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We have been getting crafty this month at Wharekaka making items with clay, knitting and crocheting with the knitting group and making Rosettes to show our support for the Hurricanes in the rugby final!
The Tuturumuri School Children paid us a visit, popping in to give us a Kapa Haka performance that could be heard all the way through the facility. A big thanks to them for making the journey in to see us as part of our Maori Language Week celebrations.

A really big thank you also goes out to the Martinborough Branch of Rural Women NZ who decided to celebrate their 90th Anniversary by joining our ninety year olds (and the rest of us!) here at Wharekaka.

They provided a scrumptious afternoon tea for the event, one event goer suggested it was the best afternoon tea they had ever had!

Rural Women have made a major difference to rural communities in NZ for the past ninety years through fund raising, advocacy and support. We are glad to be recipients of their community spirit. The Martinborough branch are planning a fashion show on the 4th of September to continue their support for Wharekaka. Watch this space for more details!

Staff Profile
Name: Ana Whiteacre-Burt
Position: Registered Nurse
Worked at Wharekaka for: 2 months
Favourite thing about my job: Making a difference in peoples lives
Hobbies: Watching movies, fitness, cooking, spending time with friends and family
If I were Queen for a day: I would do as much for the poor and disadvantaged as I could

Wharekaka Notices
Do you have family or friends thinking about retiring to the wine centre of the Wairarapa? Wharekaka currently have two Villas for sale by Occupation Right Agreement. These Villas are beautifully presented homes with open plan kitchen/dining and lounges. For more information please contact our General Manager Corlette Doherty on 06)3069781.

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