- Joined: Aug 2012
- published: 18
Published a story 11:55pm Dec 21st
Cash puts security wheels in motion
22 Dec 2012
After nearly 6 months of fundraising and pleas for assistance, the Featherston Community Patrol has finally got its security camera - and the car to go with it.
Published a story 8:27am Dec 20th
Wairarapa building boom as consents jump 48pc
20 Dec 2012
New builds and renovations in Wairarapa have increased so much the paperwork is stretching council resources, with South Wairarapa having to hire contractors and a new staff member to keep up.
Published a story 6:28pm Dec 14th
US oil explorer gets green light to survey
15 Dec 2012
A US oil and gas company will start exploring off the South Wairarapa coast within 18 months, but any economic boost will not be seen for another five years.
Published a story 11:00am Nov 30th
Musicians pledge to be loud in praise of youth
30 Nov 2012
Young people are being encouraged to Live Life Loud next weekend, by a host of musicians including Grammy Award-winning musician Jerome Kavanagh.
Published a story 9:40am Nov 28th
Sophie closer to Aussie trip
28 Nov 2012
A 6-year-old girl recovering from a brain tumour is $1100 closer to going on a Gold Coast holiday with her family after her aunt auctioned a special fruit cake.
Published a story 9:03am Nov 28th
Masterton carpark assault
28 Nov 2012
A 37-year-old was assaulted in Masterton McDonald's carpark on Monday night after an altercation with a stranger.
Published a story 8:52am Nov 28th
Pay for police time call
28 Nov 2012
New Year's Eve revellers will cost police at least $48,000 this year, and some want to see event organisers making a contribution to the costs.
Published a story 9:15am Nov 20th
Boozed up drivers nabbed after event
20 Nov 2012
Three drunk drivers were arrested leaving Toast Martinborough on Sunday - including one who was more than three times the limit.
Published a story 9:13am Nov 20th
Hurt festivalgoer set for discharge
20 Nov 2012
A 31-year-old woman who was hit by a bus leaving Toast Martinborough was to be released from Wellington Hospital yesterday afternoon.
Published a story 9:19am Nov 15th
High interest rates harming farmers MP Hayes
15 Nov 2012
Wairarapa MP John Hayes claims banks are "gouging" customers with high interest rates, and it is hitting farmers particularly hard.