by Christine Dornan | 29 Jul, 2021 | Midweek
Nurse practitioner Lucy McLaren [centre] says the work of a nurse can get taken for granted, but mainly because of people’s lack of knowledge about the role. PHOTO/FILE It’s been said a nurse is like a soldier, always on the frontline fighting to help people’s lives....
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by Christine Dornan | 28 Jul, 2021 | Midweek
Marie Wright, Zach McDonald-Wright and Taralee Freeman have been announced as finalists for WOW 2021. PHOTOS/SUPPLIED From moulding sculptures to fashion design, a Featherston artist, and her equally talented team, are about to wow many new fans on an international...
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by Christine Dornan | 23 Jul, 2021 | Midweek
Nursery manager Claudia Bird, left, and project manager Riki Te Tau inspect their crop of native seedlings at the Kohunui Nursery. PHOTO/SUPPLIED It’s a win-win for Wairarapa and hapū with the creation of a plant nursery at Kohunui Marae. The nursery will support hapū...
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by Christine Dornan | 22 Jul, 2021 | Midweek
Jane Tiley has been a core member of the Riversdale Beach Surf Lifesaving Club for 15 years. PHOTOS/SUPPLIED If you’re ever on Riversdale Beach, you’ll most likely find a familiar figure between the flags. JOHN LAZO-RON reports. Dedicated and high quality. Those words...
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by Christine Dornan | 21 Jul, 2021 | Midweek
Presbyterian First Church in Martinborough. PHOTO/SUE TEODORO The iconic Presbyterian First Church marked a milestone last month with a packed weekend of celebrations, SUE TEODORO reports. The Queen’s birthday weekend celebration had Presbyterian Moderator the Right...
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by Christine Dornan | 15 Jul, 2021 | Midweek
Colin McKenna has been chief of the Featherston fire brigade for 25 years. PHOTOS/JOHN LAZO-RON Colin McKenna is not one for receiving praise, but after 46 years of devotion to the Featherston Fire Brigade, it’s time somebody sang them. JOHN LAZO-RON reports. When...
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