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Caffeine, good and bad

Although caffeine can trigger headaches, either as a symptom of withdrawal or as a result of dehydration from overconsumption, it can also…

Nov 2019

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Community Board appointments 

Martinborough                 Chair                      Mel Maynard Deputy                 Aidan Ellims Councillors          Pip Maynard & Pam Colenso   Featherston                       Chair                      Mark Shepherd Deputy                 Indigo Freya…

Nov 2019

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Community Garden News 

“A world without tomatoes is like a string quartet without violins.” Laurie Colwin, ‘Home Cooking’ This is the time of year we are…

Nov 2019

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Cooking corner

Asparagus with Beurre Blanc Ingredients 500 grs Asparagus Sauce ¼ cup white wine ¼ cup white wine vinegar 2 shallots, very finely…

Nov 2019

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Council News

Elections: Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote. It was pleasing to see that again South Wairarapa voting turnout…

Nov 2019

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Did you know

THE ROSE AND FLOWER show is on this Saturday at the Town Hall. Come along and be amazed at the beautiful blooms…

Nov 2019

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A LITTLE MORE from the MUSE …

It’s almost certain that the vast majority of my readers will be familiar with the nagging and sometimes panic-inducing feeling of being…

Nov 2019

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Do Male and Female Brains Differ?

It’s a myth.   It has long been thought that male and female brains are different. ‘Men are from Mars and women…

Nov 2019

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It’s the 125th Birthday of this Charming Heritage Cottage

Open Days at the Museum The museum will be open for extended hours over Labour Weekend so come in and check us…

Oct 2019

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Cycling without age is here in Martinborough – no excuses now!

Through the kind donations of Tom Bunny and Graeme Thomson and the support of local company Green Jersey Explorer Tours Ltd, Martinborough…

Oct 2019

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Top Brass Delight Wairarapa Schools

A requirement of the funding Martinborough Music Festival received from the SWDC Creative Community Fund was to implement an education programme for…

Oct 2019

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Martinborough Red Cross needs help

Red Cross are the people who are always there and ready, whether it’s to provide aid and shelter for a major disastrous…

Oct 2019

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