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A Tauranga man has filed a complaint with the Commerce Commission, claiming that due to dynamic pricing, it’s cheaper for him to fly to Los Angeles than to book a flight for his daughter from Tauranga to Wellington.
Do you think their pricing needs addressed to encourage more people to fly?
Whether it's craft, haberdashery, woodwork or upcycling, we'd love to see what you've been working on lately.
You may even spark someone else's creativity...
Tell us about your current project or show us a picture in the comments below...
ANZAC Day is a time to reflect, remember, and honour those who served.
It’s also a powerful reminder of the impact of war and the courage of those who stood for something greater than themselves.
We're interested to hear what ANZAC Day means to you and your whānau, and about any … View moreANZAC Day is a time to reflect, remember, and honour those who served.
It’s also a powerful reminder of the impact of war and the courage of those who stood for something greater than themselves.
We're interested to hear what ANZAC Day means to you and your whānau, and about any special traditions you follow each year.
Perhaps you have a loved one who served? If you feel comfortable, we’d love for you to share their story here with us.
Check out fresh, practical ideas to better your homes, gardens and lifestyles with 140+ exhibitors all in one easy location! Doors open from the 9 to 11 of May for the Wellington Better Home and Living Show There’ll be kitchens, builders, double glazing, spas, heating, flooring, homewares, … View moreCheck out fresh, practical ideas to better your homes, gardens and lifestyles with 140+ exhibitors all in one easy location! Doors open from the 9 to 11 of May for the Wellington Better Home and Living Show There’ll be kitchens, builders, double glazing, spas, heating, flooring, homewares, landscaping, health, beauty, well-being, artisan goods, delicious food & coffee. All you need under one roof the 9th to 11th of May at Sky Stadium.
Join the fun with the Neighbourly 2 for 1 Adult Ticket Offer
There are so many fabulous reasons to visit the show, enjoy a day out with friends with a huge range of exhibitors to improve your homes, lifestyles and outdoors. Join Resident Builder Peter Wolfkamp on Saturday at the show for his free Ask an Expert session, enjoy a delicious range of artisan foods, get creative with the kids at Resene Paint a Pot on Saturday and Sunday and lots more!
Save the date in your diaries: 9 - 11 May at the Wellington Better Home and Living Show
Fri & Sat 10 – 5, Sun 10 – 4
Sky Stadium, Wellington
Adults $5
Gold Card Friday $2.50
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Coopers brewing kit contains brewing barrel with tap and airlock, , hydrometer, stirring spoon, 25 bottles, Dextrose brewing sugar 1kg, campden tablets, CD instructions
Celebrate the start of the junior rugby season by getting down to the Cake Tin and showing off your club colours for Club Round!
Looking for a thoughtful gift for Mum? Give her something she'll enjoy all year round with a magazine subscription!
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Enjoy these 1-year … View moreLooking for a thoughtful gift for Mum? Give her something she'll enjoy all year round with a magazine subscription!
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What’s On in Wairarapa this week? Heaps! 🎉
🎨 Boro & Kaleidoscope Opening Aratoi Museum of Art and History
🌿 Open Day Stablehouse Design Garden – ANZAC Day Friday
🍸 Greytown Gin Hootenanny – The Bootleggers’ Run – This Saturday
🎨 Giant Crepe Flower Lamp… View moreWhat’s On in Wairarapa this week? Heaps! 🎉
🎨 Boro & Kaleidoscope Opening Aratoi Museum of Art and History
🌿 Open Day Stablehouse Design Garden – ANZAC Day Friday
🍸 Greytown Gin Hootenanny – The Bootleggers’ Run – This Saturday
🎨 Giant Crepe Flower Lamp Workshop Ventana Creative Collective
🎭 Live Shows at Wairarapa Events Centre:
– Hypnosis Show – Saturday
– Treasure Island - Sunday
🍔 Burger & Beer Festival at The Screening Room – April 24 to May 4
– 7 gourmet burgers + Martinborough Brewery beer pairings
🚗 American Car Day – This Sunday at Tui Brewery
📍 Find more events at the link below.
#AnzacDay2025
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A while back, I was sitting in the day lounge of the Resthome with my mum ( who hass since passed) on one side, and a delightful resident lady on my other.
Over our cuppa we began to chat;
I asked her what was life before she lived in Resthome care like for … View more#AnzacDay2025
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A while back, I was sitting in the day lounge of the Resthome with my mum ( who hass since passed) on one side, and a delightful resident lady on my other.
Over our cuppa we began to chat;
I asked her what was life before she lived in Resthome care like for her?
She replied, It was over in a flash;
One minute I was happily raising our family on a sheep farm, (which we were bilited after the war) helping in the sheds, working alongside my darling husband; the next minute our children had grown and left the country life for the city to find their own way.
Then of course there was the war to live through.
I listened as a silence passed while she recalled that time.
My darling then had a stroke and died. she said sadly...and before I knew it, I became overnight frail, and so here I am...spoken in one flippant sentence.
