Politics
Community Board Candidate – James Brodie
James Brodie What is the main reason you are standing for Council? I have been a member of the Martinborough community since…
Politics
Community Board Candidate – Anne Boyle
Anne Boyle What is the main reason you are standing for Council? After 12 years in Wellington, my husband andI moved to…
Politics
Waste Not, Want Knot?
The biggest question for the South Wairarapa District Council this election is the conundrum of our waste-water systems. Waste water from Greytown,…
Community News
Maori And Local History Will Be Made – But What’s Next?
Two candidates are contesting South Wairarapa council’s first Maori Ward election – at the same time as a special referendum vote is…
Politics
SWDC Speed Management Plan finalised for approval
South Wairarapa District Council today agreed the district’s Speed Management Plan (The Plan) to be submitted to the Director of Land Transport…
Environment
Kahikatea Planting Expands Wetland Restoration
The morning was cold, the wind chill, water flowed under foot in places as hardy volunteers gathered for a native tree, shrub…
Business
Rediscovering New Zealand’s Winemaking Heritage
Martinborough Winery Cambridge Road restores ancient Totara barrels for new release in an industry first. Crystal Veil 2023 marks the debut of…
Club News
Know any young heroes?
Nominations sought for SW Rotary Youth Awards. We know there are young people out there doing extraordinary things in our communities, but…
Politics
Water Service Delivery Plan
Wairarapa and Tararua Councils agree Water Services Delivery Plan to submit to Government South Wairarapa, Tararua, Masterton and Carterton Councils have agreed…
Health & Wellbeing
A Village Near Martinborough
Just a few of kilometres out of Martinborough on a rural road, you may have noticed a cluster of buildings that look…
Environment
“Quardle oodle ardle wardle doodle The magpies said.”
Denis Glover’s famous poem helped to define New Zealand’s distinctive style of poetry. Catherine Chidgey’s “Axeman’s Carnival” elevated the magpie to even…
Environment
Latest data from Predator Free Martinborough NZ
A special thank you to all who are helping to reduce the number of pests in Martinborough. Whether this is individual property…
