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Under The Martinborough Stars

We used to have a special file at Carter Observatory that all the strange, unidentified and mysterious objects used to be filed…

Dec 2019

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Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve: Economic Plan wrap up event

There has been healthy interest in the creation of an accredited Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve and the economic potential it has for…

Dec 2019

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Where were you in 1982 

In 1982 Martinborough turned 100 years old. Maybe you were living here then, maybe you’d grown up and left, or perhaps you’re…

Dec 2019

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Hau Ariki: Our marae 2020 and beyond

Hau Ariki is a unique meeting space for community in Martinborough and it has developed a charter as a strong foundation for…

Dec 2019

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It’s been an exciting month at the Museum

It’s been an exciting time for the museum. October was the 125th birthday of our heritage-designated building and we pulled out all…

Dec 2019

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Know your town 

The Stephensons and Martinborough airstrip From 1960 through to 1986 Associated Farmers Aerial Work operated a busy airstrip from Martinborough’s southern boundary.…

Dec 2019

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Kuranui College 2019 top students

The prize for Kuranui Dux for 2019 went to Caelum Greaves who has also gained a scholarship to Otago University where he…

Dec 2019

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Looking after the Kororā

People love penguins. They’re amused by their waddling walk and their smart little “jackets”. But life is getting hard for these birds.…

Dec 2019

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Martinborough Community Choir.

The choir is looking forward to our last concert for the year, before we take an extended break over the holiday season.…

Dec 2019

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Martinborough  Fire  Brigade 

It’s been a couple of very busy months for the Brigade with lots going on behind the scenes, a change of Chief…

Dec 2019

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Martinborough Golf Round-up: 

Another year has nearly passed us by and this will be the last report for 2019. It’s been a busy year and…

Dec 2019

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Martinborough Red Cross

“Disaster may not be the first thing that’s on your mind for the upcoming holiday season, but it is an excellent opportunity…

Dec 2019

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