Environment
Old Mill forest tramping trackbeing restored
Aorangi Restoration Trust and Greater Wellington Backcountry Network have begun restoring the Old Mill Track in the Aorangi Forest Park south of…
Environment
Fly-tipping vandals write$200K Council cheque
Illegal fly-tipping on the district’s South Coast will cost local ratepayers at least $200,000 to clear up and remove before it begins…
Community News
Little Miracles Trust’s ‘amazing’ fundraiser
A group of 84 quizzers, all intent on showing their trivia knowledge while raising much-needed funds, has helped put more than $6,000…
Community News
Letter of the month – Bike and walking paths missing from local picture
Dear Martinborough Community Board, Since moving to Martinborough 25 years ago I’ve enjoyed walking all around the Martinborough area. I love seeing…
Health & Wellbeing
RAPID is a place – not just a misplaced road number
As you travel along rural roads you will no doubt notice red numbers on white backgrounds at everyone’s drive. In case you…
Business
Thunderpants hits the big 3-oh, going strong!
The seeds for the idea that became Josie and Sophie Bidwill’s Thunderpants business began in Nelson over thirty years ago. Josie was…
Business
A very good year?
Martinborough’s vineyards are turning from lush green to beautiful burnished copper and red hues but how is the quality of the grapes…
Politics
Sewerage systemwork begun
Firstly I would like to thank everyone who attended our Anzac Day dawn parade and service held in our Memorial Square. I…
Community News
Clothing Swap: women are changers
We have noticed: it is women that like to change their wardrobes, whereas we presume men wear their clothes out. Hence, we…
Business
Why a $100 local spend helps right here
Ever wonder what your money does after you spend it? $100 spent at a local business flows through Martinborough – not what…
Politics
Rural ward hearing like dogs worrying bones
It was like dogs with well-gnawed, gnarly bones when three Local Government Representation Commissioners held a review hearing mid-month over whether a…
Arts & Culture
The Land Girls: war’s Cinderellas
Some 4,290 women who registered as land girls during WWII have been called “The Cinderellas” of women’s paid war service: they helped…
