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Create your own oasis by colouring up an outdoor area with a punchy mural using Resene Lustacryl or Resene testpots. Find out how to add a bright spot to your backyard with these easy step by step instructions.
Written by Catriona Tipene & Ryan Cundy
Produced by Horse With No Name with GRIDLEY by Victoria
Directed by Catriona Tipene
From the Land of the Long White Cloud to the Land Down Under!
Kiwi is going on his first big holiday from Aotearoa across to the golden shores of Brisbane. He’s … View moreWritten by Catriona Tipene & Ryan Cundy
Produced by Horse With No Name with GRIDLEY by Victoria
Directed by Catriona Tipene
From the Land of the Long White Cloud to the Land Down Under!
Kiwi is going on his first big holiday from Aotearoa across to the golden shores of Brisbane. He’s got his backpack, a pocket full of worms, and a head full of dreams. The most exciting thing of all is that he might even get to go on a rollercoaster! With his Mum, Kiwi navigates air travel, hotels and conversations with marsupials as his world stretches from the home he knows, to the world over the horizon.
A tale that celebrates the connection between our two countries, featuring stunning costume designs by GRIDLEY by Victoria and fresh waiata by NZ singer-songwriter Benny Tipene. Brought to the stage by the multi-award winning companies Horse With No Name and GRIDLEY by Victoria, Kiwi’s Big Hararei is a story about spreading your wings and flying into the unknown.
Acclaim for Trees, Bees and Me (2024):
“I don’t even know where to start in telling you how absolutely captivating, magical and real this show is.” Tania Du Toit, Regional News
Acclaim for Land of the Long Long Drive (2023):
“Horse With No Name have come up with one of the best children’s theatre shows that Wellington has seen in quite some time.” Deborah Rea, Theatreview
Tuesday 23 September 2025 to Saturday 4 October 2025
Tues – Sat 10.00am and 11.30am
Meet the cast: Wednesday 24th September 11.30am and Wednesday 1st October 11.30am
Circa Two
$20 per person
$70 family pass (4 tickets)
Experience the best of Martinborough at Pour & Explore
Explore, taste, and support Martinborough like never before with loads of fun and fabulous events right throughout August. Check out this week's events:
- Luna Test Kitchen Series this Friday & Saturday
- Dr Beak - Walk-in … View moreExperience the best of Martinborough at Pour & Explore
Explore, taste, and support Martinborough like never before with loads of fun and fabulous events right throughout August. Check out this week's events:
- Luna Test Kitchen Series this Friday & Saturday
- Dr Beak - Walk-in Fridays this Friday & Saturday
- A Taste of Luna Estate at Parehua Resort this Friday, Saturday & Sunday
- Cellar Library Tasting at Moy Hall Vineyard this Saturday
- Huntress X Mesita X Social Kitchen this Sunday
- Sweet Spot Sundays at Karahui Wine Bar & Eatery this Sunday
- An Evening Into The World of Port at Union Square Bistro & Bar Monday 4 August
Take a look at the full programme here.
Stay active and keep doing the things you love.
Join a strength and balance class near you. With classes to suit every pace and ability, and trained instructors to guide you through, it’s a great way to keep healthy and make new friends. So you can live stronger for longer, and keep living the … View moreStay active and keep doing the things you love.
Join a strength and balance class near you. With classes to suit every pace and ability, and trained instructors to guide you through, it’s a great way to keep healthy and make new friends. So you can live stronger for longer, and keep living the life you want. Find a class near you today.
Large solid wood framed window in good condition for prompt collect.
Total approx dimensions including sill, frame etc: 2400 Wide x 1465 High. (2170 Wide x 1380 High not including sill etc).
Upper opening fanlight is patterned glass. Large fixed pane and lower casement sash are clear glass.
… View moreLarge solid wood framed window in good condition for prompt collect.
Total approx dimensions including sill, frame etc: 2400 Wide x 1465 High. (2170 Wide x 1380 High not including sill etc).
Upper opening fanlight is patterned glass. Large fixed pane and lower casement sash are clear glass.
Easy access to load. Rapid pick up required from Brooklyn, Wellington.
Calling all brides-to-be, the Wairarapa Wedding Expo 2025 is this Saturday 2nd August.
Find everything you need in one place from the most creative and popular wedding vendors in Wairarapa, including the best florists, bridal gowns, photography, makeup, videography and much more. It's a … View moreCalling all brides-to-be, the Wairarapa Wedding Expo 2025 is this Saturday 2nd August.
