253 days ago

🎈 Getting to The 2025 Wairarapa Balloon Family Carnival this Saturday 🎈

Denver Grenell from Destination Wairarapa

Here’s what you need to know:
πŸ“ Location: Solway Showgrounds
πŸ•‘ 2pm: Carpark Opens
πŸ•’ 3pm: Gates Open

Heading North from Wellington, Upper Hutt, Kapiti Coast:
πŸš— Take State Highway 2 (SH2) north towards Masterton.
πŸ›£οΈ Follow SH2 through Featherston, Greytown, and Carterton.
πŸ™οΈ As you approach Masterton, stay on SH2.
➑️ Turn Left onto Judds Road. πŸŽ‰ Enter Solway Showgrounds and follow the signs to the south car parking area on your right.

Heading South (from Eketāhuna, Pahiatua, Palmerston North, Napier):
πŸš— Take State Highway 2 (SH2) south towards Masterton.
πŸ›£οΈ Drive through Eketāhuna and continue on to Masterton.
πŸ™οΈ Once in Masterton, stay straight on SH2 past the town centre.
➑️ Turn right onto Fleet Street, following the signs for Solway Showgrounds.
πŸ“ The entrance to Solway Showgrounds is on your left at 29 Fleet Street, Solway, Masterton.
πŸŽ‰ Enter Solway Showgrounds and follow the signs to the north car parking area on your left.

πŸ•’ Leave home early, give yourself plenty of time, and be patient.
For more information, check out: www.nzballoons.co.nz......

πŸš† Please note: There are no suitable train times from Wellington to Solway Showgrounds

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4 days ago

Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!

Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?

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Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
  • 79.9% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
    79.9% Complete
  • 20.1% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
    20.1% Complete
826 votes
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2 hours ago

SHOP LOCAL THIS XMAS - FARMERS MARKET SOLWAY SHOWGROUNDS MASTERTON

Lynne from Masterton District

Come along to our Farmers Market & Crafts held EVERY Saturday Rain or Shine

YES we are open on the 27th December 2025

BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS ALONG FOR MORNING TEA AND COFFEE, AND HAVE A BROWSE AROUND OUR WONDERFUL MARKET

HOT OFF THE PRESS:

DANIEL’S SPUDS are back at the market this week. Agria potatoes freshly dug this week.

And of course, there is always lots on offer: Hot Food, fresh Coffee, Fresh Vege stall, Yummy Honey, fresh bread to name just a few.

We have a fabulous array of creative gifts on display and available for purchase.
Don’t miss the awesome Paua art, wooden toys, embroidered tea towels, olive oil, Crocheted toys, woollen items to mention just a few

We even have live music to get your toes tapping and we are always ready for a friendly chat. For a great day out or an early morning visit we have something for everyone.

We have a new Facebook page:
Wairarapa Farmers Market 2025 - have a look and view our newsletter for this week.
We also have a Eftpos terminal where you can access cash for your Farmers Market purchases. Come and have a look, I’m sure you will be pleasantly surprised.
Look forward to seeing you.

10 hours ago

Create a Stunning Stain Feature Wall with Resene Colorwood

The Team from Resene ColorShop Masterton

Transform your living room into a work of art with Resene Colorwood wood stains. Find out how to create your own stain feature wall with these easy step by step instructions.

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