Lindie, Author at Martinborough Star

Clear Autumn Book Review

Take Two by Danielle Hawkins Reading is many things – from the deadly serious and cerebral to the uplifting and unifying. Sometimes…

Quiz: Pick the size of the coming year’s rates rise from South Wairarapa District Council (last year 20.8 percent) and win a…

I’m thrilled to connect with you through The Star as your Acting Mayor this month, during Martin’s leave of absence. If we…

International Dark Sky Week, April 2 – 8, is upon us worldwide. It is a week of world-wide celebration of the dark…

A vineyard gas gun bird scarer is exercising, annoying and upsetting a vineyard’s neighbours on Ferry Road – with one council official…

Kākahi/ freshwater mussel populations in Lake Wairarapa are in deep trouble due to water pollution and the effects of climate change –…

Water supply and wastage are major issues for South Wairarapa District Council (SWDC) and the people of Martinborough, Featherston and Greytown. As…

A Martinborough Lions Club member learnt recently of a family who might need a bit of assistance. The family consisted of mum,…

The year has well begun and so have the Remutaka Hill road closures, so be prepared for 30 more this year –…

What is Martinborough’s oldest tree? Well, it is not the prettiest and it might be regarded a pest by some people. The…

Some Wairarapa people living with Parkinson’s gathered at the Carterton Court House recently to listen to and be motivated by former boxer…

Many folk imagine that going to church is a bit of an ordeal, a waste of time, or at best a stuffy…