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Trust House Annual Report 2009 is now out and its cover and back photo is a popular photo taken by Pete of the road to Ruakokoputuna out the back of Martinbourgh. Copies of the report can be obtained from Trust House
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At the ReePete Photo Co. we do so many different things for our customers that we thought it was time to tell everybody what we can do. For more information please contact us
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School Photography has kept us busy but we still have dates available for your school. If your school is interested please let us know.

The Carteton JAB teams were photographed by us. Team photos can be purchased from our studios @ 117 Perry St. Masterton
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House of the Year competition 2009. The awards recognise excellence, quality and innovation in building work. Pete has photographed many homes in the Wairarapa and Wellington Region.
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21 teams from the Douglas Villa Soccer Club visited us at our Perry St Studio the night was a busy but fun one as we photogrphed over 300 people. Photos taken of the night can be purchased from our studios @ 117 Perry St. Masterton
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More than 95 guests celebrated the achievements of 28 Masterton modern apprentices and trainees in the local wood industries at Solway Park. Organised by FITEC, the event recognises the hard work, commitment and dedication to learning each individual has shown. All graduates have completed their study towards national certificates while working full time. Photos taken of the night can be purchased from our studios @ 117 Perry St. Masterton
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The Kaumatua Ball held at the MDC town Hall on Saturday night was a fantastic night that was held in honour of our older people (for the over 80's). The guest of honours were greeted by Sir Howard Morrison and given a flax bouquet.
Photos taken of the night can be purchased from our studios @ 117 Perry St. Masterton

At www.pete.co.nz we are celebrating the success we have had with WWW.PETE.CO.NZ. We have had in excess of 1 million hits to our web site in the last 12 months. We are continuing to add and develop our web site to make it an interesting place to visit. We will be adding more Wairarapa gallery images for your viewing pleasure on a weekly basis. More printing and publications are in the pipeline with an exciting new project we are working on, which will interest many Wairarapa residents (including former residents). Our latest range of post cards will be hitting the stores at the end of May 2009. The 2010 Wairarapa Pictorial Events Calendar is also in production, if you have any community events you would like listed in the Calendar please email us with your details.

The Wairarapa valley is an adventurous place to live and we endeavour to cover and capture every corner of our beautiful valley. We encourage you to check out our Wairarapa Image Gallery and if there is a particular area you are after let us know and we will check our files.
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The Masterton District Council has just released the Draft long-term council community plan for 2009 - 2019. The MCD are inviting the public to have their say by returning a submission form to the council by Wednesday, 22, 2009. Pete was commissioned by the MDC to supply images for the draft plan from his extensive Wairarapa image library.
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We are about to launch our latest Wairarapa postcards. Above is 1 of a series of 12 which will be available from retailers at the end of May 2009
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MIS and Wairarapa college are two of the many schools Pete and Sandy will photograph through out the year. We still have dates available for your school. If your school is interested please let us know.

The healthy homes celebrated 1,000 healthy home within the Wairarapa at the Frank Cody Lounge, Masterton town hall
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Ucol @ Wairarapa Graduations took place at the Masterton town hall on the 12th of March Sandy Parkinson was on hand to photograph the event.
Ucol photos can be ordered from our studios at 117 Perry Street, Masterton. Previous year's graduations are also still available to order

On Saturday March 21 at the ABA Stadium Auckland, event organisers Neil Swailes and Hamish Robertson created a positive and supportive atmosphere to a sold out show in Auckland
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THE world's greatest shearing competition swung into action this week when the 49th Golden Shears in Masterton, New Zealand, began. The Golden Shears ran from Thursday March 5 to the always-spectacular finale on the night of Saturday March 7. An added attraction this year was the inaugural test between Wales and New Zealand on Friday night. The Reepete photo Company was on site and media liaison for the Golden Shears. From media accreditation through to world wide media releases
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Air New Zealand launched a new direct service between Masterton and Auckland on Sunday 15 February 2009. The new route will be operated six days a week by Eagle Air, a subsidiary of Air New Zealand, utilising a 19-seat Beech 1900D aircraft. The new service will also benefit international travellers by making it more convenient for them to connect to flights from Auckland. Lead-in online fares between Masterton and Auckland begin from $105 one way per person and will be available for purchase on www.airnewzealand.co.nz
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Summer hummer was back again in the Wairarapa with performance’s by local bands including a stunning performance by New Zealand band Supergrove

Photographs of the Jumbo Holdsworth Race 2009 are now ready to view. This event is a mountain endurance race run in the Tararua Forest Park and is celebrating its 15th anniversary. The race encompasses the Jumbo-Mount Holdsworth circuit and the Holdsworth Lodge-Mountain House Circuit. There is a smaller 12km Hooper Loop also.
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Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, Wings Over Wairarapa is now firmly established as a must see biennial event on the Australasian aviation event calendar. Wings Over Wairarapa shares its home at Hood Aerodrome with some of the finest privately owned collections of First & Second World War aircraft in the world, providing a backdrop for a show that is hard to rival.
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A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
We look forward to seeing you in 2009

'Bow of Champions' Framed by Brendon Davies at our Perry street studio was a challenge and a pleasure to create the prefect frame. A violin bow made from the tail hairs of some of the world's most successful race horses, three times Melbourne Cup winner Makybe Diva, the multiple Group One winning mare Sunline, the Breeders Cup champion Ouija Board and the legendary stallions Sadlers Wells, Redoute's Choice and Zabeel all feature in the bow, which reached $27,250 on the night of auction. Proceeds from a wide range of auction items sold at the Up & Away event will be gifted to the New Zealand Spinal Trust to assist SCI sufferers with independent living and rehabilitation needs. Proceeds will also go towards CatWalk's goal of finding a cure for SCI and getting people out of wheelchairs and back onto their feet.

