by Christine Dornan | 24 Jan, 2020 | Local News
Julie Winder says she gets her green thumbs from her mother. PHOTOS/GIANINA SCHWANECKE GIANINA SCHWANECKE On a five-hectare plot just south of Greytown, one couple is exploring new crop species suited to the Wairarapa climate. Julie and Richard Winder have been at the...
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by Christine Dornan | 24 Jan, 2020 | Local News
The vehicle came to a stop half in one neighbour’s shed and on another’s garden. PHOTOS/SUPPLIED EMMA BROWN emma.brown@age.co.nz A ringing cell phone, vaping and speed led to a car ploughing into the back fence of two properties in Greytown. Less than 60 seconds...
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by Christine Dornan | 24 Jan, 2020 | Local News
David Borman has big plans for Masterton’s town square space. PHOTO/MARCUS ANSELM Borman: Build a new 900-seat civic centre, keep the town hall facade Facade does not need to come down MARCUS ANSELM marcus.anselm@age.co.nz Wairarapa developer David Borman has a $15...
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by Emily | 23 Jan, 2020 | Local News
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious single-vehicle crash at the intersection of Te Whiti Rd and Te Kopi Rd, Carterton. Police were called about 1.35pm. One person, understood to be the sole occupant, has died following the crash. The road is closed, with...
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by Christine Dornan | 23 Jan, 2020 | Local News
Festival attendees enjoying Tora Bombora last weekend. PHOTO/REBECCA CHONG EMMA BROWN emma.brown@age.co.nz Six hundred music lovers ventured to the foothills at Tora last weekend for the much anticipated two-night music festival, Tora Bombora. Organiser Louis...
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by Christine Dornan | 23 Jan, 2020 | Local News
It was a busy weekend for the crews working on the Norman Ave rail crossing repairs and upgrades. PHOTO/GIANINA SCHWANECKE GIANINA SCHWANECKE gianina.schwanecke@age.co.nz While most were out enjoying the long weekend, KiwiRail crew were busy carrying out rail repairs...
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by Christine Dornan | 23 Jan, 2020 | Local News
Wairarapa Country Music Festival headliners The Warratahs. Nick Theobold, left, Barry Saunders, Michael Knapp, and Nik Brown. PHOTO/SUPPLIED MARCUS ANSELM marcus.anselm@age.co.nz Dancing, dining and driving are treats in store for country music fans at Tauherenikau...
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by Christine Dornan | 23 Jan, 2020 | Local News
Band Rotunda. PHOTO/EMMA BROWN Rotunda dedicated to King EMMA BROWN emma.brown@age.co.nz The Band Rotunda, and Memorial Square and War Memorial in Carterton become historic places yesterday. The landmarks have been entered on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi...
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