The Annual Barrel Race

The eve of Toast Martinborough will see The Square transformed to a race track for barrel-wheeling vineyard teams and barrel pushing businesses.

The first race will kick off at 4.30, bring the family and friends along for an entertaining outing and cheer on the teams!

For more information please contact info@martinboroughnz.com

Take Flight Spring Fling Takes Off

The inaugural Take Flight Spring Fling held on 29 September in Martinborough was a tremendous success with $21,000 raised for The Life Flight Trust. The cheque for the amount was presented to the Chief Executive of Life Flight Trust at the Village Cafe.

The fundraising was spearheaded by a local grandmother Janice Hutchings whose grandson has been airlifted on numerous occasions. Jan’s daughter Jacqui Morland says “Our son would not be alive if it we did not have this vital service.  We are so thankful for the work Life Flight undertake for our community and to everyone who helped make our event a success”. … Continue Reading

REGIONAL AMALGAMATION – SOME $ FIGURES AT LAST

The report commissioned by the three Wairarapa District councils has been released. In this report by local government experts Morrison Low estimated dollar amounts are at last made available to the public. The report is based on data supplied by Wairarapa District Councils and Wellington Regional Council.

Operational costs of both a proposed single Wairarapa district council and those of such a council taking on regional council responsibilities as well were estimated. The costs of the proposed Wairarapa councils were then compared with those for existing authorities with similar populations.

The report assumed the continuing same level of service as are currently delivered across the three Wairarapa and the Regional Council. Likewise current rating levels and forward policies were used. … Continue Reading

LIFE IN THE FAST LANE!!!

Martinborough Rugby Club proudly presents Party Marty! Featuring:
the entertaining and talented Wellington band ‘Life in the Fast Lane’. Fronted by (The Singing Bee and Dancing With The Stars singer) Grant Sullivan and Internationally Acclaimed (Singer/Actor/Musician) Matthew Pike, this Kiwi tribute to the Eagles music is as close to the original sound as you will get anywhere in the world! With the exceptional vocal skills of Sullivan and Pike, and the outstanding musical talent of Chris Cresswell , Gary Taylor and Andrew Richardson this group of experienced muso’s will take you on a memorable journey through some of the greatest hits of all time! … Continue Reading