Find everything you need in one place from the most creative and popular wedding vendors in Wairarapa, including the best florists, bridal gowns, photography, makeup, videography and much more. It's a day full of colour, inspiration and fun with live entertainment!
This Saturday 10am-2pm, koha entry
Copthorne Solway Park, Wairarapa, Masterton
New Zealand may experience strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges at the shore following a magnitude 8.7 earthquake off the East Coast of Russia at 2025-07-30 11:25 AM.
Strong currents and surges can injure and drown people. There is a danger to swimmers, surfers, people fishing, … View moreNew Zealand may experience strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges at the shore following a magnitude 8.7 earthquake off the East Coast of Russia at 2025-07-30 11:25 AM.
Strong currents and surges can injure and drown people. There is a danger to swimmers, surfers, people fishing, and anyone in or near the water close to shore.
People in or near the sea in the following areas should move out of the water, off beaches and shore areas and away from harbours, marinas, rivers and estuaries.
AREAS UNDER THREAT:
ALL COASTAL AREAS OF THE NORTH ISLAND, GREAT BARRIER ISLAND, THE SOUTH ISLAND, STEWART ISLAND, and the CHATHAM ISLANDS (updated: 3.02pm, 30/07/2025)
ADVICE FOR PEOPLE IN AREAS UNDER THREAT:
STAY OFF THE BEACHES AND SHORE AREAS
People on boats, live-aboards and at marinas should leave their boats/vessels and move onto shore. Do not return to boats unless instructed by officials.
There is no need to evacuate other areas unless directly advised by local civil defence authorities. Coastal inundation (flooding of land areas near the shore) is not expected as a result of this event. We are advising people to:
- Move out of the water, off beaches and shore areas and away from harbours, marinas, rivers and estuaries.
- Do not go to the coast to watch the unusual wave activity as there may be dangerous and unpredictable surges.
- Listen to local civil defence authorities and follow any instructions.
- Share this information with family, neighbours and friends.
- Strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges will continue for several hours and the threat must be regarded as real until the Civil Defence states otherwise.
The situation may change as new information becomes available. Listen to the radio or TV for updates, or check www.civildefence.govt.nz...
Wrap up warm and enjoy a mid-winter treat with Winter Wednesdays at Te Nukuao Wellington Zoo! Visit the Zoo any Wednesday in August and get 1/2 price standard adult and child entry.
Purchase a ticket at the Zoo or pre-book online for any Wednesday in August.
Imagine checking your ticket and realising that you have won big ...
Tell us your dreams - what is the very first thing you would do with the winnings?
Would you make that silly purchase you have always wanted, but could never justify?
Call the bank and immediately pay off your mortgage? … View moreImagine checking your ticket and realising that you have won big ...
Tell us your dreams - what is the very first thing you would do with the winnings?
Would you make that silly purchase you have always wanted, but could never justify?
Call the bank and immediately pay off your mortgage?
Stop by the SPCA on the way home and make a donation?
Buy a captain's hat, open up Trade Me and browse "boats for sale"?
A few weeks ago, the Neighbourly team shared a round of complaints over our morning cuppa about the challenges of juggling runny noses and work commitments.
After reading Flip Grater's opinion piece, Playing germ roulette with our kids’ health, we felt a collective sense of relief - … View moreA few weeks ago, the Neighbourly team shared a round of complaints over our morning cuppa about the challenges of juggling runny noses and work commitments.
After reading Flip Grater's opinion piece, Playing germ roulette with our kids’ health, we felt a collective sense of relief - another parent shares our niggling worries.
We wanted to check in with our online neighbours: do you feel the same way? We are all busy, and keeping children home from school is sometimes impossible given other responsibilities. Busy lives and the apparent loss of collective energy around monitoring cold symptoms have led to more students and staff in shared spaces with sniffles and coughs.
But what do you think? Is this a concern?
We want to know: Are there clear Guidelines on when to keep kids off of school?
Should we be having a nuanced conversation about risk management, and how to better support working families?
Share your opinion with us below!
The newest festival on Wairarapa's event scene. It's all about showcasing Martinborough's wine, food, art, dark skies, and local spirit!
Highlights include:
- Cellar Library Tasting at Moy Hall
- Oh. My. Gourd. Still Life & Soup
- Sip & Sauna at Colombo
Take a look at… View moreThe newest festival on Wairarapa's event scene. It's all about showcasing Martinborough's wine, food, art, dark skies, and local spirit!