On Sunday Jacqui Murray School of Dance had a dress rehearsal.
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At Labour Weekend there was a large famliy reunion for the Swenson famliy. Pete was invited along to caputure the moment
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Labour Weekend was a busy weekend as Pete was invited to the Waingawa Meat Works Reunion.
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The Wairarapa Pictorial Events Calendar is in its third year and looking better than ever. Filled to the brim of Local Events and over a hundred of photo's of the Wairarapa. The Wairarapa Pictorial Events Calendar will certainly keep you busy and informed of the unique diversity of the Wairarapa.
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Wairarapa Under 13 Curtis Hockey Team came 3rd equal last week with Manawatu, when they competed in the 2008 Curtis Regional Tournament. The first day saw the boys beat Taranaki 3-2 in the morning and a loss to Hawkes Bay 3 nil in the evening. Day two they beat Horowhenua 5-1. And on Day three they lost 5 - 2 to Hutt Valley. On finals day the boys had a very respectable 1nil draw with Manawatu. Hawkes Bay won the tournament with Hutt Valley coming second. All boys showed exceptional sportsmanship throughout the tournament. Their skill level of hockey has improved throughout the hockey season and coach Shane Hodgkiss was happy with their placing. Goalies Harry Birkett and Thomas Nikolaison displayed some awesome goal saving. This was helped by the solid defence of backs and halves Matthew Moloney, Sam McLennan, Blair Rutene, Adam McLennan, Tom Feringa, and Ryan McQuade. Forwards Dean Gray, George Whitehead, Dhruv Raman, Zachary Smith, Luke McKay and Ryan Brown showed us all why they were there, with some fantastic goals scored by all. Luke McKay was named player of the tournament, which was well deserved. A big thank you must go out to all that have supported the boys this season, whether by purchasing raffle tickets, baking for the boys tournaments or the company's that have sponsored them this year. Thank you very much.
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Pop in and see our Shop gallery refurbishment we now have more space for you. More pre made frames in store and more gallery images to view. Wairarapa a place apart book is still available in hard cover and soft cover. We also have the largest range of Wairarapa post cards available in store.
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Since 2003 Pete has been involved with Registered Master Builders House of the Year competition. The awards recognise excellence, quality and innovation in building work. Pete has photographed many homes in the Wairarapa and Wellington Region.
Check out: Registered Master Builders 2008 House of the Year

Have you seen McDonalds Masterton yet? If not run along and check out petes work that is on display on the inside and outside walls. While drinking your latte at the new McCafe you can enjoy the Wairarapa images created by Pete
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Robert Calder won our competion after listening to More Fm and ringing in with the correct answer. Robert now is the proud owner of the Framed Tararua Print and is looking forward to getting up on his wall at home. "Thanks to Pete Nikolaison and More Fm" Robert is photographed here with Amanda from Radio Works
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Listen to the Brent Gare Breakfast Team on 89.3 More FM Wairarapa for your chance to win this framed Tararua Print. But don't worry if you miss out as we have more in store for you to purchase for that perfect gift.
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Recently added images taken in Auckland include ZK-1BZ and ZK-1FZ. Over the years Pete has built up a Photo gallery of Helicopters.
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Pete covered the Wairarapa Motorcycle Club Meet at the local track at the back of the hood airdroome Masterton on Sunday. It was a well-organised and well supported event and the crowd was entertained by MC Nuki Gordon. Overall it was a Great event that was enjoyed by all.
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While out on a job for a client Pete was able to capture the changing face of Riversdale Beach.
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The iconic walk way at base of the light house has been shut down as it has been deemed to be unsafe. It is proposed by DOC to remove the walk way.

Bell tower at the Queen Elizabeth Park, Masterton, comes down. Erected in the late 70's by the Rotary club The iconic tower has long been a reference point for many locals.

The Millenium Reserve was officially opened on Saturday 12th April 2008

Pete, out and about again, snapping the beautiful Tararaua Ranges
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The Rally of the Wairarapa blasted through the quiet rural roads
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While out and about in the South Wairarapa, Pete took time-out to take these photos of Lake Wairarapa
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Twenty five balloons took to the skies over Martinborough and Pete was there to catch the moment

In late February Pete was commissioned to photograph the effects of the prolonged drought in Wairarapa. Above are two of the aerials that were taken. More images available.

Pete was commissioned by BassRick Studio 2 to photograph and design a CD cover and sleeve for local musician Mike Rigg's debut album.