"Over the hill and a world away"

It occurred to me as I was writing about Wairarapa that this is the only region in NZ I have not explored in detail. With seal colonies, top class wineries, remote native bush, a short distance from the Tararua mountains, luscious farm land and the famous Martinborough vineyards I am unsure why. The region is an adventure playground with climbing, mountaineering, surfing, ballooning, fishing both salt and freshwater, jet boating, 4WD tours and skydiving to name a few all featuring among activities.

The area has charming combination of cafes, art galleries and a "time gone by" feel to it. Even give the expansive area Wairarapa covers, the population is only 38,500 according to the 2001 Census. The largest town in the region is Masterton with a population of 18,070 and this is where the employment in the motor industry for this region is likely to be. The diesel agricultural sector often seeks skills in this region and a fortunate technician may be able to find work through us in one of the smaller workshops which cater to anything coming in the door from boats to tractors, diggers and a range of cars from vintage to late model.

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