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Kick off your shoes, breathe, and tell me all about it. ?

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Not everyone is likely to seek a Counsellor, or do it early enough to resolve difficult situations or dynamics. Booking an appointment before molehills become insurmountable alpine ranges can mean the difference between learning to manage painful desperate feelings, and being able to change situations, before needing to relieve stress through medication, addiction, estrangement or divorce. … Continue Reading

Martinborough District High School.

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Part One.
Reading Mate Higginson`s article and seeing a photo of the old school in the February Star brought back memories of my own school days at Martinborough. I started school as a 5 year old in 1930 with Miss Turner the infant mistress at the time and Mr. H.H.Sutton as Headmaster.
I remember some wonderful teachers in the primary department such as Rene Mahood Std 2&3, George Stunnell Std 4 and Tom Hardie Std 6. Every Monday morning all classes lined up in the corridor outside our classrooms to salute the flag and sing the national anthem. … Continue Reading

Waihenga Bridge

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NZ Land Transport Authority members recently called on the Mayor with an update on the current status of the Waihenga bridge. Further evaluation has been made on the bridge with the result being that it is now considered to have approximately forty years of useable life left. … Continue Reading

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Stunning first 4 – 1 win for Marty Women’s FC

By All-knowing Football Reporter It was always going to happen. After a few draws, some losses the newly-formed MWFC won their first game. An impressive and resounding victory. It started with ‘The Fox in the Box,’ the striker who plays in the traditional Number 9 role of marauding the penalty …

Martinborough Golf Club

A taste of what the new clubhouse will offer was provided recently to members and the Martinborough community.  The weather also came to the party to give everyone fabulous views from the new bar /lounge area as well as the undercover outdoor space. Over 100 people took advantage of the …

Four locals shine in Under-18 hockey team – August 2024

Martinborough and Pirinoa were well represented in the Wairarapa Women’s U18 hockey team, that competed in the National Under 18 tournament in Christchurch last month. Melinda Marshal, Neve Bruce, Amanda Jephson and Ella Kirkup  were selected and came together in the team after playing for Martinborough as juniors almost 10 …

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THE STAR BOOK REVIEW

By Brenda Channer – Martinborough Bookshop Story-telling is possibly the most powerful and long-lived method …

EVENTS  – September 2024

Wellington Heritage Festival When: October 26 – November 17  Where: * Wellington Region – 140 …

Cartel Food Company “Home Grown in Martinborough”

By Lyle Griffiths Nine years ago, Jason and Melissa Phillips founded the Cartel Food Company …

Community servant Jake Hawkins hands over Helmet

Retiring Fire Chief Jake Hawkins joined Martinborough’s Volunteer Fire Brigade in 1994 _ 30 years …

From The Mayor

By Martin Connelly Firstly, can I thank the Deputy Mayor for keeping this column going …

EVENTS

Matariki Rising from 29 June Nine stars herald the New Year Remutaka Hill Closures by …

How Well Do We Know People In Our Community?

By Lyle Griffiths Sue Sullivan is a well-known identity in our community. Where else are …

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