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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, world mayhem, government glitches and Hollywood celebrities are more important.

I refer to the decision of the Government to go with the Reserve Bank’s Open Bank Resolution (OBR) policy.
OBR does not to insist that banks operating in New Zealand carry some version of a deposit insurance scheme to protect its customers in case of bank failure. Rather, in the case of a bank failing money would be taken from depositor’s accounts to make up any shortfall. I.E the Cyprus solution. … Continue Reading

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, 29-30 June.  … Continue Reading

Chardonnay Showdown

Burgundy equates for many to Pinot Noir. But, in the Burgundy region the white wine, or “white Burgundy” is made from Chardonnay grapes. So it’s no surprise that, along with our world famous Pinot Noir and many other great varieties, Chardonnay does charmingly well here also. … Continue Reading

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 over 4 years ago by Ineke and David Kershaw, the venue shifted to Est before finding its present home in the Lions Den next to the Medical centre.  … Continue Reading