Community News
Letter to the Editor
Comment on letter to the editor Public scrutiny of the South Wairarapa District Council is entirely appropriate. But dismissing procurement processes, infrastructure…
Business
Palmer and Cook Developments Confirm Purchase of Brackenridge, Martinborough
Palmer and Cook Developments has confirmed the purchase of Brackenridge, the well-known wedding, accommodation, and wellness property in Martinborough, South Wairarapa. The…
Community News
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor. In the latest Martinborough Star there is an article regards new speed limits for the Martinborough Square it stated “Who…
Politics
Huangarua Bridge becomes one lane
South Wairarapa District Council’s Infrastructure Committee have approved the decision to convert Martinborough’s Huangarua Bridge from two-lanes to one-lane. The Huangarua Bridge…
Politics
SWDC Community Board Grants now accepting applications
South Wairarapa’s Martinborough and Greytown Community Boards are now inviting applications for their 2025-26 funding rounds, with the Featherston Board and Māori…
Community News
News from First Church
Sometime in the 1960’s we were the last family in the street to get TV. My old man thought it was a…
Arts & Culture
Seed by Elisabeth Easther
This is not a gardening book. At least not in the traditional sense. The seed referred to here is of the baby…
Community News
The Age Concern Connection
As mentioned previously, staying socially connected becomes increasingly important as we age. This is not only for our wellbeing but also for…
Club News
South Wairarapa Rebus Club
The South Wairarapa Rebus Club opened the new year on 30 January with a lunch at the Gladstone Inn. Our next meeting,…
Club News
U3A hears about Carterton Youth Village
At Heartlands Martinborough, 20 people gathered to hear the inspirational Wayne Poutoa talk about his journey to establishing the Carterton Youth Village. …
Politics
Martinborough Wastewater Treatment Plant – Stage 2 Improvements
South Wairarapa District Council recently purchased land north of Pain Farm for the intended purpose of irrigating treated wastewater from the Martinborough Wastewater Treatment Plant (MWWTP) to land. …
