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A Manawatū teenager has become the first non-American to be crowned junior world duck-calling champion. Can you sound anything like a duck?
New Zealand’s sporting leadership is world-famous, and on Thursday night some of the country’s most successful sporting leaders came together to support Wairarapa’s teen parent mentoring programme.
Big Talk Little Talks was set up to support Leaving The Ladder Down, an initiative which … View moreNew Zealand’s sporting leadership is world-famous, and on Thursday night some of the country’s most successful sporting leaders came together to support Wairarapa’s teen parent mentoring programme.
Big Talk Little Talks was set up to support Leaving The Ladder Down, an initiative which connects parents from the Wairarapa Teen Parent Unit with mentors. Organised by Women Who Make The Calls (WWMTC) and REAP Wairarapa, the event was far from a typical evening of speeches.
Debbie Fuller, former player and now Assistant Coach of the Silver Ferns, led with the “big talk”, while “small talks” were delivered by athletes and leaders from disciplines as wide-ranging as waka ama, equestrian and motorcycle racing. Over 200 people attended the sold-out event and the night also included a silent auction, with all proceeds from the night going directly to Leaving the Ladder Down.
“It was wonderful to see such a cross-section of the community come out to support such a great programme,” says Trudy Sears of REAP Wairarapa.
“[The speakers] all talked about resilience and how you cope with challenging situations,” she says. “And that was a powerful message for everyone to hear.”
REAP Wairarapa provides significant support to a number of community initiatives and WWMTC founder Mena Antonio says she is grateful for the organisation’s assistance in growing the Leaving the Ladder Down programme.
“The mission is to build diverse leadership from the ground up,” says Antonio. “We grow people, not buildings.”
“[So far] eight women are paired to mentor teen mums and the funds raised enable us to mentor more mums.”
Wings over Wairarapa manager Jenny Gasson, former Superbike racer Aaron Slight, Black Stick Dane Lett, Waka Ama champion Patrick “Paddy” Rimene, former Māori All Black Shannon Paku, and Equestrian NZ High Performance Director Sarah “Cec” Dalziell all had their place at the podium.
Along with resilience, strong leadership and the support of others were common threads, and event attendees were treated to unique insights into the minds and experiences of the country’s sporting elite.
The amount raised for Leaving the Ladder Down is yet to be finalised, but according to Sears, the audience couldn’t have been more supportive.
“Everybody there was really interested, and all six speakers were really amazing,” she says. “It was a real success.”
Other event supporters include Matahiwi Wines, Hello World Travel, Trust House, and Sellar & Sellar Accountants.
Yeah gidday neighbours. Fred Dagg impersonators gathered in The Square on Saturday to attempt to set the record for the largest gathering of Fred Daggs in one place. The event also kicked off the Palmy Comedy Fest. Will you be going to one of the comedy shows?
Happy Monday morning neighbours,
Were you at Fitzherbert Park on Sunday to see our Manawatū man George Worker score a century for Central Districts?
In town over Christmas? So are we. We’ll be running special timetables on buses, trains and ferries from Monday 23 December to Sunday 5 January, so please double-check before you travel. Your normal weekday services will resume on Monday 6 January.
If you’re travelling by bus or train to visit… View moreIn town over Christmas? So are we. We’ll be running special timetables on buses, trains and ferries from Monday 23 December to Sunday 5 January, so please double-check before you travel. Your normal weekday services will resume on Monday 6 January.
If you’re travelling by bus or train to visit family and friends on Christmas Day, you can ride FREE.
Thanks for travelling with us throughout the year. For details visit metlink.org.nz or call 0800 801 700.
Every Countdown store in New Zealand is giving away a $500 Countdown Gift Card to a local hero.
After loosing our precious dog earlier this year we would now like to get a new one to become part of our family and have decided a fox terrier would be ideal. If you, or someone you know is soon to list fox terrier puppies for sale we would love a heads up - :0)
A challenge facing too many young men is the sense that they have to live up to the unspoken rules of masculinity – clichés such as “boys don’t cry” and “toughen up”.
White Ribbon encourages everyone to challenge the unspoken rules, so we can let boys and young men enjoy their … View moreA challenge facing too many young men is the sense that they have to live up to the unspoken rules of masculinity – clichés such as “boys don’t cry” and “toughen up”.
White Ribbon encourages everyone to challenge the unspoken rules, so we can let boys and young men enjoy their individuality and define themselves as men who have respectful relationships with themselves and their partners – creating happier, healthier communities for us all.
I guess it was on the cards. Neighbourly is now a trashcan for political spam
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Toast Martinborough has always been an event that prompts people to dust off their glad rags, but t…
Nominations are now open for this year's Resene Colour Your Community! Apply now for up to $1000 worth of paints, wood stains and products to spruce up an area in your 'hood.
You can submit a nomination on behalf of your organisation, business, or for your own community project - … View moreNominations are now open for this year's Resene Colour Your Community! Apply now for up to $1000 worth of paints, wood stains and products to spruce up an area in your 'hood.
You can submit a nomination on behalf of your organisation, business, or for your own community project - whether that is the paint for a new mural for your community hall, a graffiti clean up or refresh of a local playground.
We’ll also be selecting five winning entries plus asking members to vote in the People’s Choice Award!
Please, we need your help! My husbands car on Wednesday evening was hit. A hit and run is a crime! If you did this or witnessed it please contact me. My daughter is desperate for a bike, (doesn't own one) now we have to spend money on fixing the car.
It was parked in the PNCC car park at the … View morePlease, we need your help! My husbands car on Wednesday evening was hit. A hit and run is a crime! If you did this or witnessed it please contact me. My daughter is desperate for a bike, (doesn't own one) now we have to spend money on fixing the car.
It was parked in the PNCC car park at the hockey turf at the esplanade, while watching our daughters game and we are sure it was damaged there. Please help us find the person/car that did the damage. Thanks
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