Arts & Culture
Aratoi spring: “different perspective” on home
Aratoi’s spring collection of exhibitions explores what “home” represents – from food, textiles and stories, these exhibitions will inspire you to look…
Politics
Granny Flats, Tiny Houses – likely problem builds?
South Wairarapa wants to support the government’s plan to make building Granny Flats and Tiny Houses a non-consented fast-track process – but…
Arts & Culture
Blowing in the wind with Spitfires Quintet
A length of hosepipe, a funnel, some empty bottles and a waving rubber glove were all part of the teaching aids used…
Environment
Hau Ariki Marae has first Wairarapa energy implant
Hau Ariki Marae in Martinborough is the first Wairarapa site to win funding for solar PV panels and a battery storage system…
Community News
Building services for seniors in the South
Since opening our doors there have been three key areas where we have been thriving, one of which being the offerings we…
Business
Changing the mix at Nga Waka
There’s a changing of the guard, so to speak, at Nga Waka Wines this year. Founder and long term winemaker Roger Parkinson…
Community News
Coffee with the (Community) Cop
Jo Kelly is the new Community Constable for Martinborough, Greytown and Featherston. Already becoming a presence in town, Jo is the go-to…
Politics
Council consults on voting changes for 2025
Two key voting changes are up for community input to South Wairarapa District Council ahead of formal decisions which will lock them…
Community News
Heartland Hub: Live on Jellicoe St.
Heartland Services says it’s at the heart of the community, providing access to government and community services for rural communities. The Heartland…
Community News
Letter of the Month
Dr Lester Levy Commissioner Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Wellington Cc: Margie Apa, Chief Executive, Health New Zealand | Te…
Environment
New Zealand bottom of EV charger league
International Energy Agency figures show New Zealand is at the bottom of 31 nations in providing public charging points for each electric…
Community News
On the Remutaka buses – not the trains – again
Wairarapa-to-Wellington commuters face seven weeks “on the buses” over the hill from 26 December as KiwiRail does “extensive” upgrade work on the…
