Community News

Fire Brigade Report

There has been a Changing of the Guard at Martinborough Volunteer Fire Brigade, which has welcomed the region’s first woman Chief Fire…

Event News

All hands for Daffodil Picking Day

Daffodil Day helpers are being asked for their help, rain or shine, on Sunday 25 August, officially Daffodil Picking Day at Whangaimoana.…

Aug 2024

Politics

All local water treatment plants compliant

For this column, I will start with some good news. All of SWDC’s water treatment plants are now compliant with water regulator…

Aug 2024

Arts & Culture

Aratoi focus on flax, food and film

Two intricate exhibitions at Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History open in August and share the concept of ‘home’ through textiles,…

Aug 2024

Community News

Community Board staying on Pain Farm case

A letter of thanks. Martinborough community board would like to once again thank everyone who attended the public information session and have…

Aug 2024

Sports

Featherston Amateur Wrestling Club

It’s been a busy season at the Wrestling club so far in 2024. In late May/June FWC attended the Waikanae Tri-series tournament,…

Aug 2024

Business

Cartel Food Company “Home Grown in Martinborough”

Nine years ago, Jason and Melissa Phillips founded the Cartel Food Company and began perfecting the art of making burritos as a…

Aug 2024

Business

Busy, busy transition months for local wineries

July and August are busy months on the Martinborough wine scene with launches, tastings, a new brand (Mason) and new releases, including…

Aug 2024

Community News

Community servant Jake Hawkins hands over Helmet

Retiring Fire Chief Jake Hawkins joined Martinborough’s Volunteer Fire Brigade in 1994 – 30 years ago. “Two weekends were committed to our…

Aug 2024

Politics

Fly-tipping vandals in council legal sights

Active steps are being taken by South Wairarapa’s council to stop illegal rubbish dumping at Te Kopi Cliffs on the south coast,…

Aug 2024

Environment

Coming slowly to a Remutaka Summit near you

Is it a bird, is it a plane? It’s a Billboard statement to travellers that they are entering a globally-acknowledged Dark Sky…

Jun 2024

Politics

From The Mayor

Firstly, can I thank the Deputy Mayor for keeping this column going and keeping you informed of council developments during my absence.…

Jun 2024

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