Life: A fight to survive

Midweek > Life: A fight to survive

by Gianina Schwanecke | 31 Mar, 2020 | Midweek

An inside look at Masterton’s homeless shelter. PHOTO/JADE CVETKOV Emergency accommodation options limited LISA URBANI Donna Laing has been a social worker in Masterton for thirty years and it’s fair to say she has seen it all. She volunteers as a host at the... read more

Rotary rewards hard workers

Midweek > Rotary rewards hard workers

by Gianina Schwanecke | 27 Mar, 2020 | Midweek

Recipients of the South Wairarapa Rotary Club’s Pride of Workmanship Award. PHOTO/LISA URBANI LISA URBANI Simply put, the Rotary, Pride of Workmanship Award is to honour the commitment to a job well done on the part of an employee. Its theme is “Do it Once, Do... read more

Wairarapa Midweek Wed 25th March

Midweek > Wairarapa Midweek Wed 25th March

by Janice Dagg | 26 Mar, 2020 | Midweek

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Man infected with covid-19 ‘recovering’

Midweek > Man infected with covid-19 ‘recovering’

by Christine Dornan | 25 Mar, 2020 | Midweek

Ev’s Bar, Carterton. PHOTO/KAREN COLTMAN Karen Coltman The Carterton council gardener who has contracted covid-19 is apparently “doing well and recovering” according to his mates. The Ministry of Health announced on Saturday, the man had not travelled overseas and was... read more

Life: A fight to survive

Midweek > Life: A fight to survive

by Christine Dornan | 25 Mar, 2020 | Midweek

An inside look at Masterton’s homeless shelter. PHOTO/JADE CVETKOV Emergency accommodation options limited Lisa Urbani Donna Laing has been a social worker in Masterton for 30 years and it’s fair to say she has seen it all. She volunteers as a host at the Masterton... read more

Letting kids be kids outdoors

Midweek > Letting kids be kids outdoors

by Christine Dornan | 19 Mar, 2020 | Midweek

Twins Eamonn and Eddie Ryan-Wells loving the tree swing at New Forest school. PHOTO/CLAIRE WELLS Hayley Gastmeier Letting children be free to explore, imagine, and connect with nature is the name of the game for Hella Coenen. On her 97ha property in the Mikimiki... read more

Wairarapa Midweek Wed 18th March

Midweek > Wairarapa Midweek Wed 18th March

by Janice Dagg | 19 Mar, 2020 | Midweek

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Big events fall victim to virus

Midweek > Big events fall victim to virus

by Christine Dornan | 18 Mar, 2020 | Midweek

The annual Wairarapa Balloon Festival is one of many New Zealand events affected by the virus. PHOTO/FILE Karen Coltman The reality of virus covid-19 has struck Wairarapa with organisers cancelling events this weekend and beyond. On Monday, Prime Minister Jacinda... read more