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News from Pirinoa

March has delivered a little of the lost summer, corker!   March has delivered a little of the lost summer, corker! Our…

Apr 2026

Community News

Fire Brigade

This month has been another quiet month operationally but behind the scenes we’ve been head down tails up! Next month’s article will…

Apr 2026

Community News

April in the Garden: Hunker Down and Bloom Later

April in the Wairarapa is arguably our most atmospheric month. The Martinborough vines are turning gold, and the air has a definite…

Apr 2026

Politics

South Wairarapa District Council appoints new General Manager of Planning and Regulatory Services

South Wairarapa District Council is delighted to announce the appointment of Clare Barton as General Manager of Planning and Regulatory Services, who…

Apr 2026

Politics

From Our Mayor 

The Council is at present looking at next year’s budget. Following a review of spending, we have identified savings that will help…

Apr 2026

Club News

Martinborough RSA

During March, the team enjoyed two local events. Several members of the Committee manned a stall at the Martinborough Fair, where we…

Apr 2026

Politics

Causes of Road Accidents in the South Wairarapa

It is obvious that reducing speed in the vicinity of schools especially during pick up and drop off times is a sensible…

Apr 2026

Arts & Culture

The Star Book Review

The Song of the Saltings by Rachael King If you have a tween or young teen in your life who loves to…

Apr 2026

Community News

Martinborough Needs More ‘Justice of the Peace’ Volunteers

After thirty-seven years doing JP services for Martinborough, David Kershaw is retiring from the service. His age and peripatetic lifestyle are the…

Apr 2026

Arts & Culture

Country Dog City Dog

Apr 2026

Politics

Council calls for voices to join new Rural and Coastal Advisory Group

If you live in a rural or coastal area and would like to strengthen your community now and into the future, the…

Apr 2026

Club News

U3A

Tuesday 5 May. 10.00am Heartlands, Jellicoe Street. Captain John Norman Keith Mansell PhD FNI CMMaR Master Mariner and Fellow of the Nautical…

Apr 2026

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