by Christine Dornan | Jan 17, 2019 | Local News
PHOTO/FILE Things may be looking up for Wairarapa-based Taratahi Institute of Agriculture staff after a fundraising page was set up to provide financial support. The givealittle page was set up by Labour list MP Kieran McAnulty on Tuesday in conjunction with the three...
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by Christine Dornan | Jan 17, 2019 | Local News
An NZTA map indicating the proposed permanent speed limits for the Saddle Rd. GRAPHIC/SUPPLIED Wairarapa commuters who have been using the Saddle Rd since the closure of State Highway 3 Manawatu Gorge will now get the chance to give feedback on its permanent speed...
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by Christine Dornan | Jan 17, 2019 | Local News
A bird’s eye of Masterton. PHOTO/FILE Continued growth in regional towns PAM GRAHAM pam.graham@age.co.nz Reports of the property market in the regions, including Wairarapa, outstripping the main centres are reinforced by the latest QV House Price Index. Across...
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by Christine Dornan | Jan 16, 2019 | Local News
ELISA VORSTER elisa.vorster@age.co.nz Mauriceville School is gearing up for the new school year which brings with it a new head at the helm. Kim Lupo will be joining the school as the new principal, bringing 20 years of teaching experience with her. She is no stranger...
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by Christine Dornan | Jan 16, 2019 | Local News
PHOTO/FILE A 39-year-old Masterton beneficiary and mother of four pleaded guilty to six charges of benefit fraud totalling more than $86,000 at the Masterton District Court on Monday Represented by defence counsel Ian Hard, Tereza Rose Hardgrave appeared before Judge...
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by Christine Dornan | Jan 16, 2019 | Local News
The sign in this photo is no longer correct, as the parklet in Park St is closing early. PHOTO/FILE Council: Town centre rejuvenation project has $3.6m budget PAM GRAHAM pam.graham@age.co.nz Masterton District Council has backed down and will close the Park St parklet...
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by Emily | Jan 16, 2019 | Local News
The road has been closed off at the Ponatahi Rd intersection. PHOTO/JASON IRELAND A person has died in a serious crash on Millars Road, Longbush, Carterton. Emergency services are at the scene, and Millars Rd has been closed off at both the Ponatahi and Longbush Rd...
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by Christine Dornan | Jan 15, 2019 | Local News
PHOTOS/FILE PAM GRAHAM pam.graham@age.co.nz Emails are running hot on the topic of how to fill the void left by the collapse of Taratahi Institute of Agriculture and it looks like there’s going to be an invitation-only “targeted conversation” in Carterton on January...
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