Posts by Destination Wairarapa
782 days ago

Rita Angus at Aratoi Museum, Masterton

The Team from Destination Wairarapa

This weekend you can discover Rita Angus, a NZ art icon at Aratoi Museum of Art and History.
Rita Angus: New Zealand Modernist | He Ringatoi Hou o Aotearoa exhibition is on now, bringing together 20 pieces spanning Rita Angus's career as an artist. Pacifism, feminism and nature are themes which are drawn on and shaped so much of her work.
Showing until 26 November, Tuesday - Sunday 10am-4pm at Aratoi Museum of Art and History., Masterton.

Image credit: Rita Angus, Central Otago, 1953-56/1969, oil on canvas. © Reproduced courtesy of the Estate of Rita Angus. Gift of Douglas Lilburn,1972. Te Papa (1972-0030-1)

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21 hours ago

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

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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? ☀️🥝
  • 72.6% We work hard, we deserve a break!
    72.6% Complete
  • 17.7% Hmm, maybe?
    17.7% Complete
  • 9.7% Yes!
    9.7% Complete
237 votes
6 days ago

A riddle to start the festive season 🌲🎁🌟

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I'm a fruit. If you take away my first letter, I'm a crime. If you take away my first two letters, I'm an animal. If you take away my first and last letter, I'm a form of music. What am I?

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8 days ago

Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.

We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?

Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.

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Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
  • 53% Yes
    53% Complete
  • 47% No
    47% Complete
2175 votes