Artists of Martinborough – Allison Hudson 

The second in my “Artists of Martinborough” is Allison Hudson.  Meeting Allison for the first time was a delight.  She has a big, warm personality that immediately makes you feel comfortable and at ease and that’s supposed to be my job as the interviewer.

 Her paintings reflect this warmth. A beautiful painting of a tui highlights  her love of nature, especially for Martinborough and its environs. 

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Toast, Oscar winner & Ukulele help out marathon fundraising effort

The outstanding teams at Toast Martinborough, Tirohana Estate vineyard, Trade Me auctions, Bret McKenzie, Jemaine Clement and Andy Morley-Hall from the Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra, amongst others, offered their support to a fundraising effort by Alexandra (Alex) Barton for the CatWalk Spinal Cord Injury Trust.

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Three–Dog Night

Tonight’s a three-dog night –
I’ve read about them somewhere.
It’s an old saying,
Saying
It’s cold.
And so it is:
It’s freezing.
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Know your neighbour

US Correspondent Addie Miller talks Pie with long time local Tony Belshaw.

Tony Belshaw is like a palette of paints, each story another colour and texture. From intrigue to espionage to helpful hints on frugal living Tony’s life is a remarkable canvas.

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