Community News
News from the Martinborough Food Bank
Rotary & The Fire Brigade Food Drive Wednesday November 5th …
Community News
Halloween
Every year, the Kitcheners Halloween Party reminds Martinborough why community traditions matter. With sunshine, hundreds of kids, creative costumes, and families spilling…
Sports
Collaboration Brings Comfort and Connection Through Sport
A special community collaboration between the Robert Algie Memorial Sports Trust, Pasifika o Wairarapa Trust, and Matt Spooner from Shoe Clinic Masterton has…
Politics
From Our Mayor
The new council has many issues to address and it’s been a steep learning curve. As we articulated during the campaign, some…
Sports
Oh I Do Like to Play Cricket Beside the Seaside…
The Martinborough Wombles winemakers cricket team played their inaugural game at the exclusive beachside Ocean Beach County Cricket Club on Saturday 22nd…
History
A Brief History of NZ Christmas Dinners
The first Christmas dinner in New Zealand was in 1642. Abel Tasman and his crew enjoyed fresh pork and an extra ration…
Environment
Prince Tui Teka of Pūkaha
You might have heard the news about Prince Tūī Teka, the chatty tūī who went viral after saying “Hello” to some surprised…
Community News
Pool and Pumps
Pool season means summer is here. To see kids flock to this corner of Martinborough to enjoy the pool and pump track…
Environment
Aorangi Restoration Trust Updates
Matuku Muster Saturday 8th November saw some groups organised by Philippa Crisp, a Trustee with the Aorangi Restoration Trust, stand at assigned listening posts in…
Environment
First-ever Dark Sky calendar a Collector’s item
Wonderful Wairarapa Dark Sky pictures which feature in a first-ever local astronomy calendar show why protection is a key motivation for setting…
Community News
Martinborough Kindergarten Pātaka Kai – One Year On
It’s hard to believe a whole year has passed since our pātaka kai was built! In that time, it has been well…
Community News
How well do we know people in our community?
Chris Archer – Wine Innovator. Chris Archer is passionate about everything he does. This clearly shows as he lovingly lifts a special…
