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After the huge success of the inaugural Water-Mart Talent Wairarapa Competition in 2018 this year’s event is looking to be even bigger and better. 

Contestents must be a residents of Wairarapa and we are looking for a wide variety of talent from dancers, singers, musicians, comedians and anything in between. If you are 5 – 105 years old this is a show case for your talent. 

First prize for over 14 years is $1000 with a runner up prize of $500.

14 years and under first prize is $500 and 2 runners up prizes of $250.

The closing date for entries is 31 March and the entry fee is only $5.00. 

You can enter online:https:/talentwairarapa.co.nz/enter-talent-wairarapa/ or pick up a form at the Times Age or Wairarapa libraries.

Heats will be held during April and then semi finals at Kuranui and Makoura Colleges on either 25 May or 1 June.  

The Grand Finale will be at the Carterton Events Centre on Saturday 8 June 2019.  

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