Sports
Oh I Do Like to Play Cricket Beside the Seaside…
The Martinborough Wombles winemakers cricket team played their inaugural game at the exclusive beachside Ocean Beach County Cricket Club on Saturday 22nd…
History
A Brief History of NZ Christmas Dinners
The first Christmas dinner in New Zealand was in 1642. Abel Tasman and his crew enjoyed fresh pork and an extra ration…
Environment
Prince Tui Teka of Pūkaha
You might have heard the news about Prince Tūī Teka, the chatty tūī who went viral after saying “Hello” to some surprised…
Community News
Pool and Pumps
Pool season means summer is here. To see kids flock to this corner of Martinborough to enjoy the pool and pump track…
Environment
Aorangi Restoration Trust Updates
Matuku Muster Saturday 8th November saw some groups organised by Philippa Crisp, a Trustee with the Aorangi Restoration Trust, stand at assigned listening posts in…
Environment
First-ever Dark Sky calendar a Collector’s item
Wonderful Wairarapa Dark Sky pictures which feature in a first-ever local astronomy calendar show why protection is a key motivation for setting…
Community News
Martinborough Kindergarten Pātaka Kai – One Year On
It’s hard to believe a whole year has passed since our pātaka kai was built! In that time, it has been well…
Community News
How well do we know people in our community?
Chris Archer – Wine Innovator. Chris Archer is passionate about everything he does. This clearly shows as he lovingly lifts a special…
Community News
Dogs of Martinborough
Meet Rufus and Saskia, an unlikely pair but the best of friends. Rufus is a five year old Irish Wolfhound and Saskia a…
Community News
The year that’s been – MVFB
This time last year was an interesting and challenging time for our brigade. Faced with some negative media attention it certainly seemed…
Club News
South Wairarapa Rebus Club
Jill Fraser, our guest speaker in October, has been creating miniatures for over 30 years and publishes a glossy magazine, Miniature Time…
Event News
Madcaps Christmas in the Square
Would you like to be on stage Participating in the event in the Square that Madcaps is staging following the Martinborough Christmas…
