History
Soldier Settlements in the south – and their fight to survive
Although the book, “South of Martinborough – Two Soldier Settlements and their Neighbours,” by Diane Grant, was launched exactly two years ago…
Community News
Top of the pops for Christmas
By Joelle Thomson “In victory I earn it and in defeat I need it,” said the late great Sir Winston Churchill, who…
History
Mouldering historic Carkeek Observatory still awaits council action
“Firstly, my apologies for not communicating with you for a while and for the project moving slower than we had originally anticipated,”…
Arts & Culture
Riot of summer colour awaits at Aratoi
Aratoi is offering Summer exhibitions which will be “a riot of colour,” but add the stories behind these works will surprise and…
Environment
Workshops focus on sustainability: Divine River
Local workshops which promise hands-on activities like making foot scrubs, bath salts, and lip balms, with a strong emphasis on environmental awareness,…
Business
Shawn Brown of Muirlea Rise Takes a Bow
“It is time for a new chapter,” says Shawn. “Muirlea Rise has been a family vineyard for 37 years but now I…
Sports
Martinborough golf by a hank – of wool
We start at the end of the month, when the annual Baabraa Trophy between Martinborough and Eketahuna was fought out on a…
Politics
10-council combined Water Services body will cut bills?
It’s coming down the pipe. October 30 was the deadline for district and regional councils to decide which cosy partnership would best…
Community News
News from First Church
In a world gone mad, politically and militarily, there was a small but steady beacon of light at First Church last month.…
Arts & Culture
THE STAR BOOK REVIEW
“Costanza” by Rachel Blackmore This is a debut novel of historical fiction based on the sketchy details known about a real woman…
Arts & Culture
Live: tales of monsters, dragons & other wild things
Starlight Performing Arts has had a fantastic first year, with over 60 students taking after school drama classes in Martinborough and Greytown. …
Politics
Maori ward referenda: race-baiting or democracy?
One side of the Maori ward argument calls it race-baiting (aka dog whistling) by those opposed to implementing the partnership agreed under…