She reminded me; and said" One day your life will flash before your eyes".
I couldn't help but see her eyes filled with tears, mixed in love,joy, sadness and wisdom all rolled into one, when she said that.It stuck.
It reminded me how quickly time does pass and how right this elegant lady was...also just how much knowledge and opportunity for connection I value in our wise older generation.
I guess now with war, Its the Internet as our Cyber war, not to mention the 1st and 2nd world war or the wars in places with civil war, then there's all terrorism and ethnic violence just to name futile war's.
Dear oh Dear we never learn."She said".
Yet even with all these wars we can still fight and find life is worth enjoying.
Some may say a bucket list is not worth having.
But I say with the going down of the sun, I will always remember to enjoy life, because of those who lost theirs for me.
Even in the Resthome.
I would say it's more vital than ever... on the fact that you aint gonna live forever , you might as well do whatever you enjoy (within reason) and to be as happy as you can while you do live!
I know it's not easy, yet TRY to live as if ALL days matter, even the prickly ones..and with the knees going.
If we could ALL surrender that which you cannot change, accept one another as we are, how life would change.
I say enjoy what you enjoy, even the little seemingly everyday things , like a meal with family or a cup of tea are worthy of pleasure.
Keep a bucket list;
Fill it often; Because one minute, one day, one year it will be over..in a flash..dont waste a second in sadness any longer than you have too. ok.
Happiness is in your head and hands!
We are still blessed beyond this...and we cannot forget.
Hugs x 🥇
I cam across these fine looking soilders and horses in #eketahuna -seemed fitting ..
Stablehouse is looking glorious dressed in its Van Gogh-esque pallet of autumn ambers, reds, yellows & oranges, so their tradition of opening the garden on Anzac Day continues.
Come and visit Wairarapa's only 5 Star 'Garden of National Significance' this Friday Anzac Day 25th… View moreStablehouse is looking glorious dressed in its Van Gogh-esque pallet of autumn ambers, reds, yellows & oranges, so their tradition of opening the garden on Anzac Day continues.
Come and visit Wairarapa's only 5 Star 'Garden of National Significance' this Friday Anzac Day 25th April, 10am - 4pm. 39 Morris Road, Te Ore Ore.
Attention all Kiwi petrolheads! Buckle up for a rip-roaring day at our Car Days, where you can flaunt your sweet ride to fellow enthusiasts and the public alike. Plus, you'll have the chance to compete for some epic prizes that are sure to rev your engine!
Get ready to soak up the … View moreAttention all Kiwi petrolheads! Buckle up for a rip-roaring day at our Car Days, where you can flaunt your sweet ride to fellow enthusiasts and the public alike. Plus, you'll have the chance to compete for some epic prizes that are sure to rev your engine!
Get ready to soak up the atmosphere with live music, delicious grub, and a refreshing ale. Swing by the Histui Museum for a bit of nostalgia, or hit up the Tui Shop for some merch to show off your Tui pride. Or, if you’re feeling laid-back, just kick back, relax, and let the crowd admire your ride while you swap stories with mates and family.
Sunday 27 April from 10am at Tui Brewery, State Highway 2, Mangatainoka.
Rolling up their sleeves and getting stuck into a ANZAC woodwork project has been the perfect way to forge a friendship, say Patrick Hogan Village residents Roger and Tony.
“We’ve made eight soldiers and 20 poppies plus the smaller poppies that go on the soldiers’ chests which we will … View moreRolling up their sleeves and getting stuck into a ANZAC woodwork project has been the perfect way to forge a friendship, say Patrick Hogan Village residents Roger and Tony.
“We’ve made eight soldiers and 20 poppies plus the smaller poppies that go on the soldiers’ chests which we will place around the gardens and outside the resident lounge here,” Roger says, agreeing that they will make a perfect backdrop for the village’s planned remembrance morning tea.
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Great things happen when people come together! The Volunteer Team Award celebrates a team of volunteers who are making a real difference through their collective effort.
Nominations are open! Know a volunteer team doing amazing mahi? Nominate them now using the link.
It might not be too late for you, but some people look back and wish they had taken a different career path.
If you could go back in time, would you choose something different? Let us know what you would have chosen in the comments below.
Police are monitoring gang movements through the Wellington region for a funeral today.
Motorists can expect to see a large number of gang members add associates travelling around the wider Wellington region. Police will have a visible presence as vehicles travel from Moera towards Foxton at … View morePolice are monitoring gang movements through the Wellington region for a funeral today.
Motorists can expect to see a large number of gang members add associates travelling around the wider Wellington region. Police will have a visible presence as vehicles travel from Moera towards Foxton at around 11am.
We remind those travelling on our roads to not act in a way that puts anybody’s safety at risk. Any unlawful behaviour where Police cannot take action at the time will be investigated and followed up with enforcement action.
If you have concerns for your safety, or witness illegal behaviour happening now, please call 111 immediately.
To report or send in any video footage of anyone causing concern, we encourage you to make a 105 report, either online or over the phone.
Information can also be anonymously provided via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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