Highlights include:
- Cellar Library Tasting at Moy Hall
- Oh. My. Gourd. Still Life & Soup
- Sip & Sauna at Colombo
Take a look at the full festival programme.
Discover Martinborough in a whole new light. Designed to bring warmth and flavour to your winter.
Departing Wellington Airport, this fully hosted 8-day tour makes it easy to explore one of New Zealand’s most remote and fascinating places. Stay in a comfortable lodge with stunning coastal views, set on a working coastal farm, enjoy home-cooked meals, meet the locals, and take a day trip to … View moreDeparting Wellington Airport, this fully hosted 8-day tour makes it easy to explore one of New Zealand’s most remote and fascinating places. Stay in a comfortable lodge with stunning coastal views, set on a working coastal farm, enjoy home-cooked meals, meet the locals, and take a day trip to Pitt Island. With just 10–12 guests per tour, it’s relaxed, personal, and completely unique.
Next departure: 20–27 November 2025
Get in quick - bookings close 15 August.
Today! This Sunday afternoon 27th July 2.30 for 3pm Start - Albi/Chris Dent (of Albi & the Wolves) on guitar, Hannah Morrell on violin & banjo, Andrea Reid with vocals & rhythm guitar, and Nick Burfield with guitar & vocals (Andrea and Nick both of Butter Wouldn't Melt). This … View moreToday! This Sunday afternoon 27th July 2.30 for 3pm Start - Albi/Chris Dent (of Albi & the Wolves) on guitar, Hannah Morrell on violin & banjo, Andrea Reid with vocals & rhythm guitar, and Nick Burfield with guitar & vocals (Andrea and Nick both of Butter Wouldn't Melt). This will be special...Come along and enjoy the sweet sounds of their folk music collaboration in a lovely house concert setting.
Teas, coffee & snacks provided. You're welcome to bring anything you'd like to eat or drink. Details with booking confirmation email.
www.hilltophouseconcerts.co.nz.........
#4 Chris Dent & Hannah Morrell Edited Poster 26-270725.pdf Download View
Kiwi pukupuku (the little spotted kiwi) have been rediscovered in the wild on mainland Aotearoa New Zealand for the first time in five decades!
The pukupuku is the smallest and one of the most vulnerable kiwi species. Only around 2000 birds remain on offshore islands and predator-free … View moreKiwi pukupuku (the little spotted kiwi) have been rediscovered in the wild on mainland Aotearoa New Zealand for the first time in five decades!
The pukupuku is the smallest and one of the most vulnerable kiwi species. Only around 2000 birds remain on offshore islands and predator-free sanctuaries, and are the descendants of just 5 birds which had been translocated to Kapiti Island from South Westland in 1912.
The March discovery in the remote Adams Wilderness Area, on the West Coast, is definitely choice news.
Ka pai to the amazing investigation team: DOC biodiversity ranger Iain Graham and his conservation dog, Brew!
We hope this news brings a smile!
Tonight! - this Saturday 6.30 for 7pm;- Chris Dent/Albi is an earthy songwriter who keeps both feet on the ground while being expressive and heartfelt in his stories and music. He’s mostly performed with award-winning indie-folk band 'Albi & The Wolves' but has written songs in many… View moreTonight! - this Saturday 6.30 for 7pm;- Chris Dent/Albi is an earthy songwriter who keeps both feet on the ground while being expressive and heartfelt in his stories and music. He’s mostly performed with award-winning indie-folk band 'Albi & The Wolves' but has written songs in many different projects, including a collaboration with Mt Eden Dubstep that has amassed over one million streams, or his side project Sneakers which has a single with over 750,000 streams. Chris will be joined by the accomplished musician Hannah Morrell on the violin and maybe even the banjo. She is a seasoned touring musician who hails from Tasmania, Australia and has performed with the likes of The Dead Maggies (TAS), Claire Anne Taylor (TAS), Looking For Alaska, Finn Johanson, Holly Arrowsmith, and Jess Bailey (Fables).
Then tomorrow, Sunday 27th, 2.30 for 3pm; Chris & Hannah will be joined by Andrea Reid & Nick Burfield of 'Butter Wouldn't Melt' for a Folk music collaboration.
Come along and enjoy their sweet sounds in a lovely house concert setting - even good weather forecast!
www.hilltophouseconcerts.co.nz......
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