Double celebration at Kahutara School

Kahutara’s school term was rounded off with a double celebration; the official opening of both the Ngatahi Education Hub and the BMX track on a beautiful sunny winter afternoon. Each were blessed by Poara Ammunson from Papawai Marae. Mayor Staples and BOT Chair Karen Shaw, assisted by senior pupils cut the appropriate ribbons.

The large number of parents gathered were thanked by Karen Shaw for the great effort they had put in to make the dream of the BMX track a reality. Also mentioned were the many commercial companies who had very generously donated towards the project. … Continue Reading

Country Dog… City Dog

FEATHERSTONS OWN RAILWAY

Clifford Square, situated in the heart of Featherston township, is slowly been transformed into a sparkling new ‘Ride the Rail’ on a Miniature Train Railway and is soon to be known as ‘The Mini Fell Complex’ with a Grand Opening of the 2016/17 summer season celebrated with a Mini Fell Train Carnival Saturday 3rd September 2016.

The Mini Fell Society came about in 1999 when a group of visionaries built a replica of the Rimutaka Incline Fell Engine, now housed in a Museum across the road. The Mini Fell, was the Societies first Engine and within 4 years the track was laid around Clifford Square in the centre of Featherston. The Engine Shed was built and 3 second-hand carriages were purchased, at about the same time as the tunnel, signal post and a station was finished. … Continue Reading

THE SOUTH WON!

Wednesday July 6th A superb team from Featherston RSA Indoor Bowls motored up to Carterton RSA and joined with other South Wairarapa Bowling Clubs to compete against the Carterton RSA Indoor Bowling team. What a formidable group we made, all primed up, muscles flexed ready for action!!!! And what action! The South Won! We are not going to tell you the score because it wouldn’t be fair however the supper was superb! … Continue Reading