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• ‘Mould isn’t just the patch you can see’

  Dream home becomes a health nightmare

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• Heartbreak, humour and horror

  OPINION: There are three films left in the 2026 Wairarapa Cinémathèque programme – making this a good time to become a member with our three-film sampler membership. That’s three iconic films for $39.

• When your dream home becomes a health nightmare

  When Hannah and Tom bought their first home, a cosy 1956 bungalow on the eastern side of Masterton, they were sure they’d found “a slice of urban paradise” for their young family.

• Featherston’s romantic makeover

  Hopeless romantics across the region are in for a treat this weekend with what is promised to be “the Wairarapa social event of the year”.

• Te Whare Kakano is ready to grow

  Carterton Library has added something a little different to its collection – seeds. Launched during this month’s Carterton Daffodil Festival, Te Whare Kākano is a free resource for borrowing, growing and sharing seeds. The team behind Te Whare Kākano shares their vision with Erin Kavanagh-Hall.

• The land remains in this Wainuioru community

  The Wainuioru Community River Care Group was established in 2017 and continues to go from strength to strength – all thanks to its strong governance team and a catchment community committed to achieving a shared vision of “a healthy river, thriving community, farms, forests and ecosystems”.

• A simple life is a meaningful life

  OPINION: I’m a regular user of the Calm meditation app – and one of the guided meditations I did earlier this month really stuck out for me.

• So your friend is infertile. Now what?

  OPINION: As a wise Instagram post once said, trying to conceive can start off like heading off for a jog around the block.

Featured documents

• Rangitane Tu Mai Ra celebrates settlement

  Rangitāne Tū Mai Rā Trust is celebrating 10 years since it completed its historic Deed of Settlement with the Crown in 2016 at Mākirikiri Marae in Dannevirke....

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• Step outside, take a breath, take notice

  I came across this idea in William Mulligan’s book The Everyday Stoic. It’s something we can all do, and it really doesn’t take much effort. All that’s required is to identify three positive things the next time you step outside. For example, I needed to get something from my car parked outside on...

• Supportive service extends into south

  A Wairarapa-based pregnancy and baby loss support service has expanded into South Wairarapa – opening a new space in Featherston late last month....

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• Spinning up a crafty yarn in Masterton

  Massey journalism student Maisie Arnold-Barron called in to a weekly meeting of Wairarapa Fibrecraft to chat with some long-time members about wool, artistry, weaving and sisterhood....

• Book captures man behind the legend

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• An honest rating for ultimate growth

  When Trade Me was really starting to grow, one of the reasons why things were so successful was because of the team culture established at the company, including the way in which team members were encouraged to self-reflect on their own contribution on a weekly basis....