap. It's as simple as loading a picture of a lovely letterbox in your neighbourhood or from your travels - and you could win one of four great prizes!
Just wondering where to go (other than the beach!) to get sand for a sandpit? Need about 2 cubic meters.
I'm curious to see if there is any interest in setting up a "games" group. I have a gaziliion packs of cards and several cribbage boards. There's scruples, trivial pursuit, outburst, scrabble etc in the cupboard.
I spent a very pleasant afternoon playing cribbage with a friend … View moreI'm curious to see if there is any interest in setting up a "games" group. I have a gaziliion packs of cards and several cribbage boards. There's scruples, trivial pursuit, outburst, scrabble etc in the cupboard.
I spent a very pleasant afternoon playing cribbage with a friend today and it occurred to me that I would enjoy regular games evenings.
There are lots of card games and heaps of board games we could play.
Is there any interest out there
Hi neighbours,
A pod of about 50 dolphins were cruising between Princess Bay and Houghton Bay early this week when a couple of them got stranded in the shallows.
Luckily, a trio of locals scrambled down the steep cliffs to rescue the pair of dolphins from a small alcove in Houghton Bay.
Did you … View moreHi neighbours,
A pod of about 50 dolphins were cruising between Princess Bay and Houghton Bay early this week when a couple of them got stranded in the shallows.
Luckily, a trio of locals scrambled down the steep cliffs to rescue the pair of dolphins from a small alcove in Houghton Bay.
Did you see the dolphins or witness the rescue? Have you spotted dolphins in this kind of strife before? Where is the best place in the capital to spot visiting dolphins or whales?
To read more and watch a video of the rescue, click here.
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Hi team I’d like old RUSTY metal things I can use as planters in me garden- see attached images- happy to negotiate price. I’m sure you got one or two rusting away in the woolshed?! :-)
Unusual is good
Thank you!!
Eileen
So close - get your tickets now!
The Wairarapa Country Music Festival returns to the picturesque Tauherenikau Racecourse, near Featherston, this weekend: 11th - 13th January.
GLADSTONEBURY 3 is back on Sunday 20 January 2019. With great music, food, wine, beer and a range of fabulous craft … View moreSo close - get your tickets now!
The Wairarapa Country Music Festival returns to the picturesque Tauherenikau Racecourse, near Featherston, this weekend: 11th - 13th January.
GLADSTONEBURY 3 is back on Sunday 20 January 2019. With great music, food, wine, beer and a range of fabulous craft stalls, it's a great way to enjoy the Wellington Anniversary holiday weekend.
Check our web site for details and other fantastic events this summer.
Police are seeking further information into an incident at a camp site in Ngawi on the evening of Sunday, 16 December 2018 which resulted in a man being shot in the leg.
“We have made good progress and are confident that we will identify those responsible, but we still require some further … View morePolice are seeking further information into an incident at a camp site in Ngawi on the evening of Sunday, 16 December 2018 which resulted in a man being shot in the leg.
“We have made good progress and are confident that we will identify those responsible, but we still require some further assistance from the public,” says Detective Sergeant Bill van Woerkom. Read more here
If you can help, please contact Masterton Police on 06 370 0300.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
I have been busy making items for the Martinborough fair and these are lots of scraps that would be suitable for patchwork.
I am happy to drop off in Masterton
Spice up your Summer BBQ with Tegel Smokey Chipotle Chicken Tenders!
This simple recipe takes only 30 minutes to pull together and is guaranteed to be a hit with the kids, in-laws and neighbours. Chunky chicken tenders coated in flavoursome chipotle spices served with a delicious lemon garlic … View moreSpice up your Summer BBQ with Tegel Smokey Chipotle Chicken Tenders!
This simple recipe takes only 30 minutes to pull together and is guaranteed to be a hit with the kids, in-laws and neighbours. Chunky chicken tenders coated in flavoursome chipotle spices served with a delicious lemon garlic sour cream and parsnip and potato wedges, this will be the highlight of the barbie. Give them a go this weekend.
2.4m x 2.4m. As per attached photos. Still in manufacturers wrap. Purchased but no longer required. Can drop off if local. $550.
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