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ecently an important government decision slipped by all but totally ignored by a media which seem to think that murders, court cases,…

May 2013

Community News

CHOOSE YOUR PLEASURES

With over 10 events to choose from, making decisions could be tricky for festival goers at the new Martinborough Olive Harvest festival,…

May 2013

Community News

Chardonnay Showdown

Burgundy equates for many to Pinot Noir. But, in the Burgundy region the white wine, or “white Burgundy” is made from Chardonnay…

May 2013

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BBC in Martinborough

An enthusiastic group continue to meet every Third Thursday of the month for a Blackboard Concert (BBC). Originally started at Jaq’s Bar…

May 2013

Community News

Anzac Day

The New Zealand flag flew strong and proud at the end of the ANZAC Service at Lake Ferry on ANZAC day.  A…

May 2013

Regular Features

Antiques

Vintage wool blankets I can’t remember the colour of the blankets I had on my bed as a child growing up in…

May 2013

Community News

Wines From Martinborough Update – The Big Question.

With many vineyards starting to pick this week, the question on everyone’s lips is ‘How are things looking for the 2013 harvest’?…

Apr 2013

Community News

 White Sox Coach at Kahutara School

Softball coach Naomi Shaw made a special visit to Kahutara School recently to work with students on improving their skills.  Naomi is…

Apr 2013

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Wharekaka News

New handcraft group (any type of handcraft welcome) starting Tuesday 2nd April 1.30pm.  This will be a weekly group and afternoon tea…

Apr 2013

Community News

Vans and vines fundraiser nets over $15,000

RV Travel Lifestyle Vans & Vines fundraiser weekend, held over the first Martinborough Fair in February, was a great success for all…

Apr 2013

Community News

Unique, historical, unusual wine wanted for auction

Do you have something memorable in your wine cellar? Perhaps there is an old dusty bottle lurking on a corner, just asking…

Apr 2013

Community News

The digital age

An article in my local paper looks at a recommendation by the Government’s science and education committee that every school child have…

Apr 2013

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