December 2016

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Regional Report

Greater Wellington Regional Council is a large organisation by anyone’s standards. With an annual budget of over $233 million dollars it delivers…

Dec 2016

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Religious freedom?

Despite its reputation as one the world’s worst violators of religious freedom, Saudi Arabia has hosted in Jeddah a UN human rights conference on…

Dec 2016

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Thank you

A Big Thankyou From Dame Malvina Major: Fundraising Concert Sunday 27 November at The Cabbage Tree Vineyard Dame Malvina Major was delighted…

Dec 2016

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THE DEAD HORSE THEORY OF BUREAUCRACY

From the Illinois Review The tribal wisdom of the Plains Indians, passed on from generation to generation, says that “When you discover…

Dec 2016

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They have a few problems

Some facts about the previous Greek pension system: • The average Greek pension equates to 95% of your final salary, compared to…

Dec 2016

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Womens Institute

‘Nurturing the Nation’ and ‘Adopt a Has Been’ have been the Womens’ Institute themes for 2016.Federations were encouraged to fund raise to…

Dec 2016

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Martinborough tennis Club

“Martinborough tennis Club Captain Marco De Groot has a hit up with other club members under the new lights. The mobile nets…

Dec 2016

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Nalini Baruch named 2016 Pacific Woman in Business

Nalini Baruch of Lot Eight is a pioneer in the New Zealand olive oil industry and co-owner of arguably the leading producer of…

Dec 2016

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Please no more!

It is only proper that at the dawn of a new year we focus on the positive and uplifting potential of the…

Dec 2016

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Inner Wheel Club of South Wairarapa

On 29 October a number of our members attended the District meeting of Inner Wheel in Palmerston North. We were proud to…

Dec 2016

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With Christmas just around the corner – Keep your pet in mind!

With Christmas just around the corner it is important to remember a few things. If you are going away, there are options…

Dec 2016

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Know your town

The settlement at Backwater The release in late 1872 of the site and plans for a bridge over the Ruamahanga river resulted…

Dec 2016

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