Community News

In Good Voice

Vicki Jones was the impetus behind a recent singing workshop held in the St Andrews church hall, which attracted about 35 people…

Oct 2013

Sports

Hockey success

Martinborough School teams enjoyed success at the South Wairarapa Hockey tournament with the Year 5/6 team winning their section and Year 7/8…

Oct 2013

Community News

Greatly appreciated sponsorship

The Star Online is proving to be a much visited site. Automatically gathered site statistics show the countries where readers have logged…

Oct 2013

Community News

Early photo sought

Mate Higginson is seeking an early photo of the Waihenga Masonic Lodge (before it had it’s upper storey removed). If anybody has…

Oct 2013

Community News

Cross Creek Blues

August club night commenced with a showcase of Wairarapa Blues Musicians including the return of “The Honkey Tonk Heroes” Eric Manson and…

Oct 2013

Community News

A Fiesta of Flavour

Hospice Wairarapa Wine Auction There’s no rule that says supporting a great local cause shouldn’t also be fun.   Hospice Wairarapa brings fiesta-style…

Oct 2013

Community News

South Wairarapa Tramping Club news

The club received an appreciative email from Peter Harvey of Lowry Bay, thanking us for the work on the Mt Frith track:…

Oct 2013

Community News

Ramblings from the Council Table

Well another triennium is almost over and it’s the dreaded elections again! I would like to perhaps reflect on the highlights and…

Oct 2013

Community News

Martinborough Town Hall Working Group Update

In the August STAR we reported that professional fundraiser and planner Steve Bramley had been employed by the SWDC to scope and…

Oct 2013

Regular Features

Know your fire fighters

Dean di Bona Here’s an Aussie that came and stayed. After achieving the rank of Captain in the military, Dean di Bona decided…

Oct 2013

Community News

GAIL FAREWELLED

Wharekaka fair welled Gail Thomas our fabulous cook of 25 years. Gail has retired to take care of her busy farmlet and…

Oct 2013

Community News

FUN RIDE ENTRIES OPEN

Get pedalling.  Entries are now open for the Martinborough Charity Fun Ride on Sunday 3 November.  That gives recreational cyclists two months…

Oct 2013

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