by Christine Dornan | 25 Nov, 2021 | Midweek
Members of the Greytown Volunteer Fire Brigade outside their new home. PHOTO/JOHN LAZO-RON John Lazo-Ron john.lazo-ron@age.co.nz It’s been 13 years in the making, but the Greytown Volunteer Fire Brigade finally has a place more permanent they can call home. The...
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by Christine Dornan | 24 Nov, 2021 | Midweek
Dry Waingawa River in summer. PHOTO/FILE Grace Prior grace.prior@age.co.nz Wairarapa still has the driest soil in the North Island and is the closest to falling into hotspot status. National Institute for Water and Atmospheric Research [Niwa] said the moderate to...
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by Christine Dornan | 24 Nov, 2021 | Midweek
The combined Lions Clubs of Wairarapa sold community donated items to raise funds for community projects in Fiji. From L-R: Jack Hayes, Liz Deller and Sandy Hayes. PHOTOS/JOHN LAZO-RON An unfortunate end for a community organisation’s planned act of goodness for a...
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by Christine Dornan | 18 Nov, 2021 | Midweek
Numerous residents across Wairarapa waited at their letterboxes to meet and greet the collectors and pass on piles of items towards the appeal. PHOTO/JOHN LAZO-RON John Lazo-Ron john.lazo-ron@age.co.nz Wairarapa’s four foodbank storage shelves have been flooded with...
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by Christine Dornan | 17 Nov, 2021 | Midweek
The Carter Scenic Reserve is one trail recommended for getting out and about for Get Outdoors Week. PHOTO/SUPPLIED Getting out and about in Wairarapa for Get Outdoors Week can help lift your spirits, says Carterton district’s new walking and cycling...
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