Posts by Rosemary Neave
Waipu Highland Games
1 January every year since 1871 thousands of people descend on the small northland village of Waipu to celebrate the Waipu Highland Games. It is a fabulous summer day out where you can stroll the Avenue of Clans, watch the Heavyweights toss the Caber, listen to some fiddlers, join in some Scottish Country dancing,…
Read MoreMangawhai Walking Weekend – this month have you booked?
Mangawhai Walking Weekend gives you a great opportunity to do some old favourite’s walks, or to explore an area that is rarely accessible. Some walks are still available, it is not too late to book. All the funds raised go to develop and maintain tracks in the area. Some walks are full, here is a…
Read MoreNorthpine Open Day
You are invited to an open day at Northpine, 34 Cove Road: 4.30 Wednesday 9 November All welcome You will be split up into small groups to tour the operation, which will be followed by a BBQ and a few beers with Northpine Staff. This is great opportunity to look around this local business and…
Read MoreMealbook looking for Locals who Enjoy Cooking
Susy, Kim and Ray are based in Tutukaka and are all passionate about tourism. They have developed MealBook.nz as a way of connecting travellers with some of the wonderful kiwis who love to cook and share food. As an adult Susy has built her own Bed and Breakfast lodge in Tutukaka.The Lighthouse Lookout Wedding Venue and BnB. She operates this…
Read MoreNew Manager of Bream Bay Community Website
Rosemary Neave started the Bream Bay Community website in 2008 to support the work being done by the Waipu Business and Promotions Group to develop a Winter@Waipu festival, which has developed to a celebration of all things Tartan in June and July each year. Rosemary reflects “I love networking and running a community website was…
Read MoreMacWood Creations – Macrocarpa Furniture
Makers of rustic Macrocarpa Furniture Outdoor seats Coffee tables Full size tables Children’s table and chair sets Ask us about a design of your choice Macwood Creations make rustic macrocarpa furniture. Each piece of furniture is made using galvanized nails for longevity and is coated with two coats of furniture oil to protect it’s beautiful…
Read MoreTaking Kids On A Long Road Trip
A road trip is often more than simply going from one place to another, and a road trip can mean seeing lots of different towns and sights in one trip. Therefore, it’s a great place to see new things, and to get immersed in the culture of a country. However, if you’re planning a trip…
Read MoreWho is Going to Feed the Chickens?
Let’s cash up and move to the country – a better lifestyle for us and the family. We will have some spare money for travelling around New Zealand or even overseas. The trouble is who is going to mind the house and the chickens, walk the dog, pick the vegetables… House sitting could be…
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