Politics
Water woes the immediate focus – or not?
Over January we have experienced a summer which we haven’t had for a number of years, with high temperatures and no rain,…
History
Talking about the past … Martinborough Museum
Anne Dodd says being a long-term volunteer with Martinborough Museum “is all about conversations.” The former town librarian, Anne has been a…
History
Bumper Season for Magical Martinborough Museum
“A fantastic place,” “wonderful displays,” “well curated,” “I remember visiting my grandmother as a very young girl and seeing tea sets like…
Environment
Human behaviour crisis drives earth overshoot
Record heat, record emissions, record fossil fuel consumption. One month after Cop28, the world is further than ever from reaching its collective…
Environment
EV charger/s needed in tourist town Martinborough?
More than 101,000 electric cars _ EVs _ drive New Zealand roads, with more and more coming down the pipe _ or…
Community News
Martinborough community rallied for Santa
A belated and sincere “thank you” to everyone involved with the 2023 Martinborough Community Santa Parade – there was lots of work…
Arts & Culture
Book reviews for hot summer days
The hot days of summer are prime reading times for me. Rebecca Yarros’ ‘Fourth Wing’ is a science fantasy novel pitched at…
Community News
Reviving and reshaping Wharekaka’s elder care
When Wharekaka closed its residential and hospital care programmes early 2022, trustees of the facility hoped for a reprieve for the 50-year-old…
Community News
Feedback
The Community Board wants your feedback about its first post-election year. Share your thoughts and ideas. Contact any one of the Board.…
Politics
No breakthrough in Mayoral fracas: councillor
In mid-October an Extraordinary council meeting was called by councillors and held at the Greytown Town Centre. The purpose of this meeting…
Politics
From the Mayor
I want to spend some time on the role of the Community Board. Not every council in the country has community boards.…
