Don Farmer

Don Farmer
  • Joined: Jan 2012
  • published: 21

Published a story 6:56am May 16th

Two-tier model favoured

16 May 2013

Wairarapa's farmers are keeping a close eye on the local government amalgamation debate, determined to ensure any decision is in the best interests of the district.

Published a story 6:36am May 14th

Young drivers escaping Masterton to wheel spin their cars are pushing further into rural areas, prompting a warning from police.

Warning as boy racers arrive

14 May 2013

Young drivers escaping Masterton to wheel spin their cars are pushing further into rural areas, prompting a warning from police.

Published a story 9:15pm May 10th

Dog day to fetch charity funds

11 May 2013

Every dog has its day and tomorrow at Henley lake there will be many canines sharing a special day.

Published a story 6:56am May 10th

Young Wairarapa horse trainer Aaron Bidlake got away to a perfect start at the Woodville races yesterday.

Trainer hits form with opening start

10 May 2013

Young Wairarapa horse trainer Aaron Bidlake got away to a perfect start at the Woodville races yesterday.

Published a story 6:48am May 9th

Latest figures show errant ratepayers owe Masterton District Council a total of $400,000 in arrears over the first two rating instalments.

Ratepayers owing $400,000 in arrears

9 May 2013

Latest figures show errant ratepayers owe Masterton District Council a total of $400,000 in arrears over the first two rating instalments.

Published a story 6:56am May 7th

A project to change the face of Cobblestones Early Settlers Museum in Greytown has received a major boost with news yesterday that the Lottery Grants Board will contribute $274,000.

$274k boost for Cobblestones

7 May 2013

A project to change the face of Cobblestones Early Settlers Museum in Greytown has received a major boost with news yesterday that the Lottery Grants Board will contribute $274,000.

Published a story 8:19am Apr 19th

The Masterton home of an elderly couple who fell for an overseas lottery scam and then borrowed repeatedly from friends to pay their scammers is finally on the market.

Swindled Masterton couple sell up

19 Apr 2013

The Masterton home of an elderly couple who fell for an overseas lottery scam and then borrowed repeatedly from friends to pay their scammers is finally on the market.

Published a story 11:27pm Apr 5th

Lights fix will sting locals

6 Apr 2013

Ratepayers will be picking up the tab for the water-proofing of heritage lights in Greytown's Main St as a manufacturer's warranty has long since expired.

Published a story 7:18am Apr 3rd

Heritage lights that adorn Greytown's Main St are likely to be systematically overhauled to stop water from infiltrating the fittings.

Brighter towns on way

3 Apr 2013

Heritage lights that adorn Greytown's Main St are likely to be systematically overhauled to stop water from infiltrating the fittings.

Published a story 6:56am Mar 20th

Deluge offers farmers reprieve

20 Mar 2013

Farmers in Wairarapa have been able to take the finger off the panic button after the entire district was drenched over Monday and Tuesday.

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