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We had another busy month, we had Lin give a talk about her life, very full on and busy, with several career changes and raising a family along the way. She ran a half marathon at age 65 only deciding…

Kia Ora Koutou Paetūmōkai and surrounding areas. Today is the day we finally get to talk about our exciting news. We’re announcing our new name! Out with the old Featherston Op shop and in with the new… Mrs Hope’s second…

Kia ora booklovers! It’s May which means it’s Featherston Booktown Karukatea Festival time! Our Young Readers Programme will take 22 writers/storytellers to over 1,000 students in schools across the Wairarapa from May 8-10. Then the Karukatea Festival graces our town…

Pat Flynn is a regular at our weekly Wisdom and Wellbeing group. A bubbly, capable, strong lady, it is often hard to believe that she is 100 years old.You may recall last May’s Phoenix article celebrating her 99th birthday and…

The Wāhine Unite festival held last month shone a spotlight on the many opportunities for women and girls to be active in Featherston.Held at the rec, the event was a chance for locals to connect with wellbeing providers, have a…

The partnership agreement was signed between Fab Feathy and the Department of Internal Affairs on 2 February 2018. The partnership contract was five years long and we (Featherston) were successful in applying for and gaining a 6th (wrap up) year.…

The weather played fair- blue sky and sunny, immaculate Show Cars & Display vehicles arrived and exceeded the 200 mark, with Vendors, Display stands and Food Trucks offering a great variety yummy food and bargains for the shoppers – the…

New Zealand’s Muay Thai Sensation “Miss SMAC” Keona Parr Secures Bronze at IFMA Muay Thai World Championships.Keona Lynne Parr, the 12-year-old prodigy hailing from Featherston and representing New Zealand, is making headlines with her remarkable achievements in Muay Thai. The…

Last month brought the region a few days to remember thanks to mother nature!The number of callouts was near record-breaking over our windiest and wildest weekend of the year (so far).Fences, roofing, doors, satellite dishes, tv aerials, trees, power lines,…

Art from some of our tamariki featured at Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History!The students have been privileged to work with artist Jenny Keate and be part of her ‘Looking Sideways’ exhibition. The exhibition will also be shown at…