The Wairarapa Dragon Boat Club was founded in 2009 to encourage breast cancer survivors to participate in an international movement inspired by the research of Canadian sports medicine specialist Dr.Don McKenzie. He proved that hard repetitive physical exercise reduced or eliminated lymphedema.
Community support for a dedicated home for homeless in Masterton continues unabated, the latest a $97,000 grant from the Trust House Foundation.
Parkinson’s a life-changing and neuro-degenerative condition that can affect anyone at any age. It progressively damages parts of the brain over many years.
The Wairarapa Rescue Trust was formed in 1990 and initiated by the local branch of the NZ Contractors Federation after personal experience of some of the difficulties facing back country rescue services.
We are a not for profit organisation, therefore we rely heavily on the affiliation fees paid by our members and the generous funding and grants received from organisations such as Trust House.
WINGS is unlike any other aviation event – the Wairarapa scenery provides a stunning backdrop to an extravaganza of aerial action over three days.