Community News

NIMBY Letter of the Month

Dear Ed: NIMBY Alert: We live in Grey Street and would be affected by the proposed changes to access to Martinborough School.…

Aug 2024

Politics

One-off community funding carrot from SWDC

Securing funding for key support systems like Martinborough’s beleagured public library, Hau Ariki Marae, even forest regeneration planting – could be part…

Aug 2024

Event News

Thanks, Mark Taylor

Martinborough Lions have issued a special “thank you” to Mark Taylor (of Taylor and Hawkins) for his no-cost assistance ahead of the…

Aug 2024

Environment

Riverside planting to begin restoring Hua-angarua ecosystem

Mark it in your diary – Saturday 7 September 9:30 a.m. – a community planting morning on the banks of the well-known…

Aug 2024

Politics

OUCH! Rates hikes for many – but relief for some

Many South Wairarapa households are paying substantially more in rates again this year under the impact of both a planned 37% hike…

Aug 2024

Politics

Pedestrian lighting upgrades are “dark sky” compliant

South Wairarapa district can be relatively dark in the evening and the community will benefit significantly from the pedestrian crossing lighting upgrade…

Aug 2024

Environment

Planting time at the Moana

Winter planting for Wairarapa Moana restoration is in full swing. Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) has organised the planting of 28,400 more…

Aug 2024

Club News

South Wairarapa Rebus Club

Our Matariki lunch at Baloos in the SW Working Men’s Club on 28 June had Anne Firmin as guest speaker at the…

Aug 2024

Politics

Reversal? On Community Boards? Is that what happened?

“Retain” was the word of the day on the Community Board issue at July 31’s Strategy Working Committee meeting of South Wairarapa…

Aug 2024

Community News

Years of inaction on failing Waihenga Bridge

The too-narrow, flood-prone Waihenga Bridge on State Highway 53 – the key access to Martinborough – was designated for urgent replacement nearly…

Aug 2024

Community News

Staying safe refresher for older drivers

Jacqs (Jacqueline) Wilton, who describes herself as a “Life Curve Navigator” for Aged Concern Wairarapa, has offered an opportunity for older drivers…

Aug 2024

Arts & Culture

THE STAR BOOK REVIEW

“The Ministry of Time” by Kaliane Bradley The eye-popping cover draws readers like a moths to a flame…and then if you are…

Aug 2024

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