History
Martinborough Museum has opened its exhibition on the life of George Pain
At first it seemed it wouldn’t be difficult. We had a typewritten “memoir” about his early life, probably done when he was…
Politics
Māori Ward referendum results mixed in Wairarapa
South Wairarapa voters retained the district’s newly-minted Māori Ward seat at the local body election, honouring the historic commitment of the out-going…
Politics
Funding Workshop aims to build community confidence and capability
If you have ever wondered how to find funding opportunities to bring a community project to life, or build a sustainable funding…
Community News
News from First Church
All those enthusiasts who scan the daily rags or electronic equivalent in the hope of something uplifting are reminded instead, ad nauseam,…
Business
Wine column
Robin Williams once said that spring is nature’s way of saying ‘let’s party’, which is a nice idea until a spring like…
Business
New Zealand olive oil wins world’s best award in the big apple
Dali Frantoio has been awarded a Gold Medal in New York at the Olympics of extra virgin olive oil, the International Olive…
Community News
It takes a village Martinborough Volunteer Fire Brigade
This month it’s time to reflect and ponder what it means to be part of a small rural town like our own.…
Environment
Aorangi Restoration Trust AGM
The Aorangi Restoration Trust (ART) held its Annual General Meeting on the 5th of October at the Waimeha Camping Village. It is…
History
Glimpses of Persia
Local Martinborough resident, Tim Maling, has recently published a book “Glimpses of Persia”. He recounts to me how the source of the…
Community News
Clothing Swap
October’s clothing swap was very popular again, and we seem to have a varied array of clothes in all sizes. Not many…
Community News
From The Overseas Correspondent
Recently I decided to go on an OE, and what an experience. From Ruakokopatuna to Sydney – in this part of the…
Community News
Historic Tree has deep roots in Martinborough history
Standing proud and lush with leaf outside St Andrew’s church on Dublin Street is a tree that has deep Martinborough connections. The…
