Community News

Martinborough School Pet Day

Despite the weather not being conducive to the usual outdoor pet day activities, thanks the O’Neale family, the day was able to…

Dec 2011

Community News

Moon over Martinborough

By Jared Gulian Old Man Henry and the chook house race wars Old Man Henry is our geriatric rooster. He is mangy…

Dec 2011

Sports

Martinborough Charity Funride

The event was held on 30th October this year and just under 500 riders enjoyed a wonderful sunny day. Although numbers were…

Dec 2011

Community News

Silly season sanity savers.

Leanne French. As Christmas descends, there is often more to do and less time to do it in. I am a great…

Dec 2011

Regular Features

Comment

It strikes me as a bit odd that while imported good as such as toys, clothing, shoes, whiteware and toiletry products have…

Dec 2011

Community News

Christmas Parade 2011.

Time to get those thinking caps on and come up with some good ideas for the Christmas Parade. This year it will…

Dec 2011

Community News

Centenary for Rose Show Trophy

Martinborough Rose [and Flower] Show last month became a small slice of local history, with the 100 year anniversary of one of…

Dec 2011

Community News

Who’s Your Neighbour?

Addie Miller talks to local treasure Nolene White When one thinks of Martinborough it’s often in terms of wine, festivals, and weekend…

Dec 2011

Community News

Wine Auction breaks $100,000

A Charity Wine Auction and Food Fiesta held recently in Martinborough raised $110,000 for Hospice Wairarapa: a new record. The Martinborough community’s…

Dec 2011

Community News

Responding to Climate Change

On 17 January Dr Adrian Macey, Chair of the Kyoto Protocol negotiations, will be giving a free public talk about international efforts…

Dec 2011

Regular Features

Words of Wisdom

Apparently the White House referred to Christmas Trees as ‘Holiday Trees’ for the first time this year which prompted CBS presenter, Ben…

Dec 2011

Community News

Stay safe this summer

Wairarapa Community Relations Coordinator, Detective Sergeant Bill van Woerkom, is young people, especially females, to keep themselves safe whilst out in town,…

Dec 2011

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