Getting a hand with next year's firewood. Man wins two loads by knowing burning damp wood creates air pollution.
Christmas came early recently for a Masterton man in the form of a winter’s worth of firewood which should help keep the cold away next year.
Kevin Wilson, who is semi-retired and lives just outside Masterton, won two truck-loads of firewood - a whole 10m cubed of 50 per cent pine and 50 per cent macrocarpa - in a competition held by Greater Wellington at the Wairarapa A&P Show to raise awareness about air pollution from home fire burning.
Kevin, who restores wooden furniture from his studio at home, correctly stated that 80 per cent of the Masterton region’s particle air pollution is caused by burning damp firewood.
“A bit of common sense and foresight goes a long way,” says Kevin. “People should get their firewood in early to dry it out, then stack it in a covered dry place. And shopping around well before winter will ensure you can buy it at the best price.”
Greater Wellington is taking opportunities such as A&P shows to share information on better burning practices, to alert people to the health issues of air pollution and to and show them how to save money and make their wood go further.
Damp firewood is a real problem, especially in Wairarapa which at times during winter has high particle air pollution readings. If we work together to ensure it is stored correctly everyone will benefit.
Tips and tricks on better burning are shown on Greater Wellington’s website, which shows how to store wood over the summer months to keep it safe and dry - www.gw.govt.nz... .
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SHOP LOCAL THIS XMAS - FARMERS MARKET SOLWAY SHOWGROUNDS MASTERTON
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.
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