The Featherston Knitters made the most of lockdown, producing hand-knitted items for various institutions and agencies. Covid-19 saw a big demand for extra items for families in need, such as jerseys, hot-water bottles, shawls for the elderly, clothing for babies…
The students at St Teresa’s School are stoked to welcome Featherston’s very own freshwater science station! Conceived around a year ago and created in collaboration with the students, teacher Liz Lark, Mountains to Sea Director Zoe Studd and artist Siv…
Friday 3 July marked the first art exhibition at The Miracle Room since lockdown – and it was exhilarating. More than 60 people helped celebrate Featherston’s art gallery’s ‘resurrection,’ getting a first look at the show and chatting with US…
As it has for most businesses, Covid-19 has put a financial hole in the Community Centre’s operations as lockdown prevented people participating in the numerous gatherings and meetings normally held here. But so far so good; Centre Manager Siv Fjaerestad…
We asked Featherston’s children to show us what they got up to during the lockdown. This is some of what they sent us.
Featherston in Alert Level 4 has seen flocks – I mean bubbles – of people walking, jogging, cycling, riding and marching all around our beautiful streets and trails. Long may it continue! Sure, everyone knows the Domain up to the…
With the approach of the 105th Anzac Day this year, it’s easy and forgivable to think New Zealand’s commemoration calendar is linked to narrow and specific time windows: for most New Zealanders, this is Anzac Day on 25 April and…
On 7 March the Featherston Rugby Club will be hosting the first annual Featherston Sports Hub open day from 10am until 1pm. There will be lots of fun and games. Football will take on rugby in a game of touch.…
Community Patrols New Zealand is an organisation that enables ordinary folks to be proactive and assist with crime prevention, creating a safer environment for everyone. Featherston’s Community Patrol was re-established in 2005 and we’re extremely fortunate that some of those…
For the past decade, the op shop at 54 Fitzherbert Street has been the public face of Featherston’s Own Charitable Trust, founded by Stella Smith in 2010. She was inspired by her beliefs to fnd a way to raise money…
Set into a large emerald lawn with a backdrop of native bush, this little pioneer cottage at 41 Watt Street is part of Featherston’s history. Established residents will recognise it as the home of Denis Duggan, who lived there for…
After a break of more than 20 years, cricket is back! Earlier this year, Roshan Sugathan noticed the cricket nets, pitch and field on Underhill Road but no cricket being played, and he asked why the facilities weren’t being used.…
Several years ago the Featherston Beautification Group was formed and ran successfully under the guidance of Kath Lang, Diana Donald and Dean Davies, to name a few. They did extensive research amongst the community to determine what people would like…
Soon many households in Wairarapa will have a brand-new wheelie bin for recycling. These bins will have wheels so they are easy to move and lids with clips to keep recyclables from blowing away. This may come as a relief…
What a whirlwind couple of weeks! On Saturday 15 June, Featherston Amateur Wrestling Club travelled with their Wairarapa Representative Squad to the North Island Championships in Otaki. This tournament was hosted by Tawa and Waikanae Wrestling Clubs and is the…
Each month Neighbourhood Support New Zealand (NSNZ) has a national campaign to help bring awareness. This month the campaign is “Get Involved”, with a focus on National Volunteer Week (16-22 June). To “get involved” means to take part in an…
Featherston’s much-loved Community Centre is a busy hub for community and creative activities. To show their appreciation for everything the Centre does, heaps of local artists, art lovers, gallery owners and curators come together each year to put on the…
My partner and I went to the vigil for Christchurch folk and I was a bit shy to speak at the microphone, so I’d like to share my thoughts through this channel. I grew up in Eastern Europe under a…
A fantastic number of entries made for superb night of swimming competition in our 19th consecutive year. 24 teams arrived, smiling, supporting, renewing acquaintances. We couldn’t run without Station 63, Featherston Fire Brigade, providing first response for the event. Thank…
In November the Featherston Heritage Museum celebrated the dedication of the sculpture Featherston Stand — He Tino Mamao on the eve of the 100th anniversary of the World War I Armistice with an exhibit featuring the end of hostilities and…
