Environment
Wairarapa Moana – the long path to its return
Dishonesty, theft, treachery. Three little-used words in the history of colonisation in New Zealand. Those words don’t appear in the official documents…
Environment
Trees of the Month – Barnea olives – From the desert to Martinborough
From the desert to Martinborough Barnea is an olive variety renowned for hardiness and reliable oil production. Helen and John Meehan have…
Politics
Meet the councillor : Martin Bosley
Martin Bosley grew up listening to the sound of the waves in a coastal community and he adores seafood so he shares…
Environment
Aorangi Forest Park: preserving a unique heritage
This year is the 50th anniversary of Aorangi Forest Park, which spans 20,000 hectares of native forested hill country south of Martinborough.…
Club News
South Wairarapa Rebus Club hears some good news
Martin Connelly, Mayor of South Wairarapa District Council, was guest speaker at the club’s recent meeting, his first public engagement after a…
Club News
Inner Wheel 100 not out
This year is the 100th celebration of Inner Wheel. In over 100 countries, women are working to improve life for many in…
Community News
Early winter weeding and water chore
As a favour the council is noting it’s time to clear the debris and overgrowth from your South Wairarapa water meters for…
Club News
Martinborough Wine and Food’s bon vivants
The Martinborough Wine and Food Society held their AGM at the York Bistro, Parehua, 52 New York Street West. Our correspondent notes…
Business
Te Muna Valley ticks all boxes for Moy Hall
One of Martinborough’s newest wine brands has bought one of the village’s oldest wineries, Butterworth Vineyard (formerly known as Julicher) in Te…
History
Martin Square, Soldier’s Memorial Park: Truth or Fiction?
There is always truth and fiction in all the stories that are told and retold, about events in relationship to certain places.…
Sports
Martinborough WFC: First-ever home game
The all-important stats: Result: Irrelevant, but Martinborough Women scored at least 2 good goals. Enjoyment factor: as a spectator 10/10 Enjoyment Factor:…
