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Many thanks

As another year draws to a close we would like to give huge THANK YOU to all who help to make the…

Dec 2020

Regular Features

Know your town

Disasters and floods There was a disastrous flood in the 1800s which covered Wharekaka, Waihinga and the Pukio basin creating a large…

Dec 2020

Regular Features

Know your town

The changes in the formation of Martinborough When William Colenso visited the area in 1843 the Chief, Nga Iro, was at Haungarua…

Dec 2020

Community News

Julicher to expand with new owners

Julicher Vineyard is set to expand and change brand names under the new ownership of Brad and Warren Butterworth. The Butterworths are…

Dec 2020

Community News

Inner Wheel

Friday 30th October was our walk”n”talk with Plimmerton Club at Aston Norwood Cafe and Gardens. A great turn out and the weather was…

Dec 2020

Community News

Five alternative uses for Tiwai electricity

1. Shut down Huntly The most straightforward idea is to simply channel all the hydropower from Manapōuri into the grid alongside the…

Dec 2020

Community News

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Community Garden News

I guess that most final newsletters of 2020 are going to start with something like….” well, thank goodness that year is over,…

Dec 2020

Community News

Change at Martinborough Automotive

There has been a change of ownership at Martinborough Automotive, although most customers will probably be unaware of there being new owners…

Dec 2020

Regular Features

Book review – Scrublands

The great majority of crime/mystery novels are by American, English or, more recently, Nordic authors. However there are also a number of…

Dec 2020

Community News

Blooming Success

The recent inclement weather didn’t deter the commitment and enthusiasm for local rose and flower growers. Stunning blooms filled the Town Hall…

Dec 2020

Community News

BLOOMING TIME FOR ROSE & FLOWER SHOW IN MARTINBOROUGH

The annual Martinborough Rose & Flower Show is celebrating its 77th anniversary on Saturday 14th November, 2020. A small committee have been…

Nov 2020

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