by Christine Dornan | 27 Jul, 2021 | Local News
Wiremu Rupapere with Masterton mayor, Lyn Paterson. PHOTO/SUPPLIED An energetic and active youth leader has been recognised for his work in the community with a youth award from Masterton District Council. Shari Taylor nominated Wiremu Rupapere for his substantial...
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by Christine Dornan | 26 Jul, 2021 | Local News
This year’s Wellington On A Plate festival will have Matahiwi host its 11th event. PHOTOS/SOUMYA BHAMIDIPATI SOUMYA BHAMIDIPATI soumya bhamidipati@age.co.nz After 10 years of hosting its popular ‘Winemaker for a day’ event, Masterton’s Matahiwi Estate will be...
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by Christine Dornan | 26 Jul, 2021 | Local News
Officers at Masterton Fire Station inspect and clean the hoses. PHOTO/SOUMYA BHAMIDIPATI SOUMYA BHAMIDIPATI soumya bhamidipati@age.co.nz Fire and Emergency attended 920 incidents in Wairarapa last year, according to information obtained by the Times-Age from Fire and...
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by Christine Dornan | 24 Jul, 2021 | Local News
The Wings Over Wairarapa Community Trust has elected Ron Mark as its new board chairman. PHOTOS/SUPPLIED Wings Over Wairarapa has elected former defence minister and Carterton mayor Ron Mark as chairman of the community trust’s board. Mark, also the former minister...
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by Christine Dornan | 24 Jul, 2021 | Local News
A large slip along Te Parae Rd, near Masterton, closing the road in September 2018. PHOTO/FILE New research has emerged detailing the risk of a massive earthquake at the southern end of the Hikurangi Subduction Zone, which runs through Wairarapa, as residents prepare...
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by Christine Dornan | 24 Jul, 2021 | Local News
Logan Black found a rare coin while on a family holiday at Castlepoint. PHOTO/SOUMYA BHAMIDIPATI One lucky boy struck gold on the Castlepoint coast this week. Now, his coveted coin is exciting enthusiasts both here and across the ditch. On Monday, at about lunchtime,...
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by Christine Dornan | 23 Jul, 2021 | Local News
A covid clinic will be held in Eketahuna tomorrow. PHOTO/FILE The first rural outreach covid-19 vaccination clinic in the MidCentral area will be held in Eketahuna this weekend. Eketahuna residents and those in the surrounding area aged 16 and over were encouraged to...
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by Christine Dornan | 23 Jul, 2021 | Local News
Cape Pallliser Coast, New Zealand. PHOTO/STOCK.ADOBE.COM Cape Palliser seal pups have been living in luxury for a week while the Department of Conservation and Auckland Zoo ran a shelter trial. Environment reporter GRACE PRIOR took a trip down the glistening coast. An...
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