Community News
Masonic Trust keeps Wharekaka up to scratch
In an update, the Wharekaka Auxiliary advises the Masonic Trust has continued to keep the building in good condition and maintain the…
Politics
SUIP: new rating policy lands heavily – in Greytown
For all those not in “the know,” SUIP is a new rates regime which has hit some 560 South Wairarapa ratepayers this…
Community News
Martinborough awarded for Emergency, Resilience plans
The Martinborough Community Board were proud recipients of the Partnering with Councils Award at the recent local government conference – for a…
Club News
Shearing stories and the logistics of 5,500 sheep
Rebus Club’s guest speaker on 23 August was Roger Barton, the well-known Wairarapa farmer and stud sheep breeder, who talked about shearing…
Politics
Pathway to failure? GWRC offers Net Zero emissions plan
Greater Wellington has set out a “pathway” advising what the Wellington region and central government must do to play their parts in…
Health & Wellbeing
Raising Parkinson’s Awareness
A Parkinson’s diagnosis is a life-altering event but not a life-threatening one. It is a chronic and progressive condition with no known…
Community News
17 new citizens welcomed to Aotearoa-South Wairarapa
Some 17 new citizens of Aotearoa/New Zealand were welcomed to South Wairarapa in mid-August at Martinborough’s Waihinga Centre by Mayor Martin Connelly…
Community News
Spring Fling shouting slowly subsides
By the time this issue of The Star hits the stands to nourish your curiosity, for First Church it will be all…
Arts & Culture
Ma Olsen comes to a Film Festival screen near you
Save the dates – Saturday 26 – Sunday 27 October 2024 – for the Spring Programme of the Wairarapa Film Festival. This…
Politics
PROFILE: Aidan Ellims Martinborough Ward Councillor
Aidan Ellims spent eight of his 17 years in the police force working sole charge in Martinborough and would love to see…
Politics
National recognition for Martinborough Community Board
While last week’s Local Government NZ conference was in the headlines with topics around infrastructure and spending, the event which was held…
Politics
Progress stalled on Pain Farm project
Martinborough Community Board has admitted the “progress” it has made to date in untangling the web of obfuscations created by South Wairarapa…
