Politics
Chief Executive’s column
Climate change is definitely among us, as the recent downpours and flooding have proved. So it’s very relevant that Councillors have been…
Community News
A charitable lot
There are twenty eight thousand charities registered for tax purposes in New Zealand with donations received exceeding four billion dollars. Two hundred…
Arts & Culture
What’s happening at Martinborough Library
The next time you come in to borrow items, try using the self-issue function newly enabled on the Wairarapa Library Service (WLS)…
Arts & Culture
ShowQuest success for Kuranui
Kuranui College has been announced as the 2022 Wellington region ShowQuest winners. Due to Covid rather than the usual Wellington public live…
Community News
Stop! Don’t take it to the tip – Why not take it to Ā Mua instead?
Ā Mua Community Resource Centre accepts a wide range of reusable items and materials (see below) that might otherwise end up in…
Environment
Tips of life
Droplets that accumulate on the ends of leaves offer more than hydration for insects. A new study has found that they are…
Health & Wellbeing
Parkinson’s awareness
Come and join our Parkinson’s Singing Group Parkinson’s Wairarapa established the ‘Parkinson’s Songsters’ in 2017 in conjunction with a Speech and Language…
Arts & Culture
The Bookseller at the End of the World
Featherston Booktown is hosting author and bookseller Ruth Shaw at the Greytown Library on Tuesday 12 July at 6:00 PM as part…
Politics
‘Take a Stand’, ‘Have Your Say’, ‘Get Involved’
It’s coming up to that time of year again when mayors, councillors and community board members must stand for election. For candidates,…
Community News
Wharekaka – new plans and needs
Members of Wharekaka’s Oak Tree Community of regular donors met together recently to enjoy wine and canapes and exchange news and views…
