by Christine Dornan | 14 Nov, 2019 | Midweek
American fabric artists Anita Stewart and Lauren Sinner. PHOTOS/SUPPLIED Ian Grant Unique in New Zealand, NZ Pacific Studio, Wairarapa’s artists’ residency, has adopted a new way of working since Normandell, the historic Mt Bruce house that was its home for 17 years,...
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by Christine Dornan | 13 Nov, 2019 | Midweek
Eli Hill A group of Makoura College students are headed to Samoa to help out a refuge for children and women exposed to domestic violence. The group of 21 Makoura College students, five adults and a child will be in Samoa from December 6 to 15 and will spend at least...
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by Christine Dornan | 13 Nov, 2019 | Midweek
VIP social work team leader Jenny Milne, left, VIP clinical co-ordinator Narina Sewell cutting the cake, donated by Masterton Pak ‘n Save, VIP community coo-rdinator Brad Martin, and VIP administrator Brenda Johansen. PHOTO/HAYLEY GASTMEIER Hayley Gastmeier Babies...
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by Christine Dornan | 13 Nov, 2019 | Midweek
Journalist and former politician Deborah Coddington in The Martinborough Bookshop, which she opened in May 2019. PHOTO/HAYLEY GASTMEIER ‘Children’s books are fantastic – so beautifully put together’ Hayley Gastmeier From the hustle and bustle of life as a politician...
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by Christine Dornan | 6 Nov, 2019 | Midweek
Masterton Rotary Club’s annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic. PHOTO/EMMA BROWN Emma Brown The annual Masterton Rotary Teddy Bears’ Picnic for all things cuddly is back this weekend. Thousands of people are expected to turn out with their soft toys for the grand picnic at Henley...
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by Christine Dornan | 6 Nov, 2019 | Midweek
Jonas Koukl and his 11-month-old son, Tomas, at home in Carterton. PHOTO/HAYLEY GASTMEIER Hayley Gastmeier Creating a space in which Wairarapa men can feel strong, empowered, and supported by their peers is what Jonas Koukl aspires to do. Last year, the 34-year-old...
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