A blooming marvellous effort

Midweek > A blooming marvellous effort

by Christine Dornan | 19 Dec, 2019 | Midweek

Volunteers help bunch daffodils in preparation for Daffodil Day 2013. PHOTO/FILE Hayley Gastmeier Jacqui and Alastair Sutherland at Whangaimoana have been growing and donating daffodils for the Cancer Society since Daffodil Day began in 1989. Each year, with their... read more

Employment course a pathfinder to passion

Midweek > Employment course a pathfinder to passion

by Christine Dornan | 18 Dec, 2019 | Midweek

Natalie Hourigan, 23, with her son, Asher, 6, and younger sister. PHOTO/HAYLEY GASTMEIER Hayley Gastmeier Natalie Hourigan has found her passion in education after completing a course which she says has given her life new direction. The 23-year-old is one of 57 young... read more

Wairarapa Midweek Wed 18th Dec

Midweek > Wairarapa Midweek Wed 18th Dec

by Janice Dagg | 18 Dec, 2019 | Midweek

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Families doing it tough

Midweek > Families doing it tough

by Christine Dornan | 18 Dec, 2019 | Midweek

Masterton Foodbank co-ordinator Lyn Tankersley with one of the many Christmas hampers that will be distributed to families this year. PHOTO/FILE ‘The need is unbelievable’ Hayley Gastmeier Many working-class people are struggling to feed their families, and Masterton... read more

Stitching community cheer together for Christmas

Midweek > Stitching community cheer together for Christmas

by Christine Dornan | 18 Dec, 2019 | Midweek

Christmas tree creators: Sara Uruski (standing left), Petra Stevens, Kelly Warriner-Simpson, Taralee Freeman, and Mary Bennett (sitting on the plank). Absent: Sally Johnson. PHOTOS/HAYLEY GASTMEIER Tree brings people together Hayley Gastmeier Community spirit is alive... read more

DHB invites community to make a patient’s day

Midweek > DHB invites community to make a patient’s day

by Christine Dornan | 12 Dec, 2019 | Midweek

PHOTO/FILE Because no one chooses to be in hospital during the festive season, the Wairarapa District Health Board is inviting donations of presents to go under the Patient Tree at Wairarapa Hospital. These gifts will be wrapped by staff for distribution on Christmas... read more

Kids polish up on school history

Midweek > Kids polish up on school history

by Christine Dornan | 12 Dec, 2019 | Midweek

St Patrick’s School’s McKenna syndicate tidying at Archer St Cemetery in Masterton. PHOTOS/HAYLEY GASTMEIER Hayley Gastmeier The Catholic area of Archer St Cemetery in Masterton is spick-and-span thanks to the efforts of school children who, through their hard work,... read more

Wairarapa Midweek Wed 11th Dec

Midweek > Wairarapa Midweek Wed 11th Dec

by Janice Dagg | 12 Dec, 2019 | Midweek